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Month: November 2014 (Page 1 of 2)

Redmark D&D Play Report (Nov. 24, 2014)

John does Trig to determine when enemy Apes in two groups will be in firing range!

John does Trig to determine when enemy Apes in two groups will be in firing range!

On Monday, Nov. 24th, we ran a game from 1pm to about 9:45pm. A great time was had by all! The mystery of the Wheel of Time was unraveled. Players survived a shipwreck, killed a bunch of intelligent apes (though a few juveniles escaped), evaded a gargantuan T-Rex, survived the mind games of siren-like lamprey men, puzzled through a few magic relics, and saved some castaways.

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Characters Present:

  • Martines (Halfling Rogue) — Emory
  • Radgar (High Elf Wizard) — Robert
  • Maedir (Half-Elf Ranger) — Kevin
  • Draco (Human Fighter) — John
  • Quintos (Human Fighter) — Mason

Experience: Each player present received 625 XP for defeating monsters, and another 100 XP for great roleplaying.

Treasure: Each received 500 gp reward for solving the mystery. Also, you have the gold and ivory Lyre and special Glove of Loring the Lost. Neither are magical but both are historical treasures.

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And, for no reason I can think of, I’m posting a great quote from the DMG (available Friday at Madness I think):

[su_quote cite=”Dungeon Master Guide” url=”http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2087-The-DMG-Disclaimer-Contains-Some-Secret-Useful-Advice!#.VHYxPytdWCo#ixzz3KDAFY9CK”]Disclaimer: Wizards of the Coast does not officially endorse the following tactics, which are guaranteed to maximize your enjoyment as a Dungeon Master. First, always keep a straight face and say OK no matter how ludicrous or doomed the players’ plan of action is. Second, no matter what happens, pretend that you intended all along for everything to unfold the way it did. Third, if you’re not sure what to do next, feign illness, end the session early, and plot your next move. When all else fails, roll a bunch of dice behind your screen, study them for a moment with a look of deep concern mixed with regret, let loose a heavy sigh, and announce that Tiamat swoops from the sky and attacks.[/su_quote]

The Wheel of Time and the Island of Death

Deathmist Isle

Deathmist Isle (Hex 2637)

Two hundred years ago the people of the kingdom of Oskarria rose in revolt against the oppressive monarchy of King Alendus II. Mobs surged through the streets of the capital city of Ravnor, forced their way into the palace, and ransacked it. Everything of monetary value was carried away and all else burned.

The monarchy was replaced by a council, which is currently headed by the seneschal Gwydion. However, that the council is now floundering is no secret, and this has resulted in a groundswell of popular opinion for the return of the monarchy. A strong individual is needed now to pull things back together, but there is one big problem: who will be king? Certainly not Gwydion nor any of the council!

Perhaps the answer lies in a packet received from a religious sect known as the Brothers of Brie. Several old manuscripts were enclosed, the most important of which is the following prophecy:

WITH SIX HANDS OF LORING THE LOST UPON THE WHEEL OF TIME, AT THE MOMENT BAZEL MOUNTS HIS CHARIOT TO DO BATTLE WITH THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS, THE DEAD KING SHALL RISE TO SEIZE THE TRIAD WITH HANDS THAT CANNOT GRASP AND EYES THAT CANNOT SEE. ALL WARDS BROKEN AND THE MYSTIC BARRIERS PIERCED WITH MATING SWORDS, THREE SAINTS AND SINNERS WILL STRUGGLE IN THE DUST, BOTH AND NEITHER TO TRIUMPH, AND WHILE THE SUNDERED EARTH SPEWS FORTH THE DREGS OF CENTURIES, A NEW ORDER SHALL COME UPON THE LAND.

Only three elements of the prophecy are recognizable in this day and age. “Loring” was the twelfth king of Osskaria. “Bazel” and “The Seven Daughters” are heavenly constellations that appear to move toward one another as if going to battle.

Most intriguing to be sure, but which dead king? With the looting of the palace all those years ago, not even the proper lineage of the dynasties is remembered. But there is one king still held in reverence by one and all, Llywelyn the Just. Llywelyn! Of course! The Prophecy is ancient, probably written about the time of the founding of Osskaria. Its authenticity is unquestionable, but is this the time of its fulfillment?

