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Fingers crossed, that one day, this happens

RJ M. said: Fingers crossed, that one day, this happens And the day after, I introduce The Shadow, the unstoppable second-story thief who steals all that platinum from you! God, it's good to be the DM. :D

Fuzzus said: Hahahaha. I love it!! saving this for sure

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Happy thanksgiving everyone!

Happy thanksgiving, american friends!

Happy thanksgiving, ya Americans! ;)

Thanks, guys! I'm thankful for this group -- I feel like I really lucked out, considering that I just grabbed the first six responders to my posted game. :)  I think we have a wonderful dynamic both in and out of game, and I couldn't ask for a better group of players. Here's to you guys, and to the further adventures of Sigrun, Helm, Naeris, Raynor, Elvalur, and Zaradur!

Cheers! I feel the same way. Y'know, I tried another Mines of Phandelver adventure just before joining this one. I didn't feel the need to mention it since I only played a couple hours and made it about halfway through Cragmaw Hideout the first session. It was also pretty damn chaotic, so I didn't feel I'd spoiled much. For one, we had an inexperienced DM who just took in the first 8 random people who expressed an interest. Then one of those people played a chaotic evil bard, who cut off the dicks of all the goblins we killed - including one live goblin prisoner. Then ran around slipping dicks into people's pockets. It was a hot mess and I ended up DC-ing before the first session ended and left the group the day after. I already knew this group would be better from the very start; but it's definitely turned out so much better than I imagined! :D

Shavix said: Cheers! I feel the same way. Y'know, I tried another Mines of Phandelver adventure just before joining this one. I didn't feel the need to mention it since I only played a couple hours and made it about halfway through Cragmaw Hideout the first session. It was also pretty damn chaotic, so I didn't feel I'd spoiled much. For one, we had an inexperienced DM who just took in the first 8 random people who expressed an interest. Then one of those people played a chaotic evil bard, who cut off the dicks of all the goblins we killed - including one live goblin prisoner. Then ran around slipping dicks into people's pockets. It was a hot mess and I ended up DC-ing before the first session ended and left the group the day after. I already knew this group would be better from the very start; but it's definitely turned out so much better than I imagined! :D See, it's that kind of shit that makes me disallow evil in my games and strongly discourage chaotic neutral. When you're playing with strangers, especially online, you're going to have some....comedian? Sociopath? Troll?...who does stuff like that. I'm totally okay with a lighter-toned game, but stuff like that is no fun for anyone -- at least, not for longer than the first five minutes. ...in fairness, though, now I kinda want a "dickpocketing" skill.

Omg, dickpocketing! xD Yeah, nonsense like that's fine for cheap laughs every once in a while, but they grow old quick. That's really not something to build a roleplaying character out of. I didn't realize you strongly discourage chaotic neutral... xD I completely understand why you would though. Too many people seem to think chaotic means random or downright insane. But then, with a word like chaotic, liberal or independent isn't exactly the first things you think about.

Shavix said: Cheers! I feel the same way. Y'know, I tried another Mines of Phandelver adventure just before joining this one. I didn't feel the need to mention it since I only played a couple hours and made it about halfway through Cragmaw Hideout the first session. It was also pretty damn chaotic, so I didn't feel I'd spoiled much. For one, we had an inexperienced DM who just took in the first 8 random people who expressed an interest. Then one of those people played a chaotic evil bard, who cut off the dicks of all the goblins we killed - including one live goblin prisoner. Then ran around slipping dicks into people's pockets. It was a hot mess and I ended up DC-ing before the first session ended and left the group the day after. I already knew this group would be better from the very start; but it's definitely turned out so much better than I imagined! :D If I was in your situation with the inexperienced DM then I would of tried using a class I have never used before, I wouldn't mind helping the DM gain some experience. The CE bard is a different story, he's too weird, might of talked to the DM and other players to see if they feel the same way so we could talk to him if I don't outright leave the campaign. I'm glad you feel that way and I agree, this group has been the most exciting of them all and I'm always looking forward for the next session. Everyone's great (:

