The Iliad is an excellent source for ancient fantasy combat. And shield and spear absolutely plays a big role. Especially since the bronze swords of the era were typically pretty short (definitely ov… (View Post)

Wow, a lot of fun stuff here! For myself, I started here shortly after I first saw the announcement for BGEE over at Game Banshee. This is the first gaming forum I've ever been very active in and it'… (View Post)

I was wondering how I got dragged in to this (!). I'll start by saying I don't know a whole lot about current trends. I haven't played outside of the D&D environment for 20+ years. Although FWIW,… (View Post)

Not on iPad it wasn't! The functionality on the tablet is slightly different than on a desktop. And I find that change to be inspired, and VERY useful... on a tablet. It would be of no particular ben… (View Post)

@Dreadkhan definitely an interesting question. I have no doubt a paladin who kills someone like Weenog (Evil but harmless) will face some fallout from his deity. Perhaps it would come down to what We… (View Post)