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Challenge our elf fighter as to why the hell he has 26 AC at 6th level.

Waiting for a turn - Observe opponent and hope to god he doesn't do what I think he's gonna do.

Waiting for game - Build lists or wait for a conversation to join as being the token "internet lurker" means I can't think of anything to talk about that would serve to anyone's interest.

I am mannered, I'm talking about how I lay down my respect.

Also, I'm talking about people within my gaming communities.

Most of the people, I get to know, since we're in a small area.

I could care less on what someone thinks about me, they are entitled to their very opinion, whether their view on me be wrong or not.

To state further, I never said I walked away, or didn't look at my opponent, I'm stating that I will text when they're taking to long, or at the beginning since not all people move hastily.

The respect issue is when I'm playing the game, outside of the game I'm a different person. I'm generally nice, and if I'm in a bad mood, I don't go and spread it.

When I think about it, this is my gaming area.

People I like. People who I have reasons not to like. Friends of people whom I don't like. People no one likes.

Waiting for game, and an empty table is available: Arrange my army into a threatening looking parade formation as a way to say: 'HI! I CAN PLAY! HEY LOOK OVER HERE!' without actually being that annoying.
Waiting for game, and no table is available: Flip through codex, flip through brb, shuffle points around in Army Lists, chat with people if I can, and observe other games. If it's just friendly games going on, and we're all just chatting, I'll jokingly place my Baneblade on the table when they aren't looking, and see how long it takes them to notice the giant tank sneaking up on them.

During game, my turn: Move as fast as I can, make my attacks, try to plan moves, joke around to try and make it an enjoyable game, and berate my models for being horrible horrible people.
During game, opponents turns: Observe, Make jokes about my Guardsmens' ineptitude at hiding behind a bush, and their cowardice, if it's an army I haven't played before, try to figure out what each one of the scary looking things on the other side of the table acutally do. Also, repeat the Baneblade stunt, explaining that it's my reinforcements if I get caught. I've gotten some amusing reactions with that one.....

And yes, I always put it in a place far away from the main fighting so it doesn't interfere with LoS, cover, or anything else.

The_Savior wrote:

Ketara wrote:

So really it comes down to, if you're just a random guy, or someone whom I'm not familiar with, you don't got my respect as far as attention goes.

You seem to be confusing the concepts of respect and manners, the latter being something you appear to be lacking in, reading your description above.

I don't think you realize, you don't have to respect people, for the sake of it.

That's just me, I was taught respect is something you earn, and well it seems they're right.

Because the people I don't respect, don't deserve it.

Goes both ways tho mate =) Does that mean I can assume you just another borderline slowed kid with bad skin and no social skills? And if I play you does that mean I can use my age/size adavantage to bully you? Or maybe just liberate you of your mobile? I mean why should I respect you because after all you havent earned it.

Manchu says: Watch the personal attacks here.

Jubear wrote:

The_Savior wrote:

Ketara wrote:

So really it comes down to, if you're just a random guy, or someone whom I'm not familiar with, you don't got my respect as far as attention goes.

You seem to be confusing the concepts of respect and manners, the latter being something you appear to be lacking in, reading your description above.

I don't think you realize, you don't have to respect people, for the sake of it.

That's just me, I was taught respect is something you earn, and well it seems they're right.

Because the people I don't respect, don't deserve it.

Goes both ways tho mate =) Does that mean I can assume you just another borderline slowed kid with bad skin and no social skills? And if I play you does that mean I can use my age/size adavantage to bully you? Or maybe just liberate you of your mobile? I mean why should I respect you because after all you havent earned it.

Cant wait to your grow some hair on your balls and are old enuff to go out drinking with your attitude I can see you lasting bout 20 mins before someone puts you on you ass.

Stop being black and white. This is talking in-game not outside of game.

I don't drink neither, I value my health.

Manchu says: Watch the personal attacks here.

Alright, alright.

Keep it polite, everybody. Not every topic needs to be serious business.

