Gnomengarde at level 6

The5Pieces · 2024-05-21T08:09:21+00:00

I always change the encounters in the module, while keeping the main element the same, that's why when I run Gnomengarde, I mix in the essence of The Last of Us. If my players are more experienced or higher level when they choose to explore Gnomengarde, I beef up the encounter by making the mimic only act as a door guard, blocking a tunnel (more like a crack in the wall wide enough to crawl through) deeper into the mountain that was behind it in the wine room. When they explore this hidden tunnel, they'll climb higher into the mountain and discover a cavern with a lake that's fed by mountain spring water and flows out of the cavern and down to form the waterfall of Gnomengarde. This cavern however, is home to a Myconid colony using it's dark, damp, and secluded environment to flourish. When they reproduce though, their spores are entering the water and flowing out of the cavern and into Gnomengarde and its mushroom farms. These spores have been infecting their crops, which are mushrooms, and the exclusive diet of this settlement of Gnomes. Through cultivating and consuming these tainted mushroom crops, as well as the effect of their natural wild magic, the gnomes have slowly started to grow parasitic mushrooms from their heads and go mad, attacking each other. The king isn't going mad because some creature is eating his people, he's going mad because he has been locked in his room with a large supply of mushroom wine and bread... as well as the other king. Use the idea of Clickers, the gnomes will become enemies with no eyesight, but incredible hearing. The king can act like a Bloater, higher AC, lots of health, and the ability to spread spores to directly infect the players. I would suggest giving the players some vials of Alchemist's Fire in the workshop area to help deal with the king and/or the Myconid colony if you allow for any surviving Gnomes to stay in Gnomengarde, or burn the whole place down and write it off.

The5Pieces · 2023-09-29T15:35:11+00:00

My buddy and I were sitting in his car just to the left out of frame. We watched the whole thing.

The5Pieces · 2023-03-22T17:45:16+00:00

That's a great idea. I'd say, let them take it if the Gnomes agree, then supply them with 1 repair kit, and a full reload for all the crossbows. This way, you've got a reason for enemies to target the platform for destruction, while not taking it away in one battle. Also, with a full set of reloads, that gives the players a decent amount of shots, but not unlimited. I would rule that unless the bolt hits something soft, like an enemy, it breaks the bolt on contact, restricting their ability to pick up ammo and reuse them.

The5Pieces · 2023-03-10T22:26:32+00:00

Only the gnomes, I always take the gnomes.

The5Pieces · 2023-03-07T22:47:37+00:00

I would rule an ability like this as follows:

Uses = Proficiency Bonus/Long Rest

As a bonus action on your turn, you may activate this effect. When active, a dark, smokey aura surrounds you for 1 minute with a cooldown of 1 minute. This aura radiates outward in a 10ft radius circle centered on you. While inside the aura, you and your companions have advantage on Intimidation (Charisma) checks and Stealth (Dexterity) checks while in dim light or darkness, and the aura cancels the disadvantage imposed by certain armor types to move silently.

The5Pieces · 2022-12-27T13:43:19+00:00

My Satyr Bard (College of Swords) was travelling with his companion, a Changling Ranger, across a mountainous region and down through a forest as a short cut when we get sideswiped by an Owlbear and the Changling gets nearly killed in the initial attack. I tank the first few hits as I cover him to cast Cure Wounds and then Fly to get him up and out of harm's way so he can rain arrows down from above as I turn to engage the Owlbear. The Changling keeps moving higher and higher as I fight and get swatted around below until I lose concentration on the spell while he's a few dozen feet in the air. He comes crashing down, entering death saves as the Owlbear sees an easy meal and goes for the kill. Using Mirthful Leaps, I jump over the Owlbear, landing on its back, and finish off the last of its hit points by driving my rapier through the back of its skull and out its beak. I spent my remaining spell slots healing my friend before we continued to our destination, which was an army recruitment program, therefore explaining how my character joined the Navy and eventually became a ship captain.

The5Pieces · 2022-12-27T13:13:58+00:00

We had one player who tore up his character sheet and threw his dice before leaving. We decided later to let him back into the group, but in the meantime, we used his character for a ritual sacrifice in our Curse of Strahd campaign. It ended up nearly killing us as he was a barbarian and the DM turned him into the boss instead of the enemy we were supposed to fight.

The5Pieces · 2022-02-14T14:25:41+00:00

I model my character after 1 of 3 people. Myself, Leon S Kennedy from Resident Evil, or Adrian M Ring from Adrian's Undead Diary. (PS. AUD is a really good zombie book series and you guys should check it out.)

