So, we’ve developed a system that you can apply to any monster. In order to apply this consistently, the DM needs guidance on what information to give out at different Difficulty Classes (DCs). But, the success of that roll and the amount of information provided is largely dependent on DM fiat. This resolves with an Intelligence check, adding a skill modifier such as Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion. I know that trolls are scared of fire, but does my character know that?Įither way, the player is seeking guidance on how to inform their character choices. Alternatively, a player well-studied on fantasy fauna stat blocks may be screening their player knowledge from their character knowledge. This may be because the player has no idea what the monster may be, and wants to leverage any information their character might have. When a party encounters a monster, players often ask, “what do I know about this monster?”
