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by ThorinSchmidt
Mon May 08, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Change?
Replies: 13
Views: 1074

Re: Making Change?

Some merchantsand moneychangers figured out they could subtly shift their scales to hang crooked, and so allow them to cheat their customers. I believe (read it years ago) that merchants who used these crooked scales gave rise to the term "crooked merchants" and later, "crooks". ...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sun May 07, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules 4th Edition
Replies: 1588
Views: 94158

Re: Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules 4th Edition

Sorry, I found another one. This in the Giant Caecilia description on page 71. The first paragraph contains a subject/verb agreement issue: "The giant variety grows up to 30' long and frequently are found in caverns or dungeons." the first verb is grows, implying a singular subject, but th...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sat May 06, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules 4th Edition
Replies: 1588
Views: 94158

Re: Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules 4th Edition

I found something in the Blink dog entry on page 69. In the first paragraph the sentence: "Teleportation is so easy for them that they can sometimes teleport away before being attacked; specifically, when a flicker beast know of the attacker’ presence." I think it should read: Teleportatio...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sat May 06, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Change?
Replies: 13
Views: 1074

Re: Making Change?

Another thing the moneychangers did was operate a network of sorts between themselves. If you were going on a long journey, you could deposit your money with a moneychanger, and they would give you a letter stating hw much you deposited, and the name of a moneychanger he knew in the locale you were ...
by ThorinSchmidt
Thu May 04, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I saw the movie
Replies: 35
Views: 2793

Re: I saw the movie

sadly, by money accounts, it was a flop, and is already out of theaters and now released as VOD/streaming. While I enjoyed the movie a lot, I *was* a little perturbed by the producers stating unequivocally that they purposefully "emasculated" (direct quote there) the male leads because doi...
by ThorinSchmidt
Mon May 01, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Monsters as Player Characters
Replies: 62
Views: 52664

Re: Monsters as Player Characters

I can personally attest that a kick from a horse, hind legs at least, would definitely hurt someone in armor. At the very least it would send them flying. I can personally attest to that as well. Fun fact: horses kick to the rear. Donkeys and burros, however, kick just as hard front, back and sidewa...
by ThorinSchmidt
Mon May 01, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Basic Fantasy Field Guide Volume 1
Replies: 1093
Views: 532113

Re: Basic Fantasy Field Guide Volume 1

safasfsadf Not sure if summoning a demon or not. I think he got hit with a Death Ray. Roll a Saving Throw, Thorin. sorry. my editing skills are hit-and-miss. unless I happen to look directly at something, I can't see it. Fortunately, family nand friends have become good at deciphering my lack of ke...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move then Attack
Replies: 8
Views: 710

Re: Move then Attack

Allowing characters to Attack then Move would give them more flexibility in combat, but it could also have some balance implications. It would allow ranged attackers to move out of melee range after attacking, making it more difficult for melee fighters to engage them. It could also make it easier ...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Magic Item Creations
Replies: 9
Views: 452

Re: Magic Item Creations

Favored's Symbol of Lycantos This holy symbol of the ancient god Lycantos is given to someone of whom Lycantos decided he is slightly fond. The holy symbol is a round medallion with a hemisphere of polished obsidian on it's face. When the amulet is worn openly, any lycanthrope's initial reaction to...
by ThorinSchmidt
Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Magic Item Creations
Replies: 9
Views: 452

Re: Magic Item Creations

Champion's Symbol of Shalca This holy symbol of the ancient goddess Shalca was given only to her champion. The face is a depiction of the goddess with an upraised sword. On the back is a command word, which can only be deciphered with Read Magic: "Tohak" If the command word is spoken whil...