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What is the difference between 'min/max'ing and 'character optimization'? Sat, Oct 31, 2009, 07:02 AM by Denim N Leather	41 posts	Last post: 2 hours, 5 minutes ago by DM_aka_Dudemeister

Can we stop designing/balancing and just play already? Wednesday, 02:25 PM by Evil Lincoln	114 posts	Last post: 6 hours, 27 minutes ago by houstonderek

Has "balance" ruined D&D flavor? Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 01:06 AM by Stefan Hill	520 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 02:44 PM by Kirth Gersen

Ph.D Dissertation on gaming Yesterday, 11:12 AM by Jess Door	3 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 02:33 PM by Jess Door

Dice Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 12:39 PM by Velvetlinedbox	29 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 12:38 PM by Gamer Girrl

Diceless Play By Post Roleplaying Discussion Thursday, 04:42 PM by kyrt-ryder	14 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 12:34 PM by kyrt-ryder

Skill vs Weapon vs Attribute vs Luck Yesterday, 12:22 PM by Weylin	1 post	Last post: Yesterday, 12:26 PM by Weylin

OotS #688 Thursday, 08:46 AM by aeglos	10 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 11:18 AM by Aaron Bitman

New iPhone - What are some cool Pathfinder or D&D apps? Wednesday, 06:32 PM by Marc Radle 81	3 posts	Last post: Yesterday, 10:05 AM by fray

What is a 'twink'? Sat, Oct 31, 2009, 08:16 AM by Denim N Leather	63 posts	Last post: Thursday, 03:46 PM by houstonderek

DM Kill Board Mon, Feb 26, 2007, 09:38 AM by Fatespinner	382 posts	Last post: Wednesday, 02:43 PM by lancer

Twist on an old theme Fri, Oct 30, 2009, 03:00 PM by Trent Slabaugh	6 posts	Last post: Wednesday, 02:17 PM by DM_aka_Dudemeister

Another D&D web comic! Yey! Tue, Sep 15, 2009, 09:54 AM by Stickman	14 posts	Last post: Wednesday, 12:51 PM by Stickman

What's the best game store you've ever been to? Sat, Sep 5, 2009, 04:29 AM by veector	16 posts	Last post: Wednesday, 12:32 PM by Denim N Leather

Visions of Essence Wednesday, 07:15 AM by Doug Doug	1 post	Last post: Wednesday, 07:15 AM by Doug Doug

2010 Convention Planning Sat, Sep 5, 2009, 06:47 AM by Brian E. Harris	61 posts	Last post: Sat, Oct 31, 2009, 11:41 AM by Sharoth

Idea: Winter joinup for Paizonians in Vegas? Fri, May 1, 2009, 02:13 AM by Paris Crenshaw	89 posts	Last post: Sat, Oct 31, 2009, 10:13 AM by David Fryer

The Greatest Villain Ever! Thu, Sep 10, 2009, 07:19 PM by Frogboy	36 posts	Last post: Fri, Oct 30, 2009, 10:31 AM by psionichamster

Am I racist? Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 12:44 PM by Shadow13.com	87 posts	Last post: Fri, Oct 30, 2009, 09:25 AM by Ergrin Stonefist

Stupidest/Funniest thing to happen in a Game? Wed, Jul 16, 2008, 12:27 PM by Squeakmaan	106 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 01:37 PM by Xaaon of Korvosa

Electronic Battlemap Fri, Oct 23, 2009, 10:53 AM by Kor - Orc Scrollkeeper	16 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 10:54 AM by Skeld

Game Copyright Mon, Oct 26, 2009, 01:09 PM by CourtFool	34 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 09:22 AM by DeathQuaker

Does balance matter? Tue, Oct 13, 2009, 04:46 AM by Caladors	77 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 09:37 PM by Talek & Luna

What is a sandbox game? Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 09:15 PM by fray	18 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 01:44 PM by Mikhaila Burnett

Games that could use more Cthulhu Sat, Apr 25, 2009, 07:23 PM by Tensor	75 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 10:31 AM by Orthos

Online play through maptools or TTopRPG Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 08:02 AM by Robert Jordan	5 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 05:31 AM by BabbageUK

