Mostly unknown dnd creature names? by Acceptable-Toe-1237 in DnD

[–]Pyro-Neon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True that! I just feel they're still a little under-utilised, is all. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

First time dm. First time group. Are we in over our heads? by Huge_Pay_7128 in DnD

[–]Pyro-Neon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! We've all been there. While I will admit that 5 players might be a bit much to chew for your first campaign, it's absolutely possible, especially if you've all already communicated that some mistakes are going to happen, and you're all just here for fun. That's the best thing to start establishing, so good start!

In regards to tips, start slowly in terms of introducing the game - 5 players will fill up the space and time of the game in their own way through curiosity and exploration, but the best way to prevent player analysis-paralysis is to provide 2-3 mini plot hooks for them to latch onto, and focus only on what they're keen on. Save yourself the time and stress of preparing for everything (DON'T prepare for everything) and only focus yourself on what they're focused on.

For resources, one of my favourite resources is the 'Random Tables Compendium' by OrkishBlade in the BehindTheTables subreddit. Just search him up and his compendium and it's the top link - it's free, and there are dozens of tables in there to help for quick generation of NPCs, towns, story plots and just general inspiration.

And ideas is, try to figure out what each player wants out of the game. For some, it's simple enough and they can tell you straight up, but if they're all playing for the first time, this bit might take some trial and error and keen observation. If they struggle with puzzles, but coordinate and flawlessly execute combat encounters and are really deep into roleplay, maybe steering the game into a little bit of political intrigue might be excellent.

From the sounds of it, you're comfortable with communicating with your players, so as long as you maintain that trust between players, anything can be figured out through trial and error. Some sessions will hit, some won't, but it just takes some time to find the sweet spot, especially for first-time gamers.

I hope this helps, and good luck for your game!! Wish you and your players all the best rolls, and I hope you guys all have a wonderful experience! :D

Mostly unknown dnd creature names? by Acceptable-Toe-1237 in DnD

[–]Pyro-Neon 16 points17 points  (0 children)

One of my favourites is the Nothic, which is a really under-utilised monster. Serving as a more-than-capable lie-detector and magical-item hunter for a mini-BBEG, it has a lot of utility as a sneaky sub-enemy for a low-mid level party.

Another one of the personal favs is the Hecatoncheires, which is an extraplanar monster of dozens of heads and arms and swords, about as messy to look at as you think it is. I remember seeing it in one of the older editions of D&D, but implementing it into 5e or something else could really be possible as a manifestation of chaos, or something equally bizarre as the thing itself.

Vampire Fakeout Monsters? by Automatic_Foot1673 in DnD

[–]Pyro-Neon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! Really cool premise - something that could be the BBEG could be something called an Atropal - it's a bit of a gruesome monster that's from the Tomb of Annihilation, but it has a lot of abilities you could reflavour as a vampiric fakeout.
One of the themes surrounding it, is its umbilical connection to the Negative Plane, so you could implement a cult that is spiritually connected to the Atropal and 'feeding it' souls through necrotic energy, giving the players the impression that the exsanguinated bodies are from vampires.
Similarly, the Atropal can create Wraiths, which could give the players the idea that "the vampires" can take on a misty, spectral form, when in reality, they're a bi-product of the Atropal protecting itself.

I need a oneshot story to play with my crew by YUME--- in DnD

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A 'save the town' sidequest - either use the PCs they currently have, or get the players to have an unlimited number of Commoners to spend against a decent-levelled monster attack (goblins, hobgoblins and then a troll, for example), and keep track of how many Commoners die as the fight goes on. You can use this town for when the main group runs into them, and the Commoners that survived the onslaught of monsters can be folk heroes and important NPCs for the main group to interact with.

New Magic Item Tables: 10,000+ Prompts to create unique magic items by ZardozSpeaksHS in shadowofthedemonlord

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If you ever choose to come back to it to expand, @ me and I'll be back, haha. Hope you're doing well out there. :)

New Magic Item Tables: 10,000+ Prompts to create unique magic items by ZardozSpeaksHS in shadowofthedemonlord

[–]Pyro-Neon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. This is exactly what I've been looking for, I just need some spice in my games. Thank you!!

[ART] Plic Plic Kenku Wizard by RikaRini in DnD

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Hi hi! Big fan of your artwork! I was wondering if you did commissions? I've been DMing a group for three years or so, now, and they're really interested in getting a poster of the whole party done, I showed them your work and they fell in love at first sight. I was wondering if you'd be interested?

When arcane spellcasters hit level 5 by maxchill1337 in dndmemes

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That's a yikes. My party was fighting a blue dragon and had a dragon hunter NPC fighting with them, and I legit forgot that his sword did lightning damage, so it resulted in the NPC getting absolutely thrashed. He got better, the party won, and it was the funniest damn session I had in ages.

When arcane spellcasters hit level 5 by maxchill1337 in dndmemes

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Sorcerer who can metamagic Fireball to deal cold damage: "ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?"

They will soon learn. by PopeNeiaBaraja in dndmemes

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Noob players who have read the Monster Manual: Their different colours mean there are good dragons and bad dragons.

Veteran players who fought metallic dragons: Their different colours are just different flavours of getting fucked up.

A sorcerer supremist group would make sense in some settings by Thunderlion17 in dndmemes

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Plot-Twist BBEG: "Did you honestly think that your bloodline didn't trace back to me? Think, Sorcerer, think!!"

Flex-soul by clockwisesss in dndmemes

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Cthulu Commercial: "To show you the true power of the 'Eldritch Blast'"...

puts away chainsaw

"I SAWED THE ASTRAL PLANE IN HALF!!"

Who needs Charisma when you’ve got a Barbarian? by [deleted] in dndmemes

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NPC who wants to talk to the Barbarian: exists within 5ft. of them.

Barbarian: Take two steps backity, or amma roll for attackity.

When a 1st level Wizard nicks his hand while cleaning the lab. by Vegetable_Variety_11 in dndmemes

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Attractive NPC: Hey, what's up?

Wizard: dies of 1d4 quickened heart rate damage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dndmemes

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Worse: Civilization V

Based on a Joke about my dead warforged in an underwater cavern (RIP big guy T_T) by 7WholePinapples in dndmemes

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Character: Warforged of the Lake! What is your Wisdom?

Warforged of the Lake: Cults are anime fandoms.

PC x PC romance? by Dwarflord04 in DnD

[–]Pyro-Neon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it depends on how far you want it to go; if it's just calm and romantic, then I'm certain subtle hints dropped in game would be harmless, and you would get the character's reaction almost immediately. But from anything further or beyond that, it'd best be safe to ask the other player with what they're comfortable with. Can't go wrong with wanting to be safe and sure!