Wow. What a selection. *Leaves chocolate chips for the plebs*
I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
Mmmm...cookies. *snarfs the oatmeal cookies*
Thanks, Lilith!
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I just don't see how 3e mechanics detract from verisimilitude, and the examples they give aren't at all persuasive to me--they seem special pleading, exaggerative, prejudiced, etc. The fact that there are structures for characters to attempt almost any action imaginable, and it not be left up to the limited resources of the DM of the moment, all add to inhabiting the game world/suspension of disbelief, as far as I am concerned.
Hmmm, I actually think they have some valid reasons for not liking those aspects of the game. But I guess it comes down to perception.
Of course, there are a ton of reasons that go well past the issue with challenge resolution. But that would likely take pages and pages of discussion to detail fully. Not to mention, I am sure it would spawn an edition war. Then the sun would grow dark and the moon would be as blood. <insert obligatory Ghostbusters quote here>
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Okay folks, as promised, here is my idea for the clerics in my homebrew. Keep in mind this is a 3.5 homebrew, not Pathfinder(I started it under 3.5 and will keep it as such until it is complete, at which time I will probably do a Pathfinder update).
Basically, it's a twofold operation. First up, I will be changing the spell progression in that I add the domain spell to the amount of spells a cleric can cast per day. I will also be changing the way domain spells(not abilities) work so that a cleric will be able to drop a prepared spell at any time in order to cast a domain spell, provided the spells are of an equivalent level.
Second and more radically, I'm changing the way turning/rebuking undead works. This change takes pages from Pathfinder as well as Kingdoms of Kalamar. This ability will be called "Miracle" and be analogous to turn/rebuke attempts in that it follows the same mechanic: Cha +3 times/day. It functions as a combination of the channel positive/negative energy and the beneficial and harmful benefits of the Kingdoms of Kalamar channeling abilities: essentially, the player decides whether they are healing damage or doing damage(if the latter the target must make a save vs. that effect as normal) and the target will also enjoy (or have to make another save vs.) a secondary effect of the cleric player's choosing). There will be a list of miracles associated with each deity, each domain, and a few generic ones. I'm currently thinking they will work like an amalgamation of feats and domain abilities. There is also a mechanic for what happens when a cleric is out of "Miracle"s for the day and still wants to squeeze another one out(randomized ability score damage, I will go into that another time).
This is rushed primarily because it's time for me to head out for the day, but also because I don't have my netbook on me. I like this idea, and it's generic enough that I'm sure other people have tried it before; if anyone has any knowledge of this please post or e-mail me on it and I'll see about working with that person to come up with something even better(or at worst, just credit them for coming up with the idea before I did). What do you guys think?
So long for now, rushing to meet up with wife to iron out some financial issues...
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I just don't see how 3e mechanics detract from verisimilitude, and the examples they give aren't at all persuasive to me--they seem special pleading, exaggerative, prejudiced, etc. The fact that there are structures for characters to attempt almost any action imaginable, and it not be left up to the limited resources of the DM of the moment, all add to inhabiting the game world/suspension of disbelief, as far as I am concerned.Hmmm, I actually think they have some valid reasons for not liking those aspects of the game. But I guess it comes down to perception.
Of course, there are a ton of reasons that go well past the issue with challenge resolution. But that would likely take pages and pages of discussion to detail fully. Not to mention, I am sure it would spawn an edition war. Then the sun would grow dark and the moon would be as blood. <insert obligatory Ghostbusters quote here>
DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER!!! MASS HYSTERIA!!!!!!!!!
;)
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Lilith's watching us... from a distance?She's preparing her Gingerbread Man Army for the invasion of FAWTlY-land.
We need to be on the ready.
Watchin' you cookie lady....
I'm out of animate object for the day.
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Afternoon FAWTLy, how goes it?
