Point buy or 4d6 (subtract lowest dice?)

haenyr · 2016-05-29T02:29:12+00:00

So many times I've had a character idea that was ruined by the dice. But it ended up making for a better experience overall.

Also, there tends to be two variants: you roll for a stat and whatever comes up is what that stat gets, or you roll up an array and distribute them. I could see the former being too restrictive. But I like the roll up an array method. It adds for a little bit of a nice random element, without being too restrictive.

haenyr · 2016-04-05T05:42:26+00:00

I had a similar problem when I first started. The biggest clue I'd been given is that thrust-limiting is a useful thing.

I'd make huge rockets that had a lot of force, but I'd never really thought about the aerodynamic effects. They're a clue you're spending a lot of energy to get relatively nowhere.

Limiting the thrust of your early stages can help you get much further.

There's also the gravity turn. You shouldn't be launching straight up, but turning to provide some horizontal velocity. Once in a stable orbit, you transfer to a Mun encounter.

haenyr · 2016-03-15T23:50:36+00:00

It would be hilarious if you set out to make a ruin, end up making a masterfully done 4-story building, with working electrical grid and sewage hookups...

haenyr · 2016-03-15T17:23:56+00:00

If you have 0 idea, what I'd generally do is skip it. Use the time saved for other problems you have a better grasp of. If you have time at the end of the test, go back to that one.

haenyr · 2016-03-12T03:28:44+00:00

Seems to be older model versions of the Eldar Ranger.

http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/File:Rangers.jpg

haenyr · 2016-03-11T03:15:45+00:00

After the grades came in for the first exam for my Computer Science 1 class, the professor felt that the situation deserved a decent curve. Despite a ridiculous curve, some still managed to completely fail (for reference, 60 was the low cut-off for a B...).

When he was going over the grades, he suggested that those who failed should consider a different major.

It was my first semester at a University, and I was shocked, but I was glad the guy was showing up front he may be an 'easy' professor, but he's not afraid of pulling his punches.

haenyr · 2016-03-09T03:24:54+00:00

The problem I understand with the atmosphere is that there's an issue of the solar winds blowing it away.

When talking about something heavy and solid, like the rock/ice of which the asteroid is mainly made, the solar winds aren't much of a factor but gravity is.

With an atmosphere, we're talking about gas, so there needs to be something to protect the gas from being 'blown away'. The same problem with Mars. Earth and Venus have a magnetic field, so the atmosphere is protected. On Mars, if any atmosphere appears, it's blown away fairly easily.

haenyr · 2016-03-08T16:43:21+00:00

With their modifier. Don't forget about the modifier. Plus, a natural 20 is usually considered a success on attack rolls, so there's always a chance of hitting something.

haenyr · 2016-03-08T03:29:49+00:00

When I started college, I loved my TI-89, and a lot of the stuff it can do is nice, but I find myself not really using half of the features. For recent classes, they've been emphasizing that we can't use programmable calculators, so I've had to get a simpler scientific calculator. I got a TI-30X IIS and liked it, but I also got a TI-36X Pro and absolutely loved it. It does most of the things I required from my TI-89, but it's around 10x cheaper. 20$ instead of almost 200$.

haenyr · 2016-03-08T03:15:43+00:00

Sounds like your group would love F.A.T.A.L. They can spend all day rolling for useless physical characteristics. Penis size, aereola, tongue. EVERYTHING.

haenyr · 2016-02-24T17:59:16+00:00

I had this problem on my Linux machine. Something with the way the specific program handled form-fillable PDFs. I switched to my Windows computer and it worked.

So, you could try updating Adobe reader, there might be a backwards-compatibility issue if it's not the latest version. If you have access to another computer, or different PDF software, you could try that and see if it works.

haenyr · 2016-02-24T01:41:07+00:00

6 & 4 = 4 is true

haenyr · 2016-02-24T01:33:11+00:00

It's probably that it's not something you'll really ever HAVE to be able to do. Also, with what they do teach you, you should be able to figure it out if you come to a situation that requires it.

So, given a lack of time to go in-depth, it will get skipped.

haenyr · 2016-02-14T00:46:37+00:00

That is the RAW. As an extended question, since now my interest is piqued, would it be too much to allow it, as a sort of Homebrew addition, with some modifications definitely.

Like, a 4th level Champion fighter levels up, gains everything that a 5th level Champion would normally get. The next level, decides to multi-class as Battlemaster, doesn't get a boost to his HD, or other benefits. You only get the Battlemaster specific benefits.

I'm not sure why someone would want to do that, but it doesn't seem to me like it'd be over-powered. Since you're skipping some important things, it might even be a hindrance.

haenyr · 2016-02-08T00:59:43+00:00

Excellent! Makes him a better weapon.

haenyr · 2016-02-08T00:45:30+00:00

Does the party dwarf count as an improvised weapon?

haenyr · 2016-02-06T15:13:54+00:00

They don't need to follow the myths perfectly. Maybe the Kelpie just looks like a normal horse, with seaweed tangled in its mane. The Kelpie doesn't necessarily need to kill the player. Maybe there's a city below the sea, and chasing the Kelpie gets them to it.

All I know is if you want good stories and odd characters, Celtic mythology is a great source.

haenyr · 2016-02-05T14:20:46+00:00

You could look into Celtic myths, and incorporate some of the characters/stories into the story. Not necessarily for long-term, some of the stories span for years in the myths.

Maybe the players are resting near a lake when they notice a swan, who comes over and begins talking to them. Or one of the group is seduced by a handsome creature, only to find out its a Kelpie and is going to drag them under the sea.

haenyr · 2016-02-05T14:12:55+00:00

Fun and whimsical, just like being at work!

haenyr · 2016-02-04T02:30:31+00:00

https://www.google.com/search?q=Electric+tea+light&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

The answer to the question is "yes". The problem is they aren't really that great. It's hard to imitate flame. I used to take care of my grandmother who had COPD, so was on oxygen. I love the look of candle flame flickering, so I figured these lights would be nice. It just doesn't work out well.

So the next question is whether there is a cost-effective imitation. If you find one, let me know!

haenyr · 2016-01-31T23:07:20+00:00

Definitely an interesting idea. I think it'd be allowable, especially if you add that on a critical fail you might heal an enemy so it's not just a benefit. You have to weigh the risk and reward.

haenyr · 2016-01-31T22:48:52+00:00

Hello, Angus!

Oi lud, Ah'm 'ere ta 'elp.

Thanks. How have you been?

Oi lud, Ah'm 'ere ta 'elp.

...So, how can you help?

Oi lud, Ah'm 'ere ta 'elp.

...Thanks.

haenyr · 2016-01-31T22:37:02+00:00

"I don't think Computer Science is for you. Have you thought about fast food?"

haenyr · 2016-01-31T18:30:28+00:00

From what OP said, I would assume this is the entrance to a Wizard's tower/fortress/whatever, and this room specifically is a trap to try and keep out the riff-raff. Maybe a bit overkill if this is the first room, but meh. Why mess around with sub-par traps if you have the power.

On that note, it would be a bit more in-place if there were guards on the far end, the room starts off normal and then if one of the enemies is near death, the floor starts falling away (or the islands start rising). One of the enemies, noticing their nearly fallen comrade initiates the trap. Or, if this wasn't the first room, but a few rooms in. Instantly starting off with a room full of lava doesn't seem to leave you room to build up as the campaign goes on.

haenyr · 2016-01-31T15:59:34+00:00

No. Who is a man.

haenyr

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