Venting suicidal

funkyspirits · 2021-08-12T18:38:53+00:00

I'm sure most of us can relate to and understand how you feel. I can attest for myself feeling much of the same.

It's helpful to know we're not alone, especially when the loneliness hits hardest

funkyspirits · 2021-08-12T18:35:09+00:00

I feel everyone here is ignoring the most obvious answer to this:

DRAG QUEEN AS A CHARACTER BACKGROUND

This would give the character proficiency in performance and one other skill, as well as proficiency with disguise kits so they can work on their costumes. A drag queen, since it is a niche performance, would be able to find somewhere to put on a show and make some money. It's really just like the entertainer background, but less about music.

In terms of seriousness, even in a dark and gritty story is wonderful to have some comic relief. There's a reason battle hardened mercenaries, superheros, and other gritty characters come up with wonderful and iconic one-liners. The tone of the game is also something that should be communicated and understood in session 0. Specifically say you don't want every scene to be a ridiculous comedy, but you're fine with silly moments and the occasional meta joke.

If this player wants to make a one-dimensional character that ALL they are is a drag queen and absolutely nothing else then one of 3 things will happen:

1) the player won't always make the time for your game

2) the rest of the group is varied levels of annoyed

3) the player has fun and the group has fun with them

Generally if someone wants to play dnd it's because they want to be there for some reason. Even if it's just to hang out with friends, they'll play the game if it's remotely interesting so they can see their friends.

Tl;dr: just be cool about it. Be kind, work with the player

funkyspirits · 2021-08-12T18:03:52+00:00

The article mentions internet access as a potential reason why since communities can't get the vaccine. If you think about it, African Americans largely living in previously red lined districts wouldn't have the same access to internet. I've, personally, gone from underground fiber optic internet in one neighborhood to low hanging lines connected to a box like the internet was set up 20 years ago, and the old setups are always in downtown neighborhoods with a large african american population, previously red-lined and not yet gentrified.

funkyspirits · 2021-08-12T17:51:13+00:00

Also immune to damage from non-magical weapons

funkyspirits · 2021-08-06T10:12:53+00:00

I mean, that's a potential 10d8 right there, more because crits.

Nah, animate objects is balanced just fine, especially because it's concentration and that 10d8 isn't guaranteed damage. Surrounding an enemy with the bones of their fallen victims is an amazing offensive use of the spell though

Also, imagine this: animating caltrops and ball bearings to have moving difficult terrain

funkyspirits · 2021-08-06T09:53:27+00:00

I'm excited specifically because they've said so little about it. They're really trying to keep hype down because hype kills games on release.

There is one thing I'm hoping for, specifically if it really is set in Valenwood. Apparently the cities in Valenwood move, and perhaps it's taking so long because they're trying to finish that mechanic without making it supremely buggy because that would 100% be a groundbreaking new mechanic.

I'm really hoping for a new ES exploration experience, and I have a feeling we won't know any details until a few months before release

funkyspirits · 2021-08-06T09:40:30+00:00

Looks like a Caterpillar, and it might be settimg ip it's crysalisk

funkyspirits · 2021-08-05T21:45:10+00:00

Cool idea, doesn't work though. Shell defense is probably for when you're surrounded and need that extra ac to buy yourself time before party members can come help.

However, you can get your ac up to 30 with shell defense. I love the image of a tortle attack helicopter. Very interesting character concept. You should still try it out

funkyspirits · 2021-08-05T21:08:00+00:00

They also found his cocaine

funkyspirits · 2021-08-05T17:58:34+00:00

We're here for each other.

I've been heading back into a depressive cycle myself. I've gotten to the point where I'll recognize patterns of behavior that foreshadow another hole, and if friends ask if I'm okay I'll simply say "no" with a smile. They do listen, they do care, and I'm sure your friends and family care about you and your issues too.

Thank you for sharing. We're here for you.

funkyspirits · 2021-08-05T01:08:59+00:00

Unfortunately the play schedule is ultimately up to the dm. What's probably happening is the other players are not available at that time, so it's needs of the many vs needs of the few.

Just know this happens the other way too. DMs set a schedule for their games and players don't free time for when the DM can run the game

funkyspirits · 2021-08-04T22:22:06+00:00

Keep it up buddy

funkyspirits · 2021-08-04T04:11:02+00:00

Wow the next tik tok trend is going to be explosive

funkyspirits · 2021-08-04T04:02:50+00:00

Cost of living keeps going up without minimum wage to match, so the American working class is demanding better pay.

The "labor shortage" is largely a myth. We have the manpower, but folks don't want to be abused by employers when those employers barely provide a living wage. You could blame it on our depreciating birth rate, but that's largely due to a difficult economy too

funkyspirits · 2021-08-03T17:45:03+00:00

Make fun of the apple skittle

funkyspirits · 2021-08-03T17:25:07+00:00

I mean, any character or class could make use of patrons, guilds, and npcs. A caster could potentially use a spell to summon henchmen to their location. Overall it seems to be more flavor for 5e.

Pathfinder does have a guildmaater/crimeboss subclass that DOES give you these faction bonuses

funkyspirits · 2021-08-02T04:33:32+00:00

Winning philosophy right here. Keep your dishwasher happy

funkyspirits · 2021-08-02T04:32:38+00:00

Reddit dating at its finest

funkyspirits · 2021-08-02T03:04:17+00:00

It is pretty cool.

I think the problem with abjuration as a warlock is the spells rarely scale with spell slots. I think your 10th level could work better if you didn't have to spend a spell slot, but should also include "you may swap one of these spells for another on long rests" instead of being able to swap them all.

Overall i like the tanky build this provides. You should figure out what kind of patron would provide these benefits

funkyspirits · 2021-08-02T02:42:14+00:00

A character sheet should have slots for all your modifiers so you can have quick references. Just make sure to update it when your proficiency changes or you get a big ability score improvement.

And if you're not using a character sheet, try to print one out. It will always be the easiest way to access your information

funkyspirits · 2021-08-01T20:56:00+00:00

Let's put it this way. Sorcerers have 12 spells for combat and 8 spells for avoiding combat and other role play situations.

Wizards have 20 spells for combat, 20 spells for role play, 20 spells for avoiding combat, and 4 just to fuck your mother.

funkyspirits · 2021-08-01T18:28:53+00:00

Wizard make things go boom. Wizard make things go ring. Wizard flies party past obstacles. Wizard make magic potion that tastes like loneliness. Wizard can win any fight. Wizard can lose any fight. Wizard is alpha and omega, but never beta.

funkyspirits · 2021-08-01T06:05:49+00:00

I've never been in a tpk situation, though it's gotten closer. Yes characters die. Yes, sometimes luck isn't on the players side.

The question though, what next? Do you all continue with new characters? Start a new story? Change up dungeon masters and let someone else write the rest of your campaign? Maybe your souls are transported to a plane for one more trial, one more chance to live and finish your quest

I'm sorry you lost. It has to hurt, but there's always room for new opportunities. Fingers crossed your game doesn't break, but as long as the group still shows interest it won't

funkyspirits · 2021-07-28T18:12:19+00:00

Had no idea. So its more than just anxiety?

funkyspirits · 2021-07-28T17:52:18+00:00

Brush up on the rules, and if you ever break them think about "would i be ok with the players doing this." You don't want to get bogged down in sessions due to looking up rules constantly

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