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Should I retire? /u/SNinerr DnD: Roll for Initiative!

Should I retire? /u/SNinerr DnD: Roll for Initiative!

For a long time I have played with the same group of friends for DnD 5e. Nearly 4 years with this group. They are all my friends from long before playing DnD with them. I’ve always been the dungeon master, despite some of them playing for many years and outright refusing to ever DM. I admit I do prefer to DM, and I enjoy putting a lot of effort and time into my sessions. I’m currently a year and three quaters through Curse of Strahd and the players love it and give me plenty of praise and thanks. They are not bad players as any issues we have had I’ve been able to run a session 0 and catch up and resolved things. All except for one issue.

Since we have all gotten busier and drifted apart (left university and gotten jobs and partners) it appears as though we only ever meet up for DnD when I plan in a session. Otherwise there will be no communication or checking in as friends, playing video games or anything like that. They have different friends for this. It’s gotten to the point where I’m their DM, they turn up, play and have fun, and then leave and won’t talk about anything but DnD until the next session. Any other social meetup is left with a “Sorry I’m busy” but then if I offer dnd for the same night they can turn up.

It made it all feel very transactional and like I was putting a lot of my time and effort in for people that might not do the same for me. So I held a session 0 on this and discussed these feelings about 10 months ago. We all agreed that everyone was going to run a session each. At least once every 3 months, to see what effort it takes to DM, let me play sometimes and turn us into a DnD friendship group rather than players and DM friends. As well as booking in some video game nights etc.. But 10 months later and only one player has done this. Another player left the group because of these requests (and some other personal stuff). And then the remaining players have run one, maybe two sessions when I’ve asked for a break because I need to prep some large moment or was moving house so couldn’t host. Note neither of these were offered openly, I had to ask for it or push.

Some unrelated player conflict has come up now and we are having a session 0 tonight. Im considering bringing it up and hanging up the mantle and searching for greener pastures where the players might value me outside of session or atleast pay me for putting a load of effort into them. I’m starting to feel like it’s a job(that I enjoy tbf) to entertain others that they turn up for and clock out till the next one and will message about when its relevant to their characters. Tell me if im being dramatic or whatever, I’m not really sure what to do, any advice is welcome.

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​r/DnD For a long time I have played with the same group of friends for DnD 5e. Nearly 4 years with this group. They are all my friends from long before playing DnD with them. I’ve always been the dungeon master, despite some of them playing for many years and outright refusing to ever DM. I admit I do prefer to DM, and I enjoy putting a lot of effort and time into my sessions. I’m currently a year and three quaters through Curse of Strahd and the players love it and give me plenty of praise and thanks. They are not bad players as any issues we have had I’ve been able to run a session 0 and catch up and resolved things. All except for one issue. Since we have all gotten busier and drifted apart (left university and gotten jobs and partners) it appears as though we only ever meet up for DnD when I plan in a session. Otherwise there will be no communication or checking in as friends, playing video games or anything like that. They have different friends for this. It’s gotten to the point where I’m their DM, they turn up, play and have fun, and then leave and won’t talk about anything but DnD until the next session. Any other social meetup is left with a “Sorry I’m busy” but then if I offer dnd for the same night they can turn up. It made it all feel very transactional and like I was putting a lot of my time and effort in for people that might not do the same for me. So I held a session 0 on this and discussed these feelings about 10 months ago. We all agreed that everyone was going to run a session each. At least once every 3 months, to see what effort it takes to DM, let me play sometimes and turn us into a DnD friendship group rather than players and DM friends. As well as booking in some video game nights etc.. But 10 months later and only one player has done this. Another player left the group because of these requests (and some other personal stuff). And then the remaining players have run one, maybe two sessions when I’ve asked for a break because I need to prep some large moment or was moving house so couldn’t host. Note neither of these were offered openly, I had to ask for it or push. Some unrelated player conflict has come up now and we are having a session 0 tonight. Im considering bringing it up and hanging up the mantle and searching for greener pastures where the players might value me outside of session or atleast pay me for putting a load of effort into them. I’m starting to feel like it’s a job(that I enjoy tbf) to entertain others that they turn up for and clock out till the next one and will message about when its relevant to their characters. Tell me if im being dramatic or whatever, I’m not really sure what to do, any advice is welcome. submitted by /u/SNinerr [link] [comments] 

For a long time I have played with the same group of friends for DnD 5e. Nearly 4 years with this group. They are all my friends from long before playing DnD with them. I’ve always been the dungeon master, despite some of them playing for many years and outright refusing to ever DM. I admit I do prefer to DM, and I enjoy putting a lot of effort and time into my sessions. I’m currently a year and three quaters through Curse of Strahd and the players love it and give me plenty of praise and thanks. They are not bad players as any issues we have had I’ve been able to run a session 0 and catch up and resolved things. All except for one issue.

