Recent content by Deathlyphil

The DCU has taken too long to get to the cinemas. Now WB are standing looking at what Marvel have built (and the mountain of money) and wondering how to copy it. So instead of taking five films (two of which are not great) to get the Avengers team-up level, they have tried to do it in two films...

If you want to cut it right down to the bone, watch the first episode of Firefly (its a double episode, about 1h30min) and then Serenity. That way you will get an intro to the characters and the setting. Serenity is set about 6-12 months after the pilot. In saying that, Firefly is still...

There are some good examples in TV of this. Spaced for one. Sure, it shows its age and low budget pretty badly in some places, but its still damn amazing. Spoiler alert! Tim and Daisy don't get together. Not even once.

"50% chance to get 4K resolution running at 60FPS on all games! Only 98% chance of it have an extreme heat-related issues! Side-effects include melting your console and burning down your house. You waive all rights by accepting the beta software. Sony now owns your left kidney and may collect it...

I think people are missing the point of this. Encryption is mathematics. Very advanced mathematics, but still follows the basic rules of mathematics. It is impossible to create an algorithm that is both incredibly strong, and incredibly weak. What the FBI are asking for (and every other...

In a similar vein, I still don't understand why either side doesn't use relativistic weaponry. They have the ability to travel faster than light, so they have the ability to create truly terrifying weapons of mass destruction. For example: take an X-wing, point it at a target, jump to light...

I believe the best way to describe this is as an RPG. Stormtroopers are excellent troopers, and live up to their fearsome reputation. However, in the films they are mainly seen shooting the main characters who would be several levels above them. The healthy PC glow protects them. As for...

Having played both systems, the easiest way to break down the difference between OWoD and NWod is this: OWoD has better settings and backgrounds. NWOD has a more streamlined system. The first editions of the NWoD series are great sandboxes, but that meant the ST had to create absolutely...

In Star Trek they do state that there are some things that can't be replicated. In DS9 the sole reason that the Ferengi commerce is founded on Latinum is because its a mercury-like substance that can't be replicated. If it could be replicated, then it would have no value. Quark does state at...

I don't have a problem with it existing or being on the Escapist either. In fact I'll take any recognition of tabletop RPGs on mainstream sites (If only there was more about non-D&D games here. The Wraith 20th Anniversary interview was a breath of fresh air). Anyone who goes to the effort to...

I'm more worried that the writer says they need a screen to prevent them from getting all their books messed up. If you need to refer to books that much during a session, count me out. GM screens can be useful, but they are also a barrier between you and the players. That can say a lot about...

Yes, he cheated the exam. I never said he didn't. He changed the basic settings so that the Klingons thought he was a mighty warrior, and that wouldn't stand a chance against him in a fight. He won by making the Klingons afraid of him. As I posted above. The basis of Kirk's character are his...

From the sounds of it, your GM is the type of GM that thinks they are playing against the players, rather than with them. To sum up what you have said so far: - You tried to keep your taunts interesting instead of just going through the motions. This was only done in combat, and so that your...

They got huge parts of Kirk's character wrong in the new films. He was rebellious and reckless, but he was also incredibly tactical and intelligent. In most of the original episodes, he wins by outsmarting, or out-manourvering his opponent. Even the might Khan falls because Kirk is more...

I'm glad to hear they are trying to make it easier to get into rpg's. GMing for the first time is quite daunting. On the other hand, are they going to do anything about players min/maxing everything? I've played 3 or 4 campaigns with different groups, and every single time it's gone from...