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Dungeons and Dragons42
28-02-2007, 04:00
Welcome, all D&D fans! I'm starting this thread partially because I'm bored and I need something to do, and partly because I've never hosted a D&D session over the computer.
I need a group of players to submit characters to be used in a campaign run by me. When submitting your character, include mostly everything you would include on a character sheet (found in the back of the Player's Handbook). I am assuming that you know the rules. :cool:
I will be acting as DM in the campaign, and I need at least two people to join in before we can start. You needn't commit a large portion of time into this; just a few posts every day. However, you do need to be on here at least once per day so you can submit responses so the rest of the party can continue to move forward. The beginning few posts on this forum will be quite long (owing to the complexity of the character sheet), and I will leave it open for a few days before starting the adventure. I will personally keep track of things (i.e. character sheets, current stats, temporary hit points, etc. ) myself, so you need not worry about that. I'm looking for very creative players and I would like, at minnimum,:
*A bard
*A monk
*A sorcerer
*A ranger
... and after that, I don't care. I will be including a lot of magic in this quest, so be prepared ;) .

If you want to join, but don't get around to it untill later, I'll try to find a way to work you in (ex. "A stranger has entered town and wants to talk to the PCs, etc.).

I haven't decided the entire campaign yet, but it will span a long period of time. I'm hoping to include some of the following things:

*Very good AI
*Hard boss battles
*Very rewarding quests
*PLENTY of magical weapons/items
*Multiple branches off from the story line and side quests
*At least one quest involving an airship of some kind followed by an air battle of some kind.
*Flying mounts (i.e. eagles, pegusai, ravids, etc.)

Hope to see you in my campaign! :)
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 04:04
3.0 or 3.5?
Raksgaard
28-02-2007, 04:05
before I submit my character (already drawn up and waiting to be submitted), I have a few questions.

1. I assume we're starting at lvl. 1 Please correct me if I'm wrong.
2. I also assume we're not using the gestalt rules from Unearthed Arcana. Although please consider this an official petition to use them...they're so gosh-darn COOL!
3. Are only PH races/classes/feats kosher or are other books available to you? I've got them all, nerd that I am, so any combination is easily doable, though I prefer to use the Races set and the Complete _____________ set as adjuncts to the PH and DMG.

I look forward to this....haven't run a good DnD campaign in a while!
Exomnia
28-02-2007, 04:06
What extensions are okay? Third party stuff?
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 04:12
before I submit my character (already drawn up and waiting to be submitted), I have a few questions.

1. I assume we're starting at lvl. 1 Please correct me if I'm wrong.
2. I also assume we're not using the gestalt rules from Unearthed Arcana. Although please consider this an official petition to use them...they're so gosh-darn COOL!
3. Are only PH races/classes/feats kosher or are other books available to you? I've got them all, nerd that I am, so any combination is easily doable, though I prefer to use the Races set and the Complete _____________ set as adjuncts to the PH and DMG.

I look forward to this....haven't run a good DnD campaign in a while!

Yes, but f-ing overpowered, unless he forces it to be gestalt PH Class/NPC Class. Which I've done before. Which actually works out pretty well.
Exomnia
28-02-2007, 04:15
I don't need no Gestalt rules. All I need is a VoP Monk.
Kerubia
28-02-2007, 04:19
I'd love to give this a shot. I've never played online before either, but if you'd like a Rogue/Assassin, then I'd love to play.

I know 3.5 well enough, if that's the rules we play.
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 04:22
I don't need no Gestalt rules. All I need is a VoP Monk.

I'd settle for a Swashbuckler any day of the week, though that only really works if he's using 3.5 rules.

If not I'll probably roll a Sorc.
Bodies Without Organs
28-02-2007, 04:24
3.0 or 3.5?

White Box.
H-Town Tejas
28-02-2007, 04:28
I'll go for this. I know 3.5 well enough, assuming that's what we're going with.

I'd prefer to be a Rogue, but I could go for a Ranger, if you really need one.
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 04:29
White Box.

*chuckle*
Raksgaard
28-02-2007, 06:22
I don't need no Gestalt rules. All I need is a VoP Monk.

I can already smell the twinky.......:rolleyes:
JuNii
28-02-2007, 17:51
Please post what starting level and what character Races you WON'T allow.

I am interested BTW.
Aelosia
28-02-2007, 18:08
I am interested, of course, but I think we need further detail into this.
Dungeons and Dragons42
28-02-2007, 22:53
Okay, I'm going to try to answer as many questions as I can:
Yes, I am playing with the v.3.5 set of rules.
Yes, we will be starting at level 1.
I only have the core rulebooks right now, but I have access to the DM's guide II and the monster manual II. Is Swashbuckler in the DM's guide II? If so, I'd be happy to have one. Otherwise, I won't have the stats for one and you will have to post them for me. The same goes for anyone else who wants to play a class of their own invention or otherwise. I welcome it, but you need to give me some backround info.
I think I will allow ALL races at this point.
Now, does anyone have some more questions? If so, I will answer them as best I can. When all the queries have been cleared up, I will ask for everyone who is playing to check in again, and then (hopefully) we can start. Until we get all the questions cleared up, please don't submit your character. I will tell you when.
p.s. Does anyone know whether we're allowed to post images on these threads?
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 23:23
Okay, I'm going to try to answer as many questions as I can:
Yes, I am playing with the v.3.5 set of rules.
Yes, we will be starting at level 1.
I only have the core rulebooks right now, but I have access to the DM's guide II and the monster manual II. Is Swashbuckler in the DM's guide II? If so, I'd be happy to have one. Otherwise, I won't have the stats for one and you will have to post them for me. The same goes for anyone else who wants to play a class of their own invention or otherwise. I welcome it, but you need to give me some backround info.
I think I will allow ALL races at this point.
Now, does anyone have some more questions? If so, I will answer them as best I can. When all the queries have been cleared up, I will ask for everyone who is playing to check in again, and then (hopefully) we can start. Until we get all the questions cleared up, please don't submit your character. I will tell you when.
p.s. Does anyone know whether we're allowed to post images on these threads?

Swashbuckler is in Complete Warrior.

On the topic of ALL races, how are you handling ECLs?
Dungeons and Dragons42
28-02-2007, 23:36
When I say all races, I meant all the ones you will find in books. Not classes from the MM. Therefore, I will not have orcs and bugbears running around as PCs in my campaign.

Swashbuckler is fine then. Just give me the stats and stuff and you're fine.
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 23:37
When I say all races, I meant all the ones you will find in books. Not classes from the MM. Therefore, I will not have orcs and bugbears running around as PCs in my campaign.

Works for me. I'll have a sorcerer up later today.
Dungeons and Dragons42
28-02-2007, 23:40
Cool. I await your next post. :)
H-Town Tejas
28-02-2007, 23:41
Alright, so do you really, desperately want a Ranger in your campaign?

