MisterBaldy

Re: Game Maps and Counters Exchange I go to the page...and get "page cannot be displayed". If I go to http://www.devodog.com/, all I get is a page that displays one thing in the upper lefthand corner... WinSave.com Sorry...but this doesn't help much. Devodog...is there somnething wrong with the website? I am using Mozilla Firefox for a browser...could that be the problem?

Re: Map of the "hatch" from Lost M T

Re: So...About Seeker... I had always though that Seeker was a pretty lame character. An Austrailian Ninja? Isn't that sort of like a Professional Hockey Player who comes from the Ghobe Desert? Makes no sense in my opinion.

Re: Need another 10 points in Disads--help! MMMM...I never even thought of that...

Re: Need another 10 points in Disads--help!

Re: Need another 10 points in Disads--help! OK...my honest attempt was to get the player to think!!! I have no desire to get into a "flame-war", just state my case, and why I responded the way I did. I still don't think you're being fair Hermit...but, such is life!!! Like you said, you cannot normally tell a person's "tone or intentions" on the Hero Boards...but your tone and intentions came through "LOUD AND CLEAR"!!! You disected my post paragraph by paragraph...and that said to me you were trying to flex your "Reputation Muscles"...and put me in my place!!! I only tried to give my opinion...and you blasted me for it!!! That may not have been your intention...but it's exactly how it was perceived. Speedball...if you felt that I was blasting you, I am sorry. It was not my intention to hurt...only to critique, get you to think deeper about concept...and then search for the needed 10 points of Disadvantages. If you were hurt by me...I wish that you would have said something first...and not Hermit. I would have respected that greatly. By Hermit calling me on it...all that it did was inflame the situation...and provoke a response in kind...as I mentioned earlier in my post. OK, Speedball, here's the answer to your request, and the solution is really quite simple... A: GIVE THE 10 POINTS TO THE GM AS MYSTERY DISADVANTAGES!!! Tie in the 10pts in Mystery Disadvantages to the character's Amnesia. Since the GM has all the important information, maybe you should let him decide what's best. If this is the sort of thing that intrigues you...why not jump in and get both feet wet? There you go...problem solved!!!

Re: Need another 10 points in Disads--help! OK...But I'll throw in an additional "two cents", at no additional charge... The critique that I provided was based on what I saw, and the information that Speedball had provided. There was no explanation that the GM has control over certain factors of the character. Based on what I saw, and the information that I was provided by Speedball's initial post...what I saw at face value was munchkinism. Hermit, it's great that you came in to defend your player...but take the critique for what it was...one very long-time GM's opinion of what he saw, which was based on the example/explanation that was provided. I stand by my evaluation...because it was based on what was provided to me, and not the additional information that you possessed alone. Had I known that additional information, I believe that my response would have been quite different...wouldn't you agree? You also don't need to lay your "I'm the GM for the guy" thing down!!! Nobody is questioning your judgment as the GM...are they? If somebody wants an informed opinion...inform me of ALL THE DETAILS, not just "bits & pieces" of the puzzle. I'll be able to give a better position and aid...and not incur the wrath of the "Flag-Waving Super-Patriot of the Hero Boards" because I critiqued one of his players questions. Just accept the critique at face value, based on the players submission to the Hero Boards...and not on the additional information that only you possess!!! I don't think that you are being very objective...nor very fair!!! 'Nuff Said!!!

Re: Need another 10 points in Disads--help! OK, Here's my "two cents"... First thing... The Soc Lim: Gay (Occasionally, Minor) should probably be closer to 10pts. (Frequent) or even 15pts. (Very Frequent) it carries the same stigma as being a Minority...which is rated at 15 pts. (Very Frequent, Minor). I think it depends on how open he is about his sexuality. As much as we would like to claim that we, as a society, are open about such things...most are not tolerant at all. There is also less of a predjudice toward lesbianism than there is toward male homosexuality. Sorry, but that's the climate of the world that we live in...like it or not. If it were not the climate...would we even be having the governmental fights concerning laws pertaining the civil rights of gays and lesbians? I think not!!! Second thing... Distinctive Features: Mutant (not Conceal, Always) Detectable only by unusual Senses only works if there is a stigma that has been attached to being a mutant. Are there organizations that would cause problems for him if it were found out that he was a mutant? If there is no stigma...then there is no Disadvantage. A Disadvantage that is not a Disadvantage is worth ZERO points! Third... So he has a Public Identity...and Amnesia. I would love to hear how a guy who's over 100 years old, invulnerable to boot...got Amnesia!?! I can hear the people now...Here comes the guy that everyone knows about...except for him...because he can't remember who he is!!! And you know what...he's queer too!!! SSSHH...don't tell him, because we wouldn't want him to find out...because he's got Amnesia. Fourth... Psych Lim: Fearlessly Heroic: risks life for innocents...I'd be Fearlessly Heroic too if I were Invulnerable. Sorry...no risk...No Points!!! Same thing as my second point. I would also like to know why a "well known hero"...is Hunted by UNTIL? Lastly... DUMP THIS CHARACTER!!! To me this isn't a character...but a string of compromises that you felt you could live with. What's his motivation? OH, that's right. How would he know...he has Amnesia!!! All of these Disadvantages...make no sense. Give me a good character concept, with motivations and depth...not munchkinism and compromise. What's next... My character has "no hands"...I wonder if I can get points for each finger? I know that I am not being much help...and for that I am sorry. I just couldn't keep quiet on this one...it just wouldn't feel right. As a long time GM...I couldn't let this go. I feel that strong about this one.

