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[DungeonmasterCal]

How much third party material do you own/use in your games?

Very little, to be honest. I bought Relics and Rituals and Creature Collection the day they came out in 2000, and have used R&R precisely once.

I own a lot of the Malhavoc releases, and only bits and pieces of them have barely trickled into my games, though I find them to be really well done and great supplements. I was also given Torn Asunder from Bastion Press, but like my own critical hit method better.

 

[Nightcloak]

I was also given Torn Asunder from Bastion Press, but like my own critical hit method better.

What critical hit method do you use?

 

[Aris Dragonborn]

Ok, sign me up. I think that I would like to join the DMF too.

I'm a reasonably experienced DM, though I have a problem from time to time actually writing down my ideas; I'll think up a great hook, but when I try to flesh it out, all that information just seems to disappear. Our goup right now is kinda hit or miss; some nights, everyone shows up, but more often than not, one of the three won't be able to make it. I'm thinking of having the remaining two just roll up gestalt characters from Unearthed Arcana. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Much Appreciated.

 

[Evilhalfling]

@Dragonborn - two players is very difficult, I would recomend posting a players wanted either here or a you LGS - put your aprox ages, and a description of what kind of campaign you like to run. There may be a few false starts but a larger group is really just better. You can fill in using Gesalts, followers or muliple PCs, but these are mostly stopgag measures.

@ Nightcloak - how much 3rd party marterial I use varies, my last game was influenced by Scarred lands - and WoT bits crop in, but mostly its just WotC, and some conversions from ealier editions. Anything outside core has to be approved before showing up.
In the campaign I am playing in the DM is more liberal, and while we can bring in 3rd party material we havent done so.

 

[Stone Angel]

Speaking of Torn Asunder does anyone know where to buy this, and does anyone remember the critical hit chart from the "Best of Dragon" back in the 80's and if I can find that anywhere?


The Seraph of Earth and Stone

 

[Mordmorgan the Mad]

Ahh, it's good to be home. Night shifts are a pain. Anyway, on to the Foundation stuff:

Ok, sign me up. I think that I would like to join the DMF too.

I'm a reasonably experienced DM, though I have a problem from time to time actually writing down my ideas; I'll think up a great hook, but when I try to flesh it out, all that information just seems to disappear. Our goup right now is kinda hit or miss; some nights, everyone shows up, but more often than not, one of the three won't be able to make it. I'm thinking of having the remaining two just roll up gestalt characters from Unearthed Arcana. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Much Appreciated.

We'll be glad to help with any fleshing out, rest assured.

As for the Gestalt Characters, I don't recommend them. They tend to get a little power heavy very quickly, and if you're not ready for it, it can be very hard to handle.

@Dragonborn - two players is very difficult

I've actually found that 2 players isn't all that hard. You sorta have to play it by ear, and they'll have to change tactics slightly (I don't like to use DMPCs in my games), but overall small groups lend themselves well to character development and better roleplaying. You also get to do some cool stuff without having to worry too much about balance (since you're constantly tweaking things anyway). You might want to give 2 players a shot for a while and see how it works out. It's best if the PCs have at least one Ranger or Paladin and at least one Rogue (with Use Magic Device) or Wizard. I'd be happy to give more advice for small games (most of my 12 years behind the screen has been with one or two PC parties).

 

[DungeonmasterCal]

What critical hit method do you use?

It's one I came up with, loosely based on some things I found on the net as well as my own fevered brain. It demands a slight rework to the rules regarding weapons, but it takes into account weapon size vs. target size as well as rewarding increased prowess in battle due to level progression. If you're interested, drop me a line at dungeonmastercal@yahoo.com and I'll send it to you.

 

[Cerubus Dark]

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Er, sorry too much coffe this morning.

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[ChaosEvoker]

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Aris Dragonborn
Cerubus Dark

Welcome to the DMF!

We haven't used much stuff outside of WotC stuff. I'm currently takign on a huge project and creating a very complex new campaign setting. I'm reformating hwo magic itself works in the process so we'll see how that goes. If any of you are interested in helping/giving input/just plain curious about it, drop me an email at chaosevoker@yahoo.com

 

[LilMissKittyn]

Would I sound too terribly stupid if I asked what gestalt characters are?