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    D&D 5E Vancian to Zelaznian magic

    As I said in my reply to Blue, I'm only thinking of using this for wizards, because I like the in-world story of how magic works (for a wizard). I like how warlocks currently just get spells known from their pact and can then just cast them at the casting times in the PHB. Warlocks don't really...
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    D&D 5E Vancian to Zelaznian magic

    First, remember I'm talking about wizards, not clerics or any other caster. I think the other casters in-world explanation for preparing or getting their spells is interesting enough. So, yes in my system wizards would have to choose and then prepare the spells they want to be able to cast...
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    D&D 5E Vancian to Zelaznian magic

    I've been kicking around an idea for Wizard magic use since the early days of 3e. It was inspired by the 2nd Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny. I've heard somewhere that he was a guest of Ed Greenwood at least once at Gen Con around the time he was writing the books and I like to think that...
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    D&D General 40 Million People Have Played D&D [UPDATED!]

    Originally Posted by Parmandur Other than English, D&D is currently in print in four other languages, with four more rolling out about now: "GF9 partnered with Wizards of the Coast in 2017 to translate Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition into multiple languages and oversee local market...
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    Bree-Land Region Guide: A Review

    I pre-ordered and just received the physical copy in Japan last week. I'd imagine that if you oder it direct from them, it's in stock now and can be sent right away. Their web-site tends to be a little out of date.
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    Bree-Land Region Guide: A Review

    It's not. It's set 5 years after the events of The Hobbit. And when did Gandalf say "the magic is going away"? Tolkien did kind of start a sequel (it's in one of the Histories of Middle Earth books) but he got depressed and gave up on it. I read it awhile back but I remember one of the premises...
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    Dragon Talk Interview with Kate Welch re Ghosts of Saltmarsh

    Agree completely with this with the the explicit inclusion of opening it up to DM's Guild (like was done with Eberron). I know Luke doesn't have the rights to the old notes which were slowly being published by the Troll Lords (Gail Gygax is sitting on those rights) but he has the rights to his...
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    Ideals, Bonds, Flaws system for 5e Alignment

    I'm curious if anyone has seen or developed Ideals, Bonds and Flaws for each of the 5e Alignments? I would have thought it to be a no-brainer and somebody to have thought it through by now but have never come across any. I suppose I could do it myself but thought I'd check here first to see if...
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    Core Rules Alternative Cover Gift Set

    Well, I've held off on the the other special cover books but these I'm thinking I've gotta have. But, I live in Japan. Anyone else living out of the USA had a good experience with a direct order to a game store for any of the easier special covers? Any recommendations on what game store to order...
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    Second Dungeons & Dragons Product for Fall 2018: Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

    hmm . . . "third-party companies like Cubicle 7" I'm thinking you meant Gale Force Nine? Or did the Cubicle 7 guys come over from the UK to co-announce immediate availability of the Mines of Moria or something?
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    News Digest: BattleTech Lawsuit Dismissed, Gygax Estate Licenses Unpublished Games, Deadpool RPG Cov

    I was at GaryCon X a couple of months ago and attended a seminar about working with Gary put on by (among others) Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games, who was publishing the castle Zagyg stuff for Castles & Crusades (not Crusadors) and Jeffrey Talanian who was working together with Gary in...
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    The State of D&D: Products, Psionics, Settings, & More

    Yes, this. With a leather cover and foil stamped title, etc. I have that for several kickstarted titles, definitely want it for the core books of the #1 game on my shelves.
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    North Texas RPG Convention Refuses To Listen To Harassment Concerns

    I have to agree. The CON organizer definitely did not say that they have "decided to take a stand against those in the tabletop RPG hobby who have been harassed at conventions and other spaces". Although I agree with other posters that the CON organizer could have just written a short policy...
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    North Texas RPG Convention Refuses To Listen To Harassment Concerns

    Anyone who would like to be fair might want to take a look at Frank Mentzer's Facebook page, where he posted a few times about this. https://www.facebook.com/frank.mentzer The gist is that he feels he was blindsided (2 years after the fact and after respecting her wishes for no contact). He also...
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    D&D 5E D&D Promises to Make the Game More Queer

    There is a no politics rule. I wonder if it just means no political topics that we don't agree with.
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    D&D 5E Sanity in 5e

    This looks great, thanks a bunch. Would still like to see Morrus's updated version if it can be redone but understand if not. Thanks again.
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    D&D 5E Sanity in 5e

    I thought it might've been you but didn't want to say if I was remembering incorrectly. I know you're busy so, whenever you get the chance.
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