Managing the D&D holiday party is the hardest part of my job

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Managing the D&D holiday party is the hardest part of my job. Tiamat eats enough for five, Primus tries to run everything, Strahd spends all night sulking in the dark in the spare bedroom, Moradin won’t budge from the keg, and Vecna never RSVPs.

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 22, 2018

Though that one year Vecna got drunk and kept slipping his eye into peoples’ drinks was pretty legendary. Until Gruumsh swallowed the dang thing. I guess eyeballs in a cocktail are kind if normal to bloodthirsty gods of destruction.

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 22, 2018

Does Mordenkainen even know he was invited?

— There is no Brad, only Zuul (@BufordTBuford) December 22, 2018

He’s never invited but somehow he always shows up, usually with Bigby, and spends all night trying to get Saint Cuthbert and Iuz to argue about religion and politics. https://t.co/WSysU1pBMC

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 22, 2018

So, for real, is Primus there? He was, but left at precisely 1:23 AM local time.

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 22, 2018

What happens if a mind flayer wears a pair of gauntlets of ogre power?

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@JeremyECrawford Here's a weird quandary… Mind flayers' attacks and the escape DC for their grapple aren't calculated using their Str or Dex mods. What happens if a mind flayer wears a pair of gauntlets of ogre power?

— Travis Woodall (@TravisWoodall) December 26, 2018

The DC increases only if the flayer wears the gauntlets on its tentacles

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 26, 2018

“Jorath, they have us SURROUNDED!”

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1)
“Jorath, they have us SURROUNDED! I’ve counted at LEAST eighty hobgoblins out there so far! What are you MESSING AROUND with a fire and the sup-all biggest cauldron for? Doomed adventurers eat last hearty meal, or some such…#epic fantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 15, 2018

3)
…nonsense?”
“Don’t you know the legend? We haul this too-big, rusty old cauldron around because it’s enchanted! Warriors boiled in it grow to giant size, are healed of all wounds and ills, and gain the strength of ten!”#epic fantasy “So if I hop in there, and somehow DON’T die horribly, you’re thinking I’ll come out brawny enough to defeat all the hobgoblins and save us?”
“Yes! And we’ll keep the cauldron boiling, so you can dive back in and get… #epic fantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 15, 2018

5)
…healed, no matter how often you get wounded!”
“Uh-huh. So what’re all the salt, carrots, and dumplings for?”
“Well, if the magic is mere legend, and you die, I pour in this poison and we flee to the topmost rock. The hobbers…#epic fantasy …sample the free meal, then they all die, and we escape.”
“NO. I won’t do it! I’m ALLERGIC to carrots!”#epic fantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 15, 2018

A new miniature product line for 2019 and beyond: Reaper Bones Black!

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We’re excited to announce an amazing new product line for 2019 and beyond: Reaper Bones Black! Since launching our Reaper Bones miniatures in 2012, Reaper Miniatures has produced and shipped over 25 million plastic models to gamers and painters around the world. But despite the success of Reaper Bones, we continually look for ways to improve our products. We’ve taken everything that makes Reaper Bones Miniatures so successful and enhanced it. We’ve always listened to our customers, and after years of feedback, we made Reaper Bones Miniatures even better with Reaper Bones Black. • High Detail – Reaper Bones Black holds more detail and is equal to resin or metal • Rigid Material – weapons and thin parts are much more rigid and hold their shape, but still flexible enough to withstand constant handling • Improved Pigmentation – Reaper Bones Black models are tinted dark grey for ease of painting and viewing • Reduced Seam and Shift Lines – produced with high-grade steel molds, Reaper Bones Black models are cleaner, crisper, and require less cleaning But we didn’t change everything. Customers can expect the same great features with Reaper Bones Black as they do with Reaper Bones. • Amazing sculpts – created by the best artists in the gaming industry • Consumer-friendly pricing – Reaper Bones Black gives customers great value for their dollars • Wide selection – Reaper Bones Black will continue to provide consumers a variety of options to suit all types of gaming. • Painter Friendly – made for painters and gamers, by painters and gamers. • Ready to Paint – just a quick rinse with soap and water and you’re ready to paint • Scaled to Fit – Reaper Bones Black models are the same size and scale as all Reaper miniatures and all modern gaming models • Integral Bases – Reaper Bones Black models come with integral bases so they’re ready to play with right out of the package • Always in Stock – Reaper Bones Black models won’t go out of stock and can always be reordered. You’ve got the demand. We’ve got the supply. To launch Reaper Bones Black, we’ll be giving away nearly 150,000 free Reaper Bones Black miniatures throughout 2019. This will give painters, gamers, and retailers an opportunity to try Reaper Bones Black themselves. More details will be coming soon on www.reapermini.com Look for regular Reaper Bones Black monthly releases in spring 2019! Reaper Bones Black FAQ coming this week!

How do I beat the Matt Mercer effect?

December 30, 2018Zoltar 1 Comment

I’ve seen DMs struggle with new players but to see this guy say @matthewmercer is the reason this game isn’t going the way they want it just irks me in all sorts of ways…like it’s not Matt’s fault. This dude on reddit just needs to tell his players what he’s feeling. #DnD pic.twitter.com/cRpmi7qYZ9

— Matt 🔜 ??? (@MattMarie777) December 26, 2018

It’s less blaming me, and more dealing with players with unfair expectations of the game. Every table is different, and our style is just one of many ways to play.

I left a comment with my thoughts for the OP. https://t.co/5bAyJueSRI https://t.co/LdIuOksYQ0

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) December 26, 2018

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The wizard got the Blackstaff killed… The warlock is screwing the villain… The druid infested their tavern with demonic mushrooms… Help!

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The wizard got the Blackstaff killed and had to take over with only 2nd level spells
The warlock is screwing the villain and their imp ate Sylgar
The druid infested their tavern with demonic mushrooms

this #dnd5e #dragonheist campaign has gotten way out of my control

send help

— Oliver Clegg (@deathbybadger) December 29, 2018

Adventure working as intended. #wotcstaff https://t.co/BuIcAIq5eh

— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) December 29, 2018

Drow are French

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French. Drow are French. It’s canon, ask @ChrisPerkinsDnD.

— Canadian DM – Not allowed under the mistletoe (@CanaDutchian) December 27, 2018

C’est vrai, n’est-ce pas? https://t.co/IOCeS0XMxN

— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) December 27, 2018

Players, what are your favorite gifts to give DMs?

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#dnd tip for everyone: if you run a game, you are giving your players a gift throughout the year. Players, what are your favorite gifts to give DMs? (Other than your attention and gratitude, of course…) @Wizards_DnD

— Shawn Merwin Writing Games (@shawnmerwin) December 24, 2018

'Tis the (TPK) season…

— Shawn Merwin Writing Games (@shawnmerwin) December 24, 2018

One player bought me a hardcopy of the PHB. Pretty sweet!

— 🇨🇦 Rob Davis (@SwampRob) December 24, 2018

Nice! https://t.co/YGYK7O0kl7

— Shawn Merwin Writing Games (@shawnmerwin) December 24, 2018

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Managing the D&D holiday party is the hardest part of my job

What happens if a mind flayer wears a pair of gauntlets of ogre power?

“Jorath, they have us SURROUNDED!”

A new miniature product line for 2019 and beyond: Reaper Bones Black!

How do I beat the Matt Mercer effect?

The wizard got the Blackstaff killed… The warlock is screwing the villain… The druid infested their tavern with demonic mushrooms… Help!

Drow are French

Players, what are your favorite gifts to give DMs?

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