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MuadDib
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 Posted - 12 Aug 2004 : 12:08:11
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Given the 'seemingly old age' of the board in general, I'm sure most of you will remember that toon series of Dungeons and Dragons that used to air way back in the days of my youth.
I've recently come into possession of these series and am enjoying them a lot. "Gnarly!" - it kills me. Anyway, I like the premise and since I'm designing a campaign around them, just for fun, does anyone know the stats of the weapons they were given by Dungeon Master, or for that matter, if they don't exist, does anyone want to take a whack at creating some stats for me? 
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2004 : 14:25:58
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Originally posted by MuadDib
Given the 'seemingly old age' of the board in general, I'm sure most of you will remember that toon series of Dungeons and Dragons that used to air way back in the days of my youth.
Wow... Now that brings back some memories. I do not remeber all of the weapons, but some of them seemed pretty powerul (like the bow that needed no arrows). I'll need to search for a list and see if I can refresh my memory.
On a sort-of-off-topic vein, it is interesting to note the age of most players. The people who played the game when it came out are getting older (I've played for almost 18 years myself), so you will find that they average age of D&D players is in their twenties and thirties.
The day is fast approaching when Grandad whoops little Timmy's butt at Soul Calibur X.  |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 04:47:33
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Unfortunately, I don't think that cartoon series reached my shores ... although the terrible (and much later) movie did.
-- George Krashos
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 05:03:43
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Unfortunately, I don't think that cartoon series reached my shores ... although the terrible (and much later) movie did.
-- George Krashos
The cartoon is being released via DVD in some regions if you wish to see what you missed. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 06:17:16
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I've given this one a bit of thought... This is based entirely on what I recall from the show.
Diana's staff: Uh, make it like a telescoping staff +2 or +3. Give it some sort of striking quality, mayhaps, and something that enhances Dexterity (or at least jumping and tumbling).
Sheila's cloak: Cloak of invisibilty? Cloak of elvenkind? I've not seen the show since I knew there was a D&D game, so I don't remember the exact qualities of her cloak.
Bobby's club: One of the more powerful items, I think. Make it like a club +3, with some sort of striking enhancement... I'd also add in the ability to do something like an earthquake spell, maybe once a day... If there's a similar spell that does less damage, I'd go with that, instead.
Eric's shield: Oh, say a shield +2, that can cast wall of force once a day, maybe more often.
Presto's hat: Now this is a tricky one. He used his hat to cast spells... So it'd be something unique, maybe even minor artifact level. Say, it grants the user some sort of spellcaster bonus. After some period of attunement, the user can use the magic of the hat to replace material spell components.
Hank's bow: Another seriously tricky one. A bow +2 or +3 to start with. I'd say it could fire like 20 or 30 "phantom arrows" per day -- these arrows are energy weapons that appear when the weilder makes the motion of drawing a bowstring. The arrows act like +2 or +3 weapons for purposes of getting past damage reduction and magic resistance and all that rot, but do normal arrow damage. Also, maybe for trading in an number of arrows on a one arrow equals one level ratio, the arrows can instead be specific spells. I seem to recall him doing a couple of light-related spells, and I seem to also recall a net (call it a web, maybe?).
I'd have to sit down and watch the shows again to get a better idea of the capability of these weapons. It's been a long, long time since I saw those shows -- maybe 20 years. 'Twas long before I knew a thing about D&D, that's for certain.
And I know that what I gave is some powerful stuff, as a whole. Do keep in mind that these were the current version of the "Weapons of Power", and these weapons were enough to hold back a big bad dude who was only scared of one other critter: Tiamat. |
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Beowulf
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 06:42:25
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Well met!
I recently created a magical bow based upon the one in the cartoon. It was basically just a variation on the theme of the wand of magic missles, though in the shape of a bow rather than a wand, and with a somatic "command" rather than a verbal.
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 19:49:06
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It seems I'm going to be spending all my time thanking the great Hamster, I'm indebted to you once more.
Those stats are perfect, but if more people want to comment that is cool too, since it might be good for the older players to remember the ancient days as it were.
The one I was having the most difficulty with was Presto's hat since it was used almost exclusively as a device for comic relief. Might even be better suited to an Ebberon setting where it could deliver more technology as in the case of the series. It's tricky to separate DnD rules and creative license from the show. The rest seem to be spot on though! THANKS!
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HBM
Acolyte
Australia
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Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 13:39:14
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Unfortunately, I don't think that cartoon series reached my shores ... although the terrible (and much later) movie did.
-- George Krashos
No George, it did actually air in Australia as I remember watching it as I was getting ready for school (now we're going back...)
More recently, I have seen it on free-to-air television about 3-4 years ago in the morning, ironically as I was getting my own kids ready for school.
No idea who has the rights to it in Oz though. Managed to pick up an original Video containing three episodes at a market in Melbourne |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
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Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 14:23:33
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Oh the memories...
