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by gideon_thorne
Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:18 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How did you start gaming?
Replies: 35
Views: 7338

I grew up with military personel, wargamers, and reenactors, does that count? ^_~` My folks are about as fundamentally religious as a 60's love fest. I wasnt restricted in anything growing up. Strangely enough though, I have no vices. Combat_Kyle wrote: This thread has a lot of interesting stories. ...
by gideon_thorne
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:51 am
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Crusader 4
Replies: 96
Views: 31982

Thulcondar wrote:
Writer's Guidelines anywhere to be had?

Thul

Bout the same as the module guidelines more or less, I would imagine? Just a lot less pages.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:37 am
Forum: The Crusader
Topic: Crusader 4
Replies: 96
Views: 31982

Thulcondar wrote: I'll be happy to start writing articles, and put my money where my mouth is, if the Trolls need content. Thulcondar Fan submission content is rather something to be hoped for. So feel free to send submissions. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis H...
by gideon_thorne
Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:15 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How did you start gaming?
Replies: 35
Views: 7338

Re: How did you start gaming?

My parents decided I needed a hobby/ social life. I was corrupted early, 1978-9 or so.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:28 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Wazzat? Mystery Critters in C&C Art
Replies: 8
Views: 4798

Re: Wazzat? Mystery Critters in C&C Art

Colin Chapman wrote: For instance, on pg. 124 of the PHB 2nd printing, there's the large, multi-eyed, tentacled, maggot-like mucous-mouthed critter. I don't know what it is. It just looked cool for a visual element in the picture. ^_~` _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!"...
by gideon_thorne
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:17 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Which Trolllord C&C msgbrd is the new one?
Replies: 20
Views: 13973

Combat_Kyle wrote: Well the Grognards here and at Df are good people, thats why I post at each site. Don't get me wrong I appreciate the wisened ones who were part of the early fanbase of Sword and Sorcery RPGs. I just hate going to places where people call me a powergamer who has lost touch of the...
by gideon_thorne
Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Which Trolllord C&C msgbrd is the new one?
Replies: 20
Views: 13973

Arioch wrote:
Just bathe more often kyle

They'd revoke his grognard status!

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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Which Trolllord C&C msgbrd is the new one?
Replies: 20
Views: 13973

<t>*chuckles* Well, I wasn't going to mention it, but trying to bring C&C up over on K&K is like trying to drop a match in a gunpowder keg. Generally a bad idea.<br/> <br/> Not that more than a few are opposed to the system, but the general focus of the K&K boards are more early gaming e...
by gideon_thorne
Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Which Trolllord C&C msgbrd is the new one?
Replies: 20
Views: 13973

Re: Which Trolllord C&C msgbrd is the new one?

This board is the 'home'/ official version. The ezboard is pretty well retired save for some closed forum development going on there.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:09 am
Forum: Troll Con, Gen Con, Convention News
Topic: Troll Con V
Replies: 45
Views: 18294

Treebore wrote: Can you tell me who is closest? Amerisuites? Motel 6? Extended Stay America? Who has nternet access available? I ned that same kind of info for the LGGC next June. Does the website for the LGGC have this info? The LGGC site has hotel info. But as for the Castle location... I will co...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: Troll Con, Gen Con, Convention News
Topic: Troll Con V
Replies: 45
Views: 18294

Treebore wrote: Does this Castle have rooms (hotel type) for rent? I can't spot anything about it on the site. Then when I called their 800 number I got a message I haven't heard since 9/11, "all circuits are busy, please try again later." every time I tried. No, the castle itself doesn't...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:31 am
Forum: Troll Con, Gen Con, Convention News
Topic: Troll Con V - A Mustering at the Dunjon
Replies: 20
Views: 7653

Treebore wrote: What would be the nearest airport for me to fly into? Tulsa. Its about 45 minutes or so from the place. If anyone has any problems finding the place or needs info on the area my number and email are both on my website. I live 15 minutes from the Castle. _________________ "We'll...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:23 am
Forum: Troll Con, Gen Con, Convention News
Topic: Troll Con V - A Mustering at the Dunjon
Replies: 20
Views: 7653

And I believe a few buxom wenches can be provided for the pub. Courtesy of Ravenchilde Illustrations', Ladies of the Scarlet Pillow connection.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Omote's Maps
Replies: 24
Views: 6028

Indeed. Excellent work.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:36 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Want a software program for C&C?
Replies: 39
Views: 9821

Jynx wrote: HECK... I can't get them to answer my email about my order, let alone a stupid program I wrote 4 months back. I'll make Steve and or Davis aware of this. Just an fyi, sometimes Steve's email has a hard time with certain other email services. AOL in particular, and a few others I've noti...
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Adventure Modules
Topic: Our fricken stupid assassin
Replies: 21
Views: 4608

Bowbe wrote: Would be kind of neato if by some stroke of luck some faction which wanted the lord dead came to the rescue of the PCs Robin Hood or Lancelot style, just at the last moment, made a fighting withdrawal and then forced the PCs into their service on some other damned fools errand or anoth...
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Showing off
Replies: 90
Views: 34153

Nym wrote:
So now we'll get previews of all your art, Gideon?

