Generally, someone with an education will know more than someone without one- not just the dry facts and figures, but where they come from, how to question them, and why they're necessary. A warrior who practices and studies with the greatest warriors is going to learn faster than they would if they were stationed at some dull watchpost for the time period, and a wizard who converses with other more powerful wizards is going to learn the spellcraft, at the very least, more quickly than someone without assistance or access. This is why elite university educations are prized- as much for the contacts and networking as much as the actual education.
So, how can you reflect this in game? Player characters who take part in study can earn a small benefit, depending on how much time they devote, and the access to teachers and study materials they have. This grants one 'Education Die' which is available after you take a long rest, and can be spent as a reaction or bonus action. The type of die is described below, and can be added on a single skill check or ability check for a skill you have proficiency with. Education bonus -- Time/Quality of study d2 -- Spend at least one hour researching or practicing skills alone, unarmoured drills or kata, or studying a single book or illustration. d4 -- At least two hours practicing skills with a partner who is proficient, discussion of material or techniques, at least three books or reference documents to refer to. d6 -- At least four hours spent studying or practicing with a proficient partner or instructor who has at least equal proficiency bonus, at least a dozen books or sources of relevant information. d8 -- At least six hours spent studying or practicing in a dedicated area (library, dojo, barracks, etc.) with multiple proficient partners or a proficient instructor who has a higher proficiency bonus, at least two dozen relevant sources of information. This level of study confers one level of exhaustion d10 -- Full day's study or practice at the skill in a personalized facility, engagement with multiple proficient partners of at least equal proficiency bonus, or several proficient instructors who have a higher proficiency bonus, dozens of sources of relevant information. This level of study confers one level of exhaustion. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 9 December 2020. Comments are closed.
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