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I agree with this. If the DM wants to roleplay out the exchange and drop clues about deception, that's up to him. However, there needs to be a mechanic so characters who are built to be very intelligent and know when BS is being shoveled to them when the player may not be as perceptive. I need...

I agree. If monsters and challenges are going to have more "staying power", the entire system needs to have lower math. For me, this would mean: 1. Convert all modifiers to penalties or bonuses to the attacker. 2. Lower ability score bonuses. 18 gives you +3....maybe.... 3. Lower BAB...

It was an excellent read. It's really good for players who want to create a more balance system (or create imbalance!) and use their mathematical modeling.

I like the first one with a standard deviation of 5% to each set and max at 3 deviations. However, I acknowledge that to build a system with this many permutations may too daunting to do so locking the numbers into a 3 point to 5 point system is probably a more worthwhile endeavor.

I'm down for statting out a vampiric half-celestial animated chair

I would want them to go outside and play. They need some sunlight.

Finding 20 illustrations is a little daunting, but I can name some of my favorites. The cover illustrations for the Basic D&D, Expert D&D, and Companion D&D box sets by Larry Elmore. All the covers he did for the Dragonlance novels can go here too. Jeff Easley's cover of the Player's Handbook...

Tallifer - I agree!

As much as I love to play games with 500 - 600 page rulebooks, I think it's too many rules unless the game is a toolkit. HERO is perfectly justified in having that many pages and more for a rulebook because of what it is, while at times, I find Pathfinder a bit redundant in spots (but I love...

Cue the Mission Impossible music. Time to get your team together Mr. Hunt.

I like those suggestions.

That's a good idea!

This is my view. If I play a retro-clone and they call the rogue a thief, I'll adopt the traditionalist viewpoint, but right now, I'm in the versatility opinion.

Fighter: Pathfinder Cleric: Pathfinder Rogue: 3.5 Wizard: 3.0

Rules for me.

Wow, these are some nice pics!

You'll want to provide good incentives and even contingency if the player doesn't win as to why the NPC would invite him to the manor. First off, I'll devote this to the four generic character classes--fighter, cleric, wizard, and rogue. Fighter--events he could compete. The fighter can compete...

I agree. The new owner should know what he's dealing with now, so keep his cards close to his chest and don't play them until he's ready.

Interesting!

Big fan of HERO. I played since 3rd edition and I have both 5th and 6th editions. Awesome toolkit game!