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In my campaign world, there is a large central civilized area that is organized very closely around medieval feudal ideas. The civilized area is a small remnant of a once huge empire that collapsed leading to massive depopulation (and plenty of ancient ruins outside the core civilized area). Of...

I statted up this guy for a mini-campaign against an invading orc horde, loosely based on Red Hand of Doom. Here's how I saw him: Orc War Drummer Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (scale mail) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. ------ Str 14 (+2) Dex 10 (0) Con 15 (+2)...

I'm actually disappointed. Mechanically, in 5e NPCs are/can be different than PCs. NPCs abilities are often streamlined and they can have access to abilities that PCs don't have. I would have joined a kickstarter full of different NPC stat blocks that are different than PC stat blocks, but...

Here is the full text including errata Phantasmal Killer 4th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You tap into the nightmares of a creature you can see within range and create an illusory manifestation of its deepest...

Is it possible to use public domain art (for example, art where copyright has lapsed) in DMs Guild products?

I like it, but I would encourage you to "color outside the lines" and make the NPCs not strictly follow the same creation rules as PC classes. Also, some of the optional equipment would probably have be significant enough to change the CR. It would be helpful to include CR adjustments with the...

There is an error in the orc godspeaker's damage calculation. 1d6+6+1d12 doesn't average to 11. Also its line for skills is formatted oddly.

Actually, its worked out pretty much fine and it fits my campaign style. I intentionally try to keep the same ratio of encounters::short rests:: long rests, but I just change the narrative scope. Standard 5e D&D is designed for overnight sleep (long rest) followed by 5-6 dungeon (normal)...

Attached is my 5e campaign guide. Breaking out the specific classes, rules, spells, etc is too much tourble, so I'm uploading the whole thing. It includes: * Witch Class * Bard Archetype: College of Love * Cleric Domains: Exorcism Domain, Liberation Domain * Fighter Archetype: Knight * Rogue...

Suppose the following scenario occurs while playing a game of D&D3.5. The PCs meet a local baron who impresses them as being very competent: He can kill 4 kobolds with 4 different greatsword strokes in 6 seconds; he can regularly make a long jump of 30 feet; he can swim underwater for 1.5...

As I noted above, there are instances where even by RAW, hitting the same number results in different outcomes based on the PC's characteristics.

While, I can't disagree that this is probably the best way to approach things most of the time, I think sometimes, it is appropriate for the DM to take into consideration things that are "on the character sheet" and "in the background." And I can't imagine that, at some point, you wouldn't break...

Actually, not quite right. RAW, long jump distance is a purely a function of Strength score, and Athletics proficiency has nothing to do with it. While they would both clear the stream (because it is fairly narrow), it isn't "exactly the same." The 16 Strength PC can make a 16 foot long jump...

If that works for you, I don't have any problems with it, but I should note that it doesn't follow D&D rules per the Player's Handbook. If you read section 182 of the Player's Handbook, you will note that a DC 10 Athletics check allows a character to clear a low obstacle equal to 1/4 of his Str...

Sure its possible to narrate anything. But to me denying the drow elf the knowledge that she should have based on her background seems like a more severe invalidation of her choice to be a drow elf from this particular city. Sure I would have different results even if their (adjusted) roll was...

I can't believe that this thread is still going on. Isn't it obvious that the DM can determine different results based on the individual characteristics of the PCs? Consider two examples: 1. The PCs are trying to remember the name and other facts about a drow queen 500 years ago who founded an...

I use a modified syatem. Each time a PC fails a death saving throw, roll once on the lingering injury table. 50% no effect; 33% minor lingering injury that goes away when PC is fully healed of all hp damage; 16% major lingering injury that requires major healing like greater restoration or...

I agree with your concerns but I don't think a radical overhaul is needed. Just be generous with giving expertise out. If I had a PC that had a navigator background, I would give them expertise in navigator tools. I've given PC with a horsebreeder background expertise for animal handling checks...

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