The Iron Route, an important trade road east of Phlan, is beset by competing bandits. An exiled Black Fist officer leads his band of mercenaries turned cloaked ruffians, while a mysterious dragonborn sorcerer commands screaming savages from the north. In this war over the trade route, the beleaguered merchants are the victims, and Phlan suffers from a lack of supplies. It’s up to adventurers to strike out and reopen this vital route.
Hello! Welcome to another installation of AL DM's Adventurer's League PBP game hosted on Paizo.
This is an Adventure's League adventure for levels 1-4.
This is an official game, so if you have an AL character, please have your log sheets and character sheets available for review.
If you are new to AL or do not have an eligible character, please use the following link to make a new character starting at level 1:
Adventure's League Players Guide
All players are welcome. New to AL? That's ok! New to 5e? No problem! Have any questions? Just ask.
Requirements for acceptance into this game:
-Legal AL character of level 1-4
-Previous log sheets, if any
-A promise to post at least once per 24 hours during the week and once per weekend for the duration of the game. The clock starts at my most recent "pushing" post. If you don't know what this means, then read this.
This game is expected to last anywhere from 4-12 weeks. If you do not post within the required time, you will either be botted or skipped, depending on the scene.
Please do not wait for your turn in combat to post. This causes delays in the game and can lead to disagreements and hurt feelings. When a new round of combat comes up, post whenever you come online. If your actions become invalid because you're the last in initiative, then either repost or I will change your action in a way that I feel best helps the party and also doesn't hurt you.
I've had players delay game because they were waiting for their initiative in combat, and then get mad at me for Botting their characters when they exceeded the 24 hour time limit.
When Botting, I try not to use limited-use abilities unless I feel it's absolutely necessary for party survival.
If you need to take a several day hiatus, simply let us know as appropriate. Remember, open communication is the key to a successful game.
Follow these simply guidelines and enjoy yourself, and we can all have a good time enjoying dungeons and dragons.
Adventure rewards:
450 - 600 XP
1 permanent magic item
We need a minimum of three players and can accept a maximum of seven players. You do not have to have a character ready to reserve a slot.
All about this!
How would I go about showing you the logs from my character? I have not updated them onto a websource.
If you do not have a digital version of your logsheet, then take a picture of it and upload it to an image hosting website so I can view it. You can PM me the link if you don't want to post it here.
You will have to have a digital version of your Character sheet. I prefer your full sheet to be listed in your alias profile. If information I need is missing, I will ask you to include it. I know a lot of people like to use Mythweavers, but there are two issues with that. 1) They recently had a database loss and all character sheets that were six months the old or newer were lost (mine included), so you risk losing your sheet if it happens again, and 2) I'm using my phone, and clicking through multiple links to find a stat gets annoying when I'm updating the game on my phone (not an issue when I use a PC, but that's pretty rare). So please put your character sheet in your alias profile.
Here is an example of how I would like to see your character sheet laid out. Here is an example with a spellcaster.
I would like to join as well, with my AL barbarian
DM- This is Mezegis' character profile.
Outside of log update, anything missing?
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I would like to join.
So - I never played 5e and I'd like to start. Would this be a good way? :)
Would like to join! I'm familiar with 5E and have played lots of AL in person, never PbP. So I would probably make a new level 1 character for this.
Chess - AL is a great way to learn the rules! You can find a free basic set of rules here. This outlines all the rules needed to play, plus some of the class options.
Please also read through the ALPG linked in the first post.
Making an AL Character is pretty easy. 27 point but for stats (see stat cost in basic rules), or just use the standard array: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
Pick a race. This gives you some starting proficiencies and other abilities.
Pick a class. This gives you your starting equipment, some more proficiencies, and some more abilities.
Pick a background. This gives you some more proficiencies, some more gear, and a cool feature to use in game.
And then you're done!
I recommended starting simple for your first game, because in AL you can freely rebuild your character up until level 5.
DM- This is Mezegis' character profile.
Outside of log update, anything missing?
