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    Can you write fiction? [Now Closed]

    Deadlines Two questions What is the deadline for sample submission? What is the approximate timeframe for the writing of the novel? Thanks
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    Stopping take 20 Searching.

    I agree. The DM has to play fair. If the stableboy was embezzling, how was he getting away with it? Counterfeit coins? (PC's notice – or mabye get caught trying to spend some.) Switching out potions for water (PC’s might notice.) Did he leave clues? (Straw in the vault? Roughspun clothing...
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    Stopping take 20 Searching.

    Unnecessary if players are using take-20 judiciously. Don’t impose it then. But if the PCs are using T20 to substitute for roleplaying well . . . Other options if that mechanic is too much. Allow 2 take-20's per session. Only a take-20 that yields nothing "costs". Or make a take-20 use an...
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    Stopping take 20 Searching.

    In my view there are three problems with routine take-20 on searches: 1) Routine non-productive searches are out of character. Unless there really are routine results of doing exhaustive searches, people will get tired of doing them. Airport security, whose job it is do to searches, get bored...
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    New In-Game Slang Based On Your Games

    "It floats and it glows" - A useless magic item acquired with considerable difficulty. Origin - In a Runequest campaign we had one adventure were we made a difficult overland journey and came across an item in a cave - a large sphere that was floating and glowing. Other clues suggested the...
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    How to make your donation!

    First message from a long time lurker. Over the years Enworld has helped me find the good products and stay away from the ones that don't fit my style/campaign. For that alone it is worth the $20 I just sent. Even if you have met the immediate crisis - I want to know that you are going to be...
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