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February 1983. As we step into a new year of gaming Ian Livingstone wonders what might come next. With Treasure Trap starting (or at... -
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Picture courtesy of Pixabay. Lately, my Saturday afternoons at the local library have become the third pillar of a massive... -
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Image courtesy of Pixabay. For years, my game room sat as a quiet monument to a dream: a dedicated space where I could play Dungeons &...
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NNeonchameleon reacted to pemerton's post in the thread Difficulty Numbers: Scaling, or Static? with
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Which systems are these? I've not encountered a system like this. At least in 4e D&D, the point of both scaling DCs and levels is to... -
NNeonchameleon reacted to zakael19's post in the thread Difficulty Numbers: Scaling, or Static? with Like.
The way 4e did this is to build a robust Skill Challenge system that allowed experts to be better at a wider array of problem solving...
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NNeonchameleon reacted to Crimson Longinus's post in the thread Difficulty Numbers: Scaling, or Static? with Like.
Like many have said, scaling DCs are obviously just a terrible idea. If the numbers on your sheet get bigger, this should mean your...
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Charlaquin reacted to Distracted DM's post in the thread D&D General Warlocks' patrons vs. Paladin Oaths and Cleric Deities with Like.
I appreciate all the replies and discourse, thank you! Just finished running a morning game, nice to come back to see everyone's... -
NNeonchameleon reacted to stonehead's post in the thread Difficulty Numbers: Scaling, or Static? with Like.
Is it really surprising? "Scaling DCs" is just math homework that leads to no mechanical change. A "scaled world" plays into the...
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Charlaquin replied to the thread D&D General Ultimate Fencers of 5e DnD.I agree with Battlemaster, but I think taking Fighter to 7 for an extra superiority die and two more maneuvers, which still gives you 5...
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Mistwell replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) Changes to the Command spell and its use at the table..There is no decision point in the spell's description. It's intended, I think, to be weighed against forced movement. Given you don't... -
Hriston replied to the thread What's the hardest attribute to effectively role-play?.I don't think you can separate the two in an RPG. Roleplaying in the sense of an RPG is making your character's decisions for them. It's... -
Scribe replied to the thread D&D General Warlocks' patrons vs. Paladin Oaths and Cleric Deities.Really? Thats not surprising considering the direction of D&D but a bit disappointing regardless. -
Scribe reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread D&D General Warlocks' patrons vs. Paladin Oaths and Cleric Deities with Like.
The best way is to write up the pact at level 1. The patron(you) and the PC(player) negotiate out a contract for the power. Then the...
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Crimson Longinus reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread D&D General Warlocks' patrons vs. Paladin Oaths and Cleric Deities with Like.
The best way is to write up the pact at level 1. The patron(you) and the PC(player) negotiate out a contract for the power. Then the...
