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by Litzen Tallister
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: C&C White Box at GenCon
Replies: 9
Views: 7161

Re: C&C White Box at GenCon

The White Box is where my C&C adventure started. I have a lot of respect for a RPG that can fit into a small box and get picked up and played in a short time. Plus, it's proof that giant, complicated rules-systems aren't required for fun tabletop adventuring. However, I haven't played the White ...
by Litzen Tallister
Thu May 25, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Origins in Columbus in June?
Replies: 24
Views: 14561

Re: Origins in Columbus in June?

Fear not, I think Origins is once again picking up on the spillover of those disenchanted with the GenCon behemoth. Origins is looking up! ~O That's where Jyrdan and I are. We went to Gen Con a few years back, which was super awesome to do, but also a lot of work to manage between the hotel reserva...
by Litzen Tallister
Tue May 09, 2017 2:15 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Origins in Columbus in June?
Replies: 24
Views: 14561

Re: Origins in Columbus in June?

After the fun (aka, not) of events sign up, brother (Jyrdan) and I are signed up for Rats Ate My Spellbook! Even though I really like Origins, this year's sign up was especially painful. But it being done means nothing left but looking forward to the convention. I haven't gone to Jeni's yet, but I d...
by Litzen Tallister
Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:10 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: To anyone with GERD...
Replies: 3
Views: 4492

Re: To anyone with GERD...

I've not tried PH-related stuff, but my bout with GERD was awhile ago. I found raising the bed by two or so inches at the head of the bed to be pretty helpful too. For those suffering with it still, you have my sympathy as it's no fun at all.
by Litzen Tallister
Sat Oct 29, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: You may want to buy Volo’s Guide to Monsters ...
Replies: 9
Views: 9821

Re: You may want to buy Volo’s Guide to Monsters ...

From what I've read, it reminds me a bit of the old "Ecology of the ..." articles from Dragon magazine. I'm thinking about purchasing it. But, on the one hand, I like that in the current edition of D&D I can be surprised by monsters because, unlike previous editions when I pretty much ...
by Litzen Tallister
Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Liitle Birds: The Game Breaks Down? The Math is off?
Replies: 10
Views: 6306

Re: Liitle Birds: The Game Breaks Down? The Math is off?

Glad you like C&C. It's one of my favorites as well. As far as game scaling goes, I try to keep in mind that all games have the same basic problems. You start with a dice range (perhaps a d20 or 2d6 or whatever) and find that when you put in too many bonuses you go outside of the range. Happene...
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Con on the Cob Question
Replies: 6
Views: 6980

Re: Con on the Cob Question

Thanks for the feedback folks. One specific question, as far as the gaming tables go, it's my understanding that they're at least largely all in the same open space. As someone who has trouble hearing in crowded, loud spaces, how's the level of background noise in that kind of environment?
by Litzen Tallister
Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 545
Views: 283291

Re: What are you reading?

I found one of Hurley's essays here: http://aidanmoher.com/blog/featured-article/2013/05/we-have-always-fought-challenging-the-women-cattle-and-slaves-narrative-by-kameron-hurley/ Now I want to read more. Great writing. I can see why she won the Hugo. I hadn't read anything of Hurley's before picki...
by Litzen Tallister
Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: Conventions
Topic: Con on the Cob Question
Replies: 6
Views: 6980

Con on the Cob Question

Jyrdan Fairblade and I are looking into checking out Con on the Cob this year and my Google-Fu has not resulted in a whole lot of information, other than the official website and a few other mentions (and of course, "Did you mean Corn on the Cob?"). It looks like some of the forum-goers he...
by Litzen Tallister
Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 545
Views: 283291

Re: What are you reading?

I'm currently reading Uprooted by Naomi Novik and loving it. It's just fantastic through about 50% of the way through. Highly, highly recommended. Glad to hear that it gets a recommendation as it's sitting on my bookshelf, awaiting its turn to be read. Currently, I'm reading through The Geek Femini...
by Litzen Tallister
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: The C&C Journal/notebook
Replies: 15
Views: 8485

Re: The C&C Journal/notebook

I agree that the notebook looks great. However, my preferred style is, if I'm going to prepare for an adventure, I tear out the paper and assemble it (along with any non-standard paper sized objects) in a 3-ring binder. But, it's always tough to resist new C&C products so I might cave at some po...
by Litzen Tallister
Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Rogue tactics
Replies: 10
Views: 3892

Re: Rogue tactics

Since the dice are stacked against you, try never to make them a factor. Try to figure out traps in character instead of rolling for them. Describe in great detail what you are looking at and why and come up with common-sense no-fail ways around them. The dice will kill you if you can't avoid them....
by Litzen Tallister
Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Opinions on the race based classes in the PG of Aihrde book?
Replies: 7
Views: 3578

Re: Opinions on the race based classes in the PG of Aihrde b

I'm a sucker for race-based classes and, for me, each of the ones in the Player's Guide to Aihrde hits pretty close to the mark of what I think fits the iconic view of each race. I'm not sure I like it the best, but I find the Lesser Eldritch Goblin to be pretty interesting. Having a character unabl...
by Litzen Tallister
Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: What do you consider are the essential C&C modules?
Replies: 13
Views: 4410

Re: What do you consider are the essential C&C modules?