Instead of heading in to work to check the on the sales issues we went to lunch with some friends and got some hair cuts. We're like sheared sheep now! Hopefully we can find someone with a camera to get some pics of us.
Does anyone else here use TeaTree shampoo? I love the stuff, my head has never felt so refreshed. The scent leaves you feeling invigorated too! </sales pitch>
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Afternoon FAWTLy, how goes it?
Instead of heading in to work to check the on the sales issues we went to lunch with some friends and got some hair cuts. We're like sheared sheep now! Hopefully we can find someone with a camera to get some pics of us.
Does anyone else here use TeaTree shampoo? I love the stuff, my head has never felt so refreshed. The scent leaves you feeling invigorated too! </sales pitch>
TeaTree is good stuffs, when you can find it around here. But I prefer Dove Shampoo, and I use Kama Sutra Mint Body Wash it cleans and refreshes your whole body! </sales pitch> :P
Did you remember the pecan sandies for the Badgah? ;)I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
The pecans go in the pie. ;)
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The pecans go in the pie. ;)Did you remember the pecan sandies for the Badgah? ;)I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)
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Pehcawn Pie. Oh man. I like the tarts even better: more crust!
Year end. I'll hold back a couple of weeks for the fall. I can't afford to go anywhere, but time off is always nice. Damn hospital wants 3 grand, so I should be looking for a part-time job. *sigh*I would not feel guilty about it. That time is yours to burn. At what point will you lose it?So, should I feel guilty about requesting vacation time so soon after coming back from disability?
I have 5 weeks vacation time to burn. Use or lose it company.
I'm thinking 'not', 'cause recuperating has not exactly been fun and relaxing.
This is the way I see it and you can count on it being correct:
If your company will give you a hard time about using both your sick leave (for a very real illness) AND your vacation leave then they do not respect the fact that you have both.
If you cannot use both (sick leave when sick and vacation as you see fit) then you do not have both. Since you do have both, use what you wish to use of your vacation leave and tell them to piss off if they give you problems.
End Note:
A possible idea when you have so much leave for a year (that you are unable to carry over) is to preschedule it all at the end of the year. Then as the year progresses, you can ask to take leave (partly in advance) as needed and remove it from the scheduled days. If they won't give you the desired changes then you still get to keep the days off you have been allotted. This is an idea if there is an early submission deadline for vacation days such that they are not required to honor submissions afterward such as asking for a week or two off right now would probably be.
We don't get enough Froggy around here. Good to see you, Hugo.
Speech! Speech!
I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
*sniffs scraps that are left before devouring*
Thank you Lilith. You gave me food. You are my new best friend.
Okay folks, as promised, here is my idea for the clerics in my homebrew. Keep in mind this is a 3.5 homebrew, not Pathfinder(I started it under 3.5 and will keep it as such until it is complete, at which time I will probably do a Pathfinder update).
Basically, it's a twofold operation. First up, I will be changing the spell progression in that I add the domain spell to the amount of spells a cleric can cast per day. I will also be changing the way domain spells(not abilities) work so that a cleric will be able to drop a prepared spell at any time in order to cast a domain spell, provided the spells are of an equivalent level.
Second and more radically, I'm changing the way turning/rebuking undead works. This change takes pages from Pathfinder as well as Kingdoms of Kalamar. This ability will be called "Miracle" and be analogous to turn/rebuke attempts in that it follows the same mechanic: Cha +3 times/day. It functions as a combination of the channel positive/negative energy and the beneficial and harmful benefits of the Kingdoms of Kalamar channeling abilities: essentially, the player decides whether they are healing damage or doing damage(if the latter the target must make a save vs. that effect as normal) and the target will also enjoy (or have to make another save vs.) a secondary effect of the cleric player's choosing). There will be a list of miracles associated with each deity, each domain, and a few generic ones. I'm currently thinking they will work like an amalgamation of feats and domain abilities. There is also a mechanic for what happens when a cleric is out of "Miracle"s for the day and still wants to squeeze another one out(randomized ability score damage, I will go into that another time).
