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DFRPG / Re: DFRPG Character Manager v2.0
« on: July 25, 2012, 12:33:09 AM »
Is there a definitive answer as to how to handle this kind of thing, then? A 2+ block sound OP, but Armor:1 seems reasonable.

On-topic, great program. Really good. Copy-pasting into an editale PDF also gave me the presentation I was looking for.

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DFRPG / Re: The Road to Nowhere (WNC in the Dresden Files)
« on: July 24, 2012, 10:51:02 PM »
NICE!

Really like your ideas. Any chance you're doing a PbP game? I'd like to get into playing DFRPG, and there aren't any groups in my local area. I like the idea of nasty spirits on the other side from the town. Maybe Winter-inclined Wyldfae, or something even darker? Those woods look like they could shelter something unwholesome as well.

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DFRPG / Re: DFRPG Character Manager v2.0
« on: July 24, 2012, 09:50:09 PM »
I mean things like Harry's leather duster - was this taken out? I've seen mentions of halving power for an always-on block, then halving again for an armour value, and it's in my copy.

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DFRPG / Re: DFRPG Character Manager v2.0
« on: July 24, 2012, 07:24:05 PM »
Having trouble getting an 'always on' Enchanted Item - like the Warden's sword or a Harry's-Duster-type item of clothing.

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: July 23, 2012, 01:22:06 PM »
The problem with all these well-known actors is that, given the number of references to pop-culure in the series, it'd kinda stretch credibility that Harry wouldn't at least comment on the resemblance. They'd have to at least look different, or it would get ridiculous.

And I've said it before and I'll say it again, Summer Glau for Luccio 2.0. Read her physical description (from the RPG, but it's a compilation of the Books' descriptions): long, lush, curling brown hair, a sweetly pretty face, killer dimples, and nice curves. She has a Cupid’s bow mouth, a squared-off chin, and dark flashing eyes. She is 5’4” and gives off a vibe of grace and strength united.

Now look at a picture:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1717538560/nm1132359

It's almost as if Jim had an actress in mind...

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DFRPG Resource Collection / Re: Custom Spell Compilation Thread
« on: July 21, 2012, 01:05:57 AM »
I've got a couple. The casting words are chinese (I think I've been watching too much Firefly)

Suì​liè! (Disintegrate)
Type: Water (entropy) evocation, Offensive Maneuver/Attack
Power: 3 or 5+ Shifts
Control: Rote/Discipline, I have a Water Focus
Target: Single target (line-of-sight)
Duration: One Action
Opposed by: Target's Agility
Effect: As an attack, this spell either partially or completely (depending on how mych damage you do) disintegrates its target. As a Maneuver, it removes part of the floor under your target's feet, giving them the temporary aspect Stumbling or Fallen Over.
Variations: Usual - Multi-opponents possible.

Guāng Léi​míng (light, Thunder)

Type: Spirit Evocation, Offensive Maneuver
Power: 5 Shifts
Target: One Zone
Opposed by: Alertness
Effect: It's a magical flashbang. Anyone who gets hit  gets the aspect 'Blinded and Deafened'
Variations: You could make this a one-target spell, but it'd be kinda pointless.


Zhuó​rè Dì​bǎn (Scorching Floor)

Type: Fire Evocation, offensive maneuver/Attack
Power: 5+ shifts
Duration: 1 exchange or however many you renew/pay for.
Opposed By: I went with Endurance, but you could just as easily have Discipline.
Effect: The caster channels heat into the floor, making it painful to walk on. Works particularly well with metal floors. As a maneuver, any targets in the zone gain the 'Distracted by the heat' temporary aspect. As an attack, it deals straght damage.


Xiàng Yáo​lán (Image Cradle)
Type: Spirit Evocation, Defensive Maneuver
Power: 3 Shifts
Opposed by: Alertness/Discipline
Effect: The target (the caster or an ally) is surrounded by a spinning cradle of light and images. Attacking through this is like shooting through a factory in operation: theoretically possible, but very difficult. The target gains the 'Hard to Hit' temporary aspect (doesn;t apply to zone-wide effects, obv.)


É Tū​qǐ (Decoy Projection)
Type: Spirit Evocation, Defensive Maneuver
Power: 3 Shifts
Opposed By: Alertness or maybe Investigation
Effect: THe caster calls up an illusion of themselves or an ally in a different place within line-of-sight. This applies a scene aspect 'Two of 'em!'. This could mean a roll to target the original or a tag or invocation to make enemies shoot the decoy. More shifts could mean more decoys, but I'd talk to a GM about this.
Note: If the decoy is attacked and takes any stress, the deception is revealed and the aspect disappears. If you have more than one decoy, the aspect is removed only for that decoy. Thus, enemies will need to attack all the decoys to try and find the real one (or maybe pass an alertness check equal to the casting roll). Best used in conjunction with a veil.

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Bought and finished Ghost Story in 3 days while on holiday. Loved it. I'm worried about what's going to happen now, though. Mab's last words were extremely ominous.

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: July 12, 2012, 07:09:26 PM »

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: June 25, 2012, 09:29:04 PM »
You've just made a friend.

Thanks. She could do Luccio, although I'm not sure about the accent (her russian one in Angel was pretty good, but her british accent in Firefly was cringeworthy). I think she'd be good as Lash because we're supposed to feel sorry for her on some level, while still recognising how dangerous she is, and Glau already pulled a similar role off in The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: June 23, 2012, 01:32:28 PM »
I could see Jeremy Irons as Lord Raith or Nicodemus (see my above post for my preferred Nick), but I don't know about Langtry.

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: June 23, 2012, 10:59:32 AM »
Ian Mkellen (probably not spelling his name right)? He did Gandalf, so it might be wierd, given the number of LotR references.

I also think Sean Connery would be a good Eb.

I don't know if anyone else has said this, but Sarah Michelle Gellar might be good as Murphy (I know her eyes are the wrong colour, but I can't be the onmly one who pictured her when reading Murph's description in Storm Front).

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: June 22, 2012, 08:15:12 PM »
I don't know if these have been suggested before, but I think Benedict Cumberbatch would be a great Nicodemus. With his hair cut short and dyed a bit for the silver streak, he'd fit the description, and he's got enough coldness to play Nick. He's chillingly cold in parts of Sherlock.

I also think that Summer Glau would make a good post-Corpsetaker Luccio, although I also think she might make a good Lash (I know she doesn't fith the description, but hey.)

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