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I'm noticing that the relatively low DCs of Saving Throw spells means Casters are not so automatically effective if the DMs dice are hot.

I'm just glad all the halflings dont have cornrows and dreads this time. That was weird. At least the bobble headed halflings look silly, as they should imo. Pleasant surprise: Better art than expected Disappointment: too many floating posed figures, not enough monsters, dungeons and...

Well, what I actually did, after a bit of hemming and hawing was to say that the roof of the keep was ironshod (because red dragon no doubt) so that attracted the lightning breath and blew the top off the tower, showering everyone in rubble. The dragon lurked around for a minute said, "This is...

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I remember that one and think of it too. One of the early 3rd issues. I always wanted to run it but it was pretty high level.

I love DCC, and Battlemaster seems a pale imitation. What do all think of this? Fighter Archetype: Warrior At 3rd Level the Deed Die replaces Proficiency in Combat = d4(2), d6(3), d8(4), d10(5), d12(6) Deed Die adds to Attack and Damage rolls Mighty Deeds of Arms are same as BattleMaster's...

Exactly. Like I said, it was late and I kinda blew by just saying roll initiative, it was just sorta killer DM instinct for when a monster takes a really large hit from one hero. As for being in a row, they totally were, lined up on the battlements of the keep. Long and short of it is that...

Normally, I let 'em die as the dice roll, but in this case I really meant to sort of show the dragon's might first before going right for them. Not a good DMing moment, like I sai it was late. Rolling 12d10 for damage... The Hoard module sets up the scenario and sort of says, "Dont kill...

My player had a 3rd level Ranger (human colossus hunter) with a Heavy Crossbow and the Crossbow Expert feat tonight. A lot of damage.

So I got together with a couple buddies for a last minute late night run through Hoard of the Dragon Queen. I'd barely looked at the adventure and it was getting late and all of that is to excuse the fact that rather than SPOILERS.......................... Rather than just have the...

They are not connected. Characters will be 5th by the end of the starter and are assumed to be 1st at the beginning of Hoard. It wouldn't be that hard to beef up some of the encounters though, and maybe speed through the beginning.

I'm a little underwhelmed by the Wild Mage. I've always loved the concept, but in this case it seems a little tame. Not wild enough. My first thought was that rather than have the DM call for a 5% Wild Surge check at some later date, how 'bout this: Wild Magic allows you to gain Advantage on...

I'm basically thinking the same thing. Dragonborn would be the "pc" name nice half-dragons prefer if they try to escape their horrible origin and be heroes, basically just like a dark elf.

Sure, but, like, from the Commoners' perspective in D&D-land, what's the difference? The only difference I can SEE is that Half-Dragons have tails, and Dragonborn dont... I guess one reason I ask is that there is a part that says the half-dragon badguy has to stay hidden in towns or he will get...

Hoard of the Dragon Queen has a bunch of "Half-Dragons". This is was big back in 3e. With Dragonborn about, it begs the question, what's the difference?

I'd love to but I have been reading it this morning and I'm actually really into how it takes the action around the Realms. Its a pretty good tour of the Sword Coast, and the final "dungeon" is a classic. Unfortunately, my gaming is sporadic enough that I'd be surprised if I actually got...

On the topic of the Magic system, I'm finding that new players are having difficulty parsing the "prepped spells" vs "spell slots". It hard to explain to someone totally new to this kinda thing. also, MM is auto-hit 3d4+3 that can be spread out if necessary...

Redbrand Bandits I kinda blew a room in the Redbrand hideout today... spoilers! Rm8 Includes 3 Bugbears tormentng a goblin. They did not attack at first but the elf sprang forward and so the battle was joined! I DMd that one poorly. I should have allowed a more extended discussion...

I actually got to play in Lake Geneva with Ernie once back on 2000. I still have the Paladin I rolled up!

I'd state up front that in 5e movement is less restricted. Moving through spaces is less of a problem. Combatants can circle around each other to give others more room without getting wacked for example...