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DFRPG / Re: Homebrew Stunts
« on: August 10, 2011, 07:49:56 PM »
Sure, go right ahead. Well, Sneaky Bastard isn't mine. But feel free to expand on Escrima. I'd probably try to test/include something along the lines of "If you're unarmed, any melee weapon attacks made against you may be made with your Weapons Skill minus the Weapon rating as long as the weapon is Rating 3 or less."

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DFRPG / Re: Homebrew Stunts
« on: August 10, 2011, 07:40:26 PM »
It'd just let you make unarmed attacks at the -1. If you lost your weapon, you can use your weapons skill at -1 when rolling for attacking with your fists, feet, elbows. etc.

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim's 2011 Signing Tour (CONFIRMED!)
« on: August 08, 2011, 04:32:48 PM »
Goodness. That's alot of sleeping space.

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DFRPG / Re: Homebrew Stunts
« on: August 08, 2011, 02:14:20 PM »
Weapons - Escrima

Through study of the Filipino martial art, Escrima, you not only know how to wield weapons, you know how to move like one as well. You may make use the Weapons Skill to make unarmed attacks at -1.

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Signing in Boston (Cambridge), MA on 8/3
« on: August 05, 2011, 02:09:31 PM »
At least everyone who waited patiently got their stuff signed. The signing experiences at other stores were far more draconian. On top of that, it was free. I got more than what I paid for so, despite the heat and not so fresh odors that some peers/fans brought, it was worthwhile to me.

Even with research, I doubt there was much the book store do on the fly to improve the situation. Like alot of other buildings in Cambridge, it's old, spacing's tight, and moving shelves would've resulted in safety violations. I don't know how these are organized exactly, but off the top of my head, I can't think of any bookstores in the Boston metropolitan area that are located better, would not have charged visitors, and have enough space to comfortably seat 300+ people.


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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Signing in Boston (Cambridge), MA on 8/3
« on: August 04, 2011, 03:14:18 AM »
I was sorely tempted to leave without getting anything signed but stuck out the two+ hour wait. It was hot, crowded (and some folks really needed to shower) and a pair of women to my left kept talking throughout the Q&A in annoying, giggly tones and I couldn't hear half of the questions or responses.

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Signing in Boston (Cambridge), MA on 8/3
« on: August 03, 2011, 10:15:15 PM »
Im just sitting in the back. I think 'm the only person who didnt bring ghost story to have signed.

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Signing in Boston (Cambridge), MA on 8/3
« on: August 03, 2011, 01:37:16 PM »
At the signings I've been to, and what Priscellie always says--Jim will sign 3 items at a time per person, and if you have more than 3, he's more than willing to sign them, but you have to go to the back of the line.

Aha, good to know.

*leafs through his collection* Since my girlfriend will be with me, I could get Welcome to the Jungle, Sidejobs, and my Science Fiction Book Club collection signed. Good enough for me.

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Hm, glad I checked the forums out. Looking forward to getting what I can signed. See all you folks there, I guess!



I live in Seattle and the closest I have ever lived to Boston was Arkansas, so it is not entirely surprising that I have never been there.  I am really looking forward to it.  Although I was thinking of having lobster for my birthday.  I mean really, how can I go to New England and not have lobster?  I am definitely open to suggestions about sights to see while I am there though.  I know next to nothing about Boston.

Been living in the Boston area my whole life and served as a tour guide for several summers.  I suggest that you start off with a Duck Tour (http://www.bostonducktours.com/tickets_main.aspx) It's the best way to see the town as an overview; you can then pick a few places that you see on the tour to come back to visit. Definitely get an MBTA pass too (details: http://mbta.com/fares_and_passes/passes/). It's the best and least expensive way to get around town and catch the sights. Definitely check out the North End as it's sort of a mecca for good Italian food (Mike's and/or Modern Pastry for cannoli should be a must). I like visiting the New England Aquarium personally but that can be a bit pricey. The Back Bay is one of the trendier spots in Boston...sorta like Boston's version of Fifth Avenue. That's a nice pleasant street to walk on to check out some really cool/unique shops. I also suggest checking out Harvard Square (just off the Red Line).

If you're feeling extra adventurous, take a ferry up to Salem and explore that town for a day as well.

If you're looking for good seafood, check out Legal Seafoods. There are several locations. Personally I like The Daily Catch, which is in the North End. If you can somehow make it out to a Kelly's Roast Beef (there's one in Allston, which is on the Green Line), definitely do so as they have good, well-priced seafood.  I'd say that Kelly's is very much a restaurant that represents the local flavor.

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim's 2011 Signing Tour (CONFIRMED!)
« on: July 27, 2011, 03:20:22 PM »
Looks like I'm crossing the river into Cambridge next week (aka Harvardland).

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