championsguru Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 I was just wondering. Its on of my all time favorite genre's. Just wondering, Da Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Steve Long has said repeatedly that he is also a big fan of pulp-era gaming, and very much wants to write the 5E Pulp HERO genre book - he's been collecting research material on it for years. IIRC from remarks posted by Steve and Darren Watts, Pulp HERO will probably be the next major genre book after the relaunch of Dark Champions. I'm afraid that won't be before 2005 at the earliest, though; the publication schedule for the rest of this year and all of 2004 is booked solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 LL's recitation of the facts is correct. At a guess, I'd say the earliest we could do Pulp Hero is late 2005. But that's a long way off, and things could change for many reasons I cannot now predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 But... I can't wait that long.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Well, unless I somehow develop the ability to not sleep, I'm afraid you're gonna have to. And maybe even then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Not so expensive really Steve, perhaps you could sell back some of your less useful skills to help pay for the life support? What are you doing with your KS Law anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Unfortunately, in real life, the Big GM controls all one's XP expenditures. For example, I've probably spent at least 10 points on KSs and PSs related to practicing law. The whole point of doing that was to earn money. Left to myself, I'd've just spent the 10 points on a Money Perk and saved myself the time and effort. Unfortunately, I ain't allowed to do that... ...or else I definitely would spend points to buy Diminished Sleep. Time's the most valuable thing anywhere; it's the one thing you can never get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowport Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Sleep deprevation (OT) I actually read once that Winston Churchill only took cat naps of three hours or less, because he thought that sleep was a waste of his time. Knowing about how my judgement gets affected by lack of sleep, I am not sure whether to be impressed by this dedication, or frightened by the long-term implications of his decisions..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Some people just don't need that much sleep -- they function fine without it. Thomas Edison was like that, I understand. There was a guy who was governor of Maine in the 1970s who was like that, too; I remember reading a magazine article about him and being thoroughly impressed. Sadly, I lack the "needs less sleep" gene. If I don't get at least five or six hours a night I get cranky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadmaster Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Sleep really is over rated, sure it takes awhile to get past the sleep deprivation halucinations, and you get some strange looks from passerbys when you start wandering about talking to those same halucinations or take a quick cat nap in your soup, but after a few weeks your mind really expands and you can get some great inspirations from conversations with your dresser, bathroom towel rack or the dog next doorrrrrrrr......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ For those who really need a fix for Justice Inc, I often see the old one on ebay pretty cheap, you can find FGU's Daredevils occasionally, CoC is still one of the best resources for 1920's RPGs and GURPS has re-released Cliffhangers. Winston Churchill must have been quite a guy, no sleep and lots of booze, maybe we need to elect a president that not only admits to inhaling but is proud of it, I can see the next inauguration, as the president elect arrives in a smoke filled limo blaring Bob Marley, snow boards down to the stage and has to brush the dredlocks out of his face to read the speach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCUBA Hero Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long Some people just don't need that much sleep -- they function fine without it. Thomas Edison was like that, I understand. There was a guy who was governor of Maine in the 1970s who was like that, too; I remember reading a magazine article about him and being thoroughly impressed. Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Empress Marissa III De Valiere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 It was just them figuring out the power nap. It works, it can be unfun but it works. Lousey Steve not prepared to wreck his physical and mental state to give us qaulity products... MURG :Shakes fist angrily: I think im getting sick of smileys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rotwang! Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 What if I gave you a million bucks to write Pulp Hero, Steve? Not sayin' I'm gonna. But if I did...? EDIT: Tesla Rulz. Edison Drulz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 If you give me a million bucks, I will be happy to revise the production schedule to move Pulp Hero to the head of the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long If you give me a million bucks, I will be happy to revise the production schedule to move Pulp Hero to the head of the list. Well there are 1,200 of us on the message board. I guess that means each of us needs to come-up with $833.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Okay, but for $833 it better be one hell of a supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmOz Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long If you give me a million bucks, I will be happy to revise the production schedule to move Pulp Hero to the head of the list. Is that for ANY book? I mean if I game you a million would you right "Cute Fuzy Animals Hero" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rotwang! Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Well, I do fully intend to become an insanely wealthy filmmaker-type-guy, throwin' money around for the Good of Mankind. And if anything is good for mankind, it's pulp RPGs. And cream soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monster Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Well, I can't cough up as much as $833, but would it help if I made reaaalllllly big puppy eyes and said "Pleeeeeeeeease?" in my cutest cartoon-kid voice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 No, that's not going to do much, I'm afraid. Cold, hard cash direct to me personally is the only way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long No, that's not going to do much, I'm afraid. Cold, hard cash direct to me personally is the only way. Really? 'Cuz I remember talk- waaaay back when- about a date with Eliza Dushku as possible compensation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Originally posted by Prometheus Really? 'Cuz I remember talk- waaaay back when- about a date with Eliza Dushku as possible compensation.... No, no, no; that would only distract him, making it an even longer wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austenandrews Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Let's see, if each of us must contribute $833, and we each know at least ten gamers who don't post here, that's only $83 a person. Sounds doable! Oh, who am I kidding? That's a month's discretionary budget for half the gamers I know, all of which is earmarked for Dr Pepper and manga. -AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Originally posted by SCUBA Hero Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Empress Marissa III De Valiere... Don't forget Michael Landon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytflyr Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Originally posted by Toadmaster For those who really need a fix for Justice Inc, I often see the old one on ebay pretty cheap, you can find FGU's Daredevils occasionally, CoC is still one of the best resources for 1920's RPGs and GURPS has re-released Cliffhangers. Another nice one is Adventure! from White Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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