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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 12:00PM
#181
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The bandit looks up at Isan with a very sour look on his face. "Don't patronize me with your talk of spires and walls. If you want to say some sort of prayer over my corpse, I can't stop you. I don't want to hear it, though. It means nothing to me, just as Tempus and the other so-called gods mean nothing to me. Just kill me and have it over with if that is your intent. If it is not, then stop your idle banter and set me free. Just know that if you do set me free, it will NOT be the last time we meet."
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Isan hears a soft grunt...an animalistic grunt. Whatever the horses were startled by it wasn't human, but it is big.
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 1:17PM
#182
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Isan shrugs, not really offended by the bandit's refusal. He already has his warhammer out as soon as the bandit makes his last desperate threat, knowing what he must do. As he grips the handle, he realizes he's not actually surprised by the man's response.
"Well, in that case, you've made the decision for me. You will find nothing to pilfer in the Fugue Plane. Farewell."
The priest raises his hammer, whispers a quick prayer to Tempus, then brings it down on the bandit's head. He doesn't flinch as the warhammer shatters the man's skull without resistance. He's seen worse in battle, and it's not the first time he's killed a man in one clean blow.
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When he hears the bestial grunt, Isan stops a moment, tightening his grip on the warhammer. Turning his head to spot his comrades, he gestures in the direction of the noise.
"I heard something just now - a grunt of some sort. Whatever we're dealing with, it is no bandit. It sounds much too feral, and definitely not human. Ready yourselves."
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"I don't like X, they should remove it."
"I like X, they should keep it."
"They should replace X with Y."
"Anybody that likes X is dumb. Y is better."
"Why don't they include both X and Y."
"Yeah, everybody can be happy then!"
"But I don't like X, they should remove it."
"X really needs to be replaced with Y."
"But they can include both X and Y."
"But I don't like X, they need to remove it."
"Remove X, I don't like it."
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Obstinance?
Until you've had an in-law tell you your choice of game was stupid, and just Warcraft on paper, and dumbed down for dumber players who can't handle a real RPG, you haven't lived.
You haven't lived.
Lady and gentlemen.... I present to you the Edition War without Contrition, the War of the Web, the Mighty Match-up!
We're using standard edition war rules. No posts of substance. Do not read the other person's posts with comprehension. Make frequent comparison to video games, MMOs, and CCGs. Use the words "fallacy" and "straw man", incorrectly and often. Passive aggressiveness gets you extra points and asking misleading and inflammatory questions is mandatory. If you're getting tired, just declare victory and leave the thread. Wait for the buzzer... and....
One, two, three, four, I declare Edition War
Five, six, seven eight, I use the web to 
Go!
D&D should not return to the days of blindfolding the DM and players. No tips on encounter power? No mention of expected party roles? No true meaning of level due to different level charts or tiered classes? Please, let's not sacrifice clear, helpful rules guidelines in favour of catering to the delicate sensibilities of the few who have problems with the ascetics of anything other than what they are familiar with.
Just a quick note on the MMORPG as an insult comparison...
MMORPGs, raking in money by the dumptruck full. Many options, tons of fans across many audiences, massive resources allocated to development.
TTRPGs, dying product. Squeaking out an existence that relys on low cost. Fans fit primarily into a few small demographics. R&D budgets small, often rushed to market and patched after deployment.
You're not really making much of an argument when you compare something to a MMORPG and assume people think that means bad. Lets face it, they make the money, have the audience and the budget. We here on this board are fans of TTRPGs but lets not try to pretend none of us play MMORPGs.
Adding options at the system level is good.
Adding options at the table level is hard.
Removing options at the system level is bad.
Removing options at the table level is easy.
This is not complicated.
Something like Tactical Shift is more magical than martial healing.
Telling someone to move over a few feet is magical now? :|
I weep for this generation.
Given the laziness and morbid obsesity amongst D&Ders, being able to convince someone to get on their feet, do some heavy exercise, and use their words to make them be healthier must seem magical.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 3:23PM
#183
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Carric's focus is on the comotion, but hearing Isan's words he reaches behind his head for the hilt of his greatsword, but seems to think twice and doesn't draw it.
"Well, I guess we need to find out what it is..."
He makes his way quickly to the side of the house and tries to discover what has frightened the animals.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 3:38PM
#184
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Bow drawn, Peren moves quietly around the structure. If something substantial were out there, he'd lke to get the first crack at it. Funny how a good shot to the throat neutralizes most problems, he thinks.
Of course, nothing is seen yet. His allies seem content taking the lead on this one, something he wouldn't rush to stop. They rush whatever, he offers cover fire. Suits him just fine.
Skill: Stealth, 18 with Skill Mastery
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 3:51PM
#185
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As you round the side of the house, you see a large, brown bear raised up on its hind legs, it's claws pawing at the air. There are deep cuts all over it, and it seems to have lost an eye. There is no sign as to what could've caused the damage to the animal. The rowers are trying their best to pull the horses back toward the boat, but their kicking is making it very difficult. The bear does not seem to be attacking as much as trying to frighten off the newcomers.
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 5:28PM
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Something about what Kalanos had said returned to his mind suddenly. Without trying to provoke the animal, Carric shouts back at the boat "SHE HAS A BEAR AS A PET!?"
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9 months ago ::
Oct 07, 2012 - 5:55PM
#187
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Kalanos nods emphatically at Carric's question, then yells back, "Why? Did you find him? Misha can't be far, then. That damned bear is never too far from her."
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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9 months ago ::
Oct 08, 2012 - 6:51PM
#188
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"IT'S HERE ALRIGHT!" He responds, and adds to Peren "I can't see the owner though, you?"
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9 months ago ::
Oct 08, 2012 - 7:14PM
#189
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"Mother of Lusts!" shouts Illustrianna. "It seems as though it's had a run-in with one of those lycanthropes we've heard tell about..."
"It's dangerous to go alone, Jerk-wads!" (Borderlands 2) “All right, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am? I'm the man whose gonna burn your house down - with the lemons!” (Portal 2) Spoiler:
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9 months ago ::
Oct 08, 2012 - 9:12PM
#190
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A crumpled form lying in tall grass some distance behind the irate bear can be seen. You have a bad feeling that this might be Misha, but from this distance it's impossible to tell. The rowers are able to pull the horses back toward the boat enough for them to calm down a bit. They look to Kalanos who motions them to get closer to the boat and away from the bear. About the same time, several figures emerge from the trees to the northwest of the house. Seven of them are small, and appear to be simple goblins. The other two, however, are larger and have dog-like, hairy features. The goblins are wielding maces, and the larger creatures are carrying nasty-looking axes. The two larger creatures bark orders at the goblins, then point toward the party and the horses. The goblins scream and begin running toward the house, their maces waving over their heads. Take a look at the map, then I want everyone's relative position (close to the boat, near the house, etc.) and an initiative roll. Mish's Ferry
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In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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