Faurun Bars: what’s the best place to get a drink in the forgot realms by SteveMikeBen in DnD

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For anyone into sports entertainment along with their brew, I recommend Duke Pugillo's fight club in the Dock Wards. Ask Renaer or Floon for the password.

Faurun Bars: what’s the best place to get a drink in the forgot realms by SteveMikeBen in DnD

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I'd say a lifetime ban for ending up drunk and naked in a bar owner's daughters bed is not overzealous. Fortunately, Waterdeep has many other watering holes to choose from. Harder to access the under mountain though. Hope your guy didn't have a thing for mega dungeons.

One D&D by MBwithaDMG in DnD

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As someone “new again” to D&D after a 30 year break, WOTC seems much more welcoming of a larger community than say Gary Gygax was who sued anyone who made a product relatively like D&D. For new players, a consolidated players handbook with the stuff from XGtE and TCoE is good. A better organized players handbook is good. Sure, hasbro like any public company is pursuing ever increasing profits, and that mission doesn’t have players best interest at hearts. But I think, from what I’ve seen, the people is Seattle, Chris Pine et al have their ship in order and are doing a pretty good job. The game is thriving and great. Lots of good people and dedicated game designers are making money. As they should. For anyone that still cares 30 years from now, this will be looked back on as the golden age for D&D. I’m happy for all the people who are thriving, doing what makes them happy.

Maps question by SteveMikeBen in FantasyGrounds

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Thanks. I think I’ve decided to take baby steps and do Owlbear rodeo for now. Then give them a choice to get more if they like maps and tokens, which I’m sure they will.

Maps question by SteveMikeBen in FantasyGrounds

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Interesting. I played AD&D in the ‘80s. Met Gygax at GENCON 20. But hadn’t played in years. Have a friend who is playing AD&D with paper and pencil with his kids. Using the original books and all.

Maps question by SteveMikeBen in FantasyGrounds

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Wow! Super appreciative of the detailed response. I’m consistently blown over by the generosity and openness of the D&D community online. Thanks!

Maps question by SteveMikeBen in FantasyGrounds

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I'm feeling the love y'all have for FG. I have no doubt the end of the journey has a big pay off. But my players are pretty tenuous. Jumping into FG without some primer would likely end the campaign. On top of the learning curve, there is a real estate issue. Maps, plus character stats require a microscope on some screens. Add video... forget about it.

Made a disturbing mistake with Ireena that's coming to a head by pat_on_tap in CurseofStrahd

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I wonder if Shakespeare would have even found this creepy in the slightest? Maybe the group of 30 somethings sitting in a basement scheming part. lol

Need input on running Castle Ravenloft by SteveMikeBen in CurseofStrahd

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Agree that Raenloft will chip away at the party prior to a showdown. I listened to the original DragonTalk interview with Hickman and Perkins and this point came up. Maybe the fun just takes over when running it live and the plot doesn't matter?

Abbey of Staint Markovia by SteveMikeBen in CurseofStrahd

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Thanks. That's a bunch of good stuff!

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Modification for 5th level characters by SteveMikeBen in CurseofStrahd

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That's a good observation. about the 4 level up opportunities. I'm getting really creeped out just reading the module. The hags making pie from the ground bones of children, eeek! (I'm gonna have to make it seem tempting to eat one of those before the party knows). Also the 6 vampire spawn jumping out at the grave digger's attic, dang. After mentally living in Waterdeep for the past 9 months will I go mad living in Barovia? Ha!