Also, how are we doing attributes?
JuNii
28-02-2007, 23:43
Okay, I'm going to try to answer as many questions as I can:
Yes, I am playing with the v.3.5 set of rules.
Yes, we will be starting at level 1.
I only have the core rulebooks right now, but I have access to the DM's guide II and the monster manual II. Is Swashbuckler in the DM's guide II? If so, I'd be happy to have one. Otherwise, I won't have the stats for one and you will have to post them for me. The same goes for anyone else who wants to play a class of their own invention or otherwise. I welcome it, but you need to give me some backround info.
I think I will allow ALL races at this point.
Now, does anyone have some more questions? If so, I will answer them as best I can. When all the queries have been cleared up, I will ask for everyone who is playing to check in again, and then (hopefully) we can start. Until we get all the questions cleared up, please don't submit your character. I will tell you when.
p.s. Does anyone know whether we're allowed to post images on these threads?
... can I play Drow? :p

oh and the best place for a thread like this is either in Nationstates or I.I.
Arcanea
28-02-2007, 23:50
This looks great! I'm thinking about joining up as a Paladin (though I could be persuaded to roll something else). :)

I'm somewhat new to D&D (never was able to find anyone else I knew willing to play), so there's still a bit of a learning curve, but I'm pretty experienced with RP'ing so I should be fine.
Deus Malum
28-02-2007, 23:51
... can I play Drow? :p

oh and the best place for a thread like this is either in Nationstates or I.I.

I believe he meant only PHB races...though I'm guessing you're being sarcastic.
JuNii
28-02-2007, 23:58
I believe he meant only PHB races...though I'm guessing you're being sarcastic.

technically, they are a subset of elves. which is why I'm asking.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 00:04
technically, they are a subset of elves. which is why I'm asking.

Yes, but they're non-PHB, and have a level offset.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 01:04
How should we handle stats?

I generally just take 80 points and distribute them among my stats. This is the system that my group has used the past 3 years, as it leads to everyone having roughly the same distribution, and eliminates the need for rolling.
Cylea
01-03-2007, 03:03
Well, this looks interesting. I might be interested in playing as a ranger, especially if nobody else wants to do it.

It has been sometime since I have looked over my D&D books and even when I did I never found enough people to play a real game with them. I do have RP experience though...
The Infinite Dunes
01-03-2007, 03:05
*lurks with interest to see how this plays out*

Sounds like there are enough people for a whole militia, let alone 4-6 member party.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 03:06
Well, this looks interesting. I might be interested in playing as a ranger, especially if nobody else wants to do it.

It has been sometime since I have looked over my D&D books and even when I did I never found enough people to play a real game with them. I do have RP experience though...

Yeah, that'd be cool.

Especially since 3.5 Rangers don't suck big donkey balls like their 3.0 counterparts.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 03:21
Actually, it would be pretty neat to have a drow, so that's fine, Junii
Arcanea, it would be great to have a paladin, so you're okay. @Deus Malum: Does this 80 point thing work out pretty well? If so, we can just use that. (I'll admit it is very tedious to have to roll so much.)
Now, I need to know how many people we have who want to do this. Please post a response that says the race of the character you'll be playing, the character's name, and whether or not you want to use the 80-point stat generation method. Please do this ONLY ONCE so I can get a gist of how many people will be playing. If you want to, you can also include some things you want to happen in the campaign and I will try to work them in.
Also, the party doesn't just have to be 4-6 people, so feel free to join in.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 03:30
@JuNii - Drow is interesting and will add some originality to the adventure. Feel free to make a drow character.
@Arcanea - A paladin would be wonderful. Feel free.
@Cylea - A ranger is great.
@Deus Malum - I think we'll take a vote on which type of character generation system we'll use.

Now I need everyone who wishes to play in the campaign submit a response formatted like this:
[Character's Name]
[Character's Race]
[Character's Class]
[The method of character stat generation you prefer]
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 03:36
Jaske Archaiah

Race: Human
Class: Sorcerer
Level: 1
Alignment: True Neutral

Str 10 +0
Dex 14 +2
Con 12 +1
Int 16 +3
Wis 10 +0
Cha 18 +4

Base Attack Bonus: 0
Ranged Attack Bonus: +2
Melee Attack Bonus: +0

AC: 12

Fort: +1
Reflex: +2
Will: +2


Skill points: (2 + int) * 4 + human bonus = 24
Skill Name: Ranks: Modifier: Total:

Bluff 4 4 8
Concentration 2 1 3
Craft(paint) 2 3 5
Diplomacy 4 4 8
Knowledge(arcana) 4 3 7
Knowledge(Art) 4 3 7
Spellcraft 4 3 7


Knows 4 Languages (Common + 3 for intelligence modifier):
Common
Elven
Draconic
Celestial


Feats: 2 (1 standard + 1 Human Feat)
Spell Focus (Transmutation)
Silent Spell


Spells:
Known: 4 0-level, 2 1st-level
Per Day: 5 0-level, 4 1st-level

0-level Spells:
Daze
Dancing Lights
Mage Hand
Arcane Mark

1st level Spells:
Burning Hands
Mage Armor


Special Abilities:
Summon Familiar (Raven, named Natloz, Standard Monster’s Manual Raven except: +1 Natural Armor, Intelligence of 6, Alertness, Improved Evasion, Share Spells, Empathic Link. Speak one language: Common)


Equipment:
Item Name: Cost: Weight:

Artisan’s Tool 5 gp 5 lb
Spell component pouch 5 gp 3 lb
Waterskin 2 cp 4 lb
Parchment (10 sheets) 2 gp N/A
Ink (3 oz.) 24 gp N/A
Backpack 2 gp 2 lb
Bedroll 1 sp 5 lb
Inkpen 1 sp N/A
Chalk (3 pieces) 3 cp N/A

Weapon:
Name: Cost: Damage Crit Weight Type
Quarterstaff 0 1d6/1d6 x2 4 lb Bludgeoning

Total Cost: 38 gp, 2 sp, 5 cp
Remaining Gold After Items: 42 gp, 7 sp, 5 cp
Total Weight: 23 lb

I'll submit a biography and description separately, once I've had the time to write them.

Description: Jaske is a tall, slightly built, and generally unimposing human with wavy black hair and mismatched black and blue eyes. His face is generally lean and comely, if not outright handsome, but the features are marred by a pair of scars just above his left eyebrow running vertically up to his hairline. A small bit of careless stubble crowds his chin, but other than this he's clean shaven.
The rest of him is obscured by a heavy, but comfortable looking cloak, concealing everything but his hands, which twitch impatiently at his side, as if demanding they be put to some task.

