We just ended a game session where an enemy mage (the BBG of this story's arch) attack three different PCs with a multi-attack spell that caused damage and triggered the weakened condition (on hit) on all of them (they all got hit).

The thing is, prior to that, the Paladin had affected the BBG with Paladin's challenge, which would make the BBG take a -4 penalty on attack rolls against any target that is not the paladin that issued it. The two PCs affected alongside the Paladin wouldn't be hit if the -4 were applied, but the GM ruled that the -4 from the challenge wouldn't apply in this case, for the multi-target attack included the Paladin.

The second paragraph of the talent (page 115) states that this penalty is "turned off" until end of turn if the challenged creature attacks their rival (the paladin that successfully used the challenge).

The single example given by the book is a challenged enemy that can multi-attack that attacks the paladin first, which turns off the penalty to hit the paladin's allies with their other attacks in the same turn.

But what about a multi-target attack that includes the paladin as the target? Will the penalty apply to the attack rolls against the paladin's allies, or will it immediately be turned off from having the paladin as one of its targets?

The book doesn't state anything about that and I also can't find an official response to it. What are your interpretations of this rule and, if Pelgrane Press did clarified that, please link it.

The GM is openly asking for his players to make the case to overturn his decision if we believe he interpreted the rules wrongly and if we could explain to him why. I'm honestly on the fence, as (imho) there is not enough information in the text to make a "logically-tight case" in any direction.

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Hey everyone! I haven't read the 13th Age core rulebooks yet, and so far I've only done a bit of surface-level research. Before I dive into learning a new system, though, I'd like to get a few things straight.

1. What's the best way to play 13th Age online? Is Foundry VTT the way to go, and how well does the system support online play in general?
2. Are there any beginner-friendly adventures or starter modules you'd recommend? Something a new GM could use as a starting point and build on.
3. How actively is 13th Age still being supported by the developers? Is the system still getting new content and updates?
4. How much prep does 13th Age require from the GM? Is it relatively easy to run on the fly, or does it take quite a bit of preparation?

I remember playing 1st edition a few years back, and I had a pretty good time, but I remember thinking the combats felt awfully short; like the longest combat I remember was like 4 rounds.

Is that about the same in the new edition?

I found this (new?) module at https://foundryvtt.com/packages/13th-age-core-2e .
It states that version 1.0.1 is < 1 day old.
It also implies you have to buy it at the publisher (Pelgrane Press), but I can't find it listed there.
My question: How do I buy this add-on module?
I have bought modules from publishers before, Savage World stuff, etc., so I know it's doable.

Does anyone know what arc/desperate means in this 3rd level cleric spell? Edit. This is 13th Age 2e.

Platform Discord and Roll20
Date and Time I am hoping to start with character creation and Session 0 on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 13:00 and then have Session 1 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 13:00,
Frequency Once a Fortnight, and each session will last for between 2 and 3 hours
Spaces Available Currently I have 3 players signed up, so I can fit up to 3 additional players into the group.
Attendance This is what caused the last game too fail, so I do need anyone who signs up to ensure they can be available once a fortnight to play
Other Details
Out in the Knee Deep, beyond the safety of the fortress of Bastion there is said to lie an old Elven castle, close to the ruined city it once guarded. It is said that the castle is haunted by more than memories of its past.

The game is run using the 2nd Edition Rules, but with a mix of 1st and 2nd Edition Class options. Some things have been banned, others slightly altered, and there are a few options from other sources that have been added in (full details will be in the Discord Server)

Many of the changes have been made due to limitations of the character sheet available on Roll20 (it is still a 1st Edition Sheet), but I'm constantly trying to expand what I can do to include more options in my games. Also due to my eyes not being particularly good (I'm certified Severely Sight Impaired), I need as much as possible automated through Token Actions and Chat Menus.

All powers will be done using the ScriptCard Mod (which I'll write for the players) so that everything follows a standard format.

The Kin available are
Human
Dwarf
Silver Elf (These are not Drow)
High Elf
Wood Elf
Gnome
Half Elf
Halfling
Troll Kin
Holy One/Assimar
Dragonic/Dragonspawn (Metallic Based)
Tiefling/Demon Touched

The available classes (including a reference to the book the can be found in) are.

