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Mort reacted to R_J_K75's post in the thread D&D General DMs, how do you handle 'split party' situations? with
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We play once every other week, sometimes every week for usually 3 hours tops. So, between side conversations that inevitably crop up... -
Mort replied to the thread D&D General DMs, how do you handle 'split party' situations?.Though I won't forbid it, I'm generally not a fan. Tends to split my attention, leaves some players twiddling their thumbs, and can...
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Mort reacted to J.Quondam's post in the thread D&D General DMs, how do you handle 'split party' situations? with Like.
I've usually just told the whole group, and don't worry about it too much. Most groups are pretty good about keeping PC knowledge...
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Mort reacted to Stalker0's post in the thread D&D General DMs, how do you handle 'split party' situations? with Like.
Nothing the thread necromancy here (4 year old thread). I will echo this. I think the little bit of players having to not use info they...
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Mort reacted to danir's post in the thread D&D General Did 5e 2024 Not meet the economic goals set, and if not, why not? with Like.
From my local experience (local forum member and regional con organizer) People have mostly forgotten about the OGL issue. There is...
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Mort reacted to BookTenTiger's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) When the characters strike it rich in the first adventure... with Like.
I'm between campaigns right now, so I like to play a little game where I ask myself, "If I were running a new campaign tomorrow, what...
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Mort reacted to cranberry's post in the thread D&D General How Do I Help Mentor a GM Making Rookie Mistakes? with Like.
My suggestion would be to let her learn from her mistakes, but changing rules mid game is definitely something that you should address...
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Mort replied to the thread D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player.I used Roll20 heavily from about 3/2020 to late last year. But I've always had a love/hate relationship with it. It works, but there...
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Mort reacted to MNblockhead's post in the thread D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player with Like.
Testing, configuring, and generally messing around with TTRPG digital tools is almost a second hobby for me. Recently I've cut back and...
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Mort replied to the thread D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player.Archivist AI looks decent, but I'm showing a cost of $10-$60 per month depending on tier.
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Mort reacted to BookTenTiger's post in the thread D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player with Like.
Like you, I find that music only really works in-person. I spent a while trying to set it up online and it was more distracting or...
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Mort reacted to touc's post in the thread D&D General What do you say when someone is thinking of quitting your game? with Like.
Good points. It's reactive but also narcissistic for me to think "what did I do wrong" versus "hate to see you go but you're welcome...
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Mort reacted to not-so-newguy's post in the thread D&D General What do you say when someone is thinking of quitting your game? with Like.
Even if this person is a close friend, I'd resist asking for a reason. Chances are that they're not even certain of the reason. There...
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Mort reacted to Stormonu's post in the thread D&D General What do you say when someone is thinking of quitting your game? with Like.
As much as I love D&D, there have been times I had to step away for one reason or another. So far, I feel I've been lucky enough I...
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Mort reacted to Whizbang Dustyboots's post in the thread D&D General In this day and age, people still laugh when you invite them to play D&D. with Like.
I definitely think younger generations are more open to this than Gen X and older folks are. The millennials and Gen Z folks at my work...