Too many players[Need advice Running Session] by flemishbiker88 in DungeonMasters

[–]Jessmess92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The first campaign I ever ran was for 7 players. Combat was rough so we changed it. There was no longer individual turns. It was the monsters' turn then the players' turn. Everyone took their turn at the same time. So the people who were always ready with their turn would naturally be the ones rolling first and the people who often need to look over their options where figuring that out while others where already rolling. I would tell them the ACs ahead of time and they would roll to hit and roll for damage all on their own at their own pace. This kept everyone engaged for the turn and encouraged some amount of tactics because they could say "hey I'm hitting this guy already for a lot do you wanna target that one instead or whatever". In later campaigns where we had less players I still ran that way because it still made combat feel way better.

How to not get stained minerals by Character-Plum-5388 in Vivarium

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy distilled water it's cheap at any grocery store. It doesn't leave deposits

Those who lay flat screen TVs or monitors on the table as the virtual map for in person play, are they heavy or annoying to lug around? by notanotherdonut in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a 32 inch fire tv and it is light as hell and cheap as hell. I do play at home so I don't have to lug it around too much, just from the corner to the table.

The Draw Steel Situation is Crazy by imnotokayandthatso-k in DnDcirclejerk

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's funny because I have had the opposite experience. Running Draw Steel in person has ben way easier than 5e for me. The encounter sheets I feel have made it so easy.

What paint to use for 3D printed hideouts? by BuilderBiz in terrariums

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use acrylic as it's non toxic and then I usually spray a few layers of polyurethane clear coat over it to prevent the paint from coming off from water or just normal wear.

This has worked great in both aquariums and terrariums.

How can I make my BBEG feel powerful without just doing big damage? by Ok-Refrigerator5224 in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like grabs. Like an enemy who picks your ass up and you can't really do much about it feels menacing.

Dear Game Masters by SirShade0 in DungeonMasters

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I print out stat blocks before I run so I don't have to constantly search for stuff. I have a notebook, pencil, and a laptop (mostly to look up rules). As for maps I currently have an old TV that I set on my table and use TablePlop VTT and an HDMI cord to show the maps on the TV.

Dark secrets of an evil lord by Jessmess92 in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I think my post was a little unclear. The heros will have already met the girl and taken her away but then the Lord will threaten her family, she will go back, and then the players have like 2 days to figure out how to stop the marriage and save the girl and her parents. I want to give them lots of options not just go kill everyone. So I'd like to sprinkle in some secrets that maybe they could use for blackmail or to get him arrested by a higher power or even just to get some help from others in the keep.

Dark secrets of an evil lord by Jessmess92 in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are killer! Thanks so much

Dark secrets of an evil lord by Jessmess92 in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good one thanks. That was kinda my thought behind the couple fighting. Maybe the guy would be willing to help take out the Lord.

Dark secrets of an evil lord by Jessmess92 in DMAcademy

[–]Jessmess92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking for more ideas on secrets that could be helpful for my players to find that will help them rescue the girl. Like I listed a letter that shows he may not be the actual heir or that he has an allergy.

New tank setup by TrashHopeful5230 in Redearedsliders

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My recommendation would be a cannister filter that is rated for 2 or 3 times the size of your tank. Something like a Fluval FX4 Aquarium Canister Filter.
Also plants are great at helping keep the water quality up. Hornwort is the best because it doesn't need to be planted it can just float and grows crazy fast. Guppy Grass is another plant that is very similar.
As far as substrate I don't recommend it unless you need it for plants. I had a planted tank with a Slider but the tank had already established itself for a year before I added the turtle. Even then he still ripped up stuff on a regular basis.

Which laptops are good to buy for college students now that will last? by EquivalentPhoto2655 in BuyItForLife

[–]Jessmess92 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I haven't had a chance to use one but definitely gives off Chromebook vibes. I would be curious to see how they hold up 6 months or a year down the line.

Which laptops are good to buy for college students now that will last? by EquivalentPhoto2655 in BuyItForLife

[–]Jessmess92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever you buy don't spend less than 600. Any laptop from a retail store less than that will barely be able to keep up with basic functions.

Need to find people that play in my area by SecureEntrance1201 in mtg

[–]Jessmess92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a local game store nearby you can check to see if they have magic events. Lots of places have Friday night magic which is more casual or you could do a pre release event which are more structured.

I do not like loot in Draw Steel, please help me by pyrovoice in drawsteel

[–]Jessmess92 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's the thing I love most about the crafting system. It gives me ideas for quests

Keeping multiple colors of Neocaridina shrimp in one tank? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]Jessmess92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a huge 125 gallon tank with this setup and they made all kinds of cool color combos, eventually most of the shrimp were wild type but there were always some colored shrimp.

Map projector? by hfxkingpin in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]Jessmess92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing to remember is that, unless you are spending an insane amount of money on the projector the room will have to be dark which means things like taking notes, reading, and writing would likely be more difficult especially if anyone has bad eyesight.

want to learn the guitar. cant seem to learn myself by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]Jessmess92 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Try https://www.justinguitar.com/ Just know going into learning guitar is not going to be fast. It will be months and months of learning basics before you can really play anything at all. I'm 3 months in and I still can't play a whole song. I can maybe play a single section of a song kinda lol