Skills Examples


 * Appraise - Communication + MIND.
 * Balance - Physical + DEX.
 * Bluff - Communication + MIND.
 * Climb - Physical + DEX or STR, whichever is highest.
 * Concentration - Doesn't apply. GM's fiat applies.
 * Craft - It's an out of game thing. No one ever crafts things in-game, so it's a redundant skill. Alternatively, Knowledge + DEX.
 * Decipher Script - Knowledge + MIND or Communication + MIND.
 * Diplomacy - Cpmmunication + MIND.
 * Disable Device - Subterfuge + MIND or Subterfuge + DEX.
 * Disguise - Subterfuge + MIND.
 * Escape Artist - Subterfuge + DEX or Subterfuge + STR, depending on what you're escaping out of exactly.
 * Forgery - Communication + DEX.
 * Gather Information - Communication + MIND.
 * Handle Animal - Communication + MIND or Communication + STR if the animal is bigger than you.
 * Heal - Knowledge + MIND.
 * Hide - Subterfuge + DEX.
 * Intimidate - Physical + STR or Subterfuge + MIND or Communication + STR (you choose).
 * Jump - Physical + STR (long jump) or Physical + DEX (high jump).
 * Knowledge - Knowledge + MIND.
 * Listen - Subterfuge + MIND.
 * Move Silently - Subterfuge + DEX.
 * Open Lock - Subterfuge + DEX.
 * Perform - Communication + MIND, although it could be DEX if you're juggling, or STR if you're a weight lifter.
 * Profession - Communication + MIND, usually.
 * Ride - Communication + DEX.
 * Search - Subterfuge + MIND.
 * Sense Motive - Communication + MIND.
 * Sleight of Hand - Subterfuge + DEX.
 * Speak Language - Doesn't apply. You either know the language or you don't. Alternatively, Communication + MIND to understand subtle nuances, I guess.
 * Spellcraft - MIND only.
 * Spot - Subterfuge + MIND.
 * Survival - Physical + STR to survive, or Subterfuge + DEX or STR to hunt stuff.
 * Swim - Physical + STR.
 * Tumble - Physical + DEX.
 * Use Magic Device - You can either use it, or you can't. GM fiat. Alternatively, MIND only.
 * Use Rope - No, never ever. Use Rope is a DEAD SKILL. This skill is dead. It has passed the mortal coil (of rope). Use Physical + DEX if you must, but don't say I didn't warn you.