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You should check out Hackmaster 5e. It's gritty, low magic (still has spells), and the combat is a cool count up by second every person acts every second kind of thing. It reminds me of a polished 2e with new bells and whistles. I use the slow healing rules with one modification. You get back...

Personally, I would make the dragonmarked scion a class. I would model it after the Cleric, giving a regular increase to Dragonmark powers over the levels, with customization based on that house's focus. Then, you could start out and multi-class later if you wanted to play a "disenfranchised"...

Instead of dragging PF/Paizo through the mud on your personal social mission (which seems more like a protest...) why not talk about what You WANT in a setting? The OGL is free as is the PF license IIRC. You could even create and publish your own setting that meets your criteria. Instead of...

I always carry a folding 6' table for myself (Costco). Usually a folding chair too (I like harder chairs so I sit up. Soft chairs hurt my back). I use a milk crate to carry whatever books and binders I need. Then I sit it on the left of the table, open, facing to the right, with book spines...

I am actually grateful for the poll. In the past we were trending more towards D&D becoming the "bridge" of the retirement community. Now, it seems ages are trending younger. Which is awesome!!

Huh. I will re-read those classes tonight. I don't recall stealth casting to be niche for Sorcerers, but it's not in my brain at the moment. I also didn't get the impression niche stuff was taken. This reads more like a personal preference and maybe even "beef" with 5e? When someone uses the...

Runequest 6 is a beautifully crafted game. As is Mongoose Legend. However, combat can be tricky unless the players are invested. DD5e is easier and simpler in character creation and combat (and magic). I feel the games target a different audience and player IMHO. I have the recently released...

I run a Sandbox with some events and plot hooks style. I don't like adventure paths or adventures in general. HOWEVER, there is some wonderful tid-bits in Paizo APs. The NPCs are flavorful, the maps and illustrations are gorgeous, and of course you have yourself more place and people names than...

Thanks! My players leveled up this weekend to level 4. I have had 4 posts thus far on our Obsidian Portal page about what Feat to take. :-) They are very excited about leveling up. They were gifted a group of holy warriors with a Paladin commander, thus they have been leveling a tad slower than...

The DM Tiles!! Wonderful game aid, well designed, beautiful, super easy!

OK. Cool. *fist bump*

I wasn't trying to be narrow, simply pointing out that there are several ways to do it or rule on it. If you want this bard to have stealthy magic, then I would just incorporate a stealth roll. But I believe the lack of "magic stealth" rules was by design. It could be abusive. It does give your...

Awesome. So, he needs to incorporate his/her instrument or voice, yes? So, that would be brilliantly easier to just break into a story, song or performance. People do it all the time to catch the eye of someone they are interested in. :-) No need for stealth in the classic sense. Just disguise...

in my short experience with the game,the math is wonderful! The PCs all contribute something, everyone has cool stuff to do. The game works fast. It's fun to play. Personally, I would focus on what you can do to make adventures fun and challenging for the PCs brought to the table. Be a fan of...

IF you really want it, make an Ability or Skill check and let it happen. BUT. It's a potentially problematic ruling. It steals some of that niche from your sneaky types. It makes magic users more powerful. Classes have niches where that class shines in particular moments. I personally wouldn't...

Google search for threads on the Sandbox style of gaming. Your analytic mind will be a good advantage with this style. Basically you prep "things" and get some random tables together and let the group explore. It's about encounters and reacting to the player's choices. Personally I add in the...

Do you know what I find tacky? Trolling the InterTubes for attention over a faux-slight taking attention away from the actual purpose of the holiday.

Publish it online! :-) Be sure to include copyright disclaimer and "do not reproduce" terms and then you have a decent "public notice" about your game. You could consider actually registering your work for copyright... Otherwise, don't sweat it. Almost every RPG gets pirated. People share...

Some advice however... If you want to publish under the 3.x rules, look at Pathfinder. It has a LARGE audience, is currently supported by a VERY enthusiastic (and capable) publisher, and is Open Content. There are already some fantastic 3rd party supplements for PF, so you would be in good...