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Topic: Vampires- why Chaotic Evil? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 1:13 pm Subject: Vampires- why Chaotic Evil? |
I've been thinking about the alignment and general nature of vampires for some time and I keep coming to the same question; why are vampires Chaotic Evil? Many vampires are originally inspired (at le ... |
Topic: Cities of Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:14 pm Subject: Cities of Greyhawk |
Ok, this is absolutely awesome! Such a fantastic and fun tool. Thanks Rasgon! |
Topic: Circle of Eight Question: Skech DO NOT READ! |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:01 am Subject: Circle of Eight Question: Skech DO NOT READ! |
Great article on the keep, but it doesn't mention anything about Yrag being the secret lord in charge of Fordkeep, which is mentioned on page 114 of The Adventure Begins. I always considered that can ... |
Topic: Oerth Journal #32 is out |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:49 am Subject: Oerth Journal #32 is out |
Another great Journal, thanks to all involved! |
Topic: Beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:45 am Subject: Beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil |
This is awesome, thanks for sharing! |
Topic: Making Elves More Sympathetic? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:14 pm Subject: Re: Making Elves More Sympathetic? |
So I'm wondering-how could elves be depicted to make them sympathetic and actually likable without changing them beyond recognition from their D&D/Tolkien selves?
I like the way the Rock ... |
Topic: Mordenkainen and Rary |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:38 am Subject: Mordenkainen and Rary |
Greyhawk Ruins introduced the Ring of Five, which was founded by Zagyg, not Mordenkainen.
Thanks rasgon, I think there was a lot of confusion going on between the short lived Circle of Five and the ... |
Topic: Mordenkainen and Rary |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 4:06 pm Subject: Re: Mordenkainen and Rary |
One thing I've always been curious about is why why Mordenkainen and the Circle haven't gone after Rary, why they let him essentially re-establish himself in the Bright Desert. Why didn't they go ... |
Topic: Mordenkainen and Rary |
xo42
Replies: 26
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:52 pm Subject: Re: Mordenkainen and Rary |
This is my take on it in my own Greyhawk campaign. I have put this together from several different sources, which I can't begin to reference here because I simply can't remember. It is a conglom ... |
Topic: Hello |
xo42
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:32 pm Subject: Hello |
Welcome Greydog! |
Topic: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:24 am Subject: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
I think 5E can be looked upon as a drastic swing of the pendulum towards simplicity, counter to the prior two game editions. It is very, very simple. it is also very low magic. Magic is mostly found ... |
Topic: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:18 am Subject: Re: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
My question is, how is 5th edition different? And what are the main characteristics of 5th edition?...I'm more interested in edition rules and specifics. Particularly compared to 2d edition.
Broa ... |
Topic: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:05 am Subject: Re: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
Mostly mechanics...
-In a lot of ways, proficiencies work the same as in AD&D 1.5 or AD&D2.
Attacks and saving throws are calculated by adding bonuses based on level, as in D&D 3X, w ... |
Topic: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:02 am Subject: Re: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
My question is, how is 5th edition different? And what are the main characteristics of 5th edition?
Are you more interested in the Greyhawk setting or the edition rules?
