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| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 16:57:55
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here at these forums played that magnificant RPG 'Call of Culthulu' as there's no point me talking/asking about it if no-one plays it 
TDM
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| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 08 Dec 2002 : 11:24:44
Excellent there are a few in here that appreciate that wonderful game.
Zemd is correct, Cthulhu is the correct spelling - I couldn't remember off the top of my head.
I prefer CoC in D100 to D20 even though they are both excellent.
I'm not currently DMing any games of CoC but I do take part as a player once a week - a fat New York business man
TDM |
| zemd |
Posted - 08 Dec 2002 : 11:21:06
CoC with the D20 system! What a shame!
I'm a huge fan of Cthulhu (yes that's the right spelling, not "Culthulu") but i definitly think that the D20 system doesn't fit with CoC. I can't even think of a Level 7 explorator? What does that mean?
I'm DM twice a week: a campaign which is set in FR (Myth Drannor 714DR) and a campaign of CoC which is set the Orient Express.
But i still prefer D&D.
Have you ever play to CyberPunk? Warhammer? Star Wars? INS? Vampire?
And thank you Alaundo! I think it's a very good idea to let us write on this forum so we can compare the game we love with other games! |
| Jeffrey Williams |
Posted - 08 Dec 2002 : 07:24:00
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here at these forums played that magnificant RPG 'Call of Culthulu' as there's no point me talking/asking about it if no-one plays it
Yo! One Deep Spawn right here. Have the d20 book and I love it. Can't wait to incorporate some of the nastier ideas CoC have for Toril. |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 18:05:09
I mean all versions of D&D, including the 3rd Edition rules which I agree are much more indepth that the previous.
Don't get me wrong, I am a huge D&D fan and while it is an excellent, indepth, solid system there are games I prefer. Character generation in D&D is very restrictive compared to that of CoC or Shadowrun and a little more restrictive than MERP or GURPS.
On the other hand there is much more literature, expansions and the realms are much larger in D&D than in any of the above (except perhaps GURPS).
TDM
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| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 09:59:13
TDM, when mentioning D&D, which incarnation do you mean; 1st, 2nd or 3rd edition D&D?
I can agree with you on the restrictiveness of D&D when it concerns the 2nd edition. I will concede that I cannot compare to another non-D&D system for not having played one, but I have not felt restricted by the current incarnation of D&D. The 3rd edition offers a lot of freedom with all the skills, feats and prestige classes available nowadays. And then I'm only talking about the WotC line. There are many other companies which now produce material in the d20 system which can be used in D&D, enhancing the flexibility even more.
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| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 17:54:44
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Originally posted by kahonen
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Feel free to disagree but if you have never played CoC it is impossible to make a fair judgement. I think the CoC system is much more complex and the character design much more in-depth.
TDM
I've got to agree with Mumadar on this one. I have played both and the depth of the game has little to do with the system in use. I've had very good and very bad sessions of some systems - it's down to the DM and the players. Granted, some systems encourage depth, but at the end of the day and regardless of the system, people will only get out of a session what they are prepared to put into it.
Yeah that is true. The game just provide guidelines and the depth you go into depends on the players and GM.
I do find that D&D has one of the most restrictive sets of guidelines, however. On the other hadn when I am DMing I like to create new chracter classes and alter new ones which increases the depth.
TDM |
| kahonen |
Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 01:44:50
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Feel free to disagree but if you have never played CoC it is impossible to make a fair judgement. I think the CoC system is much more complex and the character design much more in-depth.
TDM
I've got to agree with Mumadar on this one. I have played both and the depth of the game has little to do with the system in use. I've had very good and very bad sessions of some systems - it's down to the DM and the players. Granted, some systems encourage depth, but at the end of the day and regardless of the system, people will only get out of a session what they are prepared to put into it. |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 18 Nov 2002 : 17:36:22
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
In my opinion CoC is better than D&D because the chracter system and missions are all more in depth and less one dimensional. Shadowrun is very simple but I love just reading the books because the storylines and ideas are so good.
Mind if I disagree? Character and mission depth are up to the player and the DM not to the system. The system only provides a set of guidelines (note: I'm not using the word rules!) for the creativity of the players an their DM/GM.
The current incarnation of D&D is much more flexible and easy-flowing compared to its predecessors. Are there better systems? Maybe, though its hard to judge between the systems themselves. Perhaps the best criteria being how the guidelines might interfere with creativity...
Feel free to disagree but if you have never played CoC it is impossible to make a fair judgement. I think the CoC system is much more complex and the character design much more in-depth.
TDM |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 18 Nov 2002 : 11:06:47
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
In my opinion CoC is better than D&D because the chracter system and missions are all more in depth and less one dimensional. Shadowrun is very simple but I love just reading the books because the storylines and ideas are so good.
Mind if I disagree? Character and mission depth are up to the player and the DM not to the system. The system only provides a set of guidelines (note: I'm not using the word rules!) for the creativity of the players an their DM/GM.
