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by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Miniature Painters
Replies: 45
Views: 997

<t>I've done some miniatures for wargames and for rpg's. I'm not the best, and would not consider painting for someone else unless I had a significant backstory for the character as well as lots of input from the player. (keep in mind that the fighter chick I painted was the first one ever, and the ...
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: The Crusades
Topic: The long gaming hiatus ends
Replies: 6
Views: 2925

<t>It's about friggin time! <br/> I've been checking the campaign journal weekly and there's been nothing there. <br/> Who's playing Xane? I see Willow is still there (my first pick for the thief player), so there must be a new player?? PM me and let me know who. <br/> Somebody needs to get Hammer a...
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Game store product selection?
Replies: 25
Views: 995

<t>I would also try to get into Heroscape. There are a lot of HS players out there. The problem is that Wal-mart sells it for about the same price as you can buy it from Hasbro. But finding some of the hard to get expansions would be worthwhile.<br/> <br/> If you don't stock HS, at least offer place...
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:06 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: How do you have players do stats?
Replies: 29
Views: 903

<t>Here is an excerpt from my campaign notes:<br/> <br/> E. The idea is to play a hero. The adventurers in whom the gnomes are interested show great promise. The gnomes have not selected higher level participants because most of these have responsibilities or indulgences which would prohibit their t...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: News & Subscription Services (Troll's Tusk, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, C&C Society)
Topic: Troll Lord Games End of Summer Blowout (TLG PR)
Replies: 21
Views: 9325

<t>I feel like a fat kid cheating at fat camp... <br/> I ordered Crusader #'s 2, 4, 5, and 7 (The others didn't seem that interesting), Castle Zagyg:Yggsburg and the players maps, the CK Screen, and a Slip Sleeve plus I got the free Crusader subscription.<br/> <br/> Now...If I could only find someon...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Frustrated
Replies: 29
Views: 878

<t>Another option... Make a play session that focuses on her character. FORCE her to pay attention because everything happening revolves around her character.<br/> <br/> If that doesn't work... invite the players you want to keep to another game and be sure that they know that she won't be invited.<...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Games You *Thought* Would Suck
Replies: 29
Views: 1694

Zombies!
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by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Player's Haven
Topic: Adventure Games Journal Subscription Thread
Replies: 22
Views: 7393

Is there a phone line or email or web site I can use to make an order?
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by StealthSuitStanley
Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Looking for Players in East Tennessee
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

<t>Sometimes this thread seems like a waste...but I'm sure it won't after someone reads it...<br/> <br/> Anyway...I'll be down at DHG in Cleveland Tennessee this Saturday playing Heroscape. If anyone is interested in meeting, I'm trying to start a C&C game but have no takers.<br/> <br/> I'll be ...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Specialists
Replies: 5
Views: 316

DangerDwarf wrote: I think it'd work without breaking the game. A few things to consider is swapping junk or less used/useful skill levels for ones more useful. Decipher Script for Traps. Delay Poison for Tracking. Etc. That's an excellent point, DD. However, any CK worth his salt will modify futur...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Starting a C&C campaign.
Replies: 18
Views: 2009

<t>I ran Beacon at Enon Tor as a kickof for my campaign. It went very well. From there, it's been all homebrew.<br/> <br/> Good luck and happy gaming!<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ----------------------------<br/> <br/> "Size matters not."<br/> <br/> -Yoda, Jedi Master...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Most useful sourcebook/suppliment/accessory...
Replies: 30
Views: 1295

Planescape boxed set.

Hands down!
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by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cool Portriats
Replies: 11
Views: 299

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"Size matters not."

-Yoda, Jedi Master
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Another house rule
Replies: 8
Views: 389

<t>How about instead of extending the duration due to a longer casting time, extend the duration by requiring several steps. Extended casting time is primary. Without it, the spells duration cannot be extended at all. When the spell is cast, it gains a normal duration with the POTENTIAL to have its ...
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Joy or Lament.
Replies: 12
Views: 1032

<t>I know how you feel DD. My son just started 2nd grade and my baby girl in in Kindergarten. On top of it all, she also started soccer this month. <br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ----------------------------<br/> <br/> "Size matters not."<br/> <br/> -Yoda, Jedi Master</t>
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Minimum number of players
Replies: 16
Views: 551

<t>There are lots of adventures written for one CK and one player that I've found as free downloads online. I haven't ran any of them, but I'm sure they're good.<br/> <br/> It doesn't hurt to let him play using two characters, though...<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ---...
by StealthSuitStanley
Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:10 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Looking for Players in East Tennessee
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

