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Should Insight be able to determine if an NPC is lying?
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<blockquote data-quote="Reynard" data-source="post: 7591417" data-attributes="member: 467"><p>Right. And we expect the player to decide *what* actions they will take when conducting the social part of the game, but it's silly to ask them to actually perform those actions (speaking in character, interpreting cues). Just as silly as asking them to explain how they are going to disarm the trap or asking them to go outside and climb a tree. that is what the values on the character sheet are for. Why should there be any difference between the following scenarios:</p><p></p><p>GM: There is a narrow ledge on the southern wall of the chasm.</p><p>Player: Okay, I try and hug the wall and walk the ledge to the other side.</p><p>GM: Give me an Athletics roll. [player succeeds] You make it across safely.</p><p>Player: Phew! Okay, I search the area.</p><p>GM: Give me a Perception roll.</p><p></p><p>and</p><p></p><p>GM: The bartender tells you he hasn't seen the alchemists daughter since last week.</p><p>Player: That doesn't fit with what we've heard. I try and tell if he is lying.</p><p>GM: Give me an Insight check. [player succeeds] Yeah, the bartender is definitely hiding something.</p><p>Player: I knew it! Okay, I press him for more information, letting him know I know he's lying.</p><p>GM: Give me a Intimidation roll.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reynard, post: 7591417, member: 467"] Right. And we expect the player to decide *what* actions they will take when conducting the social part of the game, but it's silly to ask them to actually perform those actions (speaking in character, interpreting cues). Just as silly as asking them to explain how they are going to disarm the trap or asking them to go outside and climb a tree. that is what the values on the character sheet are for. Why should there be any difference between the following scenarios: GM: There is a narrow ledge on the southern wall of the chasm. Player: Okay, I try and hug the wall and walk the ledge to the other side. GM: Give me an Athletics roll. [player succeeds] You make it across safely. Player: Phew! Okay, I search the area. GM: Give me a Perception roll. and GM: The bartender tells you he hasn't seen the alchemists daughter since last week. Player: That doesn't fit with what we've heard. I try and tell if he is lying. GM: Give me an Insight check. [player succeeds] Yeah, the bartender is definitely hiding something. Player: I knew it! Okay, I press him for more information, letting him know I know he's lying. GM: Give me a Intimidation roll. [/QUOTE]
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