I quit my brother's DnD campaign last night. He's a great DM, don't get me wrong, but a small word of advice for anyone who wants to run an exploration-based campaign: you need to give a clear baseline. In most DnD games it's just "tolkienesque fantasy," but if you want to take that away you have to replace it with something that you can adequately explain to the players.
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
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I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
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I quit my brother's DnD campaign last night. He's a great DM, don't get me wrong, but a small word of advice for anyone who wants to run an exploration-based campaign: you need to give a clear baseline. In most DnD games it's just "tolkienesque fantasy," but if you want to take that away you have to replace it with something that you can adequately explain to the players.
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
I tried. He tore into me until I had a mental breakdown. Saying shit like "I don't even know why I respect you" and "I put so much effort into spending time with you and you spit in my face."
He made me out to be a monster and I wholeheartedly believed him. It took... a while for me to get over it.
I quit my brother's DnD campaign last night. He's a great DM, don't get me wrong, but a small word of advice for anyone who wants to run an exploration-based campaign: you need to give a clear baseline. In most DnD games it's just "tolkienesque fantasy," but if you want to take that away you have to replace it with something that you can adequately explain to the players.
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
I tried. He tore into me until I had a mental breakdown. Saying shit like "I don't even know why I respect you" and "I put so much effort into spending time with you and you spit in my face."
He made me out to be a monster and I wholeheartedly believed him. It took... a while for me to get over it.
I’m so sorry Baalze. Nobody should talk to you like that! You absolutely did the right thing quitting the game.
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I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
I quit my brother's DnD campaign last night. He's a great DM, don't get me wrong, but a small word of advice for anyone who wants to run an exploration-based campaign: you need to give a clear baseline. In most DnD games it's just "tolkienesque fantasy," but if you want to take that away you have to replace it with something that you can adequately explain to the players.
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
I tried. He tore into me until I had a mental breakdown. Saying shit like "I don't even know why I respect you" and "I put so much effort into spending time with you and you spit in my face."
He made me out to be a monster and I wholeheartedly believed him. It took... a while for me to get over it.
bruh your dm sounds so freaking annoying.
like dude...you didn't do anything wrong. why is he getting so mad?? like, you deserve respect and he's just walking all over you. I hope you find someone who treats you better cause he [gp]ing sucks. like, actually. I'm so sorry about that. if you ever wanna rant or talk my pm's are open
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I quit my brother's DnD campaign last night. He's a great DM, don't get me wrong, but a small word of advice for anyone who wants to run an exploration-based campaign: you need to give a clear baseline. In most DnD games it's just "tolkienesque fantasy," but if you want to take that away you have to replace it with something that you can adequately explain to the players.
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
I tried. He tore into me until I had a mental breakdown. Saying shit like "I don't even know why I respect you" and "I put so much effort into spending time with you and you spit in my face."
He made me out to be a monster and I wholeheartedly believed him. It took... a while for me to get over it.
Ouch. Yeah that's definitely not a good reaction on his part. From what you've said, you were pretty reasonable and your questions were more than valid.
miserable. allergies can go die in a hole.
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
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Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
I’m sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you did the right thing. Maybe you can give him some constructive criticism as to how he can explain it better and make the baseline clearer? I know that always helps me when I’m writing a story or creating a campaign.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
*yells at my allergies to go die in a hole*
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
I tried. He tore into me until I had a mental breakdown. Saying shit like "I don't even know why I respect you" and "I put so much effort into spending time with you and you spit in my face."
He made me out to be a monster and I wholeheartedly believed him. It took... a while for me to get over it.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
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I’m so sorry Baalze. Nobody should talk to you like that! You absolutely did the right thing quitting the game.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
bruh your dm sounds so freaking annoying.
like dude...you didn't do anything wrong. why is he getting so mad?? like, you deserve respect and he's just walking all over you. I hope you find someone who treats you better cause he [gp]ing sucks. like, actually. I'm so sorry about that. if you ever wanna rant or talk my pm's are open
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
-"I Wish" Skee-Lo (literally the best song ever)
Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
-"I Wish" Skee-Lo (literally the best song ever)
Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
No bueno.
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
-"I Wish" Skee-Lo (literally the best song ever)
Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
-"I Wish" Skee-Lo (literally the best song ever)
Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
Ouch. Yeah that's definitely not a good reaction on his part. From what you've said, you were pretty reasonable and your questions were more than valid.
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
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I confess it's a shame, When you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name
-"I Wish" Skee-Lo (literally the best song ever)
Nickname: Elliot the Old (IM NOT THAT OLD VITUS-)
Preety nice, had a hard test though.
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