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We start at max hp. The two of us who have run longish campaigns make sure to telegraph danger, use the monster morale rules and have critters/factions that can be negotiated with. The players are careful and usually play smart. The high lethality is often exaggerated, as long as there is not...

Yep. After decades I still forget obvious stuff.

Sales go up when Stranger Things is airing, but it's not exactly propping the game up. I think D&D will survive the lack of Stranger Things.

It's possible that the new set's goodies will lure in new players. I love Free League sets because of the stuff. Maps, tokens, etc. might make the game feel more approachable, especially if they are boardgamers. Is WotC pushing replay ability? That could help, even if it's not exactly accurate.

Visual aids are really helpful with spells, which are still described as cones, lines, spheres, etc.

There's some self balancing going on as well. A "spotlight hog" will run out of resources pretty quick and naturally draw the bulk of the opposition's ire.

Now I'm picturing all these animal pilots zooming around in rockets. 😂

I haven't read it but Krypto shows up in the comic book run of "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" which the new Supergirl movie is based on. Guess Gunn thinks it'll be easier to have Krypto attached to Kara.

I really enjoyed the movie. Cast is great and everyone just seems to be having fun in their roles. These are definitely my favourite portrayals of Superman, Lois and Lex. What impresses me is that Gunn captures the Silver Age by dancing close to the line of cringe but somehow never stepping...

I like the armour and Thresholds. I know this is an area of complaint, but to me, it feels like the armour thresholds are blocking a goodly amount of damage. Some of it is getting through, which will be marked as hp or armour. Nobody has a lot of hp, so you feel that the armour is actually...

I love how the players, as they get used to their abilities and the options, are really cooperating and doing cool moves in combat. The lack of initiative is great. Everyone is engaged and combat stays exciting.

6 classes would be nice, so if there are 4 players, there's no one feeling like they have no choice.

I've been both running and playing a fair amount of DH. Our table loves it. We are having a blast with the game. It's becoming addictive. None of us are Critters, btw. 😂 It's interesting reading different reactions to the game. Of course gamers have different preferences, but DH seems to...

I have a stack of JP Coovert zines. They're great. Love his art style.

Matt has been pushing them hard. They got lucky on the risk it all rolls. I'm no longer watching but from internet chatter, I believe this has changed. I love DH but not a fan of game streaming.

It takes a little practice to get the flow moving but it's worth it. If you have a pile of fear but players are struggling and combat is tense, don't spend it. It really doesn't matter if GM has a fear pile. Once the players start swinging to the top, you've got fear to power abilities and grab...

Yeah, I was just being silly. Most grandmas wouldn't know what to get gamers. Hope you get your Jetfire toy!

Don't knock Grandmas. This grandma has been playing rpgs since 1981 and is well versed in innumerable systems, including RuneQuest lore. Could teach those store people a thing or two. Young whippersnappers!😉

My guess, is it'll be a generic setting suitable for games from Knave to 5e.

I'd probably go with Mausritter or Brindlewood Bay. Mausritter is super easy to make up fun scenarios on the fly and who doesn't want to be a cute, heroic mouse? It'd also be quick to throw some clues together for Brindlewood Bay. Who doesn't want to be an old lady solving mysteries? Heck, I'm...