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Thread: Doppelganger Help
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2010-05-13, 11:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Doppelganger Help
So I'm planning a big revealing of a doppleganger in my own game and I'm having a bit of trouble. I've always had trouble hiding NPC identities from my players and I was wondering, can anyone in the playground give me some advice on keeping a doppleganger secret?
Currently RPG group playing: Endworld (D&D 5e. A Homebrewed post-apocalyptic supplement.)
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2010-05-13, 11:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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2010-05-14, 10:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Doppelganger Help
If possible I would like to add myself to this thread, as i too am playing with the idea of making a doppelganger character.
My question would be:
If a Doppelganger changes into someone who has wings and at-will flight, does he also gain at-will flight?My first foray into homebrew: The Circuit Mage
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2010-05-14, 10:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Doppelganger Help
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2010-05-14, 10:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Doppelganger Help
Depends on the system. I believe that would work in 3.5, but not 4e. Someone else should correct me on that though.
I have two big questions for when it comes to doppleganger shenanigans. Do the players have any reasons to suspect dopplegangers? Does the doppleganger have any interest/interaction in/with the pcs?If you like what I have to say, please check out my GMing Blog where I discuss writing and roleplaying in greater depth.
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2010-05-14, 10:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Doppelganger Help
Out of curiosity: Are you running the Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil?
I'm gathering from your post that either you're a terrible liar or your players are particularly genre-savvy, or both.
In the case of the former, don't lie if they'll know when you're lying. If you're sweating bullets every time Kerrick has to fib, the cat'll be out of the bag in no time *meow*. Instead, settle for a nice blend of half-truths, misleading statements and the occasional lie. For example, when Mila Kunis said, "I'm going to be 18," in response to the casting director's question "How old are you?" the latter assumed (rather logically) she was 17. In fact, she was 14 - Mila has said she was going to be 18, but not specified what year. You'd be surprised what outrageous conclusions you can gently guide people towards.
If you merely have some snooping players, throw out a red herring or two to distract them.
Originally Posted by Prof. Quirrell