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Thinking about Magic in My Sci-Fi

Interesting. Initial results: Mutant Human Ability Scores: STR 11, DEX 12, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 11, CHA 10 Hit Points: 15d6=53 Number of Physical & Mental Mutations: 1d4=1, 1d4=1 d100 Rolls for Mutations: 1d100=58, 1d100=78 Resulting Mutations: albinism, quick mind Albinism: This mutation...

Over at ars ludi, Ben Robbins attempts to define story games. Here's his basic definition: What sorts of things could be added to an adventure game such as D&D to make it more like a story game as defined by Robbins?

"Relax, Rollen," says the clawed ranger as he swings up into the saddle. "We're not going to engage the horde. Not yet, at least."

Sasho screams, "Ye gods! I am slain!" The gnome slashes out clumsily with his short sword while trying to maneuver so that the melee goblins might perhaps provide cover against those with slings. Sasho Gavril Attack & Damage: 1d20=3, 1d4+1=4 N.B. Rolled the wrong damage die, not that it...

Surprise in 1E is brutal. It's easily a TPKiller, and I remember that happening once way back in my 1E days when the party was surprised by gargoyles. After that, we rewrote the rules. Also, I didn't realize it's been nearly two weeks since I last posted. Where's the time go? :( I still have...

The Malgrandegulos: The third and final new species for Tiamat's Throne!

Introducing the Feinos: Elves for Tiamat's Throne

Human Decision Required: 70s sci-fi TV show and adventure design intersect.

The Magovore Invader is ready to feast on your wizard. Nom, nom, nom!

Things've been a bit slow on the writing front lately, but I did get this brief blogpost up: About Those Dragons.

"Agreed," says Cael after Rollen speaks. "The status of the surrounding community also still concerns me."

Sasho eyes the gems, eyes Burne. "Humanoids, you say? What kind of humanoids? And who's Deklo?"

Marion smiles at Cameron and Jase, but looks a bit confusedly at Mara before she shrugs and smiles. "As long as those don't get used," Marion says, "we're okay. As for what's good, we've got plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables from our hydroponics on the upper deck. The meat, however, is...

The interviews end shortly after Dutta informs Cameron that those working get slightly better quarters than transients. Dutta also tells Mara that she can stay in transient quarters as long as she has the funds. After that, the four stranded spacers are dismissed and told that someone will be in...

Wow! The boards are back up! I'll shoot for an update later today, including XP awards. :)

Dutta says, "There's a five credit a day air tax and you can rent a bunk and footlocker in the transient quarters for another five credits. Employees don't pay those fees. If you're working, we run eight hour shifts all the time. If you've tech skills, you can make twenty-five credits a day as...

Cáel nods. "I concur. We're in no actual danger at the moment. I'm more concerned about those outside these walls. If we're to try to get to the village, night is our ally. Otherwise, we wait until dawn. I see no other options."

Sasho frowns, "Badgers were sent out. What good are badgers against bandits?"