tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post4310496011312376802..comments2024-03-19T05:48:34.142-04:00Comments on GROGNARDIA: D&D Jr.James Maliszewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-78239439301977013572009-10-19T19:39:28.687-04:002009-10-19T19:39:28.687-04:00Cool.
More dice, of course, create a curve that ...Cool. <br /><br />More dice, of course, create a curve that makes high rolls far more difficult. <br /><br />3+ on d6 is 50% chance of success. <br />15+ on 3d6 is a <a href="http://www.elvenarcher.net/jstarlight/Statistics.html" rel="nofollow">4.6%</a> chance of success. <br /><br />Harsh, but it does work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-90568372054267202282009-09-14T07:38:56.178-04:002009-09-14T07:38:56.178-04:00What if you tried to live your life with Dungeons ...What if you tried to live your life with Dungeons and Dragons dice determining all your decisions? <a href="http://www.zug.com/live/82309/The-Dungeons-and-Dragons-Dice-Experiment.html" rel="nofollow"> The Dungeons and Dragons Dice Experiment </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-15020940411674114952009-08-20T16:31:11.102-04:002009-08-20T16:31:11.102-04:00Ah, right - Narrativist constructionism through va...Ah, right - Narrativist constructionism through variable dice pools - sounds very cool and po-mo Forge-ist. <br /><br />OOC: Damn I'm looking forward to my son being old enough to GM. :)Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-38944992213481122102009-08-20T14:26:22.838-04:002009-08-20T14:26:22.838-04:00Did the game involve rolling a variable number of ...<i>Did the game involve rolling a variable number of dice depending on the toughness of the monster?</i><br /><br>That's basically the set-up. Weak monsters might need 3 or better on 1D6, while very tough ones needed 15 or better on 3D6. It was all a bit vague, but my son seemed to think more dice and higher numbers were commensurate with toughness.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-34389899918035654002009-08-20T14:24:00.973-04:002009-08-20T14:24:00.973-04:00How old is he? Or did I miss it?
My son turns seve...<i>How old is he? Or did I miss it?</i><br /><br>My son turns seven at the end of this month.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-70205671678343546662009-08-20T14:23:29.962-04:002009-08-20T14:23:29.962-04:00Jeez, Jimbo, harsh critique of YOUR OWN KID!
I did...<i>Jeez, Jimbo, harsh critique of YOUR OWN KID!</i><br /><br>I did intend it to be read as a caricature of my supposed overly critical nature :)James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-36657947372436636552009-08-20T14:22:25.723-04:002009-08-20T14:22:25.723-04:00LOL! Is that anything like the "free-form Old...<i>LOL! Is that anything like the "free-form Old West LARPs" many of us indulged in as children??</i><br /><br>Something like that :)James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-44652464612029054882009-08-20T09:52:10.297-04:002009-08-20T09:52:10.297-04:00Extremely cool! Glad you guys had fun!Extremely cool! Glad you guys had fun!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997164906328234122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-20242452945703359482009-08-20T06:46:01.606-04:002009-08-20T06:46:01.606-04:00Here's my draft of "Intro D&D", ...Here's my draft of "Intro D&D", suitable for a parent or 10 year old GM to run for 4-8 year old players...<br /><br />Introductory Dungeons & Dragons<br /><br />I recommend Basic Fantasy RPG as the template, but any OGL version of d20 D&D should work (eg 3e D&D, C&C), as long as it uses "higher is better".<br /><br />Task Resolution Mechanic: Roll Target Number or higher on d20+Level to succeed. <br /><br />Combat: PCs normally act first, unless surprised, then alternate. A hit inflicts 1 Wound.<br /><br />PC Fighters<br />Level XP Wounds to Kill <br />1 0 2 <br />2 20 3<br />3 40 4<br />4 80 5<br />5 160 6<br />6 320 7<br />7 640 8<br />8 1200 9<br />9 2400 10<br />10 3600 10<br />+1 +1200 +1/2 levels<br /><br />Base AC: 17 (heavy armour), 15 (medium armour), 13 (light armour), 11 (no armour)<br />Shield: +1 AC.<br />2-handed weapon: +1 to-hit.<br /><br />Fighting Defensively: Add Level to AC rather than to Attack roll.<br />____________________________<br /><br />Multiple Attacks<br />Level Attacks<br />1-6 1<br />7-12 3/2<br />13-18 2<br />19-24 3<br />25+ 4<br />_____________________________<br /><br />Magical weapons and armour bonuses apply normally.<br />Healing potions restore 1 wound.<br /><br />D&D monsters may be used normally. A monster's Level = its Hit Dice<br /><br />Monster Attack Bonus & Wounds both = monster Level<br /><br />Damage: Monsters normallly inflict 1 wound per attack. For BFRPG, S&W etc those that do 2d8 on a hit can inflict 2 wounds, 3d8 3 wounds, etc. <br /><br />XP: Monster XP totals are divided by 10 (1 orc = 1 XP). Optionally 100 gold = 1 XP.<br /><br />Sample monster stat block:<br /><br />Orc: Level 1 AC 14 XPV 1<br />Goblin: Level 0 (1 wound) AC 14 XPV 1<br />Fighters count as +1 Level (1st level Fighter worth 2 XP).Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-48986794802949038642009-08-20T06:11:55.598-04:002009-08-20T06:11:55.598-04:00Hmm, makes me think that maybe a simplified versio...Hmm, makes me think that maybe a simplified version of the Basic Fantasy RPG might be a good way to introduce my son to RPGs - all PCs are Fighters, Hits to Kill = Level, Target Number on d20 = enemy Armour Class.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-90619990697275007652009-08-20T06:09:29.511-04:002009-08-20T06:09:29.511-04:00Did the game involve rolling a variable number of ...Did the game involve rolling a variable number of dice depending on the toughness of the monster?<br /><br />My own spontaneously-generated system created when I was 11-12 turned out to look a lot like Warhammer Battle, everyone rolls a single d6 to hit, target number depending on enemy toughness. Most opponents die from 1 hit, PCs and tougher foes have multiple 'wounds'.