DungeonmasterCal
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Wraith Form said:D'OOOH!!!!!
Where are those beans, then?
Dragon #327, It'a all Erik's fault
- Thread starter Dark Psion
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Where are those beans, then?
Mercule
Adventurer
Comments with an eye toward Erik's "Why don't you..." thread -- i.e. constructive criticism/feedback. I'm not a subscriber, so I haven't seen any of the articles.
Tomb Raiders: Descriptions and examples of real world tombs to raid.
Sounds very cool. Great idea.
The Spoils of War: How to divide your treasure without resorting to one potato, two potato.
Almost every group I've been involved in has wrestled with this. It's a great idea for an article. Even as an experienced player, I wouldn't mind some ideas. Implementation is the key, though. Three ideas with pedantic tone would not be value added.
Silverfish: A Forgotten Realms short story.
Ugh, fiction. Ugh, Realms. While I can understand support for the Realms, even if I would never use it, I consider fiction
With Friends Like These: Anti-heroes and exhalted heroes
Sounds like a great article.
Ecology of the Grimlock: I can't use this monster without thinking of that prequil to MST3K's Cave Dwellers.
Ecologies are good. Grimlock isn't high on my usage list, but they are an interesting critter.
Wining Races: Diaboli from the D&D: Master Boxed Set
Don't remember these, but new races could be cool.
Modern Magic: Magical D&D versions of modern everyday items
Not a bad idea for a one-off article. I'd hate to see it be a regular feature.
Silicon Sorcery: Champions of Norrath: A bunch of feats for Drow (Why just for Drow I really can't figure)
Three things wrong with this article. 1) It pulls on a computer game for source material. 2) That game is the ever-annoying EverQuest. 3) It is only really applicable to drow, which have had their day.
If you're going to put something computer related into the magazine, do reviews, not conversions. But even those wouldn't be particularly useful as a regular feature.
Novel Approach: Frankenstein and how to apply it to your constructs.
Very cool. A way to evoke the feel of a novel. This is a great aid to those of use trying to put more of a storytelling feel into our games.
Miniatures: Warband Building
Meh. Miniatures hold no interest to me -- I haven't bought one since the 1980s. Still, I wouldn't begrudge the space if the fiction and CRPG conversions weren't there. At least I can see the draw of miniatures and could imagine doing some wargaming if my group was a bit different.
Tomb Raiders: Descriptions and examples of real world tombs to raid.
Sounds very cool. Great idea.
The Spoils of War: How to divide your treasure without resorting to one potato, two potato.
Almost every group I've been involved in has wrestled with this. It's a great idea for an article. Even as an experienced player, I wouldn't mind some ideas. Implementation is the key, though. Three ideas with pedantic tone would not be value added.
Silverfish: A Forgotten Realms short story.
Ugh, fiction. Ugh, Realms. While I can understand support for the Realms, even if I would never use it, I consider fiction
With Friends Like These: Anti-heroes and exhalted heroes
Sounds like a great article.
Ecology of the Grimlock: I can't use this monster without thinking of that prequil to MST3K's Cave Dwellers.
Ecologies are good. Grimlock isn't high on my usage list, but they are an interesting critter.
Wining Races: Diaboli from the D&D: Master Boxed Set
Don't remember these, but new races could be cool.
Modern Magic: Magical D&D versions of modern everyday items
Not a bad idea for a one-off article. I'd hate to see it be a regular feature.
Silicon Sorcery: Champions of Norrath: A bunch of feats for Drow (Why just for Drow I really can't figure)
Three things wrong with this article. 1) It pulls on a computer game for source material. 2) That game is the ever-annoying EverQuest. 3) It is only really applicable to drow, which have had their day.
If you're going to put something computer related into the magazine, do reviews, not conversions. But even those wouldn't be particularly useful as a regular feature.
Novel Approach: Frankenstein and how to apply it to your constructs.
Very cool. A way to evoke the feel of a novel. This is a great aid to those of use trying to put more of a storytelling feel into our games.
Miniatures: Warband Building
Meh. Miniatures hold no interest to me -- I haven't bought one since the 1980s. Still, I wouldn't begrudge the space if the fiction and CRPG conversions weren't there. At least I can see the draw of miniatures and could imagine doing some wargaming if my group was a bit different.
Kemrain
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Dark Psion said:
I thought, and still think, that this article has something to do with all those busty, scantily clad girls we see in pics. The fact that it's all about Drow does nothing to alleviate my suspicions!
- Kemrain the Dirty.
I know it's spelt Silicone, but... I can't help my brain!
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Wraith Form
Explorer
(in Homer voice, with drool trickling out of corner of mouth) Mmmmmm, brain.Kemrain said:
Ranger REG
Explorer
I walked many distance far beyond my or anybody's mailboxes or post office to get to my FLGS to buy your magazine at full price and this is the gratitude we get? Add yet another convenience for subscribers?Dark Psion said:
Aw, crap!
Are you serious, Reg?
Of course we want subscribers getting the copies a little earlier than the shops. It's a traditional benefit of subscribing, and one we've had a lot of damn trouble getting right over the last few years.
What's the saying about how you can't win?
--Erik
Of course we want subscribers getting the copies a little earlier than the shops. It's a traditional benefit of subscribing, and one we've had a lot of damn trouble getting right over the last few years.
What's the saying about how you can't win?
--Erik
Ranger REG
Explorer
Forgive this old fool for ranting this close to the holiday season.Erik Mona said:
Let's agree that I can never catch a break when it comes to the official D&D (and d20) magazines.
* gets drunk on rum & Pepsi Holiday Spice *
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