tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post8256622080676191600..comments2024-01-14T05:19:08.074-06:00Comments on Troll and Flame: Hackmaster Basic PicsNorman J. Harman Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-20360899959313494102011-06-28T00:40:40.142-05:002011-06-28T00:40:40.142-05:00The hex terrain is cool, but you got to set it up ...The hex terrain is cool, but you got to set it up before game. Unless you can handle 10-15 min pauses in the action (I can't).<br /><br />I can see tracking being easier once players are experienced enough. And if I ran a dozen games I might start to remember all the weapon stats, mods, ranged junk, etc. Even still having to track of the monsters init, shield use, status is a lot. D&D (basic) so much less. Running 20-40 monsters is np.Norman J. Harman Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319655075997712313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-91496662150952480112011-06-27T02:15:20.557-05:002011-06-27T02:15:20.557-05:00uhm... HMb is NOT HM4. It's not "Campy Go...uhm... HMb is NOT HM4. It's not "Campy Goofy." Being out from underneath the parody requirement of the WOTC license they don't have to play that element up.Greylondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896610456503648984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-58533761635541532682011-06-26T15:31:27.682-05:002011-06-26T15:31:27.682-05:00Really good writeup and nice pics of the use of he...Really good writeup and nice pics of the use of heroscape stuff for an RPG setup. Good idea that I've actually considered (as I have a ton of the shit just gathering dust, bought it for eventual play with my kids ... have yet to even open the boxes). <br /><br />As for HMB having played the original for a few years (something that I will likely never have a group with enough time and energy to pull off again) I don't think I could bring myself to even try HMB. There are so many other systems out there that are lite and easy ... if you want campy goofy fun RPGing in a fantasy setting there is just soooo much to choose from on the OSRPG front. I would like to look at the mechanics though, always on the lookout for stealing a good mechanic or idea for a houserule.The Lord of Excesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844701226225155792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-20856700127589307062011-06-26T14:17:06.987-05:002011-06-26T14:17:06.987-05:00One of the things to do in HMb that makes the GM&#...One of the things to do in HMb that makes the GM's job easier is to make the Players track their own HP and initiative. Other than that, I've found that combat generally flows pretty smooth after a combat or two getting used to the system. The key is that the system is actually easier than it seems. Players(and GMs) keep trying to think of combat in terms of other games that they've played, such as not being able to move until the next "Round" or until it is your "Turn." Once you get used to that, it's easy. <br /><br />But, yea, Awesome pics, I like your setup.Greylondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896610456503648984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-23990295459370269202011-06-26T12:26:02.853-05:002011-06-26T12:26:02.853-05:00Awesome set up. I tried HMB, but found it didn...Awesome set up. I tried HMB, but found it didn't work for me.Brutorz Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261330634648140358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179649506981851979.post-9549650020793861052011-06-26T12:13:28.385-05:002011-06-26T12:13:28.385-05:00Which things do you feel require too much tracking...Which things do you feel require too much tracking? Based solely on the pictures it looks to me like you were an awesome DM. That's a really cool setup you have going!Labyrinthianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566448535889913865noreply@blogger.com