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Today, 02:48 PMCircle of the Moon 4 Shadow Magic 2419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 02:45 PMWell, the elf and dwarf chapters are supposedly more like "elves vs drow" and "dwarves vs duergar", so they do fit the conflict and monster themes. The chapter on gnomes and halflings does kind of stick out, even if it is explained as a chapter that contrasts peaceful raves with those in conflict.,,43 replies | 1348 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:36 PMThis was the path that I had in mind (or picking up spell sniper even later if not going variant human). I had already accepted that I would be just using polearm master attack routine for the majority of the character's career. I suppose it is also heavily campaign dependent to take spell sniper. If at that level you aren't facing a lot of melee oriented, non-reach foes then it's not worth...53 replies | 824 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:36 PMshidaku replied to Campaign regretsSure, it can't be helped. There's one DM, 3-5 players and a dozen NPCs to run at any given moment, eventually something slips out or gets forgotten. You realize a session or two later that you forgot it and now you're just outta luck.9 replies | 203 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:30 PMI'm working on updating a tool for personal usage at my home games. Getting feedback from the community is just an extra benefit that ensures my players are following the rules!4071 replies | 527230 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:29 PMSaemund finds himself mindlessly handling the slate and for some reason decides to visually examine it and discover if it has augmentation properties.71 replies | 1564 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:14 PMI'm looking into different options for maneuver mechanics. Could I get some opinions on this one please? (This is intended for offensive maneuvers, as an alternative to expending a superiority dice and forcing the opponent to make a save or suffer a condition.) "The warlord chooses a number of superiority dice to roll when initiating the maneuver. The total is compared against the ability...482 replies | 9296 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:12 PMSomewhat yes, but the two biggest draws of Polearms are 1) Reach and Sentinel/Polearm Master reaction attacks and/or (if using a quarterstaff) 2) The extra Bonus Action attack, either for similar damage as the quarterstaff, or another attempt to add lots of secondary damage from sources like GWM The blade cantrips unfortunately forgo all of those unless you invest in both War Caster and...53 replies | 824 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:05 PMI still think you're making a lot of assumptions. The usefulness of this spell is going to depend on the game and on the situation. The same can be said for lots of spells and other game options. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.107 replies | 3909 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 02:02 PMMaelish replied to My Wormhole Map: TravellerAre you saying the wormhole wouldn't chase it's own tail?
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Today, 01:57 PMImaculata replied to Campaign regretsI don't have regrets often. Sometimes I may regret not making the encounters in the session harder or more interesting, I always try to improve as a DM. But as far as the story and adventures, I'm usually happy with my choices, since my players seem to enjoy it all. But there was one particular session where I had prepared the island of Witchclaw. I had specifically prepared a lot of random...9 replies | 203 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:51 PMThe major flaw in this? By the time this combo comes into fruition, you've played your character his whole career without it. Now it's, "Hey, I finally have a use for this cantrip I built my whole character around for the last 6 levels I'm probably won't even reach." LMAO53 replies | 824 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:48 PMDoug McCrae replied to Why Worldbuilding is BadYes, I think you're on to something there. Talking about one's PC falls into the same category. That's an advantage to talking about game rules, artwork and other published texts we've all read - we all have equal access. Whereas played rpgs are private. Also, it's weird that we don't have established terms to distinguish between 'roleplaying game' in the sense of a published game text and...