History: Jaske Archaiah was born and raised the son Juste and Mina Archaiah, an artisan and a painter of some reknown. From them he learned the trade, and due to his intellect and vision started out on the road to becoming an accomplished artist in his own right. Things would have progressed in this fashion had his powers not manifested in his mid-teens. Keeping his more arcane talents hidden at first, he eventually caught the eye of a sorcerer who had come to his father's workshop to make a purchase of some of their work.
Under the tutelage of the sorcerer, Osquik, Jaske learned how to control and manipulate the magical energies he could call forth at will. He studied the arcane and continued to polish his artistic abilities, until finally the time came for him to strike off on his own.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 03:41
Alright, from now on, I will call you by your character's name if you have made one already.

Also, if we get into real nitty gritty battle sequences, I might make a makeshift map on this thread and if this occurs, I will need to know what symbol to use to represent you. You can make it any key you want (ex. @ # % * &, etc.).
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 03:50
Sorry if this is an exact duplicate of another one of my posts, but a message comes up that says the moderator must check it, so....

Anyway,
@JuNii - Yes, it would be nice if you played a drow. Adds some originality to the adventure.
@Arcanea - Feel free to play a paladin. We could always use a powerhouse who can heal people :)
@Cylea - A ranger would be just dandy.

@Anyone else - I would still like a bard in the campaign somewhere.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:01
I'm really interested (I'm DMing a game right now, and would like to play somehow too) but one request/question: templates? there's a way to start taking the 1/2 dragon template as a first level character in races of the dragon, so if possible, I'd -really- like to play as one. ;)
I made this character a while ago, and have been looking for an opportunity to play for a while.
1 fighter half-force dragon/elf (going start taking levels of Sorcerer next)
H-Town Tejas
01-03-2007, 04:03
Here it goes:

Yuu Aoshima
Human Rogue L1, Chaotic Evil

STR: 12 (+1)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 14 (+2)
WIS: 10 (0)
CHA: 14 (+2)

Base Attack Bonus: 0
Ranged Attack Bonus: +3
Melee Attack Bonus: +1

HP: 8
AC: 15
Fortitude: +2
Reflex: +5
Will: 0

Skills
Bluff +4
Disable Device +4
Hide +4
Intimidate +4
Listen +2
Move Silently +4
Open Lock +4
Search +4
Sleight of Hand +4
Spot +2
Tumble +4
Use Magic Device +4

Languages Spoken
Common
Abyssal
Draconic

Feats
Martial Weapon Proficiency: Kukri
Two-Weapon Fighting

Special Abilities
Sneak Attack +1d6
Trapfinding

Equipment (43 lbs. carried)
Kukri x2
Shortbow
Arrow (20)
Leather Armor
Backpack w/Waterskin
Bedroll
Hooded lantern
3 pints oil
Traveler's outfit
Peasant's outfit
Trail rations, 1 day
22 gold

Description:
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 133 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: One green, one gray
Deity: n/a

Description: Despite the fact that Yuu is an evil, arbitrarily violent, vicious bitch, she doesn't look too bad. She has shoulder-length black hair, tanned skin, and mismatched green and gray eyes. Somewhat tall, lithe, and well-endowed, Yuu's outfits are eclectic, and vary from day to day. Most of her body is crisscrossed with tattoos.

History: Yuu Aoshima could have rather easily died on the side of a highway through the jungle eighteen years ago. Lucky for her, and unlucky for the rest of the world, that a caring soul picked her up off the side of the street and brought her back to her home in the city-state of Crossroads. The caring soul, a half-Celestial favored soul named Aimi Aoshima, brought little Yuu into her home and raised her like her own daughter.
Crossroads, however, was and always has been a city under the iron-fisted rule of the clergy of Nerull. They were not friendly to people like Aimi, and she soon found that she could not feed herself and Yuu. In the end, she chose not to feed herself. When Yuu realized this, she began picking pockets to put food on the table for her mother. While her mother disapproved of this, she let it continue, and Yuu soon became one of Crossroads' seasoned thieves. She probably would have still been on the streets of Crossroads, but then, disaster struck.
When Yuu was thirteen, Aimi was murdered by Nerull's clergy. Yuu was not, but she was kept in an underground bunker outside of the city used by the clergy. There, she was subject to indoctrination and physical and sexual abuse of the worst kinds. After three years of this, some of Aimi's friends living outside of Crossroads found the bunker and busted Yuu out, but they found a changed person.
Yuu returned to Crossroads' slums, but crime, and Yuu had expanded her repetoire to kidnapping and indiscriminate murder, went from being something she had to do to something she took as a sadistic pleasure. She took a special pleasure in torturing and murdering Nerull's priests, and eventually this caught up with her. When the clergy found out that she was the one doing it, she was forced to flee Crossroads. Despite the change of scenery, however, little has changed...
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:04
Alright, from now on, I will call you by your character's name if you have made one already.

Also, if we get into real nitty gritty battle sequences, I might make a makeshift map on this thread and if this occurs, I will need to know what symbol to use to represent you. You can make it any key you want (ex. @ # % * &, etc.).

I would prefer JA as my symbol, if that's at all possible.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:05
I'm really interested (I'm DMing a game right now, and would like to play somehow too) but one request/question: templates? there's a way to start taking the 1/2 dragon template as a first level character in races of the dragon, so if possible, I'd -really- like to play as one. ;)
I made this character a while ago, and have been looking for an opportunity to play for a while.
1 fighter half-force dragon/elf (going start taking levels of Sorcerer next)

He specifically said standard races only. Plus the ECL would be ungodly.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:06
only reason I asked was because it is a standard race-elf, but with a template.

note-I'd still start at 1st just like everyone else, but I'd get "template levels" when everyone else normally gets a level, and I'd slowly become a full half-dragon.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:09
I would prefer to make half dragon a prestige class that you can pick up while through the adventure. Deus Madlum is right. The ECL WOULD be ungodly.
@H-Town Tejas - What symbol do you want to use?
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:10
I would prefer JA as my symbol, if that's at all possible.
That is fine for a symbol.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:12
...sigh....in the end it's only+3..I'll say once again, I'd start at 1 just like everyone else, just at 2nd, I'd pick up some abilities of the half-dragon template, again at 3rd, ect. untill at 5th I'd start getting normal levels again... but if you really say so....
H-Town Tejas
01-03-2007, 04:12
@H-Town Tejas - What symbol do you want to use?

悠。:p

Really, unless you can bother with that character, "#" is fine.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:14
...sigh....in the end it's only+3..I'll say once again, I'd start at 1 just like everyone else, just at 2nd, I'd pick up some abilities of the half-dragon template, again at 3rd, ect. untill at 5th I'd start getting normal levels again... but if you really say so....
Well, I guess if you can handle it, I'll let you be a half-dragon. Run the level up advancements over with me first, though.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:15
悠。:p

Really, unless you can bother with that character, "#" is fine.
:confused: Where on earth did you find that?
I think I'll just stick with # ....
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:24
Well, that's a pleasant surprise. I am more familar with the 3.0 rules, so I guess I hope the changes arent too drastic.

