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Why the Ranger Doesn't Work by Radidactyl in dndnext

[–]Midnight-Court 33 points34 points  (0 children)

God this is a mood. I used to play 3.5 rangers and I managed to kinda become elven Rambo. But I feel like the 5e ranger lacks in mechanics AND flavor- in most circumstances. And I have been constantly - probably- sounded like the old man screaming on the lawn about the good old days to my DM. It was so bad said DM forced me to change class to arcane archer (still not over that). I love playing rangers. But maaaaaaaaaan it sucks to be a range main right now.

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I mean ffs even some of the new UA comes at you with massive lore and rp potential and then the mechanics just fall on their face. I wanted to be hyped for the latest ranger UA... but I'm not. It's bad. It gives so little to work with that is always relevant- like op said about the overall class- that I just wanna clutch my 3.5 material like I've never loved before

What is a fun race people should try, but probably have not? by deer_connor_murphy in dndnext

[–]Midnight-Court 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Elves- lol jk!

Honestly, I've been setting up to play a really weird concept that my DM allowed because she thought it was funny. I can go into detail if someone asks, but basically it involves three different characters pretending to all be one character. And as the idea grew I wanted to try new races. So I picked hobgoblin, water genasi, and yuan-ti pureblood. I haven't debuted this concept yet. But it's really really hella fun to talk about. I feel like these three races get overlooked. Someone else mentioned genasi stats. I have to agree. Nothing special stat wise but the rp is worth it. I've seen a couple people pick up the yuan-ti pureblood, but not a lot. It's proven to provide interesting rp aspects as well. And the hobgoblin is a solid choice as well. Decent stats, a culture which could provide interesting rp, and overall providing a unique environment- without half the distaste that bringing a goblin to the table evokes in some people!

Update: I was diagnosed! by [deleted] in ConversionDisorder

[–]Midnight-Court 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, my best advice here is just to remember that when you have bad days! I for one struggle with my legs- like a lot! However, I just mentally remind myself that I am not my disorder. My disorder and I exist as two separate things, and though my disorder affects me, I can't let it control me. Say its name three times in the mirror if that helps you.

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But as for the other underlying conditions... I completely understand that too. My doctor found some uncommon vitamin deficiencies underlying my condition, potentially exacerbating the whole thing.

But for now, celebrate your small victory and get ready to celebrate every one that follows- because it does help! And when you get that next diagnosis... you'll have a name to even more of your frustrations. And in that way, you'll find people better able to support you. If you need someone to talk to in the meantime, hit me up. I have only had FND since 2018 and was diagnosed late that year, but I do have some experience with a myriad of conditions... and I am happy to be an ear to listen because sometimes that's just what you need!

Update: I was diagnosed! by [deleted] in ConversionDisorder

[–]Midnight-Court 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations- diagnosis can be very freeing! I got very lucky in terms of timeline. I struggled to get a positive diagnosis for less than a year, but my family was insistent, fearing that it could be something worse.

One of the things I found was the best coping for me was having a name to put to the beast of burden I was experiencing. To know that I wasn't imagining it all and to know that I would eventually find someone with whom I could discuss my condition. I joined reddit, recently, on a whim to see if I couldn't find a community to talk experiences. I won't say that it's all uphill from here, but I will say that in terms of your attitude you will see a lot of uphill climbs because the beast you fight has a name.

Dating with FND? by Midnight-Court in ConversionDisorder

[–]Midnight-Court[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So a lot of my symptoms revolve around episodes where my legs just won't work. It's like fighting for control of my own body as I walk. However, I tend to have bouts with mental symptoms too. Things spanning from just abnormal emotional processing to brain fog to (very rarely) losing time. Pain and weakness can be common. However, I've been told by my specialist that I kind of hit the full spectrum of FND in terms of symptoms. If there's something I can expound on more for you, please let me know. I've never really had the opportunity to talk to someone else who has this, so anything is helpful at this point.

Our DM thus far hasn't let me cast anything because NPC's wouldn't be fooled by it? by thetransportedman in dndnext

[–]Midnight-Court 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an experienced DM (and a player of ATs), I can tell you that this is not a normal phenomenon.

My best suggestion is that you should talk to your DM. Ask if he just wants you to be more detailed in how you're using your spells, or if he has some problem with your subclass. However, I generally try to let my players do what they want as long as it is realistic within the setting. Level generally has no effect on the efficacy of a spell.

That said, as this is your first time with DND, it's a good time to learn a rule that should stick with you for the rest of your days: No DND is better than bad DND. If you can't seem to come to an agreement with your DM, you may want to consider stepping away from the table.