Some interesting house rules. The campaign sounds very dark. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks!

I really enjoyed the video, Solo. I'm always interested in what other people use for gaming. I like the folksy charm of it. No need for fancy if you're delivering good info.

Thanks!

Solomoriah wrote:It's not in the book, but I bump the die size for each penalty, as in, 1 in 1d6 at 9-12, 1 in 1d8 at 6-8, 1d10 at 4-5, and 1d12 at 3.

Ooh, I like this as well. Thanks, Solo!

I have let players make multiple attempts with their characters for breaking doors down but with each attempt it takes time and causes a random encounter check for the noise. I usually give them their str (or con) bonus in attempts before taking subdue damage which represents them bruising themselv...

And no matter how Angry Monk does it, he's a great DM. He ran us through The Zombraire's Estate a couple weeks ago to give the hard working (but incredibly handsome despite his age) regular DM a break. Thank you, Teaman. Coming from an experienced and excellent GM such yourself, it is high praise i...

Thanks, Clever_Munkey. I will be reading this thread thoroughly.

Right on. Thanks, Munkey.

It's easier. I don't have to worry that one door is "more stuck" than another. They are all stuck. Looking for food/doors is similar. If one door is more stuck, or more secret than another, then I feel like I must be able to give a reason if asked. All good points. And you're correct. Most of the t...

Yeah, I was using a range on a 1d6 to adjudicate abilities or skills. However, with T&T the GM could set the challenge rating of a task based on a level. Perhaps smashing down a door is always a level 1 challenge, but as adventurers increase in levels, they become more proficient at hitting the door...