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Monday, 21 August 2017
Part 29 They Usually Inhabit Tunnels Mazes and Labyrinths
Part 29 They Usually Inhabit Tunnels Mazes and Labyrinths
Part 29 of a comparison of Holmes manuscript with the published Basic Set rulebook. Turn to page 29 of your Blue Book and follow along...
Medusa
Holmes changes a few concepts from the original description in OD&D Vol 2. Originally they were a "human-type monster with the lower body of a snake, a human torso and head, with tresses which are asps", but Holmes leaves out the part about a "lower body of a snake", making them humanoid - which is how they were described later in AD&D and B/X. Holmes also adds "Usually female", which wasnt mentioned in the original. In the Monster Manual and B/X they are described as strictly female.
Holmes adds a concept from the original myth that was missing from OD&D: "It can be looked at in a mirror without harm" - providing another use for those mirrors in the Equipment List. He leaves out one concept from the original that "It also is subject to the effects of its reflected glance", but the published rulebook adds this back by appending "...and if it sees its own gaze in a mirror is is turned to stone".
Greyhawk has the attacks as "1 or 2" and damage as "by weapon type and turn to stone" but the published rulebook gives them 1 attack for 1-6, without specifying exactly what form of attack this is. B/X later clarified that the 1-6 is for snakebite.
Mermen
In OD&D, Mermen were one of the "categories of men". See page 3, 5 and 7 of Vol 2. Thus, Mermen represent another OD&D "man-type" that Holmes included in the manuscript but that was cut from the published version. The brief description in OD&D also does not indicate whether they have fish tails or are simply humans who live in the water. Holmes clarifies this by adding a paragraph describing them as having the familiar form of a mermaid.
Minotaur
The original description is brief, and Holmes follows it closely, including the joke about bull-headed men debating rules. As with Medusa, he adds a new sentence based on the original myth, specifically that minotaurs usually inhabit tunnels, mazes and labyrinths (this concept was also included as the last sentence of the entry in B/X). There are no changes in the description from the manuscript to the published version.
Greyhawk gave them three attacks, "1 butt/1 bite/1 weapon" for 2-8, 1-3 and by weapon type, but the published rulebook changes this significantly to "2 horns + 1 bite" for 1-6 each. In the module B2, Gygax merges these by allowing the additional weapon attack when charging, but only two attack forms when not charging. The Monster Manual and B/X each have other variations on these combinations. Lots of options to choose from here!
Mummies
Holmes follows the description in OD&D closely, with no conceptual changes. The two paragraphs in the manuscript are retained in the published rulebook, which adds an entirely new third paragraph describing the fear induced by a mummy.
Nixies
Holmes simplifies the seven sentences of the original down to three, dropping a few concepts such as Dispel Magic possibly working against the Charm, and the Nixies not being afraid of flame. There are no changes to the description from the manuscript to published rulebook. Greyhawk allowed them an alternate attack "by weapon type" but as with most other humanoid monsters the rulebook drops this option.
The Nixie entry was included in the first edition of the rulebook (1977) but was later deleted when the monster section was reformatted for the second edition (Nov 1978). If you have a later edition and havent seen this entry before, here it is:
Continue on to Part 30: "It is, Of Course, Ochre-Colored"
Or Go Back to Part 28: "Thus We Find Weresharks in Polynesia"
Or Go Back to Start: The Holmes Manuscript
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Wednesday, 9 August 2017
10 Must Apps for the Programmers if they want to be professional
10 Must Apps for the Programmers if they want to be professional
Here are some apps that will help you on the Go
1.DroidEdit
If you want a code editor for android DroidEdit is the Best Editor for you, compatableI can say it is packed with features like deep search and keyboard shortcuts.It also does the Code highlighting for C++, Java, Ruby and may more.
2.AIDE
If you are in need for a tool that transfers the code to the Android phones from the Eclipse Project in a snap you need to use the AIDE, Incompatible with services like dropbox giving the users the ability to store the projects in the cloud.
3.Syntax Highlighted Code Editor
Syntax Highlighted Code Editor is an App that most programmers who are web developers who like to work from their phone, The code editor is very light but it packs a punch of Syntax Highlighting Tools allowing you to edit HTML, CSS, PHP, effectivlelyC/C++ and just about every programming language.
4. C4droid
If you are a C- programming junkie then C4droid is the best code editor uses the popular GNU based architecture and GCC collection Framework and lets you effectively.
5.Algoid
Algoid is the app that you will need to have on the android device. It includes the real time debugger and the scope explorer with provides step by step execution mode. Algoid can turn your android device into real programming workstation.
6.Programming Hub
Programming Hub is the app for the python, Assembly, HTML, C, VB.NET, C++, programmingC#, JavaScript, PHP and Java Programming it is good for the beginners and a well as the professional program.
7.Udacity
If you are learning Programming Udacity is the best app for free video courses you can sit in your home and enjoy the courses the offered by the App, contains you can keep your lifestyle while using the app.
8.C++ Programming
This C++ Programming app provides you with C++ Tutor contains 140 Programs and Many FAQ and Important questions, The apps consist of a good user interface and can a be easily understood by the users.
9.Programmer KeyBoard
Most Programmers try to get the work done by using their phone keyboards but this can be a real pain in the Thumbs, The Programmer Keyboard App gives you access to important keys like Ctrl, Alt, Arrow which usually your phones won�t support.
10.DroidScript Programming IDE
DroidScript is a Javascript based Dev Environment that lets you use your computer as the remote IDE over Wi-Fi, It supports most capabilities, including GPS, compass,camaera and accelerometer, along with both native and HTML5 Controls, iT can interact send and receive SMS email and create home page shortcuts.
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