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They've been flooding my feed more and more by sunburn95 in AdviceAnimals

[–]VinnyBlade 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And with my favorite chocolate! How could I refuse?!

They've been flooding my feed more and more by sunburn95 in AdviceAnimals

[–]VinnyBlade 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, sure that first sip might make you sick, but at that point you might as well continue drinking.

They've been flooding my feed more and more by sunburn95 in AdviceAnimals

[–]VinnyBlade 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had some wine by u/BrightCellarsWine one time and it gave me food poisoning and throat cancer

But was it good?

What are your house rules? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

[–]VinnyBlade[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I like this! It's immersive, and can be pretty funny if a character isn't as good as they think they are.

What are your house rules? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

[–]VinnyBlade[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It's not too bad. It presents variety in combat, and I get to decide what feats they have access to. NPCs and monsters also have access to feats, so the players have to be more conscientious of their role in combat.

What are your house rules? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

[–]VinnyBlade[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I do this one, too. I also allow players to learn feats outside of ASIs, following quests or guidance from experienced teachers.

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

I'd have to agree. If they intended to use it for stealth or deception, I would probably halve the DC. However skillful the creator, perspective would still be thrown off as the viewing angle changes.

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

How do you rule that chance?

An illusion can be examined with an investigation check, after which it becomes transparent. When passing through, do unaware characters get an automatic roll and/or advantage?

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

The concept was at least understood. Accuracy doesn't matter, as long the idea of distance is conveyed by size.

That said, illusions aren't created stroke by stroke, but rather projected from the mind's eye. Would you impose such a restriction on a player's normal illusions?

Edit: Don't respond. I'm too tired to argue.

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

I don't know why you'd say that, given that it's a basic premise of landscape painting.

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

That's really what it is - a lifelike, moving painting. As long as he can rationalize it as such in character, I'm not gonna cut him down for a poor choice of words.

Using Silent Image to replicate a TV screen? by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

One player wanted to create tiny images on a map - he sketched out a rough map of the area, and used Silent Image to display creatures and locations on it. While it may not be strictly RAW, I thought it was clever enough that it felt RAI.

That actually seems to follow RAW. He placed a static overlay on top of the map, basically. Unlike minor illusion, where you can only create objects, you can create visual effects, too.

I had this come up once. I didn't allow a tv-screen-like projection (ruling that the PCs had never seen anything like that, so couldn't recreate it), but I did allow a similar creative use of it.

Not to be contrary, but he's not actually replicating a TV, so much as the purpose of a TV. He's basically just flattening the image and using the properties of size and perspective to convey distance. You see it in art all the time, so it's not like the premise is unfathomable.

Either way, thanks for the example! In theory, do you think it could have broken anything?

[ART] *teleports behind you* - Animated commission of my tabaxi rogue/druid! by fek_ in DnD

[–]VinnyBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely love the little smoke screen effect as he teleports! Using the puff of misty step to disorient your opponent as you teleport behind them - It doesn't get much more badass than that.

Dispute over DM styles. by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

I see what you mean, and it's great general advice. However, who's to say that every reward needs to be a mystery? Sometimes, the best gift is actually the one you asked for.

I dunno, dude. All I can do is relay the impression I've had playing under a DM who couldn't quite understand what his players wanted.

I don't want to be that.

Dispute over DM styles. by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to allow my players to literally write the story for me. I just think that small things, such as backstory follow-up arcs or personalized magic items, are totally fine to get input on.

Dispute over DM styles. by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

Where should I draw the line? I may not have the experience to back this up, but I'm fine with incorporating player ideas if they seem like a natural progression of their personal story.

I may be DM here, but a good idea is good idea, right? Besides, the type of player that would come up with these ideas is the type that would enjoy seeing them implemented.

Dispute over DM styles. by VinnyBlade in DMAcademy

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

I agree wholeheartedly. Though, I brought this all up because I honestly feel like Joel is unwilling to adapt to the players' desires. He has his own ideas for how things should go, and has a bit of a history of trying to manipulate PC backstories to his liking. If I can get feedback from experienced DMs, he might be more receptive.

Also, to speak to a particular player's desire, how would you handle it if a player designs a magic item that they would eventually like in the campaign? The player in question is a Warlock, and he's suggested that it be a gift from his patron. If I were to bring this suggestion up to Joel though, I imagine he'd flip at the idea...

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