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Ezre Gael Bain Iavas |
Posted: Feb 1 2004, 12:37
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Howdy folks! This is Ezre again, the new chick who
has only asked one question that was only answered with one measely
answer. Hopefully this one will get a better response, but hey I guess
I'll see right? Okay, I'm fairly (actually extremely) new at game
mastering, but I was just thinking and I want to run an idea across.
Knowing my luck this is a really stupid question and the answer is right
in front of me or something like that, but be kind anyway. You know how
when you lie if you've thought of your story before hand you do a way more
convincing job of lying? At least I do anyway. I figured it might be cool
to add a +1 to bluff if you've had your lie planned for awhile ahead. You
know, you get your story straight before hand, not just lie on the spot.
Is that dumb? Let me know, I can take it! ![]() Ezre -------------------- One man's simple is another man's HUH? |
LuciusT |
Posted: Feb 1 2004, 01:56
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It's called a circumstance bonus. The GM may,
essentially at will, grant a circumstance bonus (or penality) to any check
where she deems it appropriate. See the third bulleted point on page 189
of your d20 WoT core rulebook. ![]() |
MagusRogue |
Posted: Feb 1 2004, 05:11
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Yes. Yes it is dumb. *note that the previous statement does not actually speak the author's intentions. It is just a joke. And the author is a complete moron and should be hung by his toes for four hours while being beaten with ducks* ![]() -------------------- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this rant's
done. Magus the Extreme. Your wonderfully-ghoulish partner GM of Patterns of the Weave. Be fearful, indeed. |
Quillion |
Posted: Feb 1 2004, 10:04
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This could also simply be a mater of taking a 10 on
the roll (you cannnot take a 20 because their is a penalty of failure).
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Ezre Gael Bain Iavas |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 12:03
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Just so's you know, I don't have a rulebook. I just
borrow it from the library and certain people until they threaten me with
death and eternal torture of my soul with all kinds of nefarious devices,
so if I'm not up on all the rules or seem like a total nincompoop I blame
the fact that I have not actually had time to read the entire book. Plus I
have a memory like a head trauma patient. Just think of me as the rookie
of all rookies and treat me kind. PLEASE!!!! Thanks for the answers too,
its nice to get replies for once! Ezre -------------------- One man's simple is another man's HUH? |
Timetwister |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 03:03
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I strongly suggest buying the book ![]() ![]() -------------------- Timetwister, formerly known as Chel'adar
Tamero "To wield power is to balance on the tip of a sword, To fail in this majestical dance is to be corrupted by it, to succesfully wield it requires responsibility, diplomacy and strength of heart" |
MagusRogue |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 03:28
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Also, don't let others get you down about Prophecies
of the Dragon. It's actually pretty good, even if all the NPC stats are
out of whack, and some scenes need to be toned down. And the extra tidbits
at the end are very useful. Got rules on determining another's channeling
ability, as well as Counterweaving rules. If you use the counterweaving
stuff, though, be sure to allow these two channeling feats: Improved
Counterweave (allows you to use a weave of the same talent and 1 slot
higher to counter a weave you don;t know yourself), and Reactive
Counterweaving (Prerequisite: Improved Counterweaving, Improved Initiated;
once per round, you may counterweave a weave cast even if you haven't
readied an action to counterweave. You may not use this feat while
flat-footed). Useful feats for those who love weaving. Alternately, check
out my Cut Weave, a version of dispel magic, i made. *G*
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done. Magus the Extreme. Your wonderfully-ghoulish partner GM of Patterns of the Weave. Be fearful, indeed. |
Guest |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 07:26
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I totally agree about Prophecies of the Dragon. There
are definate flaws, but I'm glad I bought it and if i could make the
decision again, I would still buy it. |
Two Rivers Wolfbrother |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 07:27
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I'm so sorry I keep doing that, guys. I'm at college
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Ezre Gael Bain Iavas |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 08:13
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Thanks for the advice guys. Its nice to know there's
people out there who actually know what they're talking about, as opposed
to me who. . . well doesn't. YET!!!!! Yeah, I'll definately have to buy
the book, but at the moment I am pathetically broke. This month I should
get paid by all the people I teach piano to, so maybe I'll try to get it
then. Then maybe I can aviod asking stupid questions. But don't bet on it!
