Friday Funny

Several weeks ago, Ryan Costello made us laugh with his Friday Funny: Charisma Penalties and Dirty Looks. Well, a fan loved the random list so much, he created a randomized Excel spreadsheet for it: Charisma Penalties & Dirty Looks spreadsheet (and an xls version) If you hit F9 when the file’s open, it’ll “re-roll.” From

Charisma does not simply measure one’s force of personality—your confidence, your presence. It also measures physical attractiveness. A high Charisma means smooth-skin, coifed hair, symmetrical features: that you’re a real looker. A low Charisma, on the other hand, means something is… off. Well, what’s off, exactly? Now, you can find out. Below is a list

Cowardice has a devastating effect not only on a character’s personal reputation but, also, on group morale. Successfully using a cowardly feat or skill imposes a -2 circumstance penalty to all Intimidate, Bluff, and Diplomacy checks made by you and your allies against any enemy who witnessed your cowardly action. The enemy, on the other

By sweet Chautauqua’s flow’ry banks We love to sing and play, But should we spy a foeman’s ranks, We’d proudly run away! —H. P. Lovecraft, “Pacifist War Song—1917” There comes a time in all heroes’ lives when they must make the ultimate sacrifice and perish while saving their adventuring companions, their true loves, and sometimes

In honor of Kobold Quarterly’s landmark 10th issue, here is a list reflecting on the best things about this fine magazine. 10. It’s like 10,000 spoons when you need 10,000 spoons. 9. If not for his KQ editorial duties, Wolfgang Baur would be free to walk the Earth. 8. The Ecology articles give you insight