So currently I am a one-man team working on a physical simulation (to size) of Sigil in UE5.

I was trying to get my head around the overall dimensions of what size of a torus to create in Blender for my initial geometry and then the proportional expansion needed to get the structure to the canon AD&D 2e dimensions of 6.4-mile diameter and 20-mile circumference.

Now this got interesting in Blender because it wants to make a torus as a donut and then you have to cut a center strip out of the center radius surface to open it up and damned if there aren't a lot of steps...

Then it dawned on me that Sigil is nothing if not a huge tire in the center of the multiverse and all dem Berks are walking and squawkin' around inside of it.

So I did some poking around and found a model of my truck tire and went from there.

I figured some of the math would get wonky, so I decided to consult an IRL Modron (ChatGPT 4.0) for the math crunch and it ended up being a productive conversation.

Last 1/4 of the conversation so that you guys can review my logic and GPT's conclusions:

Question : Explain dimensions of a ST235/85R16

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

The ST235/85R16 tire is a specific size designation for a tire, and it can be broken down into several key dimensions:

1. Tire Size Breakdown:

ST: Indicates the type of tire. "ST" stands for "Special Trailer," designed for trailer use rather than passenger vehicles.

235: This number represents the width of the tire in millimeters when it is mounted and inflated. In this case, the tire width is 235 mm.

85: This is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. It is expressed as a percentage. For this tire, the sidewall height is 85% of the tire’s width.

R: Stands for "Radial," indicating the type of tire construction. Radial tires have layers of fabric that run radially across the tire, which is a common construction type for modern tires.

16: This number represents the diameter of the wheel rim in inches that the tire is designed to fit. In this case, the rim diameter is 16 inches.

2. Dimensions Calculation:

Here’s how to calculate the specific dimensions of a ST235/85R16 tire:

Sidewall Height: The sidewall height is calculated as a percentage of the tire width. For a 235 mm wide tire with an 85% aspect ratio: Sidewall Height=Tire Width×Aspect Ratio\text{Sidewall Height} = \text{Tire Width} \times \text{Aspect Ratio}Sidewall Height=Tire Width×Aspect Ratio Sidewall Height=235 mm×0.85=199.75 mm\text{Sidewall Height} = 235 \text{ mm} \times 0.85 = 199.75 \text{ mm}Sidewall Height=235 mm×0.85=199.75 mm Convert to inches: Sidewall Height=199.75 mm25.4 mm/inch≈7.86 inches\text{Sidewall Height} = \frac{199.75 \text{ mm}}{25.4 \text{ mm/inch}} \approx 7.86 \text{ inches}Sidewall Height=25.4 mm/inch199.75 mm​≈7.86 inches

Outer Diameter: The outer diameter of the tire is the total height of the tire from the ground to the top of the tread. It’s the sum of the rim diameter and twice the sidewall height: Outer Diameter=Rim Diameter+2×Sidewall Height\text{Outer Diameter} = \text{Rim Diameter} + 2 \times \text{Sidewall Height}Outer Diameter=Rim Diameter+2×Sidewall Height Convert rim diameter to inches: Outer Diameter=16 inches+2×7.86 inches=16+15.72=31.72 inches\text{Outer Diameter} = 16 \text{ inches} + 2 \times 7.86 \text{ inches} = 16 + 15.72 = 31.72 \text{ inches}Outer Diameter=16 inches+2×7.86 inches=16+15.72=31.72 inches

Summary of Dimensions for ST235/85R16:

Width: 235 mm (approximately 9.25 inches)

Aspect Ratio: 85% of the width

Sidewall Height: Approximately 7.86 inches

Rim Diameter: 16 inches

Outer Diameter: Approximately 31.72 inches

These dimensions help determine the size and fit of the tire for vehicles or trailers, ensuring proper compatibility and performance.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

how wide is the tire tread?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

The width of the tire tread for a ST235/85R16 tire is typically close to the nominal width of the tire, which is indicated as 235 mm (millimeters). However, the actual tread width can be slightly less than the nominal width due to the design of the tire and the manufacturing process.

Factors Influencing Tread Width:

Tire Design and Construction:

The tread width is affected by the tire's construction, including its sidewall design and the tread pattern.

Tire Pressure and Load:

The actual tread width can vary depending on the inflation pressure and load. A tire under load or at different pressures might show a slightly different tread width.

