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« on: September 19, 2007, 01:52:02 AM »
Evidently, that saying covers both the theme of the product and the quality level. Smiley

Got it, love it. It does get a bit repetitive (This trick lets you use the Wisdom modifier, this trick lets you use the Charisma modifier...), but there's still a hell of a lot of neat stuff in there.

Okay, trying to cut down on the gushing praise a bit...it's pretty interesting to see the differences between the stuff you teased us with and the final versions. The "Master" feats in particular are very nice - +5 base damage for my sword? You guys are my kind of nuts. Cheesy

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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2007, 03:15:03 AM »
Glad you like. Hopefully we can keep you just as happy with our upcoming releases. Smiley

Next up - most likely - Class Confidential: Soldier. I'm editing that shortly.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 03:32:36 AM »
Ok, I thought that I would be forced to wait until my PayPal account gets some cash to order this one.
Things change and sometimes for the better.

Guys, I officaly declare that when it comes to me other RPG systems can take a hike.
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2007, 03:38:43 AM »
I got it too - like it quite a bit. Some very useful and interesting stuff. I especially like the idea behind Merciful Fist, allowing one to have all-out martial arts duels - which seem to double for handshakes in those kinds of movies - without fear of harsh consequences.

Though I ( already ) have a question : Would the initial attack of the 'two check knock-out attack' of, say, Blade Master cause the target to cease being flatfooted - if flatfooted he was before - or would he be flatfooted for the second check as well, as the original attack did not really take place?
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2007, 03:45:47 AM »
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Though I ( already ) have a question : Would the initial attack of the 'two check knock-out attack' of, say, Blade Master cause the target to cease being flatfooted - if flatfooted he was before - or would he be flatfooted for the second check as well, as the original attack did not really take place?
I would say he is also flat-footed for the second attack. The description says "immediately" which means that it is something like confirming a crit hit in D&D.

Fearsome Glare - has this feat been made to portray Logan?
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2007, 09:40:00 AM »
I purchased it the moment it went live late last night. Haven't really had much of a chance to peruse it yet but I will and will be making notes when I do.
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2007, 09:45:50 AM »
Crafty,  it is indeed nifty.

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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2007, 10:31:28 AM »
Yup, I like. Can't wait to see people cook up some character builds with a couple of these tricks thrown in... Grin
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2007, 10:46:15 AM »
I love it so far ... It goes without saying but I'll say it anyway: this is one more thing to wave under people's noses in advance of FC hitting to prove to them how much better Crafty is than WOTC.
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2007, 10:46:39 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2007, 02:09:44 PM »
I spent the whole day looking forward to coming home and buying Practice Makes Perfect. Got here, logged on, and rpgnow crapped out on me -- wouldn't let me put in any payment details. Imagine my surprise when a download link turned up in my inbox anyway!

I'm currently waiting on an email from the rpgnow help desk. Crafty will get my $2.50, even if I have to put some change in an envelope and send it airmail!
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2007, 02:19:50 PM »
I reviewed it on ENWorld.... Smiley

4 Stars..... I liked.... Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2007, 02:45:09 PM »
Quote from: Thuren on September 19, 2007, 02:19:50 PM
I reviewed it on ENWorld.... Smiley

4 Stars..... I liked.... Smiley

Thanks very much! We can use all the reviews we can get. Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2007, 03:22:11 PM »
Looks fun, but there are a few things that I wonder if I read right.

Parry use is based on the number of Ranged Combat feats...  Is that a typo, should that be Melee Combat feats?  Makes more sense to parry with a staff or sword than with a revolver.

The Practiced abilities list themselves as taking a full action, but aren't a trick.  So, you take a 'normal' unarmed attack/kick action with Practiced Blow(and apply an unarmed combat trick), but it takes a full action instead of half action and you get the pre-rolled value, which CAN be a threat for abilities that are 'turned on' by a threat, but it can't be activated into a crit?
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2007, 03:24:52 PM »
I am jealous of you all.  DriveThruRPG.com had a problem with their server when I tried to order mine and I'm not yet able to download it.
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