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CreamCloud0 replied to the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+].a world, with a distinct theme, and tone, and vibe. any mood the GM is aiming for, asking what 'curation' is aiming for is like asking... -
CreamCloud0 replied to the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+].what is there to explain? curation is done to try achieve certain flavour, tone and feel, to try create something more than the sum of...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with
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Any player who refuses to accept boundaries isn't one people should want to play with. And there are more than enough reasonable... -
CreamCloud0 reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
Part of growing up means learning that you don't always get what you want and other people are allowed to say "No." If you're willing...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Lanefan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
That DMs should never limit options? Balderdash. What it should say, right up front and loudly, is something like: While these books...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
No, it's a completely irrational feeling. If a player insists on going against the theme of a campaign by demanding to play something...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Remathilis's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with
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I think the fact that DMs feel like the bad guy when they limit options says exactly what it should about limiting options... -
CreamCloud0 reacted to Distracted DM's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
I also like Advantage/Disadvantage, it's great... but I also think it gets leaned on too heavily, and then you have advantage coming...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Lanefan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
And then make it blindingly clear to players that the DM is allowed and-or expected to make those restrictions, thus don't assume...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to DeviousQuail's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
Like: -5e's evolution in regards to summons, most prominently from Tasha's. Much easier to run and play than the conjure spells. -Feats...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Remathilis's post in the thread D&D General So how do Half-Elfs feel different to Elfs? with Like.
The thought crossed my mind, but I will admit the "half-human POV" character is an overdone trope because it assumes we can't connect or...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to zakael19's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
When we play Blades in the Dark, through each moment of conversation about the world we are telling the story ("playing to find out") of...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to Blue's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
I see what you're saying. But I think it comes back to the fact that the players are not the characters. Yes, it's an experience...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to TwoSix's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
There's a big difference between giving agency towards what kind of scene will be presented versus how the scene will be resolved. Many...
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CreamCloud0 reacted to billd91's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
But you do keep returning to the idea that the story isn't what's being done at the table now, it's what you see and talk about when...