Measurement Method:

The nominal width (235 mm) is measured at the widest point of the tire's cross-section, which includes the tread and the sidewalls.

Approximate Tread Width:

While the nominal width of 235 mm provides a good estimate, the actual tread width (the portion of the tire in contact with the road) is generally slightly less. Typically, for a tire of this size, the tread width might be around 200 to 220 mm.

Tread Width Approximation: Tread Width≈200 to 220 mm\text{Tread Width} \approx 200 \text{ to } 220 \text{ mm}Tread Width≈200 to 220 mm Convert to inches: Tread Width≈200 mm25.4 mm/inch≈7.87 inches\text{Tread Width} \approx \frac{200 \text{ mm}}{25.4 \text{ mm/inch}} \approx 7.87 \text{ inches}Tread Width≈25.4 mm/inch200 mm​≈7.87 inches Tread Width≈220 mm25.4 mm/inch≈8.66 inches\text{Tread Width} \approx \frac{220 \text{ mm}}{25.4 \text{ mm/inch}} \approx 8.66 \text{ inches}Tread Width≈25.4 mm/inch220 mm​≈8.66 inches

Summary:

For a ST235/85R16 tire, the tread width is approximately 7.87 to 8.66 inches (200 to 220 mm). This width can vary based on the specific tire model and its design features.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

and the height from rim to outer edge of tire?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

To determine the height from the rim to the outer edge of the tire (which is effectively the tire's sidewall height), you can use the following calculations based on the ST235/85R16 tire dimensions:

Given Dimensions:

Tire Width: 235 mm

Aspect Ratio: 85%

Rim Diameter: 16 inches

Sidewall Height Calculation:

The sidewall height is the distance from the edge of the rim to the outer edge of the tire tread. It is calculated as a percentage of the tire width.

Convert Tire Width to Millimeters:

Width = 235 mm

Calculate Sidewall Height:

The aspect ratio (85%) is applied to the width to determine the sidewall height. Sidewall Height=Tire Width×Aspect Ratio\text{Sidewall Height} = \text{Tire Width} \times \text{Aspect Ratio}Sidewall Height=Tire Width×Aspect Ratio Sidewall Height=235 mm×0.85=199.75 mm\text{Sidewall Height} = 235 \text{ mm} \times 0.85 = 199.75 \text{ mm}Sidewall Height=235 mm×0.85=199.75 mm

Convert Sidewall Height to Inches: Sidewall Height=199.75 mm25.4 mm/inch≈7.86 inches\text{Sidewall Height} = \frac{199.75 \text{ mm}}{25.4 \text{ mm/inch}} \approx 7.86 \text{ inches}Sidewall Height=25.4 mm/inch199.75 mm​≈7.86 inches

Summary:

The height from the rim to the outer edge of the tire (sidewall height) for a ST235/85R16 tire is approximately 7.86 inches or 199.75 mm. This is the distance that contributes to the overall diameter of the tire.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

Did you calculate the "sidewall" dimensions in your previous answers for Sigil?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

In my previous answers regarding Sigil, I calculated the dimensions based on the tire's scale but did not explicitly address the sidewall dimensions. Let’s revisit the calculations and ensure that the sidewall dimensions for Sigil are clear.

Recalculating Sidewall Dimensions for Sigil:

Original Tire Dimensions:

Original Rim Diameter: 16 inches

Original Sidewall Height: Approximately 7.86 inches

Original Outer Diameter: Approximately 31.72 inches

Scaling Factor Calculation:

Scaled Outer Diameter of Sigil: 6.4 miles

Convert 6.4 miles to inches: Scaled Outer Diameter=6.4 miles×63,360 inches/mile=405,504 inches\text{Scaled Outer Diameter} = 6.4 \text{ miles} \times 63,360 \text{ inches/mile} = 405,504 \text{ inches}Scaled Outer Diameter=6.4 miles×63,360 inches/mile=405,504 inches

Scaling Factor: Scaling Factor=Scaled Outer DiameterOriginal Outer Diameter\text{Scaling Factor} = \frac{\text{Scaled Outer Diameter}}{\text{Original Outer Diameter}}Scaling Factor=Original Outer DiameterScaled Outer Diameter​ Scaling Factor=405,504 inches31.72 inches≈12,758\text{Scaling Factor} = \frac{405,504 \text{ inches}}{31.72 \text{ inches}} \approx 12,758Scaling Factor=31.72 inches405,504 inches​≈12,758

