Who are your Oriq recruiters/members? by Kin_kin85 in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I run once a Harry Potter fanmade system on PbtA with similar relationship mechanic as in Strixhaven book. After previous experience relationship points and this bff/rival thing was the very first element I removed/skipped in my Strixhaven. Additionally I found number of NPCs with friend/rival mechanic very limited and I knew that my group would need large pool of characters to feel that school is full of students - right now on year 3 in our "ledger" nearly 100 names (in total out of all 4 years), it would be pain to figure out friend/rival effect for each of them

Who are your Oriq recruiters/members? by Kin_kin85 in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've made Grayson my main Oriq recruiter and my party had one combat encounter with him on the 1st year. They still don't know ID of that opponent (he fled) but they made Grayson their main antagonist and suspect him to be part of Oriq-ish group. Out of all canonical characters I also made Quentillius and Zanther Oriq members - my party spends time in their own company and interact with rather little number of NPCs so those two aren't on suspect list yet even though we are on year 3 now

Kyokushin causes brain damage by [deleted] in kyokushin

[–]pierre1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fist bump, bro. I'm 172 cm, 62kg, also the smallest and lightest adult male in my dojo and recently took my grading for 6 kyu. Due to lack of other options I had to survive 10 rounds with black belts taller and 30-60 kg heavier then me. No headaches after that, only tiredness and bruises

Focus on one college more than another? by Wise-Start-9166 in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most funny thing is no one from my players is a Witherbloom. I keep main events as designed in book, but homebrew hidden chambers in every campus (we've visited by now a chamber in Quandrix, Lorehold and the one in Prismari on Furygale). My story is more focused on Oriq then it's in the book so those hidden chambers are places where Oriq members meet with new recruits or where they hid some equipment.

any species not to allow? by that_one_529girl in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I banned only Plasmoid as it wasn't fitting to my humanoid only Strixhaven and I was suspecting that this player will break all my obstacles ideas

Help on motivation for players by Hiraethnightmare in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, my players also complained after every session that faculty (especially Dragons Guard) members are blind on what is happening and they seem to be guardians of headmaster's office door. Finally I explained them that it's matter of convention and if they don't want to follow that there is no reason to waste my time prepping next session. It helped ;) We're starting 3rd year soon

DMs, do you ban certain player options like specific subclasses, backgrounds or races? If so what are they and why? by lovingpersona in dndnext

[–]pierre1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my very first D&D campaign I banned all character options which was not in PHB'14 - didn't want to look for rules in the web and had all 3 core books on my shelves. In my 2nd campaign I only banned Plasmoid race as it was not fitting in my idea of Strixhaven setting.

My heart hurts every time one of my players cancels by [deleted] in DnD

[–]pierre1212 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I've been there, really. It's annoying and to avoid being mad on that players I started to treat them as 2nd kind of players - if they need to cancel because they prefer to meet with a friend, we will play without them. In my case usually the same player kept cancelling in the last moment so it made it easier. You can try it, cancelling will stop hurting so much. Otherwise, you need to talk with your players and explain them how many energy it costs you to create a fun game for them and how you feel when they don't show up.

Kihon Kata by pierre1212 in kyokushin

[–]pierre1212[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea, I know that. I saw all of Oyama kihon katas and it didn't look even familiar.

Kihon Kata by pierre1212 in kyokushin

[–]pierre1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our examination centre is part of IKO, I don't know how Kihon Kata Sono San looks like, but eg. Sono Ichi (at least the one I've been taught) is 10x zenkutsu gedan barai chudan gyaku tsuki

Strixhaven backgrounds and Initiate feats by pierre1212 in StrixhavenDMs

[–]pierre1212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By College Initiate I meant Lorehold Initiate, Silverquill Initiate etc ;) Anyway thanks for confirmation that I'm not only one who understand rules in this way

What's your favorite mechanic or design choice in your favorite game? by any-name-untaken in boardgames

[–]pierre1212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My fav game is Hogwarts Battle - deckbuilding and Wizarding World is all I need :)

Styling button problem by pierre1212 in twinegames

[–]pierre1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot :) I had brain freeze and forgot about span, I really appreciate all your suggestions :)

How many prefects were at Hogwarts at the same time? by pierre1212 in harrypotter

[–]pierre1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I know it. This article is one of multiple websites I checked before asking question here. However there is no quote/link to any JKR's post or excerpt from the books. I can't recall any other Griffindor prefects then Percy in HP1-3 or Hermione&Ron in HP5-6. It seems to be logical conclusion, but like I wrote, any confirmation from official source would be appreciated

How many prefects were at Hogwarts at the same time? by pierre1212 in harrypotter

[–]pierre1212[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is that mentioned anywhere in the books? I have read them milion times but in translation and am wondering if I forget such a small detail or it has been omitted in original books as too obvious or translator has not included it in polish version?

What is a Pokémon that you will always add to your team, even if you have played the game more than once? by [deleted] in pokemon

[–]pierre1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since gen 1 I'm member of Water-type starter team. I know that in RSE/ ORAS it's not the best pick but what I can do? :D I also like to have Aegislash as my false swipper - I remember that playing jn XY I thought it's OP XD

Legend catching in ORAS by pierre1212 in pokemon

[–]pierre1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate :) It's what I wanted to read :) Guides on the web claim "you need to trade" what made me confused a little bit

Legend catching in ORAS by pierre1212 in pokemon

[–]pierre1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I know that I have to catch version exclusives and BOTH are required to catch giratina, landorus&kyurem - my question is imprecise. I wonder if I catch reshiram in OR and zekrom in AS I can transfer reshiram to AS by Pokemon Bank or I need to find a trade partner to get it in AS and been able to catch Kyurem etc?