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Community Conversation / Re: Con on the Cob 2012
« on: October 15, 2012, 03:57:41 pm »
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Community Conversation / Re: Con on the Cob 2012
« on: October 15, 2012, 01:50:27 pm »
Heh. I still use the "We're not a SEAL team, we're the A-Team!" incident to illustrate the idea of keeping to genre conventions in games.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: August 01, 2012, 10:19:01 pm »
As the pale-faced pansy pranced about the room,
And you quietly pondered your sparkly doom,
What would appear but a stake-wielding blonde,
Who hailed From Sunnydale, and places beyond.
With a quick thrust the deed was done,
And to well-deserved oblivion Edward was gone.
As she hailed you farewell with a nod of her head,
You promised yourself, no more anchovies 'fore bed.
And you quietly pondered your sparkly doom,
What would appear but a stake-wielding blonde,
Who hailed From Sunnydale, and places beyond.
With a quick thrust the deed was done,
And to well-deserved oblivion Edward was gone.
As she hailed you farewell with a nod of her head,
You promised yourself, no more anchovies 'fore bed.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: July 31, 2012, 05:38:48 am »
Your ears are ringing and your tongue is furry.
Boot-wearing pixies dancing a jig in your head.
And that's when you realize you're not alone in your bed.
Your turn!
Boot-wearing pixies dancing a jig in your head.
And that's when you realize you're not alone in your bed.
Your turn!
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Community Conversation / Re: Happy Hollidays ^v^
« on: April 09, 2012, 10:32:21 am »
For me, it pretty much summed up as too much Easter, not enough weekend.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: March 25, 2012, 06:15:10 pm »
The sad part is you know there's someone out there who would fall for that. 
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Media & Mayhem / Re: My 360 Drop Kick
« on: March 20, 2012, 05:56:28 am »
Everybody was... KUNG FU FIGHTING!!! 
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The Solar Frontier / Re: Card play
« on: March 20, 2012, 05:53:47 am »
This reminds me of an Old West game I came across that used poker dice for task resolution (or for those more familiar with it, think Yahtzee).
You rolled a hand, with your skill rating determining how many dice you could re-roll to improve it.
I haven't had a chance to try it out, but it certainly looked interesting.
You rolled a hand, with your skill rating determining how many dice you could re-roll to improve it.
I haven't had a chance to try it out, but it certainly looked interesting.
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Community Conversation / Re: I Just Played BHB For The First Time
« on: March 16, 2012, 04:53:56 pm »
Thanks!
Naw, I don't think I'm at that stage yet. I might PM you with some questions about design concepts, if and when I reach that point. This is one of those projects that will be seriously dependent on that so-vaporous thing called "free time".
Naw, I don't think I'm at that stage yet. I might PM you with some questions about design concepts, if and when I reach that point. This is one of those projects that will be seriously dependent on that so-vaporous thing called "free time".
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Community Conversation / Re: I Just Played BHB For The First Time
« on: March 16, 2012, 01:24:01 pm »
Cool.
I've been suffering a bit of gaming withdrawal (due to scheduling conflicts and the realization that there will be no GenCon for me this year), so I've been futzing around reading through my books, and got bit by the idea-worm of converting BHB to another system "for the fun of it".
Would you mind if I did so?
I've been suffering a bit of gaming withdrawal (due to scheduling conflicts and the realization that there will be no GenCon for me this year), so I've been futzing around reading through my books, and got bit by the idea-worm of converting BHB to another system "for the fun of it".
Would you mind if I did so?
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins & GenCon 2012
« on: January 06, 2012, 03:30:39 pm »
I know the feeling. I'm facing having two kids in college this year, so I'm afraid I may have to give up going to any con this year. 
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins & GenCon 2012
« on: November 18, 2011, 12:44:17 pm »
I've always had to limit my convention-going to once a year.
This year, though, the financial issue is making Origins go up the queue. I enjoy GenCon more, since more of my peeps show up there, but with two kids in college at the same time, I need to cut corners.
I guess it would come down to hotel and incidental costs...
This year, though, the financial issue is making Origins go up the queue. I enjoy GenCon more, since more of my peeps show up there, but with two kids in college at the same time, I need to cut corners.
