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Narrativist Gaming: How do you transition more traditionally-trained players into them?
This was obviously inspired by the corresponding question on GM-less gaming.
For the past couple of years I've become really interested in RPGs that are less about dungeon-crawling and combat and more about crafting stories, collaborative…
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Which player character do I attack first?
When I played 1st and 2nd edition AD&D, I was always a player. The party was written down in order and numbered. When monsters would attack us, the DM would roll the die and check which character it corresponded with on the paper, and that's who the…
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Dealing with large amount of dice rolls for a single damage roll without making it drag on
There are a number of spells and abilities that involve large amounts of dice rolling. For example, a high level rogue can have up to 10d6 in Sneak Attack, and a high level Wizard can have a staggering 40d6 for Disintegrate. This is DnD, but I'm…
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My players grow Weary of the endless Endgame
My Life With Master's Endgame (MLWM 37-40) consists of opposed rolls between minion(s) and Master:
minion (LOVE minus WEARINESS) vs.
Master (FEAR plus SELF-LOATHING)
If the minion succeeds, the Endgame concludes and moves to the Epilogue, but if…
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Are there requirements for crafting magic items?
Are there any class, proficiency, or skill requirements to craft a magic item in D&D 5th edition other than to possess the minimum character levels?
I.e. 3rd level for Common and Uncommon Magic Items, 17th level for Legendary Items.
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What's a good item or spell for creating a magical surveillance state?
The mayor of Generic Fantasytown wants a means to monitor his town (population 4,000, perhaps 1 mi. (1.64 km) square). The townsfolk are cowed and submissive, fearing their mayor but fearing even more another horrible attack like the most recent…
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How easy is it to make the distinction between a druid in beast form and a normal animal?
Short Version: If a druid knows what animals are local to an area, and changes into something that wouldn't cause immediate suspicion (e.g., changing into a polar bear in the middle of the desert) without close inspection, would your average joe be…
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Music during game or not?
We tried to use background music during gaming sessions, but it turned out to be an annoyance. Do you have success stories, and which music did you use ?
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Disadvantage on Range Attack Spell vs Range Spells?
When casting a ranged spell within melee reach of an enemy, if the spell doesn't require a ranged attack roll, are there any downsides (assuming the enemy doesn't have the Mage Slayer feat)?
Originally, when I read this:
Ranged Attacks in Close…
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Multiclass Warlock/Sorcerer: How do spell slots recover?
If you multiclass a Warlock and a Sorcerer, then you have a character with both the Spellcasting and Pact Magic features.
PHB Page 101, Sorcerer, Spellcasting, Spell Slots:
You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
PHB Page…
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What does "+6 to hit, Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4)" mean in a creature's stat block?
My friends and I are very new to D&D, played like 3 times. In a monster's stats next to weapon damage it says stuff like "+11 to hit" and "Hit: 5 (1d8+1)". For the premade characters it just says things like "+4, 2d6 + 2 slashing", though. Why are…
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How can I continue to access Wizards of the Coast's D&D 3.5 Web articles?
It appears that in anticipation of D&D Next Wizards of the Coast has removed much of the Dungeons and Dragons, 3rd Edition Web content. I didn't perform a thorough search to determine if all the content is removed (e.g. I know the Three Dragon Ante…
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How can I bring a player back to immersion and away from the distraction he brings to the table?
Currently, one of my players brings his 3DS to the table. He picked up a new game, and insists that he's "just grinding," and that he's paying attention (and to his credit, for the most part he is), but he then complains that his character doesn't…
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What reason would there be for a ruler to forgo having himself resurrected?
If a rich ruler has trustworthy relatives, or even multiple lackeys (only one of which would need to honor a command to have them resurrected), why would they ever choose to pass on?
Since the only game mechanic I'm aware of is level-loss, which…
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Can an undead cleric resurrect himself?
Inspired by the current OOTS story thread, I was trying to think my way around a resolution for the situation and wondered:
Would it be valid for an undead cleric to cast resurrect on himself?
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