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This is from "How to Make a Movie Out of Anything — Even a Mindless Phone Game" from the NY Times Magazine Goldner is the president of Hasbro. "Goldner says the key to making movies from board games and toys is to ‘‘focus on understanding the universal truth about the brand.’’ For example, the...

I plan on running a 6-session campaign with a death at 0 hp variant. I need an idea of how much additional hp to award starting characters. I've run a few playtests for 4 players and the number I've got is +50 starting hp. Anyone have any experience with this how much extra hp do you award? Do...

Your stalwart group of PCs approach a 15' tall wall with kobolds guarding the top. Here is how the encounter is solved in each edition. 5e: Your PC approaches the wall, makes an athletics check and climbs to the top, ready to engage the kobolds in the next round. 4e: Your PC approaches the...

The 40th anniversary of the AD&D Monster Manual is coming up and I'm wondering if anyone has heard word on if a special reprint is in the works soon.

Does anyone have some favorite background music to play at the table that is available for streaming on Google Play (or other streaming services)? The soundtracks are what I was using in the past but lately I've been looking for some ambient background music. The Skyrim ambient background on...

Are there other awards out there for RPGs other than the ENnies?

A spin on the "age" of dragons concept, here are some homebrew small Krakens. CRs 2 and 5. KRAKENLING Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 15 Hit Points 59 (9d10+9) Speed 20ft., swim 60ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 11 (+0) CON 13 (+1) INT 14 (+2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Athletics +7...

I'm looking for the newest OSR game out there. Has anything been released in the last 6 months or so?

So I have been having some trouble understanding how to properly rank CR for the Hobgoblin, which has an AC of 18 from its armor. This is a CR 13 in the DMG table pg. 274. I need help with how to effectively design monsters with armor. How much should chain + shield add to a monster's CR? Any...

Hello, I am looking to trade my mint condition 4e Monster Manual 1 for a 4e Monster Manual 2 or 3. Thanks for looking!

Hello everyone, I am looking for a spreadsheet with the 1e spells. Could anyone help me out please?

If a PC on a mount is hit by a daze effect and both the PC and mount are dazed, can the mount move with its action and the PC attack with its action? (Basically you only lose a minor)? What if only the mount or only the PC is dazed? Mounted combat is on DMG page 46 bottom right of the page...

All welcome for RPGA Living Forgotten Realms gaming. Come and go as you please. Great for busy people that have limited play time. Play once a month and get some flavor for your home game or ideas for new characters. All games are part of the RPGA's Living Forgotten Realms campaign. January...

Hello all, We are the UCI RPGA. We play 4e Living Forgotten Realms weekly at various locations in Orange County. If you are interested in playing with us, feel free to drop by at any of our events. All experience levels welcome. If your new to the RPGA, its best to start with one of the level...

UC Irvine RPGA plays RPGA games including Living Forgotten Realms (4.0) and Living Greyhawk (3.5). We play on Friday evenings on the UC Irvine Campus, and one Saturday a month at Dice House Games in Fullerton. The average module is 3-4 hours in length. Come play to get some variety from your...

Hi all, I am trying to make a good melee character that is around 50-65 years old. Drawing a blank with the stat hits. I would prefer a character with a decent AC and ability to soak up damage with either high hit points and/or DR. Allowable books: PHB1 and 2, DMG, All Core and all Races books...

Do armor spikes require a successful grapple attack to damage an enemy? Or Do they auto damage when a character is grappled? Can armor spikes be placed on non-armor? For example placed on a robe? How about light armor (padded or leather)? Thanks for the help