On 2004-09-07 23:00, SaberDance wrote:
People play these games to break things and blow stuff up, I have only known three players who liked playing with live ammo. Most everyone I play with prefers the GM to eventually let the players win. Otherwise, it's like playing that Steel Titans game, or whatever it was called. You get so frustrated you turn it off (or stop showing up).

To quote the original SWRPG (from West End)

"The hero rarely dies in the movies, and even when they do, it's only in the last reel, and then it is in some dramatic fashion while saving the rest of the heroes."

If a player is going to die through something other than their own sheer stupidity, it should be a moment to commemerate with drinking and song long afterward. Not to some GM trying to make a point or Trooper B's lucky shot.

That is why I farely dislike the HP/VP system in wiz-kids SWRPG.

On 2004-09-12 10:58, Seraph wrote:
You haven't done that yet?

On 2004-09-02 19:36, Seraph wrote:
I have a little thing I like to do to players that cross the line.
"You notice a slight lightening of the area. Looking around you become aware of a small spot of light on the ground at your feet. Slowly it grows larger and the surrounding area begins to lighten up. Soon it is growing larger and envelopes you in it's light. You see a being, a divine being, in the light materialize in front of you. This being floats above the ground and an aura of peace, tranquility and love permeate your being. This being leans forward a bit and swings his arm. The light departs with a suddeness that startles all who witnessed it. You feel a slight burning on your cheek. Pulling out your mirror you gaze into it and see a red hand mark on your face where you were slapped by your God for your insolence."
I usually reduce CHA by 1 and HP by 5 until the character can get to a high priest of their faith and get it removed. I have used this only 4 times in the 15 years I gamed. Most of my players still remember the occasions too.