tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.comments2024-01-14T05:19:08.074-06:00Troll and FlameNorman J. Harman Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comBlogger1520125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-42525821242973658772024-01-14T04:40:09.536-06:002024-01-14T04:40:09.536-06:00The average roll for an exploding n-sided die (wit...The average roll for an exploding n-sided die (with n>1) is n/(n-1) + n/2. I reduced the problem to an infinite series and reduced it using Wolfram Alpha. Paul Asa Burchetthttps://independent.academia.edu/PaulBurchettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-7078343478816361822024-01-14T04:36:50.827-06:002024-01-14T04:36:50.827-06:00The closed formula for the average roll on an n-si...The closed formula for the average roll on an n-sided exploding die is n/(n-1) + n/2. I reduced the problem to an infinite series and then put the series into Wolfram Alpha. This assumes of course that n>1.Paul A Burchetthttps://independent.academia.edu/PaulBurchettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-1465016054217551562023-05-27T15:06:47.885-05:002023-05-27T15:06:47.885-05:00Nice post thank you DonaldNice post thank you DonaldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-19652987076553566302023-03-09T19:55:12.173-06:002023-03-09T19:55:12.173-06:00God to see a new post!God to see a new post!Austinjimmhttps://cubeofquazar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-54345876348403144572021-09-18T09:44:24.201-05:002021-09-18T09:44:24.201-05:00100%100%Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-15711555848790797822021-09-18T08:59:18.002-05:002021-09-18T08:59:18.002-05:00This is when I involve a skill roll to climb, idea...This is when I involve a skill roll to climb, ideally. If a grappling hook is employed, if there are obvious steps, if it's even so much as a tree with handholds and footholds, it's something anybody can reasonably do out of combat.<br /><br />If the thief wants to scale a solid, right-angle, wall, it's a climbing roll for him to just "Send it!" A magic all of his own.Osse Rotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973173241084749915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-49248555472566294152021-04-14T10:31:08.457-05:002021-04-14T10:31:08.457-05:00Pretty awesome.Pretty awesome.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-77237435635630799612021-04-08T10:05:17.058-05:002021-04-08T10:05:17.058-05:00Thought it would be streaming as part of a sub som...Thought it would be streaming as part of a sub somewhere by now. Guess I'll have to buy it on amazon streaming.CountingWizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096059050922240797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-31096611122045882352021-04-08T10:03:34.735-05:002021-04-08T10:03:34.735-05:00Those magical procs are the hardest to use as the ...Those magical procs are the hardest to use as the referee. Just one more trigger function to keep track of unless you can offload it to the player.<br /><br />I like the other crit effects though. Faster and easier. Might be fun in a group of players who also ref.CountingWizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096059050922240797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-24936102804660553392021-01-21T15:26:03.073-06:002021-01-21T15:26:03.073-06:00Thundarr is one of my all time favorites! Thundarr is one of my all time favorites! Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-25266988538119890272020-11-11T13:09:11.324-06:002020-11-11T13:09:11.324-06:00Roll Tide.Roll Tide.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-69320074755466879912020-03-04T16:48:28.909-06:002020-03-04T16:48:28.909-06:00Speaking of, you still have some sort of game scie...Speaking of, you still have some sort of game science random table assortment that I need to preserve for future posterity.CountingWizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096059050922240797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-70083785978442294102020-03-04T16:35:07.075-06:002020-03-04T16:35:07.075-06:00The Copyright Cartel making it illegal to share. T...The Copyright Cartel making it illegal to share. This is so rare that the usual people who upload scans don't have a copy.Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-65380771684331756982020-03-03T22:41:58.450-06:002020-03-03T22:41:58.450-06:00Every time I see stuff like this or a pre-D&D ...Every time I see stuff like this or a pre-D&D copy of the rules, my nerdbrain screams out, "WHY THE FUCK HASN'T SOMEBODY SCANNED THIS FOR POSTERITY YET!?"CountingWizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096059050922240797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-25202051162257038012020-03-03T20:40:12.587-06:002020-03-03T20:40:12.587-06:00I'm still looking for one too, Norm!
Allan.I'm still looking for one too, Norm!<br /><br />Allan.grodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800184312511280050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-37280288431000229882020-03-03T16:03:34.666-06:002020-03-03T16:03:34.666-06:00I wanted to play in a couple of Labyrinth Lord gam...I wanted to play in a couple of Labyrinth Lord games. I hung around the game/guy who "stole" my spot out front of the dealer room. But he never even acknowledged my existence. Sad. When I ran my Caves of Chaos marathon there I recruited a dozen or more passer bys into the game. Exposing them to how fun hobby can be and showing we're not all cliquish troglodytes.<br /><br />Yep, it's a very DIY comestibles con.Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-67017144808328254782020-03-03T10:05:13.682-06:002020-03-03T10:05:13.682-06:00I had a really great time. Not many games there I&...I had a really great time. Not many games there I'd want to play (except yours), but there were plenty of willing players for my games. Way bigger than I expected. I may have to sign up to run more games next time.<br /><br />I was very disappointed with the lack of weekend caffeine and meal amenities though. That one snack table with 50cent items had to feed everyone at the convention since all the shops were closed.CountingWizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096059050922240797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-34574278056569809082020-02-17T22:03:36.914-06:002020-02-17T22:03:36.914-06:00Dirk the Daring, eh.Dirk the Daring, eh.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322782126113868388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-57698002046635405442020-02-08T03:21:23.112-06:002020-02-08T03:21:23.112-06:00The CRPG Addict has multiple posts up on his excel...The CRPG Addict has multiple posts up on his excellent gaming blog where plays through several (if not all?) of these games, well worth the read:<br /><br />https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/search?q=cyber1Jensanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216604356936975761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-75230155930152045942020-01-29T03:55:20.872-06:002020-01-29T03:55:20.872-06:00I'm missing a few bug https://friendorfoe.com/...I'm missing a few bug https://friendorfoe.com/g/Dungeon%20Covers/Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-76620476371730144022020-01-27T01:20:20.865-06:002020-01-27T01:20:20.865-06:00very cool! Have you considered doing the same for...very cool! Have you considered doing the same for the Dungeon magazine? I ended up using that one much more than the Dragon one... Ancalagon_TBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602961033235852856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-22993394702011504092020-01-16T11:45:06.770-06:002020-01-16T11:45:06.770-06:00Yeah, my anticipation is building. Yeah, my anticipation is building. Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-11489272479375529512020-01-16T11:22:12.697-06:002020-01-16T11:22:12.697-06:00Man, I sure wish I could be there...sounds like a ...Man, I sure wish I could be there...sounds like a ton of fun!JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-37991596514786397412020-01-03T22:15:25.094-06:002020-01-03T22:15:25.094-06:00Nooice.
Some of those covers will live in my memo...Nooice. <br />Some of those covers will live in my memory forever. DMWieghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682249561077936507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-60028561437945806202019-12-26T18:36:18.338-06:002019-12-26T18:36:18.338-06:00Nice resource. Thanks.Nice resource. Thanks.Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.com