I will be skipping 1-5, 1-8, and 1-9. The courting of fire, outlaws of the iron route, and tale tree tale. (unless someone DMs them first, then I will run them later)
It will be adventures league. I recommend brining in a fresh level 1 character, so you don't level out of tier, if season all level 1-4 season 1 is done, I move onto season 2 level 1-4s. Then when you hit level 5, go to 1-10 to 1-14.
There is one reserved spot: Aeshuura
I will accept up to 6 others.
FAQS:
1. normal, weaker than average, stronger than average are recommendations, not requirements. I want to get you all through the story, and because I don't want combats to take up weeks (and they do in PBP) you will always be weaker than average party in combat recommendations.
2. People expecting a challenge should not apply. If this was table-top I would have no problem adjusting the encounters as recommended, but because I want to get you through this, and I prefer to tell a story, always weaker than average party combats are run.. Just not weakest party, as that would be too easy. If you are normal or strong party and the module is set for weaker than average, does not mean cake either. D&D is all about strategy, roleplaying and resource management. You can be a level 4 character with 3 magic items, but if you run into a hoard of 30 enemies alone and your party is miles away, you will either die or use up all of your abilities and resources defeating them all.
3. Although this means you level up slightly slower, the minimum experience means you will be level 2 in one module, and be level 3 through most of it.
4. People wanting a good story should apply. And think of your choices. You can save the hostage or get the hostage killed.
5. Treasure hunters. You don't have to kill everything to get its treasure, almost always siding with it, means treasure. This however, is not true with evil creatures, I can almost guarantee they don't want you to share their treasure, though you can make truths with them.
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Woot! I have three character concepts that I have written up:
halfling sorcerer 1 (wild magic) - He was going to be Jeff's cousin from the Baldur's Gate Acquisitions Inc. game. They grew up fans of Jim Darkmagic... How ironic that his hero killed his cousin... :p
human cleric 1 (life domain) - An amnesiac ex-soldier that carries a holy symbol of Ilmater, but seems not to fit the typical follower of the god.
human bard 1 - Young folk hero archer that makes everyone better! (NOT a healer!)
I can play any of them, depending what fits best with the group, though the cleric is the only one that was built with the Tyranny of Dragons in mind.
Yeah, @DoubleGold, I am hoping to complete running The Courting of Fire, before we start this up. You think we can postpone this one until we're done with that one? Or are you just checking on interest?
You don't want to DM and play at the same time? Play by Post goes slow enough, that you will find it isn't stressful. Now playing like 6 games at one time would be tough, as well as dming 3 or more games.
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For me, I have 1 game going on at Enworld, then running the other one while I am technically sneaking on at work. Past experience has told me that it takes a little more time when I am running than when I am playing.
Sorry. I don't want to rush through this... I would rather enjoy it.
You may understand once I start, because I hope to make your guys' experience as fun as possible with 1-05. It's just my personal style and preference. Hope you understand.
Honestly I would prefer by the rules. The challenge is part of what makes it fun. Of course, I am the guy that always starts games on hard mode.
You mean by suggestion. It does say recommended adjustments. If it was required, then it would be against the rules of adventures league not to bump the party or to give them weaker than average party adjustments when they are considered a stronger than average party.
But I understand what you mean.
Always interested in another 5E game.
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Hey, DoubleGold, I was thinking of using this character for the game. I think that I can swing playing now, whenever you are ready.
The character is a 1st lvl fighter.
okay, recruitment open again, players, start getting characters up, adventures league says I can take up to seven.
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I would be interested in playing a ranger or a rogue, or even a wizard if the group has no arcane. I don't know much about the Adventurer's League, but I was a long time RPGA member (and of course PFS). The Adventure's League stuff is all online so I could check it out this weekend and get a character written up.
Doubles, I am fine with running with it as suggested. Not much for optimization. But story it paramount, so do as you see fit. ^_^
Thanks, I have a feeling if I were to follow the suggested recommendation adjustments, this could take two years on PBP for an entire season, and people tend to forget the story the longer the game takes. Running it combat light allows me to focus on story more often so I'm not taking a week for one combat to finish, and get it done in a couple of months.
You can base your characters in Phlan, but it does not give you any in game advantage. And yes about the adventure league guide. And yes you can use your GM credit.
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Here are my proposals for the Adventurer's League season 1 series.
Authion Barinov Half Elven Ranger (DCI #)
Ability Scores: Str 12; Dex 16; Con 14; Int 10; Wis 14; Cha 10
Background: Outlander
Diety: Mielikki, Tymora
Alignment: CG
hp: 12
AC: 14 (leather)
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity
Attacks:
Melee shortsword (x2) +5 (1d6+3 piercing, finesse)
Ranged longbow +5 (1d8 piercing; 150/600), 20 arrows
Skills: Athletics (Strength) +3, Stealth (Dexterity) +5, Investigation (Intelligence) +2, Nature (Intelligence) +2, Insight (Wisdom) +4, Perception (Wisdom) +4, Survival (Wisdom) +4
Tool Proficiencies: musical instrument (lute)
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: light armor, medium armor, shields, simple weapons, martial weapons
Languages: Common, Elvish, (Damaran), Orc, Goblinoid
Racial traits: Darkvision, Fey Ancestry, Skill Versatility (Insight, Investigation)
Class features: Favored Enemy (Orc, Human) PHB p 91, Natural Explorer (Forest) PHB p 91
Personality trait: I’m driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home.
