Let's FIX RECALL KNOWLEDGE in Pathfinder 2e (The Rules Lawyer)

Описание: Recall Knowledge is too weak for players, and too unclear for game masters in Pathfinder 2e. Let's fix it!

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As requested, a written summary of my houserules with regard to recalling knowledge about a creature:
(Keep a list of everyone's knowledge skill bonuses behind the GM screen.)

1. PC Recalls Knowledge on X, and may ask a specific question about it (i.e., does it have a weakness)? Rolls d20
2. GM applies one or more of that PC's skills to the d20 roll.
DC X for the question they answered (can be Simple DC or a Level-based DC appropriate to that question)
Level-based DC based on creature's Level, to completely identify the creature

Additionally:
-You can repeat a failed R.K. in combat, but not outside combat.
-PCs with R.K. feats like Monster Hunter, etc.: use the Level-based DC of the monster.

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ADDITION: I also like this suggestion from a commenter on Reddit - "If a PC was Investigating as their exploration activity, they get one free Recall Knowledge at the start of combat."

0:00 Introduction
3:21 The Recall Knowledge action
5:31 Overview of the problems
6:56 #1: Using one skill
11:50 Problem situation
13:28 #2: Conflating IDing with asking questions
15:52 #3: DC fixed by level
18:35 #4: Repeat attempts hard or impossible
22:33 #5: The Critical Failure effect
25:52 #6: Unthematic weakening of core abilities
30:57 Dubious Knowledge
32:38 Learning the relative level of a creature
33:23 SUMMARY of house rules
37:03 Coming up!

Here is the Paizo thread I mention in the video:
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43haa?Th...

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