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I thought I'd go ahead and post the games I'm running at the con. I'll also try to get other GM's to stop by and post what They're going to run too. On Saturday may 1st from 1pm to 10 pm I'll be running Diplomacy from Avalon Hill. For those not familiar with this classic boardgame it is a...

Seeking Gamers and Gamemasters for Spring Offensive XIV at Illinois Central College East Peoria Illinois. This local Con is run by TGA (Tri-County Gaming Assosiation) from April 30th 2004 to May 2nd 2004. There will be: Historical Miniatures games Fantasy Miniatures games Sci-Fi Miniatures...

Oh sure! Blame it all on me. Chris

Hi Swan, I think the best advice as far as how to go about starting to play would be to take advantage of an ENWorld game day in your area. The caliber of people in general, and GM's in particular is spectacular. Playing in one or two D20 games (D&D or otherwise) will give you a decent...

Honestly, I'm not sure I can explain why I prefer lethal games. I guess it could be that I and most of the people I game with were wargamers first. All I can tell you for sure is that whether I'm playing or GMing, I prefer the possibility of a lethal end for PC's or their foes. If there is no...

Well put. I have a slightly different experience with low levels though. 1st and 2nd level characters are very fragile. A slight miscalculation by the GM or party can easily end in a TPK at these low levels. Single character deaths are also fairly common, especially at 1st level. One good roll...

Well, in my games it varies. I have perpetrated a TPK on the first night of a new campaign, and I've also gone about a year and a half without a PC death. I roll most rolls in front of everyone, so I don't fudge things, but if someone goes below -9 hit points you have 1 round from the time it...

Good deal! Wierd Wars goodness in the morning and CMG in the afternoon! But we need to be on page one. Chris

I'm in! Hi Guys, I just can't resist. Sign me up for breakfast, I might actually make it this time. I'll go for Barend Nobeard's Wierd Wars game in the morning, and Mark's afternoon game. I would run something, but I'm preparing for Spring Offensive, The Con our local game club (TGA) runs...

I don't really see a problem here. Just because a GM is going to use something doesn't mean it has to be open to players as well. I often use spells and feats from the Book of Vile Darkness, but there is no way I'm opening it for use by the players. Shoot, I'm running a D20 Modern game right now...

I wish I could take credit for the site, or discovering it anyway, but I only found it because some kind soul posted it on another thread some time ago. I'll probably use the maps and elevations as player handouts too. I like the idea of the mansion being comletely deserted too. may have to...

Hoog, you know you shouldn't be here....... Ok, I've changed some dates to suit, so what follows is a modified timeline. Feb 26 1859 Edward T. Stotesbury born Oct 20 1899 Ground broken for Whitemarsh Hall Oct 8 1904 Whitemarsh Hall opened to society Feb 26 1948 Stotesbury...

Hey Folks, I'm currently running a D20 Modern Campaign, sort of a free - wheeling x files kind of monstrosity that began as a break from another (Scarred Lands) campaign. Of course the more I run it, the more involved I get, and the more involved I get, the more ideas I get. And then something...

Hi Overkitty. I'll second what Dougmander said. Good advice that. Also, make sure your pre-gens are as equipped as you want/need them to be. If a player asks for something within reason, you can always give it to them, but buying equiptment always takes longer than you would think. 2 hours...

Another option for an aircraft graveyard might be mission prep. There could be a need for "special" military hardware for a mission. Possibly an "Old Dog" type B-52, converted for stealth with all the bells and whistles. Of course, the government guards those old boneyards, so repairing and...

I really like that Hand. It is elegant in it's simplicity, yet dozens of adventure ideas jump right out at you. I've been kind of stalled in my fantasy campaign, But I think you've just given me a jump-start. Thanks, Chris

Consider this idea STOLEN! One of the best NPC ideas I've ever seen IMO. Chris

Two words.... Gnoll Paladin! Yes, A gnoll paladin would be great. you could start by taking some levels of barbarian, then be "blessed" by a helm of opposite alignment. Pick up at least a level of paladin. Not only do you get to ply a gnoll, you have an excuse to do a barbarian / paladin...

Missed opportunities.... Joshua, Yes, I blew a hole in the floorboard of the VW Microbus I was riding in, and I splashed scalding hot grease all over an innocent gas pump. I'd have had a perfect night except that I somehow managed to hit one of the Hoffman Instutute guys with a stray shot in...

Thanks Thanks much Dream66, The Hippie names were exactly what I was looking for. The poison creation tables are going to prove useful as well, But I guess I am looking for some less conventional drugs or poisons.... I've already considered types that give bonuses to certain stats and...