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Yesterday, 02:48 PMCloudkill doesn't say that Gust of Wind removes Cloudkill, it says that wind removes Cloudkill. If the DM decides that it's windy then that will...372 replies | 11510 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:40 AMAre there any spells that say they can be dispelled? (other than the ones that say permanent until dispelled)372 replies | 11510 view(s)
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2024-03-25, 03:36 PMMastikator replied to a thread How many combats per session do you find most enjoyable? in Roleplaying GamesI think this is a is very important thing to do as a DM because it can add a dimension to combat. It gives a chance for the players to talk to NPCs...25 replies | 2295 view(s)
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2024-03-25, 04:59 AMAs a a player I really enjoy intrigue and infiltration. As both player and DM for combat I prefer combat that is also a social encounter, IE the...7 replies | 1017 view(s)
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2024-03-22, 07:42 AMMastikator replied to a thread Thibbledorf Pwent — Almost (Mt. Dwarf Fighter/Barbarian) in D&D 5e/NextI would not combine battlerager and tavern brawler feat. They'd compete for bonus actions. IMO just go rune knight for the first 6 levels, take...6 replies | 805 view(s)
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2024-03-22, 03:58 AMThose situations are very different. Players know shield exists, it's not amazing to have your attack foiled by shield but it's hardly surprising...372 replies | 11510 view(s)
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2024-03-22, 03:08 AMMastikator replied to a thread How many combats per session do you find most enjoyable? in Roleplaying GamesI like to present 3-4 encounters that may result in combats if the players initiate it, which results in 2-4. For shorter sessions it'll be less.25 replies | 2295 view(s)
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2024-03-21, 06:22 AMSometimes the villagers lose and the orcs win. That should also be a thing, otherwise there are no stakes in the game.26 replies | 2458 view(s)
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2024-03-21, 06:13 AMHow do you deal with the inevitable problem with different people at the table having different mental images. I think the obvious answer here is...372 replies | 11510 view(s)
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2024-03-19, 03:30 PMMastikator replied to a thread DM Help Proper entourage for a Lich, facing tier 4 opponents? in D&D 5e/NextA lich is a wizard so golems, cadaver collector can be used to supplement the hoards of undead minions. But an entourage may well be 40 wights.27 replies | 2752 view(s)
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2024-03-19, 06:24 AMMastikator replied to a thread How long would the Earth last if the sun became a black hole? in Mad Science and Grumpy TechnologyI'm just copying NASA's nomenclature to be honest. It's a black hole that formed when a sufficiently large star undergoes supernova. The remaining...15 replies | 751 view(s)
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2024-03-19, 05:57 AMAny system. Any media (ok, not PBP). How long does sessions typically last when you play? Bonus question: how long do you want them to last? ...27 replies | 1192 view(s)
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2024-03-18, 02:37 PMIt stops the entire spell, including the attack roll. TBH I'd be pretty miffed if I counter spelled an enemy's cantrip and the DM said "ok but the...372 replies | 11510 view(s)
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2024-03-18, 08:59 AMSome ideas: A settlement next to a river may have "life boats" ready to ferry the villagers away from the village should the walls be breached....26 replies | 2458 view(s)
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2024-03-17, 01:45 PMMastikator replied to a thread How long would the Earth last if the sun became a black hole? in Mad Science and Grumpy TechnologyReally depends on what you mean "the Sun became a black hole". If the process involves a supernova then we'd last 8 minutes. Because that's how...15 replies | 751 view(s)
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2024-03-15, 01:59 PMFirst among allies. And only if they agree. If an enemy rolls 2 higher than anyone in the group then they go first and if they are attacking from...37 replies | 3822 view(s)
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2024-03-14, 03:39 PMMastikator replied to a thread Proposal: Uranus et. al. should no longer be called "plane-ettes". in Mad Science and Grumpy TechnologyI've heard that term before but never considered that Neptune and Uranus couldn't be both gas giants and ice giants. NASA probably calls Neptune an...44 replies | 1494 view(s)
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2024-03-14, 12:51 PMMastikator replied to a thread Proposal: Uranus et. al. should no longer be called "plane-ettes". in Mad Science and Grumpy TechnologyBut we do already have a special designation for Neptune, Uranus, Saturnus and Jupiter. They're all gas giants. Mars, Earth, Venus and Mercury also...44 replies | 1494 view(s)
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2024-03-14, 04:01 AMYeah I don't like it, and ban backgrounds that give feats. I'd rather just give everyone a free feat at level 1 if that's something players want (and...37 replies | 3822 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 11:39 AMThey're adjacent. I think the problem stems from bad DM attitude and weak player creativity/cowardice. He thinks (AFAIK) that classes lack features...153 replies | 9826 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 10:10 AMThe DMG needs to tell them to not do that. Set the DC between 10-15, if they fail they merely perform the action as told with no mechanical benefit...153 replies | 9826 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 09:42 AMYou don't need to codify it, give examples of stunts in the player handbook and examples of what is an appropriate skill and bonus for succeeding. I...153 replies | 9826 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 07:13 AMA regular fighter can swing across the ballroom on a chandelier and attack the bad guy at the other side. A paladin can jump off a bridge onto knight...153 replies | 9826 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 04:40 AMTrue, but dex based will be slightly better at spy stuff (stealth, sleight of hand, thief's tools). Going sword and board dex (duelist or defense...10 replies | 978 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 04:08 AMWith all due respect, can't the barbarian use an action to search or help then bonus action to maintain rage? Maintaining rage with Attack Action™ or...133 replies | 11717 view(s)
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2024-03-12, 03:52 AMIf you want to make tactics important then flanking is your enemy (or perhaps training wheels). I've been in campaigns with and without flanking and...153 replies | 9826 view(s)
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2024-03-11, 11:07 AMWellington Paranormal is also a great source of inspiration for magical, silly cop hijinks. Cops are sent out to deal with a too loud house? House...24 replies | 3247 view(s)
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2024-03-11, 10:56 AMDex based psi warrior with spy(criminal) background should land you in the ballpark.10 replies | 978 view(s)
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2024-03-11, 06:27 AMTrue seeing is a 6th level spell, so you'll need to be at least level 11. True seeing and modify memory are both wizard and bard spells so either...3 replies | 682 view(s)
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2024-03-09, 04:48 AMI really like everything I'm seeing, except for the lack of resistance, it's easier and better. Also 9th and and 18th levels are dead levels in this...133 replies | 11717 view(s)
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