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by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8033 Umbrage Saga A0--A5 (Available)
Replies: 93
Views: 39847

Hey, you guys who have the Umbrage Saga! What do you think? Is it pretty awesome? I am curious as to the new maps as well.
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by Piperdog
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Starting the day with a laugh
Replies: 6
Views: 303

Starting the day with a laugh

<t>Ok, a lot of you know I'm a police officer and I happen to be working the weekend, which pretty much sucks. A buddy of mine played this music video for me and it cracked me up bigtime.....it's called Sittin at a Bar, and really sums up the type of guys I deal with every day. It makes me laugh eve...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Handling Attacks of Opportunity
Replies: 36
Views: 3918

<t>I have always hated AoO with a passion. This madness was one of the many reasons I jumped ship to C&C. <br/> <br/> "Threatened Area" bullcrap. Battles slowed to a game of chess, great epic climaxes fizzling into a pile of f*c*s... well, no more. Just like the speech we give to kids about dang...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: It's 5 O'clock somewhere!
Replies: 30
Views: 575

<t>First of all, I just played the song Liquor and Whores for the guys here at the police department, and everyone joined in the chorus....good times!<br/> <br/> Second, I will definitely pop in for some chatting tonight, but I have to work this weekend and 5 am comes early, so no drinking for me to...
by Piperdog
Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Good the Bad & the Ugly: C&C
Replies: 90
Views: 2514

<t>Wow. A hard call to be sure.<br/> <br/> I don't envy you Steve, that's for sure. As to the CKG, it really comes down to the best viable option for the company in the long term. I would like to see it come out in all its hardbound glory without cuts of any kind, but that doesn't seem to be realist...
by Piperdog
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8015 Castle Keepers Guide
Replies: 558
Views: 146779

<t>Am I the only pathetic individual on these forums checking Twitter daily for CKG news? It's sad really, I guess. But hey, it makes me happy to see the day to day progress on the CKG, and from the sounds of it, it is right around the corner folks.<br/> _________________<br/> When in doubt as to wh...
by Piperdog
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8015 Castle Keepers Guide
Replies: 558
Views: 146779

Quote: any official word about a C&C skill system? we don't care for the siege engine and other skill system add-ons aren't the same unless they're in the CK book. I guess I'm a little confused on that one. If you add a codifed skills system, do away with the Siege mechanic, and so and so forth...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: So offical C&C gnomes act like halflings and look goblin
Replies: 33
Views: 1085

<t>I understand that the depiction of any creature or race is subjective, and that there is a traditional look that has been established by the industry over the years. That creates an expectation in folks when they look at established representations of races/monsters/etc.<br/> <br/> I for one actu...
by Piperdog
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: What is your primary campaign world?
Replies: 43
Views: 891

<t>That was a hard one, because I am all over the place, setting-wise. Until recent months, I have almost always had a homebrew world, but have really connected with the Airhde setting. I think it will be my main CnC setting for some time. <br/> <br/> I do like the Yggsburg setting too, and may be p...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Am I wrong about D&D 4e?
Replies: 161
Views: 20799

<t>I have the core 4e stuff, as I am a self-admitted rpg addict, and my brother really loves a lot about 4e, so he started a campaign a while back of his own devising that i am in....and it is really fun. Mind you, we complain incessantly about a good many things in 4e, including the mindless redund...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Arcanum
Replies: 19
Views: 1413

<t>Well, going into this I knew I would be hitting up my CnC buds to help out. I will need various input, from proofing to playtesting. Any rule variant ideas, contributions, etc. are welcome, and of course, whoever contributes will be listed in the credits. Coming out with a core book also begs the...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8015 Castle Keepers Guide
Replies: 558
Views: 146779

<t>Anybody know if guidelines for building keeps, strongholds, and castles will be in there? You know, how many days, how much gold, and so forth it will take to build various sections, walls, towers and such. That would be cool.<br/> <br/> Then the other thing I wanted to know was if there would be...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Arcanum
Replies: 19
Views: 1413

<t>Possible titles for the retroclone version so far: <br/> <br/> The Misterium<br/> <br/> Veneficus<br/> <br/> Validus Vertis<br/> <br/> etc.<br/> <br/> At any rate, I already started this project, but stopped, since I was going for full property rights. But now, I may just forge ahead and do my ow...
by Piperdog
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Arcanum
Replies: 19
Views: 1413

