I'd rather see DC's Birds of Prey again, but this time without sucking. Man, that book was good, and I don't say that often about DC. Stupid New 52...I do wonder what Barbara Kane's role in "Gotham" is going to be. After all, Katherine Kane is Batwoman and Barbara Gordon (though that was Jim's daughter) was Batgirl.
New 52 Batman has been pretty great, especially the Owl story arcs.
I miss the pre-52 Birds a LOT. It was a great title. I have the whole pre-52 run, minus a random issue here or there.
If Huntress in Arrow wasn't so two-dimensionally written, I'd really love to see her team up with Laurel and Felicity at some point. Also, Diggle has ties to the Blackhawks so I'm desperate for them to get a version of Zinda Blake on the show.
Agreed, re: Birds, though I started picking it up when Gail Simone came on. She's such a good writer. Didn't realize Diggle had ties to the Blackhawks (I have far fewer ranks in Knowledge (DC) than Knowledge (Marvel), but seeing them and Zinda would be fun. They did reference the Blackhawks once, didn't they? Or am I making that up?
I do wonder what Barbara Kane's role in "Gotham" is going to be. After all, Katherine Kane is Batwoman and Barbara Gordon (though that was Jim's daughter) was Batgirl.Her name is Barbara Kean; in comics canon (or at least in some DC canons given how often they rewrite crap) she is Jim Gordon's first/ex wife. She has nothing to do with Kate Kane (totally different character).
It would be interesting to see a Kate Kane in "Gotham" -- but I'd don't know if she'd be an adult (IIRC she had a relationship with Montoya at one point, didn't she?) or child (to be a contemporary of Bruce's).
Huh. Didn't realize it was Barbara Kean. That makes it sooo much less confusing. I agree I'd enjoy seeing Kate Kane, though I think they're going out of their way to avoid costumes, so I don't know how well she'd fit in. I think she did at one point have a relationship with Montoya, who I'd also like to see more of in the show. As for age, I'm not sure it matters that much. After all, comics-wise, Montoya seemed to be a contemporary of Bruce's (at least pre-52), but she's obviously much older here.
New 52 Batman has been pretty great, especially the Owl story arcs.
I was never much of a Batman fan. I wasn't a big DC fan at all, though I used to read BoP, Catwoman, Secret Six and Legion. None of the New 52 versions of those impressed me enough to make me keep collecting them. I haven't picked up a DC book in at least a year.
And of course, if Marvel reboots, I might stop with them too. I barely like the post-Bendis MU as is, so that may be just the push I need to get me to stop collecting them.
Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?
EDIT: And I know about Magneto and Wolverine's magnetic adamantium, but I'm assuming we can't just identify adamantium in the Marvel universe with adamantine in Golarion.
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dear me: get off these forums and go write those 5th edition articles you promised ENWorld you'd write
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Agreed, re: Birds, though I started picking it up when Gail Simone came on. She's such a good writer. Didn't realize Diggle had ties to the Blackhawks (I have far fewer ranks in Knowledge (DC) than Knowledge (Marvel), but seeing them and Zinda would be fun. They did reference the Blackhawks once, didn't they? Or am I making that up?
Gail Simone took a decent thing started by Chuck Dixon and Jordon Gorfinkel and made it legendary. She's a brilliant writer.
As for Diggle--yes, back in Season 1, there was a story about a guy, Ted Gaynor, who ran the "Blackhawk Protection Group" (or something like that) which was an old buddy of Diggle's. He turned out to be a baddie, but IIRC the point of the security company he was running was in part staffed by many Gaynor and many of the other military comrades of Diggle. A story in the tie in combat suggested "Blackhawk" was also the name or nickname of that particular cohort those men were involved with. Sorry I don't remember exactly but that's the gist. I remember Diggle even referencing a "Blake." (Diggle is of course was a new character written into Arrow--though I believe he has now made it on the pages of the comics, much like the young blonde geek version of Felicity Smoak; he wasn't a Blackhawks character prior.)
Scott -- I don't know officially. Normally I tend to presume most "special material" items are alloys mixed with normal steel, but I think that's just me.
On another note: leafing through Bestiaries as a refresher for many reasons, I realized it's also a great thing to do as one thinks about adventure design, as you go, "Ooh, that would be cool if it showed up x..."
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dear me: get off these forums and go write those 5th edition articles you promised ENWorld you'd write
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But this is so interesting. I haven't read the New 52.
