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by aramis
Mon 04 Mar 2024, 09:54
Forum: GM Only
Topic: Can you pin Xenomorphs?
Replies: 18
Views: 186942

Re: Can you pin Xenomorphs?

It's worth noting that not all Xenomorphs are big enough/bad enough to charge down the hail of sentry-gun ammo. Especially Early in the infection. While the mechanics don't provide for pinning, for the smaller forms (facehuggers, chestbursters, starfish), a hail of fire would have me at least consid...
by aramis
Wed 21 Feb 2024, 06:57
Forum: GM Only (English)
Topic: What parts do you tell the players?
Replies: 6
Views: 408

Re: What parts do you tell the players?

I'm looking at the "Adventures" booklet, mostly pages 6-8 which describes the history of the region and present events. Do you start the adventure by giving the players pretty much all of that information? Or do you start with a blank slate and let them figure out details as they wander t...
by aramis
Fri 16 Feb 2024, 11:43
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Simple(ish) initiative homebrew
Replies: 3
Views: 382

Re: Simple(ish) initiative homebrew

I'm in the "10 ain't enough slots for a 6p table" crowd. but in no way do I want to add any more teeth to the cards than they already have, and I prefer to shuffle less often, especially with how fast rounds snap by... So I'm using a standard French suited bridge/poker deck, with jokers. w...
by aramis
Fri 16 Feb 2024, 11:29
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?
Replies: 7
Views: 518

Re: Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?

I note from the rules that the first 3 don't count... but I've two players with 4-6 weapons (and placed in ways I can legitimately see as reasonable for drawing from). The simplest case being the bandolier of 6 knives. Another has sword, shield, dagger, and spear... Likewise, what's the enc of unwo...
by aramis
Thu 15 Feb 2024, 15:23
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?
Replies: 7
Views: 518

Re: Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?

I think, then, it's going to be Armor: Enc = AV unless worn - to prevent people hoarding it. (which they already are, given the not-quite TPK last session.) excess Weapons: Long =2, most others 1, daggers only 1 for a brace of up to 6; slings none. I made a call tonight that the backpack itself hold...
by aramis
Sun 11 Feb 2024, 15:53
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?
Replies: 7
Views: 518

Encumbrance of excess weapons? Unworn Armor?

I note from the rules that the first 3 don't count... but I've two players with 4-6 weapons (and placed in ways I can legitimately see as reasonable for drawing from). The simplest case being the bandolier of 6 knives. Another has sword, shield, dagger, and spear... Likewise, what's the enc of unwor...
by aramis
Thu 01 Feb 2024, 15:35
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Familiar
Replies: 18
Views: 1103

Re: Familiar

I like a lot of that (summoning a spirit to possess an existing creature is a nice, dark touch), but permanent WP sacrifice seems like a steep cost given that you could lose it forever if it gets into a fight..! that's pretty standard for BRP/RQ derivatives. If not a bit low. RQ3 (1984 - AH edition...
by aramis
Sun 21 Jan 2024, 10:20
Forum: General (English)
Topic: T-shirts
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Re: T-shirts

I'd not mind one... but there are several other equally good works inside...
Page 100 - I want that on a Travel Mug! A lone axe-murderer against a dragon! Shades of Legend of Zelda...
Page 82 - Two against the wyrm!
by aramis
Wed 17 Jan 2024, 03:37
Forum: General (English)
Topic: Shift Rest and Baths
Replies: 4
Views: 58798

Re: Shift Rest and Baths

Very valid points! Thanks you both for your insight! You're welcome! One other thought... Weaknesses. Noting that they need not be restricted to the table... Vain characters would probably want a bath so they can get compliments. Other, non-table, weaknesses could very strongly encourage bathing. R...
by aramis
Fri 12 Jan 2024, 13:29
Forum: GM Only (English)
Topic: Why is Golem associated with Demons?
Replies: 5
Views: 138613

Re: Why is Golem associated with Demons?

Medieval and early Renaissance Christian theology tended to consider the Jews in quite a negative light... and esoteric Judaism even worse. Likewise, it was considered that the ultimate sin was to try to do "what only god can do: create life." Creating golems was explained in some Christia...
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