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How do I make a memorable BBEG without going full-edge?
Don't consider the BBeG, consider the system that made him.
Vader is nothing without the empire. Build the empire well, and Vader emerges.
What you do is have him be friendly. Obnoxiously so. Asks the heroes about their families, tells them about his grandkids, all while his hordes burn down the village in search of some macguffin.
>>44542091
Really, really depends on the setting and the themes you're trying to convey. The BBEG, perhaps moreso on the protagonists, is usually one of the main factors that dictates the flavour of the campaign. Sometimes full-edge isn't even that bad, provided you limit the BBEG's interaction and don't force his/her/its overly dark personality into every damn session or two.
Other, quite often liked BBEGs involve delusional antagonists who believe they're doing the right thing, though it's...
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Reminder that Angron did nothing wrong and Emperor fucked him over. He has every right to be pissed off.
>>44541168
Reminder that Angron would have been nothing without Kharn
>>44541168
Reminder that Angron unique talent is war, but even the faggot primarch is still a better warrior than him.
>>44541751
Angron's "unique talent" was omnidirectional homicidal rage. War an the proper execution of a large scale war requires a shit load more than just hitting shit with shit.
But it really was not his fault he never managed to master the finer side of armed conflict. Dude had catastrophic brain damage.
Who would win a war between all Ork clanz combined vs entire Imperium might at full autism?
Who would win a war between all 4chan boards combined vs entire /b/ might at full autism?
>>44541122
/b/ is overrated it's just porn and dubs games /v/ alone can out-autism them
Isnt it a common opinion that if the orks managed to fully unite the only thing that might be able to stop them is the Tyranids?
Dark, Craftworld, Exodite, Harlequin; it doesn't matter.
>>44541033
>>44541033
Moar
>>44541033
Yet more DE
Discuss languages in traditional games
I use Hymmnos as my go-to conlang, personally.
>>44540775
English is fun.
I like English.
>>44540775
A légpárnás járművem tele van angolnákkal
What system would you use to run a wolfenstein-esque game?
re-fluffed dark heresy
>>44539740
Sine Requie of course
>>44539740
Godlike
This is your weapon. It is an arbalest crossbow with a goat leg cocking mechanism. It is able to send a steel tipped bolt through 2mm of steel plate at 25 meters and is effective against unarmored targets at ranges of up to 150 meters.
okay?
>>44539543
But what does it taste like?
>>44539543
That's great, but I heard that Englishmen wield these super-bows made of yew wood that can kill six knights in a minute from half a mile away.
In this thread we give a top ten list of our personal favorite board games, and then suggest games for others to try that they might enjoy based on their list.
10. Tammany Hall - This is a really fun area of control game that encourages a lot of alliances of convenience and backstabbing. I really enjoy the mechanic of the mayor giving powers to his enemies for future turns. The theme is really cool as well. It can sometimes have a bit of a runaway leader problem on occasions though.
9. Twilight Imperium - This is a great game. It would be a lot higher on my list if it weren't for the fact that I can only rarely get it onto the table. The time factor turns a lot of people away, but once you get into it, it's very rewarding. Even setting up the board at the beginning is fun in itself. Then when we get into the heart of the actual game, I always have a blast even if I lose, which is a good thing given how long the game can go.
8. Diplomacy - This game has a pretty nasty reputation of ruining friends, but in the right group, this game is wonderful. This hits the same problem as Twilight Imperium in that it takes a large time commitment to do, but again, when you can actually find time to do it, it's amazing. It can be emotionally taxing at times, but the wheeling and dealing, the backstabbing, the lies, the suspicion, it's all extremely thrilling.
7. Letters to Whitechapel - I tried to decide between Letters and Fury of Dracula. I finally decided on LtW because some of the cards and powers in FoD seem to make the game a little too random. This is a game where one player moves around in secret while the other players work together to deduce where he's at and catch him. Like the old classic Scotland Yard, only better in my opinion.
6. DC Deck Building Game - For some reason my friends and I can't stop playing this simple deck building game. I'm honestly not sure what it is about it, but we're hooked.
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>>44538507
5. Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization - This game is very well designed and a lot of fun to play. Who doesn't like building up a civilization from the ground up? It can be a bit daunting to learn all the rules, but putting in the effort is well worth it.
4. Dominant Species - I just recently started playing this game, but I can't get enough of it right now. I find it well designed and extremely fun. I've been trying to get it to the table as often as I can lately.
3. Arkham Horror/Eldritch Horror - I'm putting both of these down in the same spot. I've got everything for both of them so far, but I think I prefer Arkham a bit more. Love the theme, love the feel, love the game. Setup and takedown can take some time, but once you get used to it, you can cut the time down a lot. It's remained one of my favorites. It's one of the games that I can even enjoy playing solo.
2. Battlestar Galactica - This is one of my group's go to games. I love the hidden agenda/betrayal mechanic, and this game is one of the best for it. We've been playing it for years, and still love bringing it out.
