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[Pathfinder] Alchemist Scribblings – This Was Not Designed with PFRPG in Mind from EN World D&D / RPG News - Blogs - Brazer Blog by dmccoy1693

Unlimited 0-level spells are great. Yet they can be easily abused. This was why Paizo changed [i]cure minor wounds[/i] to [i]stabilize[/i] and similar. One that was not changed: [i]mending[/i]. Yes, they did change the casting time from 1 standard action to 10 minutes, and that is enough to keep...

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If You Build It They Will Come? (uh…no) from Dungeon Mastering

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GM backpack from Earthdawn Blog

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Complete Characters #5: Roger Borleng, Constable of Bromholm from Jason Richards cannot be trusted

It's Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, and I've filled up my bracket with enough new Complete Characters to fill March with Madness. First up to the line is an NPC fit for your fantasy or medieval setting. Take your best shot. Have your player characters ever run afoul of the law? Surely not! Well,...

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an awkward rpg question from formspring.me from being berin kinsman » rpg

Since I signed on with formspring.me (the “ask me anything” social meme) I’ve gotten a lot of questions about roleplaying games. Today I got one that’s, well, weird and awkward. It obliterates that false distinction between Berin Kinsman the private person, and Berin Kinsman...

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Foaming at the Mouth from Trollsmyth

From the '95 TSR "Code of Ethics": 14: RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY The use of religion in TSR products is to assist in clarifying the struggle between good and evil. Actual current religions are not to be depicted, ridiculed, or attacked in any way that promotes disrespect. Ancient or mythological...

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Shadowrun Problems; Great PR Though from Geek Related » RPG

News broke on Tuesday that Catalyst Game Labs, publisher of Shadowrun, Eclipse Phase, Cthulhutech, and Battletech, is in severe trouble to the tune of $850,000 being embezzled from their corporate coffers. You can read the initial detailed report of the issue here. On the one hand, eek. On the...

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Crossover Games: What’s Your Poison? from World of Corruption

Cities are covered in a million eyes – and they all watch each other. – IO9 I love crossover games. They offer so much more room for originality and creativity than an out-of-the-box setting of any kind. I once had a Cyberpunk/Vampire campaign that ran for close to a decade and was...

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Spirit of Renewal from RPG dumping ground

This heavy pendant is a single irregular chunk of bright green glass, its surface has a smooth, almost melted appearance. The pendant hangs from a simple silver chain about forty inches long. The chain runs through a narrow hole in the stone, apparentl...

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D&D Encounters (Week 1) from Dungeon's Master

“D&D Encounters is an exciting, weekly campaign that plays out one epic encounter at a time.” I played the first encounter last night and I had a blast. It took about two hours to complete the first encounter and it was more fun than most full LFR adventures I’ve played. D&D...

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Historical Settings – Most Appropriate System from Tankards & Broadswords

Good morning,So after a ton of great comments posted yesterday about your favorite "when and where" for historical gaming (and keep 'em coming if you haven't thrown your vote in), the question then arises, what system would you use to play in your favo...

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House Rule – Any Spell, Any Time from The Frothy Friar

I'm thinking of implementing a house rule that spell casters can cast any spell that they know (i.e. in a spell book etc.) at anytime up to their normal number of spells per day. This would eliminate "memorizing" spells for the day but would still require rest and prayer to regain spell "power" for...

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Flashback Thursday – Fire and Ice from The Frothy Friar

Damn you "Spring Forward", you've once again nearly caused me shame and embarrassment! Somehow, with all this "Set your clocks ahead 1 hour" hoo-ha, I almost missed Thursday. Did we switch to a metric week and no one told me? Anyways, I'm going to set the Way-Back machine to 1983 for the...

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Flashback Friday? – Fire and Ice from The Frothy Friar

Damn you "Spring Forward", you've once again caused my shame and embarrassment! Somehow, with all this "Set your clocks ahead 1 hour" hoo-ha, I missed all of Thursday. Did we switch to a metric week and no one told me? Anyways, I'm going to set the Way-Back machine to 1983 for the Ralph Bakshi/...

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Behind the GM Screen : Dice Rolls from Gothridge Manor

I was reading an interesting blog over at Stargazer's World about whether a GM's dice rolls should be secret or out in the open. In his experience he has been like most of us, a GM rolls dice behind a screen. But in the article he talks about building trust with players by rolling out in the...

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The glory of the gaming auction, part 2 from RPG Diehard

So the twice-yearly Game Plus gaming auction came and went earlier this month. If you've read this blog much, you'll know that the auction is a fixture in the Chicago gaming scene—literally hundreds of sellers unload their unwanted gaming goods (boar...

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Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 3e from Dice Monkey

My brother sent me a copy of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 3e for my birthday, which arrived in the mail yesterday. I haven’t gotten a chance to scour the contents, but so far, it all looks pretty amazing. The box is gorgeous and very detailed, made of the same thick cardboard that all of their...

