Role-playing Games in 280

A microblog about Role-playing games, especially the beloved Dungeons & Dragons! written by @fatmoocow, played D&D 5e since 2017

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

That being said I totally bringing clock into D&D, it's just a perfect mechanic for TRPGs in general - able to give gameplay construct into abstract problem!

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Are you wondering whether or not you should try other TRPG system? When you think you just spent too much effort just to "have fun"! If you're tired of tactical battles, try out abstract combat. Tired of fantasy? try scifi. Every TRPG is a solution to a problem in the hobby!

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

If you're not frustrated with your game of choice yet, that's great! continue on! If you do try new games, don't immediately use their aspects to 'fix' other games. Learn what each game excel. Every TRPG is a work of art in their own way. Find ones that suit your wants the best

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

@KevinPetker D&D's simple core help me teach my friends play. Convincing them to bother to learn other RPG is a wall I haven't been able to climb through. If I want to play other RPG, I'd go to an established RPG community

I didn't stand up against you, just saying its an uphill battle

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

But if you break down and compare game mechanics, DnD is indeed the simplest; roll a d20, high result good. You have hit points, which have been used by countless games

Theres no hard mechanic for exploration and social interaction as players can just use common sense

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

For a player, the most complicated thing they have to learn is spellcasting and action economy.

They said a games is dictated by its mechanics, but D&D doesn't have any thematic mechanic. Most of its mechanic is tool for action resolution

If its not a simple game then what is?

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Your gm is not a content machine for you - they are as much a player as you are

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Seeing a post before saying how a open world style #DnD game is strictly better style than narrative (and by narrative I suspect they meant railroad). Know this: players can still have fun in a rail roady game

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Compared to a video game, playing live dnd game is lot more restricted. You can't play anytime you want. When the game does happen usually you don't nearly have as much time to play. I KNOW players realize this too, and thus included in the invisible social contract

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Just played a Roper yesterday! Each bite makes my players scream lol

[Calstaff @CalstaffTheGold]

In April '75, a new creature dropped in The Strategic Review #2: The Roper!

#DnD #MonsterStats

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

@jamesjhaeck Yes. Honestly an adventure module never provide everything you really need to run a decent game. I always to have to make extra work connect the module to other part of the adventure, to hook the party, to make sure the encounter is exciting, etc

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Dota 2 (netflix) : probably the closest to the dnd fantasy, dragon knights utilize plethora of magic and oversized sword to fly around dodging dragon attack and actually cut them.

Monster Hunter : hunters have truly oversized weapon to harm their huge opponents while dodging

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Dnd on higher level: i cant believe huge and bigger creatures can be represented by the default stat block. Its hard to imagine your fighter exchanges attack rolls with giants and tarrasques.

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Some lesson from popular media:

Castlevania (netflix) : most battles are against humanoid size opponents but Trevor does fight against Death in the end. He mainly fight using ranged attack (exploding whip) and only for the deathblow he use the dagger to end Death

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

I am also considering a newbie game using only the char art and personality boxes for the players to focus on..hmm

[Role-playing Games in 280 @Role280]

Super simple #dnd pregen idea. Use the Int, Wis, and Cha *score* to determine your personality. Low wis = reckless, high wis = wise, careful, low/high cha = meek, confident, low/high int = relies on brawn or tries to find a "correct" answer