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This is my first post regarding some new mechanics I’d like to try in the game. That being said, it is entirely possible that something similar exists already, or that previous versions of D&D may have included a comparable dynamic. 

Progressive Rolls: If at first you don’t succeed…

Normally re-rolls are considered to be a bad thing. A large part of what makes D&D fun is the fact that you can fail spectacularly at mundane tasks. Occasionally a DM will allow for a re-roll if it makes sense, but usually this is frowned upon because it bends the core concept of the game. However, we’ve all been in a situation that goes something like this…

PC: I’m going to look in the window first.

DM: Roll a Perception Check.

PC: Uh… it’s a four.

DM: You see darkness and then jump back in terror as you catch a glimpse of your own, hideous, reflection…

PC: Can I roll again?

DM: Nope.

Now, to be fair, there’s nothing wrong with this approach, and I intend to continue letting characters fail miserably. What I do want to test out is a system where characters encounter a situation where there is no way to succeed on a first attempt, and are encouraged to keep trying. Here are two examples. Continue reading “Mechanic: Progressive Rolls”