Funny timing, I was actually going to post that today. I am working on a list of all the applicants, so people can view what races/classes/clichés are already submitted, and I was going to post it with that. But, since you asked so nicely:
Recruitment ends at 12:00 pm, Midday, Pacific Standard Time, one week from today, on the 30th of November. I will have the chosen PCs up within a day or two from there.
And here we are. Keep in mind I’ve only put the more formally submitted characters. I will keep adding to this as we go. If I missed one, I deeply apologize; I will add you right away! Just PM me with your profile name, and the name of the character and/or alias, and I will add you soon. Also, I noticed several of you have chosen deities to follow; that’s great! But to prevent this from becoming cluttered, I am only listing the deities for the divine characters who it’s more of a requirement for.
Here are the applicants so far, sorted (For my sanity, and your ease of reading) by BAB, and with alignment, gender, race, and class all factored in. Each section is alphabetized by player as well. A couple aplicants havn’t made aliases, for their submissions, and that is ok. I noted that as well. Lastly, I will be updating this with the clichés people chose for their characters. I don't think I've seen any overlap there, but it will be nice to have it all spelled out.
Andrea1: Clyde McClod, NG Male Human Fighter
Captain Ford: Draxwile the Exile, LG Male Kobold Paladin of Sarenrae
Dojen: Edmund, Male Human LG Paladin of Erastil (No Alias Yet)
Echos Myron: Archibald Burrows, CG Male Halfling Swashbukler (Inspired Blade)
Fury of the Tempest: Errol Flynn, CG Male Human Swashbukler (Inspired Blade)
GM Runescarred Dragon: Alkathel, CG Male Drow Barbarian (Hateful Rager) (No Alias Yet)
Imperial Sunlight: Faulkner Hackett, CG Male Halfling Slayer
Sunset: Elanesadriel “Sunny”, No alignment listed, Female Elf Fighter (Unarmed)
BigBenClockTower: Norme Marcoul, NG Male Human Unchained Summoner
Dragonborn3: Ray "Demon Caller" Remiar, NG Male Human Summoner
Edward Sobel: Goldilocks "Sugarsnap" Ferrywarden, N Female Halfling Druid
Limeylongears: Ferasiel Whitemists, LN Male Elf Magus
Mainer: Absalom Mephistopheles, CG Male Gnome Bard
Rennaivx: Alleria Hawkins, NG Female Human Oracle (Lore)
Toodles or Summat: Moden, LG Male Human Monk (Monk of the Four Winds)
Chainmail: Megalarion 'Meg' Silverthistle, LG Female Elf Witch (Herb Witch)
Rennaivx: Emily Dunn, NG Female Human Arcanist
Tin Foil Yamakah: Daven Durhurst, NG Male Human Sorceror (Sage)
A couple of notes I see already:
Two different Inspired Blade Swashbucklers, and 2 Summoners. A couple of paladins, but light on divine characters of other types. That is kind of to be expected I suppose; paladins are very common here.
So far I am very excited. One week left folks! A big thank you to everyone who has submitted so far! I can’t wait to read the finished products. Remember, backstory is my primary criteria for characters. The more you give, the more you get, generally.
... Wow... that is... a lot of characters...
Yeah. I'm glad I did stay out of the RPing. Its nothing to do with time, but just how chaotic it is that threw me off.
But regardless, I'm actually happy that this game got so much interest! I just hope that I get picked... I really like my character. Real traditional swashbuckler, strong cliche background - bastard to a noble, daddy loved him anyway, brothers were big jerks to him, became awesome and started besting them - only thing missing really is the brothers poisoning the dad and blaming it on him so he had to run away from home as a fugitive. That felt a bit TOO cliche honestly, and the dad was a good dad.
Also he's called Errol Flynn. You can't get anymore Swashbuckling than that!
Sunny backs away slowly from the sort sword wielding character and glances to wards the bar. Perhaps the tanned Elf is wondering what they put in the drinks here, having heard tales of places that take coin in payment for peoples rendered 'Under the influence'.
