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I have watched a few years worth of smallville; it is not to bad; I kinda like it; just got tired of watching reruns and I dont watch a lot of tv anyhow;

so far; have seen aquaman, flash, green arrow, a cyborg I think is or might become deathloc; scores of guys with super powers I dont know as dc is not my thing. All and all; has been pretty cool.

Wow, you were up late last night (or very early this morning.) Smallville is one of those few shows I wish I had started watching when it came out. I missed everything so I fiqured.."oh well". I did get the Legion from i-tunes though so I can watch it again (also taped it in the vcr.)

Powers in the game are coming along finally, took a week of vacation to work on the game, got my groove again I'd say. Very productive all in all. Starting to think about making the Cosmos Screen pretty soon. Don't have much to put on it yet though (as far as charts go).

In my community, there is an after school activity for D&D at the Junior High and Senior High level. It brings some kids together to play but it isn't well organized. My daughter tried it out and here's what she got out of it...

1. The teacher held 2-3 meetings with everyone interested in order to lay down the basic rules, divide into groups and teach the basic mechanics of the game.

2. She was assigned the kids the teacher didn't want. She offered to DM because there were a lot of students interested in playing. She wasn't very experienced in Dming.

3. Once the group was on the way, the kids had the option of playing at the school when the teacher was playing his group or they could do it on another night at someone's home.

4. The teacher didn't get enough DM's for the amount of players which put considerable strain on my daughter. She elected to play here at home.

5. The kids formed their clicks within the group and shut out other players, trying to persuade the DM to dump the "unwanted" players.

6. Ton's of inner group fighting and backstabbing (mostly outside of the game).

7. After a while some of the other kids felt they would be better at DMing so they tried to break up the group (again the clicks mentioned above).

8. When they found out they didn't know the game as well as they thought they did they called the house asking my daughter (the DM they dumped) how to do this or how to handle that.

9. When the splinter groups fell apart, my daughter started getting calls from them wanting her to DM (since they were suddenly without one). This coming from the same kids that dumped her.

10. My observations are that most of the problems she encountered were age related for all involved, herself and the players. She hated the school thing so much that she did not return the following year.

As for it being a good or bad idea in school, I'd say as an after school activity in which the instructer dedicates himself (herself) it's fine. In the classroom, I would say "NO". My daughter continued to DM for a few friends, but that didn't last because of schedules and her trying to mix different sets of friends. It also fell apart when she got a boyfriend (as he became much more important to her (depsite my preaching about how to treat others). Now she plays solo with him and they enjoy it a lot and play frequently. She has also developed the attitude that D&D is the ONLY worthwhile game as well (which I find rather disheartening, but that's mostly an age thing I'm sure.) On a side note my daughter's cousin (another girl) gave a speech on the game and borrowed some of my Greyhawk material as props.

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This game is really coming around now, I've used snippets of the book to spur on ideas and its working so well. Before I bought this book I had an idea of what I wanted to do, just didn't know how to do it. Now the Powers chapter is exceeding my expectations. The great thing is I get ideas rather than just implementing the material. An incredible boost to the Legion game. Thanks again and if anyone want to take a gander let me know.

A spin off series would be even nicer. Wishfull thinking on my part I'm afraid.

I don't watch Smallville (as I really don't watch tv at all), but I really enjoyed it. Definetly exceeded my expectations. Garth was pretty immature but that happens a lot with people of their age (rage of maturity levels). Rock was quite the thinker, leader, which I really liked as well, and I think Imra was best represented in appearance. I though Persuader would have a bigger role though. They made a reference to Brainaic 5, stated that there were other Legionnaires and invited Kal-El to visit someday. Loved the close-ups and emphasis on the Legion Flight Ring. I liked that they showed the Kal-El's influence over the Legion. Didn't care for the Legion willing to kill Chloe but they learned from Kal-El in the end that there is always another way to solve things; they made it their #1 rule (so good show of influence there). I really hope this episode flies, a spin off would really be the greatest thing. I'd give the episode an 7.5 out of 10.

