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Board Business => New? Start here! => : Kai May 01, 2008, 03:11:44 AM

: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kai May 01, 2008, 03:11:44 AM
So...here's a place for folks to come and introduce themselves to the community. Feel free to just say 'hiya' or share a little bit more about yourself.

I'll go first...

Hiya! I'm new here (first post). :D

I'm a gamer girl in my early thirties, married to a wonder man, who I met (oddly enough) on the WotC boards. In addition to gaming I also enjoy working on our new house (new to us anyways), reading, and playing video and computer games.

I've known Meghan and Josh for about 6 years...mostly via the internet/message boards, but also meeting up twice in Indianapolis for Gen Con (met Zeke there too) and once in Las Vegas for...um...well, let's just say a good time was had by all.

All right...now it's your turn...
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: Tevish Szat May 01, 2008, 02:43:12 PM
Tevish Szat, oldtimer on Gleemax/WotC, newbie here (for now).  For reference and proper use of 3rd person pronouns, I am male.

I play Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, but I've been looking to extend my RPG horizons... not to mention develop my own d20 based system (it started as a campaign setting that required a few tweaked or alternate core classes and just sorta snowballed...)

Currently in college.
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: Dragon Snack May 01, 2008, 04:42:16 PM
OK, so I'm not new, but I'm probably new to the new people here...

I was an old timer on the Wizards boards (Gleemax ate my password, so I stopped going), mostly on the D&D side but I was also a Meta Board Pigeon on the Magic side (I don't play, but I like the artwork).

Apparently Meg hated me when she met me at Gen Con, but Josh and Zeke showed her the error of her ways.  Or at least broke down her resistances, take your pick.
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: Zeke May 01, 2008, 09:05:45 PM
It's damned fine to have all of you here. Especially Kai and the other members of Geekistan's ruling council.
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: Kai May 01, 2008, 11:36:32 PM
: Zeke  May 01, 2008, 09:05:45 PM
It's damned fine to have all of you here. Especially Kai and the other members of Geekistan's ruling council.

Good dietary fiber leads to good moral fiber! :D
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: Ubernoob May 02, 2008, 12:08:30 PM
Hai.  I'm archerpwr at gleemax, dicefreaks, and GiTP.  Ubernoob here and myth-weavers.  I'm one of the CO regulars that just swarmed the board.  Male if it matters.  Located in Texas finishing my senior year of high school.
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: ChildOfYig May 06, 2008, 02:56:44 PM
Hello all, I'm Matt.

I'm an Englishman, no apologies needed; I came to terms with what I am a long time ago.

I moved out to the USA when I was 21 and lived there for 7 years. I just recently moved back to the UK and I am happy to be home, but I still miss all my friends/gaming buddies back in the US.

As well as gaming as a hobby for over 15 years, I have also had the pleasure of working within the field on a couple of occasions.

Firstly, I had the great honour of helping start up and run Green Dragon Studio, the maker's of Dungeon Stamps. (If you do not know of these, type Dungeon Stamps into google, you will find them. In fact, I believe Noble Knight Games still carry them!) Jeff and I had a great time doing this and we learned a lot, unfortunately, after a great first year, things came up that made Jeff have to relinquish the company.

Secondly, I worked for Blackhawk Hobby Distributors for about a year before moving back to the UK. I believe Blackhawk is in the top 5-6 hobby distributors in the US.

I started out playing DnD, just like most people do, however, in the last 10 years I have played many of the games out there and have immersed myself in the gaming industry. I have been playing Heroic Cthulhu for the last +5 years now and still really enjoying it. To me, it’s all about the people you game with and I love making fun events in-game that can be told as stories later on.

Peace out!

Matt
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: Josh May 07, 2008, 12:56:10 AM
We are Euro-philes at Brilliantgameologists. 

That reminds me, I need to get some Irn Bru. 
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: ChildOfYig May 07, 2008, 09:50:49 AM
Oh yeah, love that stuff. You have to be careful how much you drink however, it's almost like acid.
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: logan9a May 08, 2008, 12:01:47 AM
My name is Logan.  I run Heroic Cthulhu (mostly) and podcast all of the actual play (over 25 gigs worth) as well as a new thing we're doing called 'Gamer Talk' - just a bunch of gamers sitting around talking about gaming, game philosophy and all of that. 

I play a heavily modified BRP system (the Cthulhu system is BRP) because the BRP has severe problems. 

I've been gaming for over three decades at 20 hours a week or more.

Not sure what else to say here.
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: Surreal May 08, 2008, 02:11:03 AM
I mostly poke around in the corner and collect things.
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: Tshern May 09, 2008, 09:06:25 PM
So there is a thread for these things?

Hi people. I am Tshern and I am a CO-holic. Hope that answers your questions.


T.
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: skydragonknight May 09, 2008, 09:25:22 PM
Skydragonknight, also a COer. And Male

I enjoy breaking Optimization records, long walks on the beach and pizza.
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: Tshern May 09, 2008, 09:29:44 PM
: skydragonknight  May 09, 2008, 09:25:22 PM
I enjoy breaking Optimization record, long walks on the beach and pizza.
In the Soviet Optimization Board, optimization breaks you?


T.
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: skydragonknight May 09, 2008, 10:43:13 PM
: Tshern  May 09, 2008, 09:29:44 PM
: skydragonknight  May 09, 2008, 09:25:22 PM
I enjoy breaking Optimization record, long walks on the beach and pizza.
In the Soviet Optimization Board, optimization breaks you?


T.

I'm American actually. If we can't buy it, we shoot it. Number 1 rule.
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: Tshern May 10, 2008, 08:25:28 AM
: skydragonknight  May 09, 2008, 10:43:13 PM
: Tshern  May 09, 2008, 09:29:44 PM
: skydragonknight  May 09, 2008, 09:25:22 PM
I enjoy breaking Optimization record, long walks on the beach and pizza.
In the Soviet Optimization Board, optimization breaks you?
Oh well, I still find it odd that you enjoy long walks on pizza.


T.

I'm American actually. If we can't buy it, we shoot it. Number 1 rule.
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: bhu May 11, 2008, 05:57:44 AM
Hmm..  Didn't notice this thread before.  Prolly a little late to post intro now since I've already been posting but here goes...

I'm known as Bhu pretty much in every forum I post in.  I only know of this place because Meg emailed me (and much is the time I spend wondering how I got picked).  I spend some time in the Wizards boards posting tons of monsters, and biting my tongue so I don't tell the management there to go ____ itself with an iron stick.

I also appear to be infamous for my mild obsession with cats   ;D

Campaigns tend towards surreal silliness or brutally dark with not much in between.

My birth certificate claims I'm a male human, but we all know those can be forged  8)

I live in Ohio, which is apparently some subplane of Hell.  Or at least my own personal hell, I haven't decided which yet.
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: brislove May 14, 2008, 06:08:20 AM
Sup, I'm Ben.

I'm a CO-lurker primarily, and am a strong believer in practical optimization. My builds are very playable, and tend to avoid "questionable" rule interpretations.

My dirty secret as a COer - I love blaster-mages...love them. It's fun to blow things up...sadly its not viable without arcane thesis cheese, which I think is fine on blasting spells...since thats what it was designed for...unlike enervation....

Currently I'm very pro 4e. I want to have epic adventures against demon lords (not level 12 aspects) and have player turns not take 20+ minutes to resolve. 17+ in 3.5 is a bad game strictly speaking, 7th-8th level spells are bad, 9th level spells...well you probably know.
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: Tazendra May 16, 2008, 12:16:41 PM
Hi,

Just joined, saw the link that Autumn posted on Wizard's CO boards. I've been lurking on the CO board for years, only started posting relatively recently. I'm in my early 40s and married.

I play with a group of gamers that tend not to optimize their characters at all, so optimization is mostly a theoretical exercise for me, not something I can actually do in a real game.

I play D&D 3.5, and have played in the past all the previous versions, plus Shadowrun, Earthdawn, Ars Magica, Champions, Feng Shui, Rolemaster and MERPs, among others.
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: PhaedrusXY May 16, 2008, 04:52:28 PM
My real life name is Sgt. William Schumann. I like the night life. I like to boogie.
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: Shigunaru May 16, 2008, 05:15:55 PM
Hi there! I'm Shigunaru, a CO-er immigrant without permission. Ops! shouldn't say that aloud...
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: BoSheck May 16, 2008, 05:25:26 PM
BoSheck in pretty much all my usual haunts on the 'web.  I came over from CO recently to follow the community and general good humored mechanical optimization.  My wife and I game 'out' 3-5 nights a week (2 DnD games, old World of Darkness [meh], d20 supplementals (BESM, Slayers, Modern), board games).  I usually do monster/npc/encounter optimization in my spare time for the game I run, and practice practical optimizing in the ones I play in.  RPGs, Strategy, and Puzzle/Action are where its at on the computer gaming side.
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: Tshern May 16, 2008, 09:43:39 PM
: PhaedrusXY  May 16, 2008, 04:52:28 PM
My real life name is Sgt. William Schumann. I like the night life. I like to boogie.
Like the Pulitzer prize winner? Or is this just a joke I am not getting?

Anyway, I don't usually like Sergeants, bad experiences about them, but with you I can make an exception.
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: DetectiveJabsco May 16, 2008, 09:51:52 PM
I'm me, Detective Jabsco here and there.
I like Ska music, coffee, and DnD
I'm a guy...i hope.
And, Americas #1 rule is Capitalism will prevail. i think we forgot it though
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: Nox_Noctis May 17, 2008, 12:17:50 AM
I'm Nox_Noctis from the Gleemax boards (Wizards boards). I most frequently posted on Gleemax (the role-play by that name, not the much larger forums as a whole) but then left after it became quite unenjoyable due to aggravating circumstances that I would rather not discuss. After that, I became primarily active in Character Optimization, hence my presence here. I used to play Magic: the Gathering but no longer find it as enjoyable (and also have few, if any, friends to play with regularly). So I play D&D 3.5, primarily via play-by-post. I'm Dark-Penance on Myth-Weavers.

On a more personal note, I am 18 years old, male, and permanently reside in Orange, California in the United States, though I dorm at the University of California, Irvine, in Irvine, where I am majoring in English, considering a major in Latin, intending to take an Emphasis in Creative Writing (fiction), and have been active in various student governments and somehow managed a 3.508 and a 3.841 GPA my first two quarters. I should be getting a 3.841 this quarter as well, making me rather satisfied with myself.

Next year I will be taking English 100 (historical theory and criticism), Latin 37A (early Rome), Statistics 7 (basic statistics), Latin 101A (prose), and a natural science yet to be decided (but likely nutrition science). Statistics is tenative, however, as I enroll in 2 weeks, it may reach maximum enrollment earlier, and I need to verify that it fulfills my breadth requirement for Mathematics (as the third course required of three).

I need to write out a more complete list of all my major and emphasis requirements to ensure that I can take all of the classes comfortably in four years but I think I ought to be fine (though I may need to take 20 units, the maximum without a petition, for a few quarters).

After that I hope to either go to UCI again for English (as the school has the best graduate English program in the nation) or go to Law school. My long-term career goals are leaning towards publishing fiction novels. My consideration of Law is a side-interest that I may decide to pursue more fully (but I believe I will likely resolve to stay with English).

I've written dozens of poems and a few short fiction pieces (including a flash-fiction piece of less than 400 words, which earned me a place among the top 5 flash-fiction submissions to New Forum literary magazine). I have been published (5 poems) in El Modena High School's Winter 2006-2007 issue of the literary magazine, Imprint. I hope to continue to submit pieces to New Forum (submitting four pieces this quarter - the flash-fiction last quarter was not submitted to be published but as part of a contest) and perhaps take a staff position with the magazine in the future.

I am considering applying for the New U (the campus newspaper), but have yet to fully decide.


I enjoy rock music (Bad Company, Foghat, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Aerosmith, AC//DC, DragonForce, Disturbed, and many, many others), as well as select songs and artists from other genres (including a wide array of JPop and JRock, which a friend of mine introduced me to a few years ago). I'm fairly open to listening to new types of music and, while I certainly prefer specific artists and genres, there are few, if any, types of music as a whole that I entirely reject.

I'm fairly open and straight-forward when responding to inquiries about myself, so if anyone actually has an questions, feel free to ask or contact me via AOL Instant Messenger or MSN Messenger.
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: pfooti May 17, 2008, 01:04:29 AM
I'm pfooti. The P is silent. A part of my body IRL is named Pfooti: my right foot. The left is named Ted. And that's all you need to know about that.

I'm post-30 gamer geek with the usual hobbies (computer programming, board games, science fiction, etc). I'm currently withdrawing from all sorts of addictive gaming behaviors: I don't play MtG anymore, and to date myself, I used to have dual lands and I played a game called Jyhad. I also am no longer playing World of Warcraft, although I had a level 70 warlock and druid on a great roleplay server. Getting the characters to level 70 is why I don't play WoW anymore: I need to spend more time AFK.

I'm trying really hard to write a blog-ized novel. It's taking forever, mainly because I'm lazy. Also because I end up spending all my creative time on RPGs and such, and not enough working on the story. But anyway, it's here (http://eric.eslinger.googlepages.com/pretty), which clever people will use to deduce my real name and therefore my gender.

Other than that, I'm looking forward to a fun time here! Whee!
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: Rymosrac May 17, 2008, 03:05:49 AM
I go by Rymosrac just about everywhere.

Male, live in Idaho, college student, massive nerd, PC gamer, pseudo-cowboy, CO addict.

Non gaming hobbies. . . Mostly fencing, in which I've been competing nationally for about 5 years. Stabbing people rocks.
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: Nebo May 17, 2008, 04:41:00 AM
'lo

I'm Nebo. I post a fair bit on GitP and semi-regularly on the Char-Op boards. I live on the Gold Coast, Australia and I'm currently most of the way through a Multimedia degree. Been playing D&D for about four years and I've just gotten into wargaming with Warmachine.
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: Viktor_Von_Doom May 17, 2008, 05:20:10 AM
Yo what is and what it do, this Viktor_Von_Doom (Though you know that all ready), use this handle on most everywhere, all so use Haketh, Vic_Sage, and foolycoolyman12345, all so Ho_Seth on Newsarmama.

Male from Spanaway Lake, Washington, going through secondary school (Pay attention in school kids).

Gamer, card player, RPG'er, big music fan, comic book geek.
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: AfterCrescent May 17, 2008, 06:43:47 AM
Guess I should post here too...

AfterCrescent. Most people refer to me as after on forums, which actually used to confuse me, because I always thought the crescent part stood out more >.>

Oh well. I'm a D&D player and optimizer, although nowhere near what others that have already migrated here are capable of :)

College student. Male. Fan of the cleric.
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: Prime32 May 17, 2008, 02:07:25 PM
You know, it's normally confusing when people change their names on another forum, but with the number of new members, I think more of us need to put a line in our sigs. (Not me, I even managed to keep the same avatar :P)
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: Agita May 17, 2008, 02:26:49 PM
Agita here, also known from the Wizards/Gleemax boards as Just_my_2_cents, Just_my_2nd_sig, The_Anticipation, Invisible_Mode, and about 23 other names (accounts), not all of them known. I'm 16, live in Wien/Vienna in Austria (That little spot in the middle of europe, just between Germany and Italy), and have given up on smacking people who get my gender wrong over the head, so refer to me however you'd like.
As for personal interests, I'm a huge fan of The Simpsons, Elfen Lied, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan, and Death Note. Musically speaking, I enjoy Metal, Rock, and NDH, but also Country. My favorite band has to be Rammstein, followed by Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band and DragonForce (Thanks to Nox). I play MtG sporadically, mostly at Prereleases and releases, and D&D 3.5 almost exclusively Play-by-Post. I further enjoy strategy and simulation computer games, notably The Sims, Command and Conquer, and Dragonshard. I frequently engage in purely mental optimization exercices with Nox_Noctis over MSN, the results of which quite often end up so broken it isn't funny. (Bull rush the nine hells into the abyss at level 6 anyone? Or maybe you'd rather deal ~10^57d6 damage by shoving heavy objects out of a flying basket? Credit for these two goes mostly to Nox, but I helped.)
Random Stuff: I speak German (duh) and Spanish fluently, and I like to think I'm good at english, though I've never actually talked with a native speaker. I'm doing my best to learn fench, though I keep mixing up spanish and french words, and I'm considering attending Japanese classes. I'm a fanatic atheist, anti-smoker, and non-alcoholic. I've gone so far as to get my mom to stop smoking just so her cigarette packs stop mysteriously turning up in the wastebin.
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: ShaggyShaggs May 17, 2008, 03:34:30 PM
Hi folks.  Shaggy_Shaggs here, though in my hurry to leave I seem to have torn off my underscore, not that I ever wanted it anyway.  In meatspace I'm Jonathan, which I hate, or Jon which I tolerate, but I really prefer variants on my handle.  I'm male, mid 20s, and am located in Oregon in the US.  In addition to RP/CRP/tactical games, especially D&D 3.5, I like caffeine and nicotine far more than is healthy, aggressive energetic music played at volumes that are gradually making me go deaf, reading fantasy and sci-fi, certain cartoons (both animated and static), and movies (especially parody, horror, and hackfest).  There's more but that seems enough for an intro post.

Mostly when I've spent time around CO it's been reading rather than speaking up.  I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.  But, I need somewhere to read and talk about gaming, and I've lost my confidence in the gleemax forums as a place I can safely voice my preferences, interests, or concerns, or receive much real information.  I hope I can settle in comfortably here with you folks.

Regretably I don't actually get to play D&D anymore.  I've not found any local TT groups, find the pacing of PBP games too awkward to work with, and lack hardware for certain online live games that've interested me (no mic for skype/ventrillo is a frequent prob).  I think the lack of opportunity to experiment with ideas and builds is stunting the advancement of my understanding of the game.  If a game opportunity comes up around here that I could realistically participate in I'd love to, but depending on the optimization level I may well come off as the clueless newbie.

Anyway, just thought I'd better check in here, first.  May the schwartz be with you.
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: Ubernoob May 17, 2008, 03:54:23 PM
: Agita  May 17, 2008, 02:26:49 PM
Agita here, also known from the Wizards/Gleemax boards as Just_my_2_cents
We have similar TV and music tastes.

BTW, archerpwr if I forgot to state.  Ubernoob is my gamer handle usually.
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: Agita May 17, 2008, 04:01:47 PM
: ubernoob  May 17, 2008, 03:54:23 PM
: Agita  May 17, 2008, 02:26:49 PM
Agita here, also known from the Wizards/Gleemax boards as Just_my_2_cents
We have similar TV and music tastes.

BTW, archerpwr if I forgot to state.  Ubernoob is my gamer handle usually.
I believe we were in a PbP game on wizards together. I've also seen you around Myth-Weavers I think.
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: Stratovarius May 17, 2008, 04:32:35 PM
I'll stop by as well, just for a quick introduction. I'm known pretty much everywhere I've been as Stratovarius (it's my name on the WotC and EnWorld boards, among other locales), and I'm over in Penn, USA at the moment, but I'm of English extraction.

I'm a fairly long time player of CRPGs, and that was how I was originally introduced to DnD, although unfortunately, I get to play it far less often than I would like. As seems to be the case with many of my fellow boardmembers here, I'm a fan of hard rock/heavy metal, of which I have an extensive collection, as well as fantasy and science fiction stories. I'm also a part time computer programmer who has worked on Neverwinter Nights, as well as being a part-time writer. My day job is rather less interesting, but pays the bills with a good deal more aplomb.

I'm generally mostly a lurker, except for the few things that interest me enough to post, so I'll likely disappear back into the wilderness again.
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: Banor May 17, 2008, 05:46:30 PM
Banor from the WotC CO Board. I'm 22 year old guy from Québec (yes I'm a frenchie :p). I love DnD and am looking foward for 4E but I'm also playing other RPGs like Mutants and Masterminds, Star Wars Saga and Vampire Requiem.
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: Meaningless Epiphony May 17, 2008, 05:56:58 PM
Well first of all I live in Kentucky....and yes we do wear shoes.  You would really be surprised how many people think we all live in the mountains and marry our sisters.

I am 33 and a truck driver by profession.  Yeah I know truck drivers dont seem like the RPG type, but I went to Eastern Kentucky University for 2 years for Mechanical Engineering.  I dropped out due to family issues and never managed to go back.  I really hated writing thesis papers anyways so I guess its for the best.  I am married and have two stepchildren (one 13 and the other 15...BOTH GIRLS.  So yes I have massive skill ranks in intimidate young horny boys  :nonono)

I currently DM Earthdawn for a group of 6 guys.  I can't wait to get it over with.  Earthdawn is the absolute clunkiest system to DM that I have ever run.  We play 3.5 most of the other times and the guys could care less about optimizing, so usually my characters outshine theirs.  Our games rarely last past 5th or 6th level though, which sucks, and has been labeled the 5th level curse.  So, obviously, I never get to use any of the knowledge that the great CO'ers come up with or the opportunity to gain higher level character knowledge myself.

I really appreciate what Meg did for all of us in the past and am so glad that the community has shown such a tremendous show of support.  Despite my lurker status, I would like to establish a relationship with a group of people that can be such friends to each other despite the intention of the board being CO.
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: ShaggyShaggs May 17, 2008, 06:06:03 PM
: Meaningless Epiphony  May 17, 2008, 05:56:58 PM
I am 33 and a truck driver by profession.  Yeah I know truck drivers dont seem like the RPG type, but I went to Eastern Kentucky University for 2 years for Mechanical Engineering.
You're not the only oddity.  I actually received my 3.5 core rules boxed set by mail while I was in jail awaiting trial for a felony strike charge, and it wasn't the first time I was in a cell for letting my barbarian dip get the best of me.
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: Meaningless Epiphony May 17, 2008, 06:10:16 PM
Did the PHB have a metal file sized cutout in the middle?  :)
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: ShaggyShaggs May 17, 2008, 06:15:23 PM
Hah, sadly no.  Trying to make sense of the grapple rules certainly helped the hours pass, though.
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: DarkSun2012 May 17, 2008, 06:19:42 PM
Hi there.  I'm from the WotC board, mostly on the MtG side (though I do post in the rec room also).  I'm not entirely sure why I came here since this seems to be mostly a D&D board and I haven't played D&D regularly since.... well, lets just say I don't own any 3rd ed. books.

I'm 24, student (not for much longer hopefully) living in Québec.
: Banor  May 17, 2008, 05:46:30 PM
from Québec (yes I'm a frenchie :p).
*high fives*
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: Ubernoob May 17, 2008, 06:24:44 PM
: Agita  May 17, 2008, 04:01:47 PM
I believe we were in a PbP game on wizards together. I've also seen you around Myth-Weavers I think.
Indeed.  I do post those places too.  Haven't done much posting at the new dicefreaks, but I lurk there.
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: Nox_Noctis May 17, 2008, 06:35:16 PM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 17, 2008, 06:15:23 PM
Hah, sadly no.  Trying to make sense of the grapple rules certainly helped the hours pass, though.

I love the avatar. "Quarters! A million allowances worth of quarters!"
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: ShaggyShaggs May 17, 2008, 06:39:43 PM
Gotta love Futurama.  My cell message tone is actually Bender protesting "Of course they're unheeded, how am I supposed to hear prayers coming out of my ass?!"
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: Nox_Noctis May 17, 2008, 06:41:22 PM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 17, 2008, 06:39:43 PM
Gotta love Futurama.  My cell message tone is actually Bender protesting "Of course they're unheeded, how am I supposed to hear prayers coming out of my ass?!"

Haha, nice. :)
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: Josh May 17, 2008, 07:08:26 PM
: Nox_Noctis  May 17, 2008, 06:41:22 PM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 17, 2008, 06:39:43 PM
Gotta love Futurama.  My cell message tone is actually Bender protesting "Of course they're unheeded, how am I supposed to hear prayers coming out of my ass?!"

Haha, nice. :)

My ringtone is Bender singing "Bender Cracked Corn"
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: ShaggyShaggs May 17, 2008, 07:09:27 PM
Sweet.  So, who all has tried to stat him out as a warforged?
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: Prime32 May 17, 2008, 07:11:03 PM
Warshaper levels, or use an effigy choker instead. All hail El Zilcho!
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: Josh May 17, 2008, 07:33:30 PM
In a campaign that fell apart before it started I made Bender and Meg made Fry.  Unfortunately it was doomed.

Here is how it went down:

Zeke: OK so I will run a DnD game for you guys
Josh: Can it be Eberron?
Meg: Can we have a flying ship?
Zeke: Yes and Yes
Josh: Can we start out as a team?
Meg: Can we all work for the same company?
Zeke: Yes Yes
Josh: Can we be a group based on Planet express?
Meg: Yeah and we are a deliver service for a dragonmarked house
Zeke: Well...
Meg: I'll be Fry.  Like Fry, Like Fry. 
Josh: I'll make Bender.  Hey there meatbag.
Zeke: I...
Josh: Can we have a chull named dr Zoidberg?
Meg: What would Nibbler be?
Zeke:...

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: the_taken May 17, 2008, 07:56:36 PM
Helo! and Oops: Where is the "Hi! I'm new here!" area? Is this it. (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=170.0)

: the_taken  May 17, 2008, 07:41:26 PM
Just wannabe sure...

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Hello! I am the_taken. I stumbled into the crap storm happening in the WotC area. Luckily I brought an umbrella.

Since my opinion of 4E's design staff is negative, I have developed an unappreciation for some of WotC's policies. I joined this board to stick it to the man. I'll be lurking mostly, generally around the buffet table.
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: Fox Lee May 17, 2008, 10:53:06 PM
Ello... just sticking my head in here after the shitstorm that happened at the Gleemax-nee-WotC boards. You may remember me, if at all, as the partner of Talen Lee (whom you may remember, if at all, by Starfall). I'm a longtime nerd from Australia who loves heavily-houseruled D&D - in fact, who got Talen into it in the first place (you may thank or curse me at this interval as you feel appropriate) - anime, and, well, smut.

I'm not exactly fond of this "one site to rule them all" flavour anyway, so I found myself thinking about alternative boards even before that. I figure here is as good as any, since experience has demonstrated that Autumn is a reliable mod. They seriously decided to combine the CharOp and CharDev boards, huh? I just laughed and laughed when I heard about it...

Listened to the most recent podcast last night, over a few City of Heroes missions - still stewing over what I liked and didn't like. My problem with podcasts is always that there are so many places I want to interject, by the time it's over I can barely keep track of them all XP And I have a lot of views on the topic - since I usually play in games run by or alongside my husband, and I pretty much get off on RP romances, but I know a couple of people in our group really don't want to know. I might post on that forum later.

I know this post is kind of going nowhere. It was just an introduction, really ^^; I feel like I'm being sneaky if I join a new board without announcing. Any recommended reading for newcomers?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Banor May 18, 2008, 12:51:19 AM
: DarkSun2012  May 17, 2008, 06:19:42 PM
: Banor  May 17, 2008, 05:46:30 PM
from Québec (yes I'm a frenchie :p).
*high fives*

Malade :) On s'ra deux au moins :)
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: yellerSumner May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
Hi, I have boobies.


I was first introduced to the mechanical aspect of D&D through the computer adaptations of Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds.  I was young and it frustrated me to no end and I had to stumble my way around another RPG or two before how to play without dying before being able to rest started clicking.

I was introduced to the social aspect of role-playing in 2001 spending a ton of time on a Digimon site where the fan fiction board housed spontaneous free-form role-playing.

My first D&D book was the Player's Handbook 3e which I got around that time.  I didn't get to play in a group until my Junior year (02-03) and when I did, it was a disaster.  The DM didn't have the sense to say "No, as this is your first time playing, I will not allow you to play a half-fiend."  All the characters ended up with some crazy power/race/level-inappropriate equipment.  After two weeks of playing which was a short hour after school often uninterrupted by lousy jokes and conversation, the DM said he quit and if we were going to keep playing I'd have to do it.

I unfortunately said yes.... It wasn't fun.


Haven't found a group since that.  Tried filling it with PbP, but that didn't end up too well either.... Problems with power-gaming and the whole setting we were trying to create and stuff.  I eventually just ran out of steam for that.


I don't have too much experience with non-d20 systems.  Lack of cash, though I'm certainly interested in learning what I should pick up when I've got the money.  I'd like to own more non-collectible card games since I feel like I've got a better chance of getting my non-gamer friends buying into a quick game of some sort than finding other gamers to play with.  That and you only have to pay for them once.


I unapologetically love <3 Pokemon <3.
It came out when I was starting middle school, so I was totally trying to not like it, but with the guy I was crushing on liking it and ending up near the bottom of the social ladder again, there wasn't a reason not to give in to the temptation.

I wasn't into the TCG back then since I was already into Magic (I started in 6th grade and stopped playing after I stopped finding casual players to play with) and knew my parent's weren't going to appreciate multiple habits like that.  My friend who used to dominate at her League back in the day bought me half a dozen boosters and a trainer kit last time I visited and is now trying to piece a deck together for me (she works at a card shop and gets paid in packs sometimes  :D).


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: Surreal May 18, 2008, 04:03:43 AM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
I unapologetically love <3 Pokemon <3.
I am willing to bet I could out-nerd just about anyone here regarding pokemon. I don`t really follow it anymore, but back in RBY and GS I was extremely active in the online community, compiled data and breeding charts, decoded the time reset password, and I`m pretty sure I still have credits in some of the online pokedexes.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: DarkSun2012 May 18, 2008, 04:51:39 AM
: Banor  May 18, 2008, 12:51:19 AM
: DarkSun2012  May 17, 2008, 06:19:42 PM
: Banor  May 17, 2008, 05:46:30 PM
from Québec (yes I'm a frenchie :p).
*high fives*

Malade :) On s'ra deux au moins :)
Ouep.  Malheureusement, je ne sais pas à quel point je serai présent sur ce forum, considérent ce que j'ai exposé dans mon mésage présedant, mais n'hésite pas s'il y a quoi que ce soit!

(I don't think people like it much when we talk in french though, which is why I will probably stick to english outside PMs...  ;)  )
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: Fox Lee May 18, 2008, 05:08:12 AM
: Surreal  May 18, 2008, 04:03:43 AM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
I unapologetically love <3 Pokemon <3.
I am willing to bet I could out-nerd just about anyone here regarding pokemon. I don`t really follow it anymore, but back in RBY and GS I was extremely active in the online community, compiled data and breeding charts, decoded the time reset password, and I`m pretty sure I still have credits in some of the online pokedexes.
Does the name "Dynamus" or the phrase "he did what with a fucking Pidgeot?" ring a bell? Or any of this whole fiasco (http://hypercrescendo.net/talen/game_misc/dynamis.html)? :p

My partner used to be very active in the newsgroups back in the days of the Chromatic/Metallic series (I was never so active when it came to the games, but I did run a PBeM RPG). Personally, I'm very excited by the current generation because of the new attack/special attack distinction. Love that change :D
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: the_taken May 18, 2008, 10:55:10 AM
: Fox Lee  May 18, 2008, 05:08:12 AM
: Surreal  May 18, 2008, 04:03:43 AM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
I unapologetically love <3 Pokemon <3.
I am willing to bet I could out-nerd just about anyone here regarding pokemon. I don`t really follow it anymore, but back in RBY and GS I was extremely active in the online community, compiled data and breeding charts, decoded the time reset password, and I`m pretty sure I still have credits in some of the online pokedexes.
Does the name "Dynamus" or the phrase "he did what with a fucking Pidgeot?" ring a bell? Or any of this whole fiasco (http://hypercrescendo.net/talen/game_misc/dynamis.html)? :p

My partner used to be very active in the newsgroups back in the days of the Chromatic/Metallic series (I was never so active when it came to the games, but I did run a PBeM RPG). Personally, I'm very excited by the current generation because of the new attack/special attack distinction. Love that change :D
I used to play PkMn all the time, up 'till recently. Even with only FireRed on a GBA as my arsenal, the kids stopped accepting challenges 'cause I was winning too often, so I don't have any opponents. :(
So I decided to make my own game. Link's in my .sig
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: Treantmonklvl20 May 18, 2008, 12:33:17 PM
Hi, I'm Treantmonk from Calgary, Canada.

I'm a CO-"lite" as I'm not really into figuring out record-breaking stuff - more just the best options that your DM will allow.  Caelic's "10 commandments of Practical Optimization" is my bible.

Wizards are my specialty, and I'm proud to say that if you've heard wizards called "God wizard" or any meleer called "The Big Stupid Fighter" - I can take credit for that.

I started with D&D in the early eighties then switched to GURPS about the beginning of 2E.  Since then I've played everthying under the sun - though mostly GURPS and VAMPIRE.

D&D became my primary RPG again after 3.0.

I'm in my mid-30's, have a 5 year old daughter and am going down the isle for the 2nd time next year.
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: Tshern May 18, 2008, 01:43:34 PM
Following the examples here, I'll give a little introduction to Tshern as well. Also, nice to have you here Treantmonk, I have a lot of respect for you due to your Wizard guides, smart posts and helpful attitude. You're the kind of user all communities need.

On to my introduction then. Like I told in another thread, I am a political dissident fighting against the capitalistic engine of destruction, I love human rights, politics and economy. On top of this, I have created a true paradox of life by making a decision of never taking part into a war, even to defend my own country, because I do not consider independence to be worth more than human lives. The paradoxal part is that I have received military training (compulsory around here) as a combat engineer and I was in the officer school as well.

I started my roleplaying with freeform, but got swiftly introduced to D&D and in no time I became the Sage of our group. In a good way, not skipwilliam-ish way. I've been on a four month hiatus from D&D only participating to PbPs as I haven't found a group that stays together until the first session. Very annoying as I have a D&D itch that needs to be scratched.

English is my third language, though I graduated from an IB high school. IB programme was done entirely in English, so that helped me to attain this level of proficiency. Moreover, it is an international programme, so I met a lot of interesting people and my school actually started my deep interest in international economics.

My future is unsettled. I try to get into Turku University to study political history and sociology, but should I fail to get in due to laziness to read for the entrance exams, I will most probably move to Norway for a while. Got a place to work there and so forth. Hope that works out somehow.

In spite of my inner nerdness, I like sports and I've numerous martial arts (most notably Brazilian jiu-jitsu), floorball, soccer and pretty much anything you can play with your friends without too much investment. Unfortunately my 7 year era of competitive swimming ended due to knee problems. Nowadays my neck is waiting for a surgery, my knees are busted, I've broken pretty much all bones in my body, my ankles have to be operated if I snap my ligaments one more time and all that. I suppose that's what you get for being a stupid daredevil as a kid. Well, I still am.

Another passion of mine is music. I listen to all sorts of music, apart from overly capitalistic gansta rap, teenage pop and whatnot. There are exceptions for everything and I, for example, find Aqua's Aquarium to be one of the best pop records in existence due to the amazing lyrics. I've tried to see as many of my favourite bands live as possible. David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Nine Inch Nails, Flogging Molly, Ministry, Rammstein, Rage Against the Machine, you name it.

I appreciate the chance of being here and feel free to contact me. I use my Messenger actively and I try to answer PMs as swiftly as possible. I'd like to get known with you peeps better.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Nox_Noctis May 18, 2008, 01:43:50 PM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
Hi, I have boobies.

OmGz, liek reily? No WAI!!!11SHIFTONEeleven!21

Cans I liek hab ur nmuber?

;)


That is to say, not everyone is ignorant of the fact that women do indeed exist in the gaming world (shocking, I know - I found it hard to swallow at first as well :P). That said, welcome (to the world of tomorrow).
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Agita May 18, 2008, 01:51:34 PM
: Nox_Noctis  May 18, 2008, 01:43:50 PM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
Hi, I have boobies.

OmGz, liek reily? No WAI!!!11SHIFTONEeleven!21

Cans I liek hab ur nmuber?
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/pix_plz.png)

;)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Tshern May 18, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
So all of us read XKCD now? I am truly falling in love with you.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Nox_Noctis May 18, 2008, 01:59:54 PM
The key here is that I did not ask for naked pictures.  :P

This reminds me, "can I have it?" (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=m75g_A731q0)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Meg May 18, 2008, 08:52:41 PM
: Tshern  May 18, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
So all of us read XKCD now? I am truly falling in love with you.

I am obsessed with XKCD.  It helps to define me.  Especially with this:

http://xkcd.com/207/

The squares on the floor is a big one for me. 

I also unconsciously find patters while driving-- so like my finger is pointing out, but when there is a telephone pole I have to pull it in to avoid it.

I was insanely distracted in a meeting the other day because my boss was playing with silly putty and made it into a square... except it wasn't quite a square, it was a bit too rectangular.  I wanted to take it and just make it that square so badly.  It was painful to ignore it.

So xkcd.
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: Tshern May 18, 2008, 08:58:32 PM
No kidding? My god, you are so similar to me! I have an outstanding amount of habits that I follow almost compulsively. Well, actually scrap the 'almost' from that sentence. For example always eating an even amount of candies, trying to keep everything in alphabetical order and symmetrically...
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: Nox_Noctis May 18, 2008, 09:02:35 PM
For a moment there I read that as "candles" and became perplexed as to why someone would ingest wax...
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: Meg May 18, 2008, 09:03:31 PM
: Nox_Noctis  May 18, 2008, 09:02:35 PM
For a moment there I read that as "candles" and became perplexed as to why someone would ingest wax...

I did too!!   :lol

I only eat red and pink candies.  Sometimes blue.  Never purple or orange. 
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Tshern May 18, 2008, 09:04:35 PM
: Meg  May 18, 2008, 09:03:31 PM
: Nox_Noctis  May 18, 2008, 09:02:35 PM
For a moment there I read that as "candles" and became perplexed as to why someone would ingest wax...

I did too!!   :lol

I only eat red and pink candies.  Sometimes blue.  Never purple or orange. 
Add me to the existing group of men who want to marry you.
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: Meg May 18, 2008, 09:10:10 PM
 :smirk
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: Tshern May 18, 2008, 09:12:43 PM
: Meg  May 18, 2008, 09:10:10 PM
:smirk
What? You must be having a dozens of options to choose from for any occasion. At least that is the case if there is any justice in the world.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Kai May 18, 2008, 09:16:42 PM
: Meg  May 18, 2008, 09:10:10 PM
:smirk

Indeed.  :flirt

...though "existing group of men" might be limiting Meg's options...
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Talen Lee May 18, 2008, 11:06:18 PM
At any given point in time I waver from quasi-nerd celebrity to completely irrelevant forum grognard.

I go by Talen Lee, and chances are, I hate your favourite thing in the world.

It's my schtick.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Tshern May 18, 2008, 11:12:20 PM
Do you hate sloths?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Nox_Noctis May 18, 2008, 11:13:36 PM
: Talen Lee  May 18, 2008, 11:06:18 PM
At any given point in time I waver from quasi-nerd celebrity to completely irrelevant forum grognard.

I go by Talen Lee, and chances are, I hate your favourite thing in the world.

It's my schtick.
*Takes your schtick and holds it just out of reach*
Nyah, nyah.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Talen Lee May 18, 2008, 11:18:15 PM
: Tshern  May 18, 2008, 11:12:20 PM
Do you hate sloths?
I DO NOW!
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: Nox_Noctis May 18, 2008, 11:19:40 PM
Ha! That was a ploy. Sloths are actually among my least favorite things! "You have no chance to survive. Make your time."
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Talen Lee May 18, 2008, 11:22:57 PM
*runs off to write an angry article about sloths and clever people being wankers*
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: AndyJames May 19, 2008, 12:15:46 AM
AndyJames here, also from the WotC board. I was fairly new to posting at that board, but I have been lurking for a while.

I am male, currently living in New Zealand, and currently working in the sales and customer interface side of the business, which is why all the posts and attitude of G0 and the WizOs really hack me off. They give sales and customer interface a bad name  :wall
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: yellerSumner May 19, 2008, 12:51:37 AM
: the_taken  May 18, 2008, 10:55:10 AM
So I decided to make my own game. Link's in my .sig
I think I recall coming across that before.
Do you have many Pokemon statted yet or not?

I've never battled competitively and only at the tail end 3rd gen/4th gen am I picking up on the whole depth of hidden mechanics.  It's the first time I've taken the time and effort to chain breed. 
(and holy crap, if you wait long enough, you evidentially can get a legendary Pokemon for a first level starter... 0.0 )

Ya know what.... Let's start a new topic (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=219.0).



: Nox_Noctis  May 18, 2008, 01:43:50 PM
: yellerSumner  May 18, 2008, 01:00:57 AM
Hi, I have boobies.

OmGz, liek reily? No WAI!!!11SHIFTONEeleven!21

Cans I liek hab ur nmuber?

;)


That is to say, not everyone is ignorant of the fact that women do indeed exist in the gaming world (shocking, I know - I found it hard to swallow at first as well :P). That said, welcome (to the world of tomorrow).
When did I say they were not manboobies?


I think some are at least, though.  I took a friend with me when I dropped by my gaming store to pick up a book a while back and her chest was radiating a magnetic field or something that attracted the eyes of the three other guys in there.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Nox_Noctis May 19, 2008, 01:24:12 AM
Oh, certainly at least some are. If there were none, we would have no such stereotype to begin with. But a stereotype is not an entirety.
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: ShaggyShaggs May 19, 2008, 06:36:31 AM
: Talen Lee  May 18, 2008, 11:06:18 PM
At any given point in time I waver from quasi-nerd celebrity to completely irrelevant forum grognard.

I go by Talen Lee, and chances are, I hate your favourite thing in the world.

It's my schtick.
So the question is, do you hate hatred?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Nox_Noctis May 19, 2008, 06:49:09 AM
Let us suppose Person A's favorite thing is hatred. He hates hatred. Thus, he ceases to hate. Now he is quite agreeable. Person A's favorite thing is hatred. He will likely agree with this intense like. He will hate. He will then hate hatred. Repeat ad infinitum.

I guess my point is, in the end, what does it all matter either way?  :couch
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: ShaggyShaggs May 19, 2008, 06:58:07 AM
I suppose it doesn't.  Now where's the Morla the Ancient One smiley so we can properly not even care whether or not we care? :P
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Solo May 19, 2008, 07:47:17 AM
Hi, Solo from GitP here.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Talen Lee May 19, 2008, 11:17:29 AM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 19, 2008, 06:36:31 AM
: Talen Lee  May 18, 2008, 11:06:18 PM
At any given point in time I waver from quasi-nerd celebrity to completely irrelevant forum grognard.

I go by Talen Lee, and chances are, I hate your favourite thing in the world.

It's my schtick.
So the question is, do you hate hatred?
Yes - and yet I do this thing that I hate. So I hate myself.

It's all a vicious, self-fulfilling prophecy. Silly people, treating emotions like they're logical.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: rampant_dice May 19, 2008, 06:27:47 PM
Hello, my name is Rampant_Dice, and I’m a gameoholic. (Or something like that.) I’ve played about anything I could get my hands on for 28 of my 38 years. (I’ve won a Globo tournament. I’ve almost played Cyborg Commando. I’m telling you, I have a problem.)

I’m here to meet equally disturbed like-minded people.

I live in Seattle, where we don't tan, we rust.

-Rampant_Dice
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Shadeseraph May 21, 2008, 10:32:35 PM
Late but...

I'm Shadeseraph in WotC boards, a CO-lurker for a long time. I'm spanish, the main reason for my long lurking. Just recently I decided to try my limited english skills, so, with some time, I hope to get that lurker mark out of me.

I'm a computer, roleplaying and jazz geek, right now in college, with only half a year left to start a living on my own.
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: altpersona May 21, 2008, 11:27:56 PM
Im altpersona.. aka paul from kentucky, usa

idk what part of ohio was compared to a sub plane of hell, but i doubt you have seen it here.

mid 30s , one kid who is just getting interested in rpg's. married 13yrs.

ex navy, electronics tech. ET1 nwp.

been in dnd since i was 13? maybe.?

just discovered wotc co forums last year or the year before..

there are less than a hundred pen and paper gamers around here, at least thats how it seems..
lots of 'my renegade drow ranger uses his sla darkness' bleh.

i typically get to game once a month if im lucky...

im terrible at CO, but it pass's the time..

iv played tons of games... not recently... i like the tmnt and rifts stuff the best. but that whole system is so messed up i cant tolerate making a character..

i tend to enjoy getting my character killed, cause then i get to make a new lvl 1 torchbearer... lvl 1 is where all the fun is..

if you have , and i know you do, google earth my zip is 41101

i dig russian lit, doug adams (not just hitchhikers), iv read all the wheel of time books so far.. yes the slow part in the middle was terrible..  , history, philosophy, saltwater aquaria.. myspace is /altpersona , fishing,

my last dnd character was a rogue 1/wiz3 going MotAO /ArchMage... but my DM is out of commission for the rest of the year so thats probably done...

i try to keep the co wiki handbooks page up to date, but it lags sometimes...

musically im stuck in the sub culture 80s. and guitar rock 70s... before my mrs washed my mp3 player it had 4? pink floyd records and 3 they might be giants records on it.

i dislike proper spelling. language isnt math one does not equal won. but it should.



: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Sinfire Titan May 21, 2008, 11:33:49 PM
Hail Tzeentch!


SiFir's always in the house.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: PhaedrusXY May 22, 2008, 03:38:12 PM
It's a joke. That is the name of Woody Harrelson's character in "Wag the Dog". His character was by far the funniest thing in that movie, I thought, and especially when he uttered the line "I like the night life. I like to boogie."
: Tshern  May 16, 2008, 09:43:39 PM
: PhaedrusXY  May 16, 2008, 04:52:28 PM
My real life name is Sgt. William Schumann. I like the night life. I like to boogie.
Like the Pulitzer prize winner? Or is this just a joke I am not getting?

Anyway, I don't usually like Sergeants, bad experiences about them, but with you I can make an exception.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Tshern May 22, 2008, 03:50:34 PM
Cool beans, you are now officially out of my black list.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Ieniemienie May 24, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
Let me uncover my secret identity too then,

I'm Guido in real life, living in the small (24000ppl) town of Lisse, which you might know from the Keukenhof and the corresponding migration of german and most of all Japanese photographers/tourists who apparently find anything interested....

I'm 20 years old, studying International Business Administration in Rotterdam, and have played DnD for over 5 years now.

I am not to good in optimizing and am often wrong concerning rules, since I only read the best part of sentences  :P
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Radijs May 24, 2008, 06:16:12 PM
*takes off a mask to reveal another mask*
Hello :)
I'm Jaap Stoel in real life. I'm from Zwolle which lies in the Netherlands. Thats the country that surrounds Amsterdam :P.
I'm finishing up my IT study. I'm 26. I've been playing DnD for 4 or 5 years and DM-ing for one year less.

To be honest, like many here I'm a gleemax refugee. Be nice to refugees.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: BowenSilverclaw May 24, 2008, 06:34:23 PM
And another Dutch guy reporting  :)

My name is Joop, I'm 21 years old and live in a small town called Didam in the Netherlands. I'm currently studying philosophy in Nijmegen.

I've been playing D&D for about 3-4 years now I think.

Also a refugee from the Gleemax boards by the way, so it looks like we've got a regular refugee camp going on here...

~Bowen
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: Radijs May 24, 2008, 08:16:33 PM
Allemachtig.
There's a lot of Dutchmen here. Well good. You can never have too many Cloggies!
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: StruckingFuggle May 25, 2008, 07:52:27 AM
Hi, y'all. I'm another gleemax semi-exodus-ian - my handle there's the same as here, which is what it generally is anywhere I can snag it. Fuggle is me and I am the Fuggle. All others shall be decapitates and their powers absorbed... but perhaps I've said too much. :)

I somehow missed being cognizant of most of the drama at gleemax, but I can sense the ship is a-sinkin' - and so once I make backups of stuff I've posted, and stuff other people've posted that I use, I plan to get the hell out of dodge with the rest of the (cranium) rats.

I noticed this place being tossed around as one of the big three names people kept mentioning, people I respected and thought had a good head, and then I figured I'd wander by here, and lurked a bit to see that y'all generally seem rather cool.

So yeah. I'm a 20-something Austinite (which is different than being a Texan), lifelong gamer (dnd since the dawn of 3.5) and psych major (I don't do 'couch stuff'), and I hope this place works out. Like many people I'm not as good as some people who're amazing at mechanical manipulation, but I've been trying to learn, because I like to play with game mechanics and twink around like how some people like to play with cars.

*waves*
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread
: ShaggyShaggs May 25, 2008, 08:06:55 AM
Oh hey, cool, we got StruckingFuggle.  I was wondering if he was going to show up around here.

As for what's going on around gleemax, that's some pretty ugly business.  I think the simplest way to summarize what it ultimately boils down to is, community management (and by their approval, wotc itself) is very disrespectful to its customers and volunteer helpers, and the emigrants don't want to associate directly with them anymore, particularly not with forum accounts tying into for-pay services that can be revoked (with no refund of course) on a whim later.
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: StruckingFuggle May 25, 2008, 03:24:49 PM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 25, 2008, 08:06:55 AM
Oh hey, cool, we got StruckingFuggle.  I was wondering if he was going to show up around here.

Whoa. I'm known? I'm honored! :o

Thanks!



As for gleemax, man. The more I hear about the forums, and the plans with 4e distribution in general, the more I'm half-glad I haven't heard more, and the more I wonder how I missed all of this stuff. Blarg. At least there's some place new to go! Heck knows I learned a lot about the game over there and had some fun ... no matter how much WotC tries to axe the fun. :)
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: BowenSilverclaw May 25, 2008, 03:31:14 PM
: StruckingFuggle  May 25, 2008, 03:24:49 PM
: ShaggyShaggs  May 25, 2008, 08:06:55 AM
Oh hey, cool, we got StruckingFuggle.  I was wondering if he was going to show up around here.

Whoa. I'm known? I'm honored! :o

Thanks!
Don't be so surprised. You've been around long enough to become one of the known names, and as far as I remember your posts have always been useful as well :)

~Bowen
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: Avatar of Kokusho May 25, 2008, 09:16:14 PM
Hi, I'm Avatar of Kokusho, known as the same on the jacked-up mess that was once the Wizards' forum, and I am also an admin over at MTGS. I followed the link here due to extreme displeasure with the current management style, and hope that discussions here will be more to my liking,

Considering some of the names I've seen here, I'm fairly sure that's going to be the case.

Oh, and I want that "flipping the bird" smiley.
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: SixthDeclension May 26, 2008, 08:23:06 PM
I guess im new too...
Long time lurker on CO boards, just recently started trying myself. Male. High School in New England.
I enjoy annoying our librarians by playing in the back...
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: ImperiousLeader May 27, 2008, 12:27:11 PM
Hi, I'm known here and at GitP as Imperious Leader, and infrequently post at WotC and EN World as Vael (name of my Eberron Changeling Sorcerer). I haven't been gaming long, I started RPGing with DnD 3.5, so this is my first edition change, and I'm amused at all the rhetoric and hyperbole flying around. I'm looking forward to 4e, because I tried to DM 3.5 and found it a major headache, so I'm hoping 4e will make it easier. I also hope that the online initiatives work, because the people I game with are scattered across the GTA, which makes it difficult to play, though I have my doubts.

I hail from Canada, and when I'm not engaged in various forms of science fiction and fantasy geekery, I'm on the dance floor doing ballroom and Lindy Hop trying to drop the pounds.
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: Dan2 May 27, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
It's a bit late for this, but I figure I may as well...

I'm Dan, I post as Aramil_Delanur over on the WotC boards.

I used to be a lurker (still am to an extent), but I became active when I joined these boards.

I like to help out, especially on the boards.  :)
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: saintx May 28, 2008, 02:20:42 AM
i think i just ate my own post... lame
anyway, im saintx, because x is a variable
came over from CharOp, specifically. i like using math to build better characters.

im 27. i work in technical theater. ive been playing dnd since i was 10.
im from Action-ville, FL
my motto used to be, "you name it, i game it"
but ive settled down with a definite preference of games. nWoD, d20, shadowrun, TFOS, i will leave it at that.

orson scott card, brian michael bendis, and joss whedon are a few of my heroes.

my musical interests include, but are not limited to: mc chris, KMFDM, TMBG, covenant, PWEI, NIN, she wants revenge, freezepop, and the faint.
and yeah...
xkcd.com/15 (http://xkcd.com/15)
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: Ubernoob May 28, 2008, 12:38:13 PM
: saintx  May 28, 2008, 02:20:42 AM
orson scott card, brian michael bendis, and joss whedon are a few of my heroes.
Ender's Game (and the bean sequels to some extent) is brilliant as are some of his other works.  Everything I've heard about the man as a person has been bad though.
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: Meg May 28, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
: saintx  May 28, 2008, 02:20:42 AM
and yeah...
xkcd.com/15 (http://xkcd.com/15)

I had that comic printed out and on my office door  :D
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: olothfaern May 30, 2008, 01:07:27 AM
Is there a Semi-official Introductions Thread?  I was directed here from Abuse (Gleemax) down the hall.  I've been around since min-max.  I tend to act as CO grout, nothing mind blowing just a few observations and additions.  I lost my really old login but I've been Olothfaern for years.

