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So basically theres been a bit of debate recently here and elsewhere about things like tier lists and things like Conjure Minor Elementals. Alot of this does come back to youtubers such as Colby at d4 doing his class rankings and Treantmonks reaction videos to them. Also 5.5 has gotten a...

So early in 5.5 various youtubers and myself rated the classes. This was filtered through 5.0 lenses. After playing the game a lot more I'm finding i value things differently than 5.0. New material has also come out. Broadly speaking here would be some things I value and assumptions...

So we jumped on the 5.5 bandwagon fairly early just when the PHB was out. We played to level 13 and the current campaign is level 6. We have also playtest a bit with level 7-12 and I've done a few "one" shot type games for newbies level 1-3 or so. Playtesting I'll design a map and run various...

Political Map Tactical Maps. So with the increased complexity of 5.5 with weapon masteries, emanations and more forced movements type meta (of 3.5 and 5.0) something had to be done. Found a new venue. FLGS sells D&D stuff and war gaming stuff. Slanted towards older crowd as well...

So I have been testing CME lately using RAW encounter budgets in dungeons with a variety of terrain options. Sometimes its a cramped empty room, other times difficult terrain, fire pits, lighting etc. Not actively trying to screw people over or feed a user perfect situations. Magic items were 1...

So my PCs hit "act 2" for the campaign. They have around a month of downtime while bastions are being constructed. Act 1 was clearing the Stonelands acaepting a charter from Cormyr and Queen Raedra (via courtier) to do it. Act Two is southern Anauroch Act 3 will be dealing with the shades in...

Overvthe last year or so ive been asking advice on things about Netheril, suggest an adventure, bastions etc. Basically over been brainstorming for a while and prepping since around December. Act 1 (lvl 1-5) of my campaign s now complete. Act 2 is entering Anauroch and dealing eith the...

So the main issue of these classes is falling odds in damage while not really having any big unique advantages or gaining the Monks the best but still isnt hitting as hard. 1 rare item can drop tier 1. Tier two more come along with very rares. So generally I dont use vicious weapons...

Well here's 1/3 bags. Other two are backpacks for a few books. Blue Folder. DM notes and maps etc . The campaign. Square cardboard box on top of case. Minis. Refreshed each session as needed Star Wars case. His pencil case. Cat pencil case. Her pencil case. Black Dungeons and...

So the Dungrin Dides when they rate a feature use 4 criteria. Impact Basically how powerful it is. Frequency How often it fires/triggers or can be used Value Things like opportunity cost. Comparing to different subclasses for some class. Synergy Self explanatory. Somewhat subject as...

Thinking of a post apocalyptic setting. Hers a few things I've used recently. Idea is to make things tough while using less encounters. 1. Shadow Storms. Current campaign. Basically weather that makes everything dim light and wild or desd magic areas. At level t PCs haven't encountered a dead...

So elsewhere we were talking about things that are actually overpowered. CME still took the number 1 slot but not many if any had actually seen it used. So I'm wondering if its mostly a theorycrafting thing. Generally you need scorching ray and Spellfire Spark is still fairly new. Its a...

Apart from rebuilding a city of Shade? Ive had the two surviving royals tane charge snd using the mythallar from Anauroch Empire of Shadows book to create shadow magen. Theyre short of personal. Should of Thirst is a act 2 BG3 inspired place. Dead magic zone shadow weave works fine though...

That comment was made in yesterday's session. Combat before this. That circle is a spirit guardians. The orc minis are orc bezerkers and gonlins are goblins. Low encounter. One player was colluding with another to maximize Hew and Cleave attacks. The Kobold mini is a berserker mini...

So at lvl 4 the PCs foiled the plans of a Shade. They watched her via a communication device dispatch an assassin and dark justicier to deal with them. Level 5 and a tenday later they were traveling with Cornyr fairly safe right? Near Arabel tge assassin struck. +10 on initiative, nightfall...

So most online artificer guides aren't so great. They focus on the level 11 spell item and often miss some of the better items at lvl 2 eg glamour full or half plate. At level 10 all artificers can pick uncommon items. +1 shield or weapon, few other bits and pieces. Elemental gems are an...

So I didnt think much of the Netheril DLC they released recently. Karsus subplot was in BG3 however. My current campaign will feature the remnants of the Shades snd various Netherese survivors (mostly late 3.5 plot hooks). So I'm thinking time travel. Rather than returning to Netheril i...

So the GWM feat adds tour proficiency bonus to damage if the attack is part of an attack action. Cleave attack doesn't specify but it can be triggered by sn attack action. Does the extra damage apply to the cleave attack? I recommended the barbarian player record his attacks like this. 18...

So 4th level cartographer looking to MC at 4th or 5th (3/1or 4/1). Abilities can be required 13 to MC. 5.0 archetypes are available layered on 3024 base classes unless its updated. Cartographer/Scribe wizard was considered but its a long way to level 13 or 14. Leaning heavily towards...

So I have a 5 Person Party. Heres some numbers Xp Per CR Monsters CR1/8 25 xp CR¼ 50xp CR½ 100 CR1 200 xp CR2 450 CR3 700 CR4 1100 CR5 1800 CR6 2300 Xp Buckets Encounter Design Low, Medium High (LMH) Lvl3 150, 275, 400 Per PC Lvl4 CR 250/375/500 per PC My players are currently...