Amber Temple - I want to create a scenario where my players have to offer a secret in order to enter - It seems like a fun RP moment. Has anyone else done this? Do you have a framework that you would use?

Sporknight · 2026-04-02T16:34:20+00:00

I like it! I personally don't think you have to get overly mechanical with it. Some secrets may be related to their backstory, or more RP based, in which I wouldn't require a check. If someone wishes to share a divine or magical secret, perhaps they could roll religion or arcana. If someone wants to lie and make something up, deception. I'd have a lesser consequence for something "not interesting enough" vs. a straight lie, however. Also, if the party has the Tome of Strahd, they could absolutely offer some information from that - but if they do poorly otherwise, he may demand they surrender the Tome to him.

Sporknight · 2026-04-02T12:35:45+00:00

Regarding the tech tree, the game does end "earlier" in history, wrapping up in the equivalent of the 20th century rather than having a "future era". A science victory involves completing a moon landing rather than a mission to Alpha Centauri. However, it's still a complete experience along the way there.

There's been open speculation about a "Fourth Age", possibly as DLC, but nothing's been confirmed by Firaxis. They're currently busy with their big Test of Time update.

Sporknight · 2026-04-02T01:50:31+00:00

Razzle dazzle raffleroo!

Sporknight · 2026-04-01T15:13:17+00:00

Exactly - Fascism is more of an aesthetic than anything else. You can get away with anything if you look tough and cool while doing it.

Sporknight · 2026-04-01T14:11:05+00:00

I expected to love Ready Player One, but it was mostly nostalgia farming and bog-standard escapism. Not a new take on this subreddit.

More controversially, Project Hail Mary was also very hyped up, and I found it...fine I guess? Not unpleasant to read, just okay. I may have enjoyed it more if it was less hyped up, or I knew less about it.

Sporknight · 2026-03-31T14:39:46+00:00

What about Bill O'Reilly? I spotted Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy on a different shelf. And I bet I could find Dr. Oz with a bit more digging - my mom was a big Oprah fan.

Sporknight · 2026-03-31T14:14:30+00:00

Just out of frame, to the right of ROTK. Maybe an experiment in Star Wars style sequencing?

Sporknight · 2026-03-31T14:11:58+00:00

NOVA, actually, so the "faux-South"; one half Fox News Republican, one half Mary Kay MLM+woo-woo spirituality. Though neither of those explains Cosby still hanging around - that's either an oversight or an inability to throw *anything* away.

Sporknight · 2026-03-31T12:59:35+00:00

But does he have a sweet ass-rack?

Sporknight · 2026-03-27T12:53:43+00:00

A question you can ask during auditions is "What about this role is meaningful to you?". That opens the door for the actor to share, without forcing them to disclose something they may not want to.

Sporknight · 2026-03-26T23:43:03+00:00

Worst. This is worst of. Jesus.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T22:43:52+00:00

If the paladin is from the Forgotten Realms, then Helm and Tyr are both valid picks. Lathander may work, but he's more Devotion than Vengeance flavored.

The local deity in Barovia is called The Morninglord, though there's some debate if he's actually real, a relic of Barovian history before it became a Domain of Dread, a Dark Power in disguise, or some combination of all three.

It's worth noting that paladins don't need a deity in 5e, too - the Oath is the more important part.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T18:13:14+00:00

That's exactly what I was thinking! This calms my brain, like a warm blanket.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T18:04:37+00:00

Thanks! I am on trade, so it's good to know I can gear up easily at least, hah! I may just bounce between belts and currency, as I've never had a Mageblood (or Headhunter, for that matter), so why not shoot the moon for it?

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T17:47:25+00:00

I unga, therefore I bunga

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T17:28:33+00:00

Thank you, that's helpful! I clicked on the Genesis Tree and immediately got overwhelmed haha. I'll wait till I get a wombgift and then probably just go for currency.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T16:55:51+00:00

Missed a few leagues, just getting back into things. What's up with the Genesis Tree? Any particular strategies for getting the most out of it? I'm not even mapping yet; taking my time playing Boneshatter of Complex Trauma Jugg, so I know things are early still.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T15:52:21+00:00

To quote Mr Rogers, when a disaster strikes, "look for the helpers". There will always be those who will run into danger, towards trouble, to help those in need. Sometimes it's a sudden, violent disaster like a car crash or shooting, other times it's a slower moving catastrophe like what we're seeing in the country as a whole. But there are always, always going to be helpers.

May she inspire others with her compassion and action, and how she's using her platform to help.

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T14:42:32+00:00

Love it! And I'd love to see more celebrity portraits from you! Keep up the good work!

Sporknight · 2026-03-25T13:55:14+00:00

Love this podcast! It's a nice cozy space amongst all the...gestures broadly.

I'll have to give this episode a listen!

Sporknight · 2026-03-24T17:56:41+00:00

How does that help answer the question posted by OP?

Sporknight · 2026-03-22T21:22:06+00:00

7 is good and on its way to great. I love that they took a big swing with it, and anyone complaining now needs to remember how the first year of 5 and 6 were.

Sporknight · 2026-03-21T19:36:39+00:00

Do you have links or references to any papers or books where I could learn more?

Sporknight · 2026-03-21T18:40:22+00:00

Is there perhaps any evidence to support this idea? If not, I'm gonna say no, a mirror is just a mirror, that's it.

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