Also, while I'm thinking about it, what are y'all's thoughts on the Great Troll Debate?
The summary, for those not in the know, is that it's a common point of argument in "what is metagaming?" debates. The basic premise is that you, the player, know trolls regenerate unless dealt fire or acid damage. But does your character? So are you allowed to just go straight to fire damage or must your character spend time trying to figure it out?
There's two main camps.
Camp 1: You can't go straight to fire and acid. How would you character know that? Using those because you know fire/acid is needed is bad metagaming. You should roleplay figuring it out.
Camp 2: The "am I allowed to finally do the things I know I need to do?" mini-game isn't fun. Even in the real world we know werewolves have a weakness to silver. Going straight to acid/fire is fine. It's not a bad form of metagaming.
Personally I fall into Camp 2. I feel like doing a "I waste my turn!" action is not fun. Sure, don't go looking it up in the middle of combat. But it's fine to use pre-knowledge.
Curious what your stances are.
normally i would ask to do a history check
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Somewhere between a genius and a moron.
It was me Barry! I Jumped Jack Flash!
If I pretend my problems don’t exist and walk fast enough, they’ll eventually disappear
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
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
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
I need inspiration on a theme for a dungeon for, let's say, 5 lv5 adventurers.
Honesty is the best policy.
Got a monster in mind that ties to that?
First inspiration was "There are some neat giant statblocks." Followed with "And Puppeteer Parasites are kinda kool too."
What? You ask for a theme and now we have to do the work of explaining it too? Outrageous.
Hmm, zone of truth? Maybe the players have to take honesty to the furthest possible extent. No stealth, sleight of hand, or deception checks or they receive major penalties if they do. Maybe there is a giant wooden puppet that hunts down liars. The puppet has donkey ears and a wooden nose that grows a few inches in the direction of anyone who tells a lie.
This was just the first idea that popped into my head.
I need inspiration on a theme for a dungeon for, let's say, 5 lv5 adventurers.
Honesty is the best policy.
Got a monster in mind that ties to that?
First inspiration was "There are some neat giant statblocks." Followed with "And Puppeteer Parasites are kinda kool too."
What? You ask for a theme and now we have to do the work of explaining it too? Outrageous.
Hmm, zone of truth? Maybe the players have to take honesty to the furthest possible extent. No stealth, sleight of hand, or deception checks or they receive major penalties if they do. Maybe there is a giant wooden puppet that hunts down liars. The puppet has donkey ears and a wooden nose that grows a few inches in the direction of anyone who tells a lie.
This was just the first idea that popped into my head.
The puppet donkey monster sounds terrifying. Something to keep in mind for when I'm more comfortable homebrewing monsters.
I need inspiration on a theme for a dungeon for, let's say, 5 lv5 adventurers.
Honesty is the best policy.
Got a monster in mind that ties to that?
First inspiration was "There are some neat giant statblocks." Followed with "And Puppeteer Parasites are kinda kool too."
What? You ask for a theme and now we have to do the work of explaining it too? Outrageous.
Hmm, zone of truth? Maybe the players have to take honesty to the furthest possible extent. No stealth, sleight of hand, or deception checks or they receive major penalties if they do. Maybe there is a giant wooden puppet that hunts down liars. The puppet has donkey ears and a wooden nose that grows a few inches in the direction of anyone who tells a lie.
This was just the first idea that popped into my head.
The puppet donkey monster sounds terrifying. Something to keep in mind for when I'm more comfortable homebrewing monsters.
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
I need inspiration on a theme for a dungeon for, let's say, 5 lv5 adventurers.
what was that witch up to?
the floor. The ceiling. The walls. The WATER. It’s all candy. The monsters, candy. Even the traps? Candy. Call it something like Hansel’s haven. Every once in a while, the party needs to make a check to resist eating the sweet, sweet Candy. If they do, well then, they just took a bite out of a bunch of moss. It’s all fake, and most of it is poisonous!
Interesting, gets some inspiration going. Any ideas on what you like as a witch statblock? (I'm not comfortable with heavy homebrew, so primarily sticking with pre-existing blocks.) Preferably using one from this list.
The list doesn’t filter anything out for me, I think it’s just my device though.
Of course there’s the Green Hag, a mage could work. A fun one would be the red grung for a lower level (give it a candy steel defender and it’ll be fine) wraiths could work, or maybe for the theme a slightly weakened Spring or Autumn Eladrin with some spells related to healing and enchantment.
You know, sometimes we're not prepared for adversity. When it happens sometimes, we're caught short. We don't know exactly how to handle it when it comes up. Sometimes, we don't know just what to do when adversity takes over. (chuckle). And I have advice for all of us, I got it from my pianist Joe Zawinul who wrote this tune. And it sounds like what you're supposed to say when you have that kind of problem. It's called mercy, mercy, mercy.
Just wanted to share my favorite speech by Cannonball Adderley in the opening of his song Mercy Mercy Mercy before I go to sleep.
