Campaign Chronicles

This is the d20 version of the "Thermonator", a Flame-Throwing Robot Dog manufactured by Throwflame, a company based in Ohio. The actual product retails for $9420. Flame-Throwing Robot Dog CR: 2     Medium Construct     HD: 1d10+10 (15 hp) Init: +0     Spd: 25'     AC: 15 (Alumisteel Armor), t: 10, ff: 15 Attacks: (BAB +0; Grap +2); +2 Bite: 1d4+2 (20/×2) or Flamethrower: 3d6 fire (5'×30' line, Ref ½ DC15) SA: SQ: Construct Traits Align: N     Saves: Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +0 Str: 15, Dex: 10, Con: - -, Int: - -, Wis: 10, Cha: 1 Skills: Listen +5, Search +5, Spot +5 Feats: - - Gear: Integrated Alumisteel Armor, Class III Sensors (Visual including Infrared, Audio, and Olfactory), AV Transmitter, Fire Extinguisher (w/ 4 shots), Skill Chip (×3; Listen +5, Search +5, Spot +5), Weapon Mount w/ Flamethrower (10 shots) Purchase DC: 24 Using the table presented in d20 Fut...

OK, not actually Shadowrun but Earth-218 with elements of Shadowrun/Cyberpunk incorporated into sort of a neo-noir corporate dystopia on the cusp of achieving interstellar flight .  Hoverbikes have become a staple of city living with thousands plying the skylines of major metropolises from New York and Chicago to Tokyo, Delhi, and London. Commuters and couriers make extensive use of the nimble and efficient transports. Of course, like any other technology, these bikes have been modified by the military, criminals, and adventurous individuals to meet their exacting specifications.       Standard Aeris Exolvuntur Model 47 Hoverbike Crew:  1      Passengers:  1      Cargo:  5 lbs* Init:  +1      Maneuverability:  -4 Top Speed:  410 (41) in air - approx. 232 mph (flight ceiling 15,000') Defense:  10      Hardness:  5  ...

The MORAY is an atomic-powered research submarine. Built in Mississippi by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Co, the Moray is a small and adaptable vessel. With construction begun in 1950, the MORAY was designed to be able to perform a variety of missions ranging from underwater research to reconnaissance to shipping interdiction. Unless otherwise noted, all plumbing and wiring run exposed along bulkheads or in cableways above the vessel's passages.  Military Submersible Vehicle  Crew: 26      Passengers: 3     Cargo: 15 tons      Init: -8 Maneuver: -8     Top Speed: 150' (15) surfaced; 255' (25) submerged  Defense: 2      Hardness: 10      Hp: 94      Size: Colossal  Armaments:   (6) Mk XIII Torpedo: 12d6 (600 yd range, max 3.5 miles) (2) Mk XI K-type Naval Mine: 10d6 1. Conning Tower: This observation post is where the Conning Officer relays commands to th...

Despite assumptions to the contrary, the party is Not going to engage in battle with Big Bird. However, having already made Cookie Monster as a character, I thought I would make a D&D version of Big Bird that is in keeping with him as presented on Sesame Street. Big Bird : Muppet male Child¹ CR: 1     Medium Humanoid (Muppet)     HD: 2d8+4 (16 Hp) Init: +1     Spd: 30'     AC: 12 (+1 Dex. -1 size, +2 Natural) Attacks: (BAB +0; Grap +8) ; +3 Unarmed Strike: 1d6+4 nonlethal SA: -- SQ: Muppet Traits Align: NG     Saves: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will -1 Str: 18, Dex: 12, Con: 15, Int: 8, Wis: 8, Cha: 14 Skills: Read/Write and Speak Common; Balance +3, Craft (Visual Art) +2, Diplomacy +2 (additional +2 with children and their parents), Perform (Singing) +6 Feats: Creative (Craft - Visual Arts and Perform - Singing) Gear: Large nest behind the Brownstone at 123 Sesame Stre...

I thought I would share a couple of ideas that I have been bouncing around for awhile. I don't think there is enough "meat" on any of these to justify an entire post so just sort of tossing them together to get them off my chest. All three of these fit best in a more modern setting or adventure.  Vampire Sleeping Bag • has pouches of grave dirt sewn into the lining for sleeping "on native soil" during the day - - - - - - - - - - Vespa 150 TAP The so-called "Bazooka Scooter" was a French light mobile artillery platform designed to be parachuted behind enemy lines. It would then be used to seek out and destroy tanks. The M20 Recoilless Rifle it was armed with was meant to be deployed on a World War I-era tripod although it could, theoretically at least, be used while mounted in its carry position on the scooter. It would be deployed in pairs and saw service in Algeria and Indochina (i.e., Korea and Vietnam). Crew:  1       Passengers:  1    ...

The Republic of Saradia Splits from Saudi Arabia (1935 Gregorian calendar) 06 Aug 1290 On Earth -218, General Hassan ibn Chohallah seizes control of the eastern third of Saudi Arabia and secedes from the rest of the kingdom following the discovery of vast untapped oil reserves. He names his new country the Republic of Saradia. Well placed bribes and other "gifts" made to neighboring powers lead to support on the international stage. Progressive policies of religious and gender-based equality, as well as deals made with both Germany and Tokyo create an influx of military advances in the years leading up to World War II. Despite being relatively small, Saradia soon boasts the most technologically superior army and air force in the Middle East. It's current ruler (2012) is King Mohammed ibn Abdullah ibn Ali. He is also the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of Saradia's military forces. While relatively small, the Army amd Air Force boast advanced technology. The n...

