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<blockquote data-quote="grimslade" data-source="post: 4034460" data-attributes="member: 6061"><p>Let me monkey with your example a bit:</p><p></p><p>But on the other hand, I don't want to see the social encounter system push and shove around roleplaying. </p><p></p><p>Character 1: You should give yourself up, NPC. (diplomacy roll: 1.) <strong>A bit of dust blows into your eye causing it to twitch and look like a lewd wink</strong></p><p></p><p>NPC: Never!</p><p></p><p>Character 1: But think of what you are putting your wife and child through by resisting! After all, you did this all for them, am I right? (Diplomacy Roll: 1.) <strong>That dust in your eye is driving you nuts. Your tone slips into patronizing. </strong></p><p></p><p>NPC: Your astute observations and deep insight into my character mean nothing to me! I refuse to give up!</p><p></p><p>Character 1: But, the truth of the situation is, according to these documents we have uncovered, (which I show you now and are quite convincing and their veracity is obvious to even you) using that artifact you are threatening us with will actually have the opposite effect! You will actually do the reverse of what you wanted! Plus, it is clear the DM is trying to play you as simply desperate and not stupid, suicidal or insane! (Diplomacy Roll: 1.)</p><p><strong> In addition to the eye twitch, you are now sweating and openly weeping. You exude nervousness, irritation and lack of conviction.</strong></p><p></p><p>NPC: I must continue to resist because <strong> you're creeping me out!</strong></p><p></p><p>Character 2: Put down the artifact or, I'll... um... scowl at you. (Intimidation Roll: 20.) <strong>The dust in your eye has given it a swollen and red look. It bulges out and looks like a formorian death gaze. You are truly frightening. </strong></p><p></p><p>NPC: Oh, I cannot hope to stand against your intimidating scowl. I give up.</p><p></p><p>Not to mention that there would be tremendous circumstance bonuses involved for all of those rolls and most likely a low DC. Also, 1 is not an automatic failure in skill checks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grimslade, post: 4034460, member: 6061"] Let me monkey with your example a bit: But on the other hand, I don't want to see the social encounter system push and shove around roleplaying. Character 1: You should give yourself up, NPC. (diplomacy roll: 1.) [b]A bit of dust blows into your eye causing it to twitch and look like a lewd wink[/b] NPC: Never! Character 1: But think of what you are putting your wife and child through by resisting! After all, you did this all for them, am I right? (Diplomacy Roll: 1.) [b]That dust in your eye is driving you nuts. Your tone slips into patronizing. [/b] NPC: Your astute observations and deep insight into my character mean nothing to me! I refuse to give up! Character 1: But, the truth of the situation is, according to these documents we have uncovered, (which I show you now and are quite convincing and their veracity is obvious to even you) using that artifact you are threatening us with will actually have the opposite effect! You will actually do the reverse of what you wanted! Plus, it is clear the DM is trying to play you as simply desperate and not stupid, suicidal or insane! (Diplomacy Roll: 1.) [b] In addition to the eye twitch, you are now sweating and openly weeping. You exude nervousness, irritation and lack of conviction.[/b] NPC: I must continue to resist because [b] you're creeping me out![/b] Character 2: Put down the artifact or, I'll... um... scowl at you. (Intimidation Roll: 20.) [b]The dust in your eye has given it a swollen and red look. It bulges out and looks like a formorian death gaze. You are truly frightening. [/b] NPC: Oh, I cannot hope to stand against your intimidating scowl. I give up. Not to mention that there would be tremendous circumstance bonuses involved for all of those rolls and most likely a low DC. Also, 1 is not an automatic failure in skill checks. [/QUOTE]
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