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In a game where everyone begins play at 1st level, new players start at 1st level, and characters that die must be raised or you begin a new one at 1st level, death is a very real element of the game and I'd wager you'd need a specific group of people (including a skilled DM) to play that game...

Heh, I find this to be a telling comment. You are sharing experience with a fellow gamer and player at the table. Your regret at sharing experience despite what kind of character you play hints at your own playstyle. At the very least you could look at it as an investment in the future. I...

I think players have more investment with a character they start at level 1 (even if they go through a rapid advancement and are level 3 after only a few sessions). For D&D to work as a game where you are truly invested in the character you are playing, death must have some meaning too. I've...

Magic is a very different game from D&D. I personally enjoy both games. Magic, to me, is a puzzle that can't be solved (deckbuilding) and an entertaining contest of wills (duels). The collection aspect also appeals to my small OCD side. I like the strict timing rules which can create layers of...

Bump! :)

Hey Jester, looks like another great story hour is starting! I feel bad for Nixie, dying in weird terrain (when you're not even present!) sucks. I think it might be time for another roll call though....this was the last: Also I know that some of your older characters have new characters, like...

I had a system like that a few years ago, though I only went from 1 to 3 points. :)

Aw, I love Magic. What does "Trending Downwards" mean? ...

Alignment is a poor system, in my eyes, because it is limited. Humanity is very very diverse (especially when compared to most demihuman societies in the game, but thats another topic entirely) and to say that you can put every member into one of 9 broad moral/ethical stances is just silly. If...

But how you feel the character should be played is paramount, not the current alignment. In real life people don't question how they generally do things before acting, they act in a manner they wish to. Concepts like honor, duty, loyalty, integrity, etc may make a person do things against their...

Heh, I noticed that in the last line before I posted. There's nothing *wrong* with playing a class, alignment, several quirks and a few virtues, but it just doesn't seem as *real* as playing a character who can make decisions without factoring in that mechanical stuff.

This is not a poll, but I'd be interested to see what others think. My assertion is that you can't roleplay incorrectly, in terms of making decisions for your character regarding morality, ethics, or quests. Your character is your own creation. You designed him or her and any action you feel is...

More Cleavage = More Tips It's just basic algebra

Whew, I know I'm a little late but FANTASTIC STORY HOUR! :) Those epic fights are ridiculous and very fun to read. I can't believe it all ended with 2 gods being summoned, but somehow it completely fits. On a side note, do you plan on updating to 4e Cydra this summer? It seems they took out...

Woo, I've been waiting for this showdown all year! :)