Troll Lord Games

The Dread Pirate Robbins wrote: Well I'm getting lots of that "concept vs interpretation" thing. I'll talk with my group about it, maybe they can tell me what they're looking for in a game. I don't want to ruin their fun and I don't mind taking it slow so long as I'm sure that's what they...

<t>I understand the "difficulties" that players have with most multiclassing systems. There are always tradeoffs--weapon/armor limitations, keeping track of XP, HP modifications, und so weiter. Your proposed system is interesting.<br/> <br/> A few questions come to mind:<br/> <br/> 1. Is the PC requ...

serleran wrote: I do not as I view the object as the treasure, which far outweighs any XP award -- I also do not consider it a magic item, and therefore, by strict reading of the rules, not necessarily subject to XP awarding (because, while it may have a great amount of non-monetary value, it is ef...

<t>I could see doing it up as a 2nd level spell, with a base duration of 6 rounds, +1 round per level *above* the level required to cast it (3rd). Note that *my* write-up would only make the weapon +1 to hit, not to damage.<br/> <br/> Why? Are there not critters that *require* a +1 (i.e., magically ...

Lord Dynel wrote: Not a bad houserule, Tenser. I like the rulke as is, for reasons mentioned above, but I don't think there's anything game breaking by allowing them to move, at least a little, during a round in which they cast. I allow 1/2 the *normal* movement allowance, either before or after th...

Breakdaddy wrote: Understood. Since I have a technet subscription I've been running Win 7 since an early beta build. It has been rock solid for about three builds or more now. Frankly it's everything Vista SHOULD have been and may actually fulfill Bill Gates' trustworthy computing promises of a few...

RLW wrote: Brief intro: I'm in a 4e game right now, hope to be able to run a C&C game sometime after the 4e campaign finishes. Some of the new players in the group are put off by the welter of rules in 4e. I don't plan to propose a C&C game until after the new PHB and CKG come out, however....

<t>Back in the day (early 1E D&D), one of our group came up with a basic gear list similar to the Delver list. I incorporated it into a custom character sheet that I put together usiing AppleWorks. (Dates me pretty well, doesn't it?)<br/> <br/> While I've thought of doing something like that aga...

<t>In my game, PCs and monsters roll initiative individually. (No, I don't roll for each monster, silly one.) I keep track on a scratch pad, using the initials of each PC. If the monster(s)/encounter roll the same as one of the PCs, the PC goes before the monster(s). If one or more PCs tie, initiati...

gideon_thorne wrote: Well, nothing set up. But I'm sure the redolent pong of decaying Pete might give forth certain indications. I'd notice only during the summer. The prevailing winds out of Okieland would carry your pong north. _________________ "You don't understand, Beaufingle", said ...

Fat Dragon Games wrote: If I ever go more than a couple weeks without busting on Breakdaddy and McBain you know I'm dead (or they've abducted me.) Or they've duct taped (using your own, of course ) your hands to the chair. _________________ "You don't understand, Beaufingle", said Lungwor...

Joe wrote: I have had some frustrations at times both as a player and as a GM/CK. I can tell you that my #1 has nothing to do with the game but rather has to do with human chemistry at the table. Tell me yours please. In no particular order: 1. Too Much Stuff To Buy! 2. Rules Lawyers. 3. MinMaxers ...

Rhuvein wrote: Hehe, I am silly, everyone knows that. But not so when it comes to computing. After 27 years of home and business personal computers along with network, database, security and mainframe experience . . my PCs and network have never been compromised. A few attempts - thwarted easily. I...

Rhuvein wrote: Yes, too much RPG related stuff being downloaded and that number of icons is after a recent clean up. Uh, Rhu? Are you really silly enough to download stuff directly to your desktop? It's a good way to have an infected file take control (from Furby) of your machine. I always create a...

<t>I do what Hrolfgar does--max HP + CON bonus at 1st level, roll your own after that.<br/> <br/> And, being the generous, giving person that I am, I also allow re-rolls on CLW spells that come up a "1". Potions are straight up, though. You get what you get.<br/> _________________<br/> "You don't un...

You only think you're in control. You're not.

