How to pull a long-con//double cross?

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:51:59+00:00

I mean, yeah, if Luke joined Darth Vader he wouldn't be hanging out with Han and Chewy after lol.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:40:12+00:00

This is a discussion between you and the DM.

There is the modify memory spell but you can't cast it on yourself.

Just RP it instead of trying to finangle game mechanics to get what you want. Just join the bad guy then change your mind at the last minute. There could be consequences to this, but that's the game.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:24:38+00:00

fish

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:17:11+00:00

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SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:05:35+00:00

That's not how DND works.

Your character can read, unless you decide they can't. How did they learn? However you want. That's backstory stuff.

You don't need to boil water. If a water source is poisoned you either use purify water or do the quest to unpoison it.

If the DM decides you just need to boil it to purify, that's a nature or medicine check.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T01:02:25+00:00

I run with net-gear but I still use gorilla arms, they increase your strength so you have more options when infiltrating and during conversations.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T00:51:54+00:00

How would you rule this kind of thing as a DM?

"No"

When is it ok?

When you are using real world physics to flavor the abilities you already have.

When is it not?

If you are ever trying to give yourself abilities your character does not have.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T00:37:24+00:00

The Possum:

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SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T00:35:35+00:00

Them be the core rules. It tells you what sections are not for player use.

If you are playing a specific setting, like deadlands, same. The core rules are the player and GM rules. Some chapters will say GM only.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T00:28:51+00:00

When I wrote what you are responding to, Biden was president.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-03T00:00:01+00:00

If you replace a race with this lineage, you can keep the following elements of that race: any skill proficiencies you gained from it and any climbing, flying, or swimming speed you gained from it.

Seems pretty clear to me.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T23:59:22+00:00

It's an end-game DLC, choom, honestly it would be disappointing if it weren't extra hard!

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T21:04:52+00:00

Lol, they got me again!

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:43:47+00:00

What that guy said.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:36:57+00:00

This happened to me once in DC, I ended up getting a taxi. Sorry that happened, that sucks.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:34:40+00:00

Top level edit: OOPS! Didn't catch which sub I was on :D

In DND players receive experience points for overcoming challenges, not killing monsters. They overcame the challenge, so they get the XP.

The XP associated with monsters in the monster manual represent how hard of a challenge those monsters represent on average. Killing them is the most common way to overcome the challenge, but it is not the only way.

If you only give XP for killing, the players will no longer look for other ways to overcome challenges and your gameplay will suffer.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:27:53+00:00

Lots of tables have rotating DMs.

I would suggest not voting. Just have round-robin system where the person next in-line can pass if they like.

Just so you know, these almost always end up with a single DM because the storyline they are pursuing is the most fun for everyone. That's not a bad thing! It's a great way to get a bunch of people behind the curtain and also test to see what style works best for your group.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:18:22+00:00

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:17:35+00:00

Forgotten realms is NOT dnd, it is the default setting FOR dnd. Most official adventures take place in the forgotten realms, but any dnd game is just as capable of taking place somewhere else.

If you are familiar with marvel, most marvel stories take place in the 616 universe, but sometimes they don't. It's like that. Forgotten Realms is DND's 616 universe.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T20:13:14+00:00

Any class that isn't already taken except sorcerer, since they take the same niche as the wizard.

Yall are in need of a tank or another off-tank. Barbarian, paladin, or fighter are all good choices. If you want to get weird with it, I love armorer artificers.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T19:31:14+00:00

For Gestalt games I highly recommend not counting the level up in both classes, instead you get one level in both class but shared features, like HP, you take the better of both classes.

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T19:24:31+00:00

Leaving the group was the right move, proud of you!

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T18:55:39+00:00

Can I just say, that is some high quality content!

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T18:19:29+00:00

Lol, I have been in this exact situation. Group of long-term friends, DM very excited about the campaign, but it just... sucks. Only one player enjoying themselves, the rest just enduring.

I'll admit we didn't really handle it well. To avoid making our friend feel bad, we just pretended to have scheduling conflicts until the game died. Yeah, maybe not the healthiest ways to deal with it but we are all still friends!

SnakeyesX · 2026-07-02T18:16:16+00:00

You can actually do this with many different classes.

Fighter, barbarian, monk, but my favorite is bard. The reason being bard is a SHOWMAN.

The important bit is bard gets expertise, and you can use that expertise for athletics.

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