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by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Steve Chenault Video Interview Part I
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

<t>the new version is much better, thank you. i did not have to have volume turned up all the way and could hear it just fine. a 300% improvement.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written...
by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: SIEGE engine
Replies: 17
Views: 1113

<t>as i understand it, nearly all the siege engine games are actually being published by troll lord games. of the ones that are not, such as those by beyond belief games, and the one(s) by serleran in development (it would appear that game company is being called atomic clock enterprises) are licens...
by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Steve Chenault Video Interview Part I
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

<t>i also needed to maximize volume or it sounded as if steve were whispering. if you have the background music on a separate track you may wish to lower its volume so the speaking track can be increased.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in ...
by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Any Good Non Dungeon Modules?
Replies: 9
Views: 4118

<t>there are some interesting modules, such as c4: to find a king and m4: five coins for a kingdom (this is much higher level than you requested, however.)<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have bee...
by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: cannot self-delete posts?
Replies: 0
Views: 304

cannot self-delete posts?

<t>is there a reason why, in many other sections of these boards, one can delete their own posts, but not here in general? it is interesting and curious. i would think it would be a general (intended pun) rule for the entire board, not per forum.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is...
by voynich
Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: C&C Society Email Alert
Replies: 44
Views: 870

<t>does this mean the society has changed hands and is now under new management? if so, it should be announced, i think.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written between 1450 and 1520. th...
by voynich
Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Yay!
Replies: 18
Views: 7737

<t>congratulations on seeing your work published. it is a testament to the posters on these boards and to those who do the publishing.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written between 145...
by voynich
Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: CKG info in latest Crusader
Replies: 4
Views: 2387

<t>this is not how it is presented in the article, but would be a fun way to see it done, i think.<br/> <br/> acute - mostly advice on what and how and why. no real rules discussions, other than using logic and world-needs<br/> <br/> right - a mixture of simple rules and guidelines for implementatio...
by voynich
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The search for Serl!
Replies: 25
Views: 943

ssfsx17 wrote: Are you even talking about the same guy that everyone else is? perhaps not. would you care to elaborate so i can better understand what is meant, or who this person is / was? it would appear that some people want that poster to return (in which case, it might be a good thing to be co...
by voynich
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:36 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The search for Serl!
Replies: 25
Views: 943

<t>if it is to be deemed an honor, then i must say it is with reluctance to admit i am not who you might wish me to be, and that, only if i have read the original post correctly and not with arrogance. however, i also get the sensation that this missing person is not wholly desired, or, rather, is w...
by voynich
Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: SIEGE Engine & Other TLG Games
Topic: StarSIEGE: Event Horizon Wish List...
Replies: 23
Views: 5017

<t>it appears you are turning starsiege into amazing engine. to that end, i would want a steamspace setting, akin to space: 1889 or castle falkenstein. or, a flat-out humor one like tales from the floating vagabond or even dream park. if you want to showcase the flexibility, you should go to extreme...
by voynich
Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:43 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: List of Monsters from M&T by level/HD?
Replies: 8
Views: 769

<t>may i ask you, nwelte1, what module format is? that sounds like it includes actual statistics.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written between 1450 and 1520. the author, script and la...
by voynich
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Rods, wands and staves -- Which classes can use them
Replies: 14
Views: 722

<t>if those guards happened to possess a rod of rulership, the party would be in some serious trouble. or, if the dungeon master had incorporated the rules for zero-level characters from greyhawk adventures into the campaign, one of the guards could be an apprentice magic-user and hold a wand of par...
by voynich
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:22 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Rods, wands and staves -- Which classes can use them
Replies: 14
Views: 722

page 117 of monsters and treasures, second printing, under the heading of rods states, specifically the following, with bold added for clarification cited reference wrote: Rods are scepter-like devices that have unique magical powers and do not usually have charges. Any class may use a rod. it then ...
by voynich
Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:15 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Codex Gerwhatia?
Replies: 51
Views: 2024

<t>not to be rude, please, but may i present a link as evidence?<br/> link and it is the third post down. by the way, there is at least one post by you in said thread.<br/> <br/> it was a long time ago, so i would not expect a memory to just pop out. i found it by accident in my recent diggings on t...
by voynich
Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:11 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: List of Monsters from M&T by level/HD?
Replies: 8
Views: 769