I'm originally a New Yorker, now a Californian and I've been playing various forms of D&D since 4th grade (1984).

Atheist/Progressive/Co-op capitalist (semi-socialist?)

I started MtG with the beta set and stopped around the time of the Silver Wyvern/Shaman En Cor combo.

non D&D cv:
Ars Magica
WoD
Earthdawn/Shadowrun (yes, I was an immortal elf)
Star Wars (d20)
Shatterzone
Cortex (Serenity/BSG)
Atlantean games
some other obscure ones

favorite quote in this thread:
"My real life name is Sgt. William Schumann. I like the night life. I like to boogie."
-PhaedrusXY

reminds me of 1978 when I first became aware of non-Disney/nursery rhyme songs

Ohio is a part of hell.  My direct proof is the horrible summer I spent in Youngstown in 1983...

I miss winter (especially snow).

I listen to Hip-Hop then in descending order:  R&B (Funk [think E,W&F], contemporary neo-soul, the rest), Classic Rock/Grunge, weird mid 90's stuff like Madder Rose, Classical (started playing keyboards when I was four and Chopin is still the shit), bad 80's crap like Hall and Oates/Devo/the hair band de jour, and other assorted nonsense (like Postal Service)--- music is on all the time, refuse to exist without it.

ex-Army 11M/airborne

I'm a lame mono-lingual citizen of the U.S. (my g-mama died when I was five and she was the only one who spoke in Arabic to me)

I volunteer for the Obama campaign

My birthday is Saturday May 31st

blah, blah, blah
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: mace_of_sauron May 30, 2008, 06:36:03 PM
I'm new here as well. Unfortunately I did not find this thread until after a few posts. I always feel akward barging into a new forum but this one seems casual and inviting (or more so then some).
I play D&D (obviously), MtG, and Guild Wars to name a few.
Typical, I would expect, escp. among fellow geeks.
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: Meg May 30, 2008, 06:49:19 PM
We are all about the barging in at Brilliant Gameologists.  Think "Walk in on your roommate having sex and unphased, ask the question you were going in to ask anyway."

Welcome welcome!

Olothfaern, I could copy much of your intro for my own if I were to do one.  'Cept I wasn't in the Army. 

And I'd love to hear what you would say about our Origins Awards Lightning Review show... Josh rags on the Cortex stuff pretty hard. 
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: Lost_Scholar June 01, 2008, 04:03:58 AM
Well, let's see here. I'm obviously a migrant from the Char Op Wizards' boards, where I got most of my experience with D&D, and most of my group was unmotivated. I'm an 18 yr old college student who's been stuck in Montana all their life :P. Haven't really had much experience with Pen and Paper RPGs, though I've looked over the rules for GURPS, nWoD, and M&M (which is the next system I want to try out). Other than that, most of my gaming is computers, with a little WH40K and M:tG on the side.

Other interesting include reading (Orsen Scott Card, Jordan, Goodkind, and almost anything else I can get my hands on), music (especially melodic death metal, such as In Flames, and metalcore bands, though have pretty eclectic tastes in general). Working on completing a bachelor's in biology, but that's a few years away.

and also: disappointed in 4e and will probably dabble in it, but manly yoink anything interesting and convert it for use in 3.5e.
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: Zherog June 03, 2008, 01:36:12 PM
*waves*

I said hello elsewhere, but I may as well also do it in the correct location.
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: TheWordSlinger June 03, 2008, 03:45:14 PM
Hey y'all.
I'm a gamer guy from small town New England. you may know me from such boards as GameFAQs PnP(ff7hero) or The Libelldra Forge(ff7hero). I've been playing DnD since I was 8 and am also trying to get into WoD and GURPS. I know I few people on this forum irl, SixthDeclension for one.
I hope to have a fun filled exciting journey with you all.
Long days and pleasant nights.
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: Bejik June 03, 2008, 06:01:18 PM
Hey,

I'm Bejik, at least on these forums. I came here from the old WotC forums after the crash. As suggested by that I play lots of D&D and am a chronic optimizer. I also play Exalted, my group switches off week to week, and have a lot of fun with it. I don't post often, try to restrict it to when I feel I have something worthwhile to say, but that is just my lurking nature. Most of my gaming, and posting, takes place around my studies, college is annoying sometimes. So that's my story, I'm sticking to it.
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: Bob_the_Sniper June 03, 2008, 09:05:07 PM
Heya,

I'm Tom, a 16 year old that has just recently got into PnP RPGs, I've played Video game RPGs as long as I can remember though. Anyway other interests include track, basketball, and music.
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: BobismyRhino June 05, 2008, 08:37:19 PM
Hi!

Facts about me:
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: Neema June 05, 2008, 09:28:14 PM
HiY! wHaZ uP?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :P :debate :pout :D :wall :-\

*giggles* Jk, i dont talk like that. Hey, im neema, but some of you may know me as KitsuneYasha on the leemax D20 modern boards. I do d20 modern mainly, not been much for DnD but i do appreciate it. Joining this because im always looks for more D20 modern places online.
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: Tshern June 06, 2008, 04:03:11 PM
Neema, not sure how much d20 Modern talk we have here, but check this childboard (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?board=30.0) out. It's the place for non-D&D d20 discussion.
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: Zeke June 09, 2008, 09:51:16 AM
I put a poll at the top of the page, if you think my choices suck, PM me and I'll add/subtract as you desire.
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: Bozwevial June 09, 2008, 10:48:56 AM
Hi. I'm Boz, which is the same username I use on pretty much everything, but you can call me Seabass if you feel the need to. (It arose from my given name and my section leader in band when I was a freshman.) I came from the WotC boards.

I like video games, playing trumpet (and by extension, listening to music), reading Terry Pratchett and re-reading Saberhagen (among others), and tabletop RPGs. (Stop the presses.)

My quirks include a highly active imagination, a burning desire to answer questions that arise from the aforementioned imagination, and a dislike of actual work, which isn't a great combination. Happily, I also have enough willpower to force myself to solve these problems most of the time.

I do know a fair few of the people here. I tend to be relatively quiet both on and off forums, so they may not recognize me. Anyway, looking forward to a bright future here without Gleemax (Zing, as they say in the vernacular.)
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: Tshern June 09, 2008, 05:35:09 PM
I am a number two.
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: munin June 11, 2008, 02:11:56 AM
Hi, I'm that one guy who has a tendency to show up on a board, become deeply involved in it to the point where he gets a reputation for at least seeming like he knows what he's talking about, and then sort of lurks until he's needed.  I've got a strange sense of humour which my players frequently decry as being in violation of the Geneva Conventions.  I DM from time to time whenever I can get the group together, and we usually have a pretty good time.  I tend towards the not-so-serious (as I'll do anything to break out the "Mass Broadway Musical" spell) but have been known to run a fairly decent horror game now and then.

I also may or may not be a Quantum Taoist.  It's probably best not to ask.
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: Llochlyn June 18, 2008, 09:34:26 AM
Erm, well, Llochlyn here, Lurker 3/COer 2/Dm 2

Most of my activity is concentrated on french boards, and I shamelessely use the tasty brains of the english speaking community whenever I need people with more involvment in cheese (paradoxal, french people are more fluff than cheese in games).
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: Ubernoob June 18, 2008, 01:27:15 PM
: Llochlyn  June 18, 2008, 09:34:26 AM
Erm, well, Llochlyn here, Lurker 3/COer 2/Dm 2

Most of my activity is concentrated on french boards, and I shamelessely use the tasty brains of the english speaking community whenever I need people with more involvment in cheese (paradoxal, french people are more fluff than cheese in games).
Llochlyn!  *pounces*
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: Tshern June 19, 2008, 05:10:39 PM
Somewhat Superman-esque action there. "My dear friend! DIE!"
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: BowenSilverclaw June 19, 2008, 05:17:20 PM
Yeah, but Superman sucks  :eh
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Deadeas June 20, 2008, 03:47:31 AM
'Ello all, found the show not too long ago and decided to join.

I'm a long time video game player, and am attempting to start an RPG group in my hometown...Sadly, most people around here prefer guns to dice...
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: Kari June 20, 2008, 09:10:00 AM
Howdy, folks.

I'm known as Kari at both the WotC forums, and over at Mortality.net, and maybe even at ENWorld (I think I have an account there? Maybe?)

Over at WotC, I was found most commonly in the Classes, and Psionics boards (as well as a strange little place known as the Castle of Fun, but no one knows about them.  :smirk )

Had I known about this wonderful place before, I surely would have joined earlier. As it is, I found out about it in the wake of a certain board administrator's poor actions over at a certain set of official boards now ruled by a Magic the Gathering in-joke. *Coughcough*

You folks will probably find me most over in the 4E section here, at least for the time being.  :)
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: CoarsestGrate June 25, 2008, 03:46:43 AM
Hola.  I go by CoarsestGrate, and I came over from the WotC forum after watching them come crashing down.  I'm a lurker at heart, and my favorite boards from back at WotC were always CO and the Real Adventures boards.  I still look at both from time to time.  I finally decided to post after discovering The Playground and its Riddles thread, and that's where I plan to spend most of my time for now.

:drunk
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: Nachofan99 June 26, 2008, 07:30:49 PM
Hello, I am Nachofan to the 99th power.

I came here because the WotC boards are full of suck.  Too much downtime, server lag, and terrible admins.  This place looks fun  :)
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: Chemus June 26, 2008, 08:30:18 PM
Per-aps it's kinda late to describe m-self, but here goes. I'm a bit of a lurker on the FailMax boards, but I like the community here better. I favor homebrew madness, tinkering, and redheads and boobies.
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: Brandon June 27, 2008, 12:02:30 AM
Hello!  I go by Brandon most of the time.  I stumbled across the review of the Battlestar Galactica RPG and enjoyed it so much I figured I'd see what else was on tap over here.

I've been gaming for more than twenty years but I've yet to play anything by Wizards of the Coast.  I'm more of a d6 star wars & serenity kind of guy (but by all means, keep beating up on cortex, it's highly entertaining). I haven't rolled a D20 in about twelve years.



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: Omen of Peace June 27, 2008, 06:47:36 AM
I've been around for more than a month, but I've just started straying from the various D&D boards. So: hello !  :cheers

I post on Gleemax still and on GitP (in particular in the PbP areas). I'm a French Californian or a Californian French depending on how you look at it.

I'm not a big fan of podcasts but one day I'll get around to listening the BG ones ! :)
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: Googleplex June 27, 2008, 12:27:10 PM
Sup guys? I saw a link over at WotC and decided that I'd come over and see what it was like over here!
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: Feyd June 28, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
Got linked here from Wizards forums - howday!
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: katans July 07, 2008, 10:47:55 AM
Hi there...

I'm a 26 y.o. gamer from France currently living in Germany. Heard about this place, came to have a look, and here I am. I've been gaming for the last 10 years, mostly Vampire DA, Shadowrun, Warhammer FRPG, L5R and more recently D&D 3.5.

You can also find me on ENWorld under the nick Kat'. I used to be on the WOTC boards but haven't been for a while; my nick there is katans as well.

See you!
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: Meg July 07, 2008, 02:09:07 PM
Welcome to our little party!
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: arioch July 09, 2008, 01:09:41 AM
Hey Guys,

I just joined after listening to a few episodes of the BrilliantGameologists. I really like the format of the show and enjoy the content. And that Meg! What a voice!

I live in Sydney and have role played for 25+ years. Man does that make me feel old. I have been married for about 10 years and have a 3 1/2 year old son. I, like you guys was an actor but that was many years ago (although I did play Theatresports for a few years). Now I work in IT as a Business Analyst.

Keep up the good work - all of you. I loved the banter on the bonus episode about GenCon. I even enjoyed the clam gag to the very last.
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: Meg July 09, 2008, 02:38:09 AM
Yay!  Welcome!  I hope you have fun here.  Check out our show talk section to be sure- we're always looking for ideas and suggestions!
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: kurashu July 10, 2008, 04:20:55 AM
I'm a dual citizen, for now. Kurashu here and there (and most everywhere else, too). I don't really listen to podcasts or do anything...really. I work in retail! I'll sell you a tempur-pedic bed! Or a massage chair. You know, stuff. Stuff you'd be better off without because you could buy gas and food and beer and other stuff that isn't my stuff.

I've been playing D&D for a while. And by a while I mean a few years. By that I mean like two, maybe three.

I speak a little German, know no Japanese (despite what my screen name may lead you to believe), listen to mostly "loud and abrasive" music as it has been described to me (mostly metal, some of the -core stuff, post-hardcore, & hardcore with a little hard rock for good measure), spend too much time with my nose shoved into a fantasy book or with my eyes glued to my Pokemons (I show them to you), in my spare time I cuddle with my girlfriend and kiss her on the nose.

That's really about it.
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: igotsmeakabob!! July 18, 2008, 04:23:09 AM
Hey there. Was referred here by a friend, a rebel. I'm a dual citizen currently, heh.

I'm a student of philosophy, and have been gaming for about eleven years... since I was ten, if I recall correctly.
2nd edition was my first RPG, but I've played plenty of systems since then. The GM I started playing with became a close friend and he loves trying new systems.
I play tabletop miniatures games, most notably Warhammer 40k.
Lets see.. I love video games, mostly PC even though I have a 360 and a Wii.
The only thing I do as much as game is read... I'm a huge fan of fantasy, fiction and science fiction.
Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin and Christopher Moore are my favorite authors.

My online names range from igotsmeakabob, to igotsmeakabob11, to igotsmeakabob!!.

I think thats about it...
Good to be here. :D
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: lotofsnow July 29, 2008, 01:42:30 AM
Hm.. I haven't posted in this thread yet.

I'm Lot of Snow. I've been "of" many places, so "Lot" is fine. However, I do like it when folks call me "Snow." Though "of" might be more accurate than either, but a bit too ambiguous.

Let's see here... I've played DnD over the last few years on and off with the same flighty group. I tried DMing once, but I was such an ass and rule-monger, that things kind of fell apart. I prefer to play PCs anyway. I'm not much of an optimizer myself, but I enjoy reading other's optimizations and adding things here and there and grabbing ideas for my own characters. I used to play WoW, now I play very little of anything since I just bought a new house. Well, anything other than D&D, which I play roughly every other week (Shadar-Kai Artful Dodger Rogue named Lot-us).

I have a wife and 11 month old daughter who make up the fixed foot of my compass. I really enjoy watching the local NHL team, the Buffalo Sabres. I like craft beer, hence the homebrew/beer snob thread in the Unplugged Forums.  I have a blog about beer (http://lotofsnow.wordpress.com/) and food that hasn't been updated in months. I enjoy reading stuff. I'm currently about 3/4 of the way through Shadowmarch by Tad Williams and also just finished Wil Weaton's most recent book. Next in line is a book called City on the Edge: Buffalo, New York by Mark Goldman. Not to be confused with the Star Trek episode "City on the Edge of Forever," which is the one where McCoy goes back in time and... well, I'll let you see it.

I've been on the official D&D forums for just over a year, I think, posting on and off. Mostly in the Char Op forum where I am now lot_ofsnow because Gleemax fucked up my lotofsnow account.

So, yeah, disjointed enough?

If you like good beer, go here: http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=859.0

Thanks.

-Lot of Snow
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: CountArioch August 02, 2008, 03:28:41 AM
I'm Count Arioch.  I'm a pisces, and I'll be here all night.

I enjoy Karaoke, and getting piss drunk, and viking metal.  Can't convince the karaoke guy to get viking metal on his playlist though.

I also DM a weekly game, can't find a DM that I don't want to strangle within 3 sessions.

I'm a confirmed bachelor, I am at a point in my life where I don't need anyone to be happy.  Which is cool.

I'm in college.  The goal is to get my PhD in either biochemistry or biotechnology, I can't decide.  Right now, I'm in a shitty community college so I can transfer somewhere a bit better, my grades in high school were ass.
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: BobismyRhino August 02, 2008, 04:52:06 AM
: CountArioch  August 02, 2008, 03:28:41 AM
I'm Count Arioch.  I'm a pisces, and I'll be here all night.

I enjoy viking metal.  Can't convince the karaoke guy to get viking metal on his playlist though.

FUCK YEAH!!!

You are instantly cool.
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: CountArioch August 02, 2008, 01:57:09 PM
: BobismyRhino  August 02, 2008, 04:52:06 AM
: CountArioch  August 02, 2008, 03:28:41 AM
I'm Count Arioch.  I'm a pisces, and I'll be here all night.

I enjoy viking metal.  Can't convince the karaoke guy to get viking metal on his playlist though.

FUCK YEAH!!!

You are instantly cool.

Cool.  Who do you like?
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: Meg August 02, 2008, 06:57:18 PM
: CountArioch  August 02, 2008, 03:28:41 AM
I'm Count Arioch.  I'm a pisces, and I'll be here all night.

I enjoy Karaoke, and getting piss drunk, and viking metal.  Can't convince the karaoke guy to get viking metal on his playlist though.

I also DM a weekly game, can't find a DM that I don't want to strangle within 3 sessions.

I'm a confirmed bachelor, I am at a point in my life where I don't need anyone to be happy.  Which is cool.

I'm in college.  The goal is to get my PhD in either biochemistry or biotechnology, I can't decide.  Right now, I'm in a shitty community college so I can transfer somewhere a bit better, my grades in high school were ass.

I've been waiting for you to introduce yourself :)  Thanks for popping over.  You didn't mention the most important part of your background though- that you've met me.   :P

Oh, and because I have to, there is a thread about metal already-- talk to your heart's content over there.  Or start a new thread just for viking  (???) metal.  I'm intrigued...
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: Marco August 04, 2008, 10:58:06 PM
I have introduced myself a few times on this list and finally found the place where I was supposed to do so.  :blush I am 41 yrs old and my wife is 42 and yes she is my Life, the universe and everything. When I met her she was my supervisor and loved board games but she could never convince her friends to try role playing because they thought it had some negative stigma. She and I play MMO's together, in tabletop games we play characters that don't get along with each other in the groups we play in. We love the SCA and whatever the board game that is interesting at the moment. Because of gaming and the SCA I have many friends from a wide variety of ages; older, younger or the same. She is currently at Pennsic and I am home. I needed a year off from Pennsic after 5 in a row. When conversations about video games come up I like to tell the story of the first time I saw a video game. It was amazing! TV and a game all in one my two favorite things. The kids were lined up all over the rec room waiting for their chance to play Pong. It was a table with a tv screen in the middle you looked down at and the only controls were the 2 enormous knobs. I generally get the wide eyed stare and the question "Holy shit, how the hell old are you???". :)
  I started playing D&D after school in the library using the red and blue box rules. The group had a DM and 11 or 12 players. We rarely ever got anything settled it was just a screaming match to be heard over the other kids. It was a disaster and the GM and everyone but 4 or 5 of us left. Those of us who stayed played together till after high school. In the late 80's 2nd ed came out and I was one of those anti-change crazies yelling what is this crap? TSR stole Gary Gygax's baby and shat all over his game. What is the FR crap? I hate this I'm not spending another dime on this game. I then wandered off into Palladium, GURPS, VtM, Paranoia, and some poorly run, poorly designed homemade systems. I discovered the SCA and my wife and eventually my RPG hours grew less and less. In 1994 I got married and we left NY and moved to the DC area where we bought our first home. For many reasons I dropped out of the SCA and all my RPG friends lived in NY and all the gamers in my local area were more interested in MtG then tabletop games and that never held my interest. We spent 6 months to a year with no friends, no social life and no real gaming. Between work and TV we were turning into "normal people" and I was hating it. Then I discovered LARP. I became addicted to a vampire game for years and made a great many friends. Many of those people are very dear to my wife and I. In the middle of that 3.0 came out and I got back into DnD and my wife and I started playing some tabletop games again. The LARP thing finally got boring and we dove head first back into the SCA. We have been in the same monthly FR game for about 5 years. As 4e has been coming out I had read the Richard Byers books and enjoyed them very much and decided that this time I wasn't going to be a prick and hate the new game without reading the books. Then my friends asked me to run a campaign and I decided to use FR because that is what I have become accustomed to in the past few years. I began searching the internet for 4e content and found the gleemax site. But that felt to me the way that I behaved when 2nd ed came out. It was a bunch of people hating something hard. It didn't give me much help looking for ideas and help when there was nothing but negativity. I also checked out the boards on WotC but I couldn't find anything useful there either. Frankly they were boring and hard to navigate. Then one day I googled warlock pacts and somehow linked over to BG. I saw the episode of the podcast "Love and Sex" played it, laughed my ass off and was hooked. The mahogany buggary bar was frikin' brilliant! I have agreed with so much that you guys say, learned much and laugh openly.  My next puzzle is what do I buy first, Burning Wheel, Savage Worlds or Spirit of the Century.
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: Ishindri August 08, 2008, 06:01:38 PM
Hello there.  I'm Ishindri, and I am indeed a refugee from the beleaguered WotC forums.  Found a link to here in someone's signature, poked around for a bit, recognized a bunch of people from the old forums, and signed up.  So... hi.
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: Johannixx August 13, 2008, 01:13:11 AM
I was a longtime poster on the d20 Modern boards, mostly concentrating on fixing the firearms rules, though I spent a goodly amount of time on the 3.5 D&D combat board too.

I play 3.5, Flames of War (think Warhammer 40k with WWII stuff), and the odd board or card game.
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: Darth Krzysztof August 22, 2008, 11:33:48 AM
Howdy, as we sometimes say. I recently discovered the show via RPGPodcasts.com, and I'm really enjoying it - enough to come stumbling into its community. I am Darth Krzysztof, Mr. Chris if you're nasty, a married thirty-something Texan fella who lives on a little farm outside of San Antonio and builds castles in his head.

You may have seen me before on Treasure Tables/You Meet in a Tavern or Obsidian Portal, if you frequent either of those sites.

I've been gaming since I received the D&D Basic box for my 10th birthday, though the last fifteen years or so were like crossing a desert. Unable to form or join a good group locally, I've now turned to chat-based gaming, and I've never been happier than I am running Cold Blood (http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/cold-blood), my D&D v.3.5 Planescape campaign.

D&D's still my favorite game, especially to run, but I also dig Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, Mutants & Masterminds, Shadowrun, and Star Wars, among others.

I run a used CD/DVD store; before that, I worked at Borders for almost nine years. When not gaming, I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, movies, and PC games. My lovely wife (who's not a gamer) and I have no children, but we make up for it with a lot of animals. I am also one of the biggest Rush fans alive.

See you in the trenches!
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: Thrice Dead Cat August 26, 2008, 01:38:37 AM
Thrice Dead Cat here and on the WotC boards; I used to lurk around on the old CO boards, occasionally answering rules questions under the class/equipment/etc. boards.

I'm currently a freshman in college and have played mostly DND, but have also been in one Shadowrun game.
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: Ubernoob August 26, 2008, 01:41:36 AM
: Thrice Dead Cat  August 26, 2008, 01:38:37 AM
Thrice Dead Cat here and on the WotC boards; I used to lurk around on the old CO boards, occasionally answering rules questions under the class/equipment/etc. boards.

I'm currently a freshman in college and have played mostly DND, but have also been in one Shadowrun game.
Cool!  I'm a freshman (sort of) too!  I'd noticed you over at WotC.
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: Shewolf August 26, 2008, 03:28:00 AM
Hey, guys, I'm fairly new here..

Found out about the site through AfterCrescent, a great (very patient) DM...hes not out to get me, but his dice surely are (stupid greataxes...)
Bobismyrhino is also a friend of mine, a great gal, who i know way too much about, the two of them are very fun people, who likely know way too much about me!

I work at a comic and game shop in south florida, and its lots of fun, meeting all types of gamers and their ilk.
I really like what the boards here have to offer, and it seems like a really fun, friendly environment, which is great, cuse I am very internet shy  :-[

Anyhow, its great reading, getting to know different game systems, and seeing how people are making homebrew systems and the like...and what with where i work, i get asked questions all the time about this system or that system, and truth be told, i just dont have the time or oppertunity to learn them all!
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: Thrice Dead Cat August 27, 2008, 01:10:50 AM
: ubernoob  August 26, 2008, 01:41:36 AM
: Thrice Dead Cat  August 26, 2008, 01:38:37 AM
Thrice Dead Cat here and on the WotC boards; I used to lurk around on the old CO boards, occasionally answering rules questions under the class/equipment/etc. boards.

I'm currently a freshman in college and have played mostly DND, but have also been in one Shadowrun game.
Cool!  I'm a freshman (sort of) too!  I'd noticed you over at WotC.

I take it you've got some weird amount of credit hours or something to make you a sophomore, technically speaking?

Anyhow, I'm glad to finally getting around to posting; now I can finally contribute to some (small amount) of the wonder that is CO.
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: Ubernoob August 27, 2008, 03:40:34 AM
: Thrice Dead Cat  August 27, 2008, 01:10:50 AM
: ubernoob  August 26, 2008, 01:41:36 AM
: Thrice Dead Cat  August 26, 2008, 01:38:37 AM
Thrice Dead Cat here and on the WotC boards; I used to lurk around on the old CO boards, occasionally answering rules questions under the class/equipment/etc. boards.

I'm currently a freshman in college and have played mostly DND, but have also been in one Shadowrun game.
Cool!  I'm a freshman (sort of) too!  I'd noticed you over at WotC.

I take it you've got some weird amount of credit hours or something to make you a sophomore, technically speaking?

Anyhow, I'm glad to finally getting around to posting; now I can finally contribute to some (small amount) of the wonder that is CO.
26 credit hours, but I'm taking 17 each semester probably.  So, I'm just short of sophmore really.
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: PhoenixInferno August 27, 2008, 03:43:00 AM
AfterCrescent is great and Bobismyrhino...well...she's kinda trouble, but in a good way. :) Welcome!
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: AfterCrescent August 27, 2008, 03:52:07 AM
Thanks, PI. :blush

And yeah, I should probably welcome you as well, Shewolf. :P
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: BobismyRhino August 30, 2008, 03:52:06 AM
Whoo! Shewolf!

: PhoenixInferno  August 27, 2008, 03:43:00 AM
AfterCrescent is great and Bobismyrhino...well...she's kinda trouble, but in a good way. :) Welcome!

I'm GREATER.
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: j0lt August 30, 2008, 05:18:26 AM
Hey, I'm j0lt.

I'm a Canadian living in Japan, and a refugee from the Gleemax/WotC/Gamer0 fiasco.
I run Star Wars Saga (Dawn of Defiance) and d20 Modern, and on occasion play D&D, though I tend to build campaigns a lot more than I actually end up running them.

You'll probably see me start an incredibly epic project only to end up over my head and burn out every so often.  It's what I do best.
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: Phil September 01, 2008, 11:08:52 PM
Sup all, I,m Phil i frequent the FtB forums and am also on the Spookyouthouse forums too.
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: AfterCrescent September 01, 2008, 11:57:03 PM
Welcome to BG. :D
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: Meg September 02, 2008, 11:46:58 PM
: Phil  September 01, 2008, 11:08:52 PM
Sup all, I,m Phil i frequent the FtB forums and am also on the Spookyouthouse forums too.

You too left out your greatest claim to fame in that you met me!  Shared a room and everything!

Ha, seriously though, welcome to the fun!
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: Phil September 03, 2008, 01:09:49 PM
: Meg  September 02, 2008, 11:46:58 PM
: Phil  September 01, 2008, 11:08:52 PM
Sup all, I,m Phil i frequent the FtB forums and am also on the Spookyouthouse forums too.

You too left out your greatest claim to fame in that you met me!  Shared a room and everything!

Ha, seriously though, welcome to the fun!

shouldn't that be the other way around ?  :o just kidding. now your a real cool person. I wish the other BG guys would have been there. Luke gets to have all the fun.
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: AngelBlade September 16, 2008, 08:27:33 PM
Okay, guess I took too long the on my first post, it got eaten. So short version...

I've been playing RPG's for 20 odd years. I like DnD, D20 Modern and Exalted. I've also played WarMachine, I liked the game, and hated painting mini's.

I live in Southern California, and found this site posted by some dual-citizens in the D20 Modern boards. This looks like a cool spot, and I'm tired of the "douchebaggery" that is constantly going on over there. : )

So there ya have it....

Angel Blade

PS. Oh, i'm a man, at least the last time I checked... Yeah, still a man.  : P
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: Shewolf September 17, 2008, 12:42:49 AM
: AngelBlade  September 16, 2008, 08:27:33 PM
I've been playing RPG's for 20 odd years. I like DnD, D20 Modern and Exalted. I've also played WarMachine, I liked the game, and hated painting mini's.

ooh, I've played warmachine as well, love the game, too nervous to paint my minis.  Welcome to BG  :D
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: AngelBlade September 18, 2008, 01:27:55 AM
you should just paint them. i was like that for a long time, but even a bad paintjob is better than no paint job. just make sure you buy some spray on primer first. that's my only tip for painting metal minis.  : D

Angel Blade
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: Dragon Snack September 19, 2008, 06:56:59 PM
Paint them!  You may be better than you think!

And go buy some Reaper Miniatures!
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: Shewolf September 19, 2008, 10:24:02 PM
: AngelBlade  September 18, 2008, 01:27:55 AM
you should just paint them. i was like that for a long time, but even a bad paintjob is better than no paint job. just make sure you buy some spray on primer first. that's my only tip for painting metal minis.  : D

Angel Blade
: Dragon Snack  September 19, 2008, 06:56:59 PM
Paint them!  You may be better than you think!

And go buy some Reaper Miniatures!

Aww, everyones so nice and encouraging and stuff on this thread...It's suspicious, really :)

But yeah, I've really got to get around to painting my stuff, which I will, now that I just got an apartment, I've got a place to do it!
: Ahoy
: SiggyDevil September 30, 2008, 01:14:40 AM
Hi there. I've had my eye on this place for a while but only recently decided to actually register.

I'm a member of the Wizards forum and The Gaming Den (marginally) as sigma999. Some of you might recognize me.

... do you?!?

Regardless, hello, nice place, very lively.
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: SixthDeclension September 30, 2008, 01:44:25 AM
Welcome!
: Re: Ahoy
: Ubernoob September 30, 2008, 01:49:04 AM
: SiggyDevil  September 30, 2008, 01:14:40 AM
Hi there. I've had my eye on this place for a while but only recently decided to actually register.

I'm a member of the Wizards forum and The Gaming Den (marginally) as sigma999. Some of you might recognize me.

... do you?!?

Regardless, hello, nice place, very lively.
I can vouch for Sigma.  Fear his might.
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: PhoenixInferno September 30, 2008, 01:55:26 AM
I think anyone who can claim citizenship @ The Gaming Den is welcome here.
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: SiggyDevil September 30, 2008, 03:50:51 PM
Fascinating. It's like a multinational citizenship.

Also, after an hour here last night I've already recognized at least 15 names.

I'm no mighty though!
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: SixthDeclension September 30, 2008, 09:37:17 PM
Yay awesome avatar Siggy!
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: BobismyRhino September 30, 2008, 09:38:56 PM
So... I hear you like mudkips. :P
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: SixthDeclension September 30, 2008, 09:52:26 PM
Ive had this conversation before, and it was decided that if anyone wanted to have sex with me, all they would have to do is bring a mudkip with them.
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: TheWordSlinger October 01, 2008, 01:31:43 PM
: SixthDeclension  September 30, 2008, 09:52:26 PM
Ive had this conversation before, and it was decided that if anyone wanted to have sex with me, all they would have to do is bring a mudkip with them.
:D
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: Shewolf October 03, 2008, 07:15:06 AM
looks like you've got an offer :eh
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: SiggyDevil October 03, 2008, 05:03:39 PM
: SixthDeclension  September 30, 2008, 09:37:17 PM
Yay awesome avatar Siggy!

Thanks! It's a tough call between Woopers, Piplups, Squirtles, and Mudkips.
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: MilwaukeeJoe October 13, 2008, 04:14:44 PM
Hi all,

I found BG via the podgecast, when listening to the episode discussing min/maxing with Meg.

I'm a "married with kids" software engineer by day... and pretty much the same by night.

But! I go to Gencon yearly and run D&D games, do some play-by-email, and dnd.meetup.com.

And I'm addicted to podcasts, especially Brilliant Gameologists.

MilwaukeeJoe
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: Meg October 13, 2008, 04:18:37 PM
: MilwaukeeJoe  October 13, 2008, 04:14:44 PM
Hi all,

I found BG via the podgecast, when listening to the episode discussing min/maxing with Meg.

I'm a "married with kids" software engineer by day... and pretty much the same by night.

But! I go to Gencon yearly and run D&D games, do some play-by-email, and dnd.meetup.com.

And I'm addicted to podcasts, especially Brilliant Gameologists.

MilwaukeeJoe

Welcome!  Glad my appearance on the Podgecast had some benefit  :D
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: Ubernoob October 13, 2008, 04:19:03 PM
Welcome to the fold.  Check out our Min/Max forum.  It has fun discussion that is hard to find elsewhere (The gaming den is the only place I know of that rivals it, but they tend to do more game design than optimization).
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: MilwaukeeJoe October 13, 2008, 04:35:16 PM
: Meg  October 13, 2008, 04:18:37 PM
Welcome!  Glad my appearance on the Podgecast had some benefit  :D

Now, when are you going to reciprocate and have some podgecast guys on the show? Come on, get Luke Myer on your show - you know it will be a good one!
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: SixthDeclension October 13, 2008, 04:47:13 PM
: MilwaukeeJoe  October 13, 2008, 04:35:16 PM
: Meg  October 13, 2008, 04:18:37 PM
Welcome!  Glad my appearance on the Podgecast had some benefit  :D

Now, when are you going to reciprocate and have some podgecast guys on the show? Come on, get Luke Myer on your show - you know it will be a good one!

Cuz he's a Real Doctor?
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: MilwaukeeJoe October 14, 2008, 11:12:47 AM

Cuz he's a Real Doctor?
[/quote]

I always found that a bit funny on FtB when they'd make fun of him for that.

But really, I think his personality would mesh well with the BG crew.
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: Meg October 14, 2008, 04:43:16 PM
It does mesh well- we invited him to sit on our panels at GenCon because we knew he complimented us well.  But this is a thread for introductions, so unless he comes and introduces himself, let's take the discussion of Luke elsewhere!

Like here!
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=2289.0
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: DustDevil October 16, 2008, 08:37:33 PM
Hi all,

My name is Glenn, hailing from the crappy weather and chicken wing capital of the US, Buffalo NY  (although the crappy weather bit is debatable, probably). I just started listening this past week, mostly due to the controversy that episode 23 generated and further encouraged by plugs/appearances on Podge Cast. 

I've been a tabletop roleplayer for over 15 years a while now.  I'm a cubicle farmer for corporate America by day.

I play weekly, usually, currently Warhammer Fantasy (though I've played lots of other games as well).  I've also recently been converted to a Savage Worlds addict (if I could only get my group to play....).

And... yeah!  I think that about covers it.
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: Meg October 16, 2008, 08:54:06 PM
Welcome DustDevil!  Welcome to the Dark Good side!

I love Buffalo.  Like, strangely so.  Got wings at Duffs when I was there and still dream about them!
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: InnaBinder October 22, 2008, 03:57:03 PM
Hi!
I'm InnaBinder, or Binder, if you prefer.  In one form or another I've been lurking or posting at WotC for the better part of 6 years; I came over here after a brief hiatus from the interwebs due to CRT explosion when I found, on my return, that the former Autumn had been stripped of her duties at WotC.  I still lurk and post over there, though.  I'm much more into the practical aspects of Optimization/Min-Max than the googleplex actions in one round, I win aspects of theoretical optimization.  I enjoy coffee, gishes and triple-threat characters, coffee, spicy food, and coffee.  Did I mention coffee?  *twitch*
In the interest of full disclosure, I'll mention I'm in my mid/late 30s and have been playing D&D in some form or other since the Red Box Set.
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: AngelBlade October 22, 2008, 07:20:47 PM
Welcome Binder.  : )

AngelBlade
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: MilwaukeeJoe October 22, 2008, 07:33:35 PM
: InnaBinder  October 22, 2008, 03:57:03 PM
coffee, gishes and triple-threat characters, coffee, spicy food, and coffee.  Did I mention coffee?  *twitch*
In the interest of full disclosure, I'll mention I'm in my mid/late 30s and have been playing D&D in some form or other since the Red Box Set.

Welcome, Binder! There's a lot of good discussion and ideas here, I think you'll like it.
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: Judging Eagle October 24, 2008, 04:07:56 AM
: Shewolf  September 17, 2008, 12:42:49 AM
: AngelBlade  September 16, 2008, 08:27:33 PM
I've been playing RPG's for 20 odd years. I like DnD, D20 Modern and Exalted. I've also played WarMachine, I liked the game, and hated painting mini's.

ooh, I've played warmachine as well, love the game, too nervous to paint my minis.  Welcome to BG  :D

They're metal minis? Paint them over and over; use brake fluid to strip the paint jobs you don't like.

========
I guess I should do this thing.

Used to be on WoTC (long ago), stopped when I got bored of the useless shit there, hung out on the Gaming Den for the last... 2 years now? Joined here months ago, and posted here more than once a day a few days ago. I remade my WoTC account as well, mostly for shits and giggles.

I've been "gaming" since grade 4, so much more than 1/2 of my life I've known about D&D and rpgs.

I hate most computer rpgs (except fallout, and fallout 2); since they tend to be CCoGs (Combat Control only Games), which tends to bore me.

I've spoiled CCoGs that I've never seen before, simply because they're not only so limiting in player choice for storytelling, but because they tend to be just poorly told as stories. It's not often of course, and it's usually limited to JRPGs, a genre that I'm fine watching being played, but usually not fine playing.

The tabletop games that I run tend to have wierd things occur; like a raccon druid haggling with a Nalfeshnee mayor over the price of a task, and then eating a feast of road-kill or unskinned, uncooked animals while the gargoyle paladin cooled his heels outside in disgust.



Personally, I'm a big fan of things that work. I can usually make good fluff later or there on the spot.

I also go into tangents often, and write down wierd and crazy suggestions to other people's posts. Like suggest that one poster from one board would make an appearance as an advanced Asperii barbarian (their avatar was a my little pony) in one of my games (it will... eventually... just like the queer ogre chaintripper npc that I wrote up and never used, or the knight and his fiendish mount or the warforged paladin that uses mental weaponry and mental armour; more ideas that I have places to put them into the game in a fashion that I'd feel would do the character justice).
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: MasterVega October 30, 2008, 05:22:22 PM
Greetings!

I've been gaming for only a few years now (I think I started 3~4 years back. I've never been good at remembering dates). I started with D20Modern/Future, which had me at "mechs" and "railgun", the latter of which I actually got to use in the campaign. :D

Ever since then I've been reading and writing houserules for D20Modern and, soon as I started playing it, D&D3.5. I've also played Battletech (Mechwarrior) a few times (fun, but clunky), World of Darkness, Lo5R aaand... that's about it for RPGs.
I'm also rather hooked on Mordheim, and I'm in the process of polishing a simple turn-based strategy game for my little brother and his friends.

I've run when D&D campaign the whole way through, and started a couple of D20Modern and Future games that died due to scheduling problems.

Heh, and I actually posted on the houserule board before I posted here. Oops...
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: InnaBinder October 30, 2008, 08:49:29 PM
Welcome, Judging Eagle and MasterVega.  May those responding to you understand your intent and add rather than subtract to your gaming knowledge and fun.
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: MilwaukeeJoe October 31, 2008, 11:05:38 AM
Welcome MasterVega! You'll find these forums a good place for ideas and debate.
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: Thoth Amon November 17, 2008, 11:00:18 PM
*poof*

Hey!

Where is the board game thread?  There is too much to sift through for us newbies.

TA
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: SixthDeclension November 17, 2008, 11:55:33 PM
Welcome! For board games, try the Playing With Everything board. Hope you like it here!
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: AfterCrescent November 18, 2008, 05:05:12 PM
: Thoth Amon  November 17, 2008, 11:00:18 PM
There is too much to sift through for us newbies.

That's half the fun. :D Welcome. :laugh:
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: Meg November 18, 2008, 05:38:10 PM
: Thoth Amon  November 17, 2008, 11:00:18 PM
*poof*

Hey!

Where is the board game thread?  There is too much to sift through for us newbies.

TA

Hello my friend!!  It's so nice to see you over here.

Board games actually go in "Tabletop Talk-- Non RPGs" (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?board=4.0)
"It's not all about roleplaying games! Discuss board games, war games, miniatures, card games, and collectible games. Pikachu, I choose you! "

Go over TA- I have some recommendations for you!
: Yeah, I'm new.
: flannel November 26, 2008, 02:45:20 PM
Hey ya'll,

My name is Flannel (that's my proper name, too), I'm new as can be to these boards.  A buddy of mine has been picking about here for a while, listening to the podcasts and the like, and thought I'd dig the community boards.  I'm from the Deep South, roundabouts Mississippi.

Been gaming for... I think maybe eight years or so.  Never play, but I've run just about everything.  Figured I'd say hi.

-F
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: Ubernoob November 26, 2008, 02:59:42 PM
Welcome to the coven.  We don't bite.  Promise.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: BowenSilverclaw November 26, 2008, 03:11:18 PM
Tell that to JaronK ;)

Also, welcome, Flannel :)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee November 26, 2008, 06:07:21 PM
I bite, but nobody bitten complains.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Chemus November 26, 2008, 07:18:20 PM
: Talen Lee  November 26, 2008, 06:07:21 PM
I bite, but nobody bitten complains.
The dead and zombified tells no tale(n)s ;)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: AfterCrescent November 27, 2008, 12:39:02 AM
Stronger. Faster reflexes. The ability to turn into a large wolf the size of a pony. What's there to complain about? ;)

Welcome, Flannel.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: BobismyRhino November 27, 2008, 04:42:41 AM
Hello! hello hello... Welcome! welcome welcome... Echo echo echo
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: Meg November 29, 2008, 01:28:56 AM
Hi flannel!!  Welcome to our little corner :)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ErisFnord December 10, 2008, 01:26:58 AM
Hello new boards!

Ran across you by doing a random google search.  I've been following a few threads for a while and figured it was time to stop lurking.
I am excited for the wealth of knowledge and reading the occasional snark in threads (as this will invariably happen).

YAY
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Kai December 10, 2008, 04:04:27 AM
Glad you found us, Eris. :D
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: SixthDeclension December 10, 2008, 05:46:55 PM
: ErisFnord  December 10, 2008, 01:26:58 AM
Hello new boards!

Ran across you by doing a random google search.  I've been following a few threads for a while and figured it was time to stop lurking.
I am excited for the wealth of knowledge and reading the occasional snark in threads (as this will invariably happen).

YAY
Random search? May I ask what you searched?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Shoggoth December 10, 2008, 06:08:04 PM
Hello there ErisFnord!  Welcome to BG!

I like the pic.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Tshern December 10, 2008, 06:09:57 PM
: ErisFnord  December 10, 2008, 01:26:58 AM
Hello new boards!

Ran across you by doing a random google search.  I've been following a few threads for a while and figured it was time to stop lurking.
I am excited for the wealth of knowledge and reading the occasional snark in threads (as this will invariably happen).

YAY
It might be the gallon of beer in me speaking, but I am sure I have spotted your nick somewhere before...
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ErisFnord December 11, 2008, 11:08:59 AM
: SixthDeclension  December 10, 2008, 05:46:55 PM
: ErisFnord  December 10, 2008, 01:26:58 AM
Hello new boards!

Ran across you by doing a random google search.  I've been following a few threads for a while and figured it was time to stop lurking.
I am excited for the wealth of knowledge and reading the occasional snark in threads (as this will invariably happen).

YAY
Random search? May I ask what you searched?

Cleric Optimization :)

it pointed me to this thread right here, http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=420.0, which I then proceeded to pick over and was very helpful.

Dear Tshern: I'd rather a gallon of beer than a bottle of champagne like last night.  That being said, WoW player at all?  Guild Wars?  PMOG?  The Principia Discordia?  I've got this nick in a few places, but it's just a combination of a Greek Goddess and a word, after all.  (Though I'm the only one I know who uses it.)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Prime32 December 11, 2008, 11:18:43 AM
: Eris  December 11, 2008, 11:08:59 AM
I've got this nick in a few places, but it's just a combination of a Greek Goddess and a word, after all.
What word?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: KnightDisciple December 12, 2008, 05:44:18 AM
Hm. Found a link to this place on the WotC boards. Thought it looked fun. Decided to join.
Now I just need to build a sig and avatar after I get home from work...
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ErisFnord December 12, 2008, 10:27:14 AM
: Prime32  December 11, 2008, 11:18:43 AM
: Eris  December 11, 2008, 11:08:59 AM
I've got this nick in a few places, but it's just a combination of a Greek Goddess and a word, after all.
What word?

Fnord!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fnord
or
http://www.fnord.org
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: InnaBinder December 12, 2008, 11:49:19 AM
: KnightDisciple  December 12, 2008, 05:44:18 AM
Hm. Found a link to this place on the WotC boards. Thought it looked fun. Decided to join.
Now I just need to build a sig and avatar after I get home from work...
Welcome, KnightDisciple.  Enjoy your stay.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Graytigeress December 12, 2008, 03:23:23 PM
Hi, I found this place from http://www.spookyouthouse.com/forum/

I'm happily married with 2 small kids and wishing for a good gaming group.

I have played rpgs and have been a fan of scifi and fantasy all my life it seems.

I love to talk with other gamer geeks.

: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Meg December 12, 2008, 03:32:26 PM
Welcome Greytigeress!  We have geeks galore over here.  People at spooky outhouse masquerade at being normal, but we have no such masks!

Glad to have you :)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: JonathanShade December 12, 2008, 06:58:46 PM
Hey Everyone,
Jonathan Shade from Las Vegas here.
28+ years of gaming here, mostly AD&D 1e/2e. 
I have been working my way through all of the episodes of the podcast.
Figured it was time to check out the boards since Meg pushes them so hard on the show.  :)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Kai December 13, 2008, 12:03:54 AM
Welcome KnightDisciple, Greytigress and JonathanShade. :D
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ogre December 16, 2008, 06:21:53 PM
Howdy, I'm Ogre from Stabbing Contest. Glad to be here.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: SixthDeclension December 16, 2008, 08:19:46 PM
Glad to have you! Welcome!
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: JonathanShade December 16, 2008, 09:08:03 PM
: ogre  December 16, 2008, 06:21:53 PM
Howdy, I'm Ogre from Stabbing Contest. Glad to be here.

Hi, I always thought Ogres were better at smashing than stabbing.   ;)
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee December 16, 2008, 09:51:01 PM
That's racist.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: JonathanShade December 16, 2008, 09:54:11 PM
: Talen Lee  December 16, 2008, 09:51:01 PM
That's racist.

Eh, I am a grumpy old man stuck in my ways.  You won't hold it against me, will ya?  :bigeye
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee December 16, 2008, 10:36:47 PM
What do you mean hold it against you?!
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ogre December 16, 2008, 11:20:23 PM
Smash, stab, choke, eat, whatever.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee December 17, 2008, 12:55:59 AM
What do you mean by choke?!
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: BobismyRhino December 17, 2008, 03:57:33 PM
 :lmao
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: Chemus December 17, 2008, 04:14:38 PM
Welcome JonathanShade and ogre!

Don't mind us too much, we hardly ever bite. And besides our teeth are barely even sharpened. Much. At all. Really.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee December 17, 2008, 06:18:08 PM
I might possibly have been in a worse mood than normal.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: ogre December 18, 2008, 12:22:57 AM
I sharpen my fingernails before every game of Jungle Speed.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Dumb-Age Master December 18, 2008, 09:22:28 PM
This seems like a moderately good place to introduce myself.

Hello there, I am Dumb-Age Master, and I am an alcogamoholic.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Chemus December 18, 2008, 09:51:50 PM
Are you addicted to gamohol too? ;)

Welcome, Dumb-Age Master! Enjoy our scintillating repartee. Participate in a lively, honest, and mature debate.

Alternatively, you could just act like the rest of us.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Dumb-Age Master December 18, 2008, 09:53:47 PM
Could I possibly partake in both, or would that create some sort of paradox that is the equivalent of dividing by 0 and/or becoming your own grandfather?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Meg December 19, 2008, 01:39:31 AM
Ah, no.  Combining the two is more akin to BBQ Sauce and Pickle sandwiches.  A little odd and an acquired taste, but really, who is it hurting?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: CountArioch December 19, 2008, 03:44:39 AM
: Dumb-Age Master  December 18, 2008, 09:22:28 PM
This seems like a moderately good place to introduce myself.

Hello there, I am Dumb-Age Master, and I am an alcogamoholic.

You know, I hear people claim to be gamoholics, but I've never heard of gamohol.  Maybe I just spend too much time at workohol.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Dumb-Age Master December 19, 2008, 06:29:54 PM
: Meg  December 19, 2008, 01:39:31 AM
Ah, no.  Combining the two is more akin to BBQ Sauce and Pickle sandwiches.  A little odd and an acquired taste, but really, who is it hurting?

I don't like pickles and BBQ sauce is only good for A. BBQ and B. Meatloaf.

: CountArioch  December 19, 2008, 03:44:39 AM
You know, I hear people claim to be gamoholics, but I've never heard of gamohol.  Maybe I just spend too much time at workohol.

Gamehol is great. The only energy drink that is concentrated fun.

Just don't spill it, because then you'll need a Shamwow to clean it up.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Talen Lee December 19, 2008, 07:51:06 PM
Aren't gams legs?
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: JohnOSevens December 21, 2008, 10:52:18 PM
Hi all.
As I answered on the poll, I'm part of the WotC Rebellion. Though it's been a long time since then, I was invited here by our mutual dear friend Autumn. Of course, I wasn't JohnOSevens then. You all knew me as SageBahamut, amateur optimizer and picker of details, glad to stand in such august company once again.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Tshern December 24, 2008, 09:56:30 AM
Though I still am against a full scale rebellion that many big names were a part of, it's nice to have you hear. And I do remember you! Seeing the handle SageBahamut somewhere always meant good times.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: rparavicini January 07, 2009, 06:08:04 AM
Hi all!

I am new to this board and pretty unknown on the WotC boards, but was an avid reader of them for the last years. I'll try to be more active here, and yes ... i'm CO at heart  ;) but will try to post in more forums than the Min/Max It one *g*

Some personal things about me? ...

I hit 30 years last october and play RPGs for the last ... puh ... 19 years or so, live and work in Vienna, Austria as a WebProgrammer and most of the time hang out in forums and boards besides coding.

Wanna know more ... just ask  :D
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Agita January 07, 2009, 11:34:03 AM
Holy crap, I didn't think I'd ever find another Austrian on the internet... Welcome to BG!
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: tc_george January 08, 2009, 03:19:35 PM
I Couldn't find this thread so i figured it didn't exist. But then i found it. I do this podcast called Trapcast and we usually end up bumping into Gameologist via internet conversations. I played way too much DnD growing up, and now we're all branching out to the games all the cool kids are playing. I'm not as popular as trapcast_Jenn cause she has boobs and talks about things which, had they been animated, would give people seizures.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: BobismyRhino January 10, 2009, 11:16:12 PM
Hallooo! And welcome!  :D
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Ivory Knight January 19, 2009, 10:59:05 AM
Hi there,
I am new to this board, got a PM and felt like introducing myself.

About me:
My real name is Robert, I'm from Bavaria(Germany, but that's not the same^^) and my first RPG was AD&D.
"Ivory Knight" was my Accountname at dnd-gate.de(german D&D-Fansite), so I used it for WOTC.
I looked frequently through the CO-Boards and used some of the Handbooks, when building Charakters(and NPC's :devil).
Only ever started 1 or 2 threads, since I don't have much time to make(or play) Charakters(I also play Shadowrun, Star Wars D20, Savage Worlds and a bunch of other RPG's).

My Answer on the Poll:
Followed a link from the CO-Board over at WOTC.

About D&D:
I tried 4th Edition, but found it inferior.
Pathfinder looks promising, waiting for the german Version.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: SixthDeclension January 19, 2009, 11:02:42 AM
Welcome Ivory Knight!

We have plenty of handbooks over here(look in the handbooks section of minmax) and questions are quickly and well answered if you post a thread.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: BowenSilverclaw January 19, 2009, 11:06:21 AM
Aye, welcome.
Also, please don't fall for the Pathfinder trap ;)

: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: Tshern January 19, 2009, 11:30:02 AM
: Ivory Knight  January 19, 2009, 10:59:05 AM
About me:
My real name is Robert, I'm from Bavaria(Germany, but that's not the same^^) and my first RPG was AD&D.
I learned that the hard way. Had a classmate from Bavaria who indeed made sure that NO-ONE would forget that.

