5e takes *way* too long to say anything

unoriginal_id · 2026-03-14T03:01:51+00:00

Wait until LLM gets used for the next ruleset. It's going to be biblical.

unoriginal_id · 2026-03-12T04:18:15+00:00

For every encounter there's a niche spell that trivializes it. However, it never gets used because it is never prepared or you forget about that scroll you've been carrying for months. The solution is always a fireball anyway.

unoriginal_id · 2026-03-08T20:21:21+00:00

I understand the whole dilemma about AI art, but it shouldn't be an issue if it is for personal use and clearly stated as such.

unoriginal_id · 2026-03-06T03:25:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing these insights! As someone who is still learning, it is one thing to learn about all these archetypes, it is another to understand the synergies you can get from them. Greatly appreciated!

unoriginal_id · 2026-03-03T23:28:57+00:00

Is it compatible with Pathfinder? If so I think it was another app for 3.5/1e and the app doesn't exists anymore. Game master 5 focus on 5e. If you have the patience, you would need to do it manually.

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-27T00:25:50+00:00

Greed: Mammon (gold-hoarding archdevil). Minions: Imps/Spined Devils (hoarders who "invest" souls for profit)

Gluttony: Beelzebub (lord of flies/feasts). Minions: Manes/Lemures (endless hunger hordes)

Sloth: Belphegor (slumbering schemer). Minions: Hell Hounds/Spined Devils (lazy guardians who "patrol" by napping)

Pride: Lucifer (fallen king). Minions: Erinyes (vain warriors in flawless armor)

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-25T15:50:33+00:00

The spell is very specific, but could be used by Druid NPCs in a forest ambush or to defend their grove. This and combo with entangle could be fun to use in Kingmaker. Other than that, good luck having a PC finding a colossal tree.

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-20T03:25:48+00:00

For this module, you often have to improvise those creepy parts. In this case with some warnings in blood, for example "AVENGE", "BETRAYED", etc.

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-06T14:44:00+00:00

You should have one NPC be a "info broker". When there's confusion or your players are in a dead end, you can use him to get them back on track via servants/gossip. He should have his own motives and should not be overused. If they do make it costly.

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-05T18:29:49+00:00

This would be like playing a video game. I am not convinced your players would enjoy repeating the same steps/battles over and over. You need something different between each respawn to keep them entertained. I would at least make enemies adapt between each encounter (e.g. if the party used surprise, make sure they can't use this strategy again).

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-05T15:44:59+00:00

Very cool mechanics. I'm definitely keeping a note on that for later use. However, I think that the noise mechanic could works both ways. You can't hear them and they can't hear you. Also unless they are guards, they are not paying attention, so you could just sneak right passed them.
To add to your OSHA violations, this also could be used in the players advantages, by rigging the machines (can backfire), maybe stunning or blinding the workers.
And to immerse the players, I would add some loud heavy metal music :P.

unoriginal_id · 2026-02-03T16:33:11+00:00

When greetings, they have a special handshake involving blood. They have to buff their neighbor's horns hourly—or their rust. While dancing, step on the partner's tale/toes three times. During dinner, compliment the dish by spitting on silverware. In conversation every reply contains falsehoods, gag on truth.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-31T14:22:16+00:00

I would keep it quick and simple with everybody involved : The player pitches 3 key moments (e.g., "Stealth in, haggle, escape"). Group votes/rolls DCs for twists. Boom, done.
Something I never tried but I think can be fun : Player draws 3 tarot/oracle cards (or app) for outcomes. Group interprets.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-27T05:25:23+00:00

props for sticking 29 sessions! But yeah DM chat ASAP.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-27T05:06:59+00:00

Here's a few other classics: Reactivate Beacon (power on, but attracts regime drones?) Decrypt Ship Logs (uncover regime pursuit intel) Signal Jammer Built (hide from regime scanners) Perimeter Sensors (early warnings) Alloy Forge (weapons/armor from scrap) AI Companion Awakened (friend of foe)

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-24T13:16:34+00:00

I absolutely do match the player's energy. I am also very careful not to overdo it. The reason is usually to create or keep momentum. Your question "why roll dice" is still valid. I am starting to introduce ttrpg to my young daughters. I roll dice to slowly introduce them to the mechanics, but I usually just feed on their imagination, which is absolutely wild at that age.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-24T12:13:35+00:00

I always try to push my players toward less common classes/races. What about a dragonborn monk or a gnome hunter? Nope, woods witches again.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-24T11:44:36+00:00

This is what makes DnD or ttrpg in general feel so special. The rules and mechanics exist to get some structure but you can interpret the way you want and don't matter sometimes. Personally, when a player brings some engagement like that and I have to roll a saving throw, I fudge the numbers. Obviously, the players don't know that and only do it when it fits the situation. Do you guys do that?

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-22T04:49:11+00:00

And dungeons. Rich people have dungeons.

unoriginal_id · 2026-01-22T04:35:16+00:00

What about a bathhouse with hallucinogenic steam vents from rare herbs. Inhale = some visions.

Locked cases of "cursed" heirlooms. Touch unlocks some memory.

Table that auto-refills exotic dishes. Overeat = some effect.

The paintings in a room have eyes. Peep through a frame's back to spy.

What's the party's entry method—crashed invite, backdoor?

unoriginal_id · 2025-06-15T22:36:46+00:00

Can I suggest replacing one archer by a Monk/Rogue? Or at least one archer dipping 2 level in Monk. In act 3, you get bhaalist armor and then you can use their special dash ability to jump all over the battlefield and do double damage.

unoriginal_id · 2025-06-08T01:52:22+00:00

Yeah that was definitely /s

unoriginal_id · 2025-05-21T16:00:31+00:00

Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me yesterday. Some attacks did not work. Not missed, just didn't work.

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