That's a pretty good post, nicely done. This thread has been going on so long
(eight months), with so much repetition, that I hope this one can be seen as a thought-out post that covers most aspects of the ability and not another step in a long debate... There is only so many ways you can say the same thing, after all. :P
As far as persuade checks go...if you want something from my character, feel free to roll, but start persuading to back up the numbers. It's a social skill that requires social interaction. If you roll high but say, "I would like your shoes. Now. Because I like them and my nose is green." ...that isn't really going to get you anywhere unless she happens to have a thing for green noses. Numbers get you breaks, but you've still got to sell.
