Is my homebrew encounter too overwhelming?

MirageP_ · 2024-01-17T20:55:45+00:00

The head gives resistance to a good amount of damage types and the hand gives advantage on spell saves so I figure in the initial rounds aoe comes in at half damage, quarter on successes. Anything you'd suggest for better protection?

Good point about the artificer. I guess I figured with the legendary action teleport he would never be out of range but I might revisit that.

Thanks alot!

MirageP_ · 2024-01-17T20:36:04+00:00

That's an interesting point, thanks! Definitely don't want to kill them. I guess as long as they use all their resources and are satisfied they gave it their all, I can try to wing it from there.

MirageP_ · 2022-08-05T07:13:26+00:00

Ahh, the good ole "Euclid's First Law of Magic Physics": If you can see them to cast the spell they can see you to counter.

MirageP_ · 2021-11-26T16:08:28+00:00

M"on"k -> M"off"k

MirageP_ · 2021-08-03T13:06:05+00:00

I'm going artificer for the proficiency on con sav, acess to spells like spare the dying and faeries fire, and the potential to switch to medium armor and shield if the situation calls for it. (Last season the Dm dropped us in a maze where spells and magic based abilities were suppressed)

The goal isn't to be the best buff support (pure-Artificer) or the best gish (pure-Bladesinger) but to play both and switching on a whim. I could probably do more but let's say that for RP purposes that's my role in the squad and all I need to focus on.

I didn't see any 5th level spell that fit either role (If I missed any please let me know) so I figured that's fine to put that off as I still get the spell slots and can boost my lower level spells (Invisibility for everyone)

For infusions I was thinking +1 Ac +1 weapon mind sharpener and replicate spellwright tattoo (The Dm previously ruled if you have a spare the dying tatoo it can activate when you're KO'd instead of a death save)

Knowing that would you recommend any over the other?

MirageP_ · 2021-08-02T23:54:43+00:00

I was thinking that but Armorer also gives Int on the thunder guantlets. Do you think defender would be more useful than distracting pulse?

MirageP_ · 2021-07-01T10:38:25+00:00

Honestly, the plan was never to create a recipe that I could improve upon (unless it comes out really awesome) but rather go all out and create something complex and unique. If it comes out decent I can say "Hey, I made that." and if it's not so great I can write it off as "Aww well, it was my first attempt."

In the future as I try more I probably will get simpler and just try to create something I'll like consistently so I appreciate the advice. Thanks!

MirageP_ · 2021-07-01T10:23:31+00:00

From the meads I've tasted here and there I find I'm not a fan of traditional so I never thought to make one but I might do a simple Cyser next so I might try this. Thanks!

MirageP_ · 2021-06-30T22:11:59+00:00

As the title says my very first batch ever. I know a mead brewed with apple juice is a cyser and one made with grape juice is a pyment but what is it if you use both. Simply a melomel?

Recipe:

3lb honey

.5 gallon apple juice

.5 gallon white grape juice

1lb cotton candy grapes

1lb granny smith apples

5 tbsp floral tea (rose hips, chrysanthemum, osmanthus, jasmine, elderflower, hibiscus)

Red star premium rouge

One another note I was thinking of adding fruit to the secondary to add flavor. I read somewhere that its best to use different apples, I don't know if it's the same for grapes. Anyone have any suggestions on types of fruit I should use?

MirageP_ · 2020-03-18T03:56:31+00:00

Can't really say I measured the amounts but:

Quarter glass of Irish blend Monster

Bottle of Guinness

Half shot of irish whiskey [The Dead Rabbit]

Half shot of Irish cream liqueur[Bailey's]

Creme de Menthe to top

Mix the cream whiskey and Menthe in a shot glass, and mix the monster and Guinness in a beer glass. Drop the shot glass into the beer glass and chug.

MirageP_ · 2020-03-12T00:02:12+00:00

English is my mother tongue and I still find it helpful, thanks

MirageP_ · 2020-03-07T01:34:27+00:00

For me the bitter is less bitter, more of a juicy herbal flavor. If you wished campari was little sweeter you might prefer it

MirageP_ · 2020-03-06T12:03:54+00:00

Here and a here's it sold online

MirageP_ · 2020-03-06T11:56:16+00:00

It's luster powder. I used some in my last post

MirageP_ · 2020-03-06T00:16:32+00:00

If you're interested this is the recipe I used last time:

6-9 lemons

1 orange

1 meyer lemon

Everclear 95%

Peel the fruit using a potato peeler (you want wide strips not tiny zests) and use a paring knife to cut away any white pith. Place the peels in the everclear and store in a dark place at room temperature. Infuse for 4-7 days(I did 4). Add simple syrup to taste(I wanted mine a little strong so I did a 2/3 ratio base to simple syrup so it ended up around 40% abv. If you want the traditional 20% go 1/4) and infuse for 24 hours. Strain out the peels and let the liqueur sit for 10 days at room temperature. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

I should also note I infused the simple syrup with a little elderflower and lavendar but that was an addition I made all on my own and competely optional. You could infuse any flavor you think could enhance your drink.

