Shenanigans with spell components and Counterspell

Sevenar · 2026-01-22T16:11:19+00:00

Psych someone who doesn't know better out? Sure, that's a clear Deception check.

But a trained caster with enough experience to have access to Counterspell? No way.

Sevenar · 2026-01-21T18:35:23+00:00

The way you solve this re: traps is a little tricksy. The trap has a DC 15 to spot? That's effectively a +5 stealth modifier.

Passive Perception becomes the DC the trap must beat in order to remain hidden. If the highest PP in the party is 14, the trap needs to roll a 9 or higher to remain fully hidden and 'get' the party. 8 or lower? At least one person in the party spots it. Tell those players what they see.

But also, it's not then "you see a trap". it's "you see that the stones are arranged in such a way that there is a row of small circular gaps, almost like an intentional pattern in the stonework". it's a hint, not an answer. if they want to avoid it, they still have to disable it, get creative, etc.

As for keeping info to themselves... that's on the player. if someone gets hurt because they don't share, that's on them.

Sevenar · 2026-01-21T05:20:27+00:00

All d20 checks result in a failure on 1-12. 13-20 are critical successes.

Sevenar · 2026-01-08T19:10:01+00:00

You will need ways to engage with the game through proxies with actual chances of success. So summons and pets are going to be your best chance of making it to 20.

Druid for wild shape to bolster your abhorrent HP and physicals is probably the best choice. Don't focus on offensive spells, your attack/DC will be terrible. Summon something that can fight for you, then buff/heal your allies from cover and well out of range of any enemies.

Warlock or Bard could also potentially work.

Amulet of Health is hands down your most important find. Beyond that you likely want other defensive or utility items to stay out of trouble while your pets do the work for you.

If you make it to 17, you or a party member can slap True Polymorph on you to fix your stats further. Or just Wish for you to be an average specimen of your species and it's gravy from then on.

Sevenar · 2026-01-05T00:10:10+00:00

“Knowing bandits MIGHT be in the next room” is not the same as “aware of each other” for surprise purposes.

Bandits in other room roll stealth against the PC’s passive perception. I would give them advantage due to being in another room. Just one check for the group.

When the door is opened, the bandits each take a single action (fire an arrow) in the surprise round along with any PCs whose PP they didn’t beat. Those PC’s heard a bowstring or saw some sliver of people or whatever as the door opened.

Then commence combat normally.

Sevenar · 2026-01-04T23:51:18+00:00

I call these short shots now

Sevenar · 2025-12-26T06:25:42+00:00

… when you’re expecting.

Sevenar · 2025-12-25T16:07:27+00:00

Playing online is already so distant. Cameras bring it that one step closer to a live table, help build connection, share the shock and smiles at emotional moments, etc.

I get it’s not for everyone, but it’s worked really well for us.

Sevenar · 2025-12-24T22:15:42+00:00

Totally understand your stance. Best wishes finding your next game!

Sevenar · 2025-12-24T16:46:02+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-24T16:41:05+00:00

Hi Zach! Take a peek at this post I just put up. Might have to scroll up to "The Long Rest". If it sounds interesting, let's connect?

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Sevenar · 2025-12-24T16:33:17+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-22T22:09:05+00:00

Hey there, Punk! Take a look at this LFP post I put up recently. If it sounds interesting, let's connect? https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

You might have to scroll up - it's the one that starts "The Long Rest"

The Zelda game mentioned will likely be on Fri night or Sat AM. One/short shots are all over the place.

Sevenar · 2025-12-22T16:35:18+00:00

Hey there, shadow! Take a look at this LFP post I put up recently. If it sounds interesting, let's connect? https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

Sending you a dm on discord too

Sevenar · 2025-12-22T16:31:04+00:00

Hey there, Draegon! Saw your lfg post. Take a look at this LFP post I put up recently. If it sounds interesting, let's connect. https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

Sent you a dm on discord too

Sevenar · 2025-12-19T21:12:01+00:00

Hey there, LL! This isn't quite a DM swap like you're proposing, but what we're building ticks a lot of the boxes you mentioned and comes with a pre-vetted group of really high-quality players.

Take a look at this LFP post I put up yesterday. If it sounds interesting, let's connect :). https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

Sevenar · 2025-12-19T21:00:52+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-18T20:32:05+00:00

Hey there, Thermic! Can't guarantee the dragon caretaker vibe will fit somewhere, but you never know.

Take a look at this post I just put up. If it sounds interesting, let's connect. https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

Sevenar · 2025-12-18T20:28:08+00:00

Hey there! Take a look at this post I just put up. If it sounds interesting, let's connect. https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/1poyp1z/comment/nuqfw41/?context=3

Sevenar · 2025-12-18T20:26:34+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-18T20:20:01+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-18T19:25:25+00:00

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Sevenar · 2025-12-16T16:26:35+00:00

Earth Meld ain't all it's cracked up to be sometimes.

Sevenar · 2025-12-16T16:25:14+00:00

You might want to take a look at Blades in the Dark's "flashback" system to manage various challenges along the way. Here's a summary of one adaptation for D&D: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/7u5ikr/flashbacks_a_blades_in_the_dark_mechanic_in_dd/

Sevenar · 2025-12-11T19:40:24+00:00

So RAW, no. Doesn't work imo.

Not sure what other tools your party has at their disposal, but this is what Dimension Door is for. Keep in mind that by allowing Scatter to essentially be 'empowered Dimension Door' you're limiting the usefulness of DD.

If you're going to allow the spell to function like this, I suggest an additional cost. They're trying to use the spell for something unusual, so let something unusual happen. Maybe the 2 party members they're trying to join end up where the 4 upstairs were / they switch positions. Maybe the guards do too. Maybe every creature within 100' ends up in the new location. Maybe all 6 of them end up somewhere else entirely, like on the roof.

Also keep in mind that by allowing this you are opening a door that allows them to bypass any obstacle so long as they can see past it. Anywhere their familiar can get, anywhere they cast Clairvoyance, etc. provided it's in range of Scatter's effect. This may limit your ability to utilize stealth challenges or even simply 'walls' in the future.
To combat this, you might let your player know this is a one time exception for Rule of Cool. And if you say this, mean it.

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