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  1. RobJN

    D&D General Things That Bug You

    I have. But none of those use STR to adjust "to hit" in D&D. This, across the board, melee and ranged, I might try at my table to see how it shakes out.
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    D&D General Things That Bug You

    Dexterity adding to ranged weapon damage. Strength, if its thrown, sure, that'll fly. But Dex? No.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Are there any old-style tournament adventures for 5e?

    The A, C, G-D-Q, R, and S series modules were all tournament modules at their start. Many of these have been converted to 5th in either Tales from the Yawning Portal or by Goodman Games' OAR series. You may need to check the original modules for notes on tournament play. (It's been a long while...
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5e Boxed Sets, what should WotC make?

    On their next run at a Basic Set, I'd like to see spell and subclass ability/feature cards*, like we got for the initiative, condition, and NPC & magic item cards in the Starter Set and Essentials kit. Also, like in the Wilderness Kit, some laminated grid pages. *hmm... now that I think about...
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    D&D General What makes D&D feel like D&D?

    Druids that shapeshift into ducks!
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    D&D General What makes D&D feel like D&D?

    I voted for the obvious bits: six ability scores (Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, Cha), multiple die types, AC, HD, races. Also, I would add a couple more options to the poll: Dungeons. And Dragons.
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    Worlds of Design: Write it Down!

    I am always reminded of the Seinfeld episode where he scribbles down the joke in the middle of the night, and then nobody can read it the next day.... And yes, I keep notebooks (plural) by the bed, several by the desk in the office, as well as a Midori Traveler in the messenger bag for...
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    D&D 5E (2014) With Saltmarsh, how much of GH is now fair game?

    Per the DM's Guild Format and Content FAQ:
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    D&D Movie/TV Hugh Grant To Play Villain in the D&D Movie

    I guess Jeremy Irons was busy....
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    AD&D 2E Let’s Look At The Old Ravenloft Boxed Set!

    "Totally not from the vacant lot next to the office."
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    AD&D 2E Let’s Look At The Old Ravenloft Boxed Set!

    Each boxed set comes with either a severed head, or a skull! (Just don't ask where they came from, mmkay?*) * is Beadle and Grimm's intern program is right for you? Get a head start into the industry!
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    D&D 5E (2014) Do you restrict racial choices in your games?

    I'm running a play by post using the 5e Basic Rules: four races, four classes, has a very BECMI feel to it. Which is exactly what I was going for, anyway, being set in the mountains north of Threshold, in Karameikos.
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    Books everyone seems to love, but you just can't

    Covenant is a whiny bitch. Couldn't make it through the first book, especially after that incident. (which makes him even whinier)
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    D&D General Do genes exist in D&D?

    D&D is a fantasy game. It is made up. If it doesn't make sense, then magic did it
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    What do space empires fight over?

    Space Pirates. Each of the stellar nations is certain that their neighbors are the ones promoting piracy along the various spacelanes. The pirates, of course, play this up to make their lives/livelihood easier. Pirates are bad because they trade in slaves/drugs/contraband. Other nations find...
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    D&D 5E (2014) The New D&D Book: Candlekeep Mysteries: 17 Mystery Adventures [UPDATED!]

    "On a successful Intelligence (Investigate) check of DC 30, you automagically win the adventure."
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    D&D General What editions of Dungeons & Dragons do you like?

    17 years for Basic/Classic D&D, vs. 11 for 2e. Mentzer was a revision of Moldvay, which was a revision of Holmes.
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    D&D General What editions of Dungeons & Dragons do you like?

    These are all AD&D. "Classic"/BECMI/RC is D&D, and was left off the list, by accident, I'm sure.
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    OD&D Edition Experience: Did/Do you Play BECM/RC D&D? How Was/Is It?

    According to sales numbers, I'd say you're right.
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