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Agghhh! Aghhhh! *runs around in panic*
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an "L" on her forehead
Well the years start coming and they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go
You'll never shine if you don't glow
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get your game on, go play
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get the show on, fundraise!
And all that glitters ain't gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
It's a cool place and they say it gets colder
You're bundled up now, wait till you get older
But the Minnesota crew beg to differ
Judging by the hole in the funding picture
The ice we skate is getting pretty thin
The water's getting warm so you might as well swim
My world's on fire, how about yours?
That's the way I like it and I never get bored
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get your game on, go play
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get the show on, fundraise!
All that glitters ain't gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get your game on, go play
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get the show on, fundraise!
And all that glitters ain't gold
Only shooting stars
Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas?
I need to get myself away from this place
I said yep what a concept
I could use a little fuel myself
And we could all use a little change
Well, the years start coming and they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go (go!)
You'll never shine if you don't glow
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get your game on, go play
Hey now, it's SkalCon, get the show on, fundraise
And all that glitters ain't gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
And all that glitters ain't gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
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*runs around prepping Cosmic Captive* Ow, my brain!!!!!!!!Me too, But I'm not panicking.
Not panicking.
Not panicking.
*looks at calendar*
If there's any consolation, you're not prepping it within the first two weeks of release prior to the inaugural presentation? Anything I can help with? (ran 3-4 at GenCon...)
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Ah, now that would have been nice to have had for GenCon...
That's actually a thought that might merit bringing up prior to next year's GenCon.
Not sure when it'd fit in, as folks are running around like crazy getting the con working, but I would have *gladly* dumped my Scotty's play experience for the chance to talk to fellow GMs and get a better idea of how Captive was supposed to roll, for example.
Looking at SKAL, though, is it fair to be *nervous* about playing it (albeit at a different tier) after having *run* a table for that beast?
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Looking at SKAL, though, is it fair to be *nervous* about playing it (albeit at a different tier) after having *run* a table for that beast?
I think it's fair to be nervous. As a player at GenCon, there was a lot happening in terms of special effects and items. Granted, my table at GenCon pubstomped the entire thing so we didn't have to worry about things too much. I was a part of the Captain Planet table if you heard us.
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Cosmic Captive looks like a beast regardless of which side of the screen you are on.
My experience has always been that playing the special is less work than running it, but your character will be tested for endurance. This one may prove me wrong however. (And Sky Key Solution certainly skulldrug my party at RinCon.)
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THUDERLIPS! HAS HAD DREAMS OF THE THUNDERER. IT SPEAKS TO THUNDERLIPS!, "FREE ME! BE MY PROPHET ON GOLARION!"
THUNDERLIPS!'S SPIRIT QUEST TO FIND HIS GOD IS NIGH!
THERE WILL BE MUCH RENDING OF THONGS AND MANY PINTS OF FURIOUS SACRIFICED TO THE THUNDERER COME SATURDAY EVE.
But first THUNDERLIPS will get smacked by me in the Special.
Muahahahahahaha!
(As your GM, will I need earplugs?)
Hmm
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THUDERLIPS! HAS HAD DREAMS OF THE THUNDERER. IT SPEAKS TO THUNDERLIPS!, "FREE ME! BE MY PROPHET ON GOLARION!"
THUNDERLIPS!'S SPIRIT QUEST TO FIND HIS GOD IS NIGH!
THERE WILL BE MUCH RENDING OF THONGS AND MANY PINTS OF FURIOUS SACRIFICED TO THE THUNDERER COME SATURDAY EVE.
So....
For those about to ROCK...
...WE SALUTE YOU!!!!
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THUDERLIPS! HAS HAD DREAMS OF THE THUNDERER. IT SPEAKS TO THUNDERLIPS!, "FREE ME! BE MY PROPHET ON GOLARION!"
THUNDERLIPS!'S SPIRIT QUEST TO FIND HIS GOD IS NIGH!
THERE WILL BE MUCH RENDING OF THONGS AND MANY PINTS OF FURIOUS SACRIFICED TO THE THUNDERER COME SATURDAY EVE.
But first THUNDERLIPS will get smacked by me in the Special.
Muahahahahahaha!
(As your GM, will I need earplugs?)
Hmm
If you have to ask...
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Hey everyone!
A reminder we are sponsoring a food drive for Tubman this year and, naturally, we have a few incentives for you.
For every food item you bring, you will receive a bonus:
1-5 food items equals a +1 to +5 on a re-roll once per session.
Thus, if you bring in three cans of vegetables Friday night, you will receive a +3 to one re-roll every session you play all weekend.
(note: This will not stack with yer GM Star bonus re-roll; use which ever is higher)
If you bring in more than five food items, you will receive a bonus to the Aid Another action! If you bring in fifteen food items, the first five go to the re-roll, and the next ten go to the Aid Another bonus for a bonus of +10 to one Aid Another once per session. This is not in addition to, but substitutes for the normal +2. Again, for every food item over five, your Aid Another bonus equals the number of food items over five.
Lets bring a lot of food, people! Tubman's Transitional Housing is full and their new Youth Center has been full since it opened this year. The need is great and we can make a real, positive difference in someone's life.
* Please bring non-perishable food items for donation. Desired items are things like canned fruits, vegetables, soup, and dry goods (pasta, rice, etc.). As always with food items, we can only accept unopened items in their original packaging.*
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Venture-Captain, Minnesota
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Tomorrow I get to meet some of you! Friday I get to meet all of you!!!
I'm so psyched!!!
Hmm
PS I feel so underprepared for this special. Oh god... I hope I don't tank this as a GM. Too much data... Does anyone one else feel this way? We need to print "I survived GMing Cosmic Captive" buttons.
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PS I feel so underprepared for this special. Oh god... I hope I don't tank this as a GM. Too much data... Does anyone one else feel this way? We need to print "I survived GMing Cosmic Captive" buttons.
You're thinking about it too much - specials are not nearly as difficult as they appear on paper. Knowing where we want to focus our effort just makes them even easier!
Listen to the overseer's announcements, and far, far more importantly - keep us on task and not goofing around too much. You'll do fine.
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PS I feel so underprepared for this special. Oh god... I hope I don't tank this as a GM. Too much data... Does anyone one else feel this way? We need to print "I survived GMing Cosmic Captive" buttons.
I think I've panicked (see above) just before I've run each Special the first time.
Every.
Time.
MisterSlanky's right — they always appear more daunting than they actually turn out to be. Do your best, try to give your table a great time, and pretty soon you'll be wondering why you fretted so much. :-)