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Only if you think this is the only thing they were going to do, which I don't subscribe to. But you need to start somewhere. As a first step I don't mind this. At the very least they have a basis for how to go forward in a more productive way. There could have been a real OGL style lack of...

I agree with what Celebrim wrote, unless you challenge the players it would be hard to have a level independent task. Otherwise players will be... Riddles: do I know anything about the subject matter (Knowledge)? Convince someone of helping (persuasion/deception/intimidation). Etc. Maybe one...

Which begs why you even had the sentence about assuming it happens because others have said they've seen it? That answer implies...... a lot of things. Give what I've seen, I doubt that you are the only person here that can identify a RP-ing powergamer.

There is also the tendency of people to judge newbies against what they are doing now, instead of at the same time in their (in this case) RPG career. That is of the same level of fairness in comparing a professional sports person versus someone playing in a social competition.

I don't get this. You initially say that it doesn't happen because you haven't seen it, then say it can happen because people have said they have seen it. One invalidates the other. Either 1 because you have not seen a RP-ing powergamer they don't exist, which implies everyone that claims...

If you use Int as the determining factor, anyone using some other ability to cast is even more impacted, i.e. cleric, druid. In my experience guidance is the most used non combat cantrip, but even then some basic rules enforcement can cover that problem (if it comes up for us)?

Specific overrides general: I would say that SMA's specific description of when the saving through kicks in overrides the general frightened condition. so in this case line if sight does not affect when to roll the save.

I like the idea of playing into the player's fears of needing a physical heart. However I'd have someone planning to use the heart for some evil purpose so it needs to be saved. Could also have it in a construct that the cleric needs to convince to stop doing something bad, or it could provide...

But if it flows naturally for the narrative of the game? Lets try this: Fire Mage Guy has been adventuring for a while and made an enemy of a cult. From encounters where there have been survivors the cult learns that FMG prefers fire. Cult decides to kill FMG to prevent him from interfering...

I need to ask: if someone makes a specialised character, anything a DM does that is outside of the specialisation is a "gotcha"? And if not, where is the line? Because to me you are implying that unless the DM sets everything up to allow the PCs to shine they are trying to "gothca" the players...

From DnD Beyond: You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on a point of your choice within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a Charisma saving...

I'd speak to the DM to see how they feel about what is possible, what is not, and whether attempting to redeem a devil is plausible and worth the while. I always thought Crowley from Good omens might be an example of a redeemed Devil, not totally "good" but not actively evil at least during the...

Gloomstalker Rangers getting darkvision: law enforcement & armies, thieves, spies is Turn considered a spell? While Turn undead not likely, some of the other uses would cause a few interesting incidents (Tempest domain getting mugged?)

I am the shadow that forms all your fears I will be the last person you see before your doom Flee or fight, I will still destroy you Love, mercy, kindness are not things I bring to you. All I bring is your end.

1) I'm not sure that you can equate Golem to an animated object. The spell gives stats for the objects so any immunity etc. should be there. If they aren't, then I'd be saying no immunity. But the objects are considered constructs so have a look there. 2) As Shiroiken said defining "hostile"...

Depending on how user friendly the interface is an instruction manual would be handy. What sockets are there on the tablet to power up the battery? (probably fixed by appropriate tech skill though)

Not too sure of this. They couldn't use hobbit but halfling should be okay legal wise. Thats why D&D changed from hobbits to halflings in the first place. Otherwise they could be sued for orcs, dwarf, elf, and maybe (silly as it seems) man. I could easily imagine LotR fans but non-D&Ders voicing...

As along as it is an option that the player does not HAVE to take it should be good. The other thing to be aware of, "settle a score" is vague enough for the player to fill it in himself. Gross Ben could want to: Settle a score against Renard Settle a score with Renard against a third party...

Something that comes quickly to mind is supply problems Maybe try to get the nomads onside and not attack caravans coming through or help remove the goblins etc. Talking to the dragons may be a but much now. Use some of the ruins nearby as source material, which would require checking said ruins...

Apparently a number of countries do have plans for such emergencies. The purpose is more a thought exercise to have plans for unexpected situations than protect against zombies specifically. I believe that there is a YouTube clip of the Canadian parliament making mention of such plans. Having...