Knowledge and Appraise skills

[ckdragons]

Currently running the Carrion Crown campaign with a Bard, Sorcerer, and a Cleric. Lots of Knowledge skills! So, how do you people handle what information is learned by whom? And since Appraise is an "everyone" skill where everyone has that skill, how do you handle appraising an item? Right now, everyone takes turns appraising hoping to get the high roll, including 8 INT half-orc warrior.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions/advice.

[Defade]

You think that's a lot? My party in CC consists of a witch, bard, wizard and sorcerer. :)

Suffice to say we never had a problem making any knowledge checks. However, the DM does roll randomly for each individual that made the knowledge check to see what kind of information they get, and sometimes there will be overlaps. Sometimes me and the wizard can both beat the DC by 20 or more and just be unfortunate enough to not get that one piece of information.

Are the appraise rolls made in the open? As for appraise, to my understanding the appraise rolls are to be made in secret by the DM, who adds each individual's skill modifier to it. The final results of the roll are never revealed, the DM just tells us what each character thinks an item's worth.

[mplindustries]

By the rules, anyone who hits the DC knows all the information. It's that simple.

[ckdragons]

Thank you for your input. Much appreciated.