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Passive Skill Mechanics vs. Rolling Dice in D&D

the DM Lair 33,241 3 years ago
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Passive skill checks and rolling dice in D&D. BECOME A PATRON - Get Lair Magazine (5e adventures, VTT maps, puzzles, traps, new monsters, and more), play D&D with me, and other perks ▶▶ https://www.patreon.com/thedmlair Dungeons & Dragons traditionally includes lots of dice rolling, but there are also passive skill mechanics built into the game. Thus, both rolling dice and using passive skill checks are options for dungeon masters and players in D&D. And some prefer rolling dice, others passive checks. But is there a better way? Does either one make for a better game? In this video, I discuss the pros and cons of passive skill mechanics and rolling dice in D&D, and consider if one is better for the game than the other. Three Pillars of D&D ▶▶ https://youtu.be/dg_pIJoDXJE LAIRS & LEGENDS KICKSTARTER ▶▶ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedmlair/lairs-and-legends?ref=59pir1 DISCORD - Join a fast-growing community of helpful and welcoming game masters ▶▶ https://discord.gg/thedmlair DMLAIR.COM - Get free D&D 5e adventures and DM resources ▶▶ https://www.thedmlair.com/ NEWSLETTER - Get free D&D resources and special offers in your email ▶▶ https://thedmlair.getresponsepages.com/ STORE - Get back issues of Lair Magazine, my 5e module Into the Fey, map packs, 5e adventures, and other DM resources ▶▶ https://the-dm-lair.myshopify.com/ ------------------------------OTHER LINKS------------------------------ Watch my D&D games here ▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/thedmlairstreams Get DM Lair shirts, hoodies, and other merch ▶▶ https://teespring.com/stores/the-dm-lair D&D products I use and recommend ▶▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedmlair Video gear I use ▶▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedmlair?listId=3NVQUXTD25PD1 ------------------------------CREDITS/DISCLAIMERS---------------------------------------------- Editing ▶▶ Zack Newman Art ▶▶ Adobe Stock & Wizards of the Coast Music and Sound Effects ▶▶ Epidemic Sound As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some videos on this channel are unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

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