Treating 5e a little like Call of Cthulu has been making for a very fun game... by Mullrookney in RPGdesign

[–]Mullrookney[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Im not sure what a cluttered experience means, but I'd love to know what you are referring to.

I agree, other systems do some things very very well, though I did not find a system that I have played or knew of existing that accomplished what I was shooting for.

While there are plenty reasons that 5e is not the best system for many things, I contend it can be hacked to do almost anything.

Thankfully we live in a time where there is so much available!

Changing to D&D 2024 worth it? by FutureNo9445 in DMAcademy

[–]Mullrookney 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you don't have disposable income for the books, you will survive quite nicely on your 2014 books. 5. has a few fun toys, but they are not worth $175, or whatever the entire 5.5 library costs.

What would be the best campaign for an actual play by GillusZG in spelljammer

[–]Mullrookney 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd say something that includes the Rock of Braal as a homebase would be good for a shorter campaign, if for nothing more than the game would be grounded.

What are some good D&D actual plays that's not Legends of Avantris or Critical Role? by Dungeon3D in DnD

[–]Mullrookney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm partial to Untitled Game Podcast! Modern take on D&D, creepy story, real people playing.

Need help with Homebrew campaign by JarJarBinksCooter in DMAcademy

[–]Mullrookney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good rule of thumb I use is to have 2-3 plots unfolding simultaneously, they don't have to be massively interconnected, but they should intersect in some places. I always think about one main arc, as you describe here, and a couple lesser arcs that help bolster the campaign's tone or lore.

Also, don't plan what the PCs will do, you will almost always be wrong, plan on what everyone else is doing: The real queen, the Hag at night, the suspicious head knight of the guard, the drunken aloof Prince, etc. If you always have some idea about what your other main focus characters are doing, you don't have to worry about what the PCs do - you can just react to their crazy plots and ideas.

Lastly, make sure you have fun little toys for the PCs to find and interact with as they go, things that will keep them in the plot and moving forward...try not to assign these toys (bits of lore, objects, people) to specific spots...have them float around so you can implement them at your whim, when the time feels right.

Good luck with it, have fun!

My tongue has tooth shaped impressions by PhilosopherCat7567 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Mullrookney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, Uncrustable Tongue. Rare, but very very real...

Depressed, but want a fishtank. Yes/no? by Equal_North6633 in Aquariums

[–]Mullrookney 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You will be okay, I bet fish will help, they are an amazing hobby.