Decipher Script
Your ability to decipher encrypted messages. Or understand the source code of a program/computer virus.
Check
| Complexity | DC | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | 12 | 1 Round |
| Standard | 15 | 2 Round |
| Advanced | 20 | 3 Rounds |
| Top Secret/Experimental | 30 | 5 Rounds |
| Overly Complex/Exotic | 40 | 10 Rounds |
A character can decipher writing in an code, or encrypted message. Helpful texts or computer programs can provide a bonus (usually a single advantage bonus) on the check, provided they are applicable to the script in question.
If the check succeeds, the character understands the general content of a piece of writing, reading about one page of text or its equivalent in 1 minute. If the check fails, the GM makes a Wisdom check (DC 10) for the character to see if he or she avoids drawing a false conclusion about the text. (Success means that the character does not draw a false conclusion; failure means that the character does.)
The GM secretly makes both the skill check and the Wisdom check so the character can’t tell whether the conclusion drawn is accurate or not.
Try Again
Yes, unless conditions change or there is a time limit. A character can take 10 or 20 when making a Decipher Script check. Decipher Script takes 20 minutes or more, depending on the complexity of the code. It cannot be done during combat unless the player is not activity engages in combat. For example they can be attempting to decipher the encrypted message while other Characters attempt to protect the player. The Player much do Will checks to ensure that they stay focused while combat is happening around them.
Special
- Feats: A character with the Studious feat gets a +2 bonus on all Decipher Script checks.