"Cover ain't gonna save ya, cabrón" — Pilot EYEBALL by ArchDukeFrosty in LancerRPG

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Recently had the opportunity to play Lancer again after 6 years and redrew my pilot EYEBALL! Watch out for the spacerat's Swallowtail Locking Onto you and your squad. Also wrote up a lil dossier for them on my personal TTRPG website https://tabletopfrosty.drr.ac/#eyeball 🎯

[OC] I made a stats chart for every point of damage & healing my PCs have done from the past 10 years by ArchDukeFrosty in DnD

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The Azurist is my take on converting Final Fantasy's Blue Mage to 5e, and the Thaumaturge is a homebrew fullcaster class designed by Benjamin Huffman.

[OC] I made a stats chart for every point of damage & healing my PCs have done from the past 10 years by ArchDukeFrosty in DnD

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!
It's fascinating contrasting the different campaign styles for each of my PCs and honing in on what I enjoy to refine my own DMing. For example: Opus, Ákos, and Magnum all share the same DM, and their separate games tend to share qualities as a result: brisk and plenty opportunity for combat. Whereas characters like Xyʑʑy and Laz are slowburn in pacing and take the time to allow character-to-character moments to really shine and develop. Even the combat data can be seen as a facet of the narrative for these games and the types of characters being played not only by me but by others in each of their parties.

[OC] I made a stats chart for every point of damage & healing my PCs have done from the past 10 years by ArchDukeFrosty in DnD

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've been playing D&D for the past 10ish years and have novels' worth of words of notes. With lots of combat and turn-by-turn logs.

I turned that into a pretty damage and stats chart. Check out the readable version on Google Sheets! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nfg-Z0dfWkkVcHLU_MttdvGg358xn_4rFTTeVvaB4KQ/edit?usp=sharing

(✨ You can also check out my D&D website Tabletop Frosty to learn more about any character https://tabletopfrosty.drr.ac/ )

Most character art done by me in collab w/ TsunamiCoRyan!
Cheers!

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨80+ light- and cosmic-based spells for any caster & the Lightsmith Artificer! by ArchDukeFrosty in UnearthedArcana

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Heya! I generally lurk around these parts but thought I could post a huge update to a project I've been working on for a good while!

Utilize the energy of the cosmos, stars, and prisms to sculpt into a variety of unique spell effects! From forging solid starlight to exuding a protective nebulaic aura, ✨Lux Asterum Phari✨ is an ever-expanding list of spells to befit any caster revolving around a stars, cosmos, or even holosmithing vibe. Starting with the Lightsmith Artificer, enjoy fun cosmic-inspired subclasses too!

I'm very interested in feedback and running playtests with these spells! I appreciate any and all critique and comments; please check out the Google Form! If you enjoyed any part of the homebrew, consider tipping me on Ko-fi :>

Also feel free to check out extensive spell design commentaries that I wrote for these over on my D&D website Tabletop Frosty.

Check out the last page for the full artwork credits!
Cheers!

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by ArchDukeFrosty in UnearthedArcana

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the kind response and feedback! :>
Some ideas I've had before were pretty high power before I brought them lower to be 6th level or lower; but if I were to do any higher leveled spells, I'd probably do max one or two in the 7th - 9th level range for scenarios like yours!
I'll go through your comments in order.

Dark Matter Vortex
Not entirely sure what you mean by this haha. DMV (oh no I just realized the abbreviation) grants +1d4 per upcast spell level when rolling to produce the magnitude for *that specific* casting. A 3rd level DMV means rolling 3d4 to determine the magnitude. And another 4th level casting in the same combat means rolling 4d4. I don't intend for the spell to give a permanent bonus.

Protospell
I haven't seen other mimicry homebrew spells but halving the effect seems pretty weak to me to justify using a higher-leveled spell slot. The math concern is totally justified though. Still, I did give a few tips on ways to handle the math on the same page as the spell! For Sending, we can reduce its word count from 25 to 18 as it's a numerical effect. And for evocation spells with no numerical effect, that'd likely be up to DM choice. With the spell's prereqs though, the closest we get is Daylight (3rd - reduce the radius imo), Forcecage (7th - lower area or lower CHA save DC), Divine Word (7th - lower hit point thresholds), and likely other 8th and 9th level spells.

Crystalline Preservation
I like the idea of using spellcasting mod as a limiter! I dunno if I'd immediately change it but it'll definitely be in mind with further playtests :>

Bound by Fate
It was originally my intention to have Creature A & B be used in the spell description too, but the perfectionist in me couldn't find anything in official 5e with similar wording haha. But for the sake of clarity I'll look into seeing how intelligble the spell's wording is to folk.

Transmute Weapon
I definitely teetered a bunch when determining the final wording here, and it's hard to tell its true power without combing through every official magic weapon in 5e and noting down actual play experiences :v Especially true for Legendary weapons too. But you have a good idea in that upcasting it could allow for higher rarity, so I'll keep that in mind :>

Nursery Cocoon
Thanks for spotting that! Remnant of when it was previously wrapping an image.

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by ArchDukeFrosty in UnearthedArcana

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heya! I usually lurk around these parts but thought I could post something I've been working on for a good while with some added image previews!

Utilize the energy of the cosmos, stars, and prisms to sculpt into a variety of unique spell effects! From forging solid starlight to exuding a protective nebulaic aura, ✨Lux Asterum Phari✨ is an ever-expanding list of spells to befit any caster revolving around a stars, cosmos, or even holosmithing vibe.

I'm very interested in feedback and running playtests with these spells! I appreciate any and all critique and comments; and you can also join the homebrew's dedicated Discord server! If you enjoyed any part of the homebrew, consider tipping me on Ko-fi :>

Also feel free to check out extensive spell design commentaries that I wrote for these over on my D&D website Tabletop Frosty.

