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4 months ago ::
Feb 06, 2013 - 2:07AM
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"Javier, I think it's time you stepped up to the mark my friend. Go and have a look at the camp fire. Find out who it is. Report back to us when you have some information. And, of course, don't get seen."
Always prepared for the worst, Reynard straps his shield tightly to his left arm and loosens his longsword in its scabbard.
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4 months ago ::
Feb 06, 2013 - 4:28AM
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Javier nods and using the shadows and cover moves as close as he can to learn more about the camp fire and it's inhabitants. Actions
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4 months ago ::
Feb 06, 2013 - 6:41PM
#93
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Algaris casts his eyes at the campfire, certain that if someone were willing to build a fire seemingly admist a tangle of trails, he would do so only because he had comrades by his side. The gypsies might be willing to light such a fire if they were armed, but as the flames flicker in the distance, the mage's gut begins to tell him that this fire belongs to someone else. Algaris doesn't say a word as Javier vanishes into the shadows. The Viper merely begins to feel the stirring of his arcane abilities as he silently prepares himself for a possible battle in a few minutes.
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Reality is but the sum total of all illusions.
Proud Hand of Karsus, now and forever
Mess with one Hand, mess with 'em all
I am Blue/Green
Take The Magic Dual Colour Test - Beta today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
"just do what LM the lord of magical might does, and you'll be fine" - sfdragon, 10/12/09
My Ravnican Loyalties
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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."
Repeat.
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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4 months ago ::
Feb 08, 2013 - 11:34PM
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Nicolaus steps back, obviously embarassed that he'd taken a wrong turn. What had he led them into? He tips his ear to listen in the fire's direction. If this really was the gypsies, they'd know to put out the fire before going to sleep, and seeing as gypsies were known for being a bit noisy... Mechanics
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1d20+1(Wisdom)=17 Hey guys, I made a roll that has a half-chance of being successful! Took me long enough. His hand instinctively reaches for his sheathed longsword, but he doesn't take it out. Best not to have a weapon drawn if you may need to be diplomatic -- it's an easy way to turn things from an unfriendly conversation to a terrible brawl.
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Name: Nicolaus
-DESCRIPTION-
Alignment: Lawful Good
Race: Human
Class: Fighter
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Height: 6'3"
Specialty: Survivor
Background: Knight
-DEFENSES-
Armor Class: 17
Hit Points: 13 (max: 13 + lvd10 = 13)
-EXPERIENCE POINS-
Level: 1
XP: 0
NL: 250
-ABILITIES-
Strength: 18 (4)
Constitution: 16 (3)
Dexterity: 14 (2)
Intelligence: 10 (0)
Wisdom: 12 (1)
Charisma: 9 (-1)
-ATTRIBUTES-
Speed: 25 feet
Hit Dice: 1d10+3/1d10+3
Martial Dice: 1d6/1d6
Skill Dice: 1d4/1d4
Initative: 2
Vision: Normal
Size: Medium
-LANGUAGES-
Common
-ATTACKS-
Longsword: 1d8 slashing (+5 to hit, +5 to damage)
Lance: 1d12 piercing (+5 to hit, +5 to damage)
Hand Crossbow: 1d6 piercing (+3 to hit, +2 to damage; disadvantaged if loading and attacking same turn; range 30/120)
-MANEUVERS-
Protect
-CLASS FEATURES-
Combat Expertise (can spend as many martial dice as needed on Maneuvers, or extra damage, or reducing damage to self)
Fighting Style: Protector
-RACIAL TRAITS-
+1 to abilities, except one which is +2.
-SKILLS-
Knowledge: Heraldry
Knowledge: Warfare
Persuade
Ride
-FEATS-
Durable (can reroll Hit Dice)
-EQUIPMENT AND TREASURE-
Longsword
Lance
Hand Crossbow (20 bolts)
Chainmail
Adventurer's Kit
Token of Affection
Signet Ring
Sealing Wax
Light Warhorse (Saddle & Bridle)
Grooming Kit
Feed (7 days)
Traveler's Clothes
61 gp
5 sp
-NOTES-
As a knight, can expect quarter from other members of the nobility.
Disadvantaged stealth.
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4 months ago ::
Feb 09, 2013 - 11:34PM
#95
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Javier approaches the campfire undetected throug the tangled undergrowth. Javier
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You count 6 armed men sitting close to the fire. They could be gypsies from their ragged appearance, but their manner of speech sounds wrong. Two of them are gestulating wildly and speaking in raised whispers. Their words are difficult to catch, but you make out a few of them: "ransom" "Cluny' "nobles" "supposed to be in GOOD health!" "seven days"
Nicolaus and the rest of the group remains farther away from the campsite and can't make out any speech. Nicholaus's ears; however, being in proportion to the rest of his giant frame, picks up something else. Nicolaus
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You faintly hear a wildly plaintive tune being played on a fiddle in a distinctive gypsy style. you could probably get a good enough bearing from the sound to find the gypsy camp if everyone stays quiet
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4 months ago ::
Feb 11, 2013 - 1:06AM
#96
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Javier returns carefully to the others and reports what he heard to the others finishing with, "Certainly not up to any good but related to our task I'm not sure."
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3 months ago ::
Feb 13, 2013 - 12:04AM
#97
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"I think we should go and question them."
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3 months ago ::
Feb 16, 2013 - 7:10PM
#98
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Algaris suppresses the urge to use magic to coerce whoever lurks nearby.
"Whatever we do, we should not delay. Time is a valuable resource, and we have not a moment to spare."
My Sig
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Reality is but the sum total of all illusions.
Proud Hand of Karsus, now and forever
Mess with one Hand, mess with 'em all
I am Blue/Green
Take The Magic Dual Colour Test - Beta today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
"just do what LM the lord of magical might does, and you'll be fine" - sfdragon, 10/12/09
My Ravnican Loyalties
Show
Board Snippets
Show
"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."
Repeat.
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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3 months ago ::
Feb 20, 2013 - 2:32AM
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Reynard decides to take the lead. Drawing his sword he moves forward through the trees in the direction of the campsite. Ready for anything he approaches the fire light and steps into the clearing. "Well met gentlemen. We have a few questions that need answering. Be a good bunch and put your weapons on the floor so that no one gets injured?"Mechanics Spoiler:
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I hope the others followed me...
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3 months ago ::
Feb 20, 2013 - 2:36AM
#100
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Javier uses Reynard's approach to return to his previous hiding place so he's within range to launch a surprise attack if the need rises.
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