Billy Idol’s Guide to Gaming
Posted by Runeslinger on August 21, 2010 · 1 Comment
I am convinced that not only was Billy Idol an avid gamer with a penchant for dragon-baiting and studded leather, but that he was also an expert developer of exquisitely detailed characters. If you read the following entry and are still unconvinced, I believe that if you look carefully at a freeze-frame of Mr. Idol … 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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Palladium Fantasy: My turn behind the dice
Posted by Runeslinger on August 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I haven’t had an opportunity to play in a Palladium Fantasy game since 1989. In a few weeks, that will change. Imagine my anticipation~ A close friend, and one of the people for whom I am running my own Palladium Fantasy PBeM, will be returning the favour, taking up the mantle of GM for the … Continue reading →
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