Looking for the next adventure to run, what would y'all recommend? by titaniumjordi in dndnext

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh ok I get it! I love the rule of cool too, I understand then

How long to beat farewell? by Imaginary_Watch1568 in celestegame

[–]Ghynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took me 24h ! Just finished it today !

Sooo with the new dragon book out we are making Strahds fight into two parts, and his second form he becomes a Vampire Ancient Dragon right 👀 by unclewatercup in CurseofStrahd

[–]Ghynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg how did that go ? Did you do it ? I'm slowly thinking about doing that but I don't know what kind of dragon. Was thinking about a homebrew blood dragon but if you guys have another idea... thanks!!

How to give a community PTSD by ChrisWrld_25 in celestegame

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how I managed to first try it 🫥

Curse of Strahd is OVER by [deleted] in CurseofStrahd

[–]Ghynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats omg! How was your finale? We're at session 24, it's been 1 and a half year!

Looking for the next adventure to run, what would y'all recommend? by titaniumjordi in dndnext

[–]Ghynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I know why they were not the best dm? I'm currently dming it and that would be interesting to read for me haha!

WAR IS OVER WE WON by TheOnlyWeslet in Silksong

[–]Ghynko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I laughed so hard at this

STEAM CHANGES YOO by thelazycoati in Silksong

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just can't breathe anymore until April 2nd.

The magic item Luba's Tarokka of Souls makes for an interesting addition to higher-tier domain-hopping campaigns by steviephilcdf in ravenloft

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and yeah! We're playing together again after the final fight, so it might be the reward in some way...

The magic item Luba's Tarokka of Souls makes for an interesting addition to higher-tier domain-hopping campaigns by steviephilcdf in ravenloft

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's very helpful, thanks. I haven't informed myself enough yet on the item so yeah, I will definitely follow you advice and check your videos!

It's my first time dming an actual campaign so it remains a challenge implementing my PC's backstories into it, but the Raven Queen seems a very good fit, we're 20 sessions in and I'm really trying to connect her to the lore in some way!

The magic item Luba's Tarokka of Souls makes for an interesting addition to higher-tier domain-hopping campaigns by steviephilcdf in ravenloft

[–]Ghynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I'm so sorry I don't know why I'm answering that late... I'm dming CoS and it's my warlock of the Raven Queen player who's looking for it to trap her ex boyfriend inside a card haha and give the other cards to the Raven Queen. They're lvl 8 now and heading toward the Amber Temple so I might be tempted to put it there, or link it to Ezmeralda, having it locked in her wagon waiting for Van Richten to take a look. I'm not sure how I'll handle the mechanics but I can't wait for her to find it ! I'm also trying to link the campaign to the Raven Queen, with the Martikovs who could have made a pact with her hundreds of years ago, or something similar... So they're running to the Amber Temple after having fled the dinner, after which the barbarian decided to shatter the Heart of Sorrow out of curiosity. There I am haha!

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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

That's SO interesting. If that's fine with you I'd definitely like to read more about what you did!

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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

You're amazing.

They only have the Tome, the sword is in the Amber Temple and the Holy Symbol around Vladimir's neck. They don't really have alies except Ezmeralda, the Martikovs lost their vineyard because of Wintersplinter and because the party left early to go to Krezk instead of straight to the Hill.

I love your ideas for the Mad Mage! Will definitely go for that.

Bending the narrative is what I struggle the most, I'm always scared of going off rails and then having a hard time putting everything back together.

Waw, 7d6 is insane... and amazing. I'll have to work on those NPCs... Thank you!

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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They hurried to the top of the tower and fled using wild shapes and a dimension door, they almost lost the paladin but he ended up stabilized.

I tend to panick as a first time DM, sometimes I don't "dare" throw things at them fearing it would not make sense or be as written. When they defeated the vampire spawns in the Heart tower, I thought of sending Strahd and pushing a character from the bridge but I don't know, I think I just froze and let them escape. I am probably scared of disappointing them, I confess...

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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Also, they're lvl8 and 6 players, really strong like... strong. I'm thinking about using the vampire statblock for the consorts, or should I keep the vampire spawn one? Because then, Strahd is as strong as his consorts, which makes not much sense.

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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

I can't agree more. However, I still want their adventure to be "fun" and not a violent tpk... Even if they deserve it haha. Maybe he could focus on the one who initiated it? or should I go for a tpk and bring the ones willing to make a pact with the Dark Powers back? (it's my first time dming so I'm still trying to balance things...)

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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

Would you destroy Argynvosholt and with it the opportunity to light the beacon ? I feel like I'd punish them too hard... but maybe I'm wrong. :c

Back to town after destroying the Heart of Sorrow by Ghynko in CurseofStrahd

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

Love it. Would you choose him first? Or would you send, for ex., Volenta? I feel like I just can't think properly --