| HYPERBOREA 3E » Mastery and similar weapons » 2/23/2026 6:52 am |
Since long sword and broad sword are essentially the same (the only described difference being long swords potentially being single-edged, while broad are double-edged), yes in that case. Bastard sword I wouldn't include in the mastery, since it's longer and has a WC of 3, not 2 like long and broad swords.
| General Discussion » AS&SH 2E maps » 2/14/2026 7:15 pm |
Alright, now I need to track down my 2e map...I have my canvas map hanging up, so rarely consult anything else in hardcopy.
| General Discussion » pc or pregen generator » 2/10/2026 6:13 am |
No thoughts: I don't use Foundry, sorry. ![]()
| General Discussion » AS&SH 2E maps » 2/10/2026 6:10 am |
Uwayne wrote:
I suppose the only thing left to do at this point is to play and enjoy the game!
Well, if that's the only thing, you are in for a treat!
| General Discussion » AS&SH 2E maps » 2/05/2026 5:53 pm |
I think the rolled maps (both paper and canvas) are sold out, but planned for reprinting at some point. The Discord server is probably the best place to ask. The only folded map I have is in my 1e boxed set, and it is black & white, not color, like the latest maps. I also have the 2e book, but don't recall if a map came with it.
| Announcements » Bumper Stickers » 12/23/2025 6:13 am |
Looking good Jeff!
| Rules Discussion » Mountain apes and hold person » 10/25/2025 4:57 am |
RAW, yes: Hold Person affects humanoids, and mountain apes are described as humanoid.
| Sorcery » permanent XP Penalty for cross class spell exception » 10/16/2025 5:14 am |
Well, if I were the PC I wouldn't object to that reasoning. I'm just anticipating one of my players "researching" a new spell nearly identical to Haste, but named something else (e.g., "slow-drug"). Given the options you've considered I think making it a 4th level spell for the PC is most appropriate, but just my opinion. Cheers!
| Sorcery » permanent XP Penalty for cross class spell exception » 10/13/2025 5:01 am |
Have you considered using the "Independent Spell Research" rules (p.162 of the PM)? 500 gp and 1 week per spell level, roll % chance to learn new spell. You could give it a suitably different name for Wendigo, but treat it in all other respects like Haste (or increase the level of it). The permanent 10% XP penalty seems too steep to me.
| Rules Discussion » NPC spellcasting cost? » 9/28/2025 6:10 am |
Assuming the Priest was amenable I'd base the costs on a potion of similar effect: 400gp - 800gp for healing or extraordinary healing, and 600gp for cure disease. This isn't so much a "cost" as a "showing proper deference and donation to the temple", i.e. don't just make it an accounting exercise, but a roleplaying opportunity, with the "cost" varying based on the circumstances (PC actions, plus a reaction roll).
| Announcements » HYPERBOREA 3E (2025 Update) » 8/28/2025 5:41 am |
Jeff, I'm hoping to be at ShireCon: will copies of these be available there? Cheers!
| Rules Discussion » Combat actions » 8/17/2025 8:47 am |
I wouldn't argue with any of that; the only clarification I'd wonder at is why FA to pick up a weapon. My guess: higher FA indicates more combat expertise, so would differentiate between someone who knows how to feint-and-grab and someone who doesn't, whereas a test of DX is purely speed/coordination based. Both work, depending on circumstances.
| Sorcery » Magic Missile vs Mirror Image in Hyperborea » 8/16/2025 7:41 am |
No worries, it's all good!
| Sorcery » Magic Missile vs Mirror Image in Hyperborea » 8/15/2025 3:13 pm |
Osric_of_O wrote:
The caster doesn't have the time to see the effect of one missile before launching the next; and the missiles aren't in flight long enough for the interweaving Mirror Images to foil them.
I slightly wonder at the multiple images using their DX bonuses to dodge missiles, and whether missing one ought to have a chance of hitting another! But that's not the spirit of the spell, so let's not go full 'simulationist'
Cheers,
–Os..
I'm all for players using their intellect to play a game, but agree that the round is too short to adjust fire after each missile. And DX bonus or not, the missiles always hit, IMO. Cheers!
| General Discussion » pc or pregen generator » 8/06/2025 4:45 am |
Yep, it's accessible again. Thanks!
| General Discussion » pc or pregen generator » 8/05/2025 4:45 am |
Yeah, I can't even get to the main page, let alone the Hyperborea or pages under it.
| Sorcery » Magic Missile vs Mirror Image in Hyperborea » 7/30/2025 5:26 am |
I'd rule that the magic missiles fly unerringly where aimed (i.e., the "target"). That means the missile(s) would automatically hit whichever image aimed at (real or mirrored). Since the spell description allows multiple missiles to be split up against multiple targets I'd allow a caster to do so, meaning I'd roll for each missile separately, with the chance of hitting real vs. mirror image increasing with each dissipated mirror.
| General Discussion » pc or pregen generator » 7/27/2025 4:24 pm |
Well, now getting a 403 error: did something change? ![]()
| General Discussion » pc or pregen generator » 7/26/2025 5:40 am |
Seems to be transferred just fine: yet another NPC generated for my game. Thanks for a great resource!
| General Discussion » The Kingdoms of Conan and his Adventures. » 7/24/2025 8:01 am |
Nice find, will check it out!