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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bupp" data-source="post: 6497226" data-attributes="member: 6784990">In our session this past weekend when we played through part of The Three Faces of Evil, the second part of the Age of Worms I tried out using a new critical/fumble system.  Two sessions, one being combat heavy, and I think the system held up well, and the kids liked it, too.I had been using <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/tools/critical-generator" target="_blank">this critical generator</a> from the d20PFSRD, but it relies heavily on ability modifications, which aren't supported in 5e.  I found myself re-rolling (or clicking) sometimes several times until I got a result that seemed to fit.  I wanted to keep it simple, and since I'm a fan of Advantage/Disadvantage, I based it on that mechanic.  Also, since I like dice (honestly, who doesn't), I bought some new dice to help illustrate this in game.On a critical hit, roll all damage dice a second time then add any modifiers, as per RAW.  In addition, you gain Advantage on your next attack roll.  To keep track, I give a steel/silver colored die to the player/monster that got the crit and place it on the table under their miniature.  On a fumble, you automatically miss.  You gain Disadvantage on your next turn, OR you get the choice of something cinematic (drop weapon, fall prone, ect.).  The black/yellowish green die would represent the fumble.<a href="http://5egrognard.blogspot.com/2015/01/critical-hits-and-fumbles.html" target="_blank">http://5egrognard.blogspot.com/2015/01/critical-hits-and-fumbles.html</a></blockquote>

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