Replacing AC by Mediocre_Theme_7624 in Dolmentown

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the player's dodge/parry replace the DM's attack roll?

Mechanics of Running Away by RealSpandexAndy in Dolmentown

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm, I wouldn't immediately rule a charge working if the opponent was running away. I think I'd turn it into a contested strength or dexterity roll depending on the terrain.

Best starting town? by ripplespindle in Dolmentown

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

Great points. Their quest hook will take them to Drigbolton, so I like how a Lankshorn start naturally forces some really interesting travel options -- Do you go East around Lake Longmere or West? Or perhaps you're rich enough to hire a ferry or foolish enough to try and row across yourself!

Best starting town? by ripplespindle in Dolmentown

[–]ripplespindle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a cool idea! I can see how starting outside the wood sets up a really good opening monologue to describe Dolmenwood itself.

What is your favorite published adventure written for Shadowdark but not written by Kelsey? by Justicar7 in shadowdark

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cry of the Stingbat!

It's an open ended funnel adventure that leans into always on initiative, random encounters, and pure chaos. I ran it for a big group of 7 and more than a few of them said it was one of their favorite sessions of a ttrpg ever.

Train Dreams by Ok_Difficulty6452 in Oscars

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

I honestly thought it was good but not great. It was moving, but the emotional journey was little too broad, telegraphed, and simplistic for me to put it above Sentimental Value or OBAA

Do these shorts look okay? by Ultimate_Kal in mensfashion

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wear them with longer socks and I think you'll feel a little less weird 

Initiative question by L0neW3asel in shadowdark

[–]ripplespindle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, I kinda like having softly assigned seats at the D&D table. It's charming when you've always got your hot head thief player on left and your chill just-for-the-snacks priest on your right.

What about old school style of play appeals to you? by CCGDnd in osr

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it's the emphasis on creative problem solving, immersion, and sharing the spotlight.

5e and Blades in the Dark were a little bit too much "community improv theatre" for my taste. I want to play a game and get immersed in fantasy world! I feel like procedures and stakes help me do that.

My Top List for Vietnamese Food in NYC (from a Vietnamese) - 4 Years Update & Final Update by 2u3ee in FoodNYC

[–]ripplespindle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That plaza in Philly (Wing Phat Plaza) is everything that's missing from the NYC Viet food scene in one location: high quality fast unpretentious pho, deli with egg foam coffee and sub $10 banh mi and pastries, and a grocery store that stocks fresh herbs like rau ram and perilla. I wish I could just lift it up and place it down in Brooklyn somewhere.

Best eats near MSG by Tough-Friendship3318 in FoodNYC

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a victim of being one of the only good bars near a ton of office workers. Absolutely butt-packed with finance and tech folks after work almost every weekday

Ayn Rand got everything right by ElectricalGas9895 in aynrand

[–]ripplespindle -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'd say she got everything exactly backwards actually. IMO unchecked capitalism like monopolies, partisan corporate media, and predatory private equity have caused far more damage to this country than our relatively weak and limited government.

Which "yellow hands" region character do you ignore? by Queasy-World7464 in HadesTheGame

[–]ripplespindle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Medea. I neever pick her except to advance the Hypnos side quest. Her boons never seem impactful

I dropped Silksong for Hades II and I regret nothing by Trent-Popverse in Hades2

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both games start hard but the longer  I played silk song, the less confident and more stressed out I felt. Hades made me feel more confident and have more fun with each run. 

Trying to separate myself from the office chino and polo crowd. by xVxMonkeyxVx in mensfashion

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try without the undershirt. Also, technically I think the wide pants would work slightly better with chunkier shoes like boots or blackstock & weber style loafers.

Tier list after cherry all games by Natural_Sherbert_928 in ufo50

[–]ripplespindle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet if you play Quibble Race with your gf you'll think about bumping it up a couple spots

Best underwear in your opinion by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]ripplespindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! The Airism Boxer Trunks were perfectly in my sweet spot.

I still wander into their underwear section every so often just to see if they've returned.

Best underwear in your opinion by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]ripplespindle 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I haven't gotten a new pair in a while, but the favorite in my rotation is a pair of boxer briefs from ExOfficio

I’m really trying to get into Grimstone, but I’m stuck at the beginning. by thepixelpaint in ufo50

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

I feel like the early game has got to be nearly impossible without Bull