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LuciusT |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 08:23
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Heck, I've had the book since it came out and been playing and GMing RPGs since the '80s and I still ask stupid questions. ![]() Until you get a chance to pick up the book, you might want to check out the d20 Systems Reference Document. It's got all the core rules for the d20 system... however it is essentially D&D, rather than WoT, and to make matters slightly worse, WoT uses an older edition of the rules. So it's a good source for general information but the details differ. Don't k now if that helps or not. d20 SRD | ||
Mantyluoto |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 08:26
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i thought we HAD to ask stupid questions oh bugger i best ditch half of mine then ![]() -------------------- For Those About To Rock, We Salute You |
Timetwister |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 08:30
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there are no stupid questions ![]() -------------------- Timetwister, formerly known as Chel'adar
Tamero "To wield power is to balance on the tip of a sword, To fail in this majestical dance is to be corrupted by it, to succesfully wield it requires responsibility, diplomacy and strength of heart" |
Mantyluoto |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 09:28
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stick around twister i'm full of
shitloads -------------------- For Those About To Rock, We Salute You |
MagusRogue |
Posted: Feb 2 2004, 09:53
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*could so easily say something about this, but will be nice.....* ![]() -------------------- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this rant's
done. Magus the Extreme. Your wonderfully-ghoulish partner GM of Patterns of the Weave. Be fearful, indeed. | ||
Blaeric Fen |
Posted: Feb 3 2004, 09:34
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I haven't gotten PotD yet, is it really worth it? Or
would it be better to just make my own adventures for the characters? I
mean, I can do short adventures, but I'm not so good with working out the
details on the long detailed, complex adventures (which is why I post
here.). -------------------- If you've got nothing to live for, what's the point
of living? Dont be afraid of death, be afraid of an unlived life ; you dont have to live forever, you just have to live... |
MagusRogue |
Posted: Feb 3 2004, 09:37
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as i said, it's worth it, if just for the little juicy bits at the back. The adventure's are actually really cool, just you'll need to fix the NPC's. That's no problem for me, as i had to update all the NPC's in the core book to 3.5 anyway. Also, the gholam seriously needed reworking. *Grins* -------------------- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this rant's
done. Magus the Extreme. Your wonderfully-ghoulish partner GM of Patterns of the Weave. Be fearful, indeed. | ||
Blaeric Fen |
Posted: Feb 3 2004, 09:38
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How do they need reworking? are the stats totally off
or something? -------------------- If you've got nothing to live for, what's the point
of living? Dont be afraid of death, be afraid of an unlived life ; you dont have to live forever, you just have to live... |
MagusRogue |
Posted: Feb 3 2004, 09:44
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some, atrociously so..... unaccounted-for skill points, too many feats, inexhorbinately high attack bonuses... most of the npc stats are pretty bad. Also, in some of the adventures, they make you take on alot more than you could ever do. One example i noticed is during the beginning, you have to invade a Seanchan-held down with sul'dams. IF there's any female channelers in your party at all, they are taken away and chained, instantly, no questions asked. And to get them back, you have to go through like 20 seanchan warriors, a bunch of suldam, and a whole lot of other crap that'll give you a nice little TPK (total party kill). And this is the FIRST adventure. -------------------- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this rant's
done. Magus the Extreme. Your wonderfully-ghoulish partner GM of Patterns of the Weave. Be fearful, indeed. | ||
Mantyluoto |
Posted: Feb 3 2004, 09:46
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i have to admit that i'm pleased i bought PotD if
only for the info in the back. the adventure needs total reworking and is
probably not woth the bother but it can lead to other ideas etc.
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