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Post by foxroe on Jul 28, 2017 18:20:18 GMT -6
Sharron suggests speaking with this professor Elwyn Latimer to see if he would be willing to pursue funding for a "scholarly" visit to Bastinadi, and as eris mentioned, we could negotiate free passage in return for a Generate program (or maybe even a 2-way jump tape/cassette).
Mother will look into any connections she may have in the Merchant service to see if anyone she knows is willing to trade our services for a Generate program or a jump cassette...
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Post by foxroe on Jul 27, 2017 18:52:07 GMT -6
I've always had Clerics pray/meditate/commune with agents of their deity/study scriptures to "memorize" their spells. It's simple with out being hand-wavy. Also (not that I've ever seen it in action), it allows the DM to play the part of the deity (or agent) and refuse a requested spell based on the player's role-play as a Cleric - if he/she has been behaving "out of character" for a priest/priestess of said deity, why should the Cleric be granted that Raise Dead spell today?  |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 26, 2017 18:11:27 GMT -6
There once was a man named Rizzle
When in the presence of girls did fizzle.
For when he drew forth that dinkie
That was the size of a pinky
The ladies would giggle fo'shizzle!
- Crass O'Limerick
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 21:44:12 GMT -6
Yes sir. I think of them more like religious relics though (i.e. Ark of the Covenant, reliquary with bones of a saint, etc.).
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 19:18:03 GMT -6
Great blog post, IMO. I learned something!
And a well deserved Happy Birthday for the Lord of Perrenland! Many thanks for bringing Chainmail to the light of day and for being a part of that original group of crazy people that spawned the GGOAT!
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 19:09:21 GMT -6
One of the things about the original game that I've learned to appreciate is the terseness of the rules and the language of the wording (its "charm", if you will). The authors (and most of the players I believe) were experienced war gamers and had been playing around with D&D for a couple of years before its initial publication, so there is a built in assumption that the gist or spirit of the RAW would be obvious to gamers with similar gaming experience. I think when you approach the rules with this in mind, you will find that the simplest/easiest interpretation is usually the most "correct" (I use that term loosely). This of course is only my opinion, but since I'm of a similar mindset (I enjoy playing as close to BtB as possible... and I like uncomplicated, manageable rules) I'm hoping that this will be of some help.
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 3:25:12 GMT -6
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 3:21:29 GMT -6
Indeed; a very well written wiki article about a magnificent weapon. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 3:07:59 GMT -6
Dinkie Rizzle sounds like a rap act that does weddings, or a Harry Potter character... can't decide.  |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 25, 2017 3:00:30 GMT -6
I do it exactly like scottyg does it, but all of these ideas are valid. As you hinted at, there is no clear "rule" laid out in the three LBB's, so it's up for interpretation. As mentioned, Greyhawk added some "chance to know" rules, but that's another can of worms. AD&D has pretty clear rules about spell acquisition in the DMG. I can quote them if you would like if you don't have the DMG. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 24, 2017 18:13:47 GMT -6
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Post by foxroe on Jul 20, 2017 18:40:16 GMT -6
I have done work on all four of the forthcoming Carcosa modules, and one of them in particular has a lot done on it. I'm afraid that I do not have an estimate for a release date on any of them. My next module to be released (hopefully before the end of July) is the first part of the quest for the Teeth of Dahlver-Nar. It is for 1st-level characters, and an "eye tyrant" features in it.  Will this be part of the Wilderness series, or is it a stand-alone module? |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 16, 2017 4:56:53 GMT -6
Just to be sure, the "enigma" part was like "what is this thing doing here?" Yes? |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 16, 2017 4:32:56 GMT -6
Welcome, hamurai!
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Post by foxroe on Jul 16, 2017 4:30:47 GMT -6
If someone wants to create one that I like and send it to me, I might be able to upload it. I agree that the image quality of the current one has degraded somewhat. Otherwise, I may tinker with a design. I nominate Zenopus ! He makes great little collages. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 13, 2017 18:58:25 GMT -6
Oh man.  |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 12, 2017 19:04:16 GMT -6
If you're still looking for 2nd edition: www.amazon.com/Gamma-World-2nd-BOX-SET/dp/0394531582I'm with the others though - the first edition was the best. Still have my original boxed set (sans dice). MA and GW are essentially the same game in my mind. The rules are pretty much the same (1st edition), MA is about what happens to the Warden after it leaves Earth, and GW is about what happens to Earth after the Warden leaves. Another way to look at it: MA is the ultimate GW megadungeon. The two together would make one of the greatest SciFi campaigns ever, IMHO. If anyone wanted to run a game here (PbP), I'd be up for it. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 12, 2017 18:30:22 GMT -6
Hey man, charisma is the god stat in the old games. Henchmen are one great way to survive long enough! True; what I meant was that when we rolled a low score on Charisma there was no next roll when we had the benefit of our house rule of rolling 4d6, dropping the lowest. Next roll = Gold |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 12, 2017 4:59:59 GMT -6
Sharron tags along with Zeb. Those baristas can get downright sociopathic.  OOC: I'm still mulling over what Mother is going to do with the trade goods info... it of course depends on where we end up going. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 12, 2017 4:56:03 GMT -6
2000 year old "paper" and our paper unless made to be "acid-free" is not very durable. Paper was pretty durable until the late 19th century (1850's on) and much of the 20th century, when they switched to production methods that resulted in paper that would barely make it 100 years turning yellow and becoming brittle. "Acid-free" paper that is manufactured for quality is believed to last over 1000 years and average paper about 500 years. Even today not all paper is "acid-free" and most of it is not even "acid-free" by anything other than the accidental property of a cheaper manufacturing change also resulting in "acid-free" paper. That is right, most of our paper is more durable by lucky accident and not the result of an intelligent ethical decision. As it is, neither ethics nor intelligent decision making even enters into the process. Oddly enough the highest quality paper is made from cotton, not wood. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid-free_paperUnless of course you consider the 1st edition AD&D hardbacks. Those darned things will outlast us all! |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 8, 2017 18:48:52 GMT -6
"That's what."
