Memorable Quotes.

[vicky_molokh]

Originally Posted by Jake

I looked but now I forget
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"social interface"?..
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whorebot!

Actually said not within any game, but I immediately imagined it as a hilarious uttering by some clueless character in THS. (For those unfamiliar with THS, 'social interface' actually means primarily stuff like valet, receptionist, secretary, flight attendant, diplomat etc.)

[johndallman]

Two from today's game:

GM: "Does anyone who's alive have Camouflage skill?"

Player: "Who going to be buying Tsarist memorabilia from Stalin?"
GM: "Lots of Americans."

[vicky_molokh]

Another THS one:

Caine (PC): ...And let the lights stay on.
GM: Clarification: does that mean, that you are forcibly turning on the night lamp? :) I'm just getting a clarification.)
Me, thinking to self: wow, the house AI sure is not willing to change the state of the lightbulb; has to be forced.

(This was a misunderstanding, but, again, it looked cute in THS context.)

[vicky_molokh]

Originally Posted by Gold & Appel Inc

D&D abstractifies hit points to an extent that they're supposed to include dodged blows. In GURPS, I can break kneecaps. 'Nuff said.

Quoted for memorability.

[vicky_molokh]

Selene: "He [NPC] said he's suddenly being investigated as part of some national-level case. As soon as they start looking into it, they'll surely take an interest in [stuff the party is planning to do]."
Indar: "In that case, we're running out of time."
Talin: "Not quite. There's a 50% chance that he [NPC] is talking about a letter I wrote him [impersonating national security]."
Indar: "Chance?!"
Talin: "Well, it looks like what I wrote. But it might be a coincidence."
Indar: sighs and shakes head, speechless.

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Isn't it awesome when the team-mates are concocting a plan that requires coordination, and then proceed to (with 50% probability!) surprise each other?

[Mark Skarr]

While we're waiting for our ICBINE game to start, one of the players asked a question about her updated skill list.

"Can I use Forced Entry with Erotic Art?"

A little later (we're still in game):
Kneely: "If it attacks you, it's not your pet."
Flea (same from above): "But, it could be a party member."

[ajardoor]

Originally Posted by digoraccoon

I'm currently running a D&D campaign and one of the players is a cleric of Pelor. He's not good with names so he named himself after his god, Pelor.

DM: "And that blow dealt another 20 points to Pelor."
PC1: "Good greif, why is the cleric getting beaten up so much?"
DM: "His AC is the lowest in the party."
PC1: "Ahhh... that explains why the baddies like ganging up on Pelor."
PC1's wife: "I can't take a religion seriously when their god is constantly being stuffed into a locker."

Wasn't there a part in The Bible where David wrestles God, and God taps out?

[RevBob]

Originally Posted by ajardoor

Wasn't there a part in The Bible where David wrestles God, and God taps out?

You're thinking of Jacob, in the passage where he's renamed Israel. Interpretations differ as to whether he wrestled God or an angel, but whoever it is doesn't tap out. After a nightlong match, the guy touches Jacob's hip, wrenching it out of place, but Jacob still doesn't yield.

I'd call it a draw, if not a technical victory for Jacob due to the endgame cheat.

[Shiftkitty]

Originally Posted by RevBob

You're thinking of Jacob, in the passage where he's renamed Israel. Interpretations differ as to whether he wrestled God or an angel, but whoever it is doesn't tap out. After a nightlong match, the guy touches Jacob's hip, wrenching it out of place, but Jacob still doesn't yield.

I'd call it a draw, if not a technical victory for Jacob due to the endgame cheat.

Oh, I wouldn't call it a "cheat". Angels can do things like that, and unless they agreed on a set of rules before the match started, the angel just used his normal abilities. If you're going to tangle with the supernatural, you have to expect things like that. It's not cheating if you wrestle a grizzly and he uses his size and strength against you (Just playing Devil's Advocate!)

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by Shiftkitty

Oh, I wouldn't call it a "cheat". Angels can do things like that, and unless they agreed on a set of rules before the match started, the angel just used his normal abilities. If you're going to tangle with the supernatural, you have to expect things like that. It's not cheating if you wrestle a grizzly and he uses his size and strength against you (Just playing Devil's Advocate!)

Actually, I think you're avocating for the angel....