Welcome on my behalf as well, hope you like the gang.
: Re: Quasi-official Introductions Thread- Now With Poll-Freshness!
: DimitriX January 19, 2009, 01:30:16 PM
Hi there! I have just joined Brilliant Gameologists forums, although I've been using its guides for quite some time. I live in Athens, Greece and I am just a student! I have to admit that these forums are Brilliant and everybody here like a part of a huge family!!! I've been playing D&D 3.5 since past July (I think) and I must say that I was impressed by how a creative hobby D&D is!

Don't wanna be rude or sth, but I want to ask rparavicini how's the weather like usually in late March. I may be visiting Vienna! Must thank my school for that! :P"
: Greetings
: LimaBeanMage January 19, 2009, 05:50:21 PM
Good day everybody! My name is Lima, or at least that is what everyone calls me, and I am glad to finally join the social aspect of this forum.

I have been hanging around the forum for a while, but I would always shy away from the idea of joining because I am still a relative newcomer to actual DnD gaming. Hopefully that will change soon and I will get to know the community.
: Re: Greetings
: Tshern January 19, 2009, 05:56:35 PM
Hmm, you are the first one to start an introduction thread, I think.

In spite of that, welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.
: Re: Greetings
: RobbyPants January 19, 2009, 06:57:25 PM
There was the shout-out thread, but that was a bit different.

Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern January 19, 2009, 07:24:52 PM
Fuck Vienna, enter Turku!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Talen Lee January 19, 2009, 08:06:15 PM
I had a German friend for a while there who, whenever I produced a news story about anything 'German' that wasn't casting the country in a glowing light, disdainfully muttered, It's probably a Bavarian. For some reason, it made me laugh.
: Re: Greetings
: Bozwevial January 19, 2009, 08:17:32 PM
Good to have you here, Lima.
: Re: Greetings
: LimaBeanMage January 20, 2009, 12:40:02 AM
: Tshern  January 19, 2009, 05:56:35 PM
Hmm, you are the first one to start an introduction thread, I think.

In spite of that, welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.

Interesting, one of the moderators actually invited me to make a greetings thread when I first joined. I wonder if that isn't normal as well, hm.
: Re: Greetings
: TheChrisWaits January 20, 2009, 12:46:56 AM
(Kai could have accidentally mis-worded your greeting. She does do a lot of them and I suspect she's human.)

I believe she suggested that you post IN the introduction thread here (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=102.0). Not a big deal, though. :)
: Re: Greetings
: LimaBeanMage January 20, 2009, 02:29:02 AM
Whoops, my mistake. An error that none the less served a purpose. Nobody loses, hurray!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg January 21, 2009, 10:18:57 PM
No worries!  Welcome Lima! 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: boulet January 22, 2009, 12:07:05 PM
Hi,

My name is Franck, I'm a French role player and I've been in CT for three years now. I'll soon be 37 and I've been playing since I was 13. My gaming has been very slow since I arrived in the US of A because of a combination of business, fatherhood and poor local social network. I'm very much of a trad' player but driven by forgie curiosity/subversion, and I would love to give a try to indie gaming when I find the right group. Like many I started with D&D but it really hasn't been a love story between us though I tried every couple of years with different people (last attempt was a couple of months ago and it fumbled again).

I think I discovered the BG podcast through geekgirlsrule. I browsed the archives of the podcast trying to get a feel for your style. I listened to the "things we hate" episode first because I'm a gossip whore and also because IME people are bound by what they hate as much as by what they love. It gave me an idea of the local humor too and I liked it.

I think I've been verbose enough. Now I'll lurk around the boards and maybe even intervene.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Z. January 26, 2009, 12:10:18 AM
Hi, all.

My name's Z., and I'm a 30-something husband/father/geek. I spent my formative years doing more than my share of tabletop roleplaying, but, sadly, I've slipped a bit in my adult life. I've slowly been trying to reconnect with my gamer roots, and part of that process led me to the Gameologists. It just so happens that the BGs were vaguely aware of my existence via the nerd music blog/podcast I maintain at hipsterplease.com, and mutual geeky admiration ensued.

Other than that, there's really not much to know save the facts that I contribute to the GeekDad culture/parenting blog at Wired.com (which is fun, but not particularly lucrative), I have a D20 tattoo (which serves to remind me that RPGs were my original inspiration to write, and also that I have poor impulse control), and I was a founding member of 70's UK blues rock giants Foghat (which is actually a damned lie)!

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kai January 26, 2009, 12:35:57 AM
Welcome boulet and Z.! :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg January 28, 2009, 12:39:42 PM
I can't even express how excited I am to have Z. on the boards  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: gtroc January 28, 2009, 10:19:19 PM
Howdy all, I am Gtroc. the G is silent, just so you are aware. I live in the great state of Montana, in the northwest portion of the state to be specific. I have been gaming for somewhere around 14 years. I started gaming as the GM for West End Star Wars, then I moved on to playing Rifts. I have played or owned over five hundred separate role playing games throughout my life. I am obsessive about games, and I am constantly on the lookout for the next interesting game. my biggest gripe in gaming is gamers who are stuck in a rut, unwilling to try new systems and new types of play. I generally run super hero style games, though high fantasy is an area I like to dabble in as well. in the "real" world I go to collage, majoring in theater, train in an obscure Korean martial art,dai ni gaijaro(I most definitely spelled that wrong, as I have only heard it spoken, never written), and I study mythology. I am also writing a novel, and I am about to start alpha testing my first role playing game. it is called Fated, and it is awsome!(I hope) so that is me, hi!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: StormingMarcus January 30, 2009, 09:23:42 AM
Hello everyone! I'm Paolo, a 21year-old Italian player... Nice to meet you!
I can't remember how i discovered the forum, but maybe through a link found on WotC boards.

I like the House Rules section very much, and i have found some intriguing projects there.

P.S: Pardon my bad English!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder January 30, 2009, 10:08:11 AM
Ciao ed il benvenuto!  We'll pardon your English if you pardon our Italian.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: StormingMarcus January 30, 2009, 01:11:39 PM
: InnaBinder  January 30, 2009, 10:08:11 AM
Ciao ed il benvenuto!  We'll pardon your English if you pardon our Italian.
Hey, the mere fact that someone can speak some words in italian here it's Great! I'll pardon you for sure!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Charon January 31, 2009, 10:23:24 PM
Hey all. I am a 23 year old game designer. I found this site while browsing MySpace for gamers that I could friend, and well here I am!

I am currently getting the second release of my customizable card game Geek Fight! ready for pre-sales later on next month. I am sure we will see sales high enough that we can push our product into game stores. I also try to bring players into other indie TCGs on the market.

Before I end this post I must plug Geek Fight!. Imagine taking all of your favorite nerd and geek stereotypes, and putting them in an arena. Now imagine giving them all of their favorite gaming accessories and cosplay props and telling them to beat the crud out of each other. That is Geek Fight! in a nutshell. We are getting "set 2" ready for next month. This will mark our national release, and then we will re-release set 1.

If you want anymore info, click my sig.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Trapcast_Jenn February 05, 2009, 10:09:59 PM
Hi!
I'm Jenn from Trapcast - I've been on the boards for a little but never came to introduce myself. I'm from Philadelphia and have been playing a little bit of rpg for a couple years and now i'm expanding out into the big new world of gaming. I'm on a podcast with my friends Brant, Sara, and George (who pees on things) and we talk about gaming and nonsense. If you want check it out!

I was on the collaborative podcast with Mickey and Meg and Kristen and now I should try to get on forums to talk and ramble about games and stuff. So now i need to check out this forum every day just like i check out people.com  :lol
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: thrasher2005 February 09, 2009, 01:45:36 PM
Hey guys, am a college sophomore and just enjoying some 3.5 fun :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dionysus February 13, 2009, 05:47:04 AM
G'day all!

I'm a lifelong gamer in my 30's. Originally from central australia, have spend the last 10+ years travelling and living throughout Europe and scandinavia. I used to write scenarios for gaming cons in australia, and in my current job i've been the designated GM for my group made of work mates.

Started out on MERP and Rolemaster. Currently playing Exalted 2nd ed and 1 shots with MouseGuard, DitV, IaWa, and Houses of the Blooded. Played all sorts of systems in the middle.

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: wezylithyx February 15, 2009, 09:42:05 AM
Hey there, y'all. I'm an early twenties gamer in Portland, OR. I like to check out the forums here, but I admit I'm mainly joining to a run a 3.5 PBP campaign with some of my old gaming buddies, now that we're spread across the states. Thanks!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: SixthDeclension February 15, 2009, 09:46:27 AM
: wezylithyx  February 15, 2009, 09:42:05 AM
Hey there, y'all. I'm an early twenties gamer in Portland, OR. I like to check out the forums here, but I admit I'm mainly joining to a run a 3.5 PBP campaign with some of my old gaming buddies, now that we're spread across the states. Thanks!
All the best luck with running the PbP! Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: El Magnifeco March 02, 2009, 03:09:25 PM
Hey there, I'm an Englishmen born and bred, decided to join as the WOTC past editions forum seems to be slowing down a lot. I play 3.5 exclusively. I'm a bit of a lurker though.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent March 02, 2009, 03:45:47 PM
Lurking has its perks. ;) Welcome to the boards, and feel to join in anywhere, whenever you've finished lurking. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: badlands March 09, 2009, 10:39:58 PM
Hey everyone.  My name's Chris and I am living out the last few weeks of my 20s as I post this.  For the past 15 years or so I have had little to no interest in gaming.  Before that, I played a bunch of AD&D, along with some Rifts, GURPS and other games.  For some reason, I've recently become really interested in gaming again.  Through Brilliant Gameologists and some other podcasts, I've been reeducating myself. 

I found a local D&D meetup group and have done some 4e which, having missed 3 & 3.5 entirely, is pretty different from what I remember.  I'm also enjoying reading through new (to me at least) systems like Savage Worlds and Burning Wheel.  I'm really intrigued by the indie gaming scene and storytelling type games.  While I like the action/adventure style games, it is the collective storytelling potential of RPGs that really gets me interested.  Still working out how to get a chance to experience gaming like that though...

Hmmm.. I also like indie rock, baseball, dark beer, science-fiction and hardboiled crime novels, writing, earth tones, and organizing things...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: KMD March 10, 2009, 12:20:03 AM
Hey, I'm a lurker of several months and general internet vagabond, here from the mythical land of 4chan.  Or WotC.  Whichever one is less likely to draw boiling hot rage.  I enjoy 3.5 and 4e, SotC, flavor, JRPGS, eclectic tastes, and anything that can be used for the purposes of fueling crackpot ideas.  I also like long walks on the beach, puppies, and tentacles.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern March 10, 2009, 08:11:10 AM
: KMD  March 10, 2009, 12:20:03 AM
Hey, I'm a lurker of several months and general internet vagabond, here from the mythical land of 4chan.  Or WotC.  Whichever one is less likely to draw boiling hot rage.
4chan, gives more laughs too though. Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: veekie March 10, 2009, 09:42:05 AM
: Tshern  March 10, 2009, 08:11:10 AM
: KMD  March 10, 2009, 12:20:03 AM
Hey, I'm a lurker of several months and general internet vagabond, here from the mythical land of 4chan.  Or WotC.  Whichever one is less likely to draw boiling hot rage.
4chan, gives more laughs too though. Welcome!

Which subsection though... :smirk
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern March 10, 2009, 10:45:15 AM
There are more than /b/?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg March 10, 2009, 06:04:34 PM
: badlands  March 09, 2009, 10:39:58 PM
Hey everyone.  My name's Chris

Dude, I think you just described my okcupid's "What are you looking for" entry ;)

Anyway- Welcome!  Have fun!  How did you find us?

: KMD  March 10, 2009, 12:20:03 AM
general internet vagabond
That should go on a card.  Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: badlands March 10, 2009, 11:20:02 PM
: Meg  March 10, 2009, 06:04:34 PM
Dude, I think you just described my okcupid's "What are you looking for" entry ;)

Actually, okcupid sent me over here.  Well... truthfully, I didn't even know what okcupid was until I googled it a second ago.. but I am sold on the evil meter that uses David Bowie and Seriously Evil as polar opposites. 

I think I just found the show searching around iTunes for gaming podcasts.  I was already in the habit of listening to podcasts prior to my renewed interest in gaming, so I figured there'd be a bunch of gaming podcasts out there and I was right.  BG was one of the first I listened to because it had the best name.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Fizzlemeyer March 12, 2009, 12:46:43 PM
Greetings all,
   My name is Carl.  I am a graduate student at Penn State University.  I recently found the Brilliant Gameologists from the episode Meg did on the PodgeCast and decided to say hello in the forums.  From looking over the forums a bit they seem like a great place to have rules discussions and get feedback on house rules or game modifications.  I have been gaming since I was 12 and running games since i was 14 ( I am now 25).  One of the first RPGs i ever played was Deadlands and i still hold a great love for that game.  I enjoy playing DnD 3.5 and 4e, Hunter: The Reckoning, Hero System 5th ed, and Dark Heresy.  I have played d6 system Star Wars, The revised d20 Star Wars, Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones (the GOO version), Shadowrun, Rifts, 7th Sea, and Legend of the Five Rings.  Games that i own and want to try very much include Savage Worlds, Burning Wheel, WFRP, Saga Edition Star Wars, and a host of others.  I will also admit to having a deep seated needto play Bunnies and Burrows at some point in my life.  So as you can clearly see I am in fact a game junkie  :D.  It is nice to meet you all and I am looking forward to posting here. :)
~Fizzle
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DMParagon March 14, 2009, 11:06:24 PM
Hello!!

I am a 37 year old Scotsman living in Oregon (USA).  Am a hardcore gamer (both tabletop and computer/online games). I work for a large oftware company (sorrym not comfortable with telling everyone WHICH company / companies yet :)) Even though this does not make me popular often, I love D&D 4th edition. You gunna ban me now? lol
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg March 15, 2009, 01:15:18 PM
Welcome Carl and the DMParagon!  Actual Scottsman?  Zeke will soon regale you with stories of how he lived in Scotland for 2 years, I'm sure ;)

I love 4e too- don't let anyone give you shit for that!  The game is great at what it does.

And Fizzlemeyer- that's awesome that my appearance on the Podge did work as marketing for this show!  Good to know, thanks!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ranlam March 15, 2009, 11:33:06 PM
Been lurking a bit thought I'd just post here, say hello.
Really am enjoying everything about this site and the podcasts.

I have always loved RPGs, but never got into D&D and the like
for random reasons. Just started a few months ago and have
been contracted by my group to start DMing because my
ideas are "interesting." Nervous and all that, came looking for
some advice and found this place.

Cheers,
ranlam
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder March 15, 2009, 11:36:47 PM
Welcome, ranlam.  I think it's safe to say we were all nervous when we started DMing, to one degree or another.  We don't bite.  Much.  Except when we do.  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Arteyu March 20, 2009, 06:52:07 PM
Hi, I'm Arteyu.

That is all. >_>
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BowenSilverclaw March 20, 2009, 06:54:26 PM
Welcome to all the new guys :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: emissary666 March 20, 2009, 06:55:15 PM
Hi, I'm emissary666. I've been wandering around the board for about a year now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: HGP_BigHeadZach March 20, 2009, 06:59:14 PM
Greetings, fellow gamers and gamer podcast followers! As a token of friendship and goodwill from HeadGames Entertainment (and the associated HeadGames Podcast which some of you may know), I share the following image macro:

As HGP is itself establishing a sizeable presence in the Southlands (beyond the forested mountains of the Carolinian orcs and the Tennessean wild folk, alas no hot tree-dwelling lesbian chicks like Uwe Boll thinks there are) and forming a forum of its own, I say hello to all of you, and a special hello to Meg, who listens to our show and makes the comment sounds with her mouth.

'Sup dawg.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Rhig March 24, 2009, 02:03:47 PM
Hiya, I'm Rhig.
I learned about this forum by PMing Dictum Mortum back in the WotC CharOp boards asking him if he thinks its a good idea for me to make a Sovereign Speaker handbook. He said I should go for it and also told me that he doesn't go to the WotC boards much these days and sent me a link to this forum.

A little bit about me:
I'm 19-year old, live in Israel. Right now I serve as a medic in the IDF. I play D&D 3.5E every saturday (well, almost every saturday :rollseyes) and I have been playing for the last 4 years.
I used to play Magic: The Gathering when I had more time on my hands, and as for console gaming - I prefer RPGs and fighting games.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent March 24, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
Welcome Rhig. :D  Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Peek around, I'm sure you'll find things you like. :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Khorus March 26, 2009, 01:31:17 PM
Hello, I'm 22 year old Geek of the male variety. I'm out of college and get to game occasionally.

I don't watch tv except for hero's which leaves me out of the loop alot.
/b/ is amazing
I work both with cars and computers daily both of which are a love / hate relationship lol.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Lakira March 26, 2009, 08:17:37 PM
Hi. I'm a grad student at the end of my M. Sc., which means I have no time for anything. I decided that this meant that it would be a good time to join a new gaming forum.  :) For pronoun purposes, I'm female.

I cut my teeth on Shadowrun (I think it was 2ed), moved into Rifts, then oWoD. Finally played some D&D (3.5) before wandering into the realm of indie games, where I think I'm happiest. I've recently had to put my D&D 4e game on hiatus, though, (grad studies eating my brain) and I'm getting nostalgic about Shadowrun again. Ultimately, I think my taste in RPGs is pretty varied.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tarotdragoon March 27, 2009, 07:45:16 AM
Good evenin' Y'all I be Tarotdragoon, call me Tarot if is be suitin' ya

I'm from good old Brittania and have been gaming for a good few years, mostly D20 stuff, have DM'd a good number of facetoface table games as well as doing a good number of RP's on..... (ahem) Gaia online*cough* and joined up here to play Jacemachine's Artifact campaign but will be sure to browse around to find other PBP games if they pique my interest  :eh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Antarx March 30, 2009, 12:04:32 AM
Hi guys.

I'm Antarx from WotC CO forums, (in fact, I use this nick for every forum if available, so we may had seen each other in other forums.)
I started a few post on the CO boards, like "The 3.5 ranger handbook" and "The CO boards compilation in PDF".

I'm live in Spain and I'm 29 years old male. When I find time, I like to play D&D (3.5, of course), Call of thulhu (Chaosium), Star wars (WEG), 7th Sea, Vampire, Werewolf, Fanhunter, Anima Beyond Fantasy, Cyberpunk 2020, Shadowrun 3rd ed, and some others.
sadly, nowadays our game group is almost disbanded, so I spend time playing World of Warcraft. If not connected, I use to make wallpapers of my rpg characters with photoshop, paint miniatures or read comics. (You can´t be a child forever, but you can be an immature as long as you wish  :D)


I arrived here by chance. I try my own nick on google, and I found my name in the "Handy links: Map to the world of Minmaxing" thread, and got curious about "the CO rebelion". I´m a bit disconected from the roleplaying news, so I registered here to ask what happened... and may be, stay here for some time.  ;)

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 March 30, 2009, 10:51:47 AM
: Antarx  March 30, 2009, 12:04:32 AM
I arrived here by chance. I try my own nick on google, and I found my name in the "Handy links: Map to the world of Minmaxing" thread, and got curious about "the CO rebelion". I´m a bit disconected from the roleplaying news, so I registered here to ask what happened... and may be, stay here for some time.  ;)
Long story short, Wizards decided to "revamp" the forums a while before 4e's launch and the "Community" guy they brought in was an incompetent dick. He managed to confuse to confuse the hell out of everyone with his new layouts, deleted posts he didn't personally agree with, and ignored the opinions of others. And then he fired WizO_Autumn (aka Meg) for no reason - that was the last straw, basically.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BobismyRhino March 30, 2009, 03:18:53 PM
*waves* Hi new people!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern March 30, 2009, 05:20:22 PM
Finally the bitter crew of WotC rebellionists are the minority. Judging from the votes, that is.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BowenSilverclaw March 30, 2009, 05:22:07 PM
Aw humbug...



Ow, and greetings and salutations to all the new guys ofcourse :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Glendower March 30, 2009, 05:49:00 PM
Hello there, I'm Jon.  I joined the boards after listening to several episodes of Brilliant Gameologists, and spent much of my time being a creepy lurker, just reading the various threads. Then I saw some really interesting stuff in the GM Gameology area, so I decided to start posting.

I found the Podcast through rpgpodcast.com, and first listened to episode 13 on the seven words you don't say while gaming.  I found it to be really good advice interspersed with a sense of humor I can relate to. All in all, it's an hour I look forward to while walking to work!

Personally, I'm a male in my early 30's.  I work as Computer Trainer in my home town of Winnipeg, up in Canada.  I've been gaming most of my life, I was first introduced to Basic D&D by a friends' Dad, where I hit a hobgoblin on the head with a mace.  From there I was hooked. I played all through school and college, and we cycled through all the standard games, from D&D to Palladium to Word of Darkness, Shadowrun, Mechwarrior, I think the only thing I didn't really try was GURPS. 

Four years ago, I found the Forge website, discovered Indie games, and have been playing the hell out of them.  Luke Crane's games have been really exciting, so much so that I recorded the first Phase of my Burning Empires Game (http://www.archive.org/details/PrometheusChainedPodcast).

Recording game play was a lot of fun, even the editing process was a good time! So, I've been thinking of trying my hand at a gaming podcast. I'm still working on that piece, so we'll see.

Outside of gaming I enjoy going out into the world and snapping pictures with my camera, an old Nikon from the mid 80's. I hand develop the film in a darkroom at the local university.  There's something about darkrooms and the smell of developer, seeing the photos appear on the light sensitive paper that I really enjoy.  Digital cameras are fine, but they take all the fun out of the developing process.  It's funny how strange and anachronistic my hobby is these days, kind of like blacksmithing or horseback riding.

I enjoy reading, I just finished "Soon I will be Invincible" by Austin Grossman, and plan on getting my hands on the next Dresden Files book by Jim Butcher.  I'm looking at Butcher's other series "Codex Aleria" and considering picking up the first book of the series. 

Glendower is the name of a character played by a friend of mine, a Welsh Vampire.  He actually managed a Welsh accent and it was very entertaining.  I really liked the name, so much so that I adopted it as a forum handle for most of the forums I tend to frequent.

I'm looking forward to posting a few thoughts in the GM Gameology, and hopefully contribute to the conversations that are going on.
: Re: Welcome to the Gameologists Forum
: wildduck March 30, 2009, 06:03:44 PM
Heya Gameologists.

This is Sean from Narrative Control and I've been listening to BG for a while, pimping you (by including your promos in NC and recomending you guys to friends) as well as some chat over Twitter (@duckout). 

I haven't joined your forums yet because I never keep up with forums and I hate creating extra accounts.  However, I got a post on my forum that made me think I really need to come here and say thanks.

: Trapcast_Jenn
Just started listening (you can thank bg_meg!) and really enjoy it.

Thanks bg_meg, I appreciate it... and now I'm off to pilfer through the rest of your forums and probably disagree some with bg_josh.

Sean Nittner
Narrative Control (http://www.narrativecontrol.com (http://www.narrativecontrol.com)), Host.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg March 30, 2009, 08:46:39 PM
: Prime32  March 30, 2009, 10:51:47 AM
Long story short, Wizards decided to "revamp" the forums a while before 4e's launch and the "Community" guy they brought in was an incompetent dick. He managed to confuse to confuse the hell out of everyone with his new layouts, deleted posts he didn't personally agree with, and ignored the opinions of others. And then he fired WizO_Autumn (aka Meg) for no reason - that was the last straw, basically.

That's the most comprehensively concise description of the event to date.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg March 30, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
Welcome Glendower!  Extra points for the Welsh mention!

Antarx!  You are rounding out our European members!  *excellent*

Tarotdragoon- I can't wait to hear more of your opinions on things.  I think your viewpoint will be different than others so I can't wait to see how that pans out.

Lakira- A girl after my own heart.  I finally finished my own graduate studies and was right with you through Rifts, D&D 3.5, and onto Story Games.

Khorus- Geek?  Here?? Never!

Rhig- Thanks for following DM's advice and heading over!

HGP_BigHeadZach !  Thanks for coming!  Don't give up the dream for hot lesbians.  They are out there!  We'll have to perfect the bait but soon enough, the catch-and-release program will go into effect.

Arteyu:  Hi.  Give any young geeky boys rides lately?

ranlam: I hope you find the advice you need!  Don't be afraid to start your own threads asking for some though.  Some of the gaming D&D advice may be for "veteran" players and your needs may be different.  Let me know if you need anything!

Welcome all!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cam_Banks March 30, 2009, 10:57:25 PM
: Meg  March 30, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
Arteyu:  Hi.  Give any young geeky boys rides lately?

Psst. Meg. Atreyu was the boy in the land of Fantasia. Artax was the horse, and Falkor was the luckdragon. Without context, your question has an altogether different sort of meaning. ;)

Cheers,
Cam
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BobismyRhino March 30, 2009, 11:01:11 PM
: Cam_Banks  March 30, 2009, 10:57:25 PM
: Meg  March 30, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
Arteyu:  Hi.  Give any young geeky boys rides lately?

Psst. Meg. Atreyu was the boy in the land of Fantasia. Artax was the horse, and Falkor was the luckdragon. Without context, your question has an altogether different sort of meaning. ;)

Cheers,
Cam

 :lmao

Oh god, nothing I could ever say could top that...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Antarx March 31, 2009, 03:21:26 PM
: Prime32  March 30, 2009, 10:51:47 AM
Long story short, Wizards decided to "revamp" the forums a while before 4e's launch and the "Community" guy they brought in was an incompetent dick. He managed to confuse to confuse the hell out of everyone with his new layouts, deleted posts he didn't personally agree with, and ignored the opinions of others. And then he fired WizO_Autumn (aka Meg) for no reason - that was the last straw, basically.

Sad history, but also explains why I was unable to find some of my post on the WotC boards.

In that case, add me to the list of Wotc Rebels.

: Meg  March 30, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
Antarx!  You are rounding out our European members!  *excellent*

Yea, I'm from the European Roleplaying Embassy  :lol

: Cam_Banks  March 30, 2009, 10:57:25 PM
Psst. Meg. Atreyu was the boy in the land of Fantasia. Artax was the horse, and Falkor was the luckdragon. Without context, your question has an altogether different sort of meaning. ;)

Antarx =/= Artax... Just for clear up things... Someone can read my nick wrongly, and try to mount on me... errr... no, wait... send me a pm and a few pics first, and we will discuss it later. :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BowenSilverclaw March 31, 2009, 03:24:08 PM
: Antarx  March 31, 2009, 03:21:26 PM
Antarx =/= Artax... Just for clear up things... Someone can read my nick wrongly, and try to mount on me... errr... no, wait... send me a pm and a few pics first, and we will discuss it later. :P
You´ve seen the pics of her boobs/cleavage, right? :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern March 31, 2009, 03:48:02 PM
*nvrmind*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Abismald April 02, 2009, 11:44:06 PM
Hi all,
I'm Aaron, long time listener first time writer.  I really dig the show.  Good stuff.  Keep up the great work!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: WarrenLocke April 05, 2009, 03:11:56 PM
Took me a while after registering, but I've finally gotten around to my intro post.

My name's Eric, I'm a thirty-something in St. Louis, analytical chemist by trade.  A traditional gamer for most of my life, I've recently been swayed by the hippie-commie-pinko indie game community and am now drowning in really well written games I want to play and have no group for.  So I get to use the Podgecast's V3 as my outlet.  I also had the chance to meet Meg in person at the last event in St. Louis and briefly express my appreciation for her work.  I was classy as hell, I didn't even stare at her chest.  Much.

I originally found BG through rpgpodcasts.com, initially thinking the hosts were sort of assholes.  After listening to a few more sodes though, I decided the hosts are sort of entertaining assholes, and that's really all I ask from a podcast.  Also, I like being able to cheerfully ignore the warning at the start of every sode and listen to it at work, albeit on earbuds.  Keep up the good work, gameologists.
: Let me introduce myself to ... myself.
: Necroblivion April 22, 2009, 03:02:37 PM
Hail everyone.  I'm Necroblivion, and I've recently been directed to some of the more entertaining and useful threads held here, so I figured I'd make a post and say hello. 

I'm an avid roleplaying fan, been playing now for 20 years and still kicking.  I've played a great variety of old school rpg's and some of the newer ones.  Our group loves D&D and we still play religiously, but none of us can stand 4e.  Great game for what it is, but it isn't D&D.  We wrote a brand new campaign world for the coming of 4e, and then rewrote the mechanics to Pathfinder.  'Nuff said.

I'm also a terribly huge fan of the Rifts setting by Palladium games.  Don't get me wrong, their rules are crap, but the setting is really cool.  I am a part in the Rifts D20 Project, and find it to be a great alternative. 

Last big enjoyment is http://www.gladiatus.com.  If you like gladiators and free online games, this is a fun one.  I am Necroblivion, server one, US.
: Re: Let me introduce myself to ... myself.
: Necroblivion April 22, 2009, 03:03:41 PM
Somehow I missed the bold faced introductions thread link... please feel free to move me.
: Re: Let me introduce myself to ... myself.
: Meg April 22, 2009, 06:15:28 PM
Moving, but great intro Necroblivion!  And I totally agree with you on Rifts.  The setting is rich and lush and a lot of fun.  The rules are unfortunately crap. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PhaedrusXY April 22, 2009, 06:18:35 PM
I agree about Rifts. What is this Rifts d20 thing? And is it sanctioned by Palladium? I understand them to be kind of pushy about their copyrights, and I thought they'd decided not to convert to d20.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder April 22, 2009, 06:25:49 PM
Welcome, Necroblivion.  It's nice to see another Rifts fan.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Necroblivion April 22, 2009, 07:58:31 PM
Terribly unsanctioned... lol.

But you are allowed to use their material online for personal use.  That site just happens to be for our group's use and OGL.  I once spoke to Kevin Siembieda about doing a Rifts d20 and he lectured me thoroughly about what crap d20 was.  That was the year before they went bankrupt.     :lmao
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: chrisfixedkitty April 23, 2009, 05:09:22 AM
Hi, Chris the Fixed Kitty of the Adult Space Child Free Podcast here. Ding!  I heard a bumper on another podcast and eventually wound up here. :twitch  I'm also a geek of the following flavors: steampunk, scifi, photog, anime/manga, HK/action, knit/bead/sew/costumery, garden, and cook/foodie.  I also have boobs and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I have cut up bodies with specialized power tools in rural Indiana.  I am currently a professional convalescent with aspirations to return to Quality Assurance in biotech/pharm/devices.

I came back to gaming after a looooong hiatus for a little geeky nostalgia and a little needing to meet new people in the East/South Bay corner of San Francisco/San Jose.  I started on D&D 2nd ed, several homebrews, and a few years of diceless homebrew.  I'm now in a 3.5 and 4e game, and I greatly prefer 3.5 for skillmonkeying and individualizable aspects that 4e does not currently have the source material/mechanics to support.  When the 4e game ends in summer, the husbean and I will find another 3.5 game or start a Spirit of the Century game if we can scrounge local players.  We also board/cardgame, but not in any addictive, mad-scientist-themed way that threatens to overwhelm the very boundaries of this plane of reality... really!   ;)

I'm attending my first gaming con (Kublacon) next month. 

Hello, all!
CF
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder April 23, 2009, 10:01:04 AM
Well met and welcome, CFK.  What flavor do you prefer for your steampunk?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: chrisfixedkitty April 23, 2009, 04:22:28 PM
What an interesting question!  Philosophically, I'm more steam than punk with an emphasis on the excitement of the developing sciences, what some term "NeoVictorian".  I prefer the late 1880s for fashion.  I've most recently been indulging in some of the comics/remakes, like Gotham by Gaslight and The Five Fists of Science, but I also really like the American West steam.  I just picked up the first trade of Atomic Robo.  I must confess, my non-illustrated reading has remained primarily pre-neoVictorian (ie, actually Victorian and Edwardian day pulp, like Doyle, Wells, Verne, Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany), but that will be changing once I delve deeper into my awaiting bookshelf.  I also love more recent pulp, and want to dabble in steam noir.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Slaughterhouserock April 23, 2009, 06:54:52 PM
I suppose I could introduce myself now that I've already posted a couple times.

My name's Bill, but I'm known as Slaughterhouserock(or Slaughter) wherever I may go on the internet.  I've been playing D&D since I was 13, so around 15 years.  I took a long break completely bypassing 3.0 and jumped back in with 3.5.  I've been through several gaming groups over the past 5 years or so and am currently stuck playing online with people who have never played before.  It's fun, but I miss the tabletop comradery of years gone by.

Some non-D&D related stuff.  I'm a huge horror buff and metalhead.  I enjoy reading, playing video games(though nothing new), camping, and hiking.  I collect knives, swords, and other non-ranged weaponry.  I used to collect comic books, but stopped about 10 years ago because I'm too damn picky.  I was in a band for about 8 years, but rarely ever pick up my bass these days.  I live in florida and I'm currently working in a furniture warehouse.  That about covers everything.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Irthos Levethix April 23, 2009, 07:37:11 PM
Welcome to the boards!

Out of curiousity, what do you use to play D&D online?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder April 23, 2009, 07:58:18 PM
Welcome, Slaughter.  Bowen will no doubt be glad to have another metalhead on board, and there are a few around here with interests in the collection of offensive (or defensive) cutlery, not to mention tentacles horror.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 April 24, 2009, 06:26:47 AM
: InnaBinder  April 23, 2009, 07:58:18 PM
Welcome, Slaughter.  Bowen will no doubt be glad to have another metalhead on board, and there are a few around here with interests in the collection of offensive (or defensive) cutlery, not to mention tentacles horror.
Hey! Just because I have an illithid avatar, posted a video of a weird squid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3PvvT_Ktx8&fmt=18), and found a link to Tentacle Grape (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tentaclegrape.com%2F&ei=QnfxSaLHKcfT-Qa2zry6Dw&usg=AFQjCNFsVy4ev_ORWlv1Sf_7gDUWC-lOcA) does not mean that I have a tentacle fetish. :mad
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Slaughterhouserock April 24, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
Thanks for the welcome guys.

To Irthos:  This is my first time playing online, but I'm using MapTools (http://www.rptools.net/) combined with Vent (http://www.ventrilo.com/).  It's about as close to tabletop play as I could get.  I'm DMing the game for some of my buddies on a horror forum who expressed interest after I bitched about not being able to find a group.

To Inna:  Good deal, I'm glad I'm not alone in that.  And there's nothing wrong with a little shokushu goukan.  Hell, I even own a live-action version of La Blue Girl.  It's...interesting to say the least. :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent April 24, 2009, 10:04:48 AM
: Slaughterhouserock  April 24, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
Hell, I even own a live-action version of La Blue Girl.  It's...interesting to say the least. :p
It's minorly disturbing, actually. :P
Truth be told the live action makes the anime version comedic.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Autopsibiofeeder April 24, 2009, 10:16:23 AM
Hello folks,

Been lurking here a while now, figured I'd introduce myself before I actually post something. Don't want to be rude  ;).

I have been playing DnD for what feels like ages, started with 2E back in the days. I have been lurking on the old wizards forum, then gleemax and now here for quite some time. I have a gaming group that has been pretty much the same for over 15 years now. So we pretty much molded the game to our own liking, which is why I do not post a lot: My questions would require too much explaining and my answers would likely not fit the game-style of the person in need. However, I may post a thing or two regardless, should I feel like it.

I am pretty much the default DM for our group, as I have the best grasp on the rules (we play 3.WhatWeMadeOfIt), but soon I get to play for one campaign (yay!). I am from The Netherlands, a palaeoecologist, a musician and death metal fan and of course an addicted gamer. I think I can be considered an optimizer, but within the constraints of our game: we have a heavy emphasis on 'gentleman agreements': the fact that you can and, ultimately, may do something, does not mean you have to. Fun, letting each other shine and a streamlined game is more important than being omnipotent and powerful.

Anywho, Hi!  :D

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder April 24, 2009, 10:31:46 AM
Welcome Autopsi; glad you chose to emerge from the shadows.  It'd be interesting to read your group's house rules on 3.X, with so much history together.

Nice om u te ontmoeten.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Necroblivion April 24, 2009, 11:08:07 AM
Welcome Chris, Auto and Slaughter!

I see the rebellion is growing stronger!  Yes! YESSSSSSSSSSsssssss... give in to the power of the Dark Side!  Perhaps my metaphor is not altogether accurate since I'm voting for the rebellion after all.  Anyway, nice to meet you all.

As for my fellow metalheads, I too am a devout fan of eclectic metal bands, mostly of the late 80's and 90's.  My tastes include classic rock, hard rock, metal, industrial and some electronica.  Faves run like KMFDM, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Iced Earth, Alice Cooper and many many more.

I also see that so many of us play 3.whatwemadeofit lol...  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Thingus April 25, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
Hey folks, my name's John, but in the great wide expanse of the Interwebs, I tend to go by the name of Thingus.

I'm just getting back into roleplaying after quite a long hiatus, but I did play some 3.0 ed back in the day, and have GMed the occasional game of Paranioa :) I also do the occasinal bit of light LARP, for the fact that you get to hit people with padded sticks, and what's better than hitting people with padded sticks?

As to other hobbies, I have been known to use curved sticks and string to propel pointy sticks into bales of hay. I believe the uninitiated call it archery. I also futz around with computers, and enjoy music on the heavier side of rock and metal.

Good to be here :D
: Re: Welcome to the Gameologists Forum
: Josh April 26, 2009, 01:40:53 AM
: wildduck  March 30, 2009, 06:03:44 PM
Heya Gameologists.

This is Sean from Narrative Control and I've been listening to BG for a while, pimping you (by including your promos in NC and recomending you guys to friends) as well as some chat over Twitter (@duckout). 

I haven't joined your forums yet because I never keep up with forums and I hate creating extra accounts.  However, I got a post on my forum that made me think I really need to come here and say thanks.

: Trapcast_Jenn
Just started listening (you can thank bg_meg!) and really enjoy it.

Thanks bg_meg, I appreciate it... and now I'm off to pilfer through the rest of your forums and probably disagree some with bg_josh.

Sean Nittner
Narrative Control (http://www.narrativecontrol.com (http://www.narrativecontrol.com)), Host.

I listen to Narrative Control, it has just never naturally come up in conversation on the show.  And I have to say the show is well done, you were very lucky to find such a talented co host. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kevin_video April 27, 2009, 08:21:01 PM
I guess I should finally introduce myself. Been procrasting long enough.

Gawain introduced me to this site, and I'm sure by now you've seen my posts on here about the DM I currently have. Last session he proved he's not all bad if you argue that what you did was what your character would have done (ie turned down a demon's help to upgrade your magic weapon to nearly epic level for "free"). BTW, is there a thread for "What kind of DM do you have?" I've seen them on other sites, but I can't seem to see one here. They're the ones that have the list of stereotyped DMs. If not, we should totally make one

I've been doing D&D since 2nd, but I've also only been with one particular group until now. I don't really have any hobbies, but I do like anime and watch a lot of that in my spare time.

I hope I'm able to give as well as I get.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent April 27, 2009, 10:44:46 PM
Welcome John and Kevin. :D Hope you both enjoy your stay here.

Kevin, feel free to start that thread, since I don't think we have one here yet. ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kevin_video April 28, 2009, 12:33:35 AM
: AfterCrescent  April 27, 2009, 10:44:46 PM
Welcome John and Kevin. :D Hope you both enjoy your stay here.

Kevin, feel free to start that thread, since I don't think we have one here yet. ;)
Fair enough. Um, where should I put it?
: Re: Welcome to the Gameologists Forum
: Meg April 28, 2009, 08:33:57 PM
: wildduck  March 30, 2009, 06:03:44 PM
Heya Gameologists.

This is Sean from Narrative Control and I've been listening to BG for a while, pimping you (by including your promos in NC and recomending you guys to friends) as well as some chat over Twitter (@duckout). 

I haven't joined your forums yet because I never keep up with forums and I hate creating extra accounts.  However, I got a post on my forum that made me think I really need to come here and say thanks.

: Trapcast_Jenn
Just started listening (you can thank bg_meg!) and really enjoy it.

Thanks bg_meg, I appreciate it... and now I'm off to pilfer through the rest of your forums and probably disagree some with bg_josh.

Sean Nittner
Narrative Control (http://www.narrativecontrol.com (http://www.narrativecontrol.com)), Host.

: Josh  April 26, 2009, 01:40:53 AM
: wildduck  March 30, 2009, 06:03:44 PM
Heya Gameologists.

This is Sean from Narrative Control and I've been listening to BG for a while, pimping you (by including your promos in NC and recomending you guys to friends) as well as some chat over Twitter (@duckout). 

I haven't joined your forums yet because I never keep up with forums and I hate creating extra accounts.  However, I got a post on my forum that made me think I really need to come here and say thanks.

: Trapcast_Jenn
Just started listening (you can thank bg_meg!) and really enjoy it.

Thanks bg_meg, I appreciate it... and now I'm off to pilfer through the rest of your forums and probably disagree some with bg_josh.

Sean Nittner
Narrative Control (http://www.narrativecontrol.com (http://www.narrativecontrol.com)), Host.

I listen to Narrative Control, it has just never naturally come up in conversation on the show.  And I have to say the show is well done, you were very lucky to find such a talented co host. 

I moved this out of the Meta board.  Welcome Sean!  We're thrilled to have you!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pyrefox April 29, 2009, 12:20:09 PM
Hey ppl, I'm just an unknown traveler, you can call me Pyre, Fox, or Pyrefox, whatever you feel like calling me xD. I liked the boards when I noticed it had threads about discussing systems, so I joined :3

I found you guys while googling a list of all D&D 3.5 basic classes, and end up signing up just to see what was in the spoilers of the Favorite Class Topic (curiosity :3). When I found out that the Bard needed serious help there, I decided to stay... I'm still going to explore the various other topics, but I've been kinda busy lately, so I'm just keeping up with the favorite Class game for now :3

I'm working in some worldbuilding with some friends and we're trying to design a powerful and simple generic rpg system. That's one thing I really like, systems... I'm not a player that only cares for combos and stuff like that though o_o

I hope we can find nice things and experiences to share! C ya everyone! o/
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: burner2501 May 07, 2009, 09:28:49 AM
*stands up*

Hello. My name is Victor and I am an RPG addict.

I've been playing roleplaying games since grade school in the early 80's when it was red box D&D, Star Frontiers, Marvel Super Heroes and Call of Cthulhu. Over the last couple years I've gotten myself addicted to gamer podasts as well. Now I have somewhere around 60 of them in my iTunes though many of them don't update too often. What these casts have done was get me introduced to all sorts of new and very different RPGs. Yeah, it's good to find a new addiction that feeds the other.  :lol

At the moment, even though my home gaming group is not into much beyond D&D, I've been reading all sorts of indie games and others that might be considered mainstream. All that reading has lead to a couple things. First, I want to play more than just D&D and second I've become intrigued enough by the indie games to realize I could make my own. I know, all gamers say they want to make their own but I'm giving it a go and realizing it's more work than planned.

Just to let you three know, I really like the show. It's one of the few I listen to right off when it downloads. Keep up the great work... and the frankness. I listen to your show primarily for the honesty you three put into it. That, and all the laughs that bet me odd looks at work.  ;)

Victor

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: johnboy069 May 12, 2009, 04:28:30 PM
I am Toryn/Johnboy069 from the Wizards boards. My name is John, and I live in Indiana.  I have been playing D&D for around 16 years. I play MTG, WOW (the mmo, minis game, and the card game). I love to learn anything I can about the occult and supernatural. I love spending time with my fiancee who loves to game (mostly video games, but she likes Magic and WoW), but she hates D&D (she likes Palladium). My favorite genre of music is metal and its' various incarnations (black, death, etc.). I also like New Age music, rock and roll (from the 50s to the present) as well as others picked here and there. I love football, and the UFC.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Corrosive Rabbit May 14, 2009, 10:22:33 PM
Hiya!

I'm Corrosive Rabbit, a 31 year old gamer from Waterloo, Ontario.  I've been gaming since the Basic D&D red box set and still have a couple of the dice that I dutifully coloured in with the provided crayon.  I've played and/or ran pretty much all of the iterations of D&D up to 3.5, Paizo's fledgling Pathfinder system, Cyberpunk 2020, Paranoia, and Call of Cthulhu.  My gaming style has been likened to tapdancing on a minefield.  It's rarely boring, often messy, and great fun to watch from a safe distance.

I stumbled across the Brilliant Gameologists podcast while on safari through the deepest darkest reaches of Itunes and thought it looked interesting.  I'm up to Episode 4, which means that it's going to take me a while to catch up to you confusing future-people who manage to live two years ahead of me (podcast time).

I'm off to wander in twisting fashion through the rest of the boards, make some posts, and then belatedly read the rules of the board to find out how many I've broken (I kid, I kid ...)  Looking forward to chatting with everyone!

CR
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: johnboy069 May 15, 2009, 06:21:16 PM
Welcome to the Boards!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kai May 15, 2009, 06:26:48 PM
Welcome to the boards all newcomers. :D We love having people introduce themselves, so thanks for doing just that. I hope you all have fun around here. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder May 15, 2009, 07:00:56 PM
Welcome Toryn and CorRab.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: johnboy069 May 15, 2009, 11:13:45 PM
Thanks, I have been a member for a bit now, and love the more laid back attitude of these forums.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Meg May 17, 2009, 03:55:59 PM
Welcome Pyre!  And burner, great to have you- thanks for the kudos on the show!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The Lurker May 18, 2009, 02:50:34 PM
I used to be a prolific poster.  Then I took a break for a few months and my writing style changed a bit.  I wonder if anyone will ID what my old screen name is.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: burner2501 May 18, 2009, 10:09:48 PM
: Corrosive Rabbit  May 14, 2009, 10:22:33 PM
I've been gaming since the Basic D&D red box set and still have a couple of the dice that I dutifully coloured in with the provided crayon. 

And those dice have not gone all round? Mine lost their edges way back when. Maybe I play with my dice too much.  :lol

Victor
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Daz Florp Lebam May 19, 2009, 12:48:34 AM
It's pronounced "dahz - florp - lee-bomb", and that is me! I am him! I'm an old, old man (44) who literally jumped for joy the Christmas I unwrapped the then-new (blue, I think) boxed original D&D.

I discovered BG...I can't remember how. Probably through rpgnet - where I learn everything! Anyway, I work from home (as a comic book colorist - I should be sweating a deadline right now, but what is the internet for if not distraction?) and I spend a lot of time not using the part of my brain that can listen attentively, so when i discovered the show I listened to about 2/3rds of your shows thus far in about a week.

Currently playing in a 4E game, and loving that I can finally play spell-casters without having to sludge through a squillion spells. My cleric has his handful of power cards, and that's it. I love it.

Generally I am dismayed by the prospect of learning new large systems, and find most systems ungainly, so of course I've made my own. With a wife and kids and a job, I have no time to read, learn, or run a game with the detail of a 4E or even MnM. It is sad, but true. I've gotten by in the 4E game by learning as I go.

I'll stop rambling now and get back to work...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent May 19, 2009, 08:01:10 PM
Welcome back 'The Lurker.' I can't say I agree that your writing style has changed at all. ;)

And a warm welcome to you, too, "dahz - florp - lee-bomb." Wow that's a mouthful. :P Hope you enjoy your stay here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The Lurker May 20, 2009, 04:39:57 AM
: AfterCrescent  May 19, 2009, 08:01:10 PM
Welcome back 'The Lurker.' I can't say I agree that your writing style has changed at all. ;)

And a warm welcome to you, too, "dahz - florp - lee-bomb." Wow that's a mouthful. :P Hope you enjoy your stay here.
I assume that as a Mod, you can see my email?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent May 20, 2009, 02:51:16 PM
:shrug I dunno. It's possible... Let me check... Yup. I can.

I don't usually pay that much attention to the Mod abilities unless I need to do some actual moderating.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The Lurker May 20, 2009, 10:01:37 PM
: AfterCrescent  May 20, 2009, 02:51:16 PM
:shrug I dunno. It's possible... Let me check... Yup. I can.

I don't usually pay that much attention to the Mod abilities unless I need to do some actual moderating.
Fair enough.  Just confirming my suspicion on the flow of information.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Michael May 27, 2009, 06:57:45 PM
Hello!

I have been burning through the old episodes, and thought I would jump onto the forums. I have a small presence amongst other podcast forums, so a few of you may already know me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam May 28, 2009, 06:59:36 PM
Then I guess I should introduce myself as well. I am a 19 year old (I have an age crisis right now so "old" is the correct word) swedish guy. I study biology as well as some geology at university and plan to do so for at least 4 more years. Right now I suffer from a lack of gaming since I can´t seem to find any local gaming group and I do not yet have time to DM one myself.

Most of my gaming experience lie in The Forgotten Realms.

That is all I can think of for now.

Oh, yeah. Raptorans rule
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dan2 May 28, 2009, 09:29:57 PM
Glad to have you both here.

Good luck with your studies, and finding a gaming group, Ruam.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: theterran June 23, 2009, 05:21:15 PM
I guess I should post in this and introduce myself...

...

GREETINGS!  I'm Terran..."the" is optional...

I have some D&D experience (mostly 3.5).  I don't have time for any RL sessions, so I run to the intarweb to get my "fix"...

I'm outta college and currently working for a small company in their IT department...

And 19 is too young to have an age crisis  :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TheCanadian June 24, 2009, 02:54:07 PM
Hello all,

I am The Canadian, I'm 19 and I live on the west coast of, you guessed it, Canada. I've been playing DnD for about...*counts out on fingers* four years. Mostly 3.5e, but more recently a little SW:SAGA.

I used to lurk the WotC boards, until the mass change over to 4e and subsequent member fallout. I stopped lurking, mainly because my group was playing SAGA, but also because I didn't care that much about 4e.

I was missing the 3.5 optimization threads, so I returned, only to discover (to my horror) that the WotC boards had regressed back to "The Monk is so overpowered/broken!" and "Why are fighters bad?" threads. I thought I had lived through this painful stage.

Discovering that most of the big names from the 3.5 CO board had migrated over here, I decided to make the jump too. Seems like a cool place.

Look forward to lurking/posting some more,

-The Canadian

PS: Besides, everyone knows that Warlocks are most broken class, at-will damage!?  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder June 24, 2009, 04:34:22 PM
Welcome, Canadian Terrans!  :D

I think I recognize at least one of the names from GitP.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Thom June 29, 2009, 03:47:26 AM
I'm Thom, obviously. I started listening because I had read on a blog that BG had dropped a little love tap toward Fear the Boot, which I had discovered a month or so earlier. I downloaded the episode in question and have been listening since.

I hate introducing myself, so that's it for now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The_Shaman June 30, 2009, 07:54:32 AM
Hi, I'm Boyan, nice to meet you. I'm 25, and currently living (in the rare moments when it deserves to be called life) in Sofia, Bulgaria. Those of you who frequent the WotC boards might know me from there.

Anyway, I have been playing DnD on and off since, hmm, 2004. While I am interested in 4E somewhat, my preference still lies with 3.5 and, as I understand, these boards are often a better place to check for games or discussions. See you around, and cheers!  :cheers
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nuntius Mortis July 01, 2009, 12:51:51 PM
Hello all, I'm Ioannis and I live in Athens, Greece. I'm currently a student and I study in Igoumenitsa in Epirus. I found this thread a bit late as it seems but anyway  :P

I found the site trying to find new Duskblade spells (which unfortunately are nonexistent) and I stumbled upon the Duskblade Handbook. Seeing that the site had a lot other interesting things to check, I joined it. This is the first gaming site I join as I'm not playing fantasy games for a long time either (only 2 months).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent July 01, 2009, 01:47:01 PM
Welcome Thom, Shaman, and NM. :D  Glad to have you all here. Hope you enjoy BG.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nuntius Mortis July 01, 2009, 02:04:09 PM
Glad to be here, AC.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Apsup July 12, 2009, 04:48:37 PM
Greetings.

I'm a rpg geek from Finland and I decided to join theese forums after listening a few episodes of The Brilliant Gameologist. I have played roleplaying games about five years for now. I started with Shadowrun 3th ed, but now I'm known as the guy who likes those odd experimental games, more often known as indie-games.

My gaming life has been really slow for some time, so I substitute actual playing with listening rpg podcasts and reading rpg themed things from internt.

So now when introductions are over I can go and see if rest of the forums give me any reason to say anything.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 12, 2009, 07:56:02 PM
Going to RopeCon? Last year we had a small, two man meeting there with Eldariel. Give me a holler about this.

