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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 2368549" data-attributes="member: 20323">The result of an opposed test is that there is always a clear winner/loser. Someone gets hit and someone doesn't. The exception is if both character have the exact same total on their dice rolls; in this case the GM might decide the round is a draw or that the person with the upper hand (terrain advantage, initiative advantage, higher skill, etc) wins.The way d20 attacks are currently set up, this may occur, but it is also possible for both to be injured in the same round or neither to be injured. It's no longer clear who is winning - there is a greater possiblity for a draw or both sides being wounded.In an opposed skill system, the GM must decide what skills are opposed. It's obvious that Sense Motive usually opposes Bluff, but is the case so clear with weapons? How does a spear wielder with a reach advantage fare against a sword and shield wielder? What does the reach advantage do in this new system? Is the spear attack opposed by sword or shield? Both? Does the player pick? Does the shield get a bonus? Is shield it's own skill?Why do you want an opposed skill system? Are you working with players who aren't familiar with or don't like the combat rules? It seems like a major headache.</blockquote>