https://forums.obsidianportal.com/categories/general-discussion/p27/feed.rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:13:44 +0000 General Discussion Discussions on Obsidian Portal Community Forums en-CA https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2961/linking-to-map-locations Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:09:00 +0000 luditte 2961@/discussions https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2959/a-survey-for-players-and-gm-what-do-you-want-in-an-adventure Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:10:44 +0000 Dungeonlord 2959@/discussions
I'm a GM since a long time and i am curious to hear what players find interesting in an adventure. Is it the story? is it the fact that they can start of high level ? Moreover how do people play nowadays ? still the old fashion way or more and more taking advantage of VTT (virtual tabletop)?
Since here unfortunately it is not possible to make a poll i set it up here --> (http://rpggeek.com/thread/953104/a-small-survey-to-players) on RPGGeek (i hope that is not a problem).

I hope to learn something from it and that you will enjoy
cheers

Gabriele]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2615/new-main-page Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:20:04 +0000 Langy 2615@/discussions
Anyways, it looks rather nice. One minor issue, though - there isn't any way to go directly to your campaigns from the main page now! You have to go to your profile first, and then can go to a campaign from there. I miss being able to just go straight to my campaigns. Kinda miss the 'news' area, too, and it kinda looks like it's designed primarily for people who haven't already signed up for OP. Are you going to be making a different main page for those of us already registered and signed in?]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2931/home-page-vs-wikis-home-page Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:44:01 +0000 Sorwen 2931@/discussions
Correct(for pic) -> "http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/return-to-the-time-of-troubles/wikis/home-page":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/return-to-the-time-of-troubles/
Incorrect(for pic) -> "http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/return-to-the-time-of-troubles/wikis/home-page":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/return-to-the-time-of-troubles/wikis/home-page

If I move the second one up then when the page first loads it covers the bar at the top. Below is the code I'm using for the tabs and the pic.





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Player Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Must have a fundamental knowledge of roleplaying, the more experience you have the better.
3. Should not be offended by violence.]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2910/indiegogo-frozen-skies Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:53:44 +0000 Stormwell 2910@/discussions
There is a crowdfunding campaign for it over on Indiegogo which finishes in a few days, so feel free to have a look and spread the word.

http://igg.me/p/300259/x/1917505]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2915/farsight-design-workshop-presents-the-farsight-lens-blog Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:28:02 +0000 FarsightDesignChris 2915@/discussions
My company the Farsight Design Workshop is running a series of articles on Steam Powered Robots; specifically the Iron Kingdoms Variety. I'm a mechanical engineer with varied experience in medical devices, satellite communications, and particle accelerators. I love science and engineering. I love gaming. My company and its blog combine those together.

I need your help.

What topics would be really cool to take a deeper look into? On the mundane side of things, I was thinking of articles on what makes a rope strong or how a lens was made pre-industrial revolution. On the fantasy side of things, I was looking at the pyrology of fireballs and what's the hottest thing they could melt bounded by the laws of thermodynamics or how magic could best be used to augment lock design. Maybe, you have a campaign concept for some technology you wish you understood better.

As always my goal is to present things in an easy to read and understand format. So what do you think, do you have any ideas?

Check out the company vision at http://www.farsightdesignworkshop.com and take a look at the blog at http://farsightdesignworkshop.blogspot.com Also, you can reach out to me on facebook (Farsight Design Workshop LLC), twitter (FarsightDesign), e-mail(check my profile), or here on the forums.

Good Gaming!

Chris]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2908/remote-gaming-table-illumishare Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:23:05 +0000 amory 2908@/discussions
"Illumishare Video - Play Demo":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODx5t53j66M
"Illumishare - IDG Coverage":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMbmxZ76_50

With gaming in Hawaii, players fall into one (on rare ccasion both) of two categories: locals (Hawaii born or raised with strong roots here) and military (on deployment in Hawaii). We get along really well for the most part...except that the military players innevitably redeploy and leave the locals behind feeling very sad. So we end up with strong ties to people scatterred to the wind. My gaming group has tried to keep in touch with our wayward friends by remote gaming via Skype and webcams, but that is only so-so as an interraction medium. There is nothing like being there in person...but this tech looks like it is getting closer to bridging the gap.

Now it just needs a Kickstarter! :D]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2897/map-is-stretched-out-of-proportion-in-map-link Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:33:51 +0000 Palladium74 2897@/discussions
The resolution of my original map image is 1680x1050 pixels, and as it uploaded the map feature stretched it out of proportion. What is the best way to fix it? Is there a recommended resolution I could change the image to? (It just looks really nice in all its big widescreen glory).
http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/sundered-realm/maps/38561]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2890/system-question-put-it-to-the-group Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:07:13 +0000 Raven_JT 2890@/discussions
My main groups have played a LOT of different systems over the years, but we never seem to run a system straight, we always seem to "break it" and mutate it some way. Whether it be bringing races/classes/ skill etc from other systems into it. We've played Serenity before and we all loved it but plan to break it again since the system is so easy to tweak and hack things into it. All of us being Serenity/Firefly fans, we know that people tend to get REALLY touchy when you start going too far off from their beloved show/series.