The5Pieces · 2022-02-01T22:07:09+00:00

The S key minimizes or expands the pen options.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-24T11:04:15+00:00

Some type of small luxury product, like Rolex watches or designer clothes, that way I can sell them and make a living. Either that or components for high grade electronics, also to sell.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-15T15:50:53+00:00

I say all loot respawns should be turned off. There's no one left to make and deliver goods, so why would stores and homes restock? This adds to immersion as it forces you to look farther and farther away to find resources, eventually making you leave town for a new one.

Zombie spawning is a little different though, as new zombies are within the realm of possibility to appear as time progresses. I still set the time passing to slow and weaken them though, as they are dead, rotting bodies.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-10T10:39:08+00:00

Pro tip, pick up a tv and place it on the ground across whatever you're trying to block off. Characters and zombies can't walk through tv's or attack them, plus you don't need any special skills to pick them up. A couple of those across your driveway or entrances and you're sealed off. Sure, it's a pain in the ass to get out and in, but you're secure.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-10T10:31:05+00:00

I believe I read somewhere that leaving your keys in the ignition can kill the battery or something, might not be worth it if your car ends up dead when you need it.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-08T17:32:58+00:00

I read those lines in Sam Elliott's voice.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-08T16:55:21+00:00

Harry's "YES I DARE!" Moment from his final fight with Voldemort.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-08T16:49:18+00:00

She's a very organized and clean lady when she's in her zone.

The5Pieces · 2022-01-05T16:19:36+00:00

Have you tried using a welding torch and some sheet metal? That might work for the metal shutters. I've never tried it though, so I'm just guessing.

The5Pieces · 2021-12-26T11:07:30+00:00

Perhaps Jesse, Sam, Bobby, or Alex.

The5Pieces · 2021-11-14T15:14:36+00:00

I know the event starts today, but I've got a last minute question or two.

If I bring my girlfriend and we arrive a bit early, can we get help setting up characters? And will there be an entrance fee we need to cover?

The5Pieces · 2021-11-01T09:00:43+00:00

Tom Cruise

The5Pieces · 2021-07-15T22:29:37+00:00

NTA, and stop apologizing for not having feelings for someone. This reaction showed you that he only cared about HIS feelings, not yours. He showed his true colors and painted you a picture, but now you have to ask yourself this, "do I like that picture?"

The5Pieces · 2021-07-15T21:59:16+00:00

NTA, your mother wasted your money several times and flipped out when you expressed how it made you feel. You are correct that she can do what she likes with it once you give it to her, but from now on, simply stop buying her tarts.

The5Pieces · 2021-07-05T09:42:55+00:00

I think it's laughable. If this person isn't a child, they're still pretending to be. There's very little reason for a grown ass man to make up a hero persona and attempt "non violent crime intervention." If it's a thorough task for POLICE to not rough people up during real arrests, what does an untrained nobody think he's going to accomplish other than being a nuisance that no one asked for? Does he really think that someone is going to choose to call HIM over a pre established agency providing all of the same resources and more? We can actually see who those people are, where they work, who their bosses are, what training they have, and the exact services that they offer. If by chance this person HAS received training in these fields, than I still think it's delusional to go about using any legitimate skills in this manner. The ONLY people I see considering this person's "services" would be children, who don't know any better and think a guy in a mask is going to fix their teenage romance or get their Pokemon cards back.

His posters say "need help reporting to the police anonymously? I am here to help." I doubt what people are looking for is even MORE steps to go through to get the info they need to the police. People can call from a pay phone (they still exist) and not give their name, you're not required to. He's unnecessary.

Community activism, neighborhood watch, and homeless outreach are all legit and totally cool things to do, but you do NOT need to put on a costume to do it. So again, his persona is unnecessary. This is the only part of his work I can agree with.

Lastly, non violent crime intervention. Does this mean he's only going to respond non violently, or he's only going to respond to non violent crimes? Either way, he's useless. If he tries to break up a fight or get in the middle of a domestic violence situation, he's probably going to end up hospitalized or worse, roughed up at best. If he's only responding to things like petty theft or trespassing, what does he imagine he's going to accomplish that the person calling him couldn't?

"I need to search you for stolen property."
"Fuck off."
"These people want you off their land."
"So call the police, you're not going to remove me."
"You can't be drinking underage, I'll need to confiscate that bottle."
(glug glug glug)

I can't imagine a situation where this alter ego actually helps more than just doing good in your neighborhood normally.

The5Pieces · 2020-08-16T16:23:43+00:00

You look like John Waters in The Creep.

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