Ideals: Change: Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
Bonds: Abandoned by his father and resented by his mother, Authion does not put his trust in others easily.
Flaw: There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
Equipment: leather armor, shortsword (x2), longbow, quiver with 20 arrows, staff, explorer’s pack, a hunting trap, a trophy from an animal I killed, set of traveler’s clothes, pouch with 10 gp
Appearance: Authion stands at 5’9” tall and his lean physique, redy stance and weatherworn gear tell of a life spent outdoors in dangerous locales. His alert green eyes look out from a naturally pale complexion, and his black hair is not quite long enough to hide the obvious elven heritage given away by his ears. He wears leather armor, with two short swords at his side and a longbow strung across his back.
Character History: Authion did not have a happy childhood. He was conceived in a passionate union of a human female from Hillsfar and elven male from Cormanthor one summer night in 1464 DR. The capricious elf soon disappeared, never to be seen again, leaving Authion nothing but his name. His mother was forced to raise the child in the atmosphere of increased xenophobia that befell Hillsfar in the 1460s. She and her child were forced to leave the city proper and live in nearby countryside. She quickly began to resent the child. As soon as he was able, Authion left his mother and made his way to Elventree, where he learned the the skills of a hunter and guide. The life of a ranger suited Authion and he has treveled all around the Moonsea, pushed onward by his wanderlust. Recently, he has been in Cormanthor, hunting for maraufding humans who have been raiding elven ccommunitied in the great wood, looking for more non-humans to sacrifice in Hillsfar’s arena.
Torgon Rell Human (Variant) Rogue (DCI #)
Ability Scores: Str 12; Dex 16; Con 13; Int 10; Wis 12; Cha 12
Background: Criminal
Diety: Tymora
Alignment: N
hp: 9
AC: 14 (leather)
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Intelligence
Attacks:
Melee shortsword +5 (1d6+3 piercing, finesse)
Melee dagger (x2) +5 (1d4+3 piercing, finesse, thrown (range 20/60))
Ranged shortbow +5 (1d6 piercing; 80/320), 20 arrows
Skills: Athletics (Strength) +3, Acrobatics (Dexterity) +5, Sleight of Hand (Dexterity) +5, Stealth (Dexterity) +7, Investigation (Intelligence) +2, Perception (Wisdom) +4, Deception (Charisma (+4)
Tool Proficiencies: thieves’s tools, gaming set (cards, dice)
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbow, longsword, rapier, shortsword
Languages: Common, (Chondathan)
Racial traits: Variant Feat (Alert), Variant Skill (Sleight of Hand)
Class features: Expertise (Thieves’ Tools, Stealth) PHP p 96, Sneak Attack PHP p 96, Thieves’ Cant PHB p 96
Personality trait: I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
Ideals: People: I am loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx, for all I care. (Neutrality)
Bonds: Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
Flaw: When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
Equipment: leather armor, shortsword, dagger (x2), shortbow, quiver with 20 arrows, dungeoneer’s pack, thieves’ tools, crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, pouch containing 15 gp
Appearance: Torgon is 5’6” tall with an olive complexion, green eyes and a disheveled mop of black hair, worn short. In his leather armor, with his shortsword sheathed at his belt, he appears to be just another Westgate street thug.
Character History: Until recently, Torgon had lived his entire life in Westgate. Born poor and orphaned early, he found himself responsible for his younger sister as well as himself when he was still very young. He loved his sister very much and did what he had to in order to support them both. Eventually, he fell in with the Fire Knives as a burglar and street thug. He did very well for himself at first. In those days he was proud and quick to anger. One day, he had a run in with a younger member of the Bleth family. Letting his emotions get the better of him, he beat the younger Bleth soundly in a fistfight. Thinking that was the end of it, he went out with some of his friends. Later, when he returned home, he found that Bleth and taken his vengeance on Torgon’s younger sister, who Torgon found brutally murdered. Since that day he has sworn never to let his emotions take control of him again. For weeks, he wandered around in a drunken haze, blaming himself for his sister’s death. He has left Westgate behind, looking to forge a new life elsewhere.
Sarivol Galanodel Moon (Silver) Elf Wizard (DCI #)
Ability Scores: Str 8; Dex 16; Con 12; Int 16; Wis 10; Cha 13
Background: Sage
Diety: Corellon Larethian
Alignment: CG
hp: 7
AC: 13
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Saving Throws: Intelligence, Wisdom
Attacks:
Melee Quarterstaff +1 (1d6-1 bludgeoning, versatile (1d8))
Magic (Save DC 13, Spell Attack modifier +5)
Cantrips Known: Acid Splash, Firebolt, Mage Hand, Light
Spellbook: (1st) Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Identify, Featherfall, Mage Armor, Magic Missile
Spells Prepared: (4) Detect magic, Featherfall, mage Armor, Magic Missile Spell Slots (1st) 1
Skills: Arcana (Intelligence) +5, History (Intelligence) +5, Investigation (Intelligence) +5, Insight 9Wisdon) +2, Perception (Wisdom) +2
Tool Proficiencies: none
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: longsword, shortsword, longbow, shortbow, daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaff, light crossbow
Languages: Elven, Common, Orc, Dwarvish, Sylvan
Racial traits: Darkvision, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Trance
Class features: Spellcasting, Arcane Recovery
Personality trait: There is nothing I like more than a good mystery.
