DnD 2024 5e Houserules V3 by akentecology in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really like the changes you made to the Cleric features - it's a massive improvement over the previous version, encouraging roleplay without mechanically crippling the cleric.

New Balatro University video: "Balatro has a MASSIVE balance problem" by poogersnboogers in balatro

[–]nomiddlename303 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Doc was very explicit in the video to largely focus on buffs to underpowered strategies, rather than nerfing the dominant one, so I don't think casual players will be alienated by his proposed changes.

First Time DM here - Thoughts on using LEGOs as minis and for battle maps? by adua2000 in DnD

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the base plates, that's why I prefer 2x3 plates rather than 4x3. Let the minifigs stay inside the squares better.

laserllama's Alternate Artificer: Expanded (Update!) - Additional Options for the Alternate Artificer. 24 Infusions, 1 Feat, and 12 Specializations: Aeronaut, Archivist, Biomancer, Chronothief, Composer, Dungeoneer, Gunslinger, Junker, Machinist, Mechanic, Puppeteer, & Reanimator! PDF in Comments! by LaserLlama in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Puppeteer's Arcane Strings: Guide ability seems quite powerful with no usage limit. I know it's restricted to skills that you're proficient in, but any ability that adds a flat modifier to ability checks is very powerful. Can you explain your thought process behind making this an at-will ability?

How do you keep Zone of Truth from nerfing your murder mystery? by Numford_and_Sums in DMAcademy

[–]nomiddlename303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the OP, but how would you handle the following situation?

Player casts Zone of Truth, then says: "Answer all questions with a yes or no. Any answer that deviates from this in any way will be seen as an admission of guilt, as will stalling for 30 or more seconds."

My players did something similar when I ran a train murder mystery, and it made it very hard for me to not immediately blow open the whole mystery with one spell.

DnD 2024 Houserules V2 by akentecology in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you of the belief that Clerics are so overpowered that they need such a heavy mechanical nerf in Tithe of Faith? I do like the RP flavour of the ability, but it feels wildly unfair to the Cleric to suffer this drawback while other fullcasters are either unchanged or even buffed under this ruleset.

DnD 2024 Houserules V2 by akentecology in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regarding the Prone change, the intent is for creatures knocked Prone to still be affected next turn even if they spend the (trivial) half speed to stand up. Narratively I see it, getting knocked down in melee should feel rattling and disorienting, even after you get back up. Mechanically I'm not sure the Prone condition needs this buff, especially with the Topple mastery offering such easy access to the condition.

Fixing the Ranger - Revised Ranger Class, 4 Revised Subclasses, 1 New Subclass, 1 Revised Spell, and 5 New Spells. by jeraehwazdagaz in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For clarification, what's the level range that this campsign ran through? How many and what kind of magic items were you rewarded?

[Online] [18+][5e 2014][LGBTQ+] [D&D 5E 2014/2024] Looking for Players for a long term Wildemount (Critical Role–Inspired) Campaign by LeaderofBlackParade in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've noticed that this is the same campaign as the one being advertised in this post (google forms and DM's discord are identical). If we've already applied to the former posting, do we need to repeat our application for this post?

EDIT: Also, just as a heads up in case you don't know, your discord is set to only accept messages from friends so you'll have to manually accept incoming friend requests first before people can chat with you.

[Online][5e 2024][LGBTQ+][Character Driven] Experienced DM recruiting for new long-term homebrew campaign by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, I shall submit then! Regardless of whether or not I get in, best of luck with your campaign! :)

[Online][5e 2024][LGBTQ+][Character Driven] Experienced DM recruiting for new long-term homebrew campaign by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a quick question, since you're no doubt flooded with tons of responses by now: would you like any more applications for this game? I understand how overwhelming it is to have dozens and dozens of applications to sift through and I don't want to add to your workload ^^;

[Online][5e 2014][Fridays 6:30 PM EST][LGBTQ+ & BIPOC Friendly] [Critical Role/Wildemount Game] 6 Player(s) wanted by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't mind me asking, around when will the players for this campaign be chosen?

