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( . . .What?) the question leaks out of your brain.

(I burned down the Sfar forest.) she thinks at you instead of uttering the declaration out loud as she had previously.

(You said –)

(I lied. Empire's heartless, but they'd never burn down their own territory.)

(But how?)

(I had four months and I knew what I was doing. Took me a week to set it up properly, but my plans came to fruition. Trapped the whole army in a blazing inferno.)

You sit together in silence for a while longer, processing this new development. You can't help but ask, feeling anger, concern and morbid curiosity mingle in your breast.

(How many innocents died in the resulting fire?)

(A lot. I traded the economic stability of an entire region and the lives of hundreds to spare a friend from months of torture. And I'd do it again tomorrow.)

As that last sentence lands heavily upon your brow she looks you in the eyes. Her own hazel ones defiant and harsh.


>Go back to your room
>(I changed my mind. You should leave.)
>Console her
>Something else? (write-in)

>>44796605
>Console her
"Can't say I wouldn't do the same if Tobias was in Etriarch's place."

>>44796605
>>Console her
After all one of the reasons i became the "Red Rider" was of all the anger i had against the empire each imperial soldier i slayed was actually his murderers. This island is a second chance Rowe. For me and for you too,

>>44796101
This has been a very long day.

You’re still sitting on the floor, the large snake in your arms shimmering with green and blue patterns. It tries to wind its way up your arm, tongue flicking in and out as it stares at you. You slowly shift your head back but its gaze follows you. You’re not sure if you’re comfortable with this.
Behind you Aashenpreet is dragging Zigzag out from underneath the bed. The diminutive girl is quietly gasping over and over as she struggles to breathe. You silently toss your last antivenom to Aash who stares it with just the barest flicker of distrust before forcing it past Zigzag’s lips. The ragged breathing gives way to a fit of coughing and for a moment you dread that she’s actually going to vomit the brew back out before it can take effect but the coughs die down almost as quickly as they started up. Zigzag shakes her head and looks about the room wildly.
“She got me,” she says superfluously. She’s still sopping wet, oozing about in that uniquely unclean way she cultivates.

“We know,” you say. “How are you feeling?”

If she hears you she gives no sign.
“She spat at me! In my mouth!”
She sounds much more animated than usual but it’s a strangely empty outrage as if she can’t believe it even happened.

“Are you alright?”

“I couldn’t stop her. I wanted to but…”
Her eyes finally focus, swivelling back to you.
“But you stopped me.”

Oh right, your wish.
“Sorry? I’ll do something about it later.”

“I don’t like later.”
She tries in vain to shove Aashenpreet away, her outstretched arm failing to budge the vastly stronger constrictor. Aashenpreet backs off anyway however with a look of distaste upon her face. She’s looking at Zigzag but not AT her, focusing on her visage rather than the person herself.
1/2

>>44796114
Ah, of course. Elle had been wearing Zigzag’s shape just before when Aashenpreet had drunk the potion. The priestess grimaces and throws her hands up in an impotent gesture.

“I’m going. If you need me I’ll be in the other room.”

Zigzag doesn’t so much as stand up as she leaves as she just rolls over to you. Her teeth are bared but you both know that that little defiance means nothing. She’s as thoroughly defanged as you can make her. Her eyes twitch to your pack.
“I’ve had enough of this. Either free me or give me the gunk.”

“I thought you didn’t want the g-”

“I need it!”


>Make a third wish for Zigzag.

>”Soon. You’re not ready to be released yet.”

>Brew up some Snake Oil.

>Brew up a very small amount of Oil.

>Stuff Elle into your pack.

>Tell Elle she can take back human form now.

>Follow after Aashenpreet.

>”How the fuck am I going to explain this to anyone?”

>Brew.

>Sit and wait for Oster to return.

>Make a Wish (Specify)

>Use Potion (Specify)

>Other

>>44796140
>”How the fuck am I going to explain this to anyone?”
>Brew up a very small amount of Oil.

