Random Encounter: The Analyst’s Couch
Posted by Runeslinger on August 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
His name is known throughout the land, and his tales are oft-repeated in the taverns and quiet spaces of many neighbouring lands. His exploits are legendary… and becoming legends. If he were here, the very ground would shake beneath his booted feet. He lives in the keep on the hill, overlooking Ogre Pass. When he is not … Continue reading →
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Cycle Breaker
Posted by Runeslinger on August 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing” –Common Sense The cycle of life is one of endless opportunity. Trials will be visited upon each of us again and again until someone intervenes, causing a new cycle to begin. The evil man flows with the cycle, and profits … Continue reading →
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Palladium Fantasy: My turn behind the dice ~ The Mercenary
Posted by Runeslinger on August 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Mercenary: Throughout most of my time as a player, I have eschewed playing non-humans as a character. While I did have a few half-elves in the very early days, I quickly felt a sort of dissatisfaction with this as, for the most part, it was more being human-in-a-rubber-suit than representing a different species and … Continue reading →
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Palladium Fantasy: My turn behind the dice – The Druid
Posted by Runeslinger on August 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Druid: A million or so years ago when I played AD&D, I used to be quite fond of druids, and their representation within that system. As I reacquainted myself with Palladium, and got to know its 2nd Edition, I skipped over the druid repeatedly in favour of looking up other things. When Kyrei mentioned … Continue reading →
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Palladium Fantasy: My turn behind the dice ~ The Palladin
Posted by Runeslinger on August 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Palladin: Yes – I, like most Palladium players, am aware that the real-world word, ‘paladin’ has but a single ‘l’. As soon as the world presented in this fantasy game becomes real, I will consider that extra ‘l’ a serious threat to the sanctity of the English language on a par with hip-hop lyrical … Continue reading →
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