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Hey man thanks. Since I got your attention can you recommend any large sized "easy to see at a distance" wall maps of Barovia? Even if at a reasonable cost. We are running 5E. 

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Ok, I am in a standard 5E Curse of Strahd campaign. The DM is interested in taking the campaign beyond 10th but wants my character, a Vengeance Paladin to become a dark lord by the end of the Curse of Strahd campaign. And wants my character to then become a NPC "big bad" for at least part of the levels beyond 10th. We are looking for a big way for my PC to become the villain. Looking for a really compelling reason that the party and my character would become strongly opposed - after the CoS module ends.

Any interesting suggestions or ideas?

PS - Are there rules anywhere on how one becomes a darklord?

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Off Topic Fun / Re: Vote 2020
« on: November 10, 2020, 03:53:46 PM »
PA is a 5x multiplier... per XKCD
states labeled as Other are .5
Link?

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D&D 5e / Re: 5e Psionics
« on: November 06, 2020, 02:25:55 PM »
Quote from: nijineko
0E (Two years from first release to Psionics release)
1st Book Released: Volume 1 Men & Magic (1974)
Psionics Released: Supplement 3 Eldritch Wizardry (1976)
Good call. Forgot about that edition. 

Quote from: nijineko
IIRC, Conan himself was originally listed as having "unconscious use of psionics" to explain some of his superhuman feats of strength, endurance, and recovery.
:blink Holy moly. First I ever heard of this one. Pretty cool. Anyone got a source?

Quote from: nijineko
Personally, I think it is a great concept that is deeply embedded in fantasy (indeed, the famous Appendix N contained several works of psi-fantasy), and should be included in every edition of D&D.
Couldn't agree more. I was a late convert to psionics in general, seeing it as clearly outside the bounds of proper fantasy, seeing it as something for science fiction only. Game-mechanics-wise I saw it as completely broken from 2E and early 3.0E experiences. 3.5E converted me and reading about the deep history of its inclusion in so many forms of fantasy. Also, want to point out how instrumental that "psionics is not overpowered" thread from the old WotC forum was to changing my mind.

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D&D 5e / Re: 5e Psionics
« on: September 29, 2020, 08:44:54 PM »
Wake the puppy !!
WAKE.  THE.  PUPPY.

He's stirring but the feed dish has not been seen yet.

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D&D 5e / Re: 5e Psionics
« on: September 29, 2020, 02:52:10 PM »
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything!?!? Psionics? Can anyone confirm?

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D&D 5e / [Houserule] "Hidden" Initiative Method
« on: July 16, 2020, 12:32:16 PM »
Ok, what do you think of the following initiative method:

1) DM runs an excel spreadsheet with all characters and NPCs listed. Set up a column for a random d20 roll [=RANDBETWEEN(1, 20)] and a second column for each (N)PC's bonuses to initiative, add them up, and then sort largest to smallest.

2) Do not tell PCs who is in what order, keep the results hidden behind the DMs screen. Inform them as each (N)PC's turn comes up. And have that character take its action then.

3) Each round re-calculate initiative (Excel F9) using the method in step one.

Thoughts? Suggestions?     


My Thoughts: I like this idea for several reasons but have not implemented in-game as of yet. I would run this by my PCs before hand but they trust me and give me a wide latitude on trying out new ideas. One thing this would avoid is the slow-down of "going round the table" one-by-one asking and marking everyone's initiative. We often re-roll initiative each round already, depending on who is running the game. It also would force a little more attention to the combat as everyone will have to be ready for when their turn comes up without much advance notice. Finally, it appears like it would speed up things.   

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Min/Max 3.x / Single Cleric vs Global Pandemic?
« on: March 15, 2020, 06:24:11 PM »
What could a single cleric do to stop a global pandemic?

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D&D 5e / Re: Gnome Paladin
« on: February 27, 2020, 09:20:35 AM »
(1) If I go with Gnome Paladin 7/Sorcerer 1 what do you recommend I do with the ability score increase/Feat slot? DM's letting me call a Giant Wolf-Spider with my Find Steed spell. Should I go with Mounted Combatant?

