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Sounds like a pretty standard B&E by a couple of thugs robbing a (presumably) rich guy. Also sounds like a good GM. When you are able to twist a plot and surprise characters and make the realistic wildly entertaining, that's some of the best gaming.

Can I use this on a Mac? And it's supposed to open in Excel right? Mine won't read it :(

Without David Gemmell there is no George R.R. Martin. He's awesome. I can see how scenarios mimicking situations from his books would be pretty great. I haven't run or designed any myself though...

Yeah, the site recently got an overhaul, and wow. Yeah, it's pretty awesome (to me) at the moment. You can load maps, color text for characters, post in line pics (for setting or NPC interactions), but the best new feature is... Languages. Yup. You can pick players that pick specific...

This is an interesting question. To me, the difficult part is that you are reducing all spiritualist to charlatans from the outset. This is a difficult pill for me to swallow. Here is why: Many of the things that spiritualists DO as a result of their faith, do have positive- almost...

Stop all that sorcery! :D Loz has a great point. Magic does not have to be real for people to THINK its real.

I believe the magic system is more to handle "chi" abilities, if I recall correctly. You can always rule to sideline magic- but some folks like an oriental magic environment- complete with Jade Dragons, and other Asian, mythic creatures. If you are looking for a more Bushido-Ronin-Ninja game...

I like the solutions above. I will offer one other solution. If the problem seems to be the PC always getting smashed on, maybe the scimitars serve a more defensive purpose. Sure, they can have a simple +1 damage each, and maybe even some other effect (the +1 could do heat or cold damage to...

So, in one of my online games the question arose: "Can I learn the same Divine spell multiple times so that I can use it several times and not have to worry that I've blown my wad?" I thought that the answer to this question is no (in older RQ versions you couldn't really do this, but I feel...

First of all, Joe Abercrombie's stuff is INCREDIBLE. "Best Served Cold" and "The Heroes" were some of the best reads I've had in a loooong time. For that world, you may have the best books. Vikings is great (even just as a read), and without a lot of "monsters" you won't much need the...

Can the guy being attacked just turn sideways? If so, I would rule a bonus to the attackers for attacking from the side applies, but the defender can defend or attack using the weapons on either side that are available. This situation is not indefensible in my opinion. For example: in a...

I'm wondering how this book is different from the original Arms & Equipment, which, while flawed, I thought was very useable with the errata. Anyone out there have both?

I run a couple of games on RPOL.net I like the site, it has a bunch of really cool features (languages only spoken and understood by those that understand them, in line picture capability, great configurable virtual rollers, etc.), and the PBP pace leaves time for us adults to actually have...

I also recall a "passions" mechanic for ruling alot of emotional game decisions. Loz developed it (I'm sure Simulcrum can suss out what book it's from specifically- though I remember it being in Elric, I could be wrong). If memory serves, it could be applied to everything from romantic love...

I don't have a Critical success table for spells, but here is a short list of potential fun fumble options. I made them up with input from my players. 1. Blanche! - Caster skin, hair and eyes are drained alabaster white. Effect lasts until a difficult (-20) resilience roll is made. This roll...