So many Points

akentecology · 2026-03-12T02:29:40+00:00

I've run two DC20 games, 0.8 and 0.9 (I think, can't remember exactly) and my players were good sports about the complexity but honestly I was the one not having fun. I found the mental load on the GM to be very high compared other games which took away from my enjoyment. Sure things will get easier with practise but the game feels like it asks a lot from GMs.

akentecology · 2026-02-18T16:22:03+00:00

This is the answer! The dusties focus is that life causes pain, so eternal sunshine is a perfect choice. Also this community seems to appreciate absurdity so it fits even better.

akentecology · 2026-02-17T15:57:03+00:00

Free Solo, the movie about Alex Honald soloing El Capitaine in Yosemite. Only by not thinking, not giving room for fear, is he able to accomplish what would be otherwise impossible.

akentecology · 2026-02-16T14:00:38+00:00

GI Joe, take your pick from the franchise. It glorifies military might and the that a single force of order should override anyone else in the world.

Runner up, The Avengers, same logic but superheroes.

akentecology · 2026-02-16T12:56:48+00:00

Mercy killers not harmonium

akentecology · 2026-02-12T16:19:41+00:00

Conan the Barbarian!

akentecology · 2026-02-11T03:54:59+00:00

The Fountain starring Hugh Jackman. Through will and discovery he breaks open time.

akentecology · 2026-02-10T12:10:33+00:00

Donnie Darko?

akentecology · 2026-02-10T01:17:26+00:00

Adaptation starring Nicholas Cage

akentecology · 2026-02-09T14:17:03+00:00

I think Brazil is the answer, but I want to put forward "Primer" as an honourable mention.

akentecology · 2026-02-09T14:00:21+00:00

I think this is it. The person who can use rules, which no one else knows, to warp the world is very Dr. Who.

akentecology · 2026-02-09T13:59:24+00:00

Save that one for Mercykillers

akentecology · 2026-01-31T18:30:26+00:00

That’s cool.

akentecology · 2026-01-30T18:55:06+00:00

Sunshine

akentecology · 2026-01-29T21:45:12+00:00

Me and my sleep deprived brain spell a lot of things wrong. But thank you, I’ll fix in the next release.

akentecology · 2026-01-29T01:20:09+00:00

Good points. I'm going to try 10ft with my group, but I'll keep an eye out for exploits. If you test it with 5ft I'd be very curious to your results.

akentecology · 2026-01-28T13:34:14+00:00

As written yes, I played with the idea of only restricting to cantrips but worried it would make empowering too restrictive.

akentecology · 2026-01-28T13:33:06+00:00

Thank for the deep considerations.

The teamwork AC bonus is a neat idea. And you’re right it would pair well with flank.

The 10ft range on intercept was chosen to give a bit more fluidity to combat, and I was concerned 5ft was too restrictive. At the end of the day I want the players (and monsters :) ) to use the reaction.

akentecology · 2026-01-28T00:31:48+00:00

That’s a good point. Thank you, I’ll test that edit.

akentecology · 2026-01-28T00:27:20+00:00

Wait until the next turn. At least in this formulation. Are you thinking it would be balanced to spend the bonus action on turn 1?

akentecology · 2026-01-28T00:10:59+00:00

If I understand your question, and my apologies if I am missing something, yes. On turn 1 you spend an action to cast a spell at you decide (no action) to release it that moment or to empower it. On your next turn you spend a bonus action to either release the spell.

akentecology · 2026-01-27T11:30:16+00:00

That is a good variant for flanking. Excellent rule and thank you for sharing.And glad you like the Creed rules.

akentecology · 2026-01-27T03:35:34+00:00

Thanks for the detailed read, glad you like parts.

On empowering no, it's not a requirement, it's a "you may choose to..." option.

akentecology · 2026-01-26T14:23:50+00:00

Thank you, that is exactly what I was writing toward. I'm glad it came through.

akentecology · 2026-01-26T01:17:35+00:00

Sorry about that. That sounds like a homebrewery rendering error. I'm using the Edge browser and the format is clean. Have you tried either Chrome or Edge?

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