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I'm good. Extremely angry right now. I think I need to unhook and relax a bitAn explosion has rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon. It looks pretty bad.
I hope Pat wasn't there.
just glad you are okay. I would rather have you frothing with rage than not have you at all.
Not getting nekkid for obvious reasons.
<censored> and now FB angered me with unasked for idiotic user interface change just as I want to check who else of my friends might be living in Boston area...
<censored again> And now I got my pressure leaping up after reading an article about some ******* imam in Denmark proclaiming that by not covering their faces European women are asking muslim to be raped. When I hear such BS I would really like to be 6th+ Sorcerer just to be able to smoke such sh** with a fireball barrage...
Sorry, had to vent but I am really getting angered when I hear anyone excusing rape. The only rape I could ever accept is done on rapists themselves to let them feel how their victims felt. Just before being drawn and quartered or impaled on stake...
<- looks like we had the same idea.
I think they've made specialist wizards a little more interesting to play with these rules. I certainly have had fun with this one. I made him a teleportation sub-specialist. He's just to the point where his Shift ability can start being really useful in combat situations.
Oh great, I will have to cut expenditures for unknown period of time. Or until I'll final get a job, or die trying to get one.
*shrug*
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Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
Very cool. I've always been curious about playing in a steam related setting. I think the trick is melding a magical world with a technological world. Why have technology when magic can accomplish more? However, if magic is confined to a small elite, then there would be a natural tension between the elite who have magic and the masses striving to achieve equality through technology.
Ok, trying to get some sleep.
Good night everyone.
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Very cool. I've always been curious about playing in a steam related setting. I think the trick is melding a magical world with a technological world. Why have technology when magic can accomplish more? However, if magic is confined to a small elite, then there would be a natural tension between the elite who have magic and the masses striving to achieve equality through technology.Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
I've always pictured it as technology helping the non-magical folks play catch up so society can be more equal and based less on an unofficial caste of sorts.
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I've always pictured it as technology helping the non-magical folks play catch up so society can be more equal and based less on an unofficial caste of sorts.Very cool. I've always been curious about playing in a steam related setting. I think the trick is melding a magical world with a technological world. Why have technology when magic can accomplish more? However, if magic is confined to a small elite, then there would be a natural tension between the elite who have magic and the masses striving to achieve equality through technology.Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
My point exactly.
It is a setting idea rich with campaign hooks, as the haves seek to prevent the have nots from reaching equality.
Technology could be outlawed, breeding a black market in tech. The elite could use propaganda to extol the virtues of continuing the agrarian way of life.
I see a dozen or more paths the world could take.
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probablyWell, this is really cool. The SLU prof I emailed about our snakeskin forwarded it to the Curator of Herpetology & Aquatics at the St. Louis Zoo, who was kind enough to reply in person and give us a resource who might come onsite to check it out and try to find the snake.
Turns out a constrictor this size would generally eat rabbits and squirrels and probably not go much bigger than that.
So long as it doesn't swallow badgers or puffins.
Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
the only thing i liked more than this...
Hey Freehold, St. Louis has a Comic Con, too! I know you enjoy this sort of thing.
...is this.
Thank you treppa!
Which one is you? ;)
Sounds a lot like Mieville's Bas-Lag trilogy.Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
yeah.... youre right!
So long as it doesn't swallow badgers or puffins.probablyWell, this is really cool. The SLU prof I emailed about our snakeskin forwarded it to the Curator of Herpetology & Aquatics at the St. Louis Zoo, who was kind enough to reply in person and give us a resource who might come onsite to check it out and try to find the snake.
Turns out a constrictor this size would generally eat rabbits and squirrels and probably not go much bigger than that.
but can it devour whedons, zuckerbergs or browns?
Ugh I just cannot wake up today.
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Hey All,
Been a while since I have posted here. Just saying hello after a shocking day yesterday, I live in the Boston area. Fortuantely no family or friends were hurt by the bomb blast though I knew more than a few who were there and close to the explosions a block or so and in some cases where there only had left the area just recently. Anyway it is good to see my faith in humanity renewed with the various stories I have read and heard about people opening their homes to displaced people, donating blood and those who ran towards the blast when the explosions happened. As has been said by many already the person or persons responsible make up only a very small portion of our society most are good people who care about others and want to do good in the world. Sometimes great good can come from tradegies perhaps just being reminded of the oppertunities people have taken here to help with in turn pay forward to others to do better in the future and we can continue towards living in this small world together in peace. Hope springs eternal. Just my humble ramblings thanks for listening.
Glad to hear you're okay, man. Stay safe up there.
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Sounds a lot like Mieville's Bas-Lag trilogy.Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
Probably less dystopian. I see those books as having Victorian technology in a context of 20th century political turmoil. (New Crobuzon to me has a lot of echos of early 20th century Fascist political thought.)
Also, less creepy aliens.
But there are definitely comparisons to be made.