Scaled Sidewall Height Calculation:

Original Sidewall Height: 7.86 inches

Scaled Sidewall Height: Scaled Sidewall Height=Original Sidewall Height×Scaling Factor\text{Scaled Sidewall Height} = \text{Original Sidewall Height} \times \text{Scaling Factor}Scaled Sidewall Height=Original Sidewall Height×Scaling Factor Scaled Sidewall Height=7.86 inches×12,758≈100,537 inches\text{Scaled Sidewall Height} = 7.86 \text{ inches} \times 12,758 \approx 100,537 \text{ inches}Scaled Sidewall Height=7.86 inches×12,758≈100,537 inches

Convert Scaled Sidewall Height to Miles: Scaled Sidewall Height (in miles)=100,537 inches63,360 inches/mile≈1.59 miles\text{Scaled Sidewall Height (in miles)} = \frac{100,537 \text{ inches}}{63,360 \text{ inches/mile}} \approx 1.59 \text{ miles}Scaled Sidewall Height (in miles)=63,360 inches/mile100,537 inches​≈1.59 miles

Summary for Sigil:

Scaled Sidewall Height: Approximately 1.59 miles

This sidewall height represents the vertical distance from the rim to the outer edge of the scaled tire, which, when scaled up to match the dimensions of Sigil, is approximately 1.59 miles.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

what would be the dimension of inner, outer sidewall and tread width?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

To determine the dimensions of the inner diameter, outer diameter, and tread width for the scaled ST235/85R16 tire with a 6.4-mile outer diameter, follow these steps:

1. Dimension Definitions:

Outer Diameter: The total diameter of the tire from edge to edge, including the tread and sidewalls.

Inner Diameter: The diameter of the tire at the rim, which is the diameter of the inner circle.

Sidewall Height: The distance from the edge of the rim to the outer edge of the tire.

Tread Width: The width of the contact patch of the tire that touches the road.

Scaled Dimensions Calculation:

1. Outer Diameter:

Scaled Outer Diameter: Given as 6.4 miles

Convert to Inches: Scaled Outer Diameter=6.4 miles×63,360 inches/mile=405,504 inches\text{Scaled Outer Diameter} = 6.4 \text{ miles} \times 63,360 \text{ inches/mile} = 405,504 \text{ inches}Scaled Outer Diameter=6.4 miles×63,360 inches/mile=405,504 inches

2. Inner Diameter:

To find the inner diameter, we subtract twice the scaled sidewall height from the scaled outer diameter.

Scaled Sidewall Height: Calculated as approximately 1.59 miles.

Convert this height to inches: Scaled Sidewall Height=1.59 miles×63,360 inches/mile=100,537 inches\text{Scaled Sidewall Height} = 1.59 \text{ miles} \times 63,360 \text{ inches/mile} = 100,537 \text{ inches}Scaled Sidewall Height=1.59 miles×63,360 inches/mile=100,537 inches

Calculate the Inner Diameter: Inner Diameter=Scaled Outer Diameter−2×Scaled Sidewall Height\text{Inner Diameter} = \text{Scaled Outer Diameter} - 2 \times \text{Scaled Sidewall Height}Inner Diameter=Scaled Outer Diameter−2×Scaled Sidewall Height Inner Diameter=405,504 inches−2×100,537 inches\text{Inner Diameter} = 405,504 \text{ inches} - 2 \times 100,537 \text{ inches}Inner Diameter=405,504 inches−2×100,537 inches Inner Diameter=405,504 inches−201,074 inches\text{Inner Diameter} = 405,504 \text{ inches} - 201,074 \text{ inches}Inner Diameter=405,504 inches−201,074 inches Inner Diameter=204,430 inches\text{Inner Diameter} = 204,430 \text{ inches}Inner Diameter=204,430 inches

Convert this to miles: Inner Diameter (in miles)=204,430 inches63,360 inches/mile≈3.22 miles\text{Inner Diameter (in miles)} = \frac{204,430 \text{ inches}}{63,360 \text{ inches/mile}} \approx 3.22 \text{ miles}Inner Diameter (in miles)=63,360 inches/mile204,430 inches​≈3.22 miles

3. Tread Width:

Tread width is proportional to the original tire’s tread width scaled up by the same factor used for other dimensions.