I'm more interested i ... |
Topic: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:09 pm Subject: How is 5th edition different from 1st/2nd edition |
Hey guys,
30+ year player and DM here, but I've exclusively played 1st and 2nd edition. I prefer 2nd edition and never moved on to later editions, although I have several products from 3rd edition ... |
Topic: Protection Scrolls: duration known, or not, to reader? |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:15 pm Subject: Protection Scrolls: duration known, or not, to reader? |
I agree, I think he specific details, powers, ranges, durations, etc. of the spell have to be listed and available to the reader. |
Topic: Greyhawk Naval Rules |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:32 am Subject: Re: Greyhawk Naval Rules |
I haven't done much with naval combat or shipboard adventuring and I'm looking to change that. I have Ghosts of Saltmars h for 5e and a pdf of the 2e Of Ships and the Sea. I also have the Birthright N ... |
Topic: The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun, the duergar, bodaks |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:40 am Subject: The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun, the duergar, bodaks |
Am I the only one that doesn't love The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun? I was just never of a fan of it as a player or DM. It has atmosphere, but I think it could have been much better. I actually l ... |
Topic: Questions about From the Ashes |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:23 am Subject: Questions about From the Ashes |
Remember Bigby was present at the attack too and initially reported dead (see TSR collector cards and Carl Sargent's errata in Dragon)
I wasn't tracking that, thanks! Anyone else have any info o ... |
Topic: Prime Material gods |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:25 am Subject: Prime Material gods |
I don't like Iuz being moved to Tartarus. It doesn't work well for most canon and definitely changes his powers and the dynamic control/focus he as on Oerth. He's only a demigod so his powers and ab ... |
Topic: Why send 5 adventurers when I have a perfectly good army. |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:36 am Subject: Why send 5 adventurers when I have a perfectly good army. |
I think the key component of sending a small group of specialists instead of a conventional Army is related to magic. The ability to cast spells makes adventurers able to do things regular Soldiers j ... |
Topic: Night Below in Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:13 pm Subject: Night Below in Greyhawk |
There's a third mentioned in passing in Wolfgang Baur's Empire of the Ghouls project from 2007-2008, which is a sequel to the Dungeon #70 "Kingdom of the Ghouls" adventure.
I combined the maps fr ... |
Topic: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:04 am Subject: Re: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society |
So do I need to read the Gord novels?
Yes! The first three are awesome and contain tons of useful material. The next two are worthwhile and enjoyable. The last two (Dance of Demons & Come Endless ... |
Topic: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:57 am Subject: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
If you want to disregard that, you can use the avatar stats in Monster Mythology, or you can adapt the stats for Graz'zt and Pazrael in Planes of Chaos. I also wrote up Demogorgon using the templa ... |
Topic: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:54 am Subject: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
Converting from one edition to another can be tricky but I do tend to find it easier converting back from 3rd to 2nd. xo42, I've done a few conversions from the Savage Tide AP, I'm happy to share thes ... |
Topic: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:21 am Subject: Re: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society |
The Horned Society doesn't have a specific devil as its patron. The Horned Society member from "Strike on the Rabid Dawn" worshiped Asmodeus, and Erac's Cousin, if you believe the theory that he's t ... |
Topic: Questions about From the Ashes |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:38 am Subject: Questions about From the Ashes |
thanks chaps, good feedback. and yes, I am looking forward to Paladin in Hell. I have an 18th level Paladin with Holy Avenger in the party and he is an absolute beast.
It has been running for abo ... |
Topic: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:40 pm Subject: Re: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
I also struggle with converting some of the great 3rd edition and beyond monsters, Demon Princes, etc. back to 2nd ed. for me to use. The Age of Worms adventure path for example has some amazing mons ... |
Topic: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:32 am Subject: Re: 2e stats for Demogorgon |
Hey,
Just wondering if there are any official 2nd Edition stats for Demogorgon? Or any other Abyssal Lords?
Looking at the official stats for Lolth and Zuggtmoy there is a HUGE difference in HD. ... |
Topic: Teleporting Onto A Moving Object |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:25 am Subject: Teleporting Onto A Moving Object |
I agree with Cebrion on this issue. I think the 5th level Teleport spell would work on a moving target like a ship at sea, but it would make it much more difficult and possibly deadly. A smart wizar ... |
Topic: Questions about From the Ashes |
xo42
Replies: 14
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:18 am Subject: Questions about From the Ashes |
Thanks, yes it is in the boxed set, found it.
I'm hoping to develop a plot line for the PCs (who are around 16-18th level) in the City with a lead up to the signing.
I want them to uncover some ... |
Topic: Questions about From the Ashes |
xo42
Replies: 14
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:12 pm Subject: Questions about From the Ashes |
I think the mini adventure you're talking about was one of the adventure cards from the City of Greyhawk boxed set.
