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Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:07:22 +0000

Sigh. Does the brain allow me to characterize strength or type of a relationship? No, it’s a general mind mapper. So it doesn’t do the job.

Let me restate my requirements because I don’t think they’re that unclear.
1. Nodes are people. Optional linking out is nice.
2. Connections are relationships, with a type and strength ideally reflected visually.
3. I don’t have to mess with layout myself.
4. Nice to have, nodes can be grouped.

So mind mappers, diagramming tools, etc. don’t do the job.

Comment on D&D 5e Coming Along… Nicely? by Steve

Steve — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:34 +0000

Don’t overreact, Zelkon. I’ve been posting here occasionally for 3 years or so and mxyzplk hasn’t once REALLY meant it when he’s told me to die in a fire for liking 4E

Comment on D&D 5e Coming Along… Nicely? by Steve

Steve — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:58:37 +0000

Sounds like there are elements from all editions of D&D in “Next”. I’m glad that they’re keeping the split between “heroic”, “paragon” and “epic”, since there should be some division between low-level, mid-level and high-level. I hope they keep simple monster manual entries but I want more fluff behind the monsters (more like previously published editions). My suggestion is to pay attention to the “Legends & Lore” column on the WotC website on Mondays. They’re doing surveys about what things you like about previous editions and may influence future decisions.

I know, I know, as a 4E DM I should just tell all of you Pathfinder/3.5 people to die in a fire… but I’m not like that and the more people who contribute to this edition and possibly enjoy it, the easier it will be for many people to find a group to game with.

Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by bob345

bob345 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:41:10 +0000

What about The Brain? http://www.thebrain.com/

Comment on Pathfinder MMO Sounding Not Too Thrilling by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:57:14 +0000

If they don’t want people forming opinions, they wouldn’t be posting detailed writeups this far in advance about what the game’s going to be like. I suppose you like to just sit back and uncritically consume all prepublished hype?

Comment on Pathfinder MMO Sounding Not Too Thrilling by George

George — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:30:44 +0000

slagging a game off before anyone has even seen it, very smart…

Comment on D&D 5e Coming Along… Nicely? by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:19:25 +0000

Want some cheese with that whine?

Comment on D&D 5e Coming Along… Nicely? by Zelkon

Zelkon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:47:37 +0000

Quite sickened by that jerk response. You’re already geting an eddition that throws away everything 4e fans like and getting your improved 3.5 (LOL it needed some), so no need to be a jerk.

Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:28:31 +0000

Let us know if you do something, we’ll alpha test!

Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by marc benier

marc benier — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:03:34 +0000

Interesting post. I came across out whilst looking for software that would allow me to create relationships between different types of objects (people, roles, and other user defined objects). The relationship could be defined (employed by, teaches, is taught by, contains…). I can’t find the right tool either! I’m starting to wonder how easy it would be to develop an app using a tool like Expressions Blend and Visual Studio…

Comment on Pathfinder MMO Sounding Not Too Thrilling by adventuresinroleplay

adventuresinroleplay — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:07:13 +0000

Just this past weekend I mentioned to my Pathfinder group that there was an MMO coming out and we were all mildly pumped (not knowing any details). This sounds exactly like a game I will avoid if it stays on this track. I’m not huge into always on PVP and the skilling up while offline is pretty meh. I’d rather skill up while actually playing the game. Oh well, more research and watching.

Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:10:37 +0000

Nope, no good solutions yet. Alas.

Comment on Reavers on the Seas of Fate – Season Two, Twenty-Third Session by mxyzplk

mxyzplk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:10:21 +0000

It was definitely enjoyable. Next time is the money though!

Comment on I Need A Relationship Mapping Tool by Runeslinger

Runeslinger — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:09 +0000

Did you find one?

Comment on Reavers on the Seas of Fate – Season Two, Twenty-Third Session by Runeslinger

Runeslinger — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:59:21 +0000

This sounds like a great session~