Mastering a Challenge (A Primer & Tips for Skills) (d20)
th Edition D&D mechanics are tight¸ smooth¸ and¸ most importantly¸ well-balanced; everyone has something to do¸ and their success means overall success for the party; and the concept of party unity and balance in gameplay is a clear design choice. These things pervade almost all aspects of the game¸ including skill challenges. Players seem to either love skill challenges or hate them¸ and if improperly implemented they will be a source of frustration for a party. You definitely need to have a plan and this mini-publication can tell you how to make one!