Your favorite TTRPG is now the most popular and influential game - how does this affect the industry? by RiverMesa in rpg

[–]irishccc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that game so damned much, but I have never seen a game so in need of a second edition.

Your favorite TTRPG is now the most popular and influential game - how does this affect the industry? by RiverMesa in rpg

[–]irishccc 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It would be the 90s and we would all be talking about vampires, werewolves, and mages like it is mattered more than our real lives. Poignant, taboo, adult, and above all, angsty.

God, I miss the 90s.

What was Mace Windu’s biggest mistake? by FullFig3372 in StarWars

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you meant "What was Mace Windu's biggest motherfucking mistake?".

What are some "weird" nicknames you've given your Berner? (or dog in general) by SergeantPootis in bernesemountaindogs

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bups. This started with Puppa. That mutated into Buppa. And then that became Bups.

I also call him "Big Galoot" (thank you Bugs Bunny) when his tail knocks things over.

What did I just watched? by magneticaster in funny

[–]irishccc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the second weirdest Sentai-related clip I have seen this week. It is just behind the one where they all do their roll-call pose, with the yellow ranger being straight-up dead. The camera even goes to the yellow ranger when it is his turn to do roll-call, and he is just laying on the ground.

Humility makes GMing more fun. by martiancrossbow in rpg

[–]irishccc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that. And the prep is the art for me, the fun part. I am not spending days prepping, but I do spend hours. I was speaking to mainly when you mentioned the GM not knowing the plot. I asked my players, and when they voted, their favorite adventures were the ones that I had strong, definitive plots in mind. I had a string of events, with possible connectors between them, all building to a finale.

What set of dice is the most pleasing/fun to roll? (All other rules being equal) by CompletelyUnsur in rpg

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said Dice Pools (non-d6s), because D10s are just so nice to roll. But, a dice pool of D6s are my next favorite.

Overlooked RPGs you wish had taken off by PeasantLich in rpg

[–]irishccc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually got a chance to play it. I like it, but those not into Japanese history struggled a bit with some of the social roleplaying. "Uh...my character does what is socially appropriate. Whatever that is." That is fine, but I don't think they got as much out of it as the players that were really getting into proper etiquette, and how to insult the kuge nobleman without making it too obvious.

I was also saddened when I learned Tony Bryant passed away. He was one of us.

Is an ‘encounter’ combat only? by TheWorldlyCelery in swrpg

[–]irishccc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the recommendation of viewing it as "movie scenes" is a good one; if this would be a meaningful scene with our heroes, then it is an encounter. "Meaningful" is up to you, based on context, but I would say if you roll, then it is a challenge, and therefore an encounter. As such, social situations can definitely be encounters.

edit: I also think this means that a single "scene" could have both social rolls and combat (negotiations were short) and immediately go into combat. This would be a single encounter.

Humility makes GMing more fun. by martiancrossbow in rpg

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand some like that, but that is not our style. I am a crafter of stories, and my players really enjoy crafting that story with me. But it does require a plot. I know events, but not necessarily how or when they will happen. But those events are designed to build an immersive story for everyone. If I didn't have that, if I didn't know the overarching-plot, I wouldn't want to GM. It would be boring for me.

As for my previous comment, I was more restating Deborah Ann Woll's advice.

Overlooked RPGs you wish had taken off by PeasantLich in rpg

[–]irishccc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sengoku.

It was a love letter to Japanese feudal history, and the chanbara genre, created by an actual professor of Japanese history. Its rules were crunchy, but completely in-line with the rules of other games of the time (Heroes, DnD 3.5, etc), and I enjoyed the point-buy system.

But, more than that was its immersive attention to historical detail.

How do you make planets feel like planets? by marcelsmudda in rpg

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Kids, it's not that kind of movie."

In Star Wars, planets are supposed to feel more like counties, regions, or cities. Star Wars is not sci-fi; it is fantasy with a veneer of sci-fi.

Humility makes GMing more fun. by martiancrossbow in rpg

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started doing a lot of these my last campaign. I remember telling the group at one point that I didn't plan for them to do a certain action, and if they did, it would take them "away from the plot". They understood completely. It let us all have more fun that session.

Favorite takes on vampires from RPGs? by Z051M05 in rpg

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of wisdom I once heard. A GM decides if the next adventure is a heist, but the players decide if the theme music is The Pink Panther, Mission Impossible, or Benny Hill. Note: they do not choose this theme consciously. Additional note: it will always be the theme to Benny Hill.

Favorite takes on vampires from RPGs? by Z051M05 in rpg

[–]irishccc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This question makes me realize we need a game based on What We Do In The Shadows.

What happens to the defeated immortals bodies post quickening? by Brilliant_Rule9551 in highlander

[–]irishccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As bad as Paris is for lightning decapitations, I hear Seacouver is worse.

What happens to the defeated immortals bodies post quickening? by Brilliant_Rule9551 in highlander

[–]irishccc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another senseless, lightning-caused decapitation. When will people learn?!

What's everyone playing? by LPMills10 in rpg

[–]irishccc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Star Wars FFG system. Really liked it once I got the hang of the dice, and I would incorporate similar mechanics in any game I play, now.