GMing my first session in 4 hours. Wish me luck, because I got no idea what I'm doing.

>>44795400
Good luck Omae. Remember that its okay to bullshit what to roll to keep things running smoothly. Just look up the exact mechanics after the session to refamiliarize you.

>>44795400

Sweet. Need anything last moment?

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>>44794964

>>44794964
>Please take your seat rookie. I know stake outs aren't the most fun in the world but you're going to attract attention.

>>44794964
>>Let her, it'll keep her quiet

>>44794797
Might be a tick before I can post, I just wanted to start the thread.

>>44794797
>former Topaz Champion
Oh man, we're a former child star. Are we ever going to get past the fact that we peaked at 15?

>>44794866
It was sixteen for him, and he's actually more famous right now then he was then; Topaz Champions come and go every year after all, but Jubei's been earning his fame the hard way.

>>44794646
[2/2]

Last night, you had a nightmare. You despise nightmares. Not because they’re scary, but because it’s hard enough for you to fall asleep in the first place. Mustering the energy you need for day to day operations is a simple thing, but when you’re tired, you are absolutely tired. Thankfully, for now, it seems you’ve at least got your bearings straight. You look around and see the garage where Misri busily polishes R5’s hull. “Hey, Misri,” you say. “Seen Kuvasz and Vik?”

She looks up at you, then nods. “Yeah, they went down to a shop to buy some supplies.” Fair enough, you were getting short on rations. But on closer examination, you note that Misri seems a little distressed. However, she’s the first to ask you something. “Did you have a nightmare?”

Ooo…kay. Weird question. “Maybe,” you say. “Why?”

“I had one too,” she shrugs. “Weird you know, I was in a TIE Fighter and then there was this thing with you and Lotte.” … okay, this is getting weird. But judging by your expression, Misri seems to agree. “Yeah, I’ll stop talking.”

“It’s fine,” you reassure. “Look, I get my nightmares occasionally, sometimes I remember something I shouldn’t have. And besides, Misri, I don’t think you’re ready for a TIE Fighter. You need more time in the Spearhead.”

She blushes, gasping. “Y- You-… what!? I-“ What you’re referring to is the fact that you caught onto Misri sneaking into your R-22 when you’re sleeping and playing around in it like she was the next Imperial Starfighter ace. Absolutely childish and adorable for someone her age. You didn’t tell her that of course, or that you knew this was going on for the past month or so.

“I have cameras,” you smirk. She remains quiet, twiddling her fingers. “Nice sound effects by the way, and I do want to hear what happens to Captain-“

“Shut up.” She mutters, turning back to clean R5.

> “If you want me to teach you, I got time before Jennis comes.”
> “I’ll leave you to learn by yourself. That’s how I did it.”
> Other

Archive now to avoid the mis-archiver

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>>44794668
Son of a bitch, you scared me but thank you, already doing it.

>>44793381
Solid. As an AD&D, 3.x & Pathfinder veteran I like the rules a lot.

I'm looking forward to seeing splatbooks for variety, some more campaign settings & published adventures etc.

>>44793381
It's good.

>>44793381
Yes, I'm sure this will be a very good thread. Not shitstormy at all.

If a shrine or church to a god is taken over by a cult of someone else, would that reduce the power of that god in the area?

I'm thinking of having the local temple of Umberlee being taken over by a cult to revive Iakhovas, who would need for the powers of Umberlee to be reduced in the area. Does that make sense?

So have they just cancelled support for Greyhawk and Dragonlance and Eberron altogether?

>You'll play Forgotten Realms and you'll like it!

>>44792595

Speaking from the position of a DM, I will give 2 possible answers depending on how I build a world:

1) Yes, the god's powers are directly proportional to how much territory/worship it receives.

2) A god has a static amount of power as a god, usually set and unchangeable and related to their domain unless augmented by some maguffin etc.

