Simple Riddle... but TOO simple?
LordEntrails
Hero
IMO, the problem with riddles like these is that their are numerous "correct" answers. Sure, I know the author is thinking of one thing or one correct answer when they write the riddle. But, the riddle, and clues, are not so precise that only one answer fits. So, how are the players supposed to know which one correct answer is the answer the GM will actually accept?
So, I would just suggest that a GM accepts any answer that makes sense given the riddle and the character (not player) knowledge.
So, I would just suggest that a GM accepts any answer that makes sense given the riddle and the character (not player) knowledge.
Maxperson
Morkus from Orkus
You've never met my son. Every night at bed time and whenever we want him to stop what he is doing, he asks for more time.
aco175
Legend
First line I was thinking age- with child wanting grow up and vain people afraid of wrinkles. I came to time rather quickly after the extra clues. I do not think you need the extra clues. You may add them if the PCs roll a DC 15 check if the players are not getting it, but I think they should.
MarkB
Legend
From just the first riddle, my guess was actually Candy.
Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
Overall I thought it was great, the clues are especially good and open opportunities up for a bit more interaction and roleplay.
I do agree though that Time is a bit cliche and thus easily guessed (so either make the riddle more cryptic or get another answer).
I dont tend to like guess or die riddles but for roleplaying you could start cryptic and with each wrong guess impose a penalty before giving another clue, each one making it progressively easier ...
Yeah I found that a bit off too, a child might want to be grown up but they rarely would associate that with time. As alternatives mybe
A lovers desire..? An elders desire..?
I do agree though that Time is a bit cliche and thus easily guessed (so either make the riddle more cryptic or get another answer).
I dont tend to like guess or die riddles but for roleplaying you could start cryptic and with each wrong guess impose a penalty before giving another clue, each one making it progressively easier ...
Yeah I found that a bit off too, a child might want to be grown up but they rarely would associate that with time. As alternatives mybe
A lovers desire..? An elders desire..?
DND_Reborn
The High Aldwin
LOL - yeah -- fixed. You're the first person to notice that. Just goes to show what our minds will put in place when we think we know what something should say...
DND_Reborn
The High Aldwin
UPDATE: I've added a variant to the first line, to try to differentiate it from some of the other "answers" people were coming up with.
Base riddle:
Vanity's foe, an old man's desire
More ravaging than any fire
Worst of enemies, best of friends
With value one rarely comprehends
This removes the stretch about "kids wishing they were older at times" to the old man (person) wanting more time before they die.
BUT I'm not sold on it, since IMO for some people when you get to a certain age (old "enough") you are not anxious to die necessarily, but you aren't afraid of it, either.
Thoughts?
Base riddle:
Vanity's foe, an old man's desire
More ravaging than any fire
Worst of enemies, best of friends
With value one rarely comprehends
This removes the stretch about "kids wishing they were older at times" to the old man (person) wanting more time before they die.
BUT I'm not sold on it, since IMO for some people when you get to a certain age (old "enough") you are not anxious to die necessarily, but you aren't afraid of it, either.
Thoughts?
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