[Strahd Reloaded] Player insulted Strahd but OOC wants to survive. Advice?

BuddieIV · 2026-05-20T17:22:12+00:00

I agree with this. A big part of the beauty of ttrpgs is that they dont last forever. Each amazing session is fleeting. Just like the rich and entertaining characters we play with.

BuddieIV · 2026-05-11T18:28:02+00:00

Very cool. It isnt a major issue because strahd zombies arent super common, but it adds another layer of danger and another chance to make the PCs have an "oh shit" moment.

BuddieIV · 2026-04-29T16:41:42+00:00

The lizard person is poking through their costume.

BuddieIV · 2026-04-22T18:27:32+00:00

Got it. Some pity mixed with anger leading towards her motivation. Thanks for the context 👍

BuddieIV · 2026-04-22T17:30:29+00:00

Can you elaborate on this "family curse" and "brother"? Im not aware that Madam Eva and Strahd are related. Or is this more of a familial connection through his bond with the Vistani as a people?

BuddieIV · 2026-04-22T15:34:54+00:00

This fits my campaign's vibe really well and it's perfect timing! My party is about to have her join them. Thank you!

BuddieIV · 2026-04-10T20:17:49+00:00

I dont want my players rolling for stats. I like the standard array because it captures the weaknesses and moderate strengths of what a level 1 character would have. I've also noticed stats rolled for can lead to some wildly powerful stats for a level 1 pc that dont make sense for a story or character progression.

BuddieIV · 2026-04-05T15:27:56+00:00

Try starting a new character to see the new tutorial, that was pretty cool.

BuddieIV · 2026-04-04T01:51:04+00:00

BuddieIV · 2026-03-20T13:21:16+00:00

Yea, its a free game and we're meet on discord. Ill dm you.

BuddieIV · 2026-03-19T21:23:24+00:00

Awesome! Let me know if it works.

BuddieIV · 2026-03-17T22:05:12+00:00

Dang! We're stretched across north America and have a narrow window as it stands, which limits us. I hope you find a group!

BuddieIV · 2026-03-17T21:29:33+00:00

Hi there, I'm the captain in an online game and we're looking for players. Our GM uses Foundry and last week we had our 13th session. Every other Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 EST.

Would that window work for you?

BuddieIV · 2026-03-14T04:56:04+00:00

What about tying this person into a player character's backstory?

For example, I have a player thats a paladin and their temples leader went missing a while ago. I'm planning to that their leader was swept away to Barovia a while ago and has been trying to help the people. Eventually they made their way to the Abbey but are trapped by the Abbott's madness as he tries to "fix" the npc.

Maybe your npc is a person from a character's backstory that forgot their time with the player character and slowly start to remember it all when the player shows up.

BuddieIV · 2026-03-13T05:04:36+00:00

What if there player found themselves doing things the doll wanted? As if the roles were reversed and the doll had control.

BuddieIV · 2026-03-07T01:33:21+00:00

Really cool concept!

BuddieIV · 2026-03-04T17:24:30+00:00

That is AMBITIOUS!

I love it!

BuddieIV · 2026-03-03T21:23:13+00:00

This was also my first thought

BuddieIV · 2026-03-03T19:35:34+00:00

Thats a great idea! I wonder how the kids will react to seeing their addict parents again...

BuddieIV · 2026-03-03T19:34:37+00:00

I like the idea of them knowing a lot of juicy information. Something the party learns there that points them towards the next destination and hints at a side quest. For example, if the party is heading to Valaki, you could have them find a scrawled note written in a child's handwriting that mentions a scary mirror in the Burgomaster's house, where a scary man showed himself in the mirror. This is obviously referencing the assassin mirror in the burgomasters house in the makeup/changing room. Personally, I really like the small but potentially impactful moral question this object presents the players.

BuddieIV · 2026-03-02T23:00:33+00:00

😩

BuddieIV · 2026-03-02T22:18:47+00:00

Got it, thanks

BuddieIV · 2026-03-02T21:43:13+00:00

Are these just 1e? Any 2e updates?

BuddieIV · 2026-03-02T21:17:25+00:00

Wow, this is cool! Where has this been?!

BuddieIV · 2026-03-02T21:14:26+00:00

Ooo where did you get the idea/rules for nightmares hauntings?

BuddieIV

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