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OD&D said it could be played with 20-50 players and one referee. How was that expected to work and still be fun?

answered Jan 3, 2017 at 17:58

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What is the etymology of Mind Blank?

answered Sep 23 at 13:43

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Is there a name for this 20 sided die with two 1s, two 2s, etc?

answered Jul 19, 2018 at 11:27

27 votes

I dislike how players accurately place fireballs. Is there an alternative?

answered May 1, 2016 at 16:35

24 votes

Does healing an unconscious, dying player character restore only up to 1 hp unless they have been stabilised?

answered Jan 8, 2021 at 5:22

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I'm a DM and I want a hiatus but don't know how to tell my players

answered May 27, 2020 at 4:07

20 votes

Do trolls appear to be dead after reaching 0 HP from non-fire/acid damage?

answered Dec 13, 2019 at 3:43

16 votes

How do role-playing games avoid lame duck scenarios?

answered Jan 29, 2020 at 20:16

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Making the first level magic user combat fun

answered Jan 27, 2020 at 5:11

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How can I handle a player who pre-plans arguments about my rulings on RAW?

answered Mar 4, 2019 at 17:37

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Do/did any major RPGs have "hidden rules" or "spells that do things other than what they say"?

answered Mar 26, 2022 at 2:48

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Is it appropriate to punish a PC who snatches things from under the other PCs?

answered Feb 10, 2016 at 16:54

11 votes

What is the climate like in the area of Saltmarsh?

answered Aug 2, 2020 at 1:55

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Was there ever an official "win condition" in early D&D editions?

answered Jan 2, 2017 at 23:54

7 votes

Can a new player join a group only when a new campaign starts?

answered Apr 17, 2019 at 14:19

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How can I make players still feel rewarded after looting a dragon hoard?

answered Jul 28, 2020 at 7:43

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Does any source published prior to 5th Edition attest that Strahd von Zarovich is the first vampire ever?

answered Jul 16, 2022 at 15:05

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Can you teleport others without teleporting yourself?

answered Feb 20, 2022 at 15:01

6 votes

Is a wand of lightning bolts made of metal?

answered Oct 10, 2020 at 2:38

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Can player characters get turned into zombies? And if they can, what changes?

answered May 15, 2020 at 16:20

6 votes

Where does the distinction between "Mind Flayer" and "Illithid" come from?

answered May 26, 2019 at 7:59

6 votes

Where did the first Dungeons and Dragons miniatures come from?

answered Dec 30, 2017 at 12:48

6 votes

Friend Computer or The Computer?

answered May 1, 2016 at 3:55

5 votes

When did 5 foot squares become standard in D&D?

answered Oct 7, 2019 at 21:48

5 votes

My DM insists on rolling a single save for groups affected by AoE save spells. How does this affect my odds of successfully affecting the enemy?

answered Mar 21, 2017 at 10:06

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Are there lower-level analogs to the Control Weather spell?

answered Jan 7, 2020 at 4:03

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Is there an alternative word to be used in place of Humanoid?

answered Oct 16, 2020 at 5:44

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How can a cleric hide a living body?

answered Jul 29, 2020 at 18:05

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Do owlbears lay eggs?

answered Apr 8, 2017 at 2:48

4 votes

Where can step-by-step instructions for creating magic items be found?

answered Feb 17, 2016 at 7:31

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OD&D said it could be played with 20-50 players and one referee. How was that expected to work and still be fun?

What is the etymology of Mind Blank?

Is there a name for this 20 sided die with two 1s, two 2s, etc?

I dislike how players accurately place fireballs. Is there an alternative?

Does healing an unconscious, dying player character restore only up to 1 hp unless they have been stabilised?

I'm a DM and I want a hiatus but don't know how to tell my players

Do trolls appear to be dead after reaching 0 HP from non-fire/acid damage?

How do role-playing games avoid lame duck scenarios?

Making the first level magic user combat fun

How can I handle a player who pre-plans arguments about my rulings on RAW?

Do/did any major RPGs have "hidden rules" or "spells that do things other than what they say"?

Is it appropriate to punish a PC who snatches things from under the other PCs?

What is the climate like in the area of Saltmarsh?

Was there ever an official "win condition" in early D&D editions?

Can a new player join a group only when a new campaign starts?

How can I make players still feel rewarded after looting a dragon hoard?

Does any source published prior to 5th Edition attest that Strahd von Zarovich is the first vampire ever?

Can you teleport others without teleporting yourself?

Is a wand of lightning bolts made of metal?

Can player characters get turned into zombies? And if they can, what changes?

Where does the distinction between "Mind Flayer" and "Illithid" come from?

Where did the first Dungeons and Dragons miniatures come from?

Friend Computer or The Computer?

When did 5 foot squares become standard in D&D?

My DM insists on rolling a single save for groups affected by AoE save spells. How does this affect my odds of successfully affecting the enemy?

Are there lower-level analogs to the Control Weather spell?

Is there an alternative word to be used in place of Humanoid?

How can a cleric hide a living body?

Do owlbears lay eggs?

Where can step-by-step instructions for creating magic items be found?