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by Valerian
Fri May 28, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What was your first Gaming Convention?
Replies: 52
Views: 1973

<t>Mine was total confusion I (now total con) my mom drove me to Mass. from CT . She felt bad I sent in money for something I had no way to get to and no place to stay . She even sprang for the hotel room , what did I know 4 days or gaming 15 bucks I was 13-14 . We got lost in the wee hours of the m...
by Valerian
Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: List of famous D&D mages from Greyhawk setting?
Replies: 17
Views: 3053

<t>How about the mysterious Mage of the Valley of that name. His real name eludes me.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of the players<br/> <br/> -Conan the du...
by Valerian
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New baby!!
Replies: 26
Views: 1995

New baby!!

<t>My daughter, Giverny Josephine-Ann Delorge was born at 2:30 am July 25th . Been pretty buy the last 10 or so days or would have posted sooner . 7lbs 5 oz. <br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <...
by Valerian
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Embarassing RPG moments
Replies: 30
Views: 1006

<t>My most embarrassing moment came at a Con some 20 years ago. Now to set this up let it be known I have bad summer allergies , nose runs like a faucet. Me and and my budy sat down at our gaming table the DM was getting the pre-gens ready . A hot red head sat down across from me and my friend , we ...
by Valerian
Sat May 09, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Star Trek Movie
Replies: 45
Views: 1382

<t>Saw it last night, great movie ! I on the otherhand would put it at the top of the heap , right up with Wrath of Khan.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of ...
by Valerian
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Krod Mandoon and The Flaming Sword of Fire
Replies: 6
Views: 426

I as well laughed my ass off. Stupid but funny .
_________________
What is best in life-

To crush the PC's

See their character sheets piled before you

And to hear the lamentations of the players

-Conan the dungeonmaster
by Valerian
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Check in if you've ever used Norse Mythology in your games.
Replies: 25
Views: 443

<t>If anyone likes Norse Mythology DO NOT WATCH Thor : Hammer of the Gods on SciFI . It was terrible !<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of the players<br/> <b...
by Valerian
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Check in if you've ever used Norse Mythology in your games.
Replies: 25
Views: 443

I use the Norse mythos in my Wilderlands game.
_________________
What is best in life-

To crush the PC's

See their character sheets piled before you

And to hear the lamentations of the players

-Conan the dungeonmaster
by Valerian
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:55 am
Forum: Other Games
Topic: WOTC pulling downloads
Replies: 4
Views: 2538

WOTC pulling downloads

<t>Anyone else notice Wotc is pulling all their download licenses. From paizo and drive thru rpg. <br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of the players<br/> <br/> ...
by Valerian
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Favorite places to adventure in Greyhawk...
Replies: 30
Views: 2266

<t>Greyhawk city ,had a lot of rogue PC's so it was fun , the various incarnations of the castle as well. I also ran in Black moor for a while as well. I have toi agree some of my fondest playr memories sre of the ToEE and the verbobonc environs.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br...
by Valerian
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is Your Largest Frustration With Gaming???
Replies: 85
Views: 3483

<t>My biggest pet peeve as a DM lazy players . Take notes , write down the kings name . Know your bonuses and have your character updated . <br/> <br/> I look at this way I set the whole campaign story/arc and ready all the NpC's a player just has to worry about his one guy. <br/> <br/> Another thin...
by Valerian
Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Lake Geneva Con Canceled
Replies: 52
Views: 2500

<t>Me and my wife are saddened to hear the news as well. I have been to the last three LGGC's and made alot of great friends . I will try to attend GC in the future . I would not have been able to make this years Con anyhow with the wife wonderfully pregnant. My has just gave me the thumbs for next ...
by Valerian
Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Underworld 3
Replies: 15
Views: 1084

The should be called "Whine Wolf".
_________________
What is best in life-

To crush the PC's

See their character sheets piled before you

And to hear the lamentations of the players

-Conan the dungeonmaster
by Valerian
Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:50 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Underworld 3
Replies: 15
Views: 1084

The series is "two thumbs up " from me as well.
_________________
What is best in life-

To crush the PC's

See their character sheets piled before you

And to hear the lamentations of the players

-Conan the dungeonmaster
by Valerian
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: You know you've been gaming too long when....
Replies: 28
Views: 1825

<t>Youve been gaming to long when foreplay becomes "Roll init. !"<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of the players<br/> <br/> -Conan the dungeonmaster</t>
by Valerian
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sultan Gaming Table
Replies: 17
Views: 719