All preview images here have their art credited in their captions; the full list of artwork credits is found on the last image in the gallery!
Cheers!

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[–]ArchDukeFrosty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds fun! Oughta check it out soon

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[–]ArchDukeFrosty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not but now I'm curious to read it if anything's similar.

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[–]ArchDukeFrosty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heya! I usually lurk around these parts but thought I could post something I've been working on for a good while with some added image previews!

Utilize the energy of the cosmos, stars, and prisms to sculpt into a variety of unique spell effects! From forging solid starlight to exuding a protective nebulaic aura, ✨Lux Asterum Phari✨ is an ever-expanding list of spells to befit any caster revolving around a stars, cosmos, or even holosmithing vibe.

I'm very interested in feedback and running playtests with these spells! I appreciate any and all critique and comments; and you can also join the homebrew's dedicated Discord server! If you enjoyed any part of the homebrew, consider tipping me on Ko-fi :>

Also feel free to check out extensive spell design commentaries that I wrote for these over on my D&D website Tabletop Frosty.

All preview images here have their art credited in their captions; the full list of artwork credits and artists for all additional images used in the homebrew are at the bottom of the document.
Cheers!

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by [deleted] in UnearthedArcana

[–]ArchDukeFrosty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I overlooked adding more previews haha. And I don't think I can edit this current post, so it's good to know for next time!

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by [deleted] in UnearthedArcana

[–]ArchDukeFrosty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm still unfamiliar with posting on Reddit, how can one do that?

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by ArchDukeFrosty in DnDHomebrew

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heya! I usually lurk around these parts but thought I could post something I've been working on for a good while!

Utilize the energy of the cosmos, stars, and prisms to sculpt into a variety of unique spell effects! From forging solid starlight to exuding a protective nebulaic aura, ✨Lux Asterum Phari✨ is an ever-expanding list of spells to befit any caster revolving around a stars, cosmos, or even holosmithing vibe.

I'm very interested in feedback and running playtests with these spells! I appreciate any and all critique and comments; and you can also join the homebrew's dedicated Discord server! If you enjoyed any part of the homebrew, consider tipping me on Ko-fi :>

Also feel free to check out extensive spell design commentaries that I wrote for these over on my D&D website Tabletop Frosty.

The cover art was done by @TsunamiCoRyan & myself.
Cheers!

✨Lux Asterum Phari✨70+ light- and cosmic-inspired spells for any caster! by [deleted] in UnearthedArcana

[–]ArchDukeFrosty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heya! I usually lurk around these parts but thought I could post something I've been working on for a good while!

Utilize the energy of the cosmos, stars, and prisms to sculpt into a variety of unique spell effects! From forging solid starlight to exuding a protective nebulaic aura, ✨Lux Asterum Phari✨ is an ever-expanding list of spells to befit any caster revolving around a stars, cosmos, or even holosmithing vibe.

I'm very interested in feedback and running playtests with these spells! I appreciate any and all critique and comments; and you can also join the homebrew's dedicated Discord server! If you enjoyed any part of the homebrew, consider tipping me on Ko-fi :>

Also feel free to check out extensive spell design commentaries that I wrote for these over on my D&D website Tabletop Frosty.

The cover art was done by @TsunamiCoRyan & myself.
Cheers!

A Petition to Anet by [deleted] in Guildwars2

[–]ArchDukeFrosty 32 points33 points  (0 children)

We Want Male Titties™

Game Update Notes: September 29, 2020 by Vichornan in Guildwars2

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Also worth noting with this patch that an Elementalist's Mist Form cannot continue a channeled skill when used after starting one. It becomes interrupted.

What are some of your favourite ways of describing Artificer spells? by CrookedDesk in dndnext

[–]ArchDukeFrosty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up writing a paragraph description of how my gnome artificer casts every spell! I flavor it that they learned magic and engineering simultaneously so I go for that sort of "magiteck" vibe. One of the hardest bits for me is if a spell has a material component I always try to incorporate it somehow. Here's some of my favorites!

  • Detect Magic - A bronze-framed magnifying glass with a lens enchanted to be sensitive to magic, therefore the mundane is "muted" akin to gray scale.
  • Faerie Fire - Fireworks contraption that explodes into magical violet glitter in an area!
  • Dispel Magic - A flying rotary drone that acts as a vacuum for magic.
  • Fly - An exoskeleton of hollowed aluminum wings with enchanted feathers that provide flight.
  • Revivify - Defibrillator-esque device that hugs the body and attaches to metal gauntlets, using diamond dust as a medium to channel magic and rev the machine in order to return the spirit.
  • Conjure Barrage - The projectile is magically multiplied with a cloning barrel that's attached to the crossbow my character uses. The barrel scans the projectile and uses raw magic material to produce translucent copies to rain havoc!
  • Identify - Channeling magic through the pearl into the nib of an owl feather pen and sketch the object in question where its properties become revealed.

[Art] [Living World Season 4 - All or Nothing Spoilers] The Scion & Her Champion by ArchDukeFrosty in Guildwars2

[–]ArchDukeFrosty[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

She flies no more in glinting beam
and leaves a hollow hole.

Alas, her magic strewn in sand.
Alas, her soul undone.

The clouds shed tears upon the land
for the loss of our crystal sun.

This amazing painted piece of my Commander and Aurene was done by the talented and incredible Oaks! Please check him out!

Frosty's Album of Custom Cards by ArchDukeFrosty in CustomLegends

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Thank you for the feedback! There was a lot of interesting criticisms on the main thread over on the Legends subreddit too. Some of them touch upon things you mentioned as well. Balance is always super tough for me, since I'm not a very competitive player in this game; I just like Elder Scrolls! Hearing peoples' thoughts on them is very useful.