Chase Rules question regarding class abilties.

[Murdock Mudeater]

If I have an ability that allows my character to move unimpaired and at normal speed through a certain terrain type or obstacle, do I still need to roll skill checks to advance through a Chase happening at within that specific terrain type or obstacle?

For example, the Streets Mystery for the Oracle, has "Nooks and Crannies (Ex)" which allows normal movement though obstacles and difficult terrain within an Urban Setting. If a Chase took place in an Urban Setting, would I still be required to roll skill checks to navigate the chase?

I am wondering in regards to PFS.

[Komoda]

Murdock Mudeater wrote:

If I have an ability that allows my character to move unimpaired and at normal speed through a certain terrain type or obstacle, do I still need to roll skill checks to advance through a Chase happening at within that specific terrain type or obstacle?

For example, the Streets Mystery for the Oracle, has "Nooks and Crannies (Ex)" which allows normal movement though obstacles and difficult terrain within an Urban Setting. If a Chase took place in an Urban Setting, would I still be required to roll skill checks to navigate the chase?

I am wondering in regards to PFS.

I don't know anything about PFS, but I would rule that it comes into play when the chase scene description matches the movement type ignored. For instance, if you have Freedom of Movement, it would help you navigate through a web spell or difficult terrain but it would not allow you to skip rolling for a scene that required you to climb.

So yes, the skill is useful, but would not allow you to ignore everything.

[Batpony]

Komoda wrote:

I don't know anything about PFS, but I would rule that it comes into play when the chase scene description matches the movement type ignored. For instance, if you have Freedom of Movement, it would help you navigate through a web spell or difficult terrain but it would not allow you to skip rolling for a scene that required you to climb.

So yes, the skill is useful, but would not allow you to ignore everything.

This is exactly how I would rule it as well. It would only be fair that special abilities be taken into account into the chase where appropriate. But it does not mean you skip out completely on the chase.