GM Barlowe's Curse of Strahd (Inactive)

Game Master R0B0GEISHA

As we are using maps, what map tool will we be using?

Roll20.

Vasilios is finally finished, I think. If there's anything else needed, please let me know.

As for me, well, I'm fairly new to PbP (only since last year), though I have good availability. My native language, though, is not English but Spanish, and my Time Zone is GMT+1 (CET).

Ah, I guess I'll bow out then. Hope everyone has fun!

Another question:
I've never used Roll20 before, would I need an account to move my character on the map?

You'll need an account to view the map at all.

I've actually reversed my thinking on this. Maps are cool, but they seem to slow any PbP game I'm in. I think we'll just do theater of the mind.

Apollo here with my Noble Eladrin.

I just need to type up the back story and then I'm done.

If anyone would like to check my build to make sure it's fine, feel free. The only tab I'd ask you not to look at is the Harrowing Event and Personality one, as that's for mine and GM eyes only.

I'm pretty sure it's all correct though!

I'm surprised I'm the only proposed rogue in a horror themed game!

I'll just jump back to this campaign and see what everyone else made. I'm sure not many people have....holy s%~@.

Welp, you've all been busy. I'm gonna have to whip up a character right quick.

May I present...Gimble Timbers.

A gnome druid, Gimble is a wizened gnome who has given up society to be at one with nature.

Pretty sure I did everything right. Also, was careful to try not to overlap.

Here's a list of submissions:

Trisdeyr Silverfang, Half-Elf Paladin - DM Alistair

Felix Helmont, Human Arcane Cleric - MechaSimon

Larcha Deer-of-the-Forest, Elf Ranger - JKassand

Wellby Waterbun, Halfling Rogue - hiiamtom

Urrnir Drahaenn, Human Fighter - Johnnycat93

Vasilios Teras, Half-Elf Draconic Sorcerer - Jereru

Geth [surname not picked], Human Light Cleric - Sach

Alton Underbough The ||, Halfling Bard - ULTRAGEEK

Emron Toruun, Dwarf Barbarian - legoguy4492

Gauldrin-Linaara Dinaeri, Eladrin Fighter - CaptainCortez

Gimble Timbers, Gnome Druid - inxpitter

If I missed anybody, let me know.

Reminder: you still have until midnight EST, 4/14 to post a submission.

Hello GM Barlowe! I have been getting much more comfortable with PbP. I've found that I am consistently able to post to my introduction game, Fires of Karamoss. As I have been told concurrent applications is acceptable in PbP, I am in the recruitment pool for one other game: Rise of the Runelords (I consciously did not apply to any others beyond that). I will do my utmost to have detailed and involved daily character postings if I am accepted to either, or both, games. However, I would request that any applicants who are not currently in a game of their own be given priority over me. :)

I've not been on these boards for two years or so, but really wanted to learn 5th Edition over Pathfinder (I play Pathfinder in a current tabletop game with friends but find it too convoluted and restricting now), so came back solely for this thread, haha.

There are similarities between the two systems, but considering this thread motivated me to learn how to play 5th Ed in 6 hours, I prefer many aspects more.

There aren't as many applicants as I thought there'd be, but there are still a good number to choose from. Just gotta see what GM Barlowe is most happiest to run for!

I never expect games to last long on these boards, but always devote myself for the duration of time they run for.

I tried a Savage Worlds conversion of Curse of the Crimson Throne on here once (Character: Elegad Espris) and loved it. It didn't last long, but was great while it did.

Getting into the minds of my characters is something I find really fun. I prefer the speed of real life tabletop, but PBP gives you more time to elaborate on your characters thoughts and feelings, so both have their pros and cons.

It's a shame we won't be using Roll20 because I have an account on there but never got involved in a game using that method of combat, but who knows. I might not even get in yet. :p

Back story will be up in full later. Just applying for a few jobs and listening to Classic Rock at the minute, haha.

Best of luck to everyone!

Good luck as well man!

