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by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Friday Night Chat, Oct 30
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Friday Night Chat, Oct 30

Hey guys, I will head over to the chat room later tonight and see who all shows up.
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by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Haunted Highlands Campaign Setting
Topic: DB6?
Replies: 22
Views: 9967

<t>Bowbe, that is why I dig your stuff. I call it the Sandbox Style. Players can ignore or take on or explore what they will. I can just look at them and ask the proverbial question "What do you guys want to do?" It's wide open. Sandbox play can be a little intimidating to new gamemasters and inexpe...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Gods of Airhde Book
Replies: 19
Views: 1273

Gods of Airhde Book

<t>After purchasing the Gods and Monsters book, I was a little disappointed on the Airhde entries, as I was expecting all of the Gods represented in there; although I wanted to see the other pantheons as well, this was my main reason to grab the book.<br/> <br/> So, on that note, I humbly ask.....ok...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Handerpants
Replies: 10
Views: 151

Dude, I am still cracking up!
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by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8033 Umbrage Saga A0--A5 (Available)
Replies: 93
Views: 39847

<t>Does anybody know if the new maps will eventually be available for purchase separately on RPGNow? I will break down shortly and just order this, just because of John's relentless peer pressure. He is the sole reason I succumbed to drinking alcohol at GenCon. Such a bad influence. <br/> __________...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: A few questions/comments regarding Of Gods and Monsters.
Replies: 4
Views: 208

<t>DaveyB, I hear where you're coming from. I also believe this is a good book, but have some issues with names also. While not a linguist to any degree, I think that I, like many who were indoctrinated into fantasy with Tolkeinesue verbage, have a certain expectation into the style of language used...
by Piperdog
Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What gaming stuff are you reading?
Replies: 2022
Views: 602760

Mainly my Airhde folio and my codex, as I am writing some adventures set smack dab in the middle of that there place.
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by Piperdog
Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: More Swag for CafePress
Replies: 7
Views: 126

<t>I agree that the prices are crazy high on these sites, but they are essentially product produced on demand, one at a time as ordered, so it's understandable. The only way around that would be go to traditional product vendors who customized their items and order in bulk, paying zillions up front,...
by Piperdog
Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: News from the Troll Dens
Replies: 42
Views: 5626

<t>Good news all around. As far as expanding the available games, I am looking forward to Harvesters, as I believe that my six year old daughter will dig this, and looking forward to the basic set for my 11 year old son as a gift. Even C&C appears too daunting to him to tackle on his own.<br/> <...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Society Treasury
Replies: 6
Views: 2323

<t>Oh, by the way, if we do start an official treasury, I would suggest we vote John Wright as Society Treasurer. Sorry John, I like pushing all real work your way, dude. <br/> <br/> _________________<br/> When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest ...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Society Treasury
Replies: 6
Views: 2323

Society Treasury

<t>I know John and I have talked about this before, but I am not sure where we are on it. I would like to see a fund started for the society where we had enough money to do fun stuff with...primarily, having parties at Cons. It would be neat to have Society gatherings, being able to reserve a back r...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Who sent What
Replies: 14
Views: 3161

Who sent What

<t>John, do you think it would be cool to start a thread for everyone to chime in and list what they have sent in for this DD? I think it would be helpful for everyone involved. It may prevent similar articles from being submitted, or show where we have a need. It will also show if we are inundated ...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is Your Largest Frustration With Gaming???
Replies: 85
Views: 3483

<t>Time to Game. Nearly impossible. I think we all tend to gravitate toward players who have the same real life situation that we ourselves do.... so when I was just a college kid, I played all the time with my slacker college buds. Now that I am a career professional with a family that demands all ...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The 4th printing of the Player's Handbook is fantastic!
Replies: 33
Views: 631

<t>Dang it people. I am going to have to order mine. I have my softbound copy from GenCon, but my addiction to both hardbound rpg books and to new TLG stuff is a double whammy. I have been kind of waiting for the CKG *shrugs at incoming laughter* Well, I know there will be a collector set in a slip ...
by Piperdog
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: More Swag for CafePress
Replies: 7
Views: 126

More Swag for CafePress

<t>I have a humble request, and maybe more of you out there are with me on this. <br/> <br/> I would love to see more troll lord games merchandise on Cafepress. I would like to see multiple logos and artwork available on shirts, mugs, and whatnot. <br/> <br/> For example, I would like to see Castles...
by Piperdog
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: My Cover Pic for the next Domesday Book
Replies: 13
Views: 6461

