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    [Old school] I can't deal with inventory

    FWIW, I lean towards slot systems and I like Mausritter's inventory system; it's among the best developments that came out of that game, and practically a foundation in the OSR space from what I gather.
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    [Old school] I can't deal with inventory

    I understand the sentiment of weirdness you describe in terms of this as a mechanic; however, Liminal Horror has an entirely different intent in design (and context, it's explicitly horror) than some of the fantasy systems that do the same, like Cairn or Mausritter. As an example, take the...
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    Modules: Made to Read vs Made to Run?

    While I favor published modules and adventures that keep an eye to presentation and information design in mind, I feel like there is benefit when modules use a more prose/pleasure-to-read approach for some parts. Sometimes that can when you have factions or organizations that the party...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Help Me Fill Out a Treasure Hoard

    Reading these descriptions, if it's as great as you are intending, I can imagine how challenging it might be just to navigate through the space a horde that size occupies.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Help Me Fill Out a Treasure Hoard

    Some mentioned 1E Tiamat treasure table, but when I read this, my first thought was to go look at the kinds of treasure each of the chromatic dragon types would tend to prefer; then go overboard because it's Tiamat. Maybe Tiamat favors different kinds of her gifted treasures depending on the...
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    Resource Management, or How I Learned To Stop Worrying About Rations and Love Mana

    How do you feel about supply die (e.g. rations or ammunition), quantum equipment/gear, or a pip system (Mausritter)?
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    Playing "Adventurers" As Actual Adventurers

    I'd echo these questions also go to what the exploration is for, and what things it could be about. There are some games I have come across with heavy exploration, and they deliberately structure their reward system (e.g. At the end of the session, ask yourself the following questions: Did you...
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    Playing "Adventurers" As Actual Adventurers

    Years on, I still vividly remember reading when the Company attempts to cross through the mountains, with Boromir trying to plow through the snow.
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    Free League Publishing Announces New One Ring Adventure

    Playing AS Saruman too. 🖤
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    GMs: What is your prep to play ratio?

    For my own answer (1:3) this only includes "immediate" prep i.e. what I do maybe a couple days prior to an hour before everyone arrives. That's usually a one-page session sheet, getting in game props ready that will get handed to the table in course of play, and setting up the physical space...
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    GMs: What is your prep to play ratio?

    I tend towards 1:3, but this doesn't include when I draw maps on Chessex; I'm not amazingly quick with that or talented, so that adds to it.
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    D&D General Converting Bg3 to Tabletop

    Only thought like Zardnaar mentioned would be to decrease the amount of equipment loot goblins could get.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Tiers of play, PCs, NPCs and narrative

    I've never played or ran a campaign that seated itself in Tier 3-4, so I'm much like you. I can however, share that older editions of D&D do offer guidance and rules for high level play (to Level 36!). Some of it is available here, as it has come up in discussions, but you can likely read it...
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    Gaming Cons Have Changed (I'm Old)

    It's nice to read the organizers desire to have their event be a welcoming space. It doesn't surprise me that it being the US, folks got to be themselves for a few days with stuff they enjoy; there are enough challenges and difficulties every day at present. I appreciated the time it took to...
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    What is your favourite character type, (prof, class etc) And why?

    I've found I gravitate towards secondary characters and it strangely doesn't matter what medium: books, television series, anime, movies, video games, etc. I find them more intriguing? We've been blessed with a lot of excellent writers, and actors who've made a "smaller" role so much beyond...
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    D&D General Initial Thoughts on the Two 2025 Forgotten Realms books

    The Dolmenwood trio & practically everything from Free League is very well-made. Dolmenwood is also something I am looking at as well.
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    D&D General Initial Thoughts on the Two 2025 Forgotten Realms books

    Greatly appreciate the time to provide this for everyone; I def. plan on listening/reading to the two broadcasts when they're available.
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    OSR New edition of OSE in 2026 (updated with some links)

    I have the current AF books; it sounds like there is a bit being put into the revised books, but it is also nice that there is a pdf with only changes as well. 2026 is far enough ahead, I may have a better sense of what my table's leanings are by then.
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    I made a terrible life decision…

    Separately, someone is quite the Star Trek/rpg related fan. Also a very well-used GURPS book!
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    I made a terrible life decision…

    Perused photographs, eye zoomed to Larry Hagman in a hat (tm).
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