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That’s a partial solution for sure. Still, if you’re the type of simulationist who likes encumbrance, you probably aren’t phoning in...

Definitely a weakness of modern D&D. By a series of mechanical quirks, Dex is simply better than other abilities: Great defense, great...

If you regularly interrupt a nights rest with random encounters or have important social gatherings ending in combat, I can't say as I...

I thought they left the pony with the octopus monster at the entrance to the mines. The rest of them that had to carry al that stuff...

Sam and Bill the Pony can be hired cheaply - just 2 s.p. per day. Then if the goblins ever do kill and eat Bill the Pony (or Sam!) it's...

It certainly requires a specific game type to encourage “realistic” adventuring practices, the nitty gritty details that aren’t part of...

Just wait until they make contact, have to drop rucks and run ... what did they leave behind? How far are they from resupply?

That’s my experience as well. Players would rather clean their armor or have the party mage cast prestidigitation on it than take it off.

Significant negative DM when using social skills face to face with any sophont that has a sense of smell. Stick to vacuum worlds, is my...

Is it that they actively prefer fantastical heroism, or that they actively don't want to bother keeping track of this stuff? In other...

Yeah, I find that the calculation and logistics is only part of the problem, and really that's the easier part. The question is how do...

This is how most adventures start with a talking horse call Ed... This is why most Americans drive a pickup truck or SUV... Absolutely...

I love this logistical stuff but it definitely seems unpopular with players, who prefer the fantastical heroism of carrying everything...

All the encumbrance rules which most gamers ignore. Equipment slots are easier to track and a bit more “realistic” because you have...

Screw that. (Turns to DM) What’s the cost for a horse?