Shavix said: Omg, dickpocketing! xD Yeah, nonsense like that's fine for cheap laughs every once in a while, but they grow old quick. That's really not something to build a roleplaying character out of. I didn't realize you strongly discourage chaotic neutral... xD I completely understand why you would though. Too many people seem to think chaotic means random or downright insane. But then, with a word like chaotic, liberal or independent isn't exactly the first things you think about. I always start out my campaigns with "no CN/no evil" rules because people tend to use those alignments as excuses to sabotage games or live out their antisocial fantasies. It's q good way to get potential problem players to leave your table before they start. At this point, though, I trust all of you guys -- if any of you wanted to gravitate that way with your characters, I'd help you make it happen in a way that's constructive to the story. That's because I know you're all mature(ish), capable players who are invested in the game. :)

Mystery box said: If I was in your situation with the inexperienced DM then I would of tried using a class I have never used before, I wouldn't mind helping the DM gain some experience. The CE bard is a different story, he's too weird, might of talked to the DM and other players to see if they feel the same way so we could talk to him if I don't outright leave the campaign. I'm glad you feel that way and I agree, this group has been the most exciting of them all and I'm always looking forward for the next session. Everyone's great (: I did use a class I've never actually played before: A Lawful Good paladin. Guess how well that went down with Dickstealer. Plus there were 6 other players present that I don't even remember anything about, besides one protesting the dick-stealing and getting a dick in his pocket for it. I'm all for helping a new DM gain some experience, but that was a clusterfuck. So, I helped him with one of his problems by walking away and reducing the number of players. I think 8 players is too much for a new DM and it most certainly is too much for me as a person to deal with. 6 players plus a DM is already pushing my limits and it's only worked so well so far because everyone's been so great.

Shavix said: Mystery box said: If I was in your situation with the inexperienced DM then I would of tried using a class I have never used before, I wouldn't mind helping the DM gain some experience. The CE bard is a different story, he's too weird, might of talked to the DM and other players to see if they feel the same way so we could talk to him if I don't outright leave the campaign. I'm glad you feel that way and I agree, this group has been the most exciting of them all and I'm always looking forward for the next session. Everyone's great (: I did use a class I've never actually played before: A Lawful Good paladin. Guess how well that went down with Dickstealer. Plus there were 6 other players present that I don't even remember anything about, besides one protesting the dick-stealing and getting a dick in his pocket for it. I'm all for helping a new DM gain some experience, but that was a clusterfuck. So, I helped him with one of his problems by walking away and reducing the number of players. I think 8 players is too much for a new DM and it most certainly is too much for me as a person to deal with. 6 players plus a DM is already pushing my limits and it's only worked so well so far because everyone's been so great. D'awww, thanks, Patrick! By the way, I've played a few games with the stereotypical "dumb half-orc barbarian," but Zaradur rings truer than all of them. He's the best half-orc barbarian character I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. :D Aviana as an LG paladin? I don't...that doesn't...you're just so wrapped up with "Naeris" in my brain that I have a really hard time conceptualizing that. :D And I agree with you on the game size -- Phandelver is built for 4-5, but I saw the 6th person's character idea (I forget who it was) -!; said "yes, I want that in this party." But I'm an experienced DM and knew what I was doing taking 6 -- 8 is just entirely too unwieldy.

Fuzzus said: I always start out my campaigns with "no CN/no evil" rules because people tend to use those alignments as excuses to sabotage games or live out their antisocial fantasies. It's q good way to get potential problem players to leave your table before they start. At this point, though, I trust all of you guys -- if any of you wanted to gravitate that way with your characters, I'd help you make it happen in a way that's constructive to the story. That's because I know you're all mature(ish), capable players who are invested in the game. :) I figured that was why you insisted on no evil characters, but I fear I missed the CN part. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have made Naeris quite as she is. I have this terrible habit, whenever someone draws a line, I just have to see how far I can push it. But I play D&D for the co-op and sense of community, and I wouldn't dream of spoiling that for anyone else. I have Skyrim and other games to dick around in! ;) Edit: Yes well, I wanted to try something new. When that didn't work out, I decided to fall back on something more familiar. Naeris' personality is far closer to my own, so I'm more comfortable playing as her. My paladin's a real sweetheart though, and I want to try playing him as he is one day. I changed his gender for the other rp, but the character just wasn't the same that way.

