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<t>I don't use Primes if I can help it, I just think of them as guidelines for how difficult a particular task should be. So, for instance, if a Rogue and Fighter attempt to swim a lake and I want there to be some chance of failure, I may be inclined to give the Rogue less of a base chance than the ...

<t>I don't really see the need for strict 'Primes' anyway. It is just as easy to play without them and simply decide which checks should be made at 12 and which at 18 (or any number imbetween) based on the Character Archetype and the agreement of the Player and Dungeon Master.<br/> _________________...

<t>As much or as little as you want, really. There doesn't appear to be a standard, nor is one really desirable in my opinion. The percentage of Classed Adventurers is not necessarily an indication of the number of Spell Casters, as the distribution does not have to be equal. In 2e AD&D the Figh...

<t>As I say, it's not the results of Multi Classing I object to, it's the methodology.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting without reserve about things of interest or the fleeting topics of the world; but such, a...

Yamo wrote: It just so happens that smooshing one or more existing classes together is the easiest way to do that. Remember, the Elf was the original multiclass. Heh. Wasn't the Elf the original Dual Class, as well? Yeah, it's not the outcome I object to, just the methodology. A Fighter/Thief Class...

<t>I have never really understood the purpose of Multi Classing. It just makes more sense to me to build a separate class to fulfil the role. Level progression is really just a matter for the DM, experience awards are a mutable concept.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold...

<t>Something like that was going on with 2e Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, if I remember rightly. Warriors went up half an attack at Level 7 and 13, Mages moved 'up a tier' (1-3, 4-6, 7-9); I think there was other stuff as well.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intim...

Julian Grimm wrote: Sorry but 'Pigs in space' has more credibility than D&D innnnnn Spaaaaaace ever will. Spelljammer probably had that... it certainly had Hippo Men in space _________________ It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting withou...

<t>Yeah, 13th warrior is a pretty good film... but the best and most faithful film adaption of all time was Hawk the Slayer. I own the book and let me tell you, it's word for word scene for scene almost perfectly exactly the same...<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold int...

Jyrdan Fairblade wrote: Man, Earthsea was a terrible adaptation! I own it, but wish it had been so much more. It missed the point in so many ways. The Studio Ghibli Tales of Earthsea is so much better - it's a shame that it has yet to see a real stateside release. Omote wrote: Earthsea... by far. W...

Julian Grimm wrote: Spelljammer? Naw it was more like Assjammer. I wouldn't diss the Jammer if I were you, the Elven Imperial Navy might come round and kick your ass... _________________ It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting without reserve ...

Prince of Happiness wrote: I would so play that. Maybe you could apply to be a Play Tester? If the Trolls pick up the license, we'd all benefit... _________________ It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting without reserve about things of intere...

Prince of Happiness wrote: Hawkwind? Heh, heh. Very suitable, maybe Hawkjammer... _________________ It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting without reserve about things of interest or the fleeting topics of the world; but such, alas, are few a...

Prince of Happiness wrote: Naw, it'd probably be a homebrew, something like The Necromongers of the Infernal Pits of Astyranix or something awesome suitably awesome. If "Faceripper" can be fit in there, it should. You might well be right about that, but it'd probably still be Spelljammer ...

Jyrdan Fairblade wrote: My next character will definitely have a mighty moustache. Heh, heh. I very frequently include at least one NPC Fighter or Cleric with a moustache to be proud of in my campaigns. They are typically of the 'heroic' stamp. I think the D&D cartoon features just such a chara...

<t>It's possible. I will definitely keep it in mind.<br/> <br/> I am heading into Newcastle tomorrow, so I am going to pay special attention to the Castles & Crusades sections of Forbidden Planet and Travelling Man.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate convers...

<t>The only concern I have about 4e Dungeons & Dragons with regard to Castles & Crusades is that the 'simplification' of 4e is an attempt to retain consumers who are fed up with the byzantine nature of the 3e system. Castles & Crusades offers a clear alternative to Dungeons & Dragons...

Prince of Happiness wrote: OH NO! LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU, IT'S ANIME!!! Gah! Where? Seriously, though, it's interesting to note that Anime does present an analogue with regard to 'cool hair' = 'cool character', where cool remains *very* subjective. I guess it's just a natural part of the visual presen...

serleran wrote: No, I don't have that CD, or the box. Can't say I want it, either. I did have some self-modified stuff pulled from the Red Steel box set CD, though, back when I was messing with CD rippers and things like SoundForge. Those were lost though, and never any good (except to my ears beca...

serleran wrote: Friends in the broadcasting field. Transfer and a little cleaning up via reworked (that is, re-digitized) CGI. Next you'll be telling me you have some suped up version of the Audio CD from First Quest... Prince of Happiness wrote: I see from the video that in those days, heroism was...

serleran wrote: If you've not watched in from a Hi Def DVD on a widescreen hi def plasma TV, you ain't seen hyper reality.... I did that just this last weekend. SWEET! Heheh. How on earth did you get a copy on a High Definition DVD? I would have thought the original would not be improved by a trans...

<t>I also have this catalogue and a number of the items. I have to point out, though, that DragonStrike was not a Video Game, it was a Hyper Reality Board Game (and if you could get past the video, not actually that bad...).<br/> <br/> I don't think I would ever be interested in Castles & Crusad...

<t>Interesting, thanks for the link.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own heart, chatting without reserve about things of interest or the fleeting topics of the world; but such, alas, are few and far between.<br/> <br/> Yoshida K...

Arakor wrote: Other places in London to try are Orcs Nest and Leisure Games. If you're a member of the Phoenix Games Club (see my .sig) then you're entitled to a 10% discount at Playin' Games so long as you produce your membership card (*plug, plug*) Yeah, I frequent Orc's Nest from time to time, b...

<t>Well, it's a very robust system, so I wouldn't be surprised to find that to be the case. It's not to my taste to allow for much in the way of Attribute increase, but each to their own.<br/> _________________<br/> It is a joyful thing indeed to hold intimate converse with a man after ones own hear...

<t>Yes, that's how the C&C Attributes go up. I think you can find that information laid out in the errata or somewhere... The Belt of Giant Strength, however, has always been a considered a powerful magical item.<br/> <br/> I think using the D20 Attribute Modifiers would be a minor power up, wha...

<t>Bastard Swords are problematic; I am inclined to dump them from the game and be content with Short/Long/Great. Makes my life just that bit easier.<br/> <br/> The main problem, though, is as modifiers go up, Two Handed Weapons look less attractive. A blanket +1 to Hit and Damage goes some way towa...

<t>D20 Attribute Modfiers are only a slight variation on a theme. What makes them so important in 3e D&D is the fact that they 'go up', so that Characters can achieve a Strength of 30, which translates to a +10 Modifier (I think).<br/> <br/> When you're limited to a spread of -3 to +3 and the pr...

synabetic wrote: Disclaimer or no, I will hold you personally responsible if anything about the show sucks. Well, I brought it on myself... Malperion wrote: "Captain Aragorn! Fell beast decloaking to starboard!" "Chief Gimli! I need more power!" "I can't bend the laws of ma...

<t>"Like your parts, Steve?" Hey, you asked for it...<br/> Black Books is good, but be warned that the first season is better than the later ones. Something similar might be said of Green Wing, which also had a pretty good first season, but a terrible second season.<br/> <br/> Anyway, that was just ...