Ideals: Beauty: What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
Bonds: My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
Flaw: Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
Equipment: quarterstaff, component pouch, explorer’s pack, spellbook, a bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not been able to answer, a set of common clothes, pouch containing 10 gp
Apperance: Sarivol is a moon elf, and this shows in his characteristic pale white skin with a slight blue tinge. He wears his shoulder length black hair tied back over his ears. His gold-flecked blue eyes shine with curiosity. When he travels, he wears common clothes and walks with a quarterstaff and the things he carries, books, parchment quills and vials of ink, mark him as a scholar.
Character History: Sarivol was born deep under the forest canopy in Cormanthor 150 years ago. He has always favored intellectual pursuits and it was no surprise to his family when he devoted himself to the study of magic. He is also fascinated by humans. He has lived in Elventree, in northern Cormanthor, for the past 30 or so years, the better to study human culture and society in the Moonsea region, the current topic of his research.
I also have a DCI number. I actually have two. Once I figure out which one I am going to use, I will add It to the this post.
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Need to further update but:
DCI: 3203761754
Story Origin: Rage of Demons
Level: 2; XP: 300/900
Chaotic Neutral V. Tiefling Male
Charlatan Bard 2
Zhentarim Fang
Renown: 0
Medium Sized Humanoid
Armor Class: (12); Hit Points: (15)
Damage Resistance: Fire
Inspiration: No Madness Level: 0
Speed: 30 ft.; Senses: Darkvision 60’;
Passive Wisdom (Perception) 09
Strength 14 (+2)
Dexterity 12 (+1)
Constitution 13 (+1)
Intelligence 11 (+0)
Wisdom 08 (-1)
Charisma 17 (+3)
Proficiencies
Bonus: +2
Armor: Light Armor
Weapons: Simple Weapons; hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Tools: (3 Musical Instruments) Disguise Kit, Forgery Kit
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Charisma
Skills: Athletics +4, Deception +5, Persuasion +5, Sleight of Hand +3, Stealth +3
Languages: Common, Infernal
Feats: None
Feature: False Identity
Tiefling Traits:
Darkvision, Hellish Resistance, Devil’s Tongue
Bardic Abilities:
Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration (3/d6 lr), Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest (d6)
Weapons/Attacks
Dagger +4 (1d4+2 Slashing)
Longsword +4 (1d8+2 Slashing)
Unarmed +4 (3 Bludgeoning)
Vicious Mockery WIS 13 (1d4 psychic)
Spellcasting
Attack Modifier: +5; Save DC: 13
Cantrips: Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation, Vicious Mockery
First (000): Disguise Self, Dissonant Whispers, Feather Fall, Silent Image, Sleep
Background: Charlatan
Favorite Scheme: I put on new identities like clothes.
Personality Trait: Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
Ideal: I am a free spirit-no one tells what to do.
Bond: I owe everything to my mentor-a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere.
Flaw: I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in.
Downtime Days: 15
Equipment
A longsword, diplomat pack, (music Instrument), Leather Armor, dagger, A Set of fine clothes, a disguise kit, a signet ring of an imaginary duke, and a belt pouch containing 165 gp.
This is Aeshuura's submission.
Yes, we start with 1-1. I'll give everyone till friday to get up characters and make any changes necessary to them before I start.
Nice! Ironjoy reporting for duty! :)
I can modify the character to be a cleric if the group would prefer to be loaded with a little bit of healing... Don't know if the bard will be healing oriented.
Let me know. I have looked at what the cleric version would look like, and I could go with either. :)
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Correct me if I am wrong but isn't 1-1 parts 1 through 5 only for level 1 characters. I can make my Bard level 1 or I can bring in my barbarian.
I only have 5 characters thought out well and know how I want to play them. 1 is in the other pbp, one is too high level, 1 is reserved for season 4 and the last two are the barbarian and the bard.
I'm a little bit slower getting this started than I said I would, but go ahead and bring characters into discussion and gameplay, and I'll put up the storyline.
This is Siriak's new alias for Tergin, the rogue. The profile page is still under construction, but it will be the same as the entry for Torgon Rell above.
I am looking forward to playing with all of you and to trying out the Adventurer's League.
okay only 3 of you brought characters into the gameplay thread, unless I'm missing something, there are not more than seven of you, so nobody is rejected.
It looks like others may have backed out, we may only have 4.
Ok, well, if you want to try to recruit more, we can wait, otherwise, I think with 4 it'll go faster. :)
Yeah, I'd prefer to start.
I am good either way. We can always add someone in between rounds.