Recent content by Dieselman

Understood, MNblockhead. My maps are about 3' x 2' max and I have the luxury of laying them out ahead of time. I've since had to actually purchase instead of pilfer the cotton balls from my better half. I was relieved to find that they're only about $2 for 200. I find that 400 covers that 3'...

Just for clarity, I'm no swordsman and have NO experience with medieval martial weaponry, but I would assume that it is easier to manipulate your body to allow armor to absorb a blow or to dodge if you don't have to deal with the extra weight or danger of a weapon in your non-attack hand...

I stumbled on to this method of hiding map sections for your players. I didn't like any of the options that I had seen or used (covering with paper, drawing as you go, etc.) so I tried cotton balls. Below pic is poor and I needed more cotton balls than my quick raid of my wife's supply could...

Lowered AC. Optionally partially recovered or even bettered against certain types of attacks. The AC benefit could depend on the weapons being wielded (by the dual wielder) and also the weapon used to attack said wielder.

1.) How many players in your group? 4-DM inclusive 2.) Do you DM? yep 3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many? nope 4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group? All Male 5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it? Nope 6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff? Modules 7.) How...

I use Rules As Written until I understand Rules As Intended.

Hi! New (1yr) DM and player of 5e and DCC here.

Hi! Just joined this forum to find local Gamers. I live in Libertyville as well and have some 5e experience as a player and DM. Are you still putting together/looking for a group?