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    The oldest tech you still use

    I have a digital alarm clock from 1987 I still use several iPod nanos and an iPod touch I have a Windows 7 laptop from 2008 that I use as an itunes 'server'
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    AD&D 1E Snarf's Challenge: Was it Possible to Play 1e RAW? SHARE YOUR STORIES!

    If you are using the Weapon Vs. Armor type rules I would strongly suggest getting yourself a combat wheel These were in a Dragon Magazine back in the day
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    D&D General Are creatures of the Ethereal Plane the Elemental creature type?

    Denizens of the ethereal plane are Outsider (Extraplanar)
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    How does your group handle an absent player?

    We play board games
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    D&D General What would you do? (Example from my game)

    There doesn't seem to be a reason to risk moving forward w/o a long rest. Therefore, long rest in a reasonably safe place is the best course of action.
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    What’s the draw of licensed games?

    Published adventure support
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    D&D 3.x [Rule questions] Surprise, Teleportation & Invisibility

    Agreed with bloodtide... with an additional assumption.... the teleporters know they are teleporting into an ongoing fight (if they don't... well then most likely they are the ones who are surprised) Assuming the teleporters cannot time their entrance, I would have them teleport in at the...
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    D&D General Mapping: How Do You Do It?

    I will sketch out the map on a plain (non grid) piece of paper (or a large whiteboard) as the characters move through the dungeon. Since it is by hand without grid, it ends up being a rough estimate of relationships between rooms and hallways. Simple and quick just enough to get the point across
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    D&D General Mike Mearls says control spells are ruining 5th Edition

    Yes, Villain point for the bad guy. I use Hero points in my 3.5 game and when I want a bad guy to use a Villain point I give the good guys additional Hero points after the encounter. This also works well for plot points like... "I really want this bad guy to get away" or "I really want the...
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    D&D General What's your view on a pirate-driven campaign?

    Surprised no-one has mentioned Freeport. 3.5 excellent source for Pirate based campaign or just a port that pirates control
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    D&D General Why do good monsters exist, from a game design standpoint?

    1. Everything has a statblock 2. Everything has always had a statblock 3. So, you can have unusual allies and henchmen/followers 4. So, you can play as one of these creatures 5. So, your evil PC has something good to fight
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    Playing AS monsters?

    ah...yes... pretty common with 3.5
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    Pathfinder 1E Are people still playing Pathfinder 1e?

    wow... best explanation as to why I like and have stuck with 3e
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    D&D General How to DM, best resource

    Honestly.... if the kid has played a few times... hand the kid the DM's guide (optional), monster manual and a sheet of graph paper for the dungeon. Best way to learn is to do it. Giving the kid some how to guide to read through will probably just dampen the enthusiasm and make it seem like...
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    In-person Game cancelled. What do you play?

    SmashUp
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