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Roleplayer, lapsed blogger, and full-time dad.

Started playing with AD&D 1st edition and started GMing with AD&D 2nd edition. Ran D&D 3rd edition, D&D 4th edition briefly, then became a fan of indie games and the OSR. Particularly fond of GMless and short-form games because they fit nicely into a busy schedule, and are very good for enticing non-gamers into the roleplaying hobby.

Running Savage StonehellPlaying nothing • Scheming Savage Worlds in ShaintarReading A Game of Thrones


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revised Optional but official rules that balance “instant death” threats in DnD3.5?
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Nov
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revised Minimum player knowledge of the rules
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Nov
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revised 3.5 Monk Ki Strike and Damage Resistance
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Nov
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revised How can I convert D&D 3.5 to 2nd Edition or older AD&D?
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Nov
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revised How far do you go with custom rules before you have a new game?
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Nov
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revised I really like Road of Knives. Are there any rulesets that would make this game more complex?
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Nov
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revised Where can I find the Restricted Gear quality in Shadowrun?
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Nov
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revised Does a creature take damage from Wall of Fire if it is moved before its turn?
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Nov
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revised Does the damage caused by Wall of Fire get the implement bonus when a creature walks into it?
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Nov
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revised How do you figure Attributes from an MR?
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Nov
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revised Is the use of Action Points permitted in a surprise round?
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Nov
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revised How does a player correct a GM mistake without being a rules lawyer or pushover?
replace shouting with emphasis
Nov
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revised How does a player correct a GM mistake without being a rules lawyer or pushover?
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Nov
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comment How can I encourage zombie investigation?
@Graham: Oh, they'll get everywhere soon enough if the players ignore the investigation. ;) But more seriously, if the players' reflexes are so honed to recognise survival-horror that they're getting consistent false positives, to keep "Zombies Are Everywhere" from the start you may just need to step outside the game and say, "This isn't a survival game. You will all die if you stop playing investigators and start playing aspiring survivors."
Nov
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revised How can I encourage zombie investigation?
fix spelling
Nov
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answered How can I encourage zombie investigation?
Nov
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comment How can I encourage zombie investigation?
@Graham: Less dangers → less survival reflexes triggered in the players; should help somewhat
Nov
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revised How does __(Dexterity) vs. AC work?
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Nov
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comment Where can I find a database (sqlite, csv, etc) of Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set character and monster data?
@mxyzplk No, you're right, but I was thinking of more than just the legal side. I'm still dubious as to a the existence of a ready-to-slurp database, just because 3rd is an anomaly in how free people feel to spread and spindle the SRD. It may be legal for BX, but it hasn't been encouraged in the same way.
Nov
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revised How can you build a character based on Lord Voldemort?
title-format the apparent title, kill the "dnd4.0"-tag-use-in-text abomination