Lifting a heavy door

[avin]

Hi!

I'm gonna DM a Pathfinder game in a few days. I'm working with a friend of mine's book, as I don't own the Core Rules (will be my first PF game, I'm a seasoned 3.5 DM tho). Problem is the book will be away from me for a few days and I need to set up a challenge:

Party's way is blocked by a massive iron door. This door opens lifting up, using some mechanism on the other side, which players don't have access.

They can lift up this door using a STR checkm, I guess. There's space enoug under the door and stone floor for two of them put their hands and try pulling it.

So, how do I set STR DC for this? Based on weight? Is there any table for it? This should be handled as one player doing the check and other aiding (+2 bonus?) or both do STR checks?

Thanks in advance :)

[Nickademus42]

The door weight isn't the issue if it raises since the mechanism is what the PCs will be competing against to lift it. One player doing a Str check with others (up to a reasonable number) assisting each with a DC 10 Str check to grant a +2 bonus to the primary Str check should work. There is a table in the Core Rulebook or the PRD, just scroll down a bit to get to doors.

[Secane]

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On the Links menu on the Right, under Pathfinder is the words PRD - Pathfinder Reference Document.

It contains all the information from the Core Rules, Advance Players Guide... etc.

It should contain all you need concerning rules/classes/magic/spells/etc.

Just be warned that it can be a little harder to navigate then the books.

On the other hand there is also the D20pfsrd website, which is the PRD in a "wiki" format with extra stuff form 3rd party content (All clearly labeled from where and separated into different sections, so you can't mix then up.)

Look it up at:
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/

Hope this helps!

[Varthanna]

Honestly, I suggest just picking a number that "feels" right. Just on instict, I'd say DC 25 Strength check. That way, someone with a strength could 16+ could get the door open while being aided by another person (and assuming they take 20) while you describe it as a slow, grueling effort as their muscles flex and ripple and their joints threaten to collapse and crumple under its massive weight.

[avin]

Thank you guys!

[Starglim]

avin wrote:

They can lift up this door using a STR checkm, I guess. There's space enoug under the door and stone floor for two of them put their hands and try pulling it.

So, how do I set STR DC for this? Based on weight? Is there any table for it? This should be handled as one player doing the check and other aiding (+2 bonus?) or both do STR checks?

This particular check isn't defined in the current rules.

Firstly, you could define a weight for the door and compare this to the total amount the two characters can lift off the ground.

Secondly, you could set a DC. One player would make a check and as many characters as you think can reasonably act on the door could aid another.