Recent content by wargear

In the old basic Dungeons and Dragons set there were 4 paths to godhood. The most interesting one was the Path of the Polymath. Basically, the character had to advance to level 36 (max level) as a Fighter, then they were magically reverted to 0-level where they could once more advance, but as a...

Your paradox mechanic is unfeasable. It would require far too much of the GM to be practical. As for your spell list, well...spells are really just special effects, not the key portion of a Chronomancers arsenal. Ditch the idea of casting a spell and erasing someone from history, because it's...

I am planning to run an old style dungeon bash, possibly even a megadungeon. And while I do love the old Dungeons and Dragons, I also like the option of a little mixing of classes. To that end I came up with cross-class training. I'm just a little stuck on what the cost of these advantages...

Several thoughts: 1. By presenting themselves as the good guys, the cult could seize entire families legally and with the approval of the ruler, simply by declaring them plague infested. By presenting their diety as an opponent of plague, undeath and as a merciful bringer of death, they could...

First four levels are really just about survival. One third of 1st level parties bite off more than they can chew and are either wiped or lose enough members that the replacements completely change the character of the team. In other words, you worry too much. Give them time. As for your game...

A fun plot to have roll into town is...prohibition. Have a new priest take over the primary local religion whose sect preaches on the evils of alcohol. Spreading influence into town council and the upper echelons of society. Laws get passed outlawing alcohol consumption in the town and region...

If you're a comics collector, like some of us are, then you may be able to scour some of the old DC Elseworlds titles. I distinctly remember a Titans issue with the characters translated into a medieval fantasy setting. As for the JLA stalwarts... Batman - Rogue, aiming towards a Justicar or...

Haven't taken anything across per se, however, I can assure you that any future spellcasting character I play will very quickly build an item (Craft Wondrous Item, 3rd level) that will allow them to cast one or more signature spells once per round. Magic Missile, Cure Light Wounds, whatever...

White Wolf released a d20 version of their Adventure game. It's 1920's pulp action. Otherwise I'd suggest taking a look at Call of Cthulhu, which covers the 1920's quite nicely.

I would argue differently. Several magi working in concert to craft an item of power is classic in many pieces of literature. I have in the past even allowed priests, elves, druids, wizards and assassins to join forces to craft items of mighty art. There is no reason to not allow it, unless it...

So. Threat, Resource, Asset, and Problem. Great idea. I'm going to go back and apply it to my campaign...see what effects it will have...

In the aftermath of the Reaper, quite a number of warriors were found to have died, their weapons and equipment divided up between the surviving units. The players unit was no exception. It did take them a while to identify their booty though. Full Plate +1 ~ actually cursed to -1 due to it's...

Jotun's Reach Trade Consortium Symbol: a blue sailed longship. (ships of the consortium all fly blue sails). Background, Goals and Dreams: A group of interrelated Seaking families merged their assets to successfully defeat the massed military might of House Stormcrown a century ago. After the...

The Holy Inquisition Symbol: the Inquisitorial Seal. Background, Goals and Dreams: Created in response to rampant heresy, corruption and taint within the institutions of mankind. It is the Inquisition's duty to root out taint and corruption in the Temple and the Orders, but they tend to stick...

Clan Hewhammer Symbol: a warhammer striking the peak of a mountain with cracks running down it. Background, Goals and Dreams: A populous clan of Shield Dwarves. Longtime allies of humanity, they have stood by them through the rise and fall of several human civilisations. Enemies and Allies: with...