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]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1091 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:18:39 GMT <![CDATA[ 'The Dreadmire Chronicles' Novel Series ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1089/t/-The-Dreadmire-Chronicles-Novel-Series.html From Elizabeth Donald's MySpace blog:

I am happy to announce that I have signed a contract to write the first game novelization for Spellbinder Games.

"Dreadmire" is a fantastic game, a rich and diverse world undeniably influenced by creator Randy Richards' home turf: the bayous of Louisiana. Ever tried to fight an undead monstrous mosquito in a swamp led by a demonic tree? What if elves turned cannibal?... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1089 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:52:52 GMT <![CDATA[ WFR Guild, Elftown, Wizards.com, and the RPG Association ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1076/t/WFR-Guild-Elftown-Wizards-com-and-the-RPG-Association.html
The WFR will be hosting a panel on the Guild, the RPG Association (sponsored and sanctioned by Wizards of the Coast - Wizards.com, the publisher of Dungeons & Dragons v3 & v4), and the Elftown.com Roleplayers, Artists and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (xidoraven) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1076 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:22:17 GMT <![CDATA[ 4th Edition D&D Review ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1060/t/4th-Edition-D-D-Review.html 4th Edition D&D Review, Ain't It Cool News

I've waited a long time to write this review. And let it be known now that what you're about to read isn't from someone who has gotten a hold of a bootleg playtest copy and gave it a quick once over. I've been playtesting 4th edition since late October.
The problem with Dungeons & Dragons has always been that... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/1060 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:45:38 GMT <![CDATA[ D&D Creator, Gary Gygax, Dies ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/974/t/D-D-Creator-Gary-Gygax-Dies.html Dungeons & Dragons Creator, Gary Gygax, Dies
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Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/974 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:41:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Check it out ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/971/t/Check-it-out.html I am from Baton Rouge Louisiana I am running a game Called LA Cosa Nostra...

It is a semi-live action role playing game...

mostly played through the use of email and a modified scavenger hunt...

It is about being a criminal (maybe a little bit like a roleplaying version of Grand Theft Auto to an extent with a little bit more of a mafia tie to it, you can play by yourself or even team together with other player or invite your friends to play and you can win some... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (verouchi) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/971 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:20:31 GMT <![CDATA[ D&D Introduces New Rules For Dying ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/915/t/D-D-Introduces-New-Rules-For-Dying.html Dungeons & Dragons Introduces New Rules For Dying

Early in the design process, we identified a number of ways that we were unsatisfied with D&D's current death and dying rules. For example, we strongly disliked the inability of 3rd Edition D&D's negative-hit-point model to deal with combat at higher levels-once the monsters are reliably dealing 15 or 20 points of damage with each attack, the chance of a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/915 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:01:48 GMT <![CDATA[ Randy Richards' Blog ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/870/t/Randy-Richards-Blog.html
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog&friendID=78185284 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/870 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:48:07 GMT <![CDATA[ Spellbinder Games Press Release ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/869/t/Spellbinder-Games-Press-Release.html From Spellbinder Games former manager:

"This is a belated announcement that, back in June of 2007, Spellbinder Games was purchased by a consortium of fantasy authors, one of which is Dreadmire author Randy Richards. Richards is the major company holder, and will assume the role of Project Coordinator for the foreseeable future."


From Randy:

"Thanks for the handover announcement. We wanted to wait until the transition was complete... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/869 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:22:07 GMT <![CDATA[ Top 10 Reasons D&D is Better Than Dating Men ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/866/t/Top-10-Reasons-D-D-is-Better-Than-Dating-Men.html Top 10 Reasons D&D is Better Than Dating Men

By Shelly Mazzanoble
1. Getting dumped only costs a few hit points.
2. Hitting on someone usually involves a magic missile or mace.
3. Protection from evil spells - need I say more?
4. Your "wingman"... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/866 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:31:37 GMT <![CDATA[ Top 10 Myths About Dungeons & Dragons ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/865/t/Top-10-Myths-About-Dungeons-Dragons.html Top 10 Myths About Dungeons & Dragons
By Shelly Mazzanoble
1. You need to speak with a British accent while playing.
2. You have to play in a dark, dank basement in the home of someone's mother.
3. You need to drink full-sugar soda and eat chips that stain your fingers orange.
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/865 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:30:03 GMT <![CDATA[ No d20 System Trademark License for 4th Edition D&D ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/841/t/No-d20-System-Trademark-License-for-4th-Edition-D-D.html The D&D Brand Manager Scott Rouse has confiirmed unequivocably that there will be no d20 System Trademark License for 4th edition:

"There will be the OGL and Wizards D&D products period. No d20 STL (tiered or otherwise) to be even more clear."

Note that the Open Gaming License will still be around (which allows for third party products) - the d20 STL deals with the logo usage only. Scott adds that "We are looking to incorporate some... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/841 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:08:10 GMT <![CDATA[ Abominable Snowman ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/805/t/Abominable-Snowman.html
Abominable Snowman
Large Magical Beast

HD: 7d10+20 (58 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares), climb 40 ft.
AC: 16 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +4 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple: +7/+17
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/805 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:57:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Snow Angels ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/782/t/Snow-Angels.html Snow Angel
Medium Outsider (Angel, Cold, Extraplanar, Good)

HD: 12d8+48 (102 hp)
Initiative: +8
Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares), fly 100 ft.(good)
AC: 29 (+4 Dex, +15 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 25
feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/782 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:33:13 GMT <![CDATA[ Winter Warlock ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/781/t/Winter-Warlock.html Winter Warlock
Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc), Wizard 17/Archmage 3

HD: 20d4 (54 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
AC: 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10
Base... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/781 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:32:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Snow Miser ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/780/t/Snow-Miser.html Snow Miser
Large Giant (Cold), 12th Level Cleric

HD: 14d8+70 plus 12d8+60 (225 hp)
Initiative: -1
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
AC: 21 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +9 natural, +4 chain shirt), touch 8, flat-footed 21
feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/780 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:32:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Heat Miser ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/779/t/Heat-Miser.html Heat Miser
Large Outsider (Extraplanar, Fire)

HD: 10d8+20 (65 hp)
Initiative: +7
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), fly 40 ft. (perfect)
AC: 18 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +6 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple: +10/+20
Attack: Slam +15 melee (1d8+6 plus 1d6 fire)... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/779 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:07:52 GMT <![CDATA[ The Sorcerer Saint ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/778/t/The-Sorcerer-Saint.html Okay, this is my take on a Santa Claus-esque D&D character. What I've tried to do with these Christmas-related monsters/characters is to make them more serious. In other words, perhaps these beings were the source of the Santa Clause and related mythologies. Anyway, Santa Clause was a lot more complicated that I intended - its taken me two days to write this:
The Sorcerer... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/778 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:00:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Polar Elves ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/776/t/Polar-Elves.html Polar Elf
Small Humaoid (Elf, Cold)

HD: 1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
AC: 11 (+1 Dex), touch 11, flat-footed 10
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+2
Attack: Longsword +2 melee (1d6/19-20) or light crossbow +2 ranged (1d6/19-20)
Full... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/776 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:47:21 GMT <![CDATA[ Flying Reindeer ]]> http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/775/t/Flying-Reindeer.html Mountain Reindeer
Large Magical Beast

HD: 4d10+12 (34 hp)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 60 ft. (12 squares), Fly 80 ft. (perfect)
AC: 14 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+12
Attack: Hoof +7 melee (1d6+4)
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Bayou Halfling) http://babelcon.yuku.com/topic/775 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:05:59 GMT