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by Gantoris
Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Sad News: Cardolan/Garal/Kossuth/etc.
Replies: 47
Views: 11953

Re: Sad News: Cardolan/Garal/Kossuth/etc.

It's crazy. No matter how long I've been away from the digital land of 1's and 0's the people from this place really had a huge impact on where I am today. I had the luxury of knowing Jason in person when I lived out in Cali (before he was married). Easily the most friendly and easy to like guy on t...
by Gantoris
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: A New Addition
Replies: 25
Views: 8477

w00t w00t! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

~Gant
by Gantoris
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: A New Addition
Replies: 25
Views: 8477

w00t w00t! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

~Gant
by Gantoris
Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Combat is going to CHANGE. There will be plenty of buffs to go around, but one of my major assumptions is that tanking ability is finally going to rest on the skill of the FIGHTER instead of the skill of the ENCHANTER. So your ideas about what a caster NEEDS to operate are probably going to change ...
by Gantoris
Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:17 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Casters with high crit rate gonna own with these spells. That could be a player (ogre shaman) or mobs: giants, demons, dragons etc. Assuming that 2.0 follows tabletop in this area, crit rate will be based on the weapon type, or enhancement to said weapon, rather than some amalgam of stats. As such,...
by Gantoris
Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105140

I have to imagine things will stay the same as far as age is concerned. Although what would be interesting is to see 'venerable ages' implimented. This is where the older you get your physical stats decrease and your mental stats such as Wisdom and Int increase ;) I would have to imagine that in the...
by Gantoris
Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:06 am
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: What I wonder about 2.0
Replies: 6
Views: 2671

How is character creation done in Icewindale 2?
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0 and the Racewars?
Replies: 31
Views: 9598

All those whacked out numbers and racial statistics that you don't see now for each race are going to be totally transparrent in 2.0 from what Shevy has said, so the dwarf and human are going to be EQUALLY good at tanking. A dwarf might happen to have the potential to have a few more hitpoints per l...
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105140

I would think there will be no more skill prac, you just raise your skills as you level and spend your points as you see fit. Perhaps as feats are a whole new option every character will have we will spend more time questing and adventuring for new "feat access" just like quest spells. Wiz...
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

As far as things sound so far I bet you can take those spells to the bank Cirath. Loads of buffs in 3.5 and I figure loads of options. I for one can't wait to start pouring over the spell lists! (Hurry up Shevy!) ;) Don't know if you have any idea but you DO realize that MOST of the damage done in a...
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Melee can still whup ass in a no magic zone, in a silence, and in long drawn out fights. They can take a few hits, they don't make concentration checks to dish out their attacks when they take damage. But as it stands the TRUE power houses of any fantasy setting are the spell casters with the except...
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:12 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

I agree with Cirath, the logic would seem to fall in line with how things have been done in the past with area spells. Why take steps backwards by implimenting damaging players. I suppose the easiest logic is that wizards in tabletop have enough control to toss a fireball to only hit the enemies and...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Of course, all this begs the question: Is it going to be worthwhile to play a melee class again? Two Words "Hit-Points" :D Mages are nothing without their party as far as zoning and big mob groups are concearned. Will mages be able to solo some stuff? You bet. Just like they do now. But w...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Mmm.. wonder if we can choose between sorcy and wizard. Though sorcy would kinda suck if stuck to the same casting restricts as bards. Not having books would be handy, but yeesh... But think of the possibilities of Meta Magic... On the fly maximized enlarged fireballs Empowered magic missiles nuke ...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

ca 'contingency damage stoneskin' ca 'contingency hp_50 relocate 1' (1= guildhall relocation anchor point) ca 'contingency grapple grease self' ca 'contingency damage_fire pro fire' ca 'contingency damage_melee mirror image' ca 'contingency keyword_ohshit teleport 1' (1= start of zone teleport ancho...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Will the specialist mages get to choose their opposing schools, or will their access be pre-determined? I would have to assume all 'Wizards' have the option of choosing their 2 opposed schools just like in 3.5 to become a 'specialist' on the MUD. So your Abjuration Specialist (fit the roll of 'prot...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:20 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

Fighting a strong spellcasting mob, why not just keep one Mage idle with a trigger set to "<mobname> begins casting a spell called '%1';cast '%1' counter"? Yeah they'll run out of spells eventually, but holding one Mage in reserve to keep everyone from getting torched seems like a strong ...
by Gantoris
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Magic
Replies: 105
Views: 75310

How will radius spells work exactly? Does it just pick mobs at random up to a spell-based limit, or does it pick them by order in the list of mobs? Will size matter? For instance is a fireball defined as hitting 10 mobs, or as hitting a certain size of are? So fireball might hit 100 gibberlings, bu...
by Gantoris
Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

IF we're going 3.5 shouldn't you end up with Blackguards If I were to make an educated guess, you would be correct. In fact I'm sure there are a lot of educated guesses I could make about a lot of things ;) But again this would all be based on extensive grey matter devoted to Dungeons and Dragons i...
by Gantoris
Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:16 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

Tanji Smanji wrote:No freaking idea what any of you are talking about, I just hope it's better than that god awful D&D Online game.


