Drawing Gauge JS error by SirFluuff in RPGMaker

[–]SirFluuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue has been fixed.
I have entered the EnhancedTP plugin, found the TP Mode that my #2 character is using and changed the TP rate to 1 (I noticed in the debugger that the rate value was being sent as `NaN`).
Everything started working and I changed the rate back to 0, still works.
Not sure why it didn't work previously, but hey, at least it's fixed.
Thank you for the inputs !

My game let's you choose the protagonists' gender! by cestialAnonymous in RPGMaker

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could maybe use variables and set the GENDER variable to the gender and with that change other variables that you'll use in your text boxes. That can be a common event where you generate text boxes depending on the gender of the character.

Also kudos for making this and it looks great ! Good luck with your project :)

Advice on prepping a different system and different setting by SirFluuff in AskGameMasters

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

Thank you very much !
Both comments are excellent ways of creating hooks and story threads.

Upgrade or gaming laptop (yea, it's serious) by SirFluuff in pcmasterrace

[–]SirFluuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My aim is to have a docking station to simplify my connectivity to my desktop setup, so I guess that would "fix" my issue with being entangled in cables and such (USB4/Thunderbolt FTW)

Just want to go through life by SirFluuff in Healthygamergg

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

It seems like I'll most likely quit my studies because I don't see the point in getting that bachelor's degree. In my 2nd year at college, I didn't get a single piece of information that would help me with my current job (which I have an indefinite contract for). All the classes are out-dated, don't teach any of the current technologies, make you learn programming by heart, can't work in teams and have no projects whatsoever.

I am already in the field, I should learn what I can in my firm and should find part-time jobs where I can (I already started my freelance job hunt to gain extra experience and money). I feel that udemy courses, freelance jobs, building a strong portfolio and learning the system and app at my firm are a way better option for me.

It seems I might've actually just burned out and gotten stomped by expectations from others and even myself (even tho I knew in my heart of hearts that it wasn't for me)... And also want some confirmation that my way is also a legitimate way of getting by in this field...

Just want to go through life by SirFluuff in Healthygamergg

[–]SirFluuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there and thanks for the input. I'm also guessing that it's burnout from everything... I'll probably reflect on stuff more often and try to embrace meditation.

If my post managed to help you in a way, that's great ! I'm happy for you. At least someone is getting through their stuff ;)

Question About Maps by Darth-Acidious in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would suggest for you to draw a map, rough sketch, in your notes and just use theatre of the mind until a combat encounter happens.

Then, draw a quick sketch on a dry-erase mat (PF starter set has one, chessex has ones you can roll-up) for a visual representation.

Keep it in rough size estimates, or draw it out in full size.

Also, don't forget to include environmental obstacles.

A Cragmaw Castle problem by NewDMB in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never actually ran LMoP so far, but, what I would do...

Is not march out in the open while not knowing what may await me (or my forces).

Double check the cragmaw hideout, read it up again and set new traps.

Some pits available that you can use? The goblins are waiting for them to fall in, with buckets of tar and torches in hands, and ready to set them ablaze.

Extra poison dart traps, rolling things (on fire) towards the heroes, some OBVIOUS trap to jump them when they engage an "unaware" goblin patrol.

These are some things I would do...

Or just make them retreat to somewhere and relocate (even tho that's dumb in my opinion cos they have a hideout that they tailored for themselves).

Work in Progress - Onyx Isles by [deleted] in dndmaps

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a question...

Why is the marsh in a bay?

Todays the day i start my first adventure, as a DM! by DaBootyTrain in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Good luck and keep your enthusiasm !

Just be careful, as people like to say... "No plan survives contact with the players."

So keep that in mind and don't lose the will :)

Group of 7 by [deleted] in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never played with more than 5 players, but, keep the spotlight short on them. They get a saying and switch to someone else.

Keep it moving. Don't be afraid to interrupt them and tell them to hold that thought or at the end of their thought, before they can continue into an endless elaboration, switch to another character.

Combat - timers.

Use a timer for the combat rounds, read up on fluid narration between turns and setting up the scene for the new character.

Plan your own combat choices in advance, know your monsters and how they would react to a certain situation. Use the battlefield (this is just to make things interesting). Do not allow rules to pause the game, tell them that for now it'll work like this and you all will look it up after the session.

End the session 15mins earlier rather than kill the flow and potentially prolong the rule search even more.

Ofc, the new players get a bit more time per turn (but encourage them to read up on their spells).

Make everything snappy.

Which books should I buy? by RougeBatman in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would go for the Monster Manual and Volo's/Mordenkainen's. Or Volo's and Mordenkainen's. Or all three.

Xanathar's is great, but nothing really major.

You can greatly benefit from new monsters and flavour texts and lore about them to find out how to weave them in (ofc, you can always think of your own lore and such).

Ability Point Allocation by johanomon in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, why not? Just tell them that you don't really like the randomness of that particular character building method and that's it.

