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I'm going to go with NO, it's not a good idea. But things not being a good idea isn't often a deterrent in the entertainment industry....

Just talk to him. Tell him what type of games you want to play. Tell him what you don't want in them. If it's taking two hours to search 40ft/find two secret doors/determine that a hallway is empty? Stop searching. Just enter rooms, walk down hallways, etc. If it's trapped? Cool...

Pretty slow & irritating to the DM (me) & 3/4 players as player #4 kept bogging things down arguing about wich way to go, how to deal with a problem, etc. Just generally being a difficult ass. It's not hard, it's Curse of Strahd. They're the right lv, they've got several of the items, the...

Late still counts & he'd certainly do it. And I can envision making a character "inspired" by him who achieved "Sir" earlier.

Bleh. Saw that. I think I'd have rather re-watched Jeremy Irons chew D&D scenery.

The 1st one that came to my mind is Bronn. That ones definitely not above sneaking.

There's a difference between Role Play & Roll Play.... And you are incorrect in several ways. 1st: D&D ties increasing prowess (whatever the category) to gaining xp*. It's just heavily implied that most of that xp comes from fighting.... But (depending upon edition &/or DM) in fact xp can...

I don't know, I think that rather captured the essence of alot of campaigns.....

1) Sometimes. Yes, things often do slow down in most editions as lvs (and thus options) increase. Some editions are worse/much worse for this than others. 2) I've not really had this problem with 5e. At least not because of mechanics. 3) No. It's been faster in B/Xcmi (not many "options"...

I won't dispute that D&D always does combat better than anything else as far as it's own rules go. But my practical experience with non-combat stuff - spanning 1e/2e/3x/PF1/5e, decades, numerous players/DMs - doesn't lead me to share your conclusion at all. {shrugs} Perhaps the difference...

Because I like 3d terrain/miniatures in the game. Well, even with all the resources out there nowdays, this stuff still doesn't just spontaneously design/build/paint itself. So the more "set pieces" I have in mind? The earlier I need to get working.

In your opinion & the opinion of those publishers.... Me? I dont need to invest time/$ into another entire system to exclude elf PCs, run Humans only, or to make some political or lower fantasy based adventures in a medevial setting. Now if it comes to running massed battles between armies...

Why? Theres nothing going on in GoT that D&D can't handle

So I'm not clear on when this hypothetical debate is occurring. Is this in the session where ideas of what to play are kicked around? If so, no one to side with. DM has purposed an idea. Clearly not everyone is on board (yet). Negotiations continue until everyone's on the same page. Is this...

Perhaps he stood too near a Wild Mage at some point?

No, that's what you get when you mix potions.....

Just found out the local Cinemark is actually open. Last I knew it was completely closed except for private $99 group parties (good if you've got enough people to justify the cost, not so good for groups of 1_2...) I ran into the one manager at the grocery store. I guess their turnout for...

Well then I guess we're letting the Kender in then. At least there'll be a game....

I think custom lineage is another tool for those who need it as a codified rule. Good for you, here's your official optional rule. I dont need it though. I've been working with players & altering things as needed for our games for decades. Balance.... I'm not at all concerned. Players...

My table is soaked in the fictional blood of PCs. I've killed a grear # of characters & I'd guess that about 1/2 the time things end in a TPK. Breaking this trend though is the current campaign. We've had several characters drop out or retire, but no deaths in 2 years worth of play. Though...