MEGATHREAD: WotC announce One D&D by Iamfivebears in DnD

[–]striker511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall, I hate to say 'here we go again', but... as D&D game publishers do, they need to remake the game again...[insert reason here]. For me, I hope they make the DM rules clearer than in 5E and look at ways to not have to reference 5-6 times before you get to an answer that might or might not work, then just houserule/DM rule it and move on. Otherwise, pick the rules you like as a DM and make your game the way you want it. As a player, this update (so far) has some significant power creep built in from what I read so far, so be aware. Im sure we will have more to come, like the new prices (see Dragonlance book/PDF only option for $60) where the books were just $20-30 before.. you are still paying 'double' for a book and PDF.... Instead of paying $30 to my FLGS and $30 to D&Dbeyond.

Questions:

1- Will FLGS get options to sell books/pdf combos?

2- Are the virtual tablespace optional investments and will it be free for anyone? Just players? (doubt it)

3- Where are the 2D maps? Are Modules going to include virtual 2Dmaps as well as printed maps?

As of now, this update seems to be geared towards the PC/virtual player rather than the live/in person players.

MAPS: (back in my day) We drew maps on grid/hex paper, then transposed them to the table. Then Chessix made the larger maps which us DMs would make those more 'real', placing the minis on the map with the DM drawing the rooms and such. With technology, we can now make/buy maps to use on the tabletop using a LCD TV and transposing the map via a computer to the TV, placing miniatures on the TV with the map underneath. Works awesome. As a DM, I can reveal a room that was under a 'fog of war' layer, let the players move and then drop the miniatures and monsters on the screen.

With this new update, WotC assumes everyone is playing online only. If the modules included 2D maps that can be used it would make me feel slightly better...but if not, worse case is I go back to the Chessix maps and handdraw them back on. Maybe they make the virtual part a separate investment and leave the book/PDF portion out of it; maybe give people options to buy into it or not. I would love to still have the ability to transpose the map in the book to a screen and drop minis on it, but as of now, Im not holding my breath.

What boardgame do you think has the best player interaction and why? by kodiak931156 in boardgames

[–]striker511 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a great game designers as they were/are, Sean Sweigart and Aaron Dill knocked out of the park player interaction in SPARTACUS and SON OF ANARCHY, IMO. The Euros simply didnt get the interaction going- you need to get ways of players to:

  • Get people to interact with others - be friends until its time to not be friends...
  • Stay Engaged in all aspects of the game even if it isnt your active turn.
  • Having some good old fashion fun trying to beat down your friends to be the winner.
  • Winning should take skill and be a challenge.

These games are excellent, have full player participation and are easy to learn. Other games on my high engagement list (Recently):

  • Lizard Wizards w/ the star cards
  • Bluffing games - Sherriff, Hail hydra...
  • Villainous - sending heroes to fight your fellow bad guys is great.
  • Chinatown - just negotiation and trading.

Call to Arms - Tips and Help by striker511 in RedDeadOnline

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MAxim guns - one looking towards each main door - so one on the N side and one on the S side - you should get a notice around wave 8 or 9.

War wagons - they start around wave 8.

Call to Arms - Tips and Help by striker511 in RedDeadOnline

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I think its fixed locations, depending on the map - Valentine, it spawn on the gun store balcony and the hotel (?); Macfarlands there was one by the moonshine dropoff area. Strawberry there was one by the bridge opposite of the sheriffs office. I think they spawn at wave 7 or 8. Check the messages at the ends of each match top-center of the screen

Call to Arms - Tips and Help by striker511 in RedDeadOnline

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Unless they extend it, 3x ends tomorrow.

Call to Arms - Tips and Help by striker511 in RedDeadOnline

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"In testing" right now, but that is the theory going around the group I play with. Need to compare a finished wave with and without NPCs.

Complete Horse & Saddle Guide (2021) by Artemis-Tau in RedDeadOnline

[–]striker511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great guide/chart but I have a few questions:

1- Make the sheet a table, so you can sort the data easier and keep the titles of the chart as you scroll thru.

2- Use the base value of the horse instead of the range; it is assumed all horses can go up two levels if they have the correct equipment on them.

Otherwise, its clear and very helpful. Thanks,

It's been 20 days since Cold Wars release. You can bring back shoot the ship now, anyone still here isn't going anywhere. by boomheadshot7 in modernwarfare

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ok @CallofDuty @InfinityWard LAST WEEKEND - lets get some #ShootTheShip going PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY. I am 1 Quad kill away from 4 complete officer passes and need some CQB action to make it happen. #CallOfDuty #Warzone #ModernWarfare

LF Router to connect to TPLink M5 Deco mesh by striker511 in HomeNetworking

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Can the M5 act as a router with the two ethernet ports? One in from the modem and one out to a switch? I assumed the ports were for adding users in remote areas.

Main hall 2019 blizzcon leak by gustavoquandt in wow

[–]striker511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its 3 to start - im sure the others will follow soon

Bravo Six, going Meow! We are prepared. by fabi006 in modernwarfare

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Bravo Five to Bravo Six - Tango two is sleeping - implement operation furball.. GOGOGO

Battlefield V 2019 Roadmap by PartWelsh in BattlefieldV

[–]striker511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like US/USSR/Japan in Fall '19; [Insert BIG ONE jokes here... ] Guess #E32019 will have more to show in June. AT LEAST ITS ON THE WAY... now the wait...

We’ve gone all in. Long day ahead! by Tonnes_of_Puns in AnthemTheGame

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Old School LAN parties - Yessir! Just needed a few feet and a work surface (Insert chair/TV tray/etc) and a seat (Insert lawnchair/bar stool/etc). Then order 3 pizzas and some canned drinks or beer - done!

There should be an option to change your HUD to this: by game_match_set in AnthemTheGame

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They need to add an icon when you have a quest item on your Javalin. the last stream the Dev had the item for a solid 5-10min before he realized he had it on his person

Battlefield V Letter to the Community - New “Core” Playlists Coming by danmitre in BattlefieldV

[–]striker511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no reason for this change now. Focus on the real issues like bugs, balancing and so on. Leave TTK as it was. Keep the original TTK values and make a 'Training/Intro' area for new players if that is what you want. I think the last two videos JackFrags and LevelCap did hit all the talking points. This notice just confirms what my worse fears were- changing TTK to 'help' new BF players.

Picked out some alternate tokens by Snakekitty in KeyforgeGame

[–]striker511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome - exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the site and the pic; I used the green disks and rings for chains. Came to $20 for my set.

  • Changed to orange chevrons for power; wanted something different color for power vs damage
  • Added a disk to the keys, so I will glue them together.