Edit: Oh yeah, forgot to ask: Where are you from? If you are not comfortable with naming a town, even a vague direction would be great.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Apsup July 13, 2009, 03:16:57 AM
: Tshern  July 12, 2009, 07:56:02 PM
Going to RopeCon? Last year we had a small, two man meeting there with Eldariel. Give me a holler about this.

Edit: Oh yeah, forgot to ask: Where are you from? If you are not comfortable with naming a town, even a vague direction would be great.
Yea, I will most likely be in Ropecon. And I have no problem telling that I'm currently living in Mikkeli and will be moving to Jyväskylä at Fall.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 13, 2009, 06:14:12 AM
Ah, a prospective student? I am from the golden town of Kaarina before I move my stuff over to Aberdeen.

Still about RopeCon: Interested in having a little meeting there in case you go? It's naturally nothing too formal, last year I just met Eldariel briefly, bought him a beer and we ranted about 3.0 Druids. And then we had some more to drink outside.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jason Tech Corp July 13, 2009, 10:48:51 PM
Hello

Just stoppin in for the intros.  Anyone else from Cleveland?

Adios
Jason
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alyss July 15, 2009, 09:08:50 AM
Hello, recently became out of a forum and was linked over to here on the Gleemax boards by 22 Over 7. Not even sure what this place is yet, but I hope I can fit in and find a nice community ot interact with.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dan2 July 15, 2009, 05:36:57 PM
Looks like you'll fit in just fine :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alyss July 15, 2009, 10:54:13 PM
: Dan2  July 15, 2009, 05:36:57 PM
Looks like you'll fit in just fine :)
Looks like? I'm glad I can be so easily appraised.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dan2 July 16, 2009, 12:39:56 AM
Well, I had the advantage of reading several of your other posts before I said it. ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alyss July 16, 2009, 09:16:11 AM
Ah, cunning.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent July 16, 2009, 12:29:13 PM
You'll find that we here at BG have many cunning, ninja skills. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Szatany July 20, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
Just wanted to say hell-o since I'm new to this boards. Forwarded here by a friend.  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: awaken DM golem July 20, 2009, 07:26:37 PM
Who am I ?
Who am I ?!

I'm the guy who missed this thread for more than a year.

Blame it on the A - Ah - uh - A - uh - Avatar
{ ... insert getting jiggy- :clap-wid-it smiley face ... }

**

Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.

Whoa.
Harmonic convergence - or is that Moronic convergence - between myself and Szatany.


: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ArcaneJazz July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM
Wow, so I was invited here by Prime32 over a year ago. But I took a hiatus from gaming to "find myself," but that was lame, so here I am.

So who am I? I will try not to waste too much of your time on this.

My name is Niq, I've been roleplaying since 2nd Ed. and absolutely hate 4th Ed.
3rd Ed. is, in my opinion, the greatest thing that ever happened to tabletop gaming.
I've been trying to get into a new online game for 6 months now, and everyone is fail.
I'm trying to get DMing experience, but haven't had the opportunity.
I don't follow the "scene" with WotC, and all this rebellion stuff. I admit ignorance.
I like kitties?  :whistle

If you wanna converse with me further, feel free to hit my AIM or YIM, both are arcanejazz. Happy gaming!  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BobismyRhino July 21, 2009, 10:24:02 PM
Welcome AJ!!!!! I like kitties too.  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ArcaneJazz July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alea_Iacta_Est July 25, 2009, 02:38:59 PM
Hullo. I'm Wil. I was listening to This Modern Death and they mentioned BG a fair amount, so I gave a listen and joined up in the forums. I'm a student in University of Toronto, freelance writer, gamer, and hammer of Thor.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 26, 2009, 01:19:32 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]

If they dont I have wasted much time making classses/spelss/monsters based o nthem.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam July 26, 2009, 11:36:30 AM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 01:19:32 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]

If they dont I have wasted much time making classses/spelss/monsters based o nthem.

I prefer a good old Platypus, how is it possible that they have not yet bested kitties in the ever-going "contest of cute"?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 26, 2009, 11:52:21 PM
: Ruam  July 26, 2009, 11:36:30 AM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 01:19:32 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]

If they dont I have wasted much time making classses/spelss/monsters based o nthem.

I prefer a good old Platypus, how is it possible that they have not yet bested kitties in the ever-going "contest of cute"?

poison
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bozwevial July 26, 2009, 11:53:55 PM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 11:52:21 PM
: Ruam  July 26, 2009, 11:36:30 AM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 01:19:32 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]

If they dont I have wasted much time making classses/spelss/monsters based o nthem.

I prefer a good old Platypus, how is it possible that they have not yet bested kitties in the ever-going "contest of cute"?

poison

Also, cats do not lay eggs.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam July 28, 2009, 07:58:35 PM
: Bozwevial  July 26, 2009, 11:53:55 PM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 11:52:21 PM
: Ruam  July 26, 2009, 11:36:30 AM
: bhu  July 26, 2009, 01:19:32 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 23, 2009, 01:30:13 PM
: bhu  July 22, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
: ArcaneJazz  July 21, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

I like kitties?  :whistle


eeeeexcellent  :evillaugh

So we're all agreed. Kitties rule :]

If they dont I have wasted much time making classses/spelss/monsters based o nthem.

I prefer a good old Platypus, how is it possible that they have not yet bested kitties in the ever-going "contest of cute"?

poison

Also, cats do not lay eggs.

And they can not electro-locate their prey with a highly charming beak, how can people possibly not love that feature about them?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 29, 2009, 06:59:03 AM
overruled by the poison :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam July 29, 2009, 08:14:29 PM
Only the males have that anyway, you could always get a female specimen to cuddle with
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent July 29, 2009, 08:21:44 PM
Okay, I never thought I'd say this... This is too off topic for this off topic thread. :P

This thread is for introductions. Take your kitten v platypus debate to another thread. ;) And make a poll.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dan2 July 29, 2009, 09:18:03 PM
: Alea_Iacta_Est  July 25, 2009, 02:38:59 PM
Hullo. I'm Wil. I was listening to This Modern Death and they mentioned BG a fair amount, so I gave a listen and joined up in the forums. I'm a student in University of Toronto, freelance writer, gamer, and hammer of Thor.

Glad to have you here, and hope to see you around :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: awaken DM golem August 03, 2009, 07:31:12 PM
Szatany has happy balls.

Oh, whoops, I mean the avatar ...  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam August 14, 2009, 06:28:11 AM
: AfterCrescent  July 29, 2009, 08:21:44 PM
Okay, I never thought I'd say this... This is too off topic for this off topic thread. :P

This thread is for introductions. Take your kitten v platypus debate to another thread. ;) And make a poll.

As soon as i figure out how to make a poll, I will be damned if I don't. The glory of the platypus shall reign eternally!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: StingRay August 19, 2009, 02:39:11 PM
Hi all!  I hate writing introductions, so I'll leave it at that for now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Asura August 23, 2009, 01:06:20 PM
Hey BG world,

Yeah, I'm Justin, I started Role-playing around 2nd edition AD&D (I stopped at 3.5) and have had few if any successful campaigns until recently. My second love was Shadowrun for the longest time until I decided to be dangerous (for a gamer) and attempt some other role-playing games. I'm so glad I did too. I ended up finding Burning Wheel, and, most recently, Eclipse Phase.

All interested parties in a local Burning Wheel game ended up heading off to college and I am left without a group. Given that the local area is dried up I figured I would go looking through a few of the message boards that I troll to see if I can dig up a few players. I am new to the system though so if you are interested please be patient with me.

Later
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BowenSilverclaw August 23, 2009, 03:53:06 PM
: Asura  August 23, 2009, 01:06:20 PM
Hey BG world,

Yeah, I'm Justin, I started Role-playing around 2nd edition AD&D (I stopped at 3.5) and have had few if any successful campaigns until recently. My second love was Shadowrun for the longest time until I decided to be dangerous (for a gamer) and attempt some other role-playing games. I'm so glad I did too. I ended up finding Burning Wheel, and, most recently, Eclipse Phase.

All interested parties in a local Burning Wheel game ended up heading off to college and I am left without a group. Given that the local area is dried up I figured I would go looking through a few of the message boards that I troll to see if I can dig up a few players. I am new to the system though so if you are interested please be patient with me.

Later
Welcome, Justin :)

If you don't find any new players in your area, you might want to check out the Play-By-Post area here to get your 'fix' :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Taanyth September 24, 2009, 09:38:20 AM
Sup doods?

I'm Taanyth I'm 22 and i study Computers Engineering.

I've been playing D&D since 1999, more specifically since Baldur's Gate (Damn that game unleashed the geek inside me), and DMing since 2005. Been lurking here since like forever though recent events (Banned from Paizo and not being able to resist the Turn Gamer effect the new WotC forums have on me) made me decide to make these forums my permahome.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Giblets November 13, 2009, 02:53:15 PM
Hello all I'm Scott. I used to post as the Grig Fiddler over on the WotC boards but found a link here and decided I liked it much better. Hope that I don't agitate you guys too badly with my inferior rpg knowledge.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 13, 2009, 02:59:55 PM
I try to avoid posting my regards first, because the image I give of the boards might not be the best one, but here I go.

Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Newbiegamertim November 19, 2009, 01:43:43 AM
I'm Tim, 48 years old, live in upstate NY. Just getting interested in RPGs for the first time. I'm a writer and podcaster, and curious about how playing RPGs might influence my writing. Looking for online or local gaming groups where I can learn.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent November 19, 2009, 01:54:12 PM
Welcome, Tim.

[spoiler](http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o61/solargem/Looting/enchanter-tim.jpg)[/spoiler]
Sorry, I had to.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: CountArioch November 23, 2009, 04:23:28 AM
I'm sure he's never had anyone do that before :p.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pika... November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM
Hi.

I was a member of the WotC Rebellion as you put it here. I left when they basically purged the 3.x community.

I spent time on the GitP forums since then, but I am getting tired of the uppity mod there. Thankfully Woodbandman there (not sure what his/her ID is here) invited me here a few months back.

So, what is this place like?

Also, what is a "pod cast"?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AfterCrescent November 25, 2009, 10:10:29 AM
Ignore the kitten, it merely plots world domination. ;)

Welcome Pika...

This is a forum for gaming, of pretty much any variety. We have threads on video games, card games, etc. We have subforums dedicated to d20 or D&D 3.5, etc.

As for what a podcast is:
: http://www.merriam-webster.com
a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
You should check out the BG's podcast and judge for yourself, though. :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder November 25, 2009, 10:45:39 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM
Hi.

I was a member of the WotC Rebellion as you put it here. I left when they basically purged the 3.x community.

I spent time on the GitP forums since then, but I am getting tired of the uppity mod there. Thankfully Woodbandman there (not sure what his/her ID is here) invited me here a few months back.

So, what is this place like?

Also, what is a "pod cast"?
Welcome Pika, man of the Hello Kitty mini-fridge.  :)

We've got our wild bunch here, but most of the hardcore howling has abated these days.  That said, there's not much a language filter here, so feel free to speak your mind compared to GitP and RstJ's rule. :)

The "podcast" is the regularly scheduled (again, hooray) distillation of gaming and general advice and humor posted to the interwebz in audio format by Meg, Josh, and Zeke, the owners of this forum.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita November 25, 2009, 10:50:41 AM
: bhu  November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa
Nah, we're all nice guys. We like laughing. Like my avatar. :evillaugh
*ahem*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 25, 2009, 08:39:44 PM
: Agita  November 25, 2009, 10:50:41 AM
: bhu  November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa
Nah, we're all nice guys. We like laughing. Like my avatar. :evillaugh
*ahem*
We do like laughing, don't we? I had to jump in.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pika... November 26, 2009, 02:16:57 AM
: bhu  November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa

I was glad when I first saw your username on here, and then confirmed it by your avatar. Nice to see a familiar, and highly experienced face like yours here. I still have a few PrC classes you let gave me permission to put on my campaign world/cosmology site.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pika... November 26, 2009, 02:19:31 AM
: Prime32  November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???

Hey, nice to see another familiar face here.


But sadly, she did not prove to be the one to improve my genepool, so I am not worth of that title.  :('


edit: Oops, mean to edit my last post. Not a great start here...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam November 28, 2009, 06:39:09 AM
: Pika...  November 26, 2009, 02:19:31 AM
: Prime32  November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???

Hey, nice to see another familiar face here.


But sadly, she did not prove to be the one to improve my genepool, so I am not worth of that title.  :('


edit: Oops, mean to edit my last post. Not a great start here...

Now we come back to the part where we like to laugh. And in this case we laugh a bit at you
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita November 28, 2009, 07:49:29 AM
: Ruam  November 28, 2009, 06:39:09 AM
: Pika...  November 26, 2009, 02:19:31 AM
: Prime32  November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???

Hey, nice to see another familiar face here.


But sadly, she did not prove to be the one to improve my genepool, so I am not worth of that title.  :('


edit: Oops, mean to edit my last post. Not a great start here...

Now we come back to the part where we like to laugh. And in this case we laugh a bit at you
A bit?
You're too nice. :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bozwevial November 28, 2009, 02:43:59 PM
: Agita  November 25, 2009, 10:50:41 AM
: bhu  November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa
Nah, we're all nice guys. We like laughing. Like my avatar. :evillaugh
*ahem*

Setting things on fire is frowned upon, Agita. :P

Welcome, Pika. Regardless of what you see here, if you choose to stay, there's a good chance you won't be murdered.  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam November 28, 2009, 09:42:04 PM
: Agita  November 28, 2009, 07:49:29 AM
: Ruam  November 28, 2009, 06:39:09 AM
: Pika...  November 26, 2009, 02:19:31 AM
: Prime32  November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???

Hey, nice to see another familiar face here.


But sadly, she did not prove to be the one to improve my genepool, so I am not worth of that title.  :('


edit: Oops, mean to edit my last post. Not a great start here...

Now we come back to the part where we like to laugh. And in this case we laugh a bit at you
A bit?
You're too nice. :P
I am also good-looking, smart, have a nice hat and an ego that would make the entire Eurasian continent think there was a handsomely formed solar eclipse.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pika... November 30, 2009, 01:31:29 PM
: Agita  November 28, 2009, 07:49:29 AM
: Ruam  November 28, 2009, 06:39:09 AM
: Pika...  November 26, 2009, 02:19:31 AM
: Prime32  November 25, 2009, 01:32:44 PM
Hey, it's eugenics guy!

...what? ???

Hey, nice to see another familiar face here.


But sadly, she did not prove to be the one to improve my genepool, so I am not worth of that title.  :('


edit: Oops, mean to edit my last post. Not a great start here...

Now we come back to the part where we like to laugh. And in this case we laugh a bit at you
A bit?
You're too nice. :P

Ahh. What nice folk hang out here.  :hide



: Bozwevial  November 28, 2009, 02:43:59 PM
: Agita  November 25, 2009, 10:50:41 AM
: bhu  November 25, 2009, 04:47:03 AM
: Pika...  November 24, 2009, 01:09:22 PM


So, what is this place like?

I can safely say that I have never committed a human sacrifice or boinked a dead chikin.   :D

Some of these other people are spewky tho... :sofa
Nah, we're all nice guys. We like laughing. Like my avatar. :evillaugh
*ahem*

Setting things on fire is frowned upon, Agita. :P

Welcome, Pika. Regardless of what you see here, if you choose to stay, there's a good chance you won't be murdered.  ;)

In any case, I think I will keep my full-plate on and my cheeks charged with a thunderbolt attack at all times. No offense.  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita November 30, 2009, 02:07:39 PM
: Pika...  November 30, 2009, 01:31:29 PM
In any case, I think I will keep my full-plate on and my cheeks charged with a thunderbolt attack at all times. No offense.  :)
You should be fine so long as you don't break out the flamethrower. ;)

Yay pokemon jokes.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 30, 2009, 04:19:20 PM
Armour and lightning sounds like a hazardous combination. I like it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BobismyRhino December 02, 2009, 05:18:42 PM
*fluent in Pikachu* Pika pi! Pika pikaaaaa!!!! (welcome!)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Newbiegamertim December 03, 2009, 03:44:41 PM
: AfterCrescent  November 19, 2009, 01:54:12 PM
Welcome, Tim.

[spoiler](http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o61/solargem/Looting/enchanter-tim.jpg)[/spoiler]
Sorry, I had to.

Hee. I use that sound clip at the end of the slide show for a training class I'm teaching.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: dwennon December 07, 2009, 07:14:48 PM
Hello i'm a new comer to this forum even though I have looked through it for optimizing before, I'm not that experienced in actually playing role playing games even though I know and could probably play fairly well in a couple of systems, I am making my own game and it's getting ever closer to being testable :smash, and that's all I can think of to say right now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pika... December 09, 2009, 05:42:24 AM
: dwennon  December 07, 2009, 07:14:48 PM
Hello i'm a new comer to this forum even though I have looked through it for optimizing before, I'm not that experienced in actually playing role playing games even though I know and could probably play fairly well in a couple of systems, I am making my own game and it's getting ever closer to being testable :smash, and that's all I can think of to say right now.


Hey, welcome!


It is nice no longer being the new guy. (Pants him gals while I get the wallet  :D)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: phoenix6e January 13, 2010, 01:27:37 PM
hello guys, i never introduce myself correctly so let me correct that, i'm a guy from quebec and i go to the university. i found you by a friend (alstar). fan of DnD since the cegep (i'm more like a addicted bitch), i am not quite a professional optimizer, i prefer funny concept, but i am in the good path to become one. so that's pretty much it nice to meet you and see you next time
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bue52 February 15, 2010, 11:48:04 AM
Hey all, I guess you can call me bue, I live in Singapore, and started gaming 2 years ago. But I have very little experiences with regards to table top roleplaying. I found this through the Giantitp forums (In fact, its thanks to Oots that I joined the hobby.) Incidentally, before gaming, I played free form forum rpg, which had no game mechanics whatsoever, and sadly, I have yet to have the income to try out other games, other than dnd 4e. Especially with the inflation and exchange rates, which makes it harder to get books.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Indigo March 11, 2010, 07:48:47 PM
Hi there !
I'm a french guy who's been roaming this place for a few months, and I thought that it was time to present myself as I'm going to participate a bit (actually, going to need your participation  :D ).
Actually playing D&D3.5, I'm more a theorist than an actual experienced gamer due to lack of people to play with, but that has just changed, so here I am with my questions and stuff.

Feel free to PM me about language misuse(s), and see you on the boards.  :)

Oh, and I also found you through GitP (I just love that comic strip !)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern March 12, 2010, 08:26:30 PM
French? That is interesting, I can only point out one other French guy around here. Welcome!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Indigo March 14, 2010, 04:45:53 PM
Thanks :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mutterfingers April 06, 2010, 02:14:18 AM
I've been trying to be more forum active lately and I realized the other day that I have had an account but never posted on the BG boards.

I'm 24, living in Tennessee, I've been actively role-playing for about seven years now and running games for close to six. I'm traditionally a D&D player, partially due to group interest, but enjoy taking GM opportunities to butt expectations.

My other geek niche include comics, indie music and of course, podcasts (such as: 3.5 Private Sanctuary (http://35privatesanctuary.com/), Coverville (http://coverville.com/), The Dharma Dummies (http://www.dharmadummies.com/), Funnybook Babylon (http://www.funnybookbabylon.com/), The History of Rome (http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/) and Radio Free Hipster (http://www.hipsterplease.com/).)

Yep, that's all.

First post accomplished.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: weenog April 24, 2010, 05:29:36 PM
Hey.

I'm a guy in my late 20s on the west coast of the US, interested in optimizing but somewhat hampered by my poor memory and short attention span.  I remember the CO board exodus and became aware of these forums at that time, but then sort of drifted off.  I browse the forum now and then but don't often have much to say, so I don't.  I mainly signed back up hoping to ask some specific help for a situation that could screw up easily, in the near future.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Rekcuf April 27, 2010, 01:58:22 PM
Hi there!

My name is Matt, and I'm in my later 20's and living in DC.  I'm a long time gamer, but new to the optimization scene.  Really looking forward to getting new ideas and help from the brilliant minds here!  Thanks for everything!!!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tanenjo April 28, 2010, 07:30:43 PM
Hello all, I'm Josh. I'm 22 in Memphis and I'm glad to be here.

Much love and respect for the Handbook section, so I just had to start posting finally.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 April 28, 2010, 07:35:50 PM
: Tanenjo  April 28, 2010, 07:30:43 PM
Hello all, I'm Josh.
...uh oh.

*insert Highlander pic here*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cuindless May 12, 2010, 05:30:26 PM
Hello everyone. I just found my way over here from the old gleemax forums, which appear to be defunct. I spent some time overseas with the military where internet access was limited, and came back to discover that my beloved Character Optimization boards had pretety much dried up and disappeared. Thank you Brilliant Gameologists for taking over!

About me: I'm a pretty serious gamer. I play a LOT of D&D. I enjoy both the optimization and roleplaying aspects of that game in about equal measure. I also play White Wolf, Shadowrun and even the occasional Rifts campaign. Non-RP I am an 1850 rated chess player and an avid fan of wargames like Risk and Axis & Allies. I would like to get into tabletop wargaming at some point, but it's so hard to find grognards these days.  :(
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu May 13, 2010, 02:07:14 AM
Gleemax isnt necessarily defunct, Wizards just made it worse.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cuindless May 13, 2010, 06:28:11 AM
Eh, it's defunct for all intents and purposes, IMO. Most of the threads that I followed religiously and/or referenced repeatedly are either missing or difficult to follow. The Surrealodex is largely non-functional. I'm finding I like BG's format much more. I just wish there were more handbooks. I'd write one, but I'm not nearly as good at optimization as guys like Dictum and Treantmonk.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu May 13, 2010, 08:03:42 PM
Theres a thread on here somewhere about using the wayback machine to find the old threads.  Hopefully people port the content over to keep it going.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cuindless May 24, 2010, 01:58:10 PM
Yeah, I've started the porting over process for a few of the Handbooks that I really enjoyed. I've brought over the Choker Handbook and I'm looking at the Bard Handbook.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Odinson May 29, 2010, 03:17:32 AM
Hey all. I stumbled on BG scouring the web trying to learn more about Duskblades (to no avail...yet).

I'm not exactly a serious gamer, but I just threw my hat in for what will hopefully be a lengthy D&D 3.5 campaign. Other than that, I stick mostly to tabletop wargames, chess, and some more physical activities.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: fauntix May 31, 2010, 02:34:25 AM
Hello I am Fauntix. I have played D&D 3.5 for 5 years and never learned how to optimize or min/max a chara. I hope to learn quickly here on how to do that. Most of the time I feel like I am against the wall  :banghead with my group claiming to have broken charas and what not... but none of them are using any tier 1 classes. So I decided to jump on here and show them what for. lol
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ruam May 31, 2010, 04:32:25 AM
You'll probably catch on. When I got here I could not min/max myself out of a wet paper bag, I am still far from an expert (I have to much AFK time for that :whistle). Still, with some quick research even I have managed to put together a somewhat proper character.

Anyway, welcome aboard
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 May 31, 2010, 09:07:54 AM
: Odinson  May 29, 2010, 03:17:32 AM
Hey all. I stumbled on BG scouring the web trying to learn more about Duskblades (to no avail...yet).
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=525.0
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cuindless June 03, 2010, 02:02:46 AM
: fauntix  May 31, 2010, 02:34:25 AM
Hello I am Fauntix. I have played D&D 3.5 for 5 years and never learned how to optimize or min/max a chara. I hope to learn quickly here on how to do that. Most of the time I feel like I am against the wall  :banghead with my group claiming to have broken charas and what not... but none of them are using any tier 1 classes. So I decided to jump on here and show them what for. lol

Yeah, I experienced the same thing about 3 years ago when I started optimizing heavily. I joined a game where everyone was bragging about their awesomely optimized characters, but none of them was playing a Wizard. When I asked why, one of them said, "Because arcane spellcasters are weak." So I decided to show them what power really was in the form of a Focused Specialist (Conjurer)/Master Specialist/Mage of the Arcane Order/Paragnostic Apostle/Archmage build practically plagiarized from Treantmonk's Guide to Wizards. It wasn't even broken, just very nicely optimized, but it gave everyone at that table a new appreciation for arcane spellcasters. Now I DM for that group.  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Rotarygod July 04, 2010, 03:15:23 AM
Hey guys and possibly gals I'm pretty new to rpg's in general but I have been wargaming for roughly 16 years now. I'm hoping to learn alot about rpg'ing here as apparently I'm not so good at it  :lmao
Other things I like to do include airsoft, building sports and race cars especially RX7's (yes real ones :P) drifting,4 wheeling, sport shooting, sport bikes, bmx, paintball, and parkour to name a few. Really rpgs and tabletop are my two big geek obsessions :D

Anything else you want to know about me feel free to ask.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nyarlathop1 July 04, 2010, 03:46:03 AM
Hello I've often come to these boards before for advice by lurking, but have just now actually gotten an account. I've been DMing and playing various rpgs (primarily various incarnations of D&D) for a good 5 years now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 06, 2010, 09:25:54 AM
Yo peeps. Trying, again, to get more active with this board and figured I could give a short introduction to the new people and to those, who hoped I would not start posting again.

Long story short, I am Tshern, a formerly active poster, whose post rate has gone down due to tremendous changes in my life over the past year or so. If I manage to keep up with the pace here, you will probably see more of my high quality posts.
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: Agita July 06, 2010, 09:29:43 AM
: Tshern  July 06, 2010, 09:25:54 AM
Yo peeps. Trying, again, to get more active with this board and figured I could give a short introduction to the new people and to those, who hoped I would not start posting again.

Long story short, I am Tshern, a formerly active poster, whose post rate has gone down due to tremendous changes in my life over the past year or so. If I manage to keep up with the pace here, you will probably see more of my high quality posts.
He is also a Finn, which automatically means he is badass.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 06, 2010, 09:32:32 AM
To commemorate my possible return, I even changed my signature and avatar. Serious shit.

Agita: A Finn, but only spending a few months a year in Finland anymore as I nowadays soil Finland's reputation elsewhere. Or, well, not right now, working in Finland during the summer...
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: InnaBinder July 06, 2010, 09:38:40 AM
: Tshern  July 06, 2010, 09:25:54 AM
Yo peeps. Trying, again, to get more active with this board and figured I could give a short introduction to the new people and to those, who hoped I would not start posting again.

Long story short, I am Tshern, a formerly active poster, whose post rate has gone down due to tremendous changes in my life over the past year or so. If I manage to keep up with the pace here, you will probably see more of my high quality posts.
...And there was much rejoicing.
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: Prime32 July 06, 2010, 09:44:11 AM
And yet, you still have stats like these (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?action=stats).
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: Tshern July 06, 2010, 10:02:59 AM
Rejoicing for sure, the party's on!

Still a top five poster? You've become slow, people.
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: veekie July 06, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
We're working on it.
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: Hallack July 06, 2010, 11:37:57 AM
hehe, welcome back.  Pehaps I should go start a politics/economics thread in off topic area to get you posting again in full style :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 06, 2010, 11:51:39 AM
Oh dear, I just studied, among other things, politics and economics for a year. Need to take a small break. Unless you say something really, really off-the-wall, of course.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 06, 2010, 08:14:22 PM
: Tshern  July 06, 2010, 10:02:59 AM
Rejoicing for sure, the party's on!

Still a top five poster? You've become slow, people.

We were distracted by internet porn...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 07, 2010, 03:33:19 AM
So when I was here even porn was unable to divert your attention from my exploits?
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: Bozwevial July 07, 2010, 04:06:15 AM
I guess you could say that your antics always put a smile on my face. Occasionally, a bloody smile.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu July 07, 2010, 07:02:34 PM
: Tshern  July 07, 2010, 03:33:19 AM
So when I was here even porn was unable to divert your attention from my exploits?
More that since your absence no one else has provided exploits, so I've found some really funny porn to make up for the boredom  :D
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: Tshern July 08, 2010, 03:42:38 AM
Basically the same thing, I was the one bringing in the exploits. But yes, I am back, so now you have porn and me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder July 09, 2010, 03:36:06 PM
: Tshern  July 08, 2010, 03:42:38 AM
Basically the same thing, I was the one bringing in the exploits. But yes, I am back, so now you have porn and me.
SUCH an unnecessary mental picture right there...  :banghead
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 09, 2010, 09:46:55 PM
As I said, I am back.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cannotthink July 12, 2010, 08:31:44 PM
Greetings.

I am a person who enjoys elaborate ideas, haphazard plans, breaking games, and having fun doing it. Generally, I lurk around plenty and throw around a few precious words when I feel they are truly necessary.
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: fencediddy July 15, 2010, 12:55:36 AM
hey guys look forward to seeing what all we can come up with.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: merkin July 16, 2010, 08:55:09 PM
Hello all.  Just getting back in to D&D after a hiatus of a few years caused by moving away from my gaming group.  I look forward to seeing the answers for my questions, and I hope I can be of some help to others.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PinkMagus July 19, 2010, 04:44:31 PM
My name is PinkMagus, though you could probably figure that out from my name. I've dabbled in Shadowrun, but mostly play "Anima: Beyond Fantasy" (Which is an amazing system) and DnD 3.5. I've never been good at game breaking, building, or the such, and I like to have my cake an eat it too (Roleplay & Combat).

I hope I can have a good time on these boards and possibly even get into a game (Though I might not be as optimized as others :x).

As for how I got here, I was looking for FFT Dragoon styled setup and found the Little Red Raiding Hood thread. Needless to say the DM of that game now hates the Tome of Battle (Which he calls "The Book of Weeaboo Fightan Magic").
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: l33der July 22, 2010, 08:36:42 PM
: PinkMagus  July 19, 2010, 04:44:31 PM
My name is PinkMagus, though you could probably figure that out from my name. I've dabbled in Shadowrun, but mostly play "Anima: Beyond Fantasy" (Which is an amazing system) and DnD 3.5. I've never been good at game breaking, building, or the such, and I like to have my cake an eat it too (Roleplay & Combat).

I hope I can have a good time on these boards and possibly even get into a game (Though I might not be as optimized as others :x).

As for how I got here, I was looking for FFT Dragoon styled setup and found the Little Red Raiding Hood thread. Needless to say the DM of that game now hates the Tome of Battle (Which he calls "The Book of Weeaboo Fightan Magic").

The ToB is a wonderful book that I very frequently use, but often times I feel a little bad about it. It's definitely an odd man out.
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: Maf July 29, 2010, 01:02:05 AM
Well, hello everyone. I'm pleased to meet you all and I hope we'll be able to have nice conversations someday.

I began role playing on the net, on forums. That wasn't exactly the best way to start if you want my opinion but maybe the forum just wasn't good enough. I then played D&D 3.5 in first third of high school(I'm from Quebec, so that's the 10th year of school I've had in my life). We never finished a story from the DM, always dying because of miscalculation from the DM or just changing game to accomodate new people beginning, or old players leaving. During my other two years of high school(for a total of five) I played another game of "D&D", where we used Star Wars d20 rules with D&D 3.5 classes... My fighter was pretty strong, allowing the whole party to deal crits on 14-20 :P. After that, I played Ars Magica for about a month, before the DM for that game disappeared. I now finished high school and am entering my third year of Cégep(Something we have in between high school and university in Quebec), and I'm still playing with the same group I've met in 3 year of high school as well as on some role playing forum with more rules than what I first tried. Two years ago, I found the CO boards of WotC and couldn't stop lurking them, subscribing not long ago to ask some questions.

I ended up subscribing to this forum because I need to find some stuff right now for the game I'm DMing and for a game another friend will start on next wednesday but I still can't use the search function at the moment I'm writing this, so I decided to post here, in case it would unlock the function(I read somewhere else on the forum we had to post once to unlock some functions, so I guessed that might be one of them). If I can't find what I'm looking for, I guess I'll just ask for help from all of you directly :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Black Knight August 02, 2010, 01:40:33 AM
Hello everyone.

Didn't realize I should have posted an introduction here first.  Allow me to correct that terrible oversight.

I'm in my late 30's, live in the middle of the US, and have a wife, 2.5 kids and 2 dogs.  I was a computer programmer for 15 years or so, until I got tired of the high stress lifestyle.  Moved, changed careers...  life is soooo much better now.  I almost never work late anymore, and I own my own business.  Woot!

I've been seriously gaming like... for forever.  Not just D&D, although I started with the Red Box.  Today I run a 3.5 game that you can read about in Hallack's  Life and Art of Beguiling  (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=6938)  thread and I get to play in a couple of other games that alternate every other week.  I've played 4E and it's a different game altogether.  I like it... it's just different. 

I tried other gaming systems, some mainstream.. some not so much....  and I keep coming back to D&D.  Well, never really left it, you know?

The only MMO I play is Guild Wars.  Love the game.  My wife loves the game.  Kids ditto.  Haven't played WoW and probably never will.  Just seems wrong to have to pay a monthly fee to play a game you've already purchased.

I'm also a big-time strategy board gamer.  Games like Chess, Axis & Allies, Samari Swords, Fortress America, Settlers of Catan, Race to the Galaxy, Agricola, Warrior Knights, Twilight Imperium... the list goes on and on.  I literally have an entire closet full of these games.  All I can say is thank god my wife is a gamer too!

You've probably figured out by now that my avatar is not just an Arthurian reference.  I used to really be into playing chess.  A lot. 

I've enjoyed the discussions that I've participated in so far and hope to contribute more in the future.  And for those that have helped me out by taking some time and answering some of my questions... thanks! 

Cheers.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: jaywelch61 August 02, 2010, 06:15:49 AM
Hallo!  I'm a recovering wizards board member who needs a new home.  I loves my D&D 3.5, and am sure I'll be busy on the boards plenty.

So hiya!  I'm home!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cappen August 02, 2010, 11:15:49 AM
Over 30 league  :)
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: DeadLevel August 02, 2010, 03:40:21 PM
Hello, my name is Deadlevel and I'm a fledgling optomizerholic.

I recently got into min/maxing for D&D although I've played it for 6 years now. My first played class was a CW samurai. Crazy I know but I loved being a samurai.

Through these boards I hope I am able to expand my knowledge of the D&D universe and the customization that comes with it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Periden August 02, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
Hi, I'm Periden

I joined out of curiosity, and a burning desire to learn more about character building.  I've been playing 3.5 D&D for about three years now, my freshman year of uni and in all that short amount of time, I've never really put too much thought into optimizing, my first character was a pure 17th level ranger...  But I got curious and wanted to expand out and see what interesting characters I could make.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Blackshade10 August 03, 2010, 02:37:57 AM
Hey, casual DnD player, 3.5 and 4E fan. 

Hope to have fun here. ^^
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Condawg August 03, 2010, 04:23:32 PM
My name's Connor, online alias Condawg. I've always been interested in gaming, ever since I was a youngin'. I've recently grown more and more love for RPGs and an interest in tabletop games, but I've yet to experiment much with any of it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Talbot August 03, 2010, 05:10:20 PM
Hey, I'm Talbot. I'm generally known for trying to force Film Noir tropes and archetypes into my roleplaying games, much to the delight and/or chagrin of my DM/other players.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nagukuk August 03, 2010, 06:48:08 PM
Hello guys and gals, I'm a professional board lurker, and long time gamer. I started with this madness back when ELF was a CLASS not a race, and I'm still not too old to pretend. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PhaedrusXY August 03, 2010, 06:50:47 PM
Wow, lots of new people posting here. Welcome to the boards!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mister_Sinister August 03, 2010, 10:22:06 PM
Guess, alongside Tshern, I have to say that I am also back, after an extended absence. Though people kinda got that already.  :P
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: Agita August 03, 2010, 10:24:03 PM
: Mister_Sinister  August 03, 2010, 10:22:06 PM
Guess, alongside Tshern, I have to say that I am also back, after an extended absence. Though people kinda got that already.  :P
Who are you again? :P
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: Nickolati August 03, 2010, 10:34:24 PM
: PhaedrusXY  August 03, 2010, 06:50:47 PM
Wow, lots of new people posting here. Welcome to the boards!

I hope one more won't bother you :D.

My name is Nick - I know, that was quite a stretch with the username.

I am relatively new to PnP roleplaying.  A group of friends and myself recently became burnt out on MMOPRGs and decided to start playing D&D 3.5.  At the moment I am here to basically learn as much as possible about DMing and running entertaining games.  I have a little experience.  To learn the 3.5 combat rules, we all rolled level 1 characters and did arena battles over and over.  We progressed our characters to level 20 through these battles just to get an idea of what the future would have in store.  Now that we all have a good understanding how the game is supposed to played, we are ready to start a real campaign.

So expect to see me lurking and soaking up information and posting a lot of questions.  It would be nice to pick up a few friends along the way!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mister_Sinister August 03, 2010, 10:44:48 PM
Nickolati: Feel free to check out our Play By Post section (in particular, my own Play By Post, titled Fear the Unknown (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?board=130.0)) for some idea of what a game would involve, as well as general ideas.

Everyone else: Why don't we make a new PbP for the newbie here?
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: Grossmesser August 04, 2010, 02:05:51 AM
Hi all, I'm new to DnD and just want to learn more about it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: zugschef August 04, 2010, 12:09:17 PM
hey guys... i'm still into dnd 3.5 and use a lot of the material posted here. maybe i can give something back.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MGPC August 04, 2010, 12:15:59 PM
Hey all, I'm just dnd fan who likes to lurk the minmax boards.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern August 04, 2010, 03:15:58 PM
: Mister_Sinister  August 03, 2010, 10:22:06 PM
Guess, alongside Tshern, I have to say that I am also back, after an extended absence. Though people kinda got that already.  :P
The difference is everyone wanted me to stay away from the boards.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: RobbyPants August 04, 2010, 03:46:51 PM
: Tshern  August 04, 2010, 03:15:58 PM
: Mister_Sinister  August 03, 2010, 10:22:06 PM
Guess, alongside Tshern, I have to say that I am also back, after an extended absence. Though people kinda got that already.  :P
The difference is everyone wanted me to stay away from the boards.
Really?  Did I miss something?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern August 04, 2010, 06:57:18 PM
It was a joke. I hope.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Blackshade10 August 04, 2010, 09:39:45 PM
Hello! New here!

The optimization board caught my eye when I was looking through handbooks on Google, so I decided to register. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Lycarn August 05, 2010, 12:53:09 AM
Hello there! My name's Mike and I'm from Canada! (Not from Canmore, sorry!). I've been a gamer pretty much all my life and a D&D nerd for the past 5 years. I love trying to create new and interesting characters and have been involved a little in the WotC forums. I don't know what else to say except hello!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: lord_wolf August 05, 2010, 03:07:38 AM
hi people im a gamer who still plays 3.5 so i find a lot of the content in here useful especially the handbooks section
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Rutibex August 05, 2010, 03:32:17 PM
Hey, I used to post and read the WotC optimization boards.  They're pretty dead now and I'm starting up with D&D again so I wanted to get some advice.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nagukuk August 05, 2010, 05:30:35 PM
Oh yea i forgot ...

a character's ability scores should be listed in THIS ORDER!

STRENGTH
INTELLIGENCE
WISDOM
DEXTERITY
CONSTITUTION
CHARISMA

and maybe
COMELINESS



grumble grumble whippersnappers ... back in my day and such
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern August 05, 2010, 06:46:48 PM
Not true. Just list the casting stat and you are golden.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Epimetheus August 05, 2010, 07:47:26 PM
Hi,

I've recently joined a 4e game and have gotten interested in character optimization and the like. Hopefully it'll be fun.  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Stalos August 07, 2010, 02:29:39 AM
yo

I like to read the 3.5 min/max boards, and really wanna research with some searches.  my soulbow build must me improved.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Decessor August 07, 2010, 03:04:25 PM
Hello! Back when I was running and playing in 3.5 campaigns I used to lurk here and at the Wizards char op boards for ideas. I like my characters to be at least competent and to make options that aren't spellcasters viable at higher levels.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: typexapex August 08, 2010, 08:00:21 AM
Hey all;

I'm new to optimizing, but hooked. :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: anonbyproxy August 08, 2010, 07:00:39 PM
I am in a rush to finish a build in an hour or two and so the CO boards I need to search!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu August 09, 2010, 12:38:02 AM
I have recently awakened to sentience and am curious about the species that will one day be crushed underfoot by mine.  Greetings humans!  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Amechra August 09, 2010, 01:27:41 AM
Hi, I've been posting here for several months and I just realized that I hadn't read the forum rules/introduced myself.

Oops.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: KStrong9118 August 09, 2010, 03:15:43 AM
Hi all,

My name is Anthony, I'm a full time student, history, been gaming since middle school, was a closet nerd, we code named it rugby. I'm out now.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sstrad August 09, 2010, 10:43:52 AM
Bonjour tous,

je m'appel Sstrad, enchanté de vous rencontrer. Vieux joueur de ADD, je découvre ce site qui me met au goût du jour sur DD 3.5 avec plaisir.

Bye :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Revenant August 11, 2010, 05:34:28 AM
Hey all,

Came for the 3.5 charop board, stayed for the podcast.

Also, I'm an RftG addict.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: nijineko August 11, 2010, 06:16:44 PM
guess i should leave some mark here, though i went right for what i was interested in and missed this part of the board totally.... *^^* this board kept turning up in my google searches for all those nitpicky how-can-i-bend-but-not-quite-break-the-rules related questions and the how-can-i-force-the-rules-to-do-what-i-want-for-my-character-concept and whatnot....

*pawprint*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 August 11, 2010, 09:15:44 PM
Well, this part of the board is pretty new, though the thread isn't.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: noluit August 12, 2010, 11:08:40 AM
Oh hai guys!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tramadombra August 13, 2010, 08:33:30 PM
hi guys!

 :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ScarfNinja August 13, 2010, 11:37:00 PM
Hey all. I also go by Kholai on various haunts when I remember to. I try to appear as unbearably uninteresting as I can manage whilst planning megolamaniacal schemes in my head, which is a fairly standard part of the British conspiracy.

Also, I have never swan dived into a six foot deep vat of jelly.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita August 13, 2010, 11:37:57 PM
: ScarfNinja  August 13, 2010, 11:37:00 PM
Hey all. I also go by Kholai on various haunts when I remember to. I try to appear as unbearably uninteresting as I can manage whilst planning megolamaniacal schemes in my head, which is a fairly standard part of the British conspiracy.

Also, I have never swan dived into a six foot deep vat of jelly.
You haven't? Man, you're missing out.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Benly August 14, 2010, 05:47:12 AM
Hey. Not sure what the WOTC Rebellion is, but I used to post on the Wizards charop forums in the 3E/3.5 days, got kind of less interested in it as practical op sort of fell by the wayside. I came here via a link off 4chan's /tg/ and pretty much liked what I saw, so hi.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: arcanabanana August 14, 2010, 07:34:19 PM
Hello, my name is Nic, also go by Nicci sometimes. I actually registered using the wrong name because I'm a genius, and typed in my gmail name, oh well... 

 :clap

Been gaming a fairly long time, but got super rusty when everyone in a 200 mile radius stopped altogether. I guess WoW is more interesting or something. *gag*

Dont know just how busy I'll wind up becoming here, but this is where my journey begins!

 :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Deusnocturne August 16, 2010, 09:31:09 AM
Hey folks, found this after checking out the old CO boards after not playing for almost a year... Glad to be back into it now on to the optimization  :evillaugh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Andras August 16, 2010, 09:18:08 PM
2nd post actually, sorry about that.
Name's my s/n. Got the link from the WOTC CO board.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: RedHarvest August 17, 2010, 04:12:47 AM
Greetings.

This is my first time on any gaming-related boards, so please be kind. I've been playing D&D and other RPGs for about five years now, Magic for much longer than that, though only sporadically after they finished the Urza cycle. I discovered Character Optimization through the Gleemax board when I got roped into a 12th-level campaign last year, and while the campaign bombed, I was cranking out damage on par with everyone else who had gestalted their characters.

I now run a campaign (first time DMing) in Japan, where I teach English to ungrateful high school kids. My players are ECL 13, and I turn once again to the CO boards and the fine people of the Internet to help give the blighters a thoroughly immersive challenge, and hopefully to break free of the railroads I had to start them on.

Regards
-Red, who is of the masculine persuasion.
PS: The campaign is not run for the high school kids. The campaign is for other native English speakers who are also teaching in Japan. If my kids could play D&D, they would not need me to teach them English.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Irbisgreif August 17, 2010, 07:22:01 PM
Hi, moving here from Google Wave, which is going down but was so nice for RPG's while it lasted.

Most of my experience is in D&D, WoD.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: faranya August 18, 2010, 12:45:52 AM
Hey folks,

I'm new to the whole D&D thing, working through my first ever campaign. Hoping to find some helpful information here with you guys.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: I-C August 18, 2010, 11:23:21 AM
Hi everyone,

I'm I-C otherwise known as Insane Cheese. Occasional lurker of these boards, I primarily signed up so I could search and ask questions of the CO people (and hopefully they won't be amazingly stupid questions :P ) Being playing 3.5 for about 2 years now, had a few sessions of 4th ed and figured we would stay with 3.5.
Well that's all I can think of for now.

Cheers.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Monotremeancer August 18, 2010, 04:59:03 PM
Hello, I am also known here by Ruam, but since my account has been broken since the last time I posted with it I finally got fed up waiting to join the PB-game I am in I created this (seems it is quite hard to fix it). So until it is fixed, this is my new face (use bhu for confirmation, should you doubt). Anyway, monotremes for life!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: gs1990 August 18, 2010, 09:28:39 PM
Hai, i'm a college student that likes to play games, all games, and i like to be "good" at the games i play. I would also like to say the only thing i may like more then games is money  :smirk
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Torq August 19, 2010, 01:14:08 AM
Hi all.

Been playing D&D for nearly 15 years on and off.  I fell back in love with it when 3.0 came out and even moreso with 3.5e.

Anyway, hope to share some ideas on DM'ing and playing with some of you bright folks.

Torq
: Heya
: Passionateapathy August 19, 2010, 10:29:05 PM
Long time listener first time caller :)  I love 3.5 and am just starting Pathfinder... i'm hoping to get some optimization help.

b
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: Think0028 August 19, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Hello! Used to post on the old CO boards, but stopped around the time 4th edition came out.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: JohnnyMayHymn August 20, 2010, 05:05:05 AM
Hello, I've been poking around here for a few months now,

I am also a WOTC convert, saw a link here from the old CO boards, and haven't looked back since.

ok, ok I did look back, but they closed my account on me!  :banghead (NOW I'm never looking back....)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kaz9x203 August 21, 2010, 03:26:25 AM
hi name is jose new here really like the min max section it has really upped my gaming thx
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Doron August 21, 2010, 11:27:23 AM
Hi, I m just looking for some guides, info and advice...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Learn2Roll August 22, 2010, 06:51:54 PM
Yeah, just here for the guides and the likes. Always looking for fun ways to challenge my players in campaigns.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Zee August 23, 2010, 02:02:51 AM
Hey all, old pen & paper gamer here
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: MalcolmSprye August 23, 2010, 03:56:43 AM
Hi all.
I was recently talking with an old gaming friend of mine. I mentioned that I was having some problems with my character in a Savage Tide campaign I'm in.  He pointed me here.  I was hoping to get some optimization help while still remaining true to my core concepts.
Cheers!
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: Nodsgrimly August 23, 2010, 09:28:32 AM
Hello,
20yr Gamer in my 30s, mostly D&D but also like Cthulhu, StarWars, WHFRP and others. Just looking for ways to up my campaigns add a bit more challenge/imagination.
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: icarus1863 August 23, 2010, 01:24:11 PM
Hi, been playing/dming since 86- when i received the red box set for christmas.
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: mBelchezere August 25, 2010, 04:40:33 AM
howdy all...I've been playing DnD since late ADnD however long that is in linear time. I belong to a group of uuber gestalt meta/power-gamers. I am currently building 2 characters and rebuilding one, bc we just escaped Ravenloft into Athas, through an extra-planar anus we tore in the sky by killing this squid thingy in a shell. Still not really sure if you can count that as an escape but at least we got a lvl out of it;) Anyways, I like to take my creations into stoopid lvls of awesomeness...and yes I said stoopid bc stupid just can't quite cover what we do:D I've combed through almost everything attached, even mildly, to DnD. I've even found feats that shouldn't exist, like BAB +1 feats and x amount of ranks(yes RANKS), to help get in to prestige earlier :smirk any way I will help whenever I can and I hope that I can get some much needed help with one of my upcoming arena battles. Bye for now.
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: tragicmishap August 25, 2010, 12:57:58 PM
Hi I'm a longtime board gamer and video gamer.  I haven't done much with paper RPGs but a lot of my friends do and I'm familiar with how they work.  My friends and I just started a Star Wars Saga Edition campaign which looks like we might actually stick with.  I was doing some searches on Saga stuff and found this board.  We are all powergamers and munchkins and we like it that way, so I expect to be spending a lot of time in the Min/Max forum.  :D

I almost always use Tragic Mishap as my online handle so it's possible you've seen me around before.  My gaming claim to fame is I went 20-0 at GenCon Indy 2006 in the Axis and Allies: Miniatures game, winning five tournaments and forcing two rule changes.  :D
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: nightshade August 25, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Hi all,

playing pnp rpg for 10 years now. I'd love to take part in the Min/Max forums since I need some advice for an upcoming campaign.

Best,
Tim
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: arnoldnido August 25, 2010, 02:38:52 PM
Hi, Eric.

Long time DM now a player a lot more and short on common sense and tactics.

I try to lern...
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: locke317 August 25, 2010, 05:00:29 PM
Hello everyone.  I'm just hear to look around and learn, possibly to contribute when I can.
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: Aeoliana August 26, 2010, 03:40:28 PM
Howdy, I am a college student, I like dnd. I dont like 4e but thats mainly because all my experience is with 3.5e. My major is CSE and umm... yea!

I love min/maxing and often roll chars for no purpose other than to see how ridiculous I can make them. I also love me some good RP, just hard to find a DM that can facilitate.

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: xipetotec August 27, 2010, 01:11:59 AM
Hi, I just recently started a 4e campaign with a few friends and was coming here to get some advice and read others stories.
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: redmane August 27, 2010, 11:51:14 AM
Hi,

Just came here for some optimization help.
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: Roguejames August 27, 2010, 08:27:07 PM
Hello,

Just a quick introduction. I'm an avid gamer and referee/DM from Chicago. I've run an ongoing D&D game/campaign for over twenty years. Pleasure to meet you all and look forward to hearing from you.
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: SetAbominae August 28, 2010, 03:42:00 AM
Hey, replying here as directed.  I've been playing D&D since 2nd and we're trying out Pathfinder now.  We're probably going to have a mish-mash of 3.5/Pathfinder and house rules for our games from now on.  I've been lurking for a while and I probably will continue to do so for the time being.
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: Bigwig August 28, 2010, 10:49:31 AM
Heya, old school COer here, recently picked up the hobby again. Mainly running 3.5 & Pathfinder.
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: kalkyrie August 30, 2010, 10:45:51 AM
Hi. I'm activating the search function ^^.
(3.5 edition player, in amusing campaign which has given us far too much money for our level. Curious what can be done with it)
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: WeAreLegion August 31, 2010, 01:32:45 AM
Hello world!
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: Clarkington August 31, 2010, 09:49:06 AM
Hello all!
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: Ravi August 31, 2010, 10:04:32 AM
Hi there!

Ravi is the name of my first 3rd edition D&D character. In real life my name is John Stanton. I have been playing D&D and other RPGs since 1977. Hmm... 33 of my 48 years. Our group has been playing once a week for around 30 years; most of us went to high school and college together.

Our group is currently playing 3.5. We gave 4.0 a try when it first came out, but it just wasn't our cup of tea. So we are back to 3.5. We have been using the Eberron setting for several years now. Before 3rd edition, we were playing EGG's Mythus. We boycotted 2nd edition because of the evil woman who corrupted TSR. I still buy lots of stuff from WotC (including DnD Insider) but I really don't use any of it; I love the company, but I think they have lost their way. We might give Pathfinder a chance eventually.

I live in sunny San Diego. Professionally, I am a recovering software engineer who saw the light and became an academic librarian. I enjoy reading science fiction , fantasy, and a huge array of non-fiction as well. I was a Lost fanatic since I saw the first episode at Comic-Con. I am currently awaiting The Event and No Ordinary Family.

One of my favorite hobbies is creating 3.5 characters. I play around with PCGen (using CMP's data sets), HeroForge's excel sheet, the TOS+ excel sheet, and anything else I can find on the web. I am always on the hunt for something better... I welcome suggestions.

I found this site via Google and have been reading posts here for a couple years now. I figured it was time to join the site. I am glad to be here!
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: ElMorte September 01, 2010, 04:43:05 AM
Much fun stuff here.

