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by rydi
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: Mage: Ascending Toward Awakening
Topic: Character Progression Thread
Replies: 2
Views: 6152

Re: Character Progression Thread

I really didn't use much of the boards since we got the new interface... is strange and unfamiliar to me. Anyway, for magic I mostly plan on upping my Forces, getting my attainment sphere (mind?) at 3, and fleshing out the utility spheres at the 1-3 dot range. I want life 1-2 to represent some of my...
by rydi
Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: D&D General
Topic: Kingmaker Placeholder
Replies: 9
Views: 10219

Name: tba Class: Warder (dervish) / Investigator (mastermind) Traits: Trapfinder, Fate's Favored, Pragmatic Activator (most likely anway) Stats: Str 8 Dex 16 Con 12 Int 17 Wis 12 Cha 10 1- Weapon Fin., Deadly Agility, TWF, Combat Ref. (int based) 3- Discipline Focus - Thrashing Dragon 5- Story Feat ...
by rydi
Mon Jul 07, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Bodybuilding/Weightlifting
Replies: 34
Views: 33661

New workout time again, hypertrophy edition. INSTRUCTIONS 1) 9 -12 rep range on pretty much everything except isolation exercises. When you get up to >12, select a heavier weight and start over at 9 2) Focus on full range of motion, fast/powerful positive and slow negative (1:3 timing roughly), flex...
by rydi
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Dudes of Legend
Topic: Dudes of Legend 2.5: Dudes of Infamy
Replies: 0
Views: 17742

Dudes of Legend 2.5: Dudes of Infamy

In this spinoff installment of the Dudes of Legend franchise, we explore the villainous contemporaries of our favorite heroes, examining the nefarious deeds and terrible plots that contributed to creating the pall of despair that lingers over the World of Darkness. Creation Rules: 1 - Standard DoL c...
by rydi
Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Dudes of Legend
Topic: The Journal of an Assamite Chirurgeon and Alchemist
Replies: 1
Views: 5891

Following each journal selection is a post describing the mechanics for the creatures and processes described in the narrative. First up, evolved gargoyles. The creation of the alternate Gargoyle bloodline involves the use of Thaumaturgy (Path of Blood) to properly analyze blood samples, a specializ...
by rydi
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Dudes of Legend
Topic: The Journal of an Assamite Chirurgeon and Alchemist
Replies: 1
Views: 5891

The Journal of an Assamite Chirurgeon and Alchemist

Entry 4 Since beginning this journal, my time has been brief. Even for those not of the warrior caste, the studies are arduous. My training is further complicated by the gifts of my blood. My sire tells me I must not show my ability to craft my flesh, a rare ability he inherited via Diablerie of an...
by rydi
Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Through the Ages
Topic: Giovanni Chronicles
Replies: 9
Views: 11228

Inigo is the son of a Spanish merchant family. Though his family was rich enough to send him to study at university and travel around Europe, he is keenly aware of his station and what he sees as unfair divides of class and wealth that stratify society. Embracing the emergent movement of humanism, I...
by rydi
Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Dudes of Legend
Topic: Dudes of Legend 3: Big Dudes in Little Asia
Replies: 6
Views: 7932

More specifically, they obsolete whole builds entirely by their power level, and limit diversity since most people would take them.
by rydi
Wed May 28, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Bodybuilding/Weightlifting
Replies: 34
Views: 33661

I'm happy with the results of our previous workout. Good intensity, made gains on several exercises, gained strength without gaining any weight/fat. I was definitely feeling the strain by the end though. New workout for the next 5 ish weeks (until July 7th; haven't decided fully on the routine after...
by rydi
Sun May 04, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Summer 3.0 - Werewolf
Topic: Additional and Alternate Rules
Replies: 0
Views: 29492

Additional and Alternate Rules

The game will utilize the INFLUENCE and DOWNTIME mechanics from the recently released and updated MET rules. More details available upon request. Other changing breeds are playable, subject to Storyteller approval. Playing an alternate changing breed costs 5 merit points for breeds in line with game...
by rydi
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Bodybuilding/Weightlifting
Replies: 34
Views: 33661

Monday - Workout A1 Squat 3x5 | - Pendlay 3x8 | Mountain Climber Pullup x2 | Jumping Jacks Lat Pulldowns 3x8 | Bodyweight Squats Leg Curls 3x8 | ? Crunches or situps 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset | - Tuesday - Workout A2 Bench 3x5 | Step Up w/Knee OHP 3x5 | Calf Hops Dips 3x8 | Jumping Jacks Reverse Fli...
by rydi
Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Bodybuilding/Weightlifting
Replies: 34
Views: 33661

Fitness program: 4/21/14-5/23/14 Looking to ramp up intensity of training and try to eat really clean for the next 5 weeks, both to get in better shape and as a test of sorts. The plan follows, it's a actually only a 4 day lifting split (with special rules), with optional extra cardio days. I figur...
by rydi
Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Best Trek Crew Ever...
Replies: 3
Views: 8985

Commanding Officer: Old Spock (Balance of logic and emotion, over a century of experience in some of the most pivotal situations in federation history, superior physique, psychic powers, exceptional knowledge of science/diplomacy/tactics/engineering/everything, and has experience as a captain) Firs...
by rydi
Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Best Trek Crew Ever...
Replies: 3
Views: 8985

The Best Trek Crew Ever...

This is a thought experiment set in the Star Trek universe. If you had to select an elite crew to staff a special temporal ship with a vague mission involving fighting shadowy enemies and righting what once went wrong, and you could pick any character from any of Trek television or film, who would y...
by rydi
Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: Suggestions, Requests, and Halp!
Topic: Cat Soup
Replies: 1125
Views: 370990

weird...