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I will regret this, but meh. So are there actual lore examples of "True Neutral" NPCs and their actions that have any justification for their positions beyond something supernatural, ie "good" and "evil" are fundamental forces that must exist in some degree of balance to maintain the spiritual...

So this is just for physical ttrpgs. So I picked up the Spelljammer and Planescape boxes (Special FLGS covers for both) and with some distance from the purchase, both are underwhelming. I don't expect to run either campaign any time soon and its honestly making me wonder if I should continue to...

So I am curious. Who here would claim that they play ANY TTRPG 100% rules as written with no alterations or omissions? House ruling things not covered by published rules would be allowed but if there is a rule for it, you have to use that rule 100% unaltered for a situation it applies to. 40+...

So the question I am proposing is this: How will Critical Role Season 4 be Critical Role? Well, what unifies the previous seasons? What traits do they share that make them Critical Role seasons as opposed to other APs that the Critical Role studio has released up to this point? 1) It's D&D...

I'm looking for an example of a ttrpg that is properly bleak in the text as written. I will try to explain what I mean below. I don't mean a game that can be played bleak or hopeless. I mean one which is rules as written designed for the players to expect to fail, ideally without even the...

So I am curious. Are there existing good resources online dealing specifically with TTRPG crowdfunding? We see all these projects draw a lot of eyes during the funding rush, but rarely do I see much discourse on post fulfillment unless something goes disastrously wrong. The kinda info I would...

Just looking to see if there are any satisfied and unsatisfied subscribers. I have a free account. Is it world spending money for any of the subscription levels for the expanded tools? I am a GM often running more than one campaign and could also use it as a place to put worldbuilding thoughts...

So I'm running multiple campaigns and more and more, I want to develop them more cleanly. World Anvil sells itself as a service that could help. But I want some non sponsored takes on the service. 1) Are there any good video or written reviews for the service you can recommend? 2) Have you...

Had a LotR vid on in the background and had a thought: Humans can produce viable offspring with both Orcs and Elves because they are themselves the descendants of those two older peoples sometime in the distant past. Not a general lore but more one to develop for a specific setting.

So yeah. 5e Spelljammer is a letdown. It's a "C" product, which is most hurt by its price point structure. I have a lot of affection for the setting going back to 2e, but this just failed to give me needed systems. I would be better served going on Drivethru and selectively picking up 2e...

For context, I have been a DnD player since 1e of ADnD, back around 1982 or so by my best guess. I am a DM at heart and I buy a good deal of books overall. I have switched with every edition of ADnD into DnD, including the .5 style material. each time a new edition or demi-edition has come out...

I admit that the title is likely more provocative than I intend, but then again, perhaps not. Does your table share the financial burdens of running a TTRPG? These may include but are not limited to: Books, Minis, Printing costs, Dice, Tokens, Cards, Stationary, VTT fees, food/snacks

Ideas explored in another thread gave me a thought. Do you view being a GM as a "leadership" position? I think it is often forced into this roll. Examples: GM is often the primary party for rules knowledge. GM is often the primary rules teacher. GM as provider of gaming location. GM has to...

So something in another threat got me thinking. So many GM style arguments come down to clashes of what can be called "Guiding Morals." What I mean is, having a few key principles of how a game should be run, priorities of play, that you are willing to bend other considerations to serve. So...

So I curious to see if anyone also does this. I own a decent selection of TTRPGs, in terms of physical media. By my shelf space has an upper limit, as does my time, so on occasion, I have to weed things out. I 'generally" don't have a need for a game if I feel I already have the concept...

So I am working on a project and looking for some input. This is for any TTRPG players who have NEVER been a GM. What is stopping you? This isn't meant as an attack or a judgement. I am looking to address "common" reasons why people who have been playing for any length of time have never taken...

Preface: The larger issue of "race" in DnD and how it is changing and will be presented differently in 5+ed is it's own topic. The issue of "mixed race" and how it is presented, such as the half-elf, half-orc, and those of more extended lineage, such as Aasimar and Tieflings is it's own topic...

So this came up at my game this week and it has me thinking. When do you reveal the DC for a roll made by the PCs? Do you tell them say AC or the DC for a saving throw or skill check before the roll? After the roll? Wait until after the encounter is over? Not reveal at all, just success or...

So as written, you can use Downtime to train, learning languages and tool skills. I am debating expanding this to allow for "normal" skills or even feats. Looking for some feedback.

So bare with me, and please comment only if you can be constructive and civil. I like to be evocative and vivid with my descriptions when possible, and that includes how NPCs look when PCs encounter them. I also desire to have a diverse cast, with a broad range of ethnic characteristics among a...