tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63699594083444613392024-03-05T01:11:28.602-08:00The Realm of Dungeons & DragonsA Blog about many years experience of Fantasy RPG's, Dungeon Mastery, and Dungeoneering. Plus Myths & Monsters - my AD&D 1st Ed / Castles & Crusades!Drew Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011625421332611825noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-76322577494758850722013-10-26T20:08:00.000-07:002013-10-26T20:08:06.180-07:00My Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Journey Starts Again!!I've FINALLY started painting some Miniatures for D&D to replace those lost years ago in an electrical fire, I finally got sick of running games and using the Steve Jackson Cardboard Heroes - even though they are great, I just prefer painted metal miniatures.<br />
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First Up - "Anshar the Magic-User". Descendant of the Great Ishtar, Anshar wanders Aerth in search of adventure (and busty wenches) - prematurely grey (because of an unfortunate encounter with a Cleric of Orcus) he looks older than his years, a fact he regularly uses to his advantage.<br />
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You may notice I've also started some Dungeon Decor as well, and like the Magic User I've panted they are from <a href="http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank">Otherworld Miniatures</a>.<br />
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More to Come!Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-78786704619601074362013-08-15T19:46:00.001-07:002013-08-15T19:46:50.547-07:00Maps and Map MakingI was thinking today about Maps and Mapmaking, and whats better drawing by hand or using Software to create your Maps.<br />
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For Dungeons, personally I prefer drawing them by hand - even if its just line and numbers mapping (like the Drummer in my Band used to do, on the rare occasion he turned his hand to DM'ing) or full-blown map drawing using gridded paper - I find as I am referring back and forth to books whilst I draw my Map that Ideas occur to me that might not when I'm simply tapping away at a keyboard or dragging a computer-mouse whilst looking at a PC Monitor.<br />
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I even know of one DM who draws things by hand, then scans them and finishes them off in Photoshop - but even going that extra mile for his Maps, he's still taken the time to at least start them by hand - something I think is admirable.<br />
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The same goes for Maps of Towns and Wilderness Maps - I "rough" them out using pen and Pencil, and then do a "tidy" map using the PC (I still love using software from the 2nd Edition "AD&D Core Rules" suite of programs for my overland maps) - giving me something quite professional to show my Players.<br />
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Whatever your take on Map Making, or your "process" - even though they are a very important part of the planning and the gaming experience, creating them should also be practical and fun - and I think at least some hand drawing is not only fun, but essential - especially in this sterile technological age.<br />
<br />Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-43250369387428969212013-08-15T05:36:00.000-07:002013-08-15T05:36:08.123-07:00A New Day Dawns<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, a new Day dawns - and I'm feeling a little more optimistic again today. I did a little more painting last night, and progressed on (slightly) with two Otherworld Adventurers.<br /><br />A Magic User and a Converted (with Scimitar) Fighter.<br /><br />In the painting que at the moment are some more Player Characters (all Otherworld) - a Human Lady Magic User (I don't think she's out yet), another (converted) Human Fighter, a Hafling Thief, a Half Orc Assassin, and a Ranger, and I want to get an Otherworld Cleric at some point.<br /><br />Then (all being well) some Hobgoblins - Otherworld sculpts of these Classic Monsters and maybe then a Minotaur. <br /><br />The Otherworld Stirges keep calling to me as well LoL.<br /><br />I'm also TRYING to plan a 3D Dungeon Layout at the moment - four 1' x 1' squares with the entrances/exits at the same point on 2-3 of the sides, allowing me to re-position/change the layout between sessions/games - which will leave Doors that lead no-where sometimes, my logic being that the other side can be a secret door if desired/required</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr">LOADS of "real world" stuff to do today, can't wait to carry on tonight . . . . . </span></span></span>Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-27570802943947766412013-08-14T08:24:00.000-07:002013-08-14T08:24:22.406-07:00SorrySorry about the total lack of effort, had some bad health issues - had to have a biopsy, waiting for results etc, etc<br />
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So my enthusiasm "waned" quite badly, but thanks to chatting to Simon (check out his Blog Here - <a href="http://brummieswargamingblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Brummie's Wargaming Blog</b></a><span class="null"> )</span><img alt="" class="shareMediaPhoto img" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v2/y4/r/-PAXP-deijE.gif" style="background-image: url(http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDfm5_xgLOk9Zvz&w=154&h=154&url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-3wlPaqa1dmc%2FUf0RwFnjyoI%2FAAAAAAAAGhs%2F69HIuH_hSrQ%2Fs320%2FDSCF4935.JPG&cfs=1);" /> my "drive" and imagination is returning now.<br />