Interesting question about running the fight between Rary, Tenser, and Otiluke ... |
Topic: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:35 pm Subject: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
Thanks Icarus and jamesdglick! I've bought several products from the site, just never one that was originally a boxed set. My copy of Night Below is the original boxed set and I got it from eBay yea ... |
Topic: River traffic and fords along the Selintan |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:25 pm Subject: River traffic and fords along the Selintan |
Spelljamming ships capable of water landing can also move along the Selintan and dock at Greyhawk as mentioned in several products. I don't remember the specifics drafts being detailed for Spelljamme ... |
Topic: Night Below in Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:19 pm Subject: Night Below in Greyhawk |
Living Greyhawk placed Haranshire in the Yeomanry.
Night Below mentioned a group of marauding lizard men under the command of a ferocious lizard king who devastated Thurmaster; this is probably the ... |
Topic: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:01 pm Subject: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
I just bought Night Below thru' RPG Net. It cost me $25.13 including S&H. On Amazon, it would have cost over $100.00...
How is the quality and lay out? I have the original box set and i ... |
Topic: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:55 am Subject: Lots of new GH love on Drivethru |
I love that site and every printed product I've gotten from them has been of outstanding quality. It's like getting modules from decades ago brand new just as they were when they first came out. And ... |
Topic: Spoils of War (for hired soldiers) |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:24 am Subject: Spoils of War (for hired soldiers) |
Cool topic to think about, particularly in my line of work. I can't imagine trying to maintain discipline if Soldiers were "paid" through spoils alone. It definitely makes sense for campaigns with l ... |
Topic: Against the Slave Lords - Story Help |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:16 pm Subject: Against the Slave Lords - Story Help |
Love this thread and the ideas from everyone. I have to agree with Lanthorn (as I usually do), that the module/sourcebook Slavers is an awesome resource to guide you and it has so many possibilities ... |
Topic: Hello! |
xo42
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:00 pm Subject: Hello! |
Welcome! It's always great to see another 2ed fan. As the years go by there seems to be fewer of us. |
Topic: Multi-classing |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:57 pm Subject: Multi-classing |
I like the level limits put on demi-humans to keep the game balanced, but for higher level games I also favor using the optional rules allowing PCs with high ability scores to gain a few additional le ... |
Topic: What Keeps You Coming Back To Greyhawk? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:17 am Subject: What Keeps You Coming Back To Greyhawk? |
I agree with just about everything said above and so much more. Greyhawk has always been and will always be my favorite setting. My favorite things about the setting are:
1. The City of Greyhawk. ... |
Topic: New York Times Opinion Article |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:44 pm Subject: Re: I'll drunk to that! |
I have introduced my teenage daughters to D&D (2nd edition of course Lanthorn :) ). Several times a year my basement gets flooded by a crowd of teenage boys and girls for whom I Dungeon Master ... |
Topic: New York Times Opinion Article |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:24 pm Subject: New York Times Opinion Article |
Great article and it's good to see the game is growing even after all these years. I admit though, the older I get the harder it is to find groups/people to game with, especially as much as I move wi ... |
Topic: A Tour of the Planes |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:19 pm Subject: A Tour of the Planes |
Awesome thread and as always great information. Thanks rasgon and grodog! |
Topic: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:38 am Subject: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
I think in this case the spell would "purify" the salt water and turn it into regular water. In many cases spell descriptions as written are slightly vague and in others the descriptions have specifi ... |
Topic: Request assistance with 576 CY TOEE Politics with Verbobonc |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:25 pm Subject: Request assistance with 576 CY TOEE Politics with Verbobonc |
I'm working on a detailed description of Verbobonc for a combination of Sargent's Night Below and the T1-4, A1-4, GDQ1-7 supermodule series. You can find them on my blog Hall of the Mountain King if y ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:43 am Subject: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
I know PDF versions of Ivid have been released (both official and unofficial copies), so I wonder if a company like DriveThruRPG could offer it for sale in a printed version. Ultimately I assume whoe ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:56 pm Subject: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
Very cool. Yeah if I could have one Greyhawk thing done, its an official printing of Ivid.