I don't watch Smallville (as I really don't watch tv at all), but I really enjoyed it. Definetly exceeded my expectations. Garth was pretty immature but that happens a lot with people of their age (rage of maturity levels). Rock was quite the thinker, leader, which I really liked as well, and I think Imra was best represented in appearance. I though Persuader would have a bigger role though. They made a reference to Brainaic 5, stated that there were other Legionnaires and invited Kal-El to visit someday. Loved the close-ups and emphasis on the Legion Flight Ring. I liked that they showed the Kal-El's influence over the Legion. Didn't care for the Legion willing to kill Chloe but they learned from Kal-El in the end that there is always another way to solve things; they made it their #1 rule (so good show of influence there). I really hope this episode flies, a spin off would really be the greatest thing. I'd give the episode an 7.5 out of 10.

For those intrested, the Smallville episode guest starring The Legion of Super-Heroes airs tomorrow night, check your local listings for time and channel. The villain is the man with the atomic ax, none other than Persuader of the Fatal Five himself.

This week has a new episode which, I believe, is finally going to be the Legion of Superheroes story. Huzzah!

Yes it is! Does the Eileen Happy Dance!

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When 4th edition first came out, I posted it on Canonfire and here on Paizo somewhere. Now that we have highly sensitive people who cannot entertain the idea that someone could have issue's with that game or its creators I emailed it to you.

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haha; no worries prissy little snotling of a gal; somebody is gonna get thirsty and wish fer some drink or rub me bottle to dust it off; or whatnot; always happens; doesnt usually take to long; lots of leering little boyz out there wishing fer naughtly little things; this prison canna hurt the likes of me AHHAHAHAHAH.

That reminds me of my 4th edition joke. Did you ever hear it?

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Incidentally. I know longer tell people I play D&D.

Now I just say RPGs.

The shame.

Yea, it's the same for me as well. I've tried to disassociate myself with that particular game though I do still mention it at home or here on paizo.

One of the participants (PC) is approached by a fair maiden and encouraged to win. Being the fetching lass she is, she shouldn't have any problem gaining his interest. Once he falls for the bait, the lady's real man-at-arms comes along and issues a challenge to the PC, after all who is he (the PC) to be courting his ladyship. Turns out she intentionally set the PC up in order to gain some attention from her man-at-arms whom had been not showing her the proper attention up until now.

I'd make the guy a scoundral as well as a nobel of your choosing. Perhaps he cheats in some way when facing the PC at whatever challenge is presented.

This allows opportunities for roleplaying as well as taking that roleplaying to the arena.

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Erik, are you referring to the Source Comics & Games in Falcon Heights? There were several Source Comics and Games outlets in the Twin Cities but the consolidated into one large store. By the way, my previous post was pertaining to this particular store. Bar none, it is the best gaming store for hundreds of miles. Any chance your ever going to be a guest there on D&D day?

Yes, that's the one. Falcon Heights, sorry.

And don't think I didn't recognize that _other_ store you mentioned! It used to be my favorite, back in the day.

I'd love to be a guest for D&D Game Day, but something tells me Wizards of the Coast will not be paying for me to fly out there to help promote their products any time soon. :)

Yea, I figured you knew. Any respectful Minnesota Gamer would. Remember the soldier they had? Kinda stood out. Wow, that was a long time ago. I really liked that store as well. Kinda sad to see it go the direction it did. The owner always treated me well though. He had a good memory for recalling customers even when I had moved away from the Twin Cities and returned every 3-4 months he remembered me.

There's a lot of Heathy and I talk but mixed in you'll find real Legion stuff. Just look for the posts by Set, Valegrim and DM Freehold or my longer posts. If your looking for ways to beat up on Mon'el look at Heathy's posts. Your really going to read the whole thread? Its coming up on 30 pages I think.

Thats the cover. and yes, look for the 12 cents in the circle. Dont think they worried about saying 'first printing' back then, but you never know. The only reason Im saying to be cautious is Marvel has reprinted the milestone issues so many times (they're like KISS and greatest hits repackaging). When they release deluxe versions of action figures, sometimes they put in a reprint of the issue the 1st app or origin story. I fell for it on Ebay when the guy just put 'bunch of books' or something and then had a pic that showed some new stuff, some older stuff and a copy of Xmen ## with the 1st app of Havok! I thought about it bid a couple times...hoping to get outbid and then looking at the pic. blablabla long story short-it was the reprint and because the listing didnt emphasize that book or anything I had to buy the reprint for way more than it was worth.

