Question: How do you flavor specific spells? Hellish Rebuke - instead of me pointing my fingers, the area where the enemy attacks bursts in blue flames that temporarily take the form of a skull before rushing to the one who attacked. Wish - the caster summons the genie king, who demands them to be quick and will only give one wish Meteor Swarm - Yawning portals open in the sky, to the deep edges of space, as a meteor is pulled through by the gravitational pull Magic missile - three beings of pure shadow climb out of your own, and rush the enemy, going through them to their heart
I always let my players flavor spells. Especially if it ends up doing the killing blow.
For me, in the one of the two games, where I actually play rather than DM, my Tiefling Paladin in Curse of Strahd - when he Hellish Rebukes, it's his tail lashing out magical energy or my fingertips.
The post above you - based on what you know of them, or their avatar, or whatever you want - what species/race (Elf, Dwarf, Human, etc.) - do you think they'd be if they were magically transported to the D&D world?
The post above you - based on what you know of them, or their avatar, or whatever you want - what species/race (Elf, Dwarf, Human, etc.) - do you think they'd be if they were magically transported to the D&D world?
Totem barbarian with rather high intelligence, higher then normal.
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The post above you - based on what you know of them, or their avatar, or whatever you want - what species/race (Elf, Dwarf, Human, etc.) - do you think they'd be if they were magically transported to the D&D world?
Totem barbarian with rather high intelligence, higher then normal.
For you - Elven Wizard/Warlock multiclass - for your avatar, has a bit of an elf look with a crown - and wizard and warlock - because of the recent spell shaping discussion. Reminds me of someone with intelligence!
The post above you - based on what you know of them, or their avatar, or whatever you want - what species/race (Elf, Dwarf, Human, etc.) - do you think they'd be if they were magically transported to the D&D world?
Totem barbarian with rather high intelligence, higher then normal.
For you - Elven Wizard/Warlock multiclass - for your avatar, has a bit of an elf look with a crown - and wizard and warlock - because of the recent spell shaping discussion. Reminds me of someone with intelligence!
Cool. She’s actually an npc from a scrapped campaign of mine.
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Blood red eyes and scars give barbarian vibes. Not sure what race, maybe elf like Tawmis said?
She was more of a half Tiefling half Aasimar situation. The horns and red eyes represent her demonic side, but the pure white skin represents angelic energy. Plus, the tip of each of her horns form a halo-esque shape. For now, she’s just the mother of one of my characters.
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What is your favorite and least favorite 5th edition module published by WOTC? Or, for you grognards, what were some really good (or bad) official adventures from earlier editions that you still remember to this day?
I really liked Icewind Dale. I've heard from my DM others that Storm King's Thunder is really hard to DM.
I recently got together with a bunch of friends and had a bunch of really fun battles. A friend of a friend has been collecting fiberglass weapons for years and has quite the impressive arsenal. I don't know if it technically counts as larping since there wasn't a story or real roleplaying, but it was incredibly fun.
I recently got together with a bunch of friends and had a bunch of really fun battles. A friend of a friend has been collecting fiberglass weapons for years and has quite the impressive arsenal. I don't know if it technically counts as larping since there wasn't a story or real roleplaying, but it was incredibly fun.
Nope. Sounds fun tho :)
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I recently got together with a bunch of friends and had a bunch of really fun battles. A friend of a friend has been collecting fiberglass weapons for years and has quite the impressive arsenal. I don't know if it technically counts as larping since there wasn't a story or real roleplaying, but it was incredibly fun.
I recently got together with a bunch of friends and had a bunch of really fun battles. A friend of a friend has been collecting fiberglass weapons for years and has quite the impressive arsenal. I don't know if it technically counts as larping since there wasn't a story or real roleplaying, but it was incredibly fun.
No. Never tried it.
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You have a group of Level 3 adventurers (six of them)... and the current mission is to liberate the town from the evil clutches of a cult that is holding this small village hostage... convert or burn at the stake...
The party wants to stealth in and take out some of the guard towers, each with one archer positioned in the tower to keep watch...
Often times, in moves, you see cool stealth missions where they're able to get in, and quickly slit the throat of the enemy (or whatever, essentially take them down in a single move)... And having cool, theatric moves like that would be nice (and enhance the game as players succeed, ideally, and pull off this rescue/liberation)...
How would you play this out (being that the party is level 3, naturally these archers have more than 1 hit point)...
Or would you let the party do a one hit kill like this?
