User TimothyAWiseman

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Was this the right call? Player rolled a great Intimidation check on an enemy that wouldn't normally be intimidated

answered Jun 4, 2022 at 15:21

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How did towns mundanely protect themselves against Dragons or bring them to the ground?

answered Oct 1, 2021 at 19:46

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How should I restrain myself when both playing a character and DMing?

answered Jul 21, 2014 at 19:09

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What do I do about a prescriptive GM/player who argues that gender and sexuality aren’t personality traits?

answered Dec 10, 2020 at 19:45

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When should I fudge dice rolls?

answered Dec 12, 2013 at 4:56

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How to handle a GM cheating in the players’ favor?

answered Aug 20, 2018 at 21:13

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Should I discuss the type of campaign with my players?

answered Apr 15, 2019 at 22:32

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How can I deal with the Remove Curse spell spoiling my plot hooks?

answered Jan 19, 2020 at 16:24

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How can I make my PCs flee?

answered Sep 14, 2012 at 16:55

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Simulating these special dice on more regular dice

answered Dec 8, 2019 at 16:14

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How can I convey my disappointment in players ignoring huge hints

answered Jun 27, 2021 at 0:09

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Tried all the existing advice, but players still never roleplay fear

answered Feb 14, 2013 at 21:09

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How to challenge a pacifist party

answered Oct 23, 2017 at 19:21

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I want to nerf my character for roleplay purposes, but I fear I might have the "My Guy Syndrome"

answered Jan 27, 2023 at 20:44

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How do I prevent my players from hopping on a railroad when I'm not railroading?

answered Jul 31, 2014 at 21:50

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As a DM, how much freedom does one have to create new rules for use in game?

answered Feb 7, 2019 at 18:27

36 votes

Can the DM override racial traits?

answered Apr 12, 2019 at 15:40

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Can you make armor with multiple elemental resistances using only wool and copper? And how much time and money would it cost?

answered Jul 12, 2021 at 20:43

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How can I avoid straw manning any belief I am against in my game?

answered Mar 27, 2020 at 14:23

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Problems Regarding a Mary-Sue type Player Character

answered Feb 26, 2013 at 17:50

33 votes

How to kill a character without making their player too angry

answered Feb 20, 2013 at 19:16

31 votes

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How do I get player characters who have non-adventurer backstories to go on adventures?

answered May 20, 2018 at 0:40

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Is there any canon lore reason why urban werewolves haven't destroyed vampires (or vice versa)?

answered Nov 27, 2019 at 14:42

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Is there a plausible explanation for a large number of armed adventurers in a fantasy RPG setting?

answered Apr 17, 2014 at 16:26

28 votes

How to answer to someone saying D&D is stupid?

answered Dec 16, 2020 at 17:08

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How do I fix the group tension caused by my character stealing and possibly killing without provocation?

answered Mar 20, 2019 at 18:06

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How do I telegraph that an encounter that was too difficult before is now achievable?

answered Oct 18, 2017 at 17:15

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How can I deal with a 'bump on a log player' who doesn't really do anything except when told?

answered Jun 18, 2013 at 16:32

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What should I do if my character is deeply related to a villain that they are loyal to (the villain has recently revealed themselves)?

answered Jan 18 at 1:18

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Should I quit my D&D game because my DM still is showing favoritism?

answered Feb 21, 2022 at 18:58

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Was this the right call? Player rolled a great Intimidation check on an enemy that wouldn't normally be intimidated

How did towns mundanely protect themselves against Dragons or bring them to the ground?

How should I restrain myself when both playing a character and DMing?

What do I do about a prescriptive GM/player who argues that gender and sexuality aren’t personality traits?

When should I fudge dice rolls?

How to handle a GM cheating in the players’ favor?

Should I discuss the type of campaign with my players?

How can I deal with the Remove Curse spell spoiling my plot hooks?

How can I make my PCs flee?

Simulating these special dice on more regular dice

How can I convey my disappointment in players ignoring huge hints

Tried all the existing advice, but players still never roleplay fear

How to challenge a pacifist party

I want to nerf my character for roleplay purposes, but I fear I might have the "My Guy Syndrome"

How do I prevent my players from hopping on a railroad when I'm not railroading?

As a DM, how much freedom does one have to create new rules for use in game?

Can the DM override racial traits?

Can you make armor with multiple elemental resistances using only wool and copper? And how much time and money would it cost?

How can I avoid straw manning any belief I am against in my game?

Problems Regarding a Mary-Sue type Player Character

How to kill a character without making their player too angry

How do I get player characters who have non-adventurer backstories to go on adventures?

Is there any canon lore reason why urban werewolves haven't destroyed vampires (or vice versa)?

Is there a plausible explanation for a large number of armed adventurers in a fantasy RPG setting?

How to answer to someone saying D&D is stupid?

How do I fix the group tension caused by my character stealing and possibly killing without provocation?

How do I telegraph that an encounter that was too difficult before is now achievable?

How can I deal with a 'bump on a log player' who doesn't really do anything except when told?

What should I do if my character is deeply related to a villain that they are loyal to (the villain has recently revealed themselves)?

Should I quit my D&D game because my DM still is showing favoritism?