I need a Gnome!

[jollyninja]

The only gnome that matters can be seen here:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/toon/20071219a
Ironically they have given me a base personality for gnomes, something they themselves had failed to do for the last three editions, in their announcement that Gnomes were being replaced by eastern europeans with horns and red skin. Although with the personality they gave them, is it any wonder there are so few Gnome PC's?

THE Gnome:
Has self esteem issues.
Loves his mother enough to call her about major events in his life.
Has a Minion! Who's name is Francis.
Has a gorgeous lair.
Is a spokesgnome for fey rights
Is a MONSTER
Has a treasure.
Does not wear shoes.

Right up until this video, I was really behind the idea that gnomes were lame and tieflings were a better PC race. I have never actually played a gnome as a player, and have had more memorable goblins (2) then Gnomes (0) as NPC's. That video has changed everything.

I'm hoping this is for search engine, though I'm not sure how it would really tie in, it's the show I check out most often in podcast form. Is this really the best use of my tax dollars? Actually I take that back, you are reporting on an event that will affect my life for years to come, though I am the vast minority. Thank you Matthew.

I keep hoping we'll see some kind of april fools game by White Wolf called Gnome: the gardening. The larp version at cons would involve standing as perfectly still as possible and not talking about anything but the virtues of travelocity.com

 

[devoblue]

If you can't find a gnome, just get a halfing to pretend they are one. Most people wont be able to tell the difference.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

If you can't find a gnome, just get a halfing to pretend they are one. Most people wont be able to tell the difference.

About those "halflings," devo ... we gnomes have a bit of a confession to make ...

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Still on deadline at work, but here's a link to a thread with my gnomish thoughts.

I will return with the story of Baeril ASAP.

 

[Shimrath]

That's Dusty Burroughs to You!

I play a gnome monk. In fact, he was the very first character I made when 3rd Edition D&D hit the scene. He was also the first character to be “converted” to the 3.5 rules. He is currently part of a very large group of adventurers that fight the forces of darkness in Mongoose Publishing’s Drow War Campaign.

From his personal journal:

“Festus Ghent was the name my mother gave me, but I haven't been called that for a very long time. In fact, even my closest companions don't know that name. To my friends, I’m called Nohm-Ting, the name I was given at the monastery.

When others inquire, the name I give varies according to how sincere they are. You see, most of the larger races think themselves superior to gnomes, and it tends to come through in the way they speak to us. When strangers act like that, a gnome certainly doesn’t share something as personal as his true name with them. Instead we give out one of several nicknames that we keep - just for such occasions.

And for the rare occasion when somebody is really rude, we have a special name. A name we would never call a fellow gnome - a name that carries with it a terrible insult.

Dusty Burroughs.

You see, to a gnome, there are few greater insults than being accused of keeping an untidy home under-the-hill. Keeping the dirt out is a matter of pride, and doing anything less than a top-notch job at it is, well, uncivilized.

So, when somebody crosses that line, you tell them proudly that you’re none other than Dusty Burroughs, in the flesh, and proud to make their acquaintance. Of course, the dunderhead has no real clue as to what it means, but a gnome just can’t help but smile inside as the name tumbles proudly off his lips.”

 

[TroyXavier]

I've played several gnomes over the years. I tend to favor technical gnomes but I have had fun with a Gnome Illusionist (even won a contest with him) The Killer Gnome build is a personal favorite of mine and remember...no one ever suspects the Gnome.