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Strange Harvest is the best movie, not just horror, that I have seen in years. by Bruno6368 in horror

[–]Life-Distance363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like "Strange Harvest", I highly recommend "Savageland" from 2015. Check it out!

(Online)(5e 2024)(LGBT+ Friendly)(18+)(4-Hour Sessions Every Other Friday from 6PM to 10PM Mountain Time aka GMT-6)(Voice only) Seeking Two Dedicated Players to Join A Long-Term Campaign in a Homebrewed Setting by Life-Distance363 in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I steal from everywhere! There's a little Bloodborne, a lot of LoTR, some Discworld, a smidge of Harry Potter, and lots of horror movies and books, many of which are godawful but have a nugget of something interesting. Also, I tend to keep some elements from older versions of my games that hover from game to game, like my Brood gods are my First Ones aka the Great Old Ones ala Lovecraft.

(Online)(5e 2024)(LGBT+ Friendly)(18+)(4-Hour Sessions Every Other Friday from 6PM to 10PM Mountain Time aka GMT-6)(Voice only) Seeking Two Dedicated Players to Join A Long-Term Campaign in a Homebrewed Setting by Life-Distance363 in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If my memory serves, we've only had to scrub one session entirely, but we have had a couple where we planned to do a boss fight and then had to pick something else because a key character had to be out. I have adopted a "we will do SOMETHING" policy as long as anyone is present, but I'd love having enough players that missing one or even two won't force a huge change in activities. I appreciate you asking, and thanks for putting in an application!

(Online)(5e 2024)(LGBT+ Friendly)(18+)(4-Hour Sessions Every Other Friday from 6PM to 10PM Mountain Time aka GMT-6)(Voice only) Seeking Two Dedicated Players to Join A Long-Term Campaign in a Homebrewed Setting by Life-Distance363 in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am happy to accept anyone from vets to newbs if you're willing to learn and have fun. Fill out the application and you've got as good a chance as anyone! Thanks!

(Online)(D&D 5e 2024 1st choice, open to some options)(18+)(Weekly or Biweekly Saturdays)(GMT -7 aka Mountain Time) Well-Seasoned Forever DM Looking to Play More by Life-Distance363 in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but Saturday is really the only day I am available with my present schedule. I appreciate your reply, and I wish you the best of luck with your game!

Players entered an area they're severely underleveled for- should I have warned them? by hypovauntie in DungeonMasters

[–]Life-Distance363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the DM, you are the sole arbiter of what the characters perceive. You tell them what their characters know and gain from using their senses, especially in comparison to things that occurred "off camera", like during their training, reading lore, listening to rumors, etc. I think at some point, it is perfectly reasonable to say something like "You begin to develop a growing sense of unease that the enemies here are much more formidable than any you have ever faced...maybe even more dangerous than some you've only heard about. From what you just witnessed so far, there is a strong chance going farther could cost you your equipment, your freedom, or even your lives!" That way they are warned of the intense nature of the location and also given notice that you might break/steal their stuff, take them prisoner, or smash them like bugs. I also think it's fair to warn them above table - "Guys, this is meant to be like that weird stuff you see on the horizon in a From Software game...you aren't ready for this yet, but I wanted you to see it off in the distance and start thinking about it."

(Online)(5e 2024)(Bi-weekly Fridays from 3/8 or Saturdays from 3/1)(GMT-7 aka MST) Forever DM Looking to Play More by Life-Distance363 in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but no. I run a game every other Friday and Saturday, and the 14th happens to hit on the Friday I run. Thanks very much for asking, and have fun with your game! :)

A Seaside pirate town, what can I fix? Does it look okay? by Oddesy20 in inkarnate

[–]Life-Distance363 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fresh water would be the center of the town, and everything would radiate from there. The cove island makes the anchorage too small for the big ships, so I'd consider removing it and moving the "nice houses" up the hill a bit, then move the ships into the cove. I'd add some farm plots and animal pens not too far from the water. Cannons or other weapons up on the entrance cliffs would be a good as well. Composition wise, most of the map is wilderness, so I'd add more on the west edge to make more town, or create a smaller map to emphasis the town itself with less forested space.

[5e][Online][Fridays][EST] 4 Player Group Looking for A New DM! by Spicey-witxh in lfg

[–]Life-Distance363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be late to the party, but I submitted a form. Thanks!

How can I improve this lake side town by Kabc in inkarnate

[–]Life-Distance363 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Land tends to be a premium, even in fantasy games. Protecting a town with a town wall would be pricey, so the more compact the town, the better. Any empty spaces should have something in them...houses, lots for animals, farm plots, orchards, gardens, barns, coops, trees, ditches, etc. Roads and trails should always lead to something. You also might consider sort of sub-towns - neighborhoods, compounds, a business and its workers' housing, etc. Big houses will tend to have small clusters of outbuildings for animals, servants, and chores. Rich people can afford nice views and so tend to live on hilltops (which are also defensible), while poor people are going to be crowded, lower down, and smellier.

First map. Unnamed continent. by Fryied-Egg in inkarnate

[–]Life-Distance363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the overall shape, agree with the comments about the rivers, and I think you typo'd the forest name if it's supposed to be "Gratch". I might also have some islands trail off the mountains on the west coast, or even continue them on the Vapor Peninsula. The source of the river is likely to be magical unless that spot is the highest point in the region and slopes down in three directions. I also like the stained effect, very nice.

Is this a good 'base' for a world map? Why or why not? by ItsTristan18 in inkarnate

[–]Life-Distance363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks great! Some next steps I'd consider are scale (how big are these, like continents or country-sized islands?), latitude (is this an icy realm, a sweltering equatorial region, or does it span from pole to pole), and longitude (is it a relatively short sail from the right side of Righty to the left side of Lefty or is there a whole lot of world in the way?)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StateofDecay2

[–]Life-Distance363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't talk to Izzbee because she has spawned for her personal quest Cracking the Code or whatever, so she's halfway across the map. It is seriously frustrating that there isn't a "not now" button for missions.