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  1. Distracted DM

    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    I will say that, in my experience, most players tend to value the experience more if they think that it's been prepped beforehand, if they think that the world already exists, that you're not just making it all up on the fly. My more seasoned players don't need the illusion, in time I tell them...
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    I mean, you really don't if you're seasoned at improv and at running the game. All the crud I wrote in the post quoted below was off the top of my head, and it's enough to get a game going. You start throwing down the info as it comes up- build the place as it becomes relevant. However, all of...
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    OK yeah so how're we defining "no prep" here? It's helpful to know how to run the game. I assume when people say "no prep" they mean "I know how to run DnD, but I want to sit down and start running without spending time beforehand deciding the premise etc."
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    D&D General Zero-Prep D&D Game?

    I've done it before, it's how I started one of my longer-running games. I should say that this was in-person. I have a hard time not prepping for online games because I need high quality tools maps etc. that all require some degree of prep for ME to enjoy the game. I need to put on a good...
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    D&D General Cancelled D&D Video Game Project Concept Art Leaks Online

    To me, concept art is even worse than a CGI trailer at telling me what actual gameplay will be like- so I try not to get too hyped by it... Cuz it's concept art. It is supposed to look cool. But I will steal it for some games 😆
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    D&D 5E (2024) Is There A New Sheriff in Town?

    Lol what's funny is you're the one that pointed it out to me! So in the given context you can see why I would've taken away the idea that they were outperformed by PF in the 4e era.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Is There A New Sheriff in Town?

    I've been one of those to say "DND will never be surpassed regardless, it's the rock!" But it was pointed out to me that during the 4e era, Pathfinder actually did outperform DnD. I think dndbeyond is a scary thing to overcome, though.
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    D&D General Best D&D product of any edition (non-core book)

    Oh I have Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle! OK so GoDC is basically the updated version of Under Illefarn?
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    Nimble 5e

    Can you share that post? I'd be interested to see it.
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    D&D General Todd Kenreck Let Go from WotC

    I still can't believe that happened. I mean, I guess I can... that's when they started talking about using their stuff for military purposes, yeah? That it would bother folk high up enough to have that removed, and yet to still go through with the actions that would breach that directive...
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    D&D General Todd Kenreck Let Go from WotC

    Just a note, he spoke about AI again in March. So it's definitely on his mind.
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    Nimble 5e

    I checked in on this because I was curious and happen to hang in the Discords where the devs do:
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    D&D General Best D&D product of any edition (non-core book)

    I wonder how the DCC version compares. I can't help but wonder if it's "like the original, but better!" I know the DCC Lankhmar adventures are pretty well-regarded, but I never looked at the city info.
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    D&D General Best D&D product of any edition (non-core book)

    Sounds like a great recommendation, I'll have to check it out. What really stands out?
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    Goodman Games: Our Efforts Have Been Mischaracterized

    No, but you implied it. This whole thing is such a PITA to keep track of, so I ask without any irony or sarcasm: what things has Goodman said that been proven false?
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    Goodman Games: Our Efforts Have Been Mischaracterized

    Why do you think he’s lying?
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    General DCC RPG thread

    One could also look at it as a balancing factor, to give some detriment to what is otherwise the best armor. But it's a bit of a heavy penalty.. donno.
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    How do you handle jewelry and valuable art as a GM?

    Appreciate this share! One of my favorites for finding a hoard of treasure is Frog God's The Mother of All Treasure Tables. As for various art pieces like paintings, sculpture, etc. I keep it relatively simple while maintaining some level of verisimilitude: if the piece is worth a lot, they...
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