The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Guest 7034872]

I'm sorry my ADHD brain jumps from topic to topic like a Mexican jumping bean on caffeine

EDIT: oh and I'm back at home now..stupid asathma.

Glad to read you're doing better. The hospital stay sounded kinda lively.

 

[CleverNickName]

Hey, I'm on Team ADHD also!

 

[Gradine]

In any case, if you're trying to get me to define a single, simple, one-size-fits-all solution, you're going to be disappointed. A complex world requires complex, moment-to-moment decisions. Specifically, decisions that are inherently personal.

H*rry P*tter just happens to give us the most clear cut example of a 1:1 direct relationship of evil; a franchise whose earnings go directly to fund a person who is directly pushing for very bad things to happen to already very vulnerable trans kids. I can't make anyone decide that that isn't worth going to see a dumb wizard movie over, but I feel like the case in this instance couldn't be any clearer.

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

Hey, I'm on Team ADHD also!

Ditto. And ASD.

 

[RealAlHazred]

Player: I'm going to play an elven cleric.
Me: Cool. Which kind of elf is she: high elf, wood elf, or one of those crazy drow?
Player: Oh, no, she's an astral Moon Unit (Zappa) elf who, as a racial trait, can teleport 30' in any direction once every short rest, and I'm going to play her as a Way of the Setting Sun cleric who gains an extra 2d8+WIS temporary HP every time she uses this ability, so this way I can play her as a tank gish even though her official purpose is to serve as the party's healer. Neat, huh?

sigh

Where even to begin? The moon unit elf's racial trait is a 25' teleport once every short rest. Way of the Setting Sun is a monk subclass, not cleric. And the Way of the Setting Sun monk's Refreshing Rays ability (which is the one that gives temporary hp) is proficiency bonus d6s, which remember, don't stack with any other temporary hp, and only apply to the monk. Unless she's using the moon unit elf racial feat that lets her transfer temp hp she gets to other characters, but she can't get that until 4th level. It's a balanced feat, race, and class, but if you forget the details the players will walk right over you.

 

[trappedslider]

Hey, I'm on Team ADHD also!

I'm still #Teamvanthatalmosthitbella

 

[trappedslider]

sigh

Where even to begin? The moon unit elf's racial trait is a 25' teleport once every short rest. Way of the Setting Sun is a monk subclass, not cleric. And the Way of the Setting Sun monk's Refreshing Rays ability (which is the one that gives temporary hp) is proficiency bonus d6s, which remember, don't stack with any other temporary hp, and only apply to the monk. Unless she's using the moon unit elf racial feat that lets her transfer temp hp she gets to other characters, but she can't get that until 4th level. It's a balanced feat, race, and class, but if you forget the details the players will walk right over you.

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

Lines in sands are always moving unless you make a line in cement.

That's the thing. Everyone has a different line. This has been discussed elsewhere, but literally everyone had their own personal code for what is and isn't okay. This applies to supporting creators that have done/said problematic/awful things, even if you enjoy their content.

You have to draw the line. No one else can do it for you. People can tell you their own lines and explain why they put them there, but you're the one that has to do it. The line will probably shift for you as you change as a person, too. There is no widely accepted "one size fits all cases" solution here. In this case, perfection is the enemy of good.

 

[Gradine]

I'm still #Teamvanthatalmosthitbella

My friends and I have always been #Teambellasdadsmoustache, personally

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

Am I the only DM who thinks there are too many sub-classes, races, and sub-races for players to choose among nowadays?

Player: I'm going to play an elven cleric.
Me: Cool. Which kind of elf is she: high elf, wood elf, or one of those crazy drow?
Player: Oh, no, she's an astral Moon Unit (Zappa) elf who, as a racial trait, can teleport 30' in any direction once every short rest, and I'm going to play her as a Way of the Setting Sun cleric who gains an extra 2d8+WIS temporary HP every time she uses this ability, so this way I can play her as a tank gish even though her official purpose is to serve as the party's healer. Neat, huh?

This is the kind of thing that sends me to the liquor cabinet.

I actually like all of this stuff. IMO, the more customization, the better. It might be a bit difficult for newer players (who I would probably just restrict to the PHB for the first couple campaigns), but I've had no problem with the current array of options with my more experienced 5e players.