I have been wishing for the same thing (as I'm sure many are). What would it take? I assume Wizard ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:48 pm Subject: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
Very sad news. He is my favorite D&D author of all time. Condolences to his family |
Topic: Maps of Veluna City and Mitrik |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:54 pm Subject: Maps of Veluna City and Mitrik |
Thanks DMPrata, I've been looking for that! |
Topic: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:52 pm Subject: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
LIKE
card-stock mini-adventures
I was actually disappointed in the card-stock mini-adventures in the FtA boxed set. I thought the card-stock adventure cards in the City of Greyhawk boxed set ... |
Topic: Hi all |
xo42
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:58 pm Subject: Hi all |
Welcome! You'll find anything and everything you need here (and even some things you didn't know you needed). |
Topic: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 3:08 pm Subject: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
Excellent points Vestcoat, especially regarding how the events in FtA affect Neutral PCs/NPCs, and influence their actions. Just like in many elections, the decisions of those in the middle (Neutrals ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 3:01 pm Subject: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
This is another one of those topics where I agree with both points of view. The special nature of the spell (defending an item/door/area) seems to point to the fact that the damage caused by the spel ... |
Topic: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:11 am Subject: Why Do You Like Or Dislike From The Ashes? |
I actually love From the Ashes, and am a huge fan of everything Sargent has written for Dungeons and Dragons, not just for the Greyhawk setting. It is dark and at times an abrupt change of pace and t ... |
Topic: Zagyg: His Madness |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:28 pm Subject: Zagyg: His Madness |
From my understanding he did indeed go quite mad and lived with that madness for at least a few decades, with it becoming more acute as time went on. Unfortunately the City of Greyhawk had to deal wi ... |
Topic: Religion in the World of Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 5:13 pm Subject: Religion in the World of Greyhawk |
I agree with Lanthorn and rasgon that for the most part the populace of the Flanaess venerate various Gods based on personal needs, special occasions/holidays, or even to gain favor from a particular ... |
Topic: Forgotten Realms Gods in Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:18 am Subject: Forgotten Realms Gods in Greyhawk |
I have thought about Umberlee (evil sea goddess in the Faerūnian pantheon) in conjunction with a water focused campaign for years now. She is most often worshiped by sailors or people traveling by se ... |
Topic: Flametongues |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:12 am Subject: Flametongues |
Good points about additional fire damage, but I also think additional damage from fire would depend on the amount of time the fire came into contact with the person. As most people have sometime in t ... |
Topic: Fallen Heironean: John McCain |
xo42
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:02 am Subject: Fallen Heironean: John McCain |
I will tread carefully here, since I am still on active duty and have to be careful about what I say regarding any government official. First I agree with all of the posts on this topic to some degre ... |
Topic: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:16 pm Subject: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
I've always thought WGR1 and WGA1-3 could tie together nicely. A few levels of non-linear dungeon crawl could reveal the cult of Iuz beneath Castle Greyhawk, lead to the Falcon in the City, then back ... |
Topic: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:05 pm Subject: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
U1 Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh. Character levels 1-3.
And either before or after:
B2 Keep on the Borderlands. Character levels 1-3.
With the Keep representing Bale Keep near Saltmarsh. The n ... |
Topic: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:54 pm Subject: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
If you read through my Keep on the Borderlands campaign blog, you will see that I did that. My players chose to chase after Sir Bluto (soon becoming 'Sans Pite' because of his nefarious activitie ... |
Topic: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:50 pm Subject: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
XO42,
I have been toying with this for several years with various theoretical campaign concepts.
Ferrond I: This campaign would start in approx. 576 CY in the vicinity of Hommlet, moving through ... |
Topic: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:46 pm Subject: new ideas for linking classic modules together |
I've loved reading the comments and suggestions over the years on how to link some of the most classic 1ed and 2ed modules into campaigns (ToEE, Slavers, Giants, etc.). However, has anyone tried to l ... |
Topic: Rot an elf forest and afflict the elves |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:20 pm Subject: Rot an elf forest and afflict the elves |
I agree with other members that the Vesve is probably your best bet location wise. You could also incorporate the Chain Madness spell available to Priests of Iuz as a nasty second form of attack. Th ... |
Topic: Barrier Peaks walkthrough map |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:27 pm Subject: Barrier Peaks walkthrough map |
These are awesome, thanks for posting! I hope someone does more soon. |
Topic: Ships and the Sea |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:29 am Subject: Ships and the Sea |
Like many others have mentioned, Of Ships and the Seas, and Pirates of the Fallen Stars have some great rules/info on ship to ship warfare. I really like to use the rules of ship combat from the Spel ... |
Topic: The Rift Canyon |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:41 pm Subject: The Rift Canyon |
Hey guys, just thought I'd revive this thread, since I'm about to use the Riftcanyon in my current campaign. I have always been fascinated by it, but never have my games gone there.
