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Critical Hits from DISCOURSE AND DRAGONS

Discourse and Dragons — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:26:00 +0000

I'm curious how you or your DM runs critical hits in your game?In my BX/LL game, a roll of 20 indicates a critical hit and the PCs can double their rolled damage. We also play with critical fumbles. If PCs roll a 1 they then roll on a d8 sub-table for ...

Pathfinder Rules Musings – Fortification from Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal

Sea of Stars — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:03:53 +0000

“Knife him in the gut!” “I tried! His armor stopped it!” That is how the Fortification ability is suppose to work in Pathfinder (and 3.x), here are the actual rules as written: Fortification: This suit of armor or shield produces a magical force that protects vital areas of the wearer more effectively. When a critical [...]

Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery: A First Try at Classes from RetroRoleplaying: The Blog

RetroRoleplaying — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:39:00 +0000

Here is a very early draft of the Character Classes for Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery. Everything is Open Game Content under the OGL. Everything is also very "First Draft." Changes are extremely likely. Comments are welcome, greatly desired even. C...

Enter the Fan from tenletter » rpg

tenletter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:33:19 +0000

Warning: This post may or may not contain some factual inaccuracies. These character build presentations are usually Jerall’s domain – but this time around I can’t hold it back anymore. I’m going to spill the beans, lift the veil, unleash the truth; Jerall’s innermost secret will be revealed: he always wanted to be a fan [...]

[Carrion Crown] Character Creation Comes the Inquisitor from Held Action » Role-Playing Games

Held Action — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:16:18 +0000

After a suitable period of mourning for the prolapsed Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign, the group is embarking on a Pathfinder adventure path called Carrion Crown. Set in the region of Ustalav, I gather it’s fraught with undead and squicky things, ...

Zeebo Kantelleki from Berin Kinsman's Dire Blog » rpg

Berin Kinsman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Male gnome rogue 5 NE Small humanoid Init +6; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8 DEFENSE AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed n/a (+2 Dex, +1 size, +6 armor) hp 35 (5 HD; 5d8+5) Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +2; +1 save vs. illusion Defensive Abilities evasion, un...

Borderland of Adventure: The Shadowed Keep III from Raging Swan

Raging Swan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:54 +0000

At the end of last session, we left the PCs lurking in Perrin’s Bluff as they reflected on their experiences and trained to become more proficient in their respective professions. In the five weeks that they rested and trained, the weather had ...

Caves of Myrddin update from Jeffs Gameblog

Jeff's Gameblog — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:09:00 +0000

Gaze into the eyes of the dragon and despair.Philip the Bloody, Blixa the Thief and Abe the Talking Dog beam into the Dungeons of Dundagel Star Trek style. How did they get here? Where did they come from? Hell if I know. What I ...

Skullport Tales: Actual Play 18/19 from Berin Kinsman's Dire Blog » rpg

Berin Kinsman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Continuing from our last report, the party and their new friend ### wander into the city of Longsaddle to stop for the night. It’s quiet. Way too quiet. The party is a bit jumpy, knowing that they’re apparently being stalked by drow assassi...

Reality Makes the Best Fantasy: Courtesans from Troll in the Corner » Role Playing Games

Troll In The Corner — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:24 +0000

Warning: this article deals with issues of sex. In the battle for survival and power, people use their available resources to make the connections they need and get the things that they want. Among many of the tools used to secure their fortunes: sex. ...

[D&D4REAL] Classy! from All Hail, the Mighty EGG

d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 and d20s behind the skeleton in the closet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:16 +0000

Oh dear, I think considering the impact of levels in a real D&D world before classes was a mistake… After all levels are a function of class rather than the other way around… But I can pretend that my eccentric ordering of my subject matter is just a homage to the might DMG Okay, before [...]

Raging Swan Press releases So What’s The Pirate Ship Like, Anyway? from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:32 +0000

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of So What’s The Pirate Ship Like, Anyway? a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by Creighton Broadhurst designed to add colour and flavour to any pirate ship the &#8230...

