Tales from the Stinky Dragon C02 - Ep. 12 - Menace of Maschatten - Make the Ghost of a Situation
Jul 19, 2023
Blaine Gibson, a regular player and voice actor known for lively character work. Barbara Dunkelman, performer playing Elga Von Brath, a barbarian half-elf vampire with bold role-play. They flee a collapsing dragonne den, dodge falling crystals, navigate a strange purple pool, confront a spectral Draghast, and survive a derailed train leading into desert darkness.
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Cavern Escape Through Teamwork
- The party escaped a collapsing dragon cavern using skill checks and teamwork.
- Players described creative maneuvers: Elga used Eddie as an umbrella/scarf, Chip scouted ahead, and Barney raised a shield but was knocked to his knees.
Cast Buffs Before High Risk Checks
- Use buffs strategically during crises to boost critical checks quickly.
- Barney cast Bless on key allies before the dexterity saves, which helped several party members succeed escaping falling crystals.
Environment Knowledge Yields Mechanical Perks
- Environmental features offered alternate traversal options that rewarded previous observation.
- Chip found islands and rock paths across the purple pool and success granted temp HP and advantage on later checks.