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“The Girl From Brussels” from Nevermet Press

This article contains content for Schattenkrieg, Nevermet Press’ alternate World War II pulp setting. Our content is community driven so we want feedback from you. Please leave a comment here, write about it on your own blog, or contact the Lead Designer, Michael Brewer, if you would like to...

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It’s Super Giant Monster Time… from HeroPress

The twisted genius of Jeff Burk, the man behind the insanity of Shatnerquake, has now brought us his own particular take on the classic 'choose-your-own-adventure' books of our youth - Super Giant Monster Time!Jeff explains the idea behind the book: "I...

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Geomorph Mapping Project #45 (Geomorph of the Slavelords) from A character for every game

This particular geomorph was inspired by a section of the map in the first Slavelords module from TSR (Dungeon Module A1). In particular it is the stairs in the lower right corner with the passage underneath to the room north of there, but the inspiration continued to also produce the two cages in...

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D&D Encounters, First Glance from rpg

Last night was a night of many firsts. Beyond the obvious first night of D&D Encounters, it was the first time I played with strangers (or even outside my normal group), the first time I played in an RPGA event and the first time I played a 4e first-level character. Overall, pretty crazy...

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Paizo’s new adventure path Kingmaker looks pretty damn cool from Gaming Brouhaha » RPG

I’m considering picking up at least the first adventure in the series, despite the fact that I hate 3.5/PF, simply to see the rules for exploring a region. Here’s a bit of the description of the adventure path from the email I received fr...

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Character Flaws from At Will

A few weeks ago, I had a conversation online with a guy named Sam about including mechanics for character flaws in 4th Edition D&D. He had played several other systems that included character flaws, like GURPS and World of Darkness, and wanted to include the idea in his 4E game. His...

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On Unexpected Hobbies Outside of Gaming from RPG Blog II

Sometimes I wonder if my hobbies really do somehow complement each other. On one hand, I am a huge fan of RPGs. For me, I not only enjoy playing them, but there are few things better than flipping through and randomly reading old articles in Dragon Magazine or old fan publications. I love the...

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Alea iacta est from Level 1 GM

For such a group of people known for following one system or another and insist on a logical system of rules that make sense, gamers are a superstitious bunch. For all that we argue with the GM about how something works mechanically or how something is “not realistic”, touching someone...

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Read an RPG in Public Contest Gallery from Purple Pawn » RPGs

I promised I’d get it set up, and I did. Here’s the gallery of photos from our Read an RPG in Public contest. There’s a couple of pics in there that weren’t eligible for the prize (Because was was taken by me, other by Ben Clark of Paper Money). Enjoy!

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Adventuring Adventurers of Adventure from Held Action » Role-Playing Games

I didn’t think this GURPS Cabal adventure would capture my imagination like it did. I got in two and a half good hours of writing last night at Muddy Waters, scribbling down initial thoughts and setting details. That flip through the book last week not only refreshed my memory, but somehow...

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Switching classes in the Majestic Wilderlands, a questions. from Bat in the Attic

I like to get your opinion on an interesting question that Dwayne of Gamer's Closet asked me.Many of you with the Majestic Wilderlands know that the additional classes I created originated in what my players did throughout the years. Some were created...

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the losung highlands from Fame & Fortune

The warlord Losung claimed the highlands of his birth with a band of brigands. He built a fortified keep with five towers on the ruin of his village and with the enforced help of goblins... Click the title if you want to know more...

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Secret dice rolls from Stargazer's World

When I remember correctly I’ve always rolled behind the GM screen when I was running a game. My first GM did the same, as did most GMs I met in my life. Recently I had a talk on Skype with Philippe-Antoine Ménard and he mentioned that his rolls as a GM are always in the [...]

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The Last Map of the Cartomancer (Part 1 of 5) from Kobold Quarterly Magazine: Monsters and Magic for D&D Gamers

“The Last Map of the Cartomancer” presents a series of magical maps introduced through the escapades of Lan Su’Vavock and Kai Geyser, two sages on the trail of interconnected clues left behind by an ancient cartographer of legend. ___ “That’s not a map.” “It most certainly is.” “No, it’s a...

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Review: “Player’s Handbook 3″ from Critical Hits » RPG

The Player's Handbook 3 is the newest core release for 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons that introduces a lot of new content including the psionic power source. In much the same way the PHB2 introduced primal classes with a back story, this book lays out the changes to any D&D world that might...

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World Building 101: Signs and Portents from Jonathan Drain's D20 Source: Dungeons & Dragons Blog

Prophecy can lend a sense of great purpose to a campaign. It can provide direction when PCs are struggling to decide what to do next, create tension when they must race to prevent a condition of prophecy being fulfilled. Signs and portents can provide foreshadowing, and ultimately shape the...

