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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Vengar" data-source="post: 4888403" data-attributes="member: 84845">First off, I must say that I'm really loving the beginnings of this campaign (I've only purchased the first 4E module in order to check it out, but I'm certain I'll purchase the remaining modules).However, something jumped out at me as I was reading through the module.  This is more of a general 4E system clarification than anything else.  Not sure if you've addressed it after the first module, but I wanted to bring it up just in case you overlooked it.  If someone else has already brought it up I apologize.Perception / Insight rolls Or more specifically, when to use them versus the PC passive Perception / Insight scores.  When the PCs are actively trying to do something that falls under the purview of these skills (checking for traps, trying to figure out if someone is lying, etc), they roll.  If they are not actively using them (i.e. they come upon a trapped door but do not state that they are searching for traps), then the passive scores should be checked to see if they notice whatever is going on.An example might better illustrate my point.  In the very first scene inside the pub, the module calls for the PCs to make DC 10 Perception checks to notice the bells chiming throughout the city.  Unless the PCs state that they are listening or looking for anything out of the ordinary, the passive perception scores should be used.  No rolls necessary.  If their passive scores beat the DC, they notice.  If not, they don't.Keep up the good work!</blockquote>

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