You recently earned Gwydion’s trust by saving him from brigands en route to Ravnor. The Kingdom of Osskaria is beset by two factions: those who yearn for a returned monarchy and those who adamantly oppose such change. Since you are trusted, impartial outsiders, Gwydion has selected your group to investigate and to recover Llywelyn if possible. Working closely with scholars from the Brothers of Brie, you decide that the first leg of the quest should be to determine if indeed it is time for the return of Llywelyn. The exact nature of the “Wheel of Time” is not known, but it is felt to be a magical device used to determine the timing of astrological events. It is said that the Archmage Brandt and his brother the High Priest Hild together worked this and other arcane magic on a hidden island called Deathmist Isle, west of the Kashpar coast. Loring must refer to Loring’s Wood, a forest enclave said in legend to reside on Deathmist Isle.

You are to find the Wheel of Time as soon as possible and deduce, if you can, its operation, to prove that the time of which the Prophecy speaks is at hand. Thus begins our adventure, as our heroes travel by boat to find the island, using an ancient map supplied by the Brothers of Brie.

(See the campaign map for more details)

Stan's 5e Rules Summary

Stan's 5e Rules Summary

Stan’s 5e Rules Summary

Here is a 5e rules summary in both landscape and portrait formats. First two pages I print out and hand to players (I use it as a DM as well). Third page is more oriented towards the DM. Basically I run 90% of my games using ONLY the rules on these three pages; seldom are there rules used which aren’t summarized here.

Works great on tablets, as printouts, or (if you have good eyesight) as inserts to customizable GM screens.

Let me know your comments. I’ll make this a living document and edit it to correct any issues, or add any big misses.

Landscape: http://goo.gl/XwZYbE

Portrait: http://goo.gl/W9z83y

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Change Log:

2014-11-19 Changes (will post by this weekend):

  • Links: Landscape: http://goo.gl/XwZYbE Portrait: http://goo.gl/W9z83y
  • Updated Dash rule to read: ‘Dash: Move your speed as an action in addition to your normal move.’
  • Reworded “Healing” section to reduce redundant content describing stabilization rules.
  • Removed redundant entries in RANGED ATTACKS IN CLOSE COMBAT and RANGED ATTACKS IN MELEE.
  • Clarified Disengage to read ‘Disengage: Disengage as your action and your movement doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack.’ instead of 1/2 movement.
  • Updated ‘Under MOVING PAST FRIENDS AND FOES’ to add that another creature’s space is difficult terrain.
  • Added under CONCENTRATION that casting another spell only breaks concentration if the new spell also requires concentration.
  • Updated Hide action to read: “To hide, DEX (Stealth) check, opposed by passive WIS check of creature who might notice you, or active WIS check of creature actively searching for you. ” instead of using INT.
  • Updated Advantage/Disadvantage to read: “Dis/Advantage: For Advantage, roll 2d20, take better roll. For Disadvantage, take worse.”
  • Updated Vulnerability to read: “Vulnerability: If target has vulnerability to that type of damage, damage doubled.”

2014-11-17:

Used as inserts for a GM screen by a fan

Used as inserts for a GM screen by a fan

 

Using Expandable Sheet Protectors to Store D&D Modules

Trying to protect your old-school RPG materials can be a pain, but I’ve found the perfect solution: Office Depot Expandable Sheet Protectors.

Unlike normal sheet protectors, which are overly snug and can even snag or rip the spine of a classic D&D module, these protects are a bit wider that normal and can easily accommodate 50 pages of material. See the photo here with one of my modules stored nicely inside. Just the thing to allow me to organize my material into 3 ring binders!

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ShinnCon II Quick Recap

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Great Sci Fi minis complements of Marshall!

Today’s game had lots of creepy derelict ship exploration and alien ‘bugs’ of various forms. There was some opportunity to swindle a megacorp (InStarSpec) out of a ship, so the PCs have become pirates essentially, but still en route to Arda and Garda Villis.

You now have two ships and are looking to sell some alien statuettes you picked up to afford some weaponry for the yacht and cargo ship you own.

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