I haven't s ... |
Topic: Game of Thrones |
xo42
Replies: 136
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:36 am Subject: Game of Thrones |
Anyone following the new season?
Thoughts, comments, insights, and predictions welcome.
-Lanthorn
This season is my favorite season so far. Lots of action and great battles and of course t ... |
Topic: Magical movement through a Prismatic Sphere |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:47 am Subject: Magical movement through a Prismatic Sphere |
I have a question related to the 9th level MU spell Prismatic Sphere. I know any physical movement through the sphere will trigger damage according to the remaining colors, but is it possible to use ... |
Topic: Scarlet Brotherhood and GH product support |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:28 am Subject: Scarlet Brotherhood and GH product support |
Awesome site and I have enjoyed the PDF modules/adventures I've gotten from them for a while now. They have tons of GH products on the PDF side, but you're right not a whole lot yet in the softcover ... |
Topic: Spell effects on Outer Planes creatures |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:09 am Subject: Spell effects on Outer Planes creatures |
Thanks Lanthorn and Cebrion! I was thinking along the same lines as you both, but wanted to hear some other opinions. I knew that spell didn't fit with the already listed Demon/Devil immunities and ... |
Topic: Spell effects on Outer Planes creatures |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:16 pm Subject: Spell effects on Outer Planes creatures |
I was wondering what the general consensus is on certain spells being able to affect creatures from the Outer Planes. Of course any spell would have to get through the creature's magic resistance firs ... |
Topic: Greyhawk 2016: Year in Review |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:27 am Subject: Greyhawk 2016: Year in Review |
Great run down Vestcoat, thanks! |
Topic: Cults of Demons and Devils |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:25 am Subject: Cults of Demons and Devils |
I also recommend you take a look at the 2nd edition adventure, A Paladin in Hell. Tons of adventure ideas, hooks, and info on Devils and Demons, but more specific to your question it contains a pries ... |
Topic: Tomb of the Lizard King cultists |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:03 pm Subject: Tomb of the Lizard King cultists |
First, awesome demonic pantheon DMPrata. I'll make great use of it I have no doubt. Secondly to Lanthorn, I recommend you use Grazzt because he has numerous ties to Oerth and I think he would be coo ... |
Topic: What or who could kill the entire Circle of Eight? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:28 am Subject: What or who could kill the entire Circle of Eight? |
Great recommendations from all. I also think it would be easy, and nicely fit into any campaign to ease some of the Circle off into the sunset, so to speak. Based on the personalities and histories/ ... |
Topic: THAC0 difference between 1e and 2e |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:56 am Subject: THAC0 difference between 1e and 2e |
I can only guess the change was made because the designers of 2nd edition revaluated some of the monsters in the game and readjusted their powers (up or down) based on that. I've mentioned similar ob ... |
Topic: Just moved to a new area and looking for 1ed/2ed groups |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:18 pm Subject: Just moved to a new area and looking for 1ed/2ed groups |
Thanks grodog! I'll check it out. |
Topic: Undead Senses: How Acute? |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:24 pm Subject: Undead Senses: How Acute? |
I think it depends on the type of undead. Lower forms would have more limited senses, especially considering their rate of decay and the possible lack of sensory organs. Ghosts and other similar und ... |
Topic: Locate Creature (mage spell) debate |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:09 pm Subject: Locate Creature (mage spell) debate |
I think the spell would locate the (now dead) creature if for no other reason than the spell description doesn't say it won't identify creatures that are currently dead. I can see your point AuldDrag ... |
Topic: Kingdom of Moil |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:05 am Subject: Kingdom of Moil |
Return to the Tomb of Horrors is one of my favorite adventures. It's insanely tough and challenging to even higher level groups. Speaking of Orcus, I've been thinking about how different his powers ... |
Topic: Introductions and a little Greyhawk art by me... |
