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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BendBars/LiftGates" data-source="post: 4078571" data-attributes="member: 58779">So, we went through this when they released the elf PHB entry, and I'm seeing more, similar rules.The elf gives a +1 to nearby allies' Perception rolls.The half elf gives +1 to nearby allies' Diplomacy rolls.I'm sure there are more examples.What is the rationalization behind this? I like the concept. It makes sense. Elves point things out to their friends. "Maybe Legolas is rubbing off on me, but I could swear I never would have heard that goblin six months ago." Half elves give tips on smooth-talking the local aristocrats and having one standing next to you while you're parlaying with the king helps, too.But there are two obvious abuses.1. What if you have a better Perception roll than the elf? What is that representing now? You should be giving him pointers.2. What's better than a half-elf diplomat? A squad of two dozen half-elf diplomats! The one in the center gets +1 to Diplomacy for every one of them within ten feet.I wanna like the races, and I do for the most part, but to really like it I've gotta get over my hangup on these rules. How do you justify it?</blockquote>