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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ridley's Cohort" data-source="post: 110082" data-attributes="member: 545">The Lovecraft Universe makes certain unusual assumptions about the metaphysical nature of the cosmos.  And Lovecraftian metaphysics just don't mix with what you are used to.Talking about your beloved D&D character fighting Cthulu makes about as much sense as pitting Bugs Bunny against Batman -- makes for an amusing image for about 7 seconds but there is really no point in following through and arguing over mechanics.Cthulu in a D&D universe is just another giant bag of hit points that can throw endless mind-affecting magic at you.D&D characters in a Cthulu universe need to start making Will saves against insanity the moment they start using their own magic items or spells.  Having an Enraged Barbarian swinging a magical axe is much more of a liability than an asset.Oil and water.</blockquote>