Sterwick Campaign - Rule discussion and joining

[Kipi]

Originally Posted by Ravager

What I would recommend is that you start a character thread and we post our characters there, then discuss any changes that may be needed on this one, and as we progress we update our characters- e.g. XP and loot.

Okay, firstly, I was thinking that we keep that thread as clean from anything "unimportant" as possible, ie only character sheets and journal notes/maps and those. It's easier to search information from there that way.

Secondly, I would like to have control over those character sheets myself, reasons are:
-Just to be sure you don't change anything to what it shoudn't be
-While DMing, I can make fast those adjustments to sheets, like affecting spells and such while waiting you replies.
-This is only example, it may or may not happen, but if someone of you get pickpocketed, and the player don't notice, it's easier to me to remove that pickpocketed gold without pointing out that "Hey, you got pickpocketed. Remove 10 gp). It's more realistic when if you get pickpocketed and don't notice, you don't realize you are missing something until you need that item/money. Same goes if I decide you lost something without noticing, it's more easier to me, and IMO funnier to players.

And you can make a seperate post containing other important items found along the way such as plot-important documents

So pretty much what you've said...

Yes, I meant just that

Okay, so I think we can modify the list from my last post in that way that everybody posts their characters here, with completed information, including name, bio and such, we talk over what must be changed, then I start the thread for characters and notes, copy final characters to that thread, and start the game-thread.

How does this sound?

[Ravager]

Originally Posted by Kipi

I was thinking that we keep that thread as clean from anything "unimportant" as possible, ie only character sheets and journal notes/maps and those. It's easier to search information from there that way.

Yeah, what I meant when I wrote the comment, was that the character gets posted on that thread and we discuss any changes that need to be made on this discussion thread, then edit the character with the changes.

While I would prefer greater control over the information regarding my character I see your point. I suppose it would be possible for players to have their own post in the character thread that has details they consider important (which would be edited rather than more posts piled on top). Just as long as it doesn't conflict with yours.

Can you scan in any of the maps or things when we get to the right point? That could be good.

I'll probably write up 2 characters, one with horse and one w/o and decide which to use closer to the time.

[Kythras]

Yo, Rav, I added you on MSN, but you arn't showing as online, if you havn't accepted me, do so please, I'm blackjack_alt2@hotmail.com...

[Magrus]

Originally Posted by Kipi

@Magrus feel free to join our game
We could use some expert here

So, if Mag joins, then we have six players. That should be enough.

Hmm, if you'd like my help with the campaign, I'll attempt to join. I may be quite busy, and it seems as if the majority of those involved aren't in the US. I'm on the US eastern time zone (GMT -5), so I may not fit into the game. I'm not sure. My work schedule is random, that may come into play as well. If I don't fit in, I'll offer that I can consult with you on things if you need me to, or to go over the character's and see if they're legal and what not. That can be quite a bit of work once you get up to higher level's and figuring things out and all.

Would you like me to prepare a character so you would have a demonstration of a sheet made up and such for the others? I know it's hard keeping track of things as a DM, and doing a character sheet in a certain manner can save you a lot of time in figuring things out during play.

[darkwolf]

Hi everyone,

I see a lot of things moving already
At the moment i'm trying to go through the reference in ww.d20srd.org to see if i can make sense of things (if possible, maybe i'll choose a cleric?). Now it's 11.45am here in Malaysia...i'm in office atm...

Sorry i'm a bit behind things but i'm not as free as i would have liked <sigh>. It's easier to contact me by GB pm as i don't necessarily check my e-mails often and i don't use messenger...

Cheers! Have a nice day!

[Kythras]

Well, whilst I would not deign to call myself an expert, I have been playing D&D for about two and a half years with a group of my mates at school. I have also started Free-Form forum roleplaying, going on about four months now.

From my experience, D&D with people you know personally can be a bit stinted in the RPing department, but Foruming is awesome there, so I look forward to combining the two aspects, hopefully Twaynith will create a bit of... intrest in the party *evil grin*

@darkwolf
If you have any queries about the rules, don't hesitate to contact me, as our time zones are quite close...

