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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
 Posted - 15 Aug 2016 : 05:38:11
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| Looks like episode 6 will be tomorrow... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2016 : 23:15:30
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| I'm behind by two episodes. But I've enjoyed the show so far. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3805 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2016 : 23:16:42
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| Their DM is really good. |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2016 : 00:14:45
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Originally posted by Irennan
Their DM is really good.
Aye. He's the kind of DM I wish I was. Gives me a nice, high goal to strive for.  |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3805 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2016 : 00:39:57
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Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2016 : 03:24:36
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| Mercer is a good DM. I am finding Chris Hardwick kind of annoying. Only watched the first two episodes, so I don't know if he gets better. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2016 : 03:52:19
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Originally posted by Brimstone
Mercer is a good DM. I am finding Chris Hardwick kind of annoying. Only watched the first two episodes, so I don't know if he gets better.
He gets better about episode 5. Very jelly.  |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2016 : 12:49:51
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| Episode 6 is up... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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hashimashadoo
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2016 : 00:30:50
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| Chris Hardwick is not funny, he is just loud. |
When life turns it's back on you...sneak attack for extra damage.
Head admin of the FR wiki:
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moonbeast
Senior Scribe
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2016 : 04:52:14
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I'm on Episode 2 right now. The group is fun to watch….. but the DM'ing style is something I'm against….. too much dice-rolling. Every single action and speculation, the DM calls for a die roll. IMHO that slows the game down way too much and unnecessarily tedious. Otherwise, an enjoyable group to watch so far….. and yes, Mercer is a good DM indeed (other than the excessive dice-roll calls).
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3805 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2016 : 13:58:30
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| Now that you point it out, there's a lot of dice-rolling going on. That's something that I too would personally avoid, but yes: it doesn't really detract from his DMing skills. |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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froglegg
Learned Scribe
317 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2016 : 14:34:24
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I have enjoyed it alot so far.
John |
Long live Alias and Dragonbait! Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb the Realms need you more then ever!
On my word as a sage nothing within these pages is false, but not all of it may prove to be true. - Elminster of Shadowdale
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2016 : 20:53:38
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I have found Chris Hardwick's character or just how he plays to be annoying and obnoxious. Shelby Fero seems from what I have seen, unsure of herself. You are a Dwarven fighter! Go kick ass with your War hammer.
The other three are my favorites!
I love the way Mercer describes Ashley's Gond divine magic. All mechanical. Bad ass... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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moonbeast
Senior Scribe
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2016 : 03:56:22
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Originally posted by Irennan
Now that you point it out, there's a lot of dice-rolling going on. That's something that I too would personally avoid, but yes: it doesn't really detract from his DMing skills.
Yeah, my only nitpick was the frequent use of dice rolls for every single thing. Other than that, I agree that he is a very good DM…. the way he narrates, the way he interacts with the Players, and the way he allows the PCs to "shine" with their abilities, it's all good. And despite the frequent dice rolls and constant action, he manages to keep the adventure moving on at a good pace.
My further thoughts of dice rolling:
#1. Dice rolling is GOOD if you have a newbie group who are just learning the mechanics of D&D. The dice rolls instill the sense of "what is possible" and what can happen if you do this and you do that. It's a good way to teach the game mechanics to first-time players. The Force Grey players…. they don't seem like first-time D&D players.
#2. For experienced players of the game… it does become tedious. For example, if the high-level Barbarian wants to kick down the (ordinary, non-magical) wooden door, and he has incredibly high STRENGTH and a very high level, it's already presumed that he has way over 95% chance of knocking down that stupid door. If I was the DM, I would NOT waste everyone's time forcing the Barbarian's player to roll a STR check. If Conan wants to kick down that ordinary door, he kicks down that door. Move on to more important things.
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