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Transformers RPG Aug 16, 2009 22:36:43 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Aug 16, 2009 22:36:43 GMT -6

So I was bored and decided to update the old website I hosted the Transformers game we used to play.

transformersrpg.8m.com/

I was able to use www.archive.org/index.php to get the code from the sites I wrote but didn't save.

The game hasn't been updated in years, but I have a small interest in updating it. Why? Cause I want to. This doesn't mean we will ever play a game, just something I feel like doing.

These rules don't have some of the updates that we created, most noteably the green/red/purple skills. I think I'm going to redo some of this stuff as of now it doesn't make sence.

Last Edit: Aug 16, 2009 22:54:02 GMT -6 by Paul

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Aug 20, 2009 20:07:19 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Aug 20, 2009 20:07:19 GMT -6

So I spent all evening updating the skills and character creation. I really don't know why. I don't think there will be much of an interest in the system but I figured I'd throw it out there.

Anyone wanna play?

lol

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Aug 20, 2009 22:54:06 GMT -6

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Post by randy on Aug 20, 2009 22:54:06 GMT -6

I see they have many of the Transformer's episodes on Youtube. I also found an official Youtube channel that's playing the old Voltron series. They're putting my childhood on the internets. This is only tangentially related to the Transformer's RPG though. Maybe we should convert it to D20.

And we could invite Peter Cullen if we get a game going.

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Transformers RPG Aug 29, 2009 21:37:17 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Aug 29, 2009 21:37:17 GMT -6

I once again decided to update this game.

I changed the following:
Damage.
Added damage reduction.
Added more starting Health Points.
Changed the built in abilities with new damage rules.
Added additional benifits to the pile driver built in ability.
Adding balance skill under strength.

I have not tested it yet. If I get time, I will make some chars and try it out.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Aug 31, 2009 21:44:53 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Aug 31, 2009 21:44:53 GMT -6

So I tested it today. It sucked. But then I fixed it. Anyone that wants to make a char and try it out is more than welcome.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Sept 16, 2009 8:39:54 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 16, 2009 8:39:54 GMT -6

Ok, I think I got a working version of the system. I fixed a few minor skills issues last night but I don't think I updated the doc character sheet.

I would like people to make a character to see if they understand how to do it when I'm not around. Just seeing if things make sence.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Sept 16, 2009 22:07:27 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 16, 2009 22:07:27 GMT -6

The following video contains a lot of the build in abilities in the system. Just ignore the autobots flying this was the first episode and all.

Featured abilities:
0:43 - Brawn Using Small Tools.
1:08 - Trailbreaker's Sonic Shield with help from Wheel Jack using small tools.
1:21 - Jazz using Small Tools.
3:12-3:30 - Hound's Holograms and Mirage Invisibility Ability.
5:14 - Gears Infrared ability.
5:22 Prowl and Jazz using small tools.
6:31 - Rumble's Pile Driver ability.
8:21 - Energon Cube Creation

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe8eRx8Vhok

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Sept 19, 2009 16:43:05 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 19, 2009 16:43:05 GMT -6

I found the virtues and flaws document. Turns out I uploaded it to my free servers account. Now you can view them on line. This wasn't a huge game mechanic but it does add to the fun.

Special thanks to Ars Magica. I remember mostly coping and pasting the virtues and flaws from that system and making them more TF orientated.

Now I'm going to have to go through them and change some things for the updated system.

I get the feeling I'm talking/responding to myself.

ECHO On

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

randy Guest	Transformers RPG Sept 19, 2009 20:44:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by randy on Sept 19, 2009 20:44:02 GMT -6 But talking to yourself is fun.

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Transformers RPG Sept 19, 2009 21:09:49 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 19, 2009 21:09:49 GMT -6

I tend to bore myself.

I did finish updating the virtues and flaws.

Last Edit: Sept 19, 2009 22:07:58 GMT -6 by Paul

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Sept 24, 2009 20:49:53 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 24, 2009 20:49:53 GMT -6

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvYoxC_MJAg&feature=related

0:53 = Smokescreen ability

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Sept 29, 2009 11:57:16 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Sept 29, 2009 11:57:16 GMT -6

Created the base difficulty for range and melee attacks, and all ranged weapons except artillery.

Updated the BIAs with the new range system and added rules for changing actions in combat.

I plan to change some special abilities around.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Transformers RPG Nov 2, 2009 15:29:35 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Nov 2, 2009 15:29:35 GMT -6

I created a description on how to use every skill. That can be found on the skills word doc. If you can't read it I can post it here and stuff. Have a look over it. I'm sure you guys will rip it to pieces like everything I write.

I also added some more extra skills, and some more attacks.

Check em out.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

Bob Troll Level 3 Posts: 813	Transformers RPG Mar 9, 2010 19:09:40 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Mar 9, 2010 19:09:40 GMT -6 Prime: "Megatron..." Megatron: "Prime!!" Battle ensues
	Because World of Warcraft has been the leading culprit in dumbing down the genre to make it easy enough for the mainstream audience who has never heard of an MMO before to hop in and enjoy. Now, this isn't necessarily bad. But the soaring popularity of World of Warcraft has pigeonholed the entire industry into creating clones in order to be successful.

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Transformers RPG Mar 9, 2010 22:07:28 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Mar 9, 2010 22:07:28 GMT -6

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB0_vJUc3o4

YOU GOT THE TOUCH!!!
YOU GOT THE POWER!!!

I love that song

One shall stand, and one shall fall!

A line used in the remake and now you know where it is from.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax