DM Dr Evil's ROTRL AE - Private Group (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

That is the way I understand it.

I thought I'd butt my nosy self in here to say that the doc has done wonderful things to my favorite adventure path and you all have very good cause to be excited. Best of luck, folks.

Pay no attention to that nosy elf, he should be focusing on goblin-killing right now anyway...

Yes, 2 normal plus 1 campaign for total of 3 traits.

Hello all, this is Lord Pizzmic's dwarf druid submitted for review. I believe I've built the druid according to the specified guidelines. I used Hero-lab to check any errors and copied the contents into the character registry.

Olwynn's animal companion

I will be working on nuts and bolts review tonight for all completed PC's. Backstory review also, if I have time. Once that's done, we can get started -- perhaps this weekend.

How many of you have played or are familiar with RotRL?

I have never played RotRL but I've heard some content from a few books over the years. I wasn't told names or locations but just a story or two from the 6th level adventure module. Ill write his back story tonight as well but ill have a good reason for being in the area probably living near the Fenfall mountains.

ok, Per the player's guide, there is a big festival in Sandpoint that is starting, mainly due to the consecration of the new Cathedral. That may be a plot hook, or it may just be an inconvenience if you are in town anyway.

I have DMed ROTRL. So I'm thrilled to be on the other side of the screen. I have a pretty massive hatred for metagaming. So i promise to not let Player Knowledge interfere with Character Choice. As a matter of fact, I have knowingly put my characters in danger because I didn't want to Metagame.

I'll have backstory up in about an hour. Just need to get home first.

I haven't played RotR. I'm moving this weekend so I won't be around much for the next 3 days. I will try and get my submission together asap.

Got my crunch done. I'll write my background tomorow after version one was eaten this morning.

I'm pretty familiar with ROTRL and have run it. Part of the reason I wanted to play, it's just a great adventure path.

My initial foray into PbP was last summer in a RotRl campaign (non-PFS).

Unfortunately, the DM has not posted in well over a month.
So, we all decided to end it.

We didn't even get out of chapter 1 !

I am extremely excited for this AP.

Thanks DM!

I am 99% done with character. I may want to buy some minor items.

Ugh, so it turns out that my flash drive got corrupted. I'll need to rewrite my Background. I'll have it by the morning. Freaking Murphy.

Oh logas, i didnt see the welcoming to the game. Hey man! I played with wuliem the forgetful orc alchemist. I keep seeing that avatar under different names and think "this is not Wuliem...imposter!"

It is good to know that Wuliem leaves an impression.

lol

He has been my favorite character thus far in my budding PbP career.

Okay, my Backstory was rewritten. It's just a brief thing, but it sets the tone for the character.

Guys I'm moving and it's way more work than anticipated. Definetly no post from me before tuesday. Sorry!

You gotta do what you gotta do. Take care, man.

Hopefully you are moving to Michigan,
because my home group could use another player.

When do we plan to start playing?

I was hopeful to get started this weekend, but my life had other plans for me between 2 PFS games and the superbowl. As a result I will be working builds tonight and tomorrow, and hoping to launch on Tuesday.

I am traveling to Dallas on Tuesday-Thursday for work, so my posts will be a little off normal schedule, but still will squeeze some in at night.

Coolbeans

Okay back on track no internet at home so my posting will be spotty for some time. I will however get a post in once per day from work fo sure. Also writing my background now.

Sry I'm pretty far away from Micihigan...

LOL!...I keep inviting people I have been PbPing with.

I don't know if I've been lucky or what, but I have really enjoyed gaming with the groups I have been lucky enough to run with.

We really could use another player and a fresh DM in my home group.

Ok, I am lurking here trying to check out character profiles. I have a few questions that I'll be shooting out. I need to see backgrounds if they aren't already done, so I know the motivation/rationale for your visit to Sandpoint.

Once this part is done, we can start the game in earnest.

Loges - you are up first ...

1) Cantrips per day - your sheet says 4, but I calculate 3.
2) YOu have 3 Feats, bu should only start with 2
3) Which stat is enhanced by your physician enhancment ability, DEX?
4) Which spells do yo have prepped for today?

Other than that good to go, I think.

Please tell me your starting money as well...you can gear up first, but I need to know what you have when play begins.

Beromar is next!

Beromar -

1 - 6 Charisma really?
2 - equipment seems a little strange - what is travelling pack? HOw many rations?
3 - With the weapons you have, you can't buy chain shirt if you start at 150gp. What armor would you like instead?
4. Background - just out wandering looking for giants and ended up in Sandpoint?

Olwynn up now!

Ok.

You are correct about the 0-levels.