Some guys definately have too much time. *g*

Keep up the work.
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: Agita September 01, 2010, 11:02:58 AM
: ElMorte  September 01, 2010, 04:43:05 AM
Much fun stuff here.

Some guys definately have too much time. *g*

Keep up the work.
Too much? Or... not nearly enough? :p
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: Balog September 01, 2010, 04:47:20 PM
Hello all,

glad to see Balog was free on this board. It's my handle on every single forum I post on, except GitP where some /mumbles obscenity took it before I got there. So I post as Jolly in that neck of the woods. And yes, I did prepare explosive runes this morning...
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: Uroshnor September 02, 2010, 10:08:33 PM
Hi Everybody!

I've been lurking for a while, mostly on the CO boards, but I haven't actually posted anything yet. Seems like it's time, since they apparently disabled search for everyone with 0 posts.
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: Foxwander September 03, 2010, 12:57:55 AM
Greetings,
Well I found this site awhile ago after the last wotc boards frak up- I mean "update".  Anyway, all the handbooks and such were screwed, googling found them here and now this site has a permanent spot on my bookmarks toolbar.
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: Seethyr September 04, 2010, 12:44:51 AM
Hey everyone,

I'm new here and actually followed the rules to post here first!  I'm amazed I wasn't fumbling around for months before I came on this thread.

My gaming history is this.  At the age of ten my neighbor came over with a big red box and a cool looking dragon on it and some really bizarre dice.  From that day forward I worked my way through editions and each book I wipe the dust off of reminds me of some other time in my life.  Some are addicted to drugs, some alcohol, some gambling, etc, well mine was Forgotten Realms aand I've been gobbling up bits of lore ever since.  I pretend 4e Realms does not exist  :banghead

Somewhere in 2e the "alternate earth" subsettings of FR drew me in and I just haven't left after all this time.  Right now any setting that isn't completely European myth-based is my passion, but it may change.
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: kaniada September 05, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
I'm 28 and I started playing d&d 3.5 about a year and a half ago.  I have found this site extremely useful in opening my eyes to the possibilities that exist in character development.
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: HolyCause September 06, 2010, 01:38:25 PM
Me wants to use search! I assume it's only one post away...

Anyway, I doubt I'll post much. I'm more of a lurker. I'm opinionated and talkative in person but online I'm a bit quieter unless provoked  ;)

I might say that I do love these forums though, a lot of (good) information.
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: kelsar56 September 06, 2010, 03:25:07 PM
hey,

  I have been playing dungeons and dragons for like 8 years or so.  Started off with 2nd edition and went to 3.5 after a little bit.  I like to think I know a good amount about the rules and stuff so if anyone has any questions feel free to send me an email.  I have worked mostly with the core books, but have been expanding into some of the non-core books with some of recent characters.  Anyway, just wanted to say hi and make an account so I can post about crafting in 3.5 and just how screwed up the rules are on it. 

Well nice to meet you all
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: Trippies September 07, 2010, 05:19:03 AM
hey guys Im new to the site, joined because the wotc site is pretty  much dead. This site looks like it has way better layout, not sure what the rebellion is about but glad to see something good at least came from it.
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: Scorpio September 07, 2010, 05:01:29 PM
Hello my name is Cory.
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: Eymerich September 07, 2010, 06:19:58 PM
Oh hai  :)
D&D Player and DM here since 2002-ish... - from Milan, Italy
Popped by to get info for my next Faerun character, hoping to get out of here less confused than before.
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: AlcariTheMad September 07, 2010, 09:23:10 PM
Hi!
I've been playing D&D for a little over a year now.
I'm an aspiring computer programmer, and as such I tend to optimize everything I can(yes, I know that's the root of all evil).
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: fallen-angle September 07, 2010, 10:47:42 PM
Hello there,

I am a long time Lurk of the Min/Max and character optimization boards. Finally decided to get registered so I could post a proper Master Transmographist Handbook. Hopefully now on a forum that won't delete all its threads...WotC...
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: Cagemarrow September 08, 2010, 01:47:31 AM
Well I finally got the system to let me register so now it's time to share my ideas in the min max boards. Been roleplaying for years and am currently engaged in the d&d Red Hand of Doom campaign. Thought the gm was going to have an anurism when I came up with a plan to destroy the dwarven bridge with badgers.  :D
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: JigokuBosatsu September 08, 2010, 01:40:02 PM
Hi everybody.  I'm an old hand at gaming (used to do D&D, White Wolf, CoC, Deadlands, on and on...) but haven't actually done any in years.  I wrote a satirical fantasy novel, "Antipaladin Blues" that will be coming out from Evil Nerd Empire later this year.  So, my interest in gaming has been piqued.  I hang out at GiantITP, The Gaming Den, and now here.  I am working on creating some actual RP rules for MtG, so if anyone is interested in that project, let me know.
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: PGreggy September 08, 2010, 08:01:15 PM
Greetings! I'm actually an friend of Josh and Zeke from high school. I've been gaming for a very long time now. Like most I cut my teeth on D&D(played from a nifty red box even). Sadly I don't get to game nearly as much as I use to but I do manage to get my fix online thankfully.
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: TheWyrmDude September 08, 2010, 08:06:12 PM
I've been tabletop gaming in some form or another since about 1995. That's kind of where my name came from, as I would play Rage with a Pentex-based deck. Then I got into DnD around 1998, and as clunky as it can be, it's been my go to system, be it ADnD2e, 3.x, 4e, or whatever. I also play Mutants and Masterminds, BESM 2nd revised, Legend of the Five Rings, Qin, Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, and Shadowrun, but not as often as DnD.

Got registered because this is a pretty damned good repository of crunch knowledge on my favorite system. Hopefully I can put into it as much as I get from it, but most of my pitiable knowledge has been covered already.
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: IthroZada September 09, 2010, 06:41:32 AM
Well, I made this account a while ago, in order to read a few posts, and entirely forgot I had it. So to end my absentee lurking, I am introducing myself now. I've played D&D very sporadically over the past seven years, as I've had a hell of a time finding groups. I finally said to hell with it, and am going to subvert my little brother and his friends into the world of tabletop gaming as their DM. I have a pretty big weakness for trying to optimize my numbers, but I felt I've kept it balanced with the actual character.
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: umbra_vescor September 10, 2010, 02:56:48 AM
howdy, ive been playing tabletop games for about 7 or so years and lately the group has been falling apart so we're trying something new.
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: betrayor September 11, 2010, 12:51:27 AM
Well hello everybody.....
My name is Alex and I am from Greece......
I usually am the dm but sometimes i get to play too....
So that's it from me for now....
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: Agita September 11, 2010, 09:22:55 AM
: betrayor  September 11, 2010, 12:51:27 AM
Alex
: betrayor  September 11, 2010, 12:51:27 AM
from Greece
...Oh dear (http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/images/6/67/FZ_v02_000a.jpg).
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: krusk September 12, 2010, 01:31:09 AM
Been a lurker for like 2 years or so, finally wanted to post.
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: rpmaster September 12, 2010, 07:47:19 AM
Hello, everebody!
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: Hanzlob September 12, 2010, 06:15:50 PM
Hi my my name is Hanzlob, im making a d&d campaign for a couple of friends to play casually.  Im really interested in finding out about the class "Knight" but im having trouble navigating my way around these forums.
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: WandererTJ September 13, 2010, 04:25:25 AM
wud up, TJones here, Boomer Sooner, I'm a mechanical engineering major, and a boffer sport fighter
Along with fighting, I enjoy making leather armor, playing D&D, and some Diablo 2 as well
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: Evil_Dexter September 13, 2010, 03:57:19 PM
I'm a mid 30's gamer (male if it matters) who was trapped in a very non-gamer friendly area for the early years of his life... So I have been READING D&D rules (and a few other systems like Rifts, Ars Magica, TSR's Marvel game, any number of random choose your own adventure books with actual character stats) and creating characters since maybe... 1987(?) or so... I only found actual gaming groups in the past 10 years, and currently am a player in a nice little bi-weekly campaign around 14-16 level atm (with no primary arcane caster lol).

I've only recently discovered CO boards in the last 2-3 years, and have enjoyed the reads / theory enspoused, but am not really anything of a theoretical optimizer. I much prefer building 1-20 playable characters, where reading these boards has helped me tremendously.

I've read a decent bit of 4th ed, but we are currently firmly entrenched in 3.5 (not even Pathfinder). I hope to continue roleplaying in some capacity for many many years to come. Thanks!
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: KaizokuVizard September 13, 2010, 08:22:45 PM
Hi, i'm new here, just found out about it from the Char op boards at WoTC.  Heard it was better then there so i figured i'd hop on over and see what was here and ask for some advice about my latest creation. 
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: Nightfall September 14, 2010, 02:29:56 AM
Hi, whats up. I'm new to the forms.
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: MonkeyWrench September 14, 2010, 02:17:05 PM
Hi, this is MW.  I'm mostly a lurker, but an occasional poster.
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: Arakiaz September 14, 2010, 03:17:57 PM
I'm a newbie here but have played DnD for quite some years now. Besides that I play Magic The Gathering and have quite some knowlege about pokemons and Yu-gi-oh
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: Zapathasura September 15, 2010, 01:57:25 AM
Zap for short.  I'm a mid-twenties male gamer.  I've been playing RPGs for roughly 15 years now.  Pretty sure its good to be here, but I'll let ya know.  ;)
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: belbearvan September 17, 2010, 01:57:17 AM
Hi, I'm a long time D&D player turned to Pathfinder now that 4.0 replaced DnD with some other game. Regardless, I'm still a munchkin.
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: Galvanis September 17, 2010, 07:45:28 AM
Hi all
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: Clennan September 17, 2010, 09:10:23 AM
Shortly after I got my first smart phone late last year I found BG when it kept coming up on google hits. Once I had discerned the value of these boards (and figured out how to bookmark a page on the phone), I found myself coming here fairly regularly to 'study.'

Having been a casual tabletopper for 20 years (jeeeeez), my playstyle has evolved from roleplaying-centred to a more sophisticated appreciation of the cinematic, silly and ridiculous. To that end am I a student of character optimization.

Now that I'm a mid-30's grown-up, some of my crew have moved away. Also, my grown-up work / school / professional development schedules exert a restrictive pressure on my ability to invest hours / week in a steady campaign.

I look forward to popping by here to read up and post questions.

One day I might actually post an answer!
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: Agita September 17, 2010, 12:13:20 PM
Wow, we keep getting more and more oldtimers. I bet Phaedrus isn't even the oldest fossil around anymore. :P
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: Bel esprit September 19, 2010, 08:49:54 AM
Hi folks, I'm kind of new here, but I'll do my best to contribute to the community.
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: Meg September 19, 2010, 08:37:41 PM
: Bel esprit  September 19, 2010, 08:51:00 AM
Hi folks, I'm kind of new here, but I'll do my best to contribute to the community.

ummmm... how did you pick your screen name?
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: ReluctantDragon September 20, 2010, 02:11:56 AM
Hello all.

Love this forum, been a long time lurker and my current situation has prompted me to join.

I searched the forums but could not find a guide to the different abbreviations for sourcebooks.

For instance there is a listing for the book LEoF. I cannot find what book that is to save my life.

Is there a reference page for abbreviations? Anyone have a quick link?

Thanks for being here as a resource. I look forward to more reading.
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: ShadowViper September 20, 2010, 03:28:47 AM
I do not know of a reference page for abbreviations, but LEoF is likely Lost Empires of Faerun.
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: Sohala September 20, 2010, 03:44:44 AM
WotC indexs have one at the bottem, here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/feats) is the feat one, but they sadly don't always match up.
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: Mythrignoc September 20, 2010, 11:25:15 PM
Hey there, Myth here from The Tangled Web and the moderator Siberys on Gamebanshee, site was recommended by a friend and so far I like what I see.
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: heymejack September 22, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
my name is jack, my main character is a halfling archer/charger on a deinonychus.  currently, however, i am dming my first game, and will be asking lots of questions, almost all of them relating directly to ideas/inspiration for that game. 
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: Bel esprit September 22, 2010, 03:15:42 PM
: Meg  September 19, 2010, 08:37:41 PM
ummmm... how did you pick your screen name?

Completely random. It sound's good and means something like ''beautiful mind'' in French. Anything wrong about that? Did I accidentally steal someone's nick?
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: LordBlades September 23, 2010, 06:50:33 AM
Hi.

I've been playing D&D for a few years, been a long time member of WotC forums, but only recently discovered these forums:)
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: crizh September 23, 2010, 04:20:48 PM
Hiya, I'm Crizh.

Can I edit this later once I've made up some convincing and impressive lies about myself?
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: Kai September 23, 2010, 06:34:50 PM
Welcome all ye newcomers! :D

: crizh  September 23, 2010, 04:20:48 PM
Can I edit this later once I've made up some convincing and impressive lies about myself?

Absolutely. :D

: Bel esprit  September 22, 2010, 03:15:42 PM
: Meg  September 19, 2010, 08:37:41 PM
ummmm... how did you pick your screen name?

Completely random. It sound's good and means something like ''beautiful mind'' in French. Anything wrong about that? Did I accidentally steal someone's nick?

It's remarkably similar to a screen name that both Meg and I have posted with on other forums so I think it just caused a double take seeing it pop up here. No bad connotations though...no worries. :flirt

: ReluctantDragon  September 20, 2010, 02:11:56 AM
I searched the forums but could not find a guide to the different abbreviations for sourcebooks.

For instance there is a listing for the book LEoF. I cannot find what book that is to save my life.

Is there a reference page for abbreviations? Anyone have a quick link? 

I don't think I've ever run across an abbreviations list, but I can see it could be handy. Maybe just message one of the persons that used the abbreviation and ask, or post to the thread...you may not be the only one with the question.  :)
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: zybthranger September 24, 2010, 02:41:57 AM
Just a D&D 3.5er finding a decent board since WotC's forum switch...even though that was ages ago...
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: maierh September 24, 2010, 04:54:09 PM
: zybthranger  September 24, 2010, 02:41:57 AM
Just a D&D 3.5er finding a decent board since WotC's forum switch...even though that was ages ago...
me too
or... maybe not?
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: zybthranger  September 24, 2010, 02:41:57 AM
Just a D&D 3.5er finding a decent board since WotC's forum switch...even though that was ages ago...
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Playing halfling rogue and human sorcerer as time permits.
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: JohnnyMayHymn September 25, 2010, 07:13:06 AM
Magnificent post, welcome to the boards......
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won! 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: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ShadowViper September 25, 2010, 08:56:39 AM
: JohnnyMayHymn  September 25, 2010, 07:13:06 AM
Magnificent post, welcome to the boards......
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won! 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 ???  :twitch

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: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: JohnnyMayHymn September 25, 2010, 12:10:43 PM
I take it you didn't find the Wumpus?     :lmao
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Naever September 25, 2010, 12:17:42 PM
Howdy Howdy Howdy

I am Naever.  (NAY-ver, although I'll take NEV-er too).

I am a very tired man.  Very, very tired.  All the time.  Daily.  Hourly even.

Sleep you say?  Sure, I *could* try that...  :rollseyes  But, then I couldn't GAME.

Of course, the wife and pre-schooler and, oh yeah, the new BABY  :love have something to say about my "free" time too.

Oh, and the boss...  While she lets me sleep some in my quad   :clap, I still should work some.  Some.  When I am not using company time to write gaming ideas...  Good Boss.  :thumb

ANYWAYS...  I am a tired (Did I already get to that?) gamer of 2.  I am old enough to remember staring at a RED BOXED SET in the drugstore when I was a kid.  I longed for it.  ACHED... :violin for it.  I, in the end, convince my parents it was a reading game. 

Suuuurrrreeee.... (Suckers  :P)

Now I am here.

Howdy Howdy Howdy

(edited for spelling.  Tired guys can't spell)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: maierh September 25, 2010, 12:38:12 PM
Poor Wumpus. Always alone.  :lol
[spoiler]Some say he's a total jackass; maybe that's the reason noone pays him a visit.  :shrug[/spoiler]

Edit:
Howdy Naever.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: radha2g September 25, 2010, 10:07:20 PM
hi, im new to roleplaying. Im currently on my first campaign of D&D (3rd session at the moment).

I have known of D&D for quite a while but never had the chance or time to play it (The university took a lot of time out of me). A friend of a friend let me had his player handbook for some weeks (3.0) and i started reading it a bit. Like, two years or three after that i finally joined a campaign. Better late than never :)

It is 3.5, but thx to the previous reading it was not that hard to join. It was really good. Especially cuz one of the guys is just... well, crazy. He makes a lot of nice jokes and is very funny. Also I had a lucky started and got some high rolls in battle and a few 20s on some fortitudes.

well, i said to much already.
see ya around

PS:
English is not my native (?) language so sorry about any typos or anything. Not that it matters anyway :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: faux September 26, 2010, 08:03:20 AM
Hi, my name is Josh.
I'm in my late 20's and have been playing games for 15 years. Started with Magic, then Legend of the Five rings. Moved on to rp with Vampire which I ran for my friends, then onto DnD and starting playing some minis games. I've played a lot of games. I work for a hardcore record lable and I'm about to buy a gamestore with a friend to keep gaming alive in our area.

Nice to meet you all.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Venners September 26, 2010, 08:28:22 AM
Greetings Gameologists.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ferazhin September 27, 2010, 12:17:11 PM
Heyo.

Long-time, mid-30s gamer of various online & tabletop systems.

This is one of my favorite D&D resources & figured it was about durned time I registered!   :blush
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TheCheshiresGrin September 27, 2010, 06:06:48 PM
Hey everyone,

Mid 20's, male gamer. Experience with 3.5 primarily, but a smattering of others as well.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: iEssay September 28, 2010, 05:10:25 AM
Greetings.
Wandered over from GitP forums.
I play 3.5 but like to fiddle around with rules-systems of all types.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The_Laughing_Man September 28, 2010, 12:36:42 PM
:lol
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Magnyr_Delorn September 30, 2010, 01:41:14 AM
Hey. I'm Magnyr_Delorn, and I enjoy making characters more than playing them.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: SneeR September 30, 2010, 01:35:57 PM
Hi. I like to make costume props, and I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering right now. I love D&D 3.5, though, so I look forward to this site very much!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Godless_Paladin September 30, 2010, 05:27:16 PM
It's been a long time, and I'm playing D&D 3.5e again, only to find that WotC nuked all their own board resources.  Oivey.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PhaedrusXY September 30, 2010, 05:28:43 PM
: Magnyr_Delorn  September 30, 2010, 01:41:14 AM
Hey. I'm Magnyr_Delorn, and I enjoy making characters more than playing them.
You're probably in the right place, then. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: oslecamo September 30, 2010, 09:28:37 PM
Hi! You can thank Prime32 for showing me those boards first! I plan to make this my main homebrew central from now on!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TobyGon September 30, 2010, 11:02:29 PM
Hi all, I too am a long-time lurker here. I am almost 40, male, long-time (read "red box basic") D&Der, loved AD&D (as in my first 10-20 characters all wore studded leather, 'cause it was just too cool). I had a loooong hiatus thru the late '80s and '90s, and returned to the game via Baldur's Gate. I am 3.5 all the way (just can't grasp 4e), but I do miss all those '80s TSR games; Gamma World, Star Frontiers, Top Secret... Also dabbled with Villains and Vigilantes, but never got a shot at Traveler...

Still don't play too much, but as someone just said, I really enjoy making characters. Look forward to posting my first build here in the big-leagues.

TG
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Emo_Duck October 01, 2010, 01:41:13 PM
Hello, I am a duck. :V

More specifically, I've been browsing the MinMaxing forum for a bit, and now I've accumulated enough specific thoughts that I'd like to reply to and inquire about, so I made an account. Who knows? Maybe I'll get sucked into the community proper at some point.  :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TheVorpalTribble October 01, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Mid-20's fellow from the Appalachian foothills. Wizards got dull, so went to Giant in the Playground, and one of the posters there thought I might also enjoy posting my creations here.

I have some hundreds of creatures, dozens of templates and in general love creepy crawlies (though have also done plenty of stuff across the board). I'm a natural sciences major, explorer/hiking enthusiast, and avid writer/journalist/photographer.

I'm not anything like a nerd or geek, but a romantic who enjoys the flavor of fantasy and the writing medium of online D&D. It's one of my favorite hobbies and games. Also use it as a medium to expand upon ideas for creatures and characters in my writings so I can usually pass myself off in bad lighting  ;)

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 October 01, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
: oslecamo  September 30, 2010, 09:28:37 PM
Hi! You can thank Prime32 for showing me those boards first! I plan to make this my main homebrew central from now on!
: TheVorpalTribble  October 01, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Mid-20's fellow from the Appalachian foothills. Wizards got dull, so went to Giant in the Playground, and one of the posters there thought I might also enjoy posting my creations here.

I have some hundreds of creatures, dozens of templates and in general love creepy crawlies (though have also done plenty of stuff across the board). I'm a natural sciences major, explorer/hiking enthusiast, and avid writer/journalist/photographer.

I'm not anything like a nerd or geek, but a romantic who enjoys the flavor of fantasy and the writing medium of online D&D. It's one of my favorite hobbies and games. Also use it as a medium to expand upon ideas for creatures and characters in my writings so I can usually pass myself off in bad lighting  ;)
A surprise to see you two. Feel free to post in old threads, talk about religion and politics, and directly insult the moderating staff of GitP while you're here. :p

And...
I'm not anything like a nerd or geek
A guy on a D&D forum with a name which simultaneously references Star Trek and Monty Python is not a geek? Riiight... ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita October 01, 2010, 10:08:59 PM
: Prime32  October 01, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
: oslecamo  September 30, 2010, 09:28:37 PM
Hi! You can thank Prime32 for showing me those boards first! I plan to make this my main homebrew central from now on!
: TheVorpalTribble  October 01, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Mid-20's fellow from the Appalachian foothills. Wizards got dull, so went to Giant in the Playground, and one of the posters there thought I might also enjoy posting my creations here.

I have some hundreds of creatures, dozens of templates and in general love creepy crawlies (though have also done plenty of stuff across the board). I'm a natural sciences major, explorer/hiking enthusiast, and avid writer/journalist/photographer.

I'm not anything like a nerd or geek, but a romantic who enjoys the flavor of fantasy and the writing medium of online D&D. It's one of my favorite hobbies and games. Also use it as a medium to expand upon ideas for creatures and characters in my writings so I can usually pass myself off in bad lighting  ;)
A surprise to see you two. Feel free to post in old threads, talk about religion and politics, and directly insult the moderating staff of GitP while you're here. :p
Also, you can use curse words as much as you want.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DetectiveJabsco October 01, 2010, 11:02:37 PM
I have been away from here for a long time. I see some people I recognize and some I don't. I can remember some of you from the great migration from the wiz boards, the mass exodus if you will, and I noticed some missing faces. Any one from the old days gone for good? Any one still around. Any one even remember me?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TheVorpalTribble October 02, 2010, 02:27:48 AM
: Prime32
A surprise to see you two. Feel free to post in old threads, talk about religion and politics, and directly insult the moderating staff of GitP while you're here. :p
Eh, don't have so much of a beef with any of them so much as the boards are so watered down I got an infaction for calling someone a 'piscine bigot' as a joke on a thread about Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest  :twitch


A guy on a D&D forum with a name which simultaneously references Star Wars and Monty Python is not a geek? Riiight... ;)
Hey, now my DAD is a 'huge' geek. He raised me with that stuff so I picked a tongue-in-cheek name when I was 13 because I was always told I could be so fuzzy and sweet right up until I bit your head off :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Glacial October 02, 2010, 05:44:17 PM

Hola,

I am an old dude who still likes D&D.  I started with the original red box and here we are.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: imimrtl October 03, 2010, 02:28:57 PM
Hi i'm imimrtl and I like long walks on the corpses of the monsters who dared cross me and candlelit dinners at the princess's palace after rescuing her from an evil dragon bent on.....well you get the idea.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gohaken October 04, 2010, 02:03:26 PM

Well well, we meet again Mr imimrtl.  --^

Just registered as well... about damn time.

-Gohaken
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MilitantBob October 04, 2010, 06:19:41 PM
Hi all!

I have been a DM for over 2 years, seldom been a player, and have been lurking on this forum for quite a while. I am joining properly now, as I feel like adding to yalls handbook section (A Gestalt Handbook, to be specific). I live in Texas and play 3.5, although lately I have been DMing Pathfinder. I'm not sure what else to add, so I'll just say I'm looking forward to chatting with yall. :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Shiki October 05, 2010, 03:33:31 AM
Hello. I've been into D&D (mainly 3.5) for quite some years now and I've been lurking here a bit. Anyway, I'm just some random gamer (into video games, RPGs, less or so TCG lately (mainly M:TG)) which happen to have too much spare time. :rollseyes
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: charleskoz October 05, 2010, 03:44:04 PM
Hello, I'm Charles, started out playing D&D as a teen and now play with my teenaged children. Eldest son is the DM and he can be a handful when he gets going.

Can I post now, please? :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kragun October 05, 2010, 05:06:21 PM
first time poster long time gamer
group is in dissarray, there is a strong play 4e vibe, and a strong stay in 3.5....
personally i feel 4e is too computer reliant, loose alot of rp with every on on the lap top the whole session
our group does well with personalities, but...as far as combat goes, most people check out, and it can become a huge exercise in die rolling
if i am gonna roll die incessantly, i will play my 3.5 or pathfinder
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PopeDeaton October 06, 2010, 12:18:53 PM
Well...I'm the new guy I suppose. So I guess here is my intro:

I don't know how often I will have the chance to be on here, but this will be very helpful for me in the future. I had to create this account so I could search for stuff in the search thingy or post any questions, and I'm sure that I will have alot of them, that I might think of. Please don't be too hard on me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Anderson_Mind October 07, 2010, 01:01:46 AM
Intro Thread time again. I just did this at Gitp too. Hopefully i will be able to make some contributions here too.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nelluonkkar October 07, 2010, 03:08:35 AM
I'm a long-time lurker and I probably should have posted here first had I been following proper protocol but it slipped my mind.

As heretical as it may sound, (A)D&D was not the first gaming system that I encountered in my youth.  I'd say it's a close call between the minimalist system found in the old Fighting Fantasy novels and the TMNT and Other Strangeness book.  I started playing AD&D in the 2nd edition days, prior to the Player's Option/DM's Option books, in the days when every new splatbook was bound to include some new kits.  From there, I actually went back and tried out 1st edition for a while in a Dragonlance campaign and my university friends and I insisted that we would never touch 3E.  That didn't last very long and it wasn't long before our university gaming club quickly took to 3E and the D20 system, back during the D20 boom period when it seemed like every almost small gaming company out there was trying to put out some kind of D20 product.  When 3.5 hit, once again, a few friends and I thought that we'd never make the switch only to be proven wrong again.  For the most part, we've stuck to 3.5 with a few looks at 4e and Pathfinder (mostly from a mechanical standpoint for both).  For a period, my gaming group also tried our hand at Scion (a rather interesting setting even if the mechanics are a bit flawed).  I also played a bit of Cyberpunk 2020 and L5R 1st edition in my university days.

Optimization is more of an interesting exercise for me most of the time than a push the limits of the system and surprise the DM (although my friends might disagree with that assessment :)).  I do try to justify my feat and PrC choices where possible, with a willingness to invest at least a few skill ranks in suboptimal skill choices for the sake of roleplaying.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Deliste October 07, 2010, 01:22:16 PM
I'm someone who is very new to DnD, (never played and it probably wont happen anytime soon) but for now I am fascinated with the possibilities and the world that unfolds in my mind as I read the material.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: pixledriven October 07, 2010, 07:33:11 PM
Hey I'm Heath .. Or Heat! to some

I'm mostly a board lurker, but I may pipe up at some point when you're not looking.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: thesilentx October 08, 2010, 04:29:16 AM
Hey all,
I'm Doug and I am in a couple of 3.5 games, one of which the DM wants us to max the crap out of our characters so that he can throw ridiculous encounters at us. The other one is a core only that is more plot centered and I must say that I enjoy both equally. I am also in a SW saga game.

-Doug
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: danakir October 08, 2010, 04:47:31 AM
Greetings everyone, it's a pleasure for me to have the chance to become a part of this community. ^^ I've been looking for a while for a place to discuss the mechanics of D&D in depth, I'm glad that I've found that place at last. Aside from that I don't really have much to add on myself, aside from the fact that I enjoy a wide variety of tabletop RPGs, that I'm a game in pretty much every sense of the word.

I used to DM back in the days but I got sick of it over time. It's not really for me. ^^

With that said, I shall now wade in and see what I can make happen!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Earlgrey October 08, 2010, 04:31:10 PM
Greetings.

Mainly been using the boards as inspiration and such, but as time draggs on I've come to a point were I felt that I needed to contribute something myself. So here I am.

Who the hell I am? well, hummm. Sweden, electrical engineer, D&D of-n-on for about a few years. didn't pick up on min/maxing and game dynamics untill rather recently. Last but not least, dyslectic as you never saw another human beeing, so either love or hate me ^^

cheers
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ahlarocca October 10, 2010, 04:31:13 PM
greetings.  my name is patrick.  I started playing D & D as a kid in the 80's.  we cheated and made up rules all the time.  Ah, +5 holy avenger, vorpal blade. I set the books down for a while and have been playing D & D 3.5 for over 5 years with a group of fellas we call, 'men's group'.  Most of us take turns as DM.  It's been a valuable experience for all of us, and I enjoy using a part of my brain that wouldn't otherwise be worked in this manner. 

I look forward to picking your brains about this complex world of D & D. 

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: aubs October 10, 2010, 07:45:35 PM
Hello
I've played dnd since i was a teen, been playing 3.5 now since shortly after it came out.  I'm mostly a lurker who enjoys reading threads from people who know way more than i do.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: QC October 10, 2010, 08:17:50 PM
Hello,

I'm QC.  Right now I'm getting my Ph.D (my 5th degree with a different title: BFA, BS, BA, DO).  I love all types of games.  Unlike in real life, I am fairly calm and polite online, because I come here to relax, not to stress, so feel free to say 'hi'.

Other tidbits:  My girlfriend does illustration for wizards and loves fantasy games for completely different reasons than me.

I'm currently playing Pathfinder.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: eula October 11, 2010, 08:25:59 PM
Hi.  My name is Alex.  I've been playing pen and paper games for five or six years now.  I have primarily played D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder, and am currently involved in a 3.5 game with friends online through MapTool.  I'm one of those annoying people who never plays a PHB race/class, but other than that, I'm pretty easygoing.  I enjoy reading the boards here and finally decided to sign up.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sir Blammo October 12, 2010, 04:24:26 AM
I am Sir Blammo.  I don't know why.  We just say, "Blammo" a lot during my game.  Rolled a 20?  Blammo.  Have a magic item to turn the tide?  Whip it out, "Blammo."  I've played RPGs practically since I could talk.  Started with AD&D in 1980 when I was 5.  I've DM'd several campaigns in D&D, Call of Cthulhu and MERP.  Currently running a D&D 3.25 edition that's been going for about a year and a half (41 games and counting) and playing in a d20 Modern that's been going about the same length of time.  We have a Facebook group where we share context-free quotes and videos from the games.  Not for the faint of heart or easily offended:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=316482591193

Blammo.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ehuelse October 12, 2010, 10:44:12 PM
Hi! long time D&D player, cant wait to read and post, thanks!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: samurisoul77 October 13, 2010, 10:30:55 AM
hello all
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: nags187 October 13, 2010, 11:01:59 AM
nate from ohio
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Fabolous October 13, 2010, 02:39:17 PM
hi all i'm Fabio, from italy
a D&D 3.5 player..a WOW layer..a SC2 player...mmhh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: rezby October 14, 2010, 07:27:37 AM
I'm just a guy who likes to play various games and try out new ones. I'm currently DMing my first D&D game (3.5, it started in the lich king's domain, not a tavern), and I've been playing 3.5 for a couple of years now.
For another couple'a months, some pals and I have been getting together and playing D&D: Star Wars Saga edition, or known to some as 3.75 with 3.5 character creation and a combat reminiscent of 4e but without the sillyness of powers (with talents instead!). The best part about this D&D Star Wars is that Evasion and Improved Evasion are now one talent which you can get with a single level dip into Scout - there's no more multiclassing penalty, and the system looks like its intended for its characters to be severely multiclass. So imagine a giant wookiee - with improved evasion. lol, prettty much the best thing ever. I love to bother the guys about how 'I'll be fine, I have evasion' because I've survived battles at nigh-full health while they were pretty much near-dead. Its the best mental image ever.

So yeah, I like to talk and rant. Hi. *waves*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Acathala October 14, 2010, 09:44:42 AM
I agree, and I'm a gamer from Scotland.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DubiousKing October 14, 2010, 10:28:47 AM
Hello,

I've been playing RPGs since I was about 10 when my parents bought me D&D 3e and I've since expanded into virtually every mainstream system (WoD, Fate, GURPS, etc) and a handful of not-so-mainstream that I can't really list off the top of my head. I'm on a large number of forum sites, typically with this username, so it shouldn't be that hard to find me. I also play a lot of online video games with this username, so if you run into a DubiousKing while playing Team Fortress 2, it's probably me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cubey October 14, 2010, 08:00:06 PM
Hey folks.

A play-by-post gamer here, most of my games were Mutants and Masterminds, but I try out other systems too. My other interests include anime and video games. And giant robots. And video games about giant robots.

A few people I knew are already on this forum, so I joined in. Also, I hope this will be a good home for a Let's Play I am running.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 October 14, 2010, 10:00:15 PM
: Cubey  October 14, 2010, 08:00:06 PM
Hey folks.

A play-by-post gamer here, most of my games were Mutants and Masterminds, but I try out other systems too. My other interests include anime and video games. And giant robots. And video games about giant robots.

A few people I knew are already on this forum, so I joined in. Also, I hope this will be a good home for a Let's Play I am running.
I've been expecting you. *strokes cat*

Here (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=7629)'s an M&M thread from Agita (aka Jm2c, aka Associate). Oslecamo's been working on the robots (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=9595).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: dracoemyrs October 15, 2010, 01:19:20 AM
Hello,
 I've been gaming for awhile, mostly dnd 3.5, but was just introduced to min/maxing a couple years ago. I have been trying to find a good balance between min/maxing and rp based char. It is a real struggle, but I am almost there.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Malachei October 15, 2010, 06:50:12 AM

I have been playing and DMing D&D from BECMI on, then AD&D 1st and 2nd eds., finally 3.0 and 3.5. Playing offline, online and play-by-post.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita October 15, 2010, 07:03:18 AM
: Cubey  October 14, 2010, 08:00:06 PM
Hey folks.

A play-by-post gamer here, most of my games were Mutants and Masterminds, but I try out other systems too. My other interests include anime and video games. And giant robots. And video games about giant robots.

A few people I knew are already on this forum, so I joined in. Also, I hope this will be a good home for a Let's Play I am running.
I don't know you, but I heard of you.
Yesterday. :p Anyway, welcome.

: Prime32  October 14, 2010, 10:00:15 PM
Here (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=7629)'s an M&M thread from Agita (aka Jm2c, aka Associate). Oslecamo's been working on the robots (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=9595).
:embarrassed The first build in the thread is crap; I've been meaning to rebuild it. Not a good first impression.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: wargamer1972 October 16, 2010, 12:33:46 PM
Hi,

My name is Jeff.  My online personas are wargamer1972 for anything RPG/wargame related and CHDedalus for anything PC game related.

I have been a gaming RPGs and wargames since the early 1980s.  I enjoy writing rules and have some self-published through Lulu and Wargames Vault.  I am a supporting member of The Miniatures Page and Miniature Wargaming.  Besides my games some of the games I enjoy are:

RPGS: D&D, GURPS

Wargames: DBA, DBM, HOTT, AD&D Battlesystem, Song of Blades & Heroes
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: geki October 17, 2010, 02:54:38 PM
Hello, I am Giacomo, from Italy.
I played many different RPG (starting from D&D). I am still trying to find the way to play those here in Boston, where I live, and listening to the podcast let me "feel" a gamer, even if I am not playing.
Best
Geki
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Di Bastet October 17, 2010, 08:02:49 PM
Hello, my name's Diego Erik, I'm a very happy brazilian geek (married with my own RPer geek wife, two dogs with geek names and with my own "RPG Room", a sanctuary to geekness (and iroing clothes...) in my house) and I'm a lurker here on these forums for how much time I can't remember, really.

I'm a full-time DM, love D&D and mostly create my own house-rules and "3.5 fixes" to play. Whenever I play with another person as a DM (a rare instance indeed) I find some time to ask "What are your opinions about the power difference of casters and non-casters? And what do you do about it" before I just "play what I like".

I'm a sucessful person in inserting the taste for good rules and semi-optimization in my players, but I have a heat torn apart between being a CO and a RPer.

Oh, and I'm not lurking because I need some opinions on some new rules.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Xander_Phoenix October 17, 2010, 10:49:24 PM
Hello, everyone. Just want to use your search. Sorry for being that straightforward.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: sammysir October 18, 2010, 11:15:27 AM
Hi from Ireland.

3.5 player always looking for a stronger build!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 October 18, 2010, 11:43:55 AM
: sammysir  October 18, 2010, 11:15:27 AM
Hi from Ireland.

3.5 player always looking for a stronger build!
Céad míle fáilte go thusa.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DaRob October 18, 2010, 09:32:32 PM
Hi - my name is Rob. Not much of a PnP gamer but I am interested in the mechanics.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Wilb October 19, 2010, 12:08:14 PM
Hi, my name is Wólney, I've been lurking these forums since the great schism and the wizards optimization boards before, DMing for 8 years and playing for 16. I'm from Brazil, and a fan of most old timers here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: drummermp October 20, 2010, 12:38:39 AM
Hi, I'm Mark. I'm play D&D 3.5, Magic, Warhammer 40,000, and pretty much any other game people recommend.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan October 20, 2010, 01:08:56 AM
: drummermp  October 20, 2010, 12:38:39 AM
Hi, I'm Mark. I'm play D&D 3.5, Magic, Warhammer 40,000, and pretty much any other game people recommend.

Huh. I recommend The Game (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheGame).


In other news: I just lost. Again.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: grimgoroth October 20, 2010, 10:27:56 PM
Howdy

My names Rob.  I'm a new listener to the podcast and am very glad that the BG shorts are coming out on a regular basis.  I've been perusing the back catalog and it is such great stuff.

I'm 39 years old and have been gaming since college.  I've played D&D from 2nd up to 4E, Shadowrun, Ars Magica, WoD old and new, Champions, V & V, M & M, L5R, and many other games.

I'm looking forward to reading and posting. :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jason October 21, 2010, 01:57:44 PM
Hi!

I'm Jason, and I have known Josh and Meg and Zeke for..hrm...a looong time, college etc.  I'm in my mid-30's (still in denial), and have been playing tabletop roleplaying games (homemade, DnD all editions but 4, shadowrun, gurps, everything palladium, etc) for about 20 years.  And there is no such thing as gay centaurs. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Monotremeancer October 21, 2010, 02:21:48 PM
: Jason  October 21, 2010, 01:57:44 PM
And there is no such thing as gay centaurs. 
So, you are not only in denial about your age  :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bhu October 22, 2010, 01:17:26 AM
: Jason  October 21, 2010, 01:57:44 PM
  And there is no such thing as gay centaurs. 

You sir, have obviously not read enough furry porn.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Nenad October 22, 2010, 06:22:39 AM
Hi all,

I am Nenad, and I have been gaming since about the age of 14 (I am now 33). Currently I am a bit of an armchair gamer, since I have not found a group where I am
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: akira0087 October 23, 2010, 02:29:39 PM
Hey akira0087 here at college playing some dnd.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Squally! October 23, 2010, 04:03:11 PM
Squally! or Jared, been playin DnD for a long while, just here to browse and read more :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Markwen October 23, 2010, 09:33:21 PM
Greetings friends.

Mark is my name. Mark currently plays Pathfinder. I enjoy long walks on the beach and combing my beard.

When I grow up, I want to be a skyscraper!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita October 23, 2010, 09:34:21 PM
: Markwen  October 23, 2010, 09:33:21 PM
When I grow up, I want to be a skyscraper!
Good luck with that. It's a dirty business, but someone has to do it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: wizuriel October 24, 2010, 12:08:20 AM
Greetings, I am Wizuriel.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dead_Weasel October 24, 2010, 12:11:30 AM
I lurk a little. I'm only back because someone wanted the ACF posted over here, and that makes sense to me - no telling what the Gleemax'll eat next.  :rollseyes
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: esot tirstel October 24, 2010, 02:26:51 AM
Hello, my name is Robert, and I am... A nerd and/or geek.
I know that this might be a problem for my social life and college work and...
Who am I kidding?  I've started working on an 11x15 matrix to try to figure out how the WotC weighted class features in
D&D 3.5 core player's handbook.  Half of the reason I take higher level math classes is to determine how to convert physics
into D&D rules and thus allow for more creativity with spells and the like.

I DM about three games on line at the moment, and have been running a few in real life, though recently I've had to cut back due to my
15 credit course load + part time job.  I play strategy games both electronic and not, and have studied almost everything for at least
a short time, including no fewer than 5 different martial arts styles.  My major is in Bio-Informatics/computational biology, I have an AA in Biotechnology, and I'm planning for a career in Genetic modification/engineering.  Oh yes, and I write book ideas and rants/reviews in my free time.

That should sum me up pretty well, so I greet you all here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Treemma October 24, 2010, 09:15:17 AM
Hullows.

Treemma here.

I like being good at stuff, mostly D&D and.. uhm.. other stuff!
So that's why I am here, yeah!

Hi!
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: Nytemare3701 October 24, 2010, 10:44:38 AM
I'm Nyte, I live in california, and I DM Pathfinder whenever I can. I love making characters, and I believe that the contents of your character sheet are just rules support for playing your favorite character, meaning I'm not afraid to use cheese if it adds more flavor and style to a character.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: omnitricks October 24, 2010, 02:29:24 PM
Bob Barton, forever doing things which do not make sense but somehow work out due to odd GM wants and dice rolls  :lmao
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: johnblue October 24, 2010, 05:27:02 PM
Hi,
A complete newbie. Discovered the site when googling how to optimize an ultimate magus.
Not that I really got to play it - the game died out before it really began. :(
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Areswargod139 October 24, 2010, 06:31:51 PM
Hello.  I am from the old WotC forums as well as having accounts on the Pathfinder forums and Giant in the Playground forums.  I came here as a way to continue supporting the now effectively defunct Optimization community (3e) that was on the WotC forums.  I really liked their work.

Hello everyone.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan October 25, 2010, 12:37:50 AM
: Areswargod139  October 24, 2010, 06:31:51 PM
Hello.  I am from the old WotC forums as well as having accounts on the Pathfinder forums and Giant in the Playground forums.  I came here as a way to continue supporting the now effectively defunct Optimization community (3e) that was on the WotC forums.  I really liked their work.

Hello everyone.

So it finally died? Or did every important thread just get eaten and newbs couldn't replace them?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Devmaar October 25, 2010, 02:35:29 PM
Hi  :D!
New to the site, more or less just starting out in D&D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: allonsy.alana October 26, 2010, 01:36:17 AM
My name is Alana, 23, Colorado.  I've been playing tabletops for three or four years now, and I'm a game-breaker.  Besides playing games, I love shopping, interior design, psychology, and hiking.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: levant2004 October 26, 2010, 05:05:00 AM
Hey all, I'm Matthew. Lived in the USA all my life. I've been playing D&D 3.0 and 3.5 for years, tried a few other systems here and there. I'm currently managing a job and studying at college in hopes to get a career going, naturally.
I used to run and play some in-person gaming groups, but things have mostly fallen out of there. Currently I play D&D 3.5 online when I can, giving Pathfinder a shot sometimes, very new to it.
I'm a DM at least as often as I am a player, and I have my own setting worked up, fluctuating with events as the players leave their marks on the running game. It's a fun hobby and I don't intend to discontinue it in the midst of being busy if I can help it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kajhera October 26, 2010, 12:42:35 PM
Hello,
I'm a player of something that started out as D&D, and has evolved into some amalgamation of D&D, variant rules, World of Warcraft roleplaying game, d20 future (mostly the mutations - the spaceships are mostly arbitrary), and a dash of lemon juice for flavor.
Nice to be here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Flickerdart October 27, 2010, 12:14:02 AM
Hello.
Canadian design student here. Prefer 3.5 to 4E. Loathe Apple. Drink my coffee black, my vodka straight and my tea with lemon and two sugars.  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: crichelle October 27, 2010, 03:02:48 PM
Hi, I am new here as well.

I am 29 years old and have been roleplaying since elementary school. My favorites are Robotech, Street Fighter, Champions, and D&D.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: awaken DM golem October 28, 2010, 09:07:37 PM
I was thinking of having my Hulking Hurler give up the Fire Wine ...

but I prefer semi-infinite damage, to not playing D&D.

(not that the linky idea isn't a good one)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Grogg Tree October 30, 2010, 12:14:46 PM
Greetings from GT.  Just working on learning 4e while I continue playing 3.5e and Pathfinder to maintain my sanity. :D

-GT
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mara Palina October 31, 2010, 06:35:56 PM
Hi there,

I'm playing D&D 3.5 since 2004 and guess I'll never change to 4th Ed...   :)

Greetings from Europe!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: deadlogic October 31, 2010, 10:30:16 PM
Hey I've only been gaming for 3 1/2 years. I play d&d 3.5 and 4.0, pathfinder, scion, nwod in its many incarnations and i'd really like to try a star wars or mechwarrior rpg. p.s didn't like 4.0 in a lot of ways but will play if its the only game around
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Salgod November 02, 2010, 02:29:52 AM
Hiya Folks :)
I am a 17 year old male who has been aware of D&D for quite some time and keen to try it out but have only recently started my first campaign(3.5) into just about any form of gaming as well as D&D and in my final year of high school :) 3 weeks to go!

Oh and I am Australian, that makes me awesome :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: blueamm11 November 03, 2010, 01:52:08 AM
I am a beginning d&d player who loves pixies
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder November 03, 2010, 11:53:10 AM
: blueamm11  November 03, 2010, 01:52:08 AM
I am a beginning d&d player who loves pixies
I believe we have a couple of pixiephiles here already.  Welcome.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Templario November 04, 2010, 11:01:27 AM
Hello guys and gals. I'm a 25 years old brazilian, playing D&D since 2003. I've posted with this same nick in WoTC/Gleemax forums sometimes, and I'm an avid reader of this board. I live in Santa Catarina, 2nd southernmost state in Brazil. Very nice place to live and game  :D

Studying what we call here 'Administration Science' (akin to Business Administration), 2° semester (tried other graduations before, didn't like them). I play 3.5 and 4e equally, and I'm interested in Warhammer (both Fantasy and DH-line) & Marvel Universe RPG (sadly discontinued); I don't mind playing GURPS (3rd or 4th editions) and other crazy systems sometimes.

Are there any other fellow brazilians around here? And no, I won't 'HHEUAHUAEA GIBE COMBO PLOX' all over the threads... if it suits me  :smirk

Ah, and I'm a Dragon and Outsider-loving player. Sometimes Undead. And Warforgeds!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: KnightHalcyon November 05, 2010, 05:34:15 AM
Ello everyone!

My name is Adam, I've been a gamer most of my life, and about eight years ago my friends and I stumbled onto DnD, and never looked back. Our collection of books and sources grew slowly until college, where it has exploded. Players in my crew have been using all your ah, amazing ideas, for sometime now, and I figured it was about time to make some attempt to pay you all back, thank you, and learn even more tasty amazing secrets you all have hidden in your minds.

One thing though, I blame this bored for hours of new players being teased to the sound of "Neeneer, Neeneer, Tier 5 Tier 5!"

That being said, I look forward to being part of the community!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: mcspella November 07, 2010, 10:39:48 PM
Hello 19 year old male here

I've been a gamer most of my life and d&d is one of the few hobbies I have. I play a lot of Magic the Gathering with my friends and play d&d with a group of my friends weekly. Not too long ago some of us stumbled upon this forum so I figured I might as well become part of it :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: IlPazzo November 08, 2010, 03:17:18 PM
Hello, I am a 17 years old guy from Palermo, Italy.
I've been introduced to D&D (3.5) last summer by a couple of friends, that was my first RPG (except from RPG videogames, which are not even as role playing as joking about D&D)... what can I say, that destroyed my routine, as I currently spend a couple hours/day in reading manuals and web discussions about D&D. I just love it!
I've only played one campaign by now, but I am finally beginning my second (and first "almost optimized") one next week. You couldn't believe how hard it is to find players here.

What's more? umh... I hate elves, for some parts of the Lord of the Rings with way too much elves pissed me (don't tell me about Lothlorien :D)

p.s. about the poll: I found this board by google, searching guides to optimize my first druid.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan November 08, 2010, 04:25:26 PM
: IlPazzo  November 08, 2010, 03:17:18 PM
What's more? umh... I hate elves, for some parts of the Lord of the Rings with way too much elves pissed me (don't tell me about Lothlorien :D)
Welcome to the club!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: hyriu November 09, 2010, 01:31:38 PM
Hello everyone

My name for purposes of this forum is hyriu but my real name is Rob. I'm a geek at heart like probably most of everyone here. I stumbled with this nice forum when looking for ideas for my new PC.
I've been playing RPGs since I was 16, now 32 I took a 8 yr leave due to personal life but now I'm back in full action. Playing in a DnD 3.5 group still trying to adjust since my last game was in 2nd. Running a CP2020 campaign as well. The reason I'm joining is because I want to learn and master the art of making a good realiable character both in storyline and game mechanics.

Hope to make great friends here.

Hyriu
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bigbadslog November 09, 2010, 03:01:00 PM
Online I am BigBadSlog, but in real life my name is Mike.

A friend introduced me to the boards as a source of CO advice, dirty tricks, and interesting thinking.
I've played DnD in one incarnation or another for almost two decades now. Also Shadowrun, GURPS,
Rifts, H.O.L.E., Gamma World, and various white wolf games on and off throughout that time.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: pride80 November 10, 2010, 10:29:23 AM
Hi everybody, my name is Andrea, and i live in Florence, Italy. (andrea is a male name in Italy, so don't send me sex PMs  :D)

I play D&D from 2001, and i also played Magic, WoW, Confrontation. I prefer 3.5E to 4E. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: stedmaen November 10, 2010, 01:38:07 PM
Hello,
I'm Jason 36 years old living in Detroit, Michigan and have been DMing and playing for a long long time.  Came over after a post from an RPG Subreddit which was discussing class tiers.  My players are devious sorts so I figured more research on the hyper-optimized builds will help me to better be able to combat them.

Regards!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: linklord231 November 10, 2010, 09:29:17 PM
Hi all,

I'm a 19 year old engineering student in Colorado, and have been playing DnD 3.5 since I started college.  I'm definitely up to playing 4E though - have the books, anyway - but nobody wants to play with me so I can't form a decent opinion on it  :shrug
I'm a firm believer in practical optimization but really get a kick out of the Theoretical stuff too.  Anyway, I'm just a long-time lurker who felt he should contribute something (hopefully) useful.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Feather November 12, 2010, 06:22:38 AM
Hello everyone,

I started out in D&D in 2nd edition and then went many years without playing. Became re-introduced to the ruleset via Bioware's Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter games.  For the past 3 years have been playing with a gaming group using the 3.5 rules with a smattering of Pathfinder.  I've played 4e online and started to run a pen and paper game but didnt' define a regular meeting night so we got bogged down.  It's time to blow the dust off of it and try again.

I like to create builds and try them in-game. I get cranky when my pcs, built for fun and interesting traits, run into campaign writers who assume all players will be running fully optimized min-maxed characters.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TheTopazWombat November 12, 2010, 01:22:12 PM
Greetings,

I'm a 20 year old college student in southeast Idaho. I've been playing 3.5 since my freshman year in high school. I'm usually the DM in my group, but enjoy being a player now and then. Aaaaand I guess that's it. Cheers.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 12, 2010, 03:06:13 PM
Welcome to the lot of you.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: anubistheta November 13, 2010, 11:16:05 PM
I am a young computer science nerd.
I am very new to real life RPGs.

