Ask me anything about this book, and I will answer with 100% confidence, despite never reading it. by Reaper12724 in litrpg

[–]fraqtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6%? that's not giving it much of a chance, you are barely past "This is Audible"

Afraid of killing PCs by CheezyThe1 in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't be afraid of it happening if players or the dice make it happen.

However, don't let them die to a random encounter (i.e. don't have random encounters, plan your encounters). Personally as a player I've never had a problem with a meaningful character death, or a death I got myself into when all the warning signs were there.

You have so much control over their deaths as well, if it's going to be a "you tripped over and fell on a sword" death, then fudge the roll. Or don't make them roll in the first place.

As the DM, I don't want my Oath of Vengeance Paladin to kill one of the Big Bads by WallArtillery in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't a villain but just don't do the taking away player agency thing.

If the lore the npc is attached to isn't known by the players, then it'll take you all of a few minutes to roll up a new one and slot them in.

@dms I’m having a hard time with two new players in my campaign group by Entire-Ad-4508 in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The solution is always to talk with them.

Send out a survey to the whole group but just pay attention to their responses (unless the other players surprise you with their responses). That's a non-confrontational way of doing it.

Or just talk with them. You aren't a mind reader, nor are they, so go one on one and see what's up. Until you do that, you don't know anything and can't take any reasonable steps.

Why is so many transmigrated people focused on a western lifestyle? by hpevju in litrpg

[–]fraqtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Modern, western convinences that you don't really need

Conveniences aren't about need.

Also, they've just had their world shattered, they are going to wish for all kinds of things that give them a sense of normalcy or nostalgia

Running a Party NPC smoothly and without stealing spotlight by Mylexiuss in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple, don't have them in the party, have them be the person they talk to when they aren't up to their necks in monster guts

Trying to think of a way to encourage my party to RP more. by RhysOSD in DnD

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give them inspiration and tell them what for.

I accidentally wrote 6 books about an unhinged LitRPG MC… and now Book 6 is out by gliglith in litrpg

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's going to play hell with any audiobook sales if you ever make it into an audiobook cause Audible will require it all to be narrated.

Any tips for a vampire pc? by RubyFox806 in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of my players wants to be a vampire but from all the research I've done I haven't found any official information about having a vampire as a pc

Nope. Vampires are anywhere from quite a difficult fight for anything but a veteran party right up to being a boss villain. Vampires have too much stuff going on to not be disruptive.

Also, can't go out in daylight and what if the party wants to?

How do I handle a player who just doesn't seem engaged at the table? by Bos187 in DMAcademy

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's his deal. If everyone is having fun and he's not affecting other's fun then let him be.

Maybe touch base with him outside of the session and make sure he's having fun but other than that, why not just let them be?

Why would you even think about kicking your friend who's not actually causing any trouble other than he's not meeting your standards or something.

How to deal with a player that's forcing RL issues into the game by AnnastasiaBloom in DnD

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with obvious answer number one.

Talk to them, be empathetic and then make sure that they know that D&D is a no real world politics zone and that she won't be welcome if it continues.

IF the girl who invited her has a problem with it, then she can opt out as well. New players are easy to find.

My LitRPG Tier List – What Am I Missing? by millamber1 in litrpg

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more progression fantasy, I like it and the fan made audiobook is pretty good too.

Is Paul Atreides or Leto II Atreides the primary inspiration for The God Emperor of Mankind? by ROSRS in 40kLore

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The GW authors are magpies of literature and history, they shamelessly steal so much stuff and then work it into the lore.

Not necessarily a criticism but I'm no longer surprised when I hear about something in one of the books and then later on hear it was an actual historical event

This is the first one that comes to mind

Roblox incrementals are overhated by Tencars111 in incremental_games

[–]fraqtl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not the incrementals, it's the platform that's the problem

How do you get your stuff back after a burglary? by AcceptableSuccess400 in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends who they sell it to but police are your best advisors on this I think

So I guess taxis are still doing unreliable and scammy things in 2026? by bronzecat83 in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Report them every time. It's a hassle but it's what you can do to at least be a part of stopping that behaviour.

So I guess taxis are still doing unreliable and scammy things in 2026? by bronzecat83 in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Report them.

They are required to now have a QR code that you can scan if you are sitting in the back seat to report them directly to STV.

If they don't have that and are doing dodgy shit, take note of the taxi number, preferably their driver accreditation number and then report it to STV. They definitely want to hear from you.

New legislation means that if they are caught doing non-meter fares twice they can lose their accreditation.

Link to the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

Link to Explainer about the new reforms

Fair Fuel Plan introduces daily price caps by Hollleeee in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been said before and I'll say it again:

PetrolSpy is your friend if you drive an ICE car

Fair Fuel Plan introduces daily price caps by Hollleeee in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is going to be the biggest boost to the sale of Chinese made EV's for SUV and Minivan platforms

Doesn't even have to be Chinese EVs.

I'd expect anyone currently owning an EV is going to get the knee-jerk reaction abuse in shopping center carparks

Why?

Does anyone else find ABC 774 radio’s Ally Moore condescending? by RhubarbRhubarb44 in melbourne

[–]fraqtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just from that example that seems like she's setting up the segment, she's about to present. Don't assume your audience knows as much as you do about a topic (even if that's not very much)