- She
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Post by foxroe on Jul 7, 2017 10:29:29 GMT -6
Excellent! Thank you, chirinebakal! I'll have to try and read that at some point. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 6, 2017 9:57:34 GMT -6
I'm a bit of an archery nut, so forgive these specialty-oriented questions. Did Phil ever describe (or have in mind) what the bows were like in the Five Empires? I picture Tsolyani bows to be very ornate, something like the bows produced by the Ottoman Empire, but that's just me. Is Chlen hide considered "springy" enough to make decent bows, or was there a particular wood species or creature/animal horn native to Tekumel that was preferred? EDIT: Actually, digging through the Sourcebook, it looks like Seresh wood is the preferred bow wood; however, my other inquiries still stand (decoration, shape, type of horn used in composites, is chlen hide viable, etc.) |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 3, 2017 18:59:37 GMT -6
(OOC: It would be "out of character" for Sharron to agree to a different plan of action...)
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Post by foxroe on Jul 3, 2017 18:41:27 GMT -6
As the painful questions are, by nature, rather painful, let me pose you a different question: If a chicken and a half could lay an egg and a half every 90 minutes while traveling on an eastbound train from Myrtle Beach at a speed matching that of an unladen African Hooey Hound, how many ice cubes would fill a doghouse? That's easy! Purple! 'Cause aliens don't wear hats! chirinebakal - My apologies for touching on the subject. I've read the other thread and I am aware of the horror stories. I was just shocked to hear that someone would deliberately attempt to undermine the relationship you shared with the Professor. It wasn't my place to ask, so again, I am sorry. |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 3, 2017 1:12:54 GMT -6
I'm still baffled by them, after some thirty years, but then these are the people who ruined my relationship with Phil back in the late 1980s... Wow. The depths some folks will sink to - which is crazy considering that Tekumel is a niche within a niche within a niche in our hobby... there's little if any money in it (I'm assuming greed is the primary impetus in this situation). Would you care to elaborate (or vent ) on this? I would understand if you don't want to of course. I know such things can be a very sore subject. On a lighter note, I have a more positive question for you Uncle*: What's your favorite wargame, and why? *(I hope you don't mind the "clan-speak"; sometimes I can't help but be a geek... not that I'll be reciting Shakespeare in its original Klingon or anything.) |
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Post by foxroe on Jul 2, 2017 20:14:48 GMT -6
Congratulations! I've been happily married now for 24 years, so allow me to offer the groom-to-be a wee bit of advice: To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up. – Ogden Nash |
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Post by foxroe on Jun 28, 2017 2:53:43 GMT -6
Another possibility (that you may have already considered) is to put it up on Lulu.com. You could sell paper/hard-back copies at cost and offer the PDF for free. It would at least give some folks some options (I for one prefer physical books*) and it shouldn't be anymore of a headache for you to set it up. Anyway, just a thought. *( Although, modern technology has spoiled me - I like having a physical copy and a PDF/ebook. ) |
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Post by foxroe on Jun 27, 2017 18:43:54 GMT -6
For those interested, I've found the best material for making nice heavy duty counters is Grafix Medwium Weight chip board. It's thick, about 2mm but can still be cut with a high quality scissors. I use a spray adhesive and a roller to apply the printer label sheet to the chipboard. Of course avery style full sheet sticker labels are nict too. LinkThere are wooden squares available as well. They come in a variety of sizes, but they are a bit more expensive. Still lighter (and maybe less expensive) than carting around 200 lbs. of lead figures... |
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Post by foxroe on Jun 27, 2017 18:08:49 GMT -6
Wasn't Van Helsing and his ilk (from the Hammer films) an influence for the Cleric class? I thought I remember reading that somewhere, but I could be wrong.
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