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<blockquote data-quote="cbwjm" data-source="post: 7644011" data-attributes="member: 6788732"><p>I think you're doing it well with your method.</p><p></p><p>You don't need to call for a roll if you think the result is impossible. For the persuading of a player, if they can't persuade them in real life to do something then they can't do so in game with a skill check.</p><p></p><p>For the situation with the soldier, you can decide how loyal the soldier is. If he is absolutely loyal and doesn't waver from the law then you can disallow a persuade check. Perhaps he's more loyal to his paycheck, in which case he might be persuaded for a price.</p><p></p><p>For the priestess, I think it is entirely plausible to say that the persuade check is impossible, or you can allow it and he can start a rather lengthy courtship (assuming she isn't already married, in which case, impossible).</p><p></p><p>Persuade isn't something that let's players get away with whatever they want, the DM calls for the rolls so if you don't think a roll is possible, then tell the player that persuade isn't going to work. Do make sure there are situations where persuade will work, a corrupt bureaucrat, gate guard, or a rogue in a seedy tavern might be all valid options for persuade.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cbwjm, post: 7644011, member: 6788732"] I think you're doing it well with your method. You don't need to call for a roll if you think the result is impossible. For the persuading of a player, if they can't persuade them in real life to do something then they can't do so in game with a skill check. For the situation with the soldier, you can decide how loyal the soldier is. If he is absolutely loyal and doesn't waver from the law then you can disallow a persuade check. Perhaps he's more loyal to his paycheck, in which case he might be persuaded for a price. For the priestess, I think it is entirely plausible to say that the persuade check is impossible, or you can allow it and he can start a rather lengthy courtship (assuming she isn't already married, in which case, impossible). Persuade isn't something that let's players get away with whatever they want, the DM calls for the rolls so if you don't think a roll is possible, then tell the player that persuade isn't going to work. Do make sure there are situations where persuade will work, a corrupt bureaucrat, gate guard, or a rogue in a seedy tavern might be all valid options for persuade. [/QUOTE]
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