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There are several kinds of cloud service for VTTs... I suspect the description was for method #2 below: Method 1 - Remote host: The GM...
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I don't see how any of that is supposed to change my point here.
Mar 5, 2026
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Let's talk about system options versus character options.
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If they're options available to player decisions, I prefer universal. I prefer skill based to class based. When it comes to systemic...
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I agree with it almost being splitting hairs and I see his point too, I just think he got it wrong ;) no it wouldn’t, the probability...
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Describe your last rpg session in 5 words
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Daggerheart Witherwild Fought godling; lost; finding allies.
Mar 5, 2026
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Why do so many campaigns never finish? Genuinely curious what others think
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[snip] My campaigns seldom have a fixed end in sight at outset. The few that have had are the exceptions. My Elestrial Concordat...
Mar 5, 2026
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Fantasy Grounds is self hosted. .. Anyway, sure, self-hosting can have drawbacks, but internet bandwidth is much better for most of us...
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Yeah, no worries. Just wanted you to have the right terms so things don't get confusing if you're talking about this with someone or in...
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My Changing Thoughts on Science Fantasy Games
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That is 180° from what I said.
Mar 4, 2026
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RPGs that you feel trip over their own cool ideas
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Actually, there's an optional rule (Action Tokens Optional Rule) which, while not using the term "round" creates a de-facto round. One...
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I played C&C for about 10 years. I think it's a better, cleaner system than TSR D&D. The frustration is that it stops one yard short of...
Mar 3, 2026
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And still leaves it as Magic, no matter the explanation. Just because it's technology doesn't make it science, nor non-magical. In other...
Mar 2, 2026
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Sunday Alien executed the xenomorph-infected prisoner.
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Same for me That said, any example given in this thread will be subjective to a certain extent.
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That an FTL drive works at all with reasonable power budgets makes it magic. Any replicable system of magic is essentially technology.
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