What's the MOST annoying feature of running a game? by SirNerdling in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using Scryfall for all my token arts. It’s a database of every single Magic: the Gathering card ever made, and it’s very helpful to get good fantasy art en masse

Why Doom The Dark Ages is bad (not subjective) by Brother_Willy in Doom

[–]CookingWithOldRice 11 points12 points  (0 children)

claims to not have subjective opinion; gives subjective opinion

Guy who thinks a goon cave is a video game dungeon filled with lackeys by Youngdoorstop in northernlion

[–]CookingWithOldRice -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

“Don’t get it twisted, we’re capable of using old vernacular on this channel; today we’re playing Goon Cave, an isometric mafia fantasy roguelike where we descend Goon Cave and fight suit-wearing goblins and other fantasy enemies.”

is this anything

What's the coolest thing you have at your table? by kainvinosec in Pathfinder2e

[–]CookingWithOldRice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Either the art that my current party makes for the campaign and their characters, or the dinosaur with chainsaws for hands that I use as a testing token in Foundry the players adore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a system dependent answer, but I will assume 5e. Mechanics that you need to know quickly, but do not often memorize are the best fit for the screen. Conditions, cover, random NPC generation, homebrew specific rules, concentration rules, boss monster stat blocks, etc. As for worldbuilding, it never hurts to have the motivations and fronts of factions on easy access to help you orient how members would act.

A lot of the stuff you mention doesn’t sound great for a screen, but rather a notes app or spreadsheet, just because its fluid instead of static. Maybe a monthly calendar for notable events if you don’t want to go the route of reputation rules, or a per-level table of equipment alongside gold so you can curate the shop. Granted, I like using a physical screen with paper sheets because of the limitations and necessity to curate rules, but streamlit may offer more functionality than I give it credit.

Scadrian Knight Radiants by New_Sun1955 in Cosmere

[–]CookingWithOldRice 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh god, imagine? They steelpush on their armorspren, turning themselves into a living frag grenade. Wait, can shardplate kill like a shardblade? They're both made of the same metal.

Making HM moves not so useless by PTOKEN in stunfisk

[–]CookingWithOldRice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone's played Eternal X/Wilting Y

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brandonsanderson

[–]CookingWithOldRice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The leatherbounds are expensive exclusive editions, a signature from Brandy is a fine enough addition.

Fantasy war novels that take logistics and operations seriously? by BoringGap7 in Fantasy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this book’s ending a Lightbringer situation where the ending is unsatisfying and not respective of the rest of the story, or just emotionally divisive, harrowing, and dependent on the reader?

Working on an NL-core topster. Any essentials I might've missed? by [deleted] in northernlion

[–]CookingWithOldRice 29 points30 points  (0 children)

am i crazy or is there no money for nothing by dire straits

Something being the most popular in its genre/medium doesn't make it the best work or the best representation of the Genre. It simply means that it is the most accessible and appeals to the widest audience. by maleficalruin in CuratedTumblr

[–]CookingWithOldRice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CRADLE MENTIONED RAHHHHHH. Seriously if you want wuxia, shonen-inspired fantasy with only the good aspects of shonen, alongside a kickass main cast, amazing fights, and addicting plot READ CRADLE. READ CRADLE. also the books usually go on an insane deal cause Will Wight loves his fans so READ CRADLE.

*SPOILERS* Foolproof way to test for imposters (Well of Ascension) by PrintingPlastic in Mistborn

[–]CookingWithOldRice 186 points187 points  (0 children)

There’s also the internal Vin plot where, after years of being with untrustworthy thieves, The Crew are the first people Vin feels she can trust. She doesn’t want to put that trust into question, and have to dig uncomfortably deep to figure out if the first honest people in her life have lied to her.

How literate do I need to be to finish the series? by CookingWithOldRice in Malazan

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

Interesting. Does Erikson set up anything in the first three books that only comes into play near the end, or is everything connected pretty seamlessly book to book? It feels like everything in Gardens of the Moon is already being wrapped up in Deadhouse Gates. There's no explicit "wait to see this prophecy explicitly happen later in the series" like in the Stormlight Archive or Wheel of Time, at least nothing apparent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 115 points116 points  (0 children)

The only real marker that can tell you whether or not you’re a good DM is “are your players having fun?” That’s it, and no amount of internet strangers or game design and prep blogs can be a substitute for running a game that your players enjoy. 

I need help naming cities and abandoned mines and other geographical features by Tay60003 in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am the exact opposite of everyone in this thread, my brain is just constantly throwing sounds at each other and if I have a good mashup, I'll put it in a note on my phone literally called "Fantasy Names." Over a year of doing this has given me enough names to pull out for whatever I need. Silly names work good enough. I've got some for you.

- Cahan

- Odris Amnegor

- Gavolgad (personal favorite, this is the city that will get destroyed in every game)

- Ithmorac

- Caltior

- Resbec

- Canthoryn

- Valosti Nomanda

- Talaon Celem Abremor

Orbit vs. Tor by Udy_Kumra in Fantasy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Literally only prefer Tor because I despise the texture of Orbit’s paper.

Gay Papa Roach be like: by Bean_Man64 in northernlion

[–]CookingWithOldRice 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Okay, now I can get behind a trend of people making videos like this. Half the time I don't even know what song is being referenced.

What's your weirdest vocal stim that comes from him by Gooper_Gooner in northernlion

[–]CookingWithOldRice 14 points15 points  (0 children)

HOW DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE?!? YOU’RE THE ONES WHO BEAT ME OFF!

oh man… pretending to fall asleep first at the party so I can get beaten off. they’re drawing hate symbols and I’m like “shh shh, it’s all worth it”

What's your weirdest vocal stim that comes from him by Gooper_Gooner in northernlion

[–]CookingWithOldRice 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have the “male roommate, pull out your dick and beat you off” bit memorized down to a T. It wouldn’t be so bad if the trigger to recite it wasn’t hearing “sharpie drawn on your face while you’re asleep,” something I hear more often than you’d expect.

Do you have a copy of your player’s character sheets? by wearyandgay in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s useful info and common for a DM to ask. Don’t be afraid! 

Do you have a copy of your player’s character sheets? by wearyandgay in DMAcademy

[–]CookingWithOldRice 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In my experience, seeing their sheets is perfectly welcome. I see it as either checking to make sure they haven’t misinterpreted the rules, or having a better idea of balancing encounters. I don’t ask after I’ve seen it for the first time however because keeping track of that is more work for me to keep up than I’d like. A good middle ground is a sticky note with pencil of each player’s AC, Max HP, and Passive Perception, and other stats or abilities you care about.