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Why would I ever cast True Strike?

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Does this character concept involving never taking a long rest and converting spell slots to sorcery points (aka coffeelock) violate RAW?

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How to handle "I investigate for <this particular thing>" checks

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Ambushed while Sleeping (with a Watch)

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What to do as a DM if my players are in constant disagreement with each other?

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How do I evaluate whether my homebrew race is balanced?

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How valid is lying to players about the rolls they are making in The Dresden Files?

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Can you take the Dodge action while prone?

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When is casting Blade Ward better than taking the Dodge action?

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How to handle a Tiny Player Character in 5e?

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What RAW weirdness would arise from a PC being permanently Tiny?

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Guidelines for creating homebrew classes (base/PrCs)

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How can I design encounters that appeal more to stealth based characters and are fun for me to run?

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How do I upgrade my party's weapons?

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How does a character become magical in the Dresden Files?

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Managing a Medieval Low Orbit Ion Cannon

Why would I ever cast True Strike?

Does this character concept involving never taking a long rest and converting spell slots to sorcery points (aka coffeelock) violate RAW?

How do I narrate a player's PC's actions without causing unintended consequences for the PC?

Can the spell Find Traps find traps in legal documents?

How to not let the Identify spell spoil everything?

How can I make my enemies feel real and make combat more engaging?

Resources for Complex Puzzle-Traps [closed]

How to handle "I investigate for <this particular thing>" checks

Ambushed while Sleeping (with a Watch)

What to do as a DM if my players are in constant disagreement with each other?

How can I make sure my players' decisions have consequences?

How do I evaluate whether my homebrew race is balanced?

How valid is lying to players about the rolls they are making in The Dresden Files?

Can you take the Dodge action while prone?

When is casting Blade Ward better than taking the Dodge action?

How to handle a Tiny Player Character in 5e?

What RAW weirdness would arise from a PC being permanently Tiny?

Guidelines for creating homebrew classes (base/PrCs)

How can I design encounters that appeal more to stealth based characters and are fun for me to run?

How do I plan out a character's growth in Pathfinder?

How do I upgrade my party's weapons?

How does a character become magical in the Dresden Files?

Writing a better Weapon Focus feat