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I've started working on some World/Scenario Ideas again, and started on some new Miniatures for gaming with.<br />
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So much to do!<br />
<br />Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-15226773755327042252013-07-13T08:29:00.000-07:002013-07-13T08:29:59.929-07:00The 30 Day Challenge - Days Six, Seven, and Eight!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b>Favourite Deity – </b>Mythological, it has to be Egyptian – so I’m
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Day Five “Favourite Set of Dice/Individual Die”</div>
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I assume this means “that I’ve owned” – one of each really,
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Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-3660464346778433732013-07-08T10:20:00.000-07:002013-07-08T10:20:59.771-07:00ONLY Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st EditionDavid Hill and I have started a new Group JUST for AD&D 1st Edition chatter - "ONLY Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition" - User warning, its going to be much stricter than other Groups. It is ONLY for AD&D 1st Edition.<br />
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It's also intended to be a "safe space" - so Trolls will be clamped down on, and No Edition Wars either!Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-18702224730396840542013-07-08T07:13:00.001-07:002013-07-08T07:14:46.125-07:00 The 30 Day Challenge - Day Three "Favourite Playable Class" The 30 Day Challenge - Day Three "Favourite Playable Class"<br />
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Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-9990056367394290012013-07-07T05:26:00.000-07:002013-07-07T05:28:01.136-07:00The 30 Day Challenge - Day Two "Favourite Playable Race"The 30 Day Challenge - Day Two "Favourite Playable Race"<br />
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I've been more of a DM all my "Gaming Life" than a Player, so I haven't actually had that many Characters compared to most players. <br />
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But the majority of my own Characters have been Humans (boring to most I know) - as a DM, I've always had a soft spot for Dwarves, although I've not had the privilege of Dungeon Mastering for many.<br />
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<br />Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-19080585471378362342013-07-06T04:25:00.000-07:002013-07-06T04:25:16.345-07:00The 30 Day Challenge"The 30 Day Challenge", not not a weight loss thing - but a challenge to talk about D&D for 30 days, full of memories and (hopefully) a little fun.<br />
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Day 1 - "How did I Start".<br />
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It was the day before my Birthday in 1976, my Nan (Maud, my Fathers Mum) had not long returned from visiting relatives in the US and gave me a small White Box with some booklets inside. "You like rubbish like this" she muttered (Maud was a grumpy old cus at best).<br />
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I read it, and did some "one on one" games with my Friend Philip Berryman (sadly now, no longer with us) but no other friends were interested. So it got put away (as these things do).<br />
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Skip ahead a couple of years, 1979 - I was reading Starburst Magazine (a UK Sci Fi Mag) and there was an Advertisement for Dungeons and Dragons - I almost jumped out of my seat, I was in a Band by then and they guys seemed really interested, and so we started gaming together - and the rest, as they say, is History.<br />
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<br />Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-27807226243948496222013-06-11T05:55:00.000-07:002013-06-11T05:55:43.159-07:00DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS IS EVIL!No, I don't REALLY believe that - I just wanted to get your attention.<br />
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The irony is more Evil has been done throughout History in the name of Religion than an other "cult" thing. Obsession, Evil, and addiction can be for anything - Gambling, Religion, Shopping, Sex, etc - it really makes me smile when they pick on a Hobby that improves Social skills, Basic Math, and Literacy.<br />
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And yet, people keep Spouting Crap like this - <br />
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http://notthesingularity.com/4900/dungeons-and-dragons-once-again-attacked-as-demonic/<br />
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It's almost like they don't want you to think for yourself, isn't it . . . . . Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-46875990059802462872013-05-22T10:49:00.000-07:002013-05-22T10:49:02.951-07:00Solo AD&D, Bad Moods, and the Quest for the Blood Diamond . . . . . .<br />
Anyone who knows me is aware that I adore my AD&D 1st Edition, and can’t get enough of it so I’ve been playing “Solo” in my “down time” - basically a central character and the rest are treated as hirelings.<br />