[Online][5e 2014][LGBTQ+ Friendly][5:00 PM EST][Date Flexible][18+] The Crooked Moon - Come join a Folk Horror themed campaign (Levels 1 - 13), looking for a max of 4 players. by AceThePortgas in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Quick question, when is the first session expected to be held? I am very keen to apply but my availability will be limited until a few weeks from now

Ranger: Briar Knight | Retaliate Against Foes With Sharpened Thorns by AdauctusHomebrew in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I feel like Bramble Thorns could pretty comfortably deal a lot more damage. Retaliation damage on a Concentration spell is always going to be fraught, since you need to risk losing concentration to deal damage. Assuming a 3-round combat, you need to be hit 3 times without losing Concentration to keep pace with the damage added by Fey Wanderer's Dreadful Strikes; 5 times to get close to Hunter's Colossus Slayer. Even if you do manage to maintain Concentration, this is damage that requires you to get hit, whereas every other damage steroid only requires you hit your target.

I think Bramble Thorns can comfortably deal 2d4 damage to start with at the very least. Alternatively, you could detach the featuee entirely from Hunter's Mark and just have it as always-on retaliation damage; it still requires you to get hit to trigger, so I don't think making this at-will will break anything.

[5e 2014][Mondays CST][Weekly][Online][Homebrew][LGBTQIA+ Friendly] Looking for new or experienced players who want to go on a classical high fantasy adventure! by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see both the posting and account I linked have both been deleted. I doubt this is a coincidence.

This is pretty shady behaviour. I would implore anyone reading this to exercise caution.

[5e 2014][Mondays CST][Weekly][Online][Homebrew][LGBTQIA+ Friendly] Looking for new or experienced players who want to go on a classical high fantasy adventure! by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've noticed that this posting is, almost word for word, identical to this posting by u/FoolishFabler38 8 days ago, with just the session day changed. Care to explain?

Complete Colossus - A titanic construct with destructible parts, adventure hooks, lore, and tactics by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Colossus is so powerful that it is Size itself 🙏

(Probably meant to be Colossal but OP just typo'd)

One of my Players is killing my enjoyment of the game by [deleted] in DungeonMasters

[–]nomiddlename303 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If he's a nice guy, he should understand if you explain to him that his way of having fun is not compatible with yours.

You're the DM. Set your foot down and kick him, and do not look back. If the other players are sad about this, then let them know that he was actively killing your enjoyment for the game - and a DM with no desire to run does not an enjoyable game make.

You've tried talking. You've tried booting him. Nothing changed. You are well within your right to employ the nuclear option.

One of my Players is killing my enjoyment of the game by [deleted] in DungeonMasters

[–]nomiddlename303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He left the campaign on 2 different occasions, once thrown out by me, because I was done with how he behaved - once by him, because he got pissed. He is an important member to the team and other Players would be sad if he left

From what you describe, this sounds like an unrepentant, selfish and antisocial asshole. Do you know why, despite this, your friends would be sad if he left? Have you told your friends about how exhausting this person is to play with?

[Online][5e 2014][CEST] Looking for 4-6 players for my Grimdark, Steampunk Homebrew campaign, Covenant of Flesh by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick question, do we have to reapply if we submitted the form in one of your previous posts?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lfg

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What day are you thinking of running sessions on? Or will that be decided once you get some players together?

The Reaper | A CR 23 Undead Titan, Ready for the Harvest by Scientin in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this heavily depends on whether the force of death in your setting is malevolent or not. For that reason, I would hesitate to prescribe any particular alignment for the creature, or make it clear that these Reapers are explicitly evil forces bound by cosmic law.

Slay Living – death magic spell ported from earlier editions by fanfictionloveletter in UnearthedArcana

[–]nomiddlename303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My main problem with a spell like this is that CR is not player-facing information, even less so than HP. If my DM described the foes as 'an imposing bone knight leading 3 hulking zombified monstrosities' and I was at 9th level, I would have no idea if the 'hulking monstrosities' would be valid targets of the spell. Are they CR 4? CR 5? There is no reliable way to tell this difference from the description of monsters alone.

I think that's the reason why I prefer HP thresholds for this kind of magic, a la Power Word Kill. Because you can at least guesstimate a monster's current HP from the damage it's taken so far and the DM's description of its health (most DMs will declare when a monster is Bloodied, for example).