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-26467728183404001862009-08-20T04:46:35.140-04:002009-08-20T04:46:35.140-04:00Superb - I can only hope my own son has the same c...Superb - I can only hope my own son has the same calling!<br /><br />And you do realise that you'll have to design a dungeon bash called 'The Evil of the Dungeon' now, don't you? What a fantastic title - extremely old school.Farsight Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992068691142951379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-1502254532509437582009-08-20T03:42:01.030-04:002009-08-20T03:42:01.030-04:00Well done with the little dude! It sounds like he...Well done with the little dude! It sounds like he made a quasi version of West End's Ghostbusters system.<br /><br />In a year or two get that lad a copy of the original rules, and some of the Real Ghostbusters DVD sets and I think you will have yourself the making of a great GM.<br /><br />Plus what kid wouldn't want to chase around spooks and beasties with a laser backpack and a cool hearse as a mode of transport?Captain Rufushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296697477771399357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-47159079559074121422009-08-20T03:26:04.625-04:002009-08-20T03:26:04.625-04:00awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwFrederichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743222280166919750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-20088355370741594642009-08-19T21:47:34.714-04:002009-08-19T21:47:34.714-04:00And yet, I feel one of the most important things I...And yet, I feel one of the most important things I picked up from this is the fact that there is a Pokémon RPG... That would have been so awesome when I liked Pokémon<br /><br />But it's great to see that your son is getting into roleplaying! That's awesome too!aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267188477613796185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-48466138203186857122009-08-19T21:02:33.384-04:002009-08-19T21:02:33.384-04:00That's great! I hope, The Evil of the Dungeon...That's great! I hope, The Evil of the Dungeon, 2E, dosn't stray too far from the original vision. <br /><br />Ha! my word verification is, "churl"E.G.Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229893317543621720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-21242477970220902392009-08-19T18:42:18.412-04:002009-08-19T18:42:18.412-04:00How old is he? Or did I miss it?
My own 8-year-ol...How old is he? Or did I miss it?<br /><br />My own 8-year-old daughter regularly swipes her mother's dice, and is a big board game fan. Hasn't seemed to express any interest in RPGs as of yet, despite her good genes.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355324231111953098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-77495535166173752902009-08-19T18:05:23.121-04:002009-08-19T18:05:23.121-04:00You must be very proud! Awesomeness.You must be very proud! Awesomeness.ze bulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603716850479808633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-45673169019305176872009-08-19T17:06:39.701-04:002009-08-19T17:06:39.701-04:00"Free form superhero LARPs" = running ar..."Free form superhero LARPs" = running around in one's underoos with a Cape tied around the neck.<br /><br />"...a railroad-y dungeon if ever I saw one..."<br /><br />Jeez, Jimbo, harsh critique of YOUR OWN KID! <br /><br />Ha! I can only hope he developes into a skillful gamer (or a fiendish architect). I know my little brother started playing B/X D&D around age 7...JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532311924539491087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-28458202552457697762009-08-19T16:19:20.774-04:002009-08-19T16:19:20.774-04:00That's a great story, James. :)That's a great story, James. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-17509450800923390072009-08-19T16:18:59.232-04:002009-08-19T16:18:59.232-04:00> A mother's eyes wet with tears of happine...> A mother's eyes wet with tears of happiness <<br /><br />So VERY cool, James.<br />--And a fine dice-pool system your son has devised!<br /><br />Congratulations. :DTimeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-21040424062057834612009-08-19T16:16:13.156-04:002009-08-19T16:16:13.156-04:00That. Is. AWESOME.That. Is. AWESOME.Knightskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397391662639446678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-11524439588859426812009-08-19T16:11:56.172-04:002009-08-19T16:11:56.172-04:00And another D-/GM is born - awesome!
"...fre...And another D-/GM is born - awesome!<br /><br />"<i>...free-form superhero LARPs...</i>"<br /><br />LOL! Is that anything like the "free-form Old West LARPs" many of us indulged in as children??<br /><br />(Word Verification: "Mantions" - noun; big houses wherein dwell religious green insects)Christopher Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368794259249607299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-44582514390151876112009-08-19T15:38:36.221-04:002009-08-19T15:38:36.221-04:00As a father with a two-year old daughter who is al...As a father with a two-year old daughter who is already fascinated with dice and miniatures, I love this story.Cashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466335053537506923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-90905698574979850502009-08-19T15:14:53.801-04:002009-08-19T15:14:53.801-04:00Reminds me of the free-form dungeon delve games my...Reminds me of the free-form dungeon delve games my brothers and I played while on family vacations. The difference is that we used a combat mechanic based on Fighting Fantasy gamebooks and UNO cards as our randomizer (because we always took UNO cards with us on our trips, but never dice for some reason).Aaron W. Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265357352225836802noreply@blogger.com