Incidently, I can only assume we are just distributing 80 points into all our stats instead of rolling for them?
I think that's how it's looking. Unless you want to roll them, of course.
Cylea
01-03-2007, 04:24
Yeah, that'd be cool.

Especially since 3.5 Rangers don't suck big donkey balls like their 3.0 counterparts.

Well, that's a pleasant surprise. I am more familar with the 3.0 rules, so I guess I hope the changes arent too drastic.

Incidently, I can only assume we are just distributing 80 points into all our stats instead of rolling for them?
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:24
Ooh, ooh

Important question: Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, or a setting of your own design?
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:25
sorry about pestering you with this...but thankyou thankyou thankyou (etc.)
here they are:
1: +2 on intimidate and spot plus all standard abilities from 1st level and my race
2: Str, con, cha +2, Claws(as draconic template) dardvision 60', dragonblood subtype, low light vision, nat. armor +1, +4 against sleep and paralysis; but NO LEVEL GAIN (basicly, I gain the draconic template, and a level adjustment of+1)
3: Str, Int +2, Bite(as half dragon), breath weapon (half of what half-dragon grants), claws (as half-dragon), immunity to energy, natural armor up to +2; but once again, NO LEVEL GAIN
4: Breath weapon (full damage), dragon type, natural armor up to +4, wings(only if large or larger); still no level
at fifth and higher, I can start getting levels as normal again
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:26
Well, that's a pleasant surprise. I am more familar with the 3.0 rules, so I guess I hope the changes arent too drastic.

Incidently, I can only assume we are just distributing 80 points into all our stats instead of rolling for them?

They've made significant changes, actually. I'd recommend trying to find the 3.5 ranger rules online if getting the 3.5 phb looks to prove difficult.

I'd assume so, as he approved my character and our face-stabbing friend, both of which were made with 80 points.
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 04:27
sorry about pestering you with this...but thankyou thankyou thankyou (etc.)
here they are:
1: +2 on intimidate and spot plus all standard abilities from 1st level and my race
2: Str, con, cha +2, Claws(as draconic template) dardvision 60', dragonblood subtype, low light vision, nat. armor +1, +4 against sleep and paralysis; but NO LEVEL GAIN (basicly, I gain the draconic template, and a level adjustment of+1)
3: Str, Int +2, Bite(as half dragon), breath weapon (half of what half-dragon grants), claws (as half-dragon), immunity to energy, natural armor up to +2; but once again, NO LEVEL GAIN
4: Breath weapon (full damage), dragon type, natural armor up to +4, wings(only if large or larger); still no level
at fifth and higher, I can start getting levels as normal again

Alright, now I need your character sheet.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:34
Alright, now I need your character sheet.

I do have a question about the game. How concerned are you about cohesion within the group? Not to say that there will certainly be violence among the party, but the possibility is there that there will be internal issues and conflict.

How are you planning to handle intra-party violence?

Also, how are you planning to handle situations where the interests of the character require him to leave the party for a potentially extensive period of time?

Also, will we be working within an existing story framework? Or will it be largely open-ended?
Cylea
01-03-2007, 04:44
They've made significant changes, actually. I'd recommend trying to find the 3.5 ranger rules online if getting the 3.5 phb looks to prove difficult.

I'd assume so, as he approved my character and our face-stabbing friend, both of which were made with 80 points.

Alright, I will try to get on learning those. As long as they are mostly improvements I probably will not mind.
Northern Borders
01-03-2007, 04:47
- Is there going to be a lot of combat? Combat is lame.
- Will there be options for roleplay, or just mindless combat and dungeon hacking?
- Will this play here on this forum, or somewhere else?

If there is option for roleplay, comedy, not a lot of combat, I wouldnt mind being a bard. A regular bard, I dont give a damn about rules.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:53
this is a test to see if they'll let me post...:confused:
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 04:54
:D
Not sure on your system of point buy, but this is what I have....
..well how about this...
1 fighter elf (half force dragon to-be)
str: 14 +2
dex: 16 +3
con: 10+0
int: 14 +2
wis: 11 +0
cha: 16 +3

BAB: +1
Ranged: +4
Melee: +3

HP: 10
AC:
Fort: +2
Reflex: +3
Will: +0

Skills (I hate starting fighter)
concentration +2
Intimidate +9
Knowledge (Arcana) +4
Spellcraft +4
Spot +4
Listen +2

Languages
Common, elven, draconic, celestial

Feats
Dragon tail (please?-I wouldn’t even get the bonuses until 4th....)
Weapon focus (greatsword)

Special abilities
-nil-
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 04:55
- Is there going to be a lot of combat? Combat is lame.
- Will there be options for roleplay, or just mindless combat and dungeon hacking?
- Will this play here on this forum, or somewhere else?

If there is option for roleplay, comedy, not a lot of combat, I wouldnt mind being a bard. A regular bard, I dont give a damn about rules.

Heh, good on ya.

*whisper to the others* 10 gold says he's the first to die.
JuNii
01-03-2007, 05:39
@JuNii - Drow is interesting and will add some originality to the adventure. Feel free to make a drow character.
@Arcanea - A paladin would be wonderful. Feel free.
@Cylea - A ranger is great.
@Deus Malum - I think we'll take a vote on which type of character generation system we'll use.

Now I need everyone who wishes to play in the campaign submit a response formatted like this:
[Character's Name]
[Character's Race]
[Character's Class]
[The method of character stat generation you prefer]

Avonlea.
Female Drow.
[will make rest of character soon. work has me on overtime. will be rolling 4 dice, best three.]

now, is there any class that we're lacking?

oh, and do you have excel?
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 05:44
here he is :)
Kethend Amarin
Elf/half force dragon
fighter (sorcerer soon)
35 point buy, starting at 8, with scaling price for raising scores
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 06:14
something I forgot to add to my previous post..
yay gish!! (fighter/casters)
Maineiacs
01-03-2007, 06:28
Is it too late to join? If not I'll have a character drawn up tomorrow. Need a halfling rogue?
Soheran
01-03-2007, 07:01
I'm thinking of playing a chaotic good human barbarian... the alignment mix is going to be interesting.

What's the ability score procedure? And how are we determining starting gold?
Luporum
01-03-2007, 07:04
Well at least no one's LARPing.
Risottia
01-03-2007, 09:45
Is it too late to join? If not I'll have a character drawn up tomorrow.

I would like to join, too, but I can't really make the whole character sheet before tomorrow.
I can't remember the multiclass rules of 3.5 (I used to play Adnd mostly), but, if I'm allowed to go multiclass, I'd play an elven fighter/mage. If not, I'd settle for a human fighter and then multi to mage or sorceror.

elven fighter/mage (i'd go for light weapons and weapon finesse)
stats: Str 10, Dex 18, Con 9, Int 18, Wis 13, Cha 11

human fighter
stats: Str 15, Dex 17, Con 9, Int 16, Wis 8, Cha 15
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 14:17
Well at least no one's LARPing.