I guess it would come down to hotel and incidental costs...
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: November 06, 2011, 03:34:12 pm »
Oy! A vile calumny, sirrah!
My posts are always chock full of scintillating prose and topical humor. So there. Nyaahh!
And to prove it, here's something to make your brain cells salivate:
Steampunk Speed Racer!
My posts are always chock full of scintillating prose and topical humor. So there. Nyaahh!
And to prove it, here's something to make your brain cells salivate:
Steampunk Speed Racer!
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Bounty Heads / Re: Dungeons & Drag Queens (QAGS 2E)
« on: October 20, 2011, 06:39:42 am »
Sounds FAH-bulous!
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Community Conversation / Re: Problem Reporting Thread
« on: October 05, 2011, 09:14:55 am »
Know the feeling very well. Feeling under the weather myself, and we had to put the family cat to sleep yesterday. Double
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: August 31, 2011, 06:34:24 am »
Yeah, I noticed the date shift for next year's GenCon. Puts it dangerously close to college-daughter-moving time.
Fortunately, next year I'll (hopefully) only have one kid in college, and the school's less than an hour away, so it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
And I swear, next year I'll play more and run less. Really. No fooling...
Fortunately, next year I'll (hopefully) only have one kid in college, and the school's less than an hour away, so it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
And I swear, next year I'll play more and run less. Really. No fooling...
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: August 25, 2011, 12:06:08 pm »
Oy, speaking of which, cleaning up on Monday, I came across an extra toothbrush obviously left behind by someone.
Cloning experiments are ongoing, so if you happen to see someone who looks remarakbly like you, have no fear.
Cloning experiments are ongoing, so if you happen to see someone who looks remarakbly like you, have no fear.
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Bounty Heads / Re: BZ's Cowboy Bebop Write-Ups
« on: July 25, 2011, 04:33:03 pm »Thanks for the compliment
I'd love to design a convention adventure for the crew of the Bebop, but the biggest snag is figuring out who else to include (character wise) - as I'd need 6 PC's and don't think Ein would really be feasable, which would leave 3 extra PCs that would logically need to be able to work with the crew throughout the adventure...
BZ
Uh, don't you mean 2? The Bebop crew consists of Jet, Spike, Faye and Ed.
In many of the episodes, the crew ended up working with (willingly or not) various people. For a one-shot adventure, I'm sure you could come up with a couple of temporary allies. You could throw in Andy (in either his cowboy or samurai phase), for example.
And I would sooo play Ein in an adventure. He's the smartest one of the bunch, really.
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: July 21, 2011, 03:22:26 pm »
You should be able to show up at a game and snatch a copy from BZ himself.
At least, that's how I got mine.
Otherwise, IPR (Indie Press Revolution) usually has a booth and they distribute the game, IIRC.
At least, that's how I got mine.
Otherwise, IPR (Indie Press Revolution) usually has a booth and they distribute the game, IIRC.
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The Solar Frontier / Re: New Edges
« on: July 21, 2011, 03:19:21 pm »Yes, it's true - the Players whomped my Big Bad before I got even one attack roll, so I Cheated Like A Bastich™ and wrote in the Retributive Strike Edge right then and there - The players where like "Hey, did you just write that in?!?" I said "Yep, and here's a Luck Point for everyone for your GM Cheating Like A Bastich™."
I rolled my dice...
And the victim Dodged...
BZ
One of the hazards of having the game author run the game.
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: July 20, 2011, 07:09:31 pm »
I'm still working on mine. 
I've only gotten two of the three adventures I'm supposed to run, and one of them will require some judicious editing and generation of characters. Yikes!
I've only gotten two of the three adventures I'm supposed to run, and one of them will require some judicious editing and generation of characters. Yikes!
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Introductions / Re: Oh hai there!
« on: July 20, 2011, 10:37:46 am »Hi Nestor, fwiw the Game Parlor is about 5 minutes from my house and I'm a frequent visitor. And agreed, after years of the metro area, I'd consider chewing my foot off rather than drive on 495 commuter traffic. Even the dulles Toll Road I use to commute to Tyson's corner is heinous.