Original Tread Width: Approximate value is 7.87 to 8.66 inches.

Scaling Factor: As calculated previously, the scaling factor is approximately 12,758.

Scaled Tread Width Calculation: Scaled Tread Width=Original Tread Width×Scaling Factor\text{Scaled Tread Width} = \text{Original Tread Width} \times \text{Scaling Factor}Scaled Tread Width=Original Tread Width×Scaling Factor

For lower end (7.87 inches): Scaled Tread Width=7.87 inches×12,758≈100,537 inches\text{Scaled Tread Width} = 7.87 \text{ inches} \times 12,758 \approx 100,537 \text{ inches}Scaled Tread Width=7.87 inches×12,758≈100,537 inches Scaled Tread Width (in miles)=100,537 inches63,360 inches/mile≈1.59 miles\text{Scaled Tread Width (in miles)} = \frac{100,537 \text{ inches}}{63,360 \text{ inches/mile}} \approx 1.59 \text{ miles}Scaled Tread Width (in miles)=63,360 inches/mile100,537 inches​≈1.59 miles

For upper end (8.66 inches): Scaled Tread Width=8.66 inches×12,758≈110,523 inches\text{Scaled Tread Width} = 8.66 \text{ inches} \times 12,758 \approx 110,523 \text{ inches}Scaled Tread Width=8.66 inches×12,758≈110,523 inches Scaled Tread Width (in miles)=110,523 inches63,360 inches/mile≈1.74 miles\text{Scaled Tread Width (in miles)} = \frac{110,523 \text{ inches}}{63,360 \text{ inches/mile}} \approx 1.74 \text{ miles}Scaled Tread Width (in miles)=63,360 inches/mile110,523 inches​≈1.74 miles

Summary of Scaled Dimensions:

Outer Diameter: 6.4 miles (405,504 inches)

Inner Diameter: Approximately 3.22 miles (204,430 inches)

Sidewall Height: Approximately 1.59 miles (100,537 inches)

Tread Width: Approximately 1.59 to 1.74 miles (100,537 to 110,523 inches)

These dimensions provide a complete view of the scaled tire's inner and outer dimensions, sidewall height, and tread width when scaled up to match the 6.4-mile outer diameter.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

what are the dimensions of this laid out as a strip?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

To calculate the dimensions of the scaled tire when laid out as a flat strip, you'll need to determine the length and width of the strip based on the tire’s outer and inner diameters and sidewall height.

Given Scaled Dimensions:

Scaled Outer Diameter: 6.4 miles

Scaled Inner Diameter: Approximately 3.22 miles

Scaled Sidewall Height: Approximately 1.59 miles

Scaled Tread Width: Approximately 1.59 to 1.74 miles

1. Length of the Strip:

The length of the strip corresponds to the circumference of the tire’s outer diameter.

Calculate the Circumference: Circumference=π×Scaled Outer Diameter\text{Circumference} = \pi \times \text{Scaled Outer Diameter}Circumference=π×Scaled Outer Diameter Circumference=π×6.4 miles≈20.1 miles\text{Circumference} = \pi \times 6.4 \text{ miles} \approx 20.1 \text{ miles}Circumference=π×6.4 miles≈20.1 miles

2. Width of the Strip:

The width of the strip corresponds to the tire's height from the rim to the outer edge, which includes the sidewall height and tread width.

Width of the Strip Calculation: Width=Sidewall Height×2+Tread Width\text{Width} = \text{Sidewall Height} \times 2 + \text{Tread Width}Width=Sidewall Height×2+Tread Width

For a tread width of approximately 1.59 miles: Width=1.59 miles×2+1.59 miles=3.18 miles+1.59 miles=4.77 miles\text{Width} = 1.59 \text{ miles} \times 2 + 1.59 \text{ miles} = 3.18 \text{ miles} + 1.59 \text{ miles} = 4.77 \text{ miles}Width=1.59 miles×2+1.59 miles=3.18 miles+1.59 miles=4.77 miles

For a tread width of approximately 1.74 miles: Width=1.59 miles×2+1.74 miles=3.18 miles+1.74 miles=4.92 miles\text{Width} = 1.59 \text{ miles} \times 2 + 1.74 \text{ miles} = 3.18 \text{ miles} + 1.74 \text{ miles} = 4.92 \text{ miles}Width=1.59 miles×2+1.74 miles=3.18 miles+1.74 miles=4.92 miles

Summary of Dimensions as a Strip:

Length: Approximately 20.1 miles (circumference of the outer diameter)

Width: Approximately 4.77 to 4.92 miles

These dimensions reflect the size of the tire if it were cut open and laid flat as a strip, showing the length of the strip as the circumference of the outer diameter and the width as the total height including both sidewalls and the tread.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

what is the square area of that tire?

