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  1. markusdark

    What was your first magic item ever?

    A dagger that I dug up that allowed me to see the invisible "grey claw" creatures that were slowly invading our plane of existence. Spent 3 years with it soul bound to my hand, getting myself mauled by both the creatures as well as those who wanted me to defeat them (being drawn and quartered...
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    Poll: What are your overall feelings about the proposed 2.0 rules compared to our current rules v.1.

    Unfortunately, there are some (or perhaps many) of us who haven't been able to attend any playtest events in order to give official feedback on a playtest form. Granted, giving feedback only by reading it without trying it is a little skewed but for my personal position, it is impossible for...
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    Why not add more denominations of currency?

    Sorry, posted after 1am again. Gotta stop doing that. :D
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    Where Did the Year Come From?

    I still have a Purify Blood potion tag. :) I figured that it is like the Chinese calendar, Mayan Calendar or any other such calendars. That there are regions that may have their own calendar - especially remote areas that have a calendar but not a lot of contact with the rest of Fortannis...
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    Where Did the Year Come From?

    It is a holdover from NERO when the games split when there was but one game and chapter. The earliest date given is 507 ER. This is when the Northern Marshes were first explored. They just subtracted 1400 from the real year to get the game year. Now, what ER stands for, I don't know...
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    Race Balance: Hoblings

    Double post, sorry...
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    Race Balance: Hoblings

    For the record, I voted wrong. Didn't read the question correctly and voted Yes when I meant No. I believe exactly what Avaran/Adam has stated. With the ability to buy your way into more build (I've done it and surpassed my character of 10 years of just playing regular games within 3 of the...
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    Why not add more denominations of currency?

    If it would help, I could always make more platinum pieces like I did for my hat.
  9. markusdark

    Hi, I'm new to alliance. (San Francisco)

    Hello and welcome! Your best bet to start with would be to post this in the San Francisco chapter's General Discussion forum. Then they could let you in on what is happening and when and offer help in building a character to fit within their current games.
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    Bind <Legs> Safety Issue

    Stand with both feet in place in any position that is comfortable/combat friendly (for the record, when I'm hit with a confine or other, I get myself into a comfortable position before the spell takes full effect). Have an attacker begin to attack from the front and then have them move...
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    Why not add more denominations of currency?

    From where Alliance gets their coins, it costs roughly $150-200 per 1000 tokens (depending upon volume and coin type) plus shipping (which can cost a bit as 1000 coins weighs a good amount). To create a new design will cost roughly $400 per side of the coin for the company to make the die...
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    Combat Effectiveness of Artisans

    The red straws from Burger King hold exactly 1/4 ounce of liquid. I tape the potion tags around cotton swabs and then pull out a swab from the straw before delivering the potion. The rod holds 13 straws per side.
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    Combat Effectiveness of Artisans

    I agree completely. But that is up to plot staff as well as players to ask for locks, traps and other things for them to overcome - and be able to do it without the use of spells or the fighter disarm (Blow someone up, cure light wounds him, repeat). I have witnessed some interesting usages of...
  14. markusdark

    [0.9] Why Does Teacher Still Exist?

    I believe (and maybe the rules have changed) that teaching any weapon skill is beyond "Put the pointy end towards the bad guy," but instead is teaching the person how to effectively use it in combat. Hence why there is a rule that requires training to even use a certain class of weapon. And it...
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    Best skills for a beginning scout?

    Another thing to think of - if you're talking about being a 'scout' scout - one that is out in front, tracking, etc. You may want to pick up the Craftsman skill and have a Tracker or Scout. This is a non-official skill that technically only gives you an extra silver piece per logistics period...
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    Questions on making my own latex weapons

    There is a place in San Francisco called "Douglas and Sturgess" www.artstuf.com where you can buy gallon and five gallon containers of 'mask latex' - a thicker latex made for casting masks. A gallon runs around $45. I use it for my weapons. Painting it on with a brush you won't get a...
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    Renaming MWEs?

    I agree that the name should be changed, both because it is derived from a location that was created in another game when it was a singular chapter (IIRC). They also do not have/share in the elven traits of other Elves (such as the half cost for Archery) In addition, I have always hated the...
  18. markusdark

    Favorites

    Finding a PC character that meant a lot to my character's past. (would be more specific but at the moment, my character wouldn't want to reveal it. ;) ) Getting hit by whatever glowy green eyed thing Greg was playing in the final battle only to have him say, "OH! Tyrran born! Tasty, tasty!"...
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    The Beacon of Hope [Big West Hook]

    Squire Shanshi, Through means which I prefer not to discuss, I can often hear the whispers of events through the Mists and once per year the 'means' allows me to travel. Many whom I had called friends and allies now reside in Malestrom and I will come to the aid of all. Although I lack powers...
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