Enjoy the holidays and time with your family!
Next year this spot will be occupied with a blog focusing on my various roleplaying games, past and present and possibly future, not just on Raptor Squad.
So..keep any eye out!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
FEAR! What is it good for? Huh!
So the D6 Fantasy system has a Mettle skill.
This sometimes comes into play when the characters come up against a monster or creature that can cause them to be terrified. They fail the Mettle roll, they (in theory) will turn and run away in fear.
While this has given rise to several fun and crazy moments in my game, I'm thinking about reworking this and incorporating a house rule:
If you fail your mettle roll you have three options:
1. Flee:(nuff said)
2. Frenzy: You can attack but fear has altered your perception to the point that you are attacking wildly, and therefore your difficulty to hit the target creature has increased two difficulty levels. Missing results in a %50 chance that you hit one of your own teammates.
3.Freeze: You can do nothing the rest of the round but may make another mettle roll to get control of yourself next round.
Some might recognize this ideas as being based on a game called "Unknown Armies," but obviously modified to fit the D6 system.
Personally, I'm diggin it...it gives the player some control over their character rather than saying "Yep, you failed the roll and run away like a scared little bitch," while still penalizing them. but more importantly it gives them a choice, which I'm all about. I hate railroading players and having them feel like the control of their PC has been taken totally out of their hands.
Anyway, I know some Gm's and passersby out there may have some thoughts/opinions on the above and I would love to hear them. So please! Sound off!
This sometimes comes into play when the characters come up against a monster or creature that can cause them to be terrified. They fail the Mettle roll, they (in theory) will turn and run away in fear.
While this has given rise to several fun and crazy moments in my game, I'm thinking about reworking this and incorporating a house rule:
If you fail your mettle roll you have three options:
1. Flee:(nuff said)
2. Frenzy: You can attack but fear has altered your perception to the point that you are attacking wildly, and therefore your difficulty to hit the target creature has increased two difficulty levels. Missing results in a %50 chance that you hit one of your own teammates.
3.Freeze: You can do nothing the rest of the round but may make another mettle roll to get control of yourself next round.
Some might recognize this ideas as being based on a game called "Unknown Armies," but obviously modified to fit the D6 system.
Personally, I'm diggin it...it gives the player some control over their character rather than saying "Yep, you failed the roll and run away like a scared little bitch," while still penalizing them. but more importantly it gives them a choice, which I'm all about. I hate railroading players and having them feel like the control of their PC has been taken totally out of their hands.
Anyway, I know some Gm's and passersby out there may have some thoughts/opinions on the above and I would love to hear them. So please! Sound off!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Force will be with you...most of the time....
Yeah, so, still got the burnout working on the Star Wars…this happens every few months, so no biggie.
So I’m working on some different things and coming to some decisions about the site and life in general…I’ll share them with you now in lieu of any kind of real meaningful post:
1. 2009 is the year I streamline my life.
Yep, there are gonna be some BIG changes in my life in the coming year. I won't go into great detail, because some of it is kinda private, but in the turmoil of the stock market and economy and whirlwind of madness that makes up this crazy world I am resolute in that I am going to have a better year and things are going to go well for me, personally, financially and heck, lets go ahead and throw spiritually in there, cause I'm a Gawd lovin guy.
2. I'll work on the Raptor Squad site when I got time.
Just what it says. I'm not going to kill myself like I have in the past, as I see no real point. I do this for free, no one pays me (at least not yet) and it's all about doing something I love for fun. So! Updates? They happen when they happen.
3. More focus on my Champion of the North game
I've taken a bit of a break over the holidays, but I'm jumping back in with both feet this year, and turning up the heat! There is a lot of drama and intrigue to be had in my game and I'm going to milk that baby for all its worth!
4. More focus on the home
There are some things I want to get done around our house this year, so, I'm going to spend more time and effort in getting the homestead where I want it. And no, that doesn't mean buying more video game consoles...
I guess thats it.
I know this post was more free-form and open than others but what the hell.
So I’m working on some different things and coming to some decisions about the site and life in general…I’ll share them with you now in lieu of any kind of real meaningful post:
1. 2009 is the year I streamline my life.
