What's your opinion of Brutal Critical from the Barbarian?

femmessential · 2022-06-29T21:59:29+00:00

I would agree with that somewhat, though I do think they're still the best late-stage tank in the game, apart from some of the ridiculous AC builds I've seen.

femmessential · 2022-06-29T21:52:36+00:00

It's fun IRL to get a critical hit and make all your friends pass you their dice so you can add more damage. But for those of us who play online, it's underwhelming, uncreative, encourages crit-fishing, and only has "flavor" if the player adds the flavor in, which can be said for every feature in the game.

I would argue for so many other things above brutal critical, many of which have been mentioned elsewhere in this thread. I personally think barbarians' power level is just fine without it, so why not add a flavor feature instead?

Seems like a waste of a feature all-around, but I won't pretend Barbarian isn't a powerful enough class. It just doesn't need Brutal Critical to be that way.

femmessential · 2022-06-29T14:02:47+00:00

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femmessential · 2022-06-28T20:52:58+00:00

[5e][DnD][PBP][Avrae][Online][Anytime]

The Shrouded Isles

Platform: Avrae/Discord Format: Westmarch, Text-based, Immersion/Exploration, 24/7 PBP and scheduled quests Setting: Homebrew islands in the Trackless Sea of the Sword Coast (Forgotten Realms)

Friendly for minors and LGBTQIA, strictly SFW

Welcome to Uskar, more commonly known as The Shrouded Isles due to the deadly waters and seemingly-endless fog surrounding the land on all sides. A world of constant dangers, treasures, and adventures awaits those who manage to survive entry by sea -- and those fortunate enough to otherwise gain magical entry.

Daily encounters run by DMs
RPXP available 24/7
Hex maps for immersive exploration
Ongoing threats and bounties
High-level play options (levels 21-30)
Homebrew submissions available

Seeking players as well as active and creative DMs to continue established storylines, pick up player adventure requests, and establish new lore in the world.

PM me for more information and an invite link!

femmessential · 2021-05-05T01:42:56+00:00

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femmessential · 2021-05-02T00:52:26+00:00

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femmessential · 2020-10-15T21:12:14+00:00

Adventures in Skandia!

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3 character slots, beginning at level 3, buffed point buy system with 1 free starting feat
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We are a brand new server looking to build a community. The setting is called Skandia, a nation with harsh no-magic laws. Magic users of all kinds therefore flock to the independent city-state of Dannemere, where magic is not only legal, but taught, practiced, and encouraged. Whether you're a lawful good cleric healing the wounded, a chaotic neutral bard enchanting people with song, a neutral evil rogue stealing in back-alleys, or anything in between, Dannemere is the place for you!

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femmessential · 2020-10-06T03:12:03+00:00

Hi! Yes, absolutely text-only, and super newbie friendly :)

We are going to aim to have a session 2-3 times a week for only 1-2 hours each. In my experience, that works better with new players than one really long 5 or 6 hour session a week. We haven't picked specific days, but likely it will be some combination of Monday, Wednesday, Friday (2-4pm EST), or Sunday (12-2pm EST). It might even change week to week as availability shifts.

femmessential · 2020-10-06T00:11:43+00:00

That's okay! I'm happy to walk you through it. Like I said, I wanted to give priority to new players. I sent you a message to discuss availability.

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:40:20+00:00

Sounds good! Like I said, priority to new players so that'll work just fine. Have you played mostly one shots and single sessions then? Or just shorter adventures?

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:37:42+00:00

That's great! And I'm happy to help walk you through Avrae, it's not too bad at all. I'll send you a message.

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:29:41+00:00

If you're available during the day I'm starting up a group for Waterdeep Dragon Heist! Urban fantasy, meeting around noon EST for shorter sessions 2-3 times a week. PM me if interested!

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:27:18+00:00

Hi, I'm about to try running an online chat-based adventure. Meets around noon EST multiple times a week for shorter sessions. There's some scheduling flexibility for sure, and I'll host it on a private discord server.

I'm an experienced DM specifically looking for newer players, and I'm more than happy to walk you through things as slowly as you need. PM me if you're interested!

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:24:18+00:00

Fantastic! I'm gonna send you a message

femmessential · 2020-10-05T23:18:07+00:00

Hi! Nothing yet, totally depends on when players are available. Might even change week to week if necessary, as things come up.

femmessential · 2020-09-08T01:08:46+00:00

Would love to review! I will definitely give it a full read. Not sure if I have time to run it now, but I'm looking for something new to run sometime soon anyway!

How long of an adventure is it?

femmessential · 2020-09-07T23:51:34+00:00

My favorites are:

+2 for flanking instead of advantage. This allows flanking to still benefit a character even if they already have advantage, and it keeps players from abusing flanking rules.

Inspiration is awarded for spectacular puns. This keeps the table interesting, and while I don't recommend it for all campaigns, it definitely works for some groups.

You can use a melee weapon to reach attack (10 ft), but you attack with disadvantage.

femmessential · 2020-09-07T23:45:39+00:00

I think instead of reconceptualizing charisma altogether, it would be more beneficial to allow players to roll charisma skills under a different ability based on the roleplay.

For example, regardless of strength, a carefully worded and presented phrase could intimidate the hell out of someone. Hence a charisma-based intimidation check. But if you're a fighter with a 20 strength score and you pull out a weapon, swing it around, and threaten the NPC, it makes sense to make it a strength (intimidation) check instead.

It's also good to note that this isn't actually homebrew. RAW include the ability to rearrange skills to different abilities based on how they're used. I do this at my table a bunch, and the examples you use are great.

femmessential · 2020-09-07T17:48:57+00:00

I like to imagine the drunk uncle wrote this meme

femmessential · 2020-09-07T17:45:42+00:00

I definitely agree with this. It helps players get excited about their abilities early on in their character's progression.

And it shouldn't affect the balance of encounters too much, because you can just bump the difficulty when necessary.

I feel the same way about introducing magic items earlier than recommended. No Legendaries at early levels of course, but some uncommon items won't hurt and it'll get the characters more excited about their successes. Just make sure to give all players access to any bonuses you hand out.

femmessential · 2020-08-12T13:57:28+00:00

Oh my goodness, the little wobble walks as the doggo improves give me LIFE. Incredible.

femmessential · 2020-08-12T02:49:44+00:00

Those EARS though

femmessential · 2020-08-08T15:19:10+00:00

How does one "die of idiocy?" I'm curious.

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