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Omote wrote: My initial reaction for sure. .................................................Omote FPQ Same here. Mongoose = poison to me, having been burned several times. I think they write rules without ever testing them in play. It's bizarre. _________________ "I despise all weavers of the ...

3rd Eye wrote: Nasty stuff, man. First of all, the beans-to-meat ratio was too high; secondly, it wasn't nearly spicy enough; and thirdly, it turned my ass into a friggin' trumpet. Aha! Now we see the real problem. You misidentified something containing beans as "chili" and have paid the ...

I'll probably get a 3rd Print and use my 2nd print as a loaner for the less fortunate.
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"I didn't know there would be this much talking."

<t>See it on the IMAX if possible. Fun movie.<br/> <br/> I don't think that it can be credibly asserted that Sparta had a democracy in any way. Nor do I think that there's been some wicked librul Athenian coverup of Spartan democracy and a conspiracy of pro-Helot bleedinghearts. <br/> However, the S...

<t>Just a thought on conservatism vs. environmentalism:<br/> <br/> I'm a very conservative person. But there's this really strange notion that somehow opposing the "environmentalist hippie alarmists" constitutes an authentically conservative position and I just don't buy it.<br/> <br/> Consider: you...

Omote wrote: There is not too much to tell regarding this project yet. Although, just today gideon_throne did drop hints that race as class would be present in this box set. His words are mentioned here: http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22204&sid=44dbafda221f748bbced70d1933f149...

<r>Hey, gang. I've read this page:<br/> <URL url="http://www.trolllord.com/newsite/cnc/8951.html">http://www.trolllord.com/newsite/cnc/8951.html</URL><br/> <br/> and yet hunger for more info! Is any to be had?<br/> _________________<br/> "I despise all weavers of the black arts. Speaking of which, c...

<t>If it's a monster with a bunch of HD, I usually just give it the average (though I might roll, if I feel like it). For low HD creatures, I sometimes roll but sometimes just give them all a set amount near the average.<br/> <br/> I mostly got into the averages thing with 3E. Maybe when I get aroun...

<t>Shalom! Happy Chanukah!<br/> <br/> Incidentally, there's a bit of an inaccuracy in the article posted, where it says that Chanukah is only mentioned once in the Bible. My Bible has a rather full account:<br/> <br/> "Early in the morning on the twenty-fifth day of the ninth month, that is, the mon...

<t>Good thoughts, fellas. I also thought about just making it a bonus equal to character level... that would leave out monsters (except bad boys like leveled-up vampires) and slightly privilege fast-advancing classes like rogues.<br/> <br/> I don't mind that the BtH version slights spellcasters, as ...

<t>I've thought a fair bit about "critical hits"... but while I'd like to recreate the "Conan Effect" where a high-level character can chop through low-mid level foes with ease, I don't really fancy adding an extra die roll to combat. The "Power Attack" option from 3E, which lets you add damage for ...

Julian Grimm wrote: Knowing WOTC's designs it will be a stat bloated adventure with templated gobbledy-g**k all over. The Kobold area will be filled with Half-Dragon/Undead/Tauric/Chimeric/Dire Kobolds and it can only get worse from there. Puh-leez. My Paragon Vampiric Displacer Beast Paladin/Monk ...

Omote wrote: Wow Kor, did Emo strike a chord or some thing? Your statement is deep, and makes me think too much. ..........................................Omote FPQ I just don't like mass-market sentiments. Call me old-fashioned. Actually, since I teach ancient and Mediaeval philosophy... yeah, I'm...

Genius.

EDIT: I too have put in my share of phone time.
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"I didn't know there would be this much talking."

<t>That's profoundly depressing, Tree. I'm very sorry for you and your family.<br/> <br/> It's too bad that financial institutions don't have the words "honest mistake" in their vocabulary. Your family should not be penalized for a mistake of this kind. It's not as if you didn't have the money and w...

