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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Frostmarrow" data-source="post: 4364068" data-attributes="member: 1122"> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In an opposed skill challenge the players don't score failures when they fail a check. Instead the DM tests the characters' passive skills in order to score failures.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The complexity of an opposed skill challenge equals the number of characters.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The DM tests the characters a number of times equal to one half the complexity. If the complexity is an odd number or if there are many players  the DM rerolls some of the tests.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The DC and the test modifier is tied to the current tier of play.</li> </ul>Complexity visavi #tests2: 13: 1 +1 reroll4: 2 5: 2 +1 reroll6: 2 +2 rerolls7: 3 +1 reroll8: 3 +2 rerollsDCHeroic: 20Paragon: 25Epic: 30Test modifierHeroic: +10Paragon: +15Epic: +25The DM rerolls translate roughly to a +5 bonus in this range.In an opposed skill challenge players role-play what they do and try to score successes by rolling skill checks. In order to win the players need to accumulate a number of successes equal to the complexity. Each player will in turn have a chance to advance the group toward the common goal.The DM can turn down unsuitable suggestions.The DM will try to oppose the group by testing the characters' passive skills. The DM test the characters a number of times based on the number of players (see table Complexity visavi #tests). The DM should reroll any failed test if allowed. He can reroll against the same character or test another character. Anything that works against the group can be used as a test. The DM should be aware that the tests used has a great impact on the atmosphere of the game.If the players score a number of successes equal to the complexity before the DM scores half that number in failures the players win, otherwise they lose. If the complexity is rounded down the first player to score a success gains an action point.ExampleThe three foolhardy halfings Din, Clamor, and Bedlam decide to paint the <a href="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:7_utjeasOQuc0M:http://members.tripod.com/dndrealmsofadventure/Gruumsh_symbol.gif" target="_blank">Lidless Eye of Gruumsh</a> on the Pelor bell-tower - as a joke.<img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:PfgJSZwAw_pqSM:http://bp0.blogger.com/_dZnmZ5QscKo/Rfq98s8mbVI/AAAAAAAAAsY/9mvCpZHCn08/s400/Bell%2BTower.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />The DM notes the characters are in the heroic tier so the DC is 20 and that there will be 1 test at +10 per round (with reroll).Din: First of all I need to get a grappling iron up there. Heave-ho!DM: Roll athletics.Din: 14+10. That's 24.DM: Alright, the grappling iron is fastened right where you want it. You gain an action point, by the way.1 success 0 failuresClamor: I try to shimmy up the rope.DM: Roll athletics.Clamor: 17+7. That's a 24 too.DM: You climb to the top of the rope and you're right next to the great bell.2 successes 0 failuresBedlam: I try to throw a bucket of paint to Clamor.DM: You waste a bucket of paint. Sorry, there's just no way you can throw an open bucket of paint 50' up in the air.Bedlam: Oh man...2 successes 0 failuresDM: The bell is heavy and actually wavers in the wind ever so slightly. Clamor need to readjust his position or risk being knocked off the building!10+10. What's your passive acrobatics Clamor?Clamor: 20.DM: No need to reroll that. The weight of the bell pushes you away. You are slipping...2 successes 1 failureDin: Can I use my action point, as an interrupt?DM: Sure.Din: Well, in that case, I'll...DM: Yes? Clamor is losing his grip!Din: I shout "You lose your grip and I'll kill you!"DM: Knight's Move, huh? Roll intimidate.Din: Yup. 6+9. Nooo!Clamor: Nooo!DM: Thud!skill challenge lostDM: Make a save to catch yourself.Designer's viewsSince the complexity equals the number of players most skill challenges will be over and done with during the second round. I think this is okay. First you spend one round setting things up and then every thing is resolved in round two. Particulary with fewer players the complexity is rather low and so the challenge can be finished almost before it started. This is quite alright. Perfect execution, and all that. Just add more challenges.The DM rerolls can be substituted for a +5 bonus for those who like adding more than they like to roll dice, it pans out the same. Mind you, it is possible for the DM to direct a reroll towards a new character if he wants to. In this way the DM can test two characters for the price of one.In a skill challenge who goes first can be determined by initiative or the DM can just go with the flow. Whomever comes up with an idea gets to act first. Moreover the time-aspect is important. Some activities take longer and the DM should be aware that "round" might not actually be a round. A round can be mere seconds, hours, or even years. It's all handled in the narrative.Of course, whenever a skill challenge is won but there remains things to do narratively the players can just go ahead and do them without further die rolls.Forked from: <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/showpost.php?postid=4343494" target="_blank"> Skill Complications: A Combat-Like Approach to Skill Encounters </a></blockquote>

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