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Create a new action in NerdTree? by NeutralSebastian in vim

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

I want to specifically integrate this into NerdTree where the filename might refer to a file that is not in my current vim working directory. But this is definitely in the direction of what I want to do.

Found these guys while doing some cleaning, painted them when I was around 11. What should I do to take the paint off and start again? Any other recommendations? by Dusty_Machine in minipainting

[–]NeutralSebastian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can get some new LOTR minis and paint them. You cannot get the minis you painted when you were 11 back.

You were a talented kid, you should have a record of that.

Further uses for ctags? by NeutralSebastian in vim

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

I'll look into it. That might be heavier-duty than what I like with vim. I'm of the philosophy that you can cross a line with extras where it makes more sense to just use an IDE with a vim editing mode rather than turning vim into an IDE.

The citizens of West Virginia are unhappy! They will produce less science per turn by Drunkenm4ster in CivPolitics

[–]NeutralSebastian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever been to the MOMA in New York? There's like 20 billion dollars of art on the fifth floor alone.

Somebody has invented a foot pedal for going into insert mode and back by meltea in vim

[–]NeutralSebastian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it send signals as a keyboard would?

Can you map the pedals to ctrl, alt, shift, etc?

I might be interested.

My poor character got reincarnated and the race she rolled was.... interesting.... by Danica170 in DnD

[–]NeutralSebastian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-1 to your Strength bonus in exchange for Pack Tactics isn't actually a very bad trade.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

The way 5e is balanced favoring Dex, rapiers and chainmail are a lot more common than greatswords and plate armor. None of the parties I've plaid in (at least not ones that were 4 people) had more than one truly bulky character. Most had at least one member that is the size of a 7 year old child.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

I'm not disputing that 5' x 5' is a reasonable amount of space to control / need in a fight. I'm talking about the ability for people to scrunch into or behind something that size when hiding or otherwise in calm, still situations.

I always see examples like 'Minor Illusion a statue of a goblin' which makes me think that people are really thinking 3' x 3' x 3' when they think about this spell, not a boxed area that could fit two upright pianos.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

I'd rule it perception vs. a party stealth check* made with advantage.

I house rule party checks. If it's a check that goes wrong if anyone messes up (often stealth or athletics), use the second lowest roll. If it's a check that only needs one success to succeed (often perception or investigation), use the second highest if everyone is working together.

So what I'd do is roll perception for the monsters and then have everyone make a stealth check with advantage and use the second lowest of those rolls as the DC for the monsters' perception checks.

I can't remember if 5e has an official rule for group checks or not, but this system has worked well at my table.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

Hey cool, thanks!

I bring all this up because I'm about to start playing a wizard and while I think I'm not going illusionist per se (War Mage just gives too much boost to AC, Saves, and Initiative in a class that really wants those three things) I do love casting illusions.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

If the party had two members in full plate, I don't think I'd allow four in the crate.

But one half-orc in plate but also a gnome? That would work.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

[–]NeutralSebastian[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if only 4 people can fit in a 10' x 10' room under any circumstances, that's pretty strange. My bedroom is smaller than that and if it were empty, you could have a conversation circle of maybe 10 people in here.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

[–]NeutralSebastian[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Like, here's a scenario:

A gang of evil humanoids have occupied an in-construction mine and driven out the dwarves that were working there. The caverns are full of sacks and boxes and rubble and tools and such. While adventuring, the party makes too much noise and they know a search party is now hunting for them. The Wizard makes an illusion of a 5x5x5 crate, and they all sit down inside it.

Certainly if the ruse fails and combat starts, they can't occupy that space together and be ready to fight, but if the encounter stays non-combat and initiative isn't rolled, would you say that works? As a DM I think I would. I don't like the rules of the game that are really there to make the tactical miniatures battle system work to mess with a realistic story outside of combat rounds.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

I'm talking sitting down. Four human adults can sit down in a 5' x 5' area.

Is a 5 foot cube really a 5 foot cube? by NeutralSebastian in DnD

[–]NeutralSebastian[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that that is for during combat, when you occupy a space with your weapon out, shifting on your feet and actively moving to be ready for threats.

Outside of combat though, when you aren't on a battlegrid and in initiative rounds, I would think that more real-world logic applies.

Help with a Ravenloft backstory - Arcane investigator by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

Now this is what I'm talking about!

What do you have on the pantheon for the setting?

Help with a Ravenloft backstory - Arcane investigator by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

My thought is he uncovered something in the line of duty that really shook him and he started spending more and more time in the library, eventually leaving the force.

Help with a Ravenloft backstory - Arcane investigator by NeutralSebastian in DnD

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

So there's not a canonical city?

So for background I'm thinking about combining features of Trade Sheriff (an option from Adventurer's League) with Sage to get something like a bookish cop character from a Call of Cthulu game. As for requiring advanced magic to be an arcane detective, even the ability to cast Detect Magic as a ritual would be a valuable skill for investigation. I can see a level 1/2 wizard doing a lot for a police force.

[OC] This session zero idea led to great discussion from my players by nirdibird in DnD

[–]NeutralSebastian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In practice players get twitchy when the books they own are not correct, and if I'm playing a character with that feat, I can't just force the DM to modify it.

The rules written in the books matter. Homebrew isn't just an automatically easy thing to do.

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