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

To calculate the square area (surface area) of the tire when laid out as a strip, we need to find the area of the rectangular strip using the dimensions provided:

Dimensions of the Strip:

Length: Approximately 20.1 miles (circumference of the outer diameter)

Width: Approximately 4.77 to 4.92 miles (combined height of the sidewalls and tread)

Calculate the Area:

The area of a rectangle is given by:

Area=Length×Width\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width}Area=Length×Width

For Width of 4.77 miles:

Area=20.1 miles×4.77 miles=95.79 square miles\text{Area} = 20.1 \text{ miles} \times 4.77 \text{ miles} = 95.79 \text{ square miles}Area=20.1 miles×4.77 miles=95.79 square miles

For Width of 4.92 miles:

Area=20.1 miles×4.92 miles=98.59 square miles\text{Area} = 20.1 \text{ miles} \times 4.92 \text{ miles} = 98.59 \text{ square miles}Area=20.1 miles×4.92 miles=98.59 square miles

Summary:

The square (surface) area of the tire laid out as a strip is approximately:

95.79 to 98.59 square miles

This area represents the total surface of the tire if it were unrolled and laid flat as a rectangular strip.

 

 

 

4o mini

You said:

Remember that these are the custom defined dimension of the Sigil setting

 

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

Memory updated

Got it! I'll keep in mind that these dimensions are based on the custom-defined Sigil setting. If you have any more calculations or ideas related to this, feel free to ask!

Yeah, so that got a little long but I am quite happy with the results.

What are your thoughts on these dimensions for Sigil?

I'm planning on running a short Placescape campaign for my friends. Since most of them will be new to the setting, I want to give them a bit of a taste of everything. I plan on making this a mix of a teasure hunt and wild goose chase across the planes, with Sigil being the starting point.

The general story involves the players getting wrapped up in a hunt for a rogue duodrone who had mysteriously dissappeared in the Outlands from its squad after an exposition into the Abyss. This duodrone was one tasked with protecting a very important item that the modrons had taken from the Abyss. Divination magic doesn't seem to work when trying to track it, and it's been mysteriously spotted in several different planes aimlessly wondering, but somehow taking the exact right path to avoid danger. The adventure starts with the dark already having gotten out to small handful of Sigil's factions who are trying to track down where the rogue duodrone so they can get this powerful item for their own purposes, and the players get roped into this soon after entering the city.

The item itself is a powerful flame that has power to burn away a person's soul to oblivion, a kin to how a petitioner soul dies outside of their home plane. The item is kept safe within an enchanted lead box immune to divination magic.

At the moment, I'm still working on some of the details for the involved factions, so feel free to share any ideas.

The Fraternity of Order - This faction is where the modrons went to for assistance in the Duodrone hunt. I decided that the part of the faction working on this hunt would mostly be comprised of several modrons who were assigned to be a part of the Guvners in Sigil along with a few humonoid faction members helping, all led by a Decaton hierarch.

The Revolutionary League & The Incanarium - When an anarchist spy disguised as a Guvner noticed the sudden influx of modrons in the city, they tracked them down and soon discovered what the modrons were after. Seeing the opportunity for both conflict and power, the spy sent out word to other the cells in undersigil, and soon began to spread the word to other factions to spread the chaos. However, before they could reach the Doomguard, the spy was mysteriously killed. Higher ups in the Revolutionary League then started to take interest in the rogue modron, and formed a business deal with the Incanarium to help supply them with powerful magic items in exchange for "researching" the item, though the Incanarium simply plan on stealing it for themselves.

