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How do I stop my PCs from acting like insomniac monkeys on crack?

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How does D&D Vancian magic make sense in-game?

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How much damage can a druid Wild Shaped into a spider take without dying instantly?

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answered Feb 19, 2015 at 22:23

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How do I roleplay a character more intelligent than I am?

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answered Aug 19, 2010 at 20:07

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What rules say that summoning undead is evil, and what rules say why?

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answered Jun 30, 2014 at 19:39

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My players like to search everything. What do they find?

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answered Jun 30, 2019 at 19:11

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How much damage does Great Weapon Fighting add on average?

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answered Sep 2, 2014 at 22:29

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Does Power Word Kill kill druids in wild-shape?

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answered Sep 8, 2015 at 21:36

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Did Spirit Guardians just wipe out the Orc army?

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answered Jul 28, 2016 at 13:32

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Counterspelling a counterspell

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answered May 18, 2015 at 19:12

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As an unreliable player, how can I lessen the burden on my group?

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answered Mar 21, 2012 at 22:15

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Is it fair to press the players for decisions during combat?

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answered Dec 7, 2011 at 14:16

52 votes

Does natural armor stack with unarmored defense?

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answered Dec 23, 2014 at 14:31

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Aside from flavor, is there any benefit to a Monk striking multiple targets?

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answered May 4, 2016 at 14:29

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How much to bend "the rules" about populating a world?

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answered Jul 10, 2012 at 22:05

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How do you discourage "player knowledge" as a GM?

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answered May 18, 2011 at 13:20

44 votes

Is 4th edition D&D compatible with 5th edition?

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answered Oct 5, 2014 at 19:31

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Combining various AC-providing clothing and armor

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answered Feb 25, 2015 at 21:31

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How do you tell if a D&D book is 3.0 or 3.5?

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answered Aug 25, 2010 at 16:41

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How can I roll a character's age using only d6?

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answered Apr 9, 2012 at 20:30

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Am I designing my campaign setting to be too specific?

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answered Sep 14, 2010 at 19:41

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What's the best way to kill a character in a way that is memorable, and treated with respect by players?

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answered Apr 2, 2015 at 15:09

37 votes

I'm at a loss with “Dungeons and Dragons.” How does one play it, anyway?

dungeons-and-dragons new-players

answered Nov 27, 2011 at 18:14

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How do I figure out how to roleplay my Cleric's faith?

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answered Nov 26, 2015 at 17:26

36 votes

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Where's my share of the loot?

answered Aug 23, 2010 at 20:49

35 votes

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Where is D&D in the spectrum of RPGs?

dungeons-and-dragons

answered Oct 10, 2011 at 19:05

34 votes

How could towns restrain a magic user?

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answered May 23, 2011 at 19:10

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How many times can I use a spell component pouch before having to purchase a new one?

dnd-5e equipment spell-components

answered Jul 18, 2014 at 19:44

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Is this house-rule removing the increased effect of cantrips at higher character levels balanced?

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answered Jun 29, 2019 at 14:43

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How do I get better at narrating/storytelling as a GM?

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answered Jun 15, 2011 at 14:51

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How do I stop my PCs from acting like insomniac monkeys on crack?

How does D&D Vancian magic make sense in-game?

How much damage can a druid Wild Shaped into a spider take without dying instantly?

How do I roleplay a character more intelligent than I am?

What rules say that summoning undead is evil, and what rules say why?

My players like to search everything. What do they find?

How much damage does Great Weapon Fighting add on average?

Does Power Word Kill kill druids in wild-shape?

Did Spirit Guardians just wipe out the Orc army?

Counterspelling a counterspell

As an unreliable player, how can I lessen the burden on my group?

Is it fair to press the players for decisions during combat?

Does natural armor stack with unarmored defense?

Aside from flavor, is there any benefit to a Monk striking multiple targets?

How much to bend "the rules" about populating a world?

How do you discourage "player knowledge" as a GM?

Is 4th edition D&D compatible with 5th edition?

Combining various AC-providing clothing and armor

How do you tell if a D&D book is 3.0 or 3.5?

How can I roll a character's age using only d6?

Am I designing my campaign setting to be too specific?

What's the best way to kill a character in a way that is memorable, and treated with respect by players?

I'm at a loss with “Dungeons and Dragons.” How does one play it, anyway?

How do I figure out how to roleplay my Cleric's faith?

Where's my share of the loot?

Where is D&D in the spectrum of RPGs?

How could towns restrain a magic user?

How many times can I use a spell component pouch before having to purchase a new one?

Is this house-rule removing the increased effect of cantrips at higher character levels balanced?

How do I get better at narrating/storytelling as a GM?