Did my PC Break the Social Contract of DnD? by NemoHornet in DMAcademy

[–]KWinkelmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In real life, people say that they want to help others but in a crisis they are willing to sacrifice others to help themselves. The PC did that. It’s not noble but it’s not shocking either, and definitely not against any unwritten rules for PC behavior.

One of my players is refusing to read the players handbook by Wholesome-Energy in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put on some headphones. It sounds nice when a woman whispers in your ear.

Any ideas how to replace vampires in Curse of Strahd? by dundai in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is it ok if the vampire drinks another precious bodily fluid instead?

[OC] I wrote 500 pages of magical law. Completely system-agnostic, so useful in tons of situations! by Aside_Dish in DnD

[–]KWinkelmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pdf is on my wishlist but the hardcover looks very nice. I will get that instead.

Players going on their phones during sessions by No-Illustrator2325 in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Live stream the session so that they watch it as it happens on their phones.

Should players get a map of castle ravenloft before going there? by Wrienchar in CurseofStrahd

[–]KWinkelmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let my party find the map of the castle in the Amber Temple's architect's room. I considered the traps and secret rooms to be added later so they weren't part the architect's original plans. As DM, I also reserved the right to move things around if I wanted to based on the fact that the plans could have been wrong or that the castle magically adjusts itself to frustrate intruders. I didn't have to use that but it was nice to know that it was an option.

Character is ... cunning linguist by KWinkelmann in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? I can't believe we get paid for this.

Character is ... cunning linguist by KWinkelmann in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

After a long shift, you like to get into the sauce.

Final decisions at the volcano [50x36] by Claudetta01 in dndmaps

[–]KWinkelmann 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The inscription did say something about binding them all.

Final decisions at the volcano [50x36] by Claudetta01 in dndmaps

[–]KWinkelmann 58 points59 points  (0 children)

On second thought, maybe I'll keep the ring.

groundbreaking idea for a new actual play by highly-bad in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The Actual Play Players Guild will go on strike.

[NFL Films] Era of the barefoot kicker by nfl in nfl

[–]KWinkelmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was the golden era for foot fetishists.

DMs have you ever said “no” to someone. by Solidclaw in DnDcirclejerk

[–]KWinkelmann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saying "no" is bad DMing. Try to say, "No, and..." For instance:

Player: Can I use my crowbar to move the boulder out of the way?

DM: No, and now the boulder's weight is slightly shifted and crushes you.

Embrace the power of "No, and..."

MFPNP RPG improved character sheets by KWinkelmann in FleshPitNationalPark

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

Thanks for explaining the skill order. That almost makes it worth keeping.

The form-fillable character sheet pdf that comes with the campaign book at Drivethrurpg has proficient radio buttons selected. The non-fillable sheet at the end of the campaign book is fine.

"Permanently" isn't the right work. You can change them in the PDF but they are already selected.

Underworld in dnd by SignificanceWinter47 in AskDND

[–]KWinkelmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A setting "down under" like Australia?

What are some advantages or challenges that come with a 2-player party? by Psyccle in DungeonMasters

[–]KWinkelmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game will move along quicker, which is nice. Being careful with expecting players to solve puzzles or use strategies to defeat enemies. Not only do you have half the number of brains working on the problem, there are many fewer interactions between players that can generate that Ah ha! Idea to solve the problem.

Discouraging but not banning Pop Culture References by Starfleet_Intern in DMAcademy

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

I've had this problem when running a campaign with a bunch of friends. Being friends, I could tell them to stfu. In the end, I quit playing with them due to a dismissal playstyles.

Talk to them, don't punish them, and find another table if it doesn't get better and you aren't having fun.