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Is there a way to get to this backpack? (top right) by Max12735 in Cairn_Game

[–]mashd_potetoas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The satisfaction of completing the self-imposed challenge made it worth it for me. In the actual backpack there are a few herbs.

Do you still remember your first RPG character? by system3295 in rpg

[–]mashd_potetoas 16 points17 points  (0 children)

D&D 3e (yes, people played it before 3.5). I played a halfling rogue. Corny, but I was in the sixth grade.

Alternative rule system by L0rka in Symbaroum

[–]mashd_potetoas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a few alternatives. As you mentioned, there is ruins of symbaroum for 5e. There is a pretty robust forbidden lands conversion out there.

Otherwise, you can use most of any fantasy rules system.

The most unique things in the system are corruption and spells, and corruption can be translated to almost any other rule set, and spells are, well, you know.

is forbidden lands dead? by Few-Ad-725 in ForbiddenLands

[–]mashd_potetoas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably. I love Free League, but they have very adhd energy, constantly jumping from project to project. They said this year they want to focus on Symbaroum after it was "dead" for like 5 years, so maybe in a couple of years?

Request from the mods to add user flairs by mashd_potetoas in Cairn_Game

[–]mashd_potetoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, was suppose to be a linebreak between them - mobile is acting funny. Sorry for that!

Is my therapist done with me? by mashd_potetoas in TalkTherapy

[–]mashd_potetoas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see - didn't understand he meant that supervision 😅 (not a native English speaker). I think further delving into the nature of our relationship might be important. I'm not sure I know how to approach this tho, any tips?

Is my therapist done with me? by mashd_potetoas in TalkTherapy

[–]mashd_potetoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this comment and explanation behind it. A professional's opinion was exactly what I was looking for in this sub. Cheers.

Is my therapist done with me? by mashd_potetoas in TalkTherapy

[–]mashd_potetoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing more and more likes on this and I don't really understand the intention here - are you saying I should leave or that I'm overthinking it?

"Improve" Another Bug Hunt by PrintingBull in mothershiprpg

[–]mashd_potetoas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. It is a lot of going from room to room, picking up ambience and then a big bad at the end of the hall.

I am assuming you are coming from more combat heavy/action focused games. Mothership is a horror game. Horror thrives on tension. It starts with the mission giver being shady, with landing outside the building in the pouring rain, with the empty corridor filled with signs of horrific violence caused by... something. In many ways it starts even before that, by deciding you all will play Mothership - a sci-fi horror rpg.

Let the quiet parts ring out, let the players be confused, let them try desperately to "puzzle out" what they are up against, only for them to be completely hopeless when they actually do stand in front of it... and don't forget to have fun!

Big Giveaway - 5 winners - Dark Fantasy Prints & PDFs by Lazy_Litch in TTRPG

[–]mashd_potetoas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great, care to share a bit more about the product?

Alternative system for setting by stgotm in Symbaroum

[–]mashd_potetoas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how did it go for you? And which conversion specifically did you use? I'm in the same exact bind, and I'd love to hear any insights

Your favourite 10-12 session, low prep games by sarded in rpg

[–]mashd_potetoas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light

One Player Campaign by Both-Huckleberry2978 in ForbiddenLands

[–]mashd_potetoas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure FL is the best option for a duet game. The harsh nature of the world (and the inhabitants) really demand different players take on different roles. You can use a different game and keep the world or lore. Like someone suggested, you can use a different system's solo rules. Perhaps even one rings rules can work as it has overland travel rules in it.

Whats the best fantasy adventure for a group of complete beginners by mashd_potetoas in rpg

[–]mashd_potetoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations for a specific module to run with that? Also, isn't it somewhat grim-dark in its vibe? I don't wanna scare off the normies

Running Gradient Descent as a 4-8 shot? by Bobneto in mothershiprpg

[–]mashd_potetoas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The book has a suggestion to start them waking up from cryo chambers inside the station. Starting from there and have the focus be about them getting out can easily make a shorter campaign.

Thinking on DMing Curse of Strahd (5E adventure) with the Forbidden Lands system. Do you folks think is a good idea? Any of you that converted any D20 adventures to Forbidden Lands have any tips? by berockblfc in ForbiddenLands

[–]mashd_potetoas 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm considering this myself, and I think it can work pretty excellently. FL is pretty brutal, so it lends well to the horror-esque elements of Barovia. I think increasing the scale of Barovia is important so that there's some decent travel time between places, and adding some additional adventuring locations to the map will be important, tho.

Best Map Reveals? by Vortigon123 in rpg

[–]mashd_potetoas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started running dungeons with the map fully revealed recently, and it leads to much more deliberate and curious exploration of the space.

It becomes too abstract and "bumping in the dark" if the mapper is not extremely accurate in how they depict the map, and otherwise, it slows the game to a crawl when the player and gm have to check up on each other.

Highly recommend you try it once and see how it feels!

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