How is ingame different from any other social encounter?

Seriously, Jubear, what did I just say?

The_Savior wrote:

Surtur wrote:Play Slanneshi dice.

What is that? Don't tell me it's some demonic game.

Well, you know how Slannesh's number is 6 right? Well in the game you have 4-5 standard dice (d6). Your goal is to get all 6s.

You roll all the dice. For every 6 you get, you get to reroll one die and you get to reroll all duplicates. Keep all of your 6s and do your rerolls. If you do not have all 6s and cannot reroll, you lose. If you have gotten all 6s you win.

So, for example this hand is just rolled:

6,4,4,2,5 = reroll both 4s and either the 5 or 2.
rerolled 4s and 2:
6,6,3,1,5 = you got one 6, reroll one die
reroll the 1:
6,6,3,4,5
no ability to reroll, only 2 6s, a loss.

Easy and addicting. Will Slannesh claim you?

Surtur wrote:

The_Savior wrote:

Surtur wrote:Play Slanneshi dice.

What is that? Don't tell me it's some demonic game.

Well, you know how Slannesh's number is 6 right? Well in the game you have 4-5 standard dice (d6). Your goal is to get all 6s.

You roll all the dice. For every 6 you get, you get to reroll one die and you get to reroll all duplicates. Keep all of your 6s and do your rerolls. If you do not have all 6s and cannot reroll, you lose. If you have gotten all 6s you win.

So, for example this hand is just rolled:

6,4,4,2,5 = reroll both 4s and either the 5 or 2.
rerolled 4s and 2:
6,6,3,1,5 = you got one 6, reroll one die
reroll the 1:
6,6,3,4,5
no ability to reroll, only 2 6s, a loss.

Easy and addicting. Will Slannesh claim you?

Dude, that sounds like fun.

I'm going to start doing that thanks.

And another soul claimed for Slannesh.

scratch my crotch at table height level when people bend down for LoS

Tell my opponent to do stupid moves

Play Slaaneshi dice

Surtur wrote:And another soul claimed for Slannesh.

Orks don't have souls. We're plants.

snurl wrote:Well it still sounds great. I just don't understand the fanatical attachment these kids today have to their "devices".
It must be nice to have a signal free gaming environment.

As someone of that generation (early 20's) I gotta say some people are worse than others. I can touch type, so i can read a sms and then respond and keep up a conversation. I have friends in their 30's with iPhone's who I've been having tea on a hot afternoon with and the have at times all sat there on their iPhones... playing games and facebooking! It's a person thing, and most people are...well..not exactly considerate of others at all times .

Mordoskul wrote:Challenge our elf fighter as to why the hell he has 26 AC at 6th level.

Bit off topic but 10 base, +5 for magic mithril chain shirt, +3 for magic heavy shield, +6 for max dex makes 24 + assorted magic gear like amulet of natural armor or ring of deflection, assuming only +1 bonuses on armor and shield, and that he whored dexterity? Could also work it out with the right item combo and say...full plate.

Bracers of armor +8, +5 shield, amulet of natural armor +5, ring of deflection+5 and full dex bonus. Not possible at lvl 6 at all, but the higher lvls start getting god awfully tough.

Lvl 2 Dragonborn Warlord (My lowest stat is 12 I believe.)

We were in a prision campaign, I'm still in rags, but I have tons of weapons and items.

Did I also mention, I became a pimp in the game? I somehow commandeered a Halfling prostitute.

The_Savior wrote:Things you do waiting for your turn to come by, or a game to start, or while watching a friend.

I'm the kind of person, who will sit down and text while waiting for my opponent to finish his turn. I might seem uninterested in playing, but really I'm watching every move. Hopefully this places a negative effect on them and causes them to play with less skill. Of course really I am interested, it's just I rather text the girl I'm talking to, rather than care what the nerd on the other side is rolling.

