He is the mind behind all Adventure Games.
If you play D&D it is because of his Blackmoor campaign.
We gather together every year to celebrate his legacy at a game convention named after him.
There was another post here on Barbarians as a class.
https://www.reddit.com/r/odnd/comments/1wa4sb2/making_barbarian_for_odd_delving_deeper/
Since I can't seem to post images in my replies there, I am just putting some image info here.
So...
Using the abilities as a class depends on where you are as to game system.
Classic D&D <> Holmes <> Greyhawk Supplement
A lot of classes add bloat on rules. Most core classes don't really bloat up that much.
Barbarians were originally called Berserkers.
Most interesting is the Dexterity bonus hidden in Greyhawk supplement. As a teen this rule confused me and I could not figure out how to apply it in my game. i.e. is dodging and parrying an action during combat, because that is described in Holmes? If I add a DX armor bonus low hit dice creatures can't hit a fighter in plate at all.
The images posted are:
Classic D&D, Monster and Treasure - Berserker
Holmes Basic - Berserker
D&D supplement 1 - Greyhawk -Determination of abilities section
Those are the early references.
I would likely look at having something which has them get a small bonus at low levels which increases with level gain. The goal being to not have a 1st level be too powerful.
Perhaps they get a number of attacks based on level, but I would avoid giving them more hits. A Conan type is going to be around 10th level in ODND. 10th level is a name level and very much peak with the slower progression in Classic Play. IMHO
Hey ya'll.
Just checking in to see who is about to log off Reddit and go record a totally ground breaking synth album today?
Would love to hear about it.
And of course, photos of the event are always a treat.
I hope this is the right place to post about this.
That's pretty much it.
My girlfriend and I just got into synthetics and we love it!
The problem we have is that we like different kinds of synthetics. I really lean toward Ambien. My girlfriend Methany, she's a really cute and vivacious thing you should see her smile, really likes something she calls EDM, or MED, I always get the letters mixed up. I mean really likes that stuff a lot. She will loudly proclaim, "I need some MED!" So cute!
So anyway, I was wondering if it is ok for us to mix our synthetics together so we can get a bit of both vibes.
Also, have I discovered a whole new genre?
Thanks Everyone!
I need help and I figured this would be the place to ask.
Arnecon is very focused on classic RPGs of all kinds. For some reason this year we don't have AD&D DMs signing up thus far. People who are running games are running their own variants of D&D, or known published ones.
Not having an AD&D presence is worrisome as it is the premier edition of AD&D IMHO. It really did cement TSR as the leader in the industry.
One thing I am pondering is having an area where 247 walk up AD&D is occurring. Perhaps have a couple DMs trading off duties running whatever they want to run.
So many cool old modules could be used as well. I'd gladly pop into a session of Fell Pass myself, because I've never had a chance to play it.
I don't have a firm concept for any of this. I really want to see AD&D being played
Thoughts on this?
I will check back in a while.
Thanks, Griff
no daw work, just to record the track and save it, all the rest is done on my sampler
I run classic D&D, but I am very curious to see what Rob does with this.
He has mentioned he will be using material he worked on with Gary.
Playing on this map with the random encounter charts is brutal.
When the module was released we did a fast job of slapping it together. The original covers were meant as a place holder. They even had a banner with Official Arnecon on them in the upper corner.
The new cover will be available soon.
We have a small number of green cover remainder stock on our site:
I'm looking to replace my X-style keyboard stand for my 61-key keyboard.
My two biggest complaints with X-stands are:
I'm now considering either a Z-style stand or a table-style (4-leg) stand.
For those who have actually used both, which one feels more solid in real-world use?
By "solid", I mean:
I'm not concerned about portability or weight, I'm mainly looking for the most stable stand for home studio use.
I'd love to hear your experiences and any specific models you'd recommend or avoid.
That's it.
I could really use some feedback.
Game night is really weird and I feel uncomfortable, but the story is pretty good.
Not really sure how to proceed, as I think I am already bound for hell by taking part in this heavily LARPed stuff with candles and goat heads and stuff.
What should I do?
What do you use to avoid synthesizer Meltdown?
Should I buy a lot of graphite or lead?
Some of our players, me included, do not have anything to go do on this fine holiday.
We've decided to do a small D&D night for half of our group with food so everyone can enjoy their fourth by gaming.
It should be loads of fun.
anyone else rolling the dice today?
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N4vel G4ze ov d3Ath is really just me, but I am very good at micro freak and the time has come to unleash my massive sound into the wild. I hope people can handle it.
I also have a delay pedal. If you do not have one of these, it's really a must because it like doubles everything you do.
I have lined up a tour schedule of my entire city. Yet, all these coffee shops and art gallries do not have stages. I feel it is important for everyone to know who I am and what I do.
I already have a fog machine and lots of LED lights I will use as backlighting because I don't really like to make eye contact with people and I figure this will take care of that.
I need to be taller than normal people.
I am thinking about getting a stage, but I am not sure if this will help my tone.
Have you experienced a more positive audience response when they subconsciously acknowledge your genius if you are tallest thing in the room?
I don't care how other people play so long as they are having fun.
The old school part referring to exploration is what grabbed my attention. The way most classic RPGs are set up the "story" only exists after the players do stuff.
The adventure is a source of possibility. Once players begin play they enter a narrative reality, or condition. After a play session the story is the plot of what happened in the game which is not pre-ordained.
Winning/surviving is not a given. Players have to make well reasoned choices.
I would add in problem solving as a task players must perform without the use of dice. Though, combat is a problem solving situation as well.