Ah, you lucky bastich. I've managed to visit the Parlor only once and I burn with jealousy.
I'll try to post any news about local events here in case you're interested.
For example, I found out last weekend that there's a fan-organized game con in January down in the Alexandria area. It's mostly cosnole and video, but they do mention tabletop gaming, so I'm thinking a group of us can take over their game room and run some cool RPGs to entice the kids away from their frag-fests.
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: July 20, 2011, 10:32:48 am »
I might be available for a game. My only obligation on Sunday is some booth time at the Exile Games booth from 1200 to 1400.
As for preference, I'm up for some classic BHB since I didn't manage to get in on any of the runs (what with the shcedule the way it worked out).
As for preference, I'm up for some classic BHB since I didn't manage to get in on any of the runs (what with the shcedule the way it worked out).
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Introductions / Re: Oh hai there!
« on: July 19, 2011, 11:23:45 am »
The MD/DC/VA area is prominent for that sort of work, but as a defense contractor, I try very hard to not take any jobs that get me anywhere near the DC Beltway; it rivals LA in terms of traffic nightmares. Driving on it automatically adds an hour to any commute time, and at least once a month, a section is closed because of some horrendous accident.
I know a few folks down in the Chantilly/Manassas area into gaming if you need some contacts. There's a cool gaming store in Chantilly, The Game Parlor, that carries a lot of games.
Hope that helps!
I know a few folks down in the Chantilly/Manassas area into gaming if you need some contacts. There's a cool gaming store in Chantilly, The Game Parlor, that carries a lot of games.
Hope that helps!
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: July 12, 2011, 03:37:27 pm »
That reminds me, I have something to give you too.
This should be amusing.
This should be amusing.
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Community Conversation / Re: Congratulations asteroth!
« on: June 30, 2011, 08:57:27 pm »
Congrats indeed! is this their first one?
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: June 30, 2011, 12:57:55 pm »
Shouldn't it be June-hem by now?
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Introductions / Re: Oh hai there!
« on: June 30, 2011, 12:56:42 pm »
Yes, he sounds like a man possessing a mind not merely twisted but actually sprained.
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Community Conversation / Re: Convention Pics
« on: June 29, 2011, 04:26:36 pm »
That's cool that you know one of the QAGS guys. I picked up M-Force seasons ago and am looking forward to the 2nd Edition.
In fact, I'll be playing in a session of M-Force at GenCon. Kick monster butt!
In fact, I'll be playing in a session of M-Force at GenCon. Kick monster butt!
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: June 13, 2011, 06:54:42 pm »
Do let us who will not be attending know how things go!
As for Korean food, I recall a particular Korean cookbook I once saw: 100 Ways to Wok Your Dog.
As for Korean food, I recall a particular Korean cookbook I once saw: 100 Ways to Wok Your Dog.
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Community Conversation / Re: Problem Reporting Thread
« on: June 10, 2011, 10:29:54 am »
"Wonderful spam! Glorious spam!"
Nope, you got it in one.
I keep thinking there has to be a BHB adventure that involves the crew having to retrieve a stolen crate of valuable artifacts, only to find at the end the McGuffin is a case of Spam.
Nope, you got it in one.
I keep thinking there has to be a BHB adventure that involves the crew having to retrieve a stolen crate of valuable artifacts, only to find at the end the McGuffin is a case of Spam.
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Community Conversation / Re: Problem Reporting Thread
« on: June 09, 2011, 08:19:39 pm »
Bloody Vikings...
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: May 23, 2011, 08:51:07 pm »okay...so who all is going to be at Origins?! I am! I would love to meet everyone.
Mark
Dang, not me I can only make it one con a year and I usually make it GenCon.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 23, 2011, 05:21:00 pm »
Curses! 
*adopts low gravely voice* I'll get you next time, Gadget!
*adopts low gravely voice* I'll get you next time, Gadget!
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 23, 2011, 01:19:18 pm »
And almost scores on the other team's goal.
In an only slightly related topic, I knew a guy in high school whose claim to fame was making a half-court shot... into the other team's basket.