Random Factoid: I keep tropical fish
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tyal-Kelvar November 16, 2010, 03:46:11 PM
Greetings, I'm a maths major from New Zealand.  I enjoy the challenge of building interesting characters for RPGs, though still have a low way to go before I can fully optimize them.  And, yes, I do tend to play furry characters in RPGs.  Still, that's no big deal overall, right?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kamikasei November 17, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
Ahoyhoy. I'm a migrant from Giant in the Playground, following a few acquaintances from there.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 November 17, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
: kamikasei  November 17, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
Ahoyhoy. I'm a migrant from Giant in the Playground, following a few acquaintances from there.
*glomps*
KAMIA-CHAAAAAAAAAN!!!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kamikasei November 17, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
: Prime32  November 17, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
*glomps*
Aaaah! *tsuns*
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita November 17, 2010, 11:17:41 AM
Holy shit, Prime was right.
...If more people come over, I may just end up doing that Touhoumon LP over here instead. :smirk
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 November 17, 2010, 12:12:10 PM
: Agita  November 17, 2010, 11:17:41 AM
Holy shit, Prime was right.
Just as according to keikaku.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 17, 2010, 12:30:47 PM
I recognise none of the new members, the world is truly showing how inactive I have been.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan November 17, 2010, 07:32:32 PM
: kamikasei  November 17, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
: Prime32  November 17, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
*glomps*
Aaaah! *tsuns*

I'd have the same reaction if a Mind Flayer tried to glomp me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dingodingo November 18, 2010, 07:06:56 AM
Hey people! I'm new.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: oslecamo November 18, 2010, 03:37:57 PM
: Prime32  November 17, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
: kamikasei  November 17, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
Ahoyhoy. I'm a migrant from Giant in the Playground, following a few acquaintances from there.
*glomps*
KAMIA-CHAAAAAAAAAN!!!

Wasn't Kamikasei a guy? Shouldn't that be KAMIA-KUUUUUUUN?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita November 18, 2010, 03:54:18 PM
: oslecamo  November 18, 2010, 03:37:57 PM
: Prime32  November 17, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
: kamikasei  November 17, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
Ahoyhoy. I'm a migrant from Giant in the Playground, following a few acquaintances from there.
*glomps*
KAMIA-CHAAAAAAAAAN!!!

Wasn't Kamikasei a guy? Shouldn't that be KAMIA-KUUUUUUUN?
-chan can, theoretically, also be used for guys. It's just... rather emasculating, AFAIK. :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kamikasei November 18, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
: oslecamo  November 18, 2010, 03:37:57 PM
Wasn't Kamikasei a guy? Shouldn't that be KAMIA-KUUUUUUUN?
He still is. Prime's making a reference. I won't explain to what; it is a long story, with lots of explosions and partial nudity.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan November 18, 2010, 07:34:21 PM
: kamikasei  November 18, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
it is a long story, with lots of explosions and partial nudity.

Sauce, now!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: almejoso November 18, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Just hanging around on ideas for a new mage chronicle and found this forum.

I'm been playing 17 years on AD&D to 4e and from oWoD to nWoD. Most of the time I'm telling the story.

See you around the board.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: richardgobble November 19, 2010, 01:14:40 AM
My name is Richard.

Been playing D&D since 1st edition.  Love to design my own rules and fixes.  Looking forward to browsing this forum for ideas.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ruagudfish November 19, 2010, 03:21:33 AM
Hi, I'm new here and I like pancakes.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: JohnnyMayHymn November 19, 2010, 07:15:25 AM
Strawberry Pancakes?
[spoiler]http://www.weebls-stuff.com/songs/Strawberry+Pancakes/[/spoiler]
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ryu144 November 20, 2010, 02:40:00 PM
hi everyone.  i tripped over this sight looking for something dnd related and it said i had to register...but the sight is bot free and has allot to read through so im not complaining lol  er o yeah an introduction...

age 28
American
white
ima dude
residence     i hail from Burtucky! (Burton Michigan)
employment  retail....
hobbies        i have lots of hobbies...but they all cost money  :(

i suddenly don't really feel like saying anymore...so ill stop here :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern November 20, 2010, 09:06:35 PM
And again I bid you my most cordial welcomes.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Impeesa November 21, 2010, 10:26:01 AM
Hi, I'm Impeesa, I used to spend a lot of time on the CharOp boards, but since I was too lazy to ever write any useful guides I don't know if anyone remembers me. Currently I'm working on my MSc, playing a lot of WoW, and after a few really slow years on the tabletop front, finally getting to work my way through the slush pile of neat builds I always wanted to play.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: SapphireLament November 21, 2010, 08:00:08 PM
Hello, names Adam. Just started doing some D&D recently and want to get the best out of the experience. Someone recommended I post here since his experience only goes so far. Hopefully you guys can help me out with some questions, and later maybe I can get a better understanding of everything and contribute myself. Thanks!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ciccopaolo November 23, 2010, 09:08:58 AM
Hello, names Marco. I'm 17. I' italian so Sorry for incorrect and/or unusual words/syntax, I'm not English :lmao :lmao
I hope to find some new build here and enjoy playing d&d
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: illios November 23, 2010, 07:10:09 PM
Hiya, I'm an undergrad uni student in the far north (AKA Toronto  ;)). Just recently began playing D&D and hope to improve my game by visiting these boards. Male if it matters.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: stranglebat November 24, 2010, 12:18:58 PM
I found you guys through a google search, best boards ever. I play 3.5 and im the DM for my group!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ryu Bonkosi November 25, 2010, 06:19:46 AM
Hello, I am just your average Dnd fan with a tendency to mention things that normal people call 'weird'.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: elfriede2 November 26, 2010, 11:31:49 AM
hi, still looking for a archer build
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: evil-minded-hamster November 26, 2010, 12:04:29 PM
I agree
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Theuderic November 27, 2010, 12:29:20 AM
Hi, I'm relatively new to D&D, so I'm hoping that I can learn a lot here (I've already spent a lot of time reading various threads on here :p). It really seems like a great community.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: eversmith November 28, 2010, 05:24:11 PM
I am a doctor. I play DnD, and I am too lazy to post anymore;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: lipfy November 28, 2010, 07:32:42 PM
hi my name is philippe i play at D&D since the first edition
i m french and sorry if my english is not perfect
i play in 3.5 ed D&D
i play in campeign create by a friend and we try to finish rappan athuk with anoter DM
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pktt November 29, 2010, 01:15:06 AM
A student here. I play 3.5, and I'm trying to migrate to pathfinder. I've got way too much time on my hands and have a tendency to post walls of text.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ionari November 29, 2010, 10:02:02 PM
Hullo.  I'm new here, looking to learn from the collected/collective wisdom of the brilliant gameologists...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Barbarossa November 30, 2010, 03:00:40 AM
I'm sort of new here, I've been lurking for a month or so.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: EjoThims November 30, 2010, 07:58:41 PM
: Sinfire Titan  October 20, 2010, 01:08:56 AM
: drummermp  October 20, 2010, 12:38:39 AM
Hi, I'm Mark. I'm play D&D 3.5, Magic, Warhammer 40,000, and pretty much any other game people recommend.

Huh. I recommend The Game (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheGame).


In other news: I just lost. Again.


I hate you.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Glanbere December 01, 2010, 05:10:51 PM
Hey all - long time D&D player who is finally surrendering to the siren call of Min/Max.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: voslin428 December 01, 2010, 06:04:04 PM
Hey, hoping to find out more about character creation than I can seem to find on my own.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The Sach December 02, 2010, 05:45:38 AM
Hi,

Belgian Australian, currently residing in Perth.

Been playing since I was about 14, and just hoping to get some advice on various matters... Hopefully I might be able to provide some of my own as well...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tivan December 04, 2010, 02:46:51 AM
Hello all,

My name is Paul, im 40 and ive been playing RPG's since 1985 with my first D&D toon.. human fighter named Tivan.. been using that name in every game since.. Robotech, TMNT, Marvel Superheros, Shadowrun, Rifts, etc etc etc.

i stopped playing anything board based around 98 and started playing online FPS games..

friend introduced me to City of Heroes online.. moved to EVE online did that for aobut 2.5 years and Warcraft for 5 years now..

my current Gf introduced me to some of her friends and thay have a monthly D&D game.. so i started back up about 4 months ago.

forgot how much fun live gaming actually is.

so here i am looking for info and hopefully some friends.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jdshots December 05, 2010, 06:55:36 AM
Hi, I'm a geek. ( crowd response in unison, Hi Geek!) I play D&D video games and am a nerd. You can go from there.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Havvy December 06, 2010, 04:28:16 AM
Hello forum.  I am Havvy.  I care about the http://dnd-wiki.org/ Wiki, and really, if I post here, it will be because of that, or something I already posted there.

I play DnD 2 to 3 times a week, and outside of that, walk everywhere I want to go.  Online I study anything I can find, including economics and mathematics.  I have no signs of being in a fight, because I've never been in one.  As such, I, among others, consider myself an observer of the world more than a participant.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Chromeshadow December 09, 2010, 10:14:05 AM
Hi,

I am Chromeshadow, I hail from Germany. I used to play a lot of AD&D, and now I find myself in a D%D 3.5 group. I also LARP and play in the SCA.

Best Regards

CS
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Eviltedzies December 09, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
Yosh! Names Eviltedzies and I'm from good old Texas.

The old wizards forums are boringly slow so I decided to make an account on here.

Heres to shinanigans and doom for all!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kigvan December 09, 2010, 07:00:36 PM
Hello, I've been playing DnD since AD&D2nd, currently DMing and playing in 3.5 games, but I also enjoy 4th, the wizard boards are pretty good for 4e info, but it looks like these ones are much better for 3.5 stuff.  Mainly I am interested in being able to use the search bar.

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Malgrim December 10, 2010, 08:34:25 PM
Hello folks I'm Malgrim, hope to add to the community.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: mthor December 10, 2010, 10:33:27 PM
hey,
the name is Thor
you'll probably see more
of meeeeee

anyway im 17 living in South Dakota or California (spiritually)
and i cant spell
I play dnd any my favorite classes are the binder(tome of magic) the druid(of course) and the wilder/psion (psion if i can swing a psionic flavored reserve feat or wilder if im going a really heavy gish) i dont own tome of battle therefor i dislike all the TOB related stuff.... ( link plz)
thanks
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Murdoc Marbrand December 10, 2010, 11:42:59 PM
Hello all.  New here, recommended to this place by a friend of mine.  Starting up a group for the first time in a long time.  This time I'm DMing and we've been thinking about running the World's Largest Dungeon, but there seems to be a lot of restrictions with that...in any case this place looks great and I'm looking forward to contributing. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Buttfort December 12, 2010, 06:15:12 AM
Hullo

I play D&D 3.5 mostly but haven't been able to put a group together in some time, so mostly I just kill time reading up on character builds. I figure I've been reading up enough to possibly contribute something, but hey, who knows. :{|
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DeJay December 12, 2010, 07:07:59 AM
Hello all, I'm a big fan of D&D v3.5. In my 30s, been playing one version of D&D or another since I was 9. I don't play as much as I want anymore but I very much enjoy reading about it and discussing it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: braininthejar December 13, 2010, 11:12:58 AM
Hello.

In short:

I'm from Poland

Rather experienced in RPG but new to GMing D&D. Looking for advice on builds mostly.

Likes: Rhapsody Of Fire, Sonata Arctica, Mozart.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: c0w3h December 13, 2010, 01:08:24 PM
Hi, I'm c0w3h, and I'm from the UK.  I've been playing 3.5 for about 3 years now, and have just recently found the char-op boards :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Iskajir December 13, 2010, 05:11:22 PM
Hi! I'm kinda shy. I play 3.5 D&D. I enjoy complex strategy, but also beating up orcs and taking their stuff. I've been lurking a while, but never posted before.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Grobmotorix December 13, 2010, 06:10:57 PM
Hi, I'm a clumsy roleplayer from Germany.

Other interests are the usual(board gameing, tabletop...)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Temji December 14, 2010, 01:47:00 AM
greetings...

I've been a D and D player since basic {{ca. 1977 in My case}}... currently play 3.5, but have played them all with the exception of 4.0, which Honestly just looks silly to Me... I DM, I play, I build bad guys and worlds...

favorite characters... My first, of course, and any number of permutations of this guy...

elven of some flavor, multiclass fighter/mage/rogue...

I like the flavor of warlock, but not the essence...


I'll stop there, though I could go on a looooooooong time here...

be well,

Temji Sho Khan
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DonQuixote December 14, 2010, 03:28:23 PM
Well, I stumbled along these boards after finishing my first Dungeons and Dragons campaign this fall.  I've been puttering around with some ideas and am excited to start tossing some of them around.

I'm a college student in Pennsylvania and I'm breaking every rule of tabletop gaming by dating my DM.  Of course, with this particular DM, that just means that I die more often.

My first--and, thus far, only--character started out as a bard and ended up as the party tank.  I'm still not entirely sure how that happened, but it was certainly a dramatic shift in playstyles.

I have a freakish obsession with dragons.  I should probably warn you about that now.  Possibly earlier, but it's too late for that at this point.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DarkKnight45757 December 15, 2010, 03:43:16 PM
Hello,

I am a gamer of sorts. My hobbies include Halo, CoD, WoW, D&D 3.5, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

Yeah.
Looking to help break some characters and to toss around some ideas for D&D 3.5.

-Thanks.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: tealjohn December 16, 2010, 08:08:45 PM
Hey, I'm John. I've got a couple friends that surf this board looking for, and contributing to 3.5 character optimization stuff. I've been gaming for about 2ish years, and in that time I've played in and run a few different d20 systems; currently I'm running in an e6 waterworld themed campaign, and playing in a pathfinder campaign based off the Night Watch movies.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: shallowesoul December 18, 2010, 04:33:55 PM
im a new guy!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: OldNorse December 19, 2010, 03:44:35 AM
Why Hello.

What to say.
I've been a DM for a few years now, but i've always been with the same Group i started with in Highschool, we never really bothered much with the rules or much with the Game, we just played to have fun. Now years have passed and obviously everyone went his way, so now i'm a lonely DM trying to get another group. I obviously won't be finding a group here, but during that time i sure can work on my "Dream Setting" which i've always been wanting to create for my players to play in.

So pretty much, i'm here, going to take inspiration along the way and adjust myself as a "Reborn DM".

But i'm actually just a boring guy.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: alosevis December 20, 2010, 07:40:25 PM
I'm a person who games! I used to do CO stuff on the Wizards forums, back before it got crazy. I just discovered this site while building a wizard. I really love 3.5, though I'm iffy about 4th ed.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Brood57 December 21, 2010, 04:41:30 PM
Hey! I'm Daniel, and if you remember my name you can call me that. Otherwise call me Brood. I've been a gamer since I was about 9, and I'm 17 now. I'm smart, and personable. I've always liked Dwarves conceptually, although I acknowledge that there are better races. Desert Dwarves win. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: The-Mage-King December 23, 2010, 01:28:15 PM
Greetings. I....


Am THE-Mage-King. I found myself here whilst looking for a suitable way to create a cheap robot in a campaign, and have decided to join you.

A few things the you should know about me...

I prefer it if you'd call me by my username, The-Mage-King. The Mage King is also acceptable, as is TMK.

Refering to me as Mage King will get you chewed out. Refering to me as Mage Knight... Will get you chewed out more.

Furthermore, I have some homebrew on Giantitp that I might port over to here, should I feel like it...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gnomeo December 23, 2010, 07:11:30 PM
Greetings all.

First time posting, long-time lurker.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita December 23, 2010, 07:15:26 PM
: The-Mage-King  December 23, 2010, 01:28:15 PM
Greetings. I....


Am THE-Mage-King. I found myself here whilst looking for a suitable way to create a cheap robot in a campaign, and have decided to join you.

A few things the you should know about me...

I prefer it if you'd call me by my username, The-Mage-King. The Mage King is also acceptable, as is TMK.

Refering to me as Mage King will get you chewed out. Refering to me as Mage Knight... Will get you chewed out more.

Furthermore, I have some homebrew on Giantitp that I might port over to here, should I feel like it...
Welcome to the forums, Mage Knight!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Slz the Resolute December 23, 2010, 11:58:10 PM
I'm a active DnD 3.5 gamer, Not a fan of the 4.0 thou...
I'm 23 and am a male.
I hold a BS degree in Information System Security.
I love to read other peoples ideas on how they play their classes and games, hence my presence on this board :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: triptheridon December 24, 2010, 06:58:50 PM
Hi

I'm an old D&D gamer now.
Publisher of a long-dead magazine.

What else to say ?


 :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: jeco December 25, 2010, 02:59:03 AM
I'm new and stuff.

I've been playing D&D for about 16 years or so. I prefer 3.5, never had much interest in 4e.

Aside from gaming I also enjoy any creative art, but mostly drawing. Not much else to say for now I guess.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Scarlet-Devil December 25, 2010, 03:43:56 PM
????????????????????????

Don't worry, I've always had a light appetite  :flutter.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Ryudamaru December 26, 2010, 02:01:20 AM
Hi, im just a young grasshopper searching for the wisdom of the zen masters of D&D  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MonkeyLancer December 27, 2010, 01:53:06 AM
Ello ello,

I'm 34 and I've been into D&D and rpgs since I was quite young (before I was 10, circa 1984ish) through my older brother. I've lurked here periodically, I'm far from brillaint, but periodically I've thought I should insert my POV... 

oh right, I do have a preference to 2e and 3.5 pathfinderism :eh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Beastfury December 28, 2010, 04:59:23 PM
Lets just say I have been gaming since the Blue Box…  Here to try to learn new tricks and up my 3.5 game. 

What do I feel about 4.0?  They can have my 3.5 books when they pry them from my cold dead hands!  :shakefist
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Monotremeancer December 28, 2010, 06:01:11 PM
: Beastfury  December 28, 2010, 04:59:23 PM
What do I feel about 4.0?  They can have my 3.5 books when they pry them from my cold dead hands!  :shakefist
That's the spirit!  :thumb
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MageSparrowhawk December 30, 2010, 05:20:31 PM
Hello.  :)  I've had a link to this site on my computer for a while now, and just finally realized I never actually made an account.  Thus, I now have one.  I'm in the Young Adult age category, and a male of my species. (usually.  Sometimes I play against type and roll up a girl :P)  I live on the west side of the Eastern time zone, near a whole lot of water.  I enjoy gaming of all kinds, and love storytelling (I'm a Vorthos, so sue me).

Now that I'm done being vague but descriptive, I have a thread to make.  :D

(Have a good day, everyone)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 December 30, 2010, 05:29:43 PM
Welcome, young adult male.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gilgamesh December 31, 2010, 02:44:32 AM
Hello everyone. I'm Gilgamesh, and I play D&D 3.5e.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Thormy Dracon January 03, 2011, 05:58:44 AM
Heyas

I'm new here, but i've been playing and GMming (is that a word? lol) for quite some years.
Hope i can pick and share a few tips and ideas from my fellow gamers.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Grim January 04, 2011, 04:09:58 AM
I'm a guy that just wants to be able to search for now...
Maybe I'll stop lurking now that I actually made an account
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bejemmed January 04, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
Greetings and salutations!~

My name is Chris. I am a 30 years old, lvl 3 expert (skill focus: profession pharmacist) cross classed with 17 lvl's of internet searcher. Mostly, I am here to read and enjoy other member's ideas of the popular role playing game dungeons and dragons.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DoNotFeedTheHipsters January 05, 2011, 03:40:39 AM
I'm a just a man...

A man who wants to use the search function.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AtomicKitKat January 05, 2011, 05:06:10 AM
Some may know me, from GitP, and the WotC boards. I play most games except 3D FPS types(motion sickness). D&D-wise, I'm all for buffing non-casters, particularly enjoy Barbarians, and in the great Ninjas vs Pirates conflict, I am fully supportive of :ninja. I've only recently started my 3rd decade of *something* on this planet.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: GrokThis January 05, 2011, 07:47:24 PM
Hi. Guess I'm here to learn from other players and maybe give back some of that knowledge as well.

I play D&D 3.5 primarily, with occasional forays into D20 Modern and World of Darkness. I'm in my 30s, getting married soon, going back to school, and have a lousy service job. Hence the going back to school. Oh, and sometimes I write, but nothing published yet.

P.E.A.C.E.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Volfogg January 06, 2011, 10:43:19 PM
I am new to the boards and just wanted to say hi all.:) As far as some interesting tidbits about myself here are a few:


Well that should suffice for now.

Cheers
Volf
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Miran January 08, 2011, 01:47:28 AM
Uuh... hi.... I'm miran. I'm a sadist, and I'm somewhat annoyed at having to introduce myself here before I get to the stuff that's actually worth my time >.>
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Clefable January 09, 2011, 09:09:53 AM
Hi. I like maths and optimization. And optimization with maths. Most importantly, I like to be able to search.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Riodrian January 12, 2011, 05:14:46 AM
*waves*  Hi, longtime lurker, both here and on the old WotC boards.  Been roleplaying for almost 30 years now and a big fan of most editions of D&D, though the newest incarnation has left me somewhat jaded.

Looking forward to reading more CO madness!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jagerphage January 13, 2011, 08:23:15 PM
I'm Jagerphage, also on NearbyGamers.com, and I love this site.  I'm a long-time reader of D&D C/O handbooks and a big fan of Dictum Mortuum's work.

I've played Werewolf: the Apocalypse and D&D 3.5, but I'm interested in learning new games and systems.

I'm a recent college graduate, fa/tg/uy, and root beer snob.

It's good to be here!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MunchausAscendant January 14, 2011, 10:12:32 PM
I'm an old-time table-topper (started with Red Box in 1991) who has only recently started to see what all this intertube forum stuff has to offer up about my favorite games.  I got onto Brilliant Gameologists a couple months back when I happened upon the Tier system post and have been learning new and exciting ways to abuse the rules ever since.  :smirk

In my non-gaming hours I play a lot of WoW, home-brew both campaign settings and beer, and occasionally write books.  Also college.  Yeah, lots of that.  Philosophy/CS dual major.  Being an adult student is fuuuuuunnn, let me tell you, but at least I have ready access to a lot of potential victims players, on both sides of the DM screen.  :D

I learned how to internet back before there was such a thing as forums, so I never really developed the habit of using them.  As such, I probably won't post very much, but I'll try to keep what I say cogent, thoughtful, pithy and maybe even witty.  Cheers!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gabool January 16, 2011, 06:17:29 AM
Hey ya'll.I'm primarily a non DnD roleplayer. GURPS, WoD, the like. But when I do play DnD I play to win. Right now I'm working on an arcane trickster build, trying to get it good to run before tomorrow's game. So Far I've got 1 Rogue/3 Wizard/1 Rogue/2 Unseen Seer/10 Arcane Trickster/ 3 probably won't play the campaign long enough to get here. Message me if you've got any ideas on how to better utilize the sneak attack damage, or a way to get into arcane trickster faster than level 8 (there's got to be a way I know it.)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gondram January 16, 2011, 08:53:30 PM
Hello all. I am an active D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder player/DM. These forums look like a good place for some ideas.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: davidsensei January 17, 2011, 06:03:31 PM
Hello there, long time lurker, first time poster, yadda yadda yadda...

I play lots of RPGs when I have the time and think this forum is a nice spot to find inspiration/ideas/people who share some passion for RPGs.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: StreamOfTheSky January 18, 2011, 04:33:30 PM
Hi, I'm StreamOfTheSky.  I use the same sn on ENWorld and WotC's forums.  Been reading threads here for a long time, especially the handbooks.  Didn't join before because I was content with all the forums for D&D and other things I was already active with, but now that I'll be gradually lessening my activity on ENWorld, figured I'd join a new gaming board.  Nice to meet all of you.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kamaei January 19, 2011, 05:26:06 PM
Hello my name is Kamaei, this is my first post on the forum and was introduced to d&d 3.5 mid year 2010. I'm still oblivious to most rules and classes and hope to learn and experience the game better :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pimpforged January 19, 2011, 05:29:26 PM
Hello to all, my name is Pimpforged and I play mostly DnD 3.5 as well as a few other D20 games like Black Company, a bit of Pathfinder, Warlords of the Accordlands, Etc. I am also currently helping to playtest a system called C.A.G.E. (Cyberneticly Altered Genetically Engineered) a system that a friend of mine is working on and hopes to publish soon. I have checked out BG from time to time for ideas, and I finally decided to join.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 January 19, 2011, 05:49:33 PM
: Pimpforged  January 19, 2011, 05:29:26 PM
Pimpforged
YES.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita January 19, 2011, 06:07:58 PM
I wanted to play a Pimpforged once in a game themed around organized crime. I didn't get in, but the concept lives on.
Pimpforged gains the official Agita Seal Of Approval (which I totally did not just come up with). Rock on.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pimpforged January 19, 2011, 06:32:38 PM
Thx, I'm waiting for an opportunity to play a pimpforged artificer so i can make my pimpcane of awesomeness but my DM is trying to run a more serious game at the moment.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 January 19, 2011, 06:54:26 PM
: Pimpforged  January 19, 2011, 06:32:38 PM
Thx, I'm waiting for an opportunity to play a pimpforged artificer so i can make my pimpcane of awesomeness but my DM is trying to run a more serious game at the moment.
What could be more serious than a being created only for destruction attempting to discover his humanity? :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Pimpforged January 20, 2011, 01:33:35 PM
Good point, maybe if I die...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: escudero89 January 20, 2011, 03:03:58 PM
Hi, I'm new in this forum. I was wondering if i need to pass a "newbie" barrier before I can post a new topic.

Greetings :).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita January 20, 2011, 03:22:22 PM
: escudero89  January 20, 2011, 03:03:58 PM
Hi, I'm new in this forum. I was wondering if i need to pass a "newbie" barrier before I can post a new topic.

Greetings :).
As a matter of fact, you do (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=8862.0). ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bozwevial January 20, 2011, 06:47:20 PM
: Agita  January 20, 2011, 03:22:22 PM
: escudero89  January 20, 2011, 03:03:58 PM
Hi, I'm new in this forum. I was wondering if i need to pass a "newbie" barrier before I can post a new topic.

Greetings :).
As a matter of fact, you do (http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=8862.0). ;)
Using haiku is considered good manners. :P
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sandwich January 21, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
I'm sandwich, and I have to post in this board to get to use the search function, and I am a sandwich.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tidomann January 22, 2011, 07:55:25 AM
Hey- New to 3.5 (Only played it for about 2 years) and I'm a non-spellcaster in a group full of spellcasters- which optimized. So in order to keep up, I'm digging through the books, and stumbling upon this site. Signed up- and hope to have a good time here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Callidus January 23, 2011, 02:02:55 AM
Heya
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Monotremeancer January 23, 2011, 05:54:56 AM
: Callidus  January 23, 2011, 02:02:55 AM
Heya
'Morning
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Failedlegend January 24, 2011, 11:17:39 AM
Hey guys I wandered over here from Wizards official forums (too much drama right now) and figured I'd check this place out I've been playing 4e for about a year....I "Tried" playing 3.5 in high school but couldn't get anyone else to play more than once but one of our 4e players wants us to try out 3.5 so hopefully it will go a little better this time.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: HeadlessMermaid January 24, 2011, 11:20:32 PM
I welcome myself aboard, nice to meet you.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 January 25, 2011, 06:17:38 AM
: Failedlegend  January 24, 2011, 11:17:39 AM
Hey guys I wandered over here from Wizards official forums (too much drama right now) and figured I'd check this place out I've been playing 4e for about a year....I "Tried" playing 3.5 in high school but couldn't get anyone else to play more than once but one of our 4e players wants us to try out 3.5 so hopefully it will go a little better this time.
*glances at av*
Have I seen you before?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: danigeor24 January 25, 2011, 06:22:49 AM
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: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita January 25, 2011, 06:39:36 AM
An adbot posting right after a mod. That's a whole new kind of Refuge in Audacity.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kupan January 26, 2011, 12:21:45 AM
Hi, I am pretty much a lurker. I have been using these forums for my on again off again DND 3.5 play for research and idea purposes. If my current game keeps going I will probably end up being somewhat active here, so here is hoping.

Kupan : Redeemable for one random comment or fact.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: dudeman535 January 26, 2011, 01:54:33 AM
Sup folks, long time lurker here. Only just started actually paying attention to this stuff again. Let's hope I don't turn out to be too much of a dick.

Also for the longest time I just thought the search function was broken and had to do without it...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Esgath January 26, 2011, 06:59:55 AM
Hi there, lurking for some time now and ready to post some :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Frieque January 26, 2011, 08:06:40 PM
Hi. Just lurking around, appreciate the bounty of info that I can use in my game.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Cain314 January 26, 2011, 11:17:15 PM
Hi. I play D&D.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AMiCuBS January 27, 2011, 06:05:06 AM
I really hate humans, my gender is male, and i play 3.5. nothing further. - end transmission.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: gdnjr January 28, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
Hi, my mark of shame is gdnjr, my real initials. I'm male and proud of be an Integralist Italian 3.5er.
Nice to meet you all.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TuringComplete January 29, 2011, 02:44:20 AM
Hi, I'm playing in a forum based 3.5 game, and I need to search this board a bit. Thanks for all the info.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Yabyaa January 29, 2011, 01:42:07 PM
I mess around with D&D builds when we're playing other systems, so.  I'll be here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: FOPO January 29, 2011, 10:09:30 PM
I'm just here to do some reading.  Don't mind me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ttbek January 29, 2011, 11:21:20 PM
Looking for core optimization. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alethiar January 30, 2011, 12:28:54 PM
Male, University student in Psychology in Rome, probably affect with various psychologically illnesses as the reason :twitch, and recently introduced to the world of D&D  by my friends.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: TenaciousJ January 31, 2011, 03:51:08 AM
I've been out of college for about 2 years now and I finally have time to play D&D again after quitting MMOs and not having to study anymore.  I'm playing with 3.5 because 4th edition feels too much like the MMOs I'm leaving behind, and my groups already have all the 3.5 material to work with.  I enjoy the Eberron setting, making various clerics, and helping my friends who like to play the BSF not feel like they suck.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sinfire Titan January 31, 2011, 05:56:22 AM
: Eviltedzies  December 09, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
Yosh! Names Eviltedzies and I'm from good old Texas.

The old wizards forums are boringly slow so I decided to make an account on here.

Heres to shinanigans and doom for all!

I've been trying to figure out what your avy was for the better part of an hour. I feel really stupid right now, especially since I sub her.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: redek06 January 31, 2011, 07:16:21 PM
Hello all, I have been playing D&D for about 8 years now. I am currently playing/DMing 3.5. I looked at 4E and didn't care for it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Coplantor January 31, 2011, 10:58:39 PM
Hello, I am Coplantorm, nerd from Uruguay. I'm currently studying Graphic Design and I'm working at a advertising agency. I mostly enjoy reading, movies, drawing, RPGs and videogames, what can I say? I'm a slave of the media.

Been playing DnD since 2001, started with 2nd ed and moved to 3.5 in 2008. I enjoy creating campaign settings, though most en up dying before they see the light because there's always a mechanical aspect I cannot solve or because I cannot sit down to write down my ideas. Yes, lazyness is my greatest flaw, sue me.

Anyway, I have read and learnt the rules to various RPG's which I haven't played yet, I usually burrow rules I like from one game and apply them on another when I saw fit. I'm toying with some ideas for my own RPG, and knowing various and different systems are a great help.

Other than here, I'm pretty active on the GitP forums and somewhat active in deviant art, I use the same name in both of those sites.

End up here because I read these forums way too much, specially character optimization, I dont optimize like a pro myself but I can tell a good build from a bad one when I see it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Alex_Evildoer February 01, 2011, 11:05:52 PM
Hi I'm Alex. I love 3e and Eberron.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: BoomStick February 02, 2011, 05:53:52 PM
Hey everyone.  I'm Stephen.  I just got into D & D about six months ago.  Before that I was playing mostly World of Darkness and stuff like that.  I really like Modern and Horror, but I've found fantasy can be very fun.  Right now I'm readying up on Eberron 4 ed.  I was also curious how I could get an avatar picture or signature here?  Everyone else seems smart enough to have them... 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Monotremeancer February 02, 2011, 06:17:13 PM
: BoomStick  February 02, 2011, 05:53:52 PM
Hey everyone.  I'm Stephen.  I just got into D & D about six months ago.  Before that I was playing mostly World of Darkness and stuff like that.  I really like Modern and Horror, but I've found fantasy can be very fun.  Right now I'm readying up on Eberron 4 ed.  I was also curious how I could get an avatar picture or signature here?  Everyone else seems smart enough to have them...  
Click "Profile" at the upper part of the page, then click "Forum Profile Information". Welcome Aboard!

: Coplantor  January 31, 2011, 10:58:39 PM
*Introduction*
You sir, have a mighty fine avatar.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: SkredlitheOgre February 03, 2011, 02:45:47 AM
Hi, I'm Skredli.  I'm a guy, I'm 37, and I've been playing, off and on, for about 26 years, give or take.  I've played pretty much every edition of D&D, dabbled in some Shadowrun, very briefly dabbled (brabbled?) in Marvel Superheroes back in college (the first time I was in college), played a fair amount of GURPS and am currently in a Pathfinder group as the DM.  I'm mostly here to learn how to make myself a better player and DM.  And to get more ideas on how to challenge my party.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: neko128 February 03, 2011, 02:48:57 PM
I'm Robin (a. k. a. neko128).  I'm 31 and from NY (the state, not the city, if I'd meant the city I'd have said NYC...).  I'm a lurker on about fifty billion boards, but I'm not a frequent poster on any, any more.  I've been playing wargames, RPGs, computer games, and board games for the last 23 years or so, in varying levels of complexity; starting with the old D&D and AD&D boxed sets my parents got as wedding presents and never used.  My newest gaming crush (at the "reading the rules and debating what victims to try and rope in" stage) is Rogue Trader, but I've done everything from Top Secret to TMNT to Gurps to D&D (in five versions, now, I think) to Shadowrun to BattleTech/MechWarrior to Crimsons Skies to Starship Troopers...

I'm pretty open.  Ask me anything you want - odds are, I'll answer.  Or at least give you an entertaining attempt to dodge the question.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: NeoRon February 04, 2011, 05:18:11 AM
Hi, NeoRon here. I'm ready to bug you all about the craziest things that might get thrown at you!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: D.Bjorn.Y February 04, 2011, 12:23:07 PM
hiya
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ShubNiggurath February 04, 2011, 04:28:08 PM
Hello!

The Elder God reporting to BG! I was a former contributor of the CO board on Wizards.com and I am glad to have found a new home. You know where to find me!

SN
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: rgd622 February 05, 2011, 07:55:26 PM
Hey, I'm a new DM just looking for some info for my campaign! Thanks!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: reemul February 05, 2011, 08:58:57 PM
Hi all. I'm a long time gamer currently hanging out in the Great Texas Swamp (Houston). Started playing with the old red box in '81, bounced around a bunch of different systems, currently in games for Pathfinder and Call of Cthulhu, with occasional interludes of GMing Star Wars Saga. But I'd play almost anything with a good group of decent role players at least once. Heck, I even tried 4e for almost a year. <shudders>
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: darrow February 06, 2011, 07:48:07 PM
IAAL. Been lurking forever, but decided to make it official. I don't play much anymore, but have been kicking around the idea of running a 3.5 e6 campaign, and will want to bounce some ideas off the boards.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: kharmakazy February 08, 2011, 04:22:07 PM
New poster, long time reader.

I look for things. Things that make me go.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: JollyGreenGargant February 09, 2011, 02:21:34 PM
Long time gamer here, I started on 2nd edition, and slowly spread out from there over the years.  Tried Inquisitor, World of Darkness, Shadowrun (3rd), and GURPS (3rd and 4th); but once I learned 3.5 I never looked back.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: eternalflame February 09, 2011, 11:51:54 PM
Hello
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: zapato2 February 10, 2011, 12:15:26 PM
Hi there! Here to discuss on how to break DnD characters and make your DM cry  :).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: willpower February 11, 2011, 04:26:03 PM
Hi.

I'm Allyn. I live in Portland ORegon. I have been a gamer for a little over 20 years.

I mainly came here because Wizards community for d20 isn't what it used to be and everytime I look for things this forum comes up a lot. So I have been a reader here off and on for a while now, but this is my first post.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 February 11, 2011, 04:49:39 PM
: willpower  February 11, 2011, 04:26:03 PM
I mainly came here because Wizards community for d20 isn't what it used to be and everytime I look for things this forum comes up a lot. So I have been a reader here off and on for a while now, but this is my first post.
That's because BG is what the "Wizards community for d20 used to be". :p There was a migration some time back.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Dellvin71 February 11, 2011, 04:54:45 PM
hi love D&D an other stradgy games just hate spelling ........... lol peace all :lmao
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Vicorth February 12, 2011, 06:52:03 AM
Hello all, I am Vicorth. I almost exclusively play 3rd or 3.5 D&D. I've dabbled in rifts, cyberpunk, marvel superheroes, vampire, MtG. But I only have a passion for D&D. Primarily, I play spellcasting classes and can't learn enough spells to satisfy my appetite. Magic items are a similar temptation and my current character in play is a gestalt Artificer/Wizard.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PowerMaster February 12, 2011, 04:09:08 PM
Hello,

I am from Italy. I play Dungeons & Dragons since 1997 (AD&D 2nd).
Then I started mastering in 1999.

I have experience on playing 2E, 3.5E, d20 Modern and some custom d20 rulesets I created. I also played and mastered 4E for some sessions.

2 years ago I decided to have a pause due to burn out...

Currently I decided to return to play and mastering 3.5, because 4E simply doesn't appeals to me.

My mainly concerns are about game complexity, both in combat during sessions but also during planning. I just love 4E for his encounter and moster creation rules, but there is all my love is, for the moment I will stick to 3.5 or Pathfinder... with some house rules.

I love storytelling (people say I am skilled, especially writing long and complex prophecies/scripts in rhymes), role playing but... I really like a good brawl.

I hope you will tolerate my bad English and my stupid questions, I want to improve my skills in playing and mastering.

Cheers

The Power Master


: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mystic Lemur February 12, 2011, 09:44:09 PM
I'm a long time (mostly) lurker from the WotC boards. Now I'm here. Sucks to be you, I guess. ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Barringer February 13, 2011, 11:09:57 AM
Long time player, long time lurker of the wizards forums.  Recently linked to this forum and I enjoy it immensely.  All the best.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Carnap February 13, 2011, 05:14:16 PM
Hey, I'm new here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bard February 14, 2011, 10:27:37 PM
Some more cannon fodder for the forums has arrived!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Mulletmanalive February 15, 2011, 11:18:22 PM
New here, I'm known as Mulletmanalive on most forums I frequent.

Worked on various games over the years, presently trying to get my Victorian Steampunk game finished and theoretically publishable but like as not that will never happen because of the byzantine mess that is my magic system at the moment.

I've played relatively little on the fun side of the screen and became somewhat disillusioned with GMing after the last time someone told me where to shove my plot because I wouldn't let him get rich instantly by searching the pockets of poor murdered commoners.

My longest running project for the enjoyment of others is a thing on Giantitp, where i've been trying to convert sufficient fairy folklore into games material to make it playable but that's a slow slog and i'm now more than a little behind on my work.

Summary: keen and inventive designer of mechanics and an erstwhile dreamer of complex and diabolical plots. Never one word where 6 will do...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gelscressor February 16, 2011, 05:17:20 PM
Hello everyone.

I was introduced to DnD through Baldur's Gate II and eventually found my way to PnP due playing on some Neverwinternights Persistent Worlds. I've actually played few PNP games, so my practical experience is limited. However, my knowledge of DND theory is fairly decent; thanks to many hours of lurking around on forums and book reading.

This looks like a relatively laid-back and censor-lite environment, so I decide to sign up. Mostly here for  the ''Thinktank''; although I'll probably have little to add when it comes min-maxing (...not that I don't find it interesting).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: unosarta February 17, 2011, 12:53:30 AM
I just came over here from GiantitP. I have been playing D&D for probably 5 years, and I have been doing other creative things but without the context of D&D for... a long time before that.

I mostly came over here because Vorpal Tribble got kicked off GitP and I wanted to still see his work, as well as that the forum is widely quoted and known of, and it seemed prudent to join.

: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: taman February 17, 2011, 11:23:59 PM
I haven't had a lot of gaming experiences over the past several years, but my first experience was with AD&D when I was about 13.  Then started playing All Flesh Must Be Eaten for a few years starting when I was 18, mixed in with some 3rd edition D&D in the Ravenloft setting (you can tell the DM and my friends were into the horror genre).  Over the past several years, I have enjoyed listening to various podcasts on gaming, such as Modern Death, and a few other random ones here and there.  My rpg itch has started getting worse the past few months due to the fact that my wife and I have started a small collection of board games, which got me thinking about pen and paper games again.  I just started listening to the BG podcast a couple of weeks ago and love it!  I don't really do forums much at all, but I hope this community will be a great source of advice and feedback as I intend to attempt some one on one Shadowrun sessions with my wife soon.  Thanks for having me!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: DraconicDon February 18, 2011, 02:10:11 PM
Hello, any name works for me.  I tend to play mostly 3.5 but will try almost any game.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Kerberos February 18, 2011, 06:59:48 PM
Hi, I'm new, I found the foum looking for Char Op Info since I'm somewhat new to D&D 3.5. Baldurs Gate and NWN is abou the closest I've gotten to 3. and 3.5, though I have plays other RP games.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ThisGuy01 February 18, 2011, 09:04:13 PM
...I...well...i like turtles ;)  that's just how i roll....and if you couldn't guess by my ambiguous name, I'm a male.  21, live in North Dakota and work in a bar, but I promise, my redneck is at a very minimum.  I've played Anima, D&D, M:TG, and I've sampled other things, but I've always come back to good ol' 3.5 D&D, because I know that my books and dice will always comfort me.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: twoswords February 19, 2011, 12:46:19 AM
New guy. Played all kinda games for a long time. Found this place as I was looking for info for a new campaign, as a GM. Now also browsing to try to find info as a player in a new campaign.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Xavier319 February 20, 2011, 09:08:43 AM
Hey there, long time D&D player, new poster. Mostly just read stuff up until this point.  Had a couple of rules questions, and could not figure out how to post it except in an existing thread, so figured I might as well say hi.  been playing D&D for about 19 years, love it.  Keep on keepin' on!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Slider February 21, 2011, 03:58:12 AM
Hey folks, long time player of D&D, (longer than I care to admit)  :P
I just recently found this sight (dang new-fangled computers) liked what I saw, decided to join into the discussion.

Slider
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: beardman February 21, 2011, 06:04:54 PM
Hello there.

I recently found this site and decided to join.  I've played DnD for the last decade or so and M:TG before that.  I uh like um stuff.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Aedh February 22, 2011, 01:53:56 AM
I just started playing D & D 3.5e.  The last time I played D & D was when 2.0 just came out and whoaaa, the game has changed.  Mental overload. o.O

Lots of good threads here so thought I'd join. /cheers
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sancho February 22, 2011, 05:02:41 AM
Well I've been playing D&D for about 12 years, have played Rifts for about the same (however less extensively), I also play MTG, and World of Warcraft.  For the most part I find the D20 system to be the easiest RPG base I've ever played or run, and as far as I'm concerned 4th ed. never happened.

Oh, and I strongly dislike Hippies.

 :shakefist damned hippies.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: karzzak February 22, 2011, 11:58:00 AM
Hi everyone,

player/gm since the end of the 90's, i used this forum to create some of the vilains of the planescape campaign (d&d 3.5 with the background of the 2nd) i'm running since 2 years and finally decided to join (never too late ;) ).

Played many games but d&d's still my favorite
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Safety Sword February 22, 2011, 10:35:18 PM
Hi all,
I'm new to here but old to D&D. My friends and I are pretty much die hard 3.5ers and not planning on going any higher with edition numbers at this stage.

Currently DMing a FR campaign and loving it.

See you around I guess!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PhillyG February 23, 2011, 12:46:32 AM
: Kai  May 01, 2008, 03:11:44 AM
married to a wonder man, who I met (oddly enough) on the WotC boards.

Shazam!
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: the_antigamer February 23, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
I've lurked here for a while, making an account to investigate Vorpal Tribble's ban from GitP.

I'm finishing up college, have been playing D&D since the start of third edition, and use 3.5.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern February 23, 2011, 11:12:44 PM
: PhillyG  February 23, 2011, 12:46:32 AM
: Kai  May 01, 2008, 03:11:44 AM
married to a wonder man, who I met (oddly enough) on the WotC boards.

Shazam!
Not to be sceptical, but you have checked her sex, right? WotC forums and women seem not to go well together.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: mishra February 25, 2011, 05:54:29 AM
Been lurking, just found this page out and what I've been missing.  :bigeye
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: Agita February 25, 2011, 06:11:55 AM
: mishra  February 25, 2011, 05:54:29 AM
Been lurking, just found this page out and what I've been missing.  :bigeye
Hmm... Did you come in from the MW forums? I know there's a guy (substitute your preferred description) named mishra around there.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: mishra February 25, 2011, 06:17:31 AM
: Agita  February 25, 2011, 06:11:55 AM
: mishra  February 25, 2011, 05:54:29 AM
Been lurking, just found this page out and what I've been missing.  :bigeye
Hmm... Did you come in from the MW forums? I know there's a guy (substitute your preferred description) named mishra around there.
Yeah, that's me from MW, I've been enticed to BG by some of the other members both here and there.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Stallion February 25, 2011, 10:46:07 PM
Well, I'm not entirely new here, I've lurked around the handbooks and used the advice on here several times, as well as advice and stuff on Giant in the Playground. Just a player, got a few campaigns planned out.



Herp and Derp.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: gustaphsum41 February 26, 2011, 10:42:57 AM
I'm someone interested in RPGs
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: hagbard February 27, 2011, 07:38:52 AM
Hiho folks

I'm playin D&D 3.5 for a few years and my favorite Munchkin card is "Stick to the rules, raise a Level"  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: stycotl February 27, 2011, 02:47:52 PM
hey, i'm aaron. i like hiking, climbing, mountain biking, reading, writing, drawing, sculpting, gaming. i am going to school for digital media and illustration, trying to specialize in 2d and 3d concept art and illustration. i'm married and have two crazy kids and a 3rd on the way in april. i served 4 years in the usmc infantry.

i am a regular on giantitp, and a few years ago made an account on wizards before deciding that that place was a magnet for douchebaggery, and haven't been back. i've watched bg for quite a while, and have been tempted to make an account in order to participate in the homebrew forums, but free time and effort required have kept me away. but vorpal tribble getting booted from giantitp kind of convinced me that i should broaden my forum horizons a bit. so here i am. maybe i'll get into the pbp here if i have time.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: veekie February 27, 2011, 10:48:51 PM
Sure are getting a lot of GitP migrants lately.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Aldrick February 27, 2011, 11:55:40 PM
I've seen a lot of links pointing to these forums recently - especially through Google.  I've been working to build a new 3.5 D&D character and from all that I've seen these forums appear to be the ideal place.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: godzilla5939 February 28, 2011, 09:39:27 AM
Hi all,

I enjoy dungeons and dragons 3.5 and pathfinder. I recently started experimenting in character op and heard this was a place with a good community who would be helpful so I'm here  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Oblivion February 28, 2011, 12:50:54 PM
Hello! Some friends at GitP recommended that I join here, so here I am! ^_^
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: oni5115 March 01, 2011, 10:38:30 PM
Hiya, not entirely new here though just registered. Used to lurk the forums back when my main group played D&D for CO information.  Playing D&D again and the WotC forums are a mess (blue screen of doom links) so I've come back here to stay.  This really seems to be the place for 3e CO and information.  So much good stuff here.  :D

I played a couple games Magic The Gathering, D&D 3e, Munchkin, GURPS, Vampire the Masquerade, and maybe a few others I can't recall at the moment.  Currently going to be playing D&D 3e again - and maybe something else if the other group ever stops playing COD and stuff long enough to make characters and play a game session.  :lol

I am male, if that matters, and currently reside in the frozen wastelands of hell... err I mean Michigan.  Same difference right? <insert buried in snow smiley>
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Illian March 02, 2011, 09:59:01 AM
Just Joined a DnD game after being away from the hobby for a while and this seems like the best place to get character building advice  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: EnigmaTrain March 02, 2011, 05:09:12 PM
Hey, I've lurked two handbook threads for a couple weeks to get a good handle on the Psion and Sorcerer characters I'm building for two budding 3.5e campaigns in my area - looking to get a membership for advice tailored to me :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PipTheBlue March 03, 2011, 06:02:32 AM
Hi!

I'm pretty excited about the d20 system in general. Since my tabletop sessions are pretty scarce these days and I have loads of character ideas I'd like to try out, I thought I'd give PbP a shot.

Also, I sometimes roam these boards for advice on my slowrunning tabletop game.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: zeroasterisk March 03, 2011, 07:35:34 PM
Lame high school student enjoying his 'senior spring' - here to get some 3.5 D&D advice.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: miz redavni March 04, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
hello there peoples. i am miz redavni. i am 21 and im not really sure what to say...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Noble Von Blunderbus March 04, 2011, 01:44:54 PM
I came here to see what sort of insane and broken things that other people with access to 3.5 edition come up with. I hope to contribute along those lines... Otherwise good to be here! :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Omarvelous March 05, 2011, 12:36:53 AM
Hello, my name is Omar and I'm a gamer in Florida.  I'm dating SheWolf and friends with AfterCrescent through her.  I have very little DnD experience (very sporadic play since High School) but am now part of a group that plays regularly with either one of the two aforementioned DMing.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: tmittelstadt March 05, 2011, 08:23:03 PM
I was introduced to D&d as a kid in the early 80'. Been playing weekly since the mid 90's (3.5 the last 5 or 6 years). Tried my first bard about 1 1/2 years ago, and went through 3 or 4 bards in a couple sessions. Trying to make the bard work led me to these forums. The handbooks have been a great help.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Trog March 06, 2011, 11:27:56 AM
* a troglodyte, smoking a Coffin Nail™ brand cigarette wanders into the thread from the one above it and is clearly still a little lost*

Er... Hi.

*looks around*

This isn't the twelve step program is it? Trog was just looking for the bar and uh...

*stares at someone off camera for a bit*

It isn't? Introductions are done here you say?

Very well.

*puffs a bit, thinking*

Trog is a troglodyte. Which means that trog is a bipedal lizard-like creature with a uh... fin... atop his head. Which uh... got house-ruled in from a previous edition, really.

What people may not know is that the stench of troglodytes is usually something attributed to our fierce habit of chain smoking. And our supposed evilness comes from either too much drink or too little. Mostly we're cuddly, really. And perhaps a bit snarky in a good-humored self-effacing sort of way. Or at least Trog is. The other ones Trog doesn't speak for really.

Anyhow uh... *raises hat* Pleased to meet ya.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: veekie March 06, 2011, 11:35:03 AM
More GitP migrants? Tis the season.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita March 06, 2011, 01:11:02 PM
I'm left to wonder just how much word-of-mouth propaganda Prime has been doing.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Trog March 06, 2011, 02:16:58 PM
Not here due to anyone's propaganda. :P

Just due to a... let's call it a difference of opinion... and to meet new cool people.  :D

And uh... get my geek on. >>;
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: Prime32 March 06, 2011, 02:21:37 PM
: Trog  March 06, 2011, 02:16:58 PM
Not here due to anyone's propaganda. :P
Of course not. :ninja (Shush Agita)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Trog March 06, 2011, 02:43:34 PM
: Prime32  March 06, 2011, 02:21:37 PM
: Trog  March 06, 2011, 02:16:58 PM
Not here due to anyone's propaganda. :P
Of course not. :ninja (Shush Agita)
Heh! I'm liking this place already.  :marx
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: dasbif March 06, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
Hi all, I'm new here, and pretty new to DND.  I'm currently playing my first campaign that has lasted more than three sessions, and am all the while brainstorming new character ideas and concepts.

I'm here to ask questions and learn new tips and tricks I wasn't aware of!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Avehn March 07, 2011, 12:33:01 AM
Hey, Avehn here. I'm new, getting back into D&D after an extended absence, thought it'd be nice to chat about stuff somewheres.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Bobikus March 07, 2011, 08:20:43 AM
Hello, I'm new to the forums and getting back into D&D.  I played various versions of D&D off and on since the early 90s, and have played other tabletops such as oWoD, L5R, 40k, AFMBE, CoC, and Dragon Age.  Came across here looking for advice and discussion for 3.5e D&D.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Caledonv2.0 March 09, 2011, 03:18:27 PM
Caledon here.

Just getting back into D&D and have been playing a 3.5 campaign for a few months now. It would be great to bounce around ideas with the community and get other people's perspectives on questions I might have.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Sethvir March 09, 2011, 04:36:40 PM
Sethvir,

Been playing D&D off an on since the boxed version with B-1 in it, In Search of the Unknown.  Switched to Pathfinder 2 years ago.  Skipped 4th ed entirely.  Working on a new Pathfinder Campaign, but looking for some Truenamer content that was originally on the WOTC boards, but thought might be here. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Stealthyboy March 09, 2011, 08:53:31 PM
Hi hi, I'm Stealthyboy!