*sits down to watch Transformers, Jayce and Wheeled Warriors, and Mask*
Sniff... |
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Zimeros
Learned Scribe
Brazil
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Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 22:17:33
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Here in Brazil it is in television actually, too. But, we never could see the last episode. The legends about say that the enemy is san of the master of mages, that they couldn't go home, etc.
If you please, call me the true, what happens in the end of Dungeons and Dragons (here the translator did a wrong, we know this cartoon as "Caverna do Dragao", Cave of Dragon would be in english) |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 03:28:25
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Originally posted by Zimeros
If you please, call me the true, what happens in the end of Dungeons and Dragons (here the translator did a wrong, we know this cartoon as "Caverna do Dragao", Cave of Dragon would be in english)
Try this site for the information you seek. |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 08:13:36
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| Didn't know you were into it as well MaudDib. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 13:01:07
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Oh you bet I am
I might not be decrepit and wrinkled, but nothign wrong with a little revival!
*hides* |
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 01:41:47
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Originally posted by Cherrn
Oh the memories...
*sits down to watch Transformers, Jayce and Wheeled Warriors, and Mask*
Sniff...
Would love to sit and watch Transformers, GI Joe, Voltron, Smurfs and Thundercats again! But, alas, none are shown on TV any more. 
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 05:22:28
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Originally posted by Darth KTrava
Would love to sit and watch Transformers, GI Joe, Voltron, Smurfs and Thundercats again! But, alas, none are shown on TV any more.
If this cartoon could make it to DVD, I'm sure in time, many others will as well. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 10:20:44
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Transformers you can get easily enough.
I just finished watching series 1 and the rest are waiting, along with beast wars and energon.
I think we better get back on topic soon though...
I can feel Alaundo's aura approaching |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 12:06:36
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| Thanks for the link Sirius, I had no idea that the show was axed it was really popular in the UK. Even my wife to be loves it and she thinks that I am a nerd for loving fantasy and sci-fi. |
Guns don't kill people, magic missiles do. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 13:29:20
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Originally posted by Valdar Oakensong
Thanks for the link Sirius, I had no idea that the show was axed it was really popular in the UK. Even my wife to be loves it and she thinks that I am a nerd for loving fantasy and sci-fi.
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear you and your wife enjoyed this show. |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 13:34:11
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Not the wife yet, the wedding is on September 11th. No jokes please I must have heard them all
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear you and your wife enjoyed this show.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 13:37:34
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Originally posted by Valdar Oakensong
Not the wife yet, the wedding is on September 11th. No jokes please I must have heard them all
No, I wouldn't joke with a wedding.  Congrats to you and your wife to be. Be sure she gets you Realms stuff for your birthday each year.
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 13:54:41
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Thanks Sirius, I did manage to get her to buy me a Raymond E Feist book once and that was pushing it. I suppose you could say that it was a D+D book though. Anyway back to topic before Alaundo comes and slaps our wrists. Mind you he doesn't seem to get out as much anymore, must be the new wife making him stay at home. Only joking Alaundo, Congratulations about your wedding. I hope it is long and happy.
No, I wouldn't joke with a wedding. Congrats to you and your wife to be. Be sure she gets you Realms stuff for your birthday each year.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 15:40:08
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Originally posted by Valdar Oakensong
Thanks Sirius, I did manage to get her to buy me a Raymond E Feist book once and that was pushing it. I suppose you could say that it was a D+D book though.
Hey, you can't do much better than Feist! Midkemia is another world that grew out of gaming... |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 20:18:28
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Hey, you can't do much better than Feist! Midkemia is another world that grew out of gaming...
I agree. I'm getting his new novel at the end of this month. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 16 Aug 2004 : 22:37:29
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Hey, you can't do much better than Feist! Midkemia is another world that grew out of gaming...
I agree. I'm getting his new novel at the end of this month.
Which one? King of Foxes, or the Author's Preferred Edition of Prince of the Blood? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 17 Aug 2004 : 03:30:57
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Which one? King of Foxes, or the Author's Preferred Edition of Prince of the Blood?
I read King of Foxes months ago. Amazon is processing AE of Prince of the Blood as I write this. The novel I was talking about in my post is Exile's Return. |
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 17 Aug 2004 : 04:10:22
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Darth KTrava
Would love to sit and watch Transformers, GI Joe, Voltron, Smurfs and Thundercats again! But, alas, none are shown on TV any more.
If this cartoon could make it to DVD, I'm sure in time, many others will as well.
I know a friend who would really be happy for Thundercats to come on DVD. He's got my vhs tapes I'd gotten off ebay 2 years ago. Grr.
That and I'd like to be able to afford them when they do!
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 18 Aug 2004 : 10:57:51
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Originally posted by MuadDib
Oh you bet I am
I might not be decrepit and wrinkled, but nothign wrong with a little revival!
*hides*
If you want to be old I could arrange it.
Now where did I put that ray of enfeeblement scroll. |
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