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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 9069392" data-attributes="member: 6801845">In my game a simple "I check for traps" is adequate. That wasn't adequate in your example. I assume we agree that I am still playing D&D.You require a description of the actions PCs make beyond "I check the door for traps".  If, in your judgement, there is still a risk of failure you ask for a roll of the dice.  Their action as described only met the minimum requirement for potential success.  If, in your judgement, there is no chance of failure based on the action they describe they automatically succeed.I don't see where I'm misrepresenting anything.  In the case where you decide a roll is still required, you were not convinced that the action as described was automatically successful.If it's the word "describe" that your hung up on ... what's an acceptable alternative phrasing?  Because while I don't care for the style, there's nothing wrong with it.  If I'm describing what people do I want to be accurate, there are many ways of playing the game.</blockquote>