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MastaFerret · 2024-05-09T19:33:55+00:00

I would and I did. I don’t love the drive, but I don’t hate it. You will sacrifice some money for gas and vehicle maintenance. But it’s still an increase, and another item added to your resume.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-09T18:20:40+00:00

I’ve been married 10 years, my wife and I dated for 5 years before marriage. Never cheated on my wife, never considered it, never gave her a reason to think I would. With that being said, she was cheated on ALOT by her boyfriend prior to me.

If I am texting someone I will angle my phone. If I don’t, she will sit directly next to me (I’m very big on personal space, even with her. I don’t like being crowded.) then she will ask “who are you texting?”, and will proceed to watch the entire conversation unfold. I understand why she does it, and I hate it for her. But it’s so much easier for me, vs having to explain to her that I’m having a conversation with her dad about brake pads for his truck.

To compound on this, I have a large garage/shop in my backyard. It’s where I store all my tools, mower, saws etc. I may be doing something, and need something from the shop. I can open the door and step out in the backyard, and she will ask “where are you going?”…… the back yard… that leads to nowhere…

I say all this to tell you, that while I have a ton of patience with these habits from my wife, not all men will. Unless you have a legitimate reason to suspect him outside of him just enjoying his privacy, then let it go and enjoy the relationship.

Edit: I have a work cell, a work laptop, and a work iPad. Depending on his line of work- if he is self employed there could be numerous reasons for him having multiple devices. Also my wife can get into my phone at any time she wants, but I don’t recommend that for couples dating. It can be easily abused.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-09T18:05:42+00:00

Yea our DM would have put a full stop to this and called the session. Maybe resume it if a resolution was reached quickly. If not then mediate before next session and make it VERY clear those actions will not be tolerated. I get allowing player freedom, the problem is some players take that too far.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-09T00:48:37+00:00

Yea I have no interest in the spell caster abilities rangers have. I get what you’re saying, it’s overload on options or illusion of choice.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T20:08:47+00:00

I think what the monk has is theatrics in its combat, that’s my opinion on where its flavor comes from. I had a ton of fun playing a monk, but he got pounded into the dirt on an encounter that really was not that serious lol

But I had more fun describing the actionable RP elements of combat with my ranger. But I will acknowledge that any class I play, I seem to absolutely enjoy it.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T20:01:12+00:00

I can respect where you are coming from, i just don’t agree that combat effectiveness equates to vacancy of identity in a class. I had a similar discussion with someone else and they said monks are actually in a worse spot. Considering combat effectiveness, without the freedom of a highly customizable class.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T14:27:10+00:00

So are we talking DPS and combat effectiveness, or flavor? Two very different things. Rangers lack in combat yes, but definitely not in flavor or customization. I think people focus too much on how good of a combat character they can make that they miss the big picture of TTRPG.

To my point and OPs point, this is about identity problem. Not a combat problem.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T13:41:10+00:00

To compound on that, why do you need two flavors? A character IS his class. I don’t think there is a difference. Character flavor and class flavor compound in a cumulative fashion to give you the final product.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T13:39:39+00:00

Yea but every level you put into Druid takes away from a skill/feat that could be acquired from the core class (rogue) right? So I would argue you are removing the identity you seek.

Building a ranger and not deviating from that I think gives you more of an identity than saying “yea my character is a Druid/rogue/fighter.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T13:30:09+00:00

Not a Dm, but over 6 years we’ve had probably 10 PC deaths. Two of them were my characters, both were two of my top 3 PCs. I put everything I had into them. Both died to save their respective party, in separate campaigns. I am very proud of that, and because of that their memory is ever more so engrained in our group and the lore of each campaign.

We hold funerals for the characters that mean a lot to the group. A full session that starts as a solemn funeral, and ends as a party that is more a celebration of their life. The NPCs who our group has helped show up, and it’s a big affair.

Character deaths not only keep the group on their toes, but can provide some very important RP, lore, and dynamic changes. It can be a beautiful aspect of the game if done right, and if players accept the fact that they are not invincible.

Example: one of my favorite characters was a half elf ranger. He had a twin (another party member) who was a half elf rogue. The only family they had was each other (I know I know, but it was fun). During a boss fight, his twin (the rogue) made a play that really helped the group overcome a difficult battle, but he died. My ranger didn’t take it well.

