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Also, check the monster attack carefully. Most monsters with "auto grapple" also restrain the target, but not all. The difference between grappled and restrained is huge.

As a house rule, that's fine. However, I can see significant consequences. For example, the party wizard casts a spell at the bad guys. The enemy wizard has readied a wall spell (doesn't matter which one). He casts the wall 5' in front of the wizard, which blocks line of effect, so the spell...

First, cool idea by the player of the druid. Unfortunately, it doesn't really work RAW. The Ready action doesn't allow the druid to cast the spell before the breath attack occurs. Ready requires a trigger action, and that action is completed before the readied action. So the dragon would breath...

Have you checked out Storm King's Thunder? I suspect there are some solo's in there.

Hmm, my group has a healthy fear of giants in this edition. They had some very tough fights early on, so maybe they're just a bit gun-shy. But based on several encounters I've run, I wouldn't suggest that giants need to be tougher. As for taking on dragons, several giants all throwing boulders...

I've left D&D twice. The first time was the early 80's. My group had played OD&D, then AD&D for years, but when we started playing Champions, we fell in love with the flexibility. So we moved onto Fantasy Hero, dropping D&D completely. Yes, in Hero System it's a lot of work to design a...

I require a Knowledge Arcana check: DC 10 to know the spell level (not spell slot level) DC 10+spell slot level to know exactly which spell and spell slot That said, knowing the spell cast usually doesn't make much difference in the players' choices. If there are a lot of enemy spellcasters...

Forest of Doom, Dragon #73.

One point in Zardnaar's defense is I *think* he's referring to the 1st level domain ability, which is usually broader in scope. I was referring to the 2nd level Channel Divinity ability, which is usually quite narrow in use. So I can see why he rejected my original suggestion. That said, I...

Why not use the one in the 3.5 domain, where the cleric can use Channel Divinity to turn lycanthropes (similar to Turn Undead)? Oh, and as for spells, the 3.5 domain has an insanity spell, so how about confusion for one the 5e 4th level spells?

Renwick (the lich) has prepared a tomb for his long-dead brother, currently interred with the Knights of Samular in Summit Hall. The perfect geas would be to safely bring his brother's body to Renwick. Not an easy quest, but one that makes sense for the lich, and might lead the party to some...

First purchased was the original City State of the Invincible Overlord. While not a "module" in the modern sense, it had a ton of areas for characters to get into trouble, and I loved the maps of the caverns. I remember the first party to travel the streets nearly died a couple times. The...

First, use tactics appropriate to the creatures. Animals will use individual or pack tactics. Semi-intelligent creatures may become distracted and attack everyone around them (splitting their attacks) or focus on whoever last injured them. Intelligent creatures may focus-fire or use battlefield...

Just me misinterpreting your intent. However, if this means that an 8th level wielder can make up to 10 commands per long rest, a 12th level up to 15, etc. - then, yes this feels like artifact territory. You could take a character who has no other abilities and the sword would give them plenty...

Oops, you're right. I forgot it was a reaction.

I've tweaked the calculations and functions a bit to be more in line with standard rules in the game. Feel free to use or ignore any of this. Guiding Blade Weapon (rapier), Artifact The souls in the sword may be commanded to perform either of two actions, Soul Strike or Possession. The number...

Actually, making it last until the Dwiefling's next turn significantly improves the ability. Initiative example: 1 - Dwiefling 2 - BBEG 3 - PC 4 - PC If the stunning only lasts until the end of target's next turn, it ends before the other PC's can take advantage. If it lasts until the end of...

Did you mean radius?

If I understand correctly, the roper is 30' up, and 30' from any edge of the cavern (60' diameter = 30' radius). The formula for calculating the hypotenuse is Square Root of [Height (squared) + Length (Squared)]. (Not sure how to type mathematical symbols...) So the max distance is the square...

One item I haven't seen mentioned is having the characters set down roots in the game world. Whether it's taking over an abandoned keep, or protecting "their" town from marauders, or setting up a spy network, the PCs do more than just go on adventures. They take possession of some part of the...