Some friends of mine had a cat that liked to jump into their turtle's aquarium (no top, not like the turtle is going to climb out) and poop on its back.
@waxeagle could you spin your answer to #2 on my D&D5e planning question into a planning question for the site redesign? I feel like you nailed some really great important questions and Id like to get the mods looking at them, but also don't wanna steal your thunder/rep
no his answer is fine, im asking him to spin it out into its own question
theres no rush (Or is there? July 15th approaches fast) since we don't know whats going on between SE and WOTC (though apparently something is transpiring)
@GregRos we've got a question about 3d6, but I think it's more about the statistical consequence rather than play experience. I'm not a 3.5 guy so I definitely haven't tried
I am currently running a campaign with D&D Next playtest packet released at September. My player has been complaining about his terrible attack rolls (He didn't prevail because of fumbles, even at Easy encounters!), and monsters' decent attack rolls (20 does not look like 20 anymore). So, I am go...
What is the effect on game play of replacing d20 rolls with 3d6 rolls in a D&D 4e campaign?
I started thinking about this after reading this question where the example was given of playing a d20 system with 3d8 (actually 3z8, but I digress). I like math and probability and it got me curious...
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This question is asked to serve two slighly disparate, but very related purposes. It's ultimately an extension of this answer
Overall I'd like to come out of this with some ideas on what is possible and what we are capable of doing related to doing a site redesign during the period.
For contex...
@JoshuaAslanSmith thanks, I've read those. I also understand the statistical ramifications. Some of these ramifications can cause serious problems, and can have a serious effect on balance. I want to know how to deal with them. I guess I'll ask on the main site.
Hit chances. Read the 2nd question you mentioned. The people there explain that when using 3d6 (or 2d10, though the effect is smaller) bonuses become much, much more meaningful. A high AC for a monster with d20 is an impossible one in 3d6.
Similarly, if a wizard is fighting lower-level mooks, there is no chance they will make their saving throws.
It's not just that. The CRs are determined using a standard d20. If you change to 3d6, they can be seriously skewed. I don't know if I'll be able to tell how good this monster is relative to the party.
Later when I skipped off for a bit to move laundry my players got into a heated discussion about how the system sucks because they're way too OP at level 1 XD Each of two PCs killed 2 of the 4 enemies each on their turn.
@GregRos np. A lot to like there (the author hangs out here btw, he's a cool guy). His answer to the problem your trying to solve is "roll more dice" I like it
@GregRos ran a couple of sessions during the playtest mostly theater of the mind or mildly gridded
was a challenge for me and my group as we're all devoted 4eites right now
like the simplicity of it (don't know if I'll like all the design decisions), but it's got some cool bits
planning on gathering a new group for this as running non-main games for my normal group is a bit of a challenge (too much "blow off steam" mindset from the players)
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Seems stupid to ask a mod for something so simple, but the site won't let me fix this tag:
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@Metool Also if you enjoy anime I would highly recommend hunter x hunter. I thought it was going to be a silly anime but the character design and everything is just insane. It quickly became my favorite anime and it only gets better the more you watch it.
I marathoned the 100 something episodes that were out in around one weekend.
@Metool I starred the middle one and found interesting three different people were interested in three different parts of what he said. It says something about the variety of mankind, I guess.
reading slightly further, looks like Wizkids has a line of games called "dice masters" which is what the D&D line is under...can't get to the site for it though...they currently have a Marvel version out
This question is asked to serve two slighly disparate, but very related purposes. It's ultimately an extension of this answer
Overall I'd like to come out of this with some ideas on what is possible and what we are capable of doing related to doing a site redesign during the period.
For contex...
This question has the tag mastersummoner, which should be master-summoner per the guidelines that spaces should appears as dashes in tag names.
Seems stupid to ask a mod for something so simple, but the site won't let me fix this tag:
You are attempting to create the tag [master-summoner]; h...
