Halflings, the ninjas of the Known World?

Started by alicedavignon, April 22, 2009, 09:09:47 AM

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May 04, 2009, 12:46:42 PM #25
Very funny Synthesis.

I must ask, though:

Why the FUCK are you comparing Zalanthas to the real world?

Last I checked, we don't have half-giants and short people as wide as they are tall with natural resistances to poisons, nor do we have frail, tall individuals with razor-sharp ears.

Sounds to me like you're cherrypicking.

Again, I'll reiterate: Halflings have pretty decent constitutions for their size. They're not little bitches.
May 04, 2009, 12:55:46 PM #26
Quote from: Eloran on May 04, 2009, 12:46:42 PM
Why the FUCK are you comparing Zalanthas to the real world?

What else are we going to compare to? Other fake worlds?
May 04, 2009, 01:01:22 PM #27
Quote from: RogueGunslinger on May 04, 2009, 12:55:46 PM
Quote from: Eloran on May 04, 2009, 12:46:42 PM
Why the FUCK are you comparing Zalanthas to the real world?

What else are we going to compare to? Other fake worlds?

Lol. If we can rationalize Armageddon theories with real-world understanding of things then it makes the game more believable, it makes it easier to to immerse yourself within without it being jarring.
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May 04, 2009, 01:05:08 PM #28
Hence why there aren't and massive pink elephants that shoot bubbles from their trunks at you.
May 04, 2009, 01:06:12 PM #29
Quote from: RogueGunslinger on May 04, 2009, 12:55:46 PM
Quote from: Eloran on May 04, 2009, 12:46:42 PM
Why the FUCK are you comparing Zalanthas to the real world?

What else are we going to compare to? Other fake worlds?

Ugh. I'd like pound out something about style, theme, gameplay and internal consistency trumping realism... but after that lovely little display of attitude, I don't really want to say anything to support Eloran's case.
Don't be an ass, it doesn't do much to convince anyone or to win support for your argument.
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May 04, 2009, 01:07:45 PM #30
Quote from: RogueGunslinger on May 04, 2009, 01:05:08 PM
Hence why there aren't and massive pink elephants that shoot bubbles from their trunks at you.

I was agreeing with you.
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Quote from: Delirium on November 28, 2012, 02:26:33 AM
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May 04, 2009, 01:17:40 PM #31
Internal consistency is fine.

I still have trouble rationalizing an internally consistent world that includes diminutive ninjas who can withstand the same amount of punishment as a being twice their size.

From a gameplay perspective, I imagine it's so that halflings don't simply get one-shotted by various spells and other skills that it would take two shots of to kill almost any other humanoid.

I consider it a non-issue, really.  If a halfling NPC is kicking your ass, you're not as good as you thought you were.  If a halfling PC is kicking your ass, consider it a privilege.
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May 04, 2009, 01:30:53 PM #32 Last Edit: May 04, 2009, 01:32:49 PM by sarahjc
They way I see it, Halfings are small, fierce, and deadly fast. If you hit a halfling you are probably gonna mess it up pretty bad if you are a human, -if- you hit it. They aren't deadly cause they are strong, they are deadly because the are FAST and you can't hit them and they will most likely tap you to death.  

Are they ninjas.. Maybe. My current PC who is pretty uber has killed only one halfling, and only from a few leagues away. She has been messed up by several halfings. I don't go shortie hunting anymore.
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May 04, 2009, 01:38:58 PM #33
Quote from: Maso on May 04, 2009, 01:07:45 PM
Quote from: RogueGunslinger on May 04, 2009, 01:05:08 PM
Hence why there aren't and massive pink elephants that shoot bubbles from their trunks at you.

I was agreeing with you.

And I was agreeing with myself, as well as you. Which was me just agreeing with myself twice.
May 04, 2009, 01:58:48 PM #34
Quote from: staggerlee on May 04, 2009, 01:06:12 PM
Ugh. I'd like pound out something about style, theme, gameplay and internal consistency trumping realism... but after that lovely little display of attitude, I don't really want to say anything to support Eloran's case.
Don't be an ass, it doesn't do much to convince anyone or to win support for your argument.

If it makes you feel any better, I don't give a fuck what you think.

I just find it hilarious that in a world where giant turtles can disarm you, giant lizards can one shot you, mullish children claw their way out of their mothers womb and cloaked individuals with dull black gems can turn your insides into liquid shit, someone dare point to halflings and shout:

"OH NOES, MAH IMMURZHUN IST JARRED!"
May 04, 2009, 02:00:13 PM #35
Eloran reminds me of my bff.
May 04, 2009, 02:01:24 PM #36
Best friend forever?
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May 04, 2009, 02:02:28 PM #37
Indeed.


Sorry for derail.
May 04, 2009, 02:04:53 PM #38
Again, doesn't really bother me.

Especially since the defense nerf, halflings ain't nearly as buff as they used to be.
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May 04, 2009, 02:05:38 PM #39
Quote from: Synthesis on May 04, 2009, 02:04:53 PM
Especially since the defense nerf, halflings ain't nearly as buff as they used to be.

Indeed.
May 04, 2009, 02:06:27 PM #40
I love halflings.
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May 04, 2009, 02:10:27 PM #41
I do not recommend solo encounters with halflings.


:D
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May 04, 2009, 02:11:50 PM #42
Quote from: FantasyWriter on May 04, 2009, 02:10:27 PM
I do not recommend solo sexual encounters with halflings.
May 04, 2009, 02:13:01 PM #43
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May 04, 2009, 02:14:05 PM #44
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May 04, 2009, 02:15:58 PM #45
May 04, 2009, 02:18:44 PM #46
May 04, 2009, 02:20:17 PM #47
... like inmates?
May 04, 2009, 02:21:09 PM #48
Yes.
May 04, 2009, 04:24:57 PM #49
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