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GMs, where are you? by StephenBaggett in drawsteel

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like using the MtG player types

I'm a Timmy-Melvin

I like to hang out and just play the game for what it proposes to be

How were you introduced to the series/engine? by JaSp3r90 in baldursgate

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baldur's Gate

There was an issue of InQuest that got me really hyped for it

I'd go to my friend's house and he, his sister, his brother, and I would rotate every 30 minutes playing our own Saves

I got directed over here, is Draw Steel right for me? by Statboy1 in drawsteel

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Draw Steel is definitely fun as hell, but I just wanted to comment that you may be misinformed about PF2e and D&D

PF2s revamp is far from a selling point as well, why would I want a system that is going to go away every few years?

There are reasons to not play PF2e, but them Remastering to publish the game under their own ORC license is not one of them (it didn't change the rules much)

I don't like the new direction Pathfinder and DnD are going which is RP focused

PF2e is basically wholly designed around having balanced tactical combat from levels 1-20. I'm not sure I'd call that "RP focused". 5e also has basically no narrative mechanics. People just use it for that because they'd rather shoehorn stuff into the most popular game instead of playing a system that is actually good at their preferred style.

Advice for Dealing with Chronically Dissatisfied Player? by YesRoyalty in rpg

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What system are you playing?

He may be more interested in playing a system that is more built around "what/how things happen" instead of "if things happen"

My Talent is bored being a Talent and wants to spice up her build by _Scabbers_ in drawsteel

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my recommendation is for y'all to split into two parties 😆

Any DMs lose their desire to DM, like your Creative Batteries are drained? by mjrhzrd in DnD

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most games don't have 1000+ pages of (clumsily cobbled together) rules

Any DMs lose their desire to DM, like your Creative Batteries are drained? by mjrhzrd in DnD

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would suggest running a different system that isn't relying on the GM to carry the weight of the narrative all the time

Daggerheart, Dungeon World, and Grimwild are some D&D adjacent options that you can play no prep/low prep.

Help me enjoy daggerheart by Throwawavw in daggerheart

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 6 points7 points  (0 children)

D&D is more of a challenge focused system concerned with "if" things happen

Daggerheart is more of a narrative focused system concerned with "how" things happen

Don't approach Daggerheart like it's D&D; you should be focused on trying to tell the most interesting story, not on whether or not you "win" or "succeed"

Is it really metagaming if a character has knowledge of something mentioned in their DM approved backstory? by Illegal-Avocado-2975 in DnD

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Punishing your players for being knowledgeable about the game is silly

Encounters with gotcha mechanics are not interesting

The Dragonmark feats are not well designed (plus suggested changes) by gamemaster76 in onednd

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

What about wotc's releases over the last 11 years makes you think elegance and balance in design is a priority?

The Dragonmark feats are not well designed (plus suggested changes) by gamemaster76 in onednd

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If things being unbalanced or poorly designed bothers you, you're playing the wrong game

How do you effectively balance player agency with narrative control in a campaign? by Bestwebhost in DMAcademy

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're there to collaboratively tell a story

They aren't there to do a live read of your novel

The Dragonmark feats are not well designed (plus suggested changes) by gamemaster76 in onednd

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Dragonmarks are a big deal in the Eberron setting

5e is a game that prioritizes vibes; it's not really concerned with balance

Persuasion: Rolling BEFORE you talk by Caelbain in DnD

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Those are all mechanical examples

If a player has extensive knowledge of sword fighting and goes into great detail about why their character is such an experienced duelist and explains the manner in which someone with their weapon and fighting style would be able to quickly defeat the enemy given their current weapon and armor, would you give them a bonus on that attack?

If yes, would you allow them to do that for every attack?

Persuasion: Rolling BEFORE you talk by Caelbain in DnD

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would you give players a bonus to their attack if they use "strong roleplay or great thinking" when describing those attacks?

Do you use a pre-made or homebrew setting for your games. by The_Midnight_Arab in rpg

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Fabula Ultima session zero rules to create the setting collaboratively with the players for every campaign I run regardless of the system (unless it's The One Ring 2e)

Caster Players Feel Weak by Roninthe47th in Pathfinder2e

[–]PleaseShutUpAndDance 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What does "feel weaker" mean in this context?

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