Shavix said: Fuzzus said: I always start out my campaigns with "no CN/no evil" rules because people tend to use those alignments as excuses to sabotage games or live out their antisocial fantasies. It's q good way to get potential problem players to leave your table before they start. At this point, though, I trust all of you guys -- if any of you wanted to gravitate that way with your characters, I'd help you make it happen in a way that's constructive to the story. That's because I know you're all mature(ish), capable players who are invested in the game. :) I figured that was why you insisted on no evil characters, but I fear I missed the CN part. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have made Naeris quite as she is. I have this terrible habit, whenever someone draws a line, I just have to see how far I can push it. But I play D&D for the co-op and sense of community, and I wouldn't dream of spoiling that for anyone else. I have Skyrim and other games to dick around in! ;) Nah, Naeris turned out great. I'd have allowed her anyway because you took steps to flesh her out and make her work -- you weren't just looking for a way to be an ass. :) That's how I feel for anybody, really: show me you're invested and I will work with you to make whatever you want happen.

Spirit of the law then, not the letter? So, if I wanted to make a CE character, I could? In theory? xD

Shavix said: Spirit of the law then, not the letter? So, if I wanted to make a CE character, I could? In theory? xD I trust you to make a CE character that will enhance the game for everyone. So yes, you may. :) Make me regret my decision, though, and I'll make you regret yours more. ;)

Haha, perks of a DM! xD

I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc

Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. ><

Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Though a game like that might be better realized through another system, like Vampire or Mage...no no no stop it brain! ><

Fuzzus said: Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Though a game like that might be better realized through another system, like Vampire or Mage...no no no stop it brain! >< Aww, evil campaign sounds like so much fun! The plotting and planning and getting away with horrible, horrible things. Bet we could make a delectable evil organization with this group! xD

Shavix said: Fuzzus said: Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Though a game like that might be better realized through another system, like Vampire or Mage...no no no stop it brain! >< Aww, evil campaign sounds like so much fun! The plotting and planning and getting away with horrible, horrible things. Bet we could make a delectable evil organization with this group! xD It does sound awesome, would be down to try it!

Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Oh my. The beginnings of a second, side campaign perhaps? LOL

Zeaa said: Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Oh my. The beginnings of a second, side campaign perhaps? LOL If there's enough interest....it'll probably happen. /sigh I doubt you're interested, though. I can't see our sweet, tenderhearted Canadian friend going evil. ;)

Fuzzus said: Zeaa said: Fuzzus said: Mystery box said: I've always wanted to try to play a LE character so I could build an organization or do a legal hostile takeover through shady contracts, blackmails, powerful allies, etc etc Oh lord. Don't tempt me to run a whole other Evil campaign, because I probably will. >< Oh my. The beginnings of a second, side campaign perhaps? LOL If there's enough interest....it'll probably happen. /sigh I doubt you're interested, though. I can't see our sweet, tenderhearted Canadian friend going evil. ;) Haha. I'd be interested! I don't know how great I'd be at playing evil, but nothing wrong with rping outside of my comfort zone for funsies! XD 

Oh, It would be interesting to see everyone as the bad guys :D

if we ever start a new game i vote we do an evil one

Zeaa said: Fuzzus said: If there's enough interest....it'll probably happen. /sigh I doubt you're interested, though. I can't see our sweet, tenderhearted Canadian friend going evil. ;) Haha. I'd be interested! I don't know how great I'd be at playing evil, but nothing wrong with rping outside of my comfort zone for funsies! XD  Otherwise, it's possible to play a neutral or even good character in an evil campaign. All you have to do is give the good character a compelling reason to stick to the evil group. For instance, maybe the good character is in that group with their beloved sibling, who so happens to be evil. The good character wants to keep their sibling safe and eventually talk them out of their evil ways, and to do that they need to work with the evil group. Maybe, the good character's ultimate goals roughly align with the evil group's and they feel duty-bound to stick to the evil group, and try to limit the damage the group does to their surroundings. Playing a good character successfully with an evil group might be a really fun challenge. Not to mention moral dilemmas; delicious, delectable moral dilemmas... ÒwÓ

