On D&D Ability Checks, Failing Forward, and Succeeding with a Cost

Mike discusses the ins and outs of ability checks, failing forward, and succeeding with a cost. Click "Show More" for details and links.

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Video 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