New Posts For Thread: Session Lessons: Character Creation has Too Many Mechanical Detailshttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_DetailsThis is my first impression from Dungeon Mastering a group of eight players through character creation. We went through each stage of character creation in order, in a circle around the table, so that everybody could be a part of everybody else's crThanks for the advice, everyone.I agree with the 'specialties at 2nd level' idea, especially. I might even move specialties to 3rd.http://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_Details?post_id=525903957#525903957Thanks for the advice, everyone.I agree with the 'specialties at 2nd level' idea, especially. I might even move specialties to 3rd.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:51:15 -0600I really like the idea of specialties kicking in at level 2. Not only does it tone down the number of things to do at creation, but also gives you a chance to play your character and develop a style which your specialty would reflect. I do however fehttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_Details?post_id=525799485#525799485I really like the idea of specialties kicking in at level 2. Not only does it tone down the number of things to do at creation, but also gives you a chance to play your character and develop a style which your specialty would reflect. I do however feMon, 05 Nov 2012 12:44:14 -0600Expetise dice are so simple, it's hard not to imagine them being easy to use. Once a round, you either add an extra 1d4 damage or save it for another maneuver based on your style (parry, etc). Anyone who can eventually figure out when to use a d8 fhttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_Details?post_id=525785399#525785399Expetise dice are so simple, it's hard not to imagine them being easy to use. Once a round, you either add an extra 1d4 damage or save it for another maneuver based on your style (parry, etc). Anyone who can eventually figure out when to use a d8 fSun, 04 Nov 2012 21:20:47 -0600heh. Yeah, I have had the occasional player who didn't come close to engaging in RP. That usually resolved itself, though, for a couple of reasons.1) It's my game, as a DM. Players honestly have two choices when it comes to names: Give their charahttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_Details?post_id=525785271#525785271heh. Yeah, I have had the occasional player who didn't come close to engaging in RP. That usually resolved itself, though, for a couple of reasons.1) It's my game, as a DM. Players honestly have two choices when it comes to names: Give their charaSun, 04 Nov 2012 21:12:19 -0600Daybreaker, I ran the first couple of Playtest with 8 Players. Big advice here is your encounters will need to be strengthened, especially if you are running the Games provided. Had same problem with character creation, players wanted details but thttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29475587/Session_Lessons:__Character_Creation_has_Too_Many_Mechanical_Details?post_id=525772085#525772085Daybreaker, I ran the first couple of Playtest with 8 Players. Big advice here is your encounters will need to be strengthened, especially if you are running the Games provided. Had same problem with character creation, players wanted details but tSun, 04 Nov 2012 12:05:15 -0600