Yep, there are gonna be some BIG changes in my life in the coming year. I won't go into great detail, because some of it is kinda private, but in the turmoil of the stock market and economy and whirlwind of madness that makes up this crazy world I am resolute in that I am going to have a better year and things are going to go well for me, personally, financially and heck, lets go ahead and throw spiritually in there, cause I'm a Gawd lovin guy.
2. I'll work on the Raptor Squad site when I got time.
Just what it says. I'm not going to kill myself like I have in the past, as I see no real point. I do this for free, no one pays me (at least not yet) and it's all about doing something I love for fun. So! Updates? They happen when they happen.
3. More focus on my Champion of the North game
I've taken a bit of a break over the holidays, but I'm jumping back in with both feet this year, and turning up the heat! There is a lot of drama and intrigue to be had in my game and I'm going to milk that baby for all its worth!
4. More focus on the home
There are some things I want to get done around our house this year, so, I'm going to spend more time and effort in getting the homestead where I want it. And no, that doesn't mean buying more video game consoles...
I guess thats it.
I know this post was more free-form and open than others but what the hell.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Dag!
I hate burnout...it comes out of nowhere, sidetracks my best laid plans and doesn't go away until it feels like it.
It sucks.
But, after experiencing this kind of thing for, oh, going on eight years, I know three things:
1. There is no use trying to get past it...just ride it out and let the batteries recharge.
2. It won;t lat forever, though it certainly feels as though it will.
3. When it does subside, the creative juices flow like a river.
So...I'm just going to kick back, enjoy the holidays and do some things that need doing. I suggest everyone do the same.
I'll post more updates when there is something to report on.
It sucks.
But, after experiencing this kind of thing for, oh, going on eight years, I know three things:
1. There is no use trying to get past it...just ride it out and let the batteries recharge.
2. It won;t lat forever, though it certainly feels as though it will.
3. When it does subside, the creative juices flow like a river.
So...I'm just going to kick back, enjoy the holidays and do some things that need doing. I suggest everyone do the same.
I'll post more updates when there is something to report on.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Just hit the cabbage button
I have a theory that if you slap a price tag on something, even if it's an inferior product and worth less than the cost of production , people will automatically assign value to the thing and pay.
Case in point? I have several:
1. Any movie starring Angelina Jolie.
2. Paris Hilton's album.
3. Pugs
4. Segways
5. Iphones
Thats good enough for now.
Anyway, point being, is that I think I'm going to toss a "Donate" button up on the Raptor Squad site.
Why the hell not? I bust my ass creating entertainment and gameaids for the masses (as we've done for, oh, going on eight years now)...and if folks have money to toss away on the crap WOTC puts out, then why not show Raptor Squad some love? Especially considering there are still D6 fans out there and with the death of WEG you can pretty much rule out getting ANYTHING new in the future.
Heck, seing a little jack might even inspire me to work harder on the site than I am now...and if folks toss some coin my way, I figure they got the right to give me some input on what they would liek to see...so win-win...I get monetary incentive, you guys get to pull my strings.
Seems like a decent deal to me. Plus most of you need to kick your crack habit and this is a good cause to redirect your money to.
Case in point? I have several:
1. Any movie starring Angelina Jolie.
2. Paris Hilton's album.
3. Pugs
4. Segways
5. Iphones
Thats good enough for now.
Anyway, point being, is that I think I'm going to toss a "Donate" button up on the Raptor Squad site.
Why the hell not? I bust my ass creating entertainment and gameaids for the masses (as we've done for, oh, going on eight years now)...and if folks have money to toss away on the crap WOTC puts out, then why not show Raptor Squad some love? Especially considering there are still D6 fans out there and with the death of WEG you can pretty much rule out getting ANYTHING new in the future.
Heck, seing a little jack might even inspire me to work harder on the site than I am now...and if folks toss some coin my way, I figure they got the right to give me some input on what they would liek to see...so win-win...I get monetary incentive, you guys get to pull my strings.
Seems like a decent deal to me. Plus most of you need to kick your crack habit and this is a good cause to redirect your money to.
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