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Returning 35 results for 'sound game'.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
initiative ties) while in its lair, the villain can take one of the following lair actions; the villain canât take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair
":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.PsychicChange Shape. The corrupter magically transforms into any creature that is Small or Medium, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the corrupter is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature
cannot resist a game of dragonchessâwhich, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
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Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
reaches the forest floor carries an emerald green cast, and every sound seems muffled.
At the center of its forest, a green dragon chooses a cave in a sheer cliff or hillside for its lair, preferring an
âs eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents and birds lose their supernatural
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 44 (8d10
they do, they obviously cheated.
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Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me howâwhether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchessâwhich
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22
that can hold their own against me must teach me howâwhether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchessâwhich, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Breath (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 30-foot cone. Each creature
;whether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchessâwhich, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
8
The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire
Monsters
Divine Contention
sound seems muffled.
At the center of its forest, a green dragon chooses a cave in a sheer cliff or hillside for its lair, preferring an entrance hidden from prying eyes. Some seek out cave mouths
dragonâs lair serve as the dragonâs eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents
Adult Green Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
, and every sound seems muffled.
At the center of its forest, a green dragon chooses a cave in a sheer cliff or hillside for its lair, preferring an entrance hidden from prying eyes. Some seek out cave
above. The plants remove themselves from the dragonâs path.
Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the dragonâs lair serve as the dragonâs eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are
Species
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
that extend from their back and shoulders.
Like owls, owlin are graced with feathers that make no sound when they move or fly, making it easy for them to sneak up on you in the library.
Your owlin
some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesnât work on a creature that has the
Ancient Green Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
green cast, and every sound seems muffled.
At the center of its forest, a green dragon chooses a cave in a sheer cliff or hillside for its lair, preferring an entrance hidden from prying eyes. Some seek
game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents and birds lose their supernatural link to it. The thickets remain, but within
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
Kenku Names
Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of
sound they hear, from a halfÂlingâs voice to the noise of rocks clattering down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
prefer for the DM to invent these details as part of the game, allowing you to learn more about your inheritance as your character does.
The Dungeon Master is free to use your inheritance as a story
.
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
internal organs of the usual sort. Their bodies are composed of cells, fibers, plasma-like ooze, and clusters of nerves. These nerves enable a plasmoid to detect light, heat, texture, sound, pain, and
constrict to produce sound.
When plasmoids sleep, they lose their rigidity and spread out and are thus sometimes mistaken for a rock or some other feature of the environment.
Creating Your Character
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Atmosphere Some DMs use music to create an appropriate atmosphere for their game sessions. They might use soundtracks from adventure movies or video games, although classical, ambient, or other music
styles can also work well. Some DMs adjust lighting or use sound effects. Miniatures and dioramas can contribute to the gameâs atmosphere and help players visualize events. Check with your players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Atmosphere Some DMs use music to create an appropriate atmosphere for their game sessions. They might use soundtracks from adventure movies or video games, although classical, ambient, or other music
styles can also work well. Some DMs adjust lighting or use sound effects. Miniatures and dioramas can contribute to the gameâs atmosphere and help players visualize events. Check with your players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
wall, and the depression in the wall briefly glows orange. After the second such occurrence, the ball will break off its attacks. A sound like that of a trumpet indicates that the game is about to
29. The Tomb of Pelota As you approach a bend in the passage, you see a series of faint line drawings on the walls depicting people playing a game that uses a ball and has goals on either end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Atmosphere Atmosphere is the overall mood of your game. Itâs the sense of levity, excitement, or dread that stems from a storyâs content and playersâ perception of it. Atmosphere can be
challenging to build and easy to disrupt, but any D&D gameâparticularly scary gamesâbenefit from your work to cultivate an atmosphere consistent with the experience youâre trying to create. Consider the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
victims are bound and ferried on rowboats over the deepest part of the river. To call the monster, their captors sound the rowboat bell and hurl the hogtied victim (or victims) into the water. While
it remains fed, the hydra avoids any boats that ply back and forth. When a rowboat bell is sounded, the hydra surfaces within 1d6 rounds. If itâs not fed immediately, it attacks the boat. The hydra attacks any boats that venture north of area 18. Swimmers are also fair game.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
relax while off duty. A character who listens at the door with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check hears the villains within engaged in a game of knucklebones. This makes for a mysterious
rattling sound, followed by shouts and groans and a sudden gabble of voices as wagers are paid. If the characters burst into the room, they automatically surprise its occupants. Several worn tables and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
game. Many problems can be solved or even prevented with honest conversation. Ask questions and solicit feedback after or between sessions. Itâs OK to Make Mistakes. If you overlook or misrepresent
something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you donât realize your mistake until after a game session is over, itâs OK to acknowledge the mistake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
How to Play The play of the Dungeons & Dragons game unfolds according to this basic pattern. The DM describes the environment. The DM tells the players where their adventurers are and whatâs around
the flow of the game right back to step 1.
