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Post by sixdemonbag on Dec 5, 2018 16:00:19 GMT -6
I just watched the draft you linked. Special shoutout to you guys for mentioning the importance of the "EXAMPLE OF THE REFEREE MODERATING A DUNGEON EXPEDITION" section of D&D. I've often contended that the example of play might be the most influential single passage of any RPG and single-handedly introduced the entire concept of an RPG to the masses. Looking forward to the rest... I feel that all the rules have no bearing on whether or not a game is an RPG. Even a turn sequence will not reveal if it is an RPG. And yes, we are in agreement, it is only when you see the Play Method being demonstrated that you know it is an RPG. I kinda like the clip of Wesely talking about it too. Couldn't agree more! I also agree about Wesely. He's a very charismatic speaker too. He seems to genuinely enjoy talking about the old days.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Dec 4, 2018 16:46:54 GMT -6
I just watched the draft you linked.
Special shoutout to you guys for mentioning the importance of the "EXAMPLE OF THE REFEREE MODERATING A DUNGEON EXPEDITION" section of D&D. I've often contended that the example of play might be the most influential single passage of any RPG and single-handedly introduced the entire concept of an RPG to the masses.
Looking forward to the rest...
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Post by sixdemonbag on Nov 11, 2018 18:55:57 GMT -6
Nice work, Zen. To close the circle, here is the monster's HD progression for my 1981 printing of B2 (click to enlarge):
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Post by sixdemonbag on Nov 11, 2018 14:40:37 GMT -6
I also noticed the other day that the reference sheet from Keep on the Borderlands has OD&D saving throws listed instead of Basic. Good spot! I've pointed out in the past that statistically, hit points in B2 more accurately match the OD&D d6 hit dice scheme. Nice blog post. I bought a PDF version of B2 some time ago. This "official" version looks like it's based on Moldvay to my eyes. I really love the B2 reference sheets (and B2 in general) and I use them all the time for quick lookups. But, now I'm curious about the "Holmes" version of B2. Have you guys compared the two reference sheets? Which ones do you have? Any chance you could share the differences? Having a more OD&D-centric version of the B2 reference sheets would be helpful for my games. Oh, and FTR, I really like the OD&D reference sheets as well. I was pleasantly surprised that they were included with the official OD&D PDFs that I bought. They are sooooo handy at the table along with the GH ref sheets and I use them quite extensively.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Oct 6, 2018 10:57:12 GMT -6
Nice find. Looking forward to reading the example of play when you get around to it.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 22, 2018 14:08:38 GMT -6
Conversations started eight years ago get picked back up after a gap of three or four years as new people get involved. If you don't bump this thread in 8 years, I'm going to be very disappointed.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 11, 2018 21:03:38 GMT -6
Didn't Blackmoor have a lot in common with the old Hammer films? By that I mean: the classic spooky castle on a hill ruled by some Baron, with dungeons full of vampires, werewolves, and slimes, replete with a nearby cemetery and village, etc, etc, etc... I think aldarron did a blog post about this. Maybe he can link it for us? But anyway, without Tolkien, my official vote would be more "Hammer"/"Universal Studios Monster" horror-centric RPG. To me, the biggest question: Would there be any dragons? Or would it be Dungeons & Draculas? I feel like you kinda need Tolkien's Smaug for the titular dragon! EDIT: Found aldarron 's post: boggswood.blogspot.com/2018/08/thoughts-on-cinematic-inspiration-for.html
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 11, 2018 19:36:38 GMT -6
There was a precedent for Marvel influences after all:
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 11, 2018 19:31:24 GMT -6
Nice mic drop there for your 1000th post, scalydemon . Gonna be hard to top that. Better start planning your 2000th now!
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 11, 2018 19:23:47 GMT -6
I'm also interested in what D&D would have looked like if Gary Gygax was blasted by gamma radiation or if Tolkien killed Wolverine.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 10, 2018 23:12:47 GMT -6
I could see a more Conanesque game evolving with extra emphasis on Harryhausen, Burroughs, Hammer, and other pulpy influences. I could certainly see the game drifting in a more sci-fi/horror direction with some fantasy/greek myth seasoning.
Moreover, I would not want to live a Tolkien-free world, so I'm really glad this is a "Marvel's What If?" scenario!
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 10, 2018 19:10:55 GMT -6
20 years ago was 1998?! Ugh, I'm old.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 3, 2018 11:25:44 GMT -6
That's a really great outline you cobbled together Falconer .
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 3, 2018 0:25:45 GMT -6
Now, if we could just convince one of those AAA casino dice manufacturers to make and certify some AAA d20's, I'd be one happy hombre. I ended up buying some AAA "d6's" via Amazon thanks to waysoftheearth 's suggestion earlier in this thread. They are very, very nice indeed. Downright luxurious even. You know they mean business when they include an official certificate for the AAA grading and are wrapped in gold foil!
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 3, 2018 0:15:17 GMT -6
This is the kind of real-world D&D research and dedication that makes me feel super lazy. Well done!
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 2, 2018 22:51:47 GMT -6
The actual scale doesn't matter. Whether 1 mini (figure) represents 1, 5, 10, 20, 100, or X men (lol not the mutants, haha), you are only typically rolling one die per mini (figure) or whatever ratio the chart prescribes based on opponent.
The reason for this is to reduce the amount of minis and dice needed to simulate the battle.
