Mike gives a short talk about ability checks, failing forward, and succeeding with a cost.
Podcast Contents:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:38 The core mechanic of D&D
- 01:35 You don't need an ability check for easy stuff
- 02:02 Easy steps to choose a DC
- 03:04 DCs don't change based on the character's abilities
- 03:52 The power of improvising ability checks
- 04:32 Ability checks in complicated situations
- 07:08 Understand the in-world situation instead of focusing on mechanics
- 09:09 Asking for a check without a DC to see if they succeed at a cost
- 10:45 The improvisational power of ability checks, succeeding at a cost, and failing forward
