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    Dragon Reflections #94

    Yes, I've often thought the same. I don't think the 5E subclass rules fit very well over the Jorune archetypes, but a rules-light/OSR version of D&D could work.
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    Agreed. Like many folks, I was kinda obsessed with Jorune when I saw the ads, though I never managed to acquire the game until the digital era. The art and setting were great, but I did not like the system at all.
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    The other three monsters appeared in MC3: Monstrous Compendium Volume Three Forgotten Realms Appendix.
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    Yes, I've rarely mentioned the miniatures photos that had been part of Dragon for a long time. Partly because the digital images I have of the original magazines don't have enough detail to do them justice. It was even worse when they published black/white images.
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    Essentially an expanded list of creatures qualifying for the "giant class" damage bonus. I also thought they got an additional weapon proficiency, but I see I misread that. Edit: I see that someone else already answered this!
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    As you probably know, Caldwell was quite infamous for his cheesecake art. If you look at his modern paintings, not much has changed! Regardless, I do think this is a particularly beautiful painting - one of his best. I notice that its featured prominently on his home page, so I think he must...
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    I think this was scheduled for the front page on July 2nd, so not sure why it has appeared here a few days early. All good - we'll treat it as a sneak preview :-)
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    Dragon Reflections #94

    It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features the second creature catalog, Solemnic Knights, and the ecology of the chimera! The cover art is by Clyde Caldwell. Titled "Female Ranger," it depicts a striking ranger accompanied by her fierce animal companion. It's a...
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    D&D General DALL·E 3 does amazing D&D art

    ChatGPT is getting pretty clever at images. I took the first image (from the cover of dragon 8) gave the following prompt, and got the image below it. take this image and redraw it in the style of a 1980s fantasy RPG cover, in an acrylic and airbrush style. remove all writing. Use saturated colours
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    Our Physical Fitness

    I've been on Wegovy for about six months and have lost 16kg (35 lbs). Feeling better than I have for 20 years. My exercise at the moment is pretty much just weights, in order to maintain/rebuild muscle in my arms. Current workout is with a single dumbbell (17.5kg/39lbs). 3 sets each: 5...
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    Thank you for the responses - they've been most helpful. Someone asked for a definition of "prep." To my mind, it is dedicated time spent reading material and/or preparing notes for the upcoming session. A couple of minutes in the shower thinking about tomorrow night's game is not "prep" by...
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    There are people who claim to run D&D with zero prep (google "no prep D&D"). I was hoping to hear from someone who is actually doing it to see how they achieve it. It sounds like an interesting experiment.
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    Is anyone here running a zero-prep game of D&D (any edition or clone)? A game where you, as DM, just show up and start playing each session, and it results in a satisfying experience? If so, can you please explain your approach, tools, etc?
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