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Christougher reacted to sentry0 in Water Magic and Limitations
Instead of (or in addition to) limitations to distinguish spell casting schools what about having the RSR characteristic be unique per element?
Fire - INT
Water - PRE or EGO
Earth - CON or STR
Air - DEX
It would encourage spellcasters to focus on stats other than INT in most cases and may lead to some interesting builds. It also leaves spell design wide open in terms of limitations which may make your life easier in the long run.
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Christougher got a reaction from Scott Ruggels in I Rolled A 3... On This?
In a ruling similar to the above, one character successfully made three (possibly five) 8 or less rolls on Combat Driving. He was awarded the full skill for free.
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Christougher got a reaction from BoloOfEarth in I Rolled A 3... On This?
Happened to another player. Rolled a 3 on the Activation Roll for a Force Wall to imprison one of the Seven Horsemen.
As we're debating on what that 3 means, we recall this particular Horseman can just Desolid through the FW.
The GM says "I know exactly what effect that 3 has." Horseman when 'thunk' against the Force Wall that wouldn't let him through.
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Christougher got a reaction from Steve in I Rolled A 3... On This?
In a ruling similar to the above, one character successfully made three (possibly five) 8 or less rolls on Combat Driving. He was awarded the full skill for free.
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Christougher got a reaction from TranquiloUno in I Rolled A 3... On This?
In a ruling similar to the above, one character successfully made three (possibly five) 8 or less rolls on Combat Driving. He was awarded the full skill for free.
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Christougher got a reaction from bigbywolfe in I Rolled A 3... On This?
Happened to another player. Rolled a 3 on the Activation Roll for a Force Wall to imprison one of the Seven Horsemen.
As we're debating on what that 3 means, we recall this particular Horseman can just Desolid through the FW.
The GM says "I know exactly what effect that 3 has." Horseman when 'thunk' against the Force Wall that wouldn't let him through.
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Christougher reacted to Lord Liaden in Help create cultural weapon
Well, that would make for more places for individuals or small groups to hide from pursuers, or from which to sneak up on an enemy; but combatants in force would still have to advance over open ground, so missile weapons would still be valuable. In fact bows and slings that can fire in an arc over that cover would be even more useful. OTOH increased stealth possibilities would benefit a sneaky weapon like a garrote.
It occurred to me that if a weight was made to hook onto the cup of a sling, so it wouldn't fall out, the sling could be used like a flail for hand-to-hand combat.
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Christougher reacted to Scott Ruggels in Help create cultural weapon
Polished obsidian (Egyuptian style) rather than the flint knapped blades wrapped with gut on a piece of antler. Fine glass blades on a small bone handle, as personal weapons. Big thigh bone studded with obsidian bits, Aztec fashion for intimidation. They do need ranged weapons, and lacking bows, you may want to go for slings. Flipping chunky shards of Obsidian at their targets, and watching two friends experiment with slings 20 years ago, they could get accurate hits out to about 50-60 yards. (one knocked a flying bird out of the sky).
Cultural development, and logistical capabilities will dictate how laerge, complex and finely finished the weapons can be. Do these folks trade? do they Mine or dig? Do they have basic, or advanced textiles? (and odd questionm but), How advanced is their art? All of this is going to have an effect on the designs of their weapons, and also how organized is their usage. More fact please?
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Christougher reacted to mallet in Help create cultural weapon
Something that is made from a smallish turtle-like shell, roughly about the size of a small buckler. But it is attached to the back of the hand/wrist of the user.
When the user's hand is closed in a fist, the front edge of the shell ends up being 3-4" beyond the end of his/her fist. They attack by punching/stabbing with the front edge of the weapon/shell.
This edge is either blunt (for training purposes, religious beliefs or non-lethal combat) or sharpened into a fine edge, doing KA damage. The richer the user and/or better the craftmanship of the weapon might might include sharp obsidian inserted into the edge causing more damage.
The shell weapon can also be used to block attacks, stops venomous spit attacks from some of the dangerous reptiles, and the like. It is also a cultural tool, used as a scoop for quick digging in the sand to quickly build small shelters from the frequent sandstorms or to dig up small sources of water or plant roots.
The back of the shell (or type of shell used) can be painted with symbols to differentiate different tribes, groups, religions, social status and so on.
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Christougher got a reaction from Steve in I Rolled A 3... On This?
Happened to another player. Rolled a 3 on the Activation Roll for a Force Wall to imprison one of the Seven Horsemen.
