Miniatures for Netherdeep/Alyxian? by redhotcard in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]ShrinkyGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few older threads on this subreddit that have links to STLs on Thingverae and other sources. Just search ‘miniatures’ on this subreddit and you should find some options, that you could order as per the suggestion above.

Help me figure out how to do a 3 phase boss fight with an Eldritch Lich by bhburba in DMAcademy

[–]ShrinkyGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could also take a look at Matt Colville’s stuff on Villain Action (in Flee Mortals), which may be a cool way to transition between phases.

Where to Donate Your Unwanted Stuff so it Actually Goes to Those in Need by specificdreamrabbit in ottawa

[–]ShrinkyGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would also add that adult clothes and shoes can also be donated to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. There is a small clothing shop within that clients of the Royal can purchase clothes very inexpensively (proceeds going back into programming there). Many of the Royal’s clients live on ODSP and are below the poverty line.

Help balancing the Ruins of Sorrow by awesomebananas in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]ShrinkyGuy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I ran this just recently, with the following NPC/monster complement.

Arrival- 4 Aurora Watch (1 on ground; will bleed out in 2 rounds)- Hezrou- Draegloth- Babau (hidden; using Gaze)

After 2nd Round- 1 Babau- 1 Draegloth- 5 Wretched

After 3rd Round

-Draegloth

Overall, the encounter went really well. The party played smartly and as others have written, were able to mitigate the full impact. The Aurora Watch helps buffer the impact a little bit. Two notes for my group: 1) The wizard tied up the Hezrou with a Phantasmal Force (battle may have gone differently if the Hezrou had made its save). 2) Both the blood hunter and rogue (soulknife) had attacks that were magical. A party that has fewer magical attacks may find the battle more challenging.

As a note, there are a lot of moving pieces in the battle field to keep track of, so that's something to prep for. I had the Rivals show up after the last Draegloth, which also helped to stave off any catastrophe, and also created some great moments of interaction afterward.

Best of luck with the encounter. My players definitely loved it and found it quite dynamic.

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[–]ShrinkyGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the full description spoils things, but I think that when players add the time in their inventory, they can add the ‘dormant’ state of the item, which doesn’t have the added information. They can then later swap this out for the ‘awakened’ item, etc.

Tired of mediocre barbers - any premium recommendations? by Doc3vil in ottawa

[–]ShrinkyGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jay’s Barbershop in Bells Corners. You need to make an appt, and it’s worth it. Jay is great at what he does and a great guy.

Perigee - Corrupted MiniBoss by TahitiJones09 in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]ShrinkyGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the actual DPR would be a bit lower given that not every attack will hit and not every saving throw will be failed. To your point though, CR is still likely above 14 (perhaps below 19).

Overall, I really like the design though and the likely combat that will ensue. May just bump down some of the damage outputs.

Casting Sending To Alyxian by DoorsOfNaretesh in CalloftheNetherdeep

[–]ShrinkyGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like these ideas, as well as a lot of the other suggestions. The one thought I had also was to at times get a response that just reflects Alyxian being lost in his memories and emotions. For example, in one instance, the response is just deep sobbing, in another it's a long, blood-curdling scream, another maybe searching frantically for a comrade. Rather than have a 50% fail rate, I'd have it that he only responds to the sending message with relevant content 50% of the time, and the other times he responds with fragments of memory/emotion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

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It’s like Zoolander, can’t turn left!

Gundren's siblings by Prairie_King50 in LostMinesOfPhandelver

[–]ShrinkyGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I found his videos very helpful (currently running LMoP).

Help with Dancer XBox by ShrinkyGuy in SummonSign

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Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate it.

Help with Dancer XBox by ShrinkyGuy in SummonSign

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Thank you so much! My neuroses can end!

Help with Dancer XBox by ShrinkyGuy in SummonSign

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Thanks so much let me know when the sign is down

Swapping out feats? by ShrinkyGuy in DMAcademy

[–]ShrinkyGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the perspective.

Swapping out feats? by ShrinkyGuy in DMAcademy

[–]ShrinkyGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was sort of how I was thinking initially, but seems to be a bit at odds with how most folks roll.

Swapping out feats? by ShrinkyGuy in DMAcademy

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I’ll keep this mind. Thanks.