[Ravager]

So I'm probably going to be a paladin, Kythras a ranger, darkwolf a cleric and dj a sorcerer. That's a good mix of characters
And of course, add Magrus if we sort that time issue out.

I'm probably going to go for an Aasimar using the rules on the Savage Races website.

First off, roll a 4d6 6 times.
See how my luck is...

This is good :
15 (5+2+5+3)- take out the lowest (2) = 13
15 (6+4+1+4) = 14
13 (3+6+3+1) = 12
13 (4+2+5+2) = 11
18 (6+3+6+3) = 15
18 " " "

STR - 15 (+2)
CON - 15 (+2)
DEX - 11 (0)
INT - 12 (+1)
WIS - 13 (will have +2 on lvl 2) (+2)
CHA - 14 (+2 for Aasimar - 16) (+3)

Paladin special abilities: Aura of good, detect evil, smite evil 1/day
Skill points to position: (2+1)x4= 12

Considering not having a mount yet. At 5th level the Paladin can summon one.

[Kythras]

Haha, Yes!

This is going to be fun!

*Cracks fingers* Time to excercise my wooing prowess

[Ravager]

*thinking of putting points into Search or Awareness skills*

[Kythras]

Haha

Homer: "Soon they'll let us get married!"
Homer: "Imagine the children!"

[Kipi]

Okay, so we have four players and possible Magrus.
Not bad, I actually expected worse

Okay, so couple of thins abou thwen playing, especially consider how to post.
This is how you will recognize what everything is in my posts. I also hope that everybody uses similiar way, just to ease things.

This is normal DM text, like requesting for die-rolls or description of monster, situations etc. Also actions are told in this text

Originally Posted by NPC

This is what NPC's are saying. The name of NPC is used in info who I'm quoting

*IF you have to talk OOC, use this. Notice *-character at the beginning and at the end*

*This kind of text is something to do with rules, like asking or answering about rules. Use this*


Okay, I think that was all. Have to admit that I took this idea from Mag's site.
I think it worked there well so why wont it here

Okay, any questions?


@Rav, is this better?

[Ravager]

Can you use a brighter colour (not so clear on black background) or bold/italics/underline instead?
Sorry I'm still arguing a point Kip.

Otherwise I'm happy. It has to be different as you say.

And NPC is fine

[Magrus]

Originally Posted by Kythras

Well, whilst I would not deign to call myself an expert, I have been playing D&D for about two and a half years with a group of my mates at school.

Heh, you probably are better with things than I am. I'm still trying to switch over to the newest version from being used to 2nd edition from years ago.

@Kipi, Looking back over the timing of things, based on the time mentioned I think that would be midnight on Saturday night/ Sunday morning for me. I could try it, although if I end up working early on Sunday's at some point, that would ruin things. Working all day Saturday too might ruin that, or I'd be late if I closed Saturday, being that I normally don't get out of work until 1am or later in that case.

In any case, I offered to make a character sheet to be used as a guideline, whether or not I end up joining. I don't know how you're doing equipment, so I'll just use what it says for the PHB average for a wizard for a starting character. It doesn't show up on the SRD. I'll also assume that I can just spend 20 gp and say I have "camp equipment", so I don't have to go through the trouble of listing all of it. Rope, bedroll, torches, flint and tinder, rations, pouches, backpack, a set of clothes, etc. If that's not alright, I'll put things down and do the math however.

I put links to...well, you'll see. This way, if you need to refer to something on my sheet, you can just click on whatever it is you are looking at. If you do happen to make your own thread of character sheets like you said, which is a good idea, beware all the code. It's messy when you open it up to edit so you can copy everything. It is handy, as both a player and a DM to have those links there during the game however. Saves time while playing for looking things up.


