D&D 5E (2014) How can you add more depth and complexity to skill checks?

[Crimson Longinus]

There is a difference between “having a vague idea of potential approaches that might be successful” and “planning for a potential solution.”

One of degree not of kind. Sometimes you have more solid idea, sometimes more vague one, sometimes something between them.

 

[Charlaquin]

One of degree not of kind. Sometimes you have more solid idea, sometimes more vague one, sometimes something between them.

It seems like you and I have different ideas of what “planning” means.

 

[Crimson Longinus]

It seems like you and I have different ideas of what “planning” means.

Perhaps.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

I am never going to get use to the nomenclature.

Nor is there any legitimate reason for you to do so.

Anyway, degree of success, success at a cost, and mitigated failure.

 

[Giauz]

I just want to make use of a greater variety of dice to achieve goals with the ability checks. For example sleight of hand could have a table of options and outcomes with various formulae for stats plus dice to unite the two. In other words, ability checks should be more detailed like spells or weapons.