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Happy turkey thingy every one! (^_^)
After some deliberation, I've decided to withdraw Alleria and Emily from consideration. I'm pondering GMing another PbP, and if I do, I need to make sure to save some time and energy for that. Good luck to everyone else!
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The pounding on the door transformed the room into a virtual bell tower, at least it seemed to Randle who was recovering from the previous night’s debauchery. It took several minutes for him to stumble across the room pausing only once to vomit. The room was spinning as Randle opened the door. He blinked at the angry messenger. The messenger handed him a sealed letter and departed mumbling something. Randle noticed his father’s seal on the letter before sinking to the floor passed out in a pool of his own vomit. Several hours later, Randle woke with a splitting headache and a thirst for a cool glass of wine. The letter all but forgotten until he realized it was still clutched in his hand. He resigned himself to open it despite knowing it likely contained a rebuke.
Dear Randle,
Tales of your constant carousing have reached me even here in the country. I am greatly disappointed with your complete lack of ambition and chide myself for spoiling you, my only son. Perhaps, if my fortunes were not so readily available you would find a disciplined state as opposed to the drunken one in which you so often reside. I am loath to cast you out and leave you destitute, however, I am unwilling to continue to support your lifestyle. Remember what Erastil teaches, "Gold and gems make a man weak; hard work in a field shows strength of body and character.” Therefore, I have given instructions that you shall be Huntmaster Marric's ward until you return to your family. I hope that you shall rise to the occasion.
Your Father
Josep Kane
Randle sat in stunned silence as the implications of his father’s letter washed over him. He had spent his youth farming in the country hearing tales of Huntmaster Marric's harrowing life surviving in the deepest wilds and legendary skills as a bowyer and knew him to be a tireless taskmaster. To think that the man would now reign over his very existence was sobering to say the least.
The next several months were a blur of training and pain. The days spent in the wilds and apprentice bowyer work had invaded Randle's dreams when he was not too exhausted to dream. His hand had developed calluses from the constant grip on a bow. Huntmaster Marric was unrelenting in his instruction and for that Randle hated him.
It was Huntmaster Marric that informed him of the news of that his family farm had been destroyed by monstrous raiders.The Huntmaster had simply chided Randle that, "The first gift you ever receive is your family. A man grows from the seeds his parents plant," and waited expectantly for Randle to resume his daily training. Randle hated Huntmaster Marric, his father, and most of all himself.
Randle continued to train with Huntmaster Marrich for several months before falling back into living in a drunken stupor. At first the training had been a numbing escape from his shame and self loathing, then, it gradually became a painful reminder of Randle's life long series of failures. At least the alcohol made him forget everything.
It is strange how often salvation can be found when one is weakest. Randle lay drunk and half dead in a secluded glen deep in the wilderness. The howl of not too distant wolves focused his attention enough to realize how dire his circumstances had become. As he watched the wolves and orcs approach through blurry eyes, Randle felt true sorrow that he would not be able to return home or return to his family. He whispered an apology to his family, Huntmaster Marric, and a prayer to Erastil. As he passed into unconsciousness, Randle heard an eagle screech and watched an Orc fall with a black feathered arrow sunk deeply in his chest. That night he was saved by Erastil. Randle found salvation with the new dawn and he found a purpose.
Since that fateful day, Randle had rarely gone far from his family farm and the lands that surrounded the small community of which his family farm was a member. That is until today Randle thought ruefully as he approached the city of Dromston, the previous home to the foolish debauchery of his younger days.[/spoiler]
Moden has and adequate background, finally, and with three hours to spare.
About 2 hours until recruitment closes.
Okay, recruitment is officially closed. I want to thank everyone who applied, and believe me, I was not expecting such a turnout!
Due to it not being as busy at work today as expected, I will be getting right on this. I should have a decision within 24 hours, maybe even late tonight.
Thanks again, and good luck to everyone!
I really really really hope that my character is accepted...
