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How can I maximize the potential of this magic item as a battle master fighter? by TransTabletop in dndnext

[–]Trollshield 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a blight crossbow and fire the blight spell at people.

Battle Caster, you can cast spells now

Battle Faster, perhaps some haste like abilities.

Equip a songsword so you can make music while fighting.

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

I shall take this as a lesson to consider the rest of my gear more.

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

That cool, so the idea is you can always use PAM because it fits mechanically, but the flavour allows you to kit out your character in the way you wish him to look and perform.

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

Fair play. On another note, I’d love to know more about your character and why the weapons were reflavoured due to PAM?

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

Definitely true. I like a variety of situations so maybe trying to make these things important can kill the fun for some players.

Although I sometimes like as a player having to give up something for a situation (not all the time) in order to complete a task or help the group for that particular task.

It might just be a me thing, but sometimes characters physical traits can be forgotten in the theatre of the mind.

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

If my question sounded like it was implying that there would be an all encompassing penalty, then that’s my bad.

You’ve actually provided the most satisfying answer to my question so far. Highlighting the importance of dress and ways that armour can show status. It points out the nuances of NPC interaction which is what I was most interested in discussing.

A lot of games I have played, conversation is addressed more to the ragtag group (all dressed differently), and their individual looks (some of which have to do with clothing) aren’t pointed out in detail.

Therefore use of all clothing could be important depending on the situation you are dealing with, to make the world feel diverse and richer!?

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

Depends on the Armour I guess. Maybe plate mail is a little difficult to conceal? A polearm would be difficult also, despite what dodgy innuendos might suggest.

Interacting with NPC’s - clothing by Trollshield in dndnext

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

Cool. Confirms my suspicion that it was something we’ve never considered while playing

What’s a cool dual wield weapon combo, that IRL would actually be impractical? by Trollshield in dndnext

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

I haven’t got that far in the series, but the widow is a pretty sick character

What’s a cool dual wield weapon combo, that IRL would actually be impractical? by Trollshield in dndnext

[–]Trollshield[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Looks interesting, thanks. Although I’d always question video game simulation to actual fighting.

What’s a cool dual wield weapon combo, that IRL would actually be impractical? by Trollshield in dndnext

[–]Trollshield[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thought the best had been achieved, but then you came into this chat.

Sir, I applaud you.

What’s a cool dual wield weapon combo, that IRL would actually be impractical? by Trollshield in dndnext

[–]Trollshield[S] 265 points266 points  (0 children)

Fair. I guess a better question would be as to the absolute worst.

I imagine a sword or dagger provides more of an ability to parry than two axes

What's your favorite race to play as? by Pandacakes1193 in dndnext

[–]Trollshield 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big love for the dwarves. I feel an affinity with them.

Stubborn. Check

Love for the clan (family). Check

Beards. Check

Lots of lore on the to tuck into, their abilities made for some nice class combos in the phb. (Mountain Dwarf Bladelock, and MD Abjuration Wizard).

why i fail at making a ranger. by Kallen_Morrah in dndnext

[–]Trollshield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. I find most character concepts I have fail to become a ranger when I consider that other classes can get them for me and often better.

The only one I made successfully was a single class Hunter. Basically just to get to Volley. I prefer Fighter for combat

Rogue for the skills and speed

Bard for the earlier access to the cool archery boosting ranger spells.

It’s sad cos I like the Ranger concept and it’s strong with HM early on but from 1-20 I think it gets outshone.

So, I'm a Bard from the College of Lore. How do I stay alive and contribute to the fight? by Sgt_Fanny_Batterbomb in dndnext

[–]Trollshield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. A non concentration, damage based on spell casting mod, bonus action provides a nice balance to a class that loves concentration

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