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Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by justin

justin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:36:36 +0000

one of her limatations is the cost of her spells.

Comment on So you want to be a Game Master… « The Game Master Foundation by AtKAzUKi

AtKAzUKi — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:28:03 +0000

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Comment on Nevermind by Ron

Ron — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:12:43 +0000

WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO????

Drop me a line…..

Comment on Wow. by Interesting turns of events…and hello to those who have just found me! « ..

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:12:47 +0000

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Comment on TSR in a d20 World by Eric

Eric — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:54:13 +0000

You know I find myself increasingly going back to my Advanced Dungeons & Dragons stuff & throwing aside the D20 stuff. Interestingly this has nothing to do with all of the 4th edition nonsense but more of an economic choose. The thing I find interesting with any number of products out there is the fact that its actually the fluff & a solid group of players that makes or breaks a game. There is so much stuff on both the internet & in my collection that purchasing anything new isn’t in the cards at all at this point. Anyhow thanks for a great post & for reminding me exactly why the Dungeon master’s Guide is one of the staples of my gaming table.

Comment on Adventure Design Forms and GM Screen are ready for Download! by Todd

Todd — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:31:12 +0000

Thank you, Norman!

Comment on Adventure Design Forms and GM Screen are ready for Download! by Norman

Norman — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:38:42 +0000

Just had a quick look and it looks awesome. My wife threw my design kit out some years ago, and this looks like it could be an ideal replacement.

Excellent work

Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by hakoMike

hakoMike — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:33:02 +0000

The Harbinger is irritating, but not without limitation. She’s still a large base, so you can shoot her right through smaller bases. I’ll echo the comment about her feat, and add that I don’t think you roll once for damage that gets applied to all models. I’m pretty sure damage rolls are done individually for each model affected by the feat. I find it difficult to do a great deal of damage with her feat, but try to use it in such a way to make my opponent take the hit or set himself up to be charged next turn.

Where the Harbinger gets to be irritatingly broken is the Martyrdom spell. It allows High Paladin Vilmon and two Paladins to be practically invincible, and the d3 damage she takes is easily recharged by her 10 focus.

Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by Forum Of The BOD Squad « TAB Studio Miniature Painting

Forum Of The BOD Squad « TAB Studio Miniature Painting — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:44:42 +0000

[...] gamer of the family, and will be celebrating 20 years tenure soon. I am not the best gamer but my Harbringer of Menoth does seem to be a menace to him at times even after getting a bit of rules [...]

Comment on I’m Working Hard, So You Don’t Have to by Adventure Design Forms and GM Screen are ready for Download! « Bits Of My Brain (online edition)

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:10:33 +0000

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Comment on If I got Stomped any Harder or More Often, I’d be a Bootheel by Todd

Todd — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:26:21 +0000

I love you too, Tracy!

Comment on If I got Stomped any Harder or More Often, I’d be a Bootheel by TAB Studio

TAB Studio — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:40:27 +0000

I had a great time also.
(I could mention that prevailed with a giddy smile
Even with the fixed-broken war caster )
Nah, I will just blow you a kiss!

Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by Todd

Todd — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:53:35 +0000

I appreciate the tips, Jeremy! We are admittedly new to Warmachine, and I think part of the problem stems from a misunderstanding on how her feat worked. We thought it was a rediculously large AOE effect that happened instantaneously. After reading your comment, (and re-reading the feat) I think I see the problem and now have to backpedal a bit on my ranting. Phooey.

I normally like to use Lancers. I went for 2 Chargers because I wanted ranged attacks.

Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by Jeremy Danielson

Jeremy Danielson — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:21:00 +0000

Oops, armor 14 after disruptor bolt.

Comment on I love my wife, I hate the Harbinger. by Jeremy Danielson

Jeremy Danielson — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:19:14 +0000

The Harbinger’s feat only affects models with LOS to her, and that is after movement. To avoid this damage, have them turn sideways so that she is not in their front arc on the turn after she feats, but so that they can see other stuff. For this reason, the feat is generally considered defensive in nature, to protect the Harbinger. Moving behind terrain so as not to have LOS also works.

Her main weakness is her large base size and mediocre defense. Very few things will block LOS to her, so you can often pick her off fairly easily. Additionally, most of her armor comes from focus, which can be stripped. You only need to neutralize the devout. Styrker has earthquake, Caine has Thunder Strike, Haley has Scramble, etc. etc. Then pop the Harbinger’s big base with Eiryss’ disrupter bolt to drain off her focus (now armor 15) and go to town with whatever attacks you have handy.

I highly recommend you include a Lancer over a second Charger. Arcing spells like earthquake, etc, is important for getting good use out of your casters, as well as keeping them out of danger from behind. Khador and Hordes do not have arc nodes, and I make them feel it. Neither does the Harbinger.

Comment on TSR in a d20 World by I’m Working Hard, So You Don’t Have to « Bits Of My Brain (online edition)

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:12:11 +0000

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Comment on TSR in a d20 World by Todd

Todd — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:40:52 +0000

Thanks Liz, I appreciate the feedback.

Comment on TSR in a d20 World by Lizcam

Lizcam — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:00:35 +0000

Todd, Craig loves these reviews you do. He’s got books from different games piled up all over the house! Just thought I’d let you know!

Comment on The New Campaign by Todd

Todd — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:31:22 +0000

I agree John. The “(GASP)” was intended as sarcasm. Some GM/DM’s can be pretty elitist about that sort of thing…

Comment on The New Campaign by Lilypad John

Lilypad John — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:10:02 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with using pre-written adventures. I use them a lot, granted I always tweak it in some way. They are just great to use when you don’t want to spend dozens of hours preparing for an adventure.

Comment on Family War Update by Lizcam

Lizcam — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:42:12 +0000

Poor Becca! Sounds like lots of fun! I loved “watching” you play via these posts. I forgot to tell Tracy this when I emailed. Keep up the posts!

Comment on Free Writing by TAB Studio

TAB Studio — Fri, 11 May 2007 22:37:02 +0000

I love you ! I am glad you are writing again. Tis good

Comment on Free Writing by Todd

Todd — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:27:59 +0000

This marks the longest piece I have written in quite a long while, and the first complete piece for even longer. It began as a free writing exercise, called simply freewriting exercise #2 (it was the second). The #2 in conjuction with writing made me think about pencils, which led to pencil salesmen, slingng their wares to a group of writers. This concept morphed as I wrote more of the piece, but that it where the original seeds of creation came from. I hope you enjoy it.