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AI don't think fighting a Dragon would be akin to a mass combat. I also think that most D&D combat is far closer to a duel than fighting...
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AAlViking replied to the thread D&D General The rapier in D&D.True, but a serious simulation of a dragon sans magic is never going to breath fire or fly. Try to design a realistic dragon and you'll...
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AThis thread is a good reminder that serious simulation is a terrible idea for D&D fantasy. You'll die.
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AI’ve held a very realistic rapier before. It is super long, heavier than it looks and very sharp along both edges of the blade. It is...
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AAlViking replied to the thread D&D General Why do people like Alignment?.You're assuming there is a "right" way. I don't. If alignment is a useful descriptor for an individual it can be an aid. While I...
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AAlViking reacted to earthsea_wizard's post in the thread D&D General Kitchen sink setting or narrow genre focus for long-running campaigns (2,5,10+ years) with
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Yeah. To me, this is a campaign, and something worth striving for. Also see: Lord Gosumba - Same campaign in Greyhawk for 45 years with... -
AAlViking replied to the thread D&D General Kitchen sink setting or narrow genre focus for long-running campaigns (2,5,10+ years).I've run campaigns for decades in the same world, many of them up to the highest level. I don't know why you think I'd run out of...
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AAlViking reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread D&D General Why do people like Alignment? with Like.
An evil person can also do good just because it's good. To be evil you don't have to be 100% evil. Someone who is 70% evil is 30%...
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AAlViking replied to the thread D&D General Why do people like Alignment?.Evil is just one aspect of a person's personality and worldview. They may be LE but really love puppies or, even if they are a complete...
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AAlViking replied to the thread D&D General Kitchen sink setting or narrow genre focus for long-running campaigns (2,5,10+ years).I don't necessarily see it as an either or. You have an entire world to play with, there can easily be a region controlled by powerful...
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AAlViking reacted to gban007's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
The best thing about using this nebulous average as some sort of benchmark, is that everyone can improve, and still the same percentage...
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AAlViking reacted to kermit4karate's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with
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That's the second time you've referenced someone using power word castrate. I'm starting to wonder what circles you run in.... -
AAlViking reacted to Faolyn's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
Yes, seriously, it's insulting, for several reasons. It's not constructive in any way. It doesn't tell you how to be better. It's...
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AAlViking reacted to Xamnam's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
I think this might be what you're running into, because, yes, if someone else directly called me bad at something, especially to my face...
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AAlViking reacted to kermit4karate's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
When the DM asks for help. If they don't want help, or don't agree they need it, then it's probably time to bounce. Can't force someone...