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Post by The Archivist on May 7, 2015 16:08:05 GMT -5
Trolls are one of the deadliest encounters for their size. Thin and rubbery they come in a range of colors. Some trolls are coal black or dark blue in color where others may have colors that match the terrain so that they blend in and are very difficult to see. They attack with claws and bite and will literally attempt to eat their opponent alive. They are always ravenously hungry and never check morale. They always attack and must be burned or soaked in acid to be destroyed. As they regenerate, the smallest piece can grow into a new troll. Trolls come in many different types, some turn to stone in full sunlight and some do not. Trolls that have turned to stone will start to turn back to flesh at twilight and with sundown will be fully active and dangerous. Although they are not goblinkin they can often be found as shock troops in goblinkin armies or raiding parties. The method by which goblinkin control trolls is not known.
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Post by Crimhthan The Great on May 8, 2015 14:34:26 GMT -5
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Post by Admin Pete on May 9, 2015 14:33:19 GMT -5
Trolls – Most trolls that adventurers will encounter run from 7-10 feet tall and weigh from 300-600 lbs. They look nothing like most illustrations I have seen, the most common troll has a black or blue-black glossy rubbery hide; however there are many different types of trolls, some of which have long hair that changes color with the season and the location they are found. Trolls, like dragons, are immortal unless they die by violence. Although rare there are rumors of trolls that are 10's of thousands of years old or even older. The average troll is a mindless hungry eating machine that feeds and sleeps. But it is said that if they live long enough that their intelligence grows to the point that they become sentient and thus obtain the skills and craftiness to grow even older. If pieces of a troll are separated by at least a mile each piece will grow into a complete troll.
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Post by Old Timer on Jun 13, 2017 11:44:31 GMT -5
I know the D&D troll is from Poul Anderson's novel Three Hearts and Three Lions with the regeneration ability. Does anyone know if Poul Anderson got it from Dzunukwa?
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Post by Old Timer on Jun 13, 2017 11:50:36 GMT -5
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 13, 2017 14:41:26 GMT -5
If'n you think them trolls yam tough, you need to play in Tunnels and Trolls with Khenn gamemastering. Brutal!
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 13, 2017 15:22:34 GMT -5
If'n you think them trolls yam tough, you need to play in Tunnels and Trolls with Khenn gamemastering. Brutal! Tell us more about that Chet!
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 13, 2017 21:39:22 GMT -5
Heck, discover his GM style for yourself at www.gristlegrim.comI shall admit it's not as weird or frantic as having Khenn right there or even online with you - for one thing, TnT rewards gonzo risk-taking lunacy often as not, and you can't just make up something wild in a pre-written solo... Unless you are VERY good at having multiple personalities and keeping secrets from yourself. But this may give you a little idea of how off the wall he can get. And yes, there ARE a number of his solos where you can talk monsters into changing sides. Agent of Death is a classic example, and anything by Mark Thornton usually ends up in places Mark never suspected.
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 14, 2017 8:14:57 GMT -5
Heck, discover his GM style for yourself at www.gristlegrim.comI shall admit it's not as weird or frantic as having Khenn right there or even online with you - for one thing, TnT rewards gonzo risk-taking lunacy often as not, and you can't just make up something wild in a pre-written solo... Unless you are VERY good at having multiple personalities and keeping secrets from yourself. But this may give you a little idea of how off the wall he can get. And yes, there ARE a number of his solos where you can talk monsters into changing sides. Agent of Death is a classic example, and anything by Mark Thornton usually ends up in places Mark never suspected. So you are very good at making up wild pre-written solos, why am I not surprised. You can talk monsters into changing sides IMC, depending on the monster. if they are mindless eating machines, which is how I run trolls or psychopaths which is how I run beholders, then no.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 14, 2017 11:29:48 GMT -5
Aw, but beholders are SO cuuuuuute!
