What Goes Up/Skill DC

(Dungeon Master): These two golden orbs are clearly more sophisticated than the one by the door. LEFT-HAND ORB (NPC): Elaborate Control Orb tells you, 'This sphere seems to control the barriers in the south corridor. The magic within its foggy depth seems complicated. After careful examination, you also notice a small override aperture on the side.' (NPC): You tell Elaborate Control Orb, 'Attempt to use the orb (Skill: UMD)' (NPC): Elaborate Control Orb tells you, 'It will take considerable skill to use the orb. You think you see HOW... at least in theory. (Use Magical Device skill test)' (NPC): You tell Elaborate Control Orb, 'Open all the barriers (extremely difficult)' EPIC ELITE - ACTUAL ROLL 11 + 73 (UMD) = 84 RESULT: (Dungeon Master): (Control Orb Success) Success! All the barriers in one wing are down. Heroic Hard - 9 (roll) + 40 (UMD) = Failure

RIGHT-HAND ORB (NPC): Elaborate Control Orb tells you, 'This sphere seems to control the barriers in the north corridor. The magic within its foggy depth seems complicated. You also notice a small override aperture on the side.' (NPC): You tell Elaborate Control Orb, 'Attempt to use the orb (Skill: UMD)' (NPC): Elaborate Control Orb tells you, 'It will take considerable skill to use the orb. You think you see HOW... at least in theory. (Use Magical Device skill test)' (NPC): You tell Elaborate Control Orb, 'Open all the barriers (extremely difficult)' EPIC ELITE - ACTUAL ROLL = 16 + 73 (UMD) = 89 RESULT: (Dungeon Master): (Control Orb Success) Success! All the barriers in one wing are down. Heroic Hard - 19 (roll) + 40 (UMD) = Success