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I've always pictured it as technology helping the non-magical folks play catch up so society can be more equal and based less on an unofficial caste of sorts.Very cool. I've always been curious about playing in a steam related setting. I think the trick is melding a magical world with a technological world. Why have technology when magic can accomplish more? However, if magic is confined to a small elite, then there would be a natural tension between the elite who have magic and the masses striving to achieve equality through technology.Last night, I had the idea for a homebrew world. Now to let it germinate...What do people think... Is this cool or not cool?
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Does this seem like the type of setting people would want to play in?
My point exactly.
It is a setting idea rich with campaign hooks, as the haves seek to prevent the have nots from reaching equality.
Technology could be outlawed, breeding a black market in tech. The elite could use propaganda to extol the virtues of continuing the agrarian way of life.
I see a dozen or more paths the world could take.
Hmm... I could explore some of these different approaches through different countries! Brilliant!
I'm glad you're okay, Gruumash. Thanks for stopping in, and I hope you do so again soon.
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More thoughts on my campaign world:
I got the idea of what it would be like to have a world where that conflict is central. Where the old ways really are magical and some folk are feeling like they have been "left behind" by the most recent advances.
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Today's monster brings the feature back to the sea. This one is a little nicer than the previous undersea monsters, though.
More thoughts on my campaign world:
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I don't think it would be too difficult to come up with a compelling reason for the lack of firearms, but you will want one. Considering the gap between the invention of gunpowder and its use as a weapon in our world, I think you can easily make a case for it in your campaign world.
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I don't think it would be too difficult to come up with a compelling reason for the lack of firearms, but you will want one. Considering the gap between the invention of gunpowder and its use as a weapon in our world, I think you can easily make a case for it in your campaign world.More thoughts on my campaign world:
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I think there will be some, particularly if someone wants to play a gunslinger, but I don't think they will be pervasive. It should be workable.
YOW!!! 12d6 bonus damage AND paralysis on a CR7 critter's basic attack? It's a good thing PCs shouldn't be fighting this guy....
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YOW!!! 12d6 bonus damage AND paralysis on a CR7 critter's basic attack? It's a good thing PCs shouldn't be fighting this guy....
Oops, I had this monster at a higher CR at one point and forgot to adjust his damage output. I will fix that. :)
Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
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It reminds me of the sequel they made to 'Avatar, the Last Airbender', where the bad guy was inventing all of these weapons to make 'normals' equal to those who could bend. (use magic)
They had stun batons, (Powered by a backpack) and taser gloves, and the car had just recently been invented.
But the conflict between the old and new was there, with some loving the new technology (even magic users) and some not trusting it (even non magic users)
I like the idea of your different countries reacting to the new tech in different ways. Some embracing it, some banning it, etc?
And God bless anyone living or even knowing anyone in the Boston area!
Glad your OK Pat,
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Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
I agree that paralysis is scary, but CR 1 ghouls have three chances with a full attack. :P
At any rate, if the PCs decide to fight one, hopefully they'll back off when one of the party is paralyzed.
If you end up using a monster or two in a game, I'd love to hear how they worked out.
Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.
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Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
I agree that paralysis is scary, but CR 1 ghouls have three chances with a full attack. :P
At any rate, if the PCs decide to fight one, hopefully they'll back off when one of the party is paralyzed.
If you end up using a monster or two in a game, I'd love to hear how they worked out.
Oh yeah, definitely. It's a scary status regardless of level, really.
...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.
Note you guys shouldn't fight these dudes, they're LN and basically oceanic negotiators, if I drop them in it'll probably be as allies.
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...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Note you guys shouldn't fight these dudes, they're LN and basically oceanic negotiators, if I drop them in it'll probably be as allies.
That was definitely the role I intended for them, either to help with a negotiation or prompt/help the party to fight aberrations or chaotic monsters.
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Hey Freehold, St. Louis has a Comic Con, too! I know you enjoy this sort of thing....is this.
Thank you treppa!
Which one is you? ;)
I didn't make the top 50, but here I am.
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...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
... I thought you said gestating. >.<
... I thought you said gestating. >.<...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
...considering some monsters he's mentioned in relation to Savage Tide...
We searched yesterday but found neither hide nor hair of the big boa who left his skin in our front yard.
...considering some monster's he's mentioned in relation to Savage Tide...... I thought you said gestating. >.<...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
geurgh o_O
I didn't make the top 50, but here I am.Hey Freehold, St. Louis has a Comic Con, too! I know you enjoy this sort of thing....is this.
Thank you treppa!
Which one is you? ;)
Nice inks.
geurgh o_O...considering some monster's he's mentioned in relation to Savage Tide...... I thought you said gestating. >.<...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
Hello.
I didn't make the top 50, but here I am.Hey Freehold, St. Louis has a Comic Con, too! I know you enjoy this sort of thing....is this.
Thank you treppa!
Which one is you? ;)
Very nice.
MUCH better than anything I've ever managed to slap paint on. :)
... I thought you said gestating. >.<...I am SO glad we're gestalting for that.Okay that's slightly less scary now. (Though paralysis on-hit is still nasty! I don't take back the bit about being glad PCs shouldn't have to fight this guy.)
I think I'll put a few of these in Savage Tide somewhere when I run it again.
Heh. I had to read what she posted twice, because I thought the same thing. :)