No kidding Tanji, that was a flaming bag of dog poo for an MMO.

~Gantoris
by Gantoris
Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

Apples and Oranges

Let's not mince words here... now you are saying Rangers don't stack up to a 12th level Druid or Cleric. I could have easily told you that. In fact there is not a single class that can stand up to a 7th level cleric/druid/wizard with a full compliment of spells. (Ok, now this sounds more like a piss...
by Gantoris
Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

doublepost
by Gantoris
Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:00 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

What you have to say is not wrong at all. What I do not see at all are any suggestions that would make a Ranger 'ideal' in your eyes? All i hear is shortcomings and no suggestions as to what WOULD make a Ranger awesome. Although part of me is afraid to ask because I suspect I'll hear things like; gi...
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Feature Ideas and Requests for 2.0
Replies: 20
Views: 12754

I second the account system that has a single login with all your characters available to play. (Like most MMO's these days)

~Gantoris
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

No offense to your ability to build an effective character in 3.5 but I strongly disagree about how tough Rangers can be ;) If you want to play a figher, play a bloody fighter :P Within a MUD setting as a ranger you get figher HP, fighter BAB, free feats for either ranged or melee, and a stack of sk...
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:50 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Feats
Replies: 83
Views: 46539

One vote for Ranger improvements. nog me Rag's -- 3.5 Rangers are awesome and if Shevy is sticking to the similar class abilities and such between 50 levels worth of feat selection and sweet class abilities every ranger will be berry pleased. I have a feeling Shevy has some cool stuff in store for ...
by Gantoris
Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:32 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Introducing Toril 2.0
Replies: 156
Views: 105140

As far as the pwipe/eq-wipe are concerned I figure the staff is going to have to weigh several scenarios. And in this case I feel the scenario that is the least popular would be the best for the game from a design/balance standpoint. Scenario 1 -- Full Wipe: This is the *only* way to really set back...
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Old School - Soj Park
Replies: 2
Views: 970

Old School - Soj Park

Ok, so I just happened to run a search on past posts from back in the day and then I came across this oooold post.

It's (still) funny.

http://www.torilmud.org/phpBB2/viewtopi ... highlight=
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:59 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Character Attributes
Replies: 107
Views: 93927

I guarentee thats a big no Lor. Shevy made it rather clear that each player would be given the SAME starting points to 'buy' their stats. Reiterate: There will be NO benefit given to the current status of your stats in the re-roll. No matter the hours put in, the tears, and joy of rolling 'the perfe...
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:02 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Character Attributes
Replies: 107
Views: 93927

Sarvis wrote:Will stats continue to change with age?


Who knows! In 3.5 races get weaker as they grow older but smarter as they age. -STR -CON, +INT +WIS
by Gantoris
Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Battlestar Galactica Discussion (Spoilers)
Replies: 22
Views: 3267

Take everything you know about old show... forget it. The new story changed all the old historical stuff... also note that BSG is no longer based on an Egyptian theme, but Greek theme. Man makes Cylons as worker slaves Cylons grow smart, rebel, start big war Cylons go 'POOF!' and disappear into the ...
by Gantoris
Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Battlestar Galactica Discussion (Spoilers)
Replies: 22
Views: 3267

I heart BSG. It is the one show that my wife and I are ever truely excited to watch every week. She isn't a big Sci-fi fan and it quickly became her favorite show. Like Shar I want to be entertained by a show and will give a television show that opportunity and it has not disappointed.

~Gantoris
by Gantoris
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Character Attributes
Replies: 107
Views: 93927

Ragorn is correct. And as far as the number go this is purely "in theory" but I'm simply applied how things work in 3.5 and made an educated guess at how things *might* look if taken in a literal sense. I can see the trend so far that things have followed 3.5 to the letter mechanics wise for feats a...
by Gantoris
Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:02 am
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Character Attributes
Replies: 107
Views: 93927

I read the post where we will be given much more info on our characters etc. but what I was wondering is will there be some stat charts to show us where the "notches" are? Current method is try something on, check your stats see if you get any hit/damage,ac or hitpoints etc. From the way the new de...
by Gantoris
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: 2.0 Announcements
Topic: Toril 2.0: Character Attributes
Replies: 107
Views: 93927

Can we get more details in the attributes themselves? For instance how does str affect combat, and how does dex? I know that _sounds_ obvious, but there's always questions like does strength affect damage AND "thac0" or just damage. Does dex contribute to AC, or just affect dodge skills? Does dex h...
by Gantoris
Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0 and the Racewars?
Replies: 31
Views: 9598

What is a Barbarian Warrior? In 3.5 that would be a multiclass :P

~Gantoris -Tabletop D&D Junky-
by Gantoris
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Topic: Toril 2.0 Discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 32335

