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How to tell my DM that the political opinions they let slip into the game make me uncomfortable?
For reference, this question is about a game via voice chat, with people from all around the globe (but most are from the US), and we are playing D&D 5e in a homebrew setting. I don't know the other players nor the DM personally outside of those…
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What can I do about players who "cheat" when answering the end of session questions?
At the end of a Dungeon World session, the GM has to ask to the players 3 questions. They win 1 xp if they answer positively. The questions are:
Have you discovered something about the world?
Have you defeated a formidable foe?
Have you found a…
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What is Detect Balance?
In a lot of homebrew reviews and discussions, I keep seeing something called Detect Balance employed. Often with little to no context despite it and its points being the core of the response. So I'd love a good explanation of what it is.
Is it (an…
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How can I stop forgetting to use my abilities?
I'm playing a D&D 5e character in Curse of Strahd who's currently an Arcane Trickster 7 / Divination Wizard 2. We're playing online via DnDBeyond. Today I died, and it wasn't until 3 or 4 turns later that I realized I could have used Uncanny Dodge…
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How can a single creature safely flee from a combat?
This question is really more of a tactics and plotting question than a rules question. In D&D 5e, a creature can avoid opportunity attacks when running away by using the Disengage action (although some features allow opportunity attacks in spite of…
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Ambushed while Sleeping (with a Watch)
The party goes to sleep around the campfire, and one member volunteers to take the first watch. A couple of hours later, a dozen bullywugs try to stealthily ambush them.
The DM makes stealth rolls for each of the attackers and compares them to the…
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What should I consider when creating a time travel adventure?
I'm sure that many would advise against doing so at all, but knowing that I will likely try to do so anyway, what are the factors I should consider when creating a time travel adventure? Specifically, what spells might accomplish this feat, what…
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Is there an in-universe reason why each wizard uses different notation in their spellbook?
One of the best things about being a wizard in D&D is the wide array of spells that, in principle, you have access to. To prevent this from being over-powered and over-whelming, you can't just prepare any spell: you first need to learn it and copy…
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How would a devil get around using its true name on a contract?
In the lore, knowing a devil's true name allows you to summon it and grants you power over it.
Devils LOVE contracts, but surely they need to put their full names somewhere on the contract to be binding?
In published lore (for 5e, other versions and…
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What is the lowest level character that can unfailingly beat the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure's starting encounter?
For a lot of players, Lost Mine of Phandelver from the D&D Starter Set was their first 5e adventure. The first encounter from that adventure is rather swingy, like many level 1 combats. PCs may end up victorious without a scratch, or unconscious…
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How can I make players still feel rewarded after looting a dragon hoard?
Disclaimer: This question is tagged dnd-5e, since consideration of the value of money or the magic item system might be relevant. I do, however, doubt that an answer based primarily on these would provide a satisfying solution to the problem at…
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Staying in character and taking it all seriously
I have always liked the idea of a roleplaying intensive campaign, where everyone strives to be in character, and everyone takes the story seriously. I try to set a good example for everyone when I'm a GM, but after a short time, my players rarely…
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Is Troll Mitosis possible?
A Troll has incredible regenerative abilities. They can even regrow lost bodyparts, including their head. Hence, my question: Does each part that is severed from a Troll eventually grow into a complete Troll?
If so do both retain all memories of the…
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How do I help players frustrated by darkness in Roll20's dynamic lighting?
I recently moved my pathfinder 1e campaign online. After some experimenting I decided that the Roll20 dynamic lighting system was worth the investment. However during our first session using the system they found it cool but frustrating.
Most of the…
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How would combat work without opportunity attacks?
Opportunity attacks have a long history in the world of tabletop games and D&D in particular. 3.5e/PF both had an exhaustive list of actions which can or can not trigger an OA.
Various games have their own OA mechanics, but one trigger always…
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