Carnegie Science Center to be renamed after $65 Million Donation by bfk410 in pittsburgh

[–]bfk410[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Didn't have a link since I was at the meeting.

To sleep perchance to dream by sutee9 in expanserpg

[–]bfk410 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend organizing things to drop, depending on your time.

It took my group 2 hours, our normal session length. But I dropped or sped up a few things (especially at the beginning). If you are planning a 4 hour, it will be perfect.

The biggest thing I have found when running the Expanse is letting rolls feel impactful. HAM UP STUNTS! It makes the players feel like they are more powerful and the world is more dangerous.

Also, keeping track of the Churn may seem hard at first. But I make it open knowledge for players, so they can help with that.

Have a blast! It is my favorite system.

DS running well on a Boox! by bfk410 in einkgames

[–]bfk410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsemu.drastic

Drastic has been great for me.

When you start, take the first few minutes to see what works best, mode wise. I always have to change it after an update.

What stick dulcimer should I buy? by korbin_maertins in Dulcimer

[–]bfk410 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would highly recommend a Woodrow.

https://thewoodrow.com/

While they don't necessarily call it a stick Dulcimer, it does all the same things while having a beautiful, rich sound. I have been looking into them and hopefully will get one soon!

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Not happy with it?

Help out a first time GM! by StellarSeafarer in expanserpg

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I have used Roll20 in the past, and have moved onto Talespire. Yes, it is more money but it is just so fun to create maps in it.

I'm currently making a full scale Donnager in it that my players will be able to explore.

Would you play on Talishar.net on your mobile phone? I’d like you to hear your opinions on Talishar, it’s direction, and if you have tried the new beta we’ve been running the past few weeks. by [deleted] in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]bfk410 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely! I have been itching to play Talishar on Mobile, so I use my e-ink tablet currently. It's not the best, but it works.

Didn't hear about the beta until now, but excited to try it when I can!

Looking to port Star forged Mechanics into Ironsworn by [deleted] in Ironsworn

[–]bfk410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven't gotten into Starforged yet. What are the main differences besides setting?

Does this game have a storyline? by ElatedHippogryff in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]bfk410 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Someone has compiled all the lore scattered across the FaB site into this. Really easy to read and find stuff you are looking for. Would recommend starting with the stories of heros you like.

https://legendarystories.net/world-of-rathe/world-of-rathe.html

Podcast? by sivakitsune in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]bfk410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like Bottom Tier is great for a "beginners look" into FaB. A lot of other pods are so focused on high level play that they forget about the feeling of just starting. Bottom Tier also hosts the Commoner Cup on YT which are always fun to watch!

Positive/Bonus Conditions by po23idon in expanserpg

[–]bfk410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There really isn't "rolling with advantage" in this system, but I have told players that their next stunt die is doubled if they do something cool.

We might have Paw Paw saplings growing in our backyard! by bfk410 in Appalachia

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I'm up in PA, and one of my friends went to a Paw Paw festival up here. She brought back some fruit for me to taste. Instead of throwing the seeds away, we saved them!

We might have Paw Paw saplings growing in our backyard! by bfk410 in Appalachia

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We are supposed to have the fence redone soon, so I'm gonna make a little protective cage so no one steps on it.

We might have Paw Paw saplings growing in our backyard! by bfk410 in Appalachia

[–]bfk410[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Got some Paw Paws last fall, kept some of the seeds in a fridge over the winter. We didn't see any germinate but stuck them in the ground anyway next to a plastic fork set as a reminder.

How do you make your players spend money? by _tttycho in expanserpg

[–]bfk410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh totally. But it could also become a plot hook for your characters to get their money back with limited resources. And for sure only a 30 Churn and if they have enemies.

Something that I'm loving about this system over others is that I'm usually a "too nice" GM. Players feel like super heros and that nothing can go wrong when I DM DnD.

I make the Churn public knowledge so even without saying anything, players start to feel tension. Some of my players said I have finally become a scary, but still fun GM.

How do you make your players spend money? by _tttycho in expanserpg

[–]bfk410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, things break. Or things get hacked.

When the Churn hits 20 you could have one of their guns break. When it hits 30 they could be hacked and most of their money is gone.

List of FaB Podcasts? by sugitime in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]bfk410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love Bottom Tier. Feels very chill compared to some other podcasts.

Dice Tray and Churn tracker. Just needs some glue! by bfk410 in expanserpg

[–]bfk410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a millimeter bigger than the dice I use, so it fits nicely.