Rigon wrote: You pretty much nailed it with those 3.
Agreed. Also, to add to the list I would also include the Free RPG Day modules. They're often good points of entry for people new to C&C. And, if you can make it to FLGS on Free RPG Day, they're also free. :D
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Gaming group size
Replies: 15
Views: 4602

Re: Gaming group size

I tend to prefer 3-5, as it allows for a well-rounded party without too much table chaos. However, Mark Rein Hagen (Vampire: The Masquerade and more recently I Am Zombie) has an interesting article with suggestions how to run an effective rpg with only one PC. For those interested, it can be found h...
by Litzen Tallister
Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:31 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Ultimate Grimtooths Traps is
Replies: 13
Views: 7065

Re: Ultimate Grimtooths Traps is

Mine just arrived and, to fill in the blank on the subject: "Ultimate Grimtooths Traps is: heavy." It's a huge book and, as above noted, filled with both useful information and entertaining material. From a GM point of view, I'd say it's a worthwhile investment, since it provides lots of c...
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Brew by Race
Replies: 3
Views: 1747

Re: Brew by Race

When in doubt, ask Dan the Bard :D

https://youtu.be/TKGjoT65iQE
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:03 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: TLG Portal
Replies: 8
Views: 3521

Re: TLG Portal

I like the idea as well, since it looks like digital content for gaming is becoming much more of a thing. However, I have yet to graduate to that and will continue to rely on dead tree editions. It's not a bad idea for new converts to C&C who may not already have the back catalog occupying space...
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: What is needed in between adventures?
Replies: 12
Views: 3151

Re: What is needed in between adventures?

Our group tends to do the initial 5, but also it seems like on the list of inevitable activities is to get run out of whatever town those initial 5 activities in the first post take place in.
by Litzen Tallister
Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: What's your favourite PC race?
Replies: 21
Views: 6868

Re: What's your favourite PC race?

I tend to make more halflings than anything else. Too much Tolkien as a kid, I think. ;)
by Litzen Tallister
Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:07 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: 5th Edition
Replies: 72
Views: 36183

Re: 5th Edition

Treebore wrote: Let me know if they start to offer a hard copy. I don't do PDF only books.
Ditto. For gaming, I prefer having a dead tree edition in front of me. Print on Demand, as already mentioned, counts in my book too.
by Litzen Tallister
Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:51 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Gaming snacks
Replies: 10
Views: 3995

Re: Gaming snacks

Generally, something with a lot of vegetables. I'm a big fan of dips made from some combination of beans and vegetables that offset the dangerous lure of chips. If I'm really ambitious, some sort of main dish (most recently, shrimp, red pepper, and potato pressed sandwiches). I agree with Fosco, as ...
by Litzen Tallister
Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:47 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: What's the coolest weapon or armor that you used in C&C?
Replies: 12
Views: 3189

Re: What's the coolest weapon or armor that you used in C&C?

From the one-sheet adventures for the Classic Monsters Kickstarter, I really like the idea of the Sword of Peleus. It starts out as a +1 weapon, but with every miss, adds an additional +1 until a hit is scored, after which it starts over as a +1. For those of us with unlucky dice, such a magic item ...
by Litzen Tallister
Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:01 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Needing cool adventure module for 1st level party.
Replies: 8
Views: 3892

Re: Needing cool adventure module for 1st level party.

Starting out with C&C-specific stuff, there's Fantastic Adventure. It's mostly outdoors-ish, with a dungeon. I haven't run it yet, but from reading it seems like a good starting off adventure.
by Litzen Tallister
Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:13 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Alcohol and gaming
Replies: 22
Views: 4202

Re: Alcohol and gaming

I think moderation is key, along with the personalities who are playing. A voice for moderation here as well. Drinking nothing but booze for our typical gaming session (5-ish hours) is a bad idea, but I don't see much wrong with a beer or two (or equivalent other alcoholic drink) over the course of...
by Litzen Tallister
Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:04 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: How'd you get into Castles & Crusades?
Replies: 42
Views: 11246

Re: How'd you get into Castles & Crusades?

Hmmm...I heard about a rules-light, old school version of 3e coming out. Not sure whether it was on ENworld or the Necromancer Games boards, but I remember how excited I was to get the C&C white box. My memory's fuzzy, but either in the process of looking for an apartment for internship or shor...
by Litzen Tallister
Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: The CKG And Me
Replies: 15
Views: 3514

Re: The CKG And Me

The CKG is a decent book, but certainly not necessary to play the game. I picked it up after playing C&C for about a year, when TLG had one of their Christmas sales and it cost me like $10. I then went in on the Three Sisters KS and got another copy of it, through that, but the book never sees ...
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Jan 26, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: I'm watching: Conan the Barbarian.
Replies: 24
Views: 9331

Re: I'm watching: Conan the Barbarian.

In my younger days, I espoused a Conan drinking game. You take a sip/slug of your drink every time: 1 - Someone says Crom 2 - Every time Conan makes a giant inarticulate noise 3 - Every time someone shows up on screen for the first time with a mullet 4 - At all the epic quotes Great, I know what I'...
by Litzen Tallister
Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:13 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: That new Grimtooth book sure looks...
Replies: 5
Views: 3504

Re: That new Grimtooth book sure looks...

The Ultimate Edition of Grimtooth's Traps looks awfully nice, and a huge book (curious about how much the tome weighs). With so many devious traps, it's going to be fun integrating it into gameplay. Well, for the GMs/DMs/CKs doing so; perhaps less so for the PCs.
by Litzen Tallister
Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: World of Aihrde Campaign Setting
Topic: Codex of Aihrde is Gorgeous! (pics)
Replies: 37
Views: 20119

Re: Codex of Aihrde is Gorgeous! (pics)

Thanks for posting: the stuff looks fantastic; I especially like the screens! Now to wait and hope they arrive soon.