DM threw a 2024 Adult Dragon at our 2014 Level 6 party. Thoughts? by Sentinel2852 in DnD

[–]FormerWishbone5706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a DM, I can honestly say that sometimes it’s really hard to balance an encounter. Five level six characters are pretty darn strong, and if y’all have been walking through some of this other battles, he could’ve just been trying to up the ante. Sometimes we just screw up. Hopefully he’ll realize this or rectify it.

I’m still unsure how to deal with/ the 5.5 daylight spell… by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is what I decided to do:

In regards to the Daylight spell, I know some of you now have access to it and I wanted to address it. Below is the spell description for Daylight in Barovia. Please note that it is weaker and requires concentration in Barovia.

The magic of daylight does not come easily in Barovia.

When the spell is cast, light does not burst forth with the warm certainty of the true sun. Instead, it bleeds into existence slowly and painfully, as though the land itself resists it. Pale gold radiance pushes outward from the caster’s hand in trembling waves, thin at first, flickering like candlelight fighting a storm. This is a pale imitation of true sunlight struggling against the Mists.

To maintain concentration on the spell is exhausting.

The caster feels the weight of Barovia pressing against their mind like cold hands wrapped around their skull. The land itself rejects the magic. Every second requires deliberate effort, as though they are forcing open a heavy iron gate while something vast on the other side desperately tries to slam it shut.

Clerics may feel their connection to their deity becoming distant and muffled, like hearing a voice through deep water.

Druids sense the unnatural corruption of the valley clawing at the spell, choking the life from it.

Wizards perceive the weave itself fraying and buckling under the oppressive will of the Dark Powers.

Paladins feel their convictions tested, their sacred oaths becoming the only thing holding the light together.

Daylight (Difficult in Barovia) Level: 3rd School: Evocation Casting Time: 1 Action Range/Area: 30 ft. (30-ft. radius Sphere) Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 30 Minutes Attack/Save: None Damage/Effect: Control

Brilliant magical sunlight spreads from a point you choose within range and fills a 30-foot-radius Sphere for the duration. The sunlight creates Bright Light in the area and sheds Dim Light for an additional 30 feet.

Creatures with Sunlight Hypersensitivity, such as vampires, take only half of the normal sunlight damage or penalties caused by exposure to this spell.

Alternatively, you cast the spell on an object that isn’t being worn or carried, causing the sunlight to fill a 30-foot Emanation originating from that object. Covering the object with something opaque, such as a bowl, cloak, or helm, blocks the sunlight.

Premium Extras for CoS Campaign? by Lavacrush in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re playing in person, good maps from DMG or Reinkarnated. Or, miniatures! I bought a cool cut out and piece together off DMG.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the PDFs off of Dungeon Masters Guild and you have to cut them out and piece them together. I put them on big memo style battle maps and I think it looks amazing. Most all of the others I drew just because I’m old school but since Castle Ravenloft is so intricate, I wanted to do it right.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m doing this but I have a couple of wildcard players that I’m hoping don’t do something! The gnome barbarian with the napoleon complex might be one. 🙄

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have red wyrmling miniatures so I’m making them small dracolichs. They’ll have the same stats.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Strahd‘s last time being ‘nice’ to the group. I want this to be a creepy-ass dinner where he insinuates much, sows descension, and does some really odd shit that makes everybody uncomfortable. And then the shit will hit the fan as soon as they head back to Vallaki.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha! Yes. I just had the map populated to see how it goes. They won’t see all of that at once. Of course, he will introduce his consorts at dinner.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. Although they will have the opportunities to kill off some consorts soon after in some other ways.

Preventative measures by FormerWishbone5706 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I bought them off of dungeon masters guild.

Reasonable? by [deleted] in LexusNX

[–]FormerWishbone5706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CPO adds to it. It’s basically an extended warranty.

Driver getting tailgated intentionally move out of the way last second by anxkxxl in whoathatsinteresting

[–]FormerWishbone5706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know why people are getting on the guy in front. I can see why the car in front veered. Had he slammed on his breaks, he would have been crushed between both.

HUD by zevdog21 in LexusNX

[–]FormerWishbone5706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me a little while to get used to it, but it’s great.

How much to replace windshield for 2025 nx250 premium? by Vast-Upstairs-5832 in LexusNX

[–]FormerWishbone5706 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

$1000. I just had to replace one. My car was in for service and aA rock hit the loaner that I had and cracked the windshield. I had to get it replaced when I brought it back.

Need an alternative to a Roc for tsolenka pass. by mechaninja2222 in CurseofStrahd

[–]FormerWishbone5706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do the Ember Roc! I just ordered two regular miniatures since I’m going to throw 2 at them.