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I'm a DC rather than a Marvel girl (mostly), but I was only peripherally into the Bat-titles. I always fangirled over random second-tier characters, like Etrigan the Demon and Jason Blood.
I cosplayed as Etrigan at SDCC one year. That was... really hot. In the sense of "I am roasting alive in this suit".
Dana, what do you expect when you're playing a demon?
Dana, what do you expect when you're playing a demon?
Magical transformation of my flesh to grant me fire resistance :(
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Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?
EDIT: And I know about Magneto and Wolverine's magnetic adamantium, but I'm assuming we can't just identify adamantium in the Marvel universe with adamantine in Golarion.
If you'll excuse the intrusion, failing regular sources, you could always try the 'Ask James Jacobs' thread down in off-topic.
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Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?
EDIT: And I know about Magneto and Wolverine's magnetic adamantium, but I'm assuming we can't just identify adamantium in the Marvel universe with adamantine in Golarion.
If you'll excuse the intrusion, failing regular sources, you could always try the 'Ask James Jacobs' thread down in off-topic.
That...is a good idea! My thanks to the helpful destroyer of souls. (And so sorry my stiletto didn't meet your idea of useful!)
Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?Pathfinder magnets: How do they work? (A: Yes, it is, as is mithral.)
That's what I needed! Thanks for the help.
@R Pickard/Deathquaker: Did you get an official Paizo email that you were in the 32 or was it from a friend? I didn't get any official email and found out about my entry from one of my PbP players. Just curious :)
Can't speak for anyone else, but I got an e-mail from Paizo about it and it was as Deathquaker described - including a strong encouragement to socialize in the forums.
Which I no sooner started doing than I got three PMs telling me not to. (A non-zero number of which were, in addition to making factual errors about the contest rules, needlessly rude.) -sigh- Sometimes you just can't win.
But this is so interesting. I haven't read the New 52.dear me: get off these forums and go write those 5th edition articles you promised ENWorld you'd write
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I personally try to avoid the New 52 as much as possible, although I am getting the new Secret Six, because Gail Simone. And because Secret Six.
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Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?Pathfinder magnets: How do they work? (A: Yes, it is, as is mithral.)
Did somebody say magnets?
That...is a good idea! My thanks to the helpful destroyer of souls. (And so sorry my stiletto didn't meet your idea of useful!)Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?
EDIT: And I know about Magneto and Wolverine's magnetic adamantium, but I'm assuming we can't just identify adamantium in the Marvel universe with adamantine in Golarion.
If you'll excuse the intrusion, failing regular sources, you could always try the 'Ask James Jacobs' thread down in off-topic.
I believe that you're confusing my distant cousin, 'Ask A RPGSupersuccubus' for me. It's an understandable mistake to make, since she seems to have taken to adopting my semblance for public appearance purposes.
Anyway, pleased to have been of assistance.
Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?Pathfinder magnets: How do they work? (A: Yes, it is, as is mithral.)
And now, to complicate things, in his "Ask James Jacobs" thread, James just announced that adamantine is in fact *not* magnetic on Golarion, so humph. I guess it's a question of which source you believe.
And now, to complicate things, in his "Ask James Jacobs" thread, James just announced that adamantine is in fact *not* magnetic on Golarion, so humph. I guess it's a question of which source you believe.Here's a random PF question, since I figure we've got a lot of collective PF expertise here: is adamantine magnetic?Pathfinder magnets: How do they work? (A: Yes, it is, as is mithral.)
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I personally try to avoid the New 52 as much as possible, although I am getting the new Secret Six, because Gail Simone. And because Secret Six.But this is so interesting. I haven't read the New 52.dear me: get off these forums and go write those 5th edition articles you promised ENWorld you'd write
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I haven't read a comic book in 20 years with any regularity, college pretty much put an end to my cash flow and once I moved out on my own I had to choose between food and comics, it was brutal. But I did get to vote for the "Death in the Family" storyline and it was a fun ride :-)
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Hey all, has anyone heard about Chainmail co-creator Jeff Perren needing help? His daughter is trying to raise money for a stair lift so that he can live at her home. Read more by clicking on the link below. You can go to the GoFundMe page by clicking on the thread title.
http://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/2uf2tu/gofundme_jeff_perren_chainmail_ coauthor_in_need/
P.S. - Looks like our team lost at sportsball. :/
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I read this and I think, "Of course, this is why every party needs a wizard with dimension door ."
