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by Turanil
Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Paladin EPP to high?
Replies: 16
Views: 728

<t>After reading this thread and reading the thread about AD&D classes in C&C, I decided on the following houserules. My only problem is, are they balanced with respect to each other?<br/> Paladin Houserule: Paladins are as per the book until 9th level. With the addition that paladins are co...
by Turanil
Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:31 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: NEWS: Spider Web Engulfs Texas Park Trail
Replies: 16
Views: 798

3rd Eye wrote: Sure, half a dozen spiders the size of small horses is a terrifying encounter but how about being swarmed by several hundred spiders the size of cats? Time to introduct a rule for "swarm encounters" I would say. _________________ Homebrews Wiki a list of campaign settings o...
by Turanil
Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:24 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: 1st & 2nd Edition AD&D classes with C&C?
Replies: 20
Views: 1127

johns wrote: 6. Lightning Reflexes grants a bonus to Dexterity and Charisma saves. 7. Iron Will grants a bonus to Intelligence and Wisdom saves. Let me instead suggest that: 6. Lightning Reflexes grants a bonus to Dexterity and Wisdom saves. (Wisdom being the ability to notice things, be aware of t...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: 1st & 2nd Edition AD&D classes with C&C?
Replies: 20
Views: 1127

gideon_thorne wrote: The only real difference is that the d20 thief has evasion. It means you adapt the non-C&C classes to C&C. Because d20 Sneak Attack is far more devastating compared to backstabb. Anyway, thinking more abut this idea of AD&D classes in C&C, I think I could allow ...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: 1st & 2nd Edition AD&D classes with C&C?
Replies: 20
Views: 1127

johns wrote: So, I allow any class (or kit) from any edition, provided the player owns the book it comes from and brings it to the game. I developed a unified XP chart for the d20 classes. I see the idea working well with AD&D 1e/2e classes, but I am dubious where d20 classes are concerned. Are...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: favorite death of your pc
Replies: 18
Views: 656

<t>May I suggest that posters copypaste these stories to the WIKI RPG GRAVEYARD. That would be real cool. Many of my own PCs deaths are already there... For examples:<br/> A_party_of_2nd_level_idiots<br/> Sganarel_the_gnome_Sorcerer<br/> Colonel_McPherson<br/> Unnamed_would-be_bard<br/> ____________...
by Turanil
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Two Magic Items
Replies: 10
Views: 424

Re: Two Magic Items

Power level is okay, as long as the PCs don't become Christmas trees... Jyrdan Fairblade wrote: St. Helgara's Holy Symbol - this holy symbol is made of electrum, representing the clear winter light. It provides a +2 bonus to turning attempts, and additionally warns the user of danger when the wearer...
by Turanil
Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:21 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Theives Guilds...in Rome
Replies: 15
Views: 837

Re: Theives Guilds...in Rome

andakitty wrote: several mentioned thieves' guilds and how they were unlikely. Must not have heard of the Cour des Miracles ("miracles' court") in XVIIth century France - Paris. Unfortunately internet doesn't have much info on it, especially in English. So, it was a quarter in Paris, inha...
by Turanil
Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:33 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Heroic Achievement Bonuses instead of feats
Replies: 3
Views: 201

Re: Heroic Achievement Bonuses instead of feats

seskis281 wrote: Heroic achievement bonuses. In this case I would rather award "action points" or "fate points". Then, make a list as to what these points could be used for. Of course, once used, the action/fate point disappears and you must earn a new one through another heroic...
by Turanil
Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Another house rule
Replies: 8
Views: 390

Re: Another house rule

Treebore wrote: A rule I had back in 2E that I am thinking of using again is: Spells cast outside of combat and used for non-combat reasons, such as illusionary "shows" or summoning creatures to do work rather tahn fight, etc.... will take ten times as long to cast, and last ten times as ...
by Turanil
Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Yet another example of my previous rant....
Replies: 17
Views: 1645

<t>4e and its followers has become another world for me. Eventually I won't go anymore on ENworld.<br/> <br/> However... <br/> When it comes to level draining, I allow PCs to recover lost levels at the rate of 1d4 weeks of rest per level to recover. As a GM I certainly don't want to be penalized wit...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:03 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: WoTC and 4E
Replies: 64
Views: 19250

Okay... no more 4e comments.
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by Turanil
Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Three trolls killed during WOTC presentation:
Replies: 10
Views: 219

Troll Lord wrote:
Davis and I have to make a video now.

Try to hire a bodybuilder for the narrator's role, instead of a whimp...
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by Turanil
Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:47 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Should the `rogue' be renamed `thief'?
Replies: 32
Views: 715

Fizz wrote: Hmmm, i made acrobat into its own class. What's a blade? My subtypes: as Rogue with additional abilities: -- Acrobat: get the Acrobatic skill as per the True20 ruleset. -- Blade: get +1 bonus to AC and Weapon Finesse as per d20. -- Thief: get the Appraise skill and an affilation to thei...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:32 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Mixing C&C and AD&D
Replies: 51
Views: 1432

Re: Mixing C&C and AD&D

csperkins1970 wrote:
I attempted to do this for my "revised" player's handbook

Great job!
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by Turanil
Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We need another C&C sale...
Replies: 18
Views: 303

Quote:
I need book copies of both for work, and home play copies.