Id say you have the real deal there, but it never hurts to be cautious.

Can you link the ebay auction here if you go that way...or at least post the results after you get it CGC'd?

You own the Watchmen books?
I actually liked Moores 'V for Vendetta' more than the Watchmen series, but the Watchmen paraphernalia should go through the roof right about now. I think I still have a button with the smiley face n bullet hole from back then...

Purchased it along with the others we have been discussing. After reviewing it a 2nd time I was 100% positive that its the real thing. I'm going to the bank tomorrow to put a large check in and start my savings account (finally). Paying for the comic did come out of that money, but I was starting out with $2,000 anyway, so I'm not that much worse off. I put the comic in a plastic sleeve with cardboard backing and taped the plastic together with the comic inside. It goes directly into the safetey deposit in the morning.

As far as ebay, I'm going to wait awhile and see if any conventions come up in my area. I guess the CGC organization frequently appears there and I'd like to talk to them. If that doesn't work out I'll eventually send it to them for review. Hoping to sell it at a convention if I feel the offer is worthwhile. I'll be curious to see if either of the comic stores want it and what they would offer. I'll use ebay as a guide to what it is worth to some people. I'm sure once its graded I'll let you know what the CGC grade level is. Probably sit on things for awhile though.

I still cry when something bad happens to my character.

I belive it.

My daughter started playing 3.0 at about the age of 7 and then moved on to 3.5 when it came out. She easily understood the mechanics. Difficulties we encountered were...

1. Keeping careful track of XP

2. Not crying when something bad happened to her character. This lasted until about the age of 12 I'd say.

As for play style, the only thing I changed at the ages of 10-12 were reducing the amount of adult conversation (adult oriented jokes). We always glossed over any kind of character intimatecy within the game and quite frankly, that hasn't come up for years anyway. Now my daughter is 16 and DMs for her friends. The only thing she does that I find annoying is she will only play modules and does virtually nothing with the characters in between. She doesn't seem to be able to DM without a module in her hand, but that's her call.

Thanks for your help drunken_nomad. I plan on either going out today or tomorrow and looking at these issues one more time, then if everything checks out I'll buy it. Any recomendations of what to look for to be 100% certain that it IS INDEEED what I have been saying it is?

This is what it should look like Yes?

I'll double check the cover picture

Double check the issue #

Double check the contents of the story (origin of Spiderman right?)

Make sure it says Marvel (LOL)

Make sure it says 15 cents on the cover

Date should be Aug 1962

Do comics say First Printing on them? I looked at a 1968 issue of Adventure comcis and that was not stated by the date in the credit area.

Anything else I should look for to verify the authenticity?

lol; thought so; well; better late than never; thought i suggested this like a year ago hehe

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

The Heroes/Champions revised 5th edition was just what I needed. I've already made worthy ground on how powers should work. Thanks for the suggestions all, greatly appreciated.

In my defense, I would just like to say that the idea of rolling a d20 and having a challenge score is only 1 small part of the system, the rest is mine...so...(insert rude noise) and be nice, I'm special.

I've been poking around ebay and it seems that most do the CGC thing. I guess that means they get it appraised by this organization. The pictures they showed were all in the same type of clear hard plastic with the CGC label at the top as well as the numeric value they gave it (not dollar value but a type of score, such as 1.8, 2.5, 3, etc.

I have the money to buy all of the comics we have been discussing without placing any kind of strain on things at home. I don't know anything about ebay and do not have an account with them as I have never purchased or sold anything over the internet before.

The gaming store told me to have it sent into CGC for appraisel and to put insurance on it. At this point in time, this is my plan. I don't need the money that badly so I could easily buy it and sell it months or years from now. I'm not really a Spiderman fan so the comic wouldn't hold any type of value to me other than as a investment of some kind.

I thought perhaps going to a comic convention after the CGC has looked at it would be a good idea. I'll be watching ebay quite a bit now so if I think that they make to low an offer at a convention I could also pass on it and save it for another convention, ebay, store, or private person. I expect stores won't pay you what its worth though. I have no need for store credit as I have already bought them out of their Legion comic supply anyway.