In an only slightly related topic, I knew a guy in high school whose claim to fame was making a half-court shot... into the other team's basket.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 23, 2011, 01:17:55 pm »
He shoots...
Rolled 1d20 : 2, total 2
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: May 17, 2011, 01:06:50 pm »
Is "The Substitute" the M&M game? If so, I burn with jealousy.
I have not been able to play in a M&M game at a con since I was in one of the first demos run by Steve Kenson. Every year I try and every year the damn games fill up in seconds.
It's enough to drive a man mad. Mad, I say! *shakes fist at the sky*
I have not been able to play in a M&M game at a con since I was in one of the first demos run by Steve Kenson. Every year I try and every year the damn games fill up in seconds.
It's enough to drive a man mad. Mad, I say! *shakes fist at the sky*
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Community Conversation / Re: Close Call
« on: May 09, 2011, 02:29:02 pm »Our little one, after she asked us if we had fallen in the river, then asked us if we had got "chomped" - meaning bit by fishes...
I am happy to report that no, we did not get chomped
BZ
No leeches either, I hope.
I discovered this to be a common concern in swimming holes up by my in-laws' home state (Vermont). Needless to say, I don't go swimming up there.
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Community Conversation / Re: Close Call
« on: May 09, 2011, 10:24:45 am »
Also glad to hear you're alive to tell the tale.
Next time rent a movie.
Next time rent a movie.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 09, 2011, 10:22:06 am »
*rattles dem bones*
C'mon, Daddy needs a new sword...
C'mon, Daddy needs a new sword...
Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 08, 2011, 07:21:17 pm »
"How dare you threaten the son of Odin with such a puny weapon! "
Rolled 1d20 : 14, total 14
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 07, 2011, 10:17:56 am »
What? Rolling again? Is this a new round?
Rolled 1d20 : 17, total 17
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 06, 2011, 03:18:53 pm »Speaking of dice rolling, my gaming group has a game where you try to 'roll out' a standard set of D&D dice (4,6,8,10,12,20) by rolling them all at once until one or more dice hit their highest value. From there you remove the 'maxed' dice and count that as one roll; then counting how many more rolls it takes to max out all the rest.
My best is 4 rolls (which I've never duplicated again). I've also had 6 rolls and 7 rolls. Try it some time
BZ
Your gaming group is weird.
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 05, 2011, 03:59:20 pm »
I'm game.
Rolled 1d20 : 14, total 14
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 05, 2011, 10:24:17 am »Er, I mean
Rolled 1d2-1 : 2 - 1, total 500,000,000,002
BZ
Your opponent disintegrates into a fine red mist. Trace elements will float in the atmosphere for decades.
(BTW, that last sentence is a direct quote from a critical hit table result from the old Rolemaster game.
)
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Media & Mayhem / Re: Mayhem Thread
« on: May 05, 2011, 07:58:33 am »Random Post:
Rolled 3d6 : 6, 2, 4, total 12
BZ
You hit. Roll damage.
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Community Conversation / Re: Problem Reporting Thread
« on: May 04, 2011, 04:49:43 pm »Due to the increased interest in our site generated by the conventions, I am setting the registration back to member activated. This means that folks won't have to wait for me to activate their accounts, but also that we'll get a couple of spam accounts each day as well. I'll be deleting these as I see them, but let me know if you see one posting garbage on our boards.
Thanks for your help
BZ
Shh! Be vewwy vewwy quiet. We are hunting spambots. Heh heh heh heh heh...
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Community Conversation / Re: Origins and GenCon 2011
« on: May 01, 2011, 09:07:49 pm »Just purchased a bunch of tickets for GenCan events - boy a lot of them go fast - I logged in an hour after events became available and already two of the seven events I'm running were sold out
I'll get back a bit later here and post the other events Lady Z and I are going to be trying out
BZ
I remembered to log in and submit my Wish List about 1:20. Pretty much my top 10 were all sold out.
I signed up for what I could get. It's one of my pet peeves about GenCon. There're, like, three systems I'd love to actually get to play in, but they're always filled up before I can jump in. I was hoping the Wish List system would help this year but, oh well.