H.A.R.P. Anyone? (FREE R.P.G. BOOK)

[Turanil]

You could send it to me because, lo these two years and further, I have given the world such love with my webcomic, and asked for nothing in return. For reference, recent comic updates have been done entirely with a (virtual) paintbrush, in full colour. Does my sterling labour mean naught?

Also, my beloved dog may be dying. And I'm rather poor and can't affort many books - freelance artistry doesn't pay too well.

There's no weepy violin smiley, but the above is quite true.

LOL At least someone gave me a laugh on this thread. I had expected much more from it. Well, I don't want that book, so I will promote someone else on this thread. That is: give it to s/LaSH he REALLY deserves it. I am an artist myself, so I know how difficult life is when you are an artist. I wanted to be a comic artist myself alas, life was so unjunst (**tears rolling on my cheeks** where is the crying smiley when I need it???) so it was a disaster (no, don't tell me about lack of talent, art is always subjective, so people who don't like have no taste), AND THUS, rather than sink into alcohol HE (the guy above) chose to become an artist. But being so poor he couldn't afford any rpg book, so there was always the risk he would fall to whisky, beer, and such. HENCEFORTH: even if he doesn't have got convincing arguments, you may save someone of complete debasement in giving him the book. Now, speaking about that book...

Personally I think you should keep it and try it out the next time the low magic bug hits you -- its a great low magic game with enough in common with Arcana Unearthed, 3xD&D, MERP and Rolemaster to make for a short learning curve

Hey, can you tell us what this HARP rpg game is about? Learning to play like a bard? Or what? Before I am trying to give you my arguments for why you should send the book to me, I would like to know if it is worth trying selling it on ebay thereafter...

 

[Tolen Mar]

I, too, would like this book.

Here's why, and I'm actually NOT bluffing.

First off, I can't afford any new books. I'm a work at home Dad, with a 6 year old son. My wife works full time in nursing putting up with horrid hours and even worse treatment. Between what she makes for being spit on, and the bit I can manage while I babysit (we don't beleive in the safety of daycare), we barely make the bills. Now, that isnt to say were are in trouble, but it does mean that extras like RPG books are very few and very far between. (I mean, thank god for the SRD!)

Second, HARP is ICE right? I like ICE games, and would love to be able to try another one. I recently went to their website to see how far along their rolemaster line has gone, and thats when I first heard about HARP. It looks really interesting, and I'd love to give it a try.

Finally, if neither of the above convince you...I entered Wizards setting contest. I lost. I entered Monte's create a character contest. I lost. I've entered nearly a dozen contests of various types around these boards and various other websites, and the only time I won anything, it amounted to 4 cardboard cutouts of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace characters. Please, let me win this one? Please?

 

[2d6]

You should send it too me because I am a fellow Ohioan, an avid game collector, a recent grad (makes a great graduation gift ) and I have never won anything.

 

[alsih2o]

I should win because I won one of your last ENWorld contests - post an excerpt from a book for use in a game - and did not receive a prize
reality into adventure thread

Cool contest BTW

That wasn't T-billy the omnipresent?

Email me, I have rollers sitting around.

 

[Xune]

I am with Ace send it to a soldier/airman/marine/sailor. You have no idea what a difference something like that can make when your stuck in a *#$#@ hole for 90 days + without your family.

 

[Xune]

Doulble Double your pleasure


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[PugioilAudacio]

The tale of the penniless gamer:

There once was a penniless gamer named Pugio. He had a gamers heart, but had no money to follow the urgings it gave him. Finally, after years of saving, he had enough money to purchase three core books. With those books he was finally able to migrate from 1st edition, to 3.5. At first, Pugio was happy - he had everything he needed in life.

Then his group changed.

