Quote from: Neshm hiKumala;1043890Oh Gronan, don't go.
Now, why did you have to go and chat with silly people talking non-sense and being angry at clouds? The only thread I read on the RPGSite is this one, Chirine's, 'cause really, the other ones often devolve into silliness.

Stay with us. It's a nice little island we've got here.
Sure, sparks sometimes sparkle here too, as sparks are prone to do. But this little piece of Tekumel-related internet land is filled with friendly, well-behaved people.
So, do reconsider.

Let me echo this. Although, I don't think of this thread as a nice little island but a nice little Bethorm, lol.

Quote from: Neshm hiKumala;1043890Oh Gronan, don't go.
Now, why did you have to go and chat with silly people talking non-sense and being angry at clouds? The only thread I read on the RPGSite is this one, Chirine's, 'cause really, the other ones often devolve into silliness.

Stay with us. It's a nice little island we've got here.
Sure, sparks sometimes sparkle here too, as sparks are prone to do. But this little piece of Tekumel-related internet land is filled with friendly, well-behaved people.
So, do reconsider.

Let him have this, man. He has the right to be angry. Someone decided to bring the real world and real big things like religion into discussion of f***ing little elfgames, and it didn't sit well. That's legit. I'm all in favor of free exchange of ideas and being subject to hearing things you don't agree with, the later part is an at-your-own-leisure subset of the time and part of that freedom also has to be voting with your feet.

We'll see if it sticks. I decided I was going to jump when Pundy decided to drag the real world into the non-pungency areas, yet somehow I am back (for now). Regardless, other than this one thread, this place is becoming rather sparse on actual game talk and I think Gronan's been eying the door for a while. If he decides that one guy spouting off isn't worth losing well, this thread at least, he'll be back.

Quote from: Gronan of Simmerya;1043807I bid farewell to RPGSite.

I don't expect everybody to believe the same as I do, but I do expect my wife will not be obviously insulted.

Chirine, you know how to find me if you need me.

Happy trails! If you're ever back in the TC, I'll buy the beers if you buy the Arnie Palmers.

Quote from: Gronan of Simmerya;1043807And with THIS post

https://www.therpgsite.com/showthread.php?39104-Video-There-is-no-quot-D-amp-D-Community-quot-Just-a-Marketing-Scheme-by-Hasbro-amp-SJW-Entryism&p=1043756&viewfull=1#post1043756

I bid farewell to RPGSite.

I don't expect everybody to believe the same as I do, but I do expect my wife will not be obviously insulted.

Chirine, you know how to find me if you need me.

Glorious General,

I don't know if you will see this, but I totally agree with your decision, and have nothing but respect for you in making it. As Willie said above, this site, with the exception of this thread, has had precious little interesting gaming talk over the last little while, hence my infrequent presence here lately. If you should ever want to drop me a line, and which for the world I can't think why you would:D, Chirine has my contact info. If you don't return here it's been a pleasure hearing your tales of Tekumel and reflections on Phil, Dave, and Gary.
"So long, and thanks for all the fish."

Shemek.

Quote from: Shemek hiTankolel;1043998Glorious General,

I don't know if you will see this, but I totally agree with your decision, and have nothing but respect for you in making it. As Willie said above, this site, with the exception of this thread, has had precious little interesting gaming talk over the last little while, hence my infrequent presence here lately. If you should ever want to drop me a line, and which for the world I can't think why you would:D, Chirine has my contact info. If you don't return here it's been a pleasure hearing your tales of Tekumel and reflections on Phil, Dave, and Gary.
"So long, and thanks for all the fish."

Shemek.

Admittedly, that sums up my reaction as well:)!

Also, Glorious General, thank you for talking about old-school games, starting back at the TBP. The lessons that were learned are appreciated;)!

Quote from: Hrugga;1043902Uncle,

Please see post #46.

Thank you,

H:0)

I'm aware of it. I've had game events going the past couple of weeks, I have two more yet to do over the next couple of weeks, and a longer reply will have to wait until probably Sunday or Monday when I have a day off work. Please be patient; thank you!

Quote from: chirine ba kal;1044026I'm aware of it. I've had game events going the past couple of weeks, I have two more yet to do over the next couple of weeks, and a longer reply will have to wait until probably Sunday or Monday when I have a day off work. Please be patient; thank you!

Ahhh, Uncle please forgive my imprudence...I was just eagerly awaiting your reply!!!

