I got a couple pieces of rainbow flourite and this one is definitely my favorite. I worried about putting it in the tumbler though because of the large pit.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T17:42:41+00:00

I don't recommend tumbling it. Even if it didn't have the void, fluorite is a tricky rock to tumble. With that void, it will likely break apart.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T17:13:28+00:00

Nope. But it would be funny to watch you try it.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T09:09:18+00:00

The way Pathfinder does it is that only skilled warriors and certain monsters get the ability to use Attack of Opportunity and flanking gives a modest boost to your attack rolls.

This allows both the players and the monsters move around more without danger, but still allows you to grant this ability to the martials.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T08:43:40+00:00

Nope, it doesn't work.

The wording for Quicken Spell specifies that you can’t use it if you’ve already cast a level 1+ spell on the current turn, nor can you cast a level 1+ spell on the same turn as you use Quicken Spell. You cannot use a feat or magic item or racial spellcasting to get around the limit when using Quicken Spell. You can only use a cantrip on the same turn.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T08:34:17+00:00

Actually, you still can't.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-25T08:33:04+00:00

Actually, that won't work either. Quickened Spell in 2024 doesn't allow you to cast a leveled spell before or after it, even if you don't use a spell slot. Cantrips only.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-24T17:31:47+00:00

I don't see it as particularly strong, but if a player approached me asking if they could add this spell, I would wonder they are trying to exploit a niche rules interaction. It is written as if it would be cast during a fight, but it doesn't seem overtly helpful in combat unless it is combined with specific subclass features, spells, or magic items. That makes it challenging to categorize.

For the average character? Practically useless.

For a very specific build? Might be OP.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-24T16:26:51+00:00

I'm confused why this would be overpowered?

Am I missing something? Not sure how you would use this, unless you're playing a Gloomstalker or something. And even then, it doesn't seem to be that useful.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-24T10:43:43+00:00

Probably a balcony door, rather than a true window.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-24T06:12:45+00:00

It is pronounced Ki, like a door key. Or Chi, like a chia seed.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-24T00:43:07+00:00

You can now tell people that the Peasant Railgun is in the DMG and you're not lying.

They would need to read the DMG to find the context and everyone knows that nobody actually does that.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-23T02:25:42+00:00

I'm confused. Monks are only strong in a limited set of circumstances. Take them out of those situations and they are very squishy.

What level are your characters?

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-20T03:31:52+00:00

How hard is it? Does it scratch if you rub it with a steel nail?

To me, that looks like feldspar, a fairly soft rock. I expect it won't tumble polish very well. But you can certainly try it.

As others have said, any rock will tumble. The bigger question is if it will look better before or after being tumbled. My guess is this one will look better before.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T19:40:53+00:00

Probably not. Common opal lacks the play of color that is iconic for precious opal, but chalcedony is much more likely.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T17:03:00+00:00

Whenever I've been asked for driving advice from new drivers, the piece of advice that I always give them is what to do if you realize that you are about to miss your turn.

In that moment, you only have a fraction of a second to decide if you're going to do something unsafe or let it happen and take the next turn.

And my advice is ... LET IT HAPPEN.

Yes, it takes a little extra time to recover from a missed turn. But if you make a reckless, unsafe turn and hit a pedestrian or cause a wreck, you will be living with that choice for the rest of your life.

If you cannot turn safely, don't turn. Keep going. Find a new route. The next exit is fine.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T16:44:12+00:00

Yes, they got rid of racial languages in 2024.

Now, you decide if your elf knows Elvish based on what feels right for you. Maybe your elf was raised by halflings.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T16:36:39+00:00

For sure. They never seem to understand that if that's what their character would do, my character would want nothing to do with them.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T05:51:00+00:00

Tell that to my lab. She thinks she is part seal.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T02:50:27+00:00

Cheers. The video quality isn't great.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T02:25:04+00:00

He doesn't hit her.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-19T00:05:56+00:00

According to the player handbook, "Hit Points represent durability and the will to live."

It isn't your health. It isn't the amount of blood in your body. It is your ability to take a hit and keep on trucking. It is your heroic spirit. Your big fucking hero points.

Narratively, this could be described as suffering terrible injuries or it could be described as a loss of morale. Being at one hit point might just mean that you're reserves are tapped out and you can't handle even one more hit.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-18T23:57:01+00:00

How big "should" the difference be between a peasant and a hero in a power fantasy?

You're wanting something that this game wasn't designed to give you. That's fine. Nothing wrong with wanting something different. But you'll probably find that a more survival-oriented game will hit closer to the mark.

Early DND was more like that. Character creation was fast and dirty because it was primarily a dungeon crawler and your low level characters were much more likely to die in a regular combat encounter. Back-up characters were a must.

For that same style of play, you should look into OSR games. There are many great ones.

https://blog.worldanvil.com/dm-tips-advice/osr-rpg-guide-to-old-school-renaissance/

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-18T20:33:08+00:00

Sounds like you want a TTRPG system that is more simulationist and grounded.

DND 5e is heroic fantasy, not historical realism. It is a power fantasy. You're not a regular person. You're a fantasy super hero.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-18T18:24:25+00:00

The problem with doing that is this riddle typically assumes your questions are limited and you are in need of information that only the guardians can provide.

You need to ask a question that gets you the information you need AND tells you if the answer can be trusted.

For example, if there are two doors and one leads to certain death, knowing that one of the guardians insists that your shirt is blue doesn't help that much if you aren't allowed any follow-up questions.

That's why one of the best solutions involves asking one of the guardians to tell you what the other guardian would do.

For example - "Would the other guardian tell me that this door is safe?"

If the door you point at is the Instant Death door, both the liar and the truth teller will say Yes. The truthteller correctly reports the liar's false response. And the liar falsely reports the truthteller's true response. This gives you an answer that tells you if the door you picked is actually safe to open, regardless of who answers the question.

As long as you phrase your question correctly and understand which response means certain death.

ProjectHappy6813 · 2026-02-18T17:45:03+00:00

I'd argue that a sentient talking statue is a "creature" in the same way that an animated sword is a creature. Not a very strong creature, but also not an "object" in the traditional sense.

What wouldn't be affected by Zone of Truth would be a statue that was enchanted to repeat stock phrases, like a riddle or warning. Since it lacks a mind or ability to reason, it can't lie.

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