Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Kromm is so great that even though I have sent him two emails with annoying questions he has had the deceny and respect to answer them within 24 hours each time. I just want to say Sean if you are keeping up with your idol worship thread you deserve the thumbs up your getting!

Thanks man ^_^

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

On a more serious note, in line with what Ghostdancer said, I really think dear Dr. has the patience of an Ent when it comes to answering rules questions - I don't think being paid to generally know about/write rules for GURPS is enough to patiently answer to zillions of e-mails ;)

Cheerio!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Even though Mehmet and I don't see eye to eye , I agree. There is no way he gets paid to answer emails...maybe if we all contributed like five bucks or something we could buy him a present or some such?

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Guys, stop it. It's starting to get to his head, and we will never see the end of it. :)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

What? this thread or his head???

Sorry, couldn't resist a knee-jerk answer like that ... :)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

"Kromm is so great that praise shall go to his head and come right back without changing his ego at all."

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

You mean you don't have your copy already? I knew we shouldn't have printed in 2234 . . . those jokers never get it right.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Okay look ...

Sean Punch is a really nice guy.

But this is getting a bit weird

(Sean/Kromm I mean that in the nicest way possible)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I have witnessed this power a few times. It is a very awe inspiring miracle and proof of the Divinity of Kromm.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

DooD how can you even suggest this is weird...

Seriously I have played a crap load of RPG's and used game boards on the majority of them and only while I was playing DnD 3.0 FR could I ask the creator of the system a question and get a response and that was only if I was lucky. Plus the Wizards boards were not nearly half as helpful as these. Most people here actually know what their talking about, plus Kromm will show up and help out...not rarely but near daily close as I can figure. There simply is no other place that does that. And he damn well deserves to know we as a group O' gamers know that. You call it weird...me I call it giving accolades where accolades are due.

anyways back on track...

Bear Grills may have a Black Belt but Kromm has a ∞ Belt...so :P

Also Kromm once rerouted the Rio Grande...


Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Well, this definitely puts all those KROMMMMMMMM invocation and supplication threads on old GURPSnet to shame. :)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Are you saying his head is in danger of getting larger?

How much bigger?
We talking Neil Cavuto sized ? or what?

- Ed C.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Don't worry; Kromm's head is sized as normal, which is a perfectly Krommulent word. I'm sure he'd tell us if it were going to his head (though he's so great that he'd not need to tell us).

Right?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

We do our best...

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

This discussion about Kromm's head must be quite titillating for all the Krommheads.

Ye GODS, that was an awful pun!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

That just killed me...thanks anyone got a res spell...

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

No resistance possible. Ain't you heard:

"Jesus saves."

"The rest of you take full damage."

Well, it applies to Kromm as well, except it goes like this:

"Kromm has Injury Tolerance: Diffuse, Injury Tolerance: Damage Divisor ∞ plus DR ∞ (Cosmic, Hardened), so he isn't harmed."

"Rest of you take full damage. Except you who didn't think Kromm-jokes were cool. You are obliterated completely and your existence is retroactively erased from history."

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Res Spell ?

Thats a Dum & Drag reference.
Does GURPS:MAGIC have a resurrection spell??

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

GURPS Magic page 94

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

What are you, the GURPS Inquisition?

Nobody expects the Klingon Inquisition!

I know I didn't.

But that reminds me, I heard Kromm fought Gary Gygax once.

Went like this:

Kromm AoA.
Kromm Aoa.
Kromm AoA.
Kromm AoA.
Kromm AoA.
Kromm AoD.
Gygax Full Attack.

Repeat until Kromm wins.

They say that Altered Time Rate is worth a 100 points of unfairness against the guy who doestn't have it, but the D&D Time Rate is even worse. ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

How Great Is Kromm?

Chuck Norris is afraid of him.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Those AOOs were a pain, though. And I think his hooked chain was overpowered. Fortunately, I brought my tomahawk and my katana.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I thought I was the only one who liked tomahawk's....and really nice swords..

