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  1. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Caution in Too Much Fun

    The game that gives Rolemaster a run for its money in terms of achingly earnest complexity? Not so much, no.
  2. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Caution in Too Much Fun

    Again, mild hyperbole, but yeah, the shopping RP is the most tedious part of the show. I would argue that, when we talk about pacing, no singular sort of RP experience should be four hours at a stretch. For example, even if it was the epic conclusion to an entire, years long campaign, I would...
  3. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Caution in Too Much Fun

    I would hope "4 hours shopping RP" is hyperbole, because please lord no.
  4. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Bring Back THAC0 !!! (not serious - read the OP)

    This is my experience at the time also.
  5. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Bring Back THAC0 !!! (not serious - read the OP)

    Real talk: The game should be further reducing needless complexity to speed up combat. Bounded accuracy and less bonuses overall ahs been a boon to running combats more smoothly and quickly.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Bring Back THAC0 !!! (not serious - read the OP)

    The only reason to have THAC0 return would be to make the kids have to learn algebra at an early age like I did.
  7. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Grey beard culture question about critical role

    I think there is something to be said that, broad strokes, there are generational divides in gaming culture. I say this as someone who has been gaming for around 40 yrs and really doesn't click with what seems to be the attitude of most long term gamers online. All that said, for most gamers...
  8. Professor Murder

    Free RPG Day 2022 – The Offerings

    Hunter 5e has my attention at least.
  9. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) Using Downtime Training new ways

    I'm not so worried about the systems. I would just expand on the existing framework and have it take more time. I'm more curious as to how good/bad an idea it may be. Like, on one hand, gaining a new skill or feat is powerful. On the other hand, if it takes say 15-20 downtime actions (DTA) to...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Using Downtime Training new ways

    So as written, you can use Downtime to train, learning languages and tool skills. I am debating expanding this to allow for "normal" skills or even feats. Looking for some feedback.
  11. Professor Murder

    Out with the old (Game design traditions we should let go)

    Combat being a distinct and separate system for resolving conflict/solving problems.
  12. Professor Murder

    How faithful should a culture be adapted in an RPG?

    So the first question is, are you creating a game that is a historical or semi-historical recreation or are you engaged in pastiche? Example: A game inspired by the Vikings is likely to include the act that they are named for, namely raiding other communities, which would historically involve...
  13. Professor Murder

    D&D General Testing Players

    For DnD? No. For a LARP. Yes.
  14. Professor Murder

    Searching for resources: Addressing race without racism

    While I appreciate those who have weighed in with opinions, I am thankful for those who followed the prompt and provided resources.
  15. Professor Murder

    D&D 5E (2014) How would you enhance monster entries?

    Something like this. Like a "Typical first 3 actions".
  16. Professor Murder

    Searching for resources: Addressing race without racism

    Again, as I feel I made clear in my opening post, I'm not speaking to detailing a culture. I'm purely talking about how to physically describe people in a respectful way without referencing real world races or ethnic groups directly by name.
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    Searching for resources: Addressing race without racism

    Pictures have their place, but a lot of DMing in my experience is reactive. That can include PCs walking into shops you hadn't accounted for, or looking for city officials who have no name until encountered.
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    D&D 5E (2014) D&D Beyond Self-Censorship: Pride Month Digital Dice Blocked In Some Countries

    Totally legit. However, a real victory is better than a moral victory. Better to use a VPN to access what one is entitled to AND to pressure Hasbro to have some of the conviction that they are cosplaying as.
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    D&D 5E (2014) D&D Beyond Self-Censorship: Pride Month Digital Dice Blocked In Some Countries

    I'm curious. Are there workarounds like there are for say streaming services?
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