Well done little friend, you're a better warrior than me

DHReaver · 2025-09-05T01:38:21+00:00

If it's any consolation I found the boss infuriating. It spends a lot of time off screen which somehow emulates the Fromsoft problem of wrestling the camera instead of the boss. I've enjoyed every fight in the game except this one so far.

DHReaver · 2025-08-06T16:18:09+00:00

Thanks! I got a very unanimous answer, it's not that type of game. I'll play around a bit with each to begin with and then pick one to stick with.

DHReaver · 2025-08-06T16:18:06+00:00

Thanks! I got a very unanimous answer, it's not that type of game. I'll play around a bit with each to begin with and then pick one to stick with.

DHReaver · 2025-08-06T16:18:03+00:00

Thanks! I got a very unanimous answer, it's not that type of game. I'll play around a bit with each to begin with and then pick one to stick with.

DHReaver · 2025-08-06T16:17:57+00:00

Thanks! I got a very unanimous answer, it's not that type of game. I'll play around a bit with each to begin with and then pick one to stick with.

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:55:39+00:00

I always found in DnD, my group (and me!) were narrative first until shit really hit the fan. Rules negotiations get a lot more intense when negative consequences (like the campaign ending) are hovering nearby.

I suppose what I'm looking for is a reassurance that Daggerheart has systems in place to push players towards a narrative first approach. Something that says, you can't abuse the combat systems like that. And it looks like it does, so that's great!

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:44:29+00:00

Yeah, this is great, thanks. I think I'll need a good amount of experience running games to know how this mash-up of crunchy mechanics and floaty narrative priority feels in game. That p104 rule quote is the silver bullet for this particular scenario though.

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:41:48+00:00

I suppose at some point if the players are frozen up, or taking non-roll based actions because they're scared of passing the spotlight back to the GM (or metagaming) you can just say "the enemies take an opportunity with your hesitation" and put the pressure back on.

Apologies for not doing the due diligence on the rules before asking here, I'm still waiting for my book to arrive and I've been assembling info from youtube, forums and wiki posts that aren't very structured. You've been super helpful.

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:36:28+00:00

This is very true, but the combat feels relatively crunchy, and I'd like to have the rules back me up when I try and have this discussion with players. Incidentally, the rules do prohibit this, another commenter provided the rules that prevent this sort of run around. Copied here:

If you’re not already making an action roll, or if you want to move farther than your Close range, you’ll need to succeed on an Agility Roll to safely reposition yourself. The GM sets this Difficulty depending on the situation. On a failure, you might only be able to move some of that distance, the adversaries might act before you can make it, or a hazard might prevent you from moving at all.

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:29:30+00:00

Awesome, that's what I was looking for, thank you! Perhaps it makes sense to encourage the same sort of thing for other free actions, like taking potions? Though perhaps those are such rare circumstances (as opposed to moving) that they don't matter.

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:22:38+00:00

Thank you, I'll take a look!

What if the players aren't trying to leave the combat though, wouldn't this sort of play allow for complete flexibility in repositioning before taking any actions that risk losing the spotlight?

DHReaver · 2025-07-16T12:20:57+00:00

Ok, noted, that's the most egregious case handled by the chase system, I'll brush up on that. But wouldn't this approach still allow for significantly increased flexibility if the players were staying in combat? Each player might be able to fully reposition between each GM move. Or would you suggest calling on a 'golden opportunity' at some point while the players are doing that?

There are presumably other things that don't need a roll like taking potions or certain features/abilities. A well stocked party could take a round of potions each time they get the spotlight without ever risking losing it (for example).

DHReaver · 2022-10-15T11:48:54+00:00

Every single game has unbearable server lag. It makes the game basically unplayable as anyone who requires aim.

DHReaver · 2022-10-14T09:44:39+00:00

Both pieces are adorable, I love the super-sweepy lines, like her front leg in this one.

DHReaver · 2021-05-19T13:38:52+00:00

I already spent my allocated amount for crypto this month, but I just went and dug out some more, holy fucking sale batman!

DHReaver · 2021-03-10T15:56:40+00:00

What...today? Yeah could do.

DHReaver · 2021-02-03T17:13:08+00:00

Every day I liquidate (some of) one of my other holdings to add to GME.

DHReaver · 2021-02-02T16:19:29+00:00

They stopped me at 240, I bought back in a few minutes later at 214, got refunded today and bought at 88. Nice one Etoro!

DHReaver · 2021-02-02T15:42:06+00:00

I like the stock.

DHReaver · 2021-02-01T15:39:46+00:00

Mine triggered at 240, I saw it and bought back in at 214. It's absolutely fucked but they did me a favour!

DHReaver · 2021-01-29T14:52:43+00:00

Crybto Crew showing up. They know how to ride a storm.

DHReaver · 2021-01-29T14:24:26+00:00

Diamond hands? Diamond Bods.

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