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Mornin', all. Feeling some better. I shouldn't complain; I have neither atomic wedgies nor rabid koalas bothering me. Hope everyone is doing well!Hi Treppa. Are you preparing for any more concerts?No, and I'm really jealous that you are rehearsing an opera. I'm relieved at the same time because I don't have any musical commitments. It's a nice break.
The community college is staging "Guys and Dolls," which I've played pit for before. I'm considering doing that, but I'm in kind of an energy well right now.
Well, we're heading into summer which is always a slow time for musicians. Sometimes the break is welcome :)
::Pokes nose in thread::Did you tell a lie?
Nah, I just wanted to see what was going on. Plus I wanted to try out my new Groucho Marx mask.
Argh! Why must the boss order all NEW products and then take off to Charleston the day they arrive? I hate inputting new products into the system. And like 11 boxes of them to boot.
Argh! Why must the boss order all NEW products and then take off to Charleston the day they arrive? I hate inputting new products into the system. And like 11 boxes of them to boot.
I feel your pain. That's exactly what we've been doing during our store switch. There are five boxes waiting for me now, but they each have lots of different products. *sigh*
goooooood afternoon fawlty towers!!!!
Still a little loopy after last night's impromptu bbq at my friend's house(where I used to live) since I mistook sake for plum wine and got myself and the missus all good and socially lubricated. It was fun to sit around and hang out with the gang again, including the new addition who is taking my place(and a nice bit of crumpet to boot!! Did I mention she loves Green Lantern?!?!! It's like I never left, except they all like HER breasts...but perhaps I've said too much. ;-) ). It was a wonderful evening, just on this side of magical.
Work today is work, in contrast. Lots of paperwork was waiting for me, and I'm taking a quick breather now while I prepare to run group. Here's hoping I have time to work on the Paladins today....
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Darn it, I wish someone would stop me I just bought $200 on 4e books, and then another $100 on minis. My wallet hurts.Well, Sharoth might not stop you, but he will take the books and minis.
Sharoth can't even enter my province, we get so much rain and dampness he'd rust......... more than he already has.
** spoiler omitted **...TAD** spoiler omitted **I am fully aware of the situation. My mom has been informed as well. She's never been to South Carolina, and I'm sure that there's plenty for her to do there on her own. I'd really like it if I could be invited to hang out with the group though. I can take care of my own accomadations.
I do not need my mom to come with me. I am a fully capable person and I can account for myself. I do not have any mental disabilities that prevent me from traveling alone, I have done it countless times before. It is my hearts desire to be there next year. I absolutely know that it is nothing like PaizoCon, I have had plenty of friends that were on the wild side and I even had my own stint walking on the edge of darkness. I can take care of myself, I don't need to be supervised to have a good time. It really is my hearts desire to be there next year.
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I got the "Underdark" book, MM3 (being friends with the owner lets me get stuff early hehehe), and the adventurers vault books, and PHB3.Darn it, I wish someone would stop me I just bought $200 on 4e books, and then another $100 on minis. My wallet hurts.Which books?
I read most of Underdark in Barnes & Noble without buying it. Does that make me a bad person?
I read most of Underdark in Barnes & Noble without buying it. Does that make me a bad person?Pretty much but we already knew that.
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It's okay, friend. We all do it. The one I like to go to for that has two GIGANTIC comfortable chair/couches right next to the RPG section for just that purpose.
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I read most of Underdark in Barnes & Noble without buying it. Does that make me a bad person?Pretty much but we already knew that.-1.
It's okay, friend. We all do it. The one I like to go to for that has two GIGANTIC comfortable chair/couches right next to the RPG section for just that purpose.
Agreed. That's not what makes *him* a bad person. :P
The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.
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Agreed. That's not what makes *him* a bad person. :PI read most of Underdark in Barnes & Noble without buying it. Does that make me a bad person?Pretty much but we already knew that.-1.
It's okay, friend. We all do it. The one I like to go to for that has two GIGANTIC comfortable chair/couches right next to the RPG section for just that purpose.
Good point. Of all the reasons out there, this one ranks pretty low :)
The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.
One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.
Nah, I just wanted to see what was going on. Plus I wanted to try out my new Groucho Marx mask.::Pokes nose in thread::Did you tell a lie?
