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While LotR is one of the key source items for D&D and the like, lots of folks think it would make a lousy RPG.<\/p>\n

Ah, but if only you knew the true story<\/a> …<\/p>\n

Game Three<\/b>
\nThe GM’s girlfriend has heard of the game and wants in. Being a long-time White Wolf player, she wants a character with many important secrets in his background, an angsty romantic subplot, and the ability to kick a lot of ass. The hobbit players nearly revolt when Aragorn is introduced at Bree, correctly noting that this character is far cooler than theirs. The encounter at Weathertop goes wonderfully, with the PCs getting beat up just enough to put some scare into them.<\/p>\n

(via SfAD<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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