tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170237526012357403.post1204441752029703637..comments2024-03-15T11:16:44.045-04:00Comments on Delta's D&D Hotspot: Request for HelpDeltahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705402326320853684noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170237526012357403.post-65372536376061228862012-03-21T12:41:10.092-04:002012-03-21T12:41:10.092-04:00Tavis -- Missed you this weekend, but that's a...Tavis -- Missed you this weekend, but that's a very kind offer. I'll have to check that out when I get a chance!<br /><br />Grodog -- And that's a very nice article, need to remember that link for future discussions.<br /><br />Dangersaurus -- Thanks! That I actually already have (keep a paper slip of that tucked in my White Box), but I always find it fascinating, esp. with the first reference to Magic Resistance that got wiped totally from OD&D when the monster was taken out.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00705402326320853684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170237526012357403.post-68389546348193983072012-03-15T16:58:34.403-04:002012-03-15T16:58:34.403-04:00No access to the unedited Chainmail (where they...No access to the unedited Chainmail (where they're immune to normal attacks & missiles, do damage as 2 heavy cavalry, and some other stuff I know I'm forgetting), but here's OD&D:<br /><br />BALROG<br />Chaos, 1-6 Appearing, AC2, Move: 6/15 flying, HD 10, 25% in lair, Treeasure Type F<br /><br />BALROGS: Balrogs are highly–intelligent monsters with a magical nature. There is a high probability that spells will not worfk against them. To determine success of spells use a base of 75% resistance at the 11th level and adjust upwards or downwards in 5% increments, ie a 12th level Magic–User would have a 70% chance of resistance. Balrogs cannot be subdued, but they can be enlisted in the service of a strong chaotic character. There is, of course, always the possibility that the Balrog will attempt to assume command himself, for Chaotic creatures will generally obey a Balrog before a human (except for an EHP who is slightly more influential). Balrogs have those characteristics indicated in CHAINMAIL, but when fighting fantastic opponents they attack in two ways each turn: The normal attack is with a magical sword of +1 value, and if the Balrog immolates (any score of 7 or better on two six–sided dice, check each turn of melee) it also attacks with its whip. If the whip hits the Balrog drags the opponent against its flaming body, doing two, three or four dice of damage (depending on size)! In this manner a Balrog can fight one or two opponents at the same time.Dangersaurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096368280263953809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170237526012357403.post-26305254017317686122012-03-15T11:25:51.949-04:002012-03-15T11:25:51.949-04:00John Rateliff has also compiled Tolkien references...John Rateliff has also compiled Tolkien references: check his blog @ <a href="http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/search?q=tolkien+gygax" rel="nofollow">http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/search?q=tolkien+gygax</a>. John's also very approachable, and may have/know of other such compliations too. <br /><br />There may also be something over on the Knights & Knaves or ODD74 boards, IIRC.<br /><br />Allan.grodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800184312511280050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170237526012357403.post-78004072261397055622012-03-15T09:26:56.846-04:002012-03-15T09:26:56.846-04:00The White Box set I found in my ex-wife's fami...The White Box set I found in my ex-wife's family toy chest is a Tolkien printing, if you'll be at the Brooklyn Strategist Dwimmermount this weekend (games both Sat and Sun!) I'll bring it along.Tavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589149850152191198noreply@blogger.com