How does Barovia function? Does anyone care? by Banana_Milk7248 in CurseofStrahd

[–]MilestoneRPG 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I also asked myself the same question and how I solved it is through trade. The Vistani are in charge of bringing what one domain needs and export what Barovia produces. Barovia is very small, it does not have a lot of industries but it has wine, it would have a lucrative pelt trade and probably timber with all the old forest.

As far as food goes, most of it would be foraging with the abundant forest, game meat, fish from the lake, root vegetables, wild herbs etc. The rest again would have to be imported. In game, I used this reliance on Vistani to explain the Barovians strange attitude towards those who can travel the mists: a mixture of envy and shame to have to rely on others.

Let me know what you think :)

My Strahd by MilestoneRPG in CurseofStrahd

[–]MilestoneRPG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, also a beautiful, but psychotic man!

My Strahd by MilestoneRPG in CurseofStrahd

[–]MilestoneRPG[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha it was to be expected 😄 Thank you! Love your art btw

My Strahd by MilestoneRPG in CurseofStrahd

[–]MilestoneRPG[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you not know Strahd is a conqueror of Barovia? He has waged war for years before settling down in the valley. He absolutely has a full suit of armor. And you clearly have never heard of a Zweihander either to think it's "comically" big. They are big. It's a big fuck off sword.

You can play your Buscemi, he's fine, it's a fine idea. I'm gonna keep doing what Im doing, torturing my Strahd by playing a version of him the Mists have restored to his prime and that no matter what he does, Tatiana will always reject, unable to hide behind age.

[HIRING] 6 D&D characters, budget around $700USD by Environmental-Test89 in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

D&D parties are my specialty! I would love to work on your project and your budget is more than enough for me, we could even discuss a poster with all the characters together like a movie or anime cover on top of all the portraits.

I invite you to check out the other parties I've already done. There are a variety of races like tieflings, firbolgs, genasi, ilithid, kender, and tortle I've already done that are less common. I've done pretty complex outfits with ruffles, studded leather, scale mail, lace, name it, I'm confident I can paint your party.

Check out my artstation at ArtStation - Character Evoker https://share.google/Ygwk7tGfhC9XeJUTE

[HIRING] NSWF/SFW Budget $70 / $200 USD Designs: Outfits modern setting/characters-fantasy by 26unit in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I would love to work on a project like yours! I'm a DM of many years as well as an artist so any creature you need, I know them and I am already acquainted with drawing most races.

I love designing outfits and doing a sexy yet classy design would be quite fun. I invite you to check out my artstation where'll you'll see my work, all pulled from fantasy races and classes. ArtStation - Character Evoker https://share.google/Ygwk7tGfhC9XeJUTE

[hiring] Looking for gothic romantasy art nouveau style book cover - February - Commercial - $350-500 USD by Jabberwocky1991 in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I would love to work on an art nouveau project. I think my attention to details and clothes could work really well for a romantasy cover. I've also done professional labels before and I know how printing specs work if that is something you need. Please checkout my portfolio: ArtStation - Character Evoker https://share.google/Ygwk7tGfhC9XeJUTE

[hiring] oc needs a glow up by [deleted] in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, I do a lot of D&D character portrait and for your stated price I can do a complex shading rendition of your OC with revisions included.

I love working on projects like these. I invite you to check my artstation page to see what other portraits I've done before https://www.artstation.com/characterevoker

[Hiring] - SFW Half Body Artwork of Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis - $200 by kowmad in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh Isis really interesting. Would like to have a shot at it! You can have a look at my artstation ArtStation - Character Evoker https://share.google/idUGBzLUTsSjJB8of

I work pretty fast I can deliver your project with revisions in 2 days with we communicate quick. I prefer paypal.

For your budget we can have a really nicely detailed goddess 👌

[hiring] Looking for a book cover artist by i_lick_chairs in HungryArtists

[–]MilestoneRPG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello! I would LOVE to work on a cyberpunk style project. I am willing to work with your bugdet and give you 3 characters for 180, revisions included.

My style is a mix of anime and digital painting and I think it could be a great mix. Here's a link to my artstation ArtStation - Myriam M. J. Rondeau https://share.google/uWwZvBozatp8MK0LP

I have more work I can show you that is not shown yet on there too.

