Recent content by Vague Jayhawk

Take what GoT does and do the opposite. You need to keep the plot moving. I can imagine a D&D game Game of Thrones style. Three gaming sessions spent talking to the exact same guy. 3 minutes of dice rolling and excitement. Then three more sessions of talking to a second guy about the...

Speaking as a player who seems to be the party's rogue or cleric more often than not, I am getting a little frustrated at some of the thinking in this thread. This game has niches and certain characters to fill those niches. The rogue is fun as written - they just are sometimes not all that...

This is just my quick impression. It is the choice of a feat or a +1 stat boost. Feats are generally preferable, but since they are an optional addition to a game they may not be available. So even in games without feats, the players still get the +1.

I don't have 20 levels worth. I've got a good start based on what I own sort of a semi-aquatic campaign. I think I will start with Against the Cult of the Reptile Gods using Saltmarsh as the base. I will definitely do U1 Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh. Followed by an abbreviated version of...

Agreed. Well said.

I'm running Savage Worlds for my young son and nephews. All of them are having an awesome time. I have pre-prepared character sheets for super-heroes, Ninja Turtles, and Jedis. Whatever they feel like playing at the time. Then I just make up a story on the fly and let them roll some dice...

With any luck I can run a game with the rules and options cranked up to 11 when my old friends drop by, and play almost rules free with the kids using the same basic rules.

I am a lapsed player. I'm really looking forward to 5E. I played every previous edition (although I greatly disliked 4E). I got old and gained responsibilities. I started a little Pathfinder game for a couple of old friends a while back, but I just don't have it in me to run such a...

I am leaning towards getting it. I like most of what I see so far. The dealbreaker would be if there was somehow a monthly subscription, or required use of miniatures, or collectable cards. I don't see this happening, but if it does, it is an automatic dealbreaker for me.

I will probably buy it. I do like several of the things they are attempting do with the system. I will not buy it sight unseen like I did with 4e however.

I am also a d20 modern fan. I am interested in another modern game. But unlike 4e, I won't be dumb enough to buy it sight unseen.

My Second love is D&D. My first love was Star Frontiers. Since then I have just been chasing a ghost. I've been trying to recreate the wonder and the amazement I felt playing that little game in my youth.

My most memorable character in 1e/2e was a cleric of Lathander armed with a Helm of Alignment change. They had infinite charges back then. God of New Beginnings - Helm of Alignment Change, it worked great.

I feel the same as the OP on all of his points. He just articulated our position better than I could. Good things came out of my disappointment. I diversified my gaming palate. Savage Worlds, Mongoose Traveler and GURPS are getting all of my gaming dollars now.

Roy has been dead for about 150 strips now. Roy might not be coming back. Elan has grown lately. He has shown the good judgment that is needed to become an effective leader.