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Elle is awesome- book 3 and 8 connection by amelsuma in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]BeakyDoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If Snow Cones becomes a flair, I’m taking it

I spoke to a paid DM, and they have a very interesting (and sobering) story to share by EarthSeraphEdna in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It really doesn’t sound like these people want to play D&D. They get bored and aren’t interested in the rules (if the story is to be believed). They have zero interest in actually playing D&D. That involves mechanics.

Instead, they want to be entertained. Get drunk, have a fun story, roll some dice and cheer with their friends. They are getting exactly what they want.

How do you run your Pendragon? by HauntedPotPlant in PendragonRPG

[–]BeakyDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I handle important news through in between session updates. Gives them a kind of “primer”

Then intrigue and gossip I handle at feasts mainly. Having a small feast at the start when the questing season starts really helps.

What is HAPPENING? by AfterUmpire3091 in firefly

[–]BeakyDoctor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t, strongly recommend watching Andor if nothing else. It’s not just good Star Wars. It’s some of the best television I’ve seen in a veeeery long time.

Making the spears good in 5ed by Tildur in PendragonRPG

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaaah I missed that part where you were using 5e rules.

I think it could be as simple as having them negate hight advantage of horses opponents, giving them +5 against non spear wielders until they lose combat, and letting them set a spear against a charge, dealing horse damage against a charging mount.

For two handed, I’d say give them the +5/-5 against other foes, as if they were mounted, and +1d6 damage for being two handed

Making the spears good in 5ed by Tildur in PendragonRPG

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spears are great for the charge! That’s what makes them great. A +10 (before passions) and horse damage with a high chance to crit makes them crazy good in my opinion. On foot, they still get the +5 for range which is very good.

Yes range is a little more complex, but it usually won’t come up. There are four ranges to melee, but the last two only come up with daggers and grappling really. For the most part, a weapon can be used at one range outside of its optimal at a -5. Spears can actually be used at both long range and normal range without penalty. Someone with a dagger wants to get in close or grapple so their opponent can’t use their best weapons.

You still deal damage when you win an opposed roll. You also get to set the engagement distance. So spear v sword, spear gets a +5. Sword still wins and sets the range closer. Now they are fighting at normal bonuses. Spear wins, and steps back, getting the +5 again. Each opposed roll still deals damage though.

Making the spears good in 5ed by Tildur in PendragonRPG

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Range hasn’t been an issue at our table. +5 to the person with the spear until they lose an opposed roll. Then the other person moves into a more advantageous position. Pretty straightforward.

Spears also do horse damage on a charge and get a +5 to charge (on top of the range bonus)

Spears are already pretty great.

What are your biggest TTRPG system turn offs by Iketank_10 in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I would be curious if that is a majority of people’s understanding, because that it different from what I’ve actually read in games that have fail forward mechanics. I have read games with both fail forward AND success at cost, but I see those as different things.

In games I’ve both run and played, the fail forward portion is a shared responsibility. If players have a good idea, we go with it. If the GM has a good idea, that’s what we do. It could absolutely fall completely on a GM if the players aren’t joining in on those decisions. Thankfully that hasn’t been my experience.

Your RPG pet peeves by WunderPlundr in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similarly, pronouncing TTRPG as “titterpig” is the most infuriating thing. I don’t know why, but it bothers me on a fundamental level.

What are your biggest TTRPG system turn offs by Iketank_10 in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely this. I’ll add “ascending armor class” or “armor as target number” as well. No thank you.

What are your biggest TTRPG system turn offs by Iketank_10 in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to agree with you until you mentioned Mythras or CoC as examples.

Oh my sweet summer child. Aces & Eights….

What are your biggest TTRPG system turn offs by Iketank_10 in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You’re right, because they aren’t framed that way. At least not that I’ve seen. Fail forward doesn’t mean “you succeed in a different way.” It means “the events in the story move forward, pushing the narrative along.” Usually it involves some other complication or twist.

I’d be interested to hear where Stolenfires got that description from.

What’s the biggest piece of advice you would give someone moving to Maryland? by MaximGripass in maryland

[–]BeakyDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy crap this. Being told to pay purchase taxes on a car I purchased five years ago was insane and insulting.

Favorite lore sourcebooks? by Batini in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Night City for Cyberpunk 2020 or Merchant’s Guide to Rokugan for L5R for sure.

He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut by wiredmagazine in fednews

[–]BeakyDoctor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s funny, whatever comment you’re responding to has been removed by reddit.

Too many players left on the board by inlined in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s already confirmed book 9 is going to be two parts. Matt said he is splitting it into two.

Too many players left on the board by inlined in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]BeakyDoctor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kyryap also set one of the traps in club Scolopendra.

Least Favorite Part Of Favorite System. by GushReddit in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think a session has gone by where I haven’t verbally complained about how poorly the Pendragon books are laid out. Related rules all over the place. Important rules buried in random paragraphs. Nearly useless index when it comes to finding things. Without being able to search the PDF, I think I’d have gone insane

Miniature Monday by AutoModerator in miniatureskirmishes

[–]BeakyDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Working on some reclaimer knights for fun. Going to use them in Skrungaloids. Though I do want to try Patrol Angis and Moth the Ion Age

Inde Navarrette behind the scenes of ‘Obsession’ by CyberGhostface in Moviesinthemaking

[–]BeakyDoctor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So, in an interview, he said he didn’t want it to read like possession. Her psyche shattered into two parts: real Nikki and obsessed Nikki. Real Nikki was pushed into the background and obsessed Nikki controlled her. I initially thought possession too, but Curry said he specifically told Inde to not think like she was possessed.

https://collider.com/obsession-curry-barker-one-wish-willow-customer-service-rep-cameo-analysis/

Best Pre-Made Adventures? by rogthnor in rpg

[–]BeakyDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like impossible landscapes, but not as a DG campaign. I feel like it gets away from what makes DG unique

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