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  1. BriarMonkey

    gelatinous cube attack....

    Nicely done. Gelo. Cubes kick bottom! I just wish I had talent in art or miniatures or something...
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    EN World's Leap Year Giveaway: Free Stuff!

    Woots! (Can't XP ya at the moment...)
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    Ashamed of being a Gamer?

    I have to say I am not ashamed, nor harbor any fears or other daemons where my hobbies are concerned. While I don't go running on and on at random about my gaming, if asked I'm open about it and share my enjoyment of the hobby with others. Then too, I also enjoy cooking and consider myself a...
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    D&D 3.x 3.5 - Multiclass XP penalty -20% yay or nay?

    I don't use XP penalties. They are just another nuisance. After all, isn't the aim of the game to have fun?
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    My own RPG [WIP] - input needed

    I too wish you well in your endevour. However, I don't know Polish so I can't give you any feedback...
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    NPC Item crafters and their limits

    Generally, I am pretty open about magic items and crafting. I house ruled that anyone, as long as they were able to contribute something, could help with the creation of magic items. That in turn means that anyone who is part of the crafting process can contribute XP, gold, spells, etc., to...
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    Taking care of magic users...

    As for the task at hand, I strongly believe that counterspelling (locking down the opponent spellslinger) should be an available tactical option, but it should be a choice. You never want something to be such that it is always a default option. The caster should be able to decide - do you...
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    I'm Making A New Edition of D&D, What App Should I Use To Create The Rules Document?

    There is also MS Publisher. It's a light-weight desktop publishing tool, and costs a fraction of what Adobe's products cost. And, if you have both Word and Publisher on the same machine, you can work on your layout in Publisher and actually link to Word to do the text entry (which can be...
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    Another shot at nerfing casters for balance

    Why are you overcomplicating things? The only time a caster is "overpowered" is when he has the perfect spell load-out for the situation, or if you allow the oft-cited 15-minute workday. (Neither of which I have ever seen at my tables in over 30 years.) There are already mechanics in place to...
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    D&D 3.x 3.5E Player's Handbook II - the book that invented combat roles

    In all, what difference does it make? In all editions, the Unearthed Arcana came to symbolize different rules and systems for one's game. And in many cases, those rules and systems were ideas for the next iteration of the game. The same holds for the other "follow on" books that later...
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    d20 Damage Value flowcharts?

    If you are looking for what kind of damage is designed to be metted out against PCs, then Paizo's Beastiary had an appendix that tabled out the amounts of damage expected. It is also available on their PRD. Hope it helps. Cheers.
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    Who's going to Gen Con?

    I'm going as well. I figured it's a good time to get back since the last time I was there was in 2005. And, I'm staying at the Omni - which is bit different for me as I normally stayed at the downtown Mariott (love those gerbil tunnels).
  13. BriarMonkey

    Please critique this idea

    Idea? The idea of an idea may be so, but any non-ideas would definitely be dis-idea-ed.
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    Something that made me mad about the latest book.

    Woot! I'm glad I'm to Gen Con this year!
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    What would you rather see: core rulebook or traditional trilogy?

    The option for "Any of the above as long as they are well thought out, edited, and designed" isn't up there.
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    Gen Con Badges and VIG Package

    Wow! That's pretty impressive. I'm used to the housing block selling out that fast, but I guess, when you think about using it across 2 or 3 people, it follows. After all, Gen Con is vacation for a lot of people. I've already got my hotel, and I always arrive in town at least the day prior...
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    Gen Con Badges and VIG Package

    Those all make a lot of sense, especially as I abstract it all a bit. I can definitely see if you were going with another, or a small group, how that could end up being a good deal. And yeah, I can see that the extra hour can be worth a lot if you are looking for a limited availability item...
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    Gen Con Badges and VIG Package

    Yeah. I read the benefits from the site. The 10$ credit for tickets, the seperate room silo for boarding, the extra early hour on thursday in the Dealer's Hall, the lounge, etc... As I work my way through that list, and mentally note what that may be worth, there is nothing I see that can be...
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    Gen Con Badges and VIG Package

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    I know Nature, and I know Nature Sucks

    Aw... I have always liked cats. And until my wife, I'd never really been around dogs - but now I like them too. We currently have both in the house. As you said, it'll take time, but once everyone is happy and comfortable with each other, it really brings a smile to one's face when you can...
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