<t>Well I arrived later than planned, but I did arrive. I didn't see anyone there, though.<br/> <br/> Maybe next time.<br/> <br/> Post here if you're interested. I'll post here next time I'm down there.<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ----------------------------<br/> <br...
by StealthSuitStanley
Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The price of being a cool dad? My hearing.
Replies: 17
Views: 564

<t>I missed that stupid show by going to my LGS and playing Heroscape!!<br/> <br/> The guy I was supposed to meet didn't show, nor did the person I wanted to meet for C&C, but I did meet a new person who learned to play and liked it.<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> --...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Looking for Players in East Tennessee
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

<t>I'll be down at DiceHeadGames in the Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland Tennessee this Friday evening. I'll be the guy with Heroscape stuff. If anyone wants to stop in, I'll *hopefully* be meeting izlear there.<br/> <br/> If Heroscape doesn't pan out, I can run a pickup game of C&C.<br/> <br/> ...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Aside from RPGs, Favorite Game Types?
Replies: 23
Views: 760

<t>Zombies!! Rocks!<br/> <br/> I also play 40k and Warhammer Fantasy Battles. So I voted for miniature games.<br/> <br/> Problem is...I play almost all of the games listed previously and Heroscape as well. So I think my category of choice should have been "Games: All."<br/> _________________<br/> la...
by StealthSuitStanley
Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Battlemats
Replies: 91
Views: 5978

<t>An idea for the urban terrain would be found in the Zombies!!! game. Not as nice as what you are making, but the idea is there.<br/> <br/> Also consider the Dungeoneer game for outdoor maps.<br/> <br/> I do like the concept of double sided maps because there are more map tiles to use however, the...
by StealthSuitStanley
Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Hall of Many Panes
Replies: 39
Views: 11308

<t>I am using it for my campaign as a tool to develop different worlds. My campaign is very similar to the Stargate SG-1 TV show with the PC's being much like SG-1.<br/> <br/> The different panes are used as different worlds/settings. So far I haven't gotten to far into it, but it has lots of great ...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Knightmare Chess
Replies: 1
Views: 332

<t>I have both sets. I like the game quite a bit, but finding opponents is difficult. Chess usually takes several days to play, then add on the further complications of the cards and a game can go for weeks!<br/> <br/> However, on the other side of the coin, if you find a person willing to play spee...
by StealthSuitStanley
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Weapons
Replies: 37
Views: 1071

<t>Does Aurora's Whole Realms Catalog contain equipment and weapons in detail, or more common items like foodstuffs, wagons, kegs of ale, etc.?<br/> <br/> The reason I ask is that I was at a store looking for it on recommendation from this forum and talked to a guy there about it. He described it as...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Nashville TN, call for players
Replies: 2
Views: 1972

<t>Wolfram,<br/> <br/> I'm in Sweetwater, south of Knoxville. Though it would be impossible to meet you monthly, I do have family in Old Hickory and in Lebanon, both of which are near you.<br/> <br/> Maybe the next time I am over that way I can give you a shout and we can at least meet.<br/> <br/> D...
by StealthSuitStanley
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Favorite fantasy -or science fiction- novels...
Replies: 49
Views: 861

<t>The original Dragonlance series was a good one for me.<br/> <br/> I know it's cliche', but I also really love the Drizzt series, including the more recent branch off novels about Jarlaxle and Entreri.<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ----------------------------<br/> <b...
by StealthSuitStanley
Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Adventure Modules
Topic: Adventures for single player
Replies: 8
Views: 2473

I know there is a thread out there, though. It had some good links, also.
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"Size matters not."

-Yoda, Jedi Master
by StealthSuitStanley
Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Adventure Modules
Topic: Adventures for single player
Replies: 8
Views: 2473

Nope...You're a big help, Tank.

Tanks a lot!.
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"Size matters not."

-Yoda, Jedi Master
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Adventure Modules
Topic: Adventures for single player
Replies: 8
Views: 2473

Adventures for single player

<t>My search-fu has failed. <br/> I'm looking for the thread that talked about the modules/adventures for a single player and a single CK.<br/> <br/> anyone have a link?<br/> _________________<br/> later<br/> <br/> SSS<br/> <br/> ----------------------------<br/> <br/> "Size matters not."<br/> <br/>...
by StealthSuitStanley
Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Finest 2e Product
Replies: 12
Views: 958

<t>I liked Planescape also. The single best setting, in my opinion.<br/> <br/> Others I liked:<br/> <br/> Player's Option: Combat and Tactics<br/> <br/> Player's Option: Spells and Magic<br/> <br/> Sages and Specialists<br/> <br/> There was another that had a complete wizard's school, including towe...