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== Revised Intimidate DC ==

[[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidating]] is a ridiculously easy thing to do; the opposed check is extremely unfair right off the bat. Instead, this rule provides a scaling DC to attempt to intimidate a creature instead of an opposed check, using the following formula. 

DC 13 + the creature's CR + its [[Strength]], [[Wisdom]], or [[Charisma]] modifier (whichever is higher) + any bonus against [[SRD:Fear Effect|[fear] effects]] the creature has.

If the size of the creature you are trying to intimidate differs from your own, the difference will affect the DC. Additionally, the DC increases by 4 for each consecutive failed attempt to intimidate that particular creature; the penalty resets once you have successfully intimidated the creature.

=== Example ===

Intimidating a [[SRD:Human (Creature)|Human Warrior]] would have a DC of 14; normally, the opposed roll would be 1d20+0. Slightly more difficult, which is fine since this guy is a trained warrior.

Intimidating a [[SRD:Red Dragon|adult red dragon]] would have a DC of 34; normally, the opposed roll would be 1d20+25. About as difficult, but more constant.


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Author	Leziad +
Identifier	3.5e Variant Rule +
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Summary	Change the DC needed to intimidate a creature. +
Title	Revised Intimidate DC +