<![CDATA[EN World D&D / RPG News - Off Topic forum currently named 'hapax legomenon']]> http://www.enworld.org/forum This is the off-topic forum; please observe the no politics and religion rule (use Circvs Maximvs for these topics). en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:20:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[EN World D&D / RPG News - Off Topic forum currently named 'hapax legomenon']]> http://www.enworld.org/forum I Hate Facebook! http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/268064-i-hate-facebook.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMT The damn site has me totally hooked!

I'd always avoided signing up for it in the past. I figured I'd create an account just to have one so I could appease my mom and anyone else who sent me an invitation.

I should have known better.

Sigh.

The good part of it is that is the networking with other gamers; although, it's hard to keep track of it all. I'm not interested in the games, however.

Facebook is like the Hive on crack.

KF ]]> Knightfall http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/268064-i-hate-facebook.html Dallas Area http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267997-dallas-area.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:42:46 GMT Any body familure with the Dallas area. Addison to be exact. Hubby has made up his mind that we are to give up our home in the country, that is half way paid off might I add, for a blasted appartment in the city. He tore up my camaro so I can't go any where, the works. I have two children, is That area a good place to raise kids? Are the schools any good? He has listened to his mommy way too much. She has convinced him to move us up in that area. And convinced him that I don't need a car. Something smells fishy???? Any Ideas???? ]]> crystal http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267997-dallas-area.html 20 years of RPG books http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267849-20-years-rpg-books.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:41:36 GMT I wan't sure where to post this but if there is a more appropriate forum I'd appreciate if a mod could move it there.

I have 20 years of RPG books sitting in my attic and I am looking for suggestions on a way to get rid of them. They are in a large storage container and probably weigh close to 50 pounds!

I also want to say that I am NOT here trying to find someone to buy this stuff. What I want is to find a good home for these books with someone (or some people) that will use them.

I thought about giving them to the Salvation Army but I suspect that the books would end up tossed in the trash, which I could do myself if I wanted to.

I tried talking to a few FLGS, they didn't seem interested in the books, but suggested I try eBay. I thought about eBay but selling the books as one large collection seems unreasonable since the shipping cost would be huge, and I don't want to bother listing a hundred different books and making a hundred trips to the post office to ship them.

I also thought about listing them locally, in the newspaper and online classifieds, but my worry there is someone would take them just to resell them. I have many good memories of playing these games and want others to have the same opportunity I did to enjoy these books.

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Here is a quick list of some of the books I have:

D&D Basic set + Player/DM companion + Expert rules + Player/DM Guide to Immortals
AD&D 1st Ed DMG + PHB + Monsters Manual + Dungeoneers Survival Guide
AD&D 2nd Ed DMG + PHB + Monsters Manual (the one in the binder)
ICE MERP 1st and 2nd Ed with a bunch of setting books
Mechwarrior RPG
Robotech RPG
Battletech + Battle tech small units + Robotech + Citytech tabletop games
Savage Worlds stuff (this is the most recent rpg stuff I have)
ICE Shadow World + Character Law + Spell Law + Arms Law
And a butt load of other books/modules...

Again I would like to say that I am NOT trying to sell this stuff in the forum, what I want are suggestions on how I can get rid of it so I can hopefully get this into the hands of people who will use it!

I would be perfectly happy giving this stuff away locally if I could be sure it would be used for someones enjoyment and not be resold. I won't lie and say that a little money for them wouldn't be nice but that is not my main concern, I want to get them out of my attic to people who would enjoy them!

Thanks ]]> prongbuck http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267849-20-years-rpg-books.html <![CDATA[Writer's Block]]> http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267695-writers-block.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:50:22 GMT Hey, I'm kinda stumped at the moment. In applying for a job, they would like (not mandatory) a 500 word essay to demonstrate my writing ability, on a "topic of current importance." Now...I don't want something overtl political, or at least not a "hot-button" issue, since this is a potential employer and all. At the same time, it can't be something I know well, but almost certainly obscure to them (like...the D&D edition wars). And well, I can't seem to think of anything. 500 words isn't a lot to argue much of a point anyway. I need ot submit somthing by Monday night, so more than likely this is going to end up being a gripe thread rather than an assistance needed one. ]]> StreamOfTheSky http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267695-writers-block.html One more gamer... baking in the oven... http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267683-one-more-gamer-baking-oven.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:08:00 GMT well it has been quite a while since i've posted or even lurked here. RL has a tendency to get in the way sometimes. but I thought I would dropped a friendly hello and a "I'm not dead yet!" out to the crowd.
Also I would like to announce that my very soon to be wife will be bringing forth a new gamer into the ranks in the coming months. Be afraid. Be very afraid. :) ]]> Jesus_marley http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267683-one-more-gamer-baking-oven.html A forum for all seasons? http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267647-forum-all-seasons.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:51:41 GMT Is there an RPG theory forum here on enworld? Or like a 4e DMs forum? Just some place where people talk about their feelings on releases and the direction the game is going? We had a lot of that going on before the launch of 4e, but now I'm having trouble finding it amidst all the rules clarification and martial/controller builds. I kinda miss it. ]]> AverageCitizen http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267647-forum-all-seasons.html 3,000 posts http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267553-3-000-posts.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:38:45 GMT This is my 3,000th post on ENWorld. I just wanted to mark the occasion. Pretty low for how long I've been here, but still feels like a milestone. ]]> Orius http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267553-3-000-posts.html <![CDATA[Need help making sure my novel's original]]> http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267511-need-help-making-sure-my-novels-original.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:20:31 GMT I'm writing a time travel cyberpunk pirate romance novel. In an effort to make sure I don't do anything particularly cliched or unoriginal, I'd like to solicit from you what you would expect to see in such a novel. The basic premise:

