Post originally by breathingcomment at 2003-10-17 14:57:31
Converted from Phorums BB System

Besides, who cares?

If the average person can hold their breath for 45 seconds to a minute (and less in a stressful situation) then why create a rule for it? If you want to be a stickler for it, make them roll after a set period of time. Frankly speaking, this is a judgement call. MAYBE the character has a chance of pulling off a more physically trying moment of holding his breath. Okay, have him roll a stat check vs. body. Add penalties to it each time he has to roll until the drowns.

I never even thought about a 'hold your breath' rule because it has always been a very simple concept. One that only the newest players might not catch on to (and if they have any intelligence, they'll figure it out).