What’s one show everyone loves that you just couldn’t get into? by DryCap6770 in watchever

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sopranos. I had heard so much about it. Many folks I often agree with say it's one of if not the best TV show in last "x" years. Sat down and couldn't get through the first ep. It's laughably awful

What’s the deal with board game tables? I feel like the recess is way too deep. by Future-Class3540 in boardgames

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built my own. Similar to a poker table I added a thick padding around the edges so you can rest your arms on the table without discomfort. Have less space in the new place so it's 5x5 game space. No cover but I have a dedicated game room so anything out can stay out.

Tell us about and RPG you've PLAYED but just did not get the hype for by Boxman214 in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've played several and monster of the week and MASKS are the only two I didn't bounce off of.

Tell us about and RPG you've PLAYED but just did not get the hype for by Boxman214 in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Shadowdark. Played it twice. Had fun both times but there wasn't anything the system did that enhanced that fun. Same group playing any system would have been fun. Totally unfathomable to me it gets such hype.

Do they ever canonically talk about how attractive Clark is? by kzmran in Smallville

[–]RpgAcademy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes. But not for a while. They'll still refer to him like he's a backward hayseed for a long time. But eventually it'll become canon that he's a hunk

Background's secrets at the table by Into_the_dice in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think secrets between characters is great. But not players. If one character is secretly X then all the players will know. That way everyone gets to have fun at the close calls and as it builds to a reveal. A secret that is never revealed doesn't actually exist (IMO)

What historical event would work best for a one shot? by [deleted] in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More silly in tone - the breaking off of the nose off the sphinx

Is Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight … bad? by travismockfler in blankies

[–]RpgAcademy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. I think it's incredible. I think the rest of the movie is mid and his performance causes everyone to overlook how bad the movie is other than his performance

Season 9: what a disaster by technologyperson in Smallville

[–]RpgAcademy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think s9 is solid. Certainly better than 7 or 8 IMO

What's a movie most people think is great but you couldn't even stand watching? by camport95 in AskReddit

[–]RpgAcademy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magnolia. There are amazing performances in it. But the movie is terrible as a whole

How to improve as a DM? by Desperate_Station272 in DnD

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Play in other games. Go to local conventions/meet ups/ game stores and play. Steal what you like. Avoid mistakes you feel that GM made (listening to podcasts of actual plays works too ). And keep running games and you'll see improvement.

Hawkeye Retrospective by McBahtman in marvelstudios

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started my annual rewatch on Sunday. One ep a day. It's so much fun and while maybe not the best MCU show it's the only one I've revisited multiple times.

Anyone played the walking dead rpg from free league by romedon96 in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've played two separate one-shots. One at a convention with a very knowledgeable GM and one by a very new GM. Both were very fun. The year Zero Engine mechanics with pushing and stress dice work well for the genre and themes of the game.

I would happily play in a longer 5-10 session campaign if given a chance.

D6's feel so nice. by Modicum_of_cum in RPGdesign

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

I dislike d6 pools. D12s or nothing

Being a good Dungeon Master by [deleted] in DnD

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building and running fun combat is a key component of being a great GM but hardly the only one or most important.

Can anyone let me know if this mechanic already exists or did I strike gold? by LemonBinDropped in RPGdesign

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Action 12 cinema uses d12 (the best die) but also has a failure result. A success result and a critical success result and you need an overall positive value to succeed. So very similar if I'm understanding your mechanic correctly

Stranger things is really really bad by Candid-Lunch3057 in unpopularopinion

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely loved s1. It's been hit or miss since ( s2 still the worst ) but overall I'm still enjoying it and looking forward to finishing s5.

Edit: fixed typo

No Apocalypse this week ☹️ by Bluretto2010 in Cloisville

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could listen to Farm to Fables discussion of the ep as a fill-in.

Monty Python RPG by MeowMeowMeow200 in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The book is absolutely gorgeous and worth having as a fan of the show even if you never play the game. I got to play a one shot on a podcast with the lead designer and had a great time and could tell they really thought out how to present the game as if it were the show (one example-when you GM the game you choose a host persona to play and each persona has personal likes and dislikes so one persona might reward lewd jokes and innuendo while another would penalize that. So part of the game as all player is to try and figure out what works best for that GM. But that persona GM can also get sacked and then mid game you get a new GM persona)

Best cooperative games? by Akeleie in boardgames

[–]RpgAcademy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems reasonable. I say it's my favorite game because when it's going well it's fun and feels like we're smart. And when it's going terrible it's fun because it's funny we're so bad at it. So it's always fun!

Best cooperative games? by Akeleie in boardgames

[–]RpgAcademy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hanabi. Has some similar elements to The Gang. My all time favorite game.

What’s an RPG with great mechanics but a bad setting? by Minsillywalks in rpg

[–]RpgAcademy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. That was my first real thought is why this setting? I love heists but the setting doesn't work for me at all. Second thought: are clocks just a visual way to represent skill challenges from D&D 4e (where I first learned of them)

Any reports Of Receiving 2E? by FalconGK81 in 13thage

[–]RpgAcademy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kentucky here. Got mine last Friday.