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Today, 01:41 PMYou have to start as a fighter to get the CON proficiency... that is what he is suggesting. tks Mike849 replies | 804691 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:41 PMDausuul replied to Thoughts on Eldritch Knight Polearm BuildThe focus of the combo is opportunity attacks, though. Stacking booming blade with Spell Sniper, War Caster, and Polearm Master means you can make an OA with booming blade any time an enemy comes within 10 feet of you. So you're already doing bonus damage on the OA, and then you add more bonus damage if the enemy closes to melee. (And if they came within 10 feet, they probably wanted to be in...53 replies | 824 view(s)1 XP
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Today, 01:39 PMWhen James closes the door again, the room once more becomes quiet, if not peaceful. Traubon nods as Thadius asks the dwarf to translate his words, and the goblin starts nodding as it listens to him. A quick exchange in the guttural Goblin tongue follows, then Traubon again switches to Common. "He's willing to bring us before the tribe leader, called Krig. Says he's in the throne room, a...264 replies | 4041 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:37 PMLove, love, love Tyranny of Dragons. Especially the second half, where the PCs are considered as IMPORTANT by the rest of the world. (Makes a change!) Curse of Strahd is great. I'm enjoying Storm King's Thunder, though I haven't finished it yet. Cheers!11 replies | 479 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:36 PMjasper replied to DM advice: How do you NOT kill your party?Me added in the numbers. ALL PRAISE THE HOLY ARILYN. 1. HOLY MOLLY. IN a game of chance using dice, the dice should rule. NAY SATHY HOLY ARILYN 2. No. The dice just roll. Against the group. 3. TRUE. In some games. But hey. Dice rules. 4. pass on this. My bigger sister is still mad at me for beating her in "SORRY" four games in a roll. And I was five at the time. 5. Perhaps your players...112 replies | 2556 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:33 PMCircle of the Moon 3 Shadow Magic 4419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:33 PMMerricB replied to To MAX HP or not to MAX HPI should really do that. Actually, having a dice-rolling app to roll hit points for monsters might be a very good idea to bring more variance into how monsters work. (Although, with the variance of player damage rolls, does it actually have any effect?) I often announce when a player reduces a monster to 1 hit point, which some might see as cruel. Though, if I don't, the paladin might...44 replies | 1053 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:30 PMAtomicPope replied to To MAX HP or not to MAX HPIn an alternate game (when folks are sick, can't make it, et al), I tried out MAX HP and Monty Hall. The DPR was pretty insane but it allowed for some great content. I never gave the monster's MAX HP though. I don't want the monsters to stick around forever. If I'm worried about the players wiping out the baddies I'll use a 4e strategy with "minions" to interfere with their attacks, soak up...44 replies | 1053 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:30 PMQuartz replied to a poll Would you rather have Expertise or Advantage on a roll? in *D&D 5th Edition News, Rules, Homebrews, and House RulesTrue, but as others have said, you can apply Advantage on top of Expertise.28 replies | 1024 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:29 PMTerraDave replied to a discussion The Usurpers and the Fallen in group Dungeons and Dangers of the BlightEven Emrick probably remembers Hobsworth's cronies--together with Lennox, the rogue that traveled with Curt from their hometown--bravely fleeing moments after Hobsworth's death. And yes, Hobsworth had a map. He held it as he died. And no one in the party made an effort to grab it. Either it was lost, or the cronies (or the acquisitive rogue), got it. The two hear the dwarf think out loud....317 replies -
Today, 01:28 PMmeh Circle of the Moon 5 Shadow Magic 3419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:27 PMMerricB replied to MagicWeaponsDo whatever feels right to you. What's the worst thing that can happen? Everyone leaves your campaign? ;) I think, in general, once a PC *has* a special magic weapon, then it's very hard to upgrade it. If they've picked up a flametongue, the only weapon that is likely to replace it is a vorpal sword. Personally, I'd be looking for little quirks, additional small powers, and/or intelligence...10 replies | 217 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:22 PM1. You're blinded by your own idealism. 2. Being a Nazi is an ideology. Being Turkish is a nationality. Apples and oranges.39 replies | 1166 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:22 PMMerricB replied to a poll
Magic Weapons and who gets the most from them? in *D&D 5th Edition News, Rules, Homebrews, and House Rules
