Alertness

[markus_d]

In other Roleplaying games I ofter let my players roll a test like Perception + Alertness.
In Traveller there is no perception nor is there alertness as skill.
How do you handle those rolls?

 

[Reynard]

Recon seems to fit the bill especially since it also opposes Stealth.

 

[legozhodani]

I would vary it depending on situation / location. Recon, survival, steward, etc.

 

[arcador]

I agree. It depends on the situation. It also makes the game more diverse.

Edit: to add some substance to this claim, in systems with dedicated alertness or perception skill many players tend to invest more in it in comparison with other skills. From a practical point, this is normal - players often follow usability, but from game design is not that good - it hinders diversity.