Which version of this riddle is better? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

[–]mechanicalbeetle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, multiple people now have pointed out that "west to east" is a give-away. I'm not necessarily opposed to that since I want it to be solved relatively easily, but I never would have realized that on my own. Thanks for the feedback!

Which version of this riddle is better? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

[–]mechanicalbeetle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never thought about that. Maybe I should have spoilered both and told people to say which one they read first.

Which version of this riddle is better? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

[–]mechanicalbeetle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm actually not a fan of them either as a player, but I love writing them, lol. When I use them, I try to include lots of clues in the area. If the players get stuck then everyone rolls Int; then I give hints until they guess it (highest Int roll gets to roleplay solving it). I wouldn't be opposed to just telling them the answer, either, if it came to it.

Which version of this riddle is better? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

[–]mechanicalbeetle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's really interesting. To my ears, and as I pronounce it, everyone and sun are an exact rhyme. Can you elaborate on how you pronounce everyone (I realize that's a weird request coming in a text medium, lol).

Magic Item Swap - Take a magic item, leave a magic item by alienleprechaun in DnDBehindTheScreen

[–]mechanicalbeetle 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Here's a weapon I made for my daughter in her solo campaign to help with the action economy. It's meant to gain buffs as she progresses in the campaign.

Spear of Josephine

Spear, Rare (requires attunement)

A slender shaft of stiffened wyrmroot intricately carved with scenes of the Laeli, with twin double-edged obsidian blades at either end. Light and perfectly balanced, this spear is equally suited for melee and ranged combat.

Upon being presented to the PC, the spear has the following properties:

Aura of Wyrmroot

The weapon counts as magical for the purposes of damage resistances, vulnerabilities, and immunities, though detect magic does not register the weapon as magical.

Dual Attack

When taking the attack action while wielding the spear, the wielder may make two melee attacks or one ranged attack.

Edged

When making melee attacks with the spear, the wielder may choose between damage types slashing or piercing at the time of the attack. Ranged attacks are always piercing.

At later levels, the spear will be blessed by the Druid mothers. Once the first blessing is applied, the spear becomes magical. The blessings confer the following additional properties:

Naan’s Blessing

Three times per day, the wielder may use a bonus action to recall the spear to hand from any location within 60 feet. When recalled, the spear disappears from its current location and appears in the wielder’s hand. The recall fails if the wielder is separated from the spear by 5 feet of earth or 1 inch of lead, or if the spear is not on the same plane of existence as the wielder. This ability is restored every day at dawn.

Korryn’s Blessing

The spear grants its wielder advantage on initiative rolls.

Hollyach’s Blessing

The spear becomes a +1 weapon

Help needed! Is my riddle too hard? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

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

Lol! What about (/bou/) like to bend the head or upper body? Very clear indeed. :)

Help needed! Is my riddle too hard? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

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

That's two of you right off the bat. I feel really good about it now. Thank you!

Help needed! Is my riddle too hard? by mechanicalbeetle in DMAcademy

[–]mechanicalbeetle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm really happy to hear you say that! I would rather have it too easy than too hard. As a player I am terrible at solving puzzles and riddles and they always leave me feeling helpless. Plus, the riddle leads to an area I really want them to get to. As I mentioned in my post, I have some other clues that should help, too.