I'm just your average derpy British guy, nothing special  :D

I'm mostly here to read (And reply to) a friend's Let's Play he's doing on here  :p
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Maeshin March 10, 2011, 02:54:54 PM
I am a D&D gamer. Mostly I DM. Ongoing situation since highschool. Currently 24 and in college. Psychology major.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: cyberpunks March 10, 2011, 06:02:21 PM
I am cyberpunks. 4 years ago, I was cyberpunks on 339. I like to create 3.5 characters, now and always.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: lorddarioush March 11, 2011, 10:58:38 AM
hi! im Darioush an 20 year ol engineer from the netherlands
came here to join the D&D fun
youll see me around i guess, good lucks and no munchkinzzzz

-that dutch guy
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Rainmaker March 12, 2011, 07:05:12 PM
Hey, Rainmaker here. New 3.5 player trying to survive his campaign.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tchacotaa March 12, 2011, 10:05:55 PM
A little info about me.   :D

I have been gaming for 32 years and started with 1st ed, AD&D and haven't quit yet.  I have played a lot of different games but D&D will always be the primary game played. 

Our group currently plays once a week alternating weekly between D&D and any other game we are into at the time.  Currently that is Warhammer 40K; Dark Heresy and Death Watch.  May be doing some Fading Suns soon. 

As for D&D, we are playing 3.5 and have been playing exclusively in our own campaign world since '97.  It has a very rich history with new ideas expanding it on every story line.  We have three DM's, myself included, who take turns running a story.  An innovative idea one of our DM's had last year was to rotate DM's each gaming session instead for each story.  One starts and then the next in line picks up where the former left off whether he had finished what he had planned for the night or not.  The next DM retains the option to run with what the former did or to do something completely different as long as it is consistent with the story line.  We each have different DM'ing styles so it has been a fun playing.  It is an experiment worth doing at least once, though i would not recommend it as normal gaming. 

So that is a little about me. 
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: OvermanXAN March 12, 2011, 11:56:39 PM
Hiya all!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jigoral March 13, 2011, 01:54:56 AM
Umm, Hello!

Im Jigoral... Most people call me Jiggy. Im 24, been gaming all my life, but mostly board games and console games as a little girl, and graduating to D&D3 in highschool, then 3.5e shortly afterwards.

I live in the US, and enjoy alot of the CO and TO of D&D. Playing is fun too, but I haven't had a game last very long because players or DMs just flake out. :(
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Demelain March 13, 2011, 05:13:31 PM
I'm 17 and I only got into the P&P RPG stuff a couple of years ago. Mostly I stick to D&D 3.5 but I also do a bit of WH40K stuff.
Thus far I only game with some friends from school.  Our DMs tend to be bad or can't hold on to a campaign for long.
I really enjoy CO and have been using the board a resource recently, so I figured I'd sign up so that I could get more in-depth and specific Q&A, and maybe eventually give back to the board.
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: Gattack March 15, 2011, 12:56:47 AM
nuqneH. 3.5 fanyboy, WHFB and 40k player, trekkie, and comics fanboy (MArvel>DC, BTW.) Oh, and Kamen Rider, if it wasn't obvious by the name.
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: silran666 March 15, 2011, 08:36:45 PM
What up! Manny here long time DnD player (still trying to get it right) out here in SLC, UT. I'm just so gosh darned happy to be here!
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: Cal349 March 16, 2011, 05:02:46 PM
Hey, found the podcast a few weeks ago and thought I'd check out the forums.  :)
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: draculmaulkee March 16, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
I am 17 and a junior in high school.  I've played D&D 3.5 for a couple of years, and enjoy reading the outrageously optimized characters of others.
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: n3rd4m1g0 March 17, 2011, 01:14:07 AM
beer-powered gamer since 2nd ed.

lurked here for years,

finally a hello world :)
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: Dencero March 17, 2011, 10:26:03 PM
I am the reason why you lock your doors and windows at night. I am the one who is watching you when you are alone. I am everything. And I am nothing.

All kidding aside, I'm a dungeon master, a player, and a writer. I like everything from steampunk to fantasy and everything in between. Thinking about migrating here from another gaming site, seeing how it goes.
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: Decimator March 18, 2011, 03:14:58 AM
I'm a person.  I do persony things while behaving like the person that I am.
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: HiddenLineage March 19, 2011, 05:17:15 PM
Well, hey there. I'm me. =D Nice to meet ya'll.
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: dunetraveller March 21, 2011, 12:57:57 AM
Hi all. Long time gamer. Been playing since around 1978 or so. Many different games, but I still play D&D 3.5 and soon to be playing "zero level" for the first time since those early days. I remember being able to fit a whole character comfortably on a 3 x 5 index card... ahhh the days of long ago. I also remember dying.... A LOT! :banghead  Ahhh the days of long ago.

John
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: beserking March 21, 2011, 01:35:59 AM
Hello. I'm relatively new to D&D, been playing infrequently for about a year. At first I dismissed the game but it was rather more engaging than I thought after I first tried it. Here's hope to more years of gaming!
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: Silver Night March 21, 2011, 02:01:21 AM
Hey there, bit of a D&D newbie. I like the complexity offered by 3.5, I think, mroe than the rules for 4. Anyway, howdy.
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: Awesomo Moustachio March 21, 2011, 03:00:14 AM
Hello all,

On and off gamer, bouncing between Vampire: The Requiem and D&D 3.5e.

I hope I am able to contribute to these forums with some of my experiences...
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: slento March 22, 2011, 05:50:40 AM
Hey I'm from Washington. I hope to learn so voodoo magic or something and carry it back to my group to make our play style less hack and slash
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: ILM March 22, 2011, 01:41:19 PM
Hey all. Old time gamer, used to play 3.5e in college, then started working and all so had to give that up. For a while I did some monstly abstract character optimization and build search, just because it amused me to kick the rules in the shins :). Apparently this is the new scene, so here I am :).
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: groendraakie March 23, 2011, 10:24:51 AM
Hi All,
I've been playing since 1990 or so. Started with Advanced D&D and got stuck in 3.5th edition, which I play regularly here in Almere, Holland.

P.S. I agree with Ze Rulez
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: NeBr8D March 25, 2011, 03:21:39 AM
Hoy Hoy,

I've been browsing here for close to a year now and figured I should prolly join.

I've been playing D&D since late 80's.  I mainly played Advanced 2nd Ed back then but I did play a bit of reg AD&D and basic.  I really liked the Advanced 2nd 2nd Ed rules.   :banghead

We switched to 3rd when it came out and then to 3.5.  We basically refuse to switch to 4th.  I've never even tried it. 
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: Aliek March 25, 2011, 11:31:31 PM
Well, here goes a little introduction.

I'm not so experienced on the D&D side of life, but I like it a lot, and I've been lurking on these boards for a couple weeks. Just today, I've decided to register, so I could be a part of this community, instead of just an observer.
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: Socko525 March 26, 2011, 02:47:48 PM
Long time lurker, looking to actually start contributing!
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: TheAbyssDragon March 27, 2011, 04:07:44 PM
I feel like I created my account ages ago and am just now getting around to activate it.

I'm a long time player and DM. My older brother plays, so I was introduced at a young age. I follow the belief that you should build strong characters and that it doesn't hinder your ability to roleplay. Unfortunately I've had a rough time staying in an active campaign, so most of my builds get archived and go unplayed.
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: Acolyte346 March 27, 2011, 04:51:46 PM
Been playing for a couple years, got drawn in by the Artificer's Handbook, then the Complete MacGyver, and it just spiralled from there.

Mostly playing 3.5e/Eberron/Pathfinder or Palladium.
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: zook1shoe March 28, 2011, 04:55:40 AM
Hi, I was a big fan of the WotC optimization boards, but since 4e and the 3.x boards falling apart, I started looking around and found this place.

I have been playing 3.x since 3rd came out, and have tried but disliked 4e.
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: Heavyman March 28, 2011, 03:56:58 PM
I'm Heavyman, a name I've earned in most games for being the tank, or the guy with the machinegun. I've been playing 3.5 for five years now, and I have yet to play a game of 4th Edition. At first glance, I was a bit hesitant to play it, but now from what others have told me, it might be fun. I'll check it out whenever I get the chance. I would like to play second edition at some point. My favorite classes are warlock and duskblade....

I can't really think of much else to say.
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: DDNF March 29, 2011, 03:25:49 PM
'lo!
I'm Johan, a 20-year old university student from Sweden.
I'm, sadly, not that active as a D&D player, still in my learning phase. I do however play a crapload of videogames whenever I get the free time.
And read nerdy books. And comics.
Cheers!
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: Malistroi March 29, 2011, 04:53:21 PM
   Hello, I'm a veteran of 1e and 2e (from about '86 to '96) in his late 30s who basically missed all of 3e and 3.5 due to med school/internship/residency and so forth. Lately the tabletop bug has bitten me again hard, and after getting the old group back together and looking over 4e and Pathfinder, we decided to go with Pathfinder as our core setting. While I was a very savvy 1 and 2e player, the research I've done thus far has served only to show me how much I DON'T know regarding how much the game has changed. I hope to get to know everyone on these boards, and with luck you can bring me into 21st century tabletop so I'm not playing a gimp.  :lol

   Our group will be running the Carrion Crown AP, starting in a couple of weeks, and hopefully with the insight of these boards I can build an effective and interesting character. I've played virtually every class over the years but Wizards were usually my niche. I look forward to some great theorycrafting and discussions!
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: Agita March 29, 2011, 04:56:52 PM
: Malistroi  March 29, 2011, 04:53:21 PM
   Hello, I'm a veteran of 1e and 2e (from about '86 to '96) in his late 30s who basically missed all of 3e and 3.5 due to med school/internship/residency and so forth. Lately the tabletop bug has bitten me again hard, and after getting the old group back together and looking over 4e and Pathfinder, we decided to go with Pathfinder as our core setting. While I was a very savvy 1 and 2e player, the research I've done thus far has served only to show me how much I DON'T know regarding how much the game has changed. I hope to get to know everyone on these boards, and with luck you can bring me into 21st century tabletop so I'm not playing a gimp.  :lol

   Our group will be running the Carrion Crown AP, starting in a couple of weeks, and hopefully with the insight of these boards I can build an effective and interesting character. I've played virtually every class over the years but Wizards were usually my niche. I look forward to some great theorycrafting and discussions!
The most important thing if you're entering 3e from 1e/2e is, as far as I know about the latter two, to forget any and all assumptions and look at 3.X as basically a different system. All of them. It will make everyone happier.

And while I'm posting, welcome to everyone on this page (and everyone before that, I guess, but I'm lazy).
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: Grimderp March 31, 2011, 12:40:24 PM
Hello! I'm obviously new here, so...

I'm in my early twenties, and I love roleplaying. I'm not sure how good I am at it, but I do enjoy it. I am generally willing to try most systems or settings out, and enjoy playing different characters. Though, admittedly, for a while I stuck almost specifically to rogues, bards, and bard-rogues. I like reading about new settings and character concepts, since I don't think I'm particularly good at crunch and mechanics. I've played nWoD, DnD 3.5e and 4.0e, Unisystem, Paranoia (I believe it's the latest, though it may have been XP?), d20 modern, and I'm going to be in an Exalted game starting this coming week. Those are the only ones I've actually played, though I do have a list of other ones I'd love to try at some point in the future/near-future. I used to play video games a lot, almost rpgs exclusively, but lately have found myself disinterested in actually playing them. Sometimes I just like watching other people play them. I enjoy books on occasion, and...honestly I don't really have much more to add, I guess? So, uh. Hi.
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: b100d_arrowz March 31, 2011, 01:01:08 PM
Well hello there  :D I figured that as much time as I spend reading this site I should start getting involved in it and doing that communication thing :o So about me, I like long walks on the blasted planes of existence, drinking the blood of my enemies, and smiting zombies with my shotgun


For gaming purposes I am mainly a PC gamer who dabbles in the 360, and yes I am a DnD (3.5) addict who is about to explore pathfinder. So hello again :D
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: CrimsonDeath April 01, 2011, 09:18:34 PM
I used to frequent the official WotC Psionics, Character Optimization, and Theoretical Optimization boards prior to and shortly after the release of Fourth Edition.  I even suffered through Gleemax.  Some of you may remember me from such threads as the 2007 Halloween Character Optimization competition.  (I hear Oliver still gives Krusk nightmares.)  I'm still playing 3e and my friends generally consider my characters as evidence that characterization and optimization can coexist fruitfully.  I may not say much on the board, but when I do, I'll try to make it helpful and relevant.  Don't be surprised if I disappear for months at a time; I'll probably be back eventually.
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: Leviathan April 03, 2011, 09:43:41 AM
Hey there. I'm a male gamer, just out of my mid twenties, Australian, erm.. yeah. That's me :)
Geek and proud of it!!
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: mxzero00 April 04, 2011, 01:15:11 AM
Sup, I'm here on a research expedition
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: coconitos April 04, 2011, 05:47:53 AM
Hello ppl

i'm a D&D player from brazil and i'm here like my friends for a class research expedition...

not a total power player but like to know about the builds and things like that!

thx!
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: mrboris April 04, 2011, 07:36:27 AM
Hi I am Michael from toodyay West Australia, I breed alpacas and run a wool mill for a living.
Last week I visited my brother and now many years after my last gane of D&D a 3 day tourney
has been organised with old players from all parts of Australia getting together again.
So I am here to catch up.
Cheers
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: Pathian April 04, 2011, 11:32:32 AM
Hi all. New Pathfinder player here. Looking forward to contributing!
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: ComradeHavok April 05, 2011, 01:12:00 AM
Hey, new user here. Currently residing amongst the rainforests of British Columbia

Been lurking for awhile, and figured its about time I got an account going.
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: borsniel April 06, 2011, 01:55:50 AM
hi im a 20 year old gamer whos a member of a gaming club in Frederick county MD. ive been playing DnD 3.5 for years and am now taking my first real shot at DMing. ive also played vampire, Nobilis, and 4e.

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: t3hn00b April 07, 2011, 12:16:26 AM
Hey all. Fairly new D&D player here just doing research on how to break his character.  :D
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: Fireheart1974 April 07, 2011, 03:53:37 PM
Hi!  I'm new.  NC resident, work in HR, married, 1 amazing little girl (but then I'm biased.)

Been lurking and wanted to search for some character specific stuff...so joined!  Currently, playing in three games (paladin and wizards) and running another.

I'm quiet online so I shouldn't be too much trouble. 
~Fireheart
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: cythrek April 07, 2011, 08:19:55 PM
gamer scoping out rules.
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: jeffrie April 08, 2011, 04:29:12 PM
Hi. I'm not as smart as i look, and can't tell a good character build from a bad one. I also usually need things explained to me in great detail, even though the answer is probably obvious to most others.

Luckily i look great in pajamas. Even at my age.

Also, i'm addicted to proving that skill monkeys can kick your butt using mundane skills (told you i wasn't real smart).
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: eaterofwisdom April 09, 2011, 09:52:42 PM
I just wanna lurk and browse posts.
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: Tavar April 10, 2011, 12:18:02 AM
Hello, I'm interested in finding a good online community.
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: Wakawoka April 10, 2011, 10:20:18 AM
Hello people!

I'm a university student and I enjoy conversating,debating and acting. I've also been an athlete for as long as I can remember so I guess I'm somewhat competitive to. Is it any wonder I'm here now?
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: otterdam April 10, 2011, 11:16:07 PM
hi...i'm pretty nondescript...not much to say.
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: Semm April 11, 2011, 09:52:02 PM
I play whatever infuriates my DM/best friend the most.
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: Hugin April 12, 2011, 04:12:15 AM
My name's Brad. I like playing RPGs. Thought I'd take a gander at your fine boards here for a bit.
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: Sagemachine April 12, 2011, 07:15:29 AM
Hey everyone, my name is Daniel. I'm from Arkansas, in the more civilized part (Northwest) of the state. I am currently a police dispatcher for the University of Arkansas and HOPEFULLY soon will become an officer for their department (3/4 dream, 1/4 MORE MONEY FOR GAMING/REAL LIFE  ;) )

I haphazardly play D&D 3.5, used to run a long running New World of Darkness campaign, am restarting a long running D&D campaign via Pathfinder (D&D 3.75?), and am going through a list of things deemed "unpossible" by my local groups...ideas that were once written up and deemed impossible or that no one would run it. I joined these boards as a suggestion from a friend to get some help on my current project, the Level 35 Epic D&D game.
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: ninjafatty April 12, 2011, 11:54:22 PM
Yo! Name's Bard... yes it really is... anyways avide... avid? whatever I like 3.0 mostly tank or healer majorly into technicalicty on the side of not making the game unbalanced but not beyond fudgin the line for the sake of enjoyment.
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: Novea April 13, 2011, 10:05:54 AM
Greetings all!

I've been a gamer girl for over 17 years :)  I've played D&D 1st edition to 3.5, WW, GURPS, VTM, LARP and other things I can't recall at the moment.  I am engaged to a wonderful man that has been gaming longer than I have.   :love 

I'm willing to talk character creation & love coming up with weird backgrounds for the DMs / Storytellers to exploit.  My latest VTM character is a Malk vamp with 5 distinct personalities that the Storyteller allowed me to write up 5 seperate character sheets for.  For D&D 3.5:  a cleric of a the Lazy Drunkard (basically Bacchus) who is the only daughter of the richest man in the Empire.  Gotta love it! :D
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: chuji April 13, 2011, 08:45:11 PM
Hello folks,

Law student, twenties, cooking virtuoso, dedicated gaymer (yes, you read it right) here. Been playing roleplaying games since I was like 12 or something. About 5 or 6 years ago me and my fellow friends decided we would give D&D a fair chance, and to some degree we got hooked on it. So here I am, lurking threads in search for the perfect cheese fondue.
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: MADDGOAT April 14, 2011, 11:35:41 PM
Hi,

New to this board, but have been playing D&D in one form or another for years.
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: Xan April 16, 2011, 09:14:48 PM
Hello there,

I'm from Poland (somewhere between Baator and Abyss, but still in Europe) and I've been playing RPG, especially D&D, for 2,5 years. Not sure what I could say here, I'm mainly gamer who loves mysterious and powerful characters... for their power and mysteries ;]

Playing almost every weekend, it wouldn't be falsehood if I said that I've got some experience in this matter. I prefer D&D 3.5... but saying thing like that is boring!

"Xenshenasa-prietokana'hazhulakhan!", die evil monsters, cos I'm mihty Truenamer :P Now running incredibly long-looking campaign with some crazy DM.

What can I say? Hello, guys, one more time.
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: mthor April 17, 2011, 02:56:30 AM
: Xan  April 16, 2011, 09:14:48 PM
"Xenshenasa-prietokana'hazhulakhan!", die evil monsters, cos I'm mihty Truenamer :P Now running incredibly long-looking campaign with some crazy DM.
ouch...

JK truenamers are very cool and flavorful but please ask anyone on BG what they think of truenamers (solo of course being the exception) and you will get an earful

I just wish they worked. =(
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: Benane April 17, 2011, 09:55:35 AM
Hi all,
I'm a d&d 3.5 and mtg player, browsing for some d&d 3.5 builds atm

guess we'll meet in other discussions then
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: rainman April 17, 2011, 12:31:58 PM
Hello everyone:

My name is Ray and I'm from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I've been gaming for about 25 years starting with the original D&D and now with the 3.5 edition. I look forward to chating with some of you for amusement and advise.
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: nimdok April 17, 2011, 05:08:56 PM
Nimdok
University student in Taiwan
Was preparing to do 4e with some Ukrainians
but their only GM who would play in English stopped GMing

Now reading 3.5e rules to play in the tabletop club(Not enought 4e translated for them to play)
Preparing to unleash the clericzilla upon the Newbie DM
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: JynxSilverfoot April 17, 2011, 07:13:06 PM
Oh hi there, my name is Jeff.   I am 24 years old from South Carolina. I play Dnd 3.5, Mtg, Pathfinder in the near future, and dabbled in Wow. Been playing Dnd since I was 16, currently playing a Cleric, a Monk, and a Rogue in three different campaigns. Hoping I can provide insight to those who seek it and also find some of my own while doing so.
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: Azagtot April 17, 2011, 10:32:15 PM
Hello people,
long time DM (D&D and later AD&D originally, in the 90s), but skipped 3.0 entirely and am now DMing a 3.5 game. Disappointed in the 4.0 system, but still find it useful for certain types of gaming. Here to extend, maximize and probably persist, eventually, our 3.5 game. I've really enjoyed your boards and love the community here. I might eventually post some of the builds used by the party, and some of the encounters and adventure ideas I'm using to keep it in peril.
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: soulseeeker_x April 19, 2011, 04:34:55 AM
Early twenties, lost somewhere in between DMing and PCing, but not as good as I'd like to...
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: Steam April 19, 2011, 03:19:11 PM
Early 20s, did a little D&D years ago, currently doing a few online RPs and going to be the mod for one.  Mainly prefer single-player videogames, really.
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: SpaceLlama April 19, 2011, 10:43:48 PM
I love DnD, I'm constantly scouring through books and it's Spring Break, Woo woo!
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: Ibenadar April 20, 2011, 02:18:04 PM
I'm an old-skool player back from when there wasn't any this monsters as PCs, if you where a non-human that was your class  :fu  I realised I played RPGs for so long last week that some of my dice are older than one of the players.  (Wouldn't be so bad, but she's currently working on her PhD)

Joining up to the forum because I've joined a new campaign where the DM said "If it's in source 3.x WotWC mats you can you use it.".  We gave 4.0 a quick go and decided we didn't want to play Trading-Card (R) RPG.

Got to say some of us have unbalanced the game so enjoying all the info-sources for beefing up the rest of the party.  Although I think next session we should just kill samurai outright.
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: Viktyr Korimir April 20, 2011, 08:24:34 PM
I'm Viktyr Korimir. I play some, I design some, but I don't really claim to be good at either. I'm hoping to get better.
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: kurohi818 April 21, 2011, 10:29:11 PM
So far I've only played a homebrew version of VtM, but I enjoy planning out characters from various games and have worked on a few D&D characters.

Otherwise I tend to prefer SRPG's with Disgaea being my favorite series.
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: krotana April 22, 2011, 01:10:39 PM
Hello,
I am from Slovakia, started playing DnD way way back on the high school and hooked up on it since then. Mostly doing DMing, following this board for something over a year by now.
K.
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: Halna April 22, 2011, 03:06:46 PM
I am Halna! I come from Giantitp, where I learned the art of optimization, and wish to improve myself here!
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: DrPhro April 22, 2011, 09:51:05 PM
Hey guys I'm pretty new to dnd. I've been involved for a couple of years but only started to get into it more recently. I very much enjoy 3.5 and have been lurking the forums for quite some time so I decided to finally jump in.
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: Alternator April 23, 2011, 01:28:57 AM
Was Lusden Veharo on Gleemax back in the day, though I doubt anyone remembers me.  Only semi-notable thing I produced was the Silly Literalist for the 100^10 challenge, though I'm working on some NPC optimization for low-level games to share.  Mostly I play play-by-post by now.
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: vagrant_geek April 23, 2011, 03:59:28 PM
Hi
I'm 23 y.o., a lazy girl, mostly playing D&D, Pathfinder and (gasp) WoD, but recently reading new and exciting systems to broad my horizons and start my (not so) new carreer as a GM.
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: rosarius April 25, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
Hey,

I'm from switzerland, but I'd love to live elsewhere. I'm very fond of DnD 3.5, MtG, War40k, MMOs, etc. I especially like optimizing stuff ;)
And as you can see, my english is not that great.
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: proclus April 26, 2011, 04:31:04 PM
My name is Proclus, and I'm an addict.


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: mthor April 26, 2011, 05:49:33 PM
*In Chorus*  Hi Proclus
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: Silvera April 28, 2011, 12:19:40 PM
Silvera here,  newish to D&D (heck, only started doing board/card games about 3 years ago, D&D about a year) and have absolutely fallen in love. Unfortunately, I have moved away from my friends that got me into gaming and have no contacts where I'm at for gaming groups, nor can I really make commitments to groups due to working overnight shifts (would kinda suck having to cut off a gaming session at 9pm, wouldn't you agree?), but my younger brother became interested in D&D/ board games. So now I am DMing a campaign for him, which is proving to be exceedingly boring as he is only 14 and can't seem to think past killing things, whereas my favorite aspect when I was a PC was all the stuff you could do out of combat. All in all, just trying to figure out ways to be a better DM/ PC when I can find a group. Not very good at optimization, but I do love reading about it, looking to start theory crafting stuff as I get a better foothold on the rulebooks and such.
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: sorcel April 28, 2011, 10:53:59 PM
Hey. I'm a long-time gamer; I'm just here to browse and ask the occasional question.
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: Tavor April 30, 2011, 12:54:01 AM
Hey all.  I am in my thirties though my wife of almost 11 years thinks I haven't grown up yet.  While on most days my wife will shake her head at me disappointingly, my 7 and 4 year old boys love me  :D

I will roleplay anything as long as it is ROLEplaying.  I also do MMOs and found a knew love in DAGORHIR Battle Games.

Peace out!

~Tavor~
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: KeithDas April 30, 2011, 03:24:11 AM
Hi my name is Keith i came to this thread to learn glorious builds to make dm's cry

I have played various rpg's and what not for years i lead a happy fulfilling life as a soldier

I seek the holy fighter build whose awesomeness is unsurpassed!
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: archeldian May 03, 2011, 06:29:59 AM
Hello, I happen to be named Wes and I am a big player of DnD 3.5 sadly though I'm not a very optimized player even though I've been playing since I was 18 (I turned 22 this past Feb). I'm looking to this site as a kind of Help me out and I'll do my best to help you out. If this isn't cool then I apologize but meh (also I have tried Pathfinder and I am looking to try DnD 4th edition) if you have any questions then please ask

Also P.S.
I normally play a Paladin or a Fighter of religious origin~!
If there is anything at all I am able to help you all with please inform me.
If I happen to break the rules I again do apologize and please inform me so I may invoke the possbility of a Atonement spell please.
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: SalientGreen May 04, 2011, 08:40:10 PM
Aloha.  I've been playing DnD since Elf was a character class.  My mom was my first DM (she killed off my first character - a wizard - by dropping him in the pit at the entrance to the kobold caves in The Keep on the Borderlands; it was a happy Christmas.)

I plan to lurk here mainly.

Thanks for listening.
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: koiulpoi May 05, 2011, 12:37:51 AM
Greetings, I'm a long time lurker, sometimes poster on the Wizards boards (before they went through about four new versions of forums), and player of roleplaying games for... gee, 15 years? Yeah.
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: Greyknight666 May 05, 2011, 09:14:29 PM
Hi, lots of nice ideas on these forums. But anyway, I'm Jason, live in eastern PA. I've played DND in its various forums since AD&D and it was still TSR. The various Palladium settings, Warhammer/Warhammer40k, Dark Heresy/Deathwatch/Rogue Trader. I like rock, hard rock, metal and paintball.
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: Kyton May 06, 2011, 03:20:57 AM
Hi there, I'm new here and I hope to learn enough to help contribute here. otherwisebeen playing DnD on and off for about 8 years or so.
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: HeronMarkedBlade May 06, 2011, 01:50:10 PM
Hi, I'm HeronMarkedBlade.  Big fan of the collective storytelling experience which is D&D.  I'm a 3E lifer, haven't made the switch to 4E and don't expect to do so, but mostly I'm DMing a houseruled "3.75" campaign in a homebrew world.  Loved what I've seen of these boards so far!  Intelligent discussion of all things D&D??!  :twitch
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: Rudermensch May 06, 2011, 07:27:30 PM
Hi. I'm Rudermensch.

I started playing D&D (3.5) about two months ago and had a brilliant time of it. Found the board while looking up information on making a Duskblade to be my first real character.
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: Monotremeancer May 08, 2011, 06:32:41 PM
: HeronMarkedBlade  May 06, 2011, 01:50:10 PM
Intelligent discussion of all things D&D??!  :twitch
Just don't ask about Dragonwrought Kobolds and it will stay that way. (Seriously though, don't)

Welcome to all the people who have arrived since my last post in this thread
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: Baconomicon May 08, 2011, 09:10:57 PM
I come from far to the West, near the sorcerers of the shore.  I am capable of summoning limitless amounts of bacon.  E-vil bacon.
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: Maltoran May 09, 2011, 12:21:43 PM
I am just some weirdo that happens to like DnD
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: SneakyGeeky May 09, 2011, 06:22:42 PM
Obviously, a newbie here, but I've been playing D&D for oh.... 9, 10 years more or less? I'm 19, male, headed to college after taking a year off. I've lurked these boards for a bit, but finally decided to join.
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: qraham May 09, 2011, 06:56:24 PM
Graham. I've been a lurker here for a while (WotC too). Started playing D&D 3.5 last year and I'm starting to branch out to other RPGs. Into Magic too, and the "video" games.

I'm the founder and creative director of a video game site called Arcademia.com. We're still in the process of gathering articles for our launch, so there's only a splash page right now.

I also co-host a music podcast called jujjin which you can find at jujjin.com.

That's what I do!
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: Ithiliond May 10, 2011, 05:56:58 AM
Greetings,
I'm just a new user that happens to search for english D&D boards sometimes.
See you in the forum :)

Farewell
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: scarletsorcerer May 10, 2011, 12:34:27 PM
Hello all!

I stumbled across this website after reading through a handbook on another website. I tried to search the forum for one I was looking for (favored soul, at the time) but it said I had to be registered to search. So here I am. Sorry about that. :P

 - scarletsorcerer
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: Antious May 12, 2011, 05:44:47 AM
I'm Antious, or Ant if you prefer, and I'm here to browse and such :)
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: andrikos May 12, 2011, 01:18:41 PM
Hello,
I am well another D&D fanatic and I am here to (lawfully)rock...

I do agree on the terms,

Cheers
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: Spring Haze May 16, 2011, 03:54:15 PM
I am new. I hope to get optimisation advice for spellcasters.
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: Mordanekain May 18, 2011, 10:02:17 AM
Hi Im a male in my thirties, I bought the board game Dungeon at a school rummage sale in 1982 and ever since Ive enjoyed gaming. There have been several time where I stopped playing for years only to be pleasantly surprised by what Ive found when Ive returned. I haven’t been to a Gen Con since it left Milwaukee, even though I live much closer to Indy. I started a new game and with the myriad of changes to the basic game play I thought Id better find some brilliant people to help me understand the game again.
Im married with 2 kids and a wife who is tolerant of my gaming and the requisite yelling that goes on around the gaming table. I play video games as well as table top and RPGs.
In my life Ive played every sort of game from Amber to Zork, my favorite dice is a 6-sider, my favorite game of all time is Civilization 1, my favorite book is Shogun, my favorite past time is providing internet forums with too much information.
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: Al Ciao May 19, 2011, 11:44:55 AM
Hello, im relatively new to rpgs in general, but i have devoured various rulebooks for games (3.5, 4e, mutants and masterminds, gurps and gurps powers, rifts, the primal order, and star wars saga edition), and am reading several more (fireborn, icons, amber diceless, hellas, nobilis, dungeons the dragoning). My play experience has thus far only been 4e the last six months, during which i subbed several times as dm in an encounters session and got good feedback.

I like optimizing characters, but i try not to overdo it, cuz it can really alienate people. As a dm, my style is rather permissive. I fudge numbers sometimes (usually in players favor), arbitrarily decide whether a monsters power recharges (if half the party is down, it doesnt recharge, for example, or if the pcs are kicking butt, it definitely recharges), and try to let creative efforts be at least partially effective. Basically, the kind of dm i woulld like to play with.
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: Jrussell82 May 19, 2011, 10:36:12 PM
Hi.  I'm a male in the late 20's.  I'm also a Sagittarius who knows how to spell check when necessary.  However, my gaming experience currently consists of a weekly D&D 3.5 ed game, one as a DM and one as a player.  I've also played Shadowrun 4E, GURPS 3E, D&D 4E, and a few others as well that I can't think of off-hand.  I'm also familiar with a decent number of other rulesets (L5R, nWoD and a decent handle on Paranoia!).

I've been lurking the forums for a long while now and was re-directed here originally from the old Gleemax boards and from GitP, primarily from the CO and TO boards.
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: AshleyJoe May 20, 2011, 12:47:15 AM
I'm a gamer chick that has been playing 3.0 and 3.5 for years. I usually play rogues and sorcerers... my group is doing gestalt chars for the first time and some of them have come up with some pretty complex characters... I have decided that unless I ask for help, my character is going to be very weak compared to theirs, so I NEED HELP!!!!!
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: cmakonline May 22, 2011, 06:05:58 PM
Hey all!

I have played 2.0 and 3.0 for a number of years.  I haven't had a chance to play in a while, and just getting back into it.  They are using 3.5 and I need some help with char stuff
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: clash42 May 22, 2011, 07:21:12 PM
Hi All!

I'm a late 20's full time college student, and I love RPG's.
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: tuesdayscoming May 24, 2011, 04:46:59 AM
Howdy, everybody! Name's tuesdayscoming, and I'm new to these boards as a poster (obviously), but have been reading them for a while now. I've been more active on Giant in the Playground forums, where I go by the same moniker.

I'm thrilled to become a contributing member of this community, which has already done so much for my own personal gaming experience!  :D
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: Spatulaodoom May 25, 2011, 01:09:19 AM
Greetings folks, I'm Spatula of Doom. I came across the messageboard through DnDonlinegames and decided to stop here for a spell and look around. Glad to be joining this community of (hopefully) fine people.

I just recently left my job to go back to school in hopes of picking up a degree.
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: savagehominid May 26, 2011, 01:11:03 PM
I am SavageHominid, aka Justin. I'm 22 and I want to be cantankerous old man when I grow up, like my hero Ric Flair.

I've been listening to the BGess for awhile, and I finally decided to join the boards. I like old PC games, and my favorite Tabletop games are Burning Wheel and Lacuna.

Here is my twitter, where I post inane shit all...the...time. https://twitter.com/#!/savagehominid (https://twitter.com/#!/savagehominid)

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: axel0rd May 27, 2011, 05:28:29 AM
Hi! I'm Axel0rd :D
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: Tve May 27, 2011, 07:36:50 AM
Hi all..

Long time reader, finally pulled myself together to reigister - so here I am :)

/ Tve..
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: damoncasale May 27, 2011, 02:05:36 PM
Since the rules are that I have to reply to threads twice before I can search or start a new thread, I'm replying here, but I'd rather just post and get an optimization question answered.

Thanks...

Damon
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: Mudkipz May 28, 2011, 12:41:34 AM
Hello, I am teh Mudkipz, who was recently directed here from Giant in the Playground.
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: DeSt May 29, 2011, 02:59:55 AM
Hi, i'm DeSt, long-time lurker.
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: CaligstroSmith May 29, 2011, 03:41:15 AM
Hey, I'm Caligstro Smith, or Cal, or Calig, or Smith, or however you feel like shortening that mouthful, as long as I can tell you're addressing me.   :)

I play 3.5 D&D, Exalted, Rifts, and I've played Stars Without Number, 1st edition D&D, and Bunnies and Burrows. 

I found this place googling an optimization, and I've decided this is a pretty cool forum.  Thanks for this awesome community. 
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: Bandari May 29, 2011, 11:39:57 AM
Hi, I'm Bandari, and I'm an alcoholic, I mean gamer.  Been playing for longer than I can remember, and I'm not quitting now.
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: Scerpico May 29, 2011, 04:53:23 PM

Hello names Scerpico, 23 year old bachelor of the arts, I got into D&D just after 3.0 took off and have been trying to play continuously through 3.5.
Have an amazing habit of utterly destroying what few campaigns I actually get to play in via inexplicably overpowered monks.

I've been lurking around this forum for a couple of years now and finally decided to actually register in the hopes of adding to/ taking advantage off the vast knowledge contained within.
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: Yitzi May 29, 2011, 05:21:15 PM
Name's Yitzi, and I'm starting my first campaign (homebrew) soon, so I'm joining so I can get the experts' (or so I understand) position on what's broken in 3.5 so I can handle it.
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: cmarmor May 29, 2011, 10:05:35 PM


Hey! This is my first post.

Been gaming forever, had a long break and now I'm back.

C
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: BrockNicholson June 02, 2011, 06:52:19 AM
Name's Brock. I stumbled on this site looking for ways to prevent players from making game breaking characters in GURPS. Been playing that system for about a year now, and have read source books for a couple others. Also Magic the Gathering and a lot of video games.
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: Thuranor June 02, 2011, 02:44:34 PM
hi, i´m new and need some help with general lore of dnd since i am about to be a dungeon master
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: Brackenlord June 03, 2011, 08:40:47 PM
"hyia" have been wandering in this forum for quite an while, was about time to settle and register.
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: kobold June 03, 2011, 09:35:06 PM
Kobold here.  Dwarf enthusiast.  Long time gamer but new to this board. 
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: hashcode June 04, 2011, 02:01:47 AM
I'm a DM looking for some feedback on encounter design. When I'm not doing that, I'm a married 26-year-old student with one more semester to go before I have a degree in Bio and Chem.
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: Basilisk_Petting_Zoo June 04, 2011, 02:36:13 PM
My name is Basilisk_Petting_Zoo and I am happy to announce my graduation from lurker status to forum member! I love to think about character and game design from both a flavour and mechanical perspective. As for specific interests, I'm a huge fan of D&D 3.5 as well as MnM 2E. Also, I am currently embarking on the daunting task of learning Ars Magica 5E.

I'm looking to having a lot of fun here.

- BPZ
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: dreranwan June 05, 2011, 09:01:35 AM
Hi guys, i'm Francesco :D
I'm not english, and i don't know english well, so... usually i just lurk :D but finally i did register here :)
Nice to meet you (and sorry about my horrific english
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: BlackAngelika June 05, 2011, 01:30:30 PM
Hello all! I'm new here (Duh.)! :D
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: direx June 06, 2011, 03:34:28 AM
Hi there peoples of the intrawebs. I've been playing D&D 3.5 for about a year now and am taking my first stab at being a DM, figured this place seems to be the best for help and resources.
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: Harnel June 06, 2011, 06:40:19 AM
Yo! My screenname is Harnel, and I'm a bit of an odd guy.

Anyways, I've been reading the Min/Max it boards for quite a while and I figured it was about time that I got my own account on here so that I could, you know, actually post and respond to things. I hope to have a lot of fun here!  :)
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: Dochetwas June 06, 2011, 04:42:06 PM
Recently joined after a reasonable period of lurking. Male, early 20s, college student, etc. I play 3.5 when possible, and MtG when I don't have a chance to use dice in the proper fashion.

...About it, I think.
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: ranur73 June 08, 2011, 03:21:54 PM
Hello all greetings from iceland epic 3.5 player here named googleplex  :smirk
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: radionausea June 08, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
Hi,

Daniel, recently moved to London, currently studying for an MSc in Social Work which takes up an utterly revolting amount of time.

Playing pathfinder at the moment but often play 3.5, Champions, Cthulhu amongst others.

I've lurked for a very long time but decided to throw myself in.
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: Kormoran June 08, 2011, 04:43:59 PM
Carlo, mid thirties, Italian... long time gamer first on boardgames (Avalon Hill titles, International Team, etc...) by my 9th birthday and later, when I was 15, RPG starting with D&D 1st ed.
Heavy gamer for almost 10 years (mainly AD&D 2nd Ed. and D&D 3/3.5), after my marriage and due to work, stopped  :( with D&D.
Now I'm still gaming with PC (WoW mainly) and sometimes like in this period, look to old manuals... and may be I had chance to start a campaign with some old, and not only, mates.

Looking for interesting ideas I started surfing this forums one month ago and now decided to sign up.

Aside gaming, history is my passion, with special interest for military history.

Looking forward for some interesting gameology chatting.
Regards.


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: Sobchak June 08, 2011, 10:05:02 PM
Greetings! 

My name is Jon.  I played D&D through 2E when I was young, took a 20 year hiatus form the game, and came back a few years ago to play 4E. 

It turns out I still love the game. 

I am going to be joining a new 3.5 campaign, and am very excited to have a chance to play since my other group broke up due to work/family/life.

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: Wisper June 09, 2011, 10:10:39 PM
Hullo everyone ^_^
A bit about myself~ I'm a 27 girly gamer living in Utah with my wonderful gamer fiance, I'm still learning the ways of the world so be kind  :bigeye
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: Jiberish1 June 11, 2011, 04:42:24 AM
Ahoys all, short time lurker here found a number of great threads here and thought to add my presence to the awesome community here
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: neoinarien June 11, 2011, 11:28:31 PM
Hi,

Been doing games since the mid 90s, I'm in my mid twenties.  Love the stuff and this appears to be a good forum.

Looking forward to reading and learning!
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: Shadowknight12 June 12, 2011, 04:37:42 PM
Been lurking for a while now, decided to get an account after much procrastination. Good day to all.
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: jimmybc June 13, 2011, 04:57:18 AM
Newbie here,
didn't playing too much in past few years, but recently my old passion started again -frequently. So, I hope that I'll fit here and receive lot of useful information. Other things about my life are not so interesting.  :D
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: BruceM June 13, 2011, 05:10:51 AM
Hi, Bruce here. Ahh God, it was long time ago when i played last time. But, I am starting all over again :)
Heloo to everyone of this forum. Great forum btw
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: KenWolfeNYC June 13, 2011, 12:04:15 PM
Hello,

My name is Ken and I am new to this forum. I would just like to thank good old google for finding this place. I hope I will find interesting posts from members. I'we been lurking this forum but right now I decided to register and try to contribute to the community.

All the best,

Ken
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: Waferdanos June 13, 2011, 12:17:39 PM
Hello everyone.
My name is Dmitri, Russian.
I play Dungeons and Dragons 3,5; run oWoD.
Why I'm here? Well, I believe it will be interesting to familiarize with opinions and points of view of experienced players.
P.S. My English isn't as great as I want it to be. Sorry for possible and already existed mistakes.
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: Mrrob143 June 14, 2011, 05:49:52 PM
Hey all,
My name is michael and I've been reading topics off these boards for over a year and finally feel like I have something to contribute.
I entered the world of gaming just a couple of years ago, and have been obsessed ever since. Here's to having a good time!
Cheers,
Michael
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: Ifris June 15, 2011, 01:01:38 PM
Hello everyone!

I'm Ercole (yeah, Hercules :P )from Italy
I hope i'll find good people and good answers to my questions :D
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: Polarbearhunter June 16, 2011, 05:06:16 PM
Howdy all,

Been playing tabletop RPGs since I was 7 (almost 16 years now), used to post on gleemax but since gleemax eats everything that is no longer an option.  Figured I'd create an account here now that I feel i've lurked enough and read enough threads that I won't come across as completely ignorant (I hope).

Currently Playing:
AD&D
3.5
Pathfinder

DM'ing:
3.5

But i've played just about everything out there a few times.
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: kinaka June 16, 2011, 05:36:33 PM
Hey I'm jack I'm twenty and started playing RPGs not long ago so I'm new to this. Looking forward to getting to know more
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: RavenWard June 18, 2011, 04:07:39 AM
Hey there, all.  Been lurking for the longest time now, and finally decided I know enough to participate in the discussions being held here.  I generally play whatever I can get my hands on, with that being 3.5 most of the time.  Look forward to talking with y'all.
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: stanprollyright June 18, 2011, 02:54:00 PM
Hey guys, I'm stanprollyright.  Been lurking around the min/max board for a while.  I've been playing DnD off and on since middle school (I'm a junior in college). 
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: Dralnu June 20, 2011, 12:39:19 AM
Hey guys I'm Dralnu, long time lurker, first time poster.
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: dubis June 20, 2011, 03:27:24 AM
Hey guys, long time player of RPGs, decided to get an account.
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: Reozul June 20, 2011, 06:45:40 PM
Have been looking through the forum for quite some time, now decided to join (mostly to access the search function  :D)
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: QK June 21, 2011, 04:30:39 PM
I grew up with Dnd and found it again with v3.5 when I found that I could game online with other people using software from our own homes.  Since then I've fallen into and out of a couple of online groups playing Dnd weekly and have experimented with some other systems.
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: Pionusman June 24, 2011, 08:04:58 PM
Hi There. I'm a friendly gamer.
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: nerd65536 June 25, 2011, 02:57:25 AM
Hi, I'm a math nerd who plays some tabletop RPGs.
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: Colalemon June 25, 2011, 01:49:28 PM
hey,I'm currently running a post-ap-zombie game and really nedd some advice
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Vortenger June 26, 2011, 05:12:14 PM
Heya!  I've been lurking here since 339 blew up some time ago.  I'm a married 29 year old man who's been geeking it up since age 11 (playing Rifts).  I figure I've been watching long enough that its time to finally participate in the discussions going on here.
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: edsaurus June 27, 2011, 12:08:14 PM
Hello everybody, I'm Ed. I play DnD 3.5, Vampires and sometimes 4E.
Yay!
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: psyx June 27, 2011, 03:12:13 PM
Hi. I'm a gamer from the UK who will run or play pretty much anything and likes writing new systems in his spare time, and definitely not when I'm supposed to be working.
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: Chrononaut June 27, 2011, 08:40:02 PM
I'm a fountain of memes who is signing up entirely because he loves that homebrew monster classes thing going on and wants in on that. XP

Gamed since 1997 vidya game wise but only the last 1 and a half tabletopwise. (Ask me about MDK and Red Alert!)
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: balluga June 28, 2011, 01:17:11 AM
Long time lurker on many D&D forums who is looking to become more active if I can find more time in my schedule.

I have a small group that I play with mostly 3.5 and M&M 2nd Ed. I have a tendency to optimize as a rule and have learned much from many of the posters here.
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: jla9455 June 28, 2011, 08:31:27 PM
hi  my name is joe and i play 3.5 ,pathfinder, some 4th ed   and star wars saga   i tend to like well balanced characters and like to min/max when i can
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: oilyeye June 29, 2011, 02:18:11 PM
I wanted to start a tabletop group, but was unable to get the word out.  My parents were out of town, so I decided to throw a party.  I invited all of my friends and had soda and pie!  I hoped that no bad people would show up, but unfortunately disappointment was once again to rear its ugly head.  After several hours of standing around and awkwardly arguing Cleric vs. Druid, I thought of a way to make my point.  I would whip out my dice bag and show everybody I was right!  Just then, three guys I know I didn't invite totally kicked down the door and crashed my party.  They spit beer on my friends, lit my copy of Dragon Magazine #313 on fire and started hitting on the one girl that I was about to impress.  They didn't want to see my dice bag at all.  Then they spiked the punch with Spanish Fly, and a bunch of other people started coming in.  One of them stole my mom's favorite sculpture, and two girls who just arrived took one of my friends into the bathroom and made out with him.  The three guys found our pies in the kitchen and started throwing them, and one of them hit me in the face!  They turned the music up so loud that my stereo blew a fuse, and then they took a baseball bat to my mom's television.  The three guys crawled out of the party, but the food fight kept going until all the pies were gone.  I got in so much trouble when my parents got home!  Ever since then, I've been trying to find a good outlet for my interests and have been unsuccessful.  I am hopeful that I can meet some new people and learn some new things about the games I love by posting here.  I just hope no bad people respond to my threads...
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: unseeingeye June 30, 2011, 08:06:45 PM
Hey all, came to this site a long time ago thanks to hearing about some the zany stories and builds. Great stuff.  :clap
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: Discord June 30, 2011, 11:10:32 PM
Hello everyone, I'm a fairly average 23 year old who had a thing for Tabletop games, but haven't had the chance to play them. Okay, maybe not so average? I came across this place because of the D&D 3.5 tiers and this place seems cool, so I signed up.
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: Gokugr July 01, 2011, 07:06:54 AM
Hello everyone i am from Greece, im 27 years old and started recently playing pnp D&D 3.5 version.

I allways played the D&D pc games (RPG fanatic) and i really liked them a lot, so i found a few people and started the real thing.
 
I have read many interesting posts in these forums, (you all seem so knowledgable compared to me), and so i decided to join.
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: jugovski July 01, 2011, 11:15:44 AM
I am Gandalf. And Gandalf means me!
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: Kogan July 02, 2011, 02:20:38 PM
Hey there, my name is Chris though online I go by Kogan.
I'm 21 years old and am still learning all I can about DnD and other PnP RPGs.

Hopefully I can learn here and perhaps make some friends.
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: DeathEatsCurry July 04, 2011, 01:04:08 PM
G'day, 4e powergamer, conventional gamer, videogamer, 20 years of age, and long-time board lurker.

I also happen to be inspector Tiger of the Yard (Tiger of the yard?) Where, where!?
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: jj401 July 04, 2011, 09:11:58 PM
Still running 3.5, looking at Pathfinder stuff. Have been playing since I was 12. Skipped second edition. Wonder why 4E is... well, like a computer game except we play around a table.

I enjoy character optimization although since lately it seems like I'm the only one who runs consistently that generally means optimizing NPCs - which can still be fun.

I greatly enjoy spellcasters and battlefield control and am wondering when I can get someone else to run... and trying to decide what I should play in that event. My last specialist wizard - Conjuration (and three cheers for Treantmonk) was loads of fun and has made the guy who run it now despite the Grease spell.  :lol

Now I'm starting a new campaign after finishing up my last one that ran on and off for... something on the order of 6 or 7 years and trying to get things all nice and fleshed out! (Also I was trying to search because one of my players asked if I'd let the Swashbuckler Dodge Bonus count as a virtual feat for Dodge and I'm wondering if it's been discussed before, but I couldn't search without registering, and if I'm going to take the time to register instead of just find posts here with google... well, might as well introduce myself.  ;))
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: Laniius July 05, 2011, 06:14:47 AM
Hallo. I go by the name Laniius; I'm a young man of 24 who has been playing rpg's for about... 4 years now? I started late. Anyway, I mainly play 3.5, though am branching out to Pathfinder; I've also attempted to get a Shadowrun 4.0 game off the ground (only 1 session so far) and have managed to play in 1 session of Heroes 6th edition before work got in the way. Nice to meet everyone!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: reel_big_gish July 05, 2011, 06:55:46 PM
M 29 here, looking to get back into tabletops after a long break brought on by 4e. If I wanted to pay a monthly fee to spam the same attack over and over I'd go back to WoW.

Mostly here to refamiliarize myself with 3.5, and maybe find a PbP/PbEM to rewet my feet with.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Gribel July 06, 2011, 08:49:29 AM
Hello there! Been lurking for a while, now I've got a month of free time so I figured I could participate more and contribute.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Adamantrue July 06, 2011, 05:37:05 PM
I'm Adamantrue, I'm new...I got me some reading to do...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: tiercel July 07, 2011, 03:18:30 AM
Hi -- was active for a while on the pre-Gleemax Wizards boards, still poke in occasionally at the GitP boards when I'm checking the OotS webcomic.  

I learned D&D as a kid from the Basic/Expert box sets, first got into a real campaign in high school playing 2e AD&D.  Dabbled across various RPG systems in college, but still had some AD&D there, then went pretty much exclusively 3e D&D.  Played in several campaigns, then ran a long campaign that climbed all the way from 1st level in 3e to 17th level in 3.5e, including original material (from dumping PCs into the Plane of Shadow at 2nd level to a full-fledged extraplanar invasion by an advanced Roman-style legionary army including PC-leveled soldiers and officers) and heavily adapted material (from the freebie 3e The Burning Plague to manually updating the Ravenloft Grand Conjunction series).

Been away from playing for a few years now, though I'm thinking of diving back in sometime soon, though I'm still only barely conversant in 4e -- been developing some ideas for running another campaign, which would most certainly be 3.5e.

I tend to post from my experience, the bulk of which is from the 3rd-9th levels or so.  20-level builds are interesting mental exercises to me but out of my experience -- my long-running campaign was the only significant experience I've had with any characters above 12th level.

Don't get me started on the tier system, no-SR "nonmagical magic" Conjurations, "roleplaying vs rollplaying", not that these aren't topics that anyone here hasn't probably already seen beaten to death and beyond.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: marcielle July 08, 2011, 12:50:07 PM
Hiya all, IMMA DOCTOR. Well, almost. Med student who found a d&d group in college and is LOVIN THIS.

Not much to say bout mahself. Huge nerd, multiple mental instabilities(of the happy kind :P) and a love for nearly all things gaming. Not racing games though. Hate those. Hate driving IRL too. Also, I CAN BAEK MUFFINZ. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Jalathas July 09, 2011, 02:20:00 AM
Hi, I'm Jalathas, accidental powergamer. I have a tendency to frustrate my friends with builds that, while not optimal, are certainly more powerful than something built uninformed. It's not MY fault I look up handbooks and they don't, is it?  :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Massam July 09, 2011, 10:05:47 PM
My name is Massam, I learned how to play with 3.5, and know my way around a few other D20 systems.  I often play a character mostly to act as them.  I'm going to school to act, so the idea of ROLE playing games and i kinda hit it off.  I do usually wind up a Dm favorite though as i have a tendency to interact with everything we come across, npc, or set piece.  And don't get me started on my love for sorcerer's.  I came to you guys though for two things.  I love listening to the broadcasts, and I hoped you could help me with a fairly specific problem.  I'll be asking the question in the "when inspiration strikes." board!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Leftahead July 11, 2011, 01:07:31 AM
Hi, everyone!

