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Re: Order of the Stick Comics about gladiators are fine, but I prefer less loin and more cloth.

Re: The HERO Basic Game Box My idea would be: Quick Start rules: Something like the Hero System in 2 pages, but expanded. Basically cover the dice rolls, how to read the dice and resolve conflict, etc. Also basic character creation, built on points, this is how many points it costs to buy stats, powers. special abilities, etc are bought with points. Don't get into the nitty gritty of building powers from scratch. Setting/genre book: This book will detail the setting and genre it is written for. Provide some explanation at the beginning, this book uses ideas from genre book X (Fantasy Hero), built around the campaign idea Z (Humorous Fantasy). Book will contain setting specific packages for races, professions, cultures. Also setting specific hindrances. Spells, powers have a set point cost, with maybe 2 options, similar to how most of the "pre-built" books have been (USPD). Spells/powers will not have detailed write-up, with all the +1/4, -1/2, etc, just verbal descriptions of advantages and limitations. Spell requires verbal components to be said, a sprinkling of material, arm waving and creates a 5d6 fireball 3m in diameter, Cost: 5 points. The Nitty Gritty: This book will provide all the details behind how spells are made, this will be the background for people who want to start getting into it, understanding the system. Provide detailed explanation and examples for how things are constructed, and direction to the Hero Basic rulebook and Hero Tomes. Deluxe Box: 3 collectible Hero dice Super Deluxe Box: One of those Chessex cubes of dice I do like the idea of including maps and counters.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Nicktoons has been playing Avatar: The Last Airbender all this month, so recorded and watched pretty much the entire series (maybe about 89% of the episodes). Its a good series with a lot of interesting plots woven together.

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Re: Musings on Random Musings Taste? I think you are supposed to put the support on the bridge of your nose, not your tongue.

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Re: Musings on Random Musings I only wear neckties a few times a year for occasions that call for it (interviews, weddings). I always use a full windsor knot.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Best Buy had Psych season 1 and 2 shrinkwrapped together for a price cheaper than either season alone. I picked up the set and have been watching the first couple of seasons over the past few weeks. The cast has great chemistry, even at the beginning, though mid-way through the first season they hit their stride. Basically an hour long episode of two guys cracking wise and solving a crime in the last five minutes.

Re: Martial Arts iiinnn ssspppaaaccceee!!! Which style is flexible enough? Don't need to put them in orbit, use the Vomit Comet.

Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Watched "The Adventures of Barn Munchausen" saturday night. I had forgotten what a fun romp that movie is.

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Re: Replacing the Speed chart with a shot system I have had similar thoughts about using a shot system as described, and there were plenty of parts of the system that tinkering with speed touches on. I like the Speed chart, but I also like the 'shot' initiative scheme from Feng Shui and Scion (and I think its also used in Exalted). I like the idea of that some events take longer than others, and that sometimes you can sacrifice power for speed.

Re: What Do You Do with a Dog in a Dungeon? I thought kobolds were like lobsters, you have to cook them live.

Re: Postapocalytpic Antarctica (Problems/Questions)? South Georgia Island is a bit away from the mainland, but the map shows the krill density in the waters surrounding the antarctic peninsula, as well as some nice pictures of the ruins of the whaling station. Gives at least some idea of the critters that live down that way. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/12/south-georgia/brower-text

Re: Real Locations that should be fantasy Pictures speak for themselves. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/crystal-giants/shea-text

Re: THE HERO SYSTEM BESTIARY: What Do *You* Want To See? This did give me the thought that I wouldn't mind seeing a 'random' monster table. Several tables that have large/medium/small, hairy/scaly/gooey, claws/teeth/tail. I rarely use such tables randomly, but they are great for doing quick glances and putting together a unique critter.

Re: Expanded Hero System Martial Arts Bibliography Roleplaying Game: Jadeclaw

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Re: one for the browncoats with big wallets I was hoping to see a house that was built to the same floorplans as the ship.

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Re: Plasma Rocket! Using Spirit as example, it was able to operate 21 times the length of its planned mission. A human could go beyond that hill, if he had the food, water and oxygen to get him there. Spirit getting stuck shows one limitation of a robotic rover, but the longevity of the mission in a harsh environment shows the definite advantages.

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