*eyes narrow* What's wrong with larping? :mad:

You know, aside from the creepiness, and all. :p
Arcanea
01-03-2007, 16:19
Okay, here is the start of my character's info, so I can reserve my spot. I'll add the rest of the Character sheet into this post later today.

Symon Lossëhelin
(also known as: Symon the Truthseeker)
Half-elf Paladin

EDIT: Well, I decided to just put my Character Sheet in a new post, so it shows up as new. Here's a link: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12383914&postcount=106
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 17:21
Okay, here is the start of my character's info, so I can reserve my spot. I'll add the rest of the Character sheet into this post later today.

Symon Lossëhelin
(also known as: Symon the Truthseeker)
Half-elf Paladin

Hm...LG Pali and CE Rogue...

This is going to end in blood and tears, one way or another.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 17:45
this is going to be one of the biggest and strangest groups ever....and how are evil characters going to even survive with most of the rest of the party being good (not to mention a paladin....):confused: but I suppose they could make it for a while (if they have an amulet of nondetection)
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 17:55
this is going to be one of the biggest and strangest groups ever....and how are evil characters going to even survive with most of the rest of the party being good (not to mention a paladin....):confused: but I suppose they could make it for a while (if they have an amulet of nondetection)

I'm more concerned about how this party is going to stay together the whole time.

I mean, my character isn't going to be a totally combat oriented caster. He's got combat ability, yes, but he's an artist, not a fighter.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 18:09
Oh for the love of GOD.

If you do anything even RESEMBLING Drizz't Do'Urden, I swear to go I'm going to roast you alive.

R.A. Salvatore may be my favorite fantasy author, but he should burn in hell for creating such a stupid character.
JuNii
01-03-2007, 18:10
this is going to be one of the biggest and strangest groups ever....and how are evil characters going to even survive with most of the rest of the party being good (not to mention a paladin....):confused: but I suppose they could make it for a while (if they have an amulet of nondetection)

Don't forget the Drow!

Shade
Drow Monk (Lawful Good [this should be a mindfuck to others.])
Str 15
Dex 18
Int 16
Wis 18
Con 15
Cha 18

bio: Shade was only a baby when she was found by an order of monks who came accross the body of a male Drow. taking the child in, they raised her as an orphan, each member or the Order becoming her family. However, when their sanctuary was caught between a war, the massacre of the order was inevitable. being the only survivor, she now wanders the world, improving her skills and hopes to do her family proud by restarting the Order of the Stone Lotus.

due to the nature of her past, she will have access to Night Vision, the ability to hide, and her light sensitivity (tho she thinks she gets stronger in darkness,) but the other racial characteristics won't be available, no poision no magical abilities (never taught.)

*Character Sheet will follow.*
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 18:36
Drow Monk (Lawful Good [this should be a mindfuck to others.])

most-awsome-character-setup-ever
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 18:40
Drow Monk (Lawful Good [this should be a mindfuck to others.])

most-awsome-character-setup-ever

My head did just explode. We've also now got 2 LG characters. And monks are still the single most powerful class in the game.

I'm kinda wishing I hadn't decided on True Neutral, now, but it still makes the most sense with the character concept I have.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 18:43
well, I'm chaoric good, and my character's dad was a palidin, so I have no qualms with lawful good characters, or strange races for that matter

(one bit of trivia-whoever can translate my name first gets -cookie x1-)
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 18:44
I'd like to make a few points about the posting format once we actually get started that should hopefully streamline things considerably.

By differentiating between OOC, In Character, and Mechanical aspects of a post, we should be able to easily discern whether something is being done in character or not, and whether appropriate rolls need to be made.

I'd suggest this setup:

Plain Text for OOC

Bold text for In Character, RP, etc.

Italics for any mechanical stuff that goes with the RP. Rolls and checks and such

Example:

Hey guys, sorry, couldn't get to the post until just now.

Jaske looks around worriedly, trying to find the others and silently cursing himself for being late. Where the hell is everyone?

Rolling Spot to look for anyone in the group.


The mechanics are there largely so our esteemed DM knows either what to roll for (assuming he is handling rolls himself) or what rolls to expect (if we're using a different dice system, for instance one that emails results.)
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 18:47
good plan :D
JuNii
01-03-2007, 18:58
My head did just explode. We've also now got 2 LG characters. And monks are still the single most powerful class in the game.

I'm kinda wishing I hadn't decided on True Neutral, now, but it still makes the most sense with the character concept I have.

err... monks are like the 2nd edition wizards. piss poor at lower levels... but should they survive.... :D

and I am assuming everyone knows that drow are "ebil" so her patience will be tested.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 19:02
meh...drow are elves with dark skin; and I'm an elf with scales and a tail
if they want to kill me-that's a whole other situation :mp5:
JuNii
01-03-2007, 19:10
I would prefer to make half dragon a prestige class that you can pick up while through the adventure. Deus Madlum is right. The ECL WOULD be ungodly.
@H-Town Tejas - What symbol do you want to use?

meh...drow are elves with dark skin; and I'm an elf with scales and a tail
if they want to kill me-that's a whole other situation :mp5:

I don't think he wants you starting as a "Dragon Disciple" at 1st level...

now an elf that suddenly sprouts scales and a tail... THAT has SHOCK VALUE! :p
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 19:11
the way I see it, is that I have most of the atributes, scales, claws, tail, etc. but they are all just vestigal; and basicly every day they become just a tiny bit more defined. For example, the scales start out as just paterns on my skin, but eventually they become real scales.
Maineiacs
01-03-2007, 19:12
Here's my chracter:

Name: Milo Burrows
Class: Rogue
Level: 1st
Race: Halfling
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 25 Height: 3' 2" Weight: 35lbs.

