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Interesting topic. For encounters, i often roll up monsters as PCs. Like 5th level kobold barbarians against the 5th level party... it really depends on what the intent of the encounter is. But one thing for sure, my players never assume something is going to be a cakewalk to fight and it a...

I would let the player roll a new character, then play and have fun. But then you can also let the 0 INT PC, hang around to be dealt with. Let the PCs play it out and the ramifications are the ramifications. Do they kill the PC or do they try and lead him around. Having him get in the way...

I wouldnt buy nor drink any beer that cost a $1.

Sure why not. But i think you need to define that when something is large, what characteristics does it have. For example, does the Large trait carry an additional +2 HP per level and does an additional damage base damage die to accommodate its size, maybe a +d4 due to it's size or maybe just a...

I wouldnt get too caught up in the weeds here. If you're attacking with a 2H sword that round, then your hand isnt free to cast a spell (S). If you attack with a spell, no problem, you're holding the 2H sword/weapon with your other hand.

I like gritty better myself and its what i use. Why not let them raise from levels 1 and 2 as normal. That way they have a few HP behind them and arent quite as fragile. (Someone mentioned starting at 3rd level which is a good idea as well). With things being more gritty, players tend to think...

Such an awesome game! For those that play DnD and wonder what it's like to play without classes, experience levels and the ability to play any race your GM allows, check this game out. When i read thru the forums, i see post for how to play a certain monster or how do you give XP if a monster is...

Instead of making a new class, how about a Cleric following a pacifist god, like Eldath in Faerun which was mentioned (in my mythic britannia campaign, i have a christian sect that is pacifist). Then create a Pacifist domain. There have been comments and suggestions mentioned, so you can flesh...

There are many times when rolling in secret should be done. When a PC tries to spot hidden, find a trap, etc. Allow me to explain. If a PC doesnt detect a trap, it shouldnt be because they saw they missed the roll... they should have no idea except that, they couldnt find a trap. Let's take it...

I think the majority usually suck, well the majority i've encountered, they are used for no reason at all. Except to say, "wow, this looks like a cool place for a trap. I think i'll put a pit with spikes here." These random traps that are in main hallways, don't the denizens need to traverse...

As long as the other aspects of your life aren't suffering, play on playa. Besides that, that sounds like some good ol' fun. I miss my days of being able to power game. Now for me, that is way too much DnD. My group also plays Runequest, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, T&T and war games... so we like to...

Played it using the MERP modules and settings but with GURPS for the rule set. What a friggen blast. It was deadly and gritty... and not much treasure. But that's all on the DM on how to parse it out. It was really rich in culture, ethnicity and setting. We were going up river from Tharbad and...

Use the mage hand to cut the bow string with a small dirk. That would take the bow out for awhile (if the PC had extra bow strings, he'd have to fish around in his pack for it, then put it on. If he's doing that, he isnt attacking with it)

Here's a zombie i made for a necromancy in the swamps scenario i ran. Raptor Zombie (think 'World War Z') Same as zombie on page 316 in the MM, except for the following changes; *AC 10 *Speed 40 *change DEX to 14, so additional +2 to hit and initiative *change INT to 10, it's not dumb...

I would say, you're the DM, do what makes more sense or works for you. If a PC or monster with multi-attack, wins initiative or simply wants to ready an action so he goes later in the round because it makes tactical sense, i'd allow it. I would even let them Delay even though there isnt a Delay...

Always love, and buy, more Cthulhu stuff. Chaosium, Pelgrane (and anything Ken Hite), Cubicle 7, Golden Goblin, Delta Green/Unspeakable Oath, Cakebread & Walton, Miskatonic Press (RIP), Cthulhutech, Colonial Cthulhu,... i'll have to check this out.

Yes, i do it for my players, along with encumbrance and other things already mentioned. I do the work so the PCs dont have to worry about the bookkeeping, ie, i make it easy for them. I let them know when they're running low if it will make a difference in the scenario. If not, then after the...

No, i dont think it needs a buff. I think the PC in question needs to make a decision when they reach the balancing point... do they go with heavier armor and lose the DEX mod (and stealth), or do they go with the DEX mod path, and thus limiting themselves to wearing armor types that allow the...

Yes, and it's working very well. Basically, you're redefining the HP anchor point which changes some of the PC behavior. And CapnZap mentions some good additional insight. Anyway, it's working nicely with my group and they take combat and tactics a little more seriously. (It doesn't detract from...

Very nice write up on grappling. Reminds me of the GURPS writes up that come out talking about specific topics and going in depth. Well done. My gaming group, i'm the DM, we don't use grappling as it's written. I wrestled in high school then a year in college, and to grapple with one hand...