Cassandra

The rumor is they treat you like a human being.  I would love to be treated like a human being, just once!

My first original thought is "I don't like you".

Bloomberg's campaign is hampered by the fact that while it has spent millions on TV ads it's failed to get him on any ballots.

On 2/22/2020 at 12:55 PM, Old Man said:

Trump will be re-elected because he no longer has any reason to not cheat. In fact, re-election is his only chance to avoid prosecution once he leaves office. I don’t think people understand how ugly it’s going to get between now and November. 

You're right about that.  After you've been accused of wanting to give Alaska away to the Russians accusation of cheating aren't going to matter.

Lessons Learned.

1.  Money isn't everything.  Tom Steyer poured millions into Nevada and came in last.

2.  Experiences isn't everything.  On paper Joe Biden was the best candidate.  A U.S. Senator for over 30 years, and Vice President for 8, he should have been able to make the case he was the most electable.  He's been undercut by his personal performance and a crowded field that seems to have made him more desperate and less stable.  The result is Biden tied for second place with the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.

3.  The past comes back to haunt you.  Four years ago there was a perception that Bernie Sanders had the nomination stolen from him by party operatives who had chosen Hillary Clinton instead.  Her defeat seems to have proven their judgement wrong and now it's Sanders' turn.

4.  Momentum is a thing.  Sanders has won the first three contests and the perception he is unbeatable.  The opposition is divided and unless they were to unite behind a single well funded candidate for Super Tuesday that perception will the reality.

9 hours ago, Old Man said:

I've never quite understood the visceral hatred the DNC has for Sanders.  Polls show him beating Trump in every swing state but Wisconsin, and he's still tied with Biden there for best Democratic candidate showing.  This is why I was pro-Sanders four years ago--Sanders polled better against Trump than Hillary did.  He is literally the most electable Democratic candidate.

Clearly their prefer El Pollo Loco.  

13 hours ago, Badger said:

The DNC is going to have to get creative in stopping Sanders.

What right does the DNC have to stop the choice of their voters?

20 hours ago, Gauntlet said:

In Hero 6th Edition does a character get any points for having Characteristic Point Limitations. 

 

For example, a standard human has a STR Max of 20, but if there was a character race that had a STR Max of 15, would that character get any points for it.

The Normal Characteristics Maxima Disadantage should be limited to Superhero Level characters, 200 Points and up, since they actually have the points to far exceed those levels and other characters who don't take it would have a major advantage.

I use the following

Legend

Superhero

Hero

Elite

Veteran

Competent

Normal

Incompetent

You could add

Expert

Experienced

Novice

Inexperienced

Amateur 

People say "Everything happens for a reason" all the time, but if you're not paying attention it can sound like "Anything can happen with a razor."

On 2/17/2020 at 10:29 AM, ScottishFox said:

Just don't allow a Star Wars captain to end your universe by letting her be the first person to ram an enemy vessel at hyperspeed.

 

Because then all capital ships are a waste of resources as they get annihilated by droid-operated ramming drones just large enough to have a hyperspeed drive.

 

Or Force Lightening.

 

Palpatine:  Hi guys, I'm back in town for a couple of weeks.

GM:  Hey, good to see you.  Still got your Dark Lord of the Sith character from before?

Palpatine:  Sure do.  The DM where I live now runs a higher point campaign, but I'm sure I can make it work.

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Two Session later

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Palpatine:  Rebel fleet is advancing on my temple?  I'll show them.  I use Force Lightning!

GM:  On who?  Rey or Kylo?

Palpatine:  No, the Rebel Fleet.  I raised my Force Lightning to 10d6 RKA - Cone - AoE.  From here I can hit everything between low orbit and where I'm standing.

GM: . . .

It's this sort of making the villain too powerful that causes players to quit Champions and make them start playing Injustice: Gods Among Us.

11 hours ago, Duke Bushido said:

I have to update my list:

 

1.  Elves

2.  Random / Wandering Damage

3.  Horses that maintain exact pace, all day long, and never, ever balk, throw shoes, go lame, or split hooves.

4. Kinds of Elves

 

Don't forget Ninjas who just show up even thought Japan in no where near the setting of the campaign.

12 hours ago, Lord Liaden said:

 

You mean the stories I heard about sorority girls weren't exaggeration?!

Let's just say the lyrics of "Last Friday Night" are my actual memories of college.

1 hour ago, Greywind said:

 

It isn't a failure if you use Wonder Woman and Aquaman as the leading metric.

Were those really good movies, or did Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Justice League just lower the bar that a half way decent episode of Flash would be considered worth watching?

I always defined Electrum as taking a swig of rum while getting shocked with a stun gun.

I guess I went to a different college they you guys did.

Champions Now, the New 52 of the Hero System.

15 hours ago, zslane said:

Okay.

 

Anyone want to venture an over/under on how long Cassandra can stay away from both the show and the urge to formulate commentary on it?

I'm always right.  I warned everyone of the coming failure of the DC Extended Universe five years ago.

That's the Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence

14 hours ago, Spence said:

 

Batwoman?  Pfft.  I'm looking for "They Arrow".  It sounds like a spinoff.....

 

 

What ever do you mean?

On 2/16/2020 at 12:07 PM, Lord Liaden said:

Doogie Howser grew up to be Dr. Horrible. There must be a lesson there somewhere.

Don't know Doogie.  He is an Arachnid War Veteran.

I'm done with the show.  Last night was worse then Arrow.

On 1/25/2020 at 8:21 AM, Pariah said:

"Welcome to the Federation Starship SS Buttcrack!"

They never should have hired Harold Pinter.

My underwear is solid rubber.

The President Vanishes (1934)

Based on the book by Rex Stout.  War breaks out in Europe, and a Cabal tries to bring the United States into the conflict.  Lincoln Lee, leader of the Grey Shirts, has been duped into supporting the Cabal efforts, and his followers attack those who are for peace.  President Craig Stanley is opposed, but Congress is ready to Declare War.  On the day of the vote its discovered that President Stanley has been kidnapped.