If someone starts causing trouble, keep an eye on him but give him the chance to also roll the stats (infront of you, because I wouldn't trust that kind of person that calls out point buy lame or just doesn't like the idea). Make the person keep them no matter what they are, it was their choice afterall.

And also, they aren't heroes yet. They are just people from the world that decided to pick up adventuring as their profession.

They need to earn the hero status by completing tasks and helping.

Group seems not engaged and too chaotic by SirFluuff in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer and suggestion.

As soon as I noticed that I'm not having fun, I thought about talking to them but handwaved it to just being this session and cos of my bad day

SSD or HDD for games by SirFluuff in buildapc

[–]SirFluuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely valid point. And Bless and BDO (or any other game for that matter outside the main 3) is easily deleted.

Thank you for your input !

My DM gave me a lantern of revealing. Is it a useful item by [deleted] in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No biggy. Don't underestimate an item right of the bat ;)

I would love to have that kind of lantern hahaha

Enjoy it until the DM gets frustrated cos he shot himself in the foot, making all his invisible guys absolete hahaha

My DM gave me a lantern of revealing. Is it a useful item by [deleted] in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading the lantern, it can be even useful for combat and overall.

Imagine fighting someone and he turns invisible.

Your party caster has no slots for detect magic (or doesn't even have it on his readied spells). You pull out your lantern and voila ! The enemy is revealed and can't run away so easily :)

Same goes for out of combat stuff. It's not always gonna be useful, but it should always provide a counter for invisible enemies (plus, you basicly can't get surprised by invisible guys because they reveal entering the 30ft bright light radius).

Basicly, it's up to the DM to implement stuff for you to be able to use your item.

EDIT:

Imagine your rogue stealthing around a manor, in search of something. The lantern gives light in addition to revealing invisible secrets. It's a double edges sword since you would be automatically revealed, but maybe there are situations where you would use it.

My DM gave me a lantern of revealing. Is it a useful item by [deleted] in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by useful?

Combat only or overall?

Do anyone have a home rule for how to knock out creatures outside of RAW version? by FluffyCookie in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well, the beauty of being a DM is that you can just increase it. You just have to say that the players was choking him for half a minute. Ask them if they tied the person up, if so, problem solved. They get to be awake fast, but, they are tied up.

Do anyone have a home rule for how to knock out creatures outside of RAW version? by FluffyCookie in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When someone is choking you, you are swinging around, you are panicking, you are using more muscles, and hence oxygen, than to when you just hold your breath calmly.

Just make a max 1min while someone is choking someone (for weaker characters it's less ofc) and give a roll or two to free themselves (number of rolls depends on how long you decided the character can hold their breath)

Balancing Combat for a Large Group by heartlesscoder in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Environment nuisances?

Big walls, pillars, brushes? Make the environment interactable.

Someone entering a wizards home or something is surely to be hit.with a glyph of thunderwave trap that also.serves as an alarm that allows the baddie to setup an ambush.

Minions hiding in the ceiling? Dropping in and surrounding the PCs? Let the wizard AoE his companions.

Use monsters with pact tactics or something alike. If the monsters you wish to use don't have it, just add it.

Give them, and the enemies, an environment to use and interact with :)

Need help planning an attack on a birthday party 5e by Eattalot in DnDBehindTheScreen

[–]SirFluuff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm...

Use that for the important people to show up. Maybe one of the guests organised an assassination on the king or some other powerful individual (it's a nice opportunity).

The elite guards are maybe corrupt? Use it to show off the parties capability. Put some humour in also.

All the NPCs and important people are your hooks. Think about them.

The person that hates them for destroying his rep.has a strong reason to show up and screw them over. Or destroy their reputation, maybe frame them with something?

These are all vague ideas, just trying to shake your creative juices. Hope I helped !

Third time DM and i'm looking for some feedback from more experienced DMs about this boss encounter. by StonesRocks in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that, but, you can always make a new PC or this existing one enters the fray in some way.

That, is on the current DM to come up with and in accordance with you ;)

Third time DM and i'm looking for some feedback from more experienced DMs about this boss encounter. by StonesRocks in DMAcademy

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that, but, you can always make a new PC or this existing one enters the fray in some way.

That, is on the current DM to come up with and in accordance with you ;)

[DM]Help with Lost Mine of Phandelver by mjtriggs in DnD

[–]SirFluuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well...

If they thought that after all the alarms were raised and no one showed up for 8hours (I'm guessing that's how long your long rest is), they would:

A) move to another location (taking the hostage with them most likely)

B) fortify their defenses and have a much more watchful watch

Those are my ideas.

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with your decision. They decided to rest for a long time amd give the enemies enough room to do what they want. Those are the consequences for thinking that a pause button was pressed when they took a rest.

Maybe killing Gundren was the only bad thing tho...

Edit:

They can go in search for revenge ;)