I'm checking interest in a pBp set in the desolate plane of Abaddon, as per the Third Book of The Damned in the Pathfinder library.
It would require heroic characters, as the plot is based around a rescue mission.
-Characters should start out at level 5, and I'd want to have a party of at least four, and at most seven.
-This will utilize the 20 point buy system, and there are no limits on dumped stats, but please limit your max in any stat to 20.
-All Pathfinder player races are a-okay.
I am sure PbPer's will come. 20PB is what many people use here. Letting people know the starting level is a factor also. Some people have a preference for games of a particular level.
I'm trying to create an adventure and run it through so I can use it again for irl purposes; starting level would have to be less than ten, but it would be quite easy to shoot to epic levels in this campaign.
Also, thanks for the encouragement.
PbP games run a lot slower than RL ones. It might take 3 months or more to get past the first book of an AP, which in real life might only take one or two sessions.
True, but I wasn't expecting it to be done quickly. It'll just be nice to avoid certain... pitfalls... with the irl players the first go around.
Besides, pBp means more leeway for me, too. I'll have time to look over what I post,and don't have to have a bunch of people in my living room to do it.
I'd be interested. I enjoy a good Pathfinder PbP. Not sure what I'd play though. Hmm...decisions decisions.
Well, what do you usually play?
I am also interested. I can play anything, but I'd probably lean towards something in the front rank.
Let me know if you get any definite ideas.
I have a fifth level fetchling fighter/bard (going shadow dancer) already made that didn't make it into another pbp game. Don't know if you're limiting it to just core races.
I was thinking maybe a Lore Warden Fighter who uses his brains, his brawn and his scythe to defeat his enemies. Particulars will come in later.
@Petrova
No, I'm allowing just about any race.
@Amazing Red
Scythes can be quite frightening. I like the idea.
Petrova's backstory can be found in the profile, though I'm guessing it will need considerable reworking to fit this campaign. Her basic gist is that she's a tavern dancer by night and a vigilante crime fighter by much later night. I'll take out the extra feat the GM was allowing at creation and add some traits, if those are okay.
Just let me see the traits you choose.
Everyone may have two traits if they are run past me.
This is Red's intended character. I don't have a back story as of yet, but I'm thinking of being your typical hired gun(so to speak), monster specialist. He revels in battle as it gives him a chance to out think and out maneuver his enemy. Though he can(and will) out muscle the enemy if needed. Just click the profile for stats, this is of course without any gear whatsoever. The 2 traits I am considering are Deft Dodger and Indomitable Faith, mainly to shore up his weaknesses, but also to show how adaptive he's become to fighting various monsters.
I'd be happy to throw in a character for this. I'm unfamilier with The Book of the Damned, is this an evil campaign? or are you looking for shining beacons of light in a dark land.
Looking for good and neutral alignments.
This is Red's intended character. I don't have a back story as of yet, but I'm thinking of being your typical hired gun(so to speak), monster specialist. He revels in battle as it gives him a chance to out think and out maneuver his enemy. Though he can(and will) out muscle the enemy if needed. Just click the profile for stats, this is of course without any gear whatsoever. The 2 traits I am considering are Deft Dodger and Indomitable Faith, mainly to shore up his weaknesses, but also to show how adaptive he's become to fighting various monsters.
Makes sense. Solid character, too.
Well, what do you usually play?
Hah, a non-evil character. Seriously, in the past year I've played almost every character type between IRL and PbP games. It's always just a matter of whatever strikes me at the time. Although I haven't played a gunslinger yet...
Petrova's two traits would be: Fencer (+1 bonus to attacks of opportunity with bladed weapons) and Magical Knack (bard) (selected spell-casting class considered two levels higher for level-dependent effects).
You guys could probably do with a healer. Just saying.
I've never tried Paladin before, I could probably try rock out as one of those and use him as a healer. I might put some effort into that.
Not a bad idea at all.
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There still room in this?
I haven't done PBP in a while and I'd be very interested in participating, though I'd have to think seriously about what I'd be creating.
Maybe an Oracle? Probably not of Life if the Paladin's going the healer route. I've been wanting to try out an Oracle and the group seems a bit light on spellcasters...
Hey, here's my 5th level sorcerer--he was rejiggered for the Carrion Hill recruitment but didn't get in. I can certainly reformulate his story.
There still room in this?