The guide recommended that if I go for Oath of the Ancients I should go to 7th to pick up the Aura of Warding.

(2) Extra Rules Question: Can I attack the same creature twice with a lance while mounted? Or do I need to move between attacks?

(3) Extra Tactics Question: What is a smart way to handle opponents who move within 5' of me and my mount and are inside the ideal attack range of the lance? Drop the lance? That seems foolish. Is there a way to attach the lance to the mount so I can let go and grab a sword for close quarters?
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Lance. You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield when you aren’t mounted.
Source: http://5e.d20srd.org/srd/equipment/weapons.htm#weaponProficiencies

(4) Sorcerer: Draconic Bloodline OR Divine Soul?

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D&D 5e / Gnome Paladin
« on: February 24, 2020, 11:54:19 AM »
5e
Starting Stats: 7, 10, 12, 16, 16, 18
Starting Level: 8th 

Was really hoping to zip around the battlefield on a small mount and some kind of lance? Super defense of Forest Gnome advantage on saves plus Paladin boost at 6th level? Maybe dip into warlock or sorcerer for some options? 

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Necky

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D&D 5e / Re: Can You Create a Demiplane?
« on: January 23, 2020, 02:53:48 PM »
1 supposedly random Epic Boon.

What and where are these?

afb , but page 232 (?) of the DMG.
I really need to sit down and fully read 5E. I'm still stuck half-way between 3E and 5E.

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D&D 5e / Re: Can You Create a Demiplane?
« on: January 21, 2020, 02:46:30 PM »
1 supposedly random Epic Boon.

What and where are these?

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Gaming Advice / RPG Systems & Death Mechanics
« on: January 16, 2020, 10:24:57 AM »
As DM, Player, and (wanna-be) creator of rpgs I have never found a system that handles character death in way that I am fully satisfied with. Most either trivialize death to the point it doesn't matter or make it punitive and not fun.

Have any of y'all found some gaming systems that handle character death in a manner that you think works really well?   

Cheers,
Necro

LINK: Death Sucks

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D&D 5e / Re: Can You Create a Demiplane?
« on: December 12, 2019, 10:23:32 AM »
1-2: noted

3-4: the ol wish work-around

5: Thanks. Was unaware of this. Will look into it. Hadn't picked that book up yet for 5e.

6: I'll always be taking the psionic advocacy angle :love :beathorse

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Gaming Advice / Re: Pronounce: Alokkair
« on: December 11, 2019, 02:58:48 AM »
We had been going with something like Aloe-kar.

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D&D 5e / Can You Create a Demiplane?
« on: December 10, 2019, 01:17:34 PM »
Can your create a demiplane in 5e similar to the what the Genesis spell allowed you to do in 3rd Edition? By spell or otherwise?

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Gaming Advice / Pronounce: Alokkair
« on: December 10, 2019, 01:11:15 PM »
Anyone know how you would pronounce the Forgotten Realms wizard-king Alokkair?

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Board Business / Re: 503 errors
« on: December 05, 2019, 11:03:41 AM »

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D&D 5e / Re: 5e Psionics
« on: December 04, 2019, 11:00:10 AM »
Obviously, no subsystem is going to have more content than the "main system," and by definition will be "limited" certainly by comparison to that core but as far as subsystems go it seems Psionics has had the most support historically across most editions until 5E. I consider Dragon/Dungeon semi-official as I stated in my post above (and agree it should not be counted as official).

Yeah its obvious we'll just have to agree to disagree here. Much love though.  :surrender   

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D&D 5e / Re: 5e Psionics
« on: December 04, 2019, 10:26:22 AM »
;)
Oh they're probably trying to sanitize the true believers, and
pre-plant a solid round of "Psionics is NOT broken" dudes.
Seems like a necessary marketing campaign, really.
 :D
(1) Manifest: Dominate Fan-Boys, Mass
(2) ???
(3) Profit

 :lmao

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