Troll Lord Games

<t>I'm not disputing the 'definition' of ROBOT, just that what people think of robots is not what a warforge is.<br/> <br/> When I think robot I think of the mechanical things built to do specific tasks such as the jetsons maid. Or how about that robot from lost in space. C3PO and R2D2. Even DATA fr...

<t>I love it.<br/> <br/> I am not a fan of all the complexities in 3.x, nor the same complexities built into Eberron. I simply ignore them!<br/> <br/> Before C&C I would ignore the complexities (i.e. RULES!), but had problems with well infrormed 3.x players who liked to point out rules that woul...

Storm Queen wrote: Hey Jynx, I've just tried your program. I think it's great for a light, simple tool and once I figured out how, can even allow for data entry of extra stuff. hehe... I'll have to put in simple instructions to show how to use it. Storm Queen wrote: Some comments - spells aren't pr...

<t>I understand how the Trolls can't do certain things and probably don't want to... i.e. Feats. However, I do think that more has to be done if C&C is to ever become a true competitor to the big D20 machine. As it is now, I truly think it's impossible. A few reasons...<br/> <br/> - D20 has 'coo...

<r>I've been using a program of my own creation for PC and NPC storage. Basically it started as a way for me to have a nifty character sheet print out - one similar to the one I use in my 2e game. Then I started tweeking the code to incorporate more and more. It's not the most user friendly program ...

AWESOME! TOTALLY AWESOME!

I haven't had a chance to play with my kids in a few weeks, but the youngest one also gets super excited at succeeding in whatever. I still don't know where he got the name for his dwaf...

COWBOY JONES?

Totall cool! Congrats.

Treebore wrote: In a fantasy game, especially if you have Archmages and High Priests casting 9th level spells, very, very few things are impossible. You get in the habit of saying impossible then the players say I cast spell "X" that ups my effective Strength to 23 for the next 5 minutes,...

<t>It's funny how tonight we had a case exactly like the example in the original poster...<br/> <br/> The party fighter wanted to lift and move a large statue in hopes of tossing it down the pit while an evil tentaicle whipping creature was slowly climbing up the hole. At first I told him that it wa...

Treebore wrote: Well, going by the OP's example the CK shouldn't be saying its impossible. He should be saying its a CL5, 10, or whatever. That way you get to see the difference between a 1 3 or an 18 and Prime/Non-Prime. So he is basically shooting himself in the foot by using the word impossible ...

<t>I don't know... personally I like to believe that when you've got an 18 STR vs the 13 STR that it means something. That's one of the things I love about C&C is that not everything I do depends on a CL type check. I do occasionally call for basic DEX or STR checks where UNDER your ability numb...

<t>At the heart of it all, we're all basically playing a game therefore we need rules in order to justify it's status as a game. However, for us who prefer to have story drive the game, it can be a major pitfall when one sees his CK or his own CK style become TOO MUCH a story telling session. The pl...

<t>I never got my crusader mag... so I can't say if I like any of those options, however I've devised my own method which is similar to the method mentioned above save for one thing... the way I split the XP rewards.<br/> <br/> The way I see it, you get X amount of rewards based on the difficulty of...

<t>Up until now, I've simply given 'skill' type checks for monsters a basic 18 - no primes, and only use the HD as a bonus to their rolls. As far as I care, the SAVES are just that... saves not skill checks, therefore thre is no need to know if the difficulty starts at 12 or 18. I'm not a player cha...

<t>I think the thing to keep in mind here is that C&C offers you a very basic mechanic on which to build on... which means you can change it if you like or remove it even!<br/> <br/> When I read this post I thought to myself 'This is a definate broken Mechanic', but then I realized we're not tal...

serleran wrote: I use whatever the hell I want to use. If the encounter is too tough, I expect the party to retreat, use better tactics, or many other things. I don't try to make sure every thing in the universe is to their ability. The world, even a fantasy world, doesn't work like that. I'm with ...

irda ranger wrote: This is different than the Illusionist situation we are discussing. Understood you are discussin the illusionist ability, but why can the idea not be used on a save as well? fizz wrote: Treating class abilities as Primes removes most of the reason for having Primes in the first p...

irda ranger wrote: Er, no. You choice of Primes define the character. Ignoring the Primes your class has class abilities in isn't smart, but you are free to do so. Luckily, most classes have the majority on their class skills in this required Prime stat. The Ranger is the exception, so I have house...

<t>How about just automatically assuming that the character has a PRIME in whatever ability they are using to perform a 'CLASS SKILL'. That way there is no arguing that one character has a better chance at doing something not in their 'CLASS SKILLS' as compared to the other character who is attempti...

<t>Nope!<br/> <br/> I love Minis, don't have time to paint them so I use the WOTC minis, but do not use the WOTC rules when RPGing. When I prep for an encounter, I just pull out the minis I need when I need them. So there is no need to have a list at the end of a module. I would much rather see a be...

<t>I've been 'converting' Eberron for my own game. I'll be honest... at times it seems like too much. I see all the stat blocks and all the different classes and such, then I get depressed and want to give it all up. I've found that just converting what you need/want is good enough. The thing is tha...

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Inkpot wrote: Yes, my long-running C&C campaign has finally come to an end. ...There were many, many attempts at dramatic flair and PC involvement, however players appearing and disappearing in the campaign made this extremely difficult at best. I tend to tailor my adventures around the players...

<t>I'm not trying to convert everything cause that would be suicidal! LOL! I've got about 10 source books, totaling well over 2000 pages! I actually don't even use the books so much... not enough time to read them all and game and have an actual life! I guess I flip through them and if something sta...

Omote wrote: Best thing to do for TLG marketing-wise is to spread the Crusade by word of mouth, and by example. The Crusade rests with the Crusaders at this point. Agreed 100% ! It takes crusaders to push the crusade. Up until I ran demo games for 5 months at the local store, they never even heard ...

Thanks everyone for all the opinions! Treebore... Quote: I'm not familiar with Eberron, but I have been converting a fair number of 3E monsters to C&C and I don't understand why your finding it difficult and tiem consuming. Well, Eberron is a VERY HIGH MAGIC world. There are lots of different th...

JediOre wrote: You can also ask one of the players who complain the most to take on the role of DM. My experience is those who only take the role of PC doesn't have any idea how hard it becomes to DM once PCs get above 8th level. You may make converts to C&C while enjoying playing a 3.5 player ...

<t>First... let me say that I love C&C and have nothing against it. However, it has become painfully clear to me that no amount of convincing will make certain players want to dump 3.5 and go with C&C. Some do but will always have that little bit of hesitation or resentment that they are pla...

Inkpot wrote: This is an ongoing debate I have with some D&D 3.5 cultists (sorry, couldn't help myself). They say that the lack of prestige classes in C&C makes it so that your character doesn't 'stand out' in a crowd. ...... Your thoughts? When asked what makes a C&C character differen...

<t>I am in the same boat as you. I've currently got 6 players, 5 of whom are never confirmed. One would move into my house if he had the chance. Another is extremely interested but I've only just met her, and am not sure of her commitment status yet. Another is running his own game and lives far awa...

angelius wrote: Try to not to wing it all the time. Actually do some preparation instead HAHA! Mine is just the opposite. I do way to much prep and waste more time than needed on it. Especially since the players I have/had seem to come and go so consistency is out the window as far as I'm concerned.