Optimizing and Builds Tue, Oct 13, 2009, 07:21 AM by Weylin	181 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 09:46 PM by Dogbert

OotS 687 Sun, Oct 25, 2009, 08:11 PM by Mohrg's Work Wearhouse	8 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 03:16 AM by Abraham spalding

Double DM Dilemma Mon, Oct 26, 2009, 01:50 PM by Tequila Sunrise	2 posts	Last post: Mon, Oct 26, 2009, 04:28 PM by Warforged Gardener

Huge (3"x3") Mini base Sun, Jul 5, 2009, 01:27 PM by ghettowedge	14 posts	Last post: Mon, Oct 26, 2009, 12:51 PM by Curaigh

Handling bureaucracy in a new city (humourous) Mon, Oct 19, 2009, 11:47 AM by Denim N Leather	15 posts	Last post: Sun, Oct 25, 2009, 09:52 AM by Talynonyx

D&D Minis on ebay Mon, Sep 14, 2009, 05:37 PM by ghettowedge	19 posts	Last post: Sun, Oct 25, 2009, 09:19 AM by ghettowedge

Cyberpunk music Thu, Oct 22, 2009, 06:56 AM by Lenarior	11 posts	Last post: Sun, Oct 25, 2009, 04:02 AM by The 8th Dwarf

Without minis Sat, Oct 24, 2009, 10:27 PM by Velvetlinedbox	3 posts	Last post: Sat, Oct 24, 2009, 11:19 PM by Weylin

d2 anyone? Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 05:05 AM by Zaister	15 posts	Last post: Fri, Oct 23, 2009, 10:43 PM by sanwah68

How old is the d20 system? Thu, Jun 12, 2008, 10:34 AM by Chris Mortika	18 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 22, 2009, 05:10 PM by houstonderek

Must Have!!!! Mon, Oct 19, 2009, 05:34 PM by Mac Boyce	12 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 21, 2009, 11:22 AM by Scott Betts

nook Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 12:59 PM by Paul Hedges	7 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 21, 2009, 08:28 AM by Herald

Gimme gimme gimme! Mon, Oct 19, 2009, 07:23 AM by Purple Dragon Knight	24 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 10:09 PM by The Jade

HELP! Sun, Oct 18, 2009, 05:56 AM by RaGeR	5 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 09:24 PM by RaGeR

Place Your Rant Here Sun, Jan 29, 2006, 08:56 AM by Saern	3,798 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 11:26 AM by Orthos

Fantasy Warfare Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 08:31 AM by Thraxus	59 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 08:48 AM by Weylin

OotS 686 Mon, Oct 19, 2009, 07:47 PM by Mohrg's Work Wearhouse	3 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 02:30 AM by Dragonchess Player

Table Top in the Information Age - Using RP Tools or similar - Ok Watcher where are ya? Thu, Oct 8, 2009, 12:48 PM by Anderlorn	4 posts	Last post: Fri, Oct 16, 2009, 08:34 AM by JonathanRoberts

World Flavor, How do you? Salt & Pepper? Curry? Allspice? Tue, Oct 6, 2009, 09:40 AM by mdt	74 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 08:41 AM by mdt

Huge FR Collection - ebay Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 08:06 PM by DM Jeff	1 post	Last post: Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 08:08 PM by DM Jeff

OotS 685 Sun, Oct 11, 2009, 07:56 AM by pres man	6 posts	Last post: Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 05:18 AM by Dragonborn3

OotS 684 Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 10:33 AM by aeglos	5 posts	Last post: Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 05:40 PM by Rezdave

October Is Zombie-Killing Time!!! (Moved to Gamer Connection) Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 02:44 PM by TROY McCLURE	1 post	Last post: Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 02:46 PM by TROY McCLURE

Superstar Training Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 06:13 AM by Wicht	1 post	Last post: Fri, Oct 9, 2009, 06:19 AM by Wicht

Sioux Falls, South Dakota ANYONE? Fri, Oct 2, 2009, 09:05 AM by gnomewizard	17 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 8, 2009, 05:01 AM by gnomewizard

