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Schillachi would be inclined to think the description is illusory but I rolled a perception skill check and possibly failed to notice anything.

No problem, I have been in that mode for the last 2 months so completely understand.

Yeah, no need to rush. I am fine with a slow pace right now. I've got a lot of RL stuff to juggle as well.

IRL comes first.

Since no clerical spells were used, I will volunteer to have Thalian join the first part of the night watch. It will take time for him to take off and put back on his heavy armor, so best just keep it on until he doesn't have to. In a surprise attack, if he were sleeping, all he would be able to grab for his defense at a moments notice would be his shield, not ideal.

Rukellian wrote:It will take time for him to take off and put back on his heavy armor, so best just keep it on until he doesn't have to.

This is a good point.

These are the applicable rules:

• Sleeping in Armor
• Getting Into and Out of Armor

When you're resting, especially if you're wearing Medium or Heavy armor, please let me know if you're removing it or going to be sleeping in it.

Luawn doesn't sleep in his chain shirt. It should have some sort of padding under it that he will sleep in (even if it offers no armor value). If circumstances change this I will let you know.

Rukellian wrote:I may have set up my roll macro wrong, let me know if this is the case. It may just be an easy fix such as placing the +3 to whatever dice roll result I got.Wisdom based Perception check against 16+3 [1d20] = 14

Rukellian wrote:Here is another wisdom-based perception check for Thalian's perimeter scan. I'm going to say he is only looking a full 180 degrees left and right. Wisdom based Perception check against 16+3 [1d20] = 1

Sorry, I totally meant to respond to this, but got distracted and ultimately forgot to revisit.

In 5e, the only thing the actual ability score is used for is to determine the modifier. The modifier is what is used as an actual game mechanic.

Thalian has a 16 Wisdom. That 16 Wisdom translates into a +3 modifier. On a skill-based check, you'll apply the appropriate modifier. If you are also proficient in the skill being called for (e.g. Perception), you can also add your proficiency modifier, which at early levels is +2.

So, because Thalian is not proficient in the Perception skill, he would just add the appropriate ability score modifier, which, again, is +3. Normally, you're assigned a target number to beat (you want to always roll high), so you'll roll a d20 and add all the modifiers that apply to that roll.

In the two examples above, your base rolls were 14 and 1. To each, you'll add the +3 from your Wisdom modifier, turning those results into 17 and 4 (though, a natural 1 is always a failure).

I will come back later and add links to the rules which better explain all of this, but I have a little girl itching to get outside so I need to get off the computer. Hope this helps!

Thank you for the clarification! I'm still transitioning from another game system over to this one. My signals got crossed. I'll be sure to fix my macros accordingly.

Sorry for the extended downtime, I had some dental work done over the weekend that's taking a lot longer to recover from than expected.

Oof! Dental work is never fun. I hope you get better soon.

Rukellian wrote:"wolves travel in packs, right?"

Their kind hates ice and fire both!

Announcement
Going forward, I am going to request that everyone include an unmodified 1d20 roll with each of your updates. Something like:

Roll, If Needed: [1d20]

This would be in addition to any rolls you would normally include.

If this included roll is needed, it will be used. If not, it will be ignored (the result will not carry over).


There are many times when, while compiling a list of everyone's actions, and factoring in what a monster/NPC would do, a roll would normally be called for. For instance, a Stealth check. I will sometimes:

• Make a roll myself;
• Publish the update but request the roll after the fact, then go back and edit to reflect the roll result; or
• Post the update but stop the action short, then specifically call for a roll(s).

It's not a huge deal if you forget, but it would be really helpful, especially in my current situation where I'm extremely pressed for time, to have these rolls to call upon.

Edited my post with that extra roll.

Sounds like a huge bonus.

Good deal!