That or I'll talk to my friends about uncomfortable subjects aloud. I usually try to lay down some sort of psychological warfare. Unless my opponent is one of my friends, then we know we can't troll each other. (Well only 2 )

I also enjoy stacking dice... this is a hobby of mine. I did this watching my friend play a match, of course using the small blast template, and the corner with no action.

Gah! Damn 14 year olds.

Most people that play this game also enjoys the social aspect of it you know, like talking to the person on the other side of the table, joking around etc. Using this kind of "psycological warfare" to win seems incredibly stupid, and would probably leave you with fewer and fewer opponents. The only reason it might work, is that the other person looses interest in the game and just goes through the motions (if he is too polite to just pack up). You wouldn't get a second game out of me with this kind of behaviour.

Dice stacking is okay though. Keeps hands busy while you watch your opponent and talk with him.

In addition to talking with my opponent and stacking dice, I usually jinx his dice (my most regular opponent is starting to think it actually works )

Illumini wrote:

The_Savior wrote:Things you do waiting for your turn to come by, or a game to start, or while watching a friend.

I'm the kind of person, who will sit down and text while waiting for my opponent to finish his turn. I might seem uninterested in playing, but really I'm watching every move. Hopefully this places a negative effect on them and causes them to play with less skill. Of course really I am interested, it's just I rather text the girl I'm talking to, rather than care what the nerd on the other side is rolling.

That or I'll talk to my friends about uncomfortable subjects aloud. I usually try to lay down some sort of psychological warfare. Unless my opponent is one of my friends, then we know we can't troll each other. (Well only 2 )

I also enjoy stacking dice... this is a hobby of mine. I did this watching my friend play a match, of course using the small blast template, and the corner with no action.

Gah! Damn 14 year olds.

Most people that play this game also enjoys the social aspect of it you know, like talking to the person on the other side of the table, joking around etc. Using this kind of "psycological warfare" to win seems incredibly stupid, and would probably leave you with fewer and fewer opponents. The only reason it might work, is that the other person looses interest in the game and just goes through the motions (if he is too polite to just pack up). You wouldn't get a second game out of me with this kind of behaviour.

Dice stacking is okay though. Keeps hands busy while you watch your opponent and talk with him.

In addition to talking with my opponent and stacking dice, I usually jinx his dice (my most regular opponent is starting to think it actually works )

How do you go about Jinxing?

Also, I win pretty easily without being a jerk on purpose. Only problem I have is my friend's Space Wolves army, but I like the wolves they're challenging.

When waiting for a turn I generally just watch what's happening on the table and figure out ways to counter my opponent's tactics (you know what you're meant to do ). Although I'm not above mucking about or gently mocking one certain member of the groups dice rolls (seriously 9 times out of 10 everything he rolls no matter what dice he's using will be ones and twos unless it's a Ld check then it's fives or sizes).

I have been known to cause smoking/drinking breaks during my turns simply due to the occasional insane numbers of dice that are needed for Dark Elf shooting or when I throw my Corsairs at something.

Nick Ellingworth wrote:When waiting for a turn I generally just watch what's happening on the table and figure out ways to counter my opponent's tactics (you know what you're meant to do ). Although I'm not above mucking about or gently mocking one certain member of the groups dice rolls (seriously 9 times out of 10 everything he rolls no matter what dice he's using will be ones and twos unless it's a Ld check then it's fives or sizes).

I have been known to cause smoking/drinking breaks during my turns simply due to the occasional insane numbers of dice that are needed for Dark Elf shooting or when I throw my Corsairs at something.

So, you mean because you roll so much you need to take a break?

How many dice do you roll man?

The_Savior wrote:

Nick Ellingworth wrote:When waiting for a turn I generally just watch what's happening on the table and figure out ways to counter my opponent's tactics (you know what you're meant to do ). Although I'm not above mucking about or gently mocking one certain member of the groups dice rolls (seriously 9 times out of 10 everything he rolls no matter what dice he's using will be ones and twos unless it's a Ld check then it's fives or sizes).

