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The mechanics say otherwise and the game is better for it.

What setting? The default of D&D even in the novels of 2e was never this.

I think him acting human is what makes him relatable... not catching a cold. That just makes me go huh? How does this demigod hero thing work again?

But my argument isn't for impenetrable plot armour... its for moving past trivial, mundane challenges to more appropriate ones for what a character is capable of. There's a reason you go from it being hard fighting a few goblins at 1st level to being able to take on a dragon at 5th level... im...

Can you explain this? Its like claiming having Hercules catch a disease and die from the swamp he fought the hydra in would somehow ground him in Mythic Greece better. I just don't get it.

Necroscope is what I read as well... I'll have to look into Titus Crowe.

Not even close to what I asked but continue to try and disparage the question as opposed to addressing it. Only he specifically calls out saving throws as encompassing skill but also luck, magical protections, quirks of fate and supernatural aid... so not just a representation of skill but...

Well then I'll assume you aren't arguing for mundane threats being more dangerous or even just as dangerous as a fire/poison/lightning/frost/etc breathing 15 ft long flying lizard that can cast magic.

Again... we have heroes able to fell dragons and survive deadly traps, who regularly enter hostile environs for pay and survive because of divine protection, luck and stamina (hit points and saving throws)... but who can also be felled by the flu... or who are unable to catch or figure out...

I think the premise of... being an adventurer in D&D and having survived adventuring into the 2nd tier should implicitly imply the basic knowledge to survive most mundane dangers of travel. And just to be clear, I'm not saying after 5th level a hero shouldn't be able to catch a disease... im...

If what you are saying about Gygax is true... why do ever growing hit points exist in older editions? Why do Saving Throws for situations that would kill a normal person? Aren't these forms of plot/protagonist armor? I don't think it's as clear cut as you are presenting it...

Though admittedly it has been a while since I've read his books. I remember enjoying Brian Lumley when I was younger.

Going with Sigil.

Wow, blocked by the OP for disagreeing....

For me reading Lovecraft (putting aside the racism) is like pulling teeth... his stories feel like they could do with half the word count and suffer from overly long description. I find more contemporary authors who utilize his Mythos and its ideas to, in general, be a much better intro for...

Either way it's a non-issue. Mundane environmental hazzards are barely speed bumps for these characters.

You're missing the point... you are supposed to be highly skilled adventurers at this point who can face threats and adversities the vast majority of the population can't. And more than likely you have the added benefit of magic to go with the knowledge you've gained from adventuring (or...

Is this generally how fantasy genre fiction plays out? You're an archer who can slay dragons but failing to shoot something to eat is how you die? Its absurd. Not to mention there is a profession based around individuals highly trained (some would say solely trained) to deal with this very...

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You don't see how the type of challenges PV's face are connected? Edit: i have the personal physical or magical power to protect a city or kingdom... but I'm felled by strong rain or not being able to catch a rabbit to eat? That makes sense to you?