tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post537587176042859522..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: What Is He On About?Alexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-69280242421439498232014-06-04T13:07:30.953-06:002014-06-04T13:07:30.953-06:00I did download the Chooser, although I didn't ...I did download the Chooser, although I didn't do much beyond play around with it since gaming was on hold last semester.Maxwell Joslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309867478186083339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-4635974157222555452014-06-04T11:04:51.290-06:002014-06-04T11:04:51.290-06:00That is most gratifying, Arduin. As you mention i...That is most gratifying, Arduin. As you mention it, I was having trouble with that treasure and arms generator myself at the end of my campaigning in the spring. Meant to rework that thing too. Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-78144479772143203312014-06-04T10:17:42.963-06:002014-06-04T10:17:42.963-06:00I've used both versions of the hex groups, the...I've used both versions of the hex groups, their larval stage without infrastructural numbers and the spreadsheet itself.<br /><br />I've enjoyed my time with both, but will not hesitate to admit I often skipped the bookkeeping for minor settlements. It was interesting at first, but the minutiae began to pile up in regions of midling density.<br /><br />Which is to say: if a hex was type 1-4, it got a thing, and that thing was easy and obvious and I was done. 5+ would mean tracking each 2 mile quadrant with more information than a full hex of the other types. Just not feasible or interesting enough to warrant the time it took, even with computer assistance.<br /><br />I -did-, however, use the number of "wild" families. That I'd track fully. It sometimes combined weirdly with the Treasure and Arms generator (should I count non-combatants in the HD calculator?, Oh god, these Hobgoblins have mounts and a suite of three weapons each.) but sticking with the "oh gawd" results usually resulted in fun play regardless.<br /><br />Combine that with the entire western coast of Norway, or even a small island like Gotland, and it would create a very exciting location for exploration.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing it touched up, no doubts there, but I thought you should know that folks -did- get some use of it.Pandredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917809464727878157noreply@blogger.com