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  1. smootrk

    A German in America

    The nomenclature on regions of the US is mind-boggling, especially to one who has lived on the west side of the Mississippi river most of his life.... everything over on the east side of that river constitutes 'east coast' to me... point being - as a German, don't try to analyze the regions...
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    Solid RPG system for modern/future campaigns?

    Savage Worlds seems ideal to span various genres... and it is cheap to purchase the Core Rules $10 print or pdf. Additional setting books are a bit more costly, but there are 'toolkit' books that can help with various genres.
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    Your favorite demon lord

    My favorite was always Yeenoghu (Gnolls/Ghouls), but I am not completely sure why. Probably had more to do with his pic in 1e MM. Following up that, I made a massive maze dungeon in my youth, where the players ultimately fought against Baphomet (minotaur) from 1e MM2. And, another favorite...
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    I am sad this morning`

    Maxine was a very gentle giant, and the kids loved her. She would literally allow the children to climb all over her, pull, poke, prod, and never even bat an eyelid. I am still in a little bit of shock over it. It was sudden and completely unexpected. Humane Society vet says (albeit without...
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    I am sad this morning`

    Thanks folks. I have been in contact with the local humane society. They are helping me out. The hard part is that I cannot move/load her by myself, and I have to wait with her covered up so my children don't stare.
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    I am sad this morning`

    Not an April Fools post. This morning I just got home to find my dog has died only minutes ago (within 30 or so minutes prior to my arrival at home). I have just had the onerous task of figuring out what to do with her remains and trying to move her so my kids are not just sitting at the window...
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    A Watchman's Class?

    Glad I could help out... please share your resultant Feat Tree so that others might use this idea as well. I think having all the characters, even other class types (mage/cleric/rogue) come from a common background is a great way to get a campaign off and running... if nothing else, gets the...
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    A Watchman's Class?

    A few houserule swaps to the skill list is all you really need... presto. Or do something like create a Feat... Watchman - Characters may only choose this feat at first level. Character comes from a trained militia, military unit, or city watch background. Add Spot, Listen, and Knowledge...
  9. smootrk

    Are you tired of being told you hate 4E?

    Voted that I am no hater... I have no real interest in 4e, and have voiced such on the boards, and although I was not directly called out as a 'hater', I certainly got that vibe from the responses from the more 4e fanboy-ish crowd.
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    [Star Frontiers+] Star Frontiersman Issue #8 Released

    Great Stuff there! but then again, I am one of the contributers. You Decide!
  11. smootrk

    Would an arcane spellcasting Archivist be a balanced class?

    I think it would be balanced (at least roughly). I had a similar thought myself, except around a nature oriented concept (see my signature for my own Biosoph class (nature archivist). Applying similar thoughts to arcane endeavors seems appropriate enough for me... especially for a Conjurer...
  12. smootrk

    What Free Games are out there?

    I added several of the suggested links... I am itching to explore the SLA game, based on its description. It would be nice if anyone who tries these freebies leaves a word or two about their experience.
  13. smootrk

    1st Edition Greyhawk Campaign

    the classics are Village of Homlet/Temple of Elemental Evil or Against the Giants, followed by Descent/Vault of the Drow/Queen of Spiders. and then there is Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun (spell?). and for something really weird Expedition to the Barrier Peaks edit: beaten again
  14. smootrk

    Need to name an ancient group of heroes

    the "Three"
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    What Free Games are out there?

    Yes, but there is such volume of materials there, that I simply put that page up on the list. Some items are duplicates of what I have here, but I have not explored all the links listed there. If anyone explores one of those links and finds a good suggestion that needs listing here...
  16. smootrk

    What Free Games are out there?

    Thanks for the new links. I will update the first post when I get a little more time review the material. Like I said previously... no need to run out and spend prematurely on $4e with all these wonderful alternatives out there.
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    Looking for a free game system

    Here is a thread where I explored a number of free (no cost) games: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=200037
  18. smootrk

    July 27. Gary Gygax Day?

    I would be happy to celebrate two days in his honor... Birthday and GM's day. At the very least on GM's day a portion should be devoted to the ultimate DM.
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    July 27. Gary Gygax Day?

    My point is that we celebrate Presidential birthdays, MLK's birthday, Christmas (not to poke religion into it), and heck, even Easter is not marked for the death of Jesus but for the rise. Celebrating his demise is akin to closing the book on him, or closing the book on his works, which is...
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