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  1. jgsugden

    D&D General Warlock Great Old One

    Again, that script book is a good resource for the intent of the author. While we can see things the author did not intend in a work, it is often best when analyzing their work to consider their stated intent and use that as a lens. When you read the unintended into the work of an author, it...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Why is animate dead considered inherently evil?

    However, fans of Critical Role might think of someone that gives themself wholly to Predathos, without a deal but out of a desire to see Predathos do what Predathos does, and is granted power not via a deal but to further the charge of Predathos, might be an anti-cleric. All of that is true, but...
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    D&D General Your best pets

    Meepo joined many a party in the 3E era. I would never call a humanoid a pet, but folks have talked about goblins, etc... above. The favorite pet would likely be a Homebrew spider based monstrosity which was essentially a reskin of a Meazel. It could grab a foe, teleport it away, and then...
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    D&D General Warlock Great Old One

    You might not be in tune with the majority here. Or JMS. https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow Note: I don't have my copy of the script book available to me right now, but if someone else does there are discussions in there that back the Shadows / Lovecraft connection. You can also go...
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    D&D General Warlock Great Old One

    I think you're treating a "might" clause as a definite claus here. There are a lot of beings in Lovecraft Mythos that make deals to gain power. While there are many options available, it is incorrect to say that an intentional pact would not be applicable. It very well could be. Again, this...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Why is animate dead considered inherently evil?

    We can easily do Undead focused Clerics, Paladins, Sorcerers, Warlocks and Wizards. It just seems odd that Druids don't really get to do so. heck, it is easier to build a Bard Necromancer than a Druid one. The absence strikes me more due to my setting. I just thought it would be something...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Build-A-Bar(barian) Workshop: Seeking advice for my next PC

    It sounds like you're not looking for an RP heavy build here due to the combat focus. As such, I'll focus there. There are several 'break points' for barbarians to multiclass. 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 are all popular breaking points, but I find that 'mixing it up' can be good and multiclassing...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Why is animate dead considered inherently evil?

    Maybe it is just me, but I'd call that a "Sunlit Green" ... just like the image label calls it. If you want to end the discussion, I'd go stop by a paint store, ask for paint samples in each color, drive to a divorce attorney to get ready for the obvious outcome, and then go place the two...
  9. jgsugden

    D&D General Warlock Great Old One

    You could look at John Constantine, Dr. Fate or Ghost Rider from comics as potential Warlocks. Anyone that made a deal for power and is now burdened by their pact. My advice: Talk to the DM and role play out the making of your pact. You don't have to figure out all the details, but the DM...
  10. jgsugden

    D&D 5E (2014) Nightmare Druid

    Thanks for your input.
  11. jgsugden

    D&D 5E (2014) Nightmare Druid

    Yeah - when I say "can't damage me while inside", I'm talking about things like having equipment that could not be digested (either at all, or without poisoning me). This has all come up before. The below are highlights from prior conversations ... The stomach of a bear that is the size of...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Nightmare Druid

    The horrific looking summons is as close as I can come so far...
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    TSR The Full & Glorious History of NuTSR

    In the US, the "bar" can be something hard to pass. That can ruin your life, or just be the start of a really fun weekend.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Nightmare Druid

    You can grapple witghout damaging and it is not outrageous to swallow something without inflicting damage. As for the explosive concerns ... there is a reason I said huge bear or gargantuan constrictor snake... A bear, for example, can hold about 15% of its body weight in its stomach. A huge...
  15. jgsugden

    D&D 5E (2014) Why is animate dead considered inherently evil?

    You want to look at the real world? In the real world there are still 9 or so places that practice cannibalism. We've used real corpses as movie props. We've used them, as you note, for scientific research and education. We also put them on display at museums ... which tends to be more of a...
  16. jgsugden

    TSR The Full & Glorious History of NuTSR

    Why? At this point, opinions on these people is well established and there is no chance they'll make a meaningful impact on the industry. This is primarily rubbernecking at this point. Right now, blow hards are blowing hard and lawyers are collecting paychecks for sailing on the wind. My...
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    TSR The Full & Glorious History of NuTSR

    I was an attorney. I left the practice of law (technically) because of this type of thing, and the people that practice this type of law. I cut my earning potential some ... but added years to my life back and definitely am a happier person since leaving it behind.
  18. jgsugden

    TSR The Full & Glorious History of NuTSR

    Pretend you're a judge reading all of this Acervus Stercoris. It has to be draining to be in a position that you have to read this stuff day in and day out while these proceedings go on ... And yet folks have been willingly subjecting themselves to it for over 900 pages here on Enworld.
  19. jgsugden

    D&D 5E (2014) Nightmare Druid

    Twas the night before Xmas and ... I just thought I'd ask for some community brainstorming on Nightmarish things to do (before Christmas). I run a PC right now that is an Undead Warlock 1 / Moon Druid 6. The idea was to come to the battlefield with the nightmare versions of animals. Along the...
  20. jgsugden

    D&D 5E (2014) ALL BEAST MASTERS HELP ME

    A few thoughts: 1.) It is pretty well agreed that the PHB Beast Master is under powered. Talk with the DM to ask if some accomodations can be made to keep the class fun. Don't expect a certain answer - but it is worth asking. 2.) Consider that the subclass may not be necessary for your...
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