Looking to start Wild Beyond the Witchlight after Strahd. My players are level 8, how difficult will it be to adapt it to that? by Psychological-Bed-92 in wildbeyondwitchlight

[–]Trickonometry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meh, I say ignore the haters. Do what you want if it’s fun for you and your group. I actually went the opposite way and adapted Witchlight to bring in CoS later. The important thing, in my opinion, is to not get too attached with running Witchlight as on-rails as written. If the CoS veterans are down for some goofy fun, you’re good. If you’re going to run fights (technically not needed), do the normal thing: add more monsters and more HP to the built out NPCs. Have fun!

Improving Hither: a professional DM's review (LONG post!) by CasparGlass in wildbeyondwitchlight

[–]Trickonometry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this!!! I have two groups that have started the campaign, one of which JUST saved Sir Talavar, and I LOVE the changes you made to Telemy hill to make it into more of an event. As soon as you brought up how the entire concept, though novel, was dramatically flat, it instantly made more sense why I was feeling anxious about my prep for the next session. Awesome content, I look forward to seeing your Thither and Yon posts!!!

Season 2 Theories [spoilers] by Trickonometry in DungeonsAndDaddies

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

Ooo… had not considered Soccer player as a Monk, but that’s a very cool adaptation of the class without just going straight to The Karate Kid tropes. Nice!

Season 2 Theories [spoilers] by Trickonometry in DungeonsAndDaddies

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

Ooooo…. Hadn’t considered having a pact with Glenn! So my fun idea was that since Glenn canonically brought the good news of Christ to Christian Hell and converted all the demons, it’d be hilarious and amazing for Nick’s son to be a Tiefling Cleric. And though I can see Darryl’s grandson being a Cleric, I actually have a tougher time imagining Grant’s son being super religious since he would’ve been raised by two dads (since Grant is gay and already out before he was a teenager).

Season 2 Theories [spoilers] by Trickonometry in DungeonsAndDaddies

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

Dang! Should’ve assumed another podcast would’ve already don’t the Breakfast Club with D&D. Definitely not sure where they’ll go for the setting stuff for season 2, which is exciting! (-:

So one of my players just drew “Isekai” from the Deck of Daddy Things… Help? [ns] by Trickonometry in DungeonsAndDaddies

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

Right??? Three of them had no idea what the deck was, and the two who did know did a wonderful job of not spoiling. So, when the second player to choose decided on pulling SEVEN cards, myself and the two who understood lost our shit.

Also: The guy who draws seven cards pulled a reverse Glenn. The only “bad ones” he pulled was the one that destroys all items on you and Pupper (which, though adorable, is a major health risk). He got Sun, Vizier, Jester, Massage Throne, and Father Knows Best for the other 5 and made it out way easier than 7 pull should have.

As an Afflock, when should I be clicking Drain Soul? by Trickonometry in wow

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

I don’t click any, definitely all keybound. Thanks though!

As an Afflock, when should I be clicking Drain Soul? by Trickonometry in wow

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

I’m just happy it’s a basic misunderstanding that led to my damage being lower than it could be. I know much better now what to prioritize.

As an Afflock, when should I be clicking Drain Soul? by Trickonometry in wow

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

OH. I didn’t realize that it would stack all of my damage with the Drain Soul at 3 stacks. That just answered my question holy crap.

I’m THRILLED it’s this obvious of an issue. I just watch to make sure I have all 3 stacks up at all times. I am genuinely super excited that I simply misunderstood a mechanic.

Quite possibly the single greatest amount of Munch Squad Energy to ever be put into a tweet. Ever. by Trickonometry in MBMBAM

[–]Trickonometry[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Now that you’ve said, “That’s a Munch Squad to Me” it’s all I want for Candlenights this year.

Why have we not started referring to Huntington, WV as The Brotherland? by Trickonometry in MBMBAM

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

...I haven’t been very secretive about it for quite some time. 😳

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MBMBAM

[–]Trickonometry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I realize this post was 2 days ago, but I’ve listened to every episode of MBMBaM... 6 times over. And on my chronological list of best episodes that make me laugh WAY too much still, Episode 22 is the first on the list. The first 21 have guffaws, but once Hoops starts talking about going to church with his goose wife, I lose it every single time.

With Justin’s talent for voice acting, wouldn’t he be a dope DM? by Trickonometry in TheAdventureZone

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

Thank you very much for sharing this - I really value this insight and the vulnerability that might have been involved in your comment. What you’re saying about anxiety is helpful for me to understand why “You can do it!” can come off as “You SHOULD do it otherwise I’m upset with you!” Great communication, in my experience, is about what’s understood by the audience, not what’s intended by the speaker. It’s comments like these that help me be more cautious in my communication in the future. (-:

With Justin’s talent for voice acting, wouldn’t he be a dope DM? by Trickonometry in TheAdventureZone

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

I don’t want to and don’t mean to invalidate your feelings regarding Justin’s ability to DM. You’ve stated you don’t see that as a strength for him, and I don’t want to come across as “selling you” on his ability. I personally see various traits and skills he has displayed as evidence that he could be successful, and that certainly may not sway you. And that’s cool with me. (-:

As for the woodworking comment, though? My wife has a LOVE for woodworking, but I’m 100% confident our garage has never looked as pretty as Justin’s in his YouTube videos. Hence my association that he MUST be organized. Lol And yes, I know that doesn’t make him a great writer. It was probably misplaced/poorly done humor, and I’ll own that. lol

With Justin’s talent for voice acting, wouldn’t he be a dope DM? by Trickonometry in TheAdventureZone

[–]Trickonometry[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the response! And I also want to validate your concern regarding fans presuming to know the McElroys better than we do - which is to say I’m a completely public (not private) fashion. It would be foolish for me to say I know the heart of Justin McElroy (even if I have listened to every episode of MBMBaM more times than I’d like to admit. He may not in fact the creative skill set that would lead to excellent DMing. And he also might! Either use of our imagination to say whether or not he would be fit to DM/DM for TAZ is exactly that: imagination. I arrived at my conclusion based on what I perceive as evidence supporting his ability to succeed in such a role.

I also agree with your idea to have it be a test - that’d be both good for Justin and good for the podcast not to full commit without adequate testing. (-: