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Page # for the Vagabond rule? Thanks.

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Evidence that zombies will attack animals: Zombie vs. Shark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOSN2s8FY8Q

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I think the Compendium could use an update or, possibly more appropriate, a second volume. It might include new weapons or other firearms not listed in the Compendium.

Any other things you'd like to see in a Compendium Vol. 2?

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I've used the terms: ghoul (obvious one) zed undead shambler biter moaner groaner crazed fatty (juggernaut) filth groper cockroach My favorite term, which members of the player group came up with, is "zit" - based on the way their heads pop when a well placed bullet, slug, or buckshot hits...

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Hey gang. I've been attempting to recruit folks for a N&SS game concept and wanted to make you all aware. If you're interested, let me know. It will be run on the Disciples of Grell: http://s9.zetaboards.com/Disciples_of_Grell/index/ Here's the idea: 'Welcome to the Octagon!' Think Mortal Combat...

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Damn. That sucks. Like 'lost forever' lost?

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Good point, but being the lazy slouch that I am... I was hoping someone else already had a list to share.

Argh. Back to work.

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I was wondering if anyone on the boards has put together a list of modern/contemporary weapons, their penetration values, and damage for weapons that are not explicitly listed in the Compendium.

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I am seriously considering that last suggestion of just dumping AR for zombies - at least for the head. It seems to be a poor solution to the problem of making zombies harder to kill. The reason this came up is because I had a player roll for a head shot and he hit, but was below the AR. It doesn't ...

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I was recently asked by a player why armor piercing rounds do not lower the AR of zombies despite lowering the AR of armored targets by 2 (page 108 in DR). Here is my response... I'm looking for further input or comments on my interpretation. I am certainly no expert on the subject, so your thoughts...

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I recently read Plague of the Dead. It was also a page turner. I'd be interested to hear how you think it compares to Tooth and Nail.

http://www.amazon.com/Plague-Dead-Morningstar-Z-Recht/dp/1439176736/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286340819&sr=8-1

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Loved it. While not 'scary' in the traditional horror flick sense of the word, I think it derives its power from the fact that it represents a possible scenario for a national response to a disease outbreak. It is a cogent analysis of a potential (likely?) military response that really makes a chill...

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I can't wait to throw a few brain eaters at my players. Thanks and well done.

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Skywalker - I like your idea of having flashbacks. How do you address the fact that flashback sequences might directly influence the present day RP in the sense of changing the sequence of events? Is that even an issue for you?

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Muy bueno Cutlass. Well done.

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I just did a search for this answer, but couldn't find it. There was an interesting discussion on the ability of a nun to bless water, but I am more interested in the idea of the personal faith (which Gallahan was alluding to) of each individual character. I believe that this will definitely influen...

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I love the idea of the 'Investigative Combat Round' and I fully intend on incorporating into my game. Thanks caradoc1979!

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I like the idea of having an outbreak occur on a spacecraft in distant space. For one, there is no way off the spacecraft - unless there are escape pods, but then, where do you escape to? I had this same idea while watching the movie Pandorum. Instead of devolved human antagonists, it could be a zom...

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How devious. I like where you're going with this.

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Or is it? I was just curious as to when (relative to the wave) your favorite Dead Reign game takes place. Why? The game that I am currently involved in takes place immediately prior to the wave. I chose that time period because I really enjoy the discovery phase. I also love the role-play involved w...

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We've just added a para-psychologist (non-psychic).

I think the PCC you're thinking of is the Fire Walker...

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The group forming for my new game includes:

Psi-Healer
Latent Psychic
Arcane Archaeologist
Ghost Hunter
Cursed Psychic

Seems like a fairly well rounded group. There are two undecided players still. If one of them were you, and you wanted to help round out the group, what PCC/OCC would you choose?

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Seems like a good way to get started is to ask the community for advice or suggestions. There are lots of folks with an opinion and most of them have some really interesting things to say. The 'Community Outreach' seems like a good place to dip your toe.

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Obviously, the decision to incorporate magic and psionics in a Dead Reign game is at the GM's discretion. What I think is irrelevant to what some other GM wants to do with his/her game. That said, the way I interpret the Death Priest's power is that it is wholly derived from the priest's allegiance ...

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Another mechanics-type question: do you have to create a new account for each of your online personae?

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I plan to start the game in the southwest U.S.

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I like the tension-cycle approach too. It has worked great for a Dead Reign game I've been running and I will most definitely incorporate it into my BTS2 game. The real key there is to use it strategically so that the cycle itself doesn't become predictable. I think this will be somewhat easier in B...

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I totally agree Roscoe - the 'oldies' can have real value in terms of survival skills and the knowledge to rebuild (if you make it that far).

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This is a great thread folks! Thanks for sharing your thoughts - lots of good advice.

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Thanks for the replies! I'm very excited to incorporate LS into my game. I fully understand that the lazlosociety.org is an in-character communication tool. That said, is it acceptable to PM folks OOC to request assistance, ask for clarification on a post, or to help thicken the plot? - plotting and...

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This question may be better suited for another thread, but given Natasha's assertion that "we're all in the game together; we're a single group of players who are playing a game to get some entertainment, just one happens to have a very specialised role from the others." I must ask the cor...

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The story will follow a group of young paranormal investigators as they come to grips with their new profession and explore the connections between their past and their future. Will start out with a series of shorter investigations with pieces of the deeper plot being revealed along the way. I can't...

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Hey folks. I wanted to get your take on what you feel are the best ways in which lazlosociety.org can be used as a GM tool. I just recently joined the site and I'd like to incorporate it somehow into my soon-to-be up and running BTS2 game. Any suggestions from your personal experience with the site ...

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it's a statement of the human spirit by having the willingness to fight against impossible odds Well said. This is part of the reason why I find the genre so interesting - survival instinct coupled with skills of the everyman (or lack thereof) - insurmountable odds and the death of hope (or not) - ...

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The 'oldies' are important because they (in theory) have the most life experience. And if we're talking contemporary time, they've lived the hard life - perhaps during the Great Depression. They may have a better handle on self sufficiency than today's 20 and 30 somethings. But, for my money it's th...

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I didn't see that one, but I had a similar experience when I watched the History Channel's "After Armageddon". It's on YouTube. Check it out.

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Just you, your gun and the zeds.

And when the bullets run out, a trusty melee weapon - pipe wrench or machete.

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I like to pull elements from whatever text or dark corner of imagination fits the spirit of the adventure. Our current game takes place immediately prior to the wave as a team of mercenaries investigates a strange "outbreak" in the Yucatan Peninsula. As for magic and psionics, I don't see ...

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Very well done. Can't wait to see your feature length film!

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Federation of Magic (pg 153)

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Would you include Curse of the World Bizarre in your list? It says in the description that characters with an M.E. of 10 or higher will be know it's an illusion but will still be affected. Though the title of the spell would suggest it is a curse.

Thoughts?

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Ok, I saw Samuel L. Jackson and I laughed out loud so hard that I almost fell out of my chair. And this totally changes the ending of the famous car scene from Pulp Fiction between him and John Travolta. "That's it - we switching. I'm washing the windows, and you're picking up this Zed's skull...

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That was the first game we did and to tell the truth it was more fun for me as G.M. and for my groop had to change there starting equment a little but much more fun and the pace was a lot faster. I am running a game right now where the PC's are either mercs or normal people that are caught in an is...

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