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by Catweazle
Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Crusader #7 ~ A Long Note on Berevity
Replies: 16
Views: 5289

Well, sadly I still don't even know if my sub covers it. I honestly didn't think it was such a complicated issue.
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by Catweazle
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Take a look at these minis!
Replies: 14
Views: 542

I haven't bought miniatures in many years, but those giants must be mine.
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by Catweazle
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Frustrated
Replies: 29
Views: 878

Who is this person? Bigfoot? Godzilla?
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by Catweazle
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: How to rule on the use of a Boomerang
Replies: 11
Views: 589

<t>I would only allow a boomerang to return if it misses, and even then only if the PC makes a successful attack roll to make the catch.<br/> <br/> A boomerang that hits is going to lie on the ground next to its concussed target, unless it's magical of course.<br/> _________________<br/> History tea...
by Catweazle
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Mystara
Replies: 57
Views: 3326

rabindranath72 wrote:
Originally, the Known World had to be our own Earth untold ages ago.

Something like 150 million years ago, from the continents.
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by Catweazle
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Music for CKs to do prep by
Replies: 27
Views: 1058

<t>Clannad's "Legend", if you can get hold of it, was a soundtrack album for Robin of Sherwood*, and the third track in particular, Herne, is some of the best atmospheric music you can find.<br/> <br/> Enya's stuff was always a bit samey to me; apart from The Celts, buy one album and you've bought '...
by Catweazle
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Buying Up Junk
Replies: 12
Views: 633

<t>They didn;t allow it twenty years ago in my old CDT class. I asked.<br/> <br/> Then again, maybe it was because they knew abut the chlorine thing, and the incident with the niotrogen dioxide cloud, and the time I asked for some protactinium...<br/> _________________<br/> History teaches us that m...
by Catweazle
Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Do you change your adventure around to suit your players?
Replies: 15
Views: 692

serleran wrote:
The players make the adventure. Its that simple.

Absolutely. If they want to check out Y instead of X, the game's about Y.
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by Catweazle
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Favorite clime, locale, etc. to adventure in:
Replies: 36
Views: 770

Ahh, Dark Sun. I loved the feel of that setting. The sheer, barbaric splendour of the place.

Neolithic adventures are oft-overlooked, I feel.
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by Catweazle
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Blasphemer! Heretic!
Replies: 73
Views: 1299

<t>I buy very little RPG stuff these days. 4E will not be in that select group, since I don't think I'll ever run it and every penny I spend has to justify itself. If I play it a bit and find I like it, that may change.<br/> <br/> And on that day, Satan will probably skate to work.<br/> ____________...
by Catweazle
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Music for CKs to do prep by
Replies: 27
Views: 1058

<t>I tend to listen to music while I ponder, rather than prep, since music generally works as inspirational material, but then I want to concentrate.<br/> <br/> For me I don't think you can go wrong with a nice bit of Clannad, although Enya has done some good stuff on her own (my personal favourite ...
by Catweazle
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Favorite clime, locale, etc. to adventure in:
Replies: 36
Views: 770

<t>The finest adventure location for me was the world-tree Wurutana from the novel "The Stone God Awakens".<br/> <br/> With a bit of tweaking, it made a helluva 2nd Ed campaign that I remember fondly to this day.<br/> _________________<br/> History teaches us that men behave wisely once they've exha...
by Catweazle
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Classical
Replies: 38
Views: 1372

<t>For a game in which character level is so very important, I find that the progression of BECMI to be a very effective way of teaching the game.<br/> <br/> My first two sets were Moldvay classics, but my Companion and Master were the later versions. Now all lost, alas, when a roof leaked.<br/> ___...
by Catweazle
Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:43 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: NEWS: Spider Web Engulfs Texas Park Trail
Replies: 16
Views: 798

That's a dog. Looks a bit like an English bull terrier; probably some kind of cross. Think it's been dead a while.
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by Catweazle
Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Walrus vs. Heavy warhorse
Replies: 17
Views: 925

You'd probably be a lot safer trying to use a giant, sex-starved, sabre-toothed wolverine for a riding beast. Walruses are Not Fun.
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by Catweazle
Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Crusader #7 ~ A Long Note on Berevity
Replies: 16
Views: 5289

That was quick.
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by Catweazle
Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Passing the Random Object With Continual Light Cast On It
Replies: 1
Views: 1785

"To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high."
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by Catweazle
Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Beasts: where are they?
Replies: 11
Views: 818

<t>A lot of those creatures (griffon, hippogriff, manticore, etc) are capable of flight. It sure as hell isn't natural flight, either; they're far too heavy.<br/> <br/> Is this a big deal? Not really, from a fantasy adventure point of view, but stop and consider. If you can be as big as a horse and ...
by Catweazle
Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Reaper non random pre painted mini's
Replies: 19
Views: 1226

Rhuvein wrote: Come on dude, when painting minis or just observing the big fellows, one must know what excretions are coming from where, doncha think!! Well, sometimes fecal ejecta can be accompanied by mucus, but whether this could truly be considered "snot" is debatable. hang on Why am ...
by Catweazle
Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Who else is a Dio fan?
Replies: 20
Views: 1648

I'm more an Irons fan when it comes to metal, but I also have a near complete collection of Dio in an honoured poisition on my music shelf.
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by Catweazle
Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Many years ago I killed a man.
Replies: 8
Views: 928

It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
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by Catweazle
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Motivational Posters
Replies: 8
Views: 954

Beautiful. I want a shirt of that.
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by Catweazle
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Are we geeks?
Replies: 23
Views: 1373

People are generally attracted to someone who is confident and self-possessed.
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by Catweazle
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Has roleplaying altered your world view?
Replies: 10
Views: 891

<t>Naah, not really. It has helped me to articulate my creative impulse, for which the world of poetry should thank Mr Gygax effusively.<br/> <br/> Even for a youngster, my poetry was bad.<br/> <br/> EDIT:<br/> <br/> Nope, that's a lie. I really should be straight with you if I'm bothering to answer...
by Catweazle
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What are other rpgs you enjoy...
Replies: 46
Views: 4259

As well as C&C, I'm a massive Alternity fan, and I also enjoy Serenity and WFRP.
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by Catweazle
Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Reasons why to love RPG's
Replies: 7
Views: 942

Just once. It wasn't pretty.
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by Catweazle
Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Are we geeks?
Replies: 23
Views: 1373

<t>I AM GEEK. HEAR ME ROAR!<br/> <br/> Err, OK, the question was sort of serious, so I'll answer similarly. I suppose that a large percentage of the British people would consider me some kind of geek. My attention span is greater than four minutes, I can abide neither Premiership football, reality T...
by Catweazle
Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The good and the bad -news-
Replies: 23
Views: 1791

It may be a bit of an RPG.netism, but sod it:

(((((VIBE)))))(((((VIBE)))))(((((VIBE)))))
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by Catweazle
Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Taking a break
Replies: 9
Views: 997

Real Life > RPGs.

Sad but true. We'll keep the seat warm for you.
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by Catweazle
Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Serleran, the Working Man
Replies: 13
Views: 1104

Good to hear things are looking up.
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