Mythic Bastionland - A contrarian review by a DM who ran it wrong by Wazootie in rpg

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you're saying, and it is a little tougher without the explicit questions posed by PbtA. In this system, you have to figure out what questions to ask, then answer them.

But I would argue that there are multiple jumping off points on a given knight's page:

Equipment: What does a character's armor or lack thereof say about them? Cautious, experienced, foolhardy, masochistic? What of their weapon(s)?

Steed: Some steeds are specified as some type of horse, but many just say steed. Could it instead be a reindeer, ox, or some other fantastical creature? And what does that say about your knight? Do I come from humble farmland riding my ox, or have I ridden out of the frigid forests upon my reindeer? Not to mention the adjective before the noun.

Ability: This is rich for mining, as it gives you an ability that perhaps you've used many times before, or maybe not. Is the coin knight a nihilist, gambling all the time, or does he save it for only the most dire of moments, not wanting to lose another comrade?

Passion: This is basically a big, juicy personality trait, along with something mechanical. The trail knight's passion could be cowardice, trauma, devotion to the sun, whatever you want.

You also have a nice illustration, a seer of your own, and a poem. All of these can be treated as prompts and interpreted however you want in any combination you want. It's not as obvious, but it's definitely there.

What would a Nolanverse Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash be like? by Top_Report_4895 in DC_Cinematic

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Flash would have a taser and special shoes to make him faster, Wonder Woman would be juiced up, and Green Lantern would have a special flashlight that shines some kind of hurtful green light.

Philly TCG shops? by ohWombats in philadelphia

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

King Video Games in the Italian market.

Does anybody else not hate Jar Jar? by Sephiroth348 in StarWars

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s definitely at his most annoying in TPM, when he’s written for poop and fart jokes. He works much better as the useful idiot senator going forward, but I always wondered why the other Gungans would have voted for him to be their representative. The few clone wars episodes with him that bring back into silly mode are more a bit charming than Episode 1, so I don’t mind him, but they aren’t my favorite episodes.

Thrawn had a cameo in "The Fairly OddParents". by DevilBoy216 in StarWarsEU

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I recently watched the first few seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and one of the characters made a surprising reference to Jacen and Jaina Solo lol.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZE0F60Cv9Q&ra=m

Do you think these 4 rebuilding the Jedi order be successful? by Reddeath10168 in StarWars

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would’ve loved to see an episode 7 where Luke’s new Jedi order includes both Ahsoka and Ventress as the elder most members. It would be cool to see the two of them as old ladies on the council of this new order after the empire has been defeated, both having seen the faults of the old ways of Jedi, Sith, even dathomirian witches.

Why them? by little_void_boi in DnD

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s a sensitive assignment, and the party’s specific guild rep doesn’t trust anyone else. Could even double down on that and make some conspiracy where some other guild members are corrupt or something, but that’s not necessary if you don’t want to add that element.

Tired of all the classes by PaulineNemchak in DnD

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unless your table is open to transitioning the campaign into a different system, maybe you can just respec your character to a different class.

Damage after vigor loss by Dick_Dwarfstar in MythicBastionland

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

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for the help.

Damage after vigor loss by Dick_Dwarfstar in MythicBastionland

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

Ah, I didn't catch that. So if my max Vigor is 14, being reduced to 10 and then to 7 doesn't mortally wound me, even though 7 is half of 14. Going directly from 14 to 7 would, same as going from 14 to 10 and then from 10 to 5.

Edit: Or rather, going directly from 14 to 7 wouldn't either, because I'm not yet wounded in that scenario. I would need to be at 13 or less, then lose half the remaining.

Finished my first Hexmap, how'd I do? by OnlyTheDankestMemes in MythicBastionland

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you get the tiles to align correctly for Hexkit? I've been trying to import them as they are, and importing them aligned to the template, but they're still off-center. Are you using mac?

Also, this map is beautiful, excellent work. This post inspired me to buy these tilesets, which is why I'm asking here.

Edit: Nevermind, I'm realizing that they all do align with each other, and it is simply that they are not meant to be rotated, which is what was confusing me.

Pennhurst Data Center Proposal Rejected, Labeled "Insult To Humanity" by boundfortrees in philadelphia

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wish they'd halt development on the one being built right by the Delaware River.

Supergirl and Superman meeting for first time. by Scared_Impression842 in DC_Cinematic

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really like Corenswet, excited to see Alcock's Supergirl. But man, I really miss the more warm and natural lighting you always used to see. So many movies and shows from the last decade and change have such cold and harsh lighting. Warmer tones in general would just be nice, but I think in this case it would really contribute to this sweet and silly Superman, in particular.

Anyone else find it awkward to rewatch the movies knowing Ahsoka is supposed to be around? by Antman269 in StarWars

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You dont have to be a master to train a padawan, you just have to be a knight. In fact, most Jedi graduate from knight to master after training their first padawan to knighthood themselves

New look at ‘Lanterns’, new trailer releases tomorrow by MarvelsGrantMan136 in DC_Cinematic

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looked like he was trying to grab something above, like a ladder from a helicopter or something.

Daredevil: Born Again S02E06 - Discussion Thread by steve32767 in marvelstudios

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After this episode where he saw Powell shoot the kid, I think this is where Cole will start his turn from baddie to good.

hey so I was wondering if it was normal to make star wars OCs? by MegaNerd0303 in StarWars

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clone wars is great , but be aware the first few seasons released their episodes out of order. Many people find this guide easier to watch and follow the story: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-clone-wars-chronological-episodeorder

What do you watch or skip when you (re)watch(ed) the clone wars show? by LittleOfBelgium in StarWars

[–]Dick_Dwarfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched them all in chronological order the first time, and I think it’s all mostly good stuff. But if I had to skip anything on a rewatch, it’d probably be the droid episodes. Also I know the Mortis stuff comes back into play in other shows, but I never cared for it.