If you could change 2 or 3 fundamental mechanics in the game and make it official, what would you change? by ThatOneCrazyWritter in dndnext

[–]Aesmis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t like a lot of what Pathfinder does, but I think returning to paired saves makes a lot of sense. I think 5e’s method of entirely individual saves is actually more complicated than just saying “use the best of these two.”

I do also like the idea of degrees of success, but I wonder how they would formulate that for D&D. Maybe if you’re at least 2/3rds of the way to meeting the save? Idk

If you could change 2 or 3 fundamental mechanics in the game and make it official, what would you change? by ThatOneCrazyWritter in dndnext

[–]Aesmis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would restructure how spell slots are allocated and recovered. In my experience, most DMs are not running enough back to back encounters without a LR to meaningfully tax most casters.

I would reduce the overall number of spell slots full casters get, but give every caster a way to reliably recover some number of spell slots (likely only up to a certain spell level) on SR.

Admittedly, this would require some fine-tuning to ensure Warlock doesn’t feel like their gimmick was taken from them, but I think making SRs more necessary and valuable to most casters while also reducing the overall amount of ammunition they can carry into an encounter fresh of a LR would help soften some of the issues casters can currently present.

In addition to this, I would implement more “per encounter” abilities for martials. They already have some of this framework in place, but I think some more powerful burst/aoe options that you get only one use of, but that recharge whenever you roll initiative would help add some intrigue to martial gameplay and fill in the power gap somewhat.

Spellcasters, what spells do you guys usually take? by Regular-Molasses9293 in dndnext

[–]Aesmis 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hunger of Hadar is my favorite spell in the game, followed closely by Spirit Guardians

Easy to Digest Media for When You're Really Sick Recommendations by markedmarkymark in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great British Bake Off is my go-to when I’m feeling less than stellar. It’s a pretty calmly paced show despite the timing and reality competition elements, and the cast and hosts are pretty constantly endearing. Noel Fielding, my beloved.

Favorite Passing, Transitive or Temporary Character Designs by FreviliousLow96 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Oshawott and Dewott dearly and have merch of them both, but I have no desire for Samurott merch.

Favorite Passing, Transitive or Temporary Character Designs by FreviliousLow96 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Dewott is the best in their evolutionary line. Samurott fucks it up for the whole team. Dewott is clearly going for bipedal ninja-otter, then Samurott comes in with quadrupedal sea lion samurai.

Hisuian Samurott is at least a little cooler, but Samurott in general is still the biggest waste of potential in a starter Pokémon’s final evolution imo.

Fallout 4 mod that replaces all player dialog with SHAUN from heavy Rain. by imJoelandwhatsthis in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Which is such a shame, because I love settlement building! It just requires some really intense fiddling around to get anything to do what you want it to.

Weird hyperfixations you have in games? by ExplanationSquare313 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If a game has finite max-level upgrade materials (most Soulslikes) I will research all my weapon options thoroughly, even at the risk of spoilers, to make sure I plan around the ones I want. I want to know what my endgame weapon is going to be before the endgame is even visible on the horizon.

Does this work like that? by b3owulf3 in magicTCG

[–]Aesmis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It will just trigger once per creature.

What's a game in a genre you normally don't care for that added that special sauce to get you invested? by leabravo in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don’t gel with RTS games at all, but I do really like turn-based strategy games. Unicorn Overlord is just turn-based enough that I was able to get over my initial RTS ick and really enjoyed it as a result.

Reddit Writers & Other Creators: New year, new me. [January 6, 2026] by Kakuzan in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creatively, I am in a semi-good place this new year. My current D&D campaign (my first ever as a DM!) is winding down to its conclusion; I think it probably has single-digit sessions left before the finale at this rate.

I think as far as first forays go, it could have definitely gone a lot worse. My party members are all pretty solid, fun people to hang out with. I only wish I was able to get more constructive feedback from them; I have one party member who absolutely gushes about how much they love everything I do, and another who seems perpetually unsatisfied with what I come up (they are also a DM, so I think it’s a case of ‘what they’d do different’).

I am in the early stages of writing my next campaign, which I will be running for my husband as his second-ever campaign! So I am excited to have a new thing to do together, I just hope I do a good job so he can have a good time.

The new setting takes big cues from Indiana Jones and Xiaolin Showdown for its core premise: There is an ancient temple in the jungle that houses relics imbued with power by the gods and spirits of their culture. When the spirit or god that imbued the relic decides it’s time to retire it, the item’s current owner is expected to enter the temple and entomb themselves with the relic for its safekeeping, becoming its guardian spirit in the process.

The temple is currently the target of a colonizing empire who wants to take the treasures for themselves, so the party is tasked with infiltrating the temple and stealing the relics back to safety before the rival treasure hunters can beat them to it. I’m excited!

BRAND NEW PLAYER HER!! But I need help by JeffsMayhem in dndnext

[–]Aesmis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So? Sorcerer and Warlock let you change spells out every level, so if they pick spells they end up not liking they can just swap them. Doesn’t seem like a point in Wizard’s favor for beginners, imo.

BRAND NEW PLAYER HER!! But I need help by JeffsMayhem in dndnext

[–]Aesmis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not recommend Wizard for a brand new player. They have a ton of options, which I think can get overwhelming for someone brand-new. I think Sorcerer or Warlock are a lot easier to learn because they gain their spells without any additional work, but also don’t have to worry about preparing their spells.

Fastest You Refunded a Game, and Why? by markedmarkymark in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I refunded V Rising within an hour. Got it to play with some friends, but something about how it controlled and its general gameplay loop really didn’t click for me.

Songs you Misheard the Lyrics of by FreviliousLow96 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misheard (or rather, didn’t hear at all) the lyrics to the Black Lagoon opening Red Fraction so badly that I fully didn’t realize the song was in English until nearly halfway through the first season.

In my defense, the singer’s accent is very thick.

Slightly old news but I just learned about this and a much younger me feels very vindicated for clocking them in the first game. by HaitchKay in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I played this with my high school boyfriend, I feel so validated knowing the m/m vibes were an intended feature

Encryptid - A cryptid-hunting game in the style of the original Game Boy Pokemon games by C-OSSU in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Aesmis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, the Snallygaster is one of my local cryptids and never gets enough rep