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    Podcast #32: Character Sheets as User Interface

    One thing I have noticed is that most character sheets are unsuitable for older players (50+). Even with correct spectacles on, good light etc. many players seem to struggle with the tiny writing that tries to fit as much as possible on a single page (or on as few pages as possible). In an age...
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    question to all: games for 8-10 players?

    You've not mentioned why you couldn't do the following, so I will suggest it even though it's not quite what you're asking. I'm assuming you want to solve your problem, but it doesn't *have* to be by finding a game that supports that many players: Split into two, perfectly-sized groups of 4 or...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    Last session was mainly RP (yay) but we ended on a fight (which I try to do if possible). The fight was a single CR9 Glabrezu. It gave them real problems - it has some really neat abilities. I'd say I've seen them more easily handle 3 or 4 stone giants. CR is a funny old thing ;) However, I...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    I took on milestone-ish levelling once they reached level 5. At first I kept a rough tally but now I don't at all (particularly as the campaign gained momentum), and I can't imagine ever doing the other way again. Anyway, I expect that's another thread entirely!
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    That's really interesting, might try it on a "sub boss" to see how that pans out.
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    I haven't but wrt 0.. it was a game of 13th age. The escalation die (a 1d6) hadn't come into play yet (first round). The player argued that since it hadn't got to 1 it must be 0, and their ability triggered on an even escalation die number. But you're right, it is strictly speaking even. I'll...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    My players would hate this. One or two enjoy engaging with NPC's, but generally speaking they are ass kickers. On the other hand, if I was playing, I would enjoy this. But I'm not!
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    The wizard would argue that he would incant his spell before coming into view and then immediately cast it once he moved and had LOS, surprising them. Mind you, he has argued that the number 0 is an even number before, so I generally take him with a pinch of salt ;)
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    I've used a few converters, but it takes a while and actually I've found re-skinning existing monsters to be fun and quick. For example the Wyverns in Fortress of the Stone Giants were swapped with elder shadow drakes from tome of beasts. I'm finding the AP a bit too combat-oriented for my...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    So this has come up a few times so I thought I'd mention how it plays out - perhaps I'm doing it wrong. Roguish ranger stealths up to do some reconnaissance and spots the lay of the land from tunnel entrance/doorway. Party plan a "surprise" co-ordinated attack. The party stealth up to get into...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    I did that for the first couple of adventures, but after that I couldn't find anything available. Although it has been mentioned on this here forum ( http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?473344-Which-Pathfinder-APs-have-been-converted-to-5e&p=6770138#post6770138 ). However, I feel with...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    Wow.. what a response! Thank you for all your great suggestions and intelligent discussion. I'll try to cover as many as I can. Yes, this has happened when the party have had a full rest. The last time they had rested because they were so totally worn down - no spells, very low HP. They had...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    Some nice ideas there. I'm actually running a published adventure but as time has gone on I'm scrapping more and more of the encounters as they don't seem to suit the party (also it is a PF adventure path and so the encounters are not designed for 5e and I've generally added more creatures to...
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    DM advice needed - my party one-round BBEG's

    I'm having issues making fights memorable for my players because they're just a bit too efficient at killing... The party:- 5x level 10 characters , an evoker wizard, war cleric, paladin, ranger/rogue, monk. They don't really min/max (except the cleric). The issue: The party have figured out...
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