tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post3931556202546165694..comments2024-03-23T05:46:31.832-07:00Comments on Power Score: The Rise of Tiamat - Chuth, the Green DragonSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-74364228768164661482015-12-12T00:24:10.480-08:002015-12-12T00:24:10.480-08:00JamEngulfer221: I think I edited some stuff out of...JamEngulfer221: I think I edited some stuff out of this post a while back because I just cringed at the idea of the player in question one day stumbling on this summary. It's hard to figure out what is OK to write about and what should be kept private. I am trying to give an accurate picture of what DMing in a store is really like, but I'm also trying my best not to be a douche about it.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-40414152410432977892015-10-18T09:59:39.360-07:002015-10-18T09:59:39.360-07:00Where is the complaining character? I see him nowh...Where is the complaining character? I see him nowhere in this. JamEngulfer221https://www.blogger.com/profile/09601166753425912171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-36151282843743406082015-03-05T08:39:59.971-08:002015-03-05T08:39:59.971-08:00DM Buckley: Thanks! I am quite amused that your gr...DM Buckley: Thanks! I am quite amused that your group split up and met with Voaraghamanthar. "Slippery Pete" is a hilarious PC name, too. Your blog is awesome, keep up the great work!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-50463878225149472022015-03-03T14:22:04.073-08:002015-03-03T14:22:04.073-08:00Awesome recap blog! I've been using other peo...Awesome recap blog! I've been using other people's blogs to prepare for my own group and yours quickly became a fave. My guys are currently in Castle Naerytyr. Keep up the good work / ideas for me to steal, and if you are interested, here is my recap blog. We spent a few sessions of home brew tying Lost Mines into HOTDQ: https://tdandd.wordpress.com/DM Buckleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-51217242184904989222015-02-09T21:21:50.157-08:002015-02-09T21:21:50.157-08:00Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was in th...Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was in the hospital but now I am recovering.<br /><br />Anonymous: They've fought a number of dragons, and I ran them all the same way. They fly and breathe. I will talk to this player on Wednesday (I missed the game last week).<br /><br />Anonymous: This player has played 3e and 4e, so he's accustomed to varying levels of difficulty. This player is one of many who seem to feel that if the game doesn't cater to their character's strengths, then the game is flawed or poorly-designed. <br /><br />Bronk: I think it might have to do a bit with video games.. I think he is a bit socially awkward too, but heck, so am i... all I ask is that players be mindful of their behavior and apologize if they've crossed a boundary.<br /><br />You read one of my summaries.. awesome. My home games are with special hand-picked players that fit with my mindset and sense of humor. <br />Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-62193769414006901282015-02-06T04:48:29.781-08:002015-02-06T04:48:29.781-08:00The problem with the 'not fair' guy might ...The problem with the 'not fair' guy might not be that he's having problems with conflating D&D with a video game or having edition woes... it could be that he's too 'into' his character and can't wrap his head around the bad luck he's having. <br /><br />That mentality would actually be great for player retention, but would probably need a response more along the lines of 'Your guy is just having a rough patch', or 'This is the part of the story where your hero falters, so that his victories later will be even more awesome.' It could also be that telling him it was just a game broke him out of a bubble of suspension of disbelief, which might have been jarring. <br /><br />I guess he could be just a badly socially adjusted guy, I suppose! Or maybe on the spectrum somewhere. <br /><br />I just finished reading your blog (backwards!) and read one of your game logs that you had linked to. Whoa! I think it's pretty cool that you can keep your public and private games so separate... In Knights of the Dinner Table terms, I think you're like BA in your public games, and like Nitro in private! Cool! I also think this 'not fair' guy is acting more like Newt from Nitro's table. Good luck with dealing with him!Bronkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037864167096222349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-64694504511627948852015-01-31T18:09:14.685-08:002015-01-31T18:09:14.685-08:00Awesome post! Re: “Not Fair” player, I can’t help...Awesome post! Re: “Not Fair” player, I can’t help but wonder if 4th edition may have set up some expectations as well. It was much more heroic than other editions and went to great pains to make sure the tactical bar was always level. In a lot of ways, 4e was designed specifically to appease players who would complain about fairness in earlier editions.<br /><br />For example, by this level in 4e, the players would have a dozen powers and likely one could allow him to target a flying creature and anchor it to the ground when it flies by or maybe one of the dozen magic items they are supposed to have would allow him to fly himself. <br /><br />Fifth edition expects players to live within more severe limitations, which is easier for those of us who cut our teeth in versions 3.5 and older. Seriously, my old school paladin would have killed (only evil creatures, of course) to have the options 5e paladins have, but maybe 4e players feel limited. Doesn’t excuse his behavior and he should apologize next session, but I’m just throwing out a theory that may help explain it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-65235136783212758932015-01-30T12:15:05.721-08:002015-01-30T12:15:05.721-08:00Here is the thing. Back in the days of 2nd ed. peo...Here is the thing. Back in the days of 2nd ed. people knew not to mess with a dragon, now any wannabe farm boy picks up a sword and says he can be a Dragonslayer (reference to Chasing Amy intended).<br /><br />This will teach them to have a plan, if you play a melee ground and pound character expect to have issues with fly monsters. I feel your player was being a baby, please keep us apprised of the situation, I would have told him to walk.<br /><br />Something to keep in mind, was your table aware things would get harder? If they were use to a cake walk, then indeed this must have been a rude awakening. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-66532462455360328172015-01-30T10:22:09.211-08:002015-01-30T10:22:09.211-08:00Todd: Just know your material and you're good ...Todd: Just know your material and you're good to go! Be ready to answer questions about class features... try and do that before the game starts. Good luck!<br /><br />Patrick: Yeah it seems like video games have conditioned some players to expect a careful balance. But even then, most video games have a few encounters that are frustratingly hard..<br /><br />Jason: Agreed! <br /><br />All of you use G+.. maybe it is time for me to start using that..Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-85091558408456558962015-01-29T19:17:19.184-08:002015-01-29T19:17:19.184-08:00I imagine this sort of player problem is not just ...I imagine this sort of player problem is not just a function of public games, but can strike anytime you assemble a player cast where you don't know every individual personally. Jason Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308752560098089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-11366796161476557342015-01-29T01:54:34.597-08:002015-01-29T01:54:34.597-08:00Re: the "It's not fair" player
Calli...Re: the "It's not fair" player<br />Calling something broken and the impulse to contact customer service is entirely a video game thing. <br />Just google "this game is broken" and I bet you that every link that comes up is related to some Call of Duty forum or video game review.Patrick Mallahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906639025904535922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-68397561707218596382015-01-28T20:09:08.495-08:002015-01-28T20:09:08.495-08:00Well said, well written. Thanks for the insight!
...Well said, well written. Thanks for the insight!<br /><br />I'm running my first public game in a week. I'm slightly nervous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779892768790644224noreply@blogger.com