[Harpo][/Harpo]
I'm getting the feeling that somehow I've upset the status quo. I'd hate it if I've worn out my welcome, but if you folks need me to take a break from this thread for a while, then I will.
Apparently after you've been gone for four days, the count disappears. I have no idea what's been going on and I'm probably not going to go back and check. I'm back (for now), took some nice pics of RMNP (will post soon), and I'll go back to "lurk mode".
I think Primus Teter mentioned something about fiddling with things for the Great Modron March, like adding the new "Tech" board... so I don't think it was you (my counts disappeared too).
What'd you do?
Possibly upset the harmony of things in being too assertive in my desire to go to MyrtleCon 2.
The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.
Yay!
Was this in Brooklyn? I guess they have one there, but I've only been to B&N in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
I'm getting the feeling that somehow I've upset the status quo. I'd hate it if I've worn out my welcome, but if you folks need me to take a break from this thread for a while, then I will.
I think most (all?) of them are at work or offline right now, TAD.
[Harpo][/Harpo]
Gotta love those Marx brothers. (Except for the one that invented Communism. Bastard.)
[Harpo][/Harpo]Gotta love those Marx brothers. (Except for the one that invented Communism. Bastard.)
Urizen?
I thought Urizen was one of the Blake brothers?
Anybody ever watch Eric Leiser's "Forest"? Freaky.
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What'd you do?Possibly upset the harmony of things in being too assertive in my desire to go to MyrtleCon 2.
They just got done with the last one, and in all the time that FAWTL has been going (in one form or another) they've only done MB once. I wouldn't expect invitations for MB2 to go out right away, so perhaps just put that on the back burner until everyone decides that they're gonna actually have a MB2.
Besides, it might be at Urizen or Taig's house this time.
The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.Yay!
Was this in Brooklyn? I guess they have one there, but I've only been to B&N in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
Yup, downtown brooklyn.
Yup, downtown brooklyn.The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.Yay!
Was this in Brooklyn? I guess they have one there, but I've only been to B&N in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
What's considered downtown Brooklyn? I never got to spend much time in Brooklyn, but Williamsburg seemed attractive.
Well folks, time for this DM to head home. A storm's a comin' and I don't want to miss the view from my 9th floor apartment(I may in fact head up to the 20th to enjoy it even more)!!!!
And to answer your question Doc, Downtown Brooklyn would be... below Williamsburg if you follow the coast, heading in the direction of the Manhattan Bridge, but inland a good amount more. Basically if you're not in Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights(*chortle and scoff*), or Cobble Hill, you're in Downtown.
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What's considered downtown Brooklyn? I never got to spend much time in Brooklyn, but Williamsburg seemed attractive.Yup, downtown brooklyn.The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.Yay!
Was this in Brooklyn? I guess they have one there, but I've only been to B&N in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
Eh, hipster hell...
Eh, hipster hell...What's considered downtown Brooklyn? I never got to spend much time in Brooklyn, but Williamsburg seemed attractive.Yup, downtown brooklyn.The really weird thing about those big comfy chairs is that when paired with a book, they have the ability to alter space-time relationship.One time I was at a BN that had a starbucks inside of it with a comfy chair just outside of the starbucks area. I got my tea, and sat down with one of the 4th ed novels(trying to give it a chance). The next thing I know, a rather stern security guard is waking me up, informing me that the store is closing. I was mortified.Yay!
Was this in Brooklyn? I guess they have one there, but I've only been to B&N in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
*gigglesnort*
Well folks, time for this DM to head home. A storm's a comin' and I don't want to miss the view from my 9th floor apartment(I may in fact head up to the 20th to enjoy it even more)!!!!
And to answer your question Doc, Downtown Brooklyn would be... below Williamsburg if you follow the coast, heading in the direction of the Manhattan Bridge, but inland a good amount more. Basically if you're not in Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights(*chortle and scoff*), or Cobble Hill, you're in Downtown.
I consulted Google. Looks like DT and WB are the only places I've really been in Brooklyn! I need to get some serious time at the museum next time I'm in NY.
Heh, HD's ongoing war with the hipsters. Are these jazz age hipsters? So my people. ;P
Well folks, time for this DM to head home. A storm's a comin' and I don't want to miss the view from my 9th floor apartment(I may in fact head up to the 20th to enjoy it even more)!!!!
