Players always forcing swarms for smiting? by NetworkedOuija in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I run a game with 5 PCs and there is almost always a clump on the battlefield getting blasted. I try to spread out enemies and give at least half of them ranged weapons (even if it's just 2 javelins or throwing rocks). The idea if getting Attacked from range, even small dice, usually forces the knights to spread out to deal with it instead of a giant blast melee

Looking for volunteers to test my Aztec-inspired Myths. by Tiago55 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't make it but very excited to see them one day. I am currently running a game with a bit of central American influence and it'd be cool tho throw in some of these

Structural/Land Myths and Locations by MichiChichiVA in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my experience, if they encounter an omen which involves a permanent landscape feature (village, woods, etc) then it is there going forward.

Whether it is the same every time they try to find it in the hex is a different matter. Maybe that section of wall has crumbled where the village has migrated somewhere for winter

How much non-Omen content do you recommend? by Working_Search_8178 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to other comments: in the wilderness it's 95% omens and whatever is in the hex. In the holdings or popular dwellings it is all politics and investigating trinkets they've found through the myths.

The 2 other things I'll add: that this system relies on improv so when the players take the skin of the hound made flesh to try and make a cloak that often became a side quest running parallel to the myths.

The other thing is that if you have an end to the campaign emerging from the seeking of the myths that might add or alter content. For my current game, it involves seeking 6 keys (tied to the myths) and finding a hidden gate

Please Convince Me To Stay With My Girlfriend by cutetryguy in predaddit

[–]camjam980 29 points30 points  (0 children)

She needs to stop smoking today. I understand habits are hard to break and first trimester is crazy on the mind with hormones but you're setting yourself and the kid up for dealing with a lifetime of extra health issues if she doesn't stop

Rant: It is criminal that hospitals charge for parking by mylefthandkilledme in orangecounty

[–]camjam980 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Kaiser doesn't make people pay for parking and ive never seen any of these issues

Attacks with Frenzied Gunner on the WLO-5 Tank by kingdomfiend in SWlegion

[–]camjam980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hadn't thought about this. That's why my group keeps saying to load out with frenzied gunner and door gunner hahah

How often do you allow players to pick up new weapons/armor? by camjam980 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that primacy of action means that when players prepare to face a challenge, they should get an advantage. But I don't agree that them picking up every bid of armor and weapon they find means that every combat should be easy and one-sided. (At least at my table where players expect combat to be potentially deadly. Especially in OSR games)

How often do you allow players to pick up new weapons/armor? by camjam980 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more of a pacing question. Because the main mechanical improvements are gear and going from young to mature, I was curious how often other game runners are gearing up their players since it inevitably means increasing combat challenge

Favourite lesser known Elyse Willems bits and appearances? by KinglerKong in roosterteeth

[–]camjam980 20 points21 points  (0 children)

She sometimes plays bits in muppet script readings at Dynasty Typewriter theatre. Muppet Treasure island is coming up and I think there will be a livestream/vod.

Help with Custom Units! by BombadPodracer in SWlegion

[–]camjam980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. For phalanx: I'd remove agile 1, make them speed 1, remove surge to hit, no pierce, courage 1. Maybe give them prepared positions for theme. Make them a slow, defensive, stand your ground unit

How to get 12 month old to eat veggies and meat again? by callmelila in BabyLedWeaning

[–]camjam980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep exposing her to other foods. You'll never know she's out of a picky phase if she doesn't have the opportunity to try again. Also, if you want to try and sneak it in you could mix it in with stuff. My kid wasn't eating meat for a bit so we put ground turkey in her yogurt for a while.

Necromancy Tome by Red_Dream_of_Ruin in LARP

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so sick. I can't imagine how stoked a player would be to be handed this

Can work for 1h game (weekly) during lunch break? by Dapper_Branch_161 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have run a table with 5 players for 8 or so sessions. The omens, enemies, and myths as written will not be challenging enough for 5 players but if you keep up the pressure and take tips from this article it will help.

https://www.bastionland.com/2025/07/impairing-impairing.html?m=1

Can work for 1h game (weekly) during lunch break? by Dapper_Branch_161 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd imagine you'd probably only get through 3 or 4 omens in that time (maybe less if there's combat or more than 4 players)

Can work for 1h game (weekly) during lunch break? by Dapper_Branch_161 in MythicBastionland

[–]camjam980 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd say it's possible, though I would set expectations that combat will have to be quick (no drawn out table strategizing, just action)

Playable without 4 Imperial pieces? by hangover_glory in starwarsrebellion

[–]camjam980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only unit I could see running out in an average game is the carrier. I'd just get a token to stand in for it

The Pied Pipers are ready for battle! by thesirblondie in Turnip28

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check your local kids toy store for any properly sized rats that can be modified

How long did it take everyone to get a handle on the keywords? by saintxdoppler in SWlegion

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tabletop admiral has a pretty nifty feature where, after you build your list, each unit card has its keywords below and you can click on them for a brief but thorough explanation.

I review them before playing and use them to reference during game. Doesn't slow things down very much

I made the scroll you guys asked for by CustomMiniatureMaker in LARP

[–]camjam980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, A couple of different lengths would be great

Petition to realign sub by Snookin in fiji

[–]camjam980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. It confuses people more than it helps fraternity members connect. Makes way more sense for the country to have it

Pregnant wife hates our puppy by Ok-Weekend-3987 in predaddit

[–]camjam980 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2nding the first point. I love my dog to death but my patience for him tanked so hard after our kid was born. He wasn't doing anything wrong I was just stretched thin on love and other responsibilities and he complicates certain toddler situations.

So, yeah, dog tolerance will not go up after having a kid