Agreed with the others - 5e rules are very clear that the players describe their actions and the DM adjudicates the results, calling for an appropriate ability check only when the requested action has a meaningful chance of failure.
Saying "I look around" instead of "I roll Perception" isn't difficult and I encourage my players to do so, but I don't shut them down if they step out of character like that.
In short, because there isn't an option that fits with how I run the game, but if you want specifics:Since everyone thinks that ... why not reply to the survey?
Isn't that what I said? I don't require "magic words," but I encourage my players to state their actions in terms of the fiction because it is not only more interesting to listen to, but it also makes adjudicating actions easier if there is a question about whether a check is even required and, if so, which one might be called for.As far as "isn't more difficult" it's also not any more difficult to understand to understand that some players don't want to use magic phrases.
Sometimes I call for a check, sometimes the players call for a check. If the player calls for a check and it's not clear I ask for clarification.
In short, because there isn't an option that fits with how I run the game, but if you want specifics:
- Because "magic words" is a loaded term.
- Because I don't give a bonus if players use "magic words."
- Because I don't require "magic words" to make a skill check.
- Because there are no skill checks in 5e, only ability checks with or without proficiency applied.
Isn't that what I said? I don't require "magic words," but I encourage my players to state their actions in terms of the fiction because it is not only more interesting to listen to, but it also makes adjudicating actions easier if there is a question about whether a check is even required and, if so, which one might be called for.
That’s totally the right answer. Good job finding it!I voted “no skill checks are allowed at all” because the poll is transparently biased.
Perhaps "key words" is less offensive.Then what would be the appropriate question that doesn't require a paragraph and other biases? Why is "skill check" verboten? I didn't write the poll, I don't find "magic words" offensive but if you do what would be the proper phrase?
Whether or not you believe there is no cake ... err skill check.
I don't find it particularly offensive, but where is the option "Players must state what they are trying to accomplish and how they are trying to accomplish it (either in character or in game terms, doesn't matter), after which they may suggest a specific skill (ability) check / proficiency might apply "?Then what would be the appropriate question that doesn't require a paragraph and other biases? Why is "skill check" verboten? I didn't write the poll, I don't find "magic words" offensive but if you do what would be the proper phrase?
Whether or not you believe there is no cake ... err skill check.
Nah, we’re cool. It seems to always be the crowd that allows players to declare their own skill checks who do this kind of validation seeking. The rest of us are secure enough in our own play styles already.Yall can start another poll with out the "loaded" words.