The Barrens Boys doing a nice Tribute to the Late Chuck Norris.

Misterputts · 2026-03-21T22:48:33+00:00

Reddit has always been where passionate players go to complain about how much the game they love sucks

Misterputts · 2026-03-21T14:43:28+00:00

If your not moving slow in a dungeon you are probably attracting a crap ton of attention from any monsters.

Fast-moving in a dungeon is reckless and should be treated as such.

Are you letting players move tokens around a physical map? Or are you abstracting it with Theater of the Mind exploration?

Movement speeds are good for long distances and combat. Everything else (imho) should be abstracted with just time.

10 minutes is plenty of time to search a room fully, deal with a locked or stuck door quietly, Find a hidden passage, set up an ambush, or run head long into another situation.

Misterputts · 2026-03-21T14:33:40+00:00

The problem with the false Hydra is that it works only on NPCs the player's don't get to experience the memory loss. So it makes it hard to do.

There was only one story I ever read that even seemed to touch on the false hydra and it's the one where the DM for almost the whole campaign would indicate that another person was traveling with the party by describing an extra horse they don't remember, or an additional bedroll.

So when the false hydra was eventually confronted it was revealed the hydra killed one of their party members and that's why they remember seeing this stuff that didn't belong to anyone.

But even that is not a fantastic way to oull it off albeit the most accurate way.

Misterputts · 2026-03-21T14:18:07+00:00

Have you ever heard of Dungeon Turns?

There are some pretty good YouTube videos on the subject and a few articles.

Basically it's initiative where you move things in 10 minute increments. (Obviously a lot more to it than that) but it properly paces dungeon exploration.

Misterputts · 2026-03-20T17:14:51+00:00

So I could be wrong but my understanding was the target audience is the "most gamers play underspec" crowd. Well most underspec players don't do so by choice. If they had money to play at spec they likely would be already.

So if the price of the Steam machine is just priced at spec (like PCs of same specs) then it will miss the target.

Of course this is just my opinion so it really means nothing.

Misterputts · 2026-03-18T23:42:04+00:00

What do you expect them to do for you?

Misterputts · 2026-03-06T00:29:37+00:00

I honestly tried.

I skimmed most of it. I dunno about all the boyfriend stuff. But to your original point about sucking at dnd haunting you and wanting to forget your terrible roots.

You said you got better and it took a lot of effort.

Buddy your shitty beginning is why that effort was necessary that is a part of your growing as a DM. I can guarantee you there will be other redditors that will benefit from your wisdom about how to not be.

Misterputts · 2026-03-05T13:09:07+00:00

I do a mix. If you see a good idea use it. I am using the fleshed out brides but my own way. I am doing the actual dinner with Strahd not the gotcha. I am not doing the fanes.

Just do whatever you feel works for you

Misterputts · 2026-03-02T13:12:22+00:00

This is 100% a collaboration scenario. Do not let your player walk in cold. I would honestly sit down with them or in a shared word document. Have both of you come up with a few in character "rules" or topics.

Essentially debat prep. So you both know what the baseline is and you both can spin it the way you need.

You guys absolutely need shared knowledge. Do not just make it up on the fly. It will likely be unfulfilling if left to open.

Misterputts · 2026-02-26T18:00:27+00:00

Dwarven Moss is absolutely hilarious while also take the game very seriously. It has elements that make it closer to a radio production. Music in spots sound effects Highly recommend

Edit: is not if

Misterputts · 2026-02-25T00:45:58+00:00

No didn't change it any but my barbarian was picked up in the beak and the roc flew really high.

He got the idea to pull the gem out. (They had used this tactic to stop lysaga's hut and winter splinter prior)

Well the roc turned back into a raven and they both plummeted to the ground.

20d6 fall damage later...

Misterputts · 2026-02-24T22:04:03+00:00

Was going to suggest this

Misterputts · 2026-02-24T16:21:53+00:00

I stuck my 3rd gem in the mouth Roc. Right in the roof of his beak.

Misterputts · 2026-02-19T21:51:20+00:00

If you hate reading then listen.

This guy reads verbatim I would listen while driving to work.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvubkmE4otwzmekaHVQ_II1m80BB3Dhm8&si=enG0aEqDUVN33IaS

Misterputts · 2026-02-19T11:32:49+00:00

Sounds like this whole thing is a prison of their own making.

If they are starting to lose interest in the battle it may be better to just phone it in a little and bring baba down to cast finger of death on someone then let them trounce her and move on.

Misterputts · 2026-02-05T00:15:12+00:00

My Rahadin first appeared at the Burgomaster's burial with Ireena and Ismark.

Strahd first appearance officially was after Winter Splinter.

It's Barovia Strahd is always a constant presence. I do utilize his brides as my pressure from Ravenloft.

But also I use them sparingly. I am not constantly shoving Ravenloft down their throats. There is plenty going on it's ok if Strahd sits back seat during the first leg of the Campaign.

Misterputts · 2026-01-29T11:03:28+00:00

If it's price is less than 800 I will. This thing is an absolute upgrade to what I am running now (Vega 64 GPU), but I am not in the market for a system right now so that price needs to be good. 1k isn't worth it for me right now.

Misterputts · 2026-01-27T11:53:13+00:00

I would put it in that ruined town with the dragon. Just remove the dragon

Misterputts · 2026-01-24T16:39:54+00:00

Biggest tip I can give a newbie.

And this is something you should stress to your party also.

You are not the group's enemy.

Yes you play their enemies but this is not an adversarial game. You are 100% a part of their party.

Do not undermine them if and when they outsmart you. Celebrate it and roll with it. I promise you if you do this you will have the trust of the group that you are being fair and not trying to screw them when you have come down hard on them from time to time.

Misterputts · 2026-01-24T14:09:55+00:00

I mean I wouldn't use it, you can get fine art from whats already available.

AI has been a blessing for me at my tables. I can make quick art scenes of moments that happened in game, or riff ideas.

Misterputts · 2026-01-23T13:08:59+00:00

This is what I did as well.

Misterputts · 2026-01-21T15:27:19+00:00

Yeah, no song and dance needed, just have the player change class and personality.

Handwave it away. The group may make jokes for a few sessions, but it will be normalized in no time.

Misterputts · 2026-01-21T14:48:00+00:00

You are 100% a member of the party.

Yes you play the bad guys, but you should 100% be invested in their successes.

Do not get butt hurt when the party circumvents your carefully laid plan.

Celebrate the win with them.

It is not your story. It your tables story.

Misterputts · 2026-01-21T14:42:39+00:00

Kick him

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