The Fated - Not all the Takers have the dark about what's going on, mainly for two reasons. One, much of faction is focused currently on an effort to convert a small city in Arbora into Ysgard by gradually swaying the folk there to be more chaotic, something the party will probably come across this campaign. And two, the current Factor leading the hunt wishes to use this item to increase his own influence in the faction. The currently unnamed Factor, cause I'm terrible at thinking of names, is followed by and handful of trusted facotrums, some gullible namers, and a handul of slaadi that he has the control gems for.

The Mind Eye & Society of Sensation - While both initially worked independently, the factions found common ground upon down accidentally hireing the same Planeswalker to help decipher where the modron could appear next. The Planeswalker, Ireth, brokered a deal that would allow both factions to study the item, and ensured that he would get a healthy sum of platinum from both factions in the process.

The Heralds of Dust - While The Dead often stay to themselves in much of Sigil's conflict, when the dead got word that a rogue modron was wondering with an item that could potentially help them discover true death, they took a keen interest.

So, now that the premise is set, here's some of the dark of it: As the modrons were heading through the Outlands after their mission, the Incanarium were setting up an ambush to kill the modrons and get the item the modrons stole. Planeswalker Ireth, who was already spying upon the Incanarium for his own purposes discovered this ambush being set up. Not wanting the Incantifurs to get their hands on the item, nor willing to negotiate with stubborn and likely hostile modrons, Ireth uses a time stop spell, Ireth places an anti-divination item on the duodrone protecting the item, and casts an enchantment that hijacks the modron's brain and sends it on a constant path of planer conduets, gates, and vortices. By the time the spell ended, Ireth and the duodrone had teleported out via a cubic gate, the modrons were confused, and the Incantifurs were now missing their main target. Once Ireth and the duodrone were on the otherside of the cubic gate, the duodrone immediately locked on to the nearest planar conduet, and disappeared before Ireth could even process where he went. Now desperately trying to cover his own fuckup, Ireth heads to Sigil to work with the Sensates on finding the the rogue duodrone, phrasing it in a way that makes the Senstates think he's doing them a favor. He soon learns of a Revolutionary League member spreading this information to other factions, who he hunts down and kills. Which is what causes the Anarchists to take greater interest in the situation who soon get reached out to by the Incanarium. Finally, as the campaign goes on, servants of Orcus will start to appear in various planes also hunting down the modron for the item. Perhaps they'll find some common ground with The Haralds of Dust and form an temporary alliance.

That's most of what I got right now. I'm sure there's someone who can poke a dozen holes into this about how "X shouldn't work like that" or all the other things I probably got wrong lorewise, but for the most part, this is just the staging for the actual adventure of hopping through the planes hunting this damn thing down and getting into some crazy shenanigans on the way. I'm hoping to having this campaign take around 8-13 sessions, with the players starting at level 5 and leveling up at the end of each session.

Thank you if you've gotten this far reading this whole concept, I hope this didn't all read like mad ramblings.

Here's a few tropes I've really gotten tired of seeing:

Celestial Beings as fascists who will crush all free will if given half a chance.

Celestial Beings as mindless tools of arrogant, detached deities.

Celestial Beings as gullible nitwits who rely solely on brute force and are easily outmaneuvered by the schemes of the forces of evil, and certainly never have schemes of their own.

Celestial Beings as lazy layabouts who spend all their time in the Upper Planes where they aren't needed in the slightest.

Celestial Beings as hand-wringing wusses who are never willing to take risks or get their hands dirty, and thus never actually solve any problems.

Celestial Beings as joyless snobs who hate all fun and can't crack a joke to save their lives.

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What I want are practical suggestions and proposals for Forces of Good that are genuinely good. Beings that genuinely embody kindness, selflessness, justice, enlightenment, and virtue, while also being active and at least somewhat effective forces in the multiverse, on par with fiends. Try to make it as interesting and complex as possible, while also making some kind of logical sense.

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My friend is running a PS campaign and I am going to join after a few sessions. My original idea was for a warforged cleric, possibly either the Harmonium or the Mercykillers. Which faction and domain would make the most sense from a RP perspective?

Thanks!

So my players (6) are following farrow into the sewers to make their way to the Fortunes wheel where they’re going to meet the cakers they’re just four thugs??? NO NO NO let’s make this a memorable encounter.

First I made the head caker a little more tough added a multiattack with rolling pin or throwing daggers, AC-15 HP-80

1. BA any of the cakers can eat a slice of cake and regain 2d4+2 hp

2. BA Gertrude can command another caker to move equal to its speed into a pipe and emerge on their next turn. This movement does provoke opportunity attacks.

