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7/31/2002 Sneaky Git: Cultural Modifiers
Let me start by saying that I understand, and agree with, the rationale behind cultural modifiers i.e. - the Celts of Angharad tend towards the short and feisty.. resulting in…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Sneaky Git, Mike Holmes, Jake Norwood, Jaif, Lyrax, Roy, Bob Richter, Jürgen Mayer, Wolfen.

7/31/2002 jjkahrs: The Status Quo
Take a look at Bruce Baugh's nobilis weblog and read the post for Thursday, July 25th. I found it very encouraging, and it inspired me to take the things…
In RPG Theory
Participants: jjkahrs.

7/31/2002 Jared A. Sorensen: octaNe: free iNtro (chapter one)
Chapter 1 is now available to all you psychotronic boys and ghouls... It's a brief overview of the game, a few of the metagame "rules" (heh!) and a look at…
In Memento-Mori Theatricks
Participants: Jared A. Sorensen, Jürgen Mayer, Seth L. Blumberg, Tim Denee, Bailywolf, Eddy Fate, Mike Holmes.

7/31/2002 Russell Hoyle: Unknown Armies 2nd Ed has kickers?
Hi folks, I was just reading an Unknown Armies (2nd Ed) review on rpg.net (see link below) and was greatly interested to see that the reviewer describes something that sounds…
In Adept Press
Participants: Russell Hoyle, Ron Edwards, Seth L. Blumberg, Mike Holmes, Paul Czege, Jared A. Sorensen, Mytholder, Henry Fitch.

7/31/2002 Roy: How fast does combat actually play?
If you've picked up a copy of TROS, please do me a favor and respond to this post. How fast does combat actually play and how much fun is it?…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Roy, Rattlehead, Sneaky Git, Silanthous, Lyrax, Brian Leybourne, Wolfen, Jaif, Mokkurkalfe.

7/31/2002 Zak Arntson: (Chthonian) Dilemma - Skill Scores & Character Effective
Chthonian consists of 7 Skills, currently you divide 18 points between them. These skills are Role, Aware, Stamina, Persuade, Research, Shoot and Fight. You can find the current playtest rules…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Zak Arntson, Mike Holmes, damion, Bailywolf, Jared A. Sorensen, Valamir.

7/31/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Is this usual?
I got my printing invoice today from my printer and it included a 100-copy overrun (10% of the run) for which I was held responsible. It turned out to be…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Clinton R. Nixon, Ron Edwards, Jason L Blair, xiombarg, Matt Gwinn, GreatWolf, Chris Passeno.

7/31/2002 Christoffer Lernö: Throwing an idea for magic metaphysics
I don't know if this is useful for anything, it's more of a random idea I thought of and well, wanted to share. Maybe it can spark some ideas so…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Christoffer Lernö, Valamir, Andrew Martin, Bailywolf, Victor Gijsbers, Le Joueur, simon, Sleeper.

7/30/2002 Nathan: Second Eldritch Ass Kicking Review
Sweet Lord... Eldritch Ass Kicking is ripping apart the fans into tiny little bits. :) http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_6822.html I am proud of my little child. But, it is about to grow up…
In Mystic Ages Online
Participants: Nathan.

7/30/2002 ShaneNINE: Will this stuff be in Flower of Battle?
Will armor have different armor values vs. different weapon aspects (edged, piercing, bludgeoning)? More armor types? Peicemeal armor? (chain over leather, plate over leather, leather over quilt, leather plates over…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: ShaneNINE, Jake Norwood, Sneaky Git, Rattlehead, Riddlemaster, Furious D, Lyrax, Bob Richter.

7/30/2002 quozl: Monsters
I just got a Monstrous Compendium binder stuffed with AD&D monsters from Ebay. Is there a simple conversion formula I could use to throw these monsters into Donjon? ---Jon
In CRN Games
Participants: quozl, Clinton R. Nixon, Bailywolf, Zak Arntson, ejh, Bankuei, Mike Holmes.

7/30/2002 Paul's Girl: Wuh-therin' Hi
Last night my game group finished our final session of Wuthering Heights, or as I like to call it “Wuh-therin’ Hi”, and I’ll tell you why. I placed the game…
In Actual Play
Participants: Paul's Girl, Jared A. Sorensen, xiombarg, Ron Edwards, Philippe Tromeur, Paul Czege.

7/30/2002 Clay: Non-mainstream alternative
Clinton, I've done some very nice work using the free tools that come with most UNIX systems. LaTeX handles type like a dream, and if it's coupled with the Hyperref…
In Publishing
Participants: Clay.

