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  1. vandaexpress

    RAGE OF DEMONS Minis From WizKids

    The fragility is the only thing that really bugs me, especially on the smaller minis. As for the cost, at this point I only invest in them for iconic and/or "set piece" encounters (boss fights) where I want to stun them with the sheer size of the baddie (like a remorhaz). I hire out the assembly...
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    RAGE OF DEMONS Minis From WizKids

    This has bothered me as well. Interestingly enough, I think that WotC knew that this was going to be the case back when they were still working on the core rulebooks, though. Check out p251 in the DMG, first paragraph. It specifically calls out a case where you're using a mini with a large base...
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    D&D 5E Enhancing "Hoard of the Dragon Queen" (Practical stuff to try at your table!)

    I did, yeah. I'll see if I can dig it up, but off the top of my head I know that I gave him the mounted combat feat, a ring of feather fall, a shield, and a +1 Lance. I think I gave his wyvern some barding as well and the saddle that gives advantage against getting dismounted or what have you...
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    D&D 5E Roll20 or Fantasy Grounds?

    I think it depends on which one you started with. I prefer Roll20 currently, I'm used to the interface and it's clean and uncluttered - but I use VTTs to supplement my face-to-face games (projecting the battlemap onto the table and a big screen TV for NPC portraits, etc). I also like how easy it...
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    D&D 5E [+] What are your favorite things about 5e?

    - Far and away the biggest thing is how much more streamlined the rules are as a whole which makes it SO MUCH EASIER to teach to new players. - Advantage/Disadvantage - Overall balance between classes - The elimination of having a zillion buffs going at a time
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    D&D 5E Sane Magic Item Prices

    I can see why the OP chose to bump up the rarity. In my experience, one item that made me scratch my head in WTFness was the Doss Lute under instrument of the bards. I recently awarded one to my party, but I treat it as a higher rarity level because even if it's the weakest of the bardic...
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    DRAGON+ Now Available For Ratings

    Spam email is free, that doesn't mean it's welcome or desired or poor form to complain about getting it, even if, buried in a site's terms and conditions, you agreed to it because you expected the site to respect you enough as a user to not waste your time with irrelevant garbage. I will...
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    DRAGON+ Now Available For Ratings

    This guy gets it.
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    D&D 5E DM Help: Tips and Tricks for Monsters In Combat

    Loved the first few posts on this thread! Some additional thoughts to supplement, although most of this probably falls under the umbrella of what's already been shared, most of the good stuff is already out there... Maneuver to hit the rear lines - If there is a way for some of the monsters...
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    Compiling WOLFGANG BAUR's AMA

    You know, I was wondering about the 5e MM Lich art. I wasn't sure if it was Szass or just a continuation of 5e using red wizards a lot for artwork (like the Archmage). I love those powers you came up with, especially the custom counterspell. I do wonder if CR 28 is appropriate for a non-deity...
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    D&D 5E What's the 5e equivalent of masterwork?

    I just give out a weapon made of a material that can bypass some damage reduction, like a silvered weapon or adamantine.
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    D&D 5E Does the new ammunition rule screw up dual hand crossbow?

    My understanding is that it basically lets you fire one hand crossbow faster, based on sage advice.
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    D&D 5E Dealing with a trouble player and a major blow up

    If so, this is the most dramatic thing I've seen on ENworld. Granted, I haven't been here long. What happened? OP must deliver!
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    D&D 5E Dealing with a trouble player and a major blow up

    OP has stopped replying. Has he been killed in a duel with the problem player over the girl? OP, plz respond.
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    D&D 5E Look for image for symbols for characters classes

    If memory serves, they are included as part of the fan site kit which you can download from WotC's website here.
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    D&D 5E Sorcerers and Versatility

    I'm not challenging this statement, but I am curious as to what spells you wish you had at those levels? Just out of curiosity. My party is only level 8, so you could be completely correct, we haven't gotten there yet.
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    D&D 5E Sorcerers and Versatility

    Yeah. I've been monitoring the sorc in the group I DM for a while and comparing it to wizards. I think when push comes to shove, if I'm in a massive combat, I'd rather have a dragon sorcerer watching my back than any wizard except maybe a well-played abjurer. The built in, non-dispellable AC...
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    D&D 5E Dealing with a trouble player and a major blow up

    Hahaha, seriously, 4 minutes apart! Wish I had seen your post before I started mine, could have saved me a good 15 minutes or so. ;) I was kind of surprised no one else had mentioned it earlier. Glad I'm not the only one who thought this...
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    D&D 5E Dealing with a trouble player and a major blow up

    So... OP, I could be wrong. And it's probably rude of me to even bring it up, but this sounds like so many situations that I ran into in the past with old groups. So I'm just gonna level... I get the impression that this whole thing is really about the girl. Maybe it's not completely about her...
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    D&D 5E Dealing with a trouble player and a major blow up

    I'll echo what everyone else has said. Approach the player privately outside the game and express your concerns, if he doesn't want to play ball, then cut him loose. If he takes all of his buddies with him, it's time for you to find a new gaming group. It's not worth the drama. I strongly...
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