I know I'm late to the party, but I would love an evil side campaign sometime, I'd love to dip into a Half Elf Sorcerer I had in mind who might happen to be a bit of a Pyromaniac at heart :)

I just....I don't....look, this video is technically safe for work, but I feel like you might need to do some explaining anyhow, and you're not gonna be able to. So maybe just watch it in a private place? And while you do, remember that this is what we as a species have come to. We have the power of instantaneous mass communication at our fingertips, and....this is what we do with it now. I guess.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMeilZ-A4RE/?taken-by=breadfaceblog&hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/BMeilZ-A4RE/?taken-by=breadfaceblog&hl=en</a>

Bread! ÔqÔ

In case you guys didn't know, gog.com is giving away Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition until tomorrow morning. If you want some old-school D&D 3.5-based gameplay, it is most definitely worth picking up!

Fuzzus said: In case you guys didn't know, gog.com is giving away Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition until tomorrow morning. If you want some old-school D&D 3.5-based gameplay, it is most definitely worth picking up! Immediately made an account to snag it

All the possibilities Below is a link to an idea for a homebrew item, called "Ring of the Grammarian" allowing you to change 1 letter of a spell and its effects would change accordingly. Fear can become Bear, Pear, Tear Inflict Wounds could become Inflict Hounds Vicious Mockery could become Vicious Cockery (tying back to previous discussions) etc. People have listed almost all the possibilities in the thread <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/5gvasj/my_gm" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/5gvasj/my_gm</a>... edit: just a side note, you can only change or remove a letter, adding one can lead to some serious overpowering

RJ M. said: All the possibilities Below is a link to an idea for a homebrew item, called "Ring of the Grammarian" allowing you to change 1 letter of a spell and its effects would change accordingly. Fear can become Bear, Pear, Tear Inflict Wounds could become Inflict Hounds Vicious Mockery could become Vicious Cockery (tying back to previous discussions) etc. People have listed almost all the possibilities in the thread <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/5gvasj/my_gm" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/5gvasj/my_gm</a>... edit: just a side note, you can only change or remove a letter, adding one can lead to some serious overpowering It sounds funny as hell, but I'd bet it'd be mostly just really messy in practice.

Shavix said: It sounds funny as hell, but I'd bet it'd be mostly just really messy in practice. Most of it would be fairly funny, although swapping Fireball for Firebull sounds like it would make far something awesome... just big Bull made of Fire to do your bidding or wreak havoc.

RJ M. said: Shavix said: It sounds funny as hell, but I'd bet it'd be mostly just really messy in practice. Most of it would be fairly funny, although swapping Fireball for Firebull sounds like it would make far something awesome... just big Bull made of Fire to do your bidding or wreak havoc. But then again if we just want a big animal on fire wreaking havoc we could just douse Zaradur in oil like he did Sigrun and throw a torch in ;)&nbsp;

RJ M. said: But then again if we just want a big animal on fire wreaking havoc we could just douse Zaradur in oil like he did Sigrun and throw a torch in ;)&nbsp; Or just give him three flasks of oil and a matchstick, then step back and watch insanity unfold! ;D

Shavix said: RJ M. said: But then again if we just want a big animal on fire wreaking havoc we could just douse Zaradur in oil like he did Sigrun and throw a torch in ;)&nbsp; Or just give him three flasks of oil and a matchstick, then step back and watch insanity unfold! ;D

Woah woah In Zaradurs defense, I'm pretty sure Naeris doused Sigrun with oil. Lol

Mystery box said: Woah woah In Zaradurs defense, I'm pretty sure Naeris doused Sigrun with oil. Lol Dude, Zaradur threw the oil AND the torch. In the same round. Secondly, even if she did do it, do you really want to blame Naeris? She might give you a Look. :-/

RJ M. said: Shavix said: It sounds funny as hell, but I'd bet it'd be mostly just really messy in practice. Most of it would be fairly funny, although swapping Fireball for Firebull sounds like it would make far something awesome... just big Bull made of Fire to do your bidding or wreak havoc. Though the classic 9th level spell loses a lot of oomph when you change it to "Fish."

Right I forgot all I remember is Sigrun on fire o3o