OotS #683 Tue, Oct 6, 2009, 09:07 AM by aeglos	11 posts	Last post: Wed, Oct 7, 2009, 09:10 AM by Aaron Bitman

"Can't Miss" attractions for gamer nerds in Atlanta? Mon, Oct 5, 2009, 09:35 AM by Brian E. Harris	5 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 6, 2009, 05:37 PM by Sharoth

This makes me really sad and angry. Mon, Sep 28, 2009, 07:04 PM by Mortagon	82 posts	Last post: Tue, Oct 6, 2009, 09:50 AM by Freehold DM

My Miniatures on Sale on eBay Tue, Jul 7, 2009, 02:54 PM by Steve Greer	65 posts	Last post: Mon, Oct 5, 2009, 11:02 PM by Steve Greer

Cross trade: Have 3.5 Want Miniatures. Mon, Oct 5, 2009, 09:06 AM by Taliesin Hoyle	1 post	Last post: Mon, Oct 5, 2009, 09:10 AM by Taliesin Hoyle

Worldworks TerrainLinx Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 11:24 PM by alleynbard	3 posts	Last post: Mon, Oct 5, 2009, 09:01 AM by Sock Puppet

New Plots and Plot Ideas Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 05:45 AM by JunoDivide	11 posts	Last post: Sun, Oct 4, 2009, 06:43 PM by Gamender

OotS 682 Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 07:34 PM by Steven Purcell	10 posts	Last post: Sat, Oct 3, 2009, 08:43 PM by kyrt-ryder

Reaper female mini question. Sat, Oct 3, 2009, 05:28 AM by Matthew Morris	6 posts	Last post: Sat, Oct 3, 2009, 06:33 PM by Matthew Morris

Playing RPGs with kids: reserve some prep time! Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 01:48 PM by Laurefindel	2 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 02:26 PM by Callous Jack

How hard is it to start your own Game Con? Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 06:58 AM by Herald	7 posts	Last post: Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 09:35 AM by ShadowPavement

The WereCabbages Welcome Brandon Hodge Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 08:51 AM by Hal Maclean	19 posts	Last post: Sun, Sep 27, 2009, 08:24 PM by Zootcat

Book of Broken Dreams Sun, Sep 27, 2009, 03:37 PM by Tensor	1 post	Last post: Sun, Sep 27, 2009, 03:39 PM by Tensor

Seoni is 80 Fri, Sep 25, 2009, 12:15 PM by Agognon	2 posts	Last post: Sat, Sep 26, 2009, 02:31 AM by Morgen

Quick Couple Questions for Gms Mon, Sep 21, 2009, 10:34 PM by ArchLich	26 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 25, 2009, 11:29 PM by Shadowborn

Verisimilitude Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 10:32 AM by CourtFool	80 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 25, 2009, 03:42 PM by pres man

Why Geeks make the Best Lovers Wed, Sep 23, 2009, 06:33 PM by joela	11 posts	Last post: Thu, Sep 24, 2009, 01:17 PM by The Eldritch Mr. Shiny

Order of the Stick 681 Wed, Sep 23, 2009, 11:05 AM by aeglos	4 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 23, 2009, 06:49 PM by baron arem heshvaun

What to do with non-roleplaying players? Tue, Sep 1, 2009, 02:56 PM by Morieth	82 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 23, 2009, 01:41 PM by CourtFool

Order of the Stick # 680 Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 12:59 AM by baron arem heshvaun	3 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 08:25 AM by Aaron Bitman

21 RPG items on eBay ending this week Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 09:11 AM by ericthecleric	14 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 07:45 AM by ericthecleric

Help! Too many players! Mon, Sep 21, 2009, 02:18 PM by joela	12 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 06:51 AM by CourtFool

Order of the Stick #679 Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 08:04 AM by Aaron Bitman	8 posts	Last post: Mon, Sep 21, 2009, 08:43 AM by Shadowborn

Plate plus Shield = AC 2 Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 01:51 PM by Rezdave	90 posts	Last post: Sat, Sep 19, 2009, 07:22 PM by Rezdave

Is the term "broken" really just a euphemism for "I don't like that"? Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 11:22 AM by Ixancoatl	50 posts	Last post: Sat, Sep 19, 2009, 06:11 AM by Pax Veritas