They were no longer satisfied with the DM they had, claiming that the game was boring and that they never got to do anything. Pugio tried to salvage the game, going so far as to DM the game himself, but to no avail. The group members, already biased against the game, would not even give him a chance. Yes they allowed him to DM, but they then became the cause of their own problems, themselves not participating and not caring about the game in the least. Frantically, Pugio searched for some method or system of play that would appeal to these jaded gamers, maybe something with more action would intrigue them. But again Pugio ran up against his greatest obstacle - he had not money.

Determined to save his game at any cost, Pugio reapplied himself, taking on extra jobs. But time was running out, with the game threatening to dissolve completely.

Then, last week, it happened: the group and the game was disbanded, they no longer cared enough to play. Pugio did manage to win one small victory on that dark day - he managed to wring a promise from those gamers that, if he could supply a new different and better system or method, they would consent to play again. However even this had a time limit, for the gamers were planning a vacation, a vacation that, should they return, might change their entire views and turn them off from gaming forever. Time had run out for Pugio.

Then, like a beacon of hope glowing in the darkness, Pugio saw a post on ENWorld. This post offered a challenge for any brave enough to accept. Should a person successfully complete the challenge (subject to the Grand Judges judgement) they would be granted with a book, a book that could solve all of Pugio's problems.

Taking this last desperate gamble, Pugio embarked upon the challenge - waiting to see if his offering would be enough to appease the Grand Judge, and save his world of gaming.


Based (and is) on a true story.

 

[pogre]

That wasn't T-billy the omnipresent?

Email me, I have rollers sitting around.

Well, according to the thread we both won. I would e-mail you, but the function is currently disabled. Don't sweat the dice roller - I was just giving you a hard time I cheated in the contest anyway

I vote for a deserving service person or S/lash

 

[Krieg]

You should send it too me because I am a fellow Ohioan, an avid game collector, a recent grad (makes a great graduation gift ) and I have never won anything.

alsih2o is a Buckeye? For some reason I always equated "elvistown" w/Tennessee.

 

[Turanil]

The tale of the penniless gamer:

There once was a penniless gamer named Pugio. He had a gamers heart, but had no money to follow the urgings it gave him. Finally, after years of saving, he had enough money to purchase three core books. With those books he was finally able to migrate from 1st edition, to 3.5. At first, Pugio was happy - he had everything he needed in life.

Then his group changed.

They were no longer satisfied with the DM they had, claiming that the game was boring and that they never got to do anything. Pugio tried to salvage the game, going so far as to DM the game himself, but to no avail. The group members, already biased against the game, would not even give him a chance. Yes they allowed him to DM, but they then became the cause of their own problems, themselves not participating and not caring about the game in the least. Frantically, Pugio searched for some method or system of play that would appeal to these jaded gamers, maybe something with more action would intrigue them. But again Pugio ran up against his greatest obstacle - he had not money.

Determined to save his game at any cost, Pugio reapplied himself, taking on extra jobs. But time was running out, with the game threatening to dissolve completely.

Then, last week, it happened: the group and the game was disbanded, they no longer cared enough to play. Pugio did manage to win one small victory on that dark day - he managed to wring a promise from those gamers that, if he could supply a new different and better system or method, they would consent to play again. However even this had a time limit, for the gamers were planning a vacation, a vacation that, should they return, might change their entire views and turn them off from gaming forever. Time had run out for Pugio.

Then, like a beacon of hope glowing in the darkness, Pugio saw a post on ENWorld. This post offered a challenge for any brave enough to accept. Should a person successfully complete the challenge (subject to the Grand Judges judgement) they would be granted with a book, a book that could solve all of Pugio's problems.

Taking this last desperate gamble, Pugio embarked upon the challenge - waiting to see if his offering would be enough to appease the Grand Judge, and save his world of gaming.


Based (and is) on a true story.

Since D&D 3.5 is among the best rpg and can be easily adapted to different kinds of settings, I will say that either Pugio is a lame DM or his players are lame players (or maybe both?? ). Hence, getting that HARP book won't solve any problem.