You have a group of Level 3 adventurers (six of them)... and the current mission is to liberate the town from the evil clutches of a cult that is holding this small village hostage... convert or burn at the stake...
The party wants to stealth in and take out some of the guard towers, each with one archer positioned in the tower to keep watch...
Often times, in moves, you see cool stealth missions where they're able to get in, and quickly slit the throat of the enemy (or whatever, essentially take them down in a single move)... And having cool, theatric moves like that would be nice (and enhance the game as players succeed, ideally, and pull off this rescue/liberation)...
How would you play this out (being that the party is level 3, naturally these archers have more than 1 hit point)...
Or would you let the party do a one hit kill like this?
Thoughts?
That's a really annoying part about Dnd. That type of stealth kill doesn't really work unless you are a rogue. Maybe you could make it more of a skill challenge than a combat one. If they can roll high enough on their stealth checks and maybe roll another sleight of hand or attack roll, they can dispatch a guard in one hit.
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I am assuming another thread around here?
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I always let my players flavor spells. Especially if it ends up doing the killing blow.
For me, in the one of the two games, where I actually play rather than DM, my Tiefling Paladin in Curse of Strahd - when he Hellish Rebukes, it's his tail lashing out magical energy or my fingertips.
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
Need a character story/background written up? I do it for free (but also take donations!) - https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?591882-Need-a-character-background-written-up
The post above you - based on what you know of them, or their avatar, or whatever you want - what species/race (Elf, Dwarf, Human, etc.) - do you think they'd be if they were magically transported to the D&D world?
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
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Totem barbarian with rather high intelligence, higher then normal.
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
For you - Elven Wizard/Warlock multiclass - for your avatar, has a bit of an elf look with a crown - and wizard and warlock - because of the recent spell shaping discussion. Reminds me of someone with intelligence!
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
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Cool. She’s actually an npc from a scrapped campaign of mine.
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
Blood red eyes and scars give barbarian vibes. Not sure what race, maybe elf like Tawmis said?
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She was more of a half Tiefling half Aasimar situation. The horns and red eyes represent her demonic side, but the pure white skin represents angelic energy. Plus, the tip of each of her horns form a halo-esque shape. For now, she’s just the mother of one of my characters.
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
Plasmoid Beast Barbarian.
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I really liked Icewind Dale. I've heard from my DM others that Storm King's Thunder is really hard to DM.
Halfling Rogue.
Umm…uhh…skeleton is a an ancestry in Pathfinder, and then, umm…wizard or sorcerer. Maybe warlock
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Really? That's interesting.
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"real life is a super high CR."
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"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
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Question of the Day: Ever done any Larping?
I recently got together with a bunch of friends and had a bunch of really fun battles. A friend of a friend has been collecting fiberglass weapons for years and has quite the impressive arsenal. I don't know if it technically counts as larping since there wasn't a story or real roleplaying, but it was incredibly fun.
Nope. Sounds fun tho :)
Haiiiiii, I’m Druid! (he/they/it/moth/fae/star) I'm a smol insane queer lil' mess with a terrible mental state! I'm also a therian and furry :3 My current obsessions are The Amazing Digital Circus and Hazbin Hotel, so if you ever wanna chat about that, I'm always happy to! GIVE ME YOUR MONSTER.
"Oh no! Looks like I've taken Ragatha... AND DROPPED HER IN THE DEEP FRYER!" -Jax
Wish I could, but haven’t.
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No. Never tried it.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
Question...
Whether DM or player... but mostly DM...
You have a group of Level 3 adventurers (six of them)... and the current mission is to liberate the town from the evil clutches of a cult that is holding this small village hostage... convert or burn at the stake...
The party wants to stealth in and take out some of the guard towers, each with one archer positioned in the tower to keep watch...
Often times, in moves, you see cool stealth missions where they're able to get in, and quickly slit the throat of the enemy (or whatever, essentially take them down in a single move)... And having cool, theatric moves like that would be nice (and enhance the game as players succeed, ideally, and pull off this rescue/liberation)...
How would you play this out (being that the party is level 3, naturally these archers have more than 1 hit point)...
Or would you let the party do a one hit kill like this?
Thoughts?
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That's a really annoying part about Dnd. That type of stealth kill doesn't really work unless you are a rogue. Maybe you could make it more of a skill challenge than a combat one. If they can roll high enough on their stealth checks and maybe roll another sleight of hand or attack roll, they can dispatch a guard in one hit.