Re: Linking Logo Too Much like AD&D 1st Edition.

Re: A couple of questions... The Champions genre book has some great ideas, as well as aids to running/playing in the genre. It is by no means a requirement to play the game or play in the genre. The BIG BLACK & GREEN TOME is all you really need to start playing...that, and some imagination.

Re: "Neat" Pictures A couple of very interesting pictures Taken from space: A Picture taken from space, between the sunrise/sunset line over Europe and Africa...it was taken during a mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery. A picture taken by the Hubble Telescope...it has been dubbed The Eye Of God.

Re: Name for French Brick Here's some Ideas for you nexus... Gardien (Guardian) La Force Puissante (The Mighty Force) Sentinelle (Sentinel) Champion Du Peuple (Champion of the People) or perhaps... Les Deux Fromages? You can go to Alta Vista's Babelfish for translations to many languages...check it out here!!!

Re: Is a Jedi reasonable in a Marvel Avengers campaign? There are a number of problems when you introduce "cross-genre" character types (or for that matter "established characters")... The mixing of genre types can "backlash". Just because you think it's a great idea, doesn't mean that your players will fell the same way. If your players are true "purists to the superhero genre", then this mixing will more than likely cause a rapid downward spiral in the interest of your Champions Campaign. THE JEDI: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...enough said!!! Personally, I have never been a real fan of introducing a Champions Campaign where Marvel and/or DC characters coexist with the PCs. The majority of these "established characters" have a tendency to make your players want to try to compete/measure-up to these "established characters". The game is supposed to be about the exploits of your PCs, and they should be the major focal point...not Captain America, Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, Batman, Wonder Woman or the JLA. GMs have to be extremely careful when introducing such characters. This goes for Jedis as well. They must be treated very carefully. Before you introduce such a character...talk to your players, and get their feelings on the character. If many of your players have reservations...don't do it. Part of the problem with introducing established character types (such as Jedi, Captain America, Batman, etc.) There is a good chance that if you do something that would be considered even a minor deviation from the "established character"...your gonna get called on it, and start needless deviations from the game. This cause unwanted distractions...and destroys the "fun factor". Make sure you do your homework. The last thing you need is to do something with Batman in your game is for Batman to do something, and have a player whip out his copies of Detective Comics #XXX, #XYY and #XYZ and show you categorically that Batman would never do such a thing. This causes a loss of confidence that your players will have in your ability to run a proper campaign. I could go on and on about this...but I do have to go to work this evening!!!

Re: Teen Titans ROCK!!! Looking Forward to it!!! REPPED!!! Thanks Bunny Man!!! As resourceful as ever...REPPED!!!

T E E N T I T A N S http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/video/index.html?titans_theme/index Let's Go!!! I just can't get enough of this show!!!

Re: No Levels for Familiarities I would tend to agree with you, in principle, about your explanation. It makes very sound reasoning for character development. Afterall, just because you have the Experience Points to purchase something, does not imply that your Game Master must allow it. Keeping the balance of "character development" must be at the forefront of any good campaign...wouldn't you agree?

Re: What Champions Books Would You Like Published in the Future? Here's a few thoughts... RED TAPE - Exploring government/law enforcement and the superhero relationship. Ultimate Superteam - I can agree with most of you here. As has already been mentioned a few times previously...this would be a welcomed addition to the Champions line-up. Kingdom of Champions - I can agree with humantorch101 on this one...and I'm not even from England. Champions of the North - I'm not sure that Canada needs it's own sourcebook, but it wouldn't be such a bad addition...aye? Champions in the Third Dimension - A look at other dimensions in the Champions Universe. OK, that's enough for now...

Re: What Champions Books Would You Like Published in the Future? Clear the way...he's gonna explode!!! Too much gas build-up in the cranial cavity!!!

Re: Comics are getting too steamy... Batman to Batgirl... "Clowns to the left of me Joker's to the right. Here I am... Stuck in the middle with you!" Thank you Steeler's Wheel...

Re: Comics are getting too steamy... True, but "The Tick" is supposed to be a parody of superheroes. So, it's not really the same thing...so to speak.

Re: Comics are getting too steamy... Now that you mention it... REPPED!!!

Re: Comics are getting too steamy... How true MitchellS...Emma Frost was HOTT!!!

Re: Comics are getting too steamy... He, needs some ruffage in his diet...maybe a little bit more bran and fiber?

Re: Character name help needed Why not Limbo...or perhaps just Purgatory? Fallen Angel? Darklight? Seraph? Scorne? OK...I'm all tapped out on this one... One last one... WRATH

I am working on a character similar to Spiderman. If I give him Defensive Maneuver IV, and he also has Combat Luck. Would that make his Combat Luck treated as Persistant as well as any DCV levels, or do I have to purchase the Persistant Advantage for his Combat Luck?