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 == Complex Checks ==
-In various cases, particularly when attempting to [[Instruction (sage study)|learn a skill]], characters may need to make multiple checks and more than one ability stat; failure in any roll might be sufficient to nix success.  On the other hand, it may be that success at any of the rolls being made is sufficient.  It depends on the situation.
+In various cases, particularly when attempting to [[Instruction (sage study)|learn a skill]], characters may need to make multiple checks against more than one ability stat; failure in any roll might be sufficient to nix success.  On the other hand, it may be that success at any of the rolls being made is sufficient.  It depends on the situation.
 Occasionally, when one character fails an ability check, a nearby character may be given the opportunity to "save" the character.

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-To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.
+== Method ==
-Ability checks are described using the type of check that it is: a "strength check" or an "intelligence check."
+Checks are always made against the character's current stat.  Thus, if for whatever reason, the character's relevant ability has been lowered through [[Negative Hit Points|damage]] or some form of [[Natural Abilities|attack]], the adjusted stat is used when making the check.
-Checks are ALWAYS made against the character’s stat as it is in the present.
+Players need not make an ability check when success is guaranteed due to the character's ability. For instance, a character with a dexterity of more than 15 is assumed to catch an item thrown from ten feet away without the need for a check; in any case, such frivolous checks are rarely needed in real game play.
-It is never necessary for a player to make an ability check when, given the character’s ability, success may be taken as a given. For example, it is assumed that a character with a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of more than 12 can be expected to catch an item tossed from ten feet away without the need to make a check in any circumstances. Characters with an 9 to 11 dexterity most likely would, except in situations of stress. Characters with 8 or less dexterity ought to make a check whenever success matters.
+== Complex Checks ==
-Extraordinarily difficult actions can be handled by employing multiple checks, often of more than one ability. For example, a character attempting to jump a ten foot distance onto an opposing roof with little running room would first make a strength check to see if they were able to clear the distance; then a dexterity check to see if they successfully gained a foothold on the sloped roof.
+Occasionally, when one character fails an ability check, a nearby character may be given the opportunity to "save" the character.
-If the first strength check failed, the character might make a dexterity check to see if they were able to grab the edge of the roof. Then a [[Constitution (ability stat)|consitution]] check to see if they had the will to hang on. Then a strength check to see if they were able to pull themselves up.
+: For example, Margaret loses her balance when aboard a launch on high seas; she fails her dexterity, indicating that she's going to fall over the side.  However — as John is within reach of Margaret, he's given a chance to roll against his own dexterity, to see if he catches her and stops her from falling overboard.
-In all such cases, the DM should make clear ''before'' the jump is attempted whether the initial strength check’s failure will enable additional saving checks or if the initial failure will mean a fall. Complete transparency on these matters is necessary. The DM (or the player) should not be able to make up new checks in order to compensate for previous ability check failures. Ability checks should matter!
+: In another example, a character trying to leap ten feet onto a distant roof with limited running space would first make a strength check to clear the distance; then, a dexterity check would determine if a foothold on the sloped roof was gained.

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+[[File:Ability_Check.jpg|right|560px|thumb|Definitely an ability check when she lands.]]
 To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.
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 In all such cases, the DM should make clear ''before'' the jump is attempted whether the initial strength check’s failure will enable additional saving checks or if the initial failure will mean a fall. Complete transparency on these matters is necessary. The DM (or the player) should not be able to make up new checks in order to compensate for previous ability check failures. Ability checks should matter!
-See Also,<br />
-[[Player Characters|Player Characters]]<br />
+See also,<br>
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 To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.
-Ability checks are described using the type of check that it is: a “strength check” or an “intelligence check.”
+Ability checks are described using the type of check that it is: a "strength check" or an "intelligence check."
 Checks are ALWAYS made against the character’s stat as it is in the present.

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	To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)\|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats\|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.		To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)\|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats\|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.

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		+	To determine the success at various actions associated with the abilities of a player - [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]], [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]], [[Wisdom (ability stat)\|widsom]] and so on - a d20 is rolled against that player's [[Ability Stats\|ability stat]]. Rolling equal to or less than the ability will produce success.
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		+	Ability checks are described using the type of check that it is: a “strength check” or an “intelligence check.”
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		+	Checks are ALWAYS made against the character’s stat as it is in the present.
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		+	It is never necessary for a player to make an ability check when, given the character’s ability, success may be taken as a given. For example, it is assumed that a character with a [[Dexterity (ability stat)\|dexterity]] of more than 12 can be expected to catch an item tossed from ten feet away without the need to make a check in any circumstances. Characters with an 9 to 11 dexterity most likely would, except in situations of stress. Characters with 8 or less dexterity ought to make a check whenever success matters.
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		+	Extraordinarily difficult actions can be handled by employing multiple checks, often of more than one ability. For example, a character attempting to jump a ten foot distance onto an opposing roof with little running room would first make a strength check to see if they were able to clear the distance; then a dexterity check to see if they successfully gained a foothold on the sloped roof.
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		+	If the first strength check failed, the character might make a dexterity check to see if they were able to grab the edge of the roof. Then a [[Constitution (ability stat)\|consitution]] check to see if they had the will to hang on. Then a strength check to see if they were able to pull themselves up.
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		+	In all such cases, the DM should make clear ''before'' the jump is attempted whether the initial strength check’s failure will enable additional saving checks or if the initial failure will mean a fall. Complete transparency on these matters is necessary. The DM (or the player) should not be able to make up new checks in order to compensate for previous ability check failures. Ability checks should matter!
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		+	See Also,<br />
		+	[[Player Characters\|Player Characters]]<br />
		+	[[Stun Lock\|Stun Lock]]
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		+	[[Category:Ability Stats]][[Category:Player Characters]][[Category:Saving Throws]]