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Is skill retraining a legal option in 5th edition D&D?
It is possible using Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Although the answers above were correct at the time they were posted, they no longer are. Since Tasha's Cauldron of Everything was released in 2020 ...
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Where can I find the rules for the Oriental Adventures Scry skill?
Scry was removed from 3e in the 3.5e revision
You can find rules for the Scry skill in the 3e Player’s Handbook or SRD, but you shouldn’t. It was removed from the game quite intentionally. Oriental ...
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Which is More Positively Effective, Math-Wise: Modifier Bonuses, or Expertise?
Stacking wins by numbers, but you can do both
My main recommendation is to not focus to myopically on maximizing skill rolls. You also can mix-and-match and benefit from both expertise and stacking ...
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Which is More Positively Effective, Math-Wise: Modifier Bonuses, or Expertise?
Expertise beats all but the most specific cheesy combos over time. Yes, the Peace Domain + Guidance (out of combat) gives you bonuses similar to what proficiency gives at mid-high levels (or turns ...
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For an exponent 1-4 skill, do I have to fill all my routine tests before I can start counting difficult + challenging ones?
I have played, discussed and game mastered Burning wheel with a number of different people (from different countries) and have never met the interpretation where one has to first gather routine tests ...
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For an exponent 1-4 skill, do I have to fill all my routine tests before I can start counting difficult + challenging ones?
Tests may be recorded in any order
BWG p. 45, "Converting or Substituting Tests":
What if my character is one routine test from advancing his skill, but has tons of difficult tests?
This ...
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Does Assurance bypass the MAP?
Yes
You've highlighted the relevant rules; Assurance completely negates the up to -10 Multiple Attack Penalty, along with any other penalties that might be applied to the roll.
As a downside, this ...
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Does Assurance bypass the MAP?
Assurance does indeed work like that
As you quoted, you don't apply penalties, so no MAP.
As András said, it won't be enough to grapple most opponents, so it isn't broken or anything. Also take note ...
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Does Assurance bypass the MAP?
Assurance does bypass the MAP
You are missing that anyone worth grappling is out of reach for Assurance
Assurance on Grapple (or any other skill action) does ignore MAP, but it also ignores your ...
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