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  1. 2012-12-27, 09:47 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #1
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    Default Handy Mnemonic Devices

    So does anyone have any Mnemonic devices to remember rules in gaming. I have one for Remembering Sneak Attack immune enemies: COUPE.
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    I was wondering if other people have any. For any system
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  2. 2012-12-28, 03:19 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #2
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    Well, I have a problem with the letter D.
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    Don't know if that counts, but it works.
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  3. 2012-12-28, 04:59 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Need_A_Life View Post
    Well, I have a problem with the letter D.
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    Don't know if that counts, but it works.
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    Be wary if your DM turns to the "D"s of the monster manual.
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  4. 2012-12-28, 05:27 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #4
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    How do you remember that fighting type is weak to flying type? Have you ever tried to punch a bird?
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  5. 2012-12-29, 08:38 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glimbur View Post
    How do you remember that fighting type is weak to flying type? Have you ever tried to punch a bird?
    If it's flying, I don't think you could, really.

    Oh wait. That's the point.
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  6. 2012-12-29, 09:39 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #6
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    How do you remember that fighting type is weak to flying type? Have you ever tried to punch a bird?
    Just imagine Bruce Lee fighting a flock of pelicans.
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  7. 2012-12-30, 12:27 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wyntonian View Post
    If it's flying, I don't think you could, really.

    Oh wait. That's the point.
    But that should apply to Steel and Normal then. And fighting has aura sphere!

    Just imagine Bruce Lee fighting a flock of pelicans.
    It doesn't end well for the pelicans, I don't think.
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  8. 2012-12-30, 12:57 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #8
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    "Swords over axes" This retort from Ike to Boyd in Path of Radiance is how I remember the weapon triangle whether Ike's even in the game or not
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