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It really needs more stuff that isn't combat-focused, then. Talents that aren't 100% combat bonuses. Challenges in the book beyond monsters. If it's based on B/X, we're talking about fighting in dungeons.

I wasn't the GM, but my thought is that he wanted to maintain some level of verisimilitude. Each time we started with a new group, we represented another dungeon faction. I guess I'm not the OSR type. I don't have nostalgia for this kind of play. I like the idea of lighter rules, thinking...

I mean, our GM got so tired of the TPKs, he rush leveled us to 6th, and it didn't do much to improve our odds. Getting jumped by a phalanx of hobgoblin archers, it doesn't matter much. You're dead before you can take an action. The problem is, statistically, the monsters are better than you...

For the system to work for me, I'd need to change the concept of damage. Like a 1 HD monster can't cause more than 1 HP of damage (perhaps 2 on a crit), which guarantees a wizard or thief can survive at least one hit. This is especially necessary to enjoy combat-focused dungeon crawls. A fighter...

Like D&D 5E and you want to remain compatible with your existing system, but you want more tactical depth and character options, try Level Up: Advanced 5e. (Or if you want to wait a bit longer, maybe look at DC 20.) Like D&D 5E and you don't care about compatibility with your existing system...

First, a little about me. I came into the hobby in 1989 with AD&D 2nd edition. It seems that I'm one of the few "old timers" without a basis in B/X or BECMI. But I really enjoyed 2E and played it for a decade until 3E was released. After a few years of 3E, I started getting nostalgic for the...

Points taken! Thanks for all the input. It's definitely put my gripes into perspective. I think I'll just sit back and go with the flow. If the other players are unhappy, I'll let them speak up. The opportunity of playing in someone else's game was to give me a chance to take a break from...

We've taken a few weeks off the game due to scheduling issues, so we haven't returned to the campaign.

I ran a one-shot of Daggerheart for some new players, using the guidance for one-shots in the book. We recorded it and put it on a podcast if you're interested in listening to how I run games.

The Lost Omens guides are all pretty high quality and evocative with great art and inspiration. Is there a region or flavor that interests you more? If nothing particular hits you, Mwangi Expanse was really awesome.

She thinks it's difficult to challenge characters and that there are too many HP in 5e. (I don't disagree.) Also, the rules changes are meant to reflect the grittier campaign setting. (Which I think shows creativity and dedication to the premise. I'm not against it - I just want to know how the...

Of all those titles, I've seen only Deadpool & Wolverine. Guardians of the Galaxy was my favorite Marvel movie, but I haven't been able to bring myself to watch Volume 3. (I don't think I can emotionally handle the animal cruelty storyline.) [Nothing against Marvel. I found that once I took in...

Yes. And I don't mind things being tougher. I just want to know the rules going into it. I can't plan for expectations of play if I don't know the rules. For example, I'm a cleric with a specialization in medicine. I wasn't told that I would need salves to heal my companions. I can't fulfill my...

We did have a session zero. No specific rule changes were discussed. It was mostly just for character creation. During a long rest.

No. But the player frustration is palpable. I'd like all of us to have a good time (or at least to speak up for myself).

After the last session, I did request that we go over houserules before the start of the next session so we could be on the same page.

As I’ve mentioned in other posts, I’m a Forever GM who tends to be a “bad player” on the rare occasions I get to play. I don’t necessarily cause problems, but I have strong preferences, and it’s easy for me to get bored or judgemental. Recently, I decided to take a break from running games and...

I did a couple sample encounters with my wife, just to test before I ran on the podcast. She really enjoyed the system. Even at 1st level she felt like a capable hero. The damage system also worked for her. She said it was rolling a lot of dice and doing a lot of damage, but then not having to...

I still pop in, but I am not starting threads (or commenting much). I ran a one-shot of Daggerheart for another group of friends - actually for a gaming podcast. Everyone loved it. The rules were light enough. The gameplay demanded attention and involvement from the players. The cards kept...

For the last several years, I have been analyzing the successes and failures of each of my campaigns as they ended in a series of “Post-Mortem” threads. Doubtless, many of you have read my other threads about suffering from GM Burnout. Since I started my account here in 2006, I have spent many...