Talk:Opposed check

Sub-type of skill check ?
Is the opposed check a subset of skill checks? If so, it may be worth mentioning it and linking to that article as well. E.g. "An opposed check is a type of skill check that occurs when ..." I am tempted to edit this, but I don't feel familiar enough with the terms.

FWIW, in various articles, there is mention of a "skill check" (in many places), an "opposed check" (in pick pocket and knockdown), and "opposed test" (in hide and search), and an "opposed roll" (in appraise, improved parry, and concentration). I have been sort of assuming that the latter three are the same and are a subclass of the skill check, but I don't know if some differences distinguish them (e.g. perhaps sometimes a tie goes to the defender, sometimes to the attacker, etc.) I don't know what the proper terminology is, but if someone knows it may be worth clarifying. (And I'd be happy to do some editing if a definitive answer shows up here.) - MrZork 21:30, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

Example accurate ?
Should the numbers in the discipline check reflect the -4 penalty to attack for knockdown attempts in the attack roll? I am adding (subtracting?) that from the example. - MrZork 21:30, November 11, 2010 (UTC)