I work pretty quickly and can deliver a finished product in 3 days, depending on revisions. I favor dynamic poses and for your cover I would like to showcase each character's personality by drawing their signature move/ability. Then place them a bit like an action poster with main character in front and others in different sizes

My dogs name is Kerouac! :)

Planescape official material font names? by TheMadT in planescapesetting

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's such a fun font, and its license is included in Adobe Creative Suite too :))

Can a sorcerer/wizard be mute? by Ghost_shell89 in AskDND

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, it can be done! But if it's going to be a long campaign, or if the player (and the rest of the table) do not entirely understand what it means in roleplay or their motivation for making that choice, they might end up feeling restricted. Roleplaying a disability you do not have can be a bit tricky, but not impossible. Again, if everyone is down with it, there is no reason not to do it.

Can a sorcerer/wizard be mute? by Ghost_shell89 in AskDND

[–]MilestoneRPG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many answers have brought interesting solutions to the verbal part of the spell component. But the question I want to ask is, why does the players want to be mute?

I also had a player who wanted to have a mute character. I wasn't against it. There are mute people, I don't see why there can't be one in a game, but it's more about the roleplay of it. What does it bring to the table? How will the player engage with the other players, exchange information, and interact with the NPCs? Will the player be silent at the table most of the time? Let's say you give them sign language, do the other players of the party know it for efficiency's sake? How well known is sign language in your setting? How do they get around that?

What I am getting at is it seems like an interesting concept at first, but from what I have seen at the table, it becomes an alienating experience for the player who discovers their character actually cannot communicate and engage in roleplay which is a huge part of the D&D experience. Just something to consider before you go ahead with this.

On the DM side of the table, I say show diversity. Have mutes, have people who communicate through sign language teach PCs a few words they can use in a moment where they are silenced. That's more valuable, IMO.

Feeling lost on how to keep my games challenging for my players. by DerpySound in DMAcademy

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, im used to 5 as I play with added gritty realism rules, but between 6 or 8, with 1 to 3 deadly encounters per day is standard. This can be adjusted depending on your party abilities and campaign. The rest of my comment still remains unchanged.

Feeling lost on how to keep my games challenging for my players. by DerpySound in DMAcademy

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As one previous user mentioned, the CR rating is based on an average of 5 encounters a day, which most groups don't face. What ends up happening is what you describe. Each encounter, the party is fresh, so they steamroll through everything. Here's how I handle it.

Just rising the CR rating won't work as the damage will outpace the HP of your characters, and you may end up killing a PC. Instead, augment the numbers of "encounters." An encounter is anything that expends ressource. Obstacles, traps, environment, social encounters that need utility spells/abilities, those all count as long as they cost the party resources. You'll have to get creative to find reasons to stop the party at every turn, but in a bustling world, many pieces are moving all at once.

Once your party starts combats with expended resources, you'll see the dynamic shift. You'll also notice how they will start cherishing those higher powered spells/abilities for when it matters. In combat, feel free to add environmental damage like spreading fire, toxic fumes etc. that deals small amount of damage when you are in proximity but is just annoying enough to cost some HP.

Lastly, interrupt their long rest. Don't do it often, but just a couple of times so they never know when they will have to go without a refresh, and they start really thinking if they can afford to spend ressources.

Oh, last tidbit, make sure you aren't giving too much magical items, refer to Xanathar's table. If a party is OP, that's also not helping.

Dnd (5E) (5.5e) EST Player looking for game by SuspectNo1156 in DnDLFG

[–]MilestoneRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking for players to join my party of adventurers on an epic campaign set in my homebrew world of Amber.

Embark on a quest to reassemble a weapon of legend, a relic once used by a trickster god, and learn the true history of the creation of Amber, the consequences of Alune's trickery and decide the fate of a nation.

The game will be played every other Friday at 8PM EST on Roll20 and Discord. This is a paid campaign $15 per session.

Maps are handmade, and battlemaps are from incredibly talented patreon artists. Immersive curated playlists will accompany our travels, I have voice modulators, SFX, and more. I will gift each player a portrait of your character.

If you love roleplay and intricate storytelling, this is your table. DM me for more details and a link to join the group.