First things first, our favourite anchorcaster Colin "Spikepit" Green released his 100th episode! and it's absolutely fantastic. No spoilers here, just go and listen to it: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/episodes/100-Century-of-Spikepit-e359uu
Matt Random is back on Anchor and he's got a good episode about "the black hack". Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/mattrando/episodes/Ep-5---The-Black-Hack--initial-thoughts-e37apr
A really good article I read last night about writing, and something that I'm going to take to heart: http://monstersandmanuals.blogspot.com/2019/02/just-do-it.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MonstersAndManuals+%28Monsters+and+Manuals%29
I posted the article on mewe which brought up a interesting discussion about the "10,000 hour rule", the gist of which is "in order to get good at anything you need to put 10,000 hours in". I don't think I'm quite there with mapping and writing, definitely layout stuff (I think rotbb I put over 10K in hahaha). I have to say, I put more than 10K in learning how to make records. It's almost second nature to me now. That all being said, I intend to try and write everyday (starting today). I have about 6 random projects on the go. Even if I get a paragraph for each one a day, that's something! Although I think I'd like to get a bit more.
Here's an idea I was working on the other day. Basically I like the idea of random character creation and I've been revisiting my mutant hack. World building wise, it's mutants in the north. I'm dubbing it "Mutant Murderhobos Of The Frozen North (tm)"
Creature Race
All characters are a mutated version of a human and some kind of animal,
unless otherwise stated (android). Where noted, increase ability scores.
Note: Any mutation that increases damage, is only in effect when attacking with the mutation.
Ex Moose Antlers do an extra +2 damage on a successful hit.
unless otherwise stated (android). Where noted, increase ability scores.
Note: Any mutation that increases damage, is only in effect when attacking with the mutation.
Ex Moose Antlers do an extra +2 damage on a successful hit.
Roll D20
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Animal Type
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Bonus
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Mutation
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1
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Polar Bear
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+1 CON
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Endure Extreme Cold
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2
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Bald Eagle
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+1 INT
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Fly
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3
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Garter Snake
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+1 DEX
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Move Silently
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4
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Beaver
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+1 WIS
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Large Teeth (D6+2 DMG)
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5
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Canada Goose
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+1 CHA
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Fly
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6
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Moose
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+1 CON
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Antlers (D6+2 DMG)
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7
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Grizzly Bear
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+1 STR
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Paws (D6+2 DMG)
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8
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Elk
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+1 CON
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Antlers (D6+2 DMG)
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9
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Cougar
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+1 DEX
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Move Silently
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10
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Gray Wolf
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+1 DEX
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Move Silently
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11
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Wolverine
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+1 CON
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Claws (D6+2 DMG)
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12
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Bison
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+1 WIS
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Thick hide +1 to AC
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13
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Squirrel
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+1 INT
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+2 Starting Hit Points
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14
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Rabbit
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+1 CHA
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Able to hop 4 metres
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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Essentially there are going to be random tables for starting weapons, equipment, mutations etc.
Alright that's enough for me today. Hope you have a good weekend! I'm going out for Pizza tonight at a place called "little pizza heaven". Excellent marketing!
Note: Sailors on the starless seas is currently on sale. Excellent adventure. $4.68 CAD.