Raging Swan released So What’s The Human Called, Anyway? from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:30:08 +0000

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of So What’s The Human Called, Anyway? a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by Creighton Broadhurst. If you are as crap at naming NPCs as Creighton is, you …

From the Attic: The Computation Book from Bat in the Attic

Bat in the Attic — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The best cool tool for creating dungeons is a really big sheet of graph paper. The only problem is that it is too cool. You want to save it for the extra special dungeon that never seems to get done. But back in the 80s I found another one just as cool...

News from Around the Net: 3-FEB-2012 from Game Knight Reviews

Game Knight Reviews — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:41 +0000

February!?! Where’d January go? Geesh!

Here in Colorado, the snow started to fly last night and we are in the first real winter storm in 2012. What does that mean for yours truly? Not much really… I work from home. But it will hopefully give me some time to work on a few side . . . → Read More: News from Around the Net: 3-FEB-2012

review: kobold quarterly 20 from Fame & Fortune

Fame & Fortune — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Metric: Kobolds. They've proven their worth even in these straitened times. One of nature's survivors and what's this - next issue they can go into a tavern? Must be doing something... Click the title if you want to know more...

Natural Campaign Areas in Greyhawk from Greyhawk Grognard

Greyhawk Grognard — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

One of the great things about the World of Greyhawk is that it isn't just one setting. It's multiple settings, all of which are adjacent to, overlap with, and/or interact with the others. Over the many years I've been using the setting, five stand out ...

Divine Favor: The Inquisitor from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:34:00 +0000

This part of the divine favor series from Open Design is 20 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC and 1 page SRD, leaving 17 pages of content for the Inquisitor, so let's check out what we get, shall we?

Book of Beasts: Monsters of the Shadow Plane from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:50:17 +0000

The first of the supplements from Jon Brazer Enterprises for the upcoming Shadowsfall-products centred on the shadow plane, the latest Book of Beasts (the predecessor made it on my top-10-2011-list) is 52 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank in...

Ten Cursed Coins from Rolang's Creeping Doom

Creeping Doom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:38:59 +0000

John Johnson said: To satisfy my irrational love of the d10 I would love to have 10 unusual, weird, and magical coins. At the very least, these cannot be disposed of without a remove curse spell. Dinar of Destruction. This coin transmutes … Con...

Now I’ve got to get the premium cable channels again… from Greyhawk Grognard

Greyhawk Grognard — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:27:00 +0000

When they're done right, the glossy looking historical (or, in some cases, fantasy) drama series are really great things to behold. Rome was absolutely terrific, and it was a shame that it was so expensive to produce that it only made it to two seasons...

Divine Favor: the Paladin from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:09:52 +0000

This installment of Open Design's Divine Favor-series is 20 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving 17 pages of content, so let's check it out!

NeoExodus: A House Divided Campaign Setting from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:56 +0000

This pdf from Louis Porter Design is 166 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 4 pages ToC, 1 page SRD, 2 pages char-sheet, 2 pages mini-monster-sheets, 1 page condition tracker, 1 page combat & initiative tracker, 1 character advancem...

Obsidian Eclipse Book 2: Root and Branch from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:26:14 +0000

This adventure/sourcebook from Louis Porter Design is 27 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/SRD, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of advertisements, leaving 21 pages of content, so let's check this installment of Obsidian Eclipse out, shall we?

Why "The Math" Should Not Be the Primary Focus of RPG Design from RetroRoleplaying: The Blog

RetroRoleplaying — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Some people tell me that "The Math" is broken in games I like, play, or design. The thing is, I don't consider "The Math" to be the be all and end all of good game design. "The Math" for a game might be as close to "perfect" as one can get and still no...

My points of light… from Stargazer's World

Stargazer's World — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:17 +0000

Who knew that former US President George H. W. Bush was a Game Master, and a groundbreaking pioneer at that! He spoke about points of light campaigns in 1989 almost twenty years before D&D 4th edition. What’s that? He didn’t mean that? Let me l...

