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	Podcast:		Game Master's Journey
	Episode:		Game Master's Journey 140: D&D Ability Scores & When to Call for a Check
	Category:		Games & Hobbies
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	Publish Date:		2017-01-31 00:45:00
	Description:		I dig into chapter 7 of the Player’s Handbook and discuss ability checks. I tell you how you can determine which ability and skill to use for a check and how to assign the DC for a check. I also touch on helping, group checks, encumbrance, and hiding in combat. Finally, I provide some insight on how to know when to ask for a roll, and when not to. RSS Download iTunes Patreon Game Master’s Journey is now on Google Play. Game Master's Journey now has voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391) Lex's Series on the Player's Handbook Episode 137: PHB Prelude through Chapter 4 Episode 138: PHB Chapter 5 - Equipment Episode 139: PHB Chapter 6 - Multiclassing & Feats Topics PHB Chapter 7 - Ability Checks How to determine the DC of a check Passive ability & skill scores How to know what ability to use for a check How to know which skill to apply to a check Helping other characters Group checks—when to use & when not to use Carrying capacity & encumbrance Hiding in comba When to call for a roll Check out Jon Lemich's blog post The Game Inside the Game The importance of time pressure Random encounters as time pressure How to know when to call for a check, and how to determine the consequence of a failure on that check How to Support the Podcast Visit our Support page to learn the many ways you can help us out and help support the show. Subscribe to our Newsletter YouTube Twitter Email Community Music Credits Heaven's Journey by Cloudwalker Heroic Temples by TranceBoy Oceanview by Ish Shine by Renfield Dream Destination by Stenko ©2016 Starwalker Studios LLC
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