Quote:
When his friend Afi calls for help from a politically volatile state, part-time pirate and secretive cyber-celebrity Jaime Adricks braves a nation on the brink of civil war in order to save this woman he once loved, but to reach her he must accept the aid of a mysterious local woman who spied for the Allies in World War II, battle Nazis on the 17th century Caribbean sea, and piece together a mystery hidden by the most advanced artificial intelligence in the world, which just happens to moonlight as an immortal demon from the dawn of time.
Help me make sure I don't fall into the rut of doing what's expected. Many thanks. ]]> RangerWickett http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267511-need-help-making-sure-my-novels-original.html Musicians of ENWorld! http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267278-musicians-enworld.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:15:47 GMT 1) Have you ever had some of your gear stolen? A special guitar? Your best flute? Your gong? If so, you might want to check out this site! The idea is to help reunite the stolen gear with its original owners. 2) Do you know a vet with PTSD who could use a little music therapy? 1) Have you ever had some of your gear stolen?

A special guitar? Your best flute? Your gong?

If so, you might want to check out this site!

The idea is to help reunite the stolen gear with its original owners.

2) Do you know a vet with PTSD who could use a little music therapy?

If so, check out this charity I just discovered a couple of weeks ago at the Arlington Guitar Show. ]]> Dannyalcatraz http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267278-musicians-enworld.html One of us...one of us...one of us... http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267274-one-us-one-us-one-us.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:53:28 GMT Several celebs and personalities have been revealed to be D&D players over the years- Wil Wheaton, Vin Diesel, and so forth. Some played in the past, some still do.

2 more to add to the list- as active players:

The Sword's vocalist and guitarist John "J. D." Cronise.

Lamb of God's lead singer, Randy Blythe.

Any more to add? ]]> Dannyalcatraz http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267274-one-us-one-us-one-us.html We need volunteers... http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267254-we-need-volunteers.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:15:28 GMT to take a reading comprehension test.

My wife is working on her Ph.D. in educational measurement, and needs volunteers to take a 45 question reading comprehension test on-line for one of her classes.

It's estimated to take about half an hour to complete.

The only qualification is that you must be aged 18 to 65 years.

Let me know—either in reply to this thread, or via PM—if you're interested, and I'll reply with access to the test materials.

Thanks in advance to everyone who responds!

—Siran Dunmorgan ]]> Siran Dunmorgan http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267254-we-need-volunteers.html TV/Stereo problem http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267215-tv-stereo-problem.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:32:03 GMT So my friend is having an electronic problem between his tv and stereo and I was wondering if you people could give us an answer.

He has his stereo, tv, laptop & X-Box all hooked up together and he runs the sound for all the devices through his stereo. Everything works fine except for when he has his TV on. Then there is a feedback buzzing sound coming through the speakers. It doesn't happen with the X-Box or the laptop, just the TV. Anyone have any idea why?

Oh, he's had this TV for a few months now and this problem has just started tonight. It was working fine before. ]]> RichCsigs http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267215-tv-stereo-problem.html Steampunk pumpkin! http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267159-steampunk-pumpkin.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:18:58 GMT A friend of mine made this... a steampunk pumpkin! A friend of mine made this... a steampunk pumpkin! ]]> Frost http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267159-steampunk-pumpkin.html Help me ID a song, please! http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267143-help-me-id-song-please.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:20 GMT I cannot figure out where I originally heard the song that is playing in this video:
YouTube - Halo 3 Hayabusa Armor finished (I'm not referring to the very first song that plays when the video loads)

I heard this song several weeks ago and I don't remember if it was from a trailer I watched or from an mp3 I heard someone else playing. I've been wracking my brain trying to figure it out and I just can't find the original source. If you know it, please let me know :lol: ]]> Oryan77 http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/267143-help-me-id-song-please.html A Fantasy Skirmish Game http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/266980-fantasy-skirmish-game.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:23:36 GMT Basically Fantasy War/skirmish games are my real thing and i was really interested in playing DND minis but then discovered it isnt being produced by WOTC But by DDM a fan run set-up this nerved me slightly so i was thinking of using the Monster Manual and DnD/GW Figs so i could play some nice... Basically Fantasy War/skirmish games are my real thing and i was really interested in playing DND minis but then discovered it isnt being produced by WOTC But by DDM a fan run set-up this nerved me slightly so i was thinking of using the Monster Manual and DnD/GW Figs so i could play some nice little warband type skirmishs
Using the stats in the Monster Manual for the monsters fighting.
Do you guys think this will work?

Regards
S ]]> abhorsen950 http://www.enworld.org/forum/off-topic-forum-currently-named-hapax-legomenon/266980-fantasy-skirmish-game.html