• mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    One reason people may dislike secret rolls is you can’t be sure the GM isn’t just lying to you.

    But how do they know what the DC is?

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      1 day ago

      Depends on the system, style, and context.

      For example, if I’m casting a spell on a victim in 5e, I know what the DC is.

      For something like “finding the trap”, in D&D that’s pretty open to the GM. I usually tell players the target number before they roll, so they can better decide if they want to use more resources or rethink.

      Other systems might have more specific rules.