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Topic: Favorite trap and why? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:13 pm Subject: Favorite trap and why? |
Open mouthed green headed relief in dungeon of dread -ranked #1. Had a halfling friend toss in a rock and since it didn't seem to make a sound he stuck in his head to have a look. Hehe!
#2 I've used ... |
Topic: Daern it! I don't want it here! - a question |
GreyMaus
Replies: 9
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:39 pm Subject: Daern it! I don't want it here! - a question |
Well thanks for the replies. It seems only Vestcoat and I give it a single use, but I have enjoyed seeing the possibilities a multi-used fortress could provide. It just seems too powerful for use th ... |
Topic: Purifying Food, Water, and...a Corpse?! |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:17 am Subject: Purifying Food, Water, and...a Corpse?! |
Ha Lanthorn - I cannot help but think of Miracle Max "Mostly Dead!" I think your rulling in the first instance would be the one I would have chosen, but there is a catch. I believe the spell works o ... |
Topic: To Punch or Not To Punch? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:56 am Subject: To Punch or Not To Punch? |
Your curiosity is justified - the mage in question rolled an 18/00 strength - rolled it right there in front of us (we roll em up together and it was the first time I've ever seen it rolled legit!)) a ... |
Topic: To Punch or Not To Punch? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:38 pm Subject: To Punch or Not To Punch? |
Just this weekend I was running some players through A1 Slave Pits module. They entered the burned guardroom and were suprised by 8 ghouls and 2 ghasts. Things started going south when it came to sa ... |
Topic: The Temple in Slave Pits of the Undercity |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:11 pm Subject: The Temple in Slave Pits of the Undercity |
ok my two coppers worth - first the Xerbo and Osprem temple is correct I believe based on the Assassins Knot referenced above by DMPrada "The Church of Osprem (building 3) ...other Seul Gods associate ... |
Topic: Knights and paladins near Sterich |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:36 pm Subject: Knights and paladins near Sterich |
As far as the card or dice game skill goes I would agreed with rasgon - it is always fun to play the game player vs dm using real cards or dice. If a character is very skilled at a game it its easy t ... |
Topic: Cure Disease...how many does it remove? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:18 pm Subject: Cure Disease...how many does it remove? |
I have always played it as one casting one disease. I think the spell name is not plural and so the effect is so. The discription in the Player's Handbook would probably mention it if it could cure ... |
Topic: Greyhawk Runes and Glyphs |
GreyMaus
Replies: 20
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:23 pm Subject: Greyhawk Runes and Glyphs |
Sorry Vestcoat no luck with the old hobo book - I have just completed a full search of my books and short of finding a few small spiders and a large silverfish I have come up with nothing. A quick s ... |
Topic: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
GreyMaus
Replies: 17
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:47 pm Subject: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
Thats the spirit Vestcoat! Honestly I don't know that I could do it now, but a small recharge should clearly be allowed for the young and adventurous types that frequent the dungeons of Greyhawk. A ... |
Topic: Who owns Greyhawk TM now ? |
GreyMaus
Replies: 7
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:27 pm Subject: Who owns Greyhawk TM now ? |
woot GREYHAWK! and also a woot to my beloved packers (notice the small case). I know this isn't a legitimate answer for some, but WE all own greyhawk, and that is the beauty of it. My Oerth is proba ... |
Topic: Post Your Tattoos: Gamers with Ink |
GreyMaus
Replies: 6
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:15 pm Subject: Post Your Tattoos: Gamers with Ink |
Haha Lanthorn. I got many tats in my younger days, and hey Wolfling three different wolves across my chest (the middle one kinda looks like your avatar)! Sadly no mauses though. I too think a greyh ... |
Topic: Greyhawk Runes and Glyphs |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:54 pm Subject: Greyhawk Runes and Glyphs |
Great topic Vestcoat. I'll admit I haven't used the greyhawk runes in a while. Think I'll start working them in a little more now. I have (perhaps had, as I can't find it now) an old book on americ ... |
Topic: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
GreyMaus
Replies: 17
Views: 9780
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:45 pm Subject: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
Not trying to beat a dead horse here but rest in a dungeon is quite possible. The mental and physical exertions of combat take a heavy toll on a person. The number of hours you've been awake are wor ... |
Topic: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:26 pm Subject: Rest Between Spell Memorising |
Yes Wolfling. I've let players hole up in a dungeon -spike the door closed is often used - to regain healing spells and bandage their wounds. It also tends to give the denizens of said dungeon time ... |
Topic: Gladiators in Great Kingdom? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:06 pm Subject: Gladiators in Great Kingdom? |
