help me brainstorm elements for a 1980s style game to surprise my players with
PS - while I generally liked the video game Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon I thought it delved more into parody than pastiche. I kind of want to avoid super over the top stuff. I want there still to be an emotional core that resonates with the player rather than just a dog pile of pop culture jokes
robocop, drive, aliens, terminator, the wizard, TRON, and Kung Fury are recommended watchings for that 80s feel
>>51319352
Kung Fury was one of the worst things I've ever watched
>>51319402i disagree
the wizard isnt very good, but it is still a VERY 80s movie
Previous Thread: >>51304370
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>News
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This week's Monday Meeting Notes:
http://theonyxpath.com/midwinter-2017-a-story-in-pictures-monday-meeting-notes/
>Question
What's a good population ratio for old changelings?
>>51317051
IGNOREAPSEL
>>51317051
>What's a good population ratio for old changelings?
I'd say it'd have to be pretty fucking low, given how they have about a decade or so of life in them.
Magefags arguing over Ascension rules. Not realizing that no one ever plays the game RAW. Ever.
>Spheres being a Paradigm in itself
>The rules make no sense in regards to the lore
>Magic is either ridiculously easy or beyond difficult to cast.
>Paradox threat is inconsistent and ST dependent
>Discarding Foci makes no fucking sense at all
>HDYDT is the worst book addition
>Phil Brucato
How would you do a medieval high fantasy version of the United States?
>>51316620
I know this is fake as fuck and I still love it.
>>51316620
You don't?
If you are willing to put the large amount of effort to do that, just make your own original donut steal setting without the shackles of this one, which will only be one-shot garbage filled with memes.
>>51316620
Depends, you want the fantasy equivalent or a setting with medieval levels of technology with American culture
Been a while since I've made an MTG analysis:
http://hellyeahwhitevillainy.tumblr.com/post/156146220627/mtg-analysis-archon-my-way
Will Archons be further explored in future settings? Is Ashen Rider's hair a commentary on mankind's sinful ways? Will people be oppressed by the sheer boredom?
None of these questions are answered.
>>51314718
>Will people be oppressed by the sheer boredom?
yes, as with all mtg lore outside of flavor text
>>51317200
True
It's kind of funny White mana is basically being represented by sociopaths in the most White plane
A message to all Mechanicus
Do not dismiss the form of Man as useless flesh. Man is as much a machine as the technology we care for. It contains levers, motors, switches, circuitry, a chassis, and cogitator.
What's more our understanding of the machine comes from our understanding of the forms and functions of Man. From this understanding all machines are born.
>>51313560
But is it really ?
The notion that all machines come from man seems less heretical than the omnisaiah
>>51313397
That sounds like biologicus heresy to me.
>oh didums have you got a tiny little lasrifle wound in your precious brainy wainy? I'll just fix that up for you
Just chop it off!
Ah, yes, the griffon. What a noble and majestic creature.
>>51310794
You just need the right accessories to carry that look off is all.
>>51310950
Damn wizards
>>51310794
Dust Adept Edition
>Tabletop/P&P RPGs
[UESRPG - P&P RPG] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pTgTN2aJUoY95JtquowagfUJLL7tCQYhzJKcCAcbvio/edit?usp=sharing
[Scrollhammer - Tabletop Wargame] http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Scrollhammer_2nd_Edition
Discussion in #Scrollhammer (irc.thisisnotatrueending.com (port 6667))
>Lore Resources
[The Imperial Library] http://www.imperial-library.info/
[/r/teslore] http://www.reddit.com/r/teslore/
[UESP/Lore] http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Main_Page
[Pocket Guide to the Lore] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AtsWXZKVqB4Q825_SwINY6z4_9NaGknXgeOknOCDuCU/edit
[Elder Lore Podcast] http://www.elderlore.wordpress.com/
[How to Become a Lore Buff] http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1112211-how-to-become-a-lore-buff/
>General Rules
This is NOT /tesg/ minus waifus, so behave properly.
Keep the squabbling to a minimum.
No waifus/husbandos except for Master Neloth of Great House Telvanni
Previous kalpa: >>51212652
What are some good lore mods for skyrim?
>inb4 back to /tesg/
>>51306511
http://skyrimgems.com/
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21265/?
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/66665/?
>>51306709
>http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/66665/?
Is this real lore?
