Apr 14, 2022 6:02 pm
@Dramasailor thanks for reminding me this one. Gladiator is not a special though. But I will remember that for special NPCs.
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Apr 14, 2022 6:14 pm
My experience is that D&D has all enemy die at 0.
This prevents the many multiple problems that would arise if they were not dead at 0. Of course, also I have seen that as GM might want the enemy to only be subdue for whatever reason too. This sometimes happens when the party takes down a key enemy or one that has some info to tell before it dies.
I think it is in the rule that you can strike to subdue but is seldom used. I have been in games where the GM has asked if your strike was a subdue strike in the interest of weather the character really meant to have killing.
Also, no 0 death becomes more of a tracking nightmare if enemy don't die at 0. If you can imagine what that would be like in a larger scale combat. Fairly soon everyone has to double tap everything to ensure death. If there is a rule that targets don't die at 0, lt should be well announced as it is definitely going to alter combat. (double tap.)
Player Characters can live after hitting 0. We are hero types. And hate remaking new characters on the spot.
This prevents the many multiple problems that would arise if they were not dead at 0. Of course, also I have seen that as GM might want the enemy to only be subdue for whatever reason too. This sometimes happens when the party takes down a key enemy or one that has some info to tell before it dies.
I think it is in the rule that you can strike to subdue but is seldom used. I have been in games where the GM has asked if your strike was a subdue strike in the interest of weather the character really meant to have killing.
Also, no 0 death becomes more of a tracking nightmare if enemy don't die at 0. If you can imagine what that would be like in a larger scale combat. Fairly soon everyone has to double tap everything to ensure death. If there is a rule that targets don't die at 0, lt should be well announced as it is definitely going to alter combat. (double tap.)
Player Characters can live after hitting 0. We are hero types. And hate remaking new characters on the spot.
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Apr 14, 2022 6:28 pm
Makes sense. I wasnt sure as a lot of it can be taken different ways and see how others thought about it. Like how it says melee attacks and doesnt say melee weapon attacks since there is a difference there as well. Just thought id see how everything works out before it happens rather than afterwards. Sorry for all the ruling questions lol
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Apr 14, 2022 6:55 pm
D&D doesn't have monsters die at 0. The book specifically calls out that many DMs do that but gives them the option of also having them use the saves as well. It only specifies that players ALWAYS get death saves (unless specifically stated otherwise). It is intentionally gray there to allow for rules sanctioned "plot armor".
I'm fine with a gladiator not being special in that sense, but could see reasons why a DM would also treat them as special (they are specifically named as a quest target. Not random kobold 7 of 9). Either way I'm happy.
I'm fine with a gladiator not being special in that sense, but could see reasons why a DM would also treat them as special (they are specifically named as a quest target. Not random kobold 7 of 9). Either way I'm happy.
Apr 18, 2022 8:51 pm
Question DM. Is there a certain amount of races we can bet on each day if we choose the betting at the race tracks morning activity?
Apr 19, 2022 4:53 am
Cool cool thanks just wasnt sure if it was only one bet per morning or if we could do more
Apr 20, 2022 11:53 am
I hope you understand that what I've just done in the game is this:
Your PC has a choice to "abandon the game of ToA" or volunteer be part of the game. I don't want NPCs to force your PCs to go outside of their comfort zone, invest their time and risk their lives to save Syndra's life. No, I want you as players to come op with reason your PC will do that to either save Syndra, their parent or a lot of rich people in the world. Or maybe someone see an opportunity to get rich, influential, powerful.
It is your job to hook your character now. Your PC duty to volunteer risking their lives to find and deal with Soulmonger - the task that Syndra and a dozen experienced adventurers failed.
The mission impossible. The hero mission.
Your PC has a choice to "abandon the game of ToA" or volunteer be part of the game. I don't want NPCs to force your PCs to go outside of their comfort zone, invest their time and risk their lives to save Syndra's life. No, I want you as players to come op with reason your PC will do that to either save Syndra, their parent or a lot of rich people in the world. Or maybe someone see an opportunity to get rich, influential, powerful.
