Instant Death Effect?

**TMO** · November 25th, 2015, 17:48

Hi everyone. I am creating a trap with a poison that causes death if the saving throw fails and I am trying to make this work as an NPC trap. I have the effect defined in the Traits section but can't figure out how to define an effect that causes instant death. For the moment I have defined a 1d0+1000 poison damage entry just to put some value that is high enough to impose death. Is there a better way to do this?

**Zacchaeus** · November 25th, 2015, 17:53

Nope; there's no instant death effect. Massive damage would be the only way to go.

**TMO** · November 25th, 2015, 17:57

Zacchaeus, thank you very much for the response. I am relative new to FG and am working hard to learn the intricacies of this powerful system. Your posts through-out the various threads indicate that you are very active and willing to help the community. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

**Zacchaeus** · November 25th, 2015, 18:02

Cheers!

Also before anyone else gives me a sideways glance, I didn't notice that was your first post so welcome to the forums and to the FG community.

**Willot** · November 25th, 2015, 21:43

or as DM you could also say
"well that didnt go well for you....not well at all......"

"Someone get the hose..."

**JohnD** · November 26th, 2015, 00:11

Originally Posted by TMO

Hi everyone. I am creating a trap with a poison that causes death if the saving throw fails and I am trying to make this work as an NPC trap. I have the effect defined in the Traits section but can't figure out how to define an effect that causes instant death. For the moment I have defined a 1d0+1000 poison damage entry just to put some value that is high enough to impose death. Is there a better way to do this?

It brings tears of joy to my DM eyes, yes it does.

Welcome!

**TMO** · November 26th, 2015, 00:19

Originally Posted by JohnD

It brings tears of joy to my DM eyes, yes it does.

Welcome!

Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone.

Regarding this trap, it's a part of my effort to port the Tomb of Horrors into FG using the 5E ruleset. I've come across a couple of other threads where people have shared their desires and efforts to port ToH. When I am done I'll add my voice to those discussions. Thus far I have the entire adventure entered as a chaptered story with links to all of the original illustrations meant for players to see. I also have the DM and Player maps (using Mike Schley's rendition) all nicely updated with shortcuts to each chapter.

Now I am going back and adding NPCs, encounters, and making sure all content is compatible with 5E rules and sensibilities. A lot of work...but so far it is a labor of love and it is helping me really understand how to work with FG (beyond using pre-purchased modules.)

Another question: I don't seem to have the ability to update my avatar. Is this something I have to request or earn from the admins?

**Nylanfs** · November 26th, 2015, 02:01

you just need more posts i believe.

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