I've been 'hiding in plain sight' on these forums for a while now with the Toril 2.0 stuff. I just wanted to comment on all the "oh goodness, i've spent weeks of my time practicing and botting skills--- all for naught!????!?!?!?" boo-hoo. *smirk* In the name of progress I say embrace the changes tha...
by Gantoris
Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:08 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: News Flash: Are invokers obsolete?
Replies: 32
Views: 7053

Honestly, I can only solo stuff in DS with some buff spells and if I go without buffs, I burn a hole in my coin purse with disposables. This whole thread makes me almost giddy to be honest. After playing assassins and rogues religiously since the beginning, it's nice to hear people bitching about th...
by Gantoris
Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:30 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Shattered Memories of the Shadow Fang
Replies: 0
Views: 810

Shattered Memories of the Shadow Fang

<I>“It wasn’t long before I realized that I would be unable to hide from my past. Like all of us it is only a matter of time before our past transgressions catch up to us when we are least suspecting. The road to absolution is long and many times incredibly difficult, of which the totality of its sc...
by Gantoris
Tue Jan 28, 2003 6:34 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Indiana Sojourn Party.
Replies: 43
Views: 8407

And a few more pics... http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/mumafloor.jpg </IMG> http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/nokiesolo.jpg </IMG> http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/sojparty1.jpg </IMG> http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/sojparty2.jpg </IMG> http:...
by Gantoris
Tue Jan 28, 2003 6:31 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Indiana Sojourn Party.
Replies: 43
Views: 8407

Well folks, here are a handfull of the pictures that I took at the SojParty in Indiana. Enjoy! ~Gant http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/bedpic.jpg </IMG> http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/ciflesolo.jpg </IMG> http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/sojparty/gantmuma.jpg </IMG>...
by Gantoris
Mon Jan 27, 2003 6:11 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Indiana Sojourn Party.
Replies: 43
Views: 8407

Thanks goes out to Jenera and Dranix for planning and hosting this, I had a great time meeting all of you.

There will _definatly_ be more of these gatherings in the future.

cheers,

Gantoris/Ryan
by Gantoris
Thu Dec 19, 2002 9:20 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: To My Fellow Harpers! Please view!
Replies: 54
Views: 14303

<I>For nearly a year now, a new age of discovery has swept across the land. Quickly escalating to such a scale in which the realms has never seen before. No longer can we hide ourselves behind a shroud of innocence, letting the world commit its small evils on a daily basis. We now find ourselves at ...
by Gantoris
Wed Nov 20, 2002 8:57 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: To My Fellow Harpers! Please view!
Replies: 54
Views: 14303

"The webs we weave are also those that serve to bind us in the end." -Gantoris Rhovanion The small imp gave a devilish grin, rubbing his small hands together in anticipation of it’s reward. His small leathery wings slowly rose and fell as the robed man outside the silvery circle opened a lacquered b...
by Gantoris
Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:49 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: To My Fellow Harpers! Please view!
Replies: 54
Views: 14303

Within the swirling mists, a nightmarish disembodied voice reverberated through the veiled confines of the dream. “Rhovanion… think of the power… think of the glory…” Unable to banish the voice, the torment of the dream went on. As if seeing through the eyes of an eagle, the rolling plains underneat...
by Gantoris
Tue Nov 19, 2002 6:46 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: People you would like to meet
Replies: 101
Views: 16967

Jenera was right, when she comes out to Illinois, Lazus and I are headed out to Ft.Wayne for the Winter Fantasy gaming convention. January 23 - 26, 2003 I think we were looking at one of those evenings to meet up with all the local folks, namely Dranix and Goroz and gang whilst Jenera is in town. I'...
by Gantoris
Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:02 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: To My Fellow Harpers! Please view!
Replies: 54
Views: 14303

Later that day... The tavern in which the meeting was being held in was dank and musty. A perfect place for those that wish to come and go without much notice. There at the back table several figures were huddled around the table, whispering in tones around several tankards of ale. "Are you sure? We...
by Gantoris
Tue Oct 29, 2002 6:02 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Movie Reveiw.
Replies: 82
Views: 21678

If you folks like the movies that make you think or "the mind screw" as my friends call it I HIGHLY recommend a film that is quickly becomming a cult-classic. It's called Donnie Darko. I suggest you rent the DVD because of all the special features that explain things you don't catch. It is VERY well...
by Gantoris
Tue Oct 29, 2002 5:28 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Costumes!
Replies: 27
Views: 4083

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Elisten: So what's everyone dressing up as for Halloween? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> There ya go http://home.mn.rr.com/rjcarlso/images/jedicostume.jpg [This message has been edit...
by Gantoris
Tue Oct 29, 2002 4:54 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Sojourn Meets South Park!
Replies: 28
Views: 4270

Any new requests?

More comic strips? or more pictures with quotations?

~Gant

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