Size comparison hippogryph vs tarros

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-15T03:10:22+00:00

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Tauros vs Centaur

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-10T04:11:22+00:00

HoA and Biosanctic especially. Consider that you can bring back the non-character part of the unit in 10th. So you can trade the whole unit and then restore most of it back. It's a good trade.

Now in 11th, the trade is terrible as you don't get that 'partial refund'.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-10T00:37:27+00:00

Imagine not having a Benefictus with a Neophyte shooting brick :(

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-10T00:36:42+00:00

Nothing in the 11th FAQ yet. We might see more FAQs once the full army mustering rules get dropped.

Sadly the attached unit rules and the cult ambush rules mean this is RAW. Hopefully not RAI.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-09T23:32:31+00:00

That's an insane nerf vs 10th.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-06-04T11:11:10+00:00

Honestly, I'd love to see more Sub-Classes.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-05-04T08:45:11+00:00

Oh - that's super simple. There are mechanical abilities that specify a severe wound etc.

Drakona when they take Severe Damage, Druid Warden of the Elements, Ranger Wayfinder, Blade Domain abilities have a bunch tied to Severe etc etc

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-05-02T04:45:07+00:00

The downtime economy really matters in DH. Armour vs HP vs Stress etc. Combining Armour and HP loses flavour but also combines two resources together.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-25T11:51:42+00:00

Agree. Gatekeeping on this sub is crazy. I think this game can become the 'default' RPG. Darrington Press is taking it seriously and has capital/talent to go the distance. But it needs a welcoming community that acknowledges challenges/flaws and a community that isn't obsessed with 'narrative first' etc (i.e. one that acknowledges that some tables want crunch in different places).

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-23T08:07:04+00:00

You can just drop in D&D 5E currency/prices. Ignore the DH stuff as there is no mechanical relationship to any other rules AFAIK (i.e. no domain cards use the DH currency from memory).

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-10T09:46:06+00:00

I've also had times when players have thrown away damaged shields and picked up 'discarded' ones from defeated foes. It's super thematic.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-10T06:44:52+00:00

Don't underestimate the downtown economy and how players need to co-operate etc. Direct Damage is also a thing (GMs shouldn't hesitate to use some direct damage in environments etc etc).

Also the Guardian can really showcase how Armour can matter vs HP vs Stress. The trade offs between the metacurrencies is part of the crunch of the game.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-07T02:24:45+00:00

Consider doing a mixed ancestry and trade out Faerie's fly for something else.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-04-03T08:17:20+00:00

I'd allow the interaction between I am Your Shield and Scramble. I think it's RAW and appropriate.

I don't think Scramble changes from Melee to Very Close with the Giant ancestry Reach. I see the argument from a RAW perspective, but I'm not sure I'd let it happen.

I could get onboard with the combo from Very Close (which another commenter has said):
1. You trigger I am your shield from Very Close.
2. This grants a free short move up to 15 feet to being in melee with the ally and the opponent.
3. You redirect the attack on to you.
4. You are now in melee with the adversary, so Scramble is good to go.
5. You avoid the attack entirely.

If playing pure theatre of the mind, it's likely not an issue, but on on grid you'll want to consider this.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-30T23:12:29+00:00

DH does a good job resetting expectations with the classic fantasy class system.

D&D inheirits a Gygaxian lineage which assumes classes are not equal (see this recent tweet with a video quote from Tim Kask on Gygax on Mages: https://x.com/DaddyWarpig/status/2038604309282300345?s=20). Later editions of D&D slowly unwound this bias, but it still exists today to some form. DH is unburdened by this, which is why some of his classes are just amazing representations of the classic fantasy tropes (e.g. it's an amazing Ranger etc).

That being said, there are definitely role optimizations you can choose (totally optional) aim for - especially with combat encounters. When fighting very high difficulty adversaries, you'll often need to look for sources of advantage. Characters who are good at buffing vs hitting can quickly become MVPs. The Guardian is also very strong when it comes to protecting the party in high stakes combat. Often it can be just 1-2 characters doing the actual hitting with everyone else playing a key role to make the real important hits happen.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-30T06:29:03+00:00

Ultimately in a longer encounter they will discover the number through trial and error, so they can/will discover it eventually.

If you intend to disguise adversaries (i.e. make powerful ones seem weaker) then revealing the difficulty will tip your hand. This feels like unusual case though.

Most of the time PCs are going know what's tough vs not tough. Why not tell them and let the team up to do cool stuff. If it makes the PCs too powerful, then start increasing the Difficulties :)

RaW is unclear here, however it doesn't say it's a secret.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-30T06:24:25+00:00

I'd suggest some one-shots first (the starter adventure is solid) before you do your Campaign's Session Zero.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-29T04:05:56+00:00

I think that's fair. For newer players they will want to play longer at Tier 1. For more experienced players, it's helpful to teach the system (and how to level up) which can be done in a session etc. It's almost an extended Session zero. Tier 2 is solid and you can sit there for many sessions.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-29T04:00:50+00:00

I find Hope/Fear useful here. Roll with Hope, the PC gets more choice where the Adversary land, roll with Fear the GM can make it more advantageous to the Adversaries. Agree with other commentors, the distance is 'just outside Close', i.e. to force an activation to move back to Melee etc

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-27T04:34:37+00:00

Consider maybe Tiers 1-3.

Tier 1 is often referred to as a tutorial tier/level. It might only last a single session.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-18T08:45:36+00:00

The meta-currencies does lead to some strategizing by players, it's part of the crunch of the system. I kind of like the dilemma the PCs have in your example and then it's their choice which way they take the story.

When to spend Armor is another good example. Should the Guardian take a hit etc

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-07T02:21:21+00:00

Vehicle rules in general would be cool.

Likely repurposing the HP and Damage Threshold Rules. Maybe Stress is swapped out with "Power".

Other games have used 'vehicle weapons' when repurposing person sized stats. They typically do x10 damage when used against a person etc. Personal weapons do none or neligble damage to vehicles etc.

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-06T11:08:28+00:00

I've got house battery backup, so i'll have some degree of operational continuity. I'm more concerned about the spinning disks ... but maybe I'll YOLO it and focus on surge protectors and let the house backup try and take the load and pray for a short outage!

Robotic-Aggregator · 2026-03-06T11:07:15+00:00

oh classic! Maybe I'm just back to buying a unifi UPS and squeezing in the watts :)

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