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by Joe
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Clerics and Bludgeons
Replies: 20
Views: 1481

<t>It does have a real world comparison though.<br/> <br/> The historical fighting cleric is what EGG was shooting for as far as I can figure, and those are friars swinging big maces and qstaves.<br/> <br/> If we have rituals of feetwashing, why not ritualistic weapons?<br/> <br/> It just strikes me...
by Joe
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Magic & Technology (In need of your advice please.)
Replies: 14
Views: 813

<t>Thats two words though. and aren't those gaming artifacts of extreme rarity?<br/> <br/> Theres also Modern Weapons or something like that. I got it a few years back in the heyday of d20 glut.<br/> <br/> Basically the weapons boiled down to so many dice of damage. I was not impressed. With the res...
by Joe
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Paizo's Combat Pad is back!
Replies: 10
Views: 369

<t>I don't see the difference from tracking on a notepad and this except this has little bits and pieces to drop.<br/> <br/> Can you who have used it tell me how it is better than pad and pencil for tracking?<br/> _________________<br/> 'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Maxim<br/> <br/> 'Follow your bliss.'...
by Joe
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Magic & Technology (In need of your advice please.)
Replies: 14
Views: 813

Sounds like Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. You can at least lift ideas if not run the module as written.

Your welcome to borrow mine if you don't already have one.
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by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: World Building: Personality vs. Data
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

<t>Too much detail= 3.x type stuff.<br/> <br/> I like interesting detail...fluff as Treebore would put it.<br/> <br/> I have players that are constantly looking for detail.The one is specific I am thinking of looks for these details so he can manipulate and benefit from some item of detail.<br/> <br...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Clerics and Bludgeons
Replies: 20
Views: 1481

Re: Clerics and Bludgeons

Ogre wrote: Ok, I absolutely love the archetype of the cleric with a mace, I just can't picture clerics using blades of any kind, however, I can't think of ANY logical reason how this could be explained to a player running a cleric. Any help appreciated. No blades??? How is a cleric going to reap w...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: And where have you been, young man?
Replies: 16
Views: 951

All the best JG

I don't believe you need an explanation.

If you were lashing out with a glass covered scourge, it would still not be as bad as others.
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by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Power Gamers
Replies: 5
Views: 1625

<t>Yeah, after time and expereince with "issues" of many kinds i am of the same train of thought.<br/> <br/> If a gamer doesn't "fit" with the desired style of game, and cannot or unwilling to adjust in order to fit, there is only one thing to do.<br/> <br/> I have an issue with power gamers and pas...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Other Gaming Sites/Forums???
Replies: 11
Views: 271

Don't tempt me serl...I have enough on my plate already!
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by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:20 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: OK, I can dig hot women in armor...
Replies: 45
Views: 2433

<t>Dude...police take outbreaks of undead seriously...they have too!<br/> <br/> The last thing we need are undead running amok in the streets.<br/> <br/> We've already have enough with zombies and psychic leeches.<br/> _________________<br/> 'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Maxim<br/> <br/> 'Follow your bl...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: OK, I can dig hot women in armor...
Replies: 45
Views: 2433

<t>I KNOW!!!<br/> <br/> When I first heard of Live Action...Vampires...and all the deviant goodness that comes along with it, I imagine we would act out the roleplaying.<br/> <br/> (In other words, Joes gonna get some)<br/> <br/> When I actually saw an example of live "action" i just thought...what ...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Other Gaming Sites/Forums???
Replies: 11
Views: 271

<t>I don't think I am down for the forum scene.<br/> <br/> Too much negativity for what its worth.<br/> <br/> What I am looking for is a place for game networking for folks working on projects. I just want to network with folks that honestly want to do the same. My impression is the people that wish...
by Joe
Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:25 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Other Gaming Sites/Forums???
Replies: 11
Views: 271

Checked out your blog, pretty cool.

Yeah it seems like spammers have turned many forums into "strange" places.

Thanks!
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'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Sat Aug 14, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Anyone Familiar w This Writer???
Replies: 2
Views: 412

Anyone Familiar w This Writer???

