I hate to point to BoardgameGeek as a place with a bright idea, but it's clear that The Acaeum could really follow its example of separating all political, religious, and other "hot topic" discussions into a completely separate area.



This used to be a fun thread: sports talk, goofy news stories, random insults at Wizards and Gleemax, and other off-the-wall stuff that clearly didn't fit in anywhere else. But, for the last few weeks and months, it's been almost completely taken over by people using it to promote their agendas and world-views. It's now the least fun thread here, by a country mile.

This is, in theory, a site for D&D collectors. There are roughly 100,000 other sites and blogs where anyone here can discuss their political views. I propose we spin off all of this nonsense into a separate thread and return our "OT chit-chat" thread back to its original state. The advantages are obvious: those wishing to discuss politics can do so in an "anything goes" environment; those of us who couldn't possibly care less what anyone's political views are at this site would be able to easily ignore that thread until the end of time.

Xaxaxe wrote:This is, in theory, a site for D&D collectors. There are roughly 100,000 other sites and blogs where anyone here can discuss their political views. I propose we spin off all of this nonsense into a separate thread and return our "OT chit-chat" thread back to its original state. The advantages are obvious: those wishing to discuss politics can do so in an "anything goes" environment; those of us who couldn't possibly care less what anyone's political views are at this site would be able to easily ignore that thread until the end of time.

We should probably just drop it altogether. Foul really doesn't like politics being discussed here and as evidenced by the results in this thread, this seems to be a wise move.  I am as guilty as anyone else for participating in this clusterf***, but lets all just agree move on.  

You, sir, are clearly in the wrong thread. Take your off-topic ... whatever that is ... someplace else!

serleran wrote:Anyone interested in seeing the C&C stats for a werehuahua?

well done serlio leone....lets see them.

far more interesting than the above for sure.

Al

Because Al wanted it...


Werehuahua




No. Encountered: 1 - 3 or 5 - 15
Size: Small
HD: 2 (d4)
Move: 40 feet
AC: 13
Attack: Bite (1d6)
Special: Cute, Rage, Shapechange, Leap, Scent, Twilightvision
Saves: P
Int: Low
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Type: Shapechanger
Treasure: 2 (6 in lair)
XP Value: 25 + 5

A werehuahua is truly cursed for they are loved and reviled simultaneously. But, it is not their fault -- werehuahua are unable to control their actions, both in their ordinary form as mundane, albeit adorable puppies, or their, seemingly preferred, vicious gnoll-like shape, due to countless years of mistreatment, abuse, and inbreeding.

They are natural shapechangers but, unlike others of their kind, are unable to manipulate the ability: sometimes, the werehuahua will simply smell something, or take an inoffensive action as one of aggression, and snap, instantly transforming; there is no pattern or reason, and if there is, none has been discovered. When one does, it becomes a nightmare, expanding several-fold and taking on a diminutive, two foot tall, humanoid form, the limbs extended along with the face, the mouth widening as the teeth, especially carnassials, lengthening to deadly proportions. Their eyes will gloss and darken, and the werehuahua will growl, losing any hint of intelligible speech. Any notion of pleasantness that may have existed prior is shattered -- the werehuahua attacks immediately knowing nothing of fear or size discrepancy.

If one, however, can encounter a docile werehuahua, they discover the breed is quite friendly, communicative (they speak through a series of yips and barks, a language seemingly derived from gnolls) and very playful. Werehuahua enjoy all canine activities, and are quite capable of learning tricks and performing -- there are rumors of a powerful magician who has a trope of traveling acrobatic werehuahua.

Combat: Ordinarily, a werehuahua is content and enjoyable, but this tends to be in short bursts for werehuahua are unpredictable, rapidly changing to beast. When angered, or in their altered form, a werehuahua is fearless, biting and lashing, usually attacking the face and other soft spots, such as hands or genitalia -- any place the werehuahua can reach is a target for their threats and they will not back down until their rage has subdued.

Cute: A werehuahua in its natural form is absolutely adorable, effectively radiating a continual influence and sanctuary spell. This ability has no effect on individuals with a substantial fear or loathing for dogs of any sort.

Rage: Werehuahua are angered (and threatened) readily causing them to enter a berserk state of aggravation, attacking with maddening brutality. Any time the werehuahua has used its shapechange ability it is considered a monster of 4 HD for attack and save purposes.

Shapechange: Able to transform their bodily structure, werehuahua can become a terrible beast that resembles a miniature gnoll (q.v.) When this occurs, any damage previously sustained is healed and the werehuahua gains a +2 improvement to Armor Class but loses their cuteness effect. Furthermore, as natural shapechangers, a werehuahua is immune to polymorph effects unless it wishes to be affected.

Leap: Despite its smallness, a werehuahua is able to cover large distance with its powerful hind legs, jumping up to 15 feet. If this is done as part of an attack, consider it a charge but do not penalize the werehuaha's Armor Class as normal.

(Scent and Twilightvision are common -- I did not rewrite them as they work as for every monster.)

JasonZavoda wrote:........This whining guilt and impotence of action seems to be part and parcel of that culture, embraced by the leftwing in the USA. I just don't see it as part of any other world cutltures except for modern western european.

While I do not agree with many of your points, the statement above rest is undeniably true.
And the fact that they feel that only diplomacy will win friends of current enemies and influence peoples of the world to like us again.

The American left is hung up on the wrong headed thinking that America is guilty of everything, that we deserve whatever we get.

Only those whose heads are buried in the sand would deny it.

Hell, they shout it from the rooftops.

Hell.......  some SCREAM it from behind the pulpit in church!

America's Chickens .... come home to roost.....

Xaxaxe wrote:Those damn lefties. They also set their fantasy leagues to auto-draft, too. Bastards.

I hate autodrafts.

Xaxaxe wrote:Jason, your next unsolicited PM gets forwarded straight to Foul. I have zero interest in discussing anything with you.

Are we clear?

Sorry boss, took you at your word and sent you my address and phone number. Thought that is what you meant by anytime anywhere comment.

Xaxaxe wrote:Whatever, tough guy. Don't let me keep you from your paranoid, delusional ramblings ...

Freedom of speech, as long as it is the kind of speech you & bclark like or it is insults and the name calling.

Sure, let's move on. A friendly list shouldn't talk politics or religion, but it has to work both ways. Don't bring it up and it won't be discussed or objected to.

And if you want to call someone out be prepared to stand up and back up your words. So your choice about insulting me to my face is never and nowhere. If you change your mind you know how to find me in the real world.