7/30/2002 Ron Edwards: GenCon 2002 - THE MASTER LIST
Hello, It's time to coordinate just a thing or two about GenCon. People who will be staffing the booth and selling their games: Jason Blair and me (obviously), as well…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, Michael Hopcroft, Mike Holmes, Zak Arntson, Matt Gwinn, Ferry Bazelmans, joshua neff, Jared A. Sorensen, Jake Norwood.

7/30/2002 xiombarg: An good idea is one worth stealing...
This is from an interview with Charles Ryan in the latest issue of d20 Weekly, about d20 Modern: We were faced with needing a whole set of rules for credit…
In CRN Games
Participants: xiombarg, Ron Edwards, Jared A. Sorensen, Clinton R. Nixon, Blake Hutchins, greyorm, Zak Arntson, Bailywolf.

7/30/2002 Ron Edwards: Sorcerer play at GenCon
Hello, So here's what I'm prepping for the con. 1) The Lincoln High Reunion demo, now blessed with incredible portraits by Rod Anderson. I'd like to run this a couple…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Chade, Bailywolf, Andy Kitkowski.

7/30/2002 Riddlemaster: Ummm.. kick to the Nuts
Sorry but its a teh question.. if im fighting and say I parry high.. what would be the target for a groin kick?
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Riddlemaster, Lyrax, Jake Norwood, ShaneNINE.

7/30/2002 Clinton R. Nixon: My first game design
[url=http://members.tripod.com/~tac_ezine/current.htm]The Physical Adept[/url] Long ago - actually, in 1999 - I submitted my first bit of game design to a 2nd edition AD&D fan zine. That's it, right above. I…
In CRN Games
Participants: Clinton R. Nixon, Valamir, Ron Edwards, Jared A. Sorensen, Jürgen Mayer, Zak Arntson, Jason L Blair, Jake Norwood, Paganini, Le Joueur, greyorm, Seth L. Blumberg, Paul Czege, Tony Durham, Matt.

7/30/2002 Dave Turner: AMAZING and TRUE stories of Sorensen!
Ok, so Jared, Mike Mearls, and I are playing D&D3e last night at Jared's place. Mearls is DMing and he's whipped up a groovy, creepy "Island of Dr. Moreau"-type scenario…
In Actual Play
Participants: Dave Turner.

7/30/2002 greyorm: MORX...
...or, "More Orcs." Ok, I've got the system all hacked out, and now I'd appreciate some hard-core feedback on the mechanics and clarity of the document. Anyone who wishes to…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: greyorm, Stuart DJ Purdie, Zak Arntson, Mike Holmes, Valamir.

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7/31/2002 Jake Norwood: I want your soul...er, Character Sheet
I want all the stats and jiggy-with-it stories that go with your favorite and most interesting PCs. Fact is, you don't even have to have played them, but we want…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Jake Norwood, Valamir, Lyrax, Ace, Bob Richter, Rattlehead, Furious D, Wolfen, Silanthous, Brian Leybourne.

7/31/2002 jburneko: Sorcerer - Gothic Fantasy - Act 3 - The End
Well, our third and what turned out to be our final session of my Gothic Fantasy Sorcerer game has come and gone. Where things ended up: Karl (Christopher's character) not…
In Actual Play
Participants: jburneko, Paul Czege, Christopher Kubasik.

7/31/2002 Mokkurkalfe: Two-on-one
There's something that bugs me about the rules regarding fighting two opponents. It's only the one who's alone that roll dice. That means that if there are two PC's against…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Mokkurkalfe, Jake Norwood.

7/31/2002 Clinton R. Nixon: In-Fo-Mation
Two pieces of information for the forum: 1) I will be gone from tomorrow (Aug. 1) to the next Tuesday (Aug. 6). Ron is da man during that time. If…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Clinton R. Nixon.

7/31/2002 Clinton R. Nixon: Donjon news
After all this time, I know some of you are skeptical on if Donjon's going to get done. I have, in fact, just laid out the first four chapters, albeit…
In CRN Games
Participants: Clinton R. Nixon, Bailywolf, Valamir, Jared A. Sorensen, Matt Snyder, Zak Arntson, Anonymous, Le Joueur, efindel.

