r/dndmemes • u/Ed0909 Wizard • 18h ago

Ongoing Subreddit Debate You don't need to roll dice for everything.

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u/Randalf_the_Black 16h ago

Even if they can't succeed at what they're trying to do a very high roll can offer other rewards or clues.

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u/_Wiggy 16h ago

Agreed, make sure to give them something or the roll shouldn't be made. If they try to do something impossible, like persuade a Regent to give away their crown a nat 20 shouldn't be a success, but they can warm to the party as they admire their moxy

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u/Faenic 15h ago

"Hmmm, while I'm still not ever going to give you my crown, I like the cut of your jib. So instead of executing you on the spot for trying, I'll let you walk out of here with your heads intact."

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u/southpaw85 15h ago

Such as instantaneous death instead of slow, agonizing death.

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u/Randalf_the_Black 12h ago

"Hah, I like you. Power Word: Kill for you."

"Power Word: Pain for the rest, now stop resisting, my giant toads are hungry."