When changing the unit scale, you might simply change the distance scale as well, if necessary. But, the actual combat procedures stay the same.
That's a long-winded way of saying that yes, you could use the mass combat rules even on a 1:1 scale. Although, there are specific rules for man-to-man combat provided, as well, to give the ref more options and granularity.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 2, 2018 11:44:46 GMT -6
If they ever go down, I have all of the source files backed up. BTW, Cones of Dunshire?
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 1, 2018 15:30:28 GMT -6
(all the fonts are embedded in the first print PDF, so you should be able to print it yourself at Lulu).
That's awesome. I've never seen this before!
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 1, 2018 14:39:32 GMT -6
Hi - I'm new to the board and I have a lot of fond memories of red box D&D, and even though I play 5th edition it's White Box FMAG that's got me back into OD&D. It's a brilliant ruleset that's got me back into creating games and I can't wait for the POD of Eldritch Tales. If you can find the 1st printing of S&W: WB it's worth checking out. That one happens to be my favorite flavor by a large margin. FMAG is good too, though.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Sept 1, 2018 11:17:08 GMT -6
Don't forget that everyone's display monitor affects the color grading too. We would need the photographer to adjust the white point on a professionally calibrated monitor to match what his eyes perceive. Then, that image would have to be viewed on a likewise calibrated monitor with an accurate white point reference.
It just so happens that red is one the least accurate colors on most cheap monitors making matters worse.
The easiest method would be for WotE to describe the two colors using some real-world reference we all have access to (i.e. standard Crayola colors, etc.)
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 30, 2018 14:55:52 GMT -6
Like many others here, WB led me to OD&D. Before the official PDFs were released, WB was the closest thing available to the original. Adding some modern qualities-of-life was a nice touch too all while maintaining the simplicity OD&D is known for.
I'd still be using WB today if the originals weren't readily available. Needless to say, I'm a big fan.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 19, 2018 11:31:49 GMT -6
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 6, 2018 16:54:25 GMT -6
Can't really argue with any of that. Well said.
Another tragedy is that I really felt that Fisher's acting was improving and I thought she was much more natural in TLJ than TFA. There was some of that old Leia spark that I felt was totally absent in TFA. Her death was unfortunate for so many reasons.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 5, 2018 13:40:16 GMT -6
My guess is that Disney will reevaluate after Ep IX. If people love it, then they may have hit on something. If people like it less than TLJ or Solo, I imagine there will be a lot of internal shakeup.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 5, 2018 13:37:53 GMT -6
I saw Solo once at the theaters at a local Alamo Drafthouse. I was entertained. The biggest issue was that it didn't feel very essential. Also, replicating Ford's performance is an impossible task, but the lead did better than I feared.
I think it's biggest sin is that I don't remember much about it, which can't be said of TFA, TLJ, or R1. The last act of R1 is what I want more of from all these movies. Combine that with characters like Rey and Finn and I think things will turn around.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 5, 2018 13:31:44 GMT -6
So a quick bumperoo.
I've seen TLJ now a handful of times. Overall I like it. The canto bight stuff still bothers me. It just feels like a different movie. It would be a great Rebels episode.
The rest seems like a good twist on standard SW plots and characters. My overall opinion of the new trilogy is that I think they should have either made Luke, Leia, and Han the main characters, or left them out completely. This hybrid approach isn't totally working for me.
I will still watch anything SW-related and I'm looking forward to the last installment. Rey and Finn, in particular, have great chemistry and they feel the most connected to the OT Star Wars vibe to me.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 5, 2018 13:24:59 GMT -6
I'm holding out for his return as Gurney Halleck... I'm very excited for the upcoming Dune duology. Villanueve is one of my favorite directors. Blade Runner 2049 received mixed reviews but I loved it. All his other movies are almost flawless for me.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 4, 2018 19:19:04 GMT -6
Yeah, I particularly enjoyed the bit set in "Rock City" in Chattanooga TN. I was sorry to learn that place closed, it was magical to a 10 year old boy. I recall reading a Tony Hillerman novel on vacation once upon a time while the ol' ball-n-chain was driving the family mini-van. I looked up at one point, we were driving through the very town in the Four Corners area of the USA in which the novel was set. It was cool and just a little bit unsettling. Same here. Reading about the real-world locations was neat. I used to live in Santa Fe, NM and have been to Four Corners. You can actually stand in four states at the same time! We also have a family cabin in Gatlinburg, TN (well, Townsend to be exact) and have driven through Chattanooga from Alabama many times. Gorgeous part of the country the Smokies are.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 4, 2018 18:46:46 GMT -6
A mixed bag for me, both the series and the book. The show is visually interesting thanks to Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies, et al). Sadly, he won't be showrunning next season and Gillian Anderson won't be returning either. Not sure if this will be a good thing. Between Fuller, Noah Hawley (Legion, Fargo), and David Lynch (Twin Peaks), 2017 was a trippy (and beautiful) year for TV.
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Post by sixdemonbag on Aug 4, 2018 18:39:11 GMT -6
If you haven't already, definitely check out Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. It was co-authored by Terry Pratchett (of Discworld fame). It's very similar in it's mythology, but much more light-hearted and humorous. It still has that typical jump-around, untethered, and stream-of-consciousness style that Gaiman and Pratchett are famous for (much like Zelazny before them and other 60's era sci-fi/fantasy authors.)
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