I love it. Thanks for the confirmation. I read through the pit fighter Lanthorn, I had forgotten about that one, and will offer that along with the warrior kit gladiator. Didn't find anything in Iv ... |
Topic: Gladiators in Great Kingdom? |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:18 pm Subject: Gladiators in Great Kingdom? |
I have two players interested in rolling gladiators, and I must admit I kind of liked the idea. I can see a few background type adventures in the ring so to speak before they escape or earn their fre ... |
Topic: Daern it! I don't want it here! - a question |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:21 pm Subject: Daern it! I don't want it here! - a question |
I was knocking back a few beers the other day with an old pal, discussing the adventures I've been putting my players (my sons and a few of their friends) through lately. I explained how the magic-us ... |
Topic: Before "Queen of Spiders" |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:29 pm Subject: Before "Queen of Spiders" |
True the above mentioned gnomes are one and the same, but if you wanted to give your players just a level or so xp before the giant invasion why not send them to Greyhawk city for some big city fun. ... |
Topic: Orc Stereotypes |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 6:29 pm Subject: Orc Stereotypes |
Depth and nuance of the orcish race? I find human emotions percieved in orcs to be just that percieved. The nobility of the Orc is that he survives anyway he can, and nothing more. Painful and viol ... |
Topic: Cursed Gem of Demon |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 5:26 pm Subject: Cursed Gem of Demon |
If the gem is evil, then a slow alignment change would be in order until chaotic evil is reached. I like Cebrions idea but would work in an increasingly overwhelming need for more. Plucking the othe ... |
Topic: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 7:44 am Subject: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
many thanks - my memory was't too far off the mark -forgot about the gem one. Like a cool beer on a hot trail you have easied my curious mind. Thank you. |
Topic: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:06 pm Subject: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
alas, I've left many books behind in my rambling life and now find myself lacking said treatise. Your fine scribery would be greatly appreciated master Lanthorn, and serve to quench my curiosity. |
Topic: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:25 pm Subject: A Hole in Bucknard's Everfull Purse |
Last year, while introducing my sons to greyhawk, I discovered an error in my DMG. I had cooked up a little adventure and placed this magical poke in the hands of a gambling npc, Roggi. When his luc ... |
Topic: The Keep on the Borderlands - Complete |
GreyMaus
Replies: 193
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 8:34 am Subject: The Keep on the Borderlands - Complete |
I agree with you both, wise Mystic and noble Xaris. I should have been a little more specific. I've not been so diabolical as to have my players actually face Wastri himself in the Hools. They are ... |
Topic: A question on the calendar |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 5:25 pm Subject: A question on the calendar |
I figured that since the 3rd,10th, 17th and 24th are called Moonday -that was because those are the days of the full moon falls on but I stand corrected rasgon. Why is it called Moonday then I wonder ... |
Topic: Real World Coinage Equivalents |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 9:17 am Subject: Real World Coinage Equivalents |
I agree with your value breaksown of the coins DMPrata - with roughly 50 coins to the pound - its a faily simple way to keep things. Its important to remember that the value of items varies widely fr ... |
Topic: The Keep on the Borderlands - Complete |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:38 am Subject: The Keep on the Borderlands - Complete |
haha - absolutely wonderful SirXaris! Your accounts demonstrate the importance of tweeking the modules to challenge the party. Very entertaining to read. I enjoyed seeing the keep set in the north ... |
Topic: Most and Least Favourite Greyhawk Modules |
GreyMaus
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:51 pm Subject: Most and Least Favourite Greyhawk Modules |
I agree with you hedgeknight the worst in my opinion is expedition to barrier peaks. Boring is too nice a word. The original Keep on the Borderlands was kind of weak for me so I rewrote the keep and ... |
Topic: The "Introduce Yourself" Thread |
GreyMaus
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:18 am Subject: The "Introduce Yourself" Thread |
name - Amos
age - 39 (and will be til i hit 50 cause thats an age that commands respect)
location - SE Wisconsin
1st rules - found the old blueish box with the dragon facing a wizard and archer on ... |
Topic: A question on the calendar |
GreyMaus
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Views: 5217
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:51 am Subject: A question on the calendar |
I've always used 7 days for the festivals. Celene being full at the midpoint of each festival (2nd -4th night) having a 91 day cycle - so yes the same day (Moonday the 3rd). Since Luna only has a 28 ... |
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