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    Character background stories- what are the most common tropes that appear?

    I am interested in the features that come up most commonly when players write their character backgrounds. Thinking of your own characters, or your players', any thoughts? Please don't post whole back stories, though, obviously that's too much! I'm planning to make a list up here from...
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    D&D 5E Paladin just committed murder - what should happen next?

    During our session tonight, the party's paladin got in trouble. He was carrying an injured NPC to safety. Unfortunately, an adult dragon cornered him. "Give me that man, and you can live. I hunger" it said. I had hoped he would stare it down with a bit of god-fuelled determination. "OK" Said the...
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    New spell : your opinion requested

    Hi, I have composed a new spell for 5e and would like to get some feedback. It is based on thunderous smite. It uses an unusual mechanic in the way it consumes spell slots, but i don't think this should a problem. What you think? Delayed Thunderous Smite: 1st-level evocation Level: Paladin 1...
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    D&D 5E Swimming and combat : rules clarification

    This is a continuation of a discussion which granted on another thread. I would like to ask this question of 5e experts. I have an idea for a scene. The area is flooded under 4 feet of water with some sections subject to fast flowing. I am trying to make sure I stay as close to the rules as...
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    D&D 5E Is disarming broken in D&D 5e?

    The optional rule for disarming (DMG p271) is as follows: A creature can use a weapon attack to knock a weapon or another item from a target's grasp. The attacker makes an attack roll contested by the target's Strength (Athletics) check or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. If the attacker wins the...
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