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by GameOgre
Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: CKG Question regarding Adjuncts feats
Replies: 9
Views: 288

<r>They were in Crusader and although they did remind me of feats in some ways they were MUCH more tailored to your PC and what that pc does. In our games I as the Castle Keeper decide what Adjuncts the pc's get based on what the pc's do.<br/> <br/> If a character is always fighting with a sword and...
by GameOgre
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Jim Ward is apparently very sick...
Replies: 20
Views: 794

Anyone heard anything else? Hope he is doing better!!!
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by GameOgre
Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Banner Ads
Replies: 17
Views: 1558

<r>I must agree. I'm not sure what the deal is but now that im on my new Super laptop adds seem to leap out at me a lot more on this site. Maybe I had a add on or something before to get rid of them because I can't remember one add on this site before this.<br/> <br/> Maybe adds are just getting bet...
by GameOgre
Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: CKG Pre-orders
Replies: 22
Views: 680

Quote: Whether you've playing for years, or just recently joined the Crusade the rules presented here will help you in both preparations for games to come and give you the necessary tools to deal with most any scenario that develops at the gaming table. We are roughly 8 weeks from completion on thi...
by GameOgre
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: I feel Old
Replies: 42
Views: 1704

<r>When my 20 year old son tells me"Dad,I feel old when I see these teens running around with the music way too loud and acting like idiots".<br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br/> <br/> Subscriber to Crusader Magazine!<br/> <URL url="http://www.cncsociet...
by GameOgre
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Castle Keeper still not finished but...
Replies: 24
Views: 1344

Pretty dang cool!!
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by GameOgre
Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:52 am
Forum: Other Games
Topic: World Building: Personality vs. Data
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

<r>Broad strokes with tons of character. I could care less about the details ....really most of the time if the details come up in game i make up something on the fly tht fits,even if its already listed in the book because im not going to stop the game to find it.<br/> _________________<br/> Baron G...
by GameOgre
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Power Gamers
Replies: 5
Views: 1627

Quote: ...or, as I've done before: figuratively smack the 'power-gamer' in the face with what he/she is doing -- every encounter, simply state, "With your awesome abilities and powers, you succeed in what you're doing. You don't need to roll, we'll just figure you hit and do full-damage. Now w...
by GameOgre
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Power Gamers
Replies: 5
Views: 1627

<r>As one DM to another if after a year of trying to play with someone and you didnt either fix the issue or get used to it and enjoy the games anyway"IE its still a issue".<br/> <br/> It's time to realize that you and he have differant tastes in RPG's and styles and stop trying.<br/> <br/> It does ...
by GameOgre
Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:15 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: Of Gods & Monsters
Replies: 12
Views: 1264

<r>Loved the book for the great game aid that it is. I use it often when new characters are drawn up and even more often if a priest or someone else that really has faith. <br/> <br/> 90% of my pc's only pay lip service to the gods even with the nice bonus's ect..<br/> <br/> So it is often more of a...
by GameOgre
Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8015 Castle Keepers Guide
Replies: 558
Views: 146782

Bettlejuice!
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by GameOgre
Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Serenity RPG
Replies: 16
Views: 3136

<r>This is my Sci-fi game! I love it and love the cortex system! Really works well!<br/> <br/> There are TONS og GM material free for your use on the web for this game.ships ,adventures,npc's everything!<br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br/> <br/> Subscr...
by GameOgre
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Tales of a 4th Edition Nothing
Replies: 96
Views: 12174

Quote: Thats what controllers do. A wizard will not out damage a striker. If you think that they should you have misunderstood the game. See its this set mentality that X class will do way better than Y class at major roles that many HATE about 4E. What if you wanted a wizard striker? or what if yo...
by GameOgre
Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:48 am
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Tales of a 4th Edition Nothing
Replies: 96
Views: 12174

Quote: My son tells on me when I do the "I killed your Barbarian!" dance. Mine learned to play MC Hammers "you can't touch this" while dancing around the room after every battle that he thinks he won against all odds. It could be cute if he wasnt in colledge. _________________ B...
by GameOgre
Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Tales of a 4th Edition Nothing
Replies: 96
Views: 12174

<r>The day someone figures out how to take all the powers/daily/encounter/ect out of 4E I will be one happy camper. I love 4E in theory! In practice it blows chunks due 100% to the massive bookkeeping and railroading of character activities. You might not have to keep track of every power used by yo...
by GameOgre
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Tales of a 4th Edition Nothing
Replies: 96
Views: 12174

<r>I just want to friggin play a Badassinator but every damn time some mouthy dwarf has to spill the goods on my "overpowered" class and I end up screwed again. <br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br/> <br/> Subscriber to Crusader Magazine!<br/> <URL url="...
by GameOgre
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: So what RPG's other than C&C do you play/run, or wish
Replies: 60
Views: 9275

Not running anything at momment due to work load and MMO's but next weekend its Savage World Time!
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by GameOgre
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: State of the Game.
Replies: 70
Views: 793

