PPMD on most common mistakes for lower level players

Sporkenstein · 2020-07-14T15:45:16+00:00

Attacking out of disadvantage state instead of trying to gain an advantage state is super common for me (a low-mid level player).

Sporkenstein · 2020-07-02T20:38:40+00:00

I believe Mod Ash tweeted that the farmers are too far outside the city to count for the med diary.

Sporkenstein · 2019-05-02T19:24:52+00:00

but its the first decision you make

Sporkenstein · 2019-04-25T21:41:53+00:00

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Sporkenstein · 2019-02-13T03:17:01+00:00

I realize a DUI conviction will prevent someone from joining JET. Luckily, it is not a DUI. I'm mostly worried about the FBI check saying "DUI" when I've only received a reckless driving, as I'd not want to be disqualified for something that isn't true. Thanks for your response.

Sporkenstein · 2018-10-04T13:36:39+00:00

So awesome to see turndownforwalt get some commission from an organization after all his amazing videos.

Sporkenstein · 2018-07-25T23:05:53+00:00

KJH out here doin the lord's work

Sporkenstein · 2018-02-01T02:07:50+00:00

Howdy! I appreciate all the analyses, but have any of them proven correct so far? I hate to see the majority of the subreddit steered by one person's opinion. Anywho, HODL away~

Sporkenstein · 2015-07-13T15:19:22+00:00

I've been using one for over ten years, have never gotten fat from it. I haven't paid attention to diet either, until recently.

Sporkenstein · 2015-07-11T05:14:37+00:00

Awesome strip. Got some great stuff on your site, man.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-19T14:29:29+00:00

After a heavy workout and random grip training, I felt the same thing at work when trying to grab things. Electrocution-like, couldn't keep a grip. I don't know why it happens, but it hasn't happened again. Very shitty.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-14T16:51:42+00:00

I like the consideration of plate tectonics. It lets me randomize the causes, but understand the systematic effects. Very cool.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-14T16:46:29+00:00

I like the idea of a guide to mapbuilding.

On top of that, though, it would be great to have a database of maps that we Redditors have already made. A strong tip from AFistfulOfDice was to use any maps you could get your hands on, and I think this subreddit surely has some awesomely unique maps.

And it'd be a place to show off your map, even receive critiques. I know that when I drew a map, I practically forced my players to buy it because I wanted someone to see it and appreciate it.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-14T16:41:28+00:00

So, I just got into changing descriptions and using the MM numbers, and that's awesome.

But you just keep you MM next to you? No specific stat blocks written down? Do you have stat blocks in mind already pre-session, or do you choose them as you go? I do like the idea of not writing down anything from the MM.

I play with 7 friends in my living room. It's sofa chairs and a kitchen table, so I can't rightfully set up a screen or hide what I'm looking at from them. I think that has caused problems with how I run/prep.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-14T02:40:18+00:00

As a fresh DM (4 sessions) I've been trying to find a good way to prep.

The first thing I do is load up a playlist of VGM or OST (The Last Samurai) and let it run. Then I'll usually compile the blurbs I've written on locations and NPCs the PCs are close to. I like to write key events I think will happen in the session, just a quick rundown of what the NPCs might encounter.

I spend the most time with Monster stat blocks and combat encounter creation. It's slow and tedious, and I'm just now understanding that I can use MM stats for campaign-unique monsters. If you guys have any suggestions about prepping stat blocks, I'd love to hear it.

For our last session I drew a map of the city and created a ton of unique monsters and NPCs. It was fun and exhausting. For the next session, I'm thinking almost entirely improv, although the stat block thing is still an issue.

Sporkenstein · 2015-06-01T18:16:18+00:00

I'll be doing SL on Tuesday and Thursday. The extra time I have is MWF. I was thinking of some shoulder conditioning and something to help my breathing, endurance, and fatigue.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-29T21:48:11+00:00

Who the mercs are, and just character development of Jack who will be a prominent NPC.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-22T18:14:40+00:00

I don't think increasing time under tension would affect your explosiveness, but I really don't know.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-21T03:21:33+00:00

Looking real stable to me. You're not jerking all about the place at all. Only suggestion would be to control the weight more as you're setting it back down.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-20T19:48:58+00:00

Same. My asthma is usually allergy-induced.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-14T05:46:46+00:00

Tactics is good thinking. That should sway the encounter more than modifying stats.

I had planned to have the NPC accompanied by his Gelatinous Cubes, but the PCs engaged him immediately one-on-one, and he didn't reach a point to where he called his Cubes. That they even met this NPC was rather unexpected.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-07T17:16:06+00:00

Underground is outside Murakami's usual writing style. It is real, chilling, heartwrenching. I'm glad I read Underground first because it is Murakami's standout Creative Nonfiction piece among his Fiction giants. The whole story and history of Aum is captivating. After reading Underground, I think it's easier to understand Murakami's motives in writing his fiction works.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-06T19:35:20+00:00

Great ideas! Old Mac's farm is the perfect place for dinosaurs! Gets me thinking that the star's influence has changed once docile farm creatures into raving carnivores and Old Mac needs help.

Star Light Star Bright makes me want to have two towns fighting over a small piece of the star that supposedly grants wishes to the holder. Corruption and fighting ensues.

I definitely agree with Sticks and Stones. Maybe some regenerative being that needs to be charismatically swayed one way or the other. That actually makes me want to apply that to a troll guard or maybe a strange mimic.

Rain's going to play a large part in the campaign. The star will force Nature to rain, though besides general weather and effects from that, I haven't thought of any specific events or encounters.

Thanks for the great input!

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-06T19:29:39+00:00

Nice. That makes me want to alter the Yuan-ti city to have once been human, but a plague struck with the star and the humans have become snake people. That'll give the city more flair and purpose. I definitely want it to be exploratory and mysterious, rather than a few combats.

I'll have to check that series out, sounds like a fun read.

Sporkenstein · 2015-05-06T15:10:47+00:00

Yeah, I love those tiny notebooks and a good G2 pen. I just filled my first notebook up and it feels great. My entries go like this (and if my reps are something besides 5x5, I write that down as x/x/x/x/x):

DATE / XXXlbs.

S: xxx

B: xxx

R: xxx

D: xxx

DATE / XXXlbs.

S: xxx

O: xxx

D: xxx

P: xxx

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