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Correct per RAW, though as Satyrn says, some tables are more lenient. For myself, if I didn't give the player the opportunity to use the die before I announced the result, I'd still let them - that's my fault, not theirs.

Erm, umm, isn't that what I said? Oops... :blush: The way my group plays, we rarely have two encounters within 10 minutes. But I take your point - in the right situation, the inspiration die can have more chances to be used.

This is my take. Most of the time, when the bard gives a character an inspiration die, it doesn't have much effect. Because players save it for emergencies, it's usually not even used before the (edit) ten minute duration expires. But those times when it is used...wow, it can make a huge...

In the past, I've ruled darkness blocks light from other sources, unless they are very powerful, e.g., a sun blade. However, that requires me to remember what I ruled on each item and unnecessarily limits the use of some of these otherwise mundane items. Allowing them to work in darkness makes a...

Ok, really silly question. Where's the download link to click? I go to the page, but all I seem able to get are the previews.

My approach would be a lot worse for the character. I'd tell the player that the character will take damage every round as if the airship were on resting on top of him while he's on the ground. In other words, it would be applying a few tons of force to his body. In other words, he'd be dead in...

My group has been experimenting with using spell points for sorcerers and we really like it. Gives them some innate flexibility and just plain makes them feel different from other casters. re: 2 and 3. Yeah, we used one spell point pool for simplicity, but it makes it far too easy to apply...

Whereas I'd approach it from a slightly different perspective. FEATHER FALL 1st-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you or a creature within 60 feet of you falls Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (a small feather or piece of down) Duration: 1 minute Choose up to...

One option to cover the lack of physical ability is to include the effects of enhance ability while wild shaped. So if one wild shapes into a bear, apply the Strength effect, while in the form of a cat, the Dexterity effect, etc. As for being too strong in some forms, I agree with the OP. The...

Your interpretation makes the most sense. "The basic use of this spell is to duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You don't need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly components. The spell simply takes effect." As Dausuul points out, the line specifically refers...

The fighter/rogue actually hit the mummy in the first round, so the mummy wanted her taken down for such "insolence". And the two skeletons going after the other two characters seemed to have things in hand. The character engaging the mummy appeared to be a much greater threat at that point. In...

Three characters clearing out a tomb. They finally reached the mummy's chamber. The fighter/rogue charged the mummy, while the sorcerer and wizard stayed back. The mummy summoned his six skeleton minions who were in the back of the chamber, unseen. Hand to hand with the fighter/rogue, the mummy...

A recommendation: have a single ToA post-game thread, updated as necessary with future sessions. Having a separate thread for each session will make it much more difficult for folks to follow what you're doing. If you really prefer separate threads (and I can see why you might), then it would...

First off, welcome to EnWorld! As for the encounter, the NPC clerics are basically the Priest entry at the back of the MM, so those are CR 2. However, if you make them blind, that severely restricts what they can do. As has been mentioned, most of their spells will be useless in such a...

I'm the same. I usually GM, so I'm just happy to play a character and generally don't care what class. That said, I have a concept for a rogue based on Fusco (from Person of Interest) that I really would like to play. Unfortunately, everyone else likes playing rogues, so we always have at...

While I agree these are sub-par as player choices, each can be a solid choice for the bad guys. Why? Because both can cause ongoing damage if the target misses their save. And ongoing damage equals failed death saves if the character is dropped. Further, immolation turns the target to ash if it...

My group uses a simple system for buying potions and scrolls based on rarity. You might be able to adapt this for your potion merchant. Rarity (D20 roll required to be in stock) Common (11+) Uncommon (15+) Rare (18+) Very Rare (20+) Legendary (GM's choice) For mixed potions, just decide on...

This would be my approach. Every sorcerer needs access to certain spells, especially utility and defensive spells. I suspect the number of themed spells will be relatively low, maybe 2-3 per level on average. So themed spell lists shouldn't take up too much additional space and will have minimal...

Another option (a bit more complicated than Crawford's suggestion) is to allow the spell to only heal a creature that took damage from an enemy since its last turn. I specify "from an enemy" to prevent shenanigans like "I slap myself for 1 hp of damage." The main issue is remembering who took...

Agreed. I voted "enjoyed" running Princes, but if I were rating the adventure, I'd probably give it only 3 out of 5 stars. The module has some good stuff in it and my group had a good time during most of it. But it also has some real flaws that I had to overcome. By the end of the adventure...