Comments on RPG Blog II: The Order of the d30

I wonder if I can talk my DM into adopting this ho...

2010-02-05T16:15:48.307-05:00

I wonder if I can talk my DM into adopting this house rule...

Tonight marked the first appearance of the d30 in ...

2009-11-09T03:45:48.396-05:00

Tonight marked the first appearance of the d30 in my Mutant Future campaign, and the players took full advantage - and everyone who rolled it got higher than a 20! Much fun was had by all and to be honest, the 30 sided lump of love may have saved the party's ass tonight. Sure, one of the characters died anyways, but we almost had a TPK on our hands and those critical hits with the d30 turned the tide of battle! Rock on, Order of the d30!

It is pretty freakin' awesome, isn't it? Spread t...

2009-08-23T00:20:24.482-04:00

It is pretty freakin' awesome, isn't it? Spread the word--no reason it can't be used in 4e as well, right?

I used it in Chgowiz's S&W game at Gen Con when I ...

2009-08-20T17:01:41.428-04:00

I used it in Chgowiz's S&W game at Gen Con when I hit a monster with my lantern (don't ask). When Chgowiz was about to roll damage for the flaming oil bursting from the busted lamp, I grabbed the d30 and rolled... a 29.

So freaking awesome.

Best D&D houserule ever!

This houserule is totally awesome! The d30 rules!

2009-03-29T13:30:55.428-04:00

This houserule is totally awesome! The d30 rules!

One guy I played with used the rule whenever he ca...

2008-12-06T14:30:41.074-05:00

One guy I played with used the rule whenever he cast Magic Missile at a major villain.

lol...well, if at first you don't succeed... Hey, ...

2008-12-03T22:20:50.595-05:00

lol...well, if at first you don't succeed...

Hey, it'll likely take a session or two to remember. But when the game's on the line and they get to possibly "supercharge" damage or a saving throw--they'll remember then. :)

Well, despite informing all of them just prior to ...

2008-12-03T09:29:22.620-05:00

Well, despite informing all of them just prior to gameAND keeping the d30 out infront of them, they all forgot the rule. They did seem eager to try it though, so hopefully we'll be able to try again.

The way I use it is as a substitute for any one di...

2008-11-29T17:55:04.025-05:00

The way I use it is as a substitute for any one dice thrown. So say if someone has a weapon that normally does 2d10 damage, instead of rolling d10+d10 (adding modifiers), they now roll d30+d10 (adding modifiers). In other words, it just replaces the dice--mods and the like are still added. Hopefully, that will work well--if it doesn't, you can always change it up.

Unfortunately, I'm not well-versed in Wordpress. :(

Zach, no prob. But, am I correct in thinking that...

2008-11-29T16:39:23.782-05:00

Zach, no prob. But, am I correct in thinking that the rule covers 1 total roll? i.e. 3[w]+Str role = d30+Str roll?

At least, that's how I'll be using it. But I'm just curious how others interpret it.

Also, I'll try and put the logo on my blog. But all I have is one straight from wordpress and I don't have access to the HTML. (Anyone know of a good wordpress blogsite with the ability to code it yourself?)

Heh--that's a cool houserule. Like supercharging ...

2008-11-29T14:29:55.240-05:00

Heh--that's a cool houserule. Like supercharging the roll. I'll have to try that in our Pathfinder game this week, if my group is on board.

-The 14th Maven

Man, I need to get a d34. I don't think that's tr...

2008-11-29T13:46:22.775-05:00

Man, I need to get a d34. I don't think that's traitorous to the d30 cause. :)

Bob, if you use it, let us know how it went!

HA! I didn't even notice someone else posted who ...

2008-11-29T10:23:28.663-05:00

HA! I didn't even notice someone else posted who owns a d34!

Excellent!I have a d30 as well but never really go...

2008-11-29T10:22:26.546-05:00

Excellent!

I have a d30 as well but never really got a chance to use it for anything. I think I'll give this a try in tonight's game. See what they think.

Now, what about the poor, oft ignored, and nearly forgotten...d34

Haha, yeah that is pretty awesome. A d30 is one o...

2008-11-29T02:10:18.706-05:00

Haha, yeah that is pretty awesome. A d30 is one of the few dice I don't own (ironically I have a d34), but that is a pretty creative and fun way of using it.

I love it!I have a d30, but we used it to roll und...

2008-11-29T00:56:04.197-05:00

I love it!

I have a d30, but we used it to roll under stats for saves sometimes in D&D 3e. I don't think its seen use in 2 years. Maybe its time to change that!