https://forum.obsidianportal.com/categories/general-discussion/p34/feed.rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:59:43 +0000 General Discussion Discussions on Obsidian Portal Community Forums en-CA https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2119/alien-races Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:25:29 +0000 Baalshamon 2119@/discussions
"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/star-trek-late-night/wikis/main-page]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2116/new-map-markers Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:20:16 +0000 GamingMegaverse 2116@/discussions I think this is amazing! I am now putting some characters & items on the maps! Very cool!

killervp
"A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2040/rpg-podcasts Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:09:27 +0000 Baalshamon 2040@/discussions
"Tri Tac PodCast":http://tritacsystems.podbean.com/

"TotalCon PodCast":http://totalcon.podbean.com/

You will not be disapointed.




"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2105/offline-html-css-editors Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:25:43 +0000 SSveter 2105@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2006/damage-behind-or-across-the-screen Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:51:56 +0000 floridafayboy 2006@/discussions I've been a silent member for a while but I have finally invigorated my players enough to get them involved in Obsidian Portal and have been updating and adding like crazy to my campaign as a result of our shared enthusiasm.

I wanted to post a question to fellow DM's and Players. I read recently on Penny Arcade I believe about damage behind the screen. I have played with the idea and my players are a bit concerned about the outcome of this type of mechanic.

To elaborate, I would roll my attacks and then describe damage done to my players with great detail via oratory delivery. Likewise when they attack they can tell me their damage number and rather then explain what hitpoints the monster has left, they get a description of the attack's result. When I attack them, I keep their HP value totals and current behind the screen so they never know numerically how they are doing.

I value any feedback that you folks have to offer about this idea/style of DMing.

Thanks,
J
http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/waterdeep-warriors/]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2092/what-do-you-think Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:45:07 +0000 HurstGM 2092@/discussions
"USS Sanctuary":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/uss-sanctuary]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2068/verdenheim Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:51:37 +0000 libranchylde 2068@/discussions It is slow going being a new father (my daughter Shaylee is 2 months old now), and sometimes it is hard to come up with ideas. I see you guys all posting on here and I have checked out many of your campaigns, so I value any input you may have.

Would any of you have any suggestions for my world? Story lines? NPCs? Nuances?

Any comments or criticisms appreciated]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2085/best-game-ever Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:35:40 +0000 Baalshamon 2085@/discussions
The adventures of playing ourselves traveling through time and to alternate dimensions was both exciting, fun, and frustrating too. It was quite a slap in the face when we actually generated characters and discovered our true worth on paper. lol The game had a system in place for figuring out your real world attributes and skills. Quite fun.

So what about you. What was the best game you ever played and why? I am not talking about game system but rather the most memorable and enjoyable campaign or game session.

"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2020/party-conflict-advice-welcome Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:19:28 +0000 tpmiller08 2020@/discussions
The PC thinking of switching characters is a rogue. Most of his sidequests require him to be sneaky about it, and not let the party in on what he's doing.

The last session, he left to do some poison trades in the middle of the night. Due to 'lack of trust' the Cleric of Bahamet was checking the rogue's bed throughout the night, which was obviously empty at one point. An argument followed, where the rogue was bullied (in my opinion at least.) It was kept in-game, but I feel like the cleric had a problem with the rogue doing rogue things out of game, and then declared in-game reasons for his actions. At the end of the session, I talked with the cleric further, and his points all led to that his character would never accept a rogue or thief type character in the game. Keep in mind, the rogue has never stolen from the party, stolen in front of the party, or anything like that. His skills allow others to recognize him as a rogue and maybe a thief. Other than that, there have been no signs of distrust.

So one player's character design has now alienated, and disrupted another player's character. Which I feel is unfair.

This occurs at least every other campaign in a similar manner, involving the same players and sometimes others. I can't think of any recourse to keep everyone happy, which happens from time to time. However, it really doesn't sit well that someone is losing their favorite PC to what feels to me like out of game bullying.