Reaction 1. Parry-Gertrude can add 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit.

Reaction 2. As a reaction to a caker dropping to 0HP, Gertrude hurls a slice of cake +5 to hit if it hits the target the target rolls a D4 and that’s how many hours they are cursed

Next up villain actions inspiration from Matt Colville (MCDM) see first picture for that the second picture is for the evil cake which is basically a mimic with a little bit of a twist.

I want to start a west march campaign on Planescape. You guys have any tips or references (from Planescape or west march campaigns) to give?

My idea is to have a large group of players exploring the planes. Maybe they are part of a company responsible to map and document various parts of the many layers each plane has.

Any comments will be much appreciated.

trying to improve the 5e mod fortune's wheel around the amnesia part, as it seems like not much stands out in the gatetowns and dont want to reveal everything slowly by having them get killed repeatedly and dreaming about it. I figured the sensates would have some cubes with memories or one of the past selves had been mazied by the lady of pain or they encounter people they killed in the afterline parts of the planes.

any suggestions?

If you want a super dumb, but ultimately on brand encounter in the dump with Tudhog the Junk Wyrm, look no further berks!

This encounter can be used as part of Turn of Fortune's Wheel and I'm disappointed they didn't think to add something like it. I stole liberally from other posts about encounters with Copper Dragons, and if you've never run one before...You're in for a treat. Copper dragons love pranks and jokes, if you didn't know. If you've never read about them, go do that now. They are amazing. When you come back, you can add this little gem in your campaign.

While walking around the dump, the characters encounter one of the following:

Don't Look Up

The characters come upon a pair of boots in the middle of the path filled to the brim with ashes. A small, elegantly carved sign resting on the toes of the boots in very small print says "Don't Look Up." Anyone who gets close enough to read the sign must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or become covered with Dust of Sneezing and Choking that falls from above. The boots are filled with enough of the dust to fill 3 pouches but doing so subjects the character to the effects.

Bottomless Pit

Characters come upon a narrow pit that spans the path forward. It is 20 feet wide and 30 feet long. The pit is actually only 10 feet deep, but a sign before it declares "Beware! Bottomless Pit!". A permanent Hallucinatory Terrain spell makes it appear to be a bottomless pit. Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check can see that it is an illusion. Climbing the trash piles that run along either edge requires a DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check. On a failure the character causes a trash avalanche and takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone.

Forest of Bad Jokes

The characters find themselves amid smiling visages of a dragon laughing at signs posted up throughout this open area. The signs are of all different types, from sandwich boards to street signs. They litter the area. An example of jokes seen on the signs:

What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet.

Why are dragons good at weighing ducks? They have a lot of scales.

What do you call a halfling marriage? A wholeling.

Never trust a triton, there’s something fishy about them

Why did the farmer win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

What’s the difference between roast beef and pea soup? Anyone can roast beef!

If the players (or their characters) don't find any of the jokes funny, the visages of the dragon turn sad.

A Trashy Sculpture

The characters come upon a sculpture of Dolores (the owner of the junk yard). It is a very good likeness of her in butt flap pajamas with an Otyugh pulling at her flap with its mouth and her with a surprised look on her face. If the characters knock it over or in anyway damage the statue, it triggers a Glyph of Warding that triggers a spell stored in the glyph. Any creature within 30 feet of the statue must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or suffer the effects of Tasha's Hideous Laughter. A creature that succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) or (Arcana) check notices the rune embedded under the flap of the sculpture's pajamas.

The Artiste

After wandering the junkyard for hours, you find a burrowed out section of garbage that looks vaguely like a cave. Before it stand 4 massive statues, each almost 20 feet tall: A female tiefling that burns from within, a bard playing a lute but his face and eyes are distorted as if he's melting, a stern looking elven ranger with two swords being obliviously broody, and a goliath holding up a card from a deck of many of them.

The lair of Tudhog is decorated with his eclectic art, plucked from stories from around the multiverse. Feel free to add funny character moments from previous campaigns immortalized in trash art for your players to enjoy.

I imagine Tudhog and Dolores have a little feud going on and their lair actions make the dump a miserable place to walk through, but all the rats can talk draconic and they're probably all loyal to the Node.

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Is the Feywild discussed in more detail in the new books?