Barbarian (2nd Ed)
Bard (1st Ed)
Cleric (2nd Ed)
Fighter (1st)
Paladin (2nd Ed but the AC Calculation has been altered)
Ranger (2nd Ed)
Rogue (2st Ed)
Sorcerer (1st Ed)
Commander (13 True Ways 1st Ed)
Druid (13 True Ways 1st Ed Changes to Animal Companion Talent)
Necromancer (13 True Ways 1st Ed)
Demonologist (Book of Demons 1st Ed)
The Abomination (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)
The Savage (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)
The Swordmage (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)

Full details of my character creation rules and house rules will be available in game and on the Discord Server set up for the game.

If you are interested in joining the game then you are invited to join the discord server set up for it where more information is available
https://discord.gg/dqdUeW7b

This is a mini-campaign (6 sessions) that I rotate as a one-shot every week. Feel free to join at any point! 13th Age 2e, Foundry VTT via Forge + Discord. I have pre-gens, but you can build your own character if willing to add to Foundry. Level 2 characters, you get incremental advances if you play each one of the parts.

This is being organized in start playing, but this is a free game. Tips can be sent in the form of reviews. :)

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmubw5b790011jl0454xyu1o3

I’ve been running a homebrew campaign using aspects of the 13th Age worldbuilding lore but altered to fit my story for a few months now, and I just can’t really figure out what the whole randomly selected icon relationship points at the start of each arc are for. Is it just for if you want to improvise a plotline? My players always forget that they have relationship points that can be used, so it seems they are equally confused about them as me.

How have you used them in your campaign?

I’d like to ask the GMs who have adapted an adventure from a system that goes up to level 20 (like D&D or Pathfinder) how did you handle the frequency of level ups?

I was thinking of doubling the number of milestones required to level up (so an adventure that goes up to level 12 would end at level 6, and one that goes up to level 19 would end at level 9 or 10).

My only concern is that this might create problems with the adventure’s pacing, and the players might feel like they aren’t progressing fast enough.

I’d like to know if you’ve done something similar, if you’ve found other ways to handle this, and how it went overall.

I have few questions as this system is different than most I played:

1. Spells says "1d3 + 1 nearby enemies" and Attack "Charisma + Level vs. PD"

   So If I roll 3+1 = 4 I have to make 4 seperate Attack rolls for AoE spell?

2. Spell has "One nearby enemy" but is chain - do I roll for each target or only for first one?

All AoE spells require seperate rolls for each target?

Thanks

System is new for me. I want to make Paladin that maximises damage and being tanky (if choice between two - damage) but smite being limited to once per battle seems very restrictive for damage but that might be wrong first impression as I just picked system. No Evil Way though as party is good aligned.

All tips, combos etc are welcome

I'm going for the realm of vaguely steampunk (think FF7 or FFXIV). First off I'm just going to slot firearms right into the crossbow section of weapons, to keep it easy and avoid jammed weapon rules.

I'm going to want an Alchemist Artificer, a Gunslinger, and a Chimerist/Blue_Mage (basically a class to absorb monster abilities)

Would these be better as homebrew classes (links appreciated) or reflavored base classes?

Also any custom/homebrew races or icons to help with setting would also be appreciated as well.

W2A2 is a VTT tool that was created with a few big principles in mind: make any TTRPG session as easy to play as possible, be user friendly for beginners but still offer advanced tools for more experienced players, and most importantly, be affordable and not subscription based.

This app stores everything locally and allows the GM to host a game in a matter of minutes, without having to pay for any hosting services. It includes all things you'd normally expect from a VTT tool, and a few additional features that we thought of while testing through our own sessions.

App is still in development, should be available in a few weeks! 

Do you think they combine? my gut says they don't. It goes against the spirit of multiclassing and cleric spells are melee spells, not melee attacks.

Has anyone tried to add magical corruption elements to their 13th Age house rules? Obviously 13th Age is Avengers level fantasy, but I do really like the idea of people trying to make it more gritty such as The King of Dungeons.

