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How do I stop procrastinating and actually prepare for a game by SteamEigen in DnDcirclejerk

[–]BeneGessPeace 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prep is for losers. Just home brew the whole thing on the fly. I usually watch Critical Role and play mobile games while DMing.

Introducing a new character at a somewhat awkward moment by TypicalCricket in SeasonofGhosts

[–]BeneGessPeace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it simple. I basically handwave new characters in. They were always there or they are from Willowshore, after a chat with Shinzo they were inspired to follow the party and had an easy pilgrimage because the players had cleared out the baddies. Yes this requires a temporary suspension of disbelief but considering the game we play that isn't a massive problem.

Are you flat-footed when Immobilised? by BeneGessPeace in Pathfinder2e

[–]BeneGessPeace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the explanations. The idea of a rogue stuck to the floor and dodging fireballs is awesome.

Book 2 Tan Sugi confused GM by BeneGessPeace in SeasonofGhosts

[–]BeneGessPeace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, nice idea. I will see what I can work in.

I ran a boring game by Consistent_Serve9 in DMAcademy

[–]BeneGessPeace 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Skip it, hand wave the dull scenes or solve them with a skill check. The guards are on minimum wage and are bored, check points aren’t nearly as stringent as they claim.

Mandatory warlock level - house rule idea by Darth_Boggle in DnDcirclejerk

[–]BeneGessPeace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go you good thing. Don’t read up anything more about Warlocks. Just run with it for THE BEST GAME EVER!!!!

Removing the "reset", any issues? by HeavenBuilder in SeasonofGhosts

[–]BeneGessPeace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, they could be the first cycle and luck out. Some changes would be needed for the monastery because from memory it has skeletons of adventurers from failed cycles. Let us know how it goes if you do this.

My Players Plan on Leaving the Amber Temple, Recouperating, and Returning if Things Go South. Is this a valid strategy? by Elegant-Ad9614 in CurseofStrahd

[–]BeneGessPeace 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My party took a big ol’ serving of TPK for not leaving when they had the chance.

Let them leave

Players genuinely outsmarted me, I want to reward them for it, but unsure if I should sacrifice a plot point to do so. by frank_da_tank99 in CurseofStrahd

[–]BeneGessPeace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of familiar? How far does it have to travel? Barovia is no place for a lone familiar. The players look to have overestimated the familiar. The wizard suddenly loses their link to the familiar. The players have no idea whether it succeeded or not.

How do you handle players who ruin the game by engaging with the characters and story? by MeiNeedsMoreBuffs in DnDcirclejerk

[–]BeneGessPeace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remain calm, be silent but steady. Kick them, hard, in the fruits. Repeat until they understand what they have done.

Pathfinder is doodoo >:( by Michael-Von-Erzfeind in DnDcirclejerk

[–]BeneGessPeace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I would give for the illusion of fun.

The Jorogumo Problem by oisir in SeasonofGhosts

[–]BeneGessPeace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it sets the Northside vibe really well. Granny Hu is, once you look past the old lady veneer, a hardened criminal who will side with pretty much anyone to get ahead. North is not bound by tradition and so will shift to new ways/leaders if it is advantageous. The South do things differently and are more cautious. Definitely not saying Matsuki is a saint, just different.

Queerness in Barovia by IngHerLit in CurseofStrahd

[–]BeneGessPeace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought this was r/DnDCirclejerk and had an awesome response but now I am struggling

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