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The Discworld core book PDF was released to backers. I’m absolutely devouring it. Such a great light system. I’m honestly surprised... -
Retros_x replied to the thread Realistic Combat that's Simple(ish).I agree, but than we need a completely different system. Like "being hard to hit" should not be able to translate into a swashbucker...
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I think this gets at the crux of what people like the original poster want from “realism” in their game. A heavily armored soldier...
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Retros_x reacted to Dragonhelm's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Here's The Covers of BOTH of November's Forgotten Realms Books with
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The art is okay, but when I look at it, I think everyone looks a little too happy. Where's the excitement and danger? -
Retros_x reacted to Distracted DM's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Here's The Covers of BOTH of November's Forgotten Realms Books with
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They're not in danger, they're posing for the camera. -
Retros_x replied to the thread When "playing it wrong" is more fun.I 100% agree with the statements of the rules being not the important part of RPGs. But with playing characters with bad stats on...
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Roleplaying games are about the stories one creates, not the "board game". If the "board game" (IE rules) were the most important...
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Retros_x reacted to Levistus's_Leviathan's post in the thread D&D General 5 Cool Facts About the Inca and How to Use Them in D&D with
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I've been reading about the Inca and other pre-Columbian Andean cultures recently. They were pretty cool and I think underused in pop... -
Retros_x replied to the thread Realistic Combat that's Simple(ish).I would say that difference only is worth to do, when there is actually a difference in gameplay effects. If in the end mathematically...
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Retros_x replied to the thread Itch.io is shadowbanning or deleting NSFW and LGBTQ content.Its a tale as old as time to put queer content in the pornographic, pervert category to have a "moral reason" besides hating...
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Retros_x reacted to Not a Decepticon's post in the thread Itch.io is shadowbanning or deleting NSFW and LGBTQ content with Like.
itch.io issued a statement and people in replies are, rightfully, pissed. A lot of comparisons to tumblr. Then you admit what the...
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Retros_x reacted to Das Emu's post in the thread Itch.io is shadowbanning or deleting NSFW and LGBTQ content with Like.
There is a multitude of problems here: 1. itch did not warn about the change, despite knowing about this push since April. They not only...
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Retros_x reacted to Not a Decepticon's post in the thread Itch.io is shadowbanning or deleting NSFW and LGBTQ content with Like.
You do realize this is also affecting LGBTQ+ publishers or just L:GBTQ+ stories? For people who demands these bans an admission of...
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Retros_x reacted to Whizbang Dustyboots's post in the thread So you're done with D&D but still want to play D&Dish fantasy... with Like.
Shadowdark is, effectively, stripped-back 5E, without skills or feats, with higher lethality, a flatter power curve, roll-to-cast...
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But, if you are going to critique a work, it helps if you have read and understood it.