Str:10 HP:3 Gold: 16
Dex:17 Speed:20
Con:10 AC: 14 Touch: 11 Flat-footed: 11
Int:14 Languages: Halfling, Common, Elven, Dwarven
Wis:13 Initiative: +7
Cha:8 Saving throws Fort: +1 Ref: +6 Will: +2
Base attack: +1 Grapple: -3

Skills:

Move Silently : 4 ranks +9
Hide: 4 ranks +11
Spot: 4 ranks +5
Listen: 4 ranks +7
Search: 4 ranks +6
Disable Device: 4 ranks +6
Open Lock: 4 ranks +7
Sleight of Hand: 4 ranks +7
Decipher Script: 4 ranks +6
Appraise: 4 ranks +6

Feats: Improved Initiative

Gear:

Leather Armor (+2 AC, +6 Max Def)
Daggar (1d3, crit:19-20/x2)
Light Crossbow (1d6, crit: 19-20/x2 range 80ft.)
Backpack
Water Skin
1 day's trail rations
Bedroll
Sack
Flint and Steel
Thieves' Tools
Hooded Lantern w/3 pints oil
Case w/ 10 crossbow bolts

Special Abilities:

+1 to all saving throws
+2 save vs. fear
+4 hide checks
+2 listen, climb, jump, move silently checks
+1 attack w/ thrown weapons and slings
sneak attack +1d6
trapfinding

Milo is in it for the treasure. Period. He's a decent enough guy, but his priorities are gold, jewels, and magic items. He won't back down from a fight, but he'd rather work through stealth and avoid fighting if possible. He fancies himself a collector of fine things, and has a bit of a greedy streak. He also tends toward laziness when he can get away with it, and isn't above telling someone to shove it if they try to make him do something that he feels is too much work, or something that he feels is beneath him.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 19:20
initiative of 17....don't you mean +7?
Rokugan-sho
01-03-2007, 19:48
Why, I' m quite willing to go Cleric on ye all, though I' ll pass if the dm thinks the group is allready quite large enough.

Also, what setting was it again? Entirely customised?
Maineiacs
01-03-2007, 19:51
initiative of 17....don't you mean +7?

yes, thanks
Trotskylvania
01-03-2007, 21:49
Okay, I'm going to try to answer as many questions as I can:
Yes, I am playing with the v.3.5 set of rules.
Yes, we will be starting at level 1.
I only have the core rulebooks right now, but I have access to the DM's guide II and the monster manual II. Is Swashbuckler in the DM's guide II? If so, I'd be happy to have one. Otherwise, I won't have the stats for one and you will have to post them for me. The same goes for anyone else who wants to play a class of their own invention or otherwise. I welcome it, but you need to give me some backround info.
I think I will allow ALL races at this point.
Now, does anyone have some more questions? If so, I will answer them as best I can. When all the queries have been cleared up, I will ask for everyone who is playing to check in again, and then (hopefully) we can start. Until we get all the questions cleared up, please don't submit your character. I will tell you when.
p.s. Does anyone know whether we're allowed to post images on these threads?

Quick question: Will you allow psionics? You can find all the rules at the online system reference document. http://www.d20srd.org/ (sorry, but the hyperlink function isn't working)
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 22:13
This is specificly for D&D42, but if anyone else wants to look, it's fine by me.
would you mind taking a look at this Prc? http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=784125
It's called the half-dragon ascendant, and if you'd be willing, I'd like to test it out
Trotskylvania
01-03-2007, 22:34
If you'll allow it, here's my character

Name: Alister Crowley
Class: Psychic Warrior
Level: 1st
Race: Human
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 32 Height: 6' 2" Weight: 180lbs.

Str:14 HP:9 Gold: 12
Dex:14 Speed:40
Con:12 AC: 16
Int:14 Languages: Common, Goblin, Orcish
Wis:18 Initiative: +2
Cha:9 Saving throws Fort: +3 Ref: +1 Will: +4
Base attack: +0 Grapple: +2

Skills:

Autohypnosis 4 ranks
Climb: 3 ranks
Concentration: 4 ranks
Jump: 3 ranks
Knowledge (psionics): 3 ranks
Swim: 3 ranks

Feats: Speed of Thought
Power attack
Up the walls

Gear:

Chain Shirt (+4 AC, +4 Max Def, -2 check penalty)
Longsword (1d8, crit:19-20/x2)
Composite Short Bow (1d6, crit: x3 range 80ft.)
Backpack
Water Skin
1 day's trail rations
Bedroll
Sack
Quiver with 20 arrows

Special Abilities:
Power Points: 2

Psionic Powers
Catfall

Alister is your not-so-stereotypical soldier of fortune. He's a good guy, but the bills need to be paid. He tries to keep away from seedier work, but is willing to do dirty work if the end justifies the means.
Athearhurthi
01-03-2007, 22:52
I can work with it
Dungeons and Dragons42
01-03-2007, 22:54
*mutters to self*I leave for 12 hours and this is what I get!?

Okay, everyone. Before I start answering questions and everything, I'll need a little while to go through this info and decide about psionics and the like. By the way, who wants to play with psionics?
P.S. Deus Madlum, that looks fine for a text layout, once we start the adventure.
Yes, I do have Excel.
Maineiacs
01-03-2007, 22:58
I have neither the Player's Handbook 2 nor the Dungeon Master's Guide 2. Are there any changes to the Rogue class or the Shadowdancer prestige class I need to know about?
Soheran
01-03-2007, 23:03
I have neither the Player's Handbook 2 nor the Dungeon Master's Guide 2.

I believe both of those books simply offer new material rather than revising old stuff, but I have neither, so I can't say with certainty.

3.5 may have altered a few things, though - if you don't have the 3.5 books, just use http://www.d20srd.org.
H-Town Tejas
01-03-2007, 23:06
Whooo! Big group, and two LG characters! *plots assassination of majority of party*

Alright, I played around with my character's skills a bit (it's really minor), so D&D42, if you're keeping track of that kind of stuff, you might want to briefly glance at it.
Maineiacs
01-03-2007, 23:07
I believe both of those books simply offer new material rather than revising old stuff, but I have neither, so I can't say with certainty.

3.5 may have altered a few things, though - if you don't have the 3.5 books, just use http://www.d20srd.org.

I have v3.5, just not PHB2 and DMG2.
Riley_the_Drunk
01-03-2007, 23:22
so wait, are we playin with unearthed arcana races/classes? cuz if so i got a Urban Ranger to die for.
Deus Malum
01-03-2007, 23:48
I appended my description and bio to the end of my character sheep on page 3 of this thread. Just so you know.
Rokugan-sho
02-03-2007, 00:05
Name: Kha'dar Ysgard
Class: Cleric
Level: 1st
Race: Dwarf
Alignment: Lawfull Neutral
Age: 55

Str:14 HP:10 Gold: 14
Dex:10 Speed:30
Con:14 AC: 16
Int:10 Languages: Common, Dwarfen
Wis:17 Initiative: +2
Cha:12 Saving throws Fort: +3 Ref: +1 Will: +4
Base attack: +2 Grapple: +2

Skills:

Concentration 4
Intimidate 2
Knowledge (religion) 2

Feats:
Power Attack
Combat Casting

Gear:

Chain Shirt (+4 AC, +4 Max Def, -2 check penalty)
Flail (1d8, crit 19-20)
Crossbow (1d8, crit 19-20)

First Impressions of the character:
Foul-mouthed, foul smelling and foul looks would describe this dwarf accuratly and you would never guess he is a man of faith but rather a mercenary at best and a alchoholic vagabound at best.
Trotskylvania
02-03-2007, 01:13
*mutters to self*I leave for 12 hours and this is what I get!?

