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Ditto. Thank you for selecting me to play. So excited to play my first PbP game here on these boards.
Hello to all and thanks you for picking me, Hadassa. I'm eagerly waiting for the adventure to start. I left quite a bit gold on my character unspent but those are sort of "on hold" and I'll be spending them on something appropriate (maybe a few more scrolls).
I think it's safe to assume that the camels we ride on are on loan from Garavel. I also presume that food is included in the pay. Does the caravan have any significant npcs that we should know of beforehand?
By the way. Here's the portrait I used as inspiration for Dhavyn: Edwin by Artastrophe
When are we starting? I'm currently picking out gear and making final tweaks.
Dhavyn, too bad you can't use that avatar. He looks more like a proper Taldan. :)
Indeed. I wish there was an option for custom avatars. I'm pretty sure Art would agree on its use for such purpose. She created most if not all portraits in the downloadable BG/BG2 portrait packs. :)
Thank you for selecting me, I look forward to the adventure.
@ Bahram I am looking forward to our interaction regarding Haleen. I assume my character will be younger than yours as you view Haleen as a childhood friend and to me she is more of an older sister or mother. I envision myself as being at least 10 to 12 years younger than her, I can adjust my age to fit. What would you like our relationship to be like? I would assume we know each other and you would be like an older brother. Do you have any other ideas?
hello I am dotting in here.
Bahram likes to consider himself a ladies man, but when it comes to Haleen, she always was the one girl that could keep him straight.
I think Khayal would be like a little brother to bahram, but as he grew older it would be apparent that Bahram definitely liked Haleen a little more than just friends.
of course there was a parting of ways. and when Bahram knew he had to find Haleen, he would have sought out Khayal as it would be something they needed to do together.
(also, I am assuming Khayal is human correct?)
Bahram's avatar is a little confusing since he looks so much younger than Khayal. I had to go and look at the pic that you linked in Bahram's profile.
Discussion thread it is!
Does everyone here have a lot of experience with PbP? So far I've only done one PFS scenario and a (sadly cancelled) RPG Superstar 2014 All-Star module.
Clean living my friend, clean living...
not too many good avatar pics to work from.
There you are! The party's shaping up.
As far as PbP goes, I've played in a few campaigns over the past few years. I get a little picky though. I like being amongst people that enjoy writing! It really is my preferred way of RPing. All that fluff for Pathfinder is great for PbP games.
I'm guessing Hadassa likes the narrative just as much as the combat - if not more so, which is why I was particularly enticed by this game. Not to mention the fact that I'm just a sucker for desert themed games. I'm still looking for copies of that 2E module that was completely desert themed!
And I think I've chattered away long enough. Hope others chime in too.
Bahram: LOL!!! Must be a vegan diet.
Well I'm definitely one who enjoys writing, though most of my writing that's ever been (or in the process of being) published is RPG rules-text. I've got my first monster coming out in a Paizo-published book this July (in the 6th chapter of Mummy's Mask) and I've got two other assignments from Paizo in the works as well. I've written most of a novel but have been stuck on the way to end it for about 4 years now.
I have been played a few PbP modules, but have been role playing (DnD and otherwise for about ten years). I am looking forward to getting into a lasting campaign. I am currently on a ship and my role playing options are limited, as such I am happy that I have found this outlet (PbP).
@Bahram Khayal is indeed human and this works well for me:
I think Khayal would be like a little brother to bahram, but as he grew older it would be apparent that Bahram definitely liked Haleen a little more than just friends.
of course there was a parting of ways. and when Bahram knew he had to find Haleen, he would have sought out Khayal as it would be something they needed to do together.
Bartan, is the novel Pathfinder related at all? Can't wait to see your first monster! Glad that it's in a desert-themed AP. Which reminds me, I should go check out that AP.
Also, I've noticed from poking through people's gear that no one has food that I've seen so far (granted I haven't looked through everyone's equipment yet). Is this one of those campaigns where food/water isn't important? I've been conditioned through previous campaigns to definitely be prepared when it comes to basic necessities like food, water and shelter.
Hello everyone!
Yazi did you PM me? I must have missed your question, sorry!
I know Hajar asked about Dual Talent Alternate Race traits. Perfectly fine with me of course. And Anjali, worrying about food and water will slow the game and be boring so *fugidaboutit*. Spend your money on something fun like an acid bomb or something.
We have a very mixed group so I hope everyone can find something about the game to enjoy. I've always had a rule that if you are not having fun just please PM me before you quit! Because it's rare I can't find a solution to fire up your experience...Worse case I can kill off your character and you can make a new one, lol!
I do like the writing, and especially like plot twists and "OMG" moments in my games:) But I can run combat Nyoooo Problem too.
I'll start looking over your character sheets. I think we will probably start either tonight or tomorrow. I got to get some maps together for you!
You will all know Garavel, the man who hired you, at the start of the game, and will be traveling together on camel back to meet a desert-beauty princess who needs your help.
I am taking a trip July 4th - 18th where my post rate will be 1x per day. Otherwise I usually post 3-4, sometimes more.
Bartan, here is one way to do accents:
[accent=Arab]Peace be upon you![/accent] lol!
Okay, fun stuff it is! Thanks, Hadassa!
Spent the remaining gold on scrolls and potions and swapped out an item that did not make sense. I think I'm pretty much good to go. :)
Oh and I don't think I actually spoke too much about my gaming background. Technically speaking I'm not new to PBP games since I played rather active mix of PBP and OpenRPG but that was something like 10 years ago. I'm bound to be rusty!