I haven't done PBP in a while and I'd be very interested in participating, though I'd have to think seriously about what I'd be creating.
Maybe an Oracle? Probably not of Life if the Paladin's going the healer route. I've been wanting to try out an Oracle and the group seems a bit light on spellcasters...
You'd be the last one in this go around.
With you, unless I've miscounted in my half-awake state, I have seven.
Hey, here's my 5th level sorcerer--he was rejiggered for the Carrion Hill recruitment but didn't get in. I can certainly reformulate his story.
If I include this one.
Are firearms allowed? I'm trending my rogue towards a dueling sword/firearm wielder so far, but I can change that out if desired.
Firearms are okay.
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Here are the stats for Hanethes Starsprings, my half-elf rogue.
Hanethes Starsprings
Male Half Elf Rogue 5
CG Medium humanoid (human, elf)
Init +4, Senses low-light vision, Perception +10
-----DEFENSE-----
AC
hp (5d8)
Fort +1, Ref +8, Will +1 (+2 vs. enchantment)
Immune sleep
-----OFFENSE-----
Speed 30 ft.
Melee aldori dueling sword +7 (1d8, crit. 19-20/x2)
Special Attacks sneak attack +3d6
-----STATISTICS-----
Str 10, Con 11, Dex 18, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 15
Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Combat Expertise, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Aldori dueling sword)(B), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (firearms)(B), Improved Feint, Sociable, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +12, Appraise + 10, Bluff +10 (+12 to feint), Diplomacy +10 (+12 to gather information), Disable Device +12, Escape Artist +12, Perception +10 (+11 to spot traps), Perform (voice) +10, Sense Motive +8, Stealth +12; Racial Skill Modifiers +2 Perception.
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Elven
SQ ancestral arms, elf blood, elven immunities, keen senses, multitalented
Favored Class (Oracle, Rogue) 1st level (+1/2 on feint and gather information); 2nd level (+1/2 on feint and gather information); 3rd level (+1/2 on feint and gather information); 4th level (+1/2 on feint and gather information); 5th level (+1/2 on feint and gather information)
-----FEATS AND SPECIAL ABILITIES-----
Combat Expertise (Feat) Hanethes can take -1 penalty on melee attacks and combat maneuvers to gain a +1 dodge bonus to Armor Class.
Evasion (Ex) If Hanethes makes a successful Reflex save for an attack that would half damage on a successful save, Hanethes instead receives no damage.
Firearm Training (Ex) Hanethes has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (firearms).
Improved Feint (Feat) Hanethes can make a bluff check to feint as a move action.
Sneak Attack (Ex) Hanethes deals 3d6 precision damage when his target is denied a Dexterity bonus to AC. Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet.
Sociable (Feat) As a move action, Hanethes grants all friendly creatures within 30 feet who can see or hear him (including himself) a +2 bonus on Diplomacy checks for a number of rounds equal to his Charisma modifier.
Trapfinding (Ex) Hanethes adds 5/2 her level to Perception skill checks made to locate traps and to Disable Device skill checks. He can also use disable device skill to disarm magical traps.
Trap Sense (Ex) Hanethes has a +1 reflex bonus to saves against traps, and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex) Hanethes cannot be caught flat-footed and retains his Dex bonus to AC if the attacker is invisible.
Weapon Finesse (Feat) With a light weapon or finesse weapon, Hanethes applies his Dexterity modifier instead of Strength modifier for attacks. If he carries a shield, its armor penalty aplies attack rolls.
I still have to do purchases and traits. And a background for handsome Hanethes.
EDIT: Traits: As a worshipper of Cayden Cailean, Hanethes is Good Natured, and he is also a Fencer.
Do we start with normal coin for a 5th level character for purchasing equipment? If so, can we purchase magical equipment, or just mundane and masterwork.
Oracle wasn't really speaking to me, so I went Inquisitor. He should be more-or less done stat-wise. This is him.
Story-wise, he's masked because his face (and much of his torso) are a mass of rather horrifying burn scars (hence his low Charisma). While a young acolyte at a church of Sarenrae he was captured by a cult of Rovagug who found torturing him with fire ironic and amusing. He managed to escape into the desert, and then back to civilization...and then proceeded to hunt down the entire cult in question (beginning his Inquisitorial career).
Personality-wise, he's a really nice, easy-going guy with a soft spot in his heart for rescuing captives (for obvious reasons). He'll often strive to take enemies alive...but has no compunctions about slaying prisoners who refuse to repent, or who are beyond redemption.
