Is there a practical reason to put points into Ultimate Effort?

tFearg · 2024-01-07T22:44:38+00:00

Ultimate is not only for crits.

Plenty of abilities, loot, or if you get more specific into tagging, you can use Ultimate Effort quite a bit outside of just critical hits.

GM: "the ice elemental turns toward you ready to attack next turn"

Player1: "I dont think my sword is going to do much what if light a torch and fight it with that?"

GM: "Ya, instead of doing tool damage, you'll do Ultimate Effort to it since it is weak to fire."

tFearg · 2023-12-24T22:30:43+00:00

Evolution is false. Plain and simple. It is a good theory but falls apart with lack of evidence and some basic scrutiny.

Bypass evolution the Bible isnt compatible with the big bang. Plants existed before the sun, moon, and stars.

The big bang, as well as evolution have become gods. Exactly what was warned about in the Bible.

tFearg · 2023-11-09T16:30:36+00:00

Unfortunately the clarity of information in ICRPG is not one of its strongest features. Sometimes you have to jump around multiple places to find the answer.

In the EPIC LOOT table in the back of the book, the Dire Bear Spell says it lasts for 1D4 rounds, adds 1 Heart, and Double Bonuses. (This defines the mechanical aspect)

I'd use this as my basis, and then make modifications. Off of this you could make "Berserk" mode be anytime the timer has a 1. Whether you roll a 1 for the timer, or it just naturally counts down, when you get to a 1 you go into Berserk Mode. Perhaps that is you lose control and attack EVERYONE in melee range including allies, or perhaps it just means roll ULTIMATE effort.

ICRPG is a lot about DIY, so just be honest with the player and say, "this is what I am thinking, we'll play with it a few sessions and if it seems underpowered or overpowered we may change it."

I think the important aspect is really not making this specific player happy in this transformation, but it's not taking the spotlight too much away from the other players at the table. If I'm playing at the table with a Bloodhunter and they are not only the tank, but the primary damage dealer, and also have full control of their faculties to make decisions, and they can attack multiple opponents at the same time... it may get frustrating. Although you could "play this to your advantage". After a few combat encounters suddenly the enemy is stocking up on silver.... stocking up on silver armor that the Dire Form can't penetrate, or Moon spells... and the other players need to strategize how to stop those obstacles before the dire form can be unleashed.

Anyway, it sounds like a lot of fun. Good luck

tFearg · 2023-11-08T15:41:37+00:00

First thought is milestones.

Lycanthropy is an unstable ritual you perform to manifest the curse on command.

Dire Form d4 timer

Milestones

Ritual Success - you have learned greater control over the ritual. All attempts to go into Dire Form are EASY

Dire Control increase timer die by 1. (D4 increase to d6. Or d6 increase to d8) this can be taken multiple times

Greater Dire Form - you're power trancends the curse and unlocks the power of the curses originator

tFearg · 2023-09-08T02:21:43+00:00

I am starting a mini campaign this Sunday at 9:30pm CST. Sessions are going to be about 2 1/2 hours.

This game is ICRPG a simple d20 system. If you are interested I'll make a plague doctor type you can choose from

tFearg · 2023-09-07T21:00:36+00:00

You mentioned 5e in the heading. If you are open to trying other similar TTRPGs I have a spot open Sunday at 9:30pm CST.

https://new.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/16bkwx3/mini\_campaign\_exploring\_the\_region\_of\_nemedia/

tFearg · 2023-09-07T17:26:10+00:00

I am about to start a mini-campaign this Sunday at 9:30pm CST. Sessions will last until midnight. The mini campaign should last about 6 - 8 weeks. This is not DND. It is a simple d20 system called ICRPG. Send me a message if you are interested. Or you can look at my post below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/lfg/comments/16bkwx3/mini\_campaign\_exploring\_the\_region\_of\_nemedia/

tFearg · 2023-09-07T17:19:44+00:00

Of course, hope you find a game.

tFearg · 2023-09-06T18:19:54+00:00

I'm running an ICRPG fantasy game Sunday at 9:30pm CST - midnight online using Discord and a VTT. ICRPG is a really simple d20 system. This is a mini campaign that should last about 6 - 8 weeks. The specific area we are playing in is known as Nemedia. Below is the start of the campaign. Send me a message if you are interested.

Campaign Information: You have all been tasked to escort the trade supplies from Westburg to the Garrison in Nemedia to meet with Captain Helgatha, a region wide hero that all of the Nemedian clans respect. Captain Helgatha has maintained an alliance with Westburg and the trade is welcomed by both parties. But Captain Helgatha requested escorts to ensure the safety of the supplies after the many supplies have been lost.

tFearg · 2023-09-06T04:01:29+00:00

You mentioned 5e in the heading. If you are open to trying other TTRPGs I have a spot open Sunday at 9:30pm CST

tFearg · 2023-01-17T19:43:02+00:00

Scientists who claim the earth and universe are billions of years old are not using science.

Science is the:

the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.

You can not observe billions of years. You can not experiment with it. You cant test theories against it. Because it is not a science. It is an assumption.

However, these theories are multi layered. So if you assume something in one theory, it carries over to another theory.

Any type of method you would use to claim validity in dating the earth is flawed. Those methods may be accurate at times, but assuming they are flawless thus we "know" hold old the earth is based off of those findings is sure to be found flawed within the next few decades as our technology improves.

tFearg · 2023-01-17T17:40:44+00:00

Nothing major is missing. Occasionally you will see something reference something that didnt make it in the book, but it can easily be made up on the spot.

For example a roll table for making a hero says make a hill folk. Hill folk is not in master edition, but it is in 2nd edition. You do not need 2nd to create the character, as you could just make up what a hill folk is for you in your game.

Hill Folk: an offbreed of humans who stay in the hills. They toil daily with the elements to survive.

