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SShiroiken replied to the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D.I could have sworn they were only 1 turn, but I can't verify that. If they're good for an hour, then they would have been better. It's...
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SShiroiken reacted to EzekielRaiden's post in the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D with
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SShiroiken replied to the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D.A lantern is 60gp weight, with 20gp per oil flask, while torches are 25gp weight each. For 1 hour of illumination, you'd need a lantern...
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SShiroiken replied to the thread D&D General You Were Rolling Up a New Character, and Just Rolled a 3. What Is Your Reaction?.Having a singularly low ability score is fine, so long as you have some high ones to make up for it. This was why 3E had a "minimum...
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SShiroiken reacted to Reynard's post in the thread D&D General You Were Rolling Up a New Character, and Just Rolled a 3. What Is Your Reaction? with Like.
Well, at least you get to roll a new character up soon.
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SShiroiken replied to the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D.Maybe. I haven't played B/X, only AD&D and BECMI. I don't recall with BECMI, but from what I remember most 1E characters could easily...
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SShiroiken reacted to InVinoVeritas's post in the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D with
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The true upshot of this is how D&D moved away from exploration-based mechanics in favor of combat-based mechanics. Tracking inventory... -
SShiroiken reacted to EzekielRaiden's post in the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D with Like.
Which, to me, means that the real lesson here is: Why do so many people dislike the usual mechanics for exploration? It's one thing to...
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SShiroiken replied to the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D.Never got the obsession with torches. Lanterns were always a better choice IMO...
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SShiroiken reacted to Lanefan's post in the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D with Like.
All of this is a rather sad commentary on later-edition D&D, IMO. All very well until those minor spells etc. fail or are dispelled. I...
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SShiroiken reacted to touc's post in the thread D&D General What You're Missing with Torches in B/X D&D with Like.
Summary if you don't want to watch the full video. In general order: OP Question (can we port the above points to later editions like...
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SShiroiken reacted to Minigiant's post in the thread D&D General The Monsters Know What They're Doing ... Are Unsure on 5e24 with Like.
To me there is a real struggle with a lot of people in the hobby of having the game look like a certain way and what the positive and...
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SShiroiken reacted to Zardnaar's post in the thread D&D General What are the issues with the 2014 Subclasses with Like.
OP stuff like twilight clerics and crap like the berzerker. Find a tier list and aim for B+ to A levels imho. Older dungeon dudes...
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SShiroiken reacted to TheHand's post in the thread D&D 5E (2014) What is your favorite encounter site or dungeon from an official module? with Like.
I don’t know if I have a true favorite, but I’m fond of Castle Amber for being so creative and bizarre. It’s very fun with the right...
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SShiroiken reacted to Muso's post in the thread D&D 5E (2014) What is your favorite encounter site or dungeon from an official module? with Like.
Castle Ravenloft The first dungeon of the starter set (it's a very very nice one shot for newbie) Death house and the Amber Temple in...