Furby is.

And you have far too many icons on your desktop.
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"You don't understand, Beaufingle", said Lungwort cryptically. "You ARE dinner." -- M.M. Moamrath

Julian Grimm wrote: Never compare a Missourian with an Arkansan. As someone who can claim dual citizenship in both MO and KS (17 years in the former, and all but 1.5 years in the latter), I can easily say that no, you can't compare a Missourian with an Arkie. Missourians have more teeth. (Thus says...

<r>Slimy, I know how you feel. I lost my sweetie, Sunfall, just about this time of year three years ago. She was a stray who adopted me in November 1989, and lived to the ripe old age of 15.<br/> <br/> It took awhile, but I eventually adopted a pair of, let us say "low albedo" kittehs from the KS Hu...

<t>Oh, and it appears that I've inadvertantly managed to threadjack Moriarty's original subject. My apologies. I think the discussion of "healing packs" should end here.<br/> <br/> Thanks, guys! Your inputs and suggestions have been extremely helpful.<br/> _________________<br/> "You don't understan...

paladin2019 wrote: A point about NWN healing kits, in addition to the D&D3 uses, they heal damage equal to the healing check; you roll a 25 on the check, you heal 25 points of damage. They have a tremendous advantage over potions, especially considering the expansion of healing as a class skill...

Jonathan of White Haven wrote: One of the things that Balthock and I have been trying to figure out is how to incorporate in our games are the "Healing Kits" (or something like them) that were introduced (to me, at any rate) in Atari's "Neverwinter Nights" and later in "NWN...

Go0gleplex wrote: Hehehe...Jonathan's post reminded me of a PC gladiator/fighter named Rastan. He lost an eye, replaced it with a ruby that our cleric cast continual light into...wore a patch over it unless needed to see in darkness, then we had his eyebeam. He got killed by a black dragon, leaving...

paladin2019 wrote: Based on modern d20 games, .45ACP is d10+2, .30-06 2d10 and the .600 Nitro 2d12 or 5d6 or so. Of course, these are also for VP/WP games, not HP, so YMMV. True, to the best of my knowledge. I was basing my damage estimate more on AD&D/C&C lines, where HP totals tend to be ...

Hrothgar Rannulfr wrote: You're welcome. The way you played by your houserules is pretty much the way our groups have always played, too. No mandatory inactivity periods or scarring. Just 0 is where your character starts bleeding to death and -10 is where he or she dies. We use the PC's CON score i...

Hrothgar Rannulfr wrote: Yes, it does. It's on page 182. Here's the quote: Apparently, going into negative hit points was considered very serious in AD&D. Our group never played that way, but it could be interesting. Thank you for that. I do not recall ever reading the referenced passage, and I...

Zebulon wrote: I think victims will bleed more from a large slash cut from a battleaxe than a small hole from a bullet. Actually, damage done by a projectile (in this case, a pistol or rifle bullet) is more than just the amount of blood loss. Google "Thompson-LaGarde Tests" and you'll fin...

LordSeurek wrote: So my 5 year anniversary with my wife (together, 1.5 married) is coming up next month and she is buying me some gaming stuff. 4E doesn't interest me, I have everything WOTC put out for 3X, but only have 2 c&c books, phb, and m&t Anyone give me some suggestions on some c&am...

serleran wrote: Bullets need a bleeding rule to make them efficient. They tend to cause a lot more damage, over time, than a simple slash cut thrust like a sword would cause, though, the sword is likely more capable of killing you in one hit... depending where it goes, naturally. A bullet can drop ...

Lurker wrote: I said: Hmmm. I've always imagined Fireball to be more of a *Whoomph* than a *Boom*, but that's just me. Jonathan Like Big Boom! Quote: Also oddly enough I to pictured the Whoomph as opposed to the boom despite knowing what real explosives sound like... Heh. The GM previously mentione...

bighara wrote: While Shane- I mean Pale Rider uses more modern bullets as opposed to a black powder gun (musket, etc.), it's true that getting shot once often wouldn't kill a person outright. Head or heart shots notwithstanding. Usually, the person would either bleed to death within a few minutes, ...