I'm certainly not new to DnD as the first time I played was roughly 25 years ago. I think the first game was runequest but then we switched to red box DnD and AD&D shortly after. 3.5 is my favorite edition and it seems Pathfinder has only improved on it.
My favorite settings tend to be homebrews for two reasons: I tend to be too well versed in most official DnD realms so they lack the surprise element. It's not fun if you know the story beforehand. Too tempting to metagame. I do enjoy good stories and playing on forums is basically about writing collaborative fiction.
Pathfinder is not only a new ruleset, even if it's based on a familiar system, but also set up into a world unfamiliar to me. It's going to be exciting to explore the unknown. Naturally I *did* do some background research but purposedly avoided anything that might spoil the campaign.
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Spent the remaining gold on scrolls and potions and swapped out an item that did not make sense. I think I'm pretty much good to go. :)
Oh and I don't think I actually spoke too much about my gaming background. Technically speaking I'm not new to PBP games since I played rather active mix of PBP and OpenRPG but that was something like 10 years ago. I'm bound to be rusty!
I'm certainly not new to DnD as the first time I played was roughly 25 years ago. I think the first game was runequest but then we switched to red box DnD and AD&D shortly after. 3.5 is my favorite edition and it seems Pathfinder has only improved on it.
My favorite settings tend to be homebrews for two reasons: I tend to be too well versed in most official DnD realms so they lack the surprise element. It's not fun if you know the story beforehand. Too tempting to metagame. I do enjoy good stories and playing on forums is basically about writing collaborative fiction.
Pathfinder is not only a new ruleset, even if it's based on a familiar system, but also set up into a world unfamiliar to me. It's going to be exciting to explore the unknown. Naturally I *did* do some background research but purposedly avoided anything that might spoil the campaign.
That's awesome! I've found the Golarion setting to be really deep and flavorful, so I hope you do as well.
Anjali should be done.
Ok, I just finished Avenka.
Hadassa, or anybody, how do I submit my character sheet ? Sorry about that, I can't find this info anywhere... I scanned my sheets in jpg format, can I attach those with a message ?
Avenka, you can try making an alias through the "My Account" section on the upper right of this screen and you should be able to enter your information in the Profile section of your alias. Just check out other people's profiles to see how they did the formatting for it.
And while you are figuring out how to do that, you can cut and paste the jpg into this blank google doc so we can get started!
Hadassa, it doesn't work with the jpg, but very early tomorrow I'll edit my profile like the others and you'll be able to see my character. Again, very sorry for this delay, it won't be a habit...
The game's on! Can't wait to meet the characters!
Copied and pasted the Avatar. I also set up a link to the character sheet within the google docs. However feel free to remove it if it doesn't belong there.
I'm wondering to what extend we use the docs? Is it for map placements or for some other stuff?
I thought Hadassa was referring to the jpg for Avenka's sheet. But just in case she isn't, I pasted an avatar in there as well.
Does anyone mind if people post more than the 1-2 times a day when we are in the "chattering with party members" stage or should we try to keep it within the limits so everyone has time to reply?
I'm seriously tempted to write more. :)
Edit: Also if anyone has questions/comments out of the threads you can of course use private messages here or this comments thread but I'm often also logged in gmail with my game account (northiereg@gmail.com).
The docs link Hadassa provided has also conversation option using the gmail or you can send a message directly.
Hell yes role-playing is a free freakin action! I say post away, especially this early on. This is an important part of every new game where you guys kinduv gel together and make fun of each other's costumes, you know?
I still have a LOT of work to do preparing maps and such, so don't pay too much attention to Google Docs just yet. But we will use them a TON. I'll keep links updated at the top of the thread and in my race field. For now, the map of the hinterlands where this adventure unfolds is up. I'll try to keep that red X always pointing to your current location...but never be afraid to help me out and drag it where it should be! This map will really keep everyone oriented as we play.
One thing for everyone's sheets is to keep track of your character's total worth somewhere. Right now it's 300 (or should be, lol). I handle loot based on that figure.
Happy Thursday!
Hell yes role-playing is a free freakin action! I say post away, especially this early on. This is an important part of every new game where you guys kinduv gel together and make fun of each other's costumes, you know?
I still have a LOT of work to do preparing maps and such, so don't pay too much attention to Google Docs just yet. But we will use them a TON. I'll keep links updated at the top of the thread and in my race field. For now, the map of the hinterlands where this adventure unfolds is up. I'll try to keep that red X always pointing to your current location...but never be afraid to help me out and drag it where it should be! This map will really keep everyone oriented as we play.
One thing for everyone's sheets is to keep track of your character's total worth somewhere. Right now it's 300 (or should be, lol). I handle loot based on that figure.
Happy Thursday!
Ooh, 300 gp? I assumed the standard 150 from PFS. I have some more buying to do!
Btw as an answer to Yazi's question: Camels can use saddles but they were rather late development. Here's a painting of a camel caravan from wikimedia.
Here's a brief description of caravans btw in case someone likes to use any of those elements to spice their RP.
Instead of saddles the camels have carriages called howdahs (from hawdaj, literally "bed carried by a camel"). They can be covered like the "tents" you see in the image or uncovered. Most caravan attendees actually walked since camel caravans are slow.
What it doesn't actually show very well is that each of the camels in a file (a group of 18 camels) is connected with a rope. The file itself is led by a camel-puller using the rope attached to the first camel.
Of course it's pretty safe to assume a fantasy societies would be using camel saddles as well.
