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Quick post just to say I updated my gif rules!

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I picked out classes and races for this particular campaign because: A) It's a one shot B) It's with all new players who have only ever seen D&D through Stranger Things [I have done a lot more research though] and C) Because the only possible day to do it is this Thursday. I just figured, it would be easier to introduce everyone to D&D and work quickly since we're short on time and it's a one shot. Question: Villain ideas for newbies and level ones?

Oh yeah that makes a lot of sense! Character creation can definitely be time consuming, so doing it this way makes it easier for everyone involved. I always make mine way ahead of time, and when I helped run my middle schools dnd club with my dad we spent the entire first meeting just making characters with everyone.

Though your comment does make me wonder again just how many people have gotten into dnd because of stranger things. I think it's endearing :)

But back to your question! When you say newbie villains the very first thing that pops into my head is goblins. That's partly because I've played through The Lost Mines of Phandelver with people so much, and partly because when I was a kid goblins were a lot of what my dad used as the enemies in those one shots. They're simple, have few hit points, and are intelligent enough that you can turn them into an organization or camp to take down pretty easily! They're intelligent enough to be corrupt, so you can turn them into villains that way!

However there are many other things you can use that I'm not thinking of, so I will be consulting my father one moment please.

Okay, so my dad said pretty much the same thing but with a few additions. He also thinks goblins are a good starter enemy, both for the reasons I said and because you can scale them up. Goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears are all in kinda the same "goblin" category, but provide different experiences and variety while still being related.

Another option is animals. Things like wolves or bears, though I don't know how well that would fit into the campaign you're making. They could be the focus of your fights or an enemy could have a wolf as a pet you need to fight. Either way, they're a pretty solid choice.

Something else mentioned was kobolds. They're humanoid lizards that are associated with traps, so if you wanna spring some traps on your players they could be a good pick. Then like the goblins they're also intelligent enough to build a story around their actions.

Orcs are also a pretty classic choice for the same reason goblins are. When I think of a starter game I think of goblins and orcs, so those may be worth looking into for your campaign

The main thing he advised to avoid for new players and DMs is any enemy with spells. Before you become more acquainted with different spells you'll just end up taking time to look them up and figure out how they work, so since you're under a time crunch you'll probably want to avoid that. Since you're already planning on having a mage-like character, having to work out both the mage's and the enemy's spells could be a hassle.

A final just personal note/suggestion I'd add is that if you're looking for monsters, consider either avoiding or ignoring any immunities a monster might have. In my opinion that's a more technical aspect, and if your players are trying to kill something but nothing is happening and they don't know the rules, that can be frustrating. However! You know your players better than I do and if you think they'd enjoy having to figure out how to kill creatures with immunities then feel free to disregard this!

I hope some of this helps! I don't have all the context so please pick and choose whatever of this applies to your situation, and if there's anything else I (or my dad) can help you with I'd be more than happy to do so! Your dnd asks are making me want to play again so I'm just sitting here like. buzzing with excitement for you :)

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Save Me a Dance for Another Day, Perhaps... [MxM Roleplay Partner Search]

Greetings all, and I hope you're doing well.

My name is The Black Diamond, but I also go by Black and Bigs. I am a male in my early twenties and I've been in the roleplaying game for a long while. While I wish I could just RP 24/7, I do have a job and extra things to tend to IRL, which leaves me as a busy individual. But I always make a little time for fun ^^

Today, I'm looking for a partner (Male, Female, or In-Between) whom I can share my plots with and sate the little desires that pique my imaginative mind in the form of playing multiple characters. I understand this is a bold request, what with looking for someone who I can deeply rely on if any type of theme strikes me, whether it's a full-on plot or a simple picture that I want someone to RP for a short one-off session. But this is a way so that I don't have to keep searching for people and different plots. I've done it for years, and I've gotten a little tired of it. And if there are people in the world like this, then I will love you forever. With that in mind, I'll explain my 'requirements' and ways to contact me in a short-and-neat bulletin post.

— I only do MxM pairings, since that is what I'm comfortable with. Female side characters are fine, but only guys as main characters. Ref-wise, I prefer anime-like face-claims, so please, no IRL people or realistic.

— Please be 21+. Just for legal & comfortable reasons.

— Literacy. This will be one of my gripes. Please, for the love of Diamonds, be able to manage multiple, 4-6 sentenced paragraphs. I can't stress this enough from the people who come to me but can only manage a few lines. I'm not asking for a novel, but I'd accept it, but I'm just asking for some punctuation and grammar. That's all.

— As for NSFW, I prefer an even ratio of plot & smut. Whether plot or smut takes the lead can be discussed by my partners, but I prefer the latter. Kink-wise, it's encouraged to be borderline-limitless when it comes to it. This is simply a precaution since I have a few RP ideas that are capable of going dark and gritty. But I will say that, at the very least, be okay with Vore and Gore. That's all I ask-

— Please put out some ideas and suggestions. Now, I know that I'm asking for someone to play out the things I desire, but I'll also want to hear what you have to say. Call it a 'negotiation' for helping me out. We'll see ^^

— OOC Chatter is a MUST. It might seem like it, but I'm not asking for a robot who'll just do as I say, even though it seems that way, I promise I'm not trying to be that way, I'm just really bad at making search threads- I'd love to hear from you. How is your day? What's new? These are simple things I'd like to hear while we RP. Shows me that you're alive xD

— Not a requirement, but still appreciated. I have a few harem-related ideas running through my mind that I'd love to play out. If this is something you can do, then please let me know! (Unfortunately, my brain cannot comprehend a bunch of personalities, so I cannot play multiple characters myself- T-T)

And finally. I keep all of my RP-related things on Discord. There are no exceptions to this rule since it's easier for me to manage than a bunch of forums and emails. If you've made it this far, then congratulations, you made it to the end! Which is good because I SERIOUSLY need some compatible partners. I know I might seem demanding and high-maintenance, but I promise you that I mean well. I don't make requests often for the reason of coming off as a dictator, but for those who can see the good in me, then I really appreciate you.

If you're one of the brave, bold, glorious individuals who'd like to reach contact, then feel free to add me on Discord via Black Diamond Enterprise#1168. I wish everyone all the best. Cheers!

(Note - If the friend request doesn't work, then just send me a Tumblr DM!)