Recent content by Koloth

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    Dog advice

    Puppy or adult? If adult, he already has an established pattern for life. Up to you to figure it out and try to modify to fit your home and life style. If puppy, YOU are now mommy and have to teach him how to be a member of the pack. 2nd the idea that at least at first, you, or mom, will...
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    Keeping Track of Time (In Game)

    Depends on the game. Recent Fantasy type RPGs often turn into the discussions about the 5 minute day. Traveller is generally more about how many days have passed as characters track progress on the next skill increase. When jumps take a week, there is a lot of down time for self improvement...
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    Your first RPG purchase, in pictures

    Pretty sure that D&D was the first purchase but Traveller would have been a close second. But is it possible that the black box was bought before the white one. Enough years ago that I am not sure. Played plenty of both in college.
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    The oldest tech you still use

    Realistic Minimus 7 speakers - 1 pair is primary computer speakers, 2nd pair - rear speakers on surround setup, 3 pair - speakers in shop. First two pairs were purchased in the 80s. Last pair a couple years ago from a local Habitat for Humanity thrift store. Realistic subwoofer from the 90's -...
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    Life path system in-game

    So, kind of like real life. How many high school varsity sports players quickly discover that despite being good in HS, they are at best, walk on quality for the college team? Same for the cheer squad. And that HS valedictorian is a middling academic in college. Plus there is the ever...
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    What Geek Media Do You Refuse To Partake In?

    Collectable Card Games. Dabbled with the Star Trek CCG at one point. So did a friend. We both figured out about the same time that it was a money pit with lots of waste cards. But it is a fun game to play. My friend plays with his wife on occasion using the already purchased cards...
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    Does anyone have Kickstarter regrets?

    It looks so tempting in the KS campaign. One of my recent 'get organized' purchases was a pair of large bookcases for $1 each at a local university surplus sale. At least now, Sophie's Revenge is no longer a trip hazard on the floor. It is now in the same room with the 3D printed(also a KS...
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    Which team will win Super Bowl LX?

    Oddly, just read an article stating neither of the teams are using the 49's practice facilities over any chance there is merit to the substation theory. As for the winner, the advertising team for NBC. And the puppies.
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    Does anyone have Kickstarter regrets?

    I will see those Reaper skeletal dragons and raise you one Sophie's Revenge Heroic Scale Pirate Ship. At the time, one game I was in was a GURPS based historical themed pirate game.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Carousing in 5E

    Instead of XP, a reward is a clue toward a future adventure/quest/encounter. The character listened to someone's tale after buying him a drink. The barmaid mentioned something interesting after she was tipped. The character noticed a ragged note on the jobs board. What the clue is isn't...
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    D&D General So how do Half-Elfs feel different to Elfs?

    In current versions of D&D or even PF, there really isn't much meta game difference between Elf, 1/2 Elf and Human. Maybe a +1/-1 modifier on a couple of stats and a bonus ability tossed in(think secret doors, low light). Any real difference is supplied by the player and in the last several...
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    Does anyone have Kickstarter regrets?

    Another on the Reaper Bones kickstarters. One of my New Year's goals is to get the bones out of the cardboard boxes and into clear plastic storage containers. Hoping that being able to see the minis when I walk by will translate to a few more being painted or given away. So far, partially...
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    Hasbro CEO Cocks and Execs Sued for Alleged Securities Violations

    The category is referred to a Collectable Card Game. From the Magic section of the Hasbro website: Arena Direct: Lorwyn Eclipsed Sealed, January 30–February 1 A product listed with Collector Boosters printed on the box. So yes to the first question. As to the second question, I don't think...
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    Hotel Full of Con Artists

    2nd Leverage for source material. Also the Oceans # movies. The old school Las Vegas approach was to provide the hotel rooms, food and especially drinks at or below cost and reap the profits at the gambling tables from drunken gamblers. Modify to fit your scam. Maybe the attractive event is a...
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