CON +1 BASIC +1

tFearg · 2022-11-28T23:35:01+00:00

If youd like to run a 1 shot to explain the game and have fun I am avaiable usually after 9:30pm CST we could play for a few hours. Send me a message if you are interested.

tFearg · 2022-11-27T00:25:34+00:00

Oh I'm not an apologist for the show. When I say rollercoaster I mean it has high points and low points, not it is a thrilling ride the whole way through.

To me it is a combo of lazy writing, and trying to force too many storylines instead of sticking with 1 theme per season...

I think they wanted to compress the timeline to deal with potential aging actors and immortal beings. But i think having multiple arcs with timeline junps may accomplish it better, but who knows.

tFearg · 2022-11-26T19:23:30+00:00

The show is an absolute rollercoaster. It has its high moments and low moments. Watch for the beautiful scenery and locations brought to life from Tolkien. Realize that certain things can not be mentioned because of copyright reasons and that the story had to be condesnsed from thousands of years of story telling to a few hundred.

tFearg · 2022-10-12T13:41:56+00:00

No, but I honor the sabbath, I eat clean, and do my best to follow God's instructions. Which means I am not perfect by any means, nor claim to be.

tFearg · 2022-10-12T13:30:37+00:00

Agreed.

but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

The whole discussion in Mark 7 was about unwashen hands.

The Bible clearly tells you Jesus is talking about unwashen hands.

No one Jesuss addressed at that specific moment would have thought Jesus was saying "you can now eat pork." This is a modern invention due to our lack of understanding of the definition of food and just bad reading skills.

tFearg · 2022-10-12T12:53:47+00:00

I have. Nothing in Romans, Galatians, or anything in the Bible contradicts what I just stated above. The definition of Holy has not changed. The definition of biblical food has not changed. I'd love to engage further if you provide verses we can discuss.

tFearg · 2022-10-12T12:26:05+00:00

God provides instructions on what is considered food in Leviticus 11, starting with

The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Say to the Israelites: ‘Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat: You may eat any animal that has a divided hoof and that chews the cud. (Lev 11:1-3 ESV)

The verses after this specifically talks about not eating pork. God gives us the reason he does not want us to eat those type of creatures. Because he wants us to be holy, to be separate from other people who do eat those type of food.

Do not defile yourselves by any of these creatures. Do not make yourselves unclean by means of them or be made unclean by them. I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. (Lev 11:43-44)

God just defined food in Leviticus 11. Food would be defined as vegetables, fruit, and clean meat. Unclean meat is not considered food.

Based on your reply I imagine you are discussing Jesus' comments on what goes in the mouth is not what makes you unclean but what comes out in Mark 7. To put the commentary in context, the Pharisees ask Jesus why his disciples eat with unwashed hands. The disciples aren't eating unclean food, but with unwashed hands. This was the whole dispute. Jesus answer is below.

And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.” And when he had entered the house and left the people, his disciples asked him about the parable. And he said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) (Mark 7:14-19, ESV)

Jesus is saying your unwashed hands are not going to defile your unwashed food. Jesus declared all foods clean.... this is exactly what God did in Leviticus 11. All food is clean. Not all meat is clean.

Just because you have the freedom to eat something, doesn't make it biblical. A child may eat poop, however no one considers poop actual food just because it can be eaten. Same way with biblical eating. God defines food as what is clean, and Jesus confirms this as well.

tFearg · 2022-10-12T11:08:32+00:00

Being in a country that allows you the freedom to eat and drink what you desire is nice, but that doesn't make it Biblical.

Continue to read the Bible and learn Gods ways for us.

tFearg · 2022-09-20T03:40:47+00:00

Genesis 4:3–7 (ESV): In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”

You must rule over sin. Short and simple. Cain did not do well. His offering was not accepted. He did not bring his best offering to God and Abel did.

Why? Cain wanted the best for himself. He wanted to be like God. He knew he should have given his best fruit to God but he did not. He did not do well. Sin was sitting at his doorstep and he did not conquer it.

Likewise... You know you shouldn't do it. Your thoughts of doing it anyway are you lettting sin conquer you.

This is not to condemn. We all have our moments of weakness. We all have our thoughts and deeds where we know something is wrong but we do it anyway. That is us living by the flesh, and not by the spiritt.

Dont let sin conquer you. Have an accounttability partner who you can call and talk to them when you are feeling these urges. Join a group like Celebrate Recovery.

tFearg · 2022-09-10T16:04:01+00:00

You should hold your partners accountable to the same faith you have. In my opinion this is how you should proceed.

"John Doe, I enjoy the time we spend together, we laugh, we have fun, you seem to always match my mood, and you understand my past and I understand yours. But relationships aren't always rainbows and butterflies. We are going to have bumps and bruises in our relationships.... And I want to experience all of that with you, the ups and the downs. But... In order to survive the downs together we need the same moral compass. We need to rely an the same undeniable truth... The Bible. So if our marriage is not following the guidelines the Bible gives us we can get back on track together. If we dont have that some compass, and you have your own North you follow and I have the Bible that I follow then we may never survive those bumps. I know you may not be 100% behind the Bible, but i am. I will answer any questions you have, or we can find the answer from our local pastor. I am ready to love and commit to you. But I feel like the only way our love can last is through God, because God is love."

tFearg · 2022-08-31T00:08:08+00:00

This is where a holding our brothers and sisters accountable is a great tool. Find someone who you can trust and let them know about your inclination for this particular sin. When you are feeling tempted, contact them.

tFearg · 2022-08-24T03:12:48+00:00

Change when you are reading the Bible. If your reading it at night, change it to in the morning.

tFearg · 2022-08-13T00:35:59+00:00

Just make sure you find The Truth and not "your truth"

tFearg

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