tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.comments2023-03-24T16:06:22.432+08:00Questing GMQuesting GMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comBlogger429125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-52398312207359581052019-04-11T08:38:41.373+08:002019-04-11T08:38:41.373+08:00For what it's worth, my gaming group already u...For what it's worth, my gaming group already uses the UA ranger over the PHB ranger when we aren't mixing and matching the various features to create our own 'archetypes' now called 'conclaves' from those featured in the PHB, Xanathar's Guide, and other official products.<br /><br />Personally I feel they failed to accurately capture the essence of most of the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193505415399806612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-19181099170711292452016-07-22T20:17:06.352+08:002016-07-22T20:17:06.352+08:00Glad to hear someone benefiting from this series. ...Glad to hear someone benefiting from this series. Then I know it has done its job. The Player's Handbook has a habit of having different pieces of interrelated rules scattered over it. A clever player would be able to exploit single pieces of the puzzle on an unprepared DM, but a clever DM would read ahead and be prepared. That's the reason why I wanted to start this series, and hopefullyQuesting GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-23709379677453978172016-07-20T02:16:27.272+08:002016-07-20T02:16:27.272+08:00Thanks for this great series of articles. I find ...Thanks for this great series of articles. I find that the whole stealth/hiding area is one where players like to get as much as they can, not cheating but just making assumptions in their favor that they don't liked to be called on. Having a bit more solid info on which to base rulings is super helpful.1sowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16874804239618904907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-52988596177550560202016-07-12T19:03:32.502+08:002016-07-12T19:03:32.502+08:00Thanks for the question!
If a character's Dex...Thanks for the question!<br /><br />If a character's Dexterity (Stealth) to hide beats the Passive Perception of someone else, I'm fine with letting that character do whatever he wants until he comes out of hiding on his own. <br /><br />However, actions that would cause noise that is not made without a Hide action (I'm still debating with myself on whether it should take up an Questing GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-17847534622860570242016-07-10T22:56:16.245+08:002016-07-10T22:56:16.245+08:00Thanks for this series, it is a very useful summar...Thanks for this series, it is a very useful summary.<br /><br />I still have an issue with the use of passive perception. I know it is a deliberate design decision, or at least the sage advice web site implies it is, but having a character doing better half of the time by just standing there than by actively searching feels wrong. I'm still not sure how to handle this in my game; I am Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-19167012940867434162016-07-08T06:57:47.390+08:002016-07-08T06:57:47.390+08:00Yes, that would be how I would rule it and also do...Yes, that would be how I would rule it and also don't forget that the monster can attack without guessing the location of the invisible target, but still have disadvantage on their attack roll.<br />Questing GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-38081548884581760822016-07-08T04:46:52.466+08:002016-07-08T04:46:52.466+08:00So, if I understand correctly, if an invisible cre...So, if I understand correctly, if an invisible creature fails its stealth check, its opponent is aware of its presence, but the creature still gets advantage on its attack roll and all related capabilities like sneak attack, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-77124612913434709192013-08-01T19:05:07.817+08:002013-08-01T19:05:07.817+08:00Hi Rob,
Really glad that you enjoyed it. I though...Hi Rob,<br /><br />Really glad that you enjoyed it. I thought I was being ignored. Huhu..<br /><br />For the most part I think the game would run more smoothly if some of the rules were more clear, especially for things like combat. It makes it fair for everyone. <br /><br />I think having a statement to encourage GMs to adjudicate is a good idea, because it fits well with the spirit of this gameQuesting GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-45452064360139983372013-08-01T17:20:50.015+08:002013-08-01T17:20:50.015+08:00KC, I will be honest. I really really enjoyed both...KC, I will be honest. I really really enjoyed both the combat scenario. I will change some aspect of the game accordingly. <br /><br />Since Mutants & Machineguns is a simple game, a lot of consideration is decided by the GM. I should have put that statement in the rulebook. Anyway the review is fun and great!<br /><br />Thanks again! If I have another game in the pipeline I will show it to Robertson Sondoh Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214749735651677537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-50330449115143087332013-05-31T07:38:14.425+08:002013-05-31T07:38:14.425+08:00I did some revision and changes to the recent muta...I did some revision and changes to the recent mutation. I will post it soon.<br /><br />Just like you, what I really like in any RPG is the combat part!Robertson Sondoh Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214749735651677537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-36652642306517504472013-01-11T17:18:23.812+08:002013-01-11T17:18:23.812+08:00Welcome back!Welcome back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-89052724236725305652012-04-20T15:12:47.169+08:002012-04-20T15:12:47.169+08:00I would like you to keep up the good work you know...I would like you to keep up the good work you know how to make your post understandable for most of the people.<br /><a href="http://www.consumerproductsreviews.org/alluria/" rel="nofollow">alluria</a>Chelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585588461137502863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-4631824679917722482011-05-05T03:01:27.621+08:002011-05-05T03:01:27.621+08:00I am looking forward to following this new blog, a...I am looking forward to following this new blog, and am especially curious to hear an Eastern view of RPGs. I Like what I see here so far!<br />Will<br /><br />Do you have a banner ad we can add to our sites?Will McAusland:: Creator, Outland Arts http://www.mutantepoch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815674034080679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-56580022077240941902011-03-08T23:39:56.014+08:002011-03-08T23:39:56.014+08:00Hey there! I love your blog and I keep tabs on it ...Hey there! I love your blog and I keep tabs on it from the RSS feed that I have at http://lordsoftyr.com.<br /><br />We record almost every game we play in our Lords of Tyr group. We use uStream, which works just fine. There is a free uStream Producer application that makes things pretty easy. <br /><br />If you are using a Mac, then CamTwist is a must have and its free. On the PC side WebCamMax Chadariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852967570140886895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-33428259536722004302011-02-02T09:00:22.985+08:002011-02-02T09:00:22.985+08:00Is there some greater intelligence at work that we...Is there some greater intelligence at work that we dont know about...<br /><br />The plane of fire is refreshed for D&D and World of Warcraft introduces it in Cataclysm... at the same time...<br /><br />Hrmmmmm????Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516145159506472545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-67670972605608850612010-09-24T17:36:50.159+08:002010-09-24T17:36:50.159+08:00Thanks for your thoughts, guys.