<t>i have this as a 2 page pdf (columnized,) if you would prefer but i do not have a way to post it to a website. email is also tricky as the only one i use regularly is my work account and they would have some fits if i utilized their resources for deviltry.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich ...
by voynich
Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: best roleplaying book per genre
Replies: 16
Views: 758

best roleplaying book per genre

<t>as the title of the thread indicates, what, in your opinion, is the best roleplaying book for each genre that you play. it does not, perforce, mean rulebook; instead, it can refer to a setting, a module, a sourcebook, a core book, or even a novel. as long as it is related to the roleplaying game,...
by voynich
Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Hammer & Anvil
Replies: 6
Views: 4271

<t>i would prefer something less obvious, such as henchmen or hirelings, as mentioned above by treebore. also, subtle ways to implement culture shock, such as a barbarian, ranger, or druid in a city.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an in...
by voynich
Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Codex Gerwhatia?
Replies: 51
Views: 2024

<t>let me walk down memory lane, a bit, unless i am mistaken.<br/> <br/> originally, this was to be a fused work of brothers chenault and rob kuntz.<br/> <br/> later, it was to be the work of chenaults, alone.<br/> <br/> later still, mike stewart (also known as sieg.)<br/> <br/> and after the seemin...
by voynich
Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: CKG!
Replies: 12
Views: 633

<t>the crusader article mentioned a preview of a sort, as well. something about npcs.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written between 1450 and 1520. the author, script and language of th...
by voynich
Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Enough with the drama!
Replies: 29
Views: 1126

<t>like many words stolen from other languages, the word "squaw" has come to mean something it did not originally. it started as an algonquian word, meaning "woman, wife" with derivations that referred to such titles as queen, even. however, by the latter part of the 17th and, especially, the 18th c...
by voynich
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Some good news personally anyway
Replies: 16
Views: 669

<t>being published in the world of academia is no small task of accomplishment. congratulations and celebrations. do you drink champagne or would you prefer something more "meaty?"<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. ...
by voynich
Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Venting
Replies: 36
Views: 1371

<r>wow. i have long hair, and, for me, it is cultural and has significant meaning to cut it. i would be appalled at the lack of tolerance shown. but, it is texas. <E>:)</E><br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is th...
by voynich
Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:01 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: List of Monsters from M&T by level/HD?
Replies: 8
Views: 769

<t>you may find the following useful, in addition to the random charts for terrain found in sg1: engineering dungeons (perhaps, if i get time, i can combine the two into something more like advanced dungeons and dragons' monster manual ii or fiend folio):<br/> 1 HD<br/> <br/> Ant, Giant (Worker)<br/...
by voynich
Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Anyone know of a business RPG?
Replies: 9
Views: 1102

<t>the game torg by west end games has a world setting called nippon tech which is japan and high enterprise, and has some rather in-depth rules for business and ethics. also, any cyberpunk game like cyberpunk or shadowrun can easily be used as a core business game. however, if you're looking for so...
by voynich
Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: It is Time Grasshopper
Replies: 16
Views: 955

<t>i thought castles and crusades had a box set. i'll have to look at the website again, but i could've sworn there was a box set available.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written betwe...
by voynich
Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Content for future Monsters & Treasure books
Replies: 21
Views: 719

<t>for my part, i would like to see content for new monster books contain a mixture of conversions and new material. and, when it comes to conversions, perhaps a small dose of "re-imaging" as was done in the first monsters and treasure book, so it has a distinctly castles and crusades feel, and not ...
by voynich
Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Is Pathfinder the Ultimate AD&D; C&C the Ultimate OD
Replies: 9
Views: 663

<t>i am new to these forums, but i have limited experience with d20 and it was not much to my liking, but i discovered that over time. at first, i really enjoyed it, and i played it exclusively for almost 5 years. it gave several options, felt like a different game, yet familiar at the same time bec...
by voynich
Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Art count in M&T
Replies: 7
Views: 536

<t>139 pictures before the treasure section. this is not one picture for every monster, as there are 203 individual monsters (fewer categories, naturally, as dragons are listed together and not all have pictures.)<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book wr...
by voynich
Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Ahhh Old Toby...
Replies: 11
Views: 1011

<t>were i a pipe smoker, i would consider this, but only if i also had this pipe.<br/> _________________<br/> the voynich manuscript is a mysterious illustrated book written in an indecipherable text. it is thought to have been written between 1450 and 1520. the author, script and language of the ma...