7/31/2002 jburneko: Advice Needed -- Retooling Gothic Fantasy For a Con
Hello All, Imagine my surprise when I was perusing the event schedule of my local con and I see someone is running Sorcerer & Sword. Then I read the description…
In Adept Press
Participants: jburneko, Valamir, Bailywolf, Ron Edwards, Christopher Kubasik, J B Bell.

8/1/2002 Chade: Layout suggestion
Hi, I just picked up the Riddle of Steel, and I have to say I like it! One suggestion...already noted at RPGNet, is that you remove the swords from the…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Chade, Jake Norwood, Brian Leybourne, Wolfen, Jaif, Mokkurkalfe.

8/1/2002 Lycaon: Ink?
My friend and I played in a few of the demos (Himler and Georgio) and bought one of the first edition books when it was first released in The Dragon's…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Lycaon, Jake Norwood, Ron Edwards.

8/1/2002 stormwerks: Cynthia?
Has anyone seen or heard from her in a bit? I kinda dropped off the planet for a little bit and i was wanting to drop Beast Wars tapes off…
In Cartoon Action Hour
Participants: stormwerks, Eddy Fate, MissSkitch, Michael Hopcroft.

8/1/2002 Michael Hopcroft: You know, it's really weird, but....
Even when a game is "finished" there are people who want to add to it. One of my supplement writers wants to add a lot of new rules material to…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Mike Holmes, Matt Gwinn, Ron Edwards.

8/1/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Since someone mentioned Beast Wars
Are tape requests (trade or otherwise) on topic? I am looking for copies of Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers.
In Cartoon Action Hour
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jared A. Sorensen, stormwerks, James_Stubbs.

8/1/2002 Reality Aberrant: Sorting out Ideas!
I was wondering, can anybody help me sort out my ideas? i am looking for a few persons to help em out think more clearly the concept i have for…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Reality Aberrant, Zak Arntson, S.Lonergan, Matt, Ron Edwards, Roy, Jeffrey Straszheim.

8/1/2002 mahoux: Hoboes... (kind of long)
This is an idea from Mike Gentry at http://www.edromia.com . He kind of dropped it and I picked it up again after my viewing of O Brother, Where Art Thou?.…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: mahoux, Mike Holmes.

8/1/2002 Matt Snyder: Dust Devils: Altering the Devil Rating
Now that I've got the very funky octaNe layout (mostly) underwraps, I'm making my last pass through Dust Devils. It now weighs in around 9,000 words, and will include an…
In Chimera Creative
Participants: Matt Snyder, Ron Edwards, Valamir.

8/1/2002 Mokkurkalfe: Requests/suggestions for the Combat Simulator
Oy, Brian! I have now played a little with your excellent tRoS simulator, and have a few suggestions/requests/whatever. First, please include the optional rules of fatigue, hit location modifiers and…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Mokkurkalfe, Brian Leybourne, Lyrax, Ace.

8/1/2002 Matt Gwinn: Need Sorcerer Logo
I'm doing the layout for Charnel Gods, but I don't have the font used for the sorcerer logo. Can someone hook me up with a hi-res B&W image of the…
In Adept Press
Participants: Matt Gwinn, Ron Edwards, Matt Snyder, Clay, Chris Passeno.

8/1/2002 Zak Arntson: Paladin Inspiration - Soul Reaver video game
It occured to me last night how similar the Soul Reaver game's world is to the default Paladin world. Only from the point of view of a semi-repentant Undying. Quick…
In CRN Games
Participants: Zak Arntson, wyrdlyng, Mike Holmes.

8/1/2002 Enoch: Tips for Running in not-so-historical Europe
I don't own tRoS yet, but reading the boards and everything has really gotten me excited about it. I will be buying it at Gen Con, and, if they are…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Enoch, Valamir, Jaif, Jake Norwood, Mike Holmes, Ron Edwards, Wolfen, Mokkurkalfe, Lyrax.

8/2/2002 Bob McNamee: Paladin Setting / Game ideas
I've had a few sketchy thoughts for Paladin settings... I've been scouting Supers games ideas for the last few months looking for systems to match different game tones...here's my attempt…
In CRN Games
Participants: Bob McNamee, Jared A. Sorensen, Lee Torres, mahoux.

8/2/2002 Zak Arntson: (Chthonian) Campaign Play
[quote="Bailywolf"]Any thoughts on campaign structure? It seems brilliantly suited for one-shots....but what about something more long term? The TV model works pretty well (with source material abounding- Buffy, Angel, X-Files,…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Zak Arntson, Valamir, Bailywolf, Ron Edwards, Blake Hutchins.

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