I really appreciate the pointers and if you have more to offer let me know, I plan on buying Sunday or Monday and would love to hear if you have any more advice to offer.

Ok, when I went to his house, I actually looked at the cover carefully as well as each page. I took notes and wrote down the damage I saw on each issue.

Spiderman #23, Apr. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.
3rd App of Green Goblin! Ditko art. This might be worth the big $ tag. Goblin is still #1 badguy.

This comic had a slightly loose cover but still attached to the staples. It has small cover creases and the cover edges were worn.

Spiderman #29 Oct. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.
2nd app of Scorpion. Ditko art. I actually own this one. But I always liked the Scorpion.

This comic had a small date stamp on the cover. The cover was sightly loose but still attached to the staples. It had a small tear in the pages (1/8 inch perhaps. Can't recall if it was one page or several however.

Spiderman #30 Nov 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.
1st App of 'Cat Burglar' (who?)

I take it this one isn't really worth anything.

Amazing Fantasy #15, Aug 1962 (apparently the first appearance of Spiderman from what I understood). He wants $200 for it, I'd say condition is Good, the biggest flaws were a slightly rolled spine and somewhat loose cover but not to bad, the outer right edge was chewed (maybe 1/8 all the way down, otherwise in decent condition. This is the worst of the comics in regards to condition, all of the others on this list were better.

This is one of the 'holy grails' of Silver Age comics. Yes it is 1st App of ol' web-head. 200$ is a lot of money. The most I ever paid for anything was 50$ on Daredevil #1 about 10 years ago and about that same amount for a signed McFarlane Spiderman book (yeah I was young and dumb!). I would really look this one over before I bought it. Rusty staples, center pages pulled out of staples, clipped Marvel 'stamps'/subscription forms, and other things. There are replicas out there. Not saying anything bad about the seller, he/she might not even know. Whitman? or someone put out a knockoff of some early Spidey issues in a book and record set in 66 or 68 and the only way to tell is there is no 12 cent price listed on the covers. Research this if you really want it. It would be a big prize to have and you should at least thumb through it to say you once held something that cool.

The description above is accurate as far as condition. Of all the comics we've discussed, it is in the worst condition, but I think still in decent shape. Probably better than FAIR condition. So is this worth $200 or not?

Ironman and Captain America #59, Nov. 1964, He wants $20.00 for it. Ironman and Captain America #58, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.
These were titled Tales of Suspense and if these are truly the issues listed (the dating seems off for two sequential issues. I think they were bimonthly not bi-yearly)...if they are what they seem to be, these are your best buy. Tales of Suspense #58 is the first time they thawed ol' Cap out of the ice from the Golden Age of comics. Tales #59 is the first solo tale of Captain America and apparently the 1st app of the Avengers' butler, Jarvis!! wow.

So should I buy these? Are they worth more than $20.00 each or are they a break even deal?

Hawkman $43, Sept. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.
if this is actually Brave and the Bold #43 then youve got another rare prize. Kubert art and the origin of Hawkman!
This is worth money? It was one I was very iffy on. Should I buy it for $20.00?

Daredevil #4, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.
1st app and origin of Killgrave(who?) Still, a nice book. I own this one too.

Not worth anything I take it?

The Flash - Giant Issue #4, Oct. 1964, He wants $7.00 for it.
This could be Showcase #4 but that came out in '56...so I doubt it. If it is, snap that up! I cant find a Giant Size #4 for Flash anywhere in my stuff.

I think its a different comic then your thinking of. This comic was really thick and the date was 1964. Not worth anything?

The Shadow #3, Nov. 1964, He wants $2.00 for it.
amazing Kaluta art!! but otherwise easily dismissed. If you were following artists, Id tell you to pick up all 8 or so of these that came out, just to drool over the covers, but the art really probably isnt worth it. Especially only in good condition.

I'm not sure what company put this comic out. I don't believe it was The Shadow (as in the 1030's pulp hero). Is there another Shadow comic from the mid-1960's? If the Amazing Fantasy #15 is the real thing, I was going to buy in a couple of days. I'd hate to miss the opportunity. My intention was to buy and turn around and sell shortly afterwards. The comics store told me to send the Amazing Fantasy #15 to some organization to have them evaluate it and get some kind of rating on it, then put insurance on it. They said they sold one in FAIR condition for $3,800. Any chance it is worth that much? I'd say this one is 1-2 steps better on the rating list.