Since we have all gotten busier and drifted apart (left university and gotten jobs and partners) it appears as though we only ever meet up for DnD when I plan in a session. Otherwise there will be no communication or checking in as friends, playing video games or anything like that. They have different friends for this. It’s gotten to the point where I’m their DM, they turn up, play and have fun, and then leave and won’t talk about anything but DnD until the next session. Any other social meetup is left with a “Sorry I’m busy” but then if I offer dnd for the same night they can turn up.

It made it all feel very transactional and like I was putting a lot of my time and effort in for people that might not do the same for me. So I held a session 0 on this and discussed these feelings about 10 months ago. We all agreed that everyone was going to run a session each. At least once every 3 months, to see what effort it takes to DM, let me play sometimes and turn us into a DnD friendship group rather than players and DM friends. As well as booking in some video game nights etc.. But 10 months later and only one player has done this. Another player left the group because of these requests (and some other personal stuff). And then the remaining players have run one, maybe two sessions when I’ve asked for a break because I need to prep some large moment or was moving house so couldn’t host. Note neither of these were offered openly, I had to ask for it or push.

Some unrelated player conflict has come up now and we are having a session 0 tonight. Im considering bringing it up and hanging up the mantle and searching for greener pastures where the players might value me outside of session or atleast pay me for putting a load of effort into them. I’m starting to feel like it’s a job(that I enjoy tbf) to entertain others that they turn up for and clock out till the next one and will message about when its relevant to their characters. Tell me if im being dramatic or whatever, I’m not really sure what to do, any advice is welcome.

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[link] [comments]  For a long time I have played with the same group of friends for DnD 5e. Nearly 4 years with this group. They are all my friends from long before playing DnD with them. I’ve always been the dungeon master, despite some of them playing for many years and outright refusing to ever DM. I admit I do prefer to DM, and I enjoy putting a lot of effort and time into my sessions. I’m currently a year and three quaters through Curse of Strahd and the players love it and give me plenty of praise and thanks. They are not bad players as any issues we have had I’ve been able to run a session 0 and catch up and resolved things. All except for one issue. Since we have all gotten busier and drifted apart (left university and gotten jobs and partners) it appears as though we only ever meet up for DnD when I plan in a session. Otherwise there will be no communication or checking in as friends, playing video games or anything like that. They have different friends for this. It’s gotten to the point where I’m their DM, they turn up, play and have fun, and then leave and won’t talk about anything but DnD until the next session. Any other social meetup is left with a “Sorry I’m busy” but then if I offer dnd for the same night they can turn up. It made it all feel very transactional and like I was putting a lot of my time and effort in for people that might not do the same for me. So I held a session 0 on this and discussed these feelings about 10 months ago. We all agreed that everyone was going to run a session each. At least once every 3 months, to see what effort it takes to DM, let me play sometimes and turn us into a DnD friendship group rather than players and DM friends. As well as booking in some video game nights etc.. But 10 months later and only one player has done this. Another player left the group because of these requests (and some other personal stuff). And then the remaining players have run one, maybe two sessions when I’ve asked for a break because I need to prep some large moment or was moving house so couldn’t host. Note neither of these were offered openly, I had to ask for it or push. Some unrelated player conflict has come up now and we are having a session 0 tonight. Im considering bringing it up and hanging up the mantle and searching for greener pastures where the players might value me outside of session or atleast pay me for putting a load of effort into them. I’m starting to feel like it’s a job(that I enjoy tbf) to entertain others that they turn up for and clock out till the next one and will message about when its relevant to their characters. Tell me if im being dramatic or whatever, I’m not really sure what to do, any advice is welcome. submitted by /u/SNinerr [link] [comments]

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[OC] I run a D&D club at the high school where I teach – for Christmas this year I painted a mini for each of my players /u/ShaihuludWorm DnD: Roll for Initiative!

[OC] I run a D&D club at the high school where I teach – for Christmas this year I painted a mini for each of my players /u/ShaihuludWorm DnD: Roll for Initiative!

Honestly running the club has really re-enthused me for D&D and TTRPGs in general. As someone who’s been playing RPGs since I was a teenager I’d grown quite critical and particular about games, systems etc. Seeing these kids just having a blast rolling dice and embarking on their first adventure has really reminded me of the simple joys of role playing, and it’s been infectious. Plus, getting to play D&D a couple hours a week as part of my job is pretty great.

So, here’s a Christmas present to each of them – a mini of their character! I sourced the minis themselves from Etsy, and then painted them myself. Hopefully they’ll enjoy the gift and no one’s character will die too quickly and need replacing!

