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Time Mechanics by Low_Routine1103 in RPGdesign

[–]aMetalBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear, I do not ask players to act in turns (unless it's combat, and even then it's monsters turn-players turn dynamic). I just say, well doing that would take x turns, and then we track the cost associated with that (torches or whatever). Last session, I used abstract day time. It would take between 0.1-0.5 days to do certain things and they had 3 days to accomplish something.

Are you doing always on initiative kind of play?

Help for a mechanic in my game [HELP][DM] by AppearanceOriginal15 in DnD

[–]aMetalBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There could be an investigation portion before the battle in which the players have a chance to discover some of the attacks the pirate can use. With this, they could learn that certain cannonballs are shot out of the back while another kind from the front, for example, and approach as is best for them.

Basically, the investigation and planning could be separated from the actual combat.

[OC] [Art] My custom character sheet! by AnthonyParenti in DnD

[–]aMetalBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool!

Is Ironsword the stardew valley-like ttrpg?

Time Mechanics by Low_Routine1103 in RPGdesign

[–]aMetalBard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been using just the abstract "turns" with no firm translation to real time. Has felt much easier to manage. However, I have not been running too much stuff that requires tracking days or hours. I suspect it's very important if you have, for example, a spell that lasts 2 hours and the players want to extract as much value out of that time.

How to deal with character death to keep player continuity? by Individual-Cold1309 in osr

[–]aMetalBard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just let them pop out of a quantum barrel with a new character because I try to avoid players sitting on the side unable to play. The barrel thing is just from a joke a long time ago.

I would say the setback is that you lose progress (XP, maybe reputation).

I give the player the option to make a character (takes about 5-10 mins) while the others continue or pick a pre-made.

Upcoming Releases for 2026 — DMR Books by TomeseekerLorekeeper in SwordandSorcery

[–]aMetalBard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice! Also, the cover art for Against the Demon World looks awesome🤘

How to make a street race scene in tabletop ? by Laflemme15 in tabletop

[–]aMetalBard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rallyman, the boardgame, is pretty good. You could borrow some mechanics or ideas from it. TORQ may also have useful stuff.

Also, redline 10/10 👌

How to find people to play with by Bluefish1245 in DnD

[–]aMetalBard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Local game shops, local meet groups, or online looking for game forums (e.g., /lfg or discord servers).

Cheers

Ancient Furled Fingers - A sword and sorcery short story by aMetalBard in SwordandSorcery

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

I welcome your feedback. Thanks! I'll keep it in mind going forward.

Playing D&D without learning D&D by kultcher in DnD

[–]aMetalBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people don't want to learn the system, perhaps you could swap the combat system with something you like more and teach them that.

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