1. Twilight Struggle - There is a reason this game was #1 on BGG for so long (it still should be in my opinion). It's masterfully designed, and just a blast to play. I always wondered how a two player cold war game could be so highly ranked, but when I finally got the chance to play it, I was blown away. It has quickly risen to one of my favorite games of all time. I'm lucky enough to have some friends who enjoy it as well, so I can get plenty of face to face games. Masterpiece of boardgaming in my opinion.
I'd love to hear what other people's favorites are as well!
1. imperial assault -> very nice dungeon crawler in the star wars universe.
2. catan -> yeah, baby's first boardgame, but i like it, and it works with most of my friends
3. warhammer 40k -> no one to play it with since i don't have money for another army and no one else buys it. i like the lore and collect the minis though
4. game of thrones by FFG -> actually nice, although abit more complicated than most people would like. and kinda too long.
5. quoridor -> the kind of game that lasts less than 4 minutes, for 2 or 4 players, and is super...
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Any time someone says they like Twilight Imperium I immediately disregard everything else they say.
Seeing as I get this stuff right but I never record it, may as well call my shots while I can.
Let's start with Shadows over Innistrad. The name is an obvious reference to the Lovecraft short story 'Shadows over Innsmouth.' Due to the nature of the creatures in Innsmouth, this makes me think that we will see Phyrexians. If this is so it will be a great point it re-introduce one of the big bads back into the lore. We will be seeing Jace, Lilliana and Sorin on Innistrad with possible supporting roles from Ajani, Karn, Koth, and/or Nahiri. But there could...
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I really hope we don't get big baddies this time, three consecutive blocks with some kind of apocalypses in a row is too much. Also I don't think it will happen, nothing in the trailer hints at Phyrexia. Maybe next time. We're definitively get to know something about the Raven Man, wich is cool, but we're probably spending the test of the time enjoying JaceXLili cheesy fanfiction while R&D butchers everything that was cool and interesting in Innistrad lore.
Dont ask me how I know it, in fact, i dont give a shit if you believe me or not, but this is comming in SoI. And no, my dad do not work for WotC,
Shadows of Innistrad: Introducing
- Mana Blade
Artifact - 6cmc generic mana - Mythic Rare
(X)(X), Tap: Controller of Mana Blade can attack or block as a creature where his or her power is X and his or her toughness is his or her life total (Damage received while using the ability of Mana Blade will reduce your life total).
>>44539017
Mind if I screen that? Ez upboats on le Reddit if it's right! Ebin!
Stat...
>>44538132
mepleaseyeahwe'veseenthetrailerhahahahahayeahdieinafire
>>44538146
...this character for me.
>>44538166
Hm. Looks like a human fighter, mid-to-high level judging by the fancy looking gear.
>angels are just evolved birds that found immortality
>demons are just evolved bats, cloven-hoofed animals, and horned animals that found immortality
>fairies are just evolved butterflies and moths that found immortality
How stupid would this be?
Well the logical progression... How does one find immortality? If a human found it, what would they be transformed into?
What about a dog?
>>44537587
>Angels are the spirits of birds who died in the pursuit of virtue and righteousness, given form by the mercy of God to serve Him again.
>Demons are the spirits of bats, rats, and livestock that scorned their masters and God. As punishment, the Lord twisted their forms.
>Fairies are insects that were noble in life and have forsaken the nectar of the world to spread the word of their Lord God.
>>44537587
Do you want to attach the traditional moral orientations to the angels and demons? Because they'd seem kind of weird and arbitrary here.
This is how I paladin
>>44537242Groovy.
>>44537242
>Saves town
>Gets sugar
Groovy
>>44537242
I'm starting a Kickstarter for Tucker and Dale and Ash vs. Evil, the Movie of the Dead.
Who all's on board?
What space marine chapters and/or Militarum regiments do you think would work well alongside sisters from the Order of the Sacred Rose?
Well the Grey Knights sure could use their blood.
>>44538106
Anon, it was one incident written in a time when Grey Knights fluff was particularly retarded. I think it might be time to let it go.
>>44538175
No, we shall always remember the epitome of stupidity in order to keep the new generations from writing stupid shit.
Roll20 story thread?
Roll20 story thread
>Go on roll20
>Just learning FATE so looking for a FATE game that welcomes newbies
>Have to scroll through a lot of crap before I can see something with promise
>Read the setting description and submit a application that asks more about the campaign setting details and other such things to show I actually give a shit.
>Get accepted and contact GM about what material I am required...
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Is that rabbit real? I want a dog sized rabbit.
>>44536872
>>Lists half a dozen splat books I MUST become familiar with and use at least two different books to make my starter character before the first game starts.
And people keep claiming Fate is rules lite.
>>44536899
Yeah. The Breed is called Flemish Giant
Do you still play NWN1 or NWN2?
Yes lol i have both
I play 1 at least once every time I deploy. 2 every now and then.
Nathyrra best waifu.
