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2 Targs in a cheSvel :klingon:<p>Our upcoming D&amp;D 5e game is going to be using the Tales of the Valiant ruleset. </p><p>I am in love with the Warlock. Especially the Reaper patron</p><p>I totally want to play an Anointed Orc Blade Pact Reaper Warlock. </p><p>Having the Grim Reaper as my patron and Summoning a scythe to my hand will be metal as hell! </p><p><a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/TTRPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TTRPG</span></a> <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/TOV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TOV</span></a> <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/Talesofthevaliant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Talesofthevaliant</span></a></p>
Dionysus 🍇<p>A couple of photos from new <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/ttrpg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ttrpg</span></a> acquisitions. I love the art and material by Kobold Press.</p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TalesOfTheValiant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TalesOfTheValiant</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/ToV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ToV</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/KoboldPress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KoboldPress</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD5e" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD5e</span></a></p>
Dionysus 🍇<p>Proud to be the 653rd 😎 on @BackerKit for Enter The Labyrinth: 5E TOV Expansion and Adventure Path. </p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/tags/ToV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ToV</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TalesOfTheValiant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TalesOfTheValiant</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD5E" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD5E</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/NotDnD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotDnD</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TTRPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TTRPG</span></a></p>
Dionysus 🍇<p>Still, even with these concerns, I still prefer <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/ToV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ToV</span></a> to <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD5E" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD5E</span></a>. Overall, they made things better without drastic changes to the game. The fact that I give money to <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@KoboldPress" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>KoboldPress</span></a></span> instead of Hasbro/WotC, and I can own PDFs of the physical books, are great bonuses.</p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TalesOfTheValiant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TalesOfTheValiant</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD5E" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD5E</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/NotDnD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotDnD</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TTRPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TTRPG</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD</span></a></p>
Dionysus 🍇<p>My only other major gripes about <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/ToV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ToV</span></a>: </p><p>In order to rebalance monsters, they increased their defenses and hit points. This adds to the already common criticism that combat takes up time, like trying to hit a punching bag for too long.</p><p>I am still not a fan of turning the warlock into a half-caster. Instead of getting 5th circle spells at 9th level, they won't get them until much later. I am not sure their revamped mechanics make up for this.</p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TalesOfTheValiant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TalesOfTheValiant</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD5E" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD5E</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/DnD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DnD</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/TTRG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TTRG</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/NotDnD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotDnD</span></a></p>
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However, having played D&D 5E (since 2014) and ToV, I begin to see how complex the game is compared to older editions. Characters have a lot of mechanics, which is rough on newer players. Trying to remember what all your character does and can possibly do, especially in combat, can be daunting.

My solution is to make cheat sheets for all my players so they can see specifically what options are available as a Move, Standard, and Bonus action.

I love #DnD. I have been playing since 1985 (I know, I am an old GenXer.) through all editions from BX/BECMI to #DnD5E. But with all the ongoing shenanigans with WotC/Hasbro over the last few years, I decided to start running and supporting #TalesOfTheValiant and #KoboldPress. I really like their take on D&D 5E in #ToV. It is backwards/sideways compatible, which makes all my old books still usable. If you are searching for an alternative (and there are many), I recommend this one.
#TTRPG #NotDnD

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@malin Yeah, they've been on this path for a while. I'm sticking with #ToV instead of #DnD for the foreseeable future. #KoboldPress has more of the stuff I want. Their campaign settings are far more fleshed out than WotC's, and with The Labyrinth setting coming, moving between campaign worlds will be a breeze.

Working on prep for my game on Saturday. I've reached what has been one of my favorite parts of prep since I started GMing back in 2008, flipping through a monster book for inspiration.

I'm currently loving the Nimbostratus Spirit from Tale's of the Valiant's Monster Vault. That's one thing Pathfinder has had over both 5e and 4e, so many more monster books to flip through.

#DnD#5e#Pathfinder

I *love* the Commoner in the Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault.
Yes, it's weird to be excited by a commoner in a 5e #DnD game, but the #ToV version has an ability called Angry Mob which fits perfectly in the design space I want for a pseudoswarm that I need for my Propagandist Rogue.

Sadly, they use the ORC and I don't want my creation in ORC.