-all starry eyed and such-

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Not that Gygax was killed. Far from it. He's got more than 300 hit points.

But he failed his Will save versus fear and ran away.

Now both Chuck Norris and Gary Gygax are afraid of Kromm.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

How Cool is Kromm? Well, the Gulf Stream is a myth. There are other reasons North America is colder than Europe...

He is also officially classed as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

Edit: Nyanyanya, Icelander.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

'Tis not a myth. I've seen it meself, a vast stream of golf clubs, golf balls and even, so they say, golfers themselves!

The Gulf Stream, now that's a myth.

I heard he was a Weapon of Mass Distraction.

One look at him, and you don't notice anything else, ever.

Of course, our heterosexuality should serve to protect us.

Hopefully.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

If I was a woman I'd ask him to marry me.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

In light of the liberated Canadian attitude towards same-sex marriage, I wouldn't consider that option closed to you by something as prosaic as your gender.

If you're interested, I mean. ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Ah, alas, I am heterosexual. Plus, I think Kromm is married. To a woman. Although he is not too open with it, because otherwise young women all around the world would commit suicide out of despair.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Do you know the real reason there's no GURPS gaming police?

It's because no one dares to break Kromm's rules...

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I've certainly never seen him mention her. But he has mentioned his cat. By name.

I wonder what that means?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

He has mentioned it a few times, but I don't know her name. But she is truly the most blessed woman on earth, to be married to the mighty Kromm!

And they apparently have two cats - one of whom has the power of teleportation - and a parrot with a powerful sonic attack.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

The unusual thing is, the other doesn't.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Well, her and the Blessed Mother of Kromm.

Azathoth was a previous cat, I know that.

Didn't know about the parrot.

I wonder if the sonic attack consists of him repeating the Words of Kromm?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

No, they have two cats now. And a parrot.

The cats apparently behave as cats are wont to do - humans are fine when the cat is hungry, thirsty, needs to be on the other side of a door or needs to rest in a warm, inviting lap. Otherwise, they're pretty uninteresting.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I bow to your superior knowledge of theology, but until you can tell me all their names, you shall not be accorded a true Prophet of Kromm.

Anyone capable of being happy with the affection of a feline pet will never have any trouble being emotionally fulfilled in even the most dysfunctional relationship based on unrequitted love.

There is no chance anyone could find another human being to care as little for them as the average cat does.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

:( That hit a nerve man...in the immortal words of Hammy from Over the Hedge... "I'm not stupid..."

Besides...cats can be affectionate!

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

My girlfriend owes her life to a cat.
At age eight she, due in part to a previous misdiagnosis, started bleeding severely in her sleep. If not for Kitty-poo's violent attacks at the parent's door and subsequent and intentional leading to Tonya's bedroom, she would've bled to death by morning.

Point and match. :)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Dude..thats awesome...see...Cat's are awesome. They therefore must be the messenger of Kromm

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I have heard that Kromm is so great that with his mighty powers of Administratorhood, he far outstrips mere Moderators and Super-Moderators.

Some even whisper that he has the power to grant Custom User Handles...

...I'd like one saying [Paladin of Kromm 15th/Ruler Lawyer 5th], please. ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Oooo, custom user handles, ooooo!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

one day I shall be worthy of the honor of a custom user handle

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Kromm has found me worthy.

Does that make me his Prophet?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Yes..yes it does...

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Er, who says I did it? :) That's kind of how mysteries work, of course . . .

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Yeah...well thats like who says there is a God? The babelfish does...thats who...

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

To suggest that something as miraculous as this happens without the Divine KROMM'S intervention is absurd.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

It was more of a deduction on my part. After all, if you said you did it, that would detract from the majestic infathomability of it. ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Anyways (or in line with a very disturbing lawyer, bygones), I'd like to ask you this (and by "you" I mean "Dr. Kromm" and I'm not PM'ing because I'm so very out of it I have no appropriate words for it so I'm asking here), have you ever signed an autograph? Really, I'm planning to hand you my copy of Characters and say "would you sign this for me?" when I (if I ever) meet you :)

Cheerio!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Yah, I've signed many, many autographs, at both big cons and small. I never mind, as long as the person asking doesn't mind me marking in their book. :)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

You do realize that there are other moderators?
Don't you?
At least 2 or 3 of them could have afflicted you with the custom user title.

