3orcs D&D Skill Systems
423orcs explains D&D skill systems in various versions of D&D. Over the years it has been confusing coping with D&D editions. This video is a short history of Skill systems with commentary provided by 3orcs. If you would like a download of the two charts presented in this video, you can find them on the 3orcs Patreon page.
Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction
2:48 - Versions of D&D
8:31 - 1st version ability checks
9:33 - AD&D Dig spell
10:45 - Molvay Basic D&D
11:27 - AD&D DMG Secondary Skills
11:52 - AD&D Unearthed Arcana, Oriental Adventures, Dungeoneers Survival Guide
13:00 - Oldschool DMs
15:14 - AD&D 2e Non-Weapon Proficiencies
17:42 - Problems w/ Non-Weapon Proficiences
19:30 - Sage Advice
20:07 - D&D 3e
23:35 - D&D 4e
24:00 - D&D 5e
24:50 - Skill systems stems creativity
27:30 - Non-Weapon Proficiencies chart
28:48 - D&D Skill System Chart
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