Recent content by Balthazar Balzacazar

Yeah, when I use this, the big list of "professions" on the 1d100 table replace the standard backgrounds in the PHB. That avoids (for the most part) the "elven noble pig-farmer." Although, admittedly, it does not prevent gonzo players from picking some races that seem strange for their...

I'd be very interested in seeing what you are working on re 0-level and multiclassing. What I've put together here is basically to emulate a particular experience - the kind of game where you really do get to play a "zero" for a while - and also to stretch out the power curve of low levels a...

I put together some house rules for starting at 0-level in D&D 5e, including a big ol' table in case you want to randomize your starting profession. Very interested in any comments or ideas you may have to improve. Rules and the accompanying table can be found here if you are interested...

Wow, this is incredible! Thanks!

Very true! Does anyone remember the editorial in the old Dragon magazine about "Tucker's Kobolds"? A good summary of how even lowly kobolds could use guerilla tactics to menace high-level parties. It was in the 2e era, if I recall right.

If you want to go all crazy on the poor player, call them "the Scales of Absolute Neutrality." They are a cursed item that can only be taken from you against your will (then they stick to the new owner). While carried, they force you to balance each "good" act with a commensurate "evil" act...

Awesome idea! - Although I agree, some human sacrifices are *probably* in order...