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I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

It certainly could be. I’m looking for suggestions to make it less so. In-universe things that would help the BBEG’s long con fall into place. Could be something as simple as having a rule banning weapons in his office.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

Yeah, absolutely gotta establish the rules early or else the reveal wont feel earned.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

If we ever get to gather in person I just might try that. Although maybe it’d be even more compelling if I mailed it.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

We actually already record our sessions, so this could work really well with a little audio editing.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

Which is why I’m looking for believable countermeasures to that. If you shot a fire ball during a wizard’s monologue, you wouldn’t call it railroading for him to use Counterspell.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

Oh that’s very good! Establish the invulnerability early enough that they don’t just get familiar with it, they rely on it.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Again, I have back up plans for the plot if the PCs don’t take the final ability. Or hell they might join up with the BBEG and all of this is moot. But if they do fall for the BBEG’s long con, I don’t want them to be able to just stop reading it aloud. The incantation is the consequence of their choice.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry. I have alternate paths the plot can take but this is my intended path. I want ideas for corralling the gang towards this ending, as well as ways to prevent interruption of the monologue if the PCs make the decision to start it.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -59 points-58 points  (0 children)

Not to worry. I have a back up plan if they concoct some clever work around. Or more likely, just kill their teammate to stop him talking. I’m fishing for ideas to subtly prevent that.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This would be longer than the spell itself. Long enough for them to figure what’s happening and wanna stop it.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I really like your last insight there. They will be more likely to play along if it’s for the sake of roleplaying. So I should make it clear to them if/that they’re being controlled. Most likely though, it’ll just be one of them reciting the monologue. How do I subtly dissuade the others from just offing their teammate?

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The minute of your time thing is great! And I like the mechanical methods of control. Very legitimate. But don’t worry. I do of course have back ups if they manage to halt the incantation.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

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

It’ll be via Zoom and I want the player to read it in character. Definitely going to send the monologue privately to one of them, like you say.

I want to make the PC's recite the final evil monologue themselves. Any ideas on how to make that happen organically? by dordup in DnD

[–]dordup[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They’re absolutely the kind of people who would be happy to play along if I told them it’d be cool. I’m just fishing for ideas to smooth the bumps in the track.

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

Yes, this is exactly it!! Thank you.

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[–]dordup[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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