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 14, 2017 13:08:52 GMT -5
Aw, but beholders are SO cuuuuuute! So are some serial killers until you get to know them.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 15, 2017 3:01:07 GMT -5
Aw, but beholders are SO cuuuuuute! So are some serial killers until you get to know them. Obviously I need to expand my circle of acquaintances. Or not.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 19, 2017 10:59:32 GMT -5
So are some serial killers until you get to know them. Obviously I need to expand my circle of acquaintances. Or not. Or just study more history, when it comes to serial killers, reading about them is much better than making their acquaintance or so I understand. But beholders are the psychopaths of the intelligent monsters of the world.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 19, 2017 11:21:12 GMT -5
Trust me - I have had to deal with far too many bad guys in real life. You don't want to know.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 19, 2017 11:44:38 GMT -5
Trust me - I have had to deal with far too many bad guys in real life. You don't want to know. Sorry that was the case, I wish we all could limit that experience to imaginary villains.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 19, 2017 13:15:33 GMT -5
Well, I volunteered for the job, so I have no complaints. Somebody has to stop the bad guys, because they rarely seem evil until you get in their good graces. Like the beholder on the cover of Greyhawk, they look rather "cute."
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 19, 2017 13:19:15 GMT -5
Well, I volunteered for the job, so I have no complaints. Somebody has to stop the bad guys, because they rarely seem evil until you get in their good graces. Like the beholder on the cover of Greyhawk, they look rather "cute." Unfortunately while the evil ones are obvious at the first glance, the EVIL ones are deceptive and hard to spot. That is why some of us, either literally or figuratively, have been stabbed in the back more than one.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 19, 2017 15:09:46 GMT -5
Or shot in the back. That's an owie which required TWO Curads!
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 29, 2017 7:57:18 GMT -5
Or shot in the back. That's an owie which required TWO Curads! What job did you have? Or would you have to kill us, if you told us?
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 29, 2017 11:11:31 GMT -5
Too old and grumpy to kill anyone. I'm a disabled veteran. Got the t-shirt.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 29, 2017 12:08:42 GMT -5
Too old and grumpy to kill anyone. I'm a disabled veteran. Got the t-shirt. Thank you for your service! What branch were you in?
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 29, 2017 13:13:25 GMT -5
USAF. It was and remains an honor. A number of friends served and gave a lot more than I, and they'd do it again.
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 29, 2017 13:28:28 GMT -5
USAF. It was and remains an honor. A number of friends served and gave a lot more than I, and they'd do it again. Definitely we thank you for your service. Have an Exalt!
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Post by scottanderson on Jun 29, 2017 22:16:51 GMT -5
Most giant-types are like people. They look like people, they act like people (with some characteristic exaggerated), they like money, they fight and parley like us.
But trolls are not like people. They look like giant evil broccoli. They regenerate. They don't live in (relatively) nice places like castles, they don't throw boulders. They care not for the wealth of Men. They bite and scratch and claw and smother. They are fearsome, twisted nightmares.
Why is this? Why are most Giants like Men while trolls are so alien?
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Post by magremore on Jun 30, 2017 6:04:16 GMT -5
They look like giant evil broccoli. Awesome! p.s. Been meaning to say: Great to have you active here and at odd74 again.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jun 30, 2017 6:46:36 GMT -5
Maybe they ARE giant evil broccoli? That would explain much of the difference between DnD trolls and TnT trolls, as well as those naked plastic dolls with the unkempt long hair.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 30, 2017 7:13:14 GMT -5
Most giant-types are like people. They look like people, they act like people (with some characteristic exaggerated), they like money, they fight and parley like us. But trolls are not like people. They look like giant evil broccoli. They regenerate. They don't live in (relatively) nice places like castles, they don't throw boulders. They care not for the wealth of Men. They bite and scratch and claw and smother. They are fearsome, twisted nightmares. Why is this? Why are most Giants like Men while trolls are so alien? Because they are aliens from a hideous, repulsive, and nightmarish other dimension.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 30, 2017 7:15:12 GMT -5
Maybe they ARE giant evil broccoli? That would explain much of the difference between DnD trolls and TnT trolls, as well as those naked plastic dolls with the unkempt long hair. You know you really shouldn't leave your Barbie's out in the rain for the dogs to chew on. A piece of plastic might get stuck in their teeth.
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Post by scottanderson on Jun 30, 2017 10:50:45 GMT -5
Thank you for both, magremore. My passion for thinking and writing about games comes and goes and it is comfortingly to know you all are here regardless
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 30, 2017 12:51:57 GMT -5
Thank you for both, magremore. My passion for thinking and writing about games comes and goes and it is comfortingly to know you all are here regardless That we are, that we are, I echo it, good to have you back. I hope everyone that hits a dry spell, eventually finds their way back.
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