That's a pretty one-sided poll! :) I noticed in my Storm King's Thunder game how poor the monk and paladin were at hurting things compared to the barbarian. Then the paladin gained a giant slayer sword. She's not bad at fighting any more! The monk has a +2 bonus to Dex and Str at 6th level and likely needs help. Cheers!17 replies | 729 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:20 PMOften doesn't mean always.62 replies | 1861 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:17 PMMerricB replied to Do you use skill challenges?There are things I like about skill challenges, like the consequences for failure, but the overall structure didn't work for me. I recently ran a D&D Adventurers League CCC adventure that used one, and it just didn't work. I've come to the conclusion that the best ones presented an evolving structure in response to what the players did, and that was far beyond the basic skill challenge; it's...71 replies | 2029 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:15 PMWhy don't you ask your player upfront about how much (s)he wants you to be involved? Some players may certainly respond well and be grateful to have RP opportunities and quests given, but other players may just hate it that you might end up pulling strings on their PC, if it starts to feel too much that the patron is forcing them to do this or not to do that, while other PCs are totally free.12 replies | 322 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:12 PMAldarc replied to Why Worldbuilding is BadI think one of my primary criticisms with threads about worldbuilding - and this is not aimed at anyone in particular - is that they almost always invariably devolve into people wanting to talk about their homebrew worldbuilding. Though having examples are nice, it again gets to my contention that worldbuilding often comes across as self-indulgant oversharing, even when people are asking for...1312 replies | 46157 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:12 PMSaeviomagy replied to a poll Magic Weapons and who gets the most from them? in *D&D 5th Edition News, Rules, Homebrews, and House Rules
I think his point is that such stories are all but innumerable.17 replies | 729 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:10 PMI just wanted to pop in and say thanks for this update. I'd been looking back on my blog entries of 2007, which is when I played the game, and then that led to your original post on running it... I was wondering how it went! And apparently it went for you about as well as it went for us! :) Cheers, Merric7 replies | 732 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 01:03 PMI think this is worth bringing to Morrus 's attention... neat!9 replies | 543 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 01:03 PMLi Shenron replied to MagicWeaponsThat's pretty much one of the trade-offs that can make the game tactically more interesting. Do you prefer a flat permanent bonus or a "burst" bigger bonus that is otherwise situational? :) I don't think there is much problem in combining the two, but then clearly the weapon becomes a no-brainer unless you find a flat one with an even bigger bonus.10 replies | 217 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:49 PMDoug McCrae replied to What is *worldbuilding* for?Further regarding the Dream Game campaign, another player in the game, Mark, had this to say about it. He seems to agree with me that the uncovering of hidden knowledge was a big part of the game, but disagrees as to what our approach ought to have been.
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Today, 12:37 PMCircle of the Moon 4 College of Valor 0 Shadow Magic 5419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:30 PMMy suggestion is to avoid paradoxes by time traveller the gods and other supreme powers created "time spheres", something like the hollow world within Mystara, like a cosmic backup in the space-time continium. When a timeline is changed by crononauts or time-travellers, this doesn't dissappear really, but it become a different demiplane, a dream or nightmare realm, where fay power are stronger. A...14 replies | 234 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 12:25 PMCircle of the Moon 3 College of Valor 2 Shadow Magic 5419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:21 PMOvinomancer replied to Game Mechanics And Player AgencyThis ous the secind time you've said the mechanics say what the character thinks. I missed that in my rulebook. Where was it again? You can pick which rules, any will do.417 replies | 6529 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 12:18 PMThat's a great question and a common one! Warlocks get 4 spell slots for level 5 spells, since their spellcasting is kinda different.14 replies | 1945 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:17 PMThanks for the feedback!14 replies | 1945 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:11 PMCircle of the Moon 3 College of Valor 1 Shadow Magic 7 C'mon, we're so close to killing all the bards and all the druids!419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:09 PMTheSword replied to To MAX HP or not to MAX HPI definitely vary HP amongst similar creatures usually by 1 or 2. I also tell players when foes are on their last legs, without specifying what that means... that’s usually when a series of low attack rolls starts.44 replies | 1053 view(s)1 XP
