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Odd Player Out: A DnD 5e idea

Recently getting a fulltime job, trying to play DnD has gotten harder to do, especially with online games with all the different timezones and things. My work schedule changes week to week, without a consistent day off, and I don't want to have everyone else wait for me, so the game goes on without me.

But surely there is a way to contribute to the game when you can't make it, right? In my opinion, yes. I haven't been able to try this yet, or only on small scale, but I feel this would be a very fun idea:

The DM has created this world, read through all the backstories they can stand, and ran the session. It was great, fun, and full of memorable moments. Too bad you couldn't make it. The DM packs up their stuff, takes notes of important events, and waits.

When you can, the DM has a private session with just you. They lay out the general history, and tell you who you are: the BBEG. They tell you your goals, your resources, and what major rumors and events are happening.

The DM does NOT mention the player's location or actions unless it is world news, a very popular rumor, or the BBEG has a spy/contact in the area to report back. (Ideally, the DM has other groups of adventurer's travelling around to make the world seem more real, and also keep the BBEG player from knowing which group is the players'.)

Then, you just tell the DM how you move your minions and resources to accomplish your goals. Have a Mcguffin in a warehouse? What guards do you have patrolling, and what security measures are in place? Keep in mind, it takes some money to keep those guards loyal and attentive, or you can buy some cheaper henchmen (or henchwomen, evil is an equal opportunity employer). Do you purposefully let slip the Mcguffin is stored there, only to move it somewhere else instead to bait any would-be thieves?

Planning a siege? How do you move resources to keep the pressure up? Is the siege for show? How will you quell possible rebellion when you take control?

I think having these little villain sessions helps involve a player that can't make it but still have impact. It also helps the DM plan out their world and game, while also spit balling off another human being to catch any flaws and things. The DM may try to keep the players alive and play nice, but having someone else be the villain allows the DM to truly just be narrator and roleplay henchman well. "I'm just following orders."

Of course, the DM has final say on everything, but I always thought this was a cool concept. Please let me know any questions, comments, or concerns!

And if you need me to be your BBEG, PLEASE let me know, I will happily be your villain and take over your world for you.

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Multiplying Marbles

Simple item description: A set of marbles with an item in each marble. When a marble is broken, the item inside is multiplied a million t...

Ever wanted to throw a handful of marbles and cause absolute chaos? Perfect for escapes and crowd control! Start a flood from a single drop, or suddenly summon an entire population of bees!

Please be careful and use responsibly.

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Health Potions with Pulp: a DnD 5e idea

So I've had this silly idea for a while but thought it would be an interesting worldbuilding idea. I've seen normal healing potions be made from magical effects (proven when chugging one in an automatic field grants no benefit). So, in more humble farm towns, or hipster beverage shops, health potions are "All Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, all natural, etc." with pulp.

These health potions are a little pricier than normal health potions, as they were made from all-natural ingredients and no magic was used. If it's a humble farming town, they need that money to support their family and business. Hipsters? Well of course it's expensive, it's a hipster place. When you drink it, the DM should explain the various levels of pulp involved and how that tastes versus the smooth, glittery taste of pure magic potions.

The main difference is simply that Pulp potions work even in an automatic field, while normal potions don't take effect. Questions, comments, and concerns are always welcome!!

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DnD Homebrew Spell!

"Just You and Me, Buddy"

5th level transmutation

Casting time: 1 action

Range: 30 ft

Duration: 1 minute

Components: V, S

You target a creature within 30 ft of you. That creature must make a charisma saving throw. If they succeed, the spell fails. If they fail, both you and the target are transported to the ethereal plane. While in the ethereal plane, you can witness events happening on the plane you left, but only in shades of gray. The environment of the ethereal plane is the same as the one you just left (walls are still walls, pits are still pits, etc.) except neither you nor the target can move further than 30ft from where you originally cast the spell. The spell ends if you incapacitate/kill your target, you are incapacitated/killed, or you end it with an action.

My first attempt at making a homebrew spell. Definitely needs a cooler name. It's essentially a mix of Blink and Compelled Duel. You trap your target with you on another plane where no one else can (likely) help until time runs out or someone wins. Feedback is appreciated!!

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Worldbuilding and RPG Campaign Management tools for all Storytellers, Dungeon Masters and fiction Authorss

I recently homebrewed my first spell! It is meant to combine Compelled Duel and Blink/Banishment. Basically, you trap a target with you on the Ethereal Plane to duel it out. All questions, comments, and concerns are highly appreciated!