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The main Character is Anshar DeSade – who adventures alongside with two human Fighters (Garth Valdemar, and Atoni Prax), a Human Ranger (Tyrian Silverbow – who takes his name from the “silvered” Long Bow which is a family heirloom), and a Half Elven (on her Mother’s side) Cleric of Demeter (she's from the Western provinces of Lemuria where the Ancient Greek Gods of flipside Earth are Worshipped) called Melina. Anshar has now reached the lofty heights of 4th Level (a little under halfway to 5th) – and I have to admit it has been a VERY slow progression compared to how often I play Solo, as I am taking XP exact at Base for what he achieves during play, plus Treasure XP (which is a LOT less than I give to players for roleplaying personally), Garth is 7th Level (don't you envy Fighters XP Charts), Atoni 6th, Tyrian 4th, and Melina 6th.<br />
I’ve been REALLY enjoying it – I find it great “take your mind of stuff” fun, and it passes a few hours when I'm particularly fed up (which admittedly has been most of the time recently what with the passing of my Father, and tons of other "real-world" crap to deal with).<br />
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Last night I got a good few hours in – as my Son was out and Linda (the Mrs) wasn't well and went to bet early after a bath - so I thought I would Carry on, the Dungeons have been randomly generated - and XP has been awarded for specific actions and treasure (no Roleplaying awards for obvious reasons).<br />
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Don’t you just hate Random Monster charts sometimes, more often than not they add spice to a game – but this time – not so much.<br />
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My Wandering Monster Tables threw up a S**T Load of Zombies, 35 to be precise (I had to bring in Modern Zombies to have enough on the Table) – then (as per my Tables) I rolled for a “Master” Monster, that was controlling them – half expecting an Evil Wizard or Necromancer, I got a fracking Wraith. Rolled for how it came into the fray, the result – from behind – and (of course) the Cleric was at the back – No More Melinda . . . . . . .<br />
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(Before anyone asks – yes, I am way tougher on myself than any of my Players – I have to be, it keeps me interested).<br />
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FORTUNATELY, we managed to finish the Wraith off without too much hassle – but both Garth and Antoni lost a Level. FORTUNATELY he party has enough healing Potions to finish the Dungeon (I hope) – so the quest for the Blood Diamond will continue!!<br />
Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-38922719368056464022012-11-24T19:07:00.002-08:002012-11-24T19:07:38.002-08:00The Resurrection When I'm talking (writing) about "the Resurrection" - I'm not talking about anything religious, or even the 7th Level Clerical Spell - but rather AD&D 1st Edition.<br />
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Earlier this year saw the release of the Premium Hardbacks - the Players Handbook, the Dungeon Masters Guide, and the Monster Manual - gorgeous books all, and I've noticed real-world "chatter" of late about 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (or "Classic" AD&D - a term I've heard bandied about) I was in Forbidden Planet last week, buying some Comics (DC New 52 if you're at all interested) and two guys were talking about the AD&D 1st Edition Premium Hardbacks and how they have started playing 1st Edition and loving it! (and they aren't the first I've overheard either).<br />
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People aren't just buying the Premium Hardbacks as collectors items, they are using them for what they were originally intended for - Gaming! (It warms my heart it really does).<br />
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Now with the creation of "TSR the Next Generation" (LoL) and Gygax magazine, I can't help getting a new "flutter of hope" in my heart about my beloved AD&D 1st Edition!<br />
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It harkens me back to when I first got my hands on the 1st Edition AD&D Players Handbook, great days and a great feeling - I hope it lasts . . . . . Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-4284002519280919992012-11-23T10:04:00.001-08:002012-11-23T10:04:15.563-08:00Gygax MagazineBy now, most of you will know about the Return of TSR as a Gaming Company (albeit a new one with an old name) and the impending release of <a href="http://gygaxmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Gygax Magazine</a>.<br />
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At Gen Con last year there was a rumor that TSR was reforming.<br />
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To a lot of people this meant that the
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was announced) and the future all things D&D was a little uncertain.<br />
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Their first Publication, is to be the wonderfully entitled <a href="http://gygaxmagazine.com/" target="_blank">"Gygax Magazine"</a> - Editor Jayson Elliot let a few tantalizing tidbits out on ENWorld forum -<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Hi guys, this is Jayson. I'm the editor for Gygax Magazine.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Gygax Magazine is myself, Ernie Gygax, Luke Gygax, Tim Kask, James Carpio, and Jim Wampler. Our first issue is out in December; since it's not finished yet, we've been pretty quiet about things until it's ready.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Just to address some of the questions, I thought it was best that I leave a reply. We do own the trademark for TSR, and have since December of 2011. We are a new company, not the old TSR, as they were purchased by Wizards in the '90s. The trademark was abandoned about nine years ago, and we registered it in 2011.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>We decided the best thing to release first as TSR was a gaming magazine, because we wanted a way to bridge the traditions of the old guard with the awesome new games that are out today.</b></i></span><br />
