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payn replied to the thread Battletech Public Playtest Thread.A classic argument. Though its not about where you end, its about how much you moved in the turn. All the firing happened simultaneously... -
payn replied to the thread I think it is time for a break..
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Well, if it's time.... Johnathan
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payn reacted to Gorgon Zee's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with
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The reason I prep and strongly prefer games run by people who prep is that when you invent something at the table, you have very limited... -
payn replied to the thread Battletech Public Playtest Thread.So, yeah he would have had a 1 TMM from the jump not TMM 3. The rules state you cant jump away and back in a single movement. Now, if it...
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payn reacted to Sorcerers Apprentice's post in the thread WotC Wizards hiring D&D Creative Brand Manager with Like.
Now that is a Nerd job if there ever was one. Whoever gets the position is going to have a ton of fun!
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payn reacted to Campbell's post in the thread What Do You Think Of As "Modern TTRPG Mechanics"? with Like.
It is very true that current trends in design have historical antecedents. What makes it a trend is its pervasiveness. Many of things...
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payn replied to the thread Battletech Public Playtest Thread.Playtest report 4 (Package 2; mobility) We had our open BT night last night. Fedcom Civil War Era 4K BV per player 3v3. We had two...
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payn reacted to Aldarc's post in the thread What Do You Think Of As "Modern TTRPG Mechanics"? with Like.
This is getting tiring and a little frustrating, Aramis. Are you reading my post or not before you respond? I acknowledge this point in...
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payn replied to the thread What Do You Think Of As "Modern TTRPG Mechanics"?.I think an issue with random tables and why they fell out of favor is how little thought was put into their execution. Early games had...
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payn reacted to Steampunkette's post in the thread D&D General 5e System Redesign through New Classes and Setting. A Thought Experiment. with
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Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm thinking. Make a "Player's Guide to (Setting)" alongside an adventure/adventure path. The players... -
payn reacted to GrimCo's post in the thread D&D General What's your view on a pirate-driven campaign? with Like.
If you are going pirate, ditch D&D. It's seriously isn't that great. I would suggest 7th sea, 1st edition. It's game about swasbuckling...
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payn replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) Mike Mearls explains why your boss monsters die too easily.Solving them perhaps to your satisfaction, but I can tell you 4E was no solution to me. I actually like the 5E approach and slower...
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payn reacted to Jacob Lewis's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Mike Mearls explains why your boss monsters die too easily with Like.
You’re right that earlier editions didn’t depend on the “adventuring day” model in the same way—attrition existed naturally through...
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payn reacted to Campbell's post in the thread What Do You Think Of As "Modern TTRPG Mechanics"? with Like.
One of the biggest things is just getting to the point and reducing process overhead. Like how instead of the intricate resolution...