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    Lines from games without precedent in human history

    It frequently happens that games produce lines that make perfect sense in context but sound utterly deranged when ripped out of context. Share yours! "But I guess I have it on the word of a dead, bug-eating sex-tree that you're a bigot."
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    Foreign language words for Shadow?

    I cough might have some reasons for knowing answers to this question... A cool-sounding Greek word I've used is: σκιάζω, or skiázo. According to Google Translate, it means "shade, shadow, scare". A more neutral word for shadow is: σκιά, or skiá.
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    Sister's immortality ritual thwarted, dies. Alternate: Ding dong! Witch is dead.
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    Ritual curse succeeds; feelings hurt.
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    No more Mr. Nice Guy.
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    A gazebo that turns into a house during the full moon?
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    A gazebo that turns into a house during the full moon?
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    Our thief went full Godfather...
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    Finally nailed the undead traitor!
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    "Bombs... from the sky!!"
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    Describe your last rpg session in 5 words

    "Somebody ate Wheaties this morning!"
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    What Should the Bard Be?

    It seems they made the decision for the movie that only wizards and sorcerers actually cast spells. The druid never does, just wildshapes. Notice that Pine's character asks Simon to cast a healing spell! The problem is that robbed the bard of a big chunk of his shtick, leaving him as basically...
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    What dead game would you resurrect?

    Indeed! I spent a stupefying amount of time on AmberMUSH.
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    How much math should RPGs require?

    I'll concede it's the best calculator made in Liechtenstein. :p I still have my dad's old slide rule around somewhere...
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    How much math should RPGs require?

    My 50g is still holding up fine. Though admittedly I more often use an emulator on my phone these days - faster and more convenient, plus I've ported all my programs over. I loved my 48SX dearly, but it did eventually give up the ghost. But it never had the sheer capabilities of the 50g. There...
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