Recent content by Scott Christian

Tropes need to be consistent in a DM's fantasy world in order for the unique to stand out. Tropes are needed. They make the alternative unique. We have a million tropes in our own world, and as hard as what people like to buck them, they remain tried and true. Librarians are well read...

I mean, this is within your social context, right? There are many tables that I have been a part of that do not get to see each other outside of the four hours per week. Sure, you might have a text thread where the DM asks a question, or the DM posts notes and asks if they missed anything, but...

I have not watched it all, but from what I have seen, that while the players goof - they know how to be incredibly serious too. That is different than what you replied to. The players for Critical Role play serious all the time. They have sincere dramatic moments, mourn lost loved ones, and play...

I really think this part should be a greater focus on what is being accomplished by "fixing" (non-sarcastic quotes) spells. It is just as much about the narrative function of the game than the dps/dmg/scaling. Cantrips are a great example of this. Want a narrative where magic is being blasted...

In my opinion, there is no real way to get past it. You like what you like. That said, it is not so simple... I have found myself at times not liking the cantina effect too. But this is something I have found true. If you play with a group of friends that enjoy it, it helps it dissipate it...

This all depends on how long your sessions are. If we are talking the typical 3-4 hour sessions, my vote is 7-8. But like all things, story comes first. So maybe less, maybe more.

They play differently? They literally had an in-house weekly game to test things. And guess what? It worked for them. There are interviews of them saying how much fun this was. As for those classes, that is a different debate. But that is the problem with your claim, the math doesn't jank up...

It's not like sports. The designers saying something after the fact is them rewriting memories. Sometimes you rewrite it exactly how it happened, and other times you change your it because your perspectives have changed. In other words, it doesn't matter what the designers say about it now, what...

We're just going to have to disagree on this. There are boatloads of players that are perfectly happy with all the tiers in 5e, both 2014 and 2024.

I like it. I really do. But it will slow combat, even if it is just a little. And that is something people don't want.

This was questioned in another thread. You could say the thing about any class. You don't need a paladin, you only need a cleric. You don't need a monk, only a fighter. You don't need a druid, only a wizard. You don't need a barbarian, only a fighter. Etc. The truth of the matter is you...

1st RPG: Basic Blue Box D&D with a mix of 2nd Edition 2nd RPG: MERP I think this shaped what I like (and dislike) about RPGs today. Like anything experienced in formative years, I think it has a profound "hands molding the clay" effect.

Yes, that is why it was the best selling TTRPG of all time.

It is, but it is only for summer. And, it's fun! ;) Here are a few of the adventures I have made. Some are quests (more linear) and others are sandboxes. For the record, I do not sell these. They are just for me and friends.