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I'm not saying you are incorrect, but on what basis can we make that claim (it being widespread)? EDIT: I'd like to think it isn't but having said that, one of my old school players is running a game which is heavy on the DM fiat. I'm a player in this game and have offered to trust his style...

I'm fortunate to have solely in-person games but if I did do VTT it would have to be with video. Too much I feel is lost when it is only audio. Much better for banter I think.

On this I find that I prefer to push hard on actively maximising the potential for hurting the PCs, taking into account of course the opponents intelligence and regard for personal survival. Not being faithful to the monster feels less fun for me, and that I'm engaging in illusionism rather than...

My personal perspective, could be wrong, is that 4e provided a stronger break between the various Tiers than 3.x. or 5e. I feel 5e confused things somewhat with bounded accuracy (an attempt for lower CR's to be threatening to higher level PCs for a greater level span which doesn't work so well...

The challenge/impact of travelling is lessened proportionately by every Tier of play. This is how 5e has been designed. If you want to ensure travelling remains challenging or impactful at higher levels it needs to be in areas/locations where supernatural energies and auras increase the...

(a) It is the Underdark, flood it with residual corrupting auras which reduces effects (duration, effectiveness, area of effect...etc). Randomise it if easier. (b) Long Rests require 24 hours of a safe and comfortable rest location. Inject Travel Rests (8 hours) which provide the benefits of a...

I find, at least at my own table, there is a balancing act of sorts which exists, in that you're there, as DM, to ensure fair play exists for the players; the integrity of the emerging story remains intact; and an enjoyable experience is had by the participants. The last I find comes much...

That is if they are following a module right? Unless the rules state the DM roles for RE behind each door.

@loverdrive is it your opinion then that D&D as is, is but an exercise in a varied significant amount of illusionism?

Yes, otherwise you abuse the fair play notion. The DM may (1) Handwave the long rest as all good with no RE roll due to pacing, RL time-constraints, nothing prepped...etc. Conversely can this be done in TB or is the table forced to participate as per the game rules? (2) Unload a prepared...

Sigil, Baldur's Gate and Theshold

Yeah I'm no fan of the new Marilith art, looks more gargoyle-like than fiend to me. Some 2 decades ago my friend ran a campaign where we were all slave gladiators in a Yuan-ti nation. We came to discover, before the campaign's untimely end, that the ruler of this land was but a Marilith. The...

People are built differently these days. I agree modularity is the way to go for additional complexity.

For the sake of clarity what is being included that is feared by fans?

I feel they'd have to change the game in a significant way to increase the number of playstyles catered to. You could do alot with modular options etc but still it would be quite tricky. The base game starts at high fantasy so high level play exacerbates the issue require far greater modular...

You mention Ironman who you said was not top tier and that they made a movie about him as if Hardcore fans would take an issue at making a movie about Ironman. You mentioned the fact that the 2nd Spidey movie series did poorly but the 3rd did well because of a different intro on the hero. As if...

Factual doesn't make your argument less of a strawman. Just because you're not aware of it doesn't mean it never existed. There was no internet back then. Are you REALLY suggesting that hardcore fans want only origin stories?!!!!!!!!!! Is this really the thrust of your argument in relation to...

My group is very much the same, a factor is likely also the exchange rate and courier costs, but this has been my experience (at least with my players).

There is a certain amount of Hollywoodesque that is acceptable in terms of Batman / Tom Cruise in MI ...etc and then there is the supernatural element of a Hercules or Beowulf. And that is not to say that the above line has not been blurred (and likely broken) by directors and comic book...

I agree with you that the fundamental issue for change (in order to realise this ideal to create the mundane and supernatural paths) lies first, with nerfing magic. Whether it is the combat or not, I'm not sure, but magic overall certainly needs to be reined in. The inherent magical power within...