09-13-2016, 09:12 PM | #11 | |
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nice "ew" moment. And that article was obviously a reaction to that blasted goblin nursery in Keep on the Borderlands...which will never stop being horrible. |
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09-13-2016, 09:33 PM | #12 | |
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That gives us a nice progression of threat as the players first encounter the "low-level" scouting parties, then they learn of the mountain lair and go there to encounter the veteran dragon-fighting warbands, and it give us that potential that they'll discover the creches and realize that the goblins are just trying to survive. It might even lead to the players deciding to spare the goblins, or even ally themselves with them to hunt down and destroy the dragon with their help. Probably not though, too much sweet loot in those gobbo caves. |
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You're right. There is no need ot accuratly model birthrates, caloric intake or any other such crunchy bits, nor do we need to model the flux of the fluid flow of goblin dysentery. Just enough detail to get the job done is the guiding rule of thumb. So if you want 'Those Goblins are evil! Kill Them!' Thats fine (and as you said, alot of what DF is about), just remember that it doesnt do alot to help flesh out your story. In other words, BECAUSE the Goblins are the Central Conflict/Antagonists of you're story you HAVE to flesh them out SOME to help flesh out that Conflict. Quote:
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09-14-2016, 09:12 AM | #14 |
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As a shameless plug, let me remind you of the Monsters section of the GURPS Repository, which has more than 400 fan-submitted monsters and other combat foes - including a few goblins.
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Blackmarsh Just substitute one use 1pt powerstones for viz In case you are wondering how D&D centric it is here are some entries. Quote:
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09-14-2016, 09:56 AM | #16 | |
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If the PCs decide to exterminate the goblins, then they have to deal with the dragon, all by themselves, with no cannon-fodder except the people of the town they're trying to protect.
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