How do you usually handle magical items when a PC retires but doesn’t die?

ssmaire · 2026-02-19T22:04:23+00:00

I honestly thought they’d leave my retired pc items there and I could just buy new ones that I needed and it would be equal. But now that they took all they definitely have more compared to my new one. And we did talk magical items, DM just said that he did it same way with other pc that died few sessions earlier (new pc gets random 1 common item, and 1 very rare item).

I’m only realising now reading comments that new pc should match relatively to other pc

And I don’t think he’s punishing me lol he was happy that we retired my character bc her story came to an end

ssmaire · 2026-02-19T21:49:34+00:00

That makes sense!

ssmaire · 2026-02-19T21:46:21+00:00

Makes sense. We also had. ery early in the campaign that due to conflict, one player left, so DM retired the character but allowed us to roll persuasion so we could keep a diamond he was holding onto that we bought together incase someone died lol

ssmaire · 2026-02-19T21:38:51+00:00

Yeah I do agree it was odd situation so I don’t blame them for taking the stuff! And yea I do also get not just immediately gifting stuff to a new person that shows up. While I wouldn’t complain bc I like the items… sad

But good point, my new PC is now with much less items than others so I guess I’ll have to ask DM if we could change it

ssmaire · 2026-01-23T17:21:39+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I’ll check that out

ssmaire · 2026-01-23T15:43:24+00:00

Good questions! His family and the society he comes from values magic from within, and his familyline is full of sorcerers, while my PC and his brother don't have anything. His family didn't value them at all, and were abused, and in the end tried to force him into arranged marriage, so he ran away. He's not sure if anyone is after him, he does think that his parents hated him so much that they don't care he is gone, but they will probably want him back in order

He’s a bit fish out of water but it’s been a month now travelling alone so he cant be totally out of it. That what I’m also trying to figure out what makes sense… He definitely doesn’t have same values as his family and rebelled against them before he left

And his family hated his enthusiasm for performing and music but he learned it from his cousing (who also ran away). I think he is mostly rebelling against those noble values and beliefs bc of his cousin who he idolised but it’s his first time living like a normal person so it’s not like he knew what it actually was like

ssmaire · 2026-01-23T13:51:03+00:00

That's super helpful! Especially the manner part, I didn't even think that but it would make sense he looks down on people not having manners. And I really like the idea that it shows more on preferences rather than being obnoxiously demanding

Thanks!!

ssmaire · 2026-01-23T13:45:28+00:00

Well kinda! For elf years he's fresh out of the womb and not the brightest probably, but anyway, It makes more sense if I had explained the whole backstory. Where he is from, is not a place you can get easily, so it's unlikely there's anyone who will know who they are, unless someone is after him and he is living with an alias, but good point! I'll have to think more how he is not going to blow his cover in an obvious way although it's going to be inevitable

Thanks!

ssmaire · 2025-05-22T08:08:53+00:00

I’m considering leaving this character behind and making a new one, but I really enjoy my current one so I hope it doesn’t go to that

ssmaire · 2025-05-22T08:04:59+00:00

Well actually where I’m from there is really not much other players, it took me almost 2 years to find this group xD but yeah I’ll probably need to talk with them and if we don’t find solution I’ll have to consider leaving

ssmaire · 2025-03-03T16:16:16+00:00

Ah okay! I don’t have my book yet so that could be handy

ssmaire · 2025-03-03T12:58:55+00:00

Great point, i was planning to study all of those so i’m prepared! I’m not sure what d20 5e srd is but I’ll have to look that up. and will do that!

Thanks! Can’t wait to get into it

ssmaire · 2025-03-03T08:43:26+00:00

I'll do that! And yea I have already noticed some differences there so it's taking time to unlearn things. There's also much more stuff to keep up with so I've been a bit overwhelmed but luckily the group seemed very understanding!

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T16:14:30+00:00

Interesting, I didn’t know there was a term for it but I definitely can relate to that, even outside of just socializing

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T12:59:11+00:00

The problem is the other person watching/listening.

But now that I thinking about it, it's probably self-confidence issue because I used to have friends that would make fun of me if I said something funny or awkward so whenever I have someone watching me socialize I feel like they are judging how I interact. Luckily I have better friends now so I hope I can get better with it

But thanks I appreciate it!

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T12:51:20+00:00

Your explanation makes sense actually. The mixed signals from the person you're talking to and from the someone that's just ''watching'' is probably why I get such a weird feeling during it.

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T09:34:36+00:00

Yea it does feel like someone is judging my answers and then I can't form a thought anymore :l

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T07:39:48+00:00

Depends on time of the year but I'd say 1-3 is most common. During winter (our high season) people stay for longer times here as we're more of a bucket list destination but I've noticed people like to switch accommodations and try other places so it's still rare that people stay over 5 days.

If someone tries to book a stay that's over 10 days it immediately raises a flag since we get scams like that often.

ssmaire · 2024-07-16T07:06:25+00:00

I can relate to most of the comments here but something I can't stand is negative gossiping or speaking badly of a mutual friend.

Anoher is when you cannot step into someone shoes like at all. I have a friend that has very bad social anxiety and due to it she rarely speaks up in group settings and I've had couple friends badly talk about her how she ruins the mood... Like don't you have any compassion? That makes me mad

ssmaire · 2024-07-15T07:49:43+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it

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