tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post5417878092531423451..comments2024-03-23T05:46:31.832-07:00Comments on Power Score: The State of Dungeons & Dragons TodaySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-75604250508721529312016-12-06T14:00:40.721-08:002016-12-06T14:00:40.721-08:00Yeah, it's definitely interesting having a gre...Yeah, it's definitely interesting having a great imbalance of encounters :)<br />And, by that, I mean we have some encounters that are quite easy, and there are definitely areas where they should head straight away. Other times (eg the Winery), the 'multiple encounters that merge into one' lead to a tougher challenge than each encounter on its own.<br /><br />It's working well so far! :)hvg3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15120322354269310380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-90143934034667183442016-12-06T13:40:12.020-08:002016-12-06T13:40:12.020-08:00hvg3: I loved 4e too. That's very interesting,...hvg3: I loved 4e too. That's very interesting, converting Curse of Strahd. I think Strahd's stats are in Open Grave? The castle might be really difficult to run in 4e. That's a lot of rooms. I guess you could take whole sections and make them one encounter, like the flooded prison and the crypt. Thanks!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-28372454029359399142016-12-05T15:23:08.225-08:002016-12-05T15:23:08.225-08:00>> I don't think I have ever heard someo...>> I don't think I have ever heard someone in real life say that they don't like the 5e rules. <br /><br />I know this isn't quite "real life", but I don't like the 5e rules. I did try them, I went along with the playtest, I ran a short adventure once it was out completely, but ultimately, I'm back at 4e (with a bit of houseruling from 13th Age). <br /><br />I'm happy that it's doing well, and that others enjoy it, but my group and I all much prefer 4e (and I'm still waiting for them to 'open up' the 4e compendium, like they said they would a few years ago ;) )<br /><br />I did grab the Curse of Strahd game (and have thoroughly enjoyed your guides / recaps of the game), but have converted it to 4e rather than play it in 5e.hvg3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15120322354269310380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-4858721633507551602016-12-02T07:52:36.399-08:002016-12-02T07:52:36.399-08:00Jason Raabis: Paizo is awesome. They make great st...Jason Raabis: Paizo is awesome. They make great stuff. I get worried that people will stop buying their products, so I'm glad people keep playing Pathfinder/3e. Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-47946642657447529132016-11-27T13:02:24.688-08:002016-11-27T13:02:24.688-08:00When I came back to the hobby after a *long* hiatu...When I came back to the hobby after a *long* hiatus (1996-2014), D&D Next was coming but the finalists were 4e and Pathfinder. I went with Pathfinder and since then I haven't felt the need to switch. I figure if all the players are responsible for accurate number crunching for their respective characters, I can handle the crunchiness of the bad guys. In addition, there was a lot of great content Paizo had that then didn't require conversion. <br /><br />That said, many veteran Pathfinder groups have switched to 5e and love it. I'm sure I'll take a closer look at it at some point. I'm generally not one that follows the herd like that, but if it adds significant value to my gaming experience, I'd consider switching. We'll see :)<br /><br />Whatever system I use, I revamp the magic system to preserve the flavour of wonder and awe, so I certainly like the direction DCC went with it in that regard. Jason Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308752560098089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-65066540152494971402016-11-27T10:51:14.807-08:002016-11-27T10:51:14.807-08:00Benji: That is weird! I just looked at it. Maztica...Benji: That is weird! I just looked at it. Maztica is one of those settings way off on a duty shelf, it didn't seem like a lot of people played it. Thanks!<br /><br />Jason Raabis: You don't use 5e rules? What do you use?Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263753821685936593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-60963946730374510242016-11-25T20:13:35.622-08:002016-11-25T20:13:35.622-08:00It's good for the hobby that 5e is bringing in...It's good for the hobby that 5e is bringing in more new people and generating a lot of excitement. As one that has a much longer history going back to 1e, I find it much less "revolutionary" than some might. In terms of adventure material, there is so much out there from past editions, other fantasy RPG's, Dungeon mag, etc, that the big adventures WotC have put out for 5e haven't really been on my DM radar. The rule set seems to be the big thing for many. I may get with the program at some point, if I really find my current rule set of choice becomes burdensome. Until then, I'll continue along as is and look forward to any new stuff coming out from all of my favourite publishers. Jason Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308752560098089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422181426312081107.post-29729891754061572502016-11-25T09:15:47.010-08:002016-11-25T09:15:47.010-08:00So, one clue no one seems to be mentioning is that...So, one clue no one seems to be mentioning is that all the Tabaxi are leaving matizca. It's a box ' n the players part that seems very enigmatic. Benjinoreply@blogger.com