Skill Check - Required Approach(es)(?)

[scottomail 13]

I searched and did not find an answer to this—sorry if it exists elsewhere.

What does this mean?

TN 3 {Skill} check (Air 2, Earth 2, Fire 5)

 

I understand what something like "TN 3 Command (Earth)" means, but not sure on the other.

[Tonbo Karasu 2,606]

The TN depends upon which ring you are using.  It is TN3 normally, but 2 if you use Air or Earth and 5 if you use Fire.

[AK_Aramis 1,002]

3 hours ago, scottomail said:

I searched and did not find an answer to this—sorry if it exists elsewhere.

What does this mean?

TN 3 {Skill} check (Air 2, Earth 2, Fire 5)

 

I understand what something like "TN 3 Command (Earth)" means, but not sure on the other.

See Sidebar on page 22, ¶2

Edited October 24, 2018 by AK_Aramis

[scottomail 13]

Thanks for the help, y'all. 

I should have clarified—I am using Beginner rules. We finished The Topaz Championship, and I am currently preparing In the Palace of the Emerald Champion. This skill check syntax is dropped on page 26 without explanation. 

Thanks again!

[scottomail 13]

I should have found it here, first page, second comment: