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<blockquote data-quote="Guest 6801718" data-source="post: 7168680"><p>I can't think of any cases off the top of my head where my own expertise influenced a ruling or a roll.&nbsp; Though I do have a few where the player was actually the expert and I asked them to explain.&nbsp; I have a few people in my group who are rock climbers, campers or other outdoor activities.&nbsp; When they want to do something, I just ask them to explain how.&nbsp; Usually I end up learning something cool, like don't rely on your arms or upper body for climbing.&nbsp; Now, asking them to describe something doesn't necessarily mean I'll make them roll for it.&nbsp; Sometimes I just want to add a little something to a scene and let the player look cool being the expert.&nbsp; My rule for making a roll or check is pretty simple.&nbsp; If the outcome has a consequence that will be important, I'll make them roll.&nbsp; Otherwise just let them have it.&nbsp; Getting better descriptions and getting the players more engaged is never a bad thing.&nbsp; So sometimes I ask just so they can look cool.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Guest 6801718, post: 7168680"] I can't think of any cases off the top of my head where my own expertise influenced a ruling or a roll. Though I do have a few where the player was actually the expert and I asked them to explain. I have a few people in my group who are rock climbers, campers or other outdoor activities. When they want to do something, I just ask them to explain how. Usually I end up learning something cool, like don't rely on your arms or upper body for climbing. Now, asking them to describe something doesn't necessarily mean I'll make them roll for it. Sometimes I just want to add a little something to a scene and let the player look cool being the expert. My rule for making a roll or check is pretty simple. If the outcome has a consequence that will be important, I'll make them roll. Otherwise just let them have it. Getting better descriptions and getting the players more engaged is never a bad thing. So sometimes I ask just so they can look cool. [/QUOTE]

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