I wasn't sure. =) I just knew that I'd been given that format to work with and I really liked it.
> >I prefer to find a skill that is
> > going to be 'most commonly used' and then, if someone has a more
> > specific one, give a small bonus.
>
> Which was the point of my message.
Yes, but I don't look at it as narrow/broad/whatever. I look at it as 'most specific'
> >I'm pretty sure I used it in "Chasing
> > Kites" for what that is worth to you.
>
> Yes, you did
Cool.
> Bargain for Passage (17): Bargain, Relationship with THIS Clan (+5),
> Wealth (+3), Tribal Loyalty (-5), Piety (-10)
>
> and even better
>
> Improvise Bridle (14): Leatherworking, Ropemaking, Craft Tack and
> Harness (automatic), Ride (-2)
>
> If your skill is narrow enough (Craft Tack and Harness) then there
> are occasins you can just assume an aoutomatic success...
Well, it seems appropriate == if you ARE a person with a skill, there's some things any self-respecting ropemaker just can't fail at.
Bryan Thexton, btw, came up with that particular challenge. He's very good at seeing 'outside the box'
Jeff
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