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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hadrian the Builder" data-source="post: 5652135" data-attributes="member: 73776">Without getting hung up in a specific skill example, I think the fundamental conceit of the skills system includes the premise that 1) The characters are heroes.2) Heroes should have a chance to TRY anything, even when the chance of success is small3) Good skill design doesn't impose a story (The rules don't say you can swim or climb or not. Instead they provide a framework that allows you to try.)I don't think it makes a difference WHERE in the book you put the rules for climbing. All that matters is that there is a mechanic available by which to try to climb.An as far as the article is concerned, I like the idea of a focus on basic ability scores being the foundation for "trying to do things". And I like the idea that the skill system adds specific things to try. (eg. not only charismatic, but also a practiced liar. or not just intelligent, but also well educated in history). But I don't like the talents as he's presented them. I think it adds more fiddly bits.</blockquote>