I agree with Wyat...Thanks for your thoughts, guys.<br /><br />I agree with Wyatt. At this stage, I guess it's more important to introduce the newbie to the idea of an RPG than what are the rules...<br /><br />I'll jumping into the game so maybe I (and one other player with more experience) will guide him along.Questing GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-11893197973962196672010-09-21T01:28:52.464+08:002010-09-21T01:28:52.464+08:00If newbie has fun, isn't that enough? Sometime...If newbie has fun, isn't that enough? Sometimes in case of newb players rules are made lighter, or they might play rules light D&D clone or even another game and system than D20 altogether.<br /><br />If you don't want to "ruin" D&D altering rules so newb gets wrong idea how rules work in that particular game, introduce the newbie to rpg's with totally different gameAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674233268949925440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-30939908536583180842010-09-20T22:42:15.302+08:002010-09-20T22:42:15.302+08:00If there's dice, rules and roleplaying, to me ...If there's dice, rules and roleplaying, to me that's an authentic RPG experience. It's not anyone's prerogative to try to steer a new player into some vague mold of what a perfect and gregarious rpg gamer is. It's not anyone's responsibility to come up with an optimal first time for a newbie unless they choose that responsibility. Your GM just wants to make a fun game, letDennis N. Santanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558596510732768293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-61248411777522171012010-07-23T23:21:22.249+08:002010-07-23T23:21:22.249+08:00Hey Mad Brew,
Actually Lisa Stevens came along an...Hey Mad Brew,<br /><br />Actually Lisa Stevens came along and told me that it will be pushed back to 2011 because they wanted to make it perfect.<br /><br />That's cool, Paizo's got my money anyway.Questing GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-76995672231602938292010-07-23T23:11:36.678+08:002010-07-23T23:11:36.678+08:00Might hold off on the Campaign Setting book. Paizo...Might hold off on the Campaign Setting book. Paizo is releasing the revised <a href="http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/pathfinder/campaignSetting/pathfinderRPG/v5748btpy8dd7" rel="nofollow">World Guide</a> that brings everything up to date with the PFRPG rules. Comes out in September.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288413687247212495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-79694471397966092692010-07-13T14:28:34.171+08:002010-07-13T14:28:34.171+08:00I'm running into a similar issue creating my o...I'm running into a similar issue creating my own wiki for OP. How much information is necessary? What should actually be there?<br /><br />At the moment, I'm updating it slowly, working on session logs. As something comes up in the session log, I create a wiki page for it. So if they encounter several NPCs or a certain organization, there is a wiki with a small blurb.<br /><br />I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-31915780544784872402010-07-13T08:51:40.355+08:002010-07-13T08:51:40.355+08:00I tend to post only the bare minimum of what the p...I tend to post only the bare minimum of what the players need to know in order to navigate their way through the world/current storyline. The Wiki then builds as details are developed or need to be added. I like your starting list -- in fact, it's more detailed than mine is (see http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/rubies ).<br /><br />I've found that my players want a pointer to Bevin Flanneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236840635945018034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-32046198357122629962010-07-13T07:18:58.024+08:002010-07-13T07:18:58.024+08:00What I did for my Alder King game is that I just c...What I did for my Alder King game is that I just created very big <a href="http://campaignwiki.org/wiki/TheAlderKing/HomePage" rel="nofollow">Home Page</a> for the wiki, linking to all the major settlements, cultures, tribes, and al the session reports. The system still works after 36 sessions.<br /><br />If you check out some of the settlements (eg. <a href="http://campaignwiki.org/wiki/Alex Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104864340940538702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-65081148351099092012010-04-12T10:21:36.451+08:002010-04-12T10:21:36.451+08:00Hey Mike and Jenny,
Yes, there is. April's bl...Hey Mike and Jenny,<br /><br />Yes, there is. April's blog carnival is now at Exchange of Realities with the topic of Let Me Show You My (N)PC.<br /><br />http://www.exchangeofrealities.com/2010/03/31/rpg-blog-carnival-april-2010-let-me-show-you-my-npc/Questing GMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498040036123327415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782946089324664837.post-25177632346392581362010-04-12T08:32:19.355+08:002010-04-12T08:32:19.355+08:00Thanks tons for being willing to summarize all the...Thanks tons for being willing to summarize all the entries, Questing GM.Geek Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482331250913593003noreply@blogger.com