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    OSR [Let's Read] Xcrawl Classics Role-Playing Game

    Thanks for posting this. X-Crawl just popped up on my radar and it looks great for a system and setting that allows you to get in to crawl and brawl without having to make an excuse to do so.
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    Shadowrun: How can they properly use Native Americans?

    I still love Shadowrun 2E. I have always been interested in the current editions but have never picked one up. The eliminations of the Native concept would make me sad as I think they were a large part of the setting that created a way to bring certain elements into the setting and I thought...
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    D&D 5E Don't Throw 5e Away Because of Hasbro

    Thanks for posting your alternatives to, links. I still think 5E is very enjoyable. I do not buy anything new for 5E from WoTC simply because I do not think it brings anything that I personally find interesting enough that I want to utilize, mainly it seems to be more rules. If they made an...
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    What makes a successful session?

    Interest and investment by everyone at the table even if it is frustrating or difficult. Overcoming obstacles and even the decisions on how to proceed when things go awry. I think all of these things make for good play. Of course it does not have to be frustrating or difficult. It works just...
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    D&D General 5e D&D to OSR pipeline or circle?

    Simpler system and modules that let you get in and play quicker.
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    Favorite Holiday Movie

    National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is my go to.
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    What is it about TTRPGs for YOU?

    I enjoy discovering, interacting, and developing the world you are adventuring.
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    D&D General [Humor] Things You Hate About 7E

    I heard in the next edition they are renaming it Parrotloft, which will be a a resort island in which you collect a token for each tropical drink you imbibe and once you have collected all the tokens, YOU WIN!!
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    D&D General [Humor] Things You Hate About 7E

    I certainly do not like being charged for even thinking of older editions. Dang it! It happened again!
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    D&D General Let's list/complain about things we don't like

    I understand the want to make all the rules accessible to everyone. However it does seem to undermine the idea of race and class. There are plenty of games that are classless. If I want to play those I play those. I enjoy race and class mechanics. I think it makes things more interesting...
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    D&D General Let's list/complain about things we don't like

    Am I going to have to look this up due to morbid curiosity? Is it going to be a train wreck?
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    D&D General Let's list/complain about things we don't like

    Saving Throws. I know it is integral, and it has always felt fiddly for me.
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    Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves

    That's the weird thing, it appears and functions almost identical. Somehow for me it feels less cluttered making navigation easier. It is probably a just me thing.
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    Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves

    I cant say as for anyone else but I think bluesky is easier to use.
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