Go ogres!
</jubilant>
The doorway's warded with forbiddance, unfortunately.
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Question: Are we allowed to talk about our maps as soon as voting officially closes today, or do we need to wait until winners are announced tomorrow before we can take the gags out?
I wondered about that too....
Related to "When can we talk about our maps" esp for us Alternates, would anyone at all be interested in hearing my item's backstory?
I'm thinking of first off putting a revised version up taking into account the judge's comments on my item, and then just tossing in the backstory for kicks. I know, I know, no one cares, but since I'm out of the running anyway, it won't affect anyone's votes.
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See there is a problem with backstory for magic items. The items submitted for the constest are supposed to be specific items - that is, not just a +1 keen stabby-stab, but have some special powers. That does not mean a specific magic item is unique. There can be dozens or even hundreds of that specific kind of item in the game world. With so many instances of said item, backstory doesn't make much sense and can actually detract from the item itself in some most cases.
See there is a problem with backstory for magic items. The items submitted for the constest are supposed to be specific items - that is, not just a +1 keen stabby-stab, but have some special powers. That does not mean a specific magic item is unique. There can be dozens or even hundreds of that specific kind of item in the game world. With so many instances of said item, backstory doesn't make much sense and can actually detract from the item itself insomemost cases.
Oh no, the backstory in question allows for there to be dozens or even hundreds of that item. In fact, one of the evil secrets in that backstory are that while some persons want you to think they're rare, unique, or even impossible, more need for them exists than one would think...
Like, okay. Winchester Rifles have a backstory. There's a LOT of Winchester Rifles, but there's still a story behind their creation. Or Fender guitars.
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I believe that once voting is closed it is okay to talk about your maps. Don't take my word for it though.
It may be safer to just wait until tomorrow.
I too have a revision to post.
We 3 alternates should be safe to post whatever as soon as voting closes. At that point there's no way for us to move forward in the contest- even if someone manages to disqualify themselves the next highest vote total will move into round 3.
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@Jensen - That actually sound pretty cool. As long as it is not part of the actual item stat block / template.
I have also been working on a revised version of my map based on the feedback I have recieved. I hope to share it eventually.
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I think having a round that deals with revisions from judge feedback would be kind of cool. It would show how well someone can take criticism and feedback. Maps would certainly be a good candidate for such a round.
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I think having a round that deals with revisions from judge feedback would be kind of cool. It would show how well someone can take criticism and feedback. Maps would certainly be a good candidate for such a round.
There is a round like that, actually... it's called "next round" for 50% of the finalists and "next year" for the other 50%. However badly or well your round went, learn from all the feedback you and your fellow finalists got, then move onward and use that knowledge in your future challenges, whether it's the next round in RPGSS, your next freelance assignment, or next year of RPGSS. What's done is done. :)
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And it's done! Grats to the sweet sixteen, whoever you turn out to be!
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Early congratulations from me as well! I loved the creative thought put into every map, and it was hard to narrow down the list of who I wanted to vote for.
Are we able to talk about our entries now or are we required to wait until Tuesday's announcement?
@Jensen - That actually sound pretty cool. As long as it is not part of the actual item stat block / template.
Yeah, it absolutely isn't :) and part of my edit is keeping the abilities of the item in line with that backstory, but not REQUIRING the backstory for the item to make sense.
Basically, the context could serve as an adventure hook or inspiration for where, why, or in whose hands you might find my item, BUT without context the item should still 1. function and 2. make sense.
Is anybody else quivering in antici............*Janet looks on wide-eyed*.........pation? Or some other appropriate emotion?
Calmer than I expected to be, actually.
Hoping for the best, and mostly wondering at this point whether the monster I've been working on will cover the challenge, or if I'll need to whip something up in a hurry o.O
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I'm vacillating between feeling fairly calm and philosophical about it all, what-happens-will-happen, and then having occasional moments of "G$!!#%MIT TWENTy-THREE mORE HOUrS" *CHEWS OFF FINGERNAILS*
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Things are pretty chill out here in the Alternate Courtyard. Our job is done! :-)
I'll say this- all 33 of you turned in better maps than I did. I was totally unprepared for Round 2. I have a new appreciation for what you guys accomplished!
I have a feeling this was personally my best R2 so far, so I'm relatively calm. Then again, you never know...therefore I'll probably be back to regularly scheduled heart palpitations when the reveal draws near.