Patrick Stuart (falsemachine.blogspot.com) is someone I highly recommend reading, just for the crazy awesome ideas he spouts off.
I will second Delta as one of the best “crunch” based D&D bloggers. If you like to houserule, he has excellent work for you to consider.
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- Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: RPG theory
- Topic: People whose work should be read by DMs
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- Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:52 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Hello all, I apologize to everyone for my disappearance; my son did recover, albeit slower than expected, but he's fine now....I thank you all for your kind thoughts and words. Unfortunately, life has been crazy since then, both at work and with my personal life (ongoing custody dispute with my ex)....
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:28 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Clarification (and apologies for its necessity): the amount of flame and smoke is sufficient to fully obscure the other end of the tunnel. Any shots taken will be firing blind, with random targets...you can't see anything other than orange and black maelstrom down there. (also, Lardo has not 'reappe...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Okay! My son is home and mostly recovered (had a complication after surgery; abscess built up, that needed to be drained). Sorry for the delay, but we are back up and running. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
I'm going to allow 3-4 days response time, since we're coming back off a hiatus.
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I'm going to allow 3-4 days response time, since we're coming back off a hiatus.
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:27 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Sham said he would fire at any sign of a "commotion", and I think the hobgoblin's actions on discovering the oil qualify; therefore, he will shoot before Lardo and Ampersand return to the group. Initiative for monsters: [1d6] = 2 Initiative for party: [1d6] = 1 Seeing the hobgoblins react...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:28 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Hi guys,
Sorry to have one thing after another, but my son is in the hospital recovering from surgery after a ruptured appendix. I'll hopefully catch up this weekend.
Sorry to have one thing after another, but my son is in the hospital recovering from surgery after a ruptured appendix. I'll hopefully catch up this weekend.
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:49 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Sorry for the unusually long delay. Also sorry to delay longer, but I need to know how this scene by the barricade shakes down before I can do a general update, as it will govern what the rest of the party sees. Ampersand and Lardo: PP check for cutting bowstring (49): [1d100] = 27 Do hobgoblins no...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:39 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Very sorry to hear, GelQ. My condolences to you and yours.
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:18 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
While Cormac loads his new crossbow and Sham starts prepping flaming arrows, Lardo and Ampersand start trying to move back down the tunnel as stealthily as they can. Lardo gives the torch a solid kick with his foot, knocking it another 20' or so down the tunnel...they can now see the barricade, abou...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:23 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Quick answers: 1.) The torch sheds light in a 30' radius; the hidden tunnel is (by Ampersand's estimation, passed on to you) about 60' long or so. It is currently 5-10' inside the tunnel, so it does not illuminate the far end. It is, however, reasonable to assume that anyone at the far end can see ...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:20 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Hey y'all...my mom and stepdad are in town (from NY, to Alaska), so my posting is going to suffer a bit. I'll try to keep things rolling, though.
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:12 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
1) Apologies, I overlooked something; 1 of those dead hobs was armed with a mace and crossbow, rather than a spear. His bolt case has 9 quarrels in it. 2) I would rule that theft or minor damage to items would NOT count as hostile action. An attack is anything that hurts, damages, physically or ment...
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:38 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
At Henry's direction, Sister Valentina prays over Cormac's wound, which eases the pain greatly ( 3 HP restored, Cormac is up to 8 ). Val CLW on Cormac: [1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3 Afterward, Cormac does a quick search of the dead hobgoblins; it turns up 18 sp and 7 ep , in addition to their personal items. Th...
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:33 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Henry lays his hands on Lardo and casts his healing prayer, washing away his wounds as if they never were ( 3 hp healed, Lardo is back to full health ). Henry CLW on Lardo: [1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3 Sister Valentina assists in dressing Henry and Cormac's wounds, and prepares to heal Henry, saying his injury...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:08 am
- Forum: The Lost City of Eternity (1e)
- Topic: Chapter 8: Necropolis of Eternity
- Replies: 423
- Views: 68336
Re: Chapter 8: Necropolis of Eternity
As the monstrosity bulls its way past her, Zahra delivers a blow which the creature brushes aside. Undeterred, she pursues it and hacks at its legs, hoping to cripple it, but her attacks are similarly fruitless. Attack with sword: [1d20+2] = 9+2 = 11, damage: [1d12+3] = 6+3 = 9 Attack with sword: [1...
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:59 pm
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Quick responses:
Re: triage, Henry and Lardo are each at 1 hp, and Cormac is at 5 (out of 9).
Re: Sham's query, there is no answer from your gnomish friend.
Re: triage, Henry and Lardo are each at 1 hp, and Cormac is at 5 (out of 9).
Re: Sham's query, there is no answer from your gnomish friend.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: OOC Table Talk
- Replies: 289
- Views: 16154
Re: OOC Table Talk
Glad you're not hurt, and thanks for the heads-up.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Initiative: Initiative for monsters: [1d6] = 3 Initiative for party: [1d6] = 3 Henry and Sham continue to do battle with their badly injured opponent; he manages to fend off their blows, .but is too sorely hurt to pose much of a threat to them. While he is busy with the two men, Sister Valentina wa...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:36 am
- Forum: Adventure on the Borderlands of Lamora (LL)
- Topic: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
- Replies: 173
- Views: 10601
Re: Third Expedition - The Caves of Chaos
Initiative: Initiative for monsters: [1d6] = 5 Initiative for party: [1d6] = 5 A chaotic brawl erupts. The hobgoblin crossbowmen trigger their weapons at point-blank range; one quarrel smashes into Henry's shoulder, piercing his mail ( 5 damage, Henry is at 1 HP ). The other punches through Lardo's...
- Sat Sep 23, 2017 1:38 am
- Forum: The Lost City of Eternity (1e)
- Topic: Chapter 8: Necropolis of Eternity
- Replies: 423
- Views: 68336
Re: Chapter 8: Necropolis of Eternity
Staggered by the creature's mighty blow, Zahra's return slash rends only air.
Attack with sword: [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5, damage: [1d12+3] = 4+3 = 7
Attack with sword: [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5, damage: [1d12+3] = 4+3 = 7