5E: Perception Vs. Investigation

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As if the questions of passive perception weren’t potentially confusing enough, it seems like a lot of tables have issues with figuring out when perception is the right skills to use versus when the investigation skill is the right pick. On some tables this has actually become synonymous to the point where the most common …

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D&D Passive Perception 5E: What it is & How it Works

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There have been a lot of debates surrounding 5th edition D&D, but few have felt more confusing than the “Who, what, when, and why?” of passive perception. Even over 5 years after the release of fifth edition, this is a topic that still causes debate and confusion. This is incredibly unfortunate, since passive perception, like …

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Curious Expedition 2: First Impressions Review

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Some games catch the right combination of factors to just explode. Right game, right touch of nostalgia, the right time. Curious Expedition was an indie game that took Steam by storm and received a LOT of attention followed by many well deserved accolades. An homage to the very early days of gaming, decent pixel art …

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