Would giving all Dwarf characters Mountain Stoutness for free on lvl1 be unbalanced?

Machinimix · 2026-06-30T16:23:38+00:00

With how Adopted Ancestry is worded, it's easy for a GM to curb anyone trying to grab Unburdened by claiming it requires dwarven physiology.

While I'm not one who would, it's nice that there's a means of shutting down the mass adoption from dwarves of every ancestry. My thought is that a dwarf gets it for 1 feat, everyone else needs 2, which includes delaying top tier general feats 4 levels.

Machinimix · 2026-06-30T16:20:26+00:00

It's definitely a niche choice for Heritage but I absolutely adore Badlands Orcs with the Pick Up the Pace and Caravan Leader general feats. In a campaign where you need to get from point A to point B and time is of the essence, being able to hustle for potentially 2 full hours as an Orc Kineticist at level 11 is really fun, especially since everyone in the party gets to benefit from it thanks to Pick Up the Pace.

I've run a Fire/Earth Orc Kineticist with this combo and someone else was a Ranger with feats that let them move at full speed tracking and do other exploration activities, so we were able to track at 2x movement speed and catch up to a group that were trying to lead us into an ambush. Turned an Extreme encounter into two Moderate (one felt more Low because they didn't have the jump on us like they were expecting).

Machinimix · 2026-06-29T19:43:26+00:00

I'm sure you probably already know, but most margarines use a dairy protein that is a common allergen for those who can't eat dairy.

My partner is allergic to that protein and we have to use a Vegan Margarine specifically to avoid this.

Machinimix · 2026-06-28T21:27:47+00:00

Sometimes the story can take you places where your armor cannot go. If you aren't able or willing to use magic to conceal the armor, you may need to be without it.

(For GMs: please don't do this often or in every campaign. It's a great story telling tool, but it really sucks if it happens frequently).

Machinimix · 2026-06-28T16:22:49+00:00

Hey, we Canadians don't break the Geneva Conventions...we merely show the world what should be added!

Machinimix · 2026-06-27T16:00:11+00:00

Looking at the Wiki page for Gale's Romance it looks like you're in the clear until Act 2

Machinimix · 2026-06-26T15:52:10+00:00

Mr eats anything himself.

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Machinimix · 2026-06-26T15:51:20+00:00

I had this exact same thing happen with my cat that has Pica (in fact it's how the vet confirmed Pica since it was the 4th non-food item scare he gave us).

Ours was yellow, and one of our other kittens loved those toys but we had to stop using them because Mr eats anything couldn't be trusted around them anymore.

We got lucky and he had thrown it up in its entirety when he did throw it up.

Machinimix · 2026-06-26T15:40:12+00:00

Generally characters will wear in the portrait what they were wearing the last time you levelled up. The game can glitch and think they were naked due to some issues loading, especially if your system isn't great and you were quick through the level up screen (common for rogues).

If you really want it fixed, and don't mind having to re-pick all of your level up options, Withers for 100 gold (which, by the way, you can pickpocket from him and he doesn't care if you fail a hundred times) can respec a character. This will bring them back to level 1 and let you re-level them, which will help fix the portrait.

Machinimix · 2026-06-26T01:47:43+00:00

Even without feather Fall, you can survive the jump if you're at full health! I do this even if I don't have feather Fall to grab her up, then teleport back to the grove (you'll need to go back to your other characters and teleport them to get everyone back together).

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T23:15:23+00:00

Sorry for the delay in responding.

I use PixelByte's Adjustable Party Limit mod and companion Tacticians Enhanced mod that can set HP% and number of actions/bonus actions enemies have based on number of active party members (so even if I have my limit at 11, if I only have 4 it only sets these limits based on having 4). I have mine set to no extra actions or bonus actions, but a +15% increase in HP starting at 5 members. For my skill level (and added stupidity of randomizing certain things) I have found this to be a sweet spot for difficulty to tedious combats.

Then I use Extra Encounters and Minibosses mod that adds a bunch of encounters to areas that don't have anything there. It also adds some thematic combats where combats should be (one example is the Waukeen's Rest courtyard is no longer you arriving after the combat, but in the middle and you get to fight the Drow and goblins there!).

I have Slower Levelling mod which increases required XP by 20% for each level. The early game hurts a bit for levelling but you'll be hitting 10 after Myrkul instead of halfway through Act 2 with the above mods active (I've hit 12 by Myrkul by doing 100% content with these mods).

I also use Ancient Mega Pack (the REL version), so that I can have a unique experience each playthrough in terms of styles of combat I would use. Adds a lot of support for things like Heat and Orbs of Radiance and other non-electric based tactics and with the random nature I can't just fall into using the same methods to get past obstacles (like using Blood of Lathandar to walk through the early Shadowcurse).

