Hey, I play AL at a local store and I usually log my games and put my DCI and the DMs on the paper. Is there anything online I need to do with the DCI? Also I may be taking over the AL games soon and was wondering what do I do with everyone's DCI numbers after each game
"Do I Need A DCI Number? DCI numbers are no longer used for Adventurers League play."
It looks like they have dropped the use of DCI numbers to simplify the process for newer players. In all honesty, they weren't very useful in practice in terms of verifying logs since a DM at a table doesn't have the resources to go through trying to validate a player's character sheet if something looks incorrect. If someone really wants to cheat then there isn't that much that can be done to prevent it.
It is always the DMs call whether things are allowed in the game ... the guidance on cheating from the ALDMG is:
"Cheating D&D Adventurers League play is meant to be fun and inclusive—not competitive. As the DM, correct cheating players quickly and discreetly (if possible) by resolving the issue and making a fair ruling on what happens. You can review paperwork (character sheets, adventure logsheets, and certificates) at any time. If something seems amiss or inappropriate—either with the paperwork or during the game—discuss it with the player and resolve irregularities. You can disallow something that seems outside the rules or have a player reroll dice. Be professional—make every effort to avoid embarrassing the player or assume wrongdoing. We’re all here to have fun and enjoy the challenge!"
Honestly, I would like if there was a universal online log that we could all use... but yeah, I've never had a DM check my DCI or even review my log sheet. As long as nobody shows up with something obviously breaking the rules (like, say... bringing a higher level character into a low-tier game) then generally no one really cares.
Honestly, I would like if there was a universal online log that we could all use... but yeah, I've never had a DM check my DCI or even review my log sheet. As long as nobody shows up with something obviously breaking the rules (like, say... bringing a higher level character into a low-tier game) then generally no one really cares.
You occasionally run across folks who made an honest mistake somewhere along the line. I ran into a player with a cool paladin/rogue character. I think they were level 10 at the time. However, they had built a dex paladin and had forgotten that they needed to have a 13 strength to multiclass. Luckily, I think the only change required was to move a few points from wisdom/int into strength to cover it. However, it didn't get noticed through 10 levels of play.
The things to keep an eye on would be very rare magic items on tier 2 characters. A good example is the Girdle of Fire Giant Strength. It is very rare and available in an AL legal module in tier 3 (maybe more than one). However, there is only one AL legal way I know of to get that item onto a lower tier character. So if players show up with really powerful magic items it can be worthwhile glancing at the log to see where it came from. At least season 9 moves all legendary items to tier 4 so you won't have folks unexpectedly showing up with a cloak of invisibility or staff of the magi.
Hey, I play AL at a local store and I usually log my games and put my DCI and the DMs on the paper. Is there anything online I need to do with the DCI? Also I may be taking over the AL games soon and was wondering what do I do with everyone's DCI numbers after each game
If you look at the most recent FAQ ...
"Do I Need A DCI Number?
DCI numbers are no longer used for Adventurers League play."
It looks like they have dropped the use of DCI numbers to simplify the process for newer players. In all honesty, they weren't very useful in practice in terms of verifying logs since a DM at a table doesn't have the resources to go through trying to validate a player's character sheet if something looks incorrect. If someone really wants to cheat then there isn't that much that can be done to prevent it.
It is always the DMs call whether things are allowed in the game ... the guidance on cheating from the ALDMG is:
"Cheating
D&D Adventurers League play is meant to be fun and inclusive—not competitive. As the DM, correct cheating players quickly and discreetly (if possible) by resolving the issue and making a fair ruling on what happens. You can review paperwork (character sheets, adventure logsheets, and certificates) at any time. If something seems amiss or inappropriate—either with the paperwork or during the game—discuss it with the player and resolve irregularities. You can disallow something that seems outside the rules or have a player reroll dice. Be professional—make every effort to avoid embarrassing the player or assume wrongdoing. We’re all here to have fun and enjoy the challenge!"
Honestly, I would like if there was a universal online log that we could all use... but yeah, I've never had a DM check my DCI or even review my log sheet. As long as nobody shows up with something obviously breaking the rules (like, say... bringing a higher level character into a low-tier game) then generally no one really cares.
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You occasionally run across folks who made an honest mistake somewhere along the line. I ran into a player with a cool paladin/rogue character. I think they were level 10 at the time. However, they had built a dex paladin and had forgotten that they needed to have a 13 strength to multiclass. Luckily, I think the only change required was to move a few points from wisdom/int into strength to cover it. However, it didn't get noticed through 10 levels of play.
The things to keep an eye on would be very rare magic items on tier 2 characters. A good example is the Girdle of Fire Giant Strength. It is very rare and available in an AL legal module in tier 3 (maybe more than one). However, there is only one AL legal way I know of to get that item onto a lower tier character. So if players show up with really powerful magic items it can be worthwhile glancing at the log to see where it came from. At least season 9 moves all legendary items to tier 4 so you won't have folks unexpectedly showing up with a cloak of invisibility or staff of the magi.
Oh okay, I missed them saying they don't use DCI numbers anymore. Thanks!