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Today, 12:06 PMImaculata replied to Why Worldbuilding is BadFirst of all, thanks for providing some specific criticism. I don't think it is of concern to the players how the DM spends his time preparing his campaign. Nor do I think that you can make a reasonable case that the quality of the adventures suffers as a result of world building. I could come up with plenty of examples of ways in which the world building actually helps flesh out the finer...1312 replies | 46157 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:04 PMJacob Lewis replied to To MAX HP or not to MAX HPRecent stuies indicate a high percentage of player dissatisfaction stems from encountering monsters with identical hit point totals and the use of hit points as an abstract game mechanic in general. ("This ogre also had 54 hit points like the last one? Are we fighting clones, or what?!")44 replies | 1053 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 12:02 PMAbstruse created an article
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Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news. Harmony Gold’s BattleTech lawsuit isn’t working out well for them, Gary Gygax’s unpublished gaming material may see the light of day, Deadpool pays tribute to roleplaying, and more! Harmony Gold’s lawsuit against Harebrained Schemes over the use of mech designs in the BattleTech video game was dismissed with prejudice. The...7 replies | 419 view(s) -
Today, 11:58 AMIt looks like he's adding the the extra d8s if they move when averaging the damage for BB, vs the the extra attacks.53 replies | 824 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:57 AMCircle of the Moon 5 College of Valor 1 Shadow Magic 6419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:55 AMCircle of the Moon 4 College of Valor 1 Shadow Magic 8 I’m being followed by a Bard downvote, Bard downvote Bard downvote419 replies | 7241 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:44 AMmach1.9pants replied to Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana : A Visual History to be released Oct 23rdAnything with Petersen on the credits list is a buy from me!9 replies | 543 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 11:39 AMHello human, I have waited a long time to meet you .. .. .. .. ..Mua ha ha ha ha ha!461 replies | 54004 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:36 AMThis one under the multiclassing surprises me. You do not pick up any save proficiency when you multiclass.849 replies | 804691 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:24 AMAh. So its not short-rest. I was wondering whether some of the objections to your suggestion were that it looked like you could build up dice in one fight to use in another, and there didn't seem to be a maximum number anywhere.482 replies | 9296 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 11:17 AMHussar replied to Lost In Space *spoilers*Hey, I like Stargate and Supernatural. :'(10 replies | 200 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 11:12 AMMetaVoid replied to
Sword of Valor, Wrath of the Righteous AP Part 2 with your hosts Scotley and MLeibrock
I think we already raised the alarm :) Adrian is ready to open the door, still waiting on Shayuris answer / check in.1200 replies | 76447 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 11:03 AMSadras replied to Do you use skill challenges?True. So lets continue with my example. The one party member says they'd like to inspect the murder scene, see if they can find any clues of the murder weapon from the wound of the victim, or whether the person was right/left handed, attempt to identify any footprints or direction the murderer came/left....etc. I decide as DM, sure - I ask who is assisting the specific PC and I let them roll....71 replies | 2029 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 10:59 AMDoug McCrae replied to What is *worldbuilding* for?That's a good question. Dreams in the Dream Game seem to be more stable than real world dreams, which I think according to the Dream Game's 'pseudoscience' is due to the presence of outsiders such as Externals and oneironauts. The dream must now conform to the perceptions of multiple individuals. The group of Externals we investigated in the campaign appeared to have developed an unusual...2006 replies | 45433 view(s)1 XP
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Today, 10:56 AMI used to do this, but hearing the criticism of other DM's on this forum changed my mind. Ever since I've stopped fudging, I've noticed just how amazing it is to experience genuine close calls. Just last session, was such a close call. One of the players had his cohort act as a bodyguard, and take a hit from a Red Guard (homebrew crocodile soldiers, using an anti-paladin template). The Red...112 replies | 2556 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 10:56 AMWill you update Ashardalon, now the Great Wyrms are a thing?1099 replies | 145912 view(s)0 XP -
Today, 10:56 AMTaylar shouts, "Damn spider!", as he attempts to jab the iron shod end of his granbaton into the creature's face. He will attempt to position himself closer to Vittero so they cannot get attacked from behind.348 replies | 8816 view(s)0 XP
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Today, 10:55 AM"Sworn and beholden" "Like cleric..diety..." "Master and apprentice..." "Cost of occasional services performed..." I tend as GM to try and keep the warlock patron relation central and important and it is understood by the player that this is an active entity, an ongoing bond, an important part of the campaign and spotlight on the character.12 replies | 322 view(s)1 XP