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:37 am Subject: Introductions and a little Greyhawk art by me... |
Great artwork Glad27, very cool! |
Topic: GenCon 2016: Greyhawk Meet and Greet |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:22 pm Subject: GenCon 2016: Greyhawk Meet and Greet |
Wish I could go, sounds fun. |
Topic: Just moved to a new area and looking for 1ed/2ed groups |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:52 am Subject: Just moved to a new area and looking for 1ed/2ed groups |
I just moved from California to Fort Eustis, Virginia and am looking for any groups that still play 1ed or 2ed. Anyone out there in the Fort Eustis/Newport News/Hampton Roads area? |
Topic: Moved to a new area and looking for 2ed groups |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:50 am Subject: Moved to a new area and looking for 2ed groups |
I just moved from California to Fort Eustis, Virginia and am looking for any groups that still play 2ed. Anyone out there in the Fort Eustis/Newport News/Hampton Roads area? |
Topic: If you were to start a fresh level 1 group near Greyhawk ... |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:36 am Subject: If you were to start a fresh level 1 group near Greyhawk ... |
So many great adventures/modules in and around the city to start a new campaign. I agree with Flint that exploring Castle Greyhawk using the Greyhawk Ruins 2e adventure (I'm biased toward 2e) will gi ... |
Topic: Tharizdun's Nature |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:22 am Subject: Tharizdun's Nature |
Great insights Chevalier. I hadn't thought about some of your points before. This is a topic that creates great conversation. |
Topic: Changes in level for Super Module A1-A4 |
xo42
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:16 am Subject: Changes in level for Super Module A1-A4 |
I don't think they made any adjustments to the original encounters from the modules, but they did add new background info and some new encounters to the super module. Those additional encounters help ... |
Topic: New Wizard Group: The Pentad |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:55 am Subject: New Wizard Group: The Pentad |
Very cool mortellan. I like the group and the dynamics. |
Topic: Naval Strengths of the Realms of Greyhawk |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:50 am Subject: Naval Strengths of the Realms of Greyhawk |
Great topic to post about. I've always been interested in naval adventures (strange for an Army guy I know), and have wanted to make a waterborne campaign, but I never got around to it. I was even ... |
Topic: Adventures from other sources converted to Greyhawk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 8:26 am Subject: Adventures from other sources converted to Greyhawk |
I also used the FR (I know, sue me!) Castle Spulzeer in place of the Ghost Tower of Inverness. Sorry, I just think the Ghost Tower to be a seriously flawed module for use in a real campaign.
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Topic: The Plots of Tenser |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 6:23 pm Subject: The Plots of Tenser |
Now I think we need a separate thread for the plots of Mordenkainen.
SirXaris, maybe you should start the new thread and add all the points you listed earlier in this thread. |
Topic: The Plots of Tenser |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 9:23 am Subject: The Plots of Tenser |
I missed that part in the Outer Planes Appendix. Thanks Rasgon! |
Topic: The Plots of Tenser |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:24 am Subject: The Plots of Tenser |
Great comments SirXaris. I have thought about Mordenkainen's actions and goals for a long time (as I'm sure many have) and to me things just don't add up. Neutrality is a complex path to follow, but ... |
Topic: The Plots of Tenser |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:23 am Subject: The Plots of Tenser |
I don't think there's much info out there on Rary's empire after Rary the Traitor except a few mentions in later works like, The Adventure Begins and a few others. I heard there was some info within ... |
Topic: The Plots of Tenser |
xo42
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:02 pm Subject: The Plots of Tenser |
Well if your PCs played (or at least you accept) the timeline and info found in the adventure Return of the Eight, Tenser was revived in 585 so he's had ten years to rebuild his network of allies and ... |
Topic: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 10:27 pm Subject: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
According to the Complete Druid's Handbook a shape changed druid radiates strong Alteration magic. |
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