It's also worth noting that, that one event aside, he's led a good life and is really pretty fun-loving and upbeat, and has a perhaps surprising success with women considering his looks.
More info forthcoming (and in a more straightforward format) as I write it. I've got a good grasp on the character's history in my head, I just need to get it down in writing.
Still room or have you filled up? If still open, I was thinking devout follower of Gorum face smash barbarian who wants to prove he's afraid of NOTHING.
If the gunslinger idea is okay, I can create one during lunch today. I'm a little busy until then, but I should be able to get he basics put together by 1pm Eastern. Are advanced firearms allowed? Specifically looking for revolvers.
I've got this fifth level magus that I made for that carrion crown PbP a few others mentioned if there's still room. I would want to rework his backstory a bit, but I think he could be a good fit. I would go reactionary (+2 initiative) and focused mind (+2 concentration) for traits.
So, here we are. :)
If I include this one.Hey, here's my 5th level sorcerer--he was rejiggered for the Carrion Hill recruitment but didn't get in. I can certainly reformulate his story.
I totally understand if he doesn't make the cut due to what your preferences and needs are for the party. :)
So, here we are. :)
I've seen the profile before, but it's not here.
If the gunslinger idea is okay, I can create one during lunch today. I'm a little busy until then, but I should be able to get he basics put together by 1pm Eastern. Are advanced firearms allowed? Specifically looking for revolvers.
I allow revolvers.
Oracle wasn't really speaking to me, so I went Inquisitor. He should be more-or less done stat-wise. This is him.
Story-wise, he's masked because his face (and much of his torso) are a mass of rather horrifying burn scars (hence his low Charisma). While a young acolyte at a church of Sarenrae he was captured by a cult of Rovagug who found torturing him with fire ironic and amusing. He managed to escape into the desert, and then back to civilization...and then proceeded to hunt down the entire cult in question (beginning his Inquisitorial career).
Personality-wise, he's a really nice, easy-going guy with a soft spot in his heart for rescuing captives (for obvious reasons). He'll often strive to take enemies alive...but has no compunctions about slaying prisoners who refuse to repent, or who are beyond redemption.
It's also worth noting that, that one event aside, he's led a good life and is really pretty fun-loving and upbeat, and has a perhaps surprising success with women considering his looks.
More info forthcoming (and in a more straightforward format) as I write it. I've got a good grasp on the character's history in my head, I just need to get it down in writing.
This character fits the mood and storyline perfectly.
Still room or have you filled up? If still open, I was thinking devout follower of Gorum face smash barbarian who wants to prove he's afraid of NOTHING.
I think I have everyone I need now. Sorry.
Chugging through stats at the moment. I'm going with the Hospitlar archtype for something different. Reduces my smite evils, ups my Channels.
HP:(10 for first dice, 10 for con)
Also, starting wealth is just the starting wealth for level 5's?
Yes. Regular starting wealth. You may buy magic items you can afford; you'll need every advantage.
I totally understand if he doesn't make the cut due to what your preferences and needs are for the party. :)If I include this one.Hey, here's my 5th level sorcerer--he was rejiggered for the Carrion Hill recruitment but didn't get in. I can certainly reformulate his story.
Actually, your character is fine; you just might want to tweak his backstory for a non CC campaign.
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This character fits the mood and storyline perfectly.
Excellent. I've had him in my head for a while, and I thought his backstory would make him a natural for a rescue mission. :)
Here are my HP , and magic items will be in the profile shortly.
So, I've got this whole 'editor' tendency, and I note a few things about the other characters. If my commentary is unwelcome, I apologize in advance:
Talon: Hasn't added his ability score bonus for 4th level.
Kanthuun: Looking at your stats, assuming your 4th level ability point and human bonus went into Charisma, you have one more point-buy point to distribute in Abilities.
Rogar Stonecrusher: Not actually a problem, but I'd probably go Str 16 Chr 14 if I were you. Charisma is important for Paladins, sure, but not quite that important, and you can make up the difference with a Headband of Charisma. Oh, and you haven't added your Charisma modifier to all your saves, as you have every right to do.
I haven't forgotten about this, I promise. My boss took me out for lunch today. I'll get to it first thing tomorrow. I have most of the crunch already, but the backstory is lacking. Josiah Arundel will be ready to storm the black heart soon.