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  1. buddhafrog

    D&D 4E 4E Core or Essentials?

    The Power Cards will be for the core 4e, not the essential powers - they'll be different and not too useful unless you use Essentials. I started with core 4e - loved the concept that all players had significant choices each round including some big-power options. There was a lot of emphasis on...
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    D&D 4E 4E Core or Essentials?

    I love this thread b/c I feel like I'm reliving my past year.... :lol: Really, I recommend a one-month subscription to the builder. First, you'll get your flow chart and be able to run through making some characters and feel much more comfortable that you know the process. It'll be extremely...
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    D&D 4E 4E Core or Essentials?

    I started playing with my son last year which also led me back to this hobby - after a 25 year break. It's been amazing for both of us. I'd say start with Essentials. There is no need to do both at first. If you find you want more options, then go ahead. But most importantly, I wonder if...
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    What's On Your (Christmas) List?

    I just bought a ton of stuff online for my son and myself. I teach ESL and play D&D with students in about 6 different campaigns every week. I just started playing D&D one year ago after a 25 year break, so this Christmas is an excuse for me to buy all the stuff I want for my son and I as well...
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    How many EN Worlders are within 100 miles of you?

    1. One. I live in Korea so one is more than I expected.
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    Photos of your favorite poster maps / battle maps?

    What are your favorite poster/battle maps? Share them here with links to photos if possible. Linking to photos of Dwarven Forge will not get you arrested by the town guard, but I'm more interested in poster maps that come with modules, map packs, etc. I'll start with a three of my favorites...
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    A few questions about the DM's Kit

    great market scene - best market scene IMO, and potential to run various types of fun encounters here. 1/2 poster road - not too special, but a solid map. I'm tired of using Kings Road and back of the paizo flip-mat: Keep. 1/2 poster evil temple/throne room - I love this room and have used...
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    D&D 4E Sharn - 4e Eberron Chat Game

    I actually get this. I think it's great. I recommend that you describe this info on the first page of your website.
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    D&D 4E Sharn - 4e Eberron Chat Game

    thank you - I mostly understand! This sounds really cool if it can work - it does sound like a lot of work on your end. So if in my last game I was in the Upper Dura, but I logged in today and that chat was empty, but The Cogs was active, could I just jump down there? Would the storyline be...
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    D&D 4E Sharn - 4e Eberron Chat Game

    OK, so I'm intrigued, but I don't really get it. 10 minutes on your website (which looks really nice and well organized) didn't answer my questions either. I'm sure I was just looking in the wrong places but got frustrated doing so and thought I might not be the only one -- so I came here to...
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    A few questions about the DM's Kit

    This isn't your question, but let me just add that the DM Kit's adventure comes with the most awesome poster map. OK, 2nd most awesome behind Seekers of the Ashen Crown's map. I just bought the DM Kit for my son for Christmas. I love when I can play with his toys....
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    Fake TPKO ("It was only a dream")

    Yeah, this can work, or it can fail. I did my first dream sequence recently and it worked really well. Here are some points that I would recommend to make it work rather than fail, and an example how I tried to do this in my recent attempt: Make it believable- I told one PC to "roll a dice...
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    HS1 - The Slaying Stone - my poor reviewing skills review

    Good news as I've already bought both of these as well - though I haven't seen them yet because I'm still waiting for my (expensive) shipping to Korea. Thanks to the others for your ideas as well. I've ordered Hammerfast as well as a some others. I love good battle maps but wish I could see...
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    A new dungeon map every day (throughout May)

    wow, this is so helpful. I'm sure most people know about these maps but this is the first I've seen.... Just wanted to say thanks and bump this in case there were other new folks like myself who could use these.
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    HS1 - The Slaying Stone - my poor reviewing skills review

    I really like this little adventure (and have changed the set-up and motivation to my liking). I'm not very familiar with D&D modules - are there any other D&D 4e modules that have this same sort of structure: open-ended non-railroad, preferably non-dungeon crawl?
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    Monster Vault impressions

    yeah, I'm going to buy it. This unboxing video by Escapist sold me. Looks great.
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    Monster Vault impressions

    Can I XP myself? I found an image one the Wizards page. This side of the map is almost exactly one of the Evermelt maps - which is one of my favorites. It's a small village that has tons of purposes... but who needs two? Not me. The other side looks like a sort of lame dungeon built from...
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    Monster Vault impressions

    Can anyone upload a pic of the Cairn of the Winter King MAP -- or find a link? I'm debating whether I will buy this, but I love me a good map and this could be the tipping point. Thanks - XP awaiting.
  19. buddhafrog

    Wizards: Musings on the new DDi disaster

    I agree with some of the comments above - Mudbunny, thanks for your communication (as a non-WotC employee, understood). I think you were the most useful voice out there.
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    Wizards: Musings on the new DDi disaster

    This will be a fun thread to watch.... (grabs a pack of cigarettes, a coffee; sits back and smiles) I basically agree with the OP sentiments but not all the specific points. For example, I think the Essentials products and packaging are mostly nifty. I've bought some. I think WotC has gone...
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