Recent content by Kilgore Trout

Appreciate the feedback from everyone! There is going to be at least 1, if not 2 new PCs in the party after we finish Lost Mones, so I was thinking of having them come to the party with some information on tracking down their old friend as well as the Demon Lord. In between the adventures...

Hi - Lots of good OotA threads and articles out there in EN World and the InterWeb. I am checking in with the community to see if anyone has had experience and (hopefully) success in running OotA with a group starting at Level 4 or 5? Also, anyone that has cut out the journey to the surface...

What a bunch of great responses - I really appreciate the insight, experience, and links. Lost Mines has some overwhelming support on here, so maybe that's where I'll start. I like the idea of converting old modules, too, if even only for nostaglia's sake. Alright then. Would love to hear...

Hi - I am looking to DM a 5e game...working on getting a group together at the moment. Some background: have been playing PF and 5e for the last year as a player only. Returned to TTRPGs after a 25 year hiatus...in the 80s, I plaved 1e, 2e, and Call of Cthulhu and was primarily a DM. So...

I like this a lot. His name is Jolly Fleetfoot so I think your inspiration is spot on.

Appreciate the input and glad I interpreted the rules correctly. I've been thinking of how to make the story work with the mechanics and you guys have given me some great ideas!

Hiya - I am building a Stout Halfling Barbarian. So far, stats look like: 14 16 16 8 12 8 Envisioning him with a Shield, so he needs a 1-Handed Weapon. Wondering if the rules would support using DEX for the Rapier outside of raging and when raging, switch to STR modifiers so as to...

Regarding cantrips in SCAG, did some math and I can definitely see why everyone is suggesting one of those over Absorb Elements...really gives you the ability to do some significant damage and definitely outclasses extra attacks on their own. Wonder if anyone has "officially" done the math on...

I like the thought of that - although I'm wondering why you wouldn't wait until Fighter 8 for the additional ASI?

Some good suggestions on spells from everyone - thank you! When I get the opportunity, I'll re-tool the list and get something else out. I'll probably stick with more defensive spells (hence the desire to stick with Absorb Elements over the SCAG cantrips) than offensive given some of my...

Appreciate everyone's input, especially the bit about levels in Wizard and the EK guide. I am still toying with my EK build, thinking of either going with a DEX-based gnome or a STR-based Half-Orc. Here are my thoughts on Half-Orc...open to suggestions! Also, since this is for AL, I can only...

Hey there - Great guide! You actually posted in a thread I had about some EK ideas so I appreciate the input. Wanted to get your thoughts around a couple of questions: 1. If taking levels in Wizard, what level would you suggest? Almost seems like an EK might want to get to level 8 to get...

Hi - I know it's AL Legal to customize a background per this FAQ. So, could one come up with a background that gives the player Perception and Acrobatics as long as they can justify it in the background? I'm new to AL, so I'm curious if this is being abused, as it were? Seems like it has...

Don't want to use the quarterstaff 2-handed, want to use it 1-handed. Yes, I realize the Versatile property would give me the same damage die but then the Dueling modifier is lost. Two examples: STR 14, 1-Handed "Shillelagh" Quarterstaff, Dueling Fighting Style: 1d8+4 damage = 8.5 avg...

Spell says you CAN use wisdom but you don't have to so strength can be used. Also, for polearm master feat, only the quarterstaff works for a small race. With dueling, gives damage of 3-10 damage before modifiers, plus allows for opportunity attacked when approached. And it's magical...