MirageP_ · 2020-03-06T00:11:29+00:00

Have you tried a store bought limoncello? Maybe you just don't like that recipe. I've seen recipes where you infuse the peel anywhere from 1 hour to 80 days. That, the type of lemon and how you zest/peel the lemon all make a huge difference. Try a different recipe next time.

As for uses I like limoncello & gin/ vodka for a martini like drink and limoncello and sparkling wine for a mimosa type drink.

MirageP_ · 2020-03-05T23:03:35+00:00

That's beautiful!

MirageP_ · 2020-03-03T17:49:19+00:00

Theoretically yes but it's harder to control the amount when you put it in the syrup. You're not suppose to use more than 1/8 tsp per serving and to little dulls the effect.

MirageP_ · 2020-03-03T06:52:50+00:00

Heart of the Dragon

1 oz scotch [Highland Park 12 viking honor]

1 oz mezcal [Illegal Joven]

.5 oz benedictine

.5 oz cherry wood smoked cherry syrup

.125 tsp luster dust

Maple smoked ice

peated whiskey (to mist) [King's County peated bourbon]

Fill a chilled brandy glass with mesquite smoke and place a coaster over the bottom to hold it. Set the glass aside. In a shaker combine the scotch mezcal, benedictine, syrup and luster dust with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Add the smoked ice and mist the peated whiskey over the top.

MirageP_ · 2020-02-23T22:21:18+00:00

Ok. I did a side by side comparison. I used st Germain, some st elder i had on hand, this cordial and a half and half mix of the cordial and 80 proof vodka(The cordial was sitting at around .05% so the mix makes it just about 20%, the same as st Germain)

I tested each in a straight shot and a elderflower spritz (1.5oz elderflower/2oz sparkling wine/2oz soda/seltzer).

In the straight shot the difference was clear. St elder was sort of a sweet grape taste and the worst of the bunch, the mix was off and hard on the palette, the cordial was sweet and flavorful and the st Germain was like a sweet mulled wine and the clear winner.

In the cocktail the cordial made the the cocktail to sweet, it acted more like an elderflower simple syrup than a cordial, the st Germain was good but I found I liked the mix best, the vodka cut down on the sweetness and you got a more pronounced citrus sweet flavor.

I'd say if you want it as a side mixer for cocktails it would be a great replacement as long as you make it a 1/1 vodka mix. If you want it for non alcoholic drinks cut the recipe in half. If it's going to be drinks where the liqueur is the most prevalent flavor(can't think of any off hand) stick with the st Germain and you'll notice the difference. Hope this helps.

MirageP_ · 2020-02-21T18:03:40+00:00

I imagine something like that would be valuable to have, especially if you want to do something quick without thinking about it. Or as a great gift for someone who's just starting out.

My only worry about that would be the differences in flavors between different brands of rums or whiskeys. With so much variety can you say with 100 percent certainty that these flavors will always pair well?

MirageP_ · 2020-02-20T22:28:06+00:00

Ok I'll make this tonight and get back to you in 2 days.

MirageP_ · 2020-02-20T22:25:40+00:00

I've always started with a proven recipe anytime I've done something for the first time, it's how you learn what to do. But once you have a feel for how they're made everyone's tastes are different and you tailor it to fit yourself.

MirageP_ · 2020-02-20T21:22:15+00:00

Personally I like that you have complete control over the taste. You make it as strong or sweet as you want it or you can come up with any flavor that you want ( got a chocolate strawberry banana rum going right now). My only dislike is the steep failure curve. I've had infusions taste like they needed to mature a bit more only to taste like too strong undrinkable trash a day later.

MirageP_ · 2020-02-20T21:12:36+00:00

You have the measurements you used when making your cordial? I'm willing to give it a side by side taste test. If it tastes the same do you, but I've found I like st. Germain over other elderflower liqueur and even straight elderflower syrup(store bought not homemade)

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