It's alright

>>44792056
It's a game where the more I read about it, the more I like it. I've been building up warband made from reaper bones, making this the cheapest miniatures wargame I have ever invested in. Seriously, for $20 I now have a complete warband. Leaving more money for backup dudes in case of deaths and such.

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For some reason Mordheim's lore appeals a lot more though of course there's no reason you couldn't use the FG rules in a different setting

>>44791839

Four if it's just a sword. If there's magic involved, then whatever.

>>44791863
This. Or if it's a super hero or more cinematic game, whatever their strength allows.

>>44791839
If the size of the sword matters for damage purposes: whatever they can justify with rules.

If the size of the sword is cosmetic, then whatever the fuck they want.

You flip open the Codex in your free hand. The verdant pages flip themselves until a water-stained page comes to rest. Between the crinkles you can see the outlines of darting fish on the page. According to the codex, you've either found a spring of mountain fish or a very, very nasty Trapdoor Devourer.

Victory to the brave, you suppose.

> You've got your spear for a reason. Go fishing.
> Dive in and see what's in store for you.
> Fire a blade from Dawning Zephyr to soften up any resistance first.
> Consult with one of your spirits.
> Write-in

–-

You are Osyki, journeyman Totemist and first line of defense for your village against the rabid Behemoths wandering the land. Your master, the previous Totemist, fell in a battle against a terrible Behemoth, leaving the duty of defending your settlement to you. After an incredible breakthrough you have set out to gather materials for a uniquely powerful totem, one which promises to make defending your home ever easier.

[[Previous Threads: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=totem

Plot Summary: http://pastebin.com/dqBSNUTM

The Cast Thus Far / Binder's Log: http://pastebin.com/VsJpEUx3

Ask: ask.fm/DiarcaEXE

Wiki in progess: http://totemistquest.pbworks.com

Quest Twitter: @TotemistQuest]]

>>44791658
>Fire a blade from Dawning Zephyr to soften up any resistance first.

Hey you might want to early archive. There has been deliberate misarchiving the past couple days.

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Aww yeah
> Consult with one of your spirits.

OP here.
> People enjoyed intro adventure, almost everyone comes over for actual campaign, willing to put in more work
> D&D guy also sticks around
> campaign is set in fantasy world because players expect it, but with highly individual spin
> nocturnal red-eyed nigger dwarves, bulky ginger elves, walrus people, magitech, necromany is good bc free labour, shit like that
> this time, players get to make their own characters
> everyone makes brilliant fucking characters, well thought out, fitting to the setting, believable
> everyone except D&D guy
> he hands in his character sheet with a grin bigger than the circumference of his head
> min-maxed super-warrior by taking disatvantages not even relevant to the setting
> "Phobia: Automobiles", "Enemy: President of the USA"
> say no
> "But all of this is in the rulebook, so it's allowed."
> u trollin' niggah?
> say I'm GM and I can drop an anvil on him if I so desire
> "Come on, the GM can't just cheat by making the players weak."
> tell him to make proper character or leave
> he does and everything is fine
> play starts, characters meet, begin getting involved with criminal underworld and religious crusade
> racial conflict, politics, powerplay, people are immersing themselves in the world I created
> great time
> second play session, D&D guy asks when we're actually going to start the adventure
> ask what he means
> "well, we're still in the starting city and haven't been to a single dungeon. This acting like our characters thing is kinda boring desu. We already did that in the intro adventure"
> it starts to dawn on me
> this guy has never played an RPG, he's only played D&D as a dungeon crawler
> session ends

cont.