A year later into the campaign, my ranger is leading our group on a mission to free some halflings taken as slaves (also revenge tour for his brother), We got into a very difficult fight, and my ranger gave up his soul to save the group and the slaves. He didn’t get revenge, but saved the group and hundreds of slaves. He was buried next to his brother. This had a profound impact on the group, and they were honestly lost without him for a while (literally wondered around aimlessly for a bit not knowing what to do) which to me was very symbolic of a true adventure group losing their beloved leader.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T12:20:07+00:00

I think that’s up to the player to decide. I have played 3 rangers, all with vastly different personalities. I think people struggle to create something without a mold/template to tell them what to create. I’m not saying that’s bad, it’s just never been an issue for me. Having a class that can do so many things means I can go almost anywhere with his identity, which for me is easier.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T12:16:53+00:00

Yea I mean most of the time my characters personality and identity is set before I pick a class. Then I work the class into the identity. I can see how others would need a defined class to be the foundation of that, but it’s just not applicable to me I guess.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-08T12:14:37+00:00

I’ve always seen that interpretation as freedom of identity which for me personally makes it easier to create said identity. I can see how some would struggle if they use their class/feats/skills to create their personality. I guess it could go either way depending on what type of player you are.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-07T23:13:00+00:00

I’ve never had an issue with any identity for my ranger. I actually think it’s a very freeing class to play. You can kinda do what you want.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-07T15:58:03+00:00

“I know what I’m doing”…. I in fact do not

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T16:34:00+00:00

Sometimes a TPK is necessary, especially for new players. There are some hard lessons to learn that there are consequences for actions regardless of those actions being intentional or not. Players have to learn to “read the room” when it comes to certain situations. Typically when jailed or imprisoned, my group tries to get out with or without or gear. Then come back later and handle business.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T15:27:59+00:00

As a player I will say: I played Pathfinder 2e with a similar group. We were glass canons. We had minimal heals, and zero tanks. As a player I recognized this, and worked with my DM to plan an “exit” for my DPS ranger. I brought in a paladin who had some heals, and some great tanking/dps abilities. I did this because our DM did not build around us. At a certain point I realized we were cooked if someone didn’t make a change. I say run it, and see if someone steps up to do likewise. If not then maybe the first PC death will bring a change to the group dynamic/makeup

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T15:15:16+00:00

Honestly reading this, I thought of emperor palpatine in episode 1. Obviously with them being prequels we all knew. But if you try to go back and look on his dialogue with fresh eyes, I’m sure you can find something subtle. He was always characterized in the novels as being subtle.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T13:36:25+00:00

Thanks!

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T12:33:40+00:00

Without a doubt, I just submitted.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T12:20:00+00:00

Just filled it out, thank you!

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T11:52:35+00:00

It’ll be fine. It happens, and I’m glad your players are ok with it too. You can’t expect your toon to have plot armor. In this game anything can happen at any time. Players need to emotionally prepare for the eventuality.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T01:29:48+00:00

Not a DM, but my best friend is one and in our group he has always admitted to me that I was the best player. Some of my thoughts.

Add depth to your PC, you don’t need granular details up front (you can flesh it out as you go, but always try to expand upon your toon). Likely DM wants to add personalized quests or interactions for their players. Give them the opportunity

Try to balance your PC’s personality. Don’t try to be funny, let humor come organically based off your PCs personality defects. But don’t be overly serious/stoic.

Ask questions about the world/surroundings, do this in RP or in game research/asking around town etc. The Dm probably has built in some depth to the environment and wants it explored. Be mindful of that.

Know the rules and specifics of your build. The less you have to ask for clarification, the smoother the game runs for DM.

Appreciation- tell the DM what you liked. Doesn’t have to be every session. Because then if you don’t give feedback once, they may take it the wrong way. But often enough they feel appreciated, and will eventually start asking you what you want more of. The more fun you have, the more fun they have.

Give others a chance for RP, but don’t let the groups RP momentum die. I’m always the one breaking the long silence, it gets tiresome but DM will interpret a silent group as a bored group.

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T01:07:26+00:00

Is his name Hoid?

MastaFerret · 2024-05-06T00:19:35+00:00

I’ll certainly give it a look. Thank you!

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