<t>Hey Serl! Glad to hear I'm not alone on that one. I also have much of the Atlantis stuff, though I just can't get into the Omni system. <br/> <br/> So anyway, a while back before GenCon, I got to obsessing about why this awesome game couldn't make a comeback during this time of Retro style games,...
by Piperdog
Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The Arcanum
Replies: 19
Views: 1413

The Arcanum

<t>Any of you have the old Arcanum rpg from Bard Games? It's got a unique flavor, that's for sure. It really had a lot of concepts that were ahead of it's time. What's your take on this old school system?<br/> _________________<br/> When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to ...
by Piperdog
Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Soloman Kane ~ To the big screen
Replies: 46
Views: 1580

I really hope this thing doesn't stink, as I have been a staunch Solomon Kane fan for many years. Reservations aside, I am looking forward to this one.
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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
Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Personilized PHBs
Replies: 66
Views: 8198

<t>My thing is that I am waiting to see what inspiration I get from the CKG. I have a feeling it will generate some new rule variants for my campaigns. I definitely like the idea of a personalized PHB, but I want to wait on the CKG before I get it fleshed out.<br/> _________________<br/> When in dou...
by Piperdog
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New Leatherette Collectors Editions
Replies: 7
Views: 650

Great news, Steve! I can see all those collectors editions now, just sitting there in their slip case in all thier awesomeness......*wipes tear from eye*
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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
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: New Leatherette Collectors Editions
Replies: 7
Views: 650

New Leatherette Collectors Editions

<t>I thought I read a while back that there would indeed be collector editions of the new printings. If so, let me voice a request for black leatherette this time, with the gold foil. Actually, now that I think of it, green with gold would look good too, and keep the look close to the new cover. I d...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Can't Find New Character Sheet
Replies: 6
Views: 83

<t>Hey Omote! Whats up man?<br/> <br/> Well, I wondered if I was insane for mere second or two, then double checked the back of my Gencon softcover PHB, and indeed, there is a new version of the character sheet in there. Nothing spectacular, but I like it just a touch more. It seems less busy and ha...
by Piperdog
Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Can't Find New Character Sheet
Replies: 6
Views: 83

Can't Find New Character Sheet

<t>Hey guys.<br/> <br/> I can't seem to find a link to the new C&C character sheets as it appears in the new printing of the PHB. Maybe I need more sleep, or maybe I'm just an idiot, but I can't find a download link anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?<br/> _________________<br...
by Piperdog
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Alayna's Art
Replies: 2
Views: 3106

yikes.
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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
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8015 Castle Keepers Guide
Replies: 558
Views: 146779

*rocks back and forth, clutching knees* need......c.....k.....g........
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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
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: On the Anvil: TLG 8951 C&C Basic Game
Replies: 220
Views: 66793

<t>As I tossed back a few Guinness with the Trolls Sat. night at GenCon, the basic set came up briefly. I think this will be an awesome thing for the future of the industry as children in the 8-13 bracket are introduced to rpgs. <br/> <br/> One of the things we discussed was that the rule book had t...
by Piperdog
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8019 Monsters/Treasure of Aihrde
Replies: 167
Views: 55743

This is going to rock! This is a definite must have.
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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
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: VERY good News for Steve and Aihrde
Replies: 20
Views: 1035

Thats great! I am all for a new hardcover, but my hope would be a boxed set.....chock full of maps and more maps. Plus...maps.
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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
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Freebie for TLG Forum members
Replies: 15
Views: 931

Awesomeness. Thank you narpet! i will have to get on that.
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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
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: ICE announcement at GenCon
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

<t>This looks good. Combat may be faster and easier to resolve in FG than on the actual table, due to the ease of chart access for all the critical hits and such. May break down and get this.<br/> _________________<br/> When in doubt as to who is in charge on the battlefield, listen to the man with ...
by Piperdog
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Table top wargaming - WARHAMMER - how is it?
Replies: 21
Views: 3458

<t>Warhammer tabletop fantasy is a lot of fun, but yes, it carries a hefty price tag. I normally couldn't afford to do it right, but a couple buddies of mine foot the bill. One is an attorney and the other a mid level executive, and they turned the upstairs of the two story garage into a game room, ...
by Piperdog
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Alayna's Art
Replies: 2
Views: 3106

Alayna's Art

<t>Hey guys. I got a chance to meet Alayna at GenCon, and really like the artwork she did for OG&M. But now when I look at the interior art credits, I don't see her listed. Pete, am I right to assume that this is an artist pen name?<br/> _________________<br/> When in doubt as to who is in charg...