<t>Thanks for the positive comments!<br/> <br/> As far as a tablet, mine is a Wacom Intuos2, though I have been drooling over the Intuos4 lately (but its way too expensive for me right now). I can't do crap with a mouse at all, so a tablet was the only way for me to go.<br/> <br/> Transitioning from...
by Piperdog
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: My Cover Pic for the next Domesday Book
Replies: 13
Views: 6461

<t>Well, I just edited that pic and reposted it. I was checking the boards last night to see if anyone had anything to say about my artwork, and I happened to be on my laptop. Holy crap! I didn't realize how much smear and smudge i had in the pic; on my desktop monitor it looked perfect to me....so ...
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Breaking Stuff and General Destruction
Replies: 5
Views: 673

Breaking Stuff and General Destruction

<t>Is there something somewhere on feats of strength? You know, the ol' Bend Bars/Lift Gates kind of thing. I am working on my pankratiast class, and part of their ability is to perform feats of strength. <br/> <br/> I know that the old AD&D system had a percentage chance to do certain things ac...
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: The Pankratiast: Another Monk Alternative
Replies: 3
Views: 492

<t>Glad you're interested, CKDad. The trick for me is not to go too heavy on the special abilities. CnC is a rules light game, and it is easy to give a class a million and one special abilites and miss the whole point. I have had to be careful because I don't want to overshadow the other classes at ...
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: The Pankratiast: Another Monk Alternative
Replies: 3
Views: 492

The Pankratiast: Another Monk Alternative

<t>I have been creating a new class for C&C called the Pankratiast as an alternative to the monk class, for those who want to have a hand to hand specialist without the oriental flavor. <br/> <br/> I have researched what is out there, like the variouis brawler classes and the Martial Artist clas...
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: More Piperdog Pics
Replies: 8
Views: 4871

More Piperdog Pics

<t>Ok, here's a few more; I am trying to improve by studying everyone elses I see on here. Of course, I am a big fan of Pete's and would like to be him when I grow up. <br/> The Bucentaur, as I imagined them from the Yggsburg folio decription.<br/> <br/> The Ungern Battle Lord! I love Ungern. They a...
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: My Cover Pic for the next Domesday Book
Replies: 13
Views: 6461

My Cover Pic for the next Domesday Book

Heres the cover pic I did for the upcoming DD Book.

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When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest sword.
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Art Requests
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Okay, here are some more recent examples.

This one is the upcoming cover to the next Domesday Book.

Here is a Black and White illustration

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When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest sword.
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Art Requests
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Here's some old stuff.

old school style
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just map practice

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When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest sword.
by Piperdog
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Art Requests
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

<t>Actually, I charge varying rates depending on whether it's a color or b&W illustration, and it depends on whether it's a cover piece, and how involved it is. A pic of a castle seige is more complicated and time consuming than a simple combat between two warriors for example.<br/> <br/> As far...
by Piperdog
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Society News
Topic: Art Requests
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Art Requests

Anybody need any artwork to accompany their submissions? Let me know and i can get started.
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When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest sword.
by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: World of Aihrde Campaign Setting
Topic: Best source for Settiing newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 2133

<t>I wholeheartedly agree with John on that one. The folio is kick-ass. Just by itself it is a treasure trove of gaming goodness. I for one am not really impressed easily by game settings, and swore off of them many years ago on grounds that my own settings were more fun. But this one, well, it real...
by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: World of Aihrde Campaign Setting
Topic: Another Setting Newbie...
Replies: 4
Views: 2239

I'm with Omote on that one! I am all about a big, deep boxed set of Airhde Goodness.
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When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with the bloodiest sword.
by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Class and a Half Question
Replies: 20
Views: 2026

<t>I just wanted to add that the class and a half concept really shows you that you can really create about any type of character concept by mixing and matching abilites of the various classes presented. <br/> <br/> I have been thinking of going extreme with this, and building a chart of all class a...
by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Class and a Half Question
Replies: 20
Views: 2026

<t>First, I would like to say I really dig the concept of the class and a half. I agree DD that the wording could be clearer, as I also had to read it a few times to make sense of what I thought to be inconsistencies. <br/> <br/> I have already began modifying it to fit my tastes, and use the rules ...