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Mannahnin reacted to LordBP's post in the thread D&D General Why do we color-code Dragons? with
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Just do what they do in DCC and make it "The Dragon". No colors, types, etc. Dragons have random abilities, breath weapons(maybe... -
Mannahnin reacted to Jefe Bergenstein's post in the thread D&D General Why do we color-code Dragons? with Like.
I always felt their wings should be reversed in coloration. Blue on the bottom to help them blend in with the sky when descending on...
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Mannahnin replied to the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone?.The question is "what is more important to a retroclone". Definitionally, clones make minimal changes. So, 1. If responders are...
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Mannahnin reacted to Nikosandros's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
One factor might be that in the OP you mention Shadowdark. I think that it's a great game and it's very popular, but it is not (and does...
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Mannahnin reacted to Dbudzik's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
Exactly. A retroclone is about restating the ruleset, usually in a clearer or more concise way. The OSR scene is about recreating the...
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Mannahnin reacted to Reynard's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
Also, the point at the beginning was not to sell the retroclone, but to have a foundation on which people could support the original...
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Mannahnin reacted to TiQuinn's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
I can argue the opposite and say that you’re not comprehending the last 25 years. 🤷♂️
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Mannahnin reacted to overgeeked's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
I would not say the retroclone has to be exactly the same. There absolutely is wiggle room for some slight changes. Flipping AC, for...
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Mannahnin reacted to Nikosandros's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
I agree. A clone, by definition is a copy, so it has to be as close as possible to the original while offering clarifications and better...
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Mannahnin reacted to Reynard's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
^^^This. That said, a good game that embraces the ethos and feel of an older game is pretty great, too.
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Mannahnin reacted to overgeeked's post in the thread OSR What's more important for a retroclone? with Like.
To me, a retroclone is defined by copying the rules of an older game as closely as possible. Like Old-School Essentials. There are...
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Mannahnin reacted to billd91's post in the thread D&D General How much Ars Magica is in Dungeons and Dragons 3e? with Like.
I suspect it was less about compensating for mages feeling kind of underpowered in 2e than removing official rules complications that...
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Mannahnin reacted to pawsplay's post in the thread D&D General How much Ars Magica is in Dungeons and Dragons 3e? with Like.
Basically, a unified skill + attribute system. Also, the ability modifiers from Ars Magica map pretty closely to the 3e-ified ability...
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Mannahnin replied to the thread Our Physical Fitness.Back in last night, benches were packed. Did four sets of pec machine flies, three of lat pulldowns with a couple of drop sets, and...
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Back heavy (as I mix upper now) day was great. I really was sleeping on Incline Barbell Bench, wow. Feels great. That said, I'm getting...