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rules for keeps? You dont need rules. All you need is one sentence, "Fighters above 12th level traditionally are bestowed a keep, either from a king, ruler, or other association" (Im not a writer, but you get the idea, include the fluff and you will create a hook in peoples mind that will...

As a person who finds it hard to post without mentioned 3e / 4e (ok maybe Im a 4e hater....) I must agree it had a TON of goood ideas. I also must say my story was very similar only maybe because I wasn't up to date I RAN to the store and bought the books! I sold all my 3.5 books, (who...

Well. I cant speak for everyone, but by knowing a lot of players and being active in the edition type posts, I can honestly say Ive never seen "making martial classes stronger" as a criticism of 4th. I have to say that is something I would compliment 4th for very much. I loved giving the...

No. Its specifically mentioned in Tolkiens work that Gandalf as an Istari was not allowed to interfere directly with mortals. Thats why most of his work is "meddling", talking, advising etc. He only made an exception for Saruman who was also an Istari. You could perhaps also add the Balrog...

I completely agree. I love non combat rules and hooks like this. I also liked the druid having to defeat an arch Druid at level 13. I think stuff like this makes classes feel more connected to the world and less generic. Every edition it gets easier to pick a class based on mechanics and...

It just doesn't make a lot of sense to talk about what powers he displayed in the books. Especially since he was basically a god that could do MUCH more then what he displayed in the books because he was forbidden from directly interfering. And, we don't need to justify flying because...

Agree with a strong BUT........ the DM is also responsible to make sure the campaign is FUN and enjoyable for everyone. Rust Monster once. OK, cool, but you cant do it over and over again unless thats what the players like. My players are "preordained by the gods to be heroes" cause thats...

Good point. I guess it depends on how you use the powder. In my campaign it would have some form of loss so the monster doesn't perform the function of a magic item trader. In my campaigns magic is so common that it really wouldn't matter either way. I'd just like to see the threat of loss...

Well. I read your post and I agree with most of what you wrote, but I would argue that your putting up a bit of a strawman argument. I never said you should use a rust monster and if you don't your playing a board game. I too prefer adventures like the dinner party you described, I find my...

I couldn't disagree more. If 5e follows this theory I will be able to smell it in the first 40 pages and put it back down right in the store. Some points: You forgot to mention how making classes equally effective in combat regardless of niche made them feel the same. Didn't see how you're...

uh....... Is that supposed to be a real situation? In your campaign clerics can cast death ward in response to an attack? Don't see where thats in the rules. And it is only applicable to one target... soooo hows he doing it for the wizard? And if disintegrate is 2d6 per level, and the...

I never advocated sending monsters the players couldn't handle. In fact I specifically started my list of options to the DM with "not pitting the party up against the monster until they are ready". You picked one of my last options, without mentioning the first. I am in no way advocating a...

Im confused. the last item on my list was Are you suggesting that there is something negative to a DM boosting items in dungeon to solve the fact that the party is now woefully low on items? There are ways to put items in a dungeon without straining your sense of reality, or the party...

I think this post misses a lot of the point. Isn't there a person dedicated in EVERY group to make sure the dangerous monster doesn't ruin the fun of the game? Think about it, theres someone sitting at the table making sure the rust monster doesn't ruin everyones night uneccesarily. The...

Wow. I'm astonished by that. I didn't know that after DMing 4e for about a year and a half. I don't really like that at all. I'm not a fan of subgames in d&d. I prefer using skills and damage. Guess Im a grognard :)

I think my satirical use of the fallacy is equivalent to the way I see many others use it on this site. Let me use a classic example: All I'm trying to say, is to some fire elemental should be immune to fire. Changing that in their game, is just as easy as changing a rule on balance issues in...

Ive never done this before so tell me if Im doing it wrong but... OBERANI FALLACY! Just cause I can fix the problem as DM doesn't mean the rules arent a problem. Really Im just trying to be comical. But I do notice that when 4e "can be changed" its a graceful option of the system. But when...

How is that a realistic option for DMs? Are you suggesting you only want to throw challenges at your players where time is not a factor? Can the onstage descision to rest have consequences while the players are carrying out that action?

In Monte Cookes Arcana Evolved characters can take a few levels in their race. Sprites at level 3 have perfect flight, Giants gain size. Its quite awesome and the best example of a way to make races interesting that I have seen in a while. If you don't have meaningful mechanical effects then...

Good point. Let me clarify. Its not that 4e stopped these situations from happening (although in some it did). But rather its extreme focus on combat and tactical balance gave players less of a reason to go it alone. They are MORE similar to eachother then they used to be. They are...