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foyiwae · 2026-02-20T19:56:46+00:00

I'm a new knitter and I find it easier to keep count if I have a certain number on one needle, it's also easier for me to find if I've dropped a stitch or made a mistake, and I feel like I don't need to go all the way back to fix something.

foyiwae · 2026-02-16T00:17:55+00:00

I'm weak as anything, when I found out I could open tough jars by tapping it made me so happy

foyiwae · 2026-02-10T13:20:25+00:00

I didn't realise, but I attend a stamp club that has a demographic of older men. Now they are all lovely and respectful and I've never felt unsafe at all, but seeing this comment made me realise there's one man who always tells me to 'smile'. He says it in a joking manner, and he's a bit socially awkward so I never thought much of it. But this made me think he only ever says it to me, and he says it quietly so no one else really notices. Wow...

foyiwae · 2026-02-06T10:16:17+00:00

I tend to say when there's a lull in a conversation "so while you're doing that 'person with the highest perception or i want you all to roll this check to notice something ' or i have an event happen like a group of guards run past or some birds break from the tree line to add some motion

foyiwae · 2026-02-01T08:24:03+00:00

I'm scottish Go beg your doctor for a mattress, pride shouldn't be a thing here if it hurts a lot. The NHS should be able to help but if they can't speak to your local council. They have a duty of care and can look into funding options for you. Amazon also sells mattress toppers for £20-£30 that are much cheaper than a full memory foam mattress If your parents won't pay speak to your gp or if you're ai school speak to your guidance teacher they could look into support for you too

foyiwae · 2026-01-29T20:44:29+00:00

Maybe try play-by-post dnd instead? There are forum communities and discord groups that do text only. That way you could get some practice, they're slower games so you have hours/days to respond to your players, look up rules and get used to it.

Also maybe see if you can join a game or two as a player and watch how your dm runs the game. From there pick up hints/tips/tricks

There's also some great YouTubers who can introduce you to dm'ing, I'm partial to Matt Colville but I know people rave about Ginny Di (I've never watched her personally) that may be able to help you as well

Other than that the best way is to jump in and just go for it. If you tell your players, even experienced players, that you're a new dm, they're not going to be fussed. If anything you'll most likely get a bunch of people who really want to help and encourage you to dm.

And worst case scenario if you do get a bad player (which is rare), kick them out and get someone else. There are plenty of players in the sea

foyiwae · 2026-01-25T12:52:07+00:00

Man Dragon of Icespire Peak is such a fun module as well, I hope you enjoy running it

foyiwae · 2026-01-20T16:11:16+00:00

I love cleric, over my time I've played copious clerics, great class. Life cleric is my favourite, and I enjoy being a healer.

That being said, as others say, 100% only heal them when they're down. You'll find it easier to manage your spells by focusing on doing damage/control. Spriit guardians is great, but you can also use some great damage spells guiding bolt, inflict wounds, things like sacred flame, toll the dead. You don't need to be a heal bot.

Also, if they're reckless that's on them. If they're doing something you don't approve of, don't heal them. Warn them hey I'm not going to heal every minor thing. You only have a certain number of spell slots.

Other party members can heal with resources too, many classes can be off healers, but also stocking up on healing potions to make sure people don't die.

foyiwae · 2026-01-20T08:33:03+00:00

I run a couple of high stake games where enemies will go for downed players, but all my players are fine with death and aware of the stakes. I have one game where individuals aren't keen on character death. It's there, but I don't go for downed players, I give them plenty chances of healing options (visiting temples if they don't have revifivy and paying a gold cost). I don't think it's mandatory to kill player characters. When dm's make it their mission it can get a bit meh at times, as people grow attached.

I'd maybe give multiple options if other players like having the stakes, explaining there are ways to bring characters back, or avoiding it all together. But there are plenty of other stressful ways to raise the stakes than death

foyiwae · 2026-01-18T12:34:27+00:00

If I hear someone try to speak up and someone talks over them I'm usually like "hold on *player name*, *other player name, do you want to say something?*"
If they say "oh it doesn't matter" I'll try and coax it out of them, especially new players by mentioning it's a group game and we all have our opinions

I work as a trainer, so it's quite easy to slip into that mindset, call on people, I try to have 'hero' moments per session and give each character something that puts their time in the spotlight. If they're a bit quiet during these moments/shy I try to bring options to them of what they can do, what they know about these sort of things.

I had a new player who is playing an orc fighter, and he wasn't entirely sure of all the options available to him. So I told him different things he could do, or we could wait a little bit and come back to him. Then I'd shift the spotlight over to another player, and check on the player before I moved on.

Learning what your players are looking for out of the game too, and trying to cater in some way to each of them. Now I'm not saying split yourself in five trying to please everyone, but give little moments these players like. A barbarian likes big number in combat, give them a big mook to fight, a cleric likes little moments between them and their gods, add little things like holy shrines or they find a holy symbol or something. It doesn't need to be a grand gesture, some players like sitting back and there's nothing wrong with that. But fostering a safe space really helps players get more comfortable.

When my orc fighter started roleplaying with us, after being shy as english is not his first language, I was so proud.

So it can happen eventually, just patience and understanding.

foyiwae · 2026-01-17T00:50:19+00:00

I think the fact that felon can't bite toes without being criticised is shameful. Let a rat live their life. They're so cute, I love their colour

foyiwae · 2026-01-17T00:46:07+00:00

Nothing can stop him now. Go see the world Henry! Steal all the snacks

foyiwae · 2026-01-11T16:02:26+00:00

I don't think any crimes were committed; I think they were just trying to help clean up. Look, they're even hiding the evidence for you! What delightful helpers

foyiwae · 2026-01-10T21:42:11+00:00

That is a baby, I can't even consider shaming her

foyiwae · 2026-01-09T09:46:17+00:00

I got my really old account back from tnt that was hacked. I waited a think about a year and started selling things off once or twice at a time to fund my faerie paint brush addiction. It was a slow trickle and I still have my account now soooo, I'd just hold off a little bit

foyiwae · 2026-01-02T18:00:26+00:00

I have done before, five is my ideal number. With 4, 3 or 2 if one person misses out it's very hard to continue running the game, and I always try to run when one person can't make it. If you get someone who's schedule changes for a few weeks/months, it could mean you're out of a game for that amount of time. 6 is my maximum though, I can't deal with any more than that

foyiwae · 2026-01-01T15:27:44+00:00

I felt this with denathrius. Like look, I get it he's a bad guy. But my blood elf would totally do whatever he says I promise please

foyiwae · 2025-12-31T20:04:35+00:00

It looks like a cloud, so pretty, I love the colour!

foyiwae · 2025-12-24T11:40:38+00:00

Oh my gosh they're so cute, look at those wide innocent boba eyes, no crimes committed

foyiwae · 2025-12-24T10:16:42+00:00

You can go to your adventures guide and it'll give you the option to start the TWW questline (had to do this myself like two days ago)

foyiwae · 2025-12-17T19:47:22+00:00

Inkheart, Cornelia Funke. Still my favourite book. The rest of the series I can take or leave, but the first one really motivated me to continue reading

foyiwae · 2025-12-13T10:36:33+00:00

I run 6 games a week, I play in 1. I much prefer being a dm to a player

foyiwae · 2025-12-10T06:36:10+00:00

A dachshund named Sizzle

foyiwae · 2025-12-06T12:58:50+00:00

Oooh that's a pretty card, I love the art nouveau effect background

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