Wishin' every one all'a very bestest! (^_^)
I'm sorting the applicants now, so I am going to repost the updated list of applicants here. I had a few people drop, and that's ok, so I'm updating the list to help me sort the applicants.
Andrea1: Clyde McClod, NG Male Human Fighter
Captain Ford: Draxwile the Exile, LG Male Kobold Paladin of Sarenrae
Dojen: Edmund, Male Human LG Paladin of Erastil
Echos Myron: Archibald Burrows, CG Male Halfling Swashbukler (Inspired Blade)
Fury of the Tempest: Errol Flynn, CG Male Human Swashbukler (Inspired Blade)
GM Runescarred Dragon: Alkathel, CG Male Drow Barbarian (Hateful Rager) (No Alias Yet)
Imperial Sunlight: Faulkner Hackett, CG Male Halfling Slayer
Sunset: Elanesadriel “Sunny”, NG Female Elf Fighter (Unarmed)
BigBenClockTower: Norme Marcoul, NG Male Human Unchained Summoner
Dragonborn3: Ray "Demon Caller" Remiar, NG Male Human Summoner
Edward Sobel: Goldilocks "Sugarsnap" Ferrywarden, N Female Halfling Druid
Limeylongears: Ferasiel Whitemists, LN Male Elf Magus
Toodles or Summat: Moden, LG Male Human Monk (Monk of the Four Winds)
Chainmail: Megalarion 'Meg' Silverthistle, LG Female Elf Witch (Herb Witch)
Tin Foil Yamakah: Daven Durhurst, NG Male Human Sorceror (Sage)
Oh, yes, you are. My apologies. My master list has you, but I just copied the previous post over.
If I've missed anyone else, please let me know. It IS a big list.
I iz so excited! (^_^)
Wow there are a lot of terrific applicants. I have to say thank you to everyone for making it so hard for me. I have it narrowed down to my top ten candidates, and should have a the final party completed in the next few hours.
I was originally planning on 4-5 players, but due to the massive number of great applicants I will be running with 6 players instead. I just can't say no to so many wonderful submissions!
Thank you all again!
*Pfffftt!*
You is tha' Dm. You be tha' one doin' all'a hard workin' at heardin' tha' sack o' cats. :P
*Group HUGZ!*
(^_^)
After much deliberation, and switching my top 6 around almost ten times, I have finally reached a consensus.
I really, really did have a hard time with this. You guys did really well. I will absolutly be tapping some of you if anyone drops.
That said, to all of the chosen applicants, I will be allowing two days for you to check in, to ensure you are still interested. Then your spot goes to one of the other applicants I was so close to choosing. If you are selected, please make a quick check-in post in the discussion thread so I know you are watching this and still interested.
Here are the lucky few, alphabetized:
Daven Durhurst, NG Sorceror
Faukner Hackett, CG Slayer
Meg, LG Witch
Norme Marcoul, NG Summoner
Randall Kane, LG Cleric
"Sunny", NG Fighter
Thank you again to everyone selected. I would be glad to discuss my selections if it will help you improve your character for the next game you apply for.
And once again, I may be tapping one or two of you if needed. I will PM you if that happens. Congrats to the chosen party!
I'd love any input on my submission, Archibald Burrows. This was a fun recruitment, I'm really glad I had the opportunity to partake. Good luck to those who made the cut!
Well that's disappointing, but the competition was stiff and I congratulate all who were selected.
I would be very pleased to take the GM up on his offer of a PM with feedback concerning Moden.
*Group hugz*
happy I am ta' be amongst them's whut's bewin'a allowed ta' play. (^_^)
Hey, keep an eye one things. Ye never know when some one might be fallin' behind.
Real Life can come along an' do tha' nastiest things ta' peoples.
Some times peoples has ta' be payin' more attention ta' other things, like.
Wishin' every one all'a very bestest.
Would love to hear how come Errold wasn't accepted. Was he even in the top 10?
Hate it when that happens.
Now now, don't go jumping the gun or getting our hopes up. I'm sure GM ROYCILO will PM anyone deemed necessary w/o the rest of us being let down a second time