User:Downzorz/Tome of Steel/Cities with Style
Cities with Style
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As it stands, the standard method of influencing NPC's is with a Diplomacy, Bluff, or Intimidate check. However, this isn't always the best description of interactions- some people are impressed by different things. The NPC bard might be more influenced by a Preform check than a Diplomacy check. Therefore, I present the following change to the rules:
Most NPCs have skills that they are impressed or influenced by the use of. Using one of these skills can substitute for Diplomacy. For example, a bard may be particularly kind toward fellow performers, and can be influenced with Perform skills just like Diplomacy. Creatures may also have skills that, while impressive to them, are not so much as Diplomacy. These skills can be substituted at a -5, -10, or -15 penalty. Some creatures have skills that are very impressive- for example, a scholarly mage may be particularly impressed by Knowledge (Arcana). These skills can replace Diplomacy, and gain a +5 bonus.
