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With enough exposure to finding gems and selling them they'd likely be able to tell the different between types of stones (onyx vs opal...

I can't remember the last time I ran something where I'd be handing out loot with gold piece values attached to them. 2010-ish, maybe...

Nowadays? The second one. Back in the day, the first one or even "you find three gems" (before having someone work to identify them)...

I'm always naming the different types, but depending on how much energy I have and where in the evening we are, I might parcel out...

I used to do more along the lines of "an onyx and two opals" without the valuation, but it's just easier to tell them the value rather...

I'd describe the gems (color, size) and OOC allow PCs skilled in Appraisal or something close (being a Dwarf) to make a roll to...

I just say how much they are worth. Any game discovering the worth or haggling to sell is just a boring distraction from getting on with...

I voted for the third option. It usually goes like this at my table: DM: "You find three gems." Bob: "Do they look valuable?" DM...

Let's say the party finds a treasure trove containing an onyx worth 50 gp and 2 jades each worth 75 gp. What do you tell the party?

6. When referring to Gygaxian problem solving. Gygaxian Problem Solving - The Only True RPG Design Principle 1. Can the problem be...

I love the title font on the book covers. Does anyone know the name?

It's wild to see so many different experiences at different tables. After decades of playing Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, I...

"Libramancer" is now making me think of a setting with 12 schools of magic organized around astrological signs, and what kind of spells...

It is well known that Star Trek characters generally improve when they get a beard. It worked for both Sisko and Riker.

I like lower to hit and fewer HP as it makes combat faster and feel more dangerous due to less time spend updating HPs and more risk...