I have a homebrew setting in which two city states are duking it out like men. That is to say, both are doing their level best to kill off each other's fighting age population. Cloud Kill at level 1? You'll probably see it. One shot sniper kills? It Happens.
You will be a member of a regiment on the front lines. A nearly nameless Jo. He will probably die. So will your second and third.
Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to survive. Whichever characters you happen to be on when you are rotated off the line is the character who will go on to bigger and better things.
So, does this kind of blood soaked mess appeal to anyone?
Me.
Full disclosure, this first part is mainly to help me get over a fear of player death. The second part is where the real story kicks in.
No prob. I have no major issue with getting killed, especially when the nature of the game is disclosed up front. I love making and trying out new characters, and sometimes it can be more fun to cycle through a few and see their upsides and downsides.
Getting over a fear of killing characters is a tough thing for GM's too, and I can see the value of that as a premise for a campaign all on its own; I've thought of running one like that myself.
duking it out like men
I think I'm going to need to grow some extra chest hair before applying.
I think this is too unique of an idea not to get involved in it. I would love to play! Is there any way to apply, or do we just masochistically volunteer?
Is there any way to apply, or do we just masochistically volunteer?
+1 to this!
(Looks around nervously) "I volunteered because of the free food..."
The question is, how does one go about this without inadvertently creating multiple aliases that will stick around?
I am on for this! let's do it
As for aliases, don't bother for now. just start your posts with your character's name up top so we know who you are.
That being said, please report to discussion, you four.
I will be pulling in New people if anyone drops, so this thread won't be closed, per se. If anyone is interested, still post here and I'll pull people in as I can.
As for character creation, I say keep it simple. Don't put too much into it unless you really like to build characters. Just basic crunch will do. No extensive backstory required. I'm not going to restrict books, really. Inner Sea Gods PrCs are a no go as is the sacred geometry feat. Summoners (specifically Master and Synthesist) will probably die quicker than others.
Let's just say that your enemy has a strange tendency to target extreme cheese. :)
Dreamscarred Press (Psionics and Path of War) is allowed.
You have my dot. What's the character creation rules like?
Also, will being focused on sitting on a mount be a bad thing?
Edit: Damn, that was fast.
Six is a good squad size. Angel, Dragon, go ahead and check in to discussion.
dot
How do we create characters? How do we generate stats, get equipment, etc? Also, can you link discussion?
Character Creation details are in Discussion :)
Also, anyone who wants to spectate can. I don't mind.
Will do. :)
I am interested.
This sounds great, i will be following with interest, hoping for a space.
Where's a signup sheet so we can get a good rotation going?
I'll make one up later tonight, if I have time
Dot
Let me know via PM, its the easiest way to get hold of me :)
Current Victims:
In gameplay: Campin Carl, Me'mori, Strongangel
In discussion: Rigor Rictus, the Dragon
In queue: Morgrym Black (cleared for discussion but not entered), The Nine, Bane 88, Trux, Browman, Willhelm Shieldbreaker, Gilthanis
The Nine - You snuck a dot in there and I missed it, you ninja. You are cleared to join discussion and enter gameplay.
Character ready for when there's room
Dwarf Barbarian
Dwarf barbarian (invulnerable rager) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 79)
CN Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 15, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+5 armor, +2 Dex, -2 untyped penalty)
hp 16 (1d12+4)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +3; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like abilities
Defensive Abilities defensive training
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dwarven waraxe +6 (1d10+8/×3) or
greatsword +6 (2d6+12/19-20)
Special Attacks hatred, rage (7 rounds/day)
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Statistics
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Str 22, Dex 14, Con 19, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 5
Base Atk +1; CMB +6; CMD 17 (21 vs. bull rush, 21 vs. trip)
Feats Power Attack
Traits ruthless
Skills Appraise -1 (+1 to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones), Intimidate +1, Perception +5 (+7 to notice unusual stonework), Survival +5; Racial Modifiers +2 Appraise to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones, +2 Perception to notice unusual stonework
Languages Common, Dwarven
SQ fast movement
Other Gear mwk scale mail, dwarven waraxe, greatsword, 70 gp
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Special Abilities
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Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Defensive Training +4 Gain a dodge bonus to AC vs monsters of the Giant subtype.
Fast Movement +10 (Ex) +10 feet to speed, unless heavily loaded.
Greed +2 to Appraise to determine price of nonmagic goods with precious metals or gemstones.
Hatred +1 Gain a racial bonus to attacks vs Goblinoids/Orcs.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Rage (7 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
Ruthless You gain a +1 trait bonus on attack rolls to confirm critical hits.
Stonecunning +2 +2 bonus to Perception vs. unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet.
ok how do I enter discussion?
There should be a tab above. If not, it is linked up thread a bit.
Sacred Geometry is a mathematical time bomb. At early levels, it's fine. Even sub-par. As you level, however, it becomes more and more likely to hit your magic numbers. Eventually (14, if I remember correctly), it becomes impossible to NOT get what you need.
That's the reason for the ban. I just think it's a literally, mechanically broken feat and I prefer to not deal with it.