Thanks to everyone who offered to help me as well. It turns out I didn't need much help in the end, but it's nice to know the options are there and some of those resources you guys linked for me really did help. I mean I learned how to play in six hours.

Also, we have until midnight tomorrow right? Not as soon as it clocks over from 00:00 to 00:01 tomorrow?

Good luck as well man!

Thanks to everyone who offered to help me as well. It turns out I didn't need much help in the end, but it's nice to know the options are there and some of those resources you guys linked for me really did help. I mean I learned how to play in six hours.

Also, we have until midnight tomorrow right? Not as soon as it clocks over from 00:00 to 00:01 tomorrow?

From what I understand, as of ~30 minutes ago the recruitment closed.

So not midnight on the 14th, but on the 13th into the 14th. Damn, I thought I had the whole of today to type my backstory.

Thankfully I made my personality, ideals, bonds and flaws express specific aspects of that, but I dunno if that'll suffice. It'd just take me an hour or so to type a full backstory up, but it's 5.40am here, so I'll have to do it later, when I wake up again in 6 and a half hours.

Though knowing me I'll worry and type it in a sec anyway.

Good luck everyone! :)

I hope you can get in, Apollo. I think it's great you're really passionate about the game. If there's any way I can help you with your backstory or anything, feel free to PM me.

Thanks a lot Felix!

Fingers crossed, though I deserve to get in just as much as every other applicant, so may the best contributor win.

It's 7.40am for me now, so I've stayed up way longer than I wished, but my story is complete and now in my character profile.

I apologise for the long read, but if I was awake more it would have been even longer, so I guess consider yourself lucky!

Good luck as well Felix and everyone else for that matter! :)

Character submissions are due at midnight tonight. Sorry for the confusion.

Just a reminder to anyone not accepted, I'll be posting recruitment for Curse of Strahd next week. My game will be different from this one, so read the OP when I post it.

Just a reminder to anyone not accepted, I'll be posting recruitment for Curse of Strahd next week. My game will be different from this one, so read the OP when I post it.

Good to know, as I've not had a chance to make a character yet.

Thanks a lot Felix!

Fingers crossed, though I deserve to get in just as much as every other applicant, so may the best contributor win.

It's 7.40am for me now, so I've stayed up way longer than I wished, but my story is complete and now in my character profile.

I apologise for the long read, but if I was awake more it would have been even longer, so I guess consider yourself lucky!

Good luck as well Felix and everyone else for that matter! :)

Good luck to everyone! And, Apollo, I'l be happy to help you if you need any :)

Thanks!

If I'm lucky enough to join some of you, I think I've got most of it under wraps, but it's good to know if I'm unsure of something I can ask you guys. :)

We'll find out soon who made it, but there's a good selection of Classes so I'm sure whoever makes it will make for a good party!

I fixed a few grammatical issues, but my story is done and my character is where he needs to be to fit into this campaign. Whether he gets to pursue the troubles of his story in any way, or bigger issues arise, I'm happy either way. I don't believe in special attention for characters if it disrupts the overall story.

Stories are to develop character personality, history and offer a hook to the GM should they wish to include any of that in their adventure. :)

Reviewing submissions now. My selections will be available tonight. Thanks to all who applied!

My selections are:

Felix Helmont
Wellby Waterbun
Vasilios Teras
Dinaeri, Keeper of Peace
Alton Underbough The ||

Thanks to everybody who applied.

The campaign page will be up tomorrow.

Awesome! Thanks a lot and welcome aboard everyone else!

Those who didn't make it, all the best and maybe we'll bump into one another again sometime! :)

Congrats to everyone! Best of luck on your adventures!

Congratulations everyone! Thank you GM Barlowe. I will be there. I look forward to building friendships within the group. :)

Hey, players. Discussion and gameplay threads are up. Feel free to stop in and dot. Game should be up in a day or two.

Thanks GM Barlowe! All the best to those who did'nt make it! :)

Just posting to say my thread is up here. Feel free to resubmit or change things around or whatever.