<t>Anyone familiar with the writer Tony DiGerolamo?<br/> <br/> Comic writer for stuff like Jersey Devil, etc.<br/> <br/> He writes the Travellers for Kenzer, Total Mafia for d20, Hackmaster Beast book and other stuff.<br/> <br/> Have you read his work?<br/> <br/> Whats your opinion?<br/> <br/> I kno...
by Joe
Fri Aug 13, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: More of my miniatures
Replies: 10
Views: 6025

<t>yeah cool stuff dude!<br/> <br/> I alway just use lime jello with a mini stuck in them...they look really authentic until they start melting all over the battle mat.<br/> <br/> One question: I am looking for cheap, and STURDY walls. I don't wish to pay for DF and I bought the bendy walls but they...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Thought I'd share...
Replies: 33
Views: 19771

Well according to this forum elven humilation games and dressing them in drag is all good family fun!
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'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: SIEGE Engine & Other TLG Games
Topic: Another Fine Mess
Replies: 25
Views: 7224

Is Summer Glau in it?

I'll buy anything with her in it!
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'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Maxim

'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:25 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Every Time I Think I Have a New Idea...
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Mmmmmm...
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'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:23 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetype Articles???
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Archetype Articles???

<t>Hello,<br/> <br/> I am looking for folks interested in working on a collaboration project.<br/> <br/> The subject of this project will be ARCHETYPES. I would like to expand on the existing archetypes while remaining true to the originals.<br/> <br/> I am also interested in reading anything alread...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetypes...Love or Hate???
Replies: 26
Views: 2300

<t>Ahh...ok thanks. Yeah, I bought the celts books along with it...cool stuff!<br/> <br/> Perhaps somebody just needs to write one! <br/> <br/> Not me of course, somebody else...but whom?<br/> <br/> I pay half up front and the rest upon approval. <br/> Not interested in the wotc product but maybe th...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:02 am
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Thought I'd share...
Replies: 33
Views: 19771

Deogolf wrote: Not exactly my cup of tea, but very nicely done! The "ears" don't bother me. Not all elves were created to look the same! Heretic! Your just used to Jim constantly torturing and humiliating the poor elves. You both need to maybe talk to someone about that! No trip to the Un...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetypes...Love or Hate???
Replies: 26
Views: 2300

<t>You talking about a particular book or the line of books? <br/> <br/> Isn't that when munckining started?<br/> <br/> I rememeber buying a complete druid book or something...it was green if I remember. It had all kinds of "kits" I guess. I picked a totemic mountain druid. I figured an eagle would ...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetypes...Love or Hate???
Replies: 26
Views: 2300

Aergraith wrote: I just ask that you play all of the archetypes before you say you are bored of them. EGGZactly! I am 42, have played since 6th grade and I have yet to play them all out. Then there are spins on the archetypes like we have already mentioned with the Erol Flynn fighters etc. Maybe we...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Every Time I Think I Have a New Idea...
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Dagger wrote: Watcha drinking tonight, Joe? Good Idea! Probably be a fine glass of bourbon. I drink so rarely these days that when I do, it's gotta be fine bourbon...none of that Tennessee crap! The latest original idea: "Let there be light". _________________ 'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Ma...
by Joe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetypes...Love or Hate???
Replies: 26
Views: 2300

I like pie!
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'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Maxim

'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Deathwatch
Replies: 12
Views: 2399

I did NOT need that visual...thanks!
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'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell
by Joe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Septimus free on RPGNow.Com
Replies: 7
Views: 1782

<t>Who? What?<br/> <br/> I enjoy CS work, so I will read what she suggests.<br/> <br/> But the real thing i want to know...gimme the dirt! <br/> <br/> How was he mistreated?<br/> <br/> Ok, I wikie'd him. I read one word that explains why I never heard of him...Palladium. <br/> <br/> I played one gam...
by Joe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Archetypes...Love or Hate???
Replies: 26
Views: 2300

Joe wrote: What...agree...err...ok... I was hoping to spark some sort of disagreement...but i guess i can deal with agreement...sometimes. maybe... ... You did see what message board you were posting on, right? You have to either like archetypes in one form or another to be a fan of C&C. quote]...
by Joe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Every Time I Think I Have a New Idea...
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Every Time I Think I Have a New Idea...

<t>Someone will answer, yeah that sounds cool.<br/> <br/> Maybe you can look up game such & such for details...arrrgh!<br/> <br/> Something tells me, rpgs were not invented in the 70's.<br/> <br/> I can see Plato and Socrates pretending they are fantastic personalities from Homer as they chuck t...
by Joe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What'd Happen If You Gave a Yoyo to a Flock of Flamingoes???
Replies: 2
Views: 658

oh serl!

Sometimes your downright...serly!
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'Nosce te Ipsum' -Delphic Maxim

'Follow your bliss.' -Joseph Campbell