This is the discussion thread for an upcoming invitational game starting with The Assimilation Strain.
Players, please check in here.
Where are the ugly bags of XP?
G'day. I'm probably good with pretty much any character type.
I'm considering a Medium, which doesn't help at all for what other players should choose because it's like a switch-hitter and can fill in for any missing role.
That's not why I wanted to play one (to make things harder for everyone else)... ;)
I have decided on a Medium, I'll have the character done ASAP.
Hello, not really sure what I will want to play. I'll probably just wait until everyone else has narrowed things down a bit and try to fill in some holes. I also have no problems with playing the requisite one Human, and may do so anyways if someone else already has.
Yes, I will play a Medium Human Medium, because being a Small Medium is just confusing.
I am thinking of playing a Half-Orc Cleric of Gorum. BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!!!!
Right now I'm leaning towards a Gnome, with one of the following classes:
- Bard
- Sorcerer
- Arcanist
- Oracle
- Summoner
I'm open to advice or comments if someone thinks one of these combos is particularly bad (or particularly good). I haven't read up on the last three yet.
Dwarf warpriest?
Hmmm. The Sleuth Investigator is starting to look attractive with the "Run Like Hell" ability. +20 to speed for a minute would be really good for a gnome. Arriba! Arriba! Andale!
I'm not sure if this may affect your character choices...
You've been hired by the owners of "Fine Woodwork of the Shimmermere " to find out what happened to a Darkwood shipment they were expecting from the village of Holver's Ferry.
They inform you that they previously sent a single agent, but he was found wandering the wilderness in such a maddened state that a group of guards had to kill him to protect themselves.
The company has offered you the princely sum of 800 gold pieces each to discover what happened to him, and what is going on in Holver's Ferry.
I have had a look at the warpriest (this is new to me) and I think it fits my idea better than a straight cleric. Still going with Half-Orc. BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!!!
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Just found the Bolt whatever archetype for gunslinger. Basically a crossbow-slinger. Is that too dependent on a particular weapon?
Truthfully, I'm happy to play whatever.
Okay, that was weird. Apparently I was still logged in under my friend's account who needed to do something on here on my computer a few weeks ago. I am sure I told Chrome not to remember his password.
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Okay, that was weird. Apparently I was still logged in under my friend's account who needed to do something on here on my computer a few weeks ago. I am sure I told Chrome not to remember his password.Just found the Bolt whatever archetype for gunslinger. Basically a crossbow-slinger. Is that too dependent on a particular weapon?
Truthfully, I'm happy to play whatever.
Should be okay for now.
After this adventure, you can read the players guide and see what you think from there.
Is there any sort of timeframe to have our stuff done? I have most of my character sheet filled out, except for a name, and have to complete his background.
I'm going to try to get Bardos the Medium done tomorrow.
I have no timeframe, but should be ready to go on relatively short notice once everybody has a character ready.
So far, combining thread and emails, it probably looks like
Scott - Medium Medium (not at large)
Chris - WOW orc
Craig - crossbowslinger
Jeff - brawler
Roy - runs away
Correctish?
For me, yeah. The Gnome Sleuth looks like it could be fun. But I'm feeling a lot of pressure to come up with a good name....
When you finish creating your character, please create an alias using the character's name (if possible, some may be in use).
You can either put your entire character into your profile, or put the basics in and email me the rest.
If you click on my alias above and check out my DM Rambler profile, you can see how I formatted things to get the nifty banner stats. Basically, you put everything under Class/Level.
Also be aware that the picture you use for your character's avatar is likely to be your "miniature" on the maps.
Is it possible to upload an image for an avatar?
Is it possible to upload an image for an avatar?
No, but I think I can use the picture you sent me.
I can't seem to find where to edit the profile to make the bar of stats appear. I can do it with a pathfinder society character, but not an alias. Where do I find the options for that on an alias?
I can't seem to find where to edit the profile to make the bar of stats appear. I can do it with a pathfinder society character, but not an alias. Where do I find the options for that on an alias?
Jeff, create your alias and the make a post. From the post, select the name link. This should give you a page that has a bunch of tabs for the alias, including profile. Select the profile tab and go to town.
I've got a rough draft done, still thinking a bit on the back story. If what I've put together conflicts with someone, I have no issues changing it up a bit, I can also change the race if no one ended up being Human.
Now to see if I can get the stats bar to show up.
I'll be human. Crazy week at work but I'll try to make a character tomorrow night.
No rush.
I'm ready for the intro whenever you guys are, but we will all have busy stretches for the next week or two :)
Yes, busier week than I had hoped. Bardos is coming along though.
Do you mind if my gnome has the Pyromaniac alternate racial traits?
Do you mind if my gnome has the Pyromaniac alternate racial traits?
I'm okay with it if the party is.
Sounds good to me, just don't burn the party! ;)
Why not, what could possibly go wrong?
Why not, what could possibly go wrong?
Why not, what could possibly go wrong?Absolutely nothing like what happens when you click here.
I'm sure that won't happen until I am at least 2nd level.
Character created and sent. Note my AC here does not include Mage Armour (which I will usually have up I hope). My house centipede familiar is named Scuttles.
I suppose that it should be noted that my AC listed includes a shield, which I may not have equipped at some times. Should I change it to without shield, leave it as is and note when I don't have my shield out, or update as circumstances change?
There we go, I guess this icon looks sort of like me.
While we're waiting for the last couple of characters to come in, a few mechanical things...
I'm going to try this without xp. I'll just let you know when to level up.
I think it's best if I just roll initiative for everybody. I'll list the order for the round. People can send me their actions in any order, but please put them in a spoiler if you're not next. Probably best to send your action if you check the thread and you're in the next 3 to act. If we don't get an action in a reasonable amount of time, I'll determine the action.
Maps and pictures will continue to be updated on the Google Drive.
The game thread will be called "The Ascribblation Strain". I hope to start it up tomorrow or Monday.
Haer Kul is submitted. At the moment he's a little down on his luck, and has foregone his formal attire for something more practical. He walks with a cane, often wears pince nez glasses, and his moustache is precisely waxed.