Spell Focus is granted as a replacement to Scribe Scroll.

Yes, Dex.

I haven't prepped them yet.

Thank you.

Olywnn -

1. Perception - how did you get +11? same with Sense Motive at +9? I get 10 and 8 respectively.

2. 6 charisma again. Same as the bear's...should be interesting role-play...

3. Tell me your starting gold, I get a number less than yours (19.28)

4. I don't see any background at all

Advice?

For my spell specialization feat.

Which spell: grease or mage armor?

I actually forgot about my school spell slot.
So i 'loose' a 0-level and 'gain' a 1st...lol!

Acouple of changes: I dropped GSF and took SF(Abjuration).

I exchanged spells (Stumble Gap out and Peacebond in). And I am thinking of going with Peacebond as my specialized spell.

Loges - why are you replacing Scribe Scroll? What rule are you using to do that and pick up a separate feat? Unlike PFS, you keep that Feat.

Bruin - you are good to go!

Viroleth - you are also good to go!

I am sorry. i have been so used to PFS.

I will make the switch.

Excellent.

No worries, Loges. Need your backstory then and you are good to go!

Good to hear, Doc. And looking forward to the game.

Thought the Longaxe was 35 GP so I'll have to reconsider equipment which makes me sad...

As to Background. I wouldn't call it aimlessly wandering. The players guide hinted at the fact that giants have been sighted around Sandpoint. So either giants are already in Sandpoint (which I as a player wouldn't know) and Beromar has found them or he has heard rumors and thus has ended up in Sandpoint. This point is totally up to further discussion.

Charisma 6 happens if you're a Dwarf. I plan to playing it out by him being a rather annoying know it all who lacks social sensitivity and doesn't know when to keep his yap shut. Actually I think playing out negative ability modifiers makes for great RP opportunities, we can't all be flawless heroes in shining armor after all...

Olywnn -

1. Perception - how did you get +11? same with Sense Motive at +9? I get 10 and 8 respectively.

2. 6 charisma again. Same as the bear's...should be interesting role-play...

3. Tell me your starting gold, I get a number less than yours (19.28)

4. I don't see any background at all

1. The Giant slayer Trait from the RotRL player companion

2. I changed my character to be more well-rounded as you seem to disapprove.
3. I looked on hero lab and it appears a couple of my items that i bought in groups didn't deduct the full amount. You need to make the a "set" or it only charges for one instead of the total.

4. Ill update this with the other changes around noon. in essence Olwynn and his tribe of nomadic dwarves lived at the base of the Fenfall mountains, a Raid of hill giants left their village in shambles. The survivors attempted to avenge their fallen by pursuing the giants up the mountain. The giants crushed the counter attack and left the tribe all but destroyed. Olwynn retreated the Fenfall mountains and took refuge in the Sanos forest. It is here he becomes attuned to nature and listens to her calling. He comes upon sandpoint after a long hiatus living in the wilds looking for goods and supplies. He isn't easily swayed by the concerns of man but will offer his services if he feels the need is dire

1. The Giant slayer Trait from the RotRL player companion

The giant slayer only grants a conditional bonus. So with you also not liking giants we could form a Dwarven tag team of giant hunters ey?

Gameplay is startng to open. I will get spoiler posts up for each player before we go but American Airlines had other plans for me tonight. Snow in Dallas does that I guess. Check it out and dot if you want but don't post for real until I get them all done.

Thanks.

Eeewy very excited!

Snow in Dallas? Looks like the world is coming to an end ey?

Okay, everyone's spoilers are up now. You may read the others spoilers this one time, but after that they should be off limits.

Hope you enjoy and sorry for the long delay!

Also put a map link for Sandpoint town on the top margin and few other interesting links about the town/area in the Campaign notes section.

I need a player to volunteer as the chronicler and another to volunteer as the loot keeper. One keeps notes on the story so far in case we get bogged down and forget what has happened in the past. The other tracks the loot found/sold/kept accurately (that is, more accurately than your friendly neighborhood Evil GM).

I volunteer to be the lootkeeper. Should I get a google doc up or would you prefer I heep it on my profile page? Like so:

How should we do loot division?

Looks perfect!...lol!

I'd prefer a google doc, you can link it to your stat line below if possible. Thanks for volunteering.

I had my memorized spells on sheet already.

Also, I am not familiar with "going to have to retcon that spell, sorry".

italics mine

Working midnights tonight, I will post in the morning once home. Thanks.

Doc do you have any example of such a doc flying around? I can make one myself but the alternative is less work for me :)

Also, how does "chronicling" work? I understand Party Loot, but I'm still pretty new to PBP, and this is my first AP.