If the ground is coated in oil and a kobold is about to throw a torch down from a higher level, and the cocky wizard is now struggling for his life, a moment that is vividly remembered three years later: absolutely make a check
This was covered by taking 10 and taking 20 rules in various versions
Basically if there are no consequences for failure you will eventually succeed if you keep retrying. These rules were designed with “skills cant crit in mind” which ive noticed a lot of people dont know or just ignore
If you can take your time? No check.
If the ground is coated in oil and a kobold is about to throw a torch down from a higher level, and the cocky wizard is now struggling for his life, a moment that is vividly remembered three years later: absolutely make a check
This was covered by taking 10 and taking 20 rules in various versions
Basically if there are no consequences for failure you will eventually succeed if you keep retrying. These rules were designed with “skills cant crit in mind” which ive noticed a lot of people dont know or just ignore