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Post by mao on Oct 17, 2020 7:44:51 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of threads in this section, I actually ran this world.
It gets it's name from the effect that over the years I have had several lists of armour that you could pick from and appear wearing it in this dimension I'll try to remember some of them and post them here..I'm going to post a few tidbits of what it was in this post and maybe come back to some of these.
The other basic concept of this world was that you are limited to 3rd level(more or less) when you arrive here, you are translated into a lower level, depending on what level you were. Low level types were 1st etc. One of the in game ideas this lead to is that when recruiting for expeditions to this world, often times the patron would recruit from low level types as they would be less inclined to turn the patron down.If the pc was higher level I would have them make new characters that could be tailor made for low level play. As first level characters they were true heroes and they would learn that the vast majprities of the treats and NPCs they would run acrosse would be zero or 1st vevel> they ran into a 3rd level liche.
it was a secret magic game. with spells from an extraordinarily restricted list mostly consisting of non offensive spells, they were in 2 schools of magic that you had to
join one Celestial which was divination and tantric which was transmutation(bdy modification. extra spells and cantrips were to be memorized.
i only used it for 2-3 game vists as even I couldnt pull the trigger on a game where you would stay first level for several years..
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Oct 22, 2020 23:50:34 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of threads in this section, I actually ran this world. It gets it's name from the effect that over the years I have had several lists of armour that you could pick from and appear wearing it in this dimension I'll try to remember some of them and post them here..I'm going to post a few tidbits of what it was in this post and maybe come back to some of these. The other basic concept of this world was that you are limited to 3rd level(more or less) when you arrive here, you are translated into a lower level, depending on what level you were. Low level types were 1st etc. One of the in game ideas this lead to is that when recruiting for expeditions to this world, often times the patron would recruit from low level types as they would be less inclined to turn the patron down.If the pc was higher level I would have them make new characters that could be tailor made for low level play. As first level characters they were true heroes and they would learn that the vast majprities of the treats and NPCs they would run acrosse would be zero or 1st vevel> they ran into a 3rd level liche. it was a secret magic game. with spells from an extraordinarily restricted list mostly consisting of non offensive spells, they were in 2 schools of magic that you had to join one Celestial which was divination and tantric which was transmutation(bdy modification. extra spells and cantrips were to be memorized. i only used it for 2-3 game vists as even I couldnt pull the trigger on a game where you would stay first level for several years.. Keep going, I want to hear more about this. |
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Post by Original Old School on Feb 8, 2021 3:56:12 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of threads in this section, I actually ran this world. It gets it's name from the effect that over the years I have had several lists of armour that you could pick from and appear wearing it in this dimension I'll try to remember some of them and post them here..I'm going to post a few tidbits of what it was in this post and maybe come back to some of these. The other basic concept of this world was that you are limited to 3rd level(more or less) when you arrive here, you are translated into a lower level, depending on what level you were. Low level types were 1st etc. One of the in game ideas this lead to is that when recruiting for expeditions to this world, often times the patron would recruit from low level types as they would be less inclined to turn the patron down.If the pc was higher level I would have them make new characters that could be tailor made for low level play. As first level characters they were true heroes and they would learn that the vast majprities of the treats and NPCs they would run acrosse would be zero or 1st vevel> they ran into a 3rd level liche. it was a secret magic game. with spells from an extraordinarily restricted list mostly consisting of non offensive spells, they were in 2 schools of magic that you had to join one Celestial which was divination and tantric which was transmutation(bdy modification. extra spells and cantrips were to be memorized. i only used it for 2-3 game vists as even I couldnt pull the trigger on a game where you would stay first level for several years.. I wish I was in your gaming group. |
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Post by mao on Feb 8, 2021 6:33:45 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School
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Post by mao on Feb 10, 2021 5:34:17 GMT -5
The Perilous DreamerI forgot, there was a 3rd school of magic, necromancy, but it was primarily for NPCs. You can only cast from your chosen school and a very small list of universal spells. I don't think there was a Detect Magic for example.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 10, 2021 11:52:39 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School Alignment is not meant to be policed, in old school D&D the paladin was the only character that was required to be consistent and to not be corrupt. Everyone else was allowed to be inconsistent up to a point. Now if you have a Lawful magic sword and become consistently neutral, then the sword would reject you, but that was the main place alignment really mattered for most characters. |
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 10, 2021 11:53:29 GMT -5
The Perilous Dreamer I forgot, there was a 3rd school of magic, necromancy, but it was primarily for NPCs. You can only cast from your chosen school and a very small list of universal spells. I don't think there was a Detect Magic for example. Do you still have that list? |
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Post by mao on Feb 10, 2021 12:40:53 GMT -5
I'll get around to expanding this because you have expressed interest. but no I lost all but 10 of my rpg books and my mega dungeon.Flood and mold.
