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AK_Ambrian reacted to scruffygrognard's post in the thread So you're done with D&D but still want to play D&Dish fantasy... with
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My biggest gripe with 5E (which I like, please don't get me wrong) is that the power-curve for PCs is ramped up, adding extra complexity... -
Many solo players I've talked with over the last four years have played with groups for many years. A majority decided to play solo...
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AK_Ambrian reacted to Aldarc's post in the thread What is/are your most recent TTRPG purchase(s)? with Like.
Now THAT is a proper Balrog!
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AK_Ambrian replied to the thread What are you reading in 2025?.Do you mean Imperial Bedrooms? I haven't read that one yet but plan to read it after I finish Less Than Zero. Actually my main reason...
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That was a bleak one, needed a palate cleanser after that. The sequel is a bit more "sophisticated", but still very uncomfortable to read.
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AK_Ambrian replied to the thread A solo D&D adventure generated using random tables.See above.
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Will possibly restart this at a later date. Need to put more thought into how to run it smoothly and most importantly make it more fun!
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AK_Ambrian replied to the thread What are you reading in 2025?.The last novel I read was The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis. Next I may reread his first novel Less Than Zero.
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AK_Ambrian replied to the thread What is/are your most recent TTRPG purchase(s)?.Picked up Moria: Shadow of Khazad-Dum (for the D&D 5E Lord Of The Rings Roleplaying game) today.
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AK_Ambrian reacted to Micah Sweet's post in the thread D&D 5E (2014) 2024 Monster Manual has better lore than 2014 Monster Manual with Like.
Agreed. Reading the various Monster Manual (for D&D especially the 2e material really stands out for me) was what kept me in the hobby...
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AK_Ambrian reacted to Micah Sweet's post in the thread D&D 5E (2014) 2024 Monster Manual has better lore than 2014 Monster Manual with Like.
That only matters if they actually do that. Who knows if they will? And how long will that take? How many books? At least before (to one...
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AK_Ambrian reacted to kayakingpoodle's post in the thread D&D 5E (2014) 2024 Monster Manual has better lore than 2014 Monster Manual with Like.
To me stripping the lore away is stealing their identity from them. Lore can be ignored it if you want, but having the lore as canon is...
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AK_Ambrian replied to the thread D&D 5E (2014) Is there an adventure for this map?.I don't recognize that particular map but at least three of the maps at the back of the 2014 DMG were recycled from issues of Dungeon...