Looks good! You missed the renown gain in your second game, but it's accounted for in another location.
Would like to join! I'm familiar with 5E and have played lots of AL in person, never PbP. So I would probably make a new level 1 character for this.
As long as I can review your logsheets, you're free to translate a 1-4 level character to PBP format. Or start anew, your choice!
Would you need the DCI numbers of the DMs on a log sheet? I have the other information, but people at my LGS are pretty casual about organized play so not all of the DMs gave out DCIs.
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Nice to hear from you again!
Also, Clyde, nice to see you've come back to life!
Here is Shoo again, ready to cure you all. Shoo, Shoo! :P
Okay, I have one question: If I decide to rebuild the character (which is allowed up to level 4), can I choose a different extra resource also? Changing, for example, the "Sword Coast Adventures" to the "Volo's Guide to Monsters". I think you can, since it is under the "choose race and class" paragraph, but I thought better ask some experts first.
Like I mentioned before, I'm interested! I'll build a character tomorrow :) thanks for the opportunity.
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Would like to join, as a 3rd level character. At work currently, so will post logsheets tonight.
Would you need the DCI numbers of the DMs on a log sheet? I have the other information, but people at my LGS are pretty casual about organized play so not all of the DMs gave out DCIs.
DCI numbers are no longer a requirement for AL Games. All I would need is to see your character sheet and your log sheets for that charater. If you don't have digital versions of them, take a picture of your log sheets and upload them to an image hosting website, and send me the link. And transcribe your Character Sheet to an alias profile, using the links above as examples. In the links above, there's also a simple format for writing down your logsheet information if you don't want to take a picture of them.
The entire system is based on a honor system. I trust you to be truthful. If you're not, then you're just hurting yourself and taking away your own enjoyment of them game.
The only reason I audit Character Sheets and Logsheets is to ensure there are no mistakes. In AL, I've caught far more mistakes where corrections helped a PC than any actual cheating. The only time I've seen a player cheat was in private games.
At this point, recruitment is closed.
AL Games can have a maximum of 7 players. This is a first come, first serve game. AL Games play quickly, so there will be more games in the future!
Current players:
Mezigis (Rath)
Saashaa
Ragnarok
Clyde
Chess
Archdevil
Shoo
Backup players:
Dax
Sahil
For the backup players, you can join if one of the other players bows out before the game is 30% over. After that, no new players will be brought in. There will be more AL Games in the future!
Okay, I have one question: If I decide to rebuild the character (which is allowed up to level 4), can I choose a different extra resource also? Changing, for example, the "Sword Coast Adventures" to the "Volo's Guide to Monsters". I think you can, since it is under the "choose race and class" paragraph, but I thought better ask some experts first.
Yes you can! Complete 100% rebuild, including changing your extra book. :)
Darn! I should have had a character ready. I'll get it done so I can be ready for the next game.
For my games, not having a character ready is OK. We have three players who are still making characters.
It's just timing. Keep watching this game; if someone bows out, you'll be first in line for the opening. Last game, we had someone bow out due to real life events early enough where we could have brought in a back up if one was queued.
Since we have players waiting in the wings, I'm going to put a time limit on Character submissions.
Please have your characters approved by 2/24/17, next Friday. Anyone who does not have an approved character by then will be removed from the game so another player can step in.
Current approved characters:
Ragnar
Clyde
Awaiting log sheets:
Rath
Awaiting character changes/new PC:
Shoo
Saashaa
Chess
Archdevil
In the wings:
Dax
Sahil
I just need to change my feat and do some shopping, that can be done by tomorrow/Sunday at most.
Hi DM! Chess here with my character. :)
Well I put a lot of time and effort setting up this alias in the format you wanted but this site crapped on me and so it'll be a little bit before I can do it again.
EDIT: So very angry...
Also, I will be a Half-Elf Knowledge Cleric of ??, background Sage.
str10, dex10, con10, int16, wis16, cha13
everything else is just a fill in and fluff
Save early, save often.
(I hate it when that happens. And it happens too much).