If anyone has dealt with a situation similar, I would love any input or advice you have. I've been checking blogs for hours, and I can't find any DM's with the same dilemma. I understand a need to roleplay party conflict and tensions, and I feel it adds to the game. This seems to cross the line though.]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2087/underline-or-not-underline Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:40:24 +0000 GamingMegaverse 2087@/discussions What do the forum users think?
killervp
"A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt

PS Don't know how to do no underline on the forums....thus the link to an example.]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2084/gamma-world-cryptic-alliances-4e-stuff Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:11:15 +0000 Fivegears 2084@/discussions
The thing is, I don't think 5 alliances gives enough variety, so, I'm bringing up old ones from both this game world, and mashing them with Paranoia's groups (and maybe a few of my own). Thing is, I'm trying to come up with some of my own effects for these groups. If you have any ideas - please, drop 'em here.

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*Archivists (Romantics)*
- Reveal: Any time during an encounter.
- Effect: At the end of the encounter, each of your allies must make an Omega Charge check for each Omega Tech card he or she draws. Until the end of the session, whenever you draw an Alpha Mutation card, you can draw an additional card for each of those Omega Charge checks that failed. Then choose one of those cards and shuffle the rest into the deck they came from.

*The Brotherhood of Thought (Psions)*
- Reveal: At the start of an encounter.
- Effect: Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +5 bonus to overcharge checks for psi Alpha powers, and your allies must overcharge psi Alpha powers, if possible. When an ally overcharges a psi Alpha power during this encounter, you gain a +1 power bonus to attack rolls to all defenses until the end of your next turn.

*Communists (Reds)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*The Church of the Subgenius (Slackers)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*The Created (Bots)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*The Followers of the Voice (Programmers)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*Free Enterprise (Mobsters)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*The Illuminati (Them)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*The Knights of Genetic Purity (Purists)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*New Dawn (Luddites)*
- Reveal: At any time during an encounter.
- Effect: Each character making an Omega Charge check at the end of the encounter takes a -5 penalty to the check. Your gain a bonus to your skill checks and saving throws equal to the number of those Omega Charge checks that fail. In addition, you gain a bonus to attack rolls equal to half the number of those Omega Charge checks that fail. These bonuses last until the end of your current session.

*Radioactivists (Mutants)*
- Reveal: At any time.
- Effect: Draw a number of Alpha Mutation cards equal to the number of untapped Alpha Mutation cards your allies have. Keep one of those cards and shuffle the rest into the deck they came from. Then each of your allies experiences an Alpha Flux.

*The Ranks of the Fit (Bonapartists)*
- Reveal:
- Effect:

*Restorationists (Survivors)*
- Reveal: When an ally reveals a Cryptic Alliance card and you are conscious.
- Effect: Choose one: 1. Negate the Cryptic Alliance card that was played and gain a power bonus to attack rolls and skill checks equal to the number of revealed Cryptic Alliance cards (not including Restorationist cards) until the end of the session. 2. Any effect from a Cryptic Alliance card that was played that applies to allies instead applies to the character that played the card, and any effect that applied to the character instead applies to that character's allies.]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1968/being-technologically-advanced Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:10:54 +0000 AnthonyDluzak 1968@/discussions
So as I browse through the postings in the forums here, I keep running across ways that GM's and players are using technology to better their games. Using software to create maps, sending them to players. Ive read about using software where the players are shown on the map, and the GM places the monsters on there. I assume everyone in the group is using a laptop to do this. Ive read about people using maps and an overhead projector, beaming the map onto the table from above and then placing the real figures down onto the image.

I was just wondering --- what are your favourite techniques and methods to increase the enjoyment and efficiency of your games?

I for one, have terrible math skills. I was thinking about making a sliding scale thing to calculate THAC0's. Yes, I use the dreaded THAC0 systems from 2nd edition D&D, LOL! That way, I do not have to use my head fingers and toes each roll I make to see if a creature hits a player!


