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  1. TheSword

    D&D General Converting Bg3 to Tabletop

    I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a tie in product ever be a direct replica of a product. A few reasons… Firstly it’s very rare that mediums translate like that. Secondly it’s someone else’s story. As a writer you would just be translating someone else’s idea. Which I imagine is less satisfying...
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    D&D General Converting Bg3 to Tabletop

    Yeah. I had a look and there are 11 mini dungeons in Act 1, and 3 major dungeons (Goblin Fort, Grimforge, and Abbey) Act 2 has the wilderness area. 6 mini dungeons and 3 major dungeons (gauntlet of shar and Moonrise towers) Act 3 is about the same as both combined. I reckon there are at least...
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    D&D General Converting Bg3 to Tabletop

    How far have you got? Have you ran the encounters and story as the game? Are you enjoying it?
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    GMs: What is your prep to play ratio?

    I would say 50:50 ratio. Three hours prep for a three hour session. Reading scenarios, writing up events, landing pages, maps, VTT updates etc etc.
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    D&D General Converting Bg3 to Tabletop

    So this thread may have come up already. I haven’t noticed if it did and I didn’t spot it on Google. There is something unique about Bg3 that is very different to other CRPGs. They normally account for the fact that a single player can point and click through combat very quickly so there are...
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    D&D General Adventurers in Faerun-The Book of Low and Mid Level Adventures?

    Spell slots and casters aren’t really the problem. Casters get one extra high level spell every 2 levels or so. That they can use once per day. The issue is large number of action and attack options, special rules on other things. Even then I don’t this is an issue where combat is balanced to...
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    D&D General Adventurers in Faerun-The Book of Low and Mid Level Adventures?

    When I got to the high levels of Age of Worms. It definitely felt like a combat fest. Rather than being full of interesting and dynamic choices like in the earlier parts of the AP. Often high level campaigns use high level foes to set themselves apart as it’s a chance to show off high level...
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    D&D General Adventurers in Faerun-The Book of Low and Mid Level Adventures?

    I’ve played and ran a fair few high level adventures. However in all but a couple of adventures they were the culmination of years of game. The problem is that the scope of PC abilities is so wide that they can go anywhere and do anything. Their capability to prepare is vast and the resources...
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    D&D General Circle Magic Concerns In "Heroes Of Faerun"

    Okay that helps a lot then.
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    D&D General Circle Magic Concerns In "Heroes Of Faerun"

    Is it me or is it extremely fast? You in theory could circle cast in a single round if everyone was ready. Not sure I like that. It feels casting spells this way should take a bit more time. Also apparently anyone with spell casting can contribute so clerics, warlocks and Eldritch knights can...
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    Witcher change up?

    So season 4. Noticeably different feel to it. Feels like repeated action scenes. Many action scenes. Endless action scenes. More magic effects. Liam is not Henry. Doesn’t come close Laurence Fishburne was a nice surprise as Regis. I liked the formation of the lodge. Done well.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Forgotten Realms subclasses discussion.

    If you forget the armor it’s a great version of a Witcher now.
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    Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun - First Impressions

    We’re getting Dark Sun next. A horse told me in a dream.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Forgotten Realms subclasses discussion.

    You are a gentleman sir! Bladesong Int mod times per day Int bonus to AC +10 Speed Wow. Int bonus to attack and damage from the start! An extra attack as a bonus when you cast a spell. Pretty sure you can fight with two weapons now Pretty sure you one of these can be a quarterstaff now (it is...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Forgotten Realms subclasses discussion.

    Liking these so far. Really want to see Bladesinger though suspect it won’t change much from 2014. Other subclasses feel flavorful and fun. The only two things that really matter to me. I really like the regaining sorcery points on a successful counterspell. Also think the Banneret’s...
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    D&D General Mike Mearls says control spells are ruining 5th Edition

    That sounds amazing. Terrifying and amazing. Exactly what I was looking for. Will check them out.
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    D&D Beyond Releases Free Forgotten Realms Adventure

    Or you could be a bit more polite and appreciate that when I use a pre-written adventure I’m looking for inspiration. It doesn’t seem controversial to say that I would like more adventure space devoted to making NPCs interesting. You do you though.
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    Matt Colville's Community

    Sometimes it’s possible to be agnostic and someone tells you something you find interesting. If someone tells me about something they like, and I ask why they like it and i listen and ask some more probing questions and they answer them… that’s still a discussion. I don’t know about True...
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    What TTRPGs Excel At Not Having Combat?

    A bit more detail on Power Behind the Throne… Just so you know it isn’t just me making it up. Worth also remembering that I’m also recommending it, not only because it fits the original brief but because I think Reynard would enjoy running it and his friend would enjoy playing it. It’s not a...
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