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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

The whole We play a game so you have to cooperate together even if role-play wise it makes no sense is a bad practice, May-be not at the point you'll leave the table but definitely a serious sign that the table doesn't function properly.

Luckily, there is a very easy fix Do a session zero, and build a coherent party ab initio, it include in game reason for the party to work together, coherent goals (because when player A wants to abolish the reign of the emperor, and player B wants to defend the emperor you'll have a PvP fight within 3 session) and a meta discussion to have a pallet of skills matching the party's goal (At least in more epic game where you don't want to feel powerless). Almost every RPG published in the last 10-15 years contains an extensive session zero guide and tons of tips to build a relevant party.

If someone wants to play a law priest in a pirate campaign or any other character not fitting the campaign theme or opposing other PCs, it's perfectly OK to tell the no. Obviously if everybody is aligned on some PvP and betrayal the answer may be different, but it's again something to address in session zero.

 

I was recently a bit surprise by seeing video of RPG tables where everyone has a laptop, and I even saw a thread about whether GM allowing only paper sheet are reasonable

However, on my experience (and I am part of big club, so I interact with a lot of players), some GM have a laptop or tablet especially in the era of .pdf books, but most player would use only paper.

So I am curious what's your take on electronic device, is it fully banned at your table, a GM only tool, a stuff that some player may use for note taking ? Or do you use VTT technology like you would online when playing in person ?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago

It's way to avoid a lot of rpg horro stories the classical one include

  • Clear description of the game (which is done in this comic) properly managing expectations is already great

  • Line and veil, in the sense writing done theme that you don't want at the table, and themes which can be present but not in plain sight for example most people do close the door when having sex, so let's do the same in tabletop no need to go further than the bard joined the elf in their room, and what happened behind closed door stay behind closed door

  • X card, which is a kind of last ressort measure and allows anyone to stop a scene going to far

Then, some people push further and added way to modulate the intensity of a scene, like asking for more or less depending on how you feel. Being at the verge of tears after a consented intense scene can be one of your best RPG memory ever but being at the verge of tear after feeling like another player assaulted you, can be a horror story, and the difference is just about Accepting it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Allez pour la peine, une découverte récente, un truc aux accents medievo-sorceresque, mais en fait assez electro pop mais qui a des élements qui attirent mon coté amateur de métal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtnktpF_t0

 

Many bug repellant are just a mix of artificial fragance/essential oils whose smell repell bugs.

Let's take the example of lemongrass against mosquitoes. How does-it work ? Does it cancel out the human flesh smell making you invisible for the mosquito ? Or does it smell so bad for the mosquito that they run away ?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago

#SUTOM #1257 4/6

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Au delà de l'Ironie de la situation, le Bilan de Macron/Darmanin (et maintenant Rétaillau) en terme de sécurité est une catastrophe.

D'un coté on a une explosion des cas de violences policières, avec pas mal de manifestants gravement blessés pendant la gilets jaunes, et ne parlons pas des jeunes de banlieue qui en prennent pleins la gueule. Mais maintenant on a carrément des enlèvements contre rançons.

Quand je pense que sous Jospin, il y avait déjà une peur panique de l'insécurité à cause de voitures brûlées

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

#SUTOM #1256 6/6

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https://sutom.nocle.fr/

*pas inspiré, mais trouvé *

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Usual reminder that you don't need mini, and that if you really want some, a cheap alternative is to print images on poker-token (that you can buy for a ridiculously low price on Ali Express)

As usual when talking about 3D printing, look for a fablab near you. While individual printing will be more expensive, it includes the rent and maintenance of the machine, and gives you access to a wide variety of machine to match your specific needs. IMO, unless you plan to be a heavy 3D printer user, the fixed cost of even a cheap machine won't offset the extra cost of going to a fablab, having access to high quality machine, and a local community of enthusiasts

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Yes, even non profit clubs need a constant influx of newcomers, whose member due will pay the rent when the ancient will leave. And for game shop it's even worse. It's a hobby where a 50 € book can entertain 4 adults for year, so you need new comer to keep selling.

My local rpg club runs monthly discovery session and many GM gladly take beginners at their table. (most) RPG have relatively straightforward basic rules, any semi decent GM can give you a 30 minutes briefing with enough information to play. Most of these hugs books aren't rules but story, and special abilities (e.g. Magic spells and potions) so you don't need to read them before playing.

Usually, I advise to look for one shots session to start it allows to discover a game and test the alchemy with other players without signing up for a 2 years campaign.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

In a huge stadium, with a grass field An green skined orc wearing a leather armour runs holding a huge fantastic bloody axe. The orc is about to shoot inside a bloody human skull Behind him, a bloody severed limb lies on the ground. The general game feel like Rugby The picture looks like an action shot at the cover of a sport magazine

Flux Schnell

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I woald advise other RPG than D&D, too many beginner look for D&D and nothing else, while tons of GM struggle to find player for non D&D games, as usual look for a club/meetup/shop near you

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Aujourd'hui j'ai fait 10353 – Moyenne 517 à Accuracity Europe ! – https://accura.city/

Top 3 : Palma (32km), Lisbon (35km), Groningen (39km)

Flop 3 : Maribor (710km), Split (741km), Espoo (1625km)

J'avoue le SUTOM il me reste un essais et j'ai zéro idée

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Cool, mais en pratique ? On va ouvrir 2-3 fac de médecines de plus, dans des régions qui en manquent, dont une dedièe aux passerelles ?

Sinon on va garder la limite de facs dimensionnée à l'époque du numerus clausus strict.

 

J'aurais traduit Trump fait toujours la poule mouillée :)

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