- Ed Charlton

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Once I've told a fan "man, I wouldn't want to stain your copy, lemme just sign this corner and..." and he said to me "dude, you made that happen, it is yours, I've just paid for the privilige to listen to it..." So I can't dream of anyone minding you or Pulver or Jackson marking their books :)

'nyways...

Cheerio!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Rolls down stairs and over chairs and up and over the terrorists bomb...ITS KROMM KROMM! He's better than bad he's good!

>>

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

But I believe in Kromm's blessing. Isn't that what really counts? ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Amen friend. Let the good times... erm... the will and the way roll! (where was the bathrooms again?) :D

Cheerio!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I think that if the person asks you to autograph it, and then complains that you marked in his book - he doesn't really have a case.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Correct. He may be a case, but he doesn't have a case.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Belief makes realty after all...

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Well, belief and Kromm's awesome powers, yes. ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

but B_E_L_I_E_F is Kromm and Kromm is belief.....

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

... and if they don't believe, then ni ta ma de. Tianxia suoyoude ren dou gai si to the unbelievers!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

You know Mandarin? Or are you just a Firefly geek?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Geek, firefly and chinese take out make for an interesting combo.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

On the other hand... you can apparently sue for the silliest things in the US...

Edit: Can Kromm make a rule so complex even he can't understand it?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

To be fair, you can usually sue for silly things anywhere you happen to be. That doesn't mean you win the case.

But given the jury system, the US does tend to award damages in cases where other justice systems might roll their eyes.

Sure, he edited this book, didn't he? ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Americans now give thanks to any benevolent entities that may be listening by eating turkey and having arguments with their family.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank Kromm for giving us GURPS.

And also tell Aunt Endna that her salad tastes suspiciously like expired mixed salad from a store drowned in dressing.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Yes, but then he will evolve to be able to understand it.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

We assume, that since you are The Great Kromm, capable of giving out Custom User Handles, you would admit to it if you did it.

Since you didn't admit to it, you therefore must not have granted Icelander his Custom User Handle. Unless you did, and simply aren't admitting it in order to mess with us...

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Not necessarily. Kromm moves in mysterious ways and ineffible is his wisdom.

Suggesting that anyone else could have worked this miracle is heresy, of course and as the Anointed of Kromm I shall make it my task to eradicate all heretics.

Nobody expects the Krommish Inquisition! ;)

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Oooo Can I join...i am really good at getting rid of blasphemers....we can burn them on a bonfire of d20 books.

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Ok, next question: Can Kromm make a rule so simple that all gamers can understand it?

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

So, in other words, you're answering the question that I was asking Kromm - and only Kromm. So you're trying to Usurp the Place of The Great Kromm and are a blasphemer yourself!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

C'mon. The dude is mighty, but no f'n way!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Heretic, heretic!

Jame threathens a schism in the Mother Church! Quick, fetch the pliers, tongs and a number seven iron!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

-goes through the inquistion golf bag, rummaging for a few moments- I got a number eight...no seven though.

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Fetch the comfy chair!

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I merely point out that Icelander is reading the items incorrectly, and that if he wishes to be forgiven, all he has to do is let Kromm answer.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

I stumbled upon the name Kromm in a German LARP accessory catalogue. It's a name for a set of leather bracers. I'd strongly recommend these bracers. According to the name, it has PD 6 / DR 23517.

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Well if your collection is half as big as mine, then undoubtably we will have something that can be seen from space [/end snid remark of WOTC]

Ghostdancer

Re: So, how great is Kromm anyway?
 

Oh yeah, the Kromm bracers come with a matching set of Kromm greaves. By wearing Kromm, you get invincible!