New Game of Death: Battle Royale of the GAWDS

[clockworkjoe]

Agladan isn't even playing. He's just commenting. And as for the godly events, I designed the battle with them in mind to keep the game from becoming too predictable. In my opinion, the last game of death was a simple by the numbers affair which was fun but after the first few rounds, predictable. Everyone figured out everyone else's powers and then slowly fought a war of attrition. The events are not geared to screw any particular player over either. As you see, they mostly shake things up and keep players from settling into "I hit you, you hit me, let's see who runs out of HPs first" type game. The other godly interference comes from the "My God Likes me" advantage. Those events are pretty minor.

And the kobolds and boon are the most dramatic events in the table. The rest focus more on changing the battlefield itself, such as a storm, or traps appearing, thus cutting off certain parts of the Arena.

 

[Number47]

I am casting my vote for clockworkjoe doing a damn fine job.

That's one vote for support, one vote for whining. Where do you stand?

 

[reapersaurus]

I won't resort to name calling, or personal attacks (like you do), but jesus, number47 - you are WAY out of line, and I'm sure all of us would appreciate you giving the personal attacks a rest.

I may be of the opinion that clockworkjoe is making some bad judgment calls in places for many people, but at least he can post messages in a mature manner.

Do you even know the definition of "whining"?
Do you know any other words?
Because you are obviously confused, or reading something I'm not writing.

Oh - some of the comments i was referring to were YOURS:

No boon for me?

I am still cheesed that I got nothing for a boon.

and from the comments on slangdesign.com:

Of course, I got nothing at all. NOTHING!

edited out ironic statement that referred to number47's hypocriticalness.

 

[clockworkjoe]

I won't resort to name calling, or personal attacks, but jesus, number47 - you are WAY out of line, and I'm sure all of us would appreciate you giving the personal attacks a rest.

I may be of the opinion that clockworkjoe is making some bad judgment calls in places for many people, but at least he can post messages in a mature manner.

Do you even know the definition of "whining"?
Do you know any other words?
Because you are obviously confused, or reading something I'm not writing.

Oh - one of the comments i was referring to was YOURS: and from the comments on slangdesign.com:
So would you please STFU, and lay off me, Mr. Hypocritical Whiner.

If you keep insulting people in this thread, I will kick you from the game. Piratecat nearly closed this thread once and if you start another flamewar, then you are gone.

As for the comments, players have a tendency to say something sucked when it didn't benefit their character. I would hardly call those comments as players being 'upset' with how I run the game. They didn't like what happened with the wishes. Don't put words in their mouths.

 

[reapersaurus]

hmm.. perhaps I've been over-estimating people in this thread.

It is hard to believe that you would ignore number47's attacks and constant haranguing, but then say _I'm_ the one insulting people.

I even used quotes to show my statement's validity and correct use of words and didn't misrepresent.

Very well -
I will edit my post, since you completely missed the irony of you calling me for simply responding to number47 in kind.

 

[clockworkjoe]

hmm.. perhaps I've been over-estimating people in this thread.

It is hard to believe that you would ignore number47's attacks and constant haranguing, but then say _I'm_ the one insulting people.

I even used quotes to show my statement's validity and correct use of words and didn't misrepresent.

Very well -
I will edit my post, since you completely missed the irony of you calling me for simply responding to number47 in kind.

I ignored Number47 because you're the one who is stirring up trouble. Also, Number47's comment was not nearly as bad as your comment was. And you are insulting people.

To change topics slightly, I wonder what other character concepts did some of you think up? I was look at Tome and Blood a while ago, and it struck me that a wizard 5/Pale Master 10 would be pretty good for this match.

 

[reapersaurus]

[john wayne] Well, ah, I don't wanna' be stirrin' up no trouble, sherrrriffff. [/john wayne]
as for other other characters, i think the strong spellcasting PrC's would be a good bet : The Spelldancer I tried, The Incantrix, the Red Wizard maybe.

 

[clockworkjoe]

Oh and my reasoning for 'nerfing the quest spell' as opposed to maze, forcecage, and enervation.

1. Maze is an 8th level spell and does not last that long, nor does it permanently cripple/harm the target. 8th level spells are supposed to be able to do things like that. There is a reason I restricted the purchase of level 8 and 9 spell scrolls.

2. Forcecage has many, many remedies such as dimension door, gaseous form, etc. Forcecage also allows the target to cast spells through the cage, thus allowing the target a fair chance at fighting back if a spellcaster. Forcecage is also a level 7 spell. Level 7 spells also include limited wish and are generally pretty damn powerful.

3. Enervation requires a ranged touch attack to work, and thus is protected by cover and concealment. An obscuring mist could help defend against it, for example. Also, enervation is remedied or prevented by several items and spells and is common enough that players could be reasonably expected to expect enervation.

4. Quest, on the other hand, has absolutely no remedy other than a remove curse from a caster 2 levels higher than quest caster. It is a permanent screw over that players couldn't reasonably be expected to defend against. It is also level 6, which like Harm is a bit too powerful for its level, at least for this game.

 

[Number47]

I am disagreeing with clockworkjoe on the power of Quest, here. In an arena game, the Quest is of absolutely no significance. Whether it was screwed with or not, followed or not. The person only suffers penalty for each full day of not following the quest. Hopefully it won't take that long to finish this. I know I certainly would've just plain ignored it.

Read the spell again, it's useless.

Oh, and reapersaurus, I don't want to personally attack you. I just want you to stop stealing the joy out of the game. I have not heard one other person playing complain about clockworkjoe's overall handling of the game. Yes, some of us are very disappointed on how individual things turn out. We're supposed to be. If everything went our way, the game would be very boring. If I'm not disappointed, I'm not being challenged. As a final note, I will refer yet again to the fact that it was stated up front that the gods would be fooling around in the game.

 

[clockworkjoe]

I am disagreeing with clockworkjoe on the power of Quest, here. In an arena game, the Quest is of absolutely no significance. Whether it was screwed with or not, followed or not. The person only suffers penalty for each full day of not following the quest. Hopefully it won't take that long to finish this. I know I certainly would've just plain ignored it.

Read the spell again, it's useless.

Oh, and reapersaurus, I don't want to personally attack you. I just want you to stop stealing the joy out of the game. I have not heard one other person playing complain about clockworkjoe's overall handling of the game. Yes, some of us are very disappointed on how individual things turn out. We're supposed to be. If everything went our way, the game would be very boring. If I'm not disappointed, I'm not being challenged. As a final note, I will refer yet again to the fact that it was stated up front that the gods would be fooling around in the game.

when you going to be sending your turn in holmes?