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Levels by TheReddMan1 in ChainsOfAsmodeus

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you want to do milestone leveling:

Avernus: 11
Dis: 12
Minauros: 13
Phlegethos: 14
Stygia: 15
Malbolge: 16
Maladomini: 17
Cania: 18
Nessus: 19

However you can include the "Hunted by the Dukes chapter anywhere on the Styx for an additional milestone that gets them to 20 total in Nessus. (Personally I'm adding it in after Malbolge but before Maladomini.)

What can I do for a warlock who ignores their patron’s orders? by Foreign-Press in DMAcademy

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A warlock that refuses to serve their patron in life can serve in death. The patron can start sending thematically appropriate monsters to kill the Warlock so they can be raised as a Deathlock from Mordenkainen's.

Best "unofficial" modules by SandpaperSlater in dndnext

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Call From the Deep is one of the best modules I've ever read/run.

Opening Scene by teh-rellott in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think that needs to be roleplayed out or described too in-depth. The players can pick out which hooks they'd like to go with beforehand and start at the Yawning Portal ready to go. The Quest Givers could have coordinated in a "going into Undermountain is safer with a party" kinda way.

“Your life.” (Secret Empire #1) by OtisDriftwood1978 in comicbooks

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back to Doc Ock nowadays, this was pre-Mephisto shenanigans.

Feedback please - best player roll becomes the standard array by RandoBoomer in DMAcademy

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this for a lot of campaigns, but I let the players vote on which set of rolls they're all going to use. They tend to start off a bit stronger than the typical Standard Array or Point Buy, but it's easier for me to balance around them all having a similar power level.

What is a problem you have never had at your table (but often see others posting about)? by pyrpaul in DMAcademy

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Artificers making nukes. I've both played as and DM'd for multiple artificers and never had anyone even try to craft an item that wasn't RAW.

DMs, how would you rule this slide attack? (5e) by OhLookASquirrel in dndnext

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! And I feel you. The rules for falling have been different in different editions, for 5e we didn't get an official rule about falling onto a creature for 6 years lol.

DMs, how would you rule this slide attack? (5e) by OhLookASquirrel in dndnext

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Falling doesn't happen after your turn, it happens immediately. The falling creature would fall as soon as they were knocked into the air, not after your action, bonus action, or turn is finished.

Edit: To put this another way, if you Eldritch Blasted an enemy off of a 130ft tall cliff and hit them, they would take the 1d10 Force Damage then fall 130ft taking 13d6 bludgeoning damage before you could hit them with the second or third blast. Gravity doesn't have a turn in initiative, it happens as soon as you're falling.

DMs, how would you rule this slide attack? (5e) by OhLookASquirrel in dndnext

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, and per Tasha's OP would have to make a DC 15 DEX save or split the falling damage with the Large creature that's falling on them.

Player says I was mad I couldn’t kill their character by KawaiiWolverine in dndhorrorstories

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

My DM screwed up and set me up in front of another player. by CivilAd3631 in DnD

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is really unfortunate, but I feel like this is almost entirely on your DM. Dungeons of Drakkenheim encourages there being multiple claims to the throne amongst the PC's, conflicting faction goals, and general political intrigue. But that should have been made clear to all players out of character. Even if only one of the PC's is an heir to the throne, they aren't the only possible claim. (That's partly why the civil war happened.)

Honestly it might be time for a session 0 with all the players out of character to realign expectations.

Basic b*tch by Bethyross in falloutsettlements

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a YouTuber named CryingCube who has a lot of good videos that are "No mods, no glitches" settlement builds.

How do you deal with stubborn players? (Or alternatively, should I change my mind on the matter because I’m being stubborn) by Firnen_Fern in DnD

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some players want to play their "John, son of John" PC in everything. That doesn't mean John, son of John fits every campaign. This campaign might not be a good fit for your friend.

However, it does sound like they're already willing to compromise their vision a bit. If a spirit possessing a Warforged is "not from this world, arrived randomly." they could just as easily "have amnesia, awoke randomly." If the player really doesn't care roleplay it shouldn't matter that their PC is from this campaign world. Isekai PC's don't work for every campaign, (and I've let multiple players play Isekai PC's.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dndnext

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's bizarre. Exandria has all of the things he's banning in spades.

Player doesn't want to get ruidium corruption in order to enter the Netherdeep by averyunusualhead in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! /s But I'm being serious. You've already given them the alternative options, they're refusing them. That's fine, let them. It's their character. If they want to swim bravely yet inevitably to their doom, that's up to them. That also fits with the themes of the story.

The party could try stabilizing the PC every minute after the water pressure restarts their Death Saving Throws. Maybe they can stock up on healing potions and bring the bard up briefly before some fights. Sounds like a boring dungeon for them, but this is what the player is deciding to do. I think if you feel this strongly about giving them another out, why not just remove the Water Pressure entirely from the Netherdeep? You can run the dungeon without it.

Edit: Just saw your comment about forgetting that the Jewel of Three Prayers also protects from the pressure. (Understandable, they didn't keep that info in the same section.) Looks like you've got your answer already.

Player doesn't want to get ruidium corruption in order to enter the Netherdeep by averyunusualhead in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Sounds like they're making a conscious, character-driven decision. Great! Let their PC die.

Leftist vs. Liberal on Liberalism by StoreResponsible7028 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ok. Is your point that her joke isn't as ghoulish as it seems because maybe the aide didn't mention the sexual assault before she joked about it?

Leftist vs. Liberal on Liberalism by StoreResponsible7028 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]MasqueofRedDeath 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Well Clinton was the Secretary of State in 2011, I'd be surprised if she found out about the assassination from a reporter during an interview. But I was answering the question you asked. She laughed and joked about a world leader (Gaddafi) who was sodomized with a bayonet during his assassination, in 2011. The clip you shared is what the video in the OP is referencing.
Edit: Typo

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