Rules for Intimidate Question

[Shar Tahl]

I am GM'ing a game and there is currently an NPC under the influence of intimidate. This makes him compliant, but not friendly. If the PC has him walk into a building then whacks him in the head for non-lethal damage, does that "break" the intimidate?

[dm4hire]

Possibly, as the act of hitting someone is intimidation but it can also provoke anger or push fear far enough that the person lashes out or runs away. I'd roll a second intimidate check to see if the intimidation holds. If it doesn't then have the NPC act out as I mentioned but in a way that seems appropriate. If the roll succeeds the NPC is still cowed with the duration lasting a little longer as the new intimidate would only extend the effect.

Example 1
PC: I told you to get in here! <smack>
<Reroll fails>
NPC: <In a fit of rage> STOP HITTING ME! <starts attacking character>
<Roll for Initiative>

Example 2
PC: I told you to get in here! <smack>
<Reroll fails>
NPC: <Panick blossoms on his face> Help! Somebody help me! <attacks random PC who is in the way as he tries to flee>

[Shar Tahl]

dm4hire wrote:

Possibly, as the act of hitting someone is intimidation but it can also provoke anger or push fear far enough that the person lashes out or runs away. I'd roll a second intimidate check to see if the intimidation holds. If it doesn't then have the NPC act out as I mentioned but in a way that seems appropriate. If the roll succeeds the NPC is still cowed with the duration lasting a little longer as the new intimidate would only extend the effect.

Example 1
PC: I told you to get in here! <smack>
<Reroll fails>
NPC: <In a fit of rage> STOP HITTING ME! <starts attacking character>
<Roll for Initiative>

Example 2
PC: I told you to get in here! <smack>
<Reroll fails>
NPC: <Panick blossoms on his face> Help! Somebody help me! <attacks random PC who is in the way as he tries to flee>

That sounds good! Thank you!