So, the question is, if we do this "mutant" Serenity...would I list it under Cortex System or Serenity?]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2872/kickstarter-the-procurator-a-web-based-character-sheet-builder Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:16:52 +0000 sheibeck 2872@/discussions I just launched my kickstarter for a web-based character sheet builder called The Procurator. I'm just trying to get the word out and encourage people to go take a look and see if it piques your interest. You can see it The Procurator kickstarter project at "http://kck.st/WkvPz8":http://kck.st/WkvPz8.
You can also get there by just going to the website "http://www.theprocurator.net":http://www.theprocurator.net.]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2869/legendary-realms-miniature-dungeon-terrain-kickstarter Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:15:32 +0000 Necroblivion 2869@/discussions
Wrong. Legendary Realms is about to change the dynamics of the miniatures terrain making game. They are already producing low-cost and high-quality durable fantasy terrain. Now, with your help, they would like to purchase a 3D scanner and printer and bring their excellent products to an even greater audience.

The scope of the Kickstarter includes the introduction line of five themed rooms including an epic Throne Room, wicked Dungeon Cells, an arcane Scrying Chamber, and at least two additional megadungeons. Did I mention that the pledges of the megadungeon get to submit a room design? If yours is chosen, you get credit for the design and a free copy of the room!

So take advantage of this great Kickstarter and let Legendary Realms Terrain stock your game table with amazing high quality terrain for a fraction of what you would be charged elsewhere. You’ll walk away with some great stuff for your game table and by doing so you will help them fulfill the next step in their business growth.

The best part is that this kickstarter is already funded. At this point all you have to do is pledge (at any level) to get some great rewards. There are terrain rewards and even dungeon-themed adventures and sourcebooks from the likes of Pathfinder compatible publishers Purple Duck Games, Raging Swan Press, Total Party Kill Games and Frog God Games!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianberg/legendary-realms-terrain-themed-dungeon-rooms]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2861/op-staff-is-great Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:45:43 +0000 GamingMegaverse 2861@/discussions Sent a bug report.
Now forums are up (Thanks Micah).
OP Staff is Great! Would not be able to run my game without OP!
killervp
"A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
"Duskreign's First Ever COTM":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/wyrmshadow/wiki_pages/112011
"OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2862/is-the-site-working-for-everyone Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:08:11 +0000 nico144 2862@/discussions
thanks!]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2858/link-in-dynamic-character-sheet Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:12:09 +0000 Sorwen 2858@/discussions
So the question is can it be done?

"Return to the Time of Troubles":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/return-to-the-time-of-troubles/wikis/home-page]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2828/savage-worlds-conan-contest Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:17:18 +0000 EricAusley 2828@/discussions

In honor of that, we are conducting a contest. We are asking the community to create the characters for us to play on mic.


Official Rules can be found "here":http://gamerstable.com/conancontest/


If you are interested, please send all submissions to:


contest@gamerstable.com

Subject – Conan Submission]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2833/star-trek-late-night-new-look Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:41:36 +0000 Baalshamon 2833@/discussions
"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/star-trek-late-night/adventure-log/episode-37]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2842/gladiator-looking-for-players Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:06:36 +0000 Llowellen 2842@/discussions
A gladiator rarely knows what they will face when next they step onto the sands. Will they be fighting criminals sentenced to death? Or a chained wyvern? Will they be fighting alone? Or will they be placed as part of a team? Will the arena be empty sands? Or will it be rigged with mechanical and magical traps? Will the gladiator even be armed? Or will they be expected to improvise?

And the most important question of all? Will the gladiator survive to fight again?

Full details can be found here:

http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/the-world-of-llowellen/wikis/gladiator

If you are interested in play, please let me know via my Obsidian Portal forum and we'll see you in the Unseelie Colosseum.]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2765/crossover-campaigns Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:26:43 +0000 Baalshamon 2765@/discussions

-Steve
"Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night
"Duskreign's CotM December 2011":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/wyrmshadow/wikis/122011
"CotM January 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2816/how-can-i-disable-the-global-css-campaign-content-background-on-just-one-wiki-page Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:23:51 +0000 ImmortalDM 2816@/discussions
Thanks for any help!

ImmortalDM
"Myyth Realm Legacy":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/myyth-realm-legacy]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2792/where-are-the-op-servers-located Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:17:39 +0000 Black_Vulmea 2792@/discussions
Mike aka Black Vulmea
"_Le Ballet de l'Acier_":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/le-ballet-de-l-acier - swashbuckling adventures in the age of the Three Musketeers and Captain Alatriste
Featured Campaign of the Month - August 2011]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2791/century-club Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:46:20 +0000 Black_Vulmea 2791@/discussions
Congrats, Stephen.

Mike aka Black Vulmea
"_Le Ballet de l'Acier_":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/le-ballet-de-l-acier - swashbuckling adventures in the age of the Three Musketeers and Captain Alatriste
Featured Campaign of the Month - August 2011]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2804/the-30-character-challenge Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:46:26 +0000 erwin 2804@/discussions
so i've entered the "30 Character Challenge,":http://www.30characters.com this art blog thing they've been holding every November for the last four years.

