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Upon rereading... I think wither of our readings are valid because I think Gygax used cresset when, I think, torch holder would be a better choice. I think the intended reading was closer to: There is a torch holder on wall. Instead of holding a burnt torch, it contains a (presumably slightly...

Well, this is really system dependent. Not all games do everything equally well, to repeat an old chestnut. Some are particularly poorly suited to some things. Running a good duel benefits from a more cinematic combat system that isn't focused on squad level tactics. In 4e, a good, entertaining...

Adjusting for obscure language, the description says: There is a silver 'candlestick' on the wall. (The Olympic torch is a cresset.) It's not hidden, but that doesn't necessarily mean the PC's notice it. I'd call it a Tricky (16 or so) Notice (or Perception or Spot or whatever) or an Easy (10...

It's not a rules question, it's a world building question. If you, as the GM, want the Boogey Man to grant spells, he does. If you want a divine caster to be granted spells by the teapot god in their grandmother's hut, he is. If you want spells to only be granted by the one true god, they are.

Also, I'm referring to the actual fighting duel as seen in a swashbuckling tale. For a quickdraw at high noon or a iaijutsu duel, it might be worth looking at the Standoff rules in SC2.0. In essence, the parties make an opposed Resolve check, looser takes stress damage. When he breaks, he can...

In general, most games already had rules for two people trying to kill each other. They're typically in the big chapter labeled Combat. As for getting the rest of the party to not interfere, there's having the duelists cut off from the rest of the battle, social mores that prevent interference...

I think it's part of how people do 'word of mouth' reviews in real life (Don't see X, it was crap!) and looking for some sympathy, but more importantly reinforcement. Especially in a place like this. They're changing groups, so they might feel the need for others to agree with them to reinforce...

Well, I've used Adamant's Narrative Combat for mass combat in the past. Not sure if it works in this context since I don't know what the mass combat in the series involves or what it's purpose is, or how involved the PCs are with the battle.

Well, to be precise apps written for the Motorola Droid might not run on other Android phones, particularly if it uses services or features in Android 2.0 not found in earlier versions. Similarly, apps written with other devices in mind might not be usable on the Moto Droid depending on their...

Anything using the Crafty NPC system. Spycraft 2.0, Fantasy Craft, d20 Modern if you're using Adamant's Foe Factory. In the case of Fantasy Craft (because I did the numbers recently for something else) the difference between BAB and NPC Defense (AC) for a full BAB class like a Soldier to an...

Which ignores systems where things don't work like that.

It came the same day as the Motorola Droid (Motorola A855). The Eris is a modification of the Sprint version of the HTC Hero (it adds a proximity sensor). No idea why they That said, I have a Moto Droid and, frankly, love it. As for gaming apps, there are a few dice rollers, a character...

No, no it doesn't. Early series is more linear. Go to planet X and deal with what the GM has prepped for that world. You don't even have the chance to go elsewhere as you're no dialing the gate yourself, and if you refuse you're being a jerk because we all sat down and decided to play a SG-1...

Dragonstar. :) I'll be hiding over there. If you want traditional settings... Golarion, I suppose, or Eberron. Golarion is really great, but I tend more towards Late Rennissance/Age of Reason/Victorian science fantasy type worlds. I'd play (and have or am in a number of cases) any of the...

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Mostly I see it in the Action Point rules, primarily the exploding dice and a number of the Enhancements. I wasn't trying to say you copied anything explicitly, more that both rulesets cover similar ground in similar ways. I should have phrased it to make it clear that my statement was based on...

I like (OK, love) Trailblazer as a fix for 3.5, but I honestly can't think of anything in it that needs importing into FC. Partly because part of Trailblazer is pulled from Spycraft, partly because FC has very different design philosophies then 3.5 or Trailblazer, and largely because Spycraft...

No, but I know how to read and cite my sources of 'insider' knowledge. Eric Flint's comments in his publisher's online magazine's editorial pages has more credibility and gravitas then J. Random forumite's sarcastic dismissal. Perhaps you could actually respond to his arguments in an...

No it doesn't. What it does is make retailers stupid and lazy and makes it very, very hard for new and upcoming authors since retailers stop paying attention to the market. If they take a long shot, it's almost always because the publisher made them to get the latest Twilight or Dan Brown book...

And thank whatever divinity you choose that the RPG industry doesn't use the consignment model. Books would cost twice as much since you'd be paying for the copy you're taking home and a copy that's going to be pulped.