I am a Year-Round Shorts Guy. I hate wearing pants. When the mercury in the thermometer starts to travel upwards of 50°F, I start to sweat. If I am not working or attending a more "formal" event like a wedding, I will be in shorts. But this week, the low temperatures were between -25° and -29°F and that was beyond my ability to tolerate for more than just a few minutes at a time. I walked to the gas station across the street last night and there was an older gentleman who saw me and asked specifically if I always wear shorts and I told him pretty much what I just told you. He simply smiled and nodded in seeming agreement, paid for his purchase and left. That got me to thinking and that thinking led to this. "It's not the cold, it's the wind/damp." - common quote from a Year-Round Shorts Guy  Year-Round Shorts Guy is an Acquired Template that can be added to any Humanoid, referred to hereafter as the base creature. The base creature is unchanged but gains th...

I have been seeing a lot of Cookie Monster the Barbarian memes in my Facebook feed over the last week or so. This gave me the idea to stat out the character.  This turned out to be a far more complicated build than I anticipated, I ended up modifying and combining two different versions of the Muppet race, researching Cookie Monster, and because the only spellcasting Muppet I can think of is the Amazing Mumford , changing the Bard class for a Non-spellcasting version. Sidney "Cookie" Monster (a.k.a. Alistair Cookie) : male Muppet Barbarian 3/Bard variant 2 CR: 5     Small Humanoid (Muppet) HD: 3d12+6 plus 2d6+4 (40 Hp) Init: +1     Spd: 40'     AC: 16 (Scale Mail, Light Wooden Shield, +1 Dex), t: 11, ff: 16 (never flat-footed); (-5 ACP, 30% ASF) Attacks*: (BAB +4/Grap +6) ; +7 Greataxe: 1d10+3 (20/×3, used two-handed) or +6 Bite: 1d4 nonlethal      * additional +2 hit/damage during Rage SA...

Genome /jee-nohm/   • full set of chromosomes; all the inheritable traits of an organism      • a conglomerate of genetists playing God and conducting insane experiments in the name of "SCIENCE!" The Gegnomes are an organization of gnome genetists. They offer a wide range of services, including cloning, gene-splicing, and other forms of genetic manipulation. They have created a wide range of humanoid/animal hybrids in their secret laboratories. There is a special division that deals in cybernetics and another that labors to reanimate the dead. • have been based in Germany since the 1940s - headquarters in Dresden (in the Forgotten Realms, they would be based in Lantan; on Krynn, Mt. Nevermind, and so on) • developed and implemented Eugenics programs for the Nazis during World War II • derisively referred to as "Gnazis" or "Little Lethal Lawn Gnomes". • main building is shaped like a double helix • Hat Color indicates department:      ...

A long time ago, I came up with the idea of a campaign involving different generations of characters. This would be a story that would unfold in chapters with callbacks to previous adventures. NPCs, both helpful and antagonistic , would show up repeatedly over the course of years. The campaign would begin during the American Revolution and move forward through the Old West , Prohibition , World War II , the 1950s, Vietnam, and then the 80s . Titanium Cranium (a.k.a Amos Whitmann): male Gadgeteer 2/Metahuman 2 CR: 6     Medium Humanoid (Human, Mutant)     HD: 2d8+4 plus 2d8+4 (28 hp) Init: +1     Spd: 30'     AC: 11 (+1 Dex); t: 11, ff: 10 Attacks: (BAB +2; Grap +2) ; +2 Unarmed Strike: 1d3 (20/×2) or +2 Head Butt: 2d4 (20/×2) or +3 Sonic Blaster: 1d4+1 (20/×2, 100', max 480') SA: Class Features, Mutant Abilities SQ: Class Features, Mutant Abilities Align: LG     Saves...

Rumblestrip : "Male" Cybertronian Robot (Transformer, Powermaster) CR: 8     Huge Construct (Shapechanger)   HD: 6d10 plus 40     Hp: 75 Init: +4    Spd: 50' or 3000' in vehicle mode    AC: 24 (-2 size, +15 Natural), t: 8, ff: 24 Attacks: (BAB +4/Grap +22) ; +12 Slam 1d8+10 (20/×2) or +2 Particle Beam Rifle: 8d6 (20/×2, 75', single or autofire)      * Autofire targets a 10'×10' area, Ref DC15 to avoid SA: Alternate Form SQ: Cybertronian Durability, Cybertronian Traits, DR10/--, Powermaster Traits Align: CG     Saves: Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3 Str: 30, Dex: 10, Con: --, Int: 13, Wis: 12, Cha: 10 Skills: Read/Write and Speak Common and Cybertronian; Computer Use +11, Disguise +10 to appear as a normal dragster; Drive +9, Knowledge (Technology) +10, Navigate +6, Repair +5 Feats: Advanced Firearms Proficiency, Heroic Surge (b), Improved Initiative, Personal Fi...