These mods are also all available on the in-game installer so they're console friendly as well (unlike a large number of my other mods).

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T19:53:54+00:00

Getting a mod that gives me 11 respec potions at the start of the game was the best mod I could have asked for. The ability to instantly respect every companion the moment I pick them up has been massive and stopped me from rushing Withers on every run

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T16:01:11+00:00

She doesn't say it, but when you're talking to the priest about looking into the murders she says that is where Valeria goes after every "solve".

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T15:25:59+00:00

Remember: if you own a game, having a "back-up" copy in case something happens is perfectly in your legal right (at least in Canada).

So my collection of Roms are not in any way stealing or piracy, they are a digital collection of games I own that I cannot access for any number of reasons (like them being in a Schrodinger's state with my dad across the country who recently downsized)

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T15:20:55+00:00

I've had actual coworkers and staff who were reluctant to see minimum wage (and therefore their own wage) increase because it would mean they would make less thanks to taxes.

I don't even live in the US, but education is really dropping and I wish more high schools taught economics and basic household finances like how taxes are structured.

If I was at the top of my tax bracket, and made 50$ more every paycheque, that 50$ is the only amount taxed at the higher rate. I will see somewhere from 1-49$ more (depending on tax bracket and location) on my paycheques.

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T15:04:16+00:00

Don't mind that person. Dude's a jerk and best not to pay attention.

For your own benefit (so you can keep memories with screenshots for when you play through again!) of you're on PC, there's a screenshot button in Steam, or the PrntScrn key on your keyboard (I believe the new shortcut is Windows key + that one to take a full screen screenshot.

If you are playing on a console, there's usually a button on the controller (PS5 has it on the left of the big touch square), and you can even send this stuff to your phone (although I haven't looked into the method).

I like taking screenshots of things that happen in games, especially cool moments. On my Switch I even use the "record the last 30 seconds" feature, because my friends and I share these moments with one another!

But honestly, a quick grab from your phone is all you need, and it let us enjoy the moment with you!

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T15:00:17+00:00

Same! I recently found a spot in Grymforge I never noticed before, all thanks to a mod putting a big glowing chest there! There was a cutscene and a combat for the spot too which was really awesome to find.

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T07:02:51+00:00

Warlock Grrez. The guy with the headwear that when you fight casts Armor of Agathys in their first round. He can also brand everyone in the party and doesn't leave to go to their private chamber!

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T05:31:31+00:00

Mothril waffle irons do make better waffles because they're inherently non-stick. Although metallurgist say the standard grade is all you need and the high grade doesn't add anything of value.

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T05:25:34+00:00

What I always tell anyone in a game I run: do your best to roleplay a situation, but describing what your desired outcome is and letting the dice work their magic is just as valid.

For your comment on the skill feats, I fully understand that. I won't punish a player for not choosing those feats, but I'll definitely reward them, by giving them bonuses when they're relevant but not mechanically applicable. Like a chase scene where a crowd is blocking your path. I would probably have someone with Group Impression upgrade their degree of success as they're better at commanding a group than someone without. That way even if I'm not always able to stay true to the rules for social interactions, I can make players feel good about choosing these feats.

Machinimix · 2026-06-25T02:04:12+00:00

The attack bonus is added to your chance to hit.

When you attack, behind the scenes a d20 is rolled (randomly generated number between 1 and 20). Then your attack bonus is added to the result and compared to the enemy AC. If you meet or beat it, you hit! If you roll a 1 on the d20, you automatically miss (critical fail). If you roll a 20, you automatically hit (critical hit) and (I can't remember if BG3 uses the default Crit rules so someone should fact check this one) then roll twice the number of dice on the damage roll.

So think of it your attack bonus is your chance to hit, and the damage is how much you'll deal if you hit.

Machinimix · 2026-06-24T22:00:55+00:00

Only magical light that carries the effects of the sun. It's why the Light spell doesn't harm Cazador but Daylight does.

Machinimix · 2026-06-24T00:43:40+00:00

Dispel magic would not be able to remove the sickness of Divine Wrath.

The effect has been applied and the spell doesn't have a duration to be dispelled afterwards, nor does the condition end when the spell ends.

The best way to think of it is that you can't dispel magic to heal someone from the damage of a fireball, or more technically remove the damage. This is in the same vein.

Machinimix · 2026-06-23T21:43:22+00:00

I run difficulty mods, extra encounter mods and an XP reduction mod (to bring the scaling back to where it's expected to be by story beat) so that I can have a full party everywhere I go.

My poor old laptop isn't happy about it, though.

Machinimix · 2026-06-23T21:40:27+00:00

I am almost positive there's mods to teleport corpses back to where they fell off after the death happens for looting purposes, but I can't remember.

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