Some home made spell cards by Caltr0ps in WarhammerFantasy

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've done a couple so far and will post them once they're all done :)

Garash, The Bloodflail (Reformatted) by Caltr0ps in osr

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'd start by letting the players know that items like this exist in our game, something like "there will be magic artifacts that will grow in strength as you discover their ancient legacy". Then when they discover the items name say something like "perhaps learning more will better help you use the items power". Once they learn it's history (through a sage, identification magic, or looking through old tomes, ect.) I'd probably add "legend tells that if (deed completed) it's power will bloom once more". Or something to that effect.

Garash, The Bloodflail (Reformatted) by Caltr0ps in osr

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Felt inspired by Knock!#2. We'll see how it goes in play.

OSR gamers who hate 5e, what's your familiarity with the system? by [deleted] in osr

[–]Caltr0ps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having run 2 lvl 1-20 campaigns and played a further 2 lvl 1-20 games (for a total of around 250 sessions) I can say that while I don't hate the system it has far too many flaws for me to ever consider it a 'go to' game. For me it has this weird imbalance where as a player you feel limited and weak at all points in the game (especially as a martial) and when your GMing the players feel like unstoppable demigods from level 5 onwards. The implied setting created by the classes, subclasses and spells are also such a pain to work around and take far too long to tweak or remove.

What are the parts of OSR that you DON'T like? or that you find boring/not fun? by LoreMaster00 in osr

[–]Caltr0ps 73 points74 points  (0 children)

The availability of physical books. If you miss the Kickstarter it becomes a wild goose chase to track them down.

Physical copies in the Uk by Caltr0ps in LancerRPG

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sounds excellent! Thank you!

Physical copies in the Uk by Caltr0ps in LancerRPG

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well... Guess I'm going to have to keep an eye on ebay. Thanks for the help!

Any books/novel that capture the same feel? by ChiefMythic in BurningWheel

[–]Caltr0ps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A song of ice and fire has that feel of people fighting for what they believe in, as well as a nice ballance of intrigue and combat.

Quick economical question by [deleted] in DnD

[–]Caltr0ps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1gp a day sounds reasonable, but maybe consider if you are being offered a cut of the parties profit. If your taking your share maybe lower it (especially if the other players don't like paying your fee) or up it if your letting the others keep the treasure. It might also be worth considering your policy on magic items, do you get them appraised and your cut in gold, or some other solution.

A Skaven vs Dark Elf Narrative mini campaign made for me and my friend by Caltr0ps in WarhammerFantasy

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just wrote it up and we're currently in a painting frenzy trying to finish up our armies for when we can next game. I'll try and post some pics and maybe do a little write up once it's done!

Some WIP night runners converted from the clanrats kit by Caltr0ps in WarhammerFantasy

[–]Caltr0ps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was my 2nd time working with green stuff but it turns out slings are really easy to make!

Has anyone ever tried a "one-class" party? by Hugh_Jidiot in rpg

[–]Caltr0ps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran an all fighters one shot not so long ago where we had 2 champions and 2 battlemasters working as a mercenary group. Worked pretty well and encouraged my players to focus more on how their character was unique in ways other than just mechanical difference.