And to answer your question Doc, Downtown Brooklyn would be... below Williamsburg if you follow the coast, heading in the direction of the Manhattan Bridge, but inland a good amount more. Basically if you're not in Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights(*chortle and scoff*), or Cobble Hill, you're in Downtown.
I consulted Google. Looks like DT and WB are the only places I've really been in Brooklyn! I need to get some serious time at the museum next time I'm in NY.
Heh, HD's ongoing war with the hipsters. Are these jazz age hipsters? So my people. ;P
Nope. Just a bunch of milwaulkee-tan transplant rich kids living in denial of every possible application of the term and individual words that make it up, happy to show they are "real" in that they live cheek-by-jowl with a strange combination(even for brooklyn) of homeless, immigrants(every combination of legal and not), and aged brooklynites wondering when the neighborhood went to hell.
Argh! Why must the boss order all NEW products and then take off to Charleston the day they arrive? I hate inputting new products into the system. And like 11 boxes of them to boot.
Isn't that what the underlings are hired for? The data entry and menial labor? I mean, that's what I'd do so I can take off to Charleston for the day.
Not that I don't know about such things. :)
I read most of Underdark in Barnes & Noble without buying it. Does that make me a bad person?Pretty much but we already knew that.-1.
It's okay, friend. We all do it. The one I like to go to for that has two GIGANTIC comfortable chair/couches right next to the RPG section for just that purpose.
I call those breasts.
I thought Urizen was one of the Blake brothers?
Anybody ever watch Eric Leiser's "Forest"? Freaky.
My name is William Blake Engels.
What'd you do?Possibly upset the harmony of things in being too assertive in my desire to go to MyrtleCon 2.They just got done with the last one, and in all the time that FAWTL has been going (in one form or another) they've only done MB once. I wouldn't expect invitations for MB2 to go out right away, so perhaps just put that on the back burner until everyone decides that they're gonna actually have a MB2.
Besides, it might be at Urizen or Taig's house this time.
It definitely could be at my house the next time. I just need to finish up attaching the manacles to the walls and installing the jello pit down in the basement. And the one way camera. And well ... I've already spoken too much.
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It definitely could be at my house the next time. I just need to finish up attaching the manacles to the walls and installing the jello pit down in the basement. And the one way camera. And well ... I've already spoken too much.What'd you do?Possibly upset the harmony of things in being too assertive in my desire to go to MyrtleCon 2.They just got done with the last one, and in all the time that FAWTL has been going (in one form or another) they've only done MB once. I wouldn't expect invitations for MB2 to go out right away, so perhaps just put that on the back burner until everyone decides that they're gonna actually have a MB2.
Besides, it might be at Urizen or Taig's house this time.
You sir, are a gentleman.
Nope. Just a bunch of milwaulkee-tan transplant rich kids living in denial of every possible application of the term and individual words that make it up, happy to show they are "real" in that they live cheek-by-jowl with a strange combination(even for brooklyn) of homeless, immigrants(every combination of legal and not), and aged brooklynites wondering when the neighborhood went to hell.
Norah Jones?
It definitely could be at my house the next time. I just need to finish up attaching the manacles to the walls and installing the jello pit down in the basement. And the one way camera. And well ... I've already spoken too much.What'd you do?Possibly upset the harmony of things in being too assertive in my desire to go to MyrtleCon 2.They just got done with the last one, and in all the time that FAWTL has been going (in one form or another) they've only done MB once. I wouldn't expect invitations for MB2 to go out right away, so perhaps just put that on the back burner until everyone decides that they're gonna actually have a MB2.
Besides, it might be at Urizen or Taig's house this time.
Who the hell would want to go to Ohio? ;)
and they're real, unlike drop bears, which are fake.
Unless a rabid koala falls on your ass.
Then they're sorta real.
Koalas...that makes me think of something...
I DO NOT WANT A RABID KOALA ATTACKING MY ASS!!!!
Ah, that is what it made me think of. In our Mutants Down Under campaign of the After the Bomb RPG, the outback is populated with countless roving koala rape gangs. You don't want them to catch you...
I want a Caucasian Shepard. I may need to feed it a small child once a week but damn no one will mess with me from then on!and they're real, unlike drop bears, which are fake.
Unless a rabid koala falls on your ass.
Then they're sorta real.
Sandlot is an awesome movie.
