Anything BUT whatever dumb ass 💩 WotC has recently done or is currently doing, literally ANYTHING

So, I had to rework a chapter in my lore book on DMing, and in doing so I used a bunch of my advice from here and from reddit and from some Q&As I did locally after folks found out I'm like *old*. Like older than the Matts!

*sigh*

Anyway, I thought I would drop it here for anyone who might want to take a look.

http://www.wyrlde.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mastering-Games-1.pdf

I do still have to do a conversion of stuff like the Hero's Journey and other other story cycles into something that works with the non-linear approach, and I should note that none of that is really about how to make calls or how to perform or such. It is a way of thinking about how one plans out things.

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I've been working on my adventure for DM's Guild but it really isn't looking too great. Do you guys think I should still post it when I finish even though I'm not proud of it, or should I just scrap the whole thing altogether?

If I wrapped it up and published it, I think it'd be pay what you want with the suggested pay being 0.00 lol.

 

Set it aside for now, move on to the next project, come back to it later and see if you can fix what was wrong.

 Well even on DMs Guild you can always update it there too.

So for example the first map on mine, I had attached the player's map - which did not include a secret passage being visible - so there was literally a dead end. Fixed it and updated the file and all was good.

 
I was thinking more in terms of you not feeling like it was "good" -- there's usually a problem when one doesn't think something is good, and sometimes stepping away from it for a bit can make it easier to identify and solve the problem later when you come back to it.

Ok, so, I had a great (at least, i think it's great, though i'm usually wrong) idea: instead of build an adventure? what about build a character? most of y'all know how this works, its like create an adventure: someone (me, in this case) posts a list of questions for each aspect of the character/adventure & someone answers each of the questions, building off previous answers.

1. What is the Character's name? Why did their parents (or themselves) choose this name? what signifigance does it have in their life?
2. What is the Character's race? Do they connect with the culture of that race? if so, how?
3. What is the Character's class? how did they gain the abilities & powers of that class? how does it tie into their backstory?
4. What is the Character's background? what made them choose to become an adventurer? what was a profound experience they had relating to their background before they became an adventurer?
5. Who are 5 Individuals who have made an impact on this Character's life? was this impact negative or positive? does the character still interact with these individuals?
6. How did the Character meet their current adventuring party? who among this party are they close to? do they have any interesting dynamics (IE, friendly or not so friendly rivalrys; romantic relationships; ETC)?

Anyone is free to answer these questions, but please respect others contributions and build off them. if you have any questions, just ask, and me or another one of the participants will provide answers. (god, I feel like such an overbearing employee at some big store)

1: Their name is Lavender. This is because of the color of her eyes, a strange shade of lavender that the parents thought was some sort of sign from the gods.

2. Lavender’s family are wood elves, but they identify as a high elf because they’re more in tune with the arcane mysticism of the Weave than the simple beauty of nature.

I made a new thread!

3: lavender is a necromancer, and they love collecting bones to adorn their staff.

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I made a new thing!

3: lavender is a necromancer, and they love collecting bones to adorn their staff.

 Nice!

new thread!

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new thread!

 
Why?

Thoughts on this?

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new thread!

 
Why?

 I think they mean they made a new thread in the RP section.

4. Lavender's parents were adventurers long ago. They retired after they realized the lich they slew at the peak of their career wasn't actually evil. When young Lavender began showing a strong interest in necromancy, her parents decided to ignore everyone's opinions and the infamous history of necromancy, and move to the abandoned lich dungeon where she could pursue her dream. They hope to somehow redeem themselves for what they did back then, and can't imagine that their own daughter might have a dark side.

5a. Jandalf, a friend of Elves for hundreds of years. Mostly known for his kind smile, warm heart, and fireworks. Old folk know he is a wizard of great power. First to introduce Lavender to the world of magic. 

Who are 5 Individuals who have made an impact on this Character's life?

Kryniss Everweave - This is a the home/dungeon of an ancient elf - who had grown fearful of his own immortality. He began taking in students - to teach them magic - all the while siphoning their life essence very slowly to place into his own. Because his students were often young elves, the ritual of taking their life essence went unknown for centuries. It was only when Kryniss had clearly outlived so many that suspicion that something else was at play. Kryniss was scorned - and sealed in his dungeon - where he created an infinite circle of trying to use his own life essence to make his own last longer. Many would come seeking things from this dungeon that was now unsealed after a massive earthquake - and those who did, found death instead. Kryniss - from beyond the grave - now whispers to those eager to learn the darker sides of magic...

Next NPC they know? I don't want to do all five - and give folks a chance to add. :)

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Thoughts on this?

 Is that you art? Pretty cool.

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Thoughts on this?

 Is that you art? Pretty cool.

 No, not mine. I found it and was wondering what your thoughts on the concept was. Sorry for the confusion.

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Thoughts on this?

 Is that you art? Pretty cool.

 No, not mine. I found it and was wondering what your thoughts on the concept was. Sorry for the confusion.

 
the concept being a half tier, half aasi that is a mix of both and gets the abilities of both plus Goliath sized?

Not for me, but obvs some folks dig it.

if a player came to me with an idea like that, I would say no, but have you considered Netherfell or Shadowfell descended? The image pictured would be pretty much exactly what a netherfell would look like. 

Y'all, come on. page two? really? i'm very disappointed in all of you.

Question: I have a certain character that I would like to be able to get a visual reference for, but Heroforge is not cutting it. I don't want a commision as I would like to customize and tweak on my own, though I'm sure most artists would do a great job. so, are there any websites/character creators I could use to make the character?

AEDorsay, I see we have very different DMing styles. I would totally do the goliath sized 1/2 Tiefling/1/2 aasimar. sure, you get all the cool powers, but here's the twist: you are an abomination and therefore you're being hunted by angelic avengers and fiendish assasins. Less cool character stuff? no. more plot? yes. also, I wouldn't give goliath sized bonuses because to me the character in question looks like they are partially incorporeal or smoky. or maybe, their existence is so weird considering they're like 50% human, 25% fiend, & 25% celestial (I think thats how math works, right?) that their body just isn;t fully computed by the universe, making them only partially real. giving them more resistance to harm (bonus to con? I love giving +3 str, +3 con to a race, but then -3 int, penalties and modifiers are fun) but since they aren't truly there, their physical prowess is reduced. 

NPC 5C: Gargoxurmork the Destroyer of Worlds! 

Gargoxurmork (Gox) is a raccoon. Gox was the familiar of Kryniss, gifted immortality by a drunken god with an insatiable obsession for raccoons. Gox cannot die or age, but once a year, he is required to steal something of great worth, in payment for his immortality. Great worth to a raccoon, of course, is different than great worth of a human/god. gox has bonded with Lavender, and seeks to use her to add to his "hoard" of shiny things. if his hoard (and his greed) grow big enough, he will turn into a raccoon dragon (look it up, there is some cool art). GOx was given his name by his master, who pretended that Gox was some great demon locked under the dungeon & Kryniss lured apprentices in by promising them tutelage in exchange for helping him keep "Gargoxurmork the Destroyer of Worlds" at bay. during this time, Gox posed as a simple raccoon named Jobe (prounounced yhob-ay). Gox is a snarky, talking, fiendish raccoon, who, whenever sees a shiny thing, is compelled to say "shiny" in a squeaky version of a Gollum voice.

So...you want a picture of a raccoon?

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So...you want a picture of a raccoon?

 No, the raccoon is the NPC for the build a char, the art is soemthig different

So....you want a picture of a studly ghost?