Here is the situation: I am the only PC that has argued to handle a group of slightly aggressive and belligerent kobolds diplomatically. We spoke and then agreed to leave without incident and return later, though they had their spears readied the whole time. So when we return later, since they are expecting us and they are expecting to have a conversation, though will likely have readied weapons, they shouldn’t be expecting the only peace seeking PC to reveal a concealed pistol and fire point blank in a kobold’s face being the first to attack. Two questions: 1) are the mechanics for this cinematic attempt sleight of hand to conceal the drawn pistol in the fold of my cloak or behind my hat, followed by bluff to attempt to approach and converse, and then simply roll attack as a surprise action?
2) is this something I should ask my GM before the session? Or keep the surprise for his entertainment value? I think he would enjoy the maneuver as well as enjoy stabbing me with spears after the maneuver with the other kobolds.
Thanks!
If I were the GM I'd handle it pretty much exactly as you said (bluff and slight of hand), but it's really up to the GM.
Although it might be more fun to surprise the GM, you're more likely to get a "No that can't be done" or a more difficult check if you don't give them some warning. Giving the GM more time in advance to think about rules means that they can spend more time in-game actually playing the game.
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Yeah, I'd handle that with a Sleight of Hand vs. the Kobolds' Perception, and then Bluff vs. Sense Motive.
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"Anybody else want to negotiate ?" Korben Dallas (Fifth Element)
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"Anybody else want to negotiate ?" Korben Dallas (Fifth Element)
That's exactly what I thought of ^_^
Sleight of hand and bluff vs perception and sense motive. Anyone that wins either sees the gun or figures you're about to negotiate the jedi way