Okay, everyone. Before I start answering questions and everything, I'll need a little while to go through this info and decide about psionics and the like. By the way, who wants to play with psionics?
P.S. Deus Madlum, that looks fine for a text layout, once we start the adventure.
Yes, I do have Excel.

I do! See my post above.
Maineiacs
02-03-2007, 02:32
As I don't know how 3.5 handles psionics, I don't care if they're used. My character won't have them, though.
Trotskylvania
02-03-2007, 02:33
As I don't know how 3.5 handles psionics, I don't care if they're used. My character won't have them, though.

They are seperate classes in 3.0/3.5. They get some neat abilities and feats, plus psychic powers are just plain cool to have. :cool:
Maineiacs
02-03-2007, 02:39
They are seperate classes in 3.0/3.5. They get some neat abilities and feats, plus psychic powers are just plain cool to have. :cool:

OK. I assume they're in PHB2? that would explain why I don't know how it works.
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 02:41
They are seperate classes in 3.0/3.5. They get some neat abilities and feats, plus psychic powers are just plain cool to have. :cool:

They're a fun grouping of classes, but mechanically their real strength is in the mid-levels. At low levels they're about as bad as casters, and at high levels they're just not as effective as casters.
Trotskylvania
02-03-2007, 02:43
OK. I assume they're in PHB2? that would explain why I don't know how it works.

They have their own book, the Expanded Psionics Handbook, as well as the Complete Psionic expansion book. All the rules are at D20srd.org.
Trotskylvania
02-03-2007, 02:47
I( can't seem to access the site. what's the full addy again?

http://www.d20srd.org/
Maineiacs
02-03-2007, 02:48
They have their own book, the Expanded Psionics Handbook, as well as the Complete Psionic expansion book. All the rules are at D20srd.org.

I( can't seem to access the site. what's the full addy again?
Arcanea
02-03-2007, 03:15
Symon Lossëhelin
(also known as: Symon the Truthseeker)
Half-elf Paladin, Level 1
Lawful Good
(Symbol: $)

Age: 29
Gender: Male
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 144lbs.
Deity: Heironeous

STR: 15 (+2)
DEX: 11
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10
WIS: 13 (+1)
CHA: 17 (+3)

HP: 12
AC: 16

Base Attack Bonus: +1
Ranged Attack Bonus: +1
Melee Attack Bonus: +3

Fortitude: +4
Reflex: 0
Will: +1

Skills
Diplomacy: Rank 4 (+9)
Heal: Rank 4 (+5)

Languages Spoken
Common
Elven

Feats
Power Attack

Special Abilities
Aura of Good
Detect Evil
Smite Evil 1/day

Equipment (66 lbs. total)
Longsword (1d8, 19-20/X2)
Shortbow (1d6, X3, 60ft)
Scale Mail (+4 AC)
Heavy Wooden Shield (+2 AC)
Quiver w/ 20 Arrows
Backpack w/Waterskin
Bedroll
Hooded lantern
3 pints oil
Trail rations, 1 day
24 gp
3 sp

Description:

Symon is slightly taller than most elves and even some humans. He is also well-built, but hides it well, as he is a little more slender than humans of the same size. This contributes to his appearance, his most notably visible feature. His facial features are almost stunning, and only add to his impeccable charisma. He has shoulder-length brown hair, and piercing green eyes. On his upper left forearm is branded the sign of Heironeous, the god of valor.

Background:

Symon, a half-elf, was born the bastard child of a human father and an elven mother. Lynna, his mother, was the young age of 117 years at the time of his birth. She was a commoner who studied art and music, living on her own in the small human village of Galdón. Symon’s father only stayed with Lynna for a few months, so Symon knows little about his father. He does know that his father was Marius, an adventurer who traveled many lands.

Tragically, when Symon was 4 years old, Lynna was killed in a fire in the Galdón marketplace. Symon was found starving, several days later, and taken to an orphanage where he would be raised by humans for the next 8 years. Life in the orphanage became incredibly difficult for Symon. Food and clothes were difficult to come by; Symon barely had what he needed to survive. And the other children were ruthless, teasing him because of his half-blood heritage.

All of this would change soon enough, though. On one day, a paladin brought bread for the children to eat, and told stories of glory and battle. While most of the children were happy just to put food in their mouth, Symon was inspired by the many great things that this man had done. That day he vowed to dedicate his life to bringing justice to the lands in the name of the light.

It wouldn’t take long before Symon realized his calling to be a paladin. Less than a year after that momentous day, he was accepted into the Holy Order and began his training. His father’s strength, his mother’s charm, and the endurance he learned in his childhood all helped him to quickly move up the ranks of the Order.
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 03:22
How many characters do we have now? I count 5 completed characters, but I may be off by a bit.

Also, I hope everyone (and hopefully D&D42 is willing to work with this idea) that a sufficiently large party (say 8 or 9 characters) while affiliated as a whole, would be more sensible to work in smaller 4-5 member groups.
Arcanea
02-03-2007, 03:24
How many characters do we have now? I count 5 completed characters, but I may be off by a bit.

Also, I hope everyone (and hopefully D&D42 is willing to work with this idea) that a sufficiently large party (say 8 or 9 characters) while affiliated as a whole, would be more sensible to work in smaller 4-5 member groups.

I agree, and was actually just about to suggest that. :)
Dungeons and Dragons42
02-03-2007, 03:41
So do you think I should DM two different groups? I guess that could work, and it might be better because of all our alignment opposition. :)
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 03:46
I agree, and was actually just about to suggest that. :)

We're psychically linked! :fluffle:
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 03:47
So do you think I should DM two different groups? I guess that could work, and it might be better because of all our alignment opposition. :)

It's your call, but I'd recommend it if it looks like we're going to have a lot of characters. Which is looking extremely likely given the amount of people who have or are in the process of submitting characters.

Also to all you people who aren't finished yet: Keep posting your characters! The more the the merrirer.
Dungeons and Dragons42
02-03-2007, 03:47
Darnor Predaron (http://www.rpgwebprofiler.net/view.php?id=48377)

I used the eighty-point distribution.
Sorry, but MS Word won't let me use that character sheet. You might just have to type it out on this thread. :rolleyes:
Lochek
02-03-2007, 04:13
Greetings! I'm interesting in joining your game. I have been playing D&D for a few years, since 3.0 came out. I know you've said you want only PHB races in your game, but I'd like to play a Lizardfolk. You can use the balanced stats created by someone on the WotC forums here: http://boards1.wizards.com/wotc_archive/index.php/t-643382.html

Specifically these stats:

Lizardman Racial Abilities
+2 Constitution, -2 Intelligence
Medium
Base land speed is 30 feet.
+2 natural armor bonus to its Armor Class.
+4 racial bonus on Balance checks and Jump checks.
Automatic languages: Common and Draconic.

