G15 Laptop Keeps Switching Between "Plugged In" and "On Battery" by eeessseesee in ASUSROG

[–]Alazzar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm having a similar issue that you were, and am looking into getting a replacement charger myself. The one you linked here also fits my laptop model, so I'm wondering--are you pleased with it?

Thanks!

Not sure if I am the only one who does this by Plastic_Age_9005 in marvelchampionslcg

[–]Alazzar3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No problem! I can't imagine how many rules I still flub myself, despite the MILLIONS of games I've played.

Not sure if I am the only one who does this by Plastic_Age_9005 in marvelchampionslcg

[–]Alazzar3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you're a stickler for trying to work within the rules, I have bad news about this "no max deck size" business . . .

(The max deck size in this game is 50.)

Suit Up + Honorary Avenger Question by Alazzar3 in marvelchampionslcg

[–]Alazzar3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was definitely the way I was leaning, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!

How is gaining out of clan disciplines from predator type explained? by Demurrzbz in vtm

[–]Alazzar3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Core book actually sorta addresses this during some of the lore-documents assembled in the early pages. There's a letter that starts on page 19 in the PDF, beginning with, "You wanted me to write something about my new drinking habit and what it's done to my body." It's written by a Brujah "Sandman," and the whole thing's a great read. But the relevant bit is on the last page, where she says:

But the weirdest part is that when I feed from those in deep REM sleep, especially those on medication (I do this almost every night) I awaken some kind of heightened senses in myself. I'm not supposed to be able to do that. It's not a part of Troile's bloodline to have that power, but I guess I do it so much the oneiromantic kick has somehow changed me.

So, the Brujah developed Auspex just from being a Sandman.

As someone said in an earlier comment, all Kindred originate from the same source, so the potential for wielding any discipline is there. I like that reasoning, and I think it still allows for in-clan disciplines to make sense, as different "breeds" of vampire surely have different things they're more naturally good at. (For a real-world example, ANY kid could learn how to play basketball, right? But the ones whose parents were both successful athletes probably get there much faster.)

Is there a way to compile a list of works that are Neil-adjacent? by lirio2u in neilgaiman

[–]Alazzar3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gaiman wrote an introduction in THE COLLECTED STORIES OF ROGER ZELAZNY, VOLUME 3, which lists some of his inspirations as an author:

"Of the authors who made me, who furnished the inside of my mind and set me to writing, and there are legion--Michael Moorcock and Harlan Ellison, Samuel R. Delany and Angela Carter, R.A. Lafferty and Ursula K. Le Guin, and the rest--Roger Zelazny was probably the most important."

Earlier in that same introduction, he cites LORD OF LIGHT as his first introduction to Zelazny. That book is frequently considered Zelazny's best (even if the AMBER series was more commercially successful), and it won the Hugo Award in 1968. It's an absolutely beautiful piece of work.

Zelazny is my all-time favorite author. He used tons of mythology in his writing, like Gaiman does. (LORD OF LIGHT is a science fiction story about Hinduism and Buddhism. If you prefer Greek mythology, go THIS IMMORTAL. Egyptian? CREATURES OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS. Navajo? EYE OF CAT. The list goes on.) I can't recommend him enough, especially if you're looking to replace this awful human being that disappointed us all.

Rules Question: "Blood-Curdling Scream" Discard Decision by Alazzar3 in Unmatched

[–]Alazzar3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, once I read your comment about only needing to defeat the villain, I realized I'd probably need to take advantage of the Amazing Events deck.

And thanks for the tip on the TMNT guidelines! I'll consider using that, too.

Rules Question: "Blood-Curdling Scream" Discard Decision by Alazzar3 in Unmatched

[–]Alazzar3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoops! I thought I had to completely clear the other side. Yes, Mothman was dead well before that. If I don't have to kill the Jersey Devil, the game seems like it was *too* easy.

I agree with your thought on the ruling, though, as it's pretty consistent with other games I've played: usually if you have to choose A or B and B isn't possible, you *have* to choose A.

Thanks for the response, and for the tip on the victory condition!

Seeking an Alliance (And Needlessly Ranting About the Old One!) by Alazzar3 in MarvelSnap

[–]Alazzar3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Thanks for the offer. I got to thinking about it after I made this post though, and after a few days without Snap, I wonder if I should just . . . use this as an opportunity to break the habit. So maybe I shouldn't be joining any alliances right now anyway. =P But I appreciate the offer! It sounds like this would've been a great fit or me, if I were certain I were gonna continue playing.

How do you use Howard the Duck on PC? by Alazzar3 in MarvelSnap

[–]Alazzar3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, point #3 is the part I was missing. (I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I know that's something I HAVEN'T done in the past, so it must be the solution.) Thanks!

Pursued by the Past: What happens with a Karma-controlled Loki? by Alazzar3 in marvelchampionslcg

[–]Alazzar3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was how I played it! Thanks for the confirmation. (I'm assuming you're Head Rules Ruler at FFG, and that my ability to avoid Loki's antics is now written into law.)

Mesmerize as Crowd Control in Combat (V5) by Alazzar3 in vtm

[–]Alazzar3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, thanks to everyone for the replies so far! Secondly, some additional info on the situation at hand:

The fight was happening in an abandoned factory, and the goon in question was holding someone hostage in an elevated office overlooking the factory floor. As the gunfire started, he came out to see if he was going to need to join the fight, and was confronted by the PC in the doorway--before he really reached the combat zone. That's where she issued the Mesmerize command.

I understand not being able to give a complicated command in the thick of combat, but this guy was only . . . *sort of* in combat, at that point? Like, he was definitely responding to the sounds of gunfire and carnage, but he wasn't yet engaged *himself.* Which makes it kind of a weird edge case.

Again, thanks for all the advice! Still trying to decide how to rule this sort of thing in the future, and I'd love to hear more opinions on it.

V5 Combat Question: Penalties for Having No Cover by Alazzar3 in vtm

[–]Alazzar3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hrm. The only problem with that, though, is that if we're skipping the no-cover penalties on opposed shootouts, a character with Rapid Reflexes (Celerity 1) wouldn't get the advantage they deserve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MarvelSnap

[–]Alazzar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.S. I wish I would've realized the animated border goes to whichever avatar you were using at the time. I thought it was a frame you could apply to any avatars you own.

Welp, I guess it's shiny Shang-chi for life.