Jim Crocker here. I've been gaming since about age 10 (early 40s now), and currently am the owner of a comics and game shop in Western MA called Modern Myths. By the time most of you read this, I'll probably already have moved to Tarrytown, NY in Westchester County where the plan is to open a second shop.

My gaming taste runs the gamut from the most main of stream to obscure indie/story games still in playtest. I've been lucky enough over the years to have met a lot of industry folks, had a few things published, and been allowed to sit in on a whole lot of great games. With some help from other indie gamers, I helped organize and run the first (of hopefully many more) 'Indie Games on Demand' event at Origins 2011.

I'm pretty big on transparency, and happy to openly discuss most aspects of my business with anyone interested. I've heard glowing reviews of the Gameologist events in and around Boston, so I decided to (finally) see what-all got talked about here.

Thanks,

-Jim Crocker (Leftahead/Lefty)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Skevvix July 13, 2011, 11:34:38 PM
Howdy, new here, looking for a more helpful community.   :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Markknows July 14, 2011, 02:23:46 AM
Hey everyone.  Mark Miller here.  I've been off and on with DND for the last 5 or 6 years and love it to death.  Trying to get back in it.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Drammor July 14, 2011, 10:00:27 AM
Hi.

My name is Drammor. I'm making a couple roleplaying games from the ground up. I make D&D characters when I need a break from ... making... roleplaying games.

And apparently need a life. Or! A really good distraction from the notion that I don't have one. Like making D&D characters. :D
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: AriasDerros July 14, 2011, 03:00:30 PM
Hi. I'm 24. Been playing D&D since 2nd edition with my big bro, and started when I was three years old.

My current group calls me "the rules lawyer" because I have so much memorized (and no, I'm not a jerk about it, I wait to be asked). My desktop background was, at one point the Col. Klink Rules Lawyer DeMotivational.

Otherwise, I'm just a geek that spends to much time playing games, reading webcomics, reading books, etc.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Chaotic_Goth1431 July 15, 2011, 04:15:15 AM
Hail, traveler. Your eyes have the weight of one who has come far to be in this place.  :ninja

I am *known* as Chaotic-Goth1431, or more commonly as Adrian or A.R. I played D&D back when I was around twelve but that annoying monstrosity known as life got in my way. Between school, losing my dad at fifteen, work and college, I was too poor to purchase the books and eventually forgot how to play. I had no friends who were interested in D&D (from what faint memories I retained from that time in my life) at all until seven years ago, when I met my best friend. After life finally settled a bit, he asked me if I would like to be co-DM in his campaign he was starting with his fiance, a nice guy who happened to be a complete novice to PnP at that time. It's been a year and a half and our crazy trio (a tiefling-blooded barbarian, a human paladin and a githzerai rogue) hasn't looked back. Sadly, we've only been able to meet up a few times since my best friend and his fiance are working full time and I have limited modes of transportation. I came to this forum hoping to find a means of improving my skill as a DM and as a player in PBP games.

 I'll warn everybody right now: I have a memory proscessing disorder so for the love of Zerthimon and Gith don't call me a noob if I forget something.

( +1 internets granted to anyone who spotted the quote)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Vaerenth July 15, 2011, 05:39:46 PM
Hi,

I'm just a regular dude into DnD (or is it D&D, sometimes I never know). I've been into DnD for about 3 years or so and still haven't gotten to play any high-level campaigns. However, after reading around and forum surfing (or lurking if you prefer) I've decided to actually join a forum. This forum because it seems like here people actually might know something. I'm currently in the long process of trying to fix some of the class balance issues (which I know is almost impossible but still fun for me) and hope to play 3.5 DnD for a very long time still.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Neptunehero July 15, 2011, 07:18:04 PM
Hey folks. Name's Joe. I've been lurking these forums for quite a while and decided it was time to participate in them as well. I used to haunt the old Wizards boards, gave up D&D for a while, and came back to find them essentially decimated and the thriving CO community largely relocated to right here. I've been playing 3.5 since it came out, and with the advent of 4.0 have begun adopting Pathfinder rules as a means of keeping my favorite system a living, changing thing.

Other relevant things? I'm into coffee, just post-college with my focus in religious studies and ancient textual criticism. Additionally, I'm immortal, I have a brain the size of a planet and I look incredible.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Epistethi July 16, 2011, 08:12:45 AM
Hiya!

My name is Epistethi. I joined the forum in 2009...but didn't do too much w/ it. It's now 2011, living in So'FLO, and starting up a D & D group down here- that starts today actually!

I am a Christian. (Don't freak...I won't prosthelytize on the boards. Just introducing myself :D ) I'm a college student (philosophy major). Hope to teach at the collegiate level and pastor later on in life. Right now though...I'm enjoying DM'ing for a group of misfits. It's the good life.

Let's talk sometime.

Facebook.com/timothy.bitz
twitter: @timothybitz
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: PistolBear July 16, 2011, 04:39:16 PM
:bigeye  This post will never be read.  There are 53 pages of introductions.  What the dang.

Well I guess I'm safe saying whatever then.  Even the truth!

I'm new to being registered, but no stranger to these boards or the podcasts.  I'm just lazy.  Male.  Married.  Kiddo on the way.  Sometimes DM.  Playing an Artificer in a non-Eberron campaign a buddy's running.  Kipling on Myth-Weavers.  That's about all the relevence I can muster.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Prime32 July 17, 2011, 09:52:44 AM
: PistolBear  July 16, 2011, 04:39:16 PM
:bigeye  This post will never be read.  There are 53 pages of introductions.  What the dang.

Well I guess I'm safe saying whatever then.  Even the truth!
Sure, keep thinking that. :smirk
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Drammor July 18, 2011, 01:52:17 AM
: PistolBear  July 16, 2011, 04:39:16 PM
:bigeye  This post will never be read.
You sure about that?
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Agita July 18, 2011, 09:42:40 AM
I see everything.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: EjoThims July 18, 2011, 11:36:12 AM
A good number of us read all the introductions.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Thorns July 18, 2011, 06:06:51 PM
Hiyo. |<

Name's Thorns.  |< Black Thorns. |< I am a burly man bear and most definitely not a girl on the internet.  |< I'm here because of Veekie, Justy(Agita), and Puraimu(Priiiime). |< In our pathfinder game I play a grizzly lumberjack with a penchant for sipping brain matter from the skulls of kobold orphans.  |< This is my first tabletop game but luckily up till now all I've had to do is use my rippling muscles to swing my murderaxe at things. |< But now I've decided to cross train into Housewife.  |< So I need to learn more about the crafting system so that I may construct the controversial pie variety known as "Rhubarb." |<

Hajime mashite. |< Douzo yoroshiku. |<
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: studderingdave July 18, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
Name is dave. I play a lot of games, including tabletop (warmachine and WHFB) a little bit of MtG, and assorted GW specialist games as well as Malifaux. DnD brought me into gaming years ago, I played a lot of 2nd ed, and some 3 and 3.5 in the USMC. it has been a while but I am back into the DnD swing.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: brujon July 19, 2011, 03:48:42 PM
Long-time lurker and wannabe optimizer here :) I used to frequent the CO and TO boards at wizards by the name of Webninja and also have an account at GitP(same forum name). I love D&D 3.5 and past editions and have a burning hatred for anything 4th edition related. I also played a lot of WW titles and am getting started on GURPS. :) So, just your average nerd guy.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: JohnnyMayHymn July 20, 2011, 07:06:46 AM
Welcome, everyone...  :evillaugh
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PolkaSnail July 20, 2011, 08:36:17 AM
Hi!
From the nice little land called Finland. Live in Helsinki. Rpg career started as 16 years ago. Cthulhu, Paranoia, Cyberpunk, some other future games but mostly 2nd and 3-3,5 d&d. Some tabletops to, but never owned an army. Been lurking for a while now and got some inspiration from the boards for a few builds and now I need to make some simple questions.

The group I play in/with doesnt care for powergaming or any kind of optimazion.  I`m happy if they remember their bab correctly, (bonuses to hit? forget it). But we are having fun.  :D

Loosing my sanity one book at a time.  (Becouse books should NOT be burnt! Not even Mythos books. :smirk)

Now I need an avatar. Halp!

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: John Michael Crovis July 20, 2011, 02:21:10 PM
Hello.

My name is John - I'm the webmaster of Raven Lake Games (http://www.ravenlakegames.com). I'm an amateur RPG author with only one game under my belt, so far. I've joined this forum to get feedback on my games and perhaps make some new acquaintances. Other than my own home-brew stuff, I'm a fan of D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder. I'll see you around on the boards...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder July 21, 2011, 02:06:40 PM
Hi Welcome.  Wait, that came out wrong. . . .
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: peat July 21, 2011, 11:06:11 PM
Wotcha all.

My GM talked me into not being a prejudiced git who hated on D&D simply because it was trendy on various WoD boards (I was brought up wrong I was) and giving a game a go, so I promptly started looking for advice on how to make a good character.

And ended up here, and thought it would be rude to lurk. I've also ended up not really taking the advice, but that's a different matter...
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Epistethi July 22, 2011, 05:10:56 AM
: peat  July 21, 2011, 11:06:11 PM
My GM talked me into not being a prejudiced git who hated on D&D simply because it was trendy on various WoD boards (I was brought up wrong I was) and giving a game a go, so I promptly started looking for advice on how to make a good character.

WoD? As in...World of Darkness? I haven't played that in a LONG freaking time. Since at least 2001.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ShoelessRob July 24, 2011, 10:32:03 AM
My name is Rob.  I play with D&D with some friends.  Tired of making boring characters and wanted some spice in my character so I came here.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: CDTalmas July 25, 2011, 02:09:37 PM
Good mafterning folks,

I suppose you could call me CDT (pronounced "Cadet" or just by the letters themselves).  I'm 29, going on 30 in just a couple months.  I'm an avid D&D gamer and have played both 3.5 and 4E (I did play 2E AD&D for a few sessions, but we soon converted up to 3.0).  My group burned out on 4E and its many "new twists and turns" that Essentials and post material have provided, so I'm pretty much JUST a 3.5 player now :).  We play differing games every week, so there's almost never a dull moment.

I've been a fan of the BG forums for quite a while now.  Min/Maxing is a brand new world to me and I never fully realized just how much material was available out there.  So many magazines and books and combos I just never thought of.  At the moment, I'm looking for help with my cleric so I figured I'd join and ask!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: lycanther July 26, 2011, 01:46:00 AM
I've been playing computer RPGs and MMOs since the 90's. I started playing a campaign based on 1st edition AD&D a few years ago, and am now playing 3.5 regularly.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 26, 2011, 09:52:36 PM
: PolkaSnail  July 20, 2011, 08:36:17 AM
Hi!
From the nice little land called Finland. Live in Helsinki. Rpg career started as 16 years ago. Cthulhu, Paranoia, Cyberpunk, some other future games but mostly 2nd and 3-3,5 d&d. Some tabletops to, but never owned an army. Been lurking for a while now and got some inspiration from the boards for a few builds and now I need to make some simple questions.

The group I play in/with doesnt care for powergaming or any kind of optimazion.  I`m happy if they remember their bab correctly, (bonuses to hit? forget it). But we are having fun.  :D

Loosing my sanity one book at a time.  (Becouse books should NOT be burnt! Not even Mythos books. :smirk)

Now I need an avatar. Halp!
Heading to RopeCon this year? Before you ask, no, I am not from Helsinki.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: hurricane July 27, 2011, 06:15:14 PM
Hi, I am female and I have too much time on my hands that I devote to very productive activities like gaming. (it is more fun than cleaning)
I try to keep out of trouble.
: Hey everyone I'm Zeegen
: Zeegen July 27, 2011, 08:37:14 PM
I'm a 21 yr old male from Indiana. I'm a D&D DM of many years, I prefer 3.5 and Pathfinder.
A friend of mine showed me this site, and so far it looks amazing.
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: EjoThims July 27, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
: Zeegen  July 27, 2011, 08:37:14 PM
I'm a 21 yr old male from Indiana. I'm a D&D DM of many years, I prefer 3.5 and Pathfinder.
A friend of mine showed me this site, and so far it looks amazing.

Where in Indian... PF? Nm...  ;)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Tshern July 28, 2011, 07:46:08 AM
: hurricane  July 27, 2011, 06:15:14 PM
Hi, I am female and I have too much time on my hands that I devote to very productive activities like gaming. (it is more fun than cleaning)
I try to keep out of trouble.
Very, very productive indeed.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Blind Sight July 28, 2011, 01:52:09 PM
My name is Timothy. I've only been playing 3.5 for about a year, but I own all and have read most of the books. I love designing campaigns and mapping dungeons in my spare time, and I like to optimize when I can, but I always stay true to the flavor of the character I'm trying to make. Currently running a Tiefling Conjurer, only ECL 2, the finished build is Conjurer 5/ Divine Oracle 2/ Lore Master 4/ Initiate of the Seven Fold Veil 7/ And probably a level of Archmage to quickly pick up Spell Power to my CL.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Merkwerdigeliebe July 28, 2011, 10:05:20 PM
I'm 23. Relatively new to 3.5, but have a personality that compulsively lends itself to optimization. Been lurking the forums here for the past few weeks. Hope to one day feel confident enough with the rules to contribute.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: MythMage July 29, 2011, 01:23:58 AM
Greetings and salutations! My name is David, and I'm a game designer for Pathfinder RPG looking to broaden my forum horizons. Discovered this site courtesy of a fellow from Dicefreaks (http://dicefreaks.superforums.org/), which is my usual RPG stomping ground. You can see my work over there and in the upcoming Mor Aldenn Campaign Setting from Headless Hydra Games. I'm currently playing PF and Mage: the Awakening.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Caiphon July 30, 2011, 07:45:12 PM
Hey guys!
Well, Im a writer, I'm male and I met d&d a while ago, started with 4th edition and was recently introduced to 3.5, so I'll be lurking and commenting here every once in a while, hope to talk to you soon
Caiphon  :)
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: EruditeWarApe August 03, 2011, 01:17:20 AM
Hello!

I've been playing for 16 years or so. I love DMing, and I'm here to get advice on running better games.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: sinistas August 03, 2011, 10:14:25 AM
Hey, I'm Scott.  Played 2E a bunch back in the day, had a lull of about 10 years, just got into 3.5.  We'll see how it goes, lol.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Estariol August 03, 2011, 11:53:49 AM
Hi everyone!

My name is Andrew and i am from Greece! I started playing Dnd back in the early days of 3rd Edition and i have been playing ever since...
I am currently a player in 3 campaigns (one is Pathfinder system based) and i am DMing two other campaigns (one 3.5 edition campaign set in a custom made world and one 4th Edition, set in the Dark Sun campaign setting).

I 've been reading these forums for quite some time, and decided it was time for me to make an account so that i can post & comment from time to time, so i guess  I'll be seeing you around... :)

Estariol
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: The Tygre August 04, 2011, 12:18:06 PM
Hi howdy, everyone! I'm from over on GitP and finally decided to join up here. Hope that we can all get along!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Hoebagger August 04, 2011, 11:41:04 PM
Hello, I have been playing D&D unofficially since the mid 90's and officially since 2003.

I DM mostly and have put hundreds of hours into crafting campaigns that have all gone off with great success serving around 20 different players (so far). I am a big stickler for obeying rules, and very seldom allow home brewing (without reason), this is done primarily in a search for truth and purity in my gaming without allowing disgustingly weighted and unbalanced decisions to rock the boat of a relatively stable game system. 

I suppose I go for optimization, which led me here years ago after Wizards reformatted their forums.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: glassgnawer August 06, 2011, 03:20:05 PM
Hello,

My name's Mike, i've been stalking this forum for quite a long time, came here via google when i was searching for a cleric handbook. I am an RPG player since 1996, but i don't have much experience with d&d system (i used to regard it as 'shallow' due to some silly superstitions). I discovered d&d 3.5 about a year ago and immediately fell in love with it, despite its balance issues and sometimes silly rules. I hail from Poland.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ikaazu August 06, 2011, 09:55:44 PM
Hello.  I am new to this board.  I am hoping that this forum will be a good place to get good game information help and tips.  Thanks.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: parinho7 August 06, 2011, 11:20:21 PM
Hi

I am parinho7, 26. Fanatic dnd player and metalhead. I'm from greece, also like football and olympiakos ftw:p

First played DnD when I was 19.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: ryoso August 06, 2011, 11:57:55 PM
Hi!  I'm Rys, and I've been gaming for . . . dang, 21 years?

I'm a sometimes GM, but more devoted to playing quirky but competent PCs.  My group's current system kick has been Pathfinder.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: PsionicRanger August 08, 2011, 12:43:21 PM
Hi, PsionicRanger here!  Looking for a good community to bounce ideas off of, etc.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: dmanus August 08, 2011, 08:35:58 PM
Hi Everyone,

I found out about this forum when I tried to find some old D&D 3.5 CO stuff.  It seems WOTC decided o use implosion on any 3.5 fans.  So far I've been really impressed with th great conversations here.  I look forward to urking and possibly contributing if I have time.   
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: FarmerGiles August 08, 2011, 09:39:10 PM
Hi ya! I'm a returning gamer in my late 20's playing DnD 3.5 again. A few of us are attempting to play a campaign using online software as we're all scattered across the UK. Should be cool but I need advice as it's been so long. Hope to learn a lot here!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: KaNT August 09, 2011, 05:30:06 PM
Hey people, name's KaNT, been role playing for years. I play DnD, but when I GM, I tend more towards Scion, don't know why.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: InnaBinder August 09, 2011, 08:08:06 PM
: KaNT  August 09, 2011, 05:30:06 PM
Hey people, name's KaNT, been role playing for years. I play DnD, but when I GM, I tend more towards Scion, don't know why.
Welcome, KaNT.  Most of my 3.5ers are in a Scion game as well (though I'm not).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Lammler August 10, 2011, 03:26:07 AM
Hi,
after playing a few years some other RPGs like Earthdawn our GM had to settle somewhere far far away. So we returned to the system we have spent the most money on sourcebooks. Thats D&D 3.5. Gladly one of our players upped to be the new GM, meaning the rest of us needed to come up with new chars. As many of you will surely know the wizards forum is kinda.... well.... (fill in your own words of feeling about the wizards forum here). So I've been searching and searching and I found this forum. Thank god there are still people playing 3.5.

Lammler
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: Sinfire Titan August 10, 2011, 04:03:02 AM
: Lammler  August 10, 2011, 03:26:07 AM
As many of you will surely know the wizards forum is kinda.... well.... (fill in your own words of feeling about the wizards forum here).

We have. Several times over.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Daedroth August 10, 2011, 06:08:49 AM
Im new here, im spanish and i have know this web since i saw  http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=3452.0 searching on google.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: rydhus August 10, 2011, 09:28:08 AM
Hi all!
My name is Jimmy and I play DnD for about 10 years now.
I've played almost all different classes, but I prefer a sneaky backstabber.

I'm looking to improve my skills as Rogue so I'm very interested in new build / ideas!
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: StatMonkey August 10, 2011, 05:35:49 PM
Greetings!

My name is Pedro Barrenechea, been a fan for some time..

I'm one of the guys from Paradigm Concepts (the guys who created Arcanis and Witch Hunter) and one of the lead system designers for the new Arcanis Role Playing Game that premiered at Origins this year. 

I'll be at Dragon*Con this year and hope to maybe, finally, meet the crew :o)

I have gamed one way or another for most of my life... (kind of scary when I think of it) and have played more systems then I can remember... (again kind of scary)

I play Table Top RPGs, Computer Games, Board Games, and once in a wile I might CCG... when I use someone else's deck.

Any questions... i might answer them... depending just on how much trouble i might get into.....
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: Aranel August 10, 2011, 10:14:03 PM
In all honesty I don't like leaking my life on the internet, so don't expect much. All I will say is that I've been playing D&D since about 2004/2005 and I prefer playing online campaigns. This is mainly due to the fact online ones are easier to organize. They do come with a drawback though. Chat lags, crashing, and the likes are not uncommon. Not to mention when people don't follow a specified posting order thus resulting in one or more players getting ignored during the dialogue/plot mode. The latter is mainly a DM issue though. Aside from that little rant I do live in the states, but which one will not be specified. My age shouldn't be important, but it will be stated to prove that I'm old enough to be here. 21.
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: superglucose August 11, 2011, 07:27:04 PM
I'm Superglucose, some people 'round here might recognize me from the gitp or xkcd boards.  Here on a mission as it were ;)
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: hollowzen August 11, 2011, 08:36:30 PM
Im hollowzen
Just looking for help and ideas on various boards. Usually for greater flavor.  Favors 3.5
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: Placebo_24 August 12, 2011, 04:49:24 AM
Hi.

I am a younger gamer who has been playing DnD with friends for awhile now.  I stumbled upon this site by accident, and decided to join because it was a great source of information.  I hope to learn a lot here.
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: Harald August 12, 2011, 12:30:38 PM
Hi everyone ! My name is Harald. Please pardon my English as it isn't my first langage ! I've played 3.5 for a few years, and I'm always lookinf for advices on how materialize a cool concept with an effective crunch behind.
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: savagecoyote79 August 14, 2011, 03:09:03 AM
  Hi guys

  My name is Bob and I've been a gamer for 19 years (32 now).. I currently play D&D 3.5/PF hybrid as well as Battletech (classic, not the DA mini stuff), anything Dragon Warrior and WoW.  Also a long time Magic player but i gave it up a few years ago. I've even been known to dig out my old heroquest game from time to time. 
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: Foxmage August 14, 2011, 07:38:14 PM
Heya,

I have been gaming for 24 years or so myself.  You name it, I've at least played a one-shot of it.  I'm no expert, but I do love to game.
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: TaiSharShaidar August 14, 2011, 09:56:21 PM
Hi,

My name is Justin,
 
I'm a long time gamer, I've been playing D&D for more the 15 years.
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: DrHorrible August 15, 2011, 12:07:20 PM
Hi there!

I used to play 3/3.5 and i haven't been playing for a couple of years now, but there's a chance we might get to play again so... *fingercrossed*

 :D
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: mrorangesoda August 16, 2011, 12:27:43 AM
Hi everyone,
I started playing 3.5 with a group of friends last fall not knowing anything. Found my way here in preparation for the next campaign and new character I'll be making once we finish the current game (hopefully soon).
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Twicekinless August 16, 2011, 04:02:02 AM
I play DnD 3.5 (of course) and MTG.  Recently my playgroup started experimenting with EDH (or should we call it Commander now?) so I'm looking for some good advice.
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: yargum August 16, 2011, 04:10:44 PM
I've been playing dnd since second grade (about 11 or 12 years ago), and have made some of my best friends because of it.  I don't really know what else to say, so how about just huzzah!
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: Inufandom August 16, 2011, 06:35:24 PM
I am Inufandom, Death in Drag. And yes, Death never looked better in heels. I don't have a lot of the same expierience playing D&D as some of the others on here, but I do plan on at least being intelligent (or trying to be, at least)

In all seriousness, I'm a huge fan of the vocaloids, my favorite classes are the bard, sorcerer, and cleric, though I'm currently playing a mostly rogue character, and she's a lot of fun ^^ What's even better she's also the only healing capability of the party. Yes, the rogue. And she has no levels of cleric!  :lmao This is my first time playing a rogue, but at least the healing bit is familiar.

So, that's me. *grins, points a finger, and blasts a hole in the wall* Well, I'll be going now. Later!
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: patha787 August 17, 2011, 06:05:45 AM
Hey everyone,

I'm a 24-year-old University student and long time roleplaying gamer based in New Zealand. I first played AD&D 2nd Edition, then moved on to 3.0 and 3.5. I've taken a look at 4th Edition and have a few books but haven't played it and personally still prefer 3.5 or Pathfinder. I'm into computer games, comic books, cheesy fantasy or science fiction novels, world-building, film, television and assorted other nerdy hobbies. Glad to meet you all, look forward to talking to you soon.
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: illy-d August 17, 2011, 01:53:42 PM
Hey. I'm 36.  Playing D&D, AD&D and other versions since the mid 1980's. Currently playing 3.5 & PF.
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: PyreBorn August 17, 2011, 03:13:38 PM
Hey everyone, I'm 23 and been playing various games for...20 years now  :smirk

So yeah, Hi!
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: Braelef August 17, 2011, 08:31:11 PM
Hello, I am Braelef and I am extremely busy! But I like to DnD in my free-time. Ready to add my brilliance to BG.
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: Homerborg August 20, 2011, 04:28:01 AM
Hello.  Been playing D&D for about 25 years now, but always looking for new tips and ideas.  Thanks
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: trezac August 21, 2011, 07:11:33 PM
Hi just create an account today
hello everybody
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: OracleBoyd August 24, 2011, 10:42:57 PM
Found a link to the handbooks from the WOTC board and like what I see.
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: redwizard August 25, 2011, 03:19:40 AM
Greetings True Believers!  I'm a one time poster from the Gleemax forums who left after they opted to dispense with the early edition dedicated forum space.  From there I went on to help found the Dead Games Society, a group dedicated to the resurrection of all that is good and out-of-print (or at least no longer a supported edition).  And through my new found love of podcasts, I found the Brilliant Gameologists!

As for the unvarnished me, I was born and raised in a small farm town outside KC, attended the University of Missouri then moved to Tokyo where I met my wife and started a family.  Now we are all in Chicago, where, when not gaming, I pursue other interests like grilling and competitive bearding. (That last one, not really)
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: Tyrant August 25, 2011, 09:28:49 PM
I followed a discussion from Candlekeep to here where some of my comments from Candlekeep were posted.
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: DonutBoy August 26, 2011, 06:05:43 PM
Hello.  Since I am paranoid and do not like giving out any information, I will say only what is obvious from my username: I am a male who likes donuts.
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: Apsis August 29, 2011, 12:51:12 PM
Hello, everyone..

I mostly played 3.5, for a couple years now and I was first introduced to D&D by CRPGs. Lookin' forward to meeting y'all :)
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: Ecthelion August 30, 2011, 05:37:14 PM
Hello there, my name is François from France. I have been reading this forum for several years without posting anything but it happens that today, i had some questions.
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: TopHatAssassin August 31, 2011, 01:34:41 AM
Hello everyone. I am the Top Hat Assassin (I don't kill them, I wear them whilst killing). I've been playing games of the D&D variety for a few years now, but have only really gotten into them within the past two or so years. I am heavily inclined toward playing either bruisers or incredibly charismatic characters (all the more potential to ham it up).

Given my lack of experience with this stuff, I've found this site to be quite helpful for ideas to bring to my own characters. In fact, the very first thing I ever read was the handbook on barbarians (Being Bane: A Guide to Cracking Small Men) and found it to be immensely helpful. I'm hoping to provide my own help in some form, if at all possible, I guess as a way to return the favour for all the good stuff I've found here.
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: Bederal August 31, 2011, 03:08:50 AM
Hello everyone
Im Bederal, im from Peru - South america and i love role playing games and videogames in general, i play DnD for almost 10 years and i work in a videogame magazine here in my country.
I was lurking this forum for months and now i think its time to introduce myself :D
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: edwindurock August 31, 2011, 01:17:50 PM
I am a person who is curious of something. Does anyone actually go through all of these post's to learn about every person on the net? If so then there is another question....how much free time do you have left on your plate? =)~
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: Prime32 August 31, 2011, 03:13:13 PM
Yes and none.
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: mthor August 31, 2011, 10:36:14 PM
: Prime32  August 31, 2011, 03:13:13 PM
Yes and none.
+1 plus I am a full time student and so am forced to maintain a social life.
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: Devilen September 01, 2011, 05:39:27 AM
last time i checked, i'm me
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: A Ladder September 01, 2011, 03:00:10 PM
Hiya!

I'm new here...blah, blah, blah... I just love reading the handbooks and want to search.  ;)
bye!
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: Juggernaut2889 September 01, 2011, 07:09:14 PM
Hello,

I've been lurking here for a few months, but now I'm ready to start posting on the forums.  I've played 2nd ed for about 8 years and have been dabbling in more recent editions for about a year now.  3.5 has found a special place in my heart.
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: aetx September 03, 2011, 04:33:06 PM
Hello,

I have played D&D for about three years now, though not that seriously. The amount of rulebooks is rather overwhelming. But there seems to be quite a bit of condensed information in these forums, so I'm intrigued, especially the CO part.

Anyway, on to a happy time procrastinating.
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: Dudesan September 04, 2011, 08:58:33 AM
Hi! I'm a disgruntled Canadian who has been playing D&D for well over half his life.
I've been making use of your fine handbooks for years now, and I'm mostly just creating this account for access to the search function.

Cheers!
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: Van Epis September 04, 2011, 12:50:48 PM
Hello everyone!

Long time lurker and finally decided to start posting my ideas here!I've been playing DnD several years now and my opinion on the game has changed dramatically over the years. Started with 3e, went to 3.5e,tried out 2e and pathfinder, and finally stayed at 3.5e. 
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: Artorivs September 05, 2011, 05:35:35 PM
'Allo to the few people that read all of these.

Fairly new gamer by this forum's standards, have played 3.5e and Pathfinder, and the Dark Heresy / Deathwatch 40k systems.
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: Craiconn September 05, 2011, 09:57:19 PM
Hey Everyone.

I used to be a rather notable contributor on the WotC Min/Max (going back to 3.0!) and the CharOp boards.  Just now getting back into D&D after some absence from the game.

I've played some 4E ... and I find it uninspiring.  Ergo, back to 3.5 gaming so I can use my 600+ books I have sitting on my shelf.  Cheers!

 :cloud9
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: Mertiya September 06, 2011, 02:21:37 PM
Hello!  I am Mertiya, a first-year graduate student with not enough time on her hands seeking less time by planning d&d campaigns.  Also who has repeatedly been dragged here to review DonQuixote's and bauglir's homebrew.  So I need an account.
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: mindborn lich September 06, 2011, 03:30:26 PM
Hi.  I'm mindborn lich.  I've played D&D off and on for a few years now.
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: Hansie September 07, 2011, 06:19:48 PM
Hi.

I've played D&D for years and years, but never very successfully.

Typical campaign: roll characters.  Wait for others to role characters.  Plan to play another session.  Never do.

"Successful" campaign:  Roll characters.  Play a few sessions, kill a few goblins.  Argue.  PvP.  50% + mortality. 

So, anyway, I'm curious about giving it another try.
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: DrStrange September 08, 2011, 12:10:41 AM
Howdy.
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: Mpws1 September 08, 2011, 07:35:21 PM
Im mpws1, ive not really posted on any other forums untill i found brilliantgameologists. Ive been playing AD&D for about 10 years and finally convencied my group to play a more up to date system, rest of my group are 10 + years older than me so its taken a while to get a new rule set aggreed! lol where currently 6 months into a 3.5 edition of DnD in ravenloft.

Ive been reading loads of post mainly on sorcerer's as thats my 1st only char so far.

Looking forward to learning all about this new set of rules and everyhting arcane  ;)
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: ahirabattleaxe September 09, 2011, 06:03:07 PM
Hello. I am Ahira. I'm beginning to DM, and according to my current DM, I'm a Rifter. though I've never actually played it... he says the "Lint covered Hard Candy" on my inventory  (that I swear I'll find a use for) proves it.
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: SeamusRedfern September 10, 2011, 04:14:36 AM
I'm Seamus Redfern...been playing d&d for about 8 years now. I started with 2e and moved to 3.5 and then onto 4e. I currently play a 4e druid and DM a 3.5 campaign...
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: Marflarius September 11, 2011, 09:54:33 AM
Nickname's Marflar, Marflarian Templarian, Marflarius, or any other variation beginning with the first 7 letters!

True Name is Marfalarfagus, the Heavens Asunder and Obliterator of Galaxies.

Real name is Matt, Matthew, Autry, and any variation/combination of aforementioned, I am a SPC in the US Army and am CURRENTLY serving in Afghanistan, and am just now barely reaching my 4th month into this 12 month long tour. Pleasure to meet y'all!

Also I've been playing all forms of DnD since I was 7 (roughly 17 years ago now), and am a Husband + Father + Gamer + Soldier!
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: Jim.Davenport September 11, 2011, 02:07:14 PM
I've recently quit smoking and I want to punch the world in the face so these forums might prove a good distraction.
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: johnnya4344 September 12, 2011, 01:55:56 AM
Name's John.  Sophomore in college who reminisces about the good old days of playing 3.5 in high school with my friends.  Now attempting to port over all of my builds to pathfinder so I can play.
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: sidneysockosai September 12, 2011, 03:57:53 PM
I'm a laid back D&Der in SoCal, been running about 5 years now.  I've got to say I enjoy a long running game with depth and realization of character goals rather than your typical dungeon crashing game.  I do my best work on the player side of the table but I'm known to run a couple scenarios.
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: Kethrian September 13, 2011, 02:27:52 AM
Hi!

Longtime 3.Xe player, just stumbled across this forum and I'm quite glad to find that there's one that still caters to 3.Xe D&D players, and that's current!
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: Crippen September 13, 2011, 10:02:28 AM
Handle's Crippen, pleasure to meet you all.

I play primarily PF, but I'll try anything once.  Just started a new campaign, so I'll likely start looking for a little advice right off the bat.
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: LordMG September 13, 2011, 04:04:03 PM
Hi! I'm LordMG, but I'm actually a chick. LordMG is a reference to a character name. I'm joining 'cause I'm gonna be gaming with a group of friends from college. :0) I don't game real often, but it sounded like fun. If I game, it's WoW, generally. I have a level 40-ish night elf, but I haven't played in awhile. Nice to be here!
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: Thrallherd September 14, 2011, 10:50:02 PM
Hey there!  I'm Thrallherd, but you can call me Thrall, TH, Herd, etc.  Most people just say Thrallherd.  The first D&D I played was the most recent edition, 4e, but after a while, I started exploring D&D 3.5.  I now play version 3.5 as PbP games, and dabble in 3.5 optimization, including, but not limited to, Ur-Priest abuse and dual-role builds.
Good to meet you all, and I hope to get to know you well!
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: patriciab_1 September 16, 2011, 01:57:16 AM
G'day,  Overhere Aust. I'm  known as a 1935er, which ages me a bit but know matter  I.ve still got a brain that works and Genealogy has been my call these last few years,  it has taken alot of my time but then again I have the time.  My Elliot ancestors arrived in America in 1800's,    cheers,  Trish   ;)
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: sarlinspellweaver September 16, 2011, 01:59:04 PM
Hi all,

I'm a long-time gamer (15+ years) and long-time lurker with an interest in pretty much all D&D up to Pathfinder (was introduced via my parents' heavily modified copy of the original game). Haven't really tried 4e, but having read most of the books that have come out, it doesn't seem like my cup of tea.

Tend to prefer spellcasters (who doesn't?), but usually builds that are high in flavour, and match the backstory of my character. I also collect and paint models, which I have by the tonnage.

Looking forward to being able to interact with the community here :)

sarlinspellweaver
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: jupi September 16, 2011, 03:26:51 PM
Hello, all. This would be me introducing myself. I'm Jupi, in case you couldn't tell. I'm pretty new to D&D format roleplaying, but I've been on online roleplaying forums for longer than I care to admit.

I'm not sure what else to say. If I think of something, I'll add it later. :)
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: Snakebyte September 16, 2011, 05:01:29 PM
[Insert typical greeting here]
: TAD Sounding Off!
: Twin Agate Dragons September 17, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Hello all! Twin Agate Dragons here!

I am a vlogger (http://www.youtube.com/user/TwinAgateDragons?feature=mhee) (aspiring for more subscribers), gamer and creator. My passions are The Sims 3, Pathfinder (and Pathfinder compatable products), watching movies/tv shows and drinking water.

I live to homebrew (and creating houses for my Sims). My main Pathfinder project is Sarûnia (http://www.pathfinderdb.com/campaign-worlds/sarunia), but sometimes I can get burnt out on it and I work on side projects.
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: Lifter September 17, 2011, 04:23:26 PM
Hello!

My college roommate introduced me to DnD back in 1985, and I've been gaming with the same group of guys off and on ever since.  My 14 and 11 y/o sons now play as well.  We currently play 3.5 a couple afternoons a month.  I have not participated in forums before, but am eager to learn from others who love gaming.

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: Debihuman September 18, 2011, 01:33:57 PM
Hi. I'm Debby and I've been playing table-top rpgs for almost 30 years.

I've written on other forums, mostly about monster creation in 3.5, and worked on several net-books including the Liber Mysterium and Bhu's Cat Burglar (a shout out to Bhu for introducing me to this forum). I was formerly a Forum Leader on WotC's Previous Editions' Monster and Races forum (using Debby and Debihuman there), helping people with their creations. I still critique the entries for the monster contests on the homebrew forum on Giant in the Playground's website.

Got a question or need feedback, don't hesitate to ask me.

 
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: frater September 18, 2011, 09:07:35 PM
Hello,

been playing since the 80's. Stumbled across this place researching character builds, seems like a good community. Looking forward to chatting

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: Paradox77 September 19, 2011, 03:18:10 AM
Hi everyone.
Paradox here. 33 year old Australian, been gaming since 1990, starting with the old Red Box D&D set. Been enjoying the sites handbooks for some time, figured it was time to join the discussions as well.
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: Mooncrow September 19, 2011, 04:36:29 PM
Hi all, been gaming for about 20 years now.  I stopped by here for some CO info for my new 3.5 campaign and found it to be an interesting place^^ 

I'm a writer by profession, and I enjoy game theory as a hobby.  The main systems I get to play are Shadowrun, Star Wars SAGA, and D&D 3.5, though I really enjoy reading rpg rule books, so I know quite a few other systems as well.

Looking forward to contributing here =)
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: hymdohl September 21, 2011, 04:42:53 PM
Hey! new here!, been gaming for a while now and sticking with 3.5  and pathfinder .. havent liked what I see in 4.0 :)
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: NorskVind September 22, 2011, 04:45:42 AM
I'm NorskVind and I want to use the search bar! :D

Also, I pretty much only drop by to check the handbooks section for pf or 3.5 when I need help with a particular class.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Imnotreallyhere September 22, 2011, 12:55:07 PM
Hello, this is my first post and I am not a bot.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Zakar September 22, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Hey Everyone!

I've played DnD for about 6 years now, maybe 7. I'm a huge fan of 3.5 and Pathfinder, never had a chance to play 4.0. Name is Ben, but I go by a lot of various names based on characters.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: lieronet September 22, 2011, 11:58:38 PM
I'll be straight, I just want to search the forums, some friends and I are having an argument over the validity of LoP's infinite damage machine
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Yin Huang September 23, 2011, 02:11:25 AM
Hajimemashite!

I am one with RPG Proficency D&D and GURPS.
I am one who homebrews.
I am neither Japanese nor Chinese (but I am learning Japanese).
I am one who plays Touhou (but not very well).
I am one who dares call themself a linguist.

Douzou yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Grahm Zero September 24, 2011, 12:44:50 AM
Hi, I am a roleplayer, one of my friends asked me to join this site, but I've been using it for reference a lot.  I enjoy quiet thinking time to prepare my spells for the day.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: khalathas September 24, 2011, 03:18:47 PM
Old gamer, old lurker, new poster here.  Names Justin, but I generally go by Weasel to my friends.  They gave me the nickname because I sort of resemble one (tall, thin, weaselly face..).  33, been gaming since...2nd Edition I think.  In my spare/off-work time I'm a computer tech, network admin, coldfusion developer, and SQL database developer/designer.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: SquishE September 25, 2011, 05:56:19 AM
Long time gamer, relatively new true optimizer. This board and giant have been favor it reads for several months now, and it was a natural extension toi make an acct.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Raiki September 25, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Hi!  The name's Raiki.  Some of you may recognize me from The Playground.  I'll most likely just be lurking around the optimization forums, chiming in from time to time with a "There's a spell for that!".

Been gaming for many many years, my current favorites being Shadowrun, 3.5 and Star Wars Revised.  In that order.  I dabble in GMing, mostly Shadowrun, but find that I make a better party-member than a GM.

Good Gaming!


~R~
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: Doctor Krunk September 26, 2011, 04:45:15 PM
I am super excited to join here! I used to like gaming a lot but in recent years I just haven’t been able to do it. As the years have passed and my germophobia has increased I just don’t get out as much. It’s nice that a place like this exists so that people like me who have withdrawn for most forms of live human interaction can pretend that we’re real people too! So what if I have crippling obesity, a vitamin D deficiency and may never know the warm embrace of a woman? I can game.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: Umbralfox September 27, 2011, 08:38:08 AM
I'm just a guy who happens to enjoy gaming, and come here now and then for reference guides and as a place to find the right tweaks to build *just* the right character.
: Re: Introductions Thread! Who are you?
: bot September 27, 2011, 01:20:46 PM
long time reader, first time poster. Got a question i need answered
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: D Erdrick September 29, 2011, 09:15:44 AM
Hello!  Here is my obligatory first post.  I'm a long time gamer of almost twenty years.  I play pretty much anything that can be called a game, in almost any style.  I was introduced to this board by my last DM.  I hope to learn from the combined experience of this board and have lots of fun!
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: bernsten69 September 30, 2011, 04:33:20 AM
Blah.  I play 3.5.  Post an introduction is a waste of time.  I am only typing this so I can create my own min-max thread.

The 'Kill them before they can hurt you' theory is wrong - your GM just sucks.
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: Beermonkey7919 September 30, 2011, 01:47:38 PM
Pretty neat board 
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: vitkiraven October 02, 2011, 10:48:26 AM
HI, of course I'm new here, so I have to do an into of sorts...

I've been DMing since the Basic Cyclopedia, in the D&D world. I've done all of the White Wolf NWOD settings (expect Geist and Promethean) as a Storyteller. I've done Gurps, Rifts  :shakefist (and Palladium), and some others. I'm most often a Storyteller/ DM, so most of my posts will probably involve that line of thinking. Thanks for letting me in.
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: Shylock88 October 02, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
lets see if i can find any info on Warhammer 40K Dark Heresy  ;)
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: IsaacRemington October 03, 2011, 07:14:48 PM
Hello,

I'm a gamer of about 15 years, been since 2nd ed on, and love crunching the numbers, so thought I'd come here to compare notes.
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: BonesawJones October 04, 2011, 12:26:57 PM
Jacob -

Currently (trying to good job at) DMing a PF Rise of the Runelords campaign. Dicecapades of any kind usually equal a good time for me - in addition to d20, I'm a big fan of Fantasy Flight Games (Arkham Horror, Tannhauser and Descent in particular). Play about once a week in NC.
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: Lightbulb October 04, 2011, 04:05:06 PM
Hi I'm Lightbulb.

Just started playing a 3.5 game which I am trying to get the DM to convert to Pathfinder.

Cheers!
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: aramil October 05, 2011, 08:58:03 AM
Hey all,

I'm a big D&D and Warhammer 40k fan. I stumbled on this site while googling some decent D&D information sources and have been lurking for a few weeks. Decided to register so I can throw my 2 cents in here and then.

Take care all :)
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: Drakon October 05, 2011, 06:29:05 PM
Fledgling min/max'er, mathemagician, player of things cute, cuddly, and capable of ruining campaigns in one round or less.
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: Xor111 October 05, 2011, 10:04:27 PM
Hi theren I'm mostly playing anima beyond fantasy right now but I may get back to DD at some point. Loving the numbers!
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: Smythe_R October 07, 2011, 01:57:38 AM
Here for the first time, for my first play-by-post game!
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: DocMeringue October 07, 2011, 09:12:46 PM
: Smythe_R  October 07, 2011, 01:57:38 AM
Here for the first time, for my first play-by-post game!
Also here for the first time - uber noob.
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: MrWiggles October 08, 2011, 12:08:23 AM
Hi, I'm Mr.Wiggles.

I've been role playing since I was about 5. My first rp game, was larping WoD, in Seattle Washington with the creators. I was my mom's wolf pup.

I'm amateur game designer, stuck in the awkward transition between needing art, and money.

I love all games. Well, except spelling games. Spelling games can go to hell.

I'm currently making a mush, (a text based role playing game), based heavily on Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher. It would take a long while to describe everything going on their.

I'm currently developing a wargame for smart phones. A science fiction space ship battling game. The catch here, is that its infinite in scale. Table tope wargames games, can either let you have capital ships, or fighters. If you have capital ships, fighters are abstracted. Vice versa. With it being on a smart phone, you can control both capital ships, and fighters, plus ships of in between scale, somewhat workable, with all the paperwork being behind the scene, handled by the smart phone.

I have an outline for a shonen comic mostly done. (Again, trapped by the lack of art and/or money.) About Alien invasions, the trials of being a hero. I have the main character die at the hands of one of the main characters.

I have very rough start on an X-Com/Stargate game. Somethign fun, that game from designing this game, is that you're x-com/sgc can become independent to Earth. Then they're allowed to come back, and invade Earth.

I have a rough start on a Civilization to Master of Orion 4X game. This has been very fun to design for. You have to marry the expected features of both.

I have an idea for a comic, about a squad of soldiers. Elite or something. And it host a host of ready to go stand by characters, as every mission they go on, I would randomly decide who would die.
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: appending_doom October 09, 2011, 11:52:07 AM
Hello, DND afficianado, occasional DM, player, and half-hearted plotter.
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: magotter October 09, 2011, 01:51:09 PM
Hello Lads and Lasses,

I'm a long time veteran of RPing; started in the late 80's at my FLGS. Spent most of the 90's between AD&D and WoD, with the occaisional Shadowrun game. Early 2000's saw me switch to 7th Sea for a very, very long time. However, since that section of AEG has completely gone under, I swapped back to D&D 3e a bit after 4e came out. Mind you, 4e's pretty okay, but it just feels too repetitive for me.

Can't really say I have a history of M/Ming, aside from being efficient with flaws in my WoD/MET days. Likewise, for a long time I tended towards roguelike PCs, but have since moved on to playing more Casterish types, with the occaisional gish.
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: Tao_Tzu October 10, 2011, 08:30:42 AM
"Hello all,

Don't mind me.  I just stepped out of the shadows to say 'Hi.'  <Casual wave.>

...

Ayup.

...

Alrighty then, you can go back to what you were doing."  <Ninja vanish.>
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: Ellohime October 11, 2011, 02:28:27 AM
Hey all.. I just wandered here looking for some build help.. im a slightly private person, so I just wanted to say hey.. and maybe ill add more when i get to know you guys a bit
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: KolyaMollari October 11, 2011, 10:31:57 AM
Name: Kolya
Games: DnD 3.5, White Wolf, chez geek, munchkin and the like
Why I'm here: for the past 6 years I have played White Wolf games exclusively, and from what I've read so far this forum has the most knowledgeable, and respectable people to help me get back into the fantasy genre of gaming
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: Bookethed October 12, 2011, 11:22:45 AM
Hey everyone!  I've tooled around on the forum for awhile but just now decided to make an account.  I'm mostly into DnD 3.5, with the occasional 4e, and i casually play video games, that is until skyrim comes out when i will proceed to isolate myself from the world, only getting up to get food.  In my group of DnDers, I'm the motivated one, the guy who tries to get everyone together to play and spends time on his characters.  I enjoy reading all of the min/max shticks, but my DM would smite me with the vengeful wrath of god if i ever took too many super powerful options, so most of my characters try to play off of only one shtick. Favorite class is barbarian, but I'm about to play a dwarf fighter/transmuter Gish.  I'm also an avid musician, playing the euphonium, trombone, and bass guitar. 
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: KristofferA October 12, 2011, 06:14:48 PM
Hi, my name is Kristoffer... And I'm an...
wait, this isn't a meeting.

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: Libertad October 13, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
I'm Libertad, a long-time player of Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition and also dabbles in World of Darkness and Mutants & Masterminds.

I find out about this board from TV Tropes.  After checking out the "Handbook List" thread, I wanted to join.
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: JohnnyBravo October 13, 2011, 05:21:32 PM
Hi all!

I'm a mid-thirties gamer and have been playing D&D for some time now.  I could certainly broaden my RPG set as I've stuck primarily with 3.x D&D, Vampire: The Masquerade and a frail attempt at the original Shadowrun (oy what a mess).

I've recently resurrected my homebrew 3.5e setting - a magic-heavy world known as Majeria (forgive the obvious-ness; I came up with the name years ago).  If you're interested, check out our OP page http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/majeria (http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/majeria).

Thanks in advance for all the help!
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: TryMeIke October 15, 2011, 03:08:23 PM
err. I'm a new member, joey stevens, who likes D&D. that's all I am willing to post at this point.  -_-'
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: gabrion October 16, 2011, 12:32:14 PM
I'm a left over from the 3.5 generation who needs forums from time to time to get my fix.  :)
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: RacerX103 October 16, 2011, 01:45:56 PM
Like the above poster, I am a leftover 3.5 player who has been killing downtime building characters I will likely never get a chance to play.
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: Achillides October 17, 2011, 02:29:11 PM
Needs some advice to get the most out of my characters
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: VonKrieger October 18, 2011, 06:55:21 AM
Just here trying to find optimized builds for a Rogue/Chameleon for 3.5
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: Hektwr October 18, 2011, 08:47:09 PM
Hi Ppl!!!  :D.....
That does not sound like me.... anyway I just to learn more about more stuff. Have a nice day and a better night
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: Menger October 18, 2011, 10:15:28 PM
Hiay!
Well, this is the first time I post something. I've been looking these forums over a year, and i finnally made an account.
I have seventeen years old, I do Civil Engineering in college, and i've been playing mainly with gishs and healers since I started, over 4 years by now.

Im here to learn and help thos who wants to learn as well, and its nice to meet you guys...
thx
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: Owlor October 20, 2011, 12:29:04 PM
Ive been lurking the boards for quite some time, just never bothered to register. Friend of Monotremancer, biology student, hobby cartoonist and creator of the webcomic "Sounds Like a Melody" (named after the alfaville song, can be found on Webcomics Nation). I drink more tea and spend more time on the internet than is probably healthy.
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: SuperThunderCat October 21, 2011, 12:31:03 AM
Howdy.

Been lurking for a very long time. Decided to join after so long to support the site.

Pretty much got roped into theme classes everytime I've played. Dwarf Fighter or Gnome Illusionists. Finally got free rein and I'm looking for brokeness.
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: cfjeldstrom October 21, 2011, 11:11:30 PM
Hello!
I am a 3.5 Edition D&D gamer/DM.
My friends and I play around a bit with new ideas and concepts within the rules, and work at testing the limits of those rules, without breaking them.
Our goal, to have fun, and to keep the fun flowing.
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: racuchon October 22, 2011, 09:53:48 AM
Hello, i am a Pathfinder exclusive GM / player.
I enjoy having fun games with my friend : the priority is having a good gaming experience.
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: HC- October 22, 2011, 09:19:27 PM
Hi, I am a 3.5 player

And that's pretty much all I can say
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: Atekes October 23, 2011, 02:57:59 AM
I'm here for 3.5
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: redseer October 25, 2011, 01:49:13 AM
I'm hiding from forth edition under the pathfinder rock.
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: French geek October 25, 2011, 07:23:58 AM
Bonjour to all of you, if you perdon my french, and thanks for the great content of this website  :clap.
I'm a 19 years old guy living in Paris, a student in a nice engineering school with a military component I'm not really fond of. I'm quite interested in d&d but I mainly play 3.5 with my siblings and some bad-loser cousins ( I wasn't trying to kill them but risking AO's from a raging great-axe wielding orc barbarian is a really bad idea) as dungeon master, with little character optimization.
See you on the boards
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: Noliar October 25, 2011, 08:29:25 PM
Hi all!
I am:
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: Anomander October 26, 2011, 02:54:45 PM
Greetings. I've been seeing good stuff in these boards and thought I might post a few times here myself.
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: Lucy Land October 27, 2011, 11:41:48 PM
Hi!

I love 4e, and I'm here to talk about the Complete 4th Edition [free] clone. The 4e forum is slow here, but maybe I can add a little spice to it!

Love the show.
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: DraconAscendant October 28, 2011, 06:21:47 PM
Aloha, all.


I've been using the handbooks here to help build better characters so I figured I should at least say Hello.  So here I am.

I'm a 21 year old mess up, waiting to re enter college so I can work towards an M.D.  I love tabletop, specifically 3.5e.
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: db366 October 30, 2011, 01:24:23 AM
Yo,
I have been lurking the boards for a while now.  I DM every other month for a evil 3.5 campaign, I also play in a 3.5 game every other month where I am currently playing a FB.  Trying to find some information to help better both my campaign and my character!