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The two systems are substantially similar. Both use a linear distribution die, both use HP, both use fairly similar stats (Seriously, IIRC, Nyarlahotep has a Dexterity of 19 in BRP), the sanity system is identical. The few differences might matter to you in play, and they might not. BRP has no...

I think it's obvious to most people that calling one piece of artwork derivative of another is insulting. Creativity in art is the expectation in Western culture. Even art that is based on something previous is labelled with a different word when the speaker wants to give a positive...

Catoblepas. Stupid instant death. I even complained to Gygax when I met him, for including that monster. No, not Elfstar! Noooo! I'm going to die!

It's never appropriate to "punish" the players, as the DM is not their superior. Your group's play sounds extremely unsound from a tactical perspective, which apparently surprises you. If they're not looking for tactical challenges (and if they're making decisions like that I assume they're...

Agreed. I didn't even read more than the OP's first two sentences. My general rule on mesage boards is that if you can't bother to format it correctly, I can't bother to read it. My assumption is that the the OP is not a native english speaker, which is understandable. But nonetheless, some...

There were a few that were sort of excessive, though I certainly like the book. In particular I recall the spell that turned the caster into his choice of werecreature for 1 day/level being broken. Also there was a spell that granted caster's level in enhancement bonus to STR. Probably a few...

So it didn't titillate you, then? :D

I voted based on my group rather than myself; hence my vote for "lurker" as well as others. But nonetheless, I agree wholeheartedly that this poll is completely accurate and representative. Kicking Butt rules! ;) -C.

Thanks. Any other suggestions?

The DM is a close friend, and he assures us that there will be less railroading now that we're done with the pre-written adventure. I have high hopes for the game. Mostly I'm interested in getting the most use out of the character in the face of the new rules. I appreciate the spirit of your...

So I played a Midnight 1e game the other year. My character was a wood elf dragon-blooded intelligence-based channeler. We went through Crown of Shadow. Now that M2E is out, the DM wants to start the game up again, converting to 3.5 and M2E. He's told us to take free reign in redesigning our...

Let me put it this way: my players quickly learn to put a lot of points into Sense Motive. And also Spot. -C.

There are a couple ways to play it, as people have said above. I'm quite fond of asking the players to decide how the PCs meet and know each other. I think a DM is well within her rights to demand that they start out a team that already knows each other. (If I go this route, I like to have a...

This is a Social Contract issue. That is, it's about the guys at the table and why they get together to game. This module is a meatgrinder, full of metagamey wonkery designed to kill PCs, as I recall. I would be surprised if a DM decided to run it as part of a long, serious campaign. I would...

There are plenty of gamers in Madison. It may be that one of our several fine game shops can help you. Also, I recommend the "find a gamer" board at RPG.net http://forum.rpg.net/forumdisplay.php?f=21 (The search function is free for general use, though not always so great.) I'm in two groups...