tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post2079353195550619844..comments2024-03-27T11:04:31.390-04:00Comments on From the Sorcerer's Skull: Games of ChanceTreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-70847535341974077492012-03-25T11:54:59.073-04:002012-03-25T11:54:59.073-04:00There was an article on games of chance in the For...There was an article on games of chance in the Forgotten Realms in Dragon magazine, and several others on more then one occasion. <br /><br />Fist of Dragonstones is another game set in world, but it isn't nearly as good as Three Dragon Ante. <br /><br />I'm pretty sure there were other such games in Dragon magazine; check through an index?Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-56242898747073049022012-03-12T15:46:19.942-04:002012-03-12T15:46:19.942-04:00For Old School Hack, I put out this book.
http:/...For Old School Hack, I put out this book. <br /><br />http://fictivefantasies.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fictives-talents-and-templates-20122.pdf<br /><br />On page 15 it has a "Gambler" template, and on 112 there are 4 games of chance to try out.<br /><br />I agree it is rare and tough to do gambling games well inside RPGs, ironically enough since the roll of the dice means there are dozens of gambles in most sessions.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463222600747737190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-23075384016021025032012-03-12T13:59:52.651-04:002012-03-12T13:59:52.651-04:00@seaofstarsrpg - That's a great way for charac...@seaofstarsrpg - That's a great way for characters to make a buck. Yeah, definitely all of those games would count.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-67636994929863320662012-03-12T13:42:44.887-04:002012-03-12T13:42:44.887-04:00I have had more than one character run floating cr...I have had more than one character run floating craps games in the towns they passed through for extra cash.<br /><br />What about dominoes, mahjong, backgammon and cribbage? All good gambling games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-23456544098185959032012-03-12T13:10:01.838-04:002012-03-12T13:10:01.838-04:00@Johnathan - Oh, yeah, I caught that on Boardwalk ...@Johnathan - Oh, yeah, I caught that on Boardwalk Empire, too. That's a great show.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-83076472990651762642012-03-12T13:09:12.696-04:002012-03-12T13:09:12.696-04:00Thanks guys. I knew there had to be more.
@Haral...Thanks guys. I knew there had to be more.<br /><br />@Harald - You raise a good point. An rpg almost needs "cheating rules" for contests like that.<br /><br />@Canageek - Chess wouldn't count as a game of chance since it's deteriministic. I'm fairly certain there's not a detailed game of chance in the Lankhmar stories.<br /><br />@Garrisonjames - Yes. Yes you should.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-3709823384167541062012-03-12T12:43:01.711-04:002012-03-12T12:43:01.711-04:00Worm-wrestling, competitive darts, grumbly-peg (li...Worm-wrestling, competitive darts, grumbly-peg (like mumbly-peg, only more of a duel sort of thing), Flinchers (strong folks grab a pile of coins in off-hand, then punch each other until one or the other drops the loot, winner takes all), arm-wrestling (either the classic one-on-one style, or by way of golemic proxies mounted on the table...), rat fighting, roach racing, three card draw, there's a bunch. Maybe I should do a post.garrisonjameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544523186717576771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-48808203660189309212012-03-12T11:42:53.987-04:002012-03-12T11:42:53.987-04:00Lets see. The Gord the Rogue short stories in Drag...Lets see. The Gord the Rogue short stories in Dragon Magazine detailed Dragon Chess, with rules in a later issue. <br /><br />Wizards of the Coast published 3 Dragon Ante, and excellent game that I've had a lot of fun playing. <br /><br />I'm sure there are other examples; I seem to recall something from the Fafard and the Grey Mouser books, but I could be wrong.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-10285805720509034092012-03-12T10:20:47.641-04:002012-03-12T10:20:47.641-04:00And of course there's sabbac in Star Wars. The...And of course there's sabbac in Star Wars. There are plenty of resources online, and back when we played SWd20 we sometimes included an actual game, as opposed to the opposed rolls. One of the characters won quite a lot over the course of the game. <br /><br />One thing to consider when working on this is cheating. Conflict generates drama, and cheating sure generates conflict.Haraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864029225698561023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-48311484788098886382012-03-12T10:05:37.708-04:002012-03-12T10:05:37.708-04:00Heh, not really on topic but sort of. I've be...Heh, not really on topic but sort of. I've been watching the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. One of the characters in the show is reading a post card in one scene with a picture of the Elephant Hotel. I couldn't help but chuckle and think of you and Weird Adventures... ;).Xyanthonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07902260753434100101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-45764008128795201052012-03-12T07:57:28.979-04:002012-03-12T07:57:28.979-04:00Dragon Poker...I did a small time warp there. Our...Dragon Poker...I did a small time warp there. Our group used to indulge in a little Dragon Poker from time to time. <br /><br />http://gothridgemanor.blogspot.com/2011/11/hunter-and-four-orcs.html<br /><br />Is one I stole from the video game Rage, but I think it translated well to gaming. You could actually play it and get results quickly without consuming too much time. <br /><br />In GURPS games we usually did a uninspiring skill roll check. It made gambling boring. We tried to bring it to life, but it never quite worked. Unlike using other skills you can imagine or say it worker where if you are actually playing blackjack and you lose ten times in row its a concrete conclusion. Even if you character has a 16 skill. <br /><br />Damn those RPGs. Don't rely on my real life skills or I am screwed.Gothridge Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371740532802642972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-35142068014177031952012-03-12T07:40:20.616-04:002012-03-12T07:40:20.616-04:00One of the settings I reviewed last year, Lesserto...One of the settings I reviewed last year, Lesserton and Mor (for labyrinth lord), had a bunch of gambling ideas. It had a strong focus on adventurer culture.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302487761596456689.post-87093442676979364402012-03-12T07:20:32.043-04:002012-03-12T07:20:32.043-04:00I've never seen it featured in any rules only ...I've never seen it featured in any rules only with online gaming in an FPS game....The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.com