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As Gary's sons Ernie and Luke Gygax are "on board", the new company is free to use the Gygax name for the new magazine!<br />
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<b><a href="http://loremaster.org/content.php?282-Loremaster-Interview-with-Luke-Gygax" target="_blank">Luke Gygax goes into some detail about things here.</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23223&sid=edeaf12eeff37e0fbcd33b190538b651" target="_blank"><b>Tim Krask has a Q&A Thread over at Dragonsfoot here. </b></a><br />
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I (for one, although I am sure I am not alone in this) am VERY excited!!!Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-62868206085742269072012-11-22T12:23:00.001-08:002012-11-22T12:23:21.215-08:00The Dungeon MasterIt's an odd "feeling" seeing 1st Edition "supported" (kinda) again, with the release of the Premium Hardback Players Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, and Monster Manual.<br />
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I was even more "taken aback" with the impending () release of Unearthed Arcana as a "premium reprint) - I've spent so long feeling like I am "in limbo" when it comes to AD&D 1e, I'm a little unsure how to react?<br />
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Part of me is thinking why now - is the new Edition of D&D going to be so bad they need to "soften the blow" - or is it genuine homage to the original Master of the Game, Gary himself.<br />
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I was re-reading my AD&D books last night, looking to planning some new games and I've come to a conclusion - I really REALLY don't think I am ever actually going to "buy into" D&D Next. <br />
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Don't get me wrong, for the most part I've really enjoyed what I've seen . . . . . <br />
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BUT (there's always a big BUT in these sort of Blog Posts don't you think) I adore AD&D 1st Ed to an almost irrational degree, and as a consequence I am more than happy with the way it plays/runs/feels.<br />
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I am actually in love with running AD&D (call me sad if you want, tbh I don't give a crap) - and (naturally) my players are happy when I'm happy (well, happy when they don't screw up during a Dungeon LoL).<br />
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So - nope, I'm not going to change ever I don't think. I'll still run Castles & Crusades - its a brilliant game, perfect for newbies and those who prefer a "rules lite" RPG experience. But my Heart will ALWAYS belong to AD&D 1st Edition.<br />
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This isn't just borne out of growing suspicions over D&D next (HOWEVER after reading and re-reading it there's actually a lot of 4E "badness" in the document that has (unfortunately) simply been re-tooled and/or re-named, but if you read it again and pay close enough attention to the wording (I.E. the way these rules work) these "things" are still in there (a Bonus of 1,000 XP to those people who've spotted them too).<br />
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So, without "letting the Cat out of the Bag" here goes -<br />
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All in all, I've been left feeling quite optimistic.<br />
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So far I am pretty impressed with what I see. Everyone who knows me is aware I wasn't the biggest fan of 3.X in the world - and even though it's SIMILAR in places, but also a lot more in depth and less arbitrary that 3.X was.<br />
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I was also really quite impressed at how little of 4E is present within this playtest "sample" - and the whole feel of the way it's presented is very much like a "Classic" Fantasy Roleplaying Game. <br />
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There are advantages and disadvantages to everything I've read so far (including one would imagine character generation - though there are only pre-created character examples) but I've tried to focus on the best aspects of what I have read so far.<br />
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Although I am still not 100% convinced, it was quite a pleasant surprise!Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-12565239579044025682012-05-07T14:20:00.001-07:002012-05-07T15:39:19.867-07:00Lord of the NerdsGary Gygax has been a big influence on me growing up, from an early aged Teen receivng a White Box copy of Dungeons and Dragons to reading his fiction - Gary's legacy has always been important to me.<br />
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I was delighted when his daughter Heidi mentioned on Facebook that she had a relatively unknown article about her Dad entitled "Lord of the Nerds" as a scan saved to PDF!<br />
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I asked Heidi if it would be OK to host the article on my D&D Blog, and she graciously agreed.<br />