> got to pub on weekend, tell D&D guy about a character they might meet bc drunk.
> major questgiver, key character in the plot, even alluded to the type of quest he would give the players
> "well, if he appears, I'll just attack him“
> with a grin bigger greater than the amount of weight Hitler helped the jews lose
> assume he was joking
> forget
> two sessions later, the group meets said NPC
> as soon as I'm done describing him, D&D guy says „I attack him!“ with a grin longer than all the nigger dicks in the Bronx put in a line
> ask why
> „I told you I would do it, remember?“
> ask if he is sure he wants to do that
> „of course. I always keep my promises.“
> worst part is: his character actually does, so I guess he thinks this is also good RP or something
> specifically recommend he not do it, he insists
> you forgot the anvil, niggah
> pretend to roll dice
> his character starts having a seizure
> actually saved by the guy he just wanted to kill, but permanent brain damage
> lower his IQ by 2, give him Gullible disatvantage
> he actually thinks this is unfair

next story

> It's D&D guy's happy day
> we're actually going on a dungeon crawl
> worked on this thing for over a month
> time-space rifts have opened in the catacombs
> highly complex shit
> portals going to other worlds and leading back into the catacombs, alternate timelines, paradoxes, scenes in the future and past of the city
> fight against cannibal barbarians in one room, cunts with revolvers in the next
> amazing puzzles, playing around with time dilation mechanics
> group is really engaged in cracking them
> group, but not D&D guy
> „Honestly, I never even liked the puzzles in D&D. Killing stuff is much more fun.“
> he didn't even play D&D as a dungeon crawler, he essentially wants it to be a hack'n'slay
> ask myself why I expected this guy to be the diamond of the group

1st for your favorite game is shit

>>44791590
Didn't it get bumped to 310 or something? Oh well, whatever

>>44791566
>What setting do you prefer your board games to be in?
Not ever really been a fan of dungeons. Other than that, most settings work for me.

>Euro or Ameritrash? Why?
So long as the game is good mechanically and thematically, with emphasis on the former, I'll enjoy either. Also I'm thinking of branching more into wargames too.

>What kind of games do you want to see more of?
Low- to medium-complexity wargames and "waro" games (part euro part wargame, for example Mare Nostrum) with support for 4+ players that can be played in less than 5 hours. Hexes allowed, but not counters.

>Think of a game you enjoy but find lacking. What game is it? How would you improve it?
I can't think of such a game for me atm.

>How do you feel about let's play videos? How do you feel about /bgg/ related youtube videos in general?
Like watching people sit down and play a session of whatever game? I can't be bothered with that type of video. I'll watch review videos though given that they aren't too long.

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>not using this face for talisman, monopoly, CAH, Munchkin, Catan, and so on
One. Fucking. Job.

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>GM or Player
GM looking for players
>System(s)
PDF related, trimmed down combination of B/X and Labyrinth Lord. Built for accessibility
>Time availability
Games are at 7pm GMT+1 every Thursday
>Text or Voice
Voice
>Contact Information
[email protected] OR Flavio Max Skype on skype
>Additional Information
The game is a Megadungeon-crawl Monster XP plus 1 gold spent = 1 XP gained. I try to run things Old School but that doesn't mean that I try to kill the players all the time. Player feedback includes "Lethal but fun".

>GM/Player
GM (posted on his behalf by player)
>Game
Pathfinder
>Method of Play(Skype, Roll20, IRC, Etc)
Skype for general discussion and planning, roll20 for gaming
>Times(Include timezones)
9pm(ish) to Midnight(ish) [-5 GMT/EST] Wednesdays
>Other
Renaissance-era evil campaign involving flying skyships/cities. Nearly our half-year mark (and our last campaign lasted 2 years), so don't be a flake and be ready for the long-haul
>Contact Information
skype: anixtheory

Anyone running RIFTS?

>>44787923

>Even the llama is attacking!

We're screwed. That's how screwed we are.

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Darkness Darkness Darkness.
Darkness Darkness Darkness.
Darkness Darkness Darkness.

>>44787923
Let's be fair here, sometimes players die on a broad road. Or in a sewer. Or via explosion. Or stabbing. Maiming. Bullets. Fire. Sometimes giant rocks. Wormhole to other realms.

Actually, come to think of it there hasn't been a whole lot of ditch dying yet.

I'd like to die in a ditch. Sounds luxurious.