Chaos & Catacombs

[Dredj]

Originally Posted by threedeesix

I have thought about it, but with some things I didnt use conversion tables. Spells for instance. Instead, I wrote the spell to be compatable with BRP's existing spells and not exactly convert from D&D.

For example, in BRP, the spell Heal is esentually all the D&D spells rolled into one; cast it with one or two magic points, Cure Light Wounds, cast it with 3 or 4 magic points, Cure Serious Wounds, with enough magic points it can also Raise Dead.

With that in mind, here is my adaption of Bigby's 'various' Hand spells.



As you can see, this spell now includes all the effects of the Bigby spells. Monsters are a similar situation, I started bu looking at the monster in 3rd ed, as it's the only one with complete attributes, and then modified it to be compatible with existing BRP creatures. The basilisk for example is described as about the size as a large crocodile, so I then modified those characteristics to be a little better than a croc.

But with that said, I don't think it will be that hard to do your own conversions based upon the existing adaptations. I did it for a year and a half during the BRP playtest, sometimes on the fly and my players never even realized all I had behind my screen was the Monster Manual. Shhhh.

Rod

That's very interesting. I believe I will be buying a copy of Chaos and Catacombs when it's released

[badcat]

Now this sounds good. It also sounds like something I might be able to lure someone into trying (getting them away from 4e). If the Bigby spell is representative of the game as a whole consider copies sold, to me.

Will the BRP book be necessary or will it be self-contained? Won't using the name 'Bigby', and others from D&D cause legal problems?

BRP D&D, coming up.

[threedeesix]

Originally Posted by badcat

Now this sounds good. It also sounds like something I might be able to lure someone into trying (getting them away from 4e). If the Bigby spell is representative of the game as a whole consider copies sold, to me.

Will the BRP book be necessary or will it be self-contained? Won't using the name 'Bigby', and others from D&D cause legal problems?

BRP D&D, coming up.

Thanks Badcat. Yah, the BRP book will be necessary, I'm going to have a hard time keeping this thing under 200 pages as it is.

I renamed all the Bigby spells Bigbee. Don't know it thats enough but we'll see.

Thanks for the Pony stats. I was able to finish up the equipment chapter tonight. Now back to spells.

Rod

[GreatBear]

I was ambivalent when this project was a parody - but now that it's more of an homage I'm on board. I was considering running AD&D out of nostalgia - then I came to my senses. Chaos & Catacombs sounds more like what I need.

[badcat]

Suggestion for permanent name?

Swords and Sorcerers.

[blizack]

I'm also of the opinion that "homage" would work better than parody in this case. Parody of AD&D has already been well covered by HackMaster. Glad to hear of this change in direction!

Also, I'm glad to hear that the name has been changed to avoid confusion with Castles & Crusades. A wise choice. If you're taking suggestions for a new name, how about Dark Dungeons? Kind of a nod to Jack Chick's ridiculous anti-D&D screed pamphlet of the same name...

[aknaton]

Originally Posted by blizack

If you're taking suggestions for a new name, how about Dark Dungeons? Kind of a nod to Jack Chick's ridiculous anti-D&D screed pamphlet of the same name...

There already seems to be a game underway with almost that name:

Darkest Dungeons

[threedeesix]

Originally Posted by blizack

I'm also of the opinion that "homage" would work better than parody in this case. Parody of AD&D has already been well covered by HackMaster. Glad to hear of this change in direction!

Also, I'm glad to hear that the name has been changed to avoid confusion with Castles & Crusades. A wise choice. If you're taking suggestions for a new name, how about Dark Dungeons? Kind of a nod to Jack Chick's ridiculous anti-D&D screed pamphlet of the same name...

I have a name right now that to the best of my knowledge IS available. Rather than announce it only to have to retract it if it can't be used, I've decided to keep it my little closely guarded secret.

But, with that said, I'll take any suggestions seriously as an emergency back up.

Rod

[Ars Mysteriorum]

Here's some ideas...

Brain Farts Ahoy!

Bastions & Beasts
Castles & Chimaerae
Caves & Cockatrices
Cellars & Centaurs
Crypts & Creatures
Darkness & Demons
Fanes & Fiends
Gaols & Giants
Graveyards & Ghouls
Hamlets & Harpies
Lairs & Lords
Mansions & Magicians
Mausoleums & Mummies
Mines & Manticores
Palaces & Perils
Ruins & Rogues
Temples & Titans
Tombs & Trolls
Tunnels & Tarasques
Villages & Vampires

[Harshax]

Could you speak a little more on the differences mechanics-wise between clerics and wizards?