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  1. Istbor

    GM Authority (Edited For Clarity, Post #148)

    That pitch could use some work, and I don't find that player as particularly realistic in this situation. So I can't really answer. It's an absurd reaction, and if it isn't that absurd from that player, why the heck did the GM think this idea was going to fly? It is a weird scenario. If I was...
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    GM Authority (Edited For Clarity, Post #148)

    I mean... I have done it because it is fun. I like making worlds. I however am under no delusion that people playing with me will only ever love and accept my ideas. I also am not some weird GM that is a 'My way or there is the door'. That sounds like a bowl of laughs. If an idea I spent...
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    D&D Movie/TV Chris Pine To Star In D&D Movie

    I just read subversive as some provocative language to grab attention. Until I see a trailer or further explanation on it, I'll treat it as a marketing ploy and hope for the best.
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    D&D Movie/TV Chris Pine To Star In D&D Movie

    What if he is cast as the villain? I can't wait to see a bald Chris with blue lips!
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    D&D 5E (2014) How would you improve monsters?

    I guess I will ask you for permission to answer another's question in the future. To make sure it is viable and all that.
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    D&D General Downplaying Humanity

    I my WIP the great human empire has fallen. Successor kingdoms vie for the left-overs. Meanwhile the Eternal Empire (reptilian) in the south watches anxiously at who will come out on top, or if all out war between these kingdoms and warlords will settle the matter. Meanwhile another chunk of the...
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    D&D 5E (2014) How would you improve monsters?

    He asked what I would change about monsters. That is my answer. If they have to print out more books to give me that variety, which isn't unreasonable, then fine. I can fiddle around on my own, but if this suggested change makes my life as DM a little easier I will take it. Otherwise, there...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Everyone Should Play Custom Lineage by Default

    But... they are all player characters... aren't they meant to stick out and be exceptional? That they chose to be adventurers and through their exceptional whatever, managed to actually survive and keep truckin' while other more mundane specimens failed or quick after a minor expedition? Maybe...
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    D&D General How many Races it too much?

    I am only voting from the perspective of my most recently crafted world, which does have some limitations on options. So there is that to consider. If we were talking a Forgotten Realms AP, then all bets are off IMO. With that out of the way, I think my new campaign has about 12-13 races. Not...
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    D&D 5E (2014) How would you improve monsters?

    Add variants to many of the commonly used monsters/races. We have such a wide range of CRs for some, like... a thug compared to a gladiator or berzerker, but then just a couple very narrow ranges for others, such as Goblins. Maybe give suggestions on tactics sure, if that can't be inferred from...
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    So Cyberpunk 2077

    If you think this game is problematic and frustrating, don't play Star Citizen...
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    Disney's making 10 Star Wars and 10 Marvel TV shows

    That became impossible once Disney started their own streaming service. Sorry. Pandora's box is open.
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    D&D 5E (2014) A Very Fine Hat

    My last group, consisting of Two half-elves, a human and two dragonborn did something similar when they were invited to the city magistrate's home for a fancy dinner. The hot item was fancy tail 'sleeves' for the dragonborn. Considered the height of fashion in the Empire currently. They each...
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    D&D and the rising pandemic

    Yep. Two Bachelors and one associate degree myself. Not really using one of those Bachelors or the associate. :S
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    D&D and the rising pandemic

    I have lost some friends in this way. Not during this time-frame mind you, in the past. More due to religion and then hypocrisy. While it does initially suck, I think it is something you can grow to appreciate. Cutting stuff out of your life like that can really reduce some stress. I know my...
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    D&D 5E (2014) strong smelling books

    I have not experienced this with my books. Though that could be the fault of my cleaning habits...
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    D&D and the rising pandemic

    Not a huge fan of Swiss but I approve this cheesy message.
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    D&D 5E (2014) The problem with 5e

    I think someone actually came up with it here or at WotC forums back when, but when I have characters, while in melee, roll a one, it is described as them whiffing hard enough to leave an opening. Any enemy with moderate intelligence or instinct can then make an attack of opportunity. Obviously...
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    D&D 5E (2014) does it seem lke tcoe Order of scribes wizard is largely solutions in search of a problem dressed up as an archetype?

    I mean... personally I am with TreantMonk. It is high on my list of characters to play, once I get to, you know... play and not DM.
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    D&D General Do you track material components?

    Any materials that aren't easy to find or cause a decent amount of GP. It is a check on the power of casters, and I feel it makes sense that someone can't just walk into a town and buy some diamonds and rubies without considerable cost. It also means my party, even post resurrection spells...
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