The whole basis of it is to make a 'new character' every day for the month of November.

I've been using this challenge as a means to finally get around to drawing/scanning PC portraits for players in my tabletop games.

It's a good incentive to be prolific with doodling and stuff. "My entries":http://www.30characters.com/author/erwin/ can be seen "here.":http://www.30characters.com/author/erwin/

We're about a third of the way into the challenge, and I'm starting to run out of PC's to draw. I finished my first group of 4-5 and I'm almost through with my second group of 6. (I've padded a few entries with NPC characters, but i'd rather not.)

So I'm proposing to anyone who's feelin' the sketches;

Provide a detailed description of your character, and I'll make an entry for him/her. The more details the better.

really though, i might take liberties and give em a mustache]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2786/cotm-november Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:56:02 +0000 Leonidas300 2786@/discussions
The first is a very well done Pathfinder Greyhawk RPG - "Greyhawk 636 CY: The Rise of Asmodeus":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/greyhawk-636-cy-the-rise-of-asmodeus

They have really hit the ground running and have an awesome campaign going.

The second is a great Kalamar campaign "Dangerous Kalamar":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/dangerous-kalamar-4

Beatuiful site and very well done campaign

Both are worthy and I have dispatched 150 of my 300 to each to see if they can help sway the power that be. They are both very worthy to be considered.

Leonidas300
"Manifestation of Chaos":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/metzger
CotM - Sept 2012


PS - My friend StephenWollett terrific campaign is at 99 fans and he defintely deserves to be a part of the century club check out his site and I am sure you will find it worthy of becomming a fan. "Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2778/rpg-books-for-sale Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:57:01 +0000 FilZ 2778@/discussions
I have a big stack of old RPG books that I'd like to sell to a happy home. I have old books including 1st and 2nd Edition D&D plus a bunch of others, such as White Wolf and Palladium books.

Does anyone know of a good place to list these? I can do it here of course, but I'm just not sure. If you have any ideas, or are interested in picking up some old swag, let me know!]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2722/flash-fiction-fun-with-rpgs Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:15:09 +0000 SaintNietzsche 2722@/discussions
I was hoping to hear from players who had heard of or done any "flash" gaming- i.e. quick 30-45 minute sessions for 1-4 players.

My current group is a lot of fun, but we never seem to arrive at the same time for the game. We're all coming from different parts of town, so the players usually trickle in on game night over the course of an hour. This results in some of the guys sitting around, waiting to get started. We usually just fill the void with chit chat or game prep, but the other night I thought "Why not have a mini game?!"

You know, something to start the night off, like an RPG appetizer. This would give me a chance to enjoy some quick GMing, give the GM a fun break so they can play, and whet our collective appetites for the rest of the night.

I've got a pretty easy, quick system in mind, nothing rules-laden or slow moving like 4e or even D20- just a stripped down FUDGE with a few fun little twists thrown in for the setting. So, two D6s, a brief narrative intro, and some _Slam-Bam-thank you, Ma'am_ to get everyone in the mood.

So, again, the question is whether anyone has experienced anything like this and, if you did, how did you enjoy it? Feel free to comment even if you haven't played any "flash" games either. I've spent a few hours around the web looking for anything like this, but to no avail. Thank goodness for OP and its community! If anyone will know about this sort thing, you guys will :)

~Saint]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2762/moving-a-character-from-one-campaign-to-another Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:40:12 +0000 Dungeon_Master_Loki 2762@/discussions
Got PC moving from our side treks into one of the min games soon. Any help hugely appreciated!]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2432/adventuring-archives Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:29:38 +0000 libranchylde 2432@/discussions
I am starting a new blog called "Adventuring Archives":http://adventurearchives.blogspot.com/2012/02/first-and-seven-wonders-of-world.html. Seeing as how I am now a father of a very active 8 month old, I doubt I will get to game again anytime in the foreseeable future. I have decided to start blogging my game ideas in an effort to get my Dungeons and Dragons in. Please take a look and let me know what you think. Any critiques, ideas or topics for future posts would be appreciated

Thanks!

Libranchylde
"Verdenheim":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/verdenheim]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2749/crisis-on-inifinite-oerths-coming-in-2014 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:19:26 +0000 Dungeon_Master_Loki 2749@/discussions
Check out the "Trailer":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/crisis-on-infinite-oerths and campaign concept, I would love feedback]]> https://forums.obsidianportal.com/discussion/2761/star-wars-saga-edition-campagn-and-podcast-adventure-log Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:59:34 +0000 EricAusley 2761@/discussions
It is set in the Old Republic era (10 years after the events of the MMO). What we’ve done is tied the campaign to an actual play podcast that we use for our campaign logs.

There are those that do not like actual play podcasts, but please before you disregard ours give it one chance. We produce it much like an audio drama, with music and sound effects. All I ask is listen to the first episode for 10 minutes.

"Here":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/star-wars-old-republic-power-of-the-darkside/adventure-log is the link to the adventure log, where you can find links to the episodes.]]>