tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post4581625169481903493..comments2023-12-23T02:17:12.549-08:00Comments on Quest for Fun!: Gaming DistractionsGary Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-57646439127578612202009-04-12T18:41:00.000-07:002009-04-12T18:41:00.000-07:00I would say, between Spirit or Savage Worlds, go w...I would say, between Spirit or Savage Worlds, go with SW. Even better, use Starblazer Adventures, a space pulp version of SotC (lots more rule options and tailoring, fits other time periods as well).Bloodwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190295752734628697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-77186039534269639842009-04-12T16:56:00.000-07:002009-04-12T16:56:00.000-07:00My vote would be for Spirit or Savage Worlds.My vote would be for Spirit or Savage Worlds.Gary Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-53508516775133607232009-04-12T16:55:00.000-07:002009-04-12T16:55:00.000-07:00When I do eventually run a pulp game, it will eith...When I do eventually run a pulp game, it will either use a modification of "Spirit of the Century", or perhaps a miniatures rules set like "G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T.".JoeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768616880852081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-3623808882258881122009-04-12T12:31:00.000-07:002009-04-12T12:31:00.000-07:00My wife works or Comcast, so my cable's free. I s...My wife works or Comcast, so my cable's free. I still don't watch it, because TV sux. BSG is gone, Clone Wars is done for the season.<BR/><BR/>I read, I write, and I work. Right now, I am in the process of stripping my Warmachine minis and prepping an Eberron 3.5 game, as well as playing in three other games.<BR/><BR/>Maybe my plate be too full. Perhaps I be needin' to spit on my hands, hoist the sail, and go slit some throats? <BR/><BR/>Yo ho ho.Bloodwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190295752734628697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-741558642994528292009-04-12T10:09:00.000-07:002009-04-12T10:09:00.000-07:00Does your pulp adventure have a system?I gave up a...Does your pulp adventure have a system?<BR/><BR/>I gave up actual "TV" about two years ago. It has saved me over $1000, but I still find stuff to watch online, especially Hulu and Netflix.Gary Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-57142449578169631662009-04-12T09:45:00.000-07:002009-04-12T09:45:00.000-07:00Better too much gaming than not enough.I'm sure th...Better too much gaming than not enough.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure there's a balance that I could achieve through careful consideration, thoughtful planning, and a pinch of luck...<BR/><BR/>But then again, too much may be a safer option.<BR/><BR/>As I assemble and paint LOTR models, I have some pulp minis that cry out to be painted, and 40k models that call to me. I also have Game of Thrones cards waiting to be built into decks, boardgame rules that need to be read, a pulp RPG adventure that sits, simmering away on a back burner of my mind, and hundreds of other game related ideas waiting to be realized.<BR/><BR/>I far prefer that to clicking the remote, wishing that there was something - anything - interesting on the tv.JoeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768616880852081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-43319755531487761252009-04-11T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-11T17:20:00.000-07:00JoeDog be sayin'"So let me get this straight, your...JoeDog be sayin'<BR/>"So let me get this straight, your gaming distractions are... other games?"<BR/><BR/>Yes<BR/>Yes<BR/>Yes<BR/>Stupid other games. Derail my train of thought, make me want to play them, read them, precious.<BR/><BR/>Then the flip flopping starts.<BR/><BR/>Too much good stuff.Bloodwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190295752734628697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-57675581922965456512009-04-11T12:51:00.000-07:002009-04-11T12:51:00.000-07:00I don't consider other games as distractions from ...I don't consider other games as distractions from gaming - just from a specific game.<BR/><BR/>Yardwork, housework, bill-paying, relationships, job stuff, eating, sleep, the internet, drama... those are things that tend to distract ME from gaming.JoeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768616880852081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-14334727024210704432009-04-11T08:00:00.000-07:002009-04-11T08:00:00.000-07:00Skill challenges are in the DMG page 72.And yes, m...Skill challenges are in the DMG page 72.<BR/><BR/>And yes, my distractions seem to be other games. It seems like a great way to avoid gaming burnout, no?Gary Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-46876825840754400512009-04-11T07:58:00.000-07:002009-04-11T07:58:00.000-07:00So let me get this straight, your gaming distracti...So let me get this straight, your gaming distractions are... other games?JoeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768616880852081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-39194213744631074992009-04-11T07:54:00.000-07:002009-04-11T07:54:00.000-07:00Where are Skill challenges found? In the DMG?Where are Skill challenges found? In the DMG?librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910979028549627470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-32050741630782572612009-04-10T23:27:00.000-07:002009-04-10T23:27:00.000-07:00RE: Lord of the Rings/War of the Ring.I really lo...RE: Lord of the Rings/War of the Ring.<BR/><BR/>I really love the rules for War of the Ring, more so than those for Lord of the Rings, although I like the latter as well. The problem is that I'm not really thrilled with the idea of creating an army large enough to play War of the Ring all at once.<BR/><BR/>My solution is to paint up forces for Lord of the Rings for now, with the plan to expand on them gradually. That way I can get to actually playing a game sooner rather than later, and hopefully not burn out on painting. <BR/><BR/>That's gotten me to the point where I have been able to get two 255 point LotR forces ready to play in less than a month (phenomenal speed for me). All I have left to do is to seal the second force with varnish and I can get them on the table.<BR/><BR/>Just suggesting that maybe in addition to giving D&D some play (something I'm finally doing as well), you might want to try some skirmish games of LotR before going all out to finish a WotR army.<BR/><BR/>There's even a set of Mordheim based rules out there called Battle Companies that I'm thinking of giving a try. At least some of the starter forces can be built from a single box of LotR plastics. Naturally, GW no longer carries the rules on their website, so you have to hunt down the PDFs elsewhere, or else go through your back issues of White Dwarf, but it looks like a good way to get into playing with the miniatures with a minimal amount of preparation.Fulminatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332824290977548527noreply@blogger.com