H;0)

Quote from: Hermes Serpent;1043898Doing my bit by running Tekumel games at UK conventions I find that the closet Tekumel gamers come out of the woodwork at the idea of a FTF game. Many of them played years ago then moved on to other things but have a nostalgic fondness for the Professor's creation. Many aren't even aware that new rules have come out since the 90's and certainly most aren't aware of people still playing games set on Tekumel beyond the few still haunting the echoing corridors of either the FB page or the Yahoo group.

That's very nice.
I'll keep an eye posted on whatever Tekumel game pops up on my radar.
If it's close enough to London and I can therefore justify the travel expense, I'll make sure to join. I've only lead games and I'd love to be a player!

And yes, it seems that people are curious about the world, at least among convention crowds. An untapped audience of potential buyers! The world is still considered to be unplayable, even after all these years (bad reputation is hard to shake off), but I think that it wouldn't take much (other than a bit of vision and hard work on the part of the IP holders) to get those hardcore gamers and gamers in their circles to get excited about Tekumel and start something rolling. A fully illustrated second edition of the Sourcebook, with, right behind, a series of fun playable adventures, would help I think. All of this could be achieved, with serious work and careful planning, but it could.
(I will now close this thread on what the IP holders should be doing as it's been discussed here about, oh, a billion times before? )

Anyway, hope to see you at a convention table, Hermes Serpent!

How hard would it be for a player to pretend they were higher status than they actually were?
Say they were from a remote location or foreign country.
What would be the likely outcome and benefit if they pulled it off?
How about if they were exposed?
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Saw this link posted on the ODD74 boards: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292605279580

Chirine, do you know what we are seeing here? I'm particularly curious about the maps. Thanks!

Quote from: Baron;1044345Saw this link posted on the ODD74 boards: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292605279580

Chirine, do you know what we are seeing here? I'm particularly curious about the maps. Thanks!

Maybe those are the DS EPT maps that were reused for Ruins of Undermountain? Maybe?

H:0)

PS See this thread if you have not already...

http://odd74.proboards.com/thread/12571/apparently-undermountain-ept

Just back in and unloaded from today's event; back tomorrow with more news, after I get some sleep. The game session went from 10:15 am to 8:45 pm, with five to six players on average to peaking at eight. Lots of on-lookers; talked to well over twenty people all day as the game was running. Had some very ancient players, and some completely new players. There's talk of making this an annual event, and maybe sponsoring it at a large convention.

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Very happy with the game, and the FLGS was very happy with the display. Got to meet Willie, too!!!

Excellent news, Chirine. That's two extended sessions in a row. Perhaps the old style  holds appeal after all.

Sorry to read Gronan has left the building. He'll be missed on this thread.

Finally, happy Father's Day to all the dads here. My gift from my daughter is the Kurt Hills campaign map.  Now, if I can only get her gaming...

Blaise

Quote from: Big Andy;1043242What was its "face?" And you could climb inside? Where was the entrance? Since you guys nicknamed so many other things, did it get one? Like go to Nickname and take the first left? Did you run into any others any place else?

Also, you type Hry'y and many of the older publications use that spelling while the newer stuff go with Hru'u, with umlauts. Any difference? Why the difference?

To quote M. A. R. Barker's notes on the Jakallan Underworld:

"Bright Blue Numbers: #4. Sphinx with the head of a Kurgha; eyes gleam ruby red in the darkness."

In our explorations, the secret entrance is at the front, between the front legs at the chest where the Dream Stele  was, and has the same text but in Engsvanyali; it's one of Phil's inside jokes, and dates the Sphinx itself to Bednjallan times. Please see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Stele
 for the text, which is by one of the Priest-kings. Once inside the head, you can look out through several hidden peepholes.

We just called it "The Sphinx", 'cause it's the only one we ever found.

Umlauts are a pain in the butt with US / UK typewriters, and we didn't have a German one. (Phil did, but it was a manual and a historical artifact and we couldn't get ribbons for it.) Word processors can do it easily, however.

Quote from: Hrugga;1044045Ahhh, Uncle please forgive my imprudence...I was just eagerly awaiting your reply!!!

H;0)

Answered.

Quote from: Greentongue;1044317How hard would it be for a player to pretend they were higher status than they actually were?
Say they were from a remote location or foreign country.
What would be the likely outcome and benefit if they pulled it off?
How about if they were exposed?
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Very easy, assuming nobody knew them personally and they could lie convincingly. Out-of towners, like you say, would be easier.

Prestige, status, money, position, bribes, that kind of thing.

Mayhem. Lots and lots of mayhem, as the people that they'd been posing as would nail them but good if they could.