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I finally had the time to finish the series and I very much enjoyed it. It absolutely finishes stronger than it starts. It was also very fun for me, as someone who was watching the stream from day one, to see how they fit the arc into such a compact series and I think they did well overall. In...

I've been watching CR from the start. Every episode, every campaign, all the one-shots, etc. I also backed this project because I thought it would be cool to see where they went with it. So far, I like what I see overall. The first episode is absolutely the weakest, but with the start of the...

I went with the third option as it's the closest to an accurate answer for me. I quite enjoy Critical Role, have since the beginning. In contrast, when I've tried watching other live shows they simply haven't clicked in the same way. That's not to say I won't one day find another live-play show...

While the spell is more niche than it may have been in the past, it's not nearly as bad as some are making it out to be. My best friend lives about 44 miles from my house. It takes me just under an hour to get there. I know how to get there without using my GPS (find the path) because I've been...

Sounds like a good idea. I think it works well as a reaction. The only alternative idea I'd put forward is that rather than redirecting the attack or imposing disadvantage, go with what's right in the name: human shield. Have it grant a +2 to AC against the attack or, half cover which is still...

There's a lot you said in this post that I agree with, but if nothing else I'd like to thank you for linking the Modern History videos. Love his stuff. Videos where he's talking to his horses are some of the best, it's almost calming. And I especially love how he credits the horses in any...

Looking forward to more commander precons. It's the only format I play anymore and the precons are great for playing a few times with friends before picking them apart to build my own or just giving them to friends as gifts. The Strixhaven precons are nice, especially Lorehold (thank christ...

That's my bad. You said Wolfweres, I read werewolves. That's on me. Pay me no mind. :)

Loup Garou is right there in the bestiary. I'm curious how they're planning on differentiating them from the werewolves that are already published. On a more general note, I'm looking forward to this. Quite a bit. I started a campaign a while back where I took Frostmaiden and took in a very...

I voted "anything published is fair game" because that's my default. I've never been the type of DM to build a deep world prior to starting a game up. I'll sometimes use published settings, but even then only loosely, and I tend to have the world unfold more and more as the players interact with...

I always read every rule book I buy cover-to-cover, typically more than once. When what I'm reading is a "core rule" I do my best to commit it to memory so as to minimize referencing any books at the table. If it's more discretionary material it's still at least good to review it so I can make...

I'm terrible at this stuff and away from all of my materials as well, but... As long as the sorcerer knows counterspell and has the subtle metamagic option available to them, the sorcerer should almost win by default or at least make it painfully difficult for the wizard to do much. As I...

Double-post apparently.

I'd be lying outright if I said it always resulted in spectacular story moments, but I do feel it can lead to significantly more decision points for the players depending on the situation, and those in turn can impact the story. I find this particularly true on the clerical side of things...

Components with a cost get tracked, especially those that get consumed by the spell. The basic components that are generally assumed to be part of owning a spell components pouch are not. I toyed with the idea of occasionally having the characters who opted to use a components pouch over a...

It's been a long day and I know this isn't much of a contribution to a thread about a serious issue... but... Isn't that just your cousin? Your sister's cousin is your cousin. Your cousin's brother is your cousin. Don't ask me why this stuck out to me so much, it just did. I'll go ask my...

I've read it cover-to-cover more than a few times. Same with the PHB and the MM... and whatever supplements I plan on using like Volo's, Xanathar's and Mordenkainen's. It's just something I like to do. The more I read, the more I can commit to memory and the more I can recall without touching a...

Not to pile on, but I don't see the problem. I've been playing this edition with more than one group off & on since it came out and haven't once had an issue with how actions work. It's unfortunate you do, but hopefully you find a solution that works for you. I understand this doesn't...

First, to the point at hand in the OP: that's a nice looking sheet. Well done. Something I'd probably try out and maybe recommend to players I knew who had also DM'd and would be familiar with a monster stat block layout. As to the slight diversion regarding a DM requiring players to all use a...

I think most respondents, and the poll results as I write this seem to bear this out, will fall into the "it depends" camp. That's certainly where I land on it. Every situation is different and I like to let players try anything they can think up. It won't guarantee success, but if they want to...