I do not need my mom to come with me. I am a fully capable person and I can account for myself. I do not have any mental disabilities that prevent me from traveling alone, I have done it countless times before. It is my hearts desire to be there next year. I absolutely know that it is nothing like PaizoCon, I have had plenty of friends that were on the wild side and I even had my own stint walking on the edge of darkness. I can take care of myself, I don't need to be supervised to have a good time. It really is my hearts desire to be there next year.** spoiler omitted **...TAD** spoiler omitted **I am fully aware of the situation. My mom has been informed as well. She's never been to South Carolina, and I'm sure that there's plenty for her to do there on her own. I'd really like it if I could be invited to hang out with the group though. I can take care of my own accomadations.
How do you know that it's nothing like PaizoCon? Have you been to PaizoCon to compare? None of the folks who were at Myrtle Beach has even been to PaizoCon (until later on this month) to even make the comparison themselves.
I'm not saying that you're not a fully capable person and I'm not implying that you cannot travel alone. But I am aware that at your current status, someone has custodial rights over you and that covers a lot of territory that some of us are unwilling to take upon the risk in the situation that something accidentally occurs. From what I understand, you don't have a credit card to your name. You don't have a driver's license. I could go on. I don't want to be the one explaining to your mother what happened if something did happen.
Seriously, I think the actual outlet to hang out would be PaizoCon. It's more organized and there'd be a lot more people and familiar faces that will be there that hang out in this thread, Facebook, and all parts of the board(s). It would be easier for your mother to accompany you to Seattle, and then step back into the shadows to do your own thing ... If we end up coming across as over-reacting, you can prove us wrong there and we can rethink the whole issue.
Don't think it's an us vs. you thing. It isn't the case. It really is a liability issue due to an unfamiliarity of the responsibility with regard to an adult under custodial purview. Anyone can make assurances, but they don't mean a thing if something accidentally occurs out of control and could be held liable because you are not considered a fully emancipated and legally self-responsible adult in the eyes of the law.
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Are you familiar with Ohio's laws? South Carolina's? I sure don't know about Arizona's .... except for that whole brouhaha about the crack-down on immigration that's in the news lately. :p
Otherwise, we're cool, TAD. Chill and peace, bro.
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I have spent a big chunk of the day working on a Champions Campaign. I plan on having it make a sharp turn toward an Age of Apocalypse setting. The problem is that I am the only one with the rules and I think I have only one or two of my gaming group that has ever even played any edition of Champions. :(Have you considered Mutants and Masterminds? It has some advantages over the Hero system, especially for those unfamiliar to Hero. It is d20 based, so the play rules are easier to pick up. Building characters requires less math. The numer 12 is not a central part of combat. You don't have to keep track of endurance. It has mechanics for doing cool bits that are not on your character sheet. The game has a reasonably cheap players book. And it is only 2nd edition and none of the core rulebooks has been proven to be so thick it will stop light caliber bullets (I've seen the picture).
The down side- it doesn't use hit poits which can be weird for some.Now that Green Ronin has picked up the DC license, they're going to follow up with a 3rd edition to M&M this fall. Just an obligatory FYI.
I heard that rumour, but didn't know it was confirmed.
Still not bullet-proof though.
I have played M&M and I just didn't like the system that well although I had fun the time we played it. Bob, the baby splugorth, was my character. It is also wide open in a way that characters can be easily broken from what I've seen. Or, more to the point, they can be badly broken in ways that I might not pick up as a GM.
I have always been fond of the Champions game and have been wanting to play a game of it for a long while. Also, I am familiar enough with all the aspects of the system that I can put checks on people attempting to break characters. The newer edition also makes it easier in my opinion to watch for such things. Plus, with all the available suppoert out there, I can have instant access to countless villains for the party to face without putting much effort into it. Conversion from 5th tol 6th is very easy for NPCs because point counting does not matter. All that I have to do is compare combat values and look for special tricks to make sure they are appropriate. If there is an ability that is too powerful for the party, I can just not use it.
@ CJ
Sixth edition removed the figured characteristics based off other characteristics:
SPD is no longer based off Dex.
OCV/DCV is no longer based off Dex
ECV has been changed to MCV and is no longer based off Ego.
PD/ED are no longer based off Con (and Bod? I don't remember)
Com was dropped.
Etc.
The removal of figured characteristics speeds up character creation a lot because if you decide to rejuggle your stats to find a few points you do not have to recalculate (and thus redivide) all your stats.