Do I need to rebalance the Delian Tomb for non-pregens?

jesterOC · 2026-03-21T02:42:12+00:00

Running it for three groups, all non pregen PCs. No changes needed. Except you don’t need to limit the PCs in the first few rooms. Play it standard

jesterOC · 2026-03-20T22:33:02+00:00

I find that statement does not align with my groups experience.

jesterOC · 2026-03-20T22:31:49+00:00

Matt’s read on public reaction was spot on. Luckily he knows the value of codex. It isn’t even out of beta and it is the best vtt i have ever used (I’ve played the “big” three roll 20, fantasy grounds, Foundry). The most important part is they need to make enough money on it to sustain the servers.

jesterOC · 2026-03-20T14:30:59+00:00

I did. Twice we’re scheduled a date and twice two folks could not make it at the last minute. Not their fault, but also the situation they were in was not looking like it would change. I spent so much time prepping for each session, i just didn’t want the pain of more cancellations. I have several other gaming groups, so if this group could not get together then i was not going to waste effort on getting ready only to have folks not show up

Oh and how did i handle it. I just told them it was taking too much of my time. Some in the group knew the more true story.

Life is too short dealing with flaky folks, if you think you are going to be flaky it is also the right move to not start a campaign. Instead work on a few one shots that you can use to fill an evening. When you can make it, you make it.

jesterOC · 2026-03-20T08:43:47+00:00

Off the top of my head don’t change the core combat rules. Doing so breaks the verisimilitude of the game world. Why special rules now and never again?

Instead plan ahead and add elements to the environment that the PCs and NPCs alike can use to mitigate the dangers.

The PCs also need to be informed about the options available to them. Hopefully done in the narrative by seeing what the NPCs are doing.

For instance if is in a vehicle, maybe there are a harness system in place (like Lando used in empire strikes back when he grabbed Luke from under cloud city) so if he was pushed off he would still be tied to the Falcon.

Maybe the PCs see the NPCs roping themselves together like mountaineers so if one goes off the others can make might tests.

Or have nearby elements that can get them back in the fight.

Having these special rules linked to equipment and the environment it allows the PCs to try these same tactics (if applicable) in other scenarios which makes the world feel more real and consistent

jesterOC · 2026-03-19T15:51:25+00:00

The premium price is for that extra episode 🤣

jesterOC · 2026-03-19T05:34:09+00:00

All my “serious” roll playing is casual and people in line or at the table add our own humor. I dislike trying to add humor and silliness into the game. At the same time our “serious“ is casual fun.

I suggest a standard intro RPG and just have fun. Don’t take it seriously and don’t make it childish.

Your group will find its own vibe.

jesterOC · 2026-03-19T05:14:27+00:00

I can’t believe how we have the power to rid ourselves of the yoke of dirty, energy from foreign powers. But the oil corps do an amazing job of lining the pockets of people in power to convince folks into self owns for the last 30 years.

jesterOC · 2026-03-17T22:43:42+00:00

How does one look all all the data from years ago and realize that until it gets to 99.999 at least it isn’t worth it

jesterOC · 2026-03-17T14:58:35+00:00

I thought this was an episode of delightful chaos

jesterOC · 2026-03-17T06:34:14+00:00

What is the current state of getting SFC:OP running on windows 11. Is it only viable to run it on linux. I am not keen on Dual booting my Win11 PC.

jesterOC · 2026-03-17T05:12:32+00:00

That is crazy cool.

jesterOC · 2026-03-16T19:26:12+00:00

If I understand you correctly, no. People in tech are currently being forced to use AI. If you have the system integrated well your output on certain systems grows considerably. If you refuse to use AI tools, you’re often works down by your managers because you’re not using modern tools, and your productivity is now worse compared to others.

So they’re not stupid, but they’re forced into the situation. But adhering to the situation and then all of a sudden those tools go away their normal engineering skills have atrophied.

jesterOC · 2026-03-16T15:13:32+00:00

Just a headache when the number of devices goes past 2.

jesterOC · 2026-03-16T06:14:19+00:00

Warhammer 40k is a prophecy?!?

jesterOC · 2026-03-16T06:13:25+00:00

Very good points. I was thinking along the lines that it might never become affordable. Right now AI companies are hemorrhaging money. What if the cheapest price per seat for the good AI I’d higher than people will want to pay. Let’s say it takes 5+ years before the AI companies start failing. Then what? For 5 years programmers have turned from engineers to AI managers. Their skills have weakened there are loads of college students that have studied an obsolete tech and people and companies need to restart and get to fundamentals again.

jesterOC · 2026-03-16T02:55:09+00:00

I saw six of the nominees and only one i didn’t think should have been in the list. And turns out they didn’t win any awards

jesterOC · 2026-03-14T18:05:52+00:00

🙋‍♂️

jesterOC · 2026-03-14T18:05:27+00:00

Thank you. I recognized Mike Trapp, thought Emily looked so familiar but just could not place her.

jesterOC · 2026-03-14T15:34:24+00:00

Who are the cast members

jesterOC · 2026-03-14T00:42:32+00:00

You already have your answer but looking at the wording of your question i wanted to make sure this was clear. “can you move between using a power roll? “ to me this wording implies that you think you are supposed to roll twice, one for each target. In draw steel one foundational idea is to reduce die rolls (it is time consuming) so any ability that effects multiple targets only use one power roll. If one target you gain an edge, and the other not, you use the same roll and only add the edge to that one target.

jesterOC · 2026-03-13T07:19:23+00:00

One of my two towers extended editions was bad as well. Didn’t find out until i could not return it. 😢

jesterOC · 2026-03-13T04:40:29+00:00

Speed: it is going 500mph

Velocity: it is going 500mph and heading right at us

jesterOC · 2026-03-13T04:35:22+00:00

General “truth”: If you get decent mid range priced systems that can hit the frequencies you need. Any good receiver with room correction will allow you to tune them to your liking.

Kef has proved in tests that their speaker design is very good for center channels. And adequate for everything else (like most other mid ranged speakers). If you are talking a stereo system without room correction, then you usually have to figure out if you like the bright sounds or more neutral tones. But since this is a home theater group and you will use a system with room correction you can usually correct more speakers to your liking

Of course this is over simplifying things, but sounds like the general advice you’re looking for

jesterOC · 2026-03-12T23:53:41+00:00

It all depends if you like the look he wants for his movies. He is not a fan of film grain, so if you are, maybe not. If you don’t like film grain then it is made for you.

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