This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a mighty dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
does it serve in your game? How big is it? Who lives there? What does it look, smell, and sound like? Who governs it? Who else holds power? Is it part of a larger state? What are its defenses? Where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lordsâ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.â Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
forced others to take shelter in places where the winds die down until they sound like distant cries of torment. Optional Rule: Mad Winds A visitor must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw after each hour
a random form of indefinite madness, as described in chapter 8, âRunning the Game.â Finishing a long rest doesnât reduce a creatureâs exhaustion level unless the creature can somehow escape the maddening winds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of games are summarized in the Carnival Games table and described below, and you can create others as you see fit using these as models. Carnival Games Game Key Ability Almiraj Ring Toss
character wins a prize playing a game, roll a d8 on the Carnival Prizes table to determine the prize. Carnival Prizes d8 Prize 1 Trinket (determined by rolling on the Feywild Trinkets table in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
each otherâs company while singing, dancing, and playing games. Argantle is playing a chess-like game called Crowns with her cousin, Jagu, when a howling wind warns her of the partyâs approach, giving
center of this henge, a small, checkered game board with stone playing pieces rests on the ground near the dying embers of a campfire.
Each of the eight standing stones is about 20 feet tall and hewn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
How to Play The play of the Dungeons & Dragons game unfolds according to this basic pattern.
1. The DM describes the environment. The DM tells the players where their adventurers are and whatâs
, which brings the flow of the game right back to step 1.
This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Red Dragon Treasures Red dragons love gold above all other precious metals and are entranced by its gleam, its luster, and the sound of its chime. They amass gold coins and objects to form the bulk
from the fountain
6 A statue of the red dragon with gemstones for eyes
7 A detailed, life-sized elf skull cast in precious metal
8 A game board and a complete set of pieces, all carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
valves, glaur sound like trumpets, while those without valves, known as gloon, have a more mournful sound. Hand Drum: A double-headed skin drum fitted with handles along its side. Longhorn: A Faerûnian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
release. Friendly Game. A character who has a gaming set can challenge the deva to a friendly game. Omid loves games and is too proud (and bored) not to accept. If the character wins the game, Omid allows
character to add their proficiency bonus to their roll. If the check is successful, the character wins. On a failed check, the character can opt to cheat in the late stages of the game and make a DC 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
placard above the desk spell out âBets,â âSubmissions,â and âEnjoy Dungeonland!â
Dungeonland is a game that takes place on a rocky cluster drifting in the Ethereal Plane. Participants watch a group of
adventurers navigate a deadly dungeon and place bets on whether the adventurers will survive or die. The characters can influence the game by submitting magic items, which appear in the dungeon for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
check. Chapter 8, "Running the Game," provides guidelines for setting the DC. Locked Doors. Characters who donât have the key to a locked door can pick the lock with a successful Dexterity check (doing
it down is always an option. Treat it as a locked door made of the same material as the surrounding wall, and use the guidelines in the Running the Game section to determine appropriate DCs or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
sound of movement from behind the conifers, where three chwingas (see appendix C) are playing atop the snow in a clearing. A dinner plate with branches and pinecones arrayed on it is placed between them
game of pretend that is being played out, such as by sitting down and joining the dinner, the chwingas become excited and start inspecting the character in detail. After this, the chwinga that wasnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Debilitating Breath (Recharge 5â6). The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed
, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesis, teleport
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Recharge 5â6). The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the
into stone, telekinesis
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This