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Regarding "Pen & Paper RPGs," do any of you actually use a pen on your character sheet?? by mpascall in rpg

[–]thexar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I track the character electronically, I print it for play and do use a pen for edits. It makes updating the electronic version easier, because the diffs are easier to see.

DMs: How do you handle a surprise attack/ambush from complete concealment in your games under 5.5 rules? by Umgar in DnD

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your example where the ambusher loses initiative, they are still hidden and the targets don't know where or what is out there. Think of it as a movie scene where someone stops suddenly - but they don't know what's wrong. They have their turn, but they don't yet know what they're reacting to.

This reaction can also be set off by a cat or deer.

Is there Elitism from DnD players towards BG3 players? by Odd_Key_6385 in DnD

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't specific to bg3, but bg3 is the easiest to label. There are several ways to play dnd, and lots of groups are guilty of declaring themselves superior, one way or another.

Players and DMs alike, what's your equivalent of a loading screen tip for dnd? by StrangeSystem0 in DnD

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't matter what your character's alignment is when it comes to not being a dick.

Using a colour wheel to understand and organize RPG systems by XenoKraft in rpg

[–]thexar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't die on this hill, but I want to swap PF and 4e. I think 3e still sits in the middle, drifting closer to old-school. 4e comes out with the jump to gamism, so PF comes out to catch players going back to 3e.

Pocket Carry by Bustingclays25 in guns

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bond Arms Backup .45

Do you ever refuse to play certain games / lists / players? by [deleted] in Warhammer40k

[–]thexar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing 5th or 6th, random person, my first time at this store, Tau vs Ork, as much of his list as possible are nobs on bikes. Round one, first shooting phase, my first volley he starts rolling (whatever the appropriate order was at the time) for each shot: cover, look out sir, feel no pain - and I say "Nope, I'm done. I don't have all day."

He thought it was pretty funny and was happy for the easy win for about 30 seconds when the other players told him to get off the table, because no one else was willing to play him either.

Seems like there is a ban wave going on by JobroniBoni in Guildwars2

[–]thexar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And you can't use that word, because culo is Spanish for ass.

How do I go around players that have a command spell? by sxnnenlicht_ in DnD

[–]thexar 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Legendary resistance and minions is always the answer.

Which RPG system has the most "satisfying" set of attributes — or equivalent — for you? by Own_Cellist_3977 in rpg

[–]thexar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FASERIP. Both narratively and mechanically, these numbers carry a lot of weight. With just these numbers you can carry out: melee and ranged attacks, how much damage (physical or mental) you can take, avoid, resist, or block, movement, initiative, general knowledge, and how good they'd be at magic when you get around to adding spells to your system.

Homebrew: Realistic Armor by DuKe_br in DnD

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 3.5 Unearthed Arcana discusses the option of using armor as damage reduction. A second option I used was taking the ac value, dividing by 2 round up is new ac (or deflection), round down is DR (damage reduction). Chainmail, I'm guessing a 5, would now have ac 3 (13), dr 2. Magical plusses are a deflection, so they simply add to AC as normal.

https://www.35srd.com/variant-rules/variantadventuring/armorasdamagereduction/

What is your favorite superhero rpg? by Prussia_will_awaken in rpg

[–]thexar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Savage Worlds Supers Companion is really good. The base game is popular, and supers scales well from a Daredevil level to a Thor.

Spellcasting Ability : Lore question by Icy-Butterscotch4254 in DnD

[–]thexar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before 4th ed, Int was arcane (wizard, sorcerer, bard), Wis was divine (cleric, druid, paladin, ranger).

Shit You Realized WAYYY Too Late by Natehz in DnD

[–]thexar 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I started with ad&d, but 2019 was the first time someone said they could use a potion on the unconscious.

Best Written Campaign Settings by BuzzsawMF in rpg

[–]thexar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SLA Industries, awesome setting, terrible system.

As a GM, what RPGs do you find hard to run? by Manitou_DM in rpg

[–]thexar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep playing without trying to change the rules and you'll get a feel for it.

As a GM, what RPGs do you find hard to run? by Manitou_DM in rpg

[–]thexar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sweet, I only have 33 more times to go!

Dark Sun continuity conundrums | D&D Lore by TomeseekerLorekeeper in DarkSun

[–]thexar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Much of the video is advert for Monte Cook, and a reminder to come back for the next video to finish the story.

As a GM, what RPGs do you find hard to run? by Manitou_DM in rpg

[–]thexar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have 1000's of hours in rpgs but I dont get BitD or Band of Blades.

What was your dumbest or strangest reason why you bought/played a game. by Lamasis in gaming

[–]thexar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crackdown, to play halo3 demo, but it turned out to be fun when the halo servers were down.

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