A question for the DW veterans. If you have a Cleric tending the wounded in a safe place, and they want to heal someone. Do you still have consequences for 7-9 results? Do you just not allow the player to choose things like “Unwanted Attention” in that case?
A question for the DW veterans.
A question for the DW veterans.
Magic is always dangerous, so yes I make them roll.
The Unwanted Attention doesn’t have to be immediate either. Maybe the next day the guards are more aware. Why? Because their shaman felt the magic your cleric was using. Have some fun! Think of some longer reaching unwanted attention moves can be a great way to show off your enemies power and knowledge.
agreed. nothing is more fun than noting a bad roll, and quietly making note of it for later use.
like this! : http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=1010
“Unwanted attention” can always be an ornery Deity tired of getting pestered for healing energies.. 😛 Time to reconcile…have fun with it.
Nothing says; the enemies scrying spell was successful like “You Attract Unwanted Attention”. You could argue the magical energies rouse hostile spirits, or the positive healing magic acts like a beacon to undead, lots of options not all of which need to bear down on the players at that very moment the die is cast.
What Thom Hall said. I’ve seen a 7-9 on a healing spell start a whole side plot about angelic bureaucracy.
First thing I do when I start a new campaign with a Wizard or Cleric is discuss their paradigm – talk about their god and their magic and then brainstorm 10-15 things that a 7-9 result of that nebulous nature might mean. Keep it in my back pocket. It’s very easy to spin “unwanted attention” into a whole Danger for your Campaign Front.
ooooh Paradigm! So much Mage The Ascension related memories… (I loved it and still do!)
Adam Koebel thanks for the advice. I will definitely work with them on their paradigm and will make a list for prep. Speaking of prep, are there other small lists like this you would recommend for DW? I usually have a list of a few names by race and gender, and maybe a few location names.
David Schirduan That comic strip was hilarious, and pretty much describes many nights of modern dungeons and dragons variants.
That whole comic is gold, as are Shamus Young ‘s books. the man is a wizard. Now if only he made rpg supplements….
Mike Wice if you want to sit in on my sessions, I’ll be broadcasting them online. Our first game of the year is tomorrow
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David Schirduan Thanks David. What time is your session?
If you’re tending wounds, have plenty of time and don’t want to risk magic, bust out the herbs. That’s why they’re there.
Or just make camp.
Mike Wice It’s at 6:30 today, just check the events in my group