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TPKs are an uncommon occurrence in my campaigns, although my players seem to consider me a rather ruthless DM. In any case, my observations about when TPKs are likely to occur are similar to prior posters': 1. Poor resource management by players; 2. Poor tactical decisions by players; 3...

OK, I have to admit when I first read that sentence, in a topic about doing stuff when you're 14, my mind immediately leapt to... well, stuff you do when you're 14. "Whack Bargle", indeed. I also like the "less boobs - but still lots of boobs" quote. Then, maybe after more than 2 decades, I...

I apologise if this has already been said - I got to the 5th page of this topic and all I could think about was... "... now we see the violence inherent in the system!". Cheers, Al'Kelhar

As DM, I add for two reasons, both explored by prior posters: - I personally find it easier to add than subtract; - as my players are often able to see my scratch pad of monster hit points, they don't know how many hit points a monster has left. One of my players seems oddly critical of my...

Don't get me started on monotremes. They come over all, "so, you're viviparous huh, how's that working out for you?". Like they've got a monopoly on being ancient relics. And those male platypuses have concealed poisoned weapons. Weird-looking, arrogant, and dangerous... Cheers, Al'Kelhar

Bag of Tricks, DM-Battering Level: Excessive Price: As they say in the Mastercard ads Awesome Item This simple, leather bag produces animals that let you pwn the dungeon. Power (Daily, Conjuration): Standard Action. Use this bag to conjure your DM's worst nightmare. Roll a d6 to determine...

I once had a surgeon called Dr. Cutter. IIRC the former Archbishop of Manila was called Cardinal Sin. Cheers, Al'Kelhar

One of my players noticed a similar thing happen to his PC sheet on upgrading to the latest version of DDI character generator. He has both +2 Misc and -1 Misc adjustments to his AC and Reflex. We thought it might be that the AC bonus from all shields was fixed at +2 for some unexplained...

I have taken the dice from my players on many occasions. Usually to throw back at them for some stupid idea, joke, or observation about me. Occasionally to swap for one of my dice (because their die is a loser die, and if they can't make a save after 6 successive rolls, something has to be...

Yeah, y'see, no matter how many clues you give, sometimes the players are just so confident - or it's just too late in the week/evening for them to be thinking straight - that they do absolutely no preparation at all... The PCs have to defeat an archfey known as the "Mistress of Winter" who...

Actually, I believe Jabberwocky was directed by Terry Gilliam, and starred Michael Palin, but wasn't a Monty Python movie... Cheers, Al-"can quote Monty Python for hours"-Kelhar

Contracts/agreements/arrangements that, if not complied with to the letter, curse the person who failed to comply. Cheers, Al'Kelhar

This is similar to the house-rule I've used since 4E came out, to ensure consistency in application of ongoing effects. Essentially, a creature can only be affected by a zone or other ongoing effect once during any turn. The effect occurs when the first trigger condition is satisfied. Thus...

Of course you do, my little pet, of course you do... Cheers, Al-"resist 15 psychic"-Kelhar

Everyone knows the real Lolth has AC -10 and 66hp. Cheers, Al'Kelhar

Because trees block their view of the mountains. Marvin the Martian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks! Cheers, Al'Kelhar

Hiya, a while back there was a thread on whether magical armour of a certain enhancement bonus was "automatically" masterwork. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find that thread. Is someone able to help with a link, please? Many thanks, Al'Kelhar

This. While I can certainly understand the attractiveness of the "no fudging" approach to some, it doesn't work for me or my players. I don't fudge often, but will do so in order to either: (a) maximise the group enjoyment of an encounter; or (b) pursue some narrative agenda. I design all...

I voted for blood mage for its sheer cheese, but gotta say the spellstorm mage's storm cage power has to be one of the kewlest powers in the game. Cheers, Al'Kelhar