Well. Some of it.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Showing off
Replies: 90
Views: 34153

Showing off

This is the spot for those who want to showcase their talents. Put up maps, sketches, friendly chatter about art styles, ect. 8)
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: News & Subscription Services (Troll's Tusk, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, C&C Society)
Topic: 04/12/06 Castles & Crusades Condensed Now Available
Replies: 2
Views: 3189

Eventually. I don't know when, however.
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:42 am
Forum: Troll Con, Gen Con, Convention News
Topic: Troll Con V
Replies: 45
Views: 18294

qstor wrote:
What about Lake Geneva Con 2007?

Mike
http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... llordgames

Ya mean this?
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:15 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: I am burnt out on running 3rd, and I am converting
Replies: 56
Views: 16998

Re: I am burnt out on running 3rd, and I am converting

qstor wrote: I have the C&C books but haven't played it or ran it. I want to give it a try but I have to admit that's one of the things that I like about 3e is the skill system. Mike No reason not to use the Castle Zagyg system then. The experience cost folks often say is high, but I dont think...
by gideon_thorne
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What do they have against Gygax? What did he do to them?
Replies: 53
Views: 13446

*chuckles* Ya well. Me and the grumpy dude are more alike than he cares to think about I bet?
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What do they have against Gygax? What did he do to them?
Replies: 53
Views: 13446

Quote: I think the people who get most ambivalent do so because they want some sort of "official stamp" of approval from legends in the business that their "way" is the "best," and when they don't get it they get angry. *chuckles* I can wax lengthy and rhetorical about...
by gideon_thorne
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:15 am
Forum: Haunted Highlands Campaign Setting
Topic: DB1 Haunted Highlands
Replies: 94
Views: 34352

Re: DB1 Haunted Highlands

Ill check with Steve whether it's cool to put the map up as a PDF. ^_^
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: You're not gonna believe this, but apparently it's true.
Replies: 24
Views: 11950

Quote: I used to dream about getting one of those Timex-Sinclair "computers", but even back then, 2k?!? Yikes! It was just so small and cute though...lol. Hey! I had one of those! Talk about flash backs. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Pete...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Gaming with your young kids
Replies: 21
Views: 6385

Jynx wrote: life lessons within a game setting is fantastic. THANKS serleran! gideon_thorne... You say you were 7 when you started, but I guess you were at that age a decent reader - correct? My son has trouble with basic words so that is one of the reason I hesitated getting him into D&D. I th...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Gaming with your young kids
Replies: 21
Views: 6385

Re: Gaming with your young kids

<t>I dunno, mate. I was 7-8 years old when I started playing. Lots of people were. I hesitate to comment on the 'adult' aspects, but when OD&D and AD&D were a going concern there was much 'adult' art and situations in the game. Didn't affect me adversely. <br/> <br/> Then again....maybe it d...
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Writers Guidelines
Replies: 14
Views: 4766

Re: Any chance on Campaign/World Settings?

*blinks sleepily* Ill make sure either Davis or Steve see's this question whenever morning occurs?
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Peter Bradley
by gideon_thorne
Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:39 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: AHAHAHAHAH!
Replies: 7
Views: 3359

AHAHAHAHAH!

<r>Man...these are so damn funny:<br/> <URL url="http://www.thornyscrate.com/~wes/roleplaying/inspirational2/page_01.htm"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.thornyscrate.com/~wes/rolepl ... age_01.htm">http://www.thornyscrate.com/~wes/roleplaying/inspirational2/page_01.htm</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <URL url="...
by gideon_thorne
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Two weapon fighting
Replies: 21
Views: 508

Re: Two weapon fighting

<t>*chuckles* This topic and multi classing were the 'bane' of the developmental team for C&C as well. When it runs off into the hundreds of pages, folks will understand why at least a portion of the design of the game took so long. <br/> _________________<br/> "We'll go out through the kitchen!...