Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="AbeTheGnome" data-source="post: 3334856" data-attributes="member: 47933">In the core rules, one of the many types of modifiers is named the <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/theBasics.htm#moraleModifier" target="_blank">morale modifier</a>.  Pretty much the only situations it come up in are with bard spells, and a few cleric spells.  It's fairly easy to arbitrate morale bonuses and penalties as a DM without a mechanical rule.  However, if a rule is what is desired, I suggest looking at the mechanics of <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#frightfulPresence" target="_blank">frightful presence</a> and the <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fear.htm" target="_blank">fear</a> spell as guidelines.  For a particularly demoralizing effect, apply fear (as the spell) in a 30 ft. radius (or, alternately, to all opponents within visual range) for 3d6 rounds (as per the frightful presence description), with a DC decided by the DM, with all relevant Intimidate modifiers, etc.  The opposed roll could be a Will save or a level-based check, whichever makes more sense for you.Now, for the psychological results of prolonged exposure to combat, I suggest taking a look at Cthulu's <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/campaigns/sanity.htm" target="_blank">rules for sanity</a></blockquote>