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​r/DnD Honestly running the club has really re-enthused me for D&D and TTRPGs in general. As someone who’s been playing RPGs since I was a teenager I’d grown quite critical and particular about games, systems etc. Seeing these kids just having a blast rolling dice and embarking on their first adventure has really reminded me of the simple joys of role playing, and it’s been infectious. Plus, getting to play D&D a couple hours a week as part of my job is pretty great. So, here’s a Christmas present to each of them – a mini of their character! I sourced the minis themselves from Etsy, and then painted them myself. Hopefully they’ll enjoy the gift and no one’s character will die too quickly and need replacing! submitted by /u/ShaihuludWorm [link] [comments] 

Honestly running the club has really re-enthused me for D&D and TTRPGs in general. As someone who’s been playing RPGs since I was a teenager I’d grown quite critical and particular about games, systems etc. Seeing these kids just having a blast rolling dice and embarking on their first adventure has really reminded me of the simple joys of role playing, and it’s been infectious. Plus, getting to play D&D a couple hours a week as part of my job is pretty great.

So, here’s a Christmas present to each of them – a mini of their character! I sourced the minis themselves from Etsy, and then painted them myself. Hopefully they’ll enjoy the gift and no one’s character will die too quickly and need replacing!

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[link] [comments]  Honestly running the club has really re-enthused me for D&D and TTRPGs in general. As someone who’s been playing RPGs since I was a teenager I’d grown quite critical and particular about games, systems etc. Seeing these kids just having a blast rolling dice and embarking on their first adventure has really reminded me of the simple joys of role playing, and it’s been infectious. Plus, getting to play D&D a couple hours a week as part of my job is pretty great. So, here’s a Christmas present to each of them – a mini of their character! I sourced the minis themselves from Etsy, and then painted them myself. Hopefully they’ll enjoy the gift and no one’s character will die too quickly and need replacing! submitted by /u/ShaihuludWorm [link] [comments]

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Help needed with centaur character /u/BlakenSethsBricks DnD: Roll for Initiative!

Help needed with centaur character /u/BlakenSethsBricks DnD: Roll for Initiative!

So i’m running a homebrew dnd campaign (still in works) haven’t done an actual session yet. Had our session zero and one of my players was playing a centaur twilight cleric. Now i’m perfectly fine with him running a centaur character in the campaign but explained to him that because centaurs would be a rare race in this world (set in Leilon area) that the buildings and “infrastructure” wouldn’t be made to accommodate his character. A centaur as i’m sure you all know is basically as big as a horse so i thought this would be understandable to my player, one problem is for the BBEG lair they have to go down a well which would be too small to fit a horse down without enlarge reduce spell. Anyway the player went on a rant saying “classic, forcing your players to change themselves just because you’re too inflexible to allow player agency” and why would he pick a race that gives him a disadvantage. I tried to explain myself with the worldbuilding behind it and that he can change if he wants but it ended with him leaving the session and the campaign. So now i’m unsure of what i should do should i simply change my campaign and worldbuiding to accomodate this player or just leave it?

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​r/DnD So i’m running a homebrew dnd campaign (still in works) haven’t done an actual session yet. Had our session zero and one of my players was playing a centaur twilight cleric. Now i’m perfectly fine with him running a centaur character in the campaign but explained to him that because centaurs would be a rare race in this world (set in Leilon area) that the buildings and “infrastructure” wouldn’t be made to accommodate his character. A centaur as i’m sure you all know is basically as big as a horse so i thought this would be understandable to my player, one problem is for the BBEG lair they have to go down a well which would be too small to fit a horse down without enlarge reduce spell. Anyway the player went on a rant saying “classic, forcing your players to change themselves just because you’re too inflexible to allow player agency” and why would he pick a race that gives him a disadvantage. I tried to explain myself with the worldbuilding behind it and that he can change if he wants but it ended with him leaving the session and the campaign. So now i’m unsure of what i should do should i simply change my campaign and worldbuiding to accomodate this player or just leave it? submitted by /u/BlakenSethsBricks [link] [comments] 

So i’m running a homebrew dnd campaign (still in works) haven’t done an actual session yet. Had our session zero and one of my players was playing a centaur twilight cleric. Now i’m perfectly fine with him running a centaur character in the campaign but explained to him that because centaurs would be a rare race in this world (set in Leilon area) that the buildings and “infrastructure” wouldn’t be made to accommodate his character. A centaur as i’m sure you all know is basically as big as a horse so i thought this would be understandable to my player, one problem is for the BBEG lair they have to go down a well which would be too small to fit a horse down without enlarge reduce spell. Anyway the player went on a rant saying “classic, forcing your players to change themselves just because you’re too inflexible to allow player agency” and why would he pick a race that gives him a disadvantage. I tried to explain myself with the worldbuilding behind it and that he can change if he wants but it ended with him leaving the session and the campaign. So now i’m unsure of what i should do should i simply change my campaign and worldbuiding to accomodate this player or just leave it?