I run a campaign for four players and as usual the hardest thing is scheduling for all of us , about once a month. So one player asked me for a Prequel adventure for her character in a 1on1 format.

My Problem is that i started the main campaign on Level 1. If start the Prequel wirh a child or teenager i would probably have to start at Something like Level -1 or reduced stats. And i am not sure if Balancing is a problem.

Has anyone tried Something like this and has any tips?

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Hello everyone!

I’m planning a campaign centered on the ancient serpent empire and Throne Point. From what I can tell, the Core Rulebook only provides a brief description. Is there any material that goes into more detail? 

Does Karmic Rebuke count against your prepared leveled spells?

It makes sense to me that it wouldn't since it's presented separately from the rest of the spell list. That being the case, it would also make sense to me that it is always prepared at max available level - essentially equivalent to a D&D cantrip. There's nothing mechanically different about it - it's not the only quick action spell, it has no unique triggers or effects - but it's in its own section before the spell list.

However, looking closely...nothing actually says that. There's nothing beyond stating that you know it "in addition to your other spells."

RAI - I don't know why it would be presented the way it is if it's just another spell.

RAW - I can't find any evidence for that assumption.

Edit: I just have the SRD to go off of - I'm looking for the general or specific language that solidifies it.

Hey there, to scratch my 13A itch I'm thinking of running a play-by-post game with strangers using 2e while my IRL group is busy with other games. I've been thinking about it for some time and I just realized that for 2e I have no idea how to actually share the content with players.

I've played PBP before and for 13A it was easy: I could just send them a link to the SRD and that was that. There were talks of updating the SRD for 2e, but as far as I know there hasn't been any news since on any kind of timeline for that. I thought about just sending exerpts of my pdf of the Heroes' Handbook but between kins & classes info, it would be basically half of the book.

Any ideas about how to go about this? Or any news about the SRD update that I might have missed?

Hello errybody! I’ve been wanting to run 2e for forever now and finally have a chance to do so. I’ve GM’ed many games for many years and we have the system mostly down after some test runs, but what advice would you give or tips you would give specifically for 13th Age to elevate the experience?

I'll be starting a new scenario/campaign on Thursday 23rd July at 1.00pm BST (UK time). I currently have 4 players signed up so could do with another one or two.

The Campaign Start
An old veteran from the Dragon attack on Proudford, and then the Orc wars, saw a group of strange Elves attack one of the Orc Commanders, with a dagger that had once been housed in the fort. He is now looking for a group of adventurers willing to brave the Wildwood, find the Elves and retrieve the dagger. He also can't pay much, a soldiers pay isn't generaous.
The Elves tend to shoot first and not bother with questions. It is unknown if they are affliated with the Dragons that attacked the fort, or just took advantage of the situation.
The Wildwood is the territory of the High Druid, so adventurers will have to be careful when travelling through the forest, you really don't want the High Druid annoyed with you.

I'll be using the 2nd Edition rules, but allowing some of the 1st Edition Classes (adapted for 2nd Ed)
There is some limitation on Kin and Classes
Kin Available
Human
Dwarf  
Silver/Dark Elf  (These are not Drow)
High Elf  
Wood Elf 
Gnome  
Half Elf   
Halfling 
Troll Kin 
Holy One/Assimar 
Dragonic/Dragonspawn (Metallic Based)
Tiefling/Demon Touched 

Classes that can be taken are
Barbarian (1st or 2nd Ed)
Bard (1st of 2nd Ed)
Cleric (1st of 2nd Ed)
Fighter (1st of 2nd Ed)
Paladin (1st or 2nd Ed)
Ranger (1st or 2nd Ed)
Rogue (1st of 2nd Ed)
Sorcerer (1st of 2nd Ed)
Commander (13 True Ways 1st Ed)
Druid (13 True Ways 1st Ed)
Necromancer (13 True Ways 1st Ed)
Demonologist (Book of Demons 1st Ed)
The Abomination (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)
The Savage (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)
The Swordmage (Dark Pacts and Ancient Secrets 1st Ed)

You will need both Roll20 and a Discord account.
If you are interested in joining the game, please let me know below, or you can use this link to join the Discord server.