tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post5601150323663607366..comments2023-06-15T11:59:39.572-04:00Comments on DYVERS: Basic Dungeons and Dragons 5e v0.1, Part 1 (pgs. Cover - 2): Learning About Role-Playing Games. Dyvershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-53627752742144106562014-07-18T15:57:03.141-04:002014-07-18T15:57:03.141-04:00Good analysis. I really enjoyed discovering this ...Good analysis. I really enjoyed discovering this patch of Easter Eggs upon download. The paragraph is a grade example of insider codetalk. Roughly translated: "This new edition is for you Old Schoolers, too."Dr. Obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915912787477812255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-43699499831929441992014-07-18T14:42:43.049-04:002014-07-18T14:42:43.049-04:00Y'know splitting the party is so ubiquitous in...Y'know splitting the party is so ubiquitous in D&D, I'm designing some mechanics to make splitting the party fun & profitable -- not to mention easier to manage.<br /><br />I'd explain it here, but it works because of a whole bunch of integrated mechanics working together -- so it'd almost be easier to play than explain. Still working on the bugs of course, but I think it&ditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636135891319380870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-21292905493015894582014-07-18T14:35:50.795-04:002014-07-18T14:35:50.795-04:00I downloaded the basic rules because... you know, ...I downloaded the basic rules because... you know, duh... and for some reason I remember skimming through combat and noticing that grappling looked complicated again. It's one of those things I "check on" in games, 'cause of my experience with 3e. Have you used 5e grappling yet?<br /><br />--Ditherditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636135891319380870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-4332358759273160172014-07-18T12:32:39.346-04:002014-07-18T12:32:39.346-04:00Thank you Chris, I really appreciate that!Thank you Chris, I really appreciate that!Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-18943203008273526952014-07-18T12:32:17.570-04:002014-07-18T12:32:17.570-04:00Yeah, it would have been nice if they had found a ...Yeah, it would have been nice if they had found a way to put an actual cover on the thing . . .Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-89761579828436666422014-07-18T12:31:30.777-04:002014-07-18T12:31:30.777-04:00Winner!Winner!Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-70482758161584287112014-07-18T12:31:12.159-04:002014-07-18T12:31:12.159-04:00See my experience with splitting the party came fr...See my experience with splitting the party came from running large groups where I would have them split off into two, three, sometimes four smaller groups of four to five players and still having to run for them. Lots of fun all around (and lots of work for me). Still, I enjoyed the hell out of it!Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-60599937808899215962014-07-18T12:29:15.311-04:002014-07-18T12:29:15.311-04:00It really is the most fun, don't you know!It really is the most fun, don't you know!Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-90439720756869758382014-07-18T12:28:55.914-04:002014-07-18T12:28:55.914-04:00I'm glad you're enjoying it!
"p.s.I ...I'm glad you're enjoying it!<br /><br />"p.s.I always loved that Picture of the adventuring group showing off their Dragon kill. And I always imagined that the DM had the Mother Dragon in his notes waiting to unleash her vengeance on these poor proud saps."<br /><br />Me too! Ever since I first saw it it's been the thought bouncing about my head.Dyvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032957275132817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-90732690518204761912014-07-18T12:21:24.620-04:002014-07-18T12:21:24.620-04:00This was really a great read. Keep it coming!This was really a great read. Keep it coming!Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-73633466065450850992014-07-18T11:27:54.349-04:002014-07-18T11:27:54.349-04:00Nice write Charles, as always on the piece! :)
I ...Nice write Charles, as always on the piece! :)<br /><br />I especially liked the part where you have made the connections between the disclaimer and the old modules. Very quick-witted! ;)<br /><br />Ah, to be honest I much prefer the cover of Elmore that you have chosen instead of the original.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09772329817644671667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-68168566122703633592014-07-18T11:02:02.555-04:002014-07-18T11:02:02.555-04:00At least the book holds up for the first couple pa...At least the book holds up for the first couple pages. ;)<br /><br />--Ditherditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636135891319380870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-33705107316526281582014-07-18T10:39:24.961-04:002014-07-18T10:39:24.961-04:00It shouldn't kill the DM, it might kill a few ...It shouldn't kill the DM, it might kill a few PCS.<br /><br />old post on splitting the party: http://aeonsnaugauries.blogspot.com/2009/10/split-party.html<br />JDJarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691101939920824546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-68936496720115696392014-07-18T10:38:52.103-04:002014-07-18T10:38:52.103-04:00The point of my third item above was this: since D...The point of my third item above was this: since DMs were getting hit with split parties and getting pissed, they then started PUNISHING players by throwing more monsters, traps, etc. at them! "Oh you want to split the party, eh? Ok then! Oh, look, one group has encountered a young dragon, and the other bumped into 2,000 orcs! Roll initiative, folks!"Anthony Simeonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312134763577949405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-3177528853801463462014-07-18T10:35:39.503-04:002014-07-18T10:35:39.503-04:00First, thanks for a great post, and for embarking ...First, thanks for a great post, and for embarking on a detailed review! <br /><br />Second, LARRY ELMORE ART ON THE 5E STARTER SET LOOKS GREAT! A dream come true for me!<br /><br />Third, I think splitting the party became a deadly decision for gamers across the world not just because there's safety in numbers, but because it means more work for the DM!!! Seriously, how many of us who have Anthony Simeonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312134763577949405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-81554675080235865162014-07-18T10:30:55.085-04:002014-07-18T10:30:55.085-04:00Go ahead split the party. Go ahead split the party. JDJarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691101939920824546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-42198475627888244852014-07-18T09:31:46.367-04:002014-07-18T09:31:46.367-04:00I'm already happy. Thanks for giving the origi...I'm already happy. Thanks for giving the origins of the disclaimer. It does a good job of addressing the Old-Schooler with Easter Eggs, but is jst vague and funny enough for any D&D player to get. And if your new to the game? Hopefully this will get you excited to learn the bits yet also shows the fun playful side of this great game.<br /><br />p.s.I always loved that Picture of the The Shadowplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290750258778801256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-89861117632137715842014-07-18T09:29:17.213-04:002014-07-18T09:29:17.213-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Shadowplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290750258778801256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124770754805827894.post-78832176890372600342014-07-18T09:00:27.649-04:002014-07-18T09:00:27.649-04:00Great start my friend!Great start my friend!Jim Haltomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027543630803308847noreply@blogger.com