<r>My brother played while he was locked up. He said role playing was all the rage because...it was something to friggin do!<br/> <br/> We had to buy the books and have them mailed directly to him from the publisher and the hardback covers had to be ripped out"no idea why".<br/> <br/> He played like...
by GameOgre
Wed May 26, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Postal service was snacking on my M&T of Aihrde! :)
Replies: 15
Views: 1119

<r>Hmm dang it I refuse to order anything else till the CKG comes out!! But that M&T of Aihrde looks bad ass!<br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br/> <br/> Subscriber to Crusader Magazine!<br/> <URL url="http://www.cncsociety.org">http://www.cncsociety...
by GameOgre
Wed May 26, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The standard party bugs me for some reason.
Replies: 46
Views: 1033

<r>If no healer in the party though you are stuck with either creating one to follow around the group and heal or some other healing alternative.<br/> <br/> I hate the healing issue in these games.<br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br/> <br/> Subscriber t...
by GameOgre
Sat May 22, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Other Games
Topic: New Versions VS Originals???
Replies: 64
Views: 7959

<r>I just got back from a all night Star Frontiers/savage worlds game. At about 4 AM our GM passed out due to tired and beer intake and the four players ended up role playing our characters making plans till 6AM!<br/> <br/> Man I tell you I don't give a crap what game I play as long as I play with f...
by GameOgre
Fri May 21, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: New Versions VS Originals???
Replies: 64
Views: 7959

<r>I love 4E and love C&C to! both are awsome fun. As far as what is better goes both are better than each other and both are worse.....frankly it all depends on what im shooting for.<br/> <br/> C&C is great for a laid back game while burgers cook on the grill and we sling dice across my bac...
by GameOgre
Sun May 16, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Robin Hood
Replies: 30
Views: 2492

<r>I have not seen this movie or even seen anything about but I have NEVER seen a bad Robin Hood movie! EVER!<br/> <br/> I know its dumb and stupid to say but even those kids Robin Hood Movies rocked,heck I even laughed at Rob Hood Men in Tights.<br/> <br/> So yes I will see this one to. Shrug<br/> ...
by GameOgre
Fri May 14, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Would you allow this to work in your game?
Replies: 60
Views: 4692

<r>I would talk it over with my players and figure out what would work for us. While role playing and thinking outside the box is great and all this goes around many of those rules.<br/> <br/> What rules should a npc orc or heck even a assassin or rogue use when trying this move on your PC?.<br/> <b...
by GameOgre
Wed May 12, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8019 Monsters/Treasure of Aihrde
Replies: 167
Views: 55743

<r>I don't know why I mentaly swapped a P for that M in Morn but it was funny as heck to be thinking...WTF?? Somehow I missed Christmas Porn??When did this happen?<br/> <br/> Oh and err yeah Make with the book already!<br/> _________________<br/> Baron Golden, Knights of the Tin Palace (GameOgre)<br...
by GameOgre
Wed May 12, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Other Games
Topic: Mutants and Masterminds 3E is official!
Replies: 15
Views: 2761

<r>It's not a bad system but for me at least...it has no soul. We play it and have a ok time but.......it doesnt seem to atract any feelings. It just is kinda bland.<br/> <br/> DC Heroes,Silver Age and even Marvel Supers also gets the job done but also comes across as actually SUPER in a better way....
by GameOgre
Wed May 12, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: C&C T&T style?
Replies: 11
Views: 507

<r>I decided to go with Conans AC damage reduction as well to reflect T&T's armor system. Don't know how that will work out but I figured what the heck.<br/> <br/> Also trying to come up with a system for monster AC. So far i have it reduced down to 2 numbers.<br/> <br/> 1A means a 1 HD creature...
by GameOgre
Tue May 11, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: C&C T&T style?
Replies: 11
Views: 507

<r>You guys know he is just going to come back with HD right?<br/> <br/> I mean really in C&C almost everything you need to know is told with just the HD number.<br/> <br/> Hmm im Damage could even be natural damage = HD in nearest Die. 1-4 1D4. 5-6=1D6 7-8 1D8.....ect<br/> _________________<br/...
by GameOgre
Tue May 11, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Open Discussion: General, The Rules, The Law & the Chaos
Topic: C&C T&T style?
Replies: 11
Views: 507

Quote: assuming you're trying to replicate the game rather than just some of the drapery I just want the feel of it nothing more really. I LOVE the freedom I feel as a DM with T&T. I have never had that with any other game. I just do not like a lot of the way T&T did things. Ok,not like is ...
by GameOgre
Tue May 11, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What Exactly is a Power Gamer?
Replies: 31
Views: 1082

Quote: I like Paizo, but 3.5 and Pathfinder are made for power gamers. Or it could be that you found both easy to be abused by powergamers. I have run both with little if any powergame elements. Even though I stand by that statement the old school DM in me cringes at it...huh. _________________ Bar...