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Four Difficulties of Narrating Disasters from Exchange of RealitiesOn gaming

Just as there are reasons why a disaster can make a nifty plot event, there are also reasons why people might shy away from it. That doesn’t mean people should avoid them entirely, but it does mean it’s good to know why people might avoid them, just to be able to plan for [...]

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Dilvashti the Carrion Sculptor from PLANET ALGOL

Dilvashti the Carrion Sculptor A centuries-old Angallan Sorcerer, Dilvashti looks like a handsome young Angallan Man and dresses in simple brown or dark red robes. He is charming and personable, and is also a master of reworking creatures, both with mechanical components and the limbs, organs and...

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Open Game Table v2 News from Creatively Anomalous

Well, none of my posts made the final cut. While I am obviously saddened, I am also heartened by the knowledge that the pieces selected are of the highest quality. I should know, since I was one of the peer reviewers and read a good chunk of the nominated posts. I remain excited for the [...]

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What is the Bronze Age? from Game in the Brain

I got confused when I learned Alexander was using Iron weapons. I thought the glory days of Hellenism was the Bronze age. I was very wrong.If I were to put in GURPS terms, TL1 or bronze age starts around 3,000BC to 1,000BC. It begins around the time ci...

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How Hammerfast Got a Hex Map from The Keep on the Gaming Lands

A few reviewers and forumites have noticed that Hammerfast, a book I wrote that just released this month, has a hex map in it. The hex map details the area around Hammerfast.I believe that this is the first hex map in an official, non-magazine D&D ...

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March Complete Character Madness Download Time from Jason Richards cannot be trusted

It's that time! It's Madness! To celebrate two weeks of brackets and pretending to work at the office while streaming live stats and highlights, I have decided to throw something else into the mix to distract you even more. Every day of the tourney I'll be throwing out a Complete Character that's...

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Pukk’s Perfect Game #3 from Canon Puncture

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Do I Need to Write My Own Setting? from The Vorpal Spork

Just asking. But I'd like some feedback on this. I have an outline, rough sketch and an inspiration. Would my time be better served elsewhere though. Like painting that huge pile of Mini's on my table. I also am trying to run 4th edition while reading Pathfinder and Everquest. And I need to finish...

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Fall – Episode 21 “Reaching my Limits, Part 2″ from Mostly Geek » RPG

For the past two weeks, since our epic session, I’ve been trying to write this actual play report on Fall. I’ve found it extremely hard, as it was a dark and difficult road that my Slayer started down. I’ll warn you this will be long, and may have emo musings littered through out....

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The Great Munchkin Bookmark Giveaway is Over! from LivingDice.com

Congratulations to Jon in Arizona, winner of the Great Munchkin Bookmark Giveaway! Thank you to everyone that participated and watch this space for further contests! Trask, The Last Tyromancer The Great Livingdice.com Munchkin Boomark Contest secret code is: d20dna Post a comment with the secret...

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Blackwood Belated from Risus Monkey

Between my Beyond Sanctuary series and my Geomorph experiment, I'm finding it tough to make time for other posts. This kind of bums me out, since there is a bunch of stuff on my mind that I'm itching to put into print. With a few minutes to spare this evening, I find myself with just enough time to...

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[Let's Study - C:tL] Fairest from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

The Fairest are the shining stars of the Changeling Courts. No matter what form or occupation they dedicate themselves to, these Changelings invariably draw every eye in the room towards them. While some celebrities may decry that their beauty is a curse, none understand that cliche more than the...

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Sympathy for the Succubus, Part 1 from The Other Side blog

I'll admit it. I have a soft spot in my heart for Succubi. Those little trollops from Hell, tempting men with there wild demonic ways. There are the fangs, the wings and the whole draining your life force and taking your s...

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Gaming in The Hollow from Greyhawk Grognard

I remember these Disney shorts from when I was a kid, and they would show them on Wonderful World of Disney. I had the opportunity to show this to my own daughter tonight in lieu of a bedtime story (we're between books at the moment), and was struck by...

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Tiny Titans Game from Robertson Games

My son is now at an age where he thinks superheroes are pretty cool. I’ve been ordering the Tiny Titans Trade Paperbacks for him from Amazon, and they’re a pretty big hit. Especially when I read them and “do the voices”. So it’s not too surprising that he’s been...

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Catalyst Game Labs Financial Issues as a Teachable Moment from LivingDice.com

Catalyst Game Labs announced today that a recent audit revealed some financial irregularities, specifically some missing funds. The Catalyst press release indicates one of the owners caused the issue and is working with the company to rectify the situation. This is certainly newsworthy and I will...

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Review: I Hit It With My Axe: Episode One: Meet the Party from penandpaperportal.com

What happens when porn stars and strippers play Dungeons & Dragons? As it turns out, the same thing that happens when the rest of us do. Hold on to your butts, folks, it’s a review of I Hit It With My Axe: Episode One: Meet the Party. On The Escapist’s website, the series is...

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