An ability check is never required for something that has no chance of failure. #DnD #rulesreminder

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 5, 2016

@maxmaier *Gets into a more comfortable position* Is there such a thing, though?
(No doubt about your actual statement though) Do I remember the name of the town I was born in? Do I remember my religious beliefs? No checks required.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 5, 2016

@JosephRainwate2 @maxmaierdid you DM really make you check for that lol? Is the character super old or suffering from a blow to the head? That's my point. There are things that don't require checks.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 5, 2016

Disagree, atmosphere & tension can be elevated by a check, that the PC is unsure about. Storytelling is the important part not convenience. https://t.co/Auz0usYg6N

— Bjorn Adalbjornsson (@bjornvadal) December 5, 2016

The DM decides what's best for the game's mood and the needs of the story, regardless of what the rules require. #DnD https://t.co/TAjEFB0pde

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 5, 2016