Hi there, just got back from the guy who had comics for sale. After looking at what he had, here's what I found:

I would say the the comics were in FINE to GOOD condition based off what I've seen for evaluating comics on the internet. I didn't buy anything because I decided to do some research first. The highlights he had were as follows:

The Avengers #19, Aug. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Fantastic Four #42, Sept. 1965, He wants $5.00 for it.

Giant Man and Incredible Hulk #69, July 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Giant Man and Incredible Hulk #66 Apr, 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Spiderman #23, Apr. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Spiderman #29 Oct. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Spiderman #30 Nov 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Amazing Fantasy #15, Aug 1962 (apparently the first appearance of Spiderman from what I understood). He wants $200 for it, I'd say condition is Good, the biggest flaws were a slightly rolled spine and somewhat loose cover but not to bad, the outer right edge was chewed (maybe 1/8 all the way down, otherwise in decent condition. This is the worst of the comics in regards to condition, all of the others on this list were better.

Superman #155, Aug 1962, He wants $5.00 for it.

Giant Superman Annual #5, Summer 1962. He wants $5.00 for it.

Ironman and Captain America #59, Nov. 1964, He wants $20.00 for it.

Ironman and Captain America #58, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

Hawkman $43, Sept. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

Daredevil #4, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

The Flash - Giant Issue #4, Oct. 1964, He wants $7.00 for it.

Batman #149, Aug. 1962, He wants $5.00 for it.

The Shadow #3, Nov. 1964, He wants $2.00 for it.

Strange Tales: The Watcher, #134, Jul 1965, He wants $5.00 for it.

I'll buy a price guide to help me figure out what these comics are worth if I were to turn around and sell them. Regarding the prices for the various conditions in a comic price guide; are these what I could sell them for or if I sold them to a comic store or should I expect a lot less? If so, where else should I go to sell them? Right now I'm looking for some advice to get me started on things. Does anyone know of any websites I can visit which will tell me what the value is of these comics based on the condition?

He had some others for sale as well but their condition was worse POOR to FAIR, they were all other types of comics, such as Aquaman and Aqualad #32, Bugs Bunny 1959, Woody Woodpecker 1955, Mouse Musketeers 1957, Loony Tunes 1959, Herbie #5 1964 (not the car but some other sort of character I'd never seen before), Fightin Army #44 1961, Tarzan 1959-1960, Disney's Word of Adventure 1963, Bonanza 1962, Tonka #966 1968 (how can a comic be up to issue #966 in 1958, unless he meant issue #96?), 1962 MN Twins Yearbook. I didn't think any of these were worth anything though. They were all very cheap, most $1.00, a few at $5.00, and the Herbie at $7.00.

Any input would be appreceiated. Thanks much!

Hi there, I beleive I mentioned this on another thread but here goes.

Recently I talked to a gentleman about buying some comics from him. Today I went to his house and looked at the comics themselves. Here's what I found...

Now I only noticed one of these comics had Legion in it and even that was pretty minor. However I'm thinking there might be some value to some of the comics here and therefore would like to get some input from you folks.

I would say the the comics were in FINE to GOOD condition based off what I've seen for evaluating comics on the internet. I didn't buy anything because I decided to do some research first. The highlights he had were as follows:

The Avengers #19, Aug. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Fantastic Four #42, Sept. 1965, He wants $5.00 for it.

Giant Man and Incredible Hulk #69, July 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Giant Man and Incredible Hulk #66 Apr, 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Spiderman #23, Apr. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Spiderman #29 Oct. 1965, He wants $20.00 for it.

Spiderman #30 Nov 1965, He wants $10.00 for it.

Amazing Fantasy #15, Aug 1962 (apparently the first appearance of Spiderman from what I understood). He wants $200 for it, I'd say condition is Good, the biggest flaws were a slightly rolled spine and somewhat loose cover but not to bad, the outer right edge was chewed (maybe 1/8 all the way down, otherwise in decent condition. This is the worst of the comics in regards to condition, all of the others on this list were better.

Superman #155, Aug 1962, He wants $5.00 for it.

Giant Superman Annual #5, Summer 1962. He wants $5.00 for it.

