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Thanks for the pointers to the blog, that is helpful. I used to play a lot of GURPS in the past, but in general quit playing mostly because it feels so deadly. Even the biggest combat monsters live in fear of the crit from an orc goon. Eventually, orc goons should become speed bumps as players...

Hero is one of my favorites too, but it isn't very popular around here. It comes the closest to doing what I am after, creating characters who can power up to become legends, but without the restrictions and bloat of class based systems. We played the heck out of some Earthdawn back in the...

Yep, staying away from the D&D clones. I tried Savage Worlds, but it just didn't feel right. It felt like a shallow power curve to me. Some of the FATE based systems might work, especially Strands of FATE. I may not be evolved enough to hand over too much narrative control to my players...

I am looking for a good generic high fantasy system. I am not fond of class and level based systems, so D&D is out. I am open to genreless systems like GURPS and Hero, but it would be good to find something flexible but built for fantasy. Am I missing something obvious?

How about GURPS? It is out now, well supported and can be adjusted to the power level you like. It even has a low powered magic system. It can be deadly and healing can take time, if you prefer.

Actually, it looks like some late entries may give me enough players to start. The location is going to change from my house to Atomic Empire game store.

I have not received enough of a response to start my game, but I did join Michelle's game.

I am looking for 4-5 players for a new Pathfinder campaign. I will be playing on about every other Saturday or Sunday from 1PM until whenever. I live in Durham, about 5 miles from Brier Creek. The game is going to start at 1st level and will use most of the Pathfinder classes and rules. I...

[Cancelled due to lack of interest. Changing to a Pathfinder game on a new thread]

Obsidian Apocalypse On drivethrurpg I got a free download of a setting description called Obsidian Apocalypse: World of Abaddon (PFRPG) that added an extra twist to the meteor. It was charged with necromantic energy and everyone who died also were raised as undead. It also interfered with...

My biggest concern with Advantage is that it gives about a +5 to most rolls, except at the extreme ends. That's just too much of a bonus for every little condition that grants Advantage. I was thinking about doing just the opposite of what you are proposing, changing Advantage in 5e to a simple...

You could try Tablesmith. It has a mailing list on Yahoogroups.

It seems to me that the majority of magic items with daily powers as their primary ability are not very attractive to most players. They seem to prefer properties mostly and some encounter powers. I am thinking about making the following changes in my game. Most daily powers on magic items...

If some of the characters are losing a lot more surges than others and running low, you can cast the comrades succor ritual. It allows the characters to exchange surges at the cost of 1 surge to 1 character.

Too bad they didn't fix the things that makes it a pain in the @$$ to use that I reported months ago. Triggers go away, recharge numbers go away and non standard movement rates change when you copy a monster. Sometimes the edits stick and sometimes they don't. What is so hard about making an...

How about if the grabber can choose to go with the victim if they are force moved to keep from having the grab broken? They would at least have to come up with some interesting tactics, like pushing them into a narrow hallway where he might have to squeeze or where the grabber might be standing...

I was a little surprised to find this in the Compendium. removed from play Some effects can temporarily remove you from play. While you are removed from play, your turns start and end as normal, but you can’t take actions, unless specified otherwise. In addition, you have neither line of sight...

I love this program and was very happy to see that Darksir had updated it. I use it on a laptop at the table and it has sped up combat and helped me remember conditions so much. I would hate to see it fade away. The issue with the recharge options could be a Monster Editor problem. They...

There is a pretty good way to tell if they are improperly weighted. Drop them in a glass or bowl of water and watch how they behave. I have seen dice that end up on the same number or numbers next to it (on a d20) every time once they are in the water. You can also get some idea as they float to...

One of my players just moved to Texas, so I am looking for a new player. The group is currently at 8th level and was running in the WotC modules, but we have decided to switch to a regular campaign in Eberron. The group could use a striker. We play on Saturdays approximately every other week...