My Rolls:

4d6+0
2,5,6,6+0 = 19, drop 2-17

4d6+0
1,6,3,5+0 = 15, drop 1-14

4d6+0
2,1,1,3+0 = 7, drop 1-6

4d6+0
5,3,5,6+0 = 19. drop 3-16

4d6+0
4,3,2,1+0 = 10, drop 1-9

4d6+0
5,2,4,3+0 = 14, drop 2-12

Magrus (It's easy )
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
1st Level Dwarf Wizard -Evoker (Fire Varient)

HP-7

Str - 9 (9; -1 Penalty)
Dex - 16 (16; +3 Bonus)
Con - 16 (14+2 Racial=16; +3 Bonus)
Int - 17 (17; +3 Bonus)
Wis - 12 (12; +1 Bonus
Cha - 4 (6-2 Racial=4; -3 Penalty)

Initiative +3 (Dex)+4 (Imp Init)=+7
BAB+0
Attack -1 (melee), +3 (ranged), -1 grapple
Full Attack

AC - 10+3(Dex)=13
Touch- 13
Flat-footed- 10

Fort 0+3 (Con)=+3
Ref 0+3 (Dex)=+3
Will 2+1 (Wis)=+3

Skills: (2+3)x4=20
Concentration -4+3(Con)=+7
Decipher Script -2+3(Int)=+5
Knowledge(Arcana) -4+3(Int)=+7
]Knowledge(Architechture and Engineering) -2+3(Int)=+5
Knowledge(Nature) -2+3(Int)=+5
Knowledge(The Planes) -2+3(Int)+5
Spellcraft -4+3(Int)=+7

Feats: Improved Initiative (+4)

Spells Known:

0: All 0 level spells excepting Enchantment and Necromancy on this list.
1:
Burning Hands
Enlarge Person
Identify
Mage Armor
Magic Missile
Shield

Spells Per Day:
0: 3+1 (Evocation)=4
1: 1+1 (Evocation) +1 (Int)=3

Spells Memorized:
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance + Light
1: Mage Armor + Burning Hands (CL-2)x2

Equipment: (2 gp) Wizards Spell Book (15 gp), Camp Equipment (20 gp), Tindertwig x3 (3 gp), Quarterstaff 1d6 x2 (-), Light Crossbow 1d8 19-20x2 (35 gp), 30 Bolts (3 gp)

Class Abilities: Specialist Wizard (Barred Schools- Necromancy, Enchantment, +1 Spell per spell level from Evocation School, +2 to Spellcraft Checks for learning new spells form Evocation School); Scribe Scroll, Wizard Proficiency (Club, Dagger, Light and Heavy Crossbow, Quarterstaff),

Variants: 1 (Fire) and 2, exclude 3.

1-Energy Affinity (Ex)

Evokers using this variant must choose an energy type (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic). This choice is made upon character creation and cannot be altered thereafter. Any time the character casts an evocation spell with the chosen energy type, she casts the spell as if her caster level were one higher (affecting range, duration, damage, caster level checks, and any other factor influenced by caster level).

An evoker using this variant permanently gives up the ability to obtain a familiar.

2. Energy Substitution (Ex)

An evoker of 5th level or higher using this variant can substitute energy of one type for another. When casting a spell that has an energy descriptor (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic), the evoker can change the energy descriptor and the spell's effects to energy of a different type.

Using this ability is a free action that must be declared before the spell is cast. The evoker can use this ability once per day for each five class levels he has attained (1/day at 5th, 2/day at 10th, and so on).

An evoker using this variant does not gain bonus feats for advancing as a wizard.

[Kythras]

Hmm, so have I got this down-pat

e.g.

I stood atop the tall walls, the fierce northern winds blew against me, clutching my spear in one hand to steady myeslf I pulled my cloak close around me, garnering what warmth I could from it. It stamped my feet, both in irritation and to work up some circulation. I should have been in some warm tavern, with a mug of ale in my hand and a pretty lass on my knee. Instead I was here, assign to guard duty furing the winter nights. I took a quick look out over the snow covered plains, thinking I saw something I make a spot check, what do I seeOh, would I get penalties for being out in the wind, whiping against my eyes?

just sometihng random I thought up

[Ravager]

As long as I don't have to write too much background I'm happy.

@Kipi, that should be fine, though I was more referring to the dark colours you'd chosen