Ironman and Captain America #59, Nov. 1964, He wants $20.00 for it.

Ironman and Captain America #58, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

Hawkman $43, Sept. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

Daredevil #4, Oct. 1962, He wants $20.00 for it.

The Flash - Giant Issue #4, Oct. 1964, He wants $7.00 for it.

Batman #149, Aug. 1962, He wants $5.00 for it.

The Shadow #3, Nov. 1964, He wants $2.00 for it.

Strange Tales: The Watcher, #134, Jul 1965, He wants $5.00 for it.

I'll buy a price guide to help me figure out what these comics are worth if I were to turn around and sell them. Regarding the prices for the various conditions in a comic price guide; are these what I could sell them for or if I sold them to a comic store or should I expect a lot less? If so, where else should I go to sell them? Right now I'm looking for some advice to get me started on things. Does anyone know of any websites I can visit which will tell me what the value is of these comics based on the condition?

He had some others for sale as well but their condition was worse POOR to FAIR, they were all other types of comics, such as Aquaman and Aqualad #32, Bugs Bunny 1959, Woody Woodpecker 1955, Mouse Musketeers 1957, Loony Tunes 1959, Herbie #5 1964 (not the car but some other sort of character I'd never seen before), Fightin Army #44 1961, Tarzan 1959-1960, Disney's Word of Adventure 1963, Bonanza 1962, Tonka #966 1968 (how can a comic be up to issue #966 in 1958, unless he meant issue #96?), 1962 MN Twins Yearbook. I didn't think any of these were worth anything though. They were all very cheap, most $1.00, a few at $5.00, and the Herbie at $7.00.

Any input would be appreceiated. Thanks much!

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Saturday I'm suppose to meet this gentleman I spoke with over the phone. He has some Marvel and DC silver age comics for sale. He said his collection (30 comics total) included Spiderman, Hulk, Superman, along with some others. Now I'm fairly familiar with when DC comics started, but I'm less familiar with things like Thor, Hulk, and Spiderman. Did these comics start in the 1960's? All the comics he has for sale are from the 60's. I'm trying to get an idea how old they might be before I get there as well as value. He described them as "Not mint but not junk either" anyone have an idea what they think some of these issues would be worth at poor to fair condition?

Best i can recommend is hit up a comic store and get/snag a fairly recent pricing guide. The values of comics vary widely on factors that include things as simple as what happened in an issue, first appearance of character X, major plotline arcs, etc. In addition to the mint/near mint etc qualities and the size of a given issue's print run.

I agree, I was thinking about doing that tomorrow. I can find a price guide in a neighboring town easy enough. I's just getting antsy because I'm hoping I'll find something nice.

Saturday I'm suppose to meet this gentleman I spoke with over the phone. He has some Marvel and DC silver age comics for sale. He said his collection (30 comics total) included Spiderman, Hulk, Superman, along with some others. Now I'm fairly familiar with when DC comics started, but I'm less familiar with things like Thor, Hulk, and Spiderman. Did these comics start in the 1960's? All the comics he has for sale are from the 60's. I'm trying to get an idea how old they might be before I get there as well as value. He described them as "Not mint but not junk either" anyone have an idea what they think some of these issues would be worth at poor to fair condition?

Like Jester, i have tons of HERO system product myself and have played it for hmm..over a decade. If you have any questions on ways to implement or wish any feedback on your world building Eileen, feel free to throw up a thread and i am sure others in addition to myself would be happy to help.

Happy World Building =)

Okie Dokey, sounds good. It took me basically a year to settle on the basic game mechanics. I spent the greater portion of the year trying out different ideas, eventually found myself coming back full circle and utilizing some d20 ideas mixed with my own. The Champions/Heroes really spurs on the creative thought process which is exactly what I needed. Down the road I'll probably be looking to playtest it more extensively. If your a Legion fan and this intrests you get back to me on my Legion thread under Comics.

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Christian Johnson wrote:

Hero 5th is a great game with great support. The Galactic Champions sourcebook is a good place to look if you want to run a Legion game.

Christian

What's this you say, what's this Galactic Champions sourcebook you speak of?

One of the best resources around for a futurist superhero game. Galactic Champions

Thanks much folks, I shall check it out. Is this book available at gaming stores or only online?

