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Sorry for the delay but yes, I find things going much quicker with a map. I think I'm dependent on maps and visual aids but I never ask GMs to draw them. I'm too shy ask GMs to draw maps and slow the game down, especially if everyone else seems to be up to the task and mapping doesn't come...

Yes, it's true that always use visual aids when I run 3.5. Mostly this means using a sheet of paper where I mark where everything is (basically mapping). It helps me and my players great deal. I certainly have problems absorbing lot of information at once. Visual aids help a lot because I look...

Welcome Kastro! A lot of people say RPGs are about having fun together. However I'm worried that someone who is new to this hobby might be blinded by this advice which is commonly heard here. Think about any other game. They provide challenges, they are exciting, they make you think about...

41. BBEG is a look-a-like of one of the PCs. Kobold underlings of the BBEG grovel at his/her feet and villagers think that he/she is simply a poorly disguised BBEG...

A GM begins his/her speech, quickly explaining what is where and how it is and what it looks like, where does it go and how all this affects everything around you. Then everyone reacts and does something. However, I'm quiet. What was it? What is the distance? Is it possible to go and search X...

I have no preference but I'd like to see female DMs more. Right now we are going to have a roleplaying event with seven male DMs and just one female DM. This simply doesn't sound right to me, especially because we have 6 female participants and 14 male participants. I'm going to do my best to...

PCs encounter a Monster X. They fight with it for a while and then escape it. Monster is left in peace to live its own monstrous life, while PCs continue their quest. They have officially overcame the obstacle to continue their guest. On a later occasion PCs return to simply kill the monster...

The problem that I'm having is that my players are constantly taking 20 with every step they take in dungeons. This really gives me a headache: If the party rogue has a sufficient search-modifier, the trap will be found with 100% certainty. If the party rogue doesn't have a sufficient...

My players are really fine with restrictions. Surprisingly I've found it best not explain things unless asked to. If your players don't complain about a restriction, don't start to explain your reasons. Your players will accept the restriction because they assume it's for a good reason, based on...

1. If you only use Core rules when you create your character (some extremely rare exceptions are allowed), you can add +2 to any ability. 2. You don't need to confirm criticals. It's a punishment enough if you roll low damage. 3. Why are there lots single-class NPC fighters around? Well, the...

How do you feel about connecting the chance of random encounters with the character's ability to survive in the wild? In my current game I let players roll a survival roll when they are trying to find a good place to sleep. Usually it's only DC 10, but I never tell them the exact DC; It...

1. Ability scores generation method? You got two options: 4d6 rolled in my presence, discard the lowest, assign as you please. All ability scores must be +4 in total or better. Second option: 45 point buy using the following table: Score / Cost 5 0 6 1 7 2 8 3 9...

My players bought me the Core 3.0 books (they were used). There were no special occasion. One of the players made a prop dungeon for me, it's kind a big. I had just bought my first apartment. I carpool with one of the players (he drives) and he doesn't ask for money for gas. I guess that's all...

Empirate has good points here, I've followed his advise: http://www.enworld.org/forum/d-d-legacy-discussion/308269-3-5e-magical-offenders-most-overpowered-spells-fixes.html#post5612169

For characters above 1st-level, I've noticed that my players have generally enjoyed this list: http://www.enworld.org/forum/d-d-legacy-discussion/315084-standard-high-level-adventurers-kit.html

Scenario #1: Players are about to do something awfully stupid. GM subtly informs them that their plans are taken straight from the litter-box. Players change their plans and from now they expect their GM to save them again if they are about to something dumb. GM is happy that the PCs are alive...

I just made an agreement with the player that they will venture on a quest full of adventure, hack 'n slash or mystery to find an in-game solution to remove the penalty. I already promised this adventure but I just have to figure out the details, hmmm... Maybe a custom magic item: Boots of...

One of my players has been asking me to allow his halfling barbarian 1/scout 6 to receive XP without penalty. I don't think it ruins his roleplaying experience but he brings it up from time to time. How do you generally feel about XP-penalty? I think it's great because I don't like...

I hide it. I feel that I'm not surrounded by open-minded or welcoming people. I hide almost everything from everyone, including gaming. If people ask about my hobbies I just mention jogging and reading. It goes well enough with everyone's fragile comfort-zones.

How to optimize 6th-level fighter with a strong fixation with hand crossbows and dual-wielding? I was thinking something like this: Standand action: He fires the hand crossbows simultaneously Move action: He "sheathes" one of the hand crossbows Free action: He loads the unsheathed hand...