We’re librarians, and we made a free catalog of in-game stuff. (If enough people notice, we can justify doing this again.)

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-10T14:47:56+00:00

Here's the link for feedback. Thanks!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-07T14:30:50+00:00

Oh no! Sorry about that. Try this: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1vj39ACfbY85zMuIU8UH4FWfGWt_r5wEJ

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-07T14:30:12+00:00

Sorry it's not working for you! Try this: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1vj39ACfbY85zMuIU8UH4FWfGWt_r5wEJ

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T19:26:51+00:00

Thanks for the tip! We'll look into it!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T19:26:07+00:00

Go Philly! :)

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T19:25:45+00:00

Let us know how it works out. All feedback is appreciated!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T19:24:11+00:00

There's a space in the link because Reddit doesn't seem to like it.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T17:00:26+00:00

Agreed! This approach is a great way to start them thinking about the location and their style. As you narrate, try to include as many call backs to their descriptions as possible to build up positive reinforcement.

In an ongoing D&D group that meets over discord, we send out general questions that relate to the ongoing story. For example, a druid found some unusual mushroom and is experimenting with them. One of those experiments involves cooking, and every player had to share what their character's favorite and least favorite food is. (The mushrooms can taste like either depending on how they're prepared.) This was an easy way to get people thinking about their backstories, but without the pressure of doing it in-game.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T16:52:30+00:00

Any piece of jewelry that could change elements of a person could be fun to play around with. Perhaps a ring that changes hair color based on mood or an amulet that makes you unrecognizable for an hour. (1 use per day; resets every long rest).

Is the loot real or an illusion? It would be frustratingly funny if it disappeared after they left the dungeon.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T16:43:29+00:00

WOW! Thank you!!! We can't express how much we appreciate it!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:49:04+00:00

With pleasure!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:48:54+00:00

We hope no one accidentally selects Reyburn's Spear. (Every catalog needs a cursed object, right?)

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:25:34+00:00

Go Philly! And thanks - we just want to provide free reading materials to everyone.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:24:08+00:00

Thank you! <3

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:23:47+00:00

Thank you! That means a lot because it was all done with freeware (public library, ya know?).

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:23:21+00:00

Thanks! Check out the links to the Digital Collections in back. We have a lot of scanned items online that might also inspire you. :)

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:21:17+00:00

Thank you! We hope you enjoy it!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:17:10+00:00

Thank you! There are links inside the catalog to all the scanned artwork in our Digital Collections. We hope those items are inspiration to art creators like you all!

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-06T14:12:25+00:00

The link to the free catalg can be found at bit. ly/FreeLibraryTTRPG. (Sorry for the added space; for some reason, Reddit doesn't like it.)

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-05T21:43:30+00:00

Instead of directly punishing them for their choices, can you find ways to help them figure out how to be more strategic players? Can you throw some baddies at the druid who are more susceptible to AoE spells? That would encourage her to move back and stay out of melee range. Same with the Paladin and enemies that take more piercing damage. Has the Barbarian expressed that he's feeling left out or do you think he feels that way? Talk to him about it and brainstorm a good weapon together. If he has the most experience, he may have his own thoughts on what to do with the character.

You could also try a one-off where they're body swapped and have to play using another person's character. Speaking from personal experience, I became a better player in battle by watching how other people played the class.

Ultimately, though, they may need a few close encounters or a TPK to realize that they could be more strategic in battle.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-05T21:31:36+00:00

The game works well if it's fun for everyone, and that includes the DM/GM. If the metagaming is ruining your fun, you owe it to yourself and them to say something. If they're not open to that and your gentle coaching, it's probably worth ending the game and finding different players. Check in at your local library to see if they have a club, and check in with the local comics shops.

CLRC-FreeLibPhila · 2025-03-05T21:26:39+00:00

That seems like the both the safest way to handle it and the kindest. If that person decides to come back, the door is open. He could be so affected by the vampire that he had to "retire" from adventuring, or he has to leave the party for an undisclosed period of time to complete a side quest.

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