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What would a setting that combines Celtic and Hindu mythology be like?
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Confused.
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You sure? There's a common Indo-European backbone to work from
And aside from that
>Celts and Hindus had priests as the top caste
>Both believed in reincarnation
>Both had legends of champions who rode chariots
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It'd be interesting to see how the Celtic deities became multi incarnation. But it would also be interesting to see Celtic "KICK THE ASS OF THE GODS AND EXILE THEM" in Hindu mythos too.
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I feel like a Glorantha thread. How about you?
Six Ages is officially in alpha. What are the odds of a release in Q2 2018? What's the weirdest thing to happen to you in a Glorantha related game? What's your favorite obscure deity? Why, if the Lunar Empire is more interesting than the Orlanthi, does it never get any focus? Why does the artist of Prince of Sartar suck?
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>Why does the artist of Prince of Sartar suck?
Because Glorantha is an aged universe that would have died decades ago were it not for a brief bit of life thanks to KoDP, but now is even more aged and decrepit?
It should be glad it has any artist whatsoever. Hell, it should be glad it even has a system.
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>aged universe
What does that mean?
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>>55273104
It's 50 years old. Not all of those years have been glorious.
The halfwit above does have a point however. The fact that it is still a thing is quite miraculous (which is good, bc glorantha is pretty neat).
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Post art of arcane technology here, or even ideas for arcane powered technology.
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Logically speaking (you know, insofar as logic applies in this case), being a race of tiny, immortal beings who are presumably omnivorous and live in the woods fairies would engage in hunting. Being immortal they probably don't procreate much so there's no point in forming large communities, so agriculture isn't an option.
On the other hand, I have a hard time picturing fairies hunting, or even eating flesh. Their whole schtick is being youthful and innocent and childlike and all that and for once I'm NOT looking to show how clever and twisted and a Neil Gaiman fanboy I am by turning them into monsters. I want to play the Victorian image mostly straight. Or at least as straight as possible while making them fit into a fantasy setting, so I can't have them just have access to infinite amounts of conjured sweets and tea or however it was Victorian fairies probably got their nourishment (I doubt a lot of worldbuilding went into those drawings, honestly).
So how do fairies acquire whatever small amounts of meat they partake of?
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Simple, they hunt bugs.
Bugs are sufficiently far from humans or cute animals that it doesn't feel upsetting to imagine a tiny lady pouncing on one and snacking down on it.
(Also where do you get this notion that fairies would be omnivorous if they aren't grimdark fairies? Why wouldn't they just be herbivores who live off of picked fruits?)
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>Also where do you get this notion that fairies would be omnivorous
This. Why are you insisting that fairies MUST be omnivores, OP? Is it because it would otherwise be unrealistic for a race of immortal, magical beings that defy the square-cube law to get their required protein?
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I don't like all herbivorous or all carnivorous races. Not entirely sure why, it repulses me on some basic level. Don't like Paolini elves, don't like Bosmer. Some sort of balance is needed.
I also think it's a neat image. Plus, it'd explain where they got good with bows and arrows from.
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>Go back in time to the Middle Ages
>Bring a bicycle with you
How much would this change history?
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>>55272052
It'd get you burned for witchcraft.
Actually, it would be difficult to recreate them using the tech of the middle ages.
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>>55272052
i know nothing about the subject but they probably didn't have the metallurgy to make a decent bicycle, so it would be a neat curiosity and nothing more.
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>>55272095
>Actually, it would be difficult to recreate them using the tech of the middle ages.
I wonder how hard it would actually be.
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If a King could afford all the meat and protein and gold, could he pay his knights to bodybuild and get massive gains?
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Probably. But if I were king, I think I'd rather they spend that time in things like weapon training, horsemanship, and how to quickly and accurately assess threats.
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>>55271984
>bodybuilding
>not strength training
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Modern body building is born out of an understanding of modern medicine, anatomy, and training techniques. Generally though 'lifting big things makes you stronger' is understood the details are lost on older civilizations.
And also pure bulk is not wanted for combat, there is a difference between aesthetic and functional strength.
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Suitable Resurrection Debuff? 2017-09-07 05:16:56 Post No.55271808
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Suitable Resurrection Debuff?
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Hey, /tg/, I'm playing a pretty high fantasy game with some friends (I'm the GM) and very recently, my players have killed a champion of the Gods. They did this for political reasons, as he stood to rally the common man against their feudal overlords, to whom my players are allied, but that's neither here nor there. They assassinated the champion (already weakened by a botched poisoning attempt) and fled for high heavens, HOWEVER, they then regretted it, realising that he's not some batshit warlord, and that he actually was a champion and now they fear either A) Godly Retribution or B) The wrath of whatever he was here to face.
Some shit happens in between then and now, but the players have since basically resurrected him, by resurrecting a player whose essence was linked with his, however, as this was not a direct resurrection of the champion, it stands to reason that he should now be toting some form of disadvantage, but I can't for the life of me think of anything creative/fun.
I come to you for help my friends, so please, let discussion ensue.
>tl;dr
>Healthy, young champion of God's killed
>Soul-linked individual died and is raised, letting champion piggy-back the resurrection
>What would be a creative, non-trite issue/issues for the raised champion to face for 'half-resurrecting', as it were?