Jade Regent Chapter 1, The Brinewall Legacy, Session 1 from Geek Related » RPG

Geek Related — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:07:53 +0000

Welcome to the first chapter of our Jade Regent campaign, The Brinewall Legacy! Our neophyte adventurers in Sandpoint are drawn into long-hidden secrets by their friends, relatives, and loved ones, all linked to Sandpoint inn-owner Ameiko Kaijitsu. That’s right, it’s … Continue reading →

EN World Review – Review of They Shall Be Paid In Coin of the Realm by Taurus Twelve from NEUROGLYPH Games

Neuroglyph Games — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:25:30 +0000

Happy Humpday, fellow gamers! We’re halfway to the weekend, and this week cannot get over soon enough to please me. I’ve got not only my regular local Friday night game this week, but also my bi-monthly D&D campaign down in Toledo! So I’ve got two nights of D&D in a row this weekend, plus a [...]

Eighteen Common Hireling Motivations from Rolang's Creeping Doom

Creeping Doom — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:15:51 +0000

Lasgunpacker said: Dear Sanity-clause, Although I have not been good this year, I would like: a 3d6 table of hireling/follower/retainer goals and objectives (traditional) Thank you, lasgunpacker Since 3d6 is a bell curve, the most common goals and obj...

Let me tell you about my favorite band from Jeffs Gameblog

Jeff's Gameblog — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:01:00 +0000

It was summer 1982 when I picked up my first album. I was a dumb kid and I didn't know what hard rock or heavy metal were, I just knew I liked the cover art. Back to Basics, the fourth album from Wisconsin band Dungeons & Dragons, total...

Random Idol Generator from THE LAND OF NOD

Land of Nod — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:53:00 +0000

Need a quick and (moderately) interesting idol for that forgotten temple? How about this ...Size (d8)1. Tiny (1-ft. tall)2. Small (3-ft. tall)3-6. Medium (6 to 9 ft. tall)7. Large (12 to 15 ft. tall)8. Huge (20+ ft. tall)Gender (d6)1-2. Male3-4. Female...

The Sinister Secrets of Silvermote from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:34:58 +0000

This adventure from Total Party Kill Games is 67 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving a whopping 64 pages of content! Not bad at all, so let's check out the dread laboratory of Temerlyth, the Undying!

10 Luckbringer feats from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:08:56 +0000

By Thilo Graf This pdf from Rite Publishing is 5 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving 2 pages for the 10 feats, so let’s check them out! Steven D. Russell’s Luckbringer is one …

#1 With a Bullet Point: 7 Time Thief/Time Warden Feats from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:47 +0000

This pdf from Super Genius Games is 3 pages long, 1 page front cover/introduction, 1 page SRD, leaving 1 page of content:

Dungeons of Adel: The Hellmouth from The Spirits of Eden » RPG

The Spirits of Eden — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:28:39 +0000

One of the Arch-Dungeons of Adel, the Hellmouth is a member of a family of massive, seemingly living spaces that exist beneath each Nation of Adel (and the Abyss Isle and Noshiki), their exact positions shifting, shrinking and growing as they are sealed or “destroyed” and thereby forced dormant, until such a time as their [...]

Naming Conventions from Troll in the Corner » Role Playing Games

Troll In The Corner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:42 +0000

I’m not sure if there’s any thorn that sticks in the side of Game Masters more than coming up with unique, believable names. When we succeed, it’s glorious; our friends remember the names of their deadliest foes and favorite ch...

Race Relations in Dungeons & Dragons from Berin Kinsman's Dire Blog » rpg

Berin Kinsman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:03 +0000

In our current Pathfinder campaign, my wife Katie plays halflings. She’s worked out this wonderful, fairy tale backstory about a wolverine that fall in love with a halfling, and had a sorcerer turn him into a halfling so they could live happily e...

Thinking in the old school – a philosophy of role playing from Troll in the Corner » Role Playing Games

Troll In The Corner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:34 +0000

Not too long ago TC’s tech visionary Scott turned me on to this wonderful document – A Quick Primer for Old School Gaming by Matthew J. Finch. I’d highly recommend you read this, whether you gamed in the golden age of RPGs or picked up your f...