Yes, happy new years Legionnaires. Here's hoping for another 50 years of Legion comics. Oh, and remember, we are starting the new year off right with Legion appearing on Smallville, January 15, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad will be present. The one and only Persauder of the Fatal Five will be there to try and do something e's probably not suppose to be doing.

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

This thread is dedicated to all of those gamers out there who MUST go through some sort of ritual-like experience to PROPERLY prepare for their game, be it fantasy, Superheros, sci-fi, or any other genre. This is your opportunity to share with you geekdom moments.

Me?

...

Holy smoke! Can I play in your game??? That just sounds like WAY TOO MUCH FUN!

*pulls out geek card and cuts it in half* I'm not worthy...

Thanks, I thought people would look at me as if I was really strange (that is if they could see me, which they can't since its a computer screen they are looking at, unless of coarse you want to consider the avatar, then it's a representation, which could be considered the same as looking at me. I guess its a matter of perception.)

One thing I forgot to mention is that we roll for music as well. For each game we have set soundtracks or other categories of listening music. The winner of the die roll gets to choose what they want for the night.

If we play D&D, we roll d20, high person wins.

If we play Top Secret/S.I. we roll d% and the person with the lowest roll wins (as that is how the game mechanics work). If you roll a Lucky Break of 01-04 you automatically get to play your theme song during game set up and if you roll a 00 (zero), you get to pick out music for two games in a row. If you roll a bad break (95-98 you can't roll for the next game and if you roll a 99 you can't roll for the next two games.

Legion is based on d20, so I guess we will have to go with a high roll as well.

Okay, I asked for this.

Yes you did, would you like to make it up to me? Only I possess the power to dig you out of this hole.

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

I don't even know what that is, but..... yes. (scaramanga)

Oh, okay. The guy wit' three nipples.

Yes, he had 3 nipples.

Wikipedia says:
In the 1974 James Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun, the eponymous villain, Francisco Scaramanga, has a third nipple. Bond has Q Department make a fake nipple in order to impersonate Scaramanga.

Did it have a bullet in it or something cool?

No, it didn't have anything special about it, too bad, that would have been pretty neat. Bond tried to impersonate Scaramanga by having Q make one, he then atached it to his chest and met Scaramanga's contact, Mr Osato (I think was his name). They saw through the disguise if I recall correctly. Q was rather grossed out when Bond requested it.

Heathansson wrote:

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

That reminds me of the time I was fighting this guy with three nipples.

I put a kobold in a pillowcase and beat him to death with it.
Not quite James Bond smooth, but....I roll like that.

At least you didn't beat him with your golden gun.

That thing was real? I thought it was a cigarette lighter or something.

Wasn't a very efficient weapon actually, only held one round.

"That's all I need."

Whatever. Report for pwning, you three-nippled freak of nature.

but, but, I don't wanna be pwned.

So what exactly is pwning?

"Get your free Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license right here on Paizo. We offer a 30 day free trial. If your not completely satisfied with your Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license we will send you your own stuffed Kobold Cleaver which you can proudly display in your living room as your own. If you order now, during this limited time offer, we will throw in this unique Kobold Cleaver snare for free. Lets go to the street and see what random strangers have to say about this wonderful product.

Eileen: "Tell me sir, have you ever hunted a Kobold Cleaver with an Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license before?"

Random Stranger: "Why as a matter of fact, yes I have, in fact I have one now."

Eileen: "And tell me what was the result?"

Random Stranger: "Well, uhhh....you know, tracked the critter down just from my back yard.

Eileen: "Really from your backyard, tell me what did you use for bait?"

Random Stranger: "Well the Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license does come with a Heathy sniff and bait special. Darn critter thought the Heathy statue was the real thing. Came up, sniffed it, tried to pee on it, when Wham! it fell right on top of him."

Eileen: "Would you reccommend the Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license to your friends?"

Random Stranger: "Absolutely, in fact I bought one for each member of the family. We hunt Kobold Cleavers together, fun for the whole family."

Eileen: There you go folks, the words of a random stranger on just how good Eileen's Kobold Cleaver Hunting kit and license really works."

Heathansson wrote:

I don't even know what that is, but..... yes. (scaramanga)

Oh, okay. The guy wit' three nipples.