Captain Harlock edition
Mk3 list building: http://conflictchamber.com
Warmahords chat: https://discord.gg/KmXzbwD
Warmachine/Hordes Books, No Quarter, & IKRPG
http://textuploader <dot> com / da46m
PP Youtube (gameplay tutorials, tournament coverage, and announcements)
https://www.youtube.com/user/PrivateerPressPrime
Latest Errata (the actual January one):
http://files.privateerpress.com/op/errata/December2016/WMH-Errata-January-2017.pdf
Theme Forces:
http://files.privateerpress.com/op/errata/Theme%20Forces.pdf
Steamroller Rules
http://privateerpress.com/organized-play/steamroller-tournaments
The Giant List of Podcasts and Blogs
http://privateerpressforums.com/showthread.php?76379-Warmachine-Hordes-related-blogs-websites-and-forums
Table of contents for all NQ issues
http://www.privateerpressforums.com/showthread.php?4313-Table-Of-Contents-For-All-No-Quarter-Issues
Lexicanum Iron Kingdoms Fluff wiki:
http://warmachine.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page
MK3 RULES:
http://files.privateerpress.com/allnewwar/Prime.pdf
http://files.privateerpress.com/allnewwar/Primal.pdf
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5OHGgAx7q66NUdvUFp3LWVQRlE&usp=drive_web
Warmachine/Hordes Army Creator (WHAC) .apk
http://charbon-et-charentaise.org/blog/content/app-release.apk
https://wmhwtc.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/2016-wtc-list-statistics/
>WTC List Statistics
https://wmhwtc.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/2016-wtc-objectives-chosen/
>WTC Objectives Statistics
https://wmhwtc.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/wtc-2016-lists-and-datafile/
>WTC Lists
Where's the fucking link to the previous fucking thread you fucking faggot. Fuck.
>>51302673
aaaaaaand ruined already.
people here are such cunts
>>51302702
Meanwhile, the PP Skorne Forum is all day festival of positivity and good feeling.
I'm rolling with it, after the Cubs won I finally accepted that I had been seeing signs that the world was ending for months.
>already sold on this one god
>you can stop now
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>Shoot straight
>Conserve ammo
>And never, ever get in a street race with a dragon
Riggers. What are your experiences with/as them, for good or ill? Vehicles or drones, or a little of both? What are the best models to spend your ill-gained nuyen on?
so whats the best vehicles for 4 man team to use without rigger? Have to be inconspicuous, decently fast and well armored.
>>51294351
>>>51291272
you fucked up, chummer.
Does anyone else ignore the ork aging thing? It reeks of adherence to standard fantasy shit without even remotely figuring out the real consequences behind standard fantasy shit.
Also the listed average life expectancy for human beings apparently automatically include medical support in old age but orks don't? Because there's not a single person on Earth who's hit 90 without LOTS of medical care.
How long are your elf's ears, /tg/?
Kinda like this.
Mine grow with age, until they are 1000 years old, they are human-sized, but pointy, then they keep growing, they are the only way to determine their age at first glance.
>>51274208
I love big, floppy, weeaboo elf ears but they're pretty impractical, aren't they? They stick out a lot so it's easy to hurt them and you can't really wear a helm over them. Considering the elves are the Romans of my setting, they value practicality and good headgear. As a result, their elf ears are probably a lot more restrained, like in the LotR movies.
We had such a fun thread yesterday, why not do it again?
Talk about dinosaurs, shitpost about proto-mammals, whatever.
Feathers
Old thread:
>>51192799
Here's the first chapter of Age of Reptiles: The Journey.
Stat her, /tg/.
>>51326210
Pgood in shuffle sometimes.
Size/Type: Large Magical Beast
Hit Dice: 5d10+25 (52 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+14
Attack: Claw +9 melee (1d6+5)
Full Attack: 2 claws +9 melee (1d6+5) and bite +4 melee (1d8+2)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Improved grab
Special Qualities: Scent
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 21, Dex 12, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Skills: Listen +8, Spot +8
Feats: Alertness, Track
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary, pair, or pack (3-8)
Challenge Rating: 4
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 6-8 HD (Large); 9-15 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment: —
>>51326210
Grab whichever RPG you like's bestiary, find an Earth Elemental of some sort. Then add on top of it whatever abilities are most iconic for a faerie. Then give it the ability to drop a powerful self-buff.
I am an illustrator who really enjoys painting characters for tabletop games. I fell in love with the unique stories that can be told and the interactions between characters. I am wondering if people would be interested in having their characters painted or any art made for campaigns.
>>51325388
Considering there is a drawthread on the board, the anwser is yes. Are you doing it on janitor's fee or do you have set prices?
>>51325388
if you're just doing it for shits and giggles I'm playing a Paladin Lawyer. Full plate armor and a tie, an 80 gp haircut, a flaming sword of justice, and a convenient briefcase shield to protect against both arrows and indictments.
>>51325416
I'm not 100% sure what Janitor's fee means but I am gauging interest levels and figuring out what proce feels fair to both the client and to me.
>http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=actionfilm
>Amount: 1
Generate and describe setting/story
>>51325112
>In an insane empire of misery, four beggars and a swordsman hope to prevent the apocalypse.
>warhammer_fantasy_roleplay.jpg
>>51325112
>In a land of barbarism and hopelessness, in an age of hate, eight marines attempt to solve the ultimate crime.
WE PLAYING DEATHWATCH-NOIR NOW BOYS!
>In a world of hopelessness, a bartender and a monk quest for love and battle evil.
Buddy road trip comedy/kung fu movie plot in a grimdark world that keeps trying to bring them down.
Groups of fantasy/adventuring items. Post em'
>>51325013
>>51325030