tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post7319437906275756983..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: It is Not My BirthdayAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-13462418661409975302019-04-23T15:10:38.809-06:002019-04-23T15:10:38.809-06:00This is brilliant in its simplicity and ease of us...This is brilliant in its simplicity and ease of use during play. <br /><br />Years ago for my campaign (that's still running), I spent hours researching and developing a complex astrology system for my 3rd Edition game complete with feats and effects such as free metamagic feats (without increasing spell level), and tons of other effects (increases to attacks, damage, saves, AC, etc.), all dependent on what astrological sign the characters chose, what month it was, whether other astrological phenomena were happening at the time (mysterious comets appearing, for example). <br /><br />I tried to grab ideas from real world astrological practices, but I ended up doing way too much work on it and it ended up not seeing much use in play, as the characters weren't interested and would often forget about it. <br /><br />Your proposed solution would have given me the benefits and flavor of what I was looking for without the complexity.<br /><br />Martin R. Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672657745232101753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-73469259033878065902019-04-23T13:01:44.128-06:002019-04-23T13:01:44.128-06:00In astrology, your "lucky month" is gene...In astrology, your "lucky month" is generally considered the time when Sun is in the same sign as your "natal Jupiter." As the sun passes through each of the twelve zodiacal signs during the year, you'd get one month of nice bonuses annually. <br /><br />But I like the +4 on a Leap Year birthday thing.<br />: )JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.com