Troll Lord Games

Au'rune rides closer.

"I've seen the map. Keep the rising sun on your right and setting sun to your left: that will do you well enough. At least as far as the map is concerned."

He slowly turns his horse to continue on the trail north.

<t>Case by case is a good way to rule. Combat is more lively than static counters or miniatures on a map. Those games can be fun too, but C&C doesn't tailor to that style of play (although there is nothing stopping someone from writing houserules and making it that kind of game.) If someone want...

moriarty777 wrote: One question for you guys ... do many of you use the SIEGE engine for opposed rolls much or do you, as much as possible, just determine an appropriate challenge level based on the opponents HD level. I generally avoid oppossed rolls because the opposition is already built in to t...

As Sphere addresses the trio, Au'rune rides slighlly to the side, although still within earshot. He doesn't make any hostile gestures, but it is obvious he is checking for anyone else. Once satisfied, he leans against the neck of his horse and listens from his position on top a small slope.

<t>Okay that make sense, especially the counterbalance to the saves vs spells. This is something I hope the CKG addresses and explains. I can at least see an argument for the counterside, although I'm going to have to think about it some more -- and more importantly, play it some more -- to decide i...

RPTroll wrote:
<--- overwhelmed newbie

I think my brain is about to E-splode after reading this thread in one sitting.

In one reading?!? No man: are you insane! It does explain the empty stare...

Feel free to ask, if you have questions. People are generally very helpful here.

serleran wrote: Classes should not have a single XP chart because the classes are not "equal." Different design for the classless system, obviously. Okay, but they could have been designed equal. I realize I'm asking you to speculate, but what could have possibly been gained by designing ...

<t>Yup, welcome one and all. There's a lot of new faces and that's good news for everyone. <br/> <br/> Melkor, that is one sweet looking sheet. I don't know much about format and all, but is there a way to make it so we can type into the fields? I always hate ruining nice sheets like that with my ch...

Cool. I enjoyed the discussion; it helped me articulate ideas I've had. Be sure to share that sheet when done, Melkor.

Favor, as in have preferance to, such as, I favor might right hand to do things with. It doesn't mean I'd go cut off my left hand. So yeah, I'd agree to favor: it's a good word. Of your two options, I favor the former.

<t>For advice on paints, miniatures, rules and virtually anything else related to the hobby, I cannot reccomend TMP enough. You'll find the people there helpful and knowledgeable. <br/> <br/> To answer your question: the Games Workshop paints are very good and because the popularity of their game, W...

The Crusade grows!

Awesome pic, huds0n and adorable daughter.

<t>I agree we are more on the same page than not. Where were not, I attribute to stylistic differences that do not impact the game much. Im going to comment on a few of the points. I think I understand where youre coming from and hope to make clear where I am. <br/> <br/> Youre right that every game...

Okay, so you suggest to definately add some items to help along. I can see how that would help. Although, I wonder why the Trolls didn't think it was necessary.

Is that first link from the 2ed Monstrous Manual? If so, that hss got to be copyright infringement!
If you are looking for the 1ed material, you can grab it here as a PDF for under $6.

<t>EDIT: Ah man, Mudpyr8, you responded while I was typing and enjoying my milk with cookies! Well, I'm glad you found an answer: below then are just some more thoughts since I already posted them. <br/> <br/> Man there is a lot to respond to. Mudpyr8 and Melkor, I gladly invite you to discuss with ...

<t>All right, I little history on the games I've played. Although I started with 1ed AD&D, I never played 2ed. I went to other games with very crunchy mechanics, such as Hero, GURPS, and Interlock / Fusion. When I played dungeon crawls before, I was 10 years old, naive, and everything worked in ...

Melkor wrote: Of course, this goes back into what you ask for rolls for as a CK, and what you just assume to be successful...but considering the vastly different opinions CKs who play C&C are going to have, it would be good to illustrate in the rulebook that this isn't as cut and dry as it seem...

<t>I've said -- and still believe -- that C&C is not suited for a game ruled by Fortune (i.e. luck of the dice.) D&D 3ed is and so is Hero. A lot of the "game" in those RPG's is to manipulate the Fortune, and for many it is very rewarding. I enjoy those games too, but it is not what I look f...

<t>Yeah, I think that the above is a reasonable way to think about the SIEGE mechanic. So why didn't they include? I think (pure speculation, mind you) that if they included it many players would interpret it that they should be rolling for it and thus make C&C into a roll-fest and have the game...

Personally, I'd allow all three classes to ascend the rope. I realize that climbing a rope is much harder than it looks, but not for the heroes in my game. However, you specifically say: Quote: the climb is meant to be dramatic and part of the story of the adventure Okay, so using Drama, you rule th...

<t>Last night I ran the game with my alternate initiative rules and we all had a blast. It actually sped the game up in places. We didn't spend time rolling initiative for characters who were clearly going first or last. As the battle spread across the map, there were even more cases of that because...

<t>Exactly! Please see my post on page 3 of this thread.<br/> <br/> The mechanics of d20 encourage the player to manipulate Fortune through feats. C&C demands we use Karma and Drama instead. However, we cannot deny that rolling dice is fun. D20 makes no excuse and encourages it with flat results...

<t>I understand the desire to personalize the character, but in the pursuit to make that personalization reflect on the character sheet, one can risk the ease of a class based system. I know the arguement that it allows for fine tuining and vision, but then why stop there? Ditch the classes and go s...

<t>I don't have the rules for the secondary skills, but if I understand this right, I might have to tell the player with the the 1st level woodsman figher (I'm sure they exist) that he can't identify the plant growing behind his cabin until he picks up the skill. Hmmm... but he can later learn the s...

<t>Man, this thread has been busy, and I think we are pulling at it in so many different directions that it is getting frayed. Yet at the root, this thread is more than just racial abilities; it is about how to use the SIEGE engine. <br/> <br/> In a thread somewhere I mentioned an old game Id wish I...

serleran wrote: An elven character is skilled in moving silently. An elve thief is incredibly skilled at it. Both are better than a human non-thief, but only the elven thief is better than a human thief, because of a natural proclivity. Basically, having an ability as a racial ability means you're ...

<t>You pose an interesting conundrum, Moriety. I agree with Antonio that we must carefully consider our rulings, and clearly you are by bringing them to the forum. Granting the bonus of level does seem to blur the distinction between class and race, perhaps too much. Id rule that ALL classes receive...

<t>Thanks PJ for clearing that up. The designation list is very useful too. I've made a note of it. <br/> <br/> Traveller, our two ways of handling initiative (mine to-be actually -- I haven't tried it yet, although others have been doing it for some time with good results) once again show off the s...

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