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[link] [comments]  So i’m running a homebrew dnd campaign (still in works) haven’t done an actual session yet. Had our session zero and one of my players was playing a centaur twilight cleric. Now i’m perfectly fine with him running a centaur character in the campaign but explained to him that because centaurs would be a rare race in this world (set in Leilon area) that the buildings and “infrastructure” wouldn’t be made to accommodate his character. A centaur as i’m sure you all know is basically as big as a horse so i thought this would be understandable to my player, one problem is for the BBEG lair they have to go down a well which would be too small to fit a horse down without enlarge reduce spell. Anyway the player went on a rant saying “classic, forcing your players to change themselves just because you’re too inflexible to allow player agency” and why would he pick a race that gives him a disadvantage. I tried to explain myself with the worldbuilding behind it and that he can change if he wants but it ended with him leaving the session and the campaign. So now i’m unsure of what i should do should i simply change my campaign and worldbuiding to accomodate this player or just leave it? submitted by /u/BlakenSethsBricks [link] [comments]

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What’s the longest scheduling conflict your group has overcome? /u/Suspicious-Ad-9380 DnD: Roll for Initiative!

What’s the longest scheduling conflict your group has overcome? /u/Suspicious-Ad-9380 DnD: Roll for Initiative!

What was the campaign? Any issues with getting back into it?

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What was the campaign? Any issues with getting back into it?

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Natural ways to deprive the party of at least long rests? /u/qwertytheqaz DnD: Roll for Initiative!

Natural ways to deprive the party of at least long rests? /u/qwertytheqaz DnD: Roll for Initiative!

I’m starting to get sick of the ambush while they sleep trope.

Are there any better ways to get to “you can’t long rest here” for some reason?

My rest economy is annoying because I can’t string together enough combats to make fighting feel dangerous without them having the chance to get everything back.

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​r/DnD I’m starting to get sick of the ambush while they sleep trope. Are there any better ways to get to “you can’t long rest here” for some reason? My rest economy is annoying because I can’t string together enough combats to make fighting feel dangerous without them having the chance to get everything back. submitted by /u/qwertytheqaz [link] [comments] 

I’m starting to get sick of the ambush while they sleep trope.

Are there any better ways to get to “you can’t long rest here” for some reason?

My rest economy is annoying because I can’t string together enough combats to make fighting feel dangerous without them having the chance to get everything back.

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[link] [comments]  I’m starting to get sick of the ambush while they sleep trope. Are there any better ways to get to “you can’t long rest here” for some reason? My rest economy is annoying because I can’t string together enough combats to make fighting feel dangerous without them having the chance to get everything back. submitted by /u/qwertytheqaz [link] [comments]

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New plussed weapons! Feedback appreciated! [OC] /u/Facade306739 DnD: Roll for Initiative!

New plussed weapons! Feedback appreciated! [OC] /u/Facade306739 DnD: Roll for Initiative!

I wanted to brew up a new woption for martial characters! (For those who want to say “just have it cast absorb elements”, yes, I understand that the effect is similar. I’d encourage you to look at the numerous and important differences such as:

  1. If it just let the player cast absorb elements, that makes it fully unusable to barbarians

  2. I’d rather incorporate the weapons damage type, because that adds neat uses when an ability let’s someone change their weapons damage type

  3. A bit of flavor won’t kill you!)

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​r/DnD I wanted to brew up a new woption for martial characters! (For those who want to say “just have it cast absorb elements”, yes, I understand that the effect is similar. I’d encourage you to look at the numerous and important differences such as: If it just let the player cast absorb elements, that makes it fully unusable to barbarians I’d rather incorporate the weapons damage type, because that adds neat uses when an ability let’s someone change their weapons damage type A bit of flavor won’t kill you!) submitted by /u/Facade306739 [link] [comments] 

I wanted to brew up a new woption for martial characters! (For those who want to say “just have it cast absorb elements”, yes, I understand that the effect is similar. I’d encourage you to look at the numerous and important differences such as:

  1. If it just let the player cast absorb elements, that makes it fully unusable to barbarians

  2. I’d rather incorporate the weapons damage type, because that adds neat uses when an ability let’s someone change their weapons damage type

  3. A bit of flavor won’t kill you!)

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[link] [comments]  I wanted to brew up a new woption for martial characters! (For those who want to say “just have it cast absorb elements”, yes, I understand that the effect is similar. I’d encourage you to look at the numerous and important differences such as: If it just let the player cast absorb elements, that makes it fully unusable to barbarians I’d rather incorporate the weapons damage type, because that adds neat uses when an ability let’s someone change their weapons damage type A bit of flavor won’t kill you!) submitted by /u/Facade306739 [link] [comments]

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