keithcurtis Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Be good to your scarecrow. In between plowing, harvesting, etc. find time to just go out to the field and visit. Tell him what an important job he's doing and how good you think he is at scaring crows. That way, whether he stays stuck up on the pole, or finds his way down and wanders off to become ruler of a great city, you can claim to have a highly-placed friend - in one sense or the other. Lucius Alexander The palindromedary wonders if Lucius is ever going to run out of Munchkin jokes - "Watch for falling houses" indeed..... PPS (post palindromedary stuff) - I kind of liked Nimmie Aimee. Oh, and have you read Wicked? Be sure to be extra nice to the kid next door, too. You know, the one being raised by the witch. Keith "hedge all bets" Curtis PS. I read aloud to Susan. Wicked is next on the list after the third Bartemeus volume. If we ever finish the second Eragon novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin PS. I read aloud to Susan. Wicked is next on the list after the third Bartemeus volume. If we ever finish the second Eragon novel. It is as predictable as the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Not defining your powers is your friend ... "Vampires? Uhh ... my e-blast is ... soooolar powered .. yeah" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin A Magic Variable Power Pool and Detect Vulnerability/Susceptibility make for a wicked combination if you sneak 'em past the GM-dar. "Weak to fire? I use the Fuzonic Flames!" "A shadow-beast? I use The First Light of Luathon!" And so on, and so on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Be sure to be extra nice to the kid next door, too. You know, the one being raised by the witch. Keith "hedge all bets" Curtis PS. I read aloud to Susan. Wicked is next on the list after the third Bartemeus volume. If we ever finish the second Eragon novel. I read aloud to Brianca. We're on The Da Vinci Code. Lucius Alexander The palindromedary points out that L. Frank Baum's mother-in-law was the woman who wrote Woman, Church, and State...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcurtis Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin It is as predictable as the first one? Moreso, unfortunately. There are some interesting ideas about magic and, and, and... well, someone gave us the first as a gift, and we were at the end of the list when book 2 came out. Keith "Not really that bad, though" Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Narratavists are a whiny bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin People are gullible enough to believe you when you tell them you are not a munchkin, just good at effective builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Crunch numbers first. Then think of a plausible, in-character explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin The rule book is the bible. It is the letter of the law that is important, not the spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Padding your post count in Other Genres will get that forum removed from the totals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Always have blackmail material on the GM and/or one or two other players that will threaten to leave with you when the GM becomes too heavy handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin The other players' enjoyment of the game is inversely proportional to your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
input.jack Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Either CourtFool has games with some serious munchkins he never wants to game with again, or I never want to game with CourtFool Buy every book and supplement for the system youre playing, then memorize and annotate all the best/sneakiest designs, even if theyre inappropriate for the campaign youre in. Show them to the GM and demand that you be allowed to use them because "Theyre official". This works especially well in d20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcurtis Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin If your GM upgrades to a new edition, make sure that you "grandfather in" the cost of anything that becomes more expensive. Things that become less expensive get you more points, though. Keith "Stupid Life Support and Damage Shield" Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Either CourtFool has games with some serious munchkins he never wants to game with again' date=' or I never want to game with CourtFool[/size'] Buy every book and supplement for the system youre playing, then memorize and annotate all the best/sneakiest designs, even if theyre inappropriate for the campaign youre in. Show them to the GM and demand that you be allowed to use them because "Theyre official". This works especially well in d20 I used to have a player like that. I got tired of it and made it clear that I make the decisions; I don't care what the book says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Jusy saying Either CourtFool has games with some serious munchkins he never wants to game with again' date=' or I never want to game with CourtFool[/quote'] Hygine is often a problem with gaming llamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Making 'in character' tactical decisions that put you at a disadvantage is stupid and demands ridicule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Psychological Limitations you never intend to role play = free points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcurtis Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Court fool, this is too easy for you. Exactly how tall are you? Is your favorite color blue? Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Lullabye League or the Lollipop Guild? Keith "Nearly typed Lollipoop" Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumbering Ox Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin ... Buy every book and supplement for the system youre playing, then memorize and annotate all the best/sneakiest designs, even if theyre inappropriate for the campaign youre in. Show them to the GM and demand that you be allowed to use them because "Theyre official". ... If I were to DM D20 I would limit the players [and myself] to the basic PH, and DMG, no optionals. I find most of extra stuff in the books tend to be unbalanced and munchkiny. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of interesting stuff in say the fighter guidebook, stuff for any system player, just the rule changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Court fool' date=' this is too easy for you.[/quote'] I have had some bad experiences in my gaming career. That may be why I am so quick to throw stones at gamists. Llama = teh jaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin Be sure to load up on OAF. Should you ever be relieved of your precious focus, demand to know why the GM is unfairly nerfing your character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Frisbee Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin I can't believe no one ever mentioned this one... Choose your gaming friends carefully -- that way, even if they don't like your characters, they'll still like you. Which means that you'll always get another chance to slide another one in under the radar... Matt "But-the-rules-said" Frisbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: The things I've learned playing a munchkin PPS (post palindromedary stuff) - I kind of liked Nimmie Aimee. Oh' date=' and have you read [u']Wicked[/u]? I have Wicked and his other books of that nature, haven't had time to read them (returning library books today, and paying fines on them since I was too busy to read any). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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