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<blockquote data-quote="Herzog" data-source="post: 5685376" data-attributes="member: 25696">I think the question should be: who was running the NPC Paladin?&nbsp;It sounds like you (the DM) started the encounter (while the PC's were taking the 'smart' route) and you (the DM) ended the encounter with the NPC guide when all the PC´s were no longer able to answer the questions.&nbsp;if both NPC´s were played by players, I would give normal XP for the encounter (they did survive, even if it was through sheer luck). If they should meet the rats a second time, no additional XP would be given for that encounter.&nbsp;&nbsp;the second encounter is different. XP is given for overcoming challanges. If this is done through diplomacy, the XP is just as much earned.&nbsp;[MENTION=90920]HoboGod[/MENTION] The diplomacy skill is just as much a part of the character sheet as the attack bonus is. Why would you against the use that specific part of the character.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Herzog, post: 5685376, member: 25696"] I think the question should be: who was running the NPC Paladin? It sounds like you (the DM) started the encounter (while the PC's were taking the 'smart' route) and you (the DM) ended the encounter with the NPC guide when all the PC´s were no longer able to answer the questions. if both NPC´s were played by players, I would give normal XP for the encounter (they did survive, even if it was through sheer luck). If they should meet the rats a second time, no additional XP would be given for that encounter. the second encounter is different. XP is given for overcoming challanges. If this is done through diplomacy, the XP is just as much earned. [MENTION=90920]HoboGod[/MENTION] The diplomacy skill is just as much a part of the character sheet as the attack bonus is. Why would you against the use that specific part of the character. [/QUOTE]

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