Also, copy paste is your friend. :)
If you like, I can transcribe everything into a word doc so you can get all the formatting, too.
Hi DM! Chess here with my character. :)
Looks good so far. Don't forget to pick a background. You'll need it for extra proficiencies and your background feature.
@ Sashah: AL uses the Forgotten Realms Pantheon, so Knowledge would be Oghma first and foremost, but you could spin Mystra or any of the elemental/nature type deities. Or, given his half-elven nature, Labelas Enoreth or Corellon Larethian.
I updated with Hero Lab now... I hope it looks better.
Shadoo - Are you using PHB only or any other books. For AL, you're allowed PHB +1 book. (this does not include your background, which can come from any book).
Also, can you add your background feature ability to your profile? Like the actual text of the feature or a short description of the game mechanics? It'll help me determine if it can be used during game. Also, if you see a time where it may be appropriate, don't hesitate to ask.
For those who want it, here's all the formatting for the Character sheet I use for my AL Characters.
I believe my entire sheet is based of core stuff, with the exception of the background details. I updated the profile to reflect what you asked for - please feel free to let me know what else I should include, and thanks again for hosting.
Current approved characters:
Ragnar
Clyde
Rath
Shadoo
Awaiting character changes/new PC:
Shoo
Saashaa
Archdevil
In the wings:
Dax
Sahil
Here is Archdevil's character. I decided to put together a new one instead of using one of my current characters, just for fun (never played a monk before!)
Looks good!
Done, Thanks for the template
Edit: I hope to multiclass into wizard at 2
Hi AL DM! Looks like I'm to late to join in on this one. Have fun everyone!
Done, Thanks for the template
Edit: I hope to multiclass into wizard at 2
Looks good so far!
It looks like you're using SCAG; please include a notes spoiler for AL which mentions that you're using PHB + SCAG. Also mention what faction you belong to.
Can you include your cantrips known and spells prepared in your spellcasting spoiler?
Hi AL DM! Looks like I'm to late to join in on this one. Have fun everyone!
Aw! Sorry about that! Clyde will miss you. :)
You could always start up your own AL game. There are at least two who want to play, and I've got a lizardfolk fighter itching for battle.
Done, Thanks for the template
Edit: I hope to multiclass into wizard at 2
Looks good so far!
It looks like you're using SCAG; please include a notes spoiler for AL which mentions that you're using PHB + SCAG. Also mention what faction you belong to.
Can you include your cantrips known and spells prepared in your spellcasting spoiler?
Edit: You're using the knowledge domain (please mention that in your profile). I thought you had the arcana domain from SCAG. My apologies.
Surprising amount on AL interest on the forums, I like this! I have to GM most of my face to face games, so its nice to play!
Hi AL DM! Looks like I'm to late to join in on this one. Have fun everyone!Aw! Sorry about that! Clyde will miss you. :)
I know, right? He'll totally miss me :D
You could always start up your own AL game. There are at least two who want to play, and I've got a lizardfolk fighter itching for battle.
You know I might just do that... any preference on the module?
You know I might just do that... any preference on the module?
One with an Emerald Enclave mission? :)
Actually, any except DDEX 1-1. I've played that one, and all the -1's are designed for 1st level PCs. Other than that, my own PC is available. I might actually use my DM rewards to up him to level 3 or 4 as well. I think I have enough XP available.
Alright, when I get a recruitment thread up I'll link to it here!
Approved PCs:
Clyde
Ragnar
Rath
Shadoo
Sati
Awaiting changes:
Sashah
Shoo
Changes nearly finished! just a few more hours... sorry about it!
Finished! Finally decided to make a greater change than expected. Only thing left is sell and buy some extra wares. Should I do that here or in the new game thread? (It's basically buying some ammo and a new armor).
Go ahead and do it here, and report what's sold and bought, including a price list. I'll update the Logsheet as we do things this time.
I guess that'll be my project for tonight - prepare logsheets for everyone. :)
Also, Shoo, what are you using from EE?