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For all that it matters, the champion is a 27 human male with the tiniest drop of angel's blood (distant, famous ancestor was an Aasimar equivalent) who has proved to be an incredible statesman and a competent swordsman, who feels great fidelity with cottars, serfs and men of the lands, in spite of noble birth.
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>>55271848
*27 year old
God damn, sorry
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>>55271848
Simple.
While the Human side of him was slightly weakened by the revival, the Angel side was unaffected, and "filled in the blanks" of his soul that didn't make it with him; he's now slightly more Angel than he was before.
This isn't all sunshine and gumdrops, however. He is now sufficiently Angelic that he has an Angel's weaknesses, such as taking more damage from unholy sources.
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Tanuki PC Race for 5e? 2017-09-07 04:28:57 Post No.55271192
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Long story short, I really want to make up workable PC stats for tanukis as part of a 5e oriental fantasy setting. What do anons think of this current stat-block? Also, I want to give them a racial feat to expand their spell-like abilities, ala Svirfneblin, but what spells would be appropriate?
Tanuki
Ability Score Modifiers: +2 Wisdom, +1 Charisma
Size: Medium
Speed: 30 feet, Climb 15
Vision: Darkvision
Tanuki Trickery: You can cast the Minor Illusion cantrip with this trait. At 3rd level, you can cast Disguise Self as a 1st level spell once per long rest with this trait. In both cases, Charisma is used as the casting ability score.
Tanuki Transformations: You are a shapeshifter who can freely assume the form of an inanimate object and then revert to your normal form. As an action, you can transform into tools or a weapon by using this ability; you can’t move in such a form, but can be used by another character. In weapon form, attacks made with you count as magical for ignoring damage resistance. In tool form, characters may use the tools as if they had proficiency in the requisite skill.
Tanuki Slam: You have a slam attack, which is a natural weapon you can wield as an unarmed strike. This slam attack inflicts 1d6 + Str modifier Bludgeoning damage, and counts as Magical for purposes of damage resistance. You can use a Tanuki Slam attack even if your hands are occupied. This racial ability does not grant you an Extra Attack.
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do female Tanuki get the slam attack
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>>55271192
I also made semi-optional rules for a shapeshifting racial trait to add to the abov e statblock:
Hengeyokai: You belong to a race of magical beasts that can assume partially or wholly humanoid form, as well as revert to your true bestial shape when it suits you. As an action, you can shift into any one of your three forms.
Hybrid Form is your default form. It functions as normal for a character.
In your Human Form, you gain Advantage on all Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass yourself off as human. It otherwise functions as Hybrid Form.
In your Beast Form, which is determined by your race, your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast, but retaining your alignment, personality, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, in addition to gaining those of the beast; if you and the beast have the same proficiency and the beast’s bonus is higher than yours, you use the beast’s bonus.
Changing shapes does not alter your current hit points, maximum hit points, or hit dice.
You can remain in any of these three forms as long as you wish, but must consciously choose to change shapes.
You can change shapes once at 1st level, twice at 5th level, and thrice at 11th level. You regain all expended uses of this trait when you complete a long rest.
If you have exhausted your uses of shapeshifting, you can revert back to hybrid form, but you cannot then change again into beast or human form.
For a Tanuki, use the stats for a Raccoon for your Beast Form.
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>>55271192
This is a bit more Mario than mythological, I admit it, but I was hoping there was a way to make it balanced.
Racial Feat: Flying Leaf
Prerequisite: Tanuki
Effect: You gain a Fly speed of 15 feet.
>>55271217
Yes. It's a Mario-style tail slap attack, why wouldn't they have one?
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Playing Chaotic Neutral, Tips? 2017-09-07 03:55:14 Post No.55270751
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Playing Chaotic Neutral, Tips?
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First time playing a chaotic neutral character. I tend to stick with CG's but decided to spice up my life.
Any good resources or tips for me running the character?
Basic char specs:
>Female, Half-moon-elf Sorcerer
>Esoteric and secretive religion equates exploring the senses (taste, smells, feelings, actions, and sexuality) with worship of the gods.
>Looking for adventure and coin, a traveler through the lands.
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>>55270751
Have more to your character than religion.
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>>55270751
Any dipshit that would wear anything remotely close to that shirt would never be allowed at my table
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>>55270832
/tread
Really if all you know about your PC is their alignment your not playing a character your playing a meme
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What do gelatinous cubes taste like
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Probably whatever the walls and floors taste like.
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>>55270611
They taste briefly of acid, then your tastebuds melt.
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>>55270611
Salty milk and coins.
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Why do adventurers love crazy clothing?
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>>55270564
Most adventurers are not right in the head to begin with.
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When your world's economy is so fucked up that a few gold pieces can buy you a comfortable life and you're getting THOUSANDS from a treasure hoard, you need to find things to spend it on. So, why not the best tailor in the land who can make a one-of-a-kind outfit for you?
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>>55270564
Probably the sick magical buffs that magical clothing and artifacts give you. I know I'd wear Mordenkainen's Miniskirt if it gave me some sweet bonuses.
