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<blockquote data-quote="Tallifer" data-source="post: 7491266" data-attributes="member: 84661">Discussing the interaction of characters' social skills and players' roleplaying:As a Dungeon Master, I definitely weigh the reaction of others against the 1) tone of voice and words and the 2) intent and options presented by the hero trying to convince or befriend someone. The character's skills and Abilities are the adds for the roll; the player's roleplaying and ideas factor into the Difficulty Class of the challenge.My players tried to negotiate with the Serpent Queen by offering a few very low-level magical items. No amount of charming words, high rolls and assistance helped much at all. I explained out of character their problem, but their greed and arrogance overcame all other considerations. (The Paladin's roll using his Charisma and nobility did grant them an audience at least.)In the event, I suspect their heart was not into thinking of how to negotiate since they were quite happy to slaughter all of her minions and drive her to flight to get the treasure they were seeking.[ATTACH]101234[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tallifer, post: 7491266, member: 84661"] Discussing the interaction of characters' social skills and players' roleplaying: As a Dungeon Master, I definitely weigh the reaction of others against the 1) tone of voice and words and the 2) intent and options presented by the hero trying to convince or befriend someone. The character's skills and Abilities are the adds for the roll; the player's roleplaying and ideas factor into the Difficulty Class of the challenge. My players tried to negotiate with the Serpent Queen by offering a few very low-level magical items. No amount of charming words, high rolls and assistance helped much at all. I explained out of character their problem, but their greed and arrogance overcame all other considerations. (The Paladin's roll using his Charisma and nobility did grant them an audience at least.) In the event, I suspect their heart was not into thinking of how to negotiate since they were quite happy to slaughter all of her minions and drive her to flight to get the treasure they were seeking. [ATTACH=CONFIG]101234._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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