This is rushed primarily because it's time for me to head out for the day, but also because I don't have my netbook on me. I like this idea, and it's generic enough that I'm sure other people have tried it before; if anyone has any knowledge of this please post or e-mail me on it and I'll see...
I like.
sp?What's new Hugo! :D
You know what's new, but apparently no one else does (except for Solnes, of course) ;)
*Resists the urge of publishing art...*
Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)
^_^
Is this the part where I mention cornbread, the gumbo I made last night, red beans and rice, and the phenomenal pulled pork that my other half & I make? :P
GIVE IN!
Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)
^_^
Is this the part where I mention cornbread, the gumbo I made last night, red beans and rice, and the phenomenal pulled pork that my other half & I make? :P
*sniffs scraps that are left before devouring*
Thank you Lilith. You gave me food. You are my new best friend.
Food is the great equalizer. :D
Is this the part where I mention cornbread, the gumbo I made last night, red beans and rice, and the phenomenal pulled pork that my other half & I make? :P
CORNBREAD??? O.o
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG...
That's my favorite kind of bread (specially the sweet one), followed by garlic bread, but that's a looong shot from the corn one :D
*sneaks into Lilith's kitchen and waits patiently for the cornbread*
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Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)^_^
Is this the part where I mention cornbread, the gumbo I made last night, red beans and rice, and the phenomenal pulled pork that my other half & I make? :P
Sounds great, when can I be there for leftovers?
Now as for the pulled pork, in SC it simply has to be a vinegar based sauce, I think it's in the state constitution or sumthin'. Ask the guys who came to MB about Prossers.... and the inhuman amount of pig I can destroy in one sitting.
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Is this the part where I mention cornbread, the gumbo I made last night, red beans and rice, and the phenomenal pulled pork that my other half & I make? :PCORNBREAD??? O.o
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG...
That's my favorite kind of bread (specially the sweet one), followed by garlic bread, but that's a looong shot from the corn one :D
*sneaks into Lilith's kitchen and waits patiently for the cornbread*
Hey Froggy, do you like cornbread by any chance? ;)
Sounds great, when can I be there for leftovers?
Now as for the pulled pork, in SC it simply has to be a vinegar based sauce, I think it's in the state constitution or sumthin'. Ask the guys who came to MB about Prossers.... and the inhuman amount of pig I can destroy in one sitting.
I tend to like my pulled pork sammiches Memphis-style, with a really tart twangy slaw on top. :)
Food is the great equalizer. :D
Don't you mean, The Great Optimizer?
Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)The pecans go in the pie. ;)Did you remember the pecan sandies for the Badgah? ;)I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
I heard pecan pie, where and I'll take 20. MMMMmmmmm good stuff.
*starting to wonder if I am living in the wrong area of the country or if I was southerner in another lifetime?*
Lasagna post.
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Now see here, you start talking pecan pie and you have this southern boys undivided attention! :)The pecans go in the pie. ;)Did you remember the pecan sandies for the Badgah? ;)I saw Lilith from a distance at GenCon last year, but no cookies. I'm not sure if they even exist. Could be a ploy just to get access to our SQL servers....<-- Casts --Who wanted cookies?
I heard pecan pie, where and I'll take 20. MMMMmmmmm good stuff.
*starting to wonder if I am living in the wrong area of the country or if I was southerner in another lifetime?*
<-- Looking for some shoofly pie.
Afternoon FAWTLy, how goes it?
Instead of heading in to work to check the on the sales issues we went to lunch with some friends and got some hair cuts. We're like sheared sheep now! Hopefully we can find someone with a camera to get some pics of us.
Does anyone else here use TeaTree shampoo? I love the stuff, my head has never felt so refreshed. The scent leaves you feeling invigorated too! </sales pitch>
Good stuff, but I found it rather pricey...