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Post by mao on Feb 10, 2021 12:49:07 GMT -5
OH! I remembered a very good tidbit.
I had a fav player who was sort of acting as an aide. His big flaw wes that he is the king of all min maxers. For the last time I ran this, I let him come up w the armours and make the new 1st level characters, the character sheets were the equivalent of like 5th pcs. Last time I let him help
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 13, 2021 7:38:24 GMT -5
I'll get around to expanding this because you have expressed interest. but no I lost all but 10 of my rpg books and my mega dungeon.Flood and mold. I am sorry that you lost so much stuff. I had really old stuff from childhood that I lost. My parents old house before they built a new one long after I left home, had some of my stuff stored and termites ate it all up. Later on I had stuff come up missing in a move and I have no idea what happened to it. I know I did not leave any boxes behind, they just vanished. |
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 13, 2021 7:38:47 GMT -5
OH! I remembered a very good tidbit. I had a fav player who was sort of acting as an aide. His big flaw wes that he is the king of all min maxers. For the last time I ran this, I let him come up w the armours and make the new 1st level characters, the character sheets were the equivalent of like 5th pcs. Last time I let him help Wow! |
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Post by Warrior Twin One on Feb 23, 2021 15:21:21 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of threads in this section, I actually ran this world. It gets it's name from the effect that over the years I have had several lists of armour that you could pick from and appear wearing it in this dimension I'll try to remember some of them and post them here..I'm going to post a few tidbits of what it was in this post and maybe come back to some of these. The other basic concept of this world was that you are limited to 3rd level(more or less) when you arrive here, you are translated into a lower level, depending on what level you were. Low level types were 1st etc. One of the in game ideas this lead to is that when recruiting for expeditions to this world, often times the patron would recruit from low level types as they would be less inclined to turn the patron down.If the pc was higher level I would have them make new characters that could be tailor made for low level play. As first level characters they were true heroes and they would learn that the vast majorities of the treats and NPCs they would run across would be zero or 1st level> they ran into a 3rd level lich. it was a secret magic game. with spells from an extraordinarily restricted list mostly consisting of non offensive spells, they were in 2 schools of magic that you had to join one Celestial which was divination and Tantric which was transmutation(bdy modification. extra spells and cantrips were to be memorized. i only used it for 2-3 game vists as even I couldnt pull the trigger on a game where you would stay first level for several years.. If the highest monster was 3rd level, playing as a 1st level for several years would be a cool thing IMO. Tantric, is that the rock band or the other thing? |
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Post by mao on Feb 24, 2021 6:59:58 GMT -5
the other thing
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Post by Original Old School on Jun 4, 2021 21:57:41 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School You undervalue yourself, 30 years man, 30 years! Most people can't do it for 6 months. |
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jun 13, 2021 8:52:17 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School Don't be so harsh on your DM skills. All of us have flaws. I haven't DM'ed in well over 15 years so I would most definitely be rusty.  Did your group have fun? Did you have fun? It lasted over 30 years. People don't just keep showing up. |
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Post by mao on Jun 14, 2021 6:52:44 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School Don't be so harsh on your DM skills. All of us have flaws. I haven't DM'ed in well over 15 years so I would most definitely be rusty. Did your group have fun? Did you have fun? It lasted over 30 years. People don't just keep showing up. Don't get me wrong, I had to be a good DM to keep the game going for so long(You can't come to any other thought) But I wish I was the DM I wanted to be. The only thing I really regret is that I didn't emphasis RP more. But All my players became expert tactical warriors. They dominate other games they are in. |
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Post by mao on Jul 29, 2021 8:38:37 GMT -5
Original Old School Don't be so sure. For every fantastic thing that I did , there is a huge flaw. I am primarily a combat DM. My ability to get and encourage rping is not good. I didn't police alignment and my biggest flaw is my NPCs , most didn't have names(although there are a few really good ones), That all being said I did keep my group together for over 30 years and ended the game w 4 of my original players. Original Old School You undervalue yourself, 30 years man, 30 years! Most people can't do it for 6 months. ..and now it's coming back , all new and shinny as my materials are gone, so it's sort of new.. |
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Post by mao on Jul 29, 2021 15:52:11 GMT -5
Going to have to steal a few things from this to put in Lost. Not sure which tidbits, It'l prob be something w/ a lot of hits
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Post by mao on Mar 28, 2023 9:46:55 GMT -5
Ninjato
masterwork
_step up
sawing blade
short sword
2d3 damage
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Did your group have fun? Did you have fun? It lasted over 30 years. People don't just keep showing up.