#allandnot

[dev-the-dm]

Thanks for your time!

The idea is for an an ability for an NPC monster. It’s based on the arcane trickster, but is specifically trained to fight magic users. I’m calling it an arcane hunter, and thinking of making it CR 6-7. However, it could also be a magic item, or a class ability.

For the most part, it’ll have rogue abilities, arcane trickster spellcasting, expertise in arcana and stealth, and two attacks with a rapier.

The ability is called “overcharge spell”: Whenever a spell is cast within 60 feet of the arcane hunter, it can use its reaction to push a bit of extra magic energy into it. This leads to one of four results, based on a d4 roll:

1 - the energy of the spell explodes, the caster and everyone within 5 feet rolls a constitution save. On a failure, take 1d10 force damage per the spell slot of the cast spell. On a success, half damage.

2 - the arcane hunter takes control of the spell energy, directing the spell at whoever they choose, within 20 feet of the caster. (I particularly like this one, because it can be either meaningless or really bad depending on the DM’s timing with the ability).

3 - the spell energy collapses in on itself and has no effect, as if targeted by a counterspell.

4 - the spell functions as normal, but more powerful, as if cast at one spell slot higher.

Recharge on 5-6.

I also asked the blog homebrew-a-la-traumaverse for feedback, and they made the excellent suggestion to have the ability function similar to counterspell. That is, for spells up to 3rd level, the ability functions normally, but for 4th level or higher, the caster of the spell rolls an spellcasting ability check against the arcane hunter’s spell save dc to have their spell function normally. She also suggested I have a successful check makes the spell upcast, but I think I’ll have it only happen if the caster rolls 5 above the spell save dc (which will be 14, I believe).

Hiya! First of all, I'd like to mention that this is a very cool idea and I'm all for it! I definitely think we don't have enough counters to casters in D&D as is (except for counterspell, and maybe confusion effects, which suck for everyone), so I definitely find this a very unique and useful idea.

I like homebrew-a-la-traumaverse's idea of making it similar to counterspell, that fits very well with this idea. However, maybe that makes it a little too similar to counterspell/dispel magic? I definitely think an ability check/saving throw needs to be implemented to make this fair to everyone, though. Instead of making the caster save against the hunter, you could also implement a contested spell ability check, and if the hunter rolls higher than the caster, the hunter's effect takes place.

I'd suggest creating an additional effect on a natural 20 for the hunter (or in case of a contested spell ability check, a natural 1 on the caster's part), like getting to choose one target that the full spell's power is aimed at. It's similar to a roll of 2 on the dice, but I would suggest changing that effect to anyone within 20 feet of the original target, and the natural 20 effect to be anyone within the spell's range, regardless of the original target, if that makes sense. It creates some extra freedom for the hunter to really aim for the PCs who like staying at the back of a fight/out of the way of the other PCs.

Alternatively, you could choose for the hunter to be allowed to pick one of the four effects instead of rolling for it if they roll a natural 20! That has the same effect as above :)

As a fifth and sixth effect, you could implement the following:

5. If the hunter is the target of the spell, it has effect as normal, and the hunter absorbs some of that spell's power. Until the end of the caster's next turn, the hunter has advantage on saving throws to resist the caster's spells (or advantage on all saving throws against spell effects, if you want to beef the hunter up a little).

6. The caster must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (the DC equals 10 + the spell's level). On a failed save, the caster can't cast that spell again until the end of its next turn.

These are just suggestions! Do with them as you wish, and definitely don't feel obliged to implement any of these suggestions. I hope this was helpful to you :) I'd love to see the finished product, if you're willing to share. Happy brewing!

[noxshade]

Happy birthday!! 🎉🎂🎈

[wibblywobblybowtie]

Okay so i was tagged in two tag games over the last... month (oops), one by @draculater and one by @bismuth-209 . Either way, thank you both for tagging me!! sorry for this combined lazy response.

(did i mostly actually do this to get rid of the email notifications/empty my inbox? maybe)(love you both tho)

First: put my playlist on shuffle and name the first ten songs

Second: when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish.

I’m.. going to combine them into the first one cause I’m lazy :)

(i do listen to all of these so I’m hoping it counts)

Four Hours - Longest Johns

The Mary Ellen Carter - Derina Harvey Band

Molecules - Hayley Kiyoko

Off to Sea - Longest Johns

You - Dodie

Somebody Else Now - Daði Freyr

Sigh (Killing Eve) - Unloved

This Is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home - Murray Gold

From Eden - Hozier

This Side of Paradise - Hayley Kiyoko

As for people to tag (to do the first one i suppose?) @allandnot @snowbazzledestielshipper @k9mark69 (if you guys want, no pressure) and anyone else who wants to do it? (sorry, brain to tired to remember most people’s url’s atm, <3)

[allandnot]

Chapters: 6/? Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Series - Drew Karpyshyn & Paul S. Kemp & Sean Williams, Star Wars Legends - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Original Characters Additional Tags: Child Abuse, Past Child Abuse, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism Summary:

This story follows the life of Ian Doshan, a new student in the Sith academy Korriban in an unspecific time during the Old Republic.

Got 6 chapters up y’all

[bismuth-209]

🦀 time for crab 🦀

*clack clack clack* it’s crab time *clack clack clack*

today i summoned 1697 crabs! caught 47 💰 of them.

group picture!!!