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
I need inspiration on a theme for a dungeon for, let's say, 5 lv5 adventurers.
what was that witch up to?
the floor. The ceiling. The walls. The WATER. It’s all candy. The monsters, candy. Even the traps? Candy. Call it something like Hansel’s haven. Every once in a while, the party needs to make a check to resist eating the sweet, sweet Candy. If they do, well then, they just took a bite out of a bunch of moss. It’s all fake, and most of it is poisonous!
Interesting, gets some inspiration going. Any ideas on what you like as a witch statblock? (I'm not comfortable with heavy homebrew, so primarily sticking with pre-existing blocks.) Preferably using one from this list.
The list doesn’t filter anything out for me, I think it’s just my device though.
Of course there’s the Green Hag, a mage could work. A fun one would be the red grung for a lower level (give it a candy steel defender and it’ll be fine) wraiths could work, or maybe for the theme a slightly weakened Spring or Autumn Eladrin with some spells related to healing and enchantment.
Weird that it didn't filter. Thanks for the suggestions.
normally i would ask to do a history check
Somewhere between a genius and a moron.
It was me Barry! I Jumped Jack Flash!
If I pretend my problems don’t exist and walk fast enough, they’ll eventually disappear
Your honor, shut up, you wasn't even there
It’s only a war crime if you lose
Anyone wanna rp?
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
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sure where
Somewhere between a genius and a moron.
It was me Barry! I Jumped Jack Flash!
If I pretend my problems don’t exist and walk fast enough, they’ll eventually disappear
Your honor, shut up, you wasn't even there
It’s only a war crime if you lose
Sure, where?
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
Idk, DAO or Vanderbilt
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
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What? You ask for a theme and now we have to do the work of explaining it too? Outrageous.
Hmm, zone of truth? Maybe the players have to take honesty to the furthest possible extent. No stealth, sleight of hand, or deception checks or they receive major penalties if they do. Maybe there is a giant wooden puppet that hunts down liars. The puppet has donkey ears and a wooden nose that grows a few inches in the direction of anyone who tells a lie.
This was just the first idea that popped into my head.
yes
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
The puppet donkey monster sounds terrifying. Something to keep in mind for when I'm more comfortable homebrewing monsters.
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Somewhere between a genius and a moron.
It was me Barry! I Jumped Jack Flash!
If I pretend my problems don’t exist and walk fast enough, they’ll eventually disappear
Your honor, shut up, you wasn't even there
It’s only a war crime if you lose
Yeah, that one is a homebrew dependent option.
I’m gonna intro some new chars.
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
Extended Signature!
ok i might leave randomly because i passed out
Somewhere between a genius and a moron.
It was me Barry! I Jumped Jack Flash!
If I pretend my problems don’t exist and walk fast enough, they’ll eventually disappear
Your honor, shut up, you wasn't even there
It’s only a war crime if you lose
OK
My wings were clipped, my heart in a chain, I suffered then, I walked through pain, but even now I know my strength, and I know I'll go any length to save the ones I love.
My least favorite person is me, but my favorite people are y'all. Keeper of Lore, Scribe, Writer. Ask me about my writing!
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I’m unwell
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
Oh. Sick?
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo Malololomologalo Tumagalokumagalo, Sunny
Eggo Lass, Bone and Oblivion
Tendilius Mondhaven Paxaramus, Drakkenheim
Recruiting for Troubles in the Silverwood Forest
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 50, 9/23/25, The Mystery of Your Gift
The list doesn’t filter anything out for me, I think it’s just my device though.
Of course there’s the Green Hag, a mage could work. A fun one would be the red grung for a lower level (give it a candy steel defender and it’ll be fine) wraiths could work, or maybe for the theme a slightly weakened Spring or Autumn Eladrin with some spells related to healing and enchantment.
You know, sometimes we're not prepared for adversity.
When it happens sometimes, we're caught short.
We don't know exactly how to handle it when it comes up.
Sometimes, we don't know just what to do when adversity takes over. (chuckle).
And I have advice for all of us, I got it from my pianist Joe Zawinul who wrote this tune.
And it sounds like what you're supposed to say when you have that kind of problem.
It's called mercy, mercy, mercy.
Just wanted to share my favorite speech by Cannonball Adderley in the opening of his song Mercy Mercy Mercy before I go to sleep.
I doubt anybody understands it but still :P
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
Now goodnight LCW
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
Weird that it didn't filter. Thanks for the suggestions.
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo Malololomologalo Tumagalokumagalo, Sunny
Eggo Lass, Bone and Oblivion
Tendilius Mondhaven Paxaramus, Drakkenheim
Recruiting for Troubles in the Silverwood Forest
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 50, 9/23/25, The Mystery of Your Gift
Curious if any of you have seen Vinland Saga. The first opening theme is so great.
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo Malololomologalo Tumagalokumagalo, Sunny
Eggo Lass, Bone and Oblivion
Tendilius Mondhaven Paxaramus, Drakkenheim
Recruiting for Troubles in the Silverwood Forest
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 50, 9/23/25, The Mystery of Your Gift