They don't have unbalanced stats like this. I know I can play this character well, and I'd like to try to play a monk. I would use the 80 point distribution used by others in this thread. I can make a sheet very quickly pending on your approval.

Note: If this posts several times its because the server sucks.
H-Town Tejas
02-03-2007, 04:32
History/description up! On my character sheet.
Lochek
02-03-2007, 04:50
Greetings! I'm interesting in joining your game. I have been playing D&D for a few years, since 3.0 came out. I know you've said you want only PHB races in your game, but I'd like to play a Lizardfolk. You can use the balanced stats created by someone on the WotC forums here: http://boards1.wizards.com/wotc_archive/index.php/t-643382.html

Specifically these stats:

Lizardman Racial Abilities
+2 Constitution, -2 Intelligence
Medium
Base land speed is 30 feet.
+2 natural armor bonus to its Armor Class.
+4 racial bonus on Balance checks and Jump checks.
Automatic languages: Common and Draconic.

They don't have unbalanced stats like the normal ones. I know I can play this character well, and I'd like to try to play a monk. I would use the 80 point distribution used by others in this thread. I can make a sheet very quickly pending on your approval.
Soheran
02-03-2007, 05:53
Sorry, but MS Word won't let me use that character sheet. You might just have to type it out on this thread. :rolleyes:

I hate using Word formats for characters... but sure.

Name: Darnor Predaron
Class: Barbarian
Level: 1st
Race: Human
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 18 Height: 6' 6" Weight: 200 lbs.

Str:18 HP:16 Gold: 6.8
Dex:14 Speed:30
Con:18 AC: 18 Touch: 12 Flat-footed: 16
Int:10 Languages: Common
Wis:12 Initiative: +2
Cha:8 Saving throws Fort: +6 Ref: +2 Will: +1
Melee attack: +5 (+6 w/Waraxe) Ranged attack: +3 Grapple: +5

Skills:

Jump: 4 ranks +8
Listen: 4 ranks +5
Ride: 4 ranks +6
Survival: 4 ranks +5
Swim: 2 ranks -6
2 points contributed to removing illiteracy

Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Dwarven Waraxe)
Weapon Focus (Dwarven Waraxe)

Gear:

Scale mail (+4 AC, +3 Max Def)
Dwarven waraxe (1d10, crit x3)
Shortbow (1d6, crit x3 range 60ft.)
Backpack
Water Skin
2 days' trail rations
Bedroll
Sack
40 arrows

Special Abilities:
Rage 1/day
Fast Movement
Cylea
02-03-2007, 16:51
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I havent dropped off the face of the earth and am still interested in participating here. If you will still have me, I will have a half-elf ranger posted later today.
SonicMonkey
02-03-2007, 17:25
hey is it to late to join this is also a test if i can post, i looked over all the rules its 3.5 it looks like we can roll stats or use the 80 point system, typicaly no monster races unless ok'd, level one and if there is any other important rules let me know
Northern Borders
02-03-2007, 17:31
Damn, this is looking like a big freak show.

Lizard folk, drow monks, half-dragons, psychicks... Looks like the average human is outdated.

Not to mention there are people giving themselves 18 in almost all stats.
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 17:42
Damn, this is looking like a big freak show.

Lizard folk, drow monks, half-dragons, psychicks... Looks like the average human is outdated.

Not to mention there are people giving themselves 18 in almost all stats.

I'm normal plain old human. And I've only got 1 18...
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 17:45
Also, the only two characters I've spotted so far that have more than 1 18 in their stats are Risottia and Soheran's characters. Risottia's character adds up to 79 points, and Soheran adds up to 80, both well within the limits placed in the chargen rules.

Personally I prefer a party composed of standard PHB races, because they tend to be less gimicky (in the sense that if you're forced to play a fairly average elf, you're going to RP a fairly average elf, whereas Lizardmen and Illithids, and PeopleDragons tend to be RPed in...strange fashions).

Not that I have anything against non-standard races (Having played a Tiefling on numerous occasions), I just think they create a fuller RP environ.
JuNii
02-03-2007, 18:00
Damn, this is looking like a big freak show.

Lizard folk, drow monks, half-dragons, psychicks... Looks like the average human is outdated.

Not to mention there are people giving themselves 18 in almost all stats.

Psychick is a race??? :eek: :D

So much for my character standing out in the group... :p


D&D42... got a place I can Email my Character to?
Maineiacs
02-03-2007, 18:04
Also, the only two characters I've spotted so far that have more than 1 18 in their stats are Risottia and Soheran's characters. Risottia's character adds up to 79 points, and Soheran adds up to 80, both well within the limits placed in the chargen rules.

Personally I prefer a party composed of standard PHB races, because they tend to be less gimicky (in the sense that if you're forced to play a fairly average elf, you're going to RP a fairly average elf, whereas Lizardmen and Illithids, and PeopleDragons tend to be RPed in...strange fashions).

Not that I have anything against non-standard races (Having played a Tiefling on numerous occasions), I just think they create a fuller RP environ.

I didn't use the "80 point" system, because I've never heard of it, and don't know how it works. I used the elite array (a 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8, plus racial modifiers) instead so I have a character with no 18s.
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 18:06
Psychick is a race??? :eek: :D

So much for my character standing out in the group... :p


D&D42... got a place I can Email my Character to?

Just post it here, lad, everyone else has.
JuNii
02-03-2007, 18:18
after racial modifications...

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/794/pg1rx7.jpg

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/9819/pg2yf7.jpg

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Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 18:27
I didn't use the "80 point" system, because I've never heard of it, and don't know how it works. I used the elite array (a 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8, plus racial modifiers) instead so I have a character with no 18s.

The 80 point system is to literally take 80 total stat points and assign them on a 1:1 basis to stats. You generally end up with 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 10, but people often tweak the numbers to their liking.
Maineiacs
02-03-2007, 19:10
The 80 point system is to literally take 80 total stat points and assign them on a 1:1 basis to stats. You generally end up with 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 10, but people often tweak the numbers to their liking.

Would anybody mind me reworking my character stats with this system?
Trotskylvania
02-03-2007, 20:58
Would anybody mind me reworking my character stats with this system?

I wouldn't care. I plan to rework mine if no one objects. I just rolled some d6's to get my stats.
Lochek
02-03-2007, 21:00
I should note I'm perfectly willing to change my character's race if you want me too.
Deus Malum
02-03-2007, 21:02
I wouldn't care. I plan to rework mine if no one objects. I just rolled some d6's to get my stats.

I'd recommend both of you doing so, as it would put everyone on equal footing, stats-wise.
Frisbeeteria
02-03-2007, 21:38
This is not a roleplay forum, and D&D is not NationStates. If you want to play, create an offsite forum and telegram the link to the participants. You're not playing here.

Thread closed.