Yes, he had 3 nipples.

Wikipedia says:
In the 1974 James Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun, the eponymous villain, Francisco Scaramanga, has a third nipple. Bond has Q Department make a fake nipple in order to impersonate Scaramanga.

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

That reminds me of the time I was fighting this guy with three nipples.

I put a kobold in a pillowcase and beat him to death with it.
Not quite James Bond smooth, but....I roll like that.

At least you didn't beat him with your golden gun.

That thing was real? I thought it was a cigarette lighter or something.

Wasn't a very efficient weapon actually, only held one round.

That reminds me of the time I was fighting this guy with three nipples.

I put a kobold in a pillowcase and beat him to death with it.
Not quite James Bond smooth, but....I roll like that.

At least you didn't beat him with your golden gun.

I smaked this kobold with a pillow one time, and he flew 35 feet into a woodchipper.

"nnnnnnnnnnGSSSSSSSSH!"

That's what it sounded like.

Go dog go!

Bloody Kobold Martini

"Get your free Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license right here on Paizo. We offer a 30 day free trial. If your not completely satisfied with your Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license we will send you your own stuffed Kobold Cleaver which you can proudly display in your living room as your own. If you order now, during this limited time offer, we will throw in this unique Kobold Cleaver snare for free. Lets go to the street and see what random strangers have to say about this wonderful product.

Eileen: "Tell me sir, have you ever hunted a Kobold Cleaver with an Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license before?"

Random Stranger: "Why as a matter of fact, yes I have, in fact I have one now."

Eileen: "And tell me what was the result?"

Random Stranger: "Well, uhhh....you know, tracked the critter down just from my back yard.

Eileen: "Really from your backyard, tell me what did you use for bait?"

Random Stranger: "Well the Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license does come with a Heathy sniff and bait special. Darn critter thought the Heathy statue was the real thing. Came up, sniffed it, tried to pee on it, when Wham! it fell right on top of him."

Eileen: "Would you reccommend the Eileen's Kobold Cleaver hunting kit and license to your friends?"

Random Stranger: "Absolutely, in fact I bought one for each member of the family. We hunt Kobold Cleavers together, fun for the whole family."

Eileen: There you go folks, the words of a random stranger on just how good Eileen's Kobold Cleaver Hunting kit and license really works."

Why do kobolds always wear hats?

EileenProphetofIstus wrote:

Heathansson wrote:

Yih. Swattin water's fun.

You do that too? I like water...I shower, bathe, brush my teeth, wash dishes, wash clothes, go swimming, drink it occasionally, I don't bat at it though. Perhaps I should try this sometime. Any particular technqiue I should use?

It's how younglings practice their hunting skills.

Me thinks you should practice your batting skills on KC! He being a naughty kobold again.

Oh crap. You do realize that this thread is practically inviting the psychotic cat haters from 'Frakkin Cats' thread to come here and rant?

Which is why I put a disclaimer within my original post, to keep the riff raff out.

"Other than getting rid of the cat or doing other harmful things to her, does anybody have any worthy suggestions on how to clean my house?"

After all, I'm sure the Paizo bunch are nothing less than honorable posters who would NEVER take a thread beyond the original posters request of intent.

You wouldn't do that would you kobold cleaver?

I feel like I should surrender my geek card. *sigh*

All I do is insist on having Diet Mountain Dew (or Firefly Vodka) to drink and one or more of a few preferred snacks:

*a fresh tub of hummus with some pita bread
*frozen Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies (when in season)
*Hickory Farms Smokey Bar (when in season)
*Fried Pork Dumplings from any clean, reputable chinese restaurant

I usually change into one of my geek-theme t-shirts if I get a chance. My favorite: The blood-splatter surrounding the phrase, "Pass me another character sheet and some better dice."

I wish I had a dedicated gaming room/dork cave. *sigh*

I like the shirt, where did you find it? Actually, very awesome if you ask me.

So if this were implimented, does this mean I would have to pay a onging fee (hourly, daily, monthly, whatever) to use my microsoft word program, play spider solitare or chess on my computer, make my own screensaver, type of gaming information, play my i-tunes etc.? It would no longer be a....you paid for the program now you can use it, instead I essentially rent the service for a few hours a day?