As we're debating on what that 3 means, we recall this particular Horseman can just Desolid through the FW.
The GM says "I know exactly what effect that 3 has." Horseman when 'thunk' against the Force Wall that wouldn't let him through.
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Christougher got a reaction from Sean Waters in I Rolled A 3... On This?
Happened to another player. Rolled a 3 on the Activation Roll for a Force Wall to imprison one of the Seven Horsemen.
As we're debating on what that 3 means, we recall this particular Horseman can just Desolid through the FW.
The GM says "I know exactly what effect that 3 has." Horseman when 'thunk' against the Force Wall that wouldn't let him through.
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Christougher got a reaction from BoloOfEarth in Jokes
When does a joke become a Dad joke?
When it becomes apparent.
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Christougher got a reaction from Pariah in Jokes
When does a joke become a Dad joke?
When it becomes apparent.
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Christougher got a reaction from wcw43921 in Jokes
When does a joke become a Dad joke?
When it becomes apparent.
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Christougher got a reaction from Cancer in Star Wars.. second most influential film ever
Don't ask that question. You don't want the answer.
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Christougher reacted to Pariah in Star Wars.. second most influential film ever
Even Steve Rogers gets Wizard of Oz references.
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Christougher reacted to Old Man in It's an unpleasant day when.....
Sorry to hear it Baz. Time to start cutting carbs like everyone else I know.
As for unpleasant days, I’m posting this from the checkout line at Costco. It’ll be phase 12 any second now.
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Christougher reacted to BoloOfEarth in Quote of the Week from my gaming group...
As the heroes fight, someone climbs up the ladder from the building roof to the tower roof.
GM: This is what my daughter was apologizing for suggesting to me. He looks like a bad Elvis impersonator, complete with the white sequined jumpsuit. And fangs.
Maker: Vampire Elvis?!
Vampire Elvis: Fang you. Fang you very much. (turns to Circe)
Well, curse-a my soul, what's a-wrong with me,
I'm itching like a bat on a fuzzy tree.
My friends say I'm acting wild as a wolf.
I'm in love, huh, I vant your blood...
Maker: Someone take him down. Now! (OOC) Your daughter should apologize. She should know better than to give you ideas like that.
The duchess' white mage (invisible to sight and hearing groups and radar) tries to dispel the extra magical defenses Malarky gave his teammates, but falls just shy. Malarky (not knowing the details of the mage's veil spell) switches his magic pool to give him Active Sonar. While he still doesn't locate the white mage, he does notice something large hovering about 30m over the tower. It's a cloaked VIPER Cockatrice flying personnel carrier.
Shadow Boxer: That's how the duchess and her friends got so close! Crap! Someone needs to take that thing out before it opens fire, or I'm toast!
GM: Why? The Cockatrice doesn't have any weapons.
Shadow Boxer: Oh, I thought it was that thing with the 5d6 RKA laser.
GM: Nope. The flying APC is totally unarmed. (pause) Though the five Air-Cav agents flying out of it are carrying laser rifles...
Despite the big-bad Duchess, the nasty Banshee, and the invisible White Mage all being nastier threats, three of the seven heroes (Maker, Circe, and Nexus) concentrate their attacks on Vampire Elvis. Each attack provokes a new song from him.
Vampire Elvis: You ain't nothing but a blood hound, dyin' all the time.
You ain't nothing but a blood hound, dyin' all the time.
Well, you ain't never been bitten
And you ain't no friend of mine.
Since the duchess bit me, I've found a new place to dwell,
Down at the end of Lifeless Street at Undead Hotel, oh baby.
You make me so hungry, baby. I feel so hungry.
No matter how hungry, I can't die.
Well it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go bat go,
But don't you step on my blood red shoes. You can do anything but lay off my blood red shoes!
You can stake my heart, stick a cross in my face, spray holy water all over the place.
Do anything that you wanna do, but uh, huh, honey lay off of them shoes...
Maker: Aaargh! Make him stop!
The heroes finally put Vampire Elvis down.
Vampire Elvis: Elvis has... left the building... (thud)
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Christougher got a reaction from Cygnia in "Neat" Pictures
Dammit. Looks like Ashley Madison had a data breach that exposed their clients' personal information.
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Christougher got a reaction from Certified in RIP: Stan Lee
I know I'm going straight to hell for this.
Don't worry, nobody stays dead for long at Marvel.
Rest in Peace, Stan. You will be sorely missed.