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One more question, Frank: When rules inconsistencies pop up, do you believe that making house rules on the spot is a good tactic or not? In one forum, I noticed you saying that more house rules makes the game worse. As rules inconsistencies pop up in all RPGs, if the Gamemaster can cook up a suitabl...

Usually, when I try to play-test something, I try to find as many ways to make rule loop-holes and ways to break the game as we know it. If I cannot do so, and it has been repeatedly tested in almost every single kind of event/fight/adventure/party and nothing glaringly broken came up, I will assume...

1186296404[/unixtime]] To the Bold: Why would they ban you for something like that?! If this is true, then please show me where you discussed it, as my curiosity is calling out. [br][br]Seriously, the boards have been through two or three overhauls since my banning - I doubt that the thread still e...

1186295515[/unixtime]] [br]“You need to calm down, dude. He’s a magician, right? He’ll want a clonal hand, not some off-the-rack shit.” He looked to Tani for some confirmation, but the impassive faceplate of her chemsuit was of little assistance.[br] [br][br]-Username17 [br][br]Swearing is all well...

1184199203[/unixtime]]For me it was a gradual process. I lost faith in the ability of WotC personel to answer questions with Skip Williams' rant about Sorcerers and Quicken Spell. After all, he said that Sorcerers couldn't quicken spells on the grounds that the Player's Handbook said that they coul...

virgileso at [unixtime wrote:1186283022[/unixtime]]Frank's swearing seems to be a style of his, and I rarely see him degrade it into personal attacks, just a way to show emphasis on his opinion.

Does he swear as much as he does in the Shadowrun products that he writes as he does on these boards?:bricks:

1186279771[/unixtime]][br]Still, I think it's entirely practical to distinguish heroes from ordinary people by them just being really good at what they do, without bringing in overtly supernatural stuff, if you so desire. Simply being faster, stronger, and better-trained than everyone you fight goe...

1186279478[/unixtime]]*Points to the supplements at the of this section (Races of war)* You might want to read those first, Captain. [br][br] We have already been through this. [br][br] 1186275720[/unixtime]]So when somebody tries to fix the gap, you insult them? [br]If you expect to be treated wit...

So when somebody tries to fix the gap, you insult them? [br]If you expect to be treated with respect you should refrain from judicious use of swear words. It does not help at all and alienates those who would otherwise appreciate your criticisms. Also, it is just a game. Nobody's lives are at stake,...

<r><QUOTE><s>[Quote]</s>But noone seems willing to write that kind of versatility and power for Fighting Men.<e>[/Quote]</e></QUOTE><BR>[br]</BR>Then if nobody else will, then we should.<BR>[br]</BR><BR>[br]</BR>I was thinking at first of revitalizing the Fighter class. I suggest making the class ga...

1186245879[/unixtime]] 1186208660[/unixtime]]I don't know if this will help, but this is someone's work on fixing the magic system in Iron Heroes, if you're going that route... Ironcarnum [br] [br][br]Holy crap that's a lot of work. Seriously, that's a fvck tonne of effort that someone put into tha...

1186202421[/unixtime]]Huh. Never got that response out of anyone before.[br][br]Usually people just whine about my 'negativity and cynicism'[br]:mischief:[br]I've never actually inspired someone before. You folks are an odd bunch.[br]Some interesting ideas, though. [br][br]First off, I would like t...

1186207029[/unixtime]] 1186090641[/unixtime]][br] as a descendant of the people who actually did all this stuff, I feel offended. [br][br]HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA[br][br]Historical accuracy? In D&D?[br]You jest, Shirley.[br][br]I almost felt that way in how WOTC presents both Gaelic legends...

1186122772[/unixtime]][br]By the way, I sympathize with your quest. I'd also like a functional setting, and some decent revisions to the rules. But alas... all is dark.[br][br] [br][br]Then I will make my own setting. I would appreciate comments, criticisms, and suggestions for the creation of my s...

I think that if we all combined our brain-power together, we can make a d20 system that allows characters to still kick ass without magic equipment. However, Iron Heroes does an excellent job of this.

1186090641[/unixtime]] 1186075181[/unixtime]]What is it that you find offensive? [br][br] [br] The Hellenic Sorceress class is stupidly broken. [br] The new feats are stupid. Heal 1d4 damage 3/day? Give me a fvcking break.[br] Various small mistakes in the text (like Hellas being the ancient name f...

shirak at [unixtime wrote:1186059062[/unixtime]]

Leress at [unixtime wrote:1186037607[/unixtime]]I know of one "low magic" d20 setting and that is Sean K Reynolds's New Argonauts.

http://www.seankreynolds.com/skrg/products/002TNA/

I feel offended that this game even exists.

What is it that you find offensive?

Of course, I heard a couple of suggestions for "Low-Magic" games is to make it "Low-Magic" for everyone, and to place those restrictions on monsters if you are using another spell system with the same restrictions, or up the monsters' CR.

In both third-party products and fan-created web sites, I am noticing a rather common trend: house rules and/or settings to make low-magic d20 games, whether it be D&D or a sub-system all its own.[br]What is it about the idea of "low magic" that appeals to so many d20 players? Has the ...

1185992741[/unixtime]]http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=13243450&postcount=559[br][br]The whole thread is 22 pages long, and I'd advise against subjecting yourself to it, but that one post seemed so out of place for the Wizards boards that I figured I'd link to it here. [br]I feel ArcTa...

I heard of Monte Cook's Ptolus campaign setting, and I bought it. I liked it, and I enjoyed it.
Of course, the real reason why I am posting this is to ask several of you guys if it really "fits D&D 3.5 like a glove."
So, does it?

From what I read, magic is a restricted art. Do the spell feats have any prerequisites that reflect the hidden art?[br][br]And what of the rest of setting?[br][br]P.S: Trollmann, every d20 campaign/setting that I mentioned so far, you have so far said was poor. In your opinion, what d20 games/settin...

Fixed.
Link is now at the end.

[br]So, in my seemingly eternal quest to find some semblance of sense in D&D at all levels, I stumble across this game. I look at several reviews for the game, and a lot of them are positive.[br]The setting appears richly detailed, and plenty of helpful examples of the overall theme are readily ...

1185727124[/unixtime]]OK, here's a three-step process to extend levels up to infinity without losing the Barbarian vibe :[br][br] Ban all the spellcasters except the Ranger and Paladin.[br][br] Hand out magic swords and crap like it was candy.[br][br] Never throw in any "monsters" over CR...