Don't forget to add anoter set to play in the car...
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by Turanil
Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Should the `rogue' be renamed `thief'?
Replies: 32
Views: 715

I am okay with "rogue" except when some people call them "rouge" instead.

Otherwise, I now prefer "rogue" because I have houserule them into three sub-types: acrobat, blade, and thief.
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by Turanil
Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What impact do you think 4e will have on C&C sales?
Replies: 106
Views: 7069

Reading about the dragon and dragon-ball-Z stuff, I am now inclined to think that 4e will in fact boost C&C sales...
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by Turanil
Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:37 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Variant armour AC rule.
Replies: 23
Views: 1048

Re: Variant armour AC rule.

gideon_thorne wrote: Any female of any race is able to add their charisma score as an bonus to their AC when wearing a chain mail bikini. This is for the initial opening contact/encounter only. This bonus crosses interracial lines for one reason. The sheer stunned pause such a get up occasions is j...
by Turanil
Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: A post I made about 4E over on ENWorld I thought some of you
Replies: 40
Views: 2610

mordrene wrote: After hearing the news of 4th edition, even though I warned everyone when SW saga came out this is preview of 4th edition, I have my group on the verge of starting an ADnD, CnC campaign. Thanks WOTC, you brought my game group back. This is so sweet to hear! _________________ Homebre...
by Turanil
Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What impact do you think 4e will have on C&C sales?
Replies: 106
Views: 7069

I read this on ENworld (where I was trying to "troll" a bit ): Quote: ... what will happen to the d20STL is far from clear. To me, anyways. If I'm reading the entrails correctly, Wizards will withdraw the d20 system trademark license... Hey, I just hope it's not going to affect C&C, wh...
by Turanil
Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What impact do you think 4e will have on C&C sales?
Replies: 106
Views: 7069

<t>3rd Eye, I think your post should be archived for posterity. It rings so true and so funny at the same time. Now, reading again about the Dragon Ball Z reference, I guess that it may be **really** what came out of some marketing survey, that to gain a maximum of money this is what they would have...
by Turanil
Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What impact do you think 4e will have on C&C sales?
Replies: 106
Views: 7069

What impact do you think 4e will have on C&C sales?

<t>If I see the 4e book under my nose someday, and if the art is as good as some people say, (so I guess no more dungeonpunk - I am repelled by dungeonunk art), well, I might flip through its pages in the LGS. I don't see myself buying it as I used so few of my d20/3.0 books, and practically nothing...
by Turanil
Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:46 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Lots of Demons (was Carrion Luggage)
Replies: 17
Views: 578

I will add into the netbook only those demons that have a counterpart in the d20SRD (so no Arkilith or Goristroi). I will probably beef them up if the srd versions are more powerful. On the other hand, I will probably keep most of your HD rather than the SRD's since you use d12 where SRD uses d8. Zu...
by Turanil
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Lots of Demons (was Carrion Luggage)
Replies: 17
Views: 578

Zulgyan wrote: Excelent Turanil! Real thanks for all that hard work! All with pics? Superb. So far the netbook is going to have around 30 pics, but unless I do some for the demons, there are none for them yet. Later I may do a few demon pics heavily inspired from the 1e ones... _________________ Ho...
by Turanil
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Lots of Demons (was Carrion Luggage)
Replies: 17
Views: 578

Zulgyan wrote: My Congrats to you, thanks dangersaurus. Turanil: set a limit number, say 300. Once you get it realease it. Then start a new one! 300 creatures in the netbook is still a long way to go... In fact I plan to stop with these demons and a bunch of special skeletons I got somewhere else. ...
by Turanil
Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Lots of Demons (was Carrion Luggage)
Replies: 17
Views: 578

Re: Lots of Demons (was Carrion Luggage)

Dangersaurus wrote: Updated! Here are a whole bunch of demons from my notes - All based on their 1E power levels if possible. If you like those power levels, the alkilith (reclassed as a Type IV here) might need some paring back to match. If you like demons as they were in 2E, add some offensive sp...
by Turanil
Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Class contamination
Replies: 3
Views: 257

This "feat" system is interesting, but I think it needs to be refined. For examples: Quote: Each of these "ability slots" can be replaced by giving the character a +2 in one of his class abilities What if a fighter uses this to improve by +2 his weapon of specialization at level ...
by Turanil
Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Three Class C&C First Draft
Replies: 6
Views: 732

<t>Another idea: <br/> <br/> So the Warrior class has "the best" BtH, so I guess it's +1/level as fighters? I hence suggest that dwarves and elves, as a class, have the C&C paladin/ranger BtH, that is, +1/level too, but first level is at 0.<br/> <br/> Otherwise, there is thread by Serleran (don'...
by Turanil
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Three Class C&C First Draft
Replies: 6
Views: 732

Re: Three Class C&C First Draft

IanTheMoxious wrote: Well, tell me what you think guys. Feel free to give advice or tell me that something is overpowered. This looks promising so far. I hope to see more about it, to see it more detailed. My suggestions: wizards specialized in Cleric spells should get something more than those who...