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Actually, its a little better than she first inferred - it's even got some hand written notes by her mother too.<br />
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So, enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?22ak4wv5pxzizl3" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Lord of the Nerds</span></a>Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-67861178874199221362012-04-25T14:12:00.000-07:002012-04-25T14:12:20.120-07:00It Doesn't Bode Well . . . . .It's not looking good for D&D Next, Monte Cook has "jumped ship" for personal (and undisclosed) reasons - that he has "differences" with the Powers That Be over at Wizbro!<br />
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<a href="http://montecook.livejournal.com/251404.html" target="_blank">Last week I decided that I would leave my contract position with Wizards of the Coast. I am no longer working on Dungeons & Dragons, although I may provide occasional consultation in the future. My decision is one based on differences of opinion with the company. However, I want to take this time to stress that my differences were not with my fellow designers, Rob Schwalb and Bruce Cordell. I enjoyed every moment of working with them over the past year. I have faith that they'll create a fun game. I'm rooting for them.</a><br />
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<a href="http://montecook.livejournal.com/251404.html" target="_blank">Due to my non-disclosure agreement, as well as a desire to keep things on a professional level, I have no intention of going into further detail at this time. (Mostly, I just hate drama, and would rather talk about more interesting things.)</a><br />
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<a href="http://montecook.livejournal.com/251404.html" target="_blank">As for what I'll be turning to next, I hope you'll stay tuned. I plan on having an interesting announcement in that regard in the near future.</a><br />
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My faith in D&D Next is waning by the minute at the moment . . . . . . Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-12840498961772771602012-04-25T03:41:00.000-07:002012-04-25T03:41:36.524-07:00The Good Old DaysDo you miss the "Good Old Days" Like I do - not the crappy BBC Music-Hall Series, but the early Days of TSR when all sorts of wonderfully "quirky" Advertisements ran in the various Comics and Magazines of the day.<br />
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</div>I particularly like "The Adventure is Yours" Advert, in my opinion it's not in the slightest Geeky (especially compared to that last one)!<br />
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Gary Gygax even got his gorgeous daughter Heidi in on the act!<br />
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And if that didn't get teenage boys interested - nothing would! Likewise with this next Advert -<br />
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Cries of dismay from Boys all over the world that walking around with their newly purchased Monster Manual under their arms didn't attract girls - especially ones that look as good as that!<br />
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The next series of Adverts look like they were drawn by Jeff Dee (of Villains and Vigilantes Fame) I recently did a short piece about Jeff on my <a href="http://pulp-city-planet.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/jeff-villains-vigilantes-dee.html" target="_blank">Pulp City Planet Blog</a>.<br />
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I think you will agree that those Adverts are exciting and evocative of D&D - though I must admit, the frame where one of the characters is holding up D&D Manuals "irks" me a little, and still strikes me as odd to this day!<br />
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To most people such Advertisements are cheesy and corny - but I hope I am not the only one who finds the interesting - they fill me with warmth and nostalgia personally.Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-61263541349198253812012-04-22T16:27:00.000-07:002012-04-22T16:27:49.713-07:00Keelhauling for Fun and ProfitI have a new Blog - ABOUT PIRATES!<br />
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<a href="http://keelhauling-for-fun-and-profit.blogspot.co.uk/"><b style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Keelhauling for Fun and Profit</span></b></a><br />
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Why a Pirate Gaming Blog, well it's something I've wanted to do for a good while.<br />
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Even though "Keelhauling for Fun and Profit" will have a main focus (Freebooter's Fate) - I will also delving into other Pirate Miniatures and Games, Role Playing Games, Pirate Movies, Pirate Books, and Pirate Comics as well.<br />
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So - <b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Join up me 'arties, Yo Ho" . . . . </span></b>Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-30805034060153787902012-04-20T17:28:00.000-07:002012-04-20T17:29:01.836-07:00D&D - In or Out?Searching through the blogoshpere, I came across a short article about D&D Next at Tenkars Tavern "<a href="http://www.tenkarstavern.com/2012/04/dnd-next-is-rpg-equivalent-of-movie.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FCOwX+%28Tenkar%27s+Tavern%29" target="_blank">DnD Next is the RPG Equivalent of the Movie Dusk to Dawn</a>"! <br />