The current incarnation of D&D is much more flexible and easy-flowing compared to its predecessors. Are there better systems? Maybe, though its hard to judge between the systems themselves. Perhaps the best criteria being how the guidelines might interfere with creativity... |
| kahonen |
Posted - 17 Nov 2002 : 22:03:09
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Have you ever player GURPS or Paranoia?
TDM
I was once arrested during a session of Paranoia live role playing - I'd best not go into that here 
Never tried GURPS.
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| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 17 Nov 2002 : 20:55:22
In my opinion CoC is better than D&D because the chracter system and missions are all more in depth and less one dimensional. Shadowrun is very simple but I love just reading the books because the storylines and ideas are so good.
Have you ever player GURPS or Paranoia?
TDM |
| kahonen |
Posted - 17 Nov 2002 : 20:51:20
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Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Finally a Call of Culthulu player!!!! And Shadowrun - another favourite of mine!!! Just tell me you play MERP (Middle Earth Role Playing) and I'll be in heaven
TDM
Never played MERP, I'm afraid. It's not that I didn't want to, I've just never found anyone who plays. I'll give any system a try - that's the main reason I know how good DnD is |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 17 Nov 2002 : 20:45:52
Finally a Call of Culthulu player!!!! And Shadowrun - another favourite of mine!!! Just tell me you play MERP (Middle Earth Role Playing) and I'll be in heaven
I also get the idea that you (Kahonen) are quite a respected and knowledgable member here at SG so expect a barrage of questions anytime soon (joking )
TDM |
| kahonen |
Posted - 17 Nov 2002 : 20:31:34
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
A change of food makes good eating.
(I'm unaware if an english variant exists, but I'm sure halflings would subscribe to the above wisdom)
I think the phrase you're looking for is:
"A change is as good as a rest"
I've tried a lot of other systems over the years (CoC, Shadowrun, Runequest among others) but always come back to D&D. CoC was probably a close second though. |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 16:54:36
Hehehe... I fully agree with you, and I might try some of these games in the future. Where I come from there is a saying more or less related to this, that roughly translated goes as follows:
A change of food makes good eating.
(I'm unaware if an english variant exists, but I'm sure halflings would subscribe to the above wisdom)
But sometimes one tends to stick with the known and familiar. Convenience, affection or tradition, it doesn't really matter, as long as those who play the game(s) enjoy it and have fun. |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 16:44:35
While AD&D D20 system is a great system there are other better RPGs out there.
I can see why you like to stick to what you know well but it is well worth experimenting with other games.
Call of Cuthulu is a D100 system as is MERP (another great RPG based in the world of Tolkien). It is a great system with much more scope for originality than D20.
Then if you like a Hack and Slash you've got the very simple Shadowrun which is all D6!!!!!
By all means enjoy AD&D - but do try some others as well!!!
TDM |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 10:41:35
Ditto Mumadar! No offense to anyone who playes other RPG's or to slate other RPG's but I really have no interest in any system other than D&D. I know it might seem very narrow-minded and ignorant but its simply because I LOVE D&D and how it works, and my deepest obsession is the Forgotten Realms. I dont have the actual time to get involved in anything else when im trying to read through so much FR material.
Im also a big fan of Ravenloft (but that is still D&D\d20 anyway), and since White Wolf have aquired Raveloft from WotC, im also back into collecting that material too! Shame they couldnt get the rights to Ravenloft novels  |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 10:03:37
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Call of what? Nah, cant say ive ever come across that tome? Is it a Thayan spellbook?!? (Just kidding  )
Might be, or some demented idea of Emperor Shoon IV. Can't say I've heard this call. They must not have been calling loud enough to be heard on Faerun
OOC: Heard of the product, have never been interested enough to pursue further information, nor any other RPG game then D&D. Not that I'm not willing to, just that I have my hands full at running my D&D games and playing in them. |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 17:12:45
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
Hmmmmmm, Ill let you off for the time being, a couple of topics have appeared on the forums lately discussing non-Realms products, but im willing to turn a blind eye so long as they dont get too large and spiral out of control. Remember were on a Forgotten Realms forum so please try to keep the content related to the Realms as much as you can.
Call of what? Nah, cant say ive ever come across that tome? Is it a Thayan spellbook?!? (Just kidding )
Thanks alot - I promise not to let any discussion get out of contol
Call of Cultulu is a very famous horror RPG set in the 1920's. It is much more in depth than the others and is extremely fun to play - I recommend you give it a try!!!
Even though this is an AD&D forum I didn't think you'd mind a few comments about similar RPGs.
Cheers,
TDM. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 17:04:30
Well met
Hmmmmmm, Ill let you off for the time being, a couple of topics have appeared on the forums lately discussing non-Realms products, but im willing to turn a blind eye so long as they dont get too large and spiral out of control. Remember were on a Forgotten Realms forum so please try to keep the content related to the Realms as much as you can.
Call of what? Nah, cant say ive ever come across that tome? Is it a Thayan spellbook?!? (Just kidding ) |