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my crab time is over, thanks to @allandnot for the timely grabs. anyways, good riddance to parasite in chief in her idiot hat

[critgemhero]

Hey, just wanted to say that I agree with you entirely about CR, and I really admire the way you expressed yourself about it. In fact, I remember feeling really weird and bad about it, but I couldn't really put it into words, so your posts really helped me conceptualize what I was feeling, which really helped me deal with it. So, thank you for speaking up. I hope you're doing better. It means less than it used to, but Matt would be disappointed in critters sending death threats and insults.

Thank you! I’m glad my words were able to help you conceptualize your thoughts. Matt’s words (probably unhealthily so) do still mean a lot to me tbh, and I know he wouldn't be proud of the stuff I had to read in my Inbox... some real doozies tbh. Though he probably would be equally as upset by my own intense disagreement with their choices so...

[universallongings]

Hey, so I just saw that you wrote “A Modern Nerd’s Guide to Fanfiction”, and I would really like to read it. In fact, I’m writing my Master’s Thesis on Fanfiction and this book sounds like it would be incredibly useful. Is there any way to order it or buy it as an Ebook or something?

That’s so exciting that you’re writing your thesis on fic! If you’re interested, here’s the link to where you can buy it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Nerds-Guide-Fiction-Geek/dp/1538240149/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PZ8C7GIX6HU8&keywords=modern+nerd%27s+guide+to+fanfiction&qid=1583113378&sprefix=modern+nerd%27s+guide+to+%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

Thank you so much for reaching out! 

[ssaravinter]

Hi, your CapXBucky gif made me happy. Thank you!

Ahhhh glad to hear!! Thank you 

[dev-the-dm]

Hey, I had an idea for a cool homebrew thing. Would you mind giving me some feedback on it?

Yes, absolutely! If you'd like to discuss it privately, you can DM me. My inbox is open :) Otherwise, feel free to leave another ask, and other people can pitch in as well!

- Dev

[auberginesdonthavelimbs]

Tag 8 people you want to get to know better

The reblog chain was getting long, so, new post. I was tagged by @allandnot, thanks :)

Favorite colour - none

Last song I listened to - Fun by Selena Gomez

Song I’m currently obsessed with - none

Favorite Musician - maybe Griffin Mcelroy? I don’t listen to his music tho

Last move I Watched - Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

Last Series I watched - Worst Cooks in America? is that a series?

Sparkling water, tea, or coffee - tea but the other two are so bad this isn’t even a choice

Sweet, savoury, or spicy - savoury 

Pets - none

tagging: the last 8 people who reblogged from me I guess because I don’t actually know anybody whoops @kimera20, @hovering-sombrero, @hardleywhelmed, @the-z-part, @jesskalynn93, @supersonicstrawberrysunshine5, @kissedbyaredrose, @1well-this-is-new1

[wibblywobblybowtie]

Was tagged by @allandnot​ a.. while ago, only just getting around to doing it <3

slow burn or love at first sight // fake dating or secret dating // enemies to lovers or best friends to lovers // oh no there’s only one bed or long-distance correspondence // hurt-comfort or amnesia // fantasy au or modern au // mutual pining or domestic bliss // smut or fluff // canon-compliant or fix-it // reincarnation or character death // one-shot or multi-chapter // kid fic or road trip fic // arranged marriage or accidental marriage // high school romance or middle aged romance // time travel or isolated together // neighbours or roommates  // sci-fi au or magic au // body swap or gender bend // angst or crack // apocalyptic or mundane

Am stealing their line: tbh, a lot of these my answer should be read with an “I guess” at the end.

Am bad at tagging people but will just tag a few of you, no pressure to do it tho/if anyone wants to randomly do this, please do!! <3

@draculater @morgendaemmerung89 @magsdomino

[allandnot]

Started writing a Star Wars fanfic set in the old republic. It’s about a boy who begins his education in the Sith academy on Korriban.

The body of the text has some expressions of bullying and abuse in it, but not much more than you’d find in your average YA novel, but make sure to check out the trigger warnings for the short italicized sections in the beginnings of most chapters. There’s some seriously dark stuff in there.

[vividaway]

Hey, just wanted to say I'm sorry you're going through this really weird drama, and let you know that I would miss you if you were gone. I don't know if what anon was saying even got to you, but I felt like it was important to say nonetheless.

you are all beyond sweet @allandnot the same applies to you. i would miss you if you were gone, and i think youre great

[relatable-duolingo]

ברווזים לא שותים בירה

ducks don’t drink beer

[critgemhero]

I just wanted to say that I've been reading the drama and asks about Michael Sheen, and I'm sorry you have to go through this. Your discussion of the situation is nuanced and reasonable, the situation is complicated and disconcerting at best, and it's not your fault that some people on this website (looks at camera) CAN'T FUCKING READ!! Hyperfixations sound very difficult, though honestly, as a person who rarely get excited by anything at all, I'm a bit envious. Hope the job interview goes well!

Thank you very much, I really needed to hear that. I look at the responses I get and keep wondering “Am I really being that unreasonable and ridiculous? I don’t feel the way these people claim I feel, I feel like this response makes sense and is fair to both sides of the argument” and gettings messages like this is reassuring.