HoboGod
First Post
What?! First of all, I'm confused, are we going off rules as written, right now? If so, I would like some citation. If not, well, I still would like some citation in the form of examples. Secondly, a skill that uses an ability modifier has nothing to do with abilities such as Extraordinary, Spell-like, and Supernatural, which is more likely what the 3.5e Monster Manual is suggesting in undead type description. Thirdly, I don't like this binary being created here. What suggests that an ability refers so open-endedly to anything that isn't a spell?
As I see it, it makes perfect sense that the undead can be manipulated by the intimidate skill. When a dragon with frightful presence approaches it's enemy, the enemy is manipulated by an imaginary threat, an undead creature would naturally be immune, regardless of intelligence. When a barbarian uses his intimidate skill, he's using an actual threat which may suggest that he's about to pound his enemy into the ground until horrible amounts of pain and agony are inflicted, any intelligent creature that cares for its well-being should be somewhat influenced, regardless of being undead. If this wasn't true, what stops an intelligent undead from jumping into a volcano when a PC throws a tasty bag of meat above it? An undead creature is too INTIMIDATED by the volcano to risk its life so carelessly.
As I see it, it makes perfect sense that the undead can be manipulated by the intimidate skill. When a dragon with frightful presence approaches it's enemy, the enemy is manipulated by an imaginary threat, an undead creature would naturally be immune, regardless of intelligence. When a barbarian uses his intimidate skill, he's using an actual threat which may suggest that he's about to pound his enemy into the ground until horrible amounts of pain and agony are inflicted, any intelligent creature that cares for its well-being should be somewhat influenced, regardless of being undead. If this wasn't true, what stops an intelligent undead from jumping into a volcano when a PC throws a tasty bag of meat above it? An undead creature is too INTIMIDATED by the volcano to risk its life so carelessly.
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