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We play over VTT (Roll20) exclusively and I use art assets as backdrops instead of battlemaps a lot of the time. I'll have tokens or...
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Really good point. It is actually a framework for sensibly working out how to avoid a fight altogether. If the combat starts and the...
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Keep in mind that NPC opponents should get the same advantages against the PCs. This will make attacking the goblins in their home lair...
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We use max stat of 18* and magic items max at +1 bonus to hit.** At the end game that is an effective -3 to -4 penalty compared to how I...
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