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  1. WSmith

    New Star Trek RPG

    Thanks, enrious. I will look forward to your review.
  2. WSmith

    (advice) how should a newbie DM start DMing?

    I know that some folks will disagree, but I would recomend using the D&D Adventure Game boxed set to get new players into the game. IMO, this is the most under-rated product in the D&D game line. The benefit is without character generation you can jump in and start kicking goblin booty! The...
  3. WSmith

    Sleeping Imperium / Kenneth S Hood

    ERRR! When did they tell you?!?!! On the mailing list? BAH! I tried to subscribe several times and just got an error message. I would write the webguy that I couldn't subscribe and he would give the same same info I had to subscribe that wasn't working! My site is GONE! Oh, well. Looks like I...
  4. WSmith

    New Star Trek RPG

    So, now that it is out, has anyone gotten it? The folks at Trek-rpg.net all seem to really like it. IMO, this system, from what I have seen on the forums and webpages (don't have the book yet) would be perfect for Traveller.
  5. WSmith

    New Star Trek RPG

    I too am wondering just how easy it would be to use the CODA engine for a non-ST game. Even though all the playtesters love the new T20, It just seems like 2d6 says Traveller all over it. :D
  6. WSmith

    Getting parents to play D&D

    Well, a couple of things: How old are you and your sister? What sort of things does your father like if not fantasy? (play sports, read war history, watch police shows like NYPD Blue...)
  7. WSmith

    Whatever happened to old board members...

    Thank you, Henry. That was like looking at my high school yearbook. I am surprised someone had the list saved.
  8. WSmith

    New Star Trek RPG

    This was one of the things I lked about the original series. When the pooh was hitting the fan, you were always (at least as much as I recall) watching it from the bridge of the Enterprise. Kirk is yelling out orders, Spock is advising of an energy anomally and outside activity that is shaking...
  9. WSmith

    Mystara and Old Gazeteers

    I bought the Kingdom of Karemakios boxed set about a year ago at KB toy store for about $4.99 I was recently looking to get rid of some of my stuff and was going to put it up on ebay. After opening the box and peeking through it, I decided to keep it. It was too good a product for the price I...
  10. WSmith

    New Star Trek RPG

    Whoa! Matt, that is fantasic. A starship battle system that is based of the skill checks and not spaitial relations sounds like a great idea for any space game. Reminds me a little of the old traveller games I used to play. I have little interest in ST too. I am waiting for the LOTR RPG, and...
  11. WSmith

    Dragon Magazine goes political

    Darn you, Randolpho! Now I am going to waste even more time on message boards. ;)
  12. WSmith

    Dragon Magazine goes political

    If we could take the politics out of the justice system, it would come pretty close That is why I don't want it clouding up my Dragon magazine. It is keeping it from being perfect. :D (I was going to address the Perez thing and Mistwells comments, but I just want to get on with the other...
  13. WSmith

    Dragon Magazine goes political

    I just did in an earlier post. The above comment holds no water. First, the majority of people in the military are not there to cause trouble, nor are school kids. EVERYONE in prison is there for commiting a crime. And don't buy that Brooklyn Bridge tale that they were framed or innocent...
  14. WSmith

    Dragon Magazine goes political

    FWIW, the only two games the prisoners are alllowed to play at my place are scrabble and stratego. NOTHING that uses dice is allowed.
  15. WSmith

    Dragon Magazine goes political

    WAIT STOP! HOLD EVERYTHING! Nemmerle, I have to get this in. The video that has circulated around the internet has been confirmend a FAKE! It was STAGED! IT IS NOT REAL! So, that whole argrument can be put to rest. Forget about the punk flipping the double bird and the savage beating he got. It...
  16. WSmith

    Compelling Encounters!

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? ;)
  17. WSmith

    What's so bad about AoO's?

    This is my problem with it. If you can take 3 seconds to use caution and withdraw or as you say "to turn your back, and skadaddle off" why should you be allowed to use the other 3 seconds to perform an action that is only allowed to take up a 6 second timeframe. IMO, it seems like it is giving...
  18. WSmith

    What's so bad about AoO's?

    Yes, it was the way it was written in the PHB, not the rule itself. Everyone should read the entry in the WOT RPG book on AoO. It explains the same concept, but makes much more sense. It also named the movement option as disengage, which in itself clears up alot. 333 Dave said: This was my...
  19. WSmith

    D&D for a Younger Audience

    Quick question: What are your thoughts about the standard AC as opposed to a defensive system like WOT Defense? Which do you think would be more simple to use in a basic game? This also includes the use of armor as DR or DEF bonus or increased AC. I suspect even thought the AC is the easiest...
  20. WSmith

    I'm hearing rumblings...

    As do I. I love 3e, but when I tried to make magic items and read the rules, Oui! I think it is good and/or bad, depending on your personality type. I came from the "art" DM school as opposed to the "science" school. So, the complexity does make me feel straightjacketed. But while some rules...
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