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    What campaigns have you started that didn't work out (and not for bait & switch-issues)

    I once ran a horror campaign that was too stressful for the players, so they all quit. To be fair, i did say it was going to be like "Drowning in their own blood," before we started the campaign.
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    I'm making an rpg

    My advice would be to clarify the basics in as much detail as possible, as early as possible. People often get carried away with their big ideas, that they forget to put down their foundation. This foundation also acts as a good springboard to write the other mechanics. The foundation can also...
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    What props or other immersive things have GMs used that were cool?

    In one of my 20 man raids, one of the teams were on a sky-boat previously used as a booze cruise. They had the option to turn four kegs into molotov-cocktails to help the other teams, but I also pulled out four bottles of Delicious Italian Soda, and told them they had the option to drink them...
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    Challenging assumptions/tactics while giving hints

    This sounds like it could be fun to play with. Dropping a "Little did they know, this new character would lead to their downfall." Then watch the players squirm to protect themselves without breaking character. My players tend to be good about meta-gaming. They even go so far as to narrate: "I...
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    Secret Conflict Resolution in GMless systems? Suggestions Wanted!

    I think you have it right with the Card system. You don't need to do it at night, you just need to have everyone give everyone a card, and force them to shuffle before looking at them. This means that some cards would be neutral, while some cards can also be good or defensive. You could also...
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    Free Free Printable Adventure on DriveThruRPG (Westbound Quickstart)

    Krillo’s Tomb is a ready to play adventure that contains printable handouts, maps, and miniatures. It contains four simplified character sheets for four players, making it perfect as an introductory game, a one-shot adventure, or a supplement to an ongoing campaign. Its as easy as Print, Cut...
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    Free Free Printable Adventure on Drivethrurpg

    Krillo’s Tomb is a ready to play adventure that contains printable handouts, maps, and miniatures. It contains four simplified character sheets for four players, making it perfect as an introductory game, a one-shot adventure, or a supplement to an ongoing campaign. Its as easy as Print, Cut...
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    Krillo's Tomb image 2 - 4.jpg

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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    Hey thanks again for the help! I should put the dimensions on the provided map. I had intended to do that before, so thanks for reminding me! Lots of other good stuff in here, like not putting the reward inside the trap section, naming it a Longsword and not just a Sword, the whole Ruse/Rouse...
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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    Thanks again for all the feedback. Heres the newer less-bad version.
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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    I'll definitely figure out a system for later levels. It would depend on what state their in, how much total health they have, if they are a human/beast/monster. Lots of factors to consider... Thanks for the help Aco. I was meaning to switch the word "Player" since the beginning, so that's a...
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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    Excellent feedback, thank you. Added in the page numbers, plus added references to the rules sections & Handouts. I was going for kind of a spooky 50's movie look with the "It came from the Shadow Realm" font, but maybe that didn't come across. Changed it to a solid black. The current rules...
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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    Danke, a lot of its due to our collaboration with Papermage who makes the minis. The dwarf script started out as world building, but I was able to finagle it into a puzzle. My philosophy on stealth is the same as combat, in that I generally want the environment to take on a big role. With the...
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    [5e] Printable Adventure: Krillo's Tomb

    Hey there, I made a printable adventure, including miniatures, maps, and puzzles/codebreaking, but I want to get some more eyes on it before I put it on Drivethru. Its 34 pages, including the maps, handouts, and character cut-outs. I'll put below some parts i'm particularly uncertain about...
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    Free [5e] Free Gunslinger Classes on Drivethrurpg

    Ready to send your fantasy campaign out west? Saddle up and get shootin’ with the Gunslinger Supplement. This module contains four western classes for your next character, including: the heroic Cowboy, dastardly Outlaw, tenacious Marshal, and the mysterious Spell Slinger. More than just for...
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    Playing With Collectively "Owned" Characters

    I've done some of this before, or at least something like it. What I like to do is, occasionally, have the players Role-Play their enemies. They get to hunt down their own PCs and even fight them, and best of all they get to help develop the enemy's personalities and features. Generally, the...
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    Free Free Alchemy craft on DrivethruRPG from Island Of Bees

    Become an Alchemist! Learn to take ingredients found while adventuring and transform them into bottled magic! Alchemists create wondrous potions from Keystones and Consumables. Keystones are rare and exotic ingredients, such as Basilisk eyes and Dragon's Lungs. When adventuring, pay attention...
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    [5e] Offensive and defensive stances

    Thats very interesting, because i made an extremely similar ruleset, (Even using the words Aggressive and Cautious Stances) however mine was with the intention of making a social combat. In mine, people in aggressive stances could not move away from their enemies, while people in Cautious...
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