When to Let the Dice Decide in 5E D&D

When it comes to that gray area between rules and rulings, why not let the dice decide?
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[@Old_Wizard_Minis]

GM Jim and the Cardigan of True Sight

[@darcyw156]

Great video! I am a fan of letting the dice tell the story. Too often simple issues can be eliminated by allowing the duce to tell the story. Fun example.

[@artistpoet5253]

The only times I've ever had to witness or be part of a rules monger angling for an advantage has been in Magic: the Gathering and Warhammer 40,000

[@IcarusGames]

Pretty perfect example of a situation where the dice mechanics of these systems is the perfect solution to the "problem". Personally, I'd be overjoyed if one of my players wanted to use feign death against a revenant because it would mean they had read all their options and were engaged in the lore, but adding the tension of the dice roll is a great way to mimic the tension the character feels as they lie there not knowing if their ploy has worked.

[@wizardsling]

Hey Anto! 100%

[@DavidGrossNYC]

I struggle a lot with deviating from RAW. I like the creativity but it's VERY easy for some players to constantly try and push way past what should be allowed. I do often let the dice decide so they can't get mad at me lol.

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

I agree with the dice deciding

[@MemphiStig]

Magic, among other things, in D&D has always imo been too restrictive on pc imagination and creativity. At the very least, a "you can always try" approach seems best in many cases. And I've had too many experiences where the rolls were more fitting -- good and bad -- than any script or hard-and-fast ruleset could ever be. That said, no matter how high the Bard roles, they can *not* seduce a dragon. Unless it's in human form and, you know, "on the market."

[@wizardsling]

well said!