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<blockquote data-quote="candidus_cogitens" data-source="post: 343470" data-attributes="member: 770">I'm leaning towards throwing the skill out.&nbsp; It's unnecessary.If a character wants to appear more menacing than they actually are, have them do a bluff check.If the character is naturally intimidating, like the burly half-orc staring down the diminutive barmaid, then no check is necessary.In a rare situation, you may encounter an NPC who simply doesn't recognize how menacing you actually are.&nbsp; For instance, suppose he is not observant enough to notice the tell-tale signs of a battle-hardened warrior or an deadly sorcerer.&nbsp; In these cases, bluff would not be appropriate, since all you are trying to do is to enlighten the NPC as to the reality of his situation.&nbsp; In such cases, I would ask my players to do a diplomacy check.&nbsp; Diplomacy should not be regarded solely as a means to get people to like you, but also as a means to persuade people to believe you when you negotiate as enemies.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="candidus_cogitens, post: 343470, member: 770"] I'm leaning towards throwing the skill out. It's unnecessary. If a character wants to appear more menacing than they actually are, have them do a bluff check. If the character is naturally intimidating, like the burly half-orc staring down the diminutive barmaid, then no check is necessary. In a rare situation, you may encounter an NPC who simply doesn't recognize how menacing you actually are. For instance, suppose he is not observant enough to notice the tell-tale signs of a battle-hardened warrior or an deadly sorcerer. In these cases, bluff would not be appropriate, since all you are trying to do is to enlighten the NPC as to the reality of his situation. In such cases, I would ask my players to do a diplomacy check. Diplomacy should not be regarded solely as a means to get people to like you, but also as a means to persuade people to believe you when you negotiate as enemies. [/QUOTE]

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