tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post8000449941726241148..comments2023-10-18T14:53:50.744+01:00Comments on Brighton and Hove Role Players: How to game on little energyPrince Marikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03240493922014277196noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-72256503078475437052010-12-03T14:28:22.209+00:002010-12-03T14:28:22.209+00:00> I've heard it's not good with images ...> I've heard it's not good with images and charts, which are all-too-common in rpg products, alas.<br /><br />Hmm, that's what I was worried about. Although I have seen a screenshot of a D&D sourcebook on the DX, and that actually looked quite good! Unfortunately, my work colleague who owns one is very protective and won't let me try!Astronuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782455390478393088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-38098148064270516112010-12-01T23:23:36.883+00:002010-12-01T23:23:36.883+00:00I've not tested a Kindle yet, but I've hea...I've not tested a Kindle yet, but I've heard it's not good with images and charts, which are all-too-common in rpg products, alas.<br /><br />Ben's very good with printing extra bits from pdfs; he always seems to have a bundle of pre-printed papers for use in the game. I tend to copy stuff by hand, partly because my printer's rubbish, and partly because it gives me control over how to present it. As such, I prefer to get supplements in pdf form nowadays, and take out the bits I'll need, so I only have the core rules at the table. With monsters like <i>Rogue Trader</i>, that's quite enough!thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-73909022176496941832010-12-01T10:38:50.679+00:002010-12-01T10:38:50.679+00:00BUT for most folks, all you need is one book. PHEW...BUT for most folks, all you need is one book. PHEW!<br /><br />Yes... but you need to be an Olympic weightlifter to carry it! I suspect the healthy eating might help there...<br /><br />To be fair, a lot of games have this advantage (Savage World's explorer format is especially convenient) - just not D&D or WFRP3.<br /><br />Another little trick that I haven't seen many people use is to just photocopy the stuff you need for your character. The advent of easily-obtained PDFs (again not D&D) means that you can print odd pages at need - or access them on a laptop/smartphone/pad/ebook reader.<br /><br />Which reminds me, does anyone on here have any experience of gaming PDFs on one of the new Kindles?Astronuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782455390478393088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-75770259838773352402010-12-01T07:02:42.451+00:002010-12-01T07:02:42.451+00:00To be honest I find I'm flaking any day of the...To be honest I find I'm flaking any day of the week you care to name. Mind you, I'm wide awake and bright as a button by 0600 every day. Perhaps we could game then?Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863160473105489597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-83981846843899329252010-11-30T21:36:08.111+00:002010-11-30T21:36:08.111+00:00I find that it's less about the food itself, b...I find that it's less about the food itself, but the act of snacking, so if you replace crisps and biscuits with something like carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes, you still get that finger food aspect without all the fat and sugar.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-61154361378251079862010-11-30T20:10:04.534+00:002010-11-30T20:10:04.534+00:00That's great advice for the time-hungry, and s...That's great advice for the time-hungry, and sadly ever more important as life speeds up.<br /><br />Torn on the healthy eating though, even if it's clearly the way to go. Not least, you get more years to game in!Porkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604351052444947490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-72782365728102836112010-11-30T18:28:15.311+00:002010-11-30T18:28:15.311+00:00Yeah - its been a while now!!! lol! My 2 week bre...Yeah - its been a while now!!! lol! My 2 week break from gaming is very un-Ben-like considering!! I hope you manage to work out where and what you are going!!<br /><br />I would like to regain some energy though for an investigative type game - since I know these are better .... I mean Masks of Nyarlathotep was fantastic to be part of... as were other really good Cthulhu and WFRP adventures.... as well as some more intense D&D games where hacking took a back seat.... and as for some sandbox Deadlands and Fading Suns back in the day.... oh well!! Lots of great games out there - but it has also been nice playing a campaign too.... and watching your pcs evolve etc....<br /><br />Deffo 'grown up' - let's face it - we're pretty bonkers - but yes - able to remember what day of the week we are gaming on!! lol!BenTheFerghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760136651496176499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232794383425434281.post-53561463319008177992010-11-30T18:20:38.060+00:002010-11-30T18:20:38.060+00:00While I have a youthful physique, I am very much a...While I have a youthful physique, I am very much an old fogie in terms of temperament.<br /><br />One plus of being a "grown-up" group of gamers is that it's easier to stick to a regular schedule in some ways, as adults are generally more reliable than youngsters. It may be difficult to find a time which suits everyone, but when you do, adults stick to it. We've maintained a regular weekly game -- with good attendance -- for, what, three years now? There have only been the odd occasions, perhaps once a year, where we've had a break.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.com