Rock, Paper, Spock, Lizard Fri, Sep 18, 2009, 10:06 PM by Tensor	1 post	Last post: Fri, Sep 18, 2009, 10:08 PM by Tensor

Cool tables Tue, Jun 23, 2009, 12:26 PM by Ross Byers	14 posts	Last post: Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 02:25 PM by thenorthman

In Seattle this weekend (19 Sept, 2009) --suggestions? Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 11:07 AM by Paris Crenshaw	3 posts	Last post: Thu, Sep 17, 2009, 11:52 AM by Paris Crenshaw

D&D Flavored Jones Soda Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 07:04 AM by bmars3	12 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 11:09 AM by Shadowborn

D&D&D Street-a blog. Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 09:09 AM by YeuxAndI	1 post	Last post: Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 09:20 AM by YeuxAndI

Order of the Stick #678 Sun, Sep 13, 2009, 06:04 PM by Graynore	18 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 16, 2009, 04:40 AM by Fabes DM

How do you come up with names for NPCs? Sun, Sep 13, 2009, 04:26 PM by zafthan	34 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 15, 2009, 10:36 AM by Chris Mortika

[ENnies] Announcing the ENnie Awards Fan Survey Mon, Sep 14, 2009, 06:59 AM by Anthony Law	1 post	Last post: Mon, Sep 14, 2009, 07:05 AM by Anthony Law

No Game Today Sun, Sep 13, 2009, 04:01 PM by Scott Williams 16	5 posts	Last post: Sun, Sep 13, 2009, 04:37 PM by Scott Williams 16

One more time - Favorite Campaign Setting, Any RPG Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 12:13 PM by Whimsy Chris	96 posts	Last post: Sun, Sep 13, 2009, 06:48 AM by Adam Daigle

Order of the Stick #677 - You just know he was doomed to die. Fri, Sep 11, 2009, 12:26 PM by Chris Mortika	8 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 11, 2009, 09:42 PM by Wellard

Freebies Fri, Sep 11, 2009, 01:15 AM by Spacelard	2 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 11, 2009, 01:22 AM by James Jacobs

James Jacobs on story awards Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 03:45 PM by Joana	3 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 06:44 PM by varianor

Order of the Stick #676 - Watch Out for the Snark Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 02:55 AM by Dragonchess Player	8 posts	Last post: Wed, Sep 9, 2009, 10:05 AM by aeglos

Order of the Stick #675 -- I've BEEN that player Sat, Sep 5, 2009, 01:36 PM by Chris Mortika	5 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 8, 2009, 07:29 PM by Graynore

It's a sad day in Fairborn, OH Tue, Sep 1, 2009, 03:23 PM by Grimdell	24 posts	Last post: Sun, Sep 6, 2009, 09:34 PM by Grimdell

Dragon Con 2009 Fri, Sep 4, 2009, 05:15 PM by Tensor	2 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 4, 2009, 09:02 PM by Krome

New Player Blues Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 09:56 AM by Warforged Gardener	13 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 4, 2009, 08:19 PM by Warforged Gardener

Anyone want Reaper swag points? Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 03:36 PM by IconoclasticScream	14 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 4, 2009, 03:40 PM by Snorter

Getting New Players Thu, Jul 9, 2009, 06:43 AM by Aldoth	14 posts	Last post: Fri, Sep 4, 2009, 07:38 AM by Aldoth

Order of the Stick #674. Wed, Sep 2, 2009, 08:55 PM by Chris Mortika	4 posts	Last post: Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 04:24 PM by Matthew Morris

One shot adventure suggestions, please. Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 11:51 AM by MrBunraku	12 posts	Last post: Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 01:12 PM by MrBunraku

[ENnies] Support the ENnies via eBay! Wed, Sep 2, 2009, 12:47 PM by Anthony Law	1 post	Last post: Wed, Sep 2, 2009, 01:02 PM by Anthony Law

Shameless Plug Fri, Jul 10, 2009, 03:53 PM by Shadowborn	6 posts	Last post: Tue, Sep 1, 2009, 08:28 PM by Shadowborn