It is your job to hook your character now. Your PC duty to volunteer risking their lives to find and deal with Soulmonger - the task that Syndra and a dozen experienced adventurers failed.
The mission impossible. The hero mission.
Apr 20, 2022 6:54 pm
@tasrek and @boop, thanks for the welcome! So happy to be playing with you all!
Apr 21, 2022 12:13 pm
GeneCortess says:
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Pricing for Insect Netting (Just large enough to cover one person while resting/sleeping.)A gourd or vial of salve, which sells for 1 gp, contains 20 applications of odorless grease. One application protects its wearer against normal insects for 24 hours. The salve is waterproof so it doesn’t wash off in rain.
More details of prices of special Chult items here (open spoiler "Chult special items" to see details)
Apr 21, 2022 2:26 pm
There is from a book called 'Arms and Equipment Guide'.
I always liked this item.
I always liked this item.
Apr 21, 2022 2:50 pm
Now I found it. I did not know about this DnD 3e book .
In any case I am sure merchant prince Kwayothé makes sure this item is not available on the market. I would be fine for the item to be available in black market as it is explained in module, but you have not yet found that "market".
In any case I am sure merchant prince Kwayothé makes sure this item is not available on the market. I would be fine for the item to be available in black market as it is explained in module, but you have not yet found that "market".
Apr 23, 2022 3:50 pm
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Wisdom (Insight) check decides whether you can determine the true intentions of a creature, such as when searching out a lie or predicting someone’s next move. Doing so involves gleaning clues from body language, speech habits, and changes in mannerismssearching out a lie
is not equal
detecting a lie
If a PC want to try and see if a NPC is lying or hiding something that means your PC assumes NPC lie and act accordingly. He is asking questions to catch a lie. I will by default result a failed insight as NPC getting frustrated with your PC assuming him to be lie.
But regardless of a roll you will if NPC behavior is suspicious or sincere.
Do you find this reasonable? If majority of the players want insight to work as a lie detector hidden from NPC - I could do that for you
Apr 23, 2022 4:20 pm
As always you are the GM so however you want to rule it. I just will make sure not to roll insight as I wouldnt want to offend the NPCs. I was thinking someone could say something and just try to pay attention to the response. Like for the example of how i just used it Ha'aroo just said Soulmonger while if a person heard that and wanted to hide what they knew about it might raise their eyebrows, talk in a quicker mannor trying, trying to change the conversation, touch their face, get upset, studder etc. And sometimes these signs could be overlooked or interpreted in an incorrect way if the other person is not good at determining people's true intentions.
I rolled it to see if however the NPC reacted to see if it was genuine or not. Saying the word soulmonger could spark hope, dread, anger, confusion and I was not thinking that saying the name of the artifact would make it seem like Ha'aroo was questioning the NPCs motives even though he Ha'aroo was curious if the NPC has heard of it and if so what reactions it sparked in the NPC. To see if his body language and tone, pitch facial reactions matched the words that he said. I just didnt know that you ruled insight in this way and will make sure not to roll insight in the future.
I rolled it to see if however the NPC reacted to see if it was genuine or not. Saying the word soulmonger could spark hope, dread, anger, confusion and I was not thinking that saying the name of the artifact would make it seem like Ha'aroo was questioning the NPCs motives even though he Ha'aroo was curious if the NPC has heard of it and if so what reactions it sparked in the NPC. To see if his body language and tone, pitch facial reactions matched the words that he said. I just didnt know that you ruled insight in this way and will make sure not to roll insight in the future.
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Apr 23, 2022 4:28 pm
I'm still learning to DM and could take an advice or accept the way majority of players find it more fun.
You know what - there is a passive insight attribute in dndbeyond. I would suggest that I roll do a hidden Deception roll by NPC whenever NPC is hiding something or telling a lie. Compare roll against passive insight and tell you that there is a lie if he fail. Tell nothing if pass.
You know what - there is a passive insight attribute in dndbeyond. I would suggest that I roll do a hidden Deception roll by NPC whenever NPC is hiding something or telling a lie. Compare roll against passive insight and tell you that there is a lie if he fail. Tell nothing if pass.
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