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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Random Bystander" data-source="post: 6513143" data-attributes="member: 6702095">Having seen these at least a few times (and done at least a few of them myself), I thought it would be helpful to have a unified place to post misconceptions you've seen, as well as the correction. By no means do I imply that these misconceptions happen often; but they do happen, and it would seem to be useful to note them.I will start off, then, with the three that are uppermost in my mind at this time.Misconception) Orcs are all or mostly Chaotic Evil barbarians (culture, not the class) thirsting for destruction.Actual) Orcs are <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/orc.htm" target="_blank">"Often Chaotic Evil"</a>. 50-60% of Orcs, then, are an alignment other than Chaotic Evil.Misconception) Orcs thirst for battle, and love to throw themselves headlong into the fray.Actual) <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/orc.htm" target="_blank">"They enjoy attacking from concealment and setting ambushes"</a>. Orcs, in short, are sneaky-sneaks, and loving it. They're not necessarily skilled at it (in fact, they usually aren't; MM 203), but that doesn't mean they won't give it their best shot.Misconception) Goblins are Chaotic Evil mischief makers.Actual) Goblins are <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/goblin.htm" target="_blank">"Usually Neutral Evil"</a>. On average, 50% or more of the Goblins in a group are the alignment of schemers, plotters, and those who'll plan their way to whatever advantage they can get. They're not necessarily good at it (in fact, they usually aren't; MM 133 remarks that they have a poor grasp of strategy), but that doesn't mean they won't give it their best shot.Misconception) Strength is of no use in Intimidation.Actual) This definitely falls into the category of "it varies". As per Page 33 of the DMG, the DM could, at their sole discretion (among other things): Allow a complimentary Strength roll to add +2 to the Intimidation check. Allow Intimidation to be used with Strength. However, even if the DM does not allow this, remember that intimidation is a social attack; your character may have bulging muscles, but without the force of personality and appropriate acting skill to back them up, your attempt to intimidate may be wooden, lacking conviction, dull, or otherwise not inspire fear.</blockquote>

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