Just heard that Khurasan minis has closed down until the autumn … so much for the Vespulids for our homebrew wargaming rules then!So, my options now are:Back to my pre-waspid idea of GZG NAC troopers and wheeled tanks – low tech, possibly Chinese / A…
Just got socks? I thought I’d share a code I got emailed for 20% off at RPGNow, valid for any and all of:4e Players: Hero’s Handbook: Dragonborn for those who feel drawn to the new dragon-blooded race, and Amethyst: Foundations for SF/Fantasy cros…
It’s been a while – insanely busy at work, I’m afraid – but although I’ve been too busy to post, I’ve not been too busy to game! See photographic evidence below:Our group’s been working on our own near-future / SF skirmish rules, although some of…
Image by Kaptain Kobold via FlickrIt’s been a while… sorry!I have been busy – after trying out a few free SF wargames rules, our group is working on our own 15mm near-future skirmish rules, so we can use modern and sci-fi minis. Which means I f…
Image by Joriel “Joz” Jimenez via FlickrYarr! My Freeport game for Pathfinder is gathering speed – in my head at least. I’ve been reading through the Pirate’s Guide and getting a handle on the wheels rolling behind the setting.E6 games need…
Image by Steve B Chamberlain via FlickrButt kicking – for goodness!Picking up our PFRPG campaign, Caedric and Falstoff dove bravely into a goblin infested crypt to rescue a kidnapped child… My summoner’s ranged attacks were limited due to poor …
Image by SoulCookie via FlickrAt first glance, Errant rpg seems to be a reskinning of classic d20 – STR, CON, DEX, INT, WIS and CHA; saving throws; ACs; DnD flavoured races and classes…However, it isn’t. I flicked through it the first time thro…
From Maxmini.euAfter a few conversations* on Twitter, I realised how much I missed the old Orks from Rogue Trader / 2nd Ed. 40k… where everyone woz an individyool, and we cud let our creeative jooces flow…(OK, I’ll stop that now.)If you have, or ha…
Image via WikipediaI’ve been playing RPGs for 26 years, and in that time I’ve seen all kinds of GM screens. Some really cool (a castle wall, complete with towers and crenellations), and some not so cool (a cardboard box). In all that time I…
Maxmini Orc heads – for flavour!First decision made: I’ll be running Pathfinder in Epic 6 mode because at least I know what I’m doing and I know my players like the system.I’ll also be going miniatureless – which is unusual for me, but worked wel…
Malifaux: Image by waferthinninjaI’m not going to lie to you, because, at root, this is a blog about Skrapyard, the skirmish miniatures game that Precinct Omega Publishing has in development. But just to prove that I’m not randomly spamming adver…
I have invented the blogback. It’s like a pingback or trackback, but more personal. Here’s the idea: on a Sunday, every month (or once in a while), I’ll go through my Analytics data and check out all the blogs that have sent us traffi…
Image by mediafury via FlickrThe plan, following my jaunt into free-flowing GammaWorld goodness, is to structure my game-mastering so that:There is no “Adventure Path Railroad” my players have to follow, but there is still structure and plot.The heroes…
Let’s face it, halflings have an enormous capacity for rpg cool. See the DnD mini in the pic if you don’t believe me…
I’ve been playing with my character’s build for our upcoming Pathfinder game… and I decided to resist the urge to tweak myself an optimal character in favour of someone I wanted to play:
I’ve chosen a Halfling Sumoner. For the sheer joy of riding around on my Eidolon shooting things with a longbow. A small longbow. Meanwhile my trusty steed, Snapper, will be using his combination of natural reach and “trip” on his bite attack – and AoOs – to keep the Enemy at arm’s length.
I’ve taken Enlarge Person as a spell, more for the fun of casting it on the other party member – a monk – than any other particular reason. Large monks have silly damage. Here are my statblocks, courtesy of the very handy PCGen:
| CEADRIC | CR 2 |
Male Halfling
Summoner 3
| DEFENSE |
AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 15 (+1 size, +3 Dex, +4 Chain Shirt (Small), )
hp 20 (3d8)+3
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +4, +2 vs. fear
| OFFENSE |
Speed 20 ft.
Ranged longbow (small) +6 (1d6/x3)
Melee spear (small) (two handed) +4 ((two handed) 1d6+1/x3)
Ranged spear (small/thrown) +6 (1d6+1/x3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
| STATISTICS |
Str 13,
Dex 17,
Con 12,
Int 12,
Wis 10,
Cha 15
Base Atk +2; CMB +2; CMD 15
Feats Armor Proficiency, Light, Martial Weapon Proficiency (Longbow), Mounted Combat, Simple Weapon Proficiency
We’ll see how he fares on Thursday night!
Flicking idly through some con pics, I happened upon these kobold minis: Not weak and weedy first level sword fodder here – these Kobold Ironscales from SodaPop Minis are refreshing, as are the rest of the range, in a world where everything seems…