on So what are your favorite, or just memorable, out-of-print RPGs? · c/rpg · 2 pts · 1yMERP for sure. We had a ton of fun playing that.
on What do you use as map-making software? · c/rpg · 3 pts · 1yI use inkscape for overland maps. I use Watabou Medieval City generator for city maps. I use Dungeon Alchemist for dungeon/indoor battlemaps.
on NPC Stat Blocks for Spellcasters? · c/dndnext · 5 pts · 1yI took a page from Flee Mortals and use actions instead of spells for NPC combatants. https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/flee-mortals-the-mcdm-monster-book
on Soloing Smaug – The Struggle for the Soul of DnD · c/rpg · 3 pts · 2yI think that main problem is lack of support for the former. Some people really like to do that, but rolling your own is hard. There are some third party supplement that might fit.
on Any recommendations for 1st GURPS oneshot? · c/gurps · 4 pts · 3yI recommend using the 4th Ed lite version (free), and using the Caravan To Ein Arris (also free).
MERP for sure. We had a ton of fun playing that.
I use inkscape for overland maps. I use Watabou Medieval City generator for city maps. I use Dungeon Alchemist for dungeon/indoor battlemaps.
I took a page from Flee Mortals and use actions instead of spells for NPC combatants.
https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/flee-mortals-the-mcdm-monster-book
I think that main problem is lack of support for the former. Some people really like to do that, but rolling your own is hard. There are some third party supplement that might fit.
I recommend using the 4th Ed lite version (free), and using the Caravan To Ein Arris (also free).