AD&D Skills, Modifiers, and Probability in Play..

The Evil Dungeon Master Universe

Today's podcast has us looking at Dragon Magazine #68, on page 82, an article titled, "You've Always Got a Chance..." -- This Article goes on to tell you how to take the ability score based on the situation, multiply it by 5 to get a percentage chance of success.

Highlights -🛡️

1. Orc Attack: Orcs battering down the door create immediate tension.
2. Thief’s Escape: The thief climbs to safety on a ledge.
3. Rope Toss: The thief throws a rope to the fighter below.
4. DM’s Dilemma: The DM must assess the fighter’s chances of success.
5. Success Probability: Guidelines for determining success based on character abilities.
6. Skill Breakdown: Analyzing actions into steps and associated skills.
7. Modifiers Matter: Adjusting probabilities based on situational factors.