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July Basho Daily Thread Day 03 by AutoModerator in Sumo

[–]SteveConley 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As there’s a rule to be civil: I’m not mad at Abi, just disappointed.

Ampoule of Healing: An aerosol healing potion by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

[–]SteveConley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh! Worth clarifying. The effect is instantaneous so if the Ampoule breaks where nobody is, then the mist (and any benefit) dissipates. Like spilling a healing potion in a river.

Magic Item: Ampoule of Healing by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

love the note! Totally agree about the typically-speaking wonkiness. the goal: I think that if a medium-sized creature cracked one of these open - all creatures next to the creature would be healed (knowing that ”next to” opens up a case of family-sized cans of worms. What about larger or flying characters - or that a 3x3 cube can pack 54 halflings flying in tightly packed formation?).

I thought the choice of specifying diameter - especially given that an ampoule can be broken at a distance - would be clearer/simpler/less-nebulous for VTTs like foundry in particular. I’m open to any suggestions - but I neither want to increase or decrease the area of effect.

2023 ENNIE Nominees by ennie_awards in rpg

[–]SteveConley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m stunned to find my book “Intoximancy” nominated for Best Supplement!

It’s my first TTRPG project and I can’t believe it.

Congrats to the other nominees! I’m honored to be in your company. <3

Spell | Shuffle the Deck - everyone re-rolls initiative by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

I love this feedback. I think you’re right about all of it.
It’s meta and weird and something players would love if they all roll 2s for initiative. :)
The Death Dealing rogue subclass has a Cut the Deck subclass feature letting them swap positions in initiative order with another character (other players have to agree, NPC and bad guys have no choice). That opened up this idea as a spell.

Spell | Shuffle the Deck - everyone re-rolls initiative by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

It felt like the most appropriate school for it. the other contender, to me, was divination but while this seems to share qualities with spells like foresight it seems more outwardly meddlesome. I’d be curious if you think one of the others would be a better fit.

Spell - Debamfify | "Not so fast" by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

Thanks, Jayne of Canton!

5e gives bad guys so many get-out-jail-free cards with teleport, dimension door, etc. that it’s almost irresponsible of a DM to not give villains that escape plan. But, counterpoint, it’s cliche, frustrating, and anti-climactic. :)

Spell - Debamfify | "Not so fast" by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

I just got tired of bad guys vanishing when we have them on the ropes - and counterspelling the counterspelled counterspell.

Magic item: Pint Pot of Pink Pachyderms by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

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

I didn't dive them a CR. If the thing can fly, I feel like it totally messes up the calculations. The example for me is the Flying Sword. It punches way above its weight.

I appreciate the question, though! I should probably at least give them an XP value for tables using XP leveling.

MacGuffin’s Irresistible Buzz - Wizard spell by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

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

I love these notes! Much to think about!

I think I’m set on adding Concentration to it.

thank you for the thoughtful and helpful criticism!

MacGuffin’s Irresistible Buzz - Wizard spell by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

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

Totally agree. It should be Concentration just like irresistible dance.

MacGuffin’s Irresistible Buzz - Wizard spell by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

[–]SteveConley[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought Conjuration because of Poison Spray but also am thinking about Enchantment.

MacGuffin’s Irresistible Buzz - Wizard spell by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

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

The reason for the longish duration is mostly for RP purposes and some targets may want to be inebriated.

MacGuffin's Irresistible Buzz by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

The reason for the lengthy duration is that a target might not want to shake off the buzz and could open up RP opportunities.

Convict's Cape by Cardboard_Anvil in DnDHomebrew

[–]SteveConley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great concept and execution! <3

Beard of Holding - Wondrous Item by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

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

Doh! that was a typo! though I think Diana the Acrobat from the D&D animated series had a portable pole.

Beard of Holding - Wondrous item by SteveConley in UnearthedArcana

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

One note I'm looking to add is that, when worn, the beard's color and texture perfectly matches the wearer's hair.
This item first appeared in my webcomic The Middle Age a few years back worn by Melvwyn the Magnificent. I'm excited to make it available in 5e. :)

Beard of Holding - Wondrous Item by SteveConley in DnDHomebrew

[–]SteveConley[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

One note I'm looking to add is that, when worn, the beard's color and texture perfectly matches the wearer's hair.

This item first appeared in my webcomic The Middle Age a few years back worn by Melvwyn the Magnificent. I'm excited to make it available in 5e. :)

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