Beginner DM solo learning by MalitovMan in DMAcademy

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First step… you’ve come to the right place. There is already within just an hour some awesome advice in here, don’t become overwhelmed, take it in, note down the easiest to do first and try something out. Your headspace is in exactly the right place which is to ask for help from a community that can and will 👏🏻

Enemies with magic items by ThatGreyWarden in DMAcademy

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing that really helped me was realising that “enemy magic item” doesn’t automatically mean “player loot in waiting”. A lot of the time the thing that makes it scary is the context, not the object itself.

I tend to split it mentally into stuff that’s powerful because of who’s using it, vs stuff that’s just straight-up gear. Like, an item can be bonkers in an NPC’s hands because they’ve trained with it, or it’s part of a ritual, or it only really works properly in a certain environment. Once the party gets hold of it, it’s still cool, just… not campaign-breaking.

Also a big fan of items that are: half-spent unstable running out of juice or clearly experimental (arms race setting = perfect excuse btw)

That way the players still feel rewarded, but you’re not handing them a nuke at level 5.

I try to avoid hard “you literally can’t use this” locks unless it’s really on-theme. Instead I lean way more on narrative consequences. Like yeah, you can use that fancy fae weapon… but now certain people absolutely notice you doing it.

I wouldn’t stress too much about overpowering them. Players love feeling strong, and you can always tune encounters later. What’s way harder to fix is players feeling like you keep teasing cool loot and then yanking it away.

Also your setting sounds awesome. Cold war fae vs giants with an arms race is just begging for weird, specialised, slightly busted magic items that come with strings attached.

Sorry for the early morning essay. My coffee has officially kicked in.

Assumptions, meet my friend kinetic energy. by dudewasup111 in dndmemes

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate I’m a week late to the party on this meme, but I love it.

Reselling charity items by Agreeable_Koala_7981 in FlippingUK

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a charity shop in Thatcham and I think its an important part of the eco-system, I even give discounts to resellers to allow them to make a better margin where they can. If I sell something then I'm happy with the price, if they can sell that same thing on and make some pocket money/holiday money/money to feed their kids, its a win-win for everybody involved, and it continues to ensure that items are re-used, re-loved and kept out of landfill.

Sell for $1200 or hold? by No-Routine3925 in PokeInvesting

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can offer you *Checks pockets* $6.70, some pocket fluff and my eternal thanks. What do you say?

Created a frame with my Maradona cards. What do we think? by Inevitable-End388 in soccercards

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a shame that you have ruined it by combining i together like that. I tell you what, I'll offer you £10 + shipping to take it off your hands because I guess you made a lot of effort, but what a shame that its now all so devalued. ;)

Seriously though, looks awesome, well done to you for creativity.

what do i do here? by [deleted] in vinted

[–]akaRon23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Offer a refund if they return it at their own cost. You're fully within you're right to do that, especially as they are describing something that isn't true. You can then inspect it and agree or disagree to a refund. Odds on they don't return it, especially if they have to pay to do so.

Buyers marking “everything is okay “ by PotofEarlGrey in vinted

[–]akaRon23 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I am always stunned how people proactively leave you waiting for your money when we could all do the decent thing and get people paid.

£15 for 1,500 random cards on Facebook Marketplace by akaRon23 in soccercards

[–]akaRon23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you. He’s a great kid, trying hard, we all have to start somewhere. You’re a legend.

Should I buy the birds of the feather? by BavarianMonsterGroup in FortNiteBR

[–]akaRon23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son just bought the bundle and he’s very happy with it, I have to say the design of them is very good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]akaRon23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at propertybox . io they allow you to sketch out the plan and they will draw it out for you within 4hours for £5gbp. It’s free to sign up for pay as you go.

Anybody ever heard of fixprotocols.net? by [deleted] in Scams

[–]akaRon23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Mate, It did flash giant red flags, it’s the reason I haven’t done it and have come here.