The Sinking: Animation from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:17:07 +0000

This installment of "The Sinking" from 0one Games is 15 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement and 1 page back cover, leaving 9 pages of content, so let's check out this particular installment, sh...

Death in the Spindleflow Marsh from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:07:10 +0000

This free little adventure from Headless Hydra Games is 11 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1/2 a page editorial, 2 pages of advertisements and 1 page SRD, leaving 6 1/2 pages of content.

[Review] Kobold Quarterly 20 from tenletter » rpg

tenletter — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:01:43 +0000

“”Do not throw the arrow which will return against you. - Kurdish Proverb“ - Civilization IV tech quote The kobold mines have produced a new issue of Kobold Quarterly. Issue 20 takes a look at archers, including a brand new base class for the Pathfinder RPG. My play group features several archer-loving players and this [...]

Kobold Quarterly #14 for Free! from Pyres of Vam » rpgs

Pyres of Vam — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:02 +0000

So, do you read Kobold Quarterly? It’s pretty great and has stuff from Pathfinder, 4e and AGE. Also, non-crunch stuff. Still not sure? Well, it’s your lucky day. Download Kobold Quartlery #14 for FREE up until February 14th. Some info about the issue: Issue #14 was the extra-big Gen Con issue, and in its pages you’ll find:

Barrowmaze Cover Art Revealed! from DISCOURSE AND DRAGONS

Discourse and Dragons — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:56:00 +0000

Here's the cover art for Barrowmaze.I think Stefan Poag has really captured the essence of the dungeon.The flagstone dungeon, mold, and the burial alcoves set the tone.The scene depicts a zombie battle that apparently isn't going to well for the advent...

Tuesday Magic Item – Dragonpoint from Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal

Sea of Stars — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:53:54 +0000

Our contact was furtive, more so that usual for a dealing in black market magical weapon, which said something. One he was certain that we were unobserved and he had lit a ward candle. “Let me see the money,” he hissed. Mokmarly opened the small iron box, half full of gold coins. The weapons dealer [...]

#1 With a Bullet Point: 9 Armiger Feats from GMS Magazine

G*M*S Magazine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:36 +0000

This pdf from Super Genius Games is 3 pages long, 1 page introduction/front, 1 page SRD, leaving 1 page for the 9 new feats of the Armiger. Let's check it out!

R.I.P. Jean Wells from RetroRoleplaying: The Blog

RetroRoleplaying — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000

I've just found out that Jean Wells, TSR artist and the original voice of the "Sage Advice" column in The Dragon, passed away on January 25th. You can find more information here. While I never met Jean, I spoke to her on the phone at least once and exc...

3 abreast in a 10′ Corridor: Photographic Evidence from J E Holmes from roleplay-geek

Roleplay Geek — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Jeff Rients recent post jogged my memories of playing with old school 25mm minis and this plate from Dr Holmes' book "Fantasy Role Playing Games" seems to support it. Citadel and their 1 inch plastic bases have a lot to answer for.From "Fantasy R...

I Need Help: An Appeal from The Spirits of Eden » RPG

The Spirits of Eden — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:38:01 +0000

The long and short of it, is that I’m in trouble. I’ve hit bottom, and I don’t know what to do. I’ve exhausted all other options. I want to ask for your generosity and empathy. I’m uncomfortable just asking for help. I’m willing to work for it. If you want me to do something, I [...]

Twelve Fantasy Tavern Flies / Galactic Races from Rolang's Creeping Doom

Creeping Doom — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:07:27 +0000

This is what we scientists call a “Twofer”: satyre said: Twelve (or more) drunken named NPCs found in the local inn or tavern. Kudos for doing this. Lex Icon on said A list of things the big bad corporation is doing to the … Contin...

Dang it. Who blogged about 10′ corridors? from Jeffs Gameblog

Jeff's Gameblog — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

I'm pretty sure someone this weekend blogged about how in the 1st edition DMG section on minis Gygax makes it clear that 3 figures should be able to fit abreast in a 10' corridor. I have been considering using one square = 3.33 feet for a ne...