RE: LeoThread 2024-09-07 08:05

[tokenizedsociety]

It's Saturday, which means it's time for some Dungeons and Dragons! This is the #threadcast to nerd out about D&D and shit. I will also be narrating my session

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[taskmaster4450le]

From Groq:

What is Dungeons and Dragons?

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where players create characters and embark on adventures set in a fantasy world. The game was created in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and it has since become a beloved hobby for millions of people around the world.

[tokenizedsociety]

Pretty acurate

[taskmaster4450le]

Groq is smarter than me.

[taskmaster4450le]

Here's a brief overview of how the game works:

1. Players create characters: Each player creates a character, choosing their race, class, and abilities. Characters can be humans, elves, dwarves, or other fantasy creatures, and they can be warriors, wizards, rogues, or other professions.
2. The game master (GM) sets the scene: The GM creates a story, setting, and challenges for the players to overcome. They describe the scene, control non-player characters (NPCs), and adjudicate the rules.

[taskmaster4450le]

1. Players take turns: On their turn, a player describes their character's actions, and the GM determines the outcome. Players can use their abilities, skills, and equipment to overcome obstacles, fight monsters, and solve puzzles.
2. Combat and exploration: Combat is a key part of D&D, where players use their abilities and equipment to defeat monsters and other enemies. Exploration is also a significant aspect, as players navigate the game world, discover hidden secrets, and uncover the story.
3. Role-playing: D&D is as much about role-playing as it is about combat and exploration. Players can use their characters' personalities, motivations, and backstories to influence the story and interact with NPCs.

[taskmaster4450le]

D&D has evolved over the years, and there are now many different editions and variations of the game. Some popular editions include:

• Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5E): The current edition, known for its streamlined rules and focus on storytelling.
• Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition (D&D 3.5E): A popular edition from the early 2000s, known for its complex rules and deep character customization.
• Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition (D&D 4E): An edition from the late 2000s, known for its tactical combat and emphasis on character builds.

[taskmaster4450le]

D&D has also inspired numerous spin-offs, such as:

• Pathfinder: A tabletop RPG created by Paizo, which is similar to D&D but has its own unique rules and setting.
• World of Darkness: A series of tabletop RPGs set in a gothic-horror world, created by White Wolf Publishing.
• Shadowrun: A cyberpunk-fantasy RPG created by FASA Corporation.

[taskmaster4450le]

D&D has also been adapted into various forms of media, including:

• Video games: Such as Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, and Dragon Age.
• Movies and TV shows: Such as Stranger Things, which features a group of kids playing D&D.
• Books and comics: Many novels, graphic novels, and comic books have been inspired by D&D.

Overall, Dungeons & Dragons is a beloved hobby that combines creativity, social interaction, and strategic gameplay.

[leoentertainment]

[tokenizedsociety]

We left out last session in the middle of a combat so we will resume that

[tokenizedsociety]

We are fighting some sort of "dragon-like" hounds

[tokenizedsociety]

hard to say so early on but it looks like this will be a long-ish combat

[tokenizedsociety]

The guy who plays the other paladin in the group is not around again so I'll be playing two paladins

[tokenizedsociety]

combat ground is a little crowded... it will be hard to maneuver

[tokenizedsociety]

Our druid was very smart and cast a spell that created a field of thorny vines on the gorund that damages creatures if they try to move through them. That killed 3 enemies so far before they could even reach us

#dnd

[tokenizedsociety]

Not related but I'm trying a new beer today. It's a very nice IPA

[tokenizedsociety]

Looks like there is not much for the paladins to do for now... combat is happening mostly at long range which is not our area of expertise...

[tokenizedsociety]

it happens sometime... I'll just position the paladins as close as possible to the front row so they can act when needed and wait for the rangers to do their thing

[tokenizedsociety]

Our wizard has gotten a magic item that allows him to fly. And he loves casting fireballs so he is pretty much a bomber plane now lol

#dnd #rpg

[tokenizedsociety]

Yet another enemy was killed by the thorn vines. THis spell is paying dividends!

[tokenizedsociety]

This is going well for us... a little too well if you ask me... I wonder what the DM has prepared

[tokenizedsociety]

this has been one of the easiest combats so far lol

I did literally nothing

[tokenizedsociety]

But there are more enemies ahead so we will see

[tokenizedsociety]

god... our monk decided to pull a Leroy Jenkins and jumped right in the middle of the enemies all by himself

[tokenizedsociety]

now things are bit trickier than before....

[tokenizedsociety]

Killed a guy! Finally lol

[coyotelation]

Oops... Sorry.

[coyotelation]

Let´s go RPG!

[pepetoken]

Cool man. May drop a !DOOK while reading. #lolz !BBH

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