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by seskis281
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: 20,000
Replies: 28
Views: 16571

Re: 20,000

Heh - despite my long absence I'm still in the top 25 of posters... maybe I should make a goal of being around just to rack up some posting #s lol. :twisted:
by seskis281
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:30 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Pregen's of 3rd to 4th lvl Needed
Replies: 10
Views: 7393

Re: Pregen's of 3rd to 4th lvl Needed

I have a bunch of level 3 and 4 pre-gens we made for GenCon a ways back, originally designed for Lure of Delusion (so right after the changes to Barbarian and new Illusionist came out). Feel free to PM me if you want to arrange an email.
by seskis281
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:23 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Wow.. who will be next to fall to the axe
Replies: 4
Views: 4763

Re: Wow.. who will be next to fall to the axe

I understand where you're at - once upon a time 'twas I who held that mantle back at the start, and it's a task and a half for those who undertake it. Just FYI you have my thanks personally for keeping it alive and going. I truly wish I could come back and help more, but the most I can even imagine ...
by seskis281
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Seskis from the Wilderness...
Replies: 6
Views: 6627

Seskis from the Wilderness...

Hi all, 'Tis me, John "Seskis" Wright giving a shout-out from the wilderness.... It has been an insane and crazy year for myself and my family - we left Wisconsin and the lands of Lake Geneva and Gygax behind ( :cry: ) as I accepted the position of Dean of Liberal Arts & Humanities at ...
by seskis281
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: I'm alive
Replies: 13
Views: 8096

Re: I'm alive

I'm alive too... just barely navigating things with a major move from WI to Lafayette, La, and a massive and daunting new job.
by seskis281
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Seskis on the march
Replies: 6
Views: 5061

Seskis on the march

Hi all, Been awhile since I've been around because life has been crazy, but it is culminating in big news: I have accepted a new position as Dean of Liberal Arts & Humanities at South Louisiana Community College, and Mona and our family will be moving by the end of July back to Louisiana. Sadly,...
by seskis281
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:35 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Gary Con IX March 2017
Replies: 72
Views: 72798

Re: Gary Con IX March 2017

Hi all. I've been absent because I've been negotiating and facilitating a major change in I and my family's life, so having seen Brian's shout out just wanted to update: A short time ago my 2-year-long search culminated with an offer to join South Louisiana Community College as their new Dean of Lib...
by seskis281
Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Gary Con VIII (2016)
Replies: 72
Views: 68904

Re: Gary Con VIII (2016)

Treebore wrote:There ya go! I'll take them! Thanks, John!
Mona and I will be there Friday mid-day, so after I pick up my tickets I'll give them to ya! Looking forward to seeing you again 8-)
by seskis281
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:32 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Gary Con VIII (2016)
Replies: 72
Views: 68904

Re: Gary Con VIII (2016)

Tree I'll just hold on to 'em for the time being - they're yours if your timing works out. :)
by seskis281
Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Gary Con VIII (2016)
Replies: 72
Views: 68904

Re: Gary Con VIII (2016)

Have two tickets for Tyler's Sat. 6:00 Pot of Broken Bones and Halfling Broth C&C game that we won't be using (don't worry Tyler, we're in your Fri. nite game) - before I send a cancel is there anyone who would want them and I can just hand off and they be guaranteed to get them?
by seskis281
Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Who's running games at Gary Con VIII
Replies: 9
Views: 17239

Re: Who's running games at Gary Con VIII

Since we are coming just Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and looking forward to trying to play in other games, I have submitted (and think it's been approved by the afore-mentioned green check mark) just one game I will run this year, a Sat. afternoon Noon-4 C&C game entitled "The Death Knig...
by seskis281
Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:43 am
Forum: Endless Worlds Organised Play
Topic: Hanging in the chat room this Sat. night Sept. 18
Replies: 0
Views: 6315

Hanging in the chat room this Sat. night Sept. 18

Hi all - finally got myself caught up and registered and logged-in for the new Society and the Knights of the Crusade, so if any KotC hanging around tonight I've dropped by and am hanging in the chat room tonight for a little while. Stop by if you can. :)
by seskis281
Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:43 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Anyone feel like chatting tonight?
Replies: 1
Views: 1919

Anyone feel like chatting tonight?

Hi all - finally got myself caught up and registered and logged-in for the new Society and the Knights of the Crusade, so if any KotC hanging around tonight I've dropped by and am hanging in the chat room tonight for a little while. Stop by if you can. :)
by seskis281
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos
Replies: 24
Views: 7126

Re: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos

Have decided, in the spirit of GAZ 1 and the B/X D&D flavor, that starting alignments will only be from the 3 choices of "lawful," "neutral," or "chaotic." Good & evil to be much more blurred, should make things interesting for potential Paladins and Clerics....
by seskis281
Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos
Replies: 24
Views: 7126

Re: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos

After our extended Shadowrun break, my Karameikos campaign kicks off tomorrow. (Didn't get a job in Illinois so able to start a campaign since not moving). Have a small intro adventure to take place in Specularum and bring them together, then will have hooks/choices that could lead to one of three m...
by seskis281
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:01 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Gary Con VIII (2016)
Replies: 72
Views: 68904

