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  1. Algorithmancer

    D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player

    Thanks for the recommendations! The main reason is I just haven't tried out the other ones yet honestly, I've been recommended Foundry quite a bit recently so will definately give that a shot. Initially I chose Roll20 because they had a free tier I could try out and the learning curve seemed...
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    D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player

    Yes its this one! I didn't realise there was another TTRPG called Obsidian portal Its not tailored to TTRPGs but is extremely flexible and works very well for all my TTRPG needs
  3. Algorithmancer

    D&D General My experience with paid D&D tools after 3+ years as a DM/Player

    I've been DMing for a while now, currently running 3 campaigns and playing in another. Figured I'd share my thoughts on the paid tools I've actually used and see what others' experiences have been. Full disclosure - I really love boardgames/TTRPGs and like supporting people in the community, so...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Can you retry a failed skill check? How long?

    For things like picking a lock or climbing, if there's no immediate pressure or consequence for failure (like guards approaching) I usually allow retries, but with the understanding that continuous failure means it's probably too difficult for them right now. For knowledge checks, a failed...
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    Different philosophies concerning Rules Heavy and Rule Light RPGs.

    Totally get where that group is coming from. For some, rules-heavy means predictability and a shared understanding of the game's physics, letting players strategize based on defined abilities. It feels "fair" because everything's explicit. On the flip side, rules-light fans often value...
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    Good solo games

    Ironsworn and Ironsworn: Starforged are always top-tier recommendations for solo RPGs, with amazing community support
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