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Warhammer 40,000 General /40kg/
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New Death Guard special rules and Psychic Powers revealed Edition
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/09/07/codex-focus-death-guard-part-2-special-rules-and-psychic-powers-sep-7gw-homepage-post-2/
>Top 5 Squigs
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/09/05/celebrate-30-years-of-warhammer-40000-top-5-squigsgw-homepage-post-3/
>Konor Campaign, fucken rigged
https://konor.warhammer40000.com/
>GW FAQs (1.1):
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Rules-Errata
>FW FAQ (1.1):
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/07/15/new-and-updated-forge-world-faqs-july16gw-homepage-post-2/
>Rules and such. Use Readium on pc/iphone, lithium/kobo on android:
>Everything 8th edition in properly converted pdf & epub, fully bookmarked and linked with in-line errata annotations
https://mega.nz/#F!bF0ExS4D!_XaMECn0K9HiJKUFSopJLA
>Other Megas
https://mega.nz/#F!64wmnBZR!rWcm37EkOOeToeueqhPjpA
https://mega.nz/#F!BxI1HSgI!0tKymKh9RZTzGpgIA5EyCg
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https://mega.nz/#F!pFgm0RKR!J06C1gVYcjzNGsF8YNLsjQ
>WIP Math-hammer doc (Thanks Chart-Anon!)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h0hk_IdJ7fivDEjMiIpKM5yMMB8HTm64lZHuKdLZCIU/edit?usp=sharing
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First for Nurgle
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First for no /pol/ ITT
Fuck off to your containment board
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>>55270412
>dire AIDS
regular AIDS but dire
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Military style wargaming 2017-09-07 03:29:23 Post No.55270384
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Anyone have experience of military style wargaming?
I want to set up an operational level wargame where players command brigades down to platoon level but not individual soldiers or tanks.
I also want to use real world topographical maps with hexes where each hex represents say 1km and NATO symbol counters for the units.
I cannot find anywhere online to get hold of this stuff. Can anyone suggest any ideas as to how I can go about making this happen?
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>>55270384
play Fistful of TOWs or Cold War Commander
see >>55266430
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It'd be neat to have a massive piece of land to have paintball fights on where you and like four other people control where the troops go.
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>>55270384
Most hex and chit games operate this way, OP.
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Fate of Konor - Mandatory Overtime Edition 2017-09-07 03:21:05 Post No.55270276
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Fate of Konor - Mandatory Overtime Edition
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The cynical part of me says this 'overtime' is just so Chaos can get another chance to win and push the narrative the way GW wants, but the realist in me knows its probably because they want it to end on the 30th Anniversary.
>Track the progress for the last planet here:
https://konor.warhammer40000.com/
>Link to full Konor campaign website:
https://warhammer40000.com/fate-konor-galaxy-flames/
>Coverage of Week Six (just in case we forgotten):
https://warhammer40000.com/blog/week-six-loebos/
>pdf of the mission for Loebos, in case you missed it last thread:
https://warhammer40000.gw-hub.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/06/40k_Campaign_Envelope_cards_Mission6_Chaos.indd_.pdf
Where are Yanks right now? Especially the xenosfags who are anti-Chaos? You're right on the cusp of taking control of 'The Decay of Hope' from those Chaos bastards. Help the Imperium out! Crush Chaos!
On a related note: any thoughts on how soon the next big campaign will be coming up? GW seems to be playing pretty close to the chest on this one.
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>because they want it to end on the 30th Anniversary.
That.... is actually a good point OP.
Considering they just 'reprinted the inspiring issue of the Imperium's victory at Macragge over the Tyranid menace', the general 'oh ffs GW's going to try and rig this planet in favor of Chaos, and declare the 3-3 tie a victory for Chaos forces' mentality a lot of pro-Imperium anti-Chaos anons have right now might be misplaced.
Then again, I may just be too optimistic about the honesty and trustworthiness of GW's writing staff at the moment.
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Question for anons:
The painting side for this week's mission says "Lords of War and Terrain", right? Does the terrain need to currently available in the store to count, or can I paint some of my old unpainted tank traps from ages back and have that count?
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>>55270276
>any thoughts on how soon the next big campaign will be coming up? GW seems to be playing pretty close to the chest on this one.
Honestly, depending on who wins Konor (and assuming GW doesn't pull something out of their ass to claim that the Imperium won all the battles but lost the war), I can see the next campaign being either the Imperium trying to push Mortarion and his Death Guard out of the 'Scourge Stars', or if Chaos does win, Macragge Round 2.
No idea when that will be, but I doubt we'll be seeing any xenos-centered campaigns until next year at least.
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Good day and welcome to /tg/, the board where everything's made up and the experience points are sort of like the DM's girlfriend - there for looks and status, but she never contributes much to the overall game!
Today we'll be playing a game called Scenes from a Hat: /tg/ Edition! We carefully collected suggestions from fellow elegan/tg/entlemen and randomized them in this hat. I'll select the scene suggestions at random and we'll see what kind of responses we get!
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Unconventional tavern names.
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>>55269929
'Going out of business'
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>>55269929
"No Dark Corners"