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[GallupsMirror]

Originally Posted by secretID

Oh, it that how it is? (:

Yes, at least some of the time, from what I've seen of the West Marches.

Originally Posted by secretID

I don't know how I overlooked this style - IMO it's OP with this use alone. This looks like an oversight in design and language here, so my vote would be only allowing it to help others.

The DM has spoken. I'll probably stick with fighter basics then, like a defense that consists of stabbing attackers until they fall down.

Thanks.

[TomBombadil]

Originally Posted by GallupsMirror

I'm still mulling over my PC creation and need a DM ruling on a UA fighting style for the Fighter class:

It's perfect for the background I have in mind: a warforged originally constructed as a bodyguard for high-profile individuals. It was among the first to become sentient, after which it decided its own life was worth as much as the selfish aristocrat it was supposed to die to defend--so it stepped out of harm's way at the moment of truth, allowing its cruel master to die rather than be destroyed. But I also don't want to spend a signature fighter ability on something that's helpful for others but useless for the character's own odds of survival.

I would say no you can only use it to help others.

[Sarge67]

On the rumors, hooks, and quests. Can more of the DMs provide suggested levels for the missions. Some already to this and it helps players decide if they are unable to apply?

Second question. If I want to participate in a side quest, do I stay in the Tavern or do I need to go somewhere else?

[secretID]

Originally Posted by Sarge67

On the rumors, hooks, and quests. Can more of the DMs provide suggested levels for the missions. Some already to this and it helps players decide if they are unable to apply?

This section can be fairly misleading. First, some of the hooks are player created, and some are from DMs long gone. Second, very few have been fleshed out at all, even in someone's mind. Third, it's not really the menu it may appear to be, b/c at the end of the day you have to find a DM ready/willing to do a hook. Re your particular question, I don't think there are many that couldn't be done by 1Ls, though some of Trapper's probably can't if he has some there.

Originally Posted by Sarge67

Second question. If I want to participate in a side quest, do I stay in the Tavern or do I need to go somewhere else?

"Side quest?"

[Sarge67]

Originally Posted by secretID

This section can be fairly misleading. First, some of the hooks are player created, and some are from DMs long gone. Second, very few have been fleshed out at all, even in someone's mind. Third, it's not really the menu it may appear to be, b/c at the end of the day you have to find a DM ready/willing to do a hook. Re your particular question, I don't think there are many that couldn't be done by 1Ls, though some of Trapper's probably can't if he has some there.

"Side quest?"

Side quest was referring to the rumors, hooks, and quests. IF interested, I can run a few low levels. I've DMed quite a bit, but don't usually DM above 5th level.

[secretID]

We're very interested! PM me and we can discuss details.

[Azure Nokori]

Could a Ravnica Minotaur with Dual Wielder feat use its horns as the off hand attack, with a battle axe and shield in hand?
(Realise it wouldn’t get the +1 to AC)

[secretID]

Originally Posted by Azure Nokori

Could a Ravnica Minotaur with Dual Wielder feat use its horns as the off hand attack, with a battle axe and shield in hand?
(Realise it wouldn’t get the +1 to AC)

I'll bring it to the DMs.

[Sarge67]

Sorry for the past three days, bad stomach virus. Still not feeling well, but wanted to check in.

[Trapper]

Site wide, people are much much less active on the weekends anyway. Hope you're feeling better soon!

[secretID]

Originally Posted by Azure Nokori

Could a Ravnica Minotaur with Dual Wielder feat use its horns as the off hand attack, with a battle axe and shield in hand?
(Realise it wouldn’t get the +1 to AC)

The DMs have said no - at least those chiming in so far. One noted that you could theoretically take a monk dip...

[Sarge67]

Is the policy on short and long rests set in stone for all games or is there flexibility on that?

[secretID]

Hm. I don't think of it that way.

As I've always understood it the 2:1 SR:LR ratio in the DMG is designed to properly balance SR classes like Warlock with LR classes like Wizard, and the encounters:LR ratio similarly balances LR-heavy classes with others. Significantly departing from those ratios for one adventure is obviously no disaster.

You may be thinking about the overall length of the adventure as well. Since WM leveling and loot are per adventure, if an adventure has many more or less xp worth of encounters, that will likely affect the length of the adventure, which unbalances it for those players in a way that might be irksome. However, if you wanted to have, say, a double-length adventure, you could probably just arrange for it would count for two adventures for leveling and loot.

[Sarge67]

Originally Posted by secretID

Hm. I don't think of it that way.

As I've always understood it the 2:1 SR:LR ratio in the DMG is designed to properly balance SR classes like Warlock with LR classes like Wizard, and the encounters:LR ratio similarly balances LR-heavy classes with others. Significantly departing from those ratios for one adventure is obviously no disaster.

You may be thinking about the overall length of the adventure as well. Since WM leveling and loot are per adventure, if an adventure has many more or less xp worth of encounters, that will likely affect the length of the adventure, which unbalances it for those players in a way that might be irksome. However, if you wanted to have, say, a double-length adventure, you could probably just arrange for it would count for two adventures for leveling and loot.

I'll probably need your help on that one. I was thinking of maybe 3 SR and 1 LR to allow the spellcasters to recover. I have a lot of traps in store and while I want the group to plan strategically don't want to screw them over either. Maybe I'm thinking of it being longer and should be thinking more in a short quick mission instead of an extended campaign...

[secretID]

Continuing this in the DM Lounge.