I have been known to cause smoking/drinking breaks during my turns simply due to the occasional insane numbers of dice that are needed for Dark Elf shooting or when I throw my Corsairs at something.

So, you mean because you roll so much you need to take a break?

How many dice do you roll man?

No other people take a break. As for the number of dice I roll it's not actually that many (50 shots a turn and 21 attacks from the Corsairs), it's actually more of a running joke from a 2 a side game in which everyone forgot to bring dice so we had to scrounge as many of the store dice as possible. We found 5 (plus a scatter and artillery), needless to say my shooting phase was rather painful for everyone else and they've mocked me mercilessly ever since. The Corsairs just seem to trigger breaks because people really hate watching 21 attacks all hit (gotta love rerolling to hit) and most of them wounding.

Nick Ellingworth wrote:

The_Savior wrote:

Nick Ellingworth wrote:When waiting for a turn I generally just watch what's happening on the table and figure out ways to counter my opponent's tactics (you know what you're meant to do ). Although I'm not above mucking about or gently mocking one certain member of the groups dice rolls (seriously 9 times out of 10 everything he rolls no matter what dice he's using will be ones and twos unless it's a Ld check then it's fives or sizes).

I have been known to cause smoking/drinking breaks during my turns simply due to the occasional insane numbers of dice that are needed for Dark Elf shooting or when I throw my Corsairs at something.

So, you mean because you roll so much you need to take a break?

How many dice do you roll man?

No other people take a break. As for the number of dice I roll it's not actually that many (50 shots a turn and 21 attacks from the Corsairs), it's actually more of a running joke from a 2 a side game in which everyone forgot to bring dice so we had to scrounge as many of the store dice as possible. We found 5 (plus a scatter and artillery), needless to say my shooting phase was rather painful for everyone else and they've mocked me mercilessly ever since. The Corsairs just seem to trigger breaks because people really hate watching 21 attacks all hit (gotta love rerolling to hit) and most of them wounding.

Nice, I once had to roll 98 attacks.

Surtur wrote:Bracers of armor +8, +5 shield, amulet of natural armor +5, ring of deflection+5 and full dex bonus. Not possible at lvl 6 at all, but the higher lvls start getting god awfully tough.

True, can get some sick AC with the right items, but I was mostly wondering how he's surprised a damned fighter managed to get AC 26 at level 6. I mean, it's not like it's hard!

While waiting for a game...I stroll around the FLGS wishlisting all the items I wish I had the $$$ to buy.

Waiting for my turn - the guys I game with are all really friendly, so we are usually carrying on a conversation that lasts the duration of the game, so there's never really a "waiting" time. When I find myself waiting, I'll usually just sit there thinking about the next turn, maybe once per game I'll excuse myself to use the facilities.

The_Savior wrote:Nice, I once had to roll 98 attacks.

You think that's bad, have you ever seen what happens when The Dwellers Below (every model must pass a strength test or die) is cast on to a 200 strong Clan Rat horde? It took 10 minutes just to count all the casualties and another 5 to remove them. A total of 94 Rats were killed by one spell.

Somthing I do (its highly ammusing for me but really winds up your opponent) is to just stand smiling and tut every time they go to move somthing. You can make them worry and completely stop doing what the want to do as they worry about what you're scheming Mind games are fun

Gorechild wrote:Somthing I do (its highly ammusing for me but really winds up your opponent) is to just stand smiling and tut every time they go to move somthing. You can make them worry and completely stop doing what the want to do as they worry about what you're scheming Mind games are fun

Haha, now that's what I think is fun.

Masturbate furiously and see if anyone notices.

And then complain endlessy about how weak necrons are, or how my current opponent is playing the most OP army ever.

I've also only ever played close friends and family, so I obviously wouldn't act this way among strangers...

I'm talking about the complaining part of course, that would be just be awkward with people I don't know.

asimo77 wrote:Masturbate furiously and see if anyone notices.

I thought everyone did!