-Anthony]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2071/file-sharing Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:38:52 +0000 Baalshamon 2071@/discussions
"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2009/in-game-politics Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:49:25 +0000 Chomsky2 2009@/discussions Naturally that includes lots of in game politics which is proving to be mechanically tricky, so suggestion on how to conduct that are welcome.
This also raises the topic about all in game politics and general suggestions on it is welcome.]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2062/new-height Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:48:39 +0000 GamingMegaverse 2062@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2056/spiked-chain Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:27:28 +0000 Revencher 2056@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2053/trade-rangers-animal-companion-for-feats Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:35:44 +0000 Revencher 2053@/discussions if not what would be a fair trade?

also is there a guide for making Archetypes?]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1057/why-we-chose-not-to-go-to-4e-d-d Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:11:58 +0000 onsilius 1057@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2034/the-games Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:52:29 +0000 Stribling 2034@/discussions PS all my GM are the best]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2036/gm-seeking-female-droid-mini-for-gaming-and-good-times Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:03:35 +0000 DamienMaster 2036@/discussions
I'm running a D6 Star Wars campaign and use the great (if now out of production) WOTC minis... however I'm having difficulty finding a decent female droid.

The actual illustration I did is here:
http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/roguetraders/characters/nan-3

Of course, I'm not expecting to matchthat- but hopefully it gives you a ballpark for what I'm after.
I'll be pleased if I can find any C3-P0esque vaguely female, humanoid droid with a feminine face/head. Don't care what line of minis it comes from and happy to customise form multiple sources.

Post a reply or send me a messge!

Thanks a lot...]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2033/images-and-copyrights Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:39:14 +0000 Baalshamon 2033@/discussions If you are altering images, how much alteration before you bypass copyright infringement?


"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2025/star-trek Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:20:39 +0000 Baalshamon 2025@/discussions There are two other Star Trek Systems still being played. One is FASA and the other is Last Unicorn's ICON system.

Would be nice to see the Star Trek entry split up but I do realize that only 13 campaigns is a meager number and not likely to inspire action.]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2015/hope-it-goes-here Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:16:41 +0000 Silverwerret 2015@/discussions
Have a good night and good gaming to all.
SilverWerret]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2013/happy-dm-appreciation-month Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:03:02 +0000 Ryqoshay 2013@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1970/map-creation-question Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:38:22 +0000 DarylHaynes 1970@/discussions https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1977/custom-monstser-counters Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:35:29 +0000 BrokenClock 1977@/discussions
I'm not sure if I've posted this before, but I just wanted to share what I use in my campaign for monster tokens on the battle maps.

They are essentially pictures taken from all the published material and almost any other fantasy art I could get my hands on. I simply take away some of the background, to get a nice clean and white look. After that I shrink it down and put it into a nice 1x1 inch square. I take a full sheet to Staples, print it off and then I glue them to card stock and cut them out.

"Example":http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/TheBrokenClock/Monsters-1.jpg

If people are interested I'll upload all 20 pages of them. I've printed multiples, so I have thousands of different monsters. Also, I have a second sheet that goes on the back of the counters which has their name on it.

If I've already posted this, I apologize. I have a bad memory.

Clock

- "Govaga":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/govaga]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1997/gurps-horror-the-town-on-skype-looking-for-players Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:25:45 +0000 Cernig 1997@/discussions
Wiki Here: http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/gurps-the-town

Drop me a message via the wiki if interested.

Regards, C]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1972/adventure-a-visual-layout Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:59:49 +0000 BrokenClock 1972@/discussions
"Example":http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/TheBrokenClock/Page1.jpg

What does everyone else do?

- Clock
"Govaga":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/govaga]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1964/new-to-op-can-i-run-a-game-here Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:27:41 +0000 Xanthus 1964@/discussions
...but can I run a game ON the site? I've been using RPOL.net to run games both for myself (selfish!) and for my friends who no longer (and some of us never did) live near each other, so it's now impossible to run games face-to-face, so we use play-by-post options to keep out group alive, as well as find new players to play with.

Can I do that on/with OP's help?]]> https://forum.obsidianportal.com/discussion/1930/using-3rd-party-art-work Wed, 18 May 2011 03:58:34 +0000 mormegil27 1930@/discussions
Thanks.]]>