Re: Gary Con VIII (2016)

Hi all - been awhile (and I just messaged you back on FB Brian). Mona and I hope sincerely to be at GaryCon this year (we have hotel reserved at the new site but haven't gotten our silver badges yet), but massive pending life changes have made things far more unsettled. We got slammed with a massive...
by seskis281
Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:10 am
Forum: Crowdfunding: Upon the Forge's Anvil!
Topic: TLG 8126 Codex of Aihrde (Preorder)
Replies: 271
Views: 179779

Re: TLG 8126 Codex of Aihrde (Preorder)

Without relating too many details (other than I was tempted to shove what I held briefly in my hands at GaryCon into my coat and run for the bar door) - the Codex is definitely getting VERY close.
by seskis281
Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Training to gain levels ~ do you enforce/use it?
Replies: 31
Views: 4233

Re: Training to gain levels ~ do you enforce/use it?

Rigon wrote:
ThrorII wrote:No. My only rule is no leveling during the adventure. All leveling happens 'back in town'.
That's how I run my games.

R-
Same.
by seskis281
Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:54 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: I hate my life...
Replies: 77
Views: 18902

Re: I hate my life...

My thoughts go out to both of you tonight - Todd I hope you can navigate through these difficult waters and all my hopes that you can stay sane for yourself and your daughter, and Robert I hope you and your wife are able to work through the difficulties.
by seskis281
Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Bears trade for Jay Cutler!
Replies: 27
Views: 5936

Re: Bears trade for Jay Cutler!

cuchulainkevin wrote:Rhu, digging up this topic is just MEAN
Ain't Morty a stinker? :lol:
by seskis281
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Health Update
Replies: 23
Views: 4409

Re: Health Update

Thoughts with you Tree!
by seskis281
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos
Replies: 24
Views: 7126

Re: GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos

I'll be using Gaz 1 as I've decided my group's next C&C campaign will indeed "come home" to Karameikos - I'm using Harley Stroh's DCC mod "Into the Wilds" with Wildsgate being the local name for the Duke's Road Keep as the starter (of course this will be later this year as we...
by seskis281
Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Favorite Gary Gygax module?
Replies: 30
Views: 9720

Re: Favorite Gary Gygax module?

B2 Keep on the Borderlands EDIT: This was my answer to my "favorite" Gygax mod, as per the string question, not necessarily what I think is the "best" mod - Keep just holds a favorite place in my heart and game for a lot of reasons - 1st ever gotten and read, 1st played, fun stil...
by seskis281
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: Conventions
Topic: A Big Bang for GaryCon!
Replies: 9
Views: 7553

Re: A Big Bang for GaryCon!

AGNKim wrote:God I despise that show. Glad they gave props to Gary. Still doesn't excuse the absolute horribleness of the show, though.

/rant
You are dead to me now sir! :evil:

Just kidding, I'll forgive our differences on televisionary taste.
by seskis281
Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Playing C&C btb or house ruling.
Replies: 22
Views: 3052

Re: Playing C&C btb or house ruling.

One could argue using house rules IS playing C&C "by-the-book."

:)
by seskis281
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:53 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: C&C games at Gary Con?
Replies: 75
Views: 40768

Re: C&C games at Gary Con?

Well, mine are all sold out... Morty snagged my last seat on Sat. morning :)
by seskis281
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: C&C games at Gary Con?
Replies: 75
Views: 40768

Re: C&C games at Gary Con?

I used to allow 10, 12 people in games, but I'm not Steve.... 8 is my max, and only for the late-nighter or 1st thing morning where I can get the big tables and the noise level isn't a bad factor.

northman I see you in my Sat. morning I believe....
by seskis281
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:54 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: C&C games at Gary Con?
Replies: 75
Views: 40768

Re: C&C games at Gary Con?

There are three Circus Maximus (Avalon Hill) games on the schedule Thu-Sat morning. I'm signed up for Saturday morning. What I didn't realize is that they're qualifiers for a final race run by Tim Kask. Turns out, if I qualify, that the final race is when I have a game scheduled Saturday night. Her...
by seskis281
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:52 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: C&C games at Gary Con?
Replies: 75
Views: 40768

Re: C&C games at Gary Con?

2 of my three are booked up, just 1 seat remaining for my Sat. morning 8AM Unending Darkness.... Mona and I are both doing Mark Martin's Mad Libs! game and Lee LeMaster's Sunday Peril in Green Valley, Mona doing Wyrm Well with you Thur. night Tyler and I am doing Winding Stair on Sat. (will avoid re...
by seskis281
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: C&C games at Gary Con?
Replies: 75
Views: 40768

Re: C&C games at Gary Con?

Steve's only running a Friday morning game? I got boned on registration. Just hoping I can get some C&C games in at this point Hey Morty - frustrating as it was, still a lot of good games with seats - Ernie's Hobby Shop on Sat. @ Noon, Harold Johnson's VIP AD&D game Sat. morning, all the C&...