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    D&D 5E (2014) Eberron 5e - What do we want?

    Although Iove this idea, and would absolutely buy it myself, I'm not sure everuone else has the same mindset/desires. I guess bit would depend on the marketing/"genericness" of a so-called PHBII. Of course, the genericness woild also anger fans of individual settings anyway... I'm just not...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Eberron 5e - What do we want?

    I was personally disappointed in SCAG. The added mechanics were interesting, but the fluff was very dry and not inspirational, in my opinion. With the 3E library of Eberron books, posts by Hellcow, and anything that might get added to the DM Guild, I am set for life on all Eberron fluff. I...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Eberron 5e - What do we want?

    I don't want to see the timeline advanced: there is way too rich content of 998 to need more stuff to happen. The 3e Campaign Setting is, in my opinion, the Eberron bible. The 4e campaign setting is nice, though any post in any thread on any site by Keith Baker (/Hellcow) is an amazing...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Eberron 5e - What do we want?

    Huge fan of Eberron, here. I love the setting, love the style, love the tone, love the options. Played in a couple Eberron campaigns, DM'd one. What do we want for Eberron out of the new 5e ruleset?
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    D&D 5E (2014) Darkvision in a Gothic Setting

    What Jediking said. Horror is about the unknown, what you don't see. So, what are thr disadvantages of Darkvision? Dim light more than 60ft is still dim, and in shadows. Darkness is still dim, imposing disadvantage. "You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray." So, as other...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Was I in the wrong?

    Have not read the past 45 pages. Read page 48. Amazed that the thread is still on-topic. Carry on.
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    Unearthed Arcana Unearthed Arcana: Psionics and Mystics Take Two

    The Psion (not Mystic, ugh...) to me means: The Power of the Mind. Imagination, Creativity, Flexibility. Not memorized formulas, not intrinsic powers. No components. If you have the fortitude/willpower to call it into being, it is done. So, I don't mind Far Realm as an optional flavor, but...
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    The Day Has Come! It's An OGL! And A Store To Buy & Sell D&D 5E Products!

    Just returned from Morrus' "What's the OGL" thread, and thought this was worth mentioning... The SRD5 is much more in tune (because of the modular nature of 5e, as well as the SRD content) than even the original SRD. The purpose is to encourage new and innovative products, kot clones. The...
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    D&D 4E 4E WotC Tools dead?

    Huh. I used to subscribe, years ago, but then recently (October, I think), I started it up again for the sole purpose of downloading all of the old online Dungeon and Dragon issues. Since for half of them I needed to download individual articles, I didn't get to all of them in that month... or...
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    D&D 5E (2014) I think I'm in trouble

    And that is how D&D is played.
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    D&D 5E (2014) I think I'm in trouble

    Good luck tonight! Remember, in the end, the numbers don't matter. The dice are there to make your life easier - to make the decisions of success or failure FOR you! If the story is fun, of the playets are having fun, if you're having fun... SUCCESS! That's all ya need.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Ruminations on 5E (serious)

    Wow, thank you for that blast from the past reminder! Fascinating to see the predictions that were spot-on as well as those a little off. Regarding my original rose-colored post, in hindsight I might argue 4e suffered from "perfection." Anyone read that kids book from the 80s, Be a Perfect...
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    D&D 5E (2014) 215 D&D 5E Character Sheets!

    For those that like the automation, but speed/load time is an issue during play... You can use the original file, then hit Print>Print to PDF. It creates a simple .pdf doc with much reduced file size and memory-eating. You can use this one in play until the nect time you level up! A work...
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    DRAGON+ Issue 5 Brings News of a New D&D Boardgame, Sage Advice, and SCL Tabletop Stats

    Just wanted to say: appreciate the honesty whule being both respectful and critical.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Feat at 1st Level: How To Go About It?

    I'm a fan of optional feats and, in general, see no problem with not having feats at first level. With that said,a "First Level Feats" game would be fun, and the XM simply factors in the slightly increased power level. In fact, I hope this happens with Eberron. Feats seem like the perfect...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Favorite method of generating ability scores

    People play D&D for all sorts of reasons, many/all valid. Do you treat it like Poker, and the challenge is succeeding despite/because of what you're dealt? 3d6. Is it a resource-limited, tactically minded turn-based video game? Point buy. Is it an MMORPG or Living/Con game? Standard Array...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Favorite method of generating ability scores

    "All of the Above.". I've used all, played all, and each has it's own... personality. Depends on the group, tje campaign, the play style, and what I hope to enjoy in a group - but all have their place.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Eberron popularity in 5E

    I love Eberron. I'm not a fan of Forgotten Realms, but I am a fan of generic fantasy and FR still fills that category. But I love Eberron. The strength I see of "not advancing the timeline" is the freedom of GMs TO advance the timeline. If I, as a DM, want to have a campaign take place in...
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    D&D 5E (2014) What campaign order would you suggest?

    All are good (in their own way, requiring various levels of modification for setting/experience/etc.). Princes "fits" best with Lost Mines. As DM, you should do whatever you want, since your players are obviously down with your style and up for anything. With that said, why not try the "all...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Steve Winter breaks down 5E monster math!

    No horror. No horror at all. "It was a graveyard ghast!"
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