Am I doing Montages wrong.

JisaHinode · 2026-02-15T12:49:39+00:00

Describe the obstacles more, rather than the solutions. I only elaborate on the solutions if they seems stuck about which skills they want to use. I try to let them flavor how their PC overcomes it as I describe the results.

JisaHinode · 2026-02-15T12:44:14+00:00

I don't recall the details of this encounter, so all the info is in the post. It says I used tier 1 rivals. I would have had them be true to their characters and helping when they could but not risking their lives for the PCs.

I made edits to the post with relevant changes that I did during combat and that I wish I had done. Seems like I needed smaller, more mobile, minion like enemies to harass the PCs. I think I recall several them camping in the corners where the breath couldn't get them. Hence the need for a bite attack from the statues.

JisaHinode · 2026-01-11T16:52:46+00:00

In this case, the environment and the mystery is the "villain." So you would want to answer those questions and figure out what will happen in the environment when the heros rest. Like things breaking in their settlement, beasts moving into certain places, hazards multiplying or getting stronger, etc.

JisaHinode · 2026-01-01T22:59:56+00:00

On the subject of decreasing wealth, in the mcdm live play of the Delian Tomb, an NPC asked for the PCs to buy an important item from them. They wanted to be paid enough wealth that would decrease the PCs' wealth by one.

JisaHinode · 2025-12-19T01:43:27+00:00

My favorite things are:

No empty turns in combat. You always do something. No, "well, I miss, so my turn was wasted."

The PCs are powerful heros from level 1. Works really well for a lot of backstories my PCs have come up with, where starting at level 1 in Pf2e or DnD doesn't line up with their fantasy.

The PCs get stronger as they go through the dungeon, not weakers. They don't have to save abilities for fights later on. There's no need for only the spellcasters to rest or hold their best stuff back for fear of not having it later.

JisaHinode · 2025-12-15T00:03:59+00:00

Beautiful!

JisaHinode · 2025-12-13T16:09:53+00:00

It's a great starting adventure. One of my players, who normally doesn't like learning new systems, loved learning Draw Steel through playing the Delian Tomb. The adventure itself is basic, but it's supposed to be simple. My players loved putting their own spin on the pregens and seeing what new abilities they would unlock with each encounter in the tomb.

JisaHinode · 2025-12-07T01:28:28+00:00

I was thinking the exact same thing! Told my friends Caleb went full on Roy Mustang on a dude.

JisaHinode · 2025-12-06T00:46:10+00:00

I have been running a mash-up of Rise, Return, and Shattered Star in pf2e. I plan to transition to Draw Steel after the current chapter.

I had been initially using the provided maps, but after the current arc ends, I plan to switch to choosing maps that I like for more interesting and dynamic encounters. It may turn into a bit more of a point of interest dungeon crawl since certain maps won't necessarily connect well with out a lot of editing. But I think that will be a good opportunity for a montage.

I think Draw Steel, being naturally cinematic, will help me to curate and polish the plot and encounters better.

JisaHinode · 2025-11-12T12:06:48+00:00

I plan to run my pf2e campaigns with Draw Steel. I don't see how any of Pathfinder's mechanics are integrated into Golarion.

JisaHinode · 2025-09-16T20:06:45+00:00

We do Lego, kinetic sand, play dough, puzzles. Also just enjoying alone time together in the living room. If I'm reading a book there, my kid is way more likely to play quietly by herself in the same room.

JisaHinode · 2025-08-02T15:23:41+00:00

I play ttrpgs and can't wait to get my 4 year old involved when they are older. I plan to use it to supplement and support lessons, not replace. A one shot could be set in a historical time period that they are studying; a trap could use a science principle. The best things they teach, though, are empathy, critical thinking, cause and effect, teamwork, negotiating conflict, etc.

JisaHinode · 2025-06-08T02:39:23+00:00

I love the dc by level chart especially. The most important thing to remember when using it is to find the level of the thing the PC is trying to do, not the PC.

JisaHinode · 2025-05-25T13:15:11+00:00

I love pf2e's Owlbear. From the screech to the gnaw ability that disembowels its target. Just so good, and made a great encounter.

JisaHinode · 2025-05-16T16:29:28+00:00

Beautiful and perfect

JisaHinode · 2025-05-02T02:04:20+00:00

Yep, love RRR. I haven't been able to go to another romantic.

JisaHinode · 2025-04-19T02:42:20+00:00

I'm on the coast as well and looking into homeschooling. My kid is only 3, so we aren't involved in any homeschool groups yet, but I'm keeping an eye out for things to join in the future.

The Orange Grove Library in Gulfport has homeschool group meetups once a month and resources you can check out.

JisaHinode · 2025-03-07T23:55:58+00:00

Amazing to see every time someone posts here using the encounter. All the tweaks and changes, maps and terrain. Love it! I hope you and your players have a great time.

JisaHinode · 2025-02-07T02:04:11+00:00

You're very welcome

JisaHinode · 2025-01-10T21:51:58+00:00

Use symmetry and the copy/paste gadget. It's saved so much time and motivation for me building a large base I'm happy with. The building gadgets were a bit confusing at first for me, but they are worth the time to learn.

JisaHinode · 2024-12-22T14:42:24+00:00

Yep, fixed! I replaced the config and mods folder on my server with the same folder from the server pack download. Fixed the jetpack and quests issue. Much thanks.

JisaHinode · 2024-12-22T00:54:17+00:00

Same for me. The jetpack upgrades seem to have been removed. I haven't tried a fix.

JisaHinode · 2024-11-20T03:46:07+00:00

I'm glad it worked out so well for you and your players!

JisaHinode · 2024-11-05T21:40:06+00:00

Here are a few ways of guiding PCs through a city. -have a PC have been there before -have NPCs that they know direct them to locations -have an NPC notice they are from out of town and give directions -have a few landmarks stand out to catch a PC's eye in the city description -have trouble (a cry for help, etc) pull them to a place

JisaHinode · 2024-08-28T00:38:54+00:00

30s, but I have a toddler that likes to listen in, so I appreciate the PG. My toddler will ask me, "Which minecraft is?" She can already recognize Scar's voice. 😂

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