<t>it's my birthday this coming Monday maybe my wife will buy it for me. I have a better chance of her getting Liv tyler to jump out of a cake for me.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And...
by Valerian
Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Met Bruce Cambell
Replies: 22
Views: 870

Fairblade's right , Bruce had a disagreement on the new script.
_________________
What is best in life-

To crush the PC's

See their character sheets piled before you

And to hear the lamentations of the players

-Conan the dungeonmaster
by Valerian
Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Met Bruce Cambell
Replies: 22
Views: 870

Met Bruce Cambell

<t>Bruce cambell was in New Haven Ct. last night previewing his new "B" movie "Call me Bruce " . It was a fun time and he came in in for a Q + A sessiion after . He's funny as hell in person as well as on screen.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <b...
by Valerian
Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Question re: Wraiths
Replies: 16
Views: 639

<t>I just give incorporeal monsters a x2 HD bonus to hit to represent speed, and incorporability . Simple rule seems to work. Beware spectres at +14 . I also give a CON save vs. level loss.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character...
by Valerian
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Joys of Dental Hygeine
Replies: 13
Views: 863

<t>Good luck Serl . I had all of mine out last year and I'm over 30 too. The surgeon put me under and i woke up an hour later . I had very little swelling and nearly no pain . <br/> <br/> I would expect a kilt wearing Scotsman like your self to just need a bit of Glenfiddich and some pliers. <br/> _...
by Valerian
Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cooking with the trolls.
Replies: 15
Views: 873

<t>Ive cooked several recipes from the Volo's guide . Not all convert over well but about half were really good. I'm quite the gastronomic experimenter.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> A...
by Valerian
Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: C&C = D&D?
Replies: 64
Views: 3988

<t>DD ? Hello DD ? I hear crickets . I think he's busy writing down conversion notes .<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And to hear the lamentations of the players<br/> <br/> -Conan the d...
by Valerian
Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Hi Level Play in C&C
Replies: 18
Views: 756

<t>I allow for all character to make a number of recovery tests per day . The number is based upon their con bonus +1 . The number of HP recieved each time is 25% of their possible max. at their level.<br/> <br/> All casters memorize spells as per C&C . But i allow characters to change a number ...
by Valerian
Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Starting Hit Points
Replies: 27
Views: 876

<t>i allow characters to recover 25% of their max possible HP for their level , anumber of times per day = to 1 + their con. mod. So a fighter with an 18 con at 8th level (18 +8d10 ) would recover 24 HP 4times a day. See my post above for how i do HP.<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life...
by Valerian
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The many faces of dice....?
Replies: 9
Views: 717

<t>d 30's are good for hucking at players who fall asleep and start snoring during the game. Don't play 12 hour sessions on couches . <br/> I used to use d20's till I almost choked a guy . Hole in one ! <br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See t...
by Valerian
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Starting Hit Points
Replies: 27
Views: 876

<t>I n my C&C campaign I use Con. stat + rolled hit die for starting hp. I do not use the bonus for Hp you just get the dice when you go up +your con stat. At 10th level I give each character there con stat. in HP again . So a fighter with a 16 con starts with 16 + a d10. At 10th level he gets 3...
by Valerian
Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Hi Level Play in C&C
Replies: 18
Views: 756

<t>I have been running a heavily house ruled C&C adventure set in GH castle. The party is 15-19th level 4 characters strong and no cleric. I am a bit liberal on non magic healing . I allow people to rest and recover a number of HP a few times a day. To save the clerics spells for other uses. <br...
by Valerian
Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: DM Dice Rolling Prefrence
Replies: 28
Views: 1268

<t>I roll almost all dice behind the screen . I roll a few in front of the payers for dramatic effect . Sometimes I let players roll monster attacks on each other . You would be surprised how many players like to roll natural 20's against their friends. I generally don't fudge rolls but I will occas...
by Valerian
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: When the Going Gets Tough
Replies: 13
Views: 442

<t>Well done DD , but I didn't know Texas had prisons , I thought they just fried everyone who was found guilty. <br/> Just kidding good job stay safe<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets piled before you<br/> <br/> And...
by Valerian
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Castle Zagyg: The Upper Works by Gary Gygax
Replies: 22
Views: 598

<t>Rhu ,I have almost the exact same stack of books next to my old style DM screens . I agree Egg's style and prose are one of a kind and spark the immagination to just adventure .<br/> _________________<br/> What is best in life- <br/> <br/> To crush the PC's<br/> <br/> See their character sheets p...