How to Adjudicate Ability Checks & Skills in Dungeons and Dragons 5e

In this video, we discuss how ability checks work in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, breaking down how to determine which ability scores and skills apply, how to set the difficulty class, and how to use natural language to get players roleplaying and thinking creatively.

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