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fistful There was one Client Eastwood movie (fistful of dollars, I think), where he wears a armor chest piece under his coat, so the guy with the rifle can not kill him before he gets in range of his six-shooters. But that is nitpicky. I agree with your points. RK

It is broad It is broad, but I think that it is true to the original meaning and intent of the game. What you describe is characterization (like Crazy Jerome state) or acting. Or maybe the retro-clone of Mazes and Monsters has it correct and it is a Psycho-Drama Game. I know that terms...

old school I believe that some of the old school (of which I think I am), believe that the Role of Roleplaying is not remotely Character Acting, it is in the simple act of playing a role....ie "what is your role?" "fighter", and thus the role you play in game is fighter. If I have...

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Thank you. I decided on HM Basic, with a 6 month sub to KODT. I have my 3.5 and my C&C so I realized I really wanted something different. Plus I realized that Kenzer was located in the town I was born in (but have not been to in over 25 years). R

this helps Thank You. This helped alot, I already have C&C, and older games. If all I want is an easy D20 game, I have that. So, if I am just wanting some new, I should go with HMB. If I am happy with D20....well, I am already set. Now for some soul searching to see what I am really...

Thank You Thank You. That is as balanced a comparison as I could hope for. Both look good, both companies are great. I will look over that Quick Start (which is what made me remember HMB). I am leaning that way. Thanks Again, R

Hello, With the 5th edition announcement, I am re-energized to get back into fantasy gaming. But, I am not willing to wait for a year and a half (or more). So I am looking for something for the short term. I like simple, quick, inexpensive, with good support. I think both Hackmaster Basic...

not smart enough I realized that I am not smart enough to answer this question. I don't know what I want. See; I kind of like the 4th edition Magic-User, and I kind of like the old (pre-3rd) Magic-User, and I kind of like the 3rd edition Magic-User But, I also kind of not like each of them...

I agree. This came home to me this weekend when I played Heroic with my 6 year old. I need a simple game in the next few years that has some nifty art and fiddly parts, but that is simple to start with. By the way, Heroica is about perfect for Parents and the 6-8 crowd. He battled the evil...

Ok, I really hope to be a big fan of 5th edition. But, if I am not (I am over 40 so I can be mean), what should we call the people who do support 5th? (disclaimer, I have not been to the OSR sites to see if they have a name yet). I would like to suggest that 5e supporters be called...

Miscommunication Guilty. Our groups 1st Mage campaign. The GM and I hammered out what we wanted and expected....An X-files style investigation game. I meant early X-files with episodic adventures where we uncovered and stopped the bad guys. He ran a late X-file style dark conspiracy where...

better Hello, I would be far more prone to buy it over Pathfinder or 4th Ed. However, I already have a favorite D20 variant, in Castles & Crusades. Which I see more of an improved(streamlined) 3rd ed than a retro-clone. But, I would certainly follow the build up hype with an open mind, and...

WOD Hack Hello, I have not tried this, but I think, that World of Darkness Core, hacked to Fantasy would be great. Here is what you might need: 1) Core Rules, but strip out Morality altogether, change some of the skill names. 2) Second Sight Book. (a smallish book that gives minor and...

monster side Hello, I have done this but only on the monster side of things. The PCs have their full hit points, but instead of rolling for hit points for the monsters, I assign a number of hits. They ranged from 1-3 and then full hit points for the Major Bad Guy. Your hit, as a PC, had...

only a few I use to be an avid re-reader. Now I can only think of 3 evergreens 1) Cold Cash War by Rober Asprin 2) Chronicle's of Amber by Zelazny 3) Black Company by Glenn Cook

going back....Lucas Hello, They could reprint or provide PDFs again, and that would be cool (for those that want them). But you would hate it if they made 3.5 their core engine again. There is no way they would just go back as is. They would pull a Lucas. They couldn't help themselves...

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between 1st and 2nd Hello, Not much specific advice here (everything has been dead on accurate). My first trip was last year, and we are planning our second for this next spring. October is awesome, the crowds were not too bad, and it was still warm enough to swim. Mind-set. If you plan...

all or nothing I am a challange the player more type of person. I see your point, and frankly I can not articulate a good answer for you. But it seems that this is an all or nothing approach that could lead to silly extremes. If you roll for everything, it seems like you might as well...