<t>I'm glad you mentioned Hot Topic: the reason Emo exists is because Emo sells. Capitalism hopes to stamp out all legitimate philosophies and religions because they're not marketable. But with Emo and "spooky" you can rake in these kids' money by selling them sentiments that confirm their disaffect...

<t>I buy mostly online, because most things I wouldn't pay full retail price for. If I would pay full retail price, or it is more convenient, I'll buy at the game store.<br/> <br/> I am big into customer loyalty for stores. Sometimes I might buy something at the store simply because I want to suppor...

Treebore wrote: I'll be getting that SW book, because my 10 year old is a SW junkie and my two other kids aren't far behind. In fact my 10 year old has been DMing an SW game. He is far from good, but he is already solid on a fair amount of DMing skills, his descriptions are vivid and excellent, and...

Omote wrote: My thought on this is that I think the sales of the rules/crunch books are greatly slowing down. Up until this point, WOTC has put little interest into releasing adventure supplements. Now with companies like Goodman Games and some of Necromancer Games adventures selling many thousands...

Orpheus wrote: So what do you guys think will happen to the next edition of D&D? Will they choose to return to a simpler game design like 1e or Basic? I'm sure that's not likely if WoTC hangs onto the brand as the miniature-centric style of play will likely be pushed to give them something else...

<t>According to the 1E DMG (Gary), HPs aren't just supposed to represent how much physical punishment you can take, but also represent your ability to dodge/roll with blows, your danger sense and your magical and/or divine protection.<br/> <br/> As it was explained in the 1E DMG, the HP mechanic is ...

Julian Grimm wrote: I'm getting Zagyg. I'm one of those fuddy-duddy's that thinks EGG's Greyhawk was superior to the later stuff and I'm not a big fan of Mona. Also I don't want to wade through the stat bloat to run teh adventure. Same here. I've even been considering using my old boxed World of Gr...

Dristram wrote: That's pretty cool actually. What does the RC stand for? Could you possibly IM me the basic features of the class? RC = Rules Cyclopedia. The same as BECMI (Basic/Expert/etc.). I don't remember if they talked about the "demihuman clan" thingies in the Companion, or maybe t...

miller6 wrote: Racial bonuses really only have an impact at lower levels. After that they essentially become mute as characters gain more magic items and spells which compensate for the racial advantages. Therefore, I wouldn't impose any level limits. As for the primes...3 for humans gives tactical...

Moorcrys wrote: You're not alone, Dristram. Dwarven magic users always seemed wrong to me -- druids and magic users seem very elvish... although I thought the level limits for dwarven clerics (or any other demi-human cleric for that matter) were weird. As 'runecaster' sorts of classes have come out...

<t>Didn't like about 1E? Here are mine:<br/> <br/> - Demihuman class restrictions (why no Dwarven MUs?)<br/> <br/> - Demihuman level limits<br/> <br/> - Dual-classing<br/> <br/> - Bards<br/> <br/> - Rangers as spellcasters<br/> <br/> Nowadays, I'd also add:<br/> <br/> - Non-Weapon Proficiencies (I l...

Thoughts and prayers for Gary.
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"I didn't know there would be this much talking."

<t>In the past I haven't let "raise dead" type spells be available. I don't like the implications for the game world and all.<br/> <br/> I think the next game I run will allow the magics to technically be available, but will require that the slain character's soul be retrieved from the afterlife bef...

<t>I also think that WOTC dropped the ball essentially by not making C&C. 3E would have been alot better if they had just stuck to the basics:<br/> <br/> - rationalized AC<br/> <br/> - added back in things removed like monks, assassins, etc.<br/> <br/> - kept the bard (& maybe added Sorcerer...

Metathiax wrote: He did explain the idea behind the OGL right here. Actually, there are rumors about a 4th edition of D&D that could be coming out as soon as 2008. Hopefully for their fans, it won't be a mini-based system because I don't think the average gamer has that much disposable income t...