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Message no. 1
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Critters...New & Used..
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 10:11:09 -0500
On Fri, Jan 30, 1998 at 06:45:07PM -0500, J. Keith Henry wrote:
> In a message dated 98-01-30 15:10:03 EST, decker@****.FSU.EDU writes:
>
> > Elaborate on which part? Predator and Prey is a new "source book"
> > dealing with critters that is due out this month.
> > I was curious if anyone had designed any other critters besides the
> > ones from the Paranormal books. I haven't, although I have had
> > several mutant variants based on the CFS sourcebook, mutated rules.
> > (Good for dealing with toxic critters).
> > Later.
> >
> Why of course we have...Coatl's for Aztlan, as well as Chameleo Cats and the
> occasionally modified Wraith now and again...uh...I keep thinking we had more,
> an Indiran Elephant a while back....True Rocs (capable of picking up smaller
> elephants) ....gosh, several others and right now I am just running down...
>
Heh..sounds like some good stuff. I've found some wonderful ideas in
AD&D Monsters Manual's over time. (Used very sparingly of course).
I tend to take creatures from the main books, and add one or two
unusual powers, depending on the use. (Adds spice, and keeps
the characters, from always knowing how to defeat something).
Any web site with these guys listed? I'm always looking for new
ways to "entertain" my players.

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Message no. 2
From: "David R. Lowe" <dlowe@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Critters...New & Used..
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 12:07:33 -0800
At 10:11 AM 2/2/98, Lehlan Decker wrote:

>Heh..sounds like some good stuff. I've found some wonderful ideas in
>AD&D Monsters Manual's over time. (Used very sparingly of course).
>I tend to take creatures from the main books, and add one or two
>unusual powers, depending on the use. (Adds spice, and keeps
>the characters, from always knowing how to defeat something).
>Any web site with these guys listed? I'm always looking for new
>ways to "entertain" my players.

Many of the minor baddies from Call of Cthulhu have made it into both our
SR and ED games. They make such great horror contructs. 'Course, in
addition to CoC, we've played SR, ED, AD&D, Champions, and Cyberpunk
campaigns in the last several years, and CoC themes seem to end up in every
one of them. Guess we do need help.

D.

David R. Lowe (dlowe@*********.com)
Photography/Design

Hey, there's a URL in my sig file now!
Check it out at: www.lowephoto.com.

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Message no. 3
From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Critters...New & Used..
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 15:12:52 -0500
On Mon, Feb 02, 1998 at 12:07:33PM -0800, David R. Lowe wrote:
> At 10:11 AM 2/2/98, Lehlan Decker wrote:
>
> >Heh..sounds like some good stuff. I've found some wonderful ideas in
> >AD&D Monsters Manual's over time. (Used very sparingly of course).
> >I tend to take creatures from the main books, and add one or two
> >unusual powers, depending on the use. (Adds spice, and keeps
> >the characters, from always knowing how to defeat something).
> >Any web site with these guys listed? I'm always looking for new
> >ways to "entertain" my players.
>
> Many of the minor baddies from Call of Cthulhu have made it into both our
> SR and ED games. They make such great horror contructs. 'Course, in
> addition to CoC, we've played SR, ED, AD&D, Champions, and Cyberpunk
> campaigns in the last several years, and CoC themes seem to end up in every
> one of them. Guess we do need help.
>
:) Nope. CoC themes seem to fit well in lots of worlds. At one time
or another, I think every GM I'm worked with has used it. Something
about its dark nature appeals to all of us I guess.
(That or we all need help. :))
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Message no. 4
From: "Simon.M" <Simon.M@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: Critters...New & Used..
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 21:52:54 -0000
>Many of the minor baddies from Call of Cthulhu have made it into both our
>SR and ED games. They make such great horror contructs. 'Course, in
>addition to CoC, we've played SR, ED, AD&D, Champions, and Cyberpunk
>campaigns in the last several years, and CoC themes seem to end up in every
>one of them. Guess we do need help.




I think Cthulhu himself has made an incursion into your gaming group.
Beware of your friend who is acting a bit strange.
He may show major symptoms of being the great Cthulhu, such as sloppy
manners when eating. Maybe his eyes have changed colour.

Of course, he may only show little signs. Like being a mile high.

Oh, and if he sugests going to Re' Le' to play, say NO.
Message no. 5
From: "David R. Lowe" <dlowe@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Critters...New & Used..
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 15:50:11 -0800
At 9:52 PM 2/2/98, Simon.M wrote:
>>Many of the minor baddies from Call of Cthulhu have made it into both our
>>SR and ED games. They make such great horror contructs. 'Course, in
>>addition to CoC, we've played SR, ED, AD&D, Champions, and Cyberpunk
>>campaigns in the last several years, and CoC themes seem to end up in every
>>one of them. Guess we do need help.
>

>I think Cthulhu himself has made an incursion into your gaming group.
>Beware of your friend who is acting a bit strange.
>He may show major symptoms of being the great Cthulhu, such as sloppy
>manners when eating. Maybe his eyes have changed colour.
>

Hey! You just described me.

D.

David R. Lowe (dlowe@*********.com)
Photography/Design

Hey, there's a URL in my sig file now!
Check it out at: www.lowephoto.com.

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