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Likewise unlike elder folks, some of these products when looked with refreshed eyes & in the company of younger ppls, did not age well. Pare away what is cringe and don't allow stuff like that to ossify.

Similarly to skills, one thought that came to mind was to check if the 2024 free actions list might need a little massaging.

Fair points. I've listened to others who've mentioned this system is a good candidate for those players & table runners who'd like to move into the flavored-systems space, but desire to familiarize themselves with the greater emphasis placed on fiction, improv and story construction (e.g. the...

My goodness, the party in my game is around level 3 and they only have two magic items: 1 common and 1 uncommon. Besides that, perhaps 3-4 potions of healing. I'm happy with just that. @MonsterEnvy Is this list based on the DMG, per character, or number of in the entire party? :3

Yes, definitely! At the moment teachable moments are things like: In the case of D&D with a grid map, with a small square room and perhaps two exits? Which squares are the ones to place Characters X & Y to prevent monsters from escaping (via triggering attack of opportunity). What does it...

The focus on the particulars of focus fire seems a bit strange to me. I mean let's be honest, an ambush where the party is single file (a very common occurrence in games) would typically involve the ambushing group attacking the very 1st person they see. Or in the case if they've been observing...

As an elder bat who does not wear leather pants, I applaud this. (Also KMFDM is some good stuff)

Player: I give the creature my reply and look to see if it's being deceptive! DM: The creature appears to pay attention to what it is you have to say, then wiggles its antennae at you.

All worth including examples of, as they're physically structured differently.

If this fits with the other thematic concepts you may be considering: A local lord/thane etc. has sent the majority of their armed warriors to aid X in Y (perhaps a well-known Middle Earth battle). While exposed, a village near the border of their land was attacked. Refugees are in the process...

Non gnomes still fervently believe that any transgression committed against a gnome can be forgiven with a bowl of hot porridge & a butterpat; this only makes gnomes more angry.

And these kobolds.

Some designers are integrating playing cards for mechanical resolution in their game e.g. His Majesty the Worm, or foregoing dice entirely in favor of them. There's a Western-themed indie game that's still being iterated on that uses a standard poker deck for everything... which just fits...

I vibe with this sentiment as well, as I like levels 1-3 for a variety of reasons. Do you have a sense of what situations might enable them to jump from Krynn to Planescape yet?

The author is Volo.

Seen through this lens, cartography can also affect how one perceives villages, town, cities etc. Also some great, inspirational examples on how might design their map for a homebrew etc:

Yes, Yochai mentioned that ttrpg communities, particularly designers, but also just folks who may be seeking advice (e.g. How do I play/run X? I want to get into bullet point journals! What brands & pens do you like, etc.) are constellations whirling in their own discords. Another point...

There's plenty of archaeological record that shows at least with human beings, demonstrating pliancy can be better. Villages next to the sea do not construct massive bulwarks against tidal waves. Where those happen often enough, their elders pass on the old stories that say when you see the sea...

Not focused on Section 31, but something that might merit consideration: Cynic: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons. A person who questions whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile. --...

I looked at this briefly; would be interested in reading thoughts as you progress through play to see if experience mirrors some commentary about it!