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One phrase in particular stood out to me in the 20th of Aprils entry "D&D Next started out as One Game to Rule Them All, and has now turned into Bruce and Monte Bring Their House Rules to 3rd Edition"<br />
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By Gygax I hope not, if it is - "I'm Out" for a fact!Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369959408344461339.post-57420789795028409412012-04-14T06:50:00.000-07:002012-04-14T06:50:12.816-07:00Restriction and House Rules in AD&D 1st EdA LOT of DM's add in House Rules to AD&D 1st Edition - and that's fair enough, we've all done it.<br />
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Whether its leaving out Weapon to-hit modifier tables, weapon speeds, or Class restrictions. The Tables and Weapon speeds can be cumbersome, unless your brain works in such a way that remembering them is a snap.<br />
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Weapon Speeds I only really bother with in Cases of Tied Initiative anyway, and though detailed I can't remember a time when I used the Weapon to-hit mod tables anyway.<br />
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Class restrictions are useful and important (if a game-world isn't human-centric, if its ruled by Demi-Humans I would put restrictions on Humans and Half-Breeds personally) and one of the best things in Unearthed Arcana is the expanded Race/Class/Level Tables - that would keep even the most ardent Demi-Human player happy for a long time). Plus with the use of Wishes, intervention by Deities, and other Cosmic Influences - you can elevate your non-Human PC's to the levels you want them to be without destroying World balance - people who want to play Demi-Humans without restrictions in my experience are power-gamers anyway, they want extra abilities without any penalties or effort on their part. To them I say table top rpg's aren't for you they should stick to playing PC/Console based RPG's where they can cheat easily and get the power rush they want/need.<br />
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Harsh - of course, I'm a tough DM. I roll ALL my Dice in front of my Players too - no fudging of Dice-Rolls for me, I let the Dice lie where the fates put them. For good or ill. As a DM I practiced total honesty with my players, and (without being egotistical) they loved and respected me for it.<br />
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When I ran A LOT of Games - not just once in a while, often three times a week - I had to turn people away from sessions. Once we had a decent number of players (I like 4-6 personally, you get a good solid group dynamic that way) that was it. I've ran for groups as big as a Dozen players, but you can't focus on story and character development in the same way - and the games become all action and no substance, and whilst fun are tiring and in the long term unsatisfying.<br />
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Linda (my partner) was great, she even played till we had Kids. Even after our Daughter was born, she would help out with Drinks and Biccies LoL - I remember one morning she came down, the curtains were closed and it was late Autumn, we hadn't even realized the time. Linda sweetly said good morning and fixed everyone Tea and Toast for breakfast!<br />
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Back to House Rules, the only other big House Rule I introduced were "Con Hits" - the first big part of it is the use of Constitution instead of the "-10" when you reach Zero Hit Points. It makes lower level Characters much more durable, although I have always given Max Hit-Points at first level personally.<br />
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When you reach Zero Hit Points all Damage is then applied to the Constitution of the Character. When accrued Damage takes you down to half your Constitution Score, your Character falls Unconscious (and is seriously in need of treatment). When your Character reaches Zero Con - sorry, he or she is Dead (and in need of a Priest LoL).<br />
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Lastly unless you REQUIRE a 20 to hit, a Natural 20 when rolling to hit means the Damage is applied directly to Con (rather than double damage or what have you) - this of course REALLY makes higher level characters less cocky.<br />
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What about Con for Monsters - easy. 9 plus number of Hit Dice. Of course Dragons are Monstrously tough, but then again they should be IMHO.<br />
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Con-Hit's do not work against Constructs either (no Con, sorry you just have to hack these buggers apart).<br />
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You cannot "Con-Hit" Creatures of twice your height or More - simply mechanics really - they are either too tall, their hide becomes too thick etc. This of course left a "gap" in the Magic Items table, which meant we could have Weapons that allowed Con-Hit's on Giants, Dragons, Demons etc, etc . . . .<br />
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That's the thing about AD&D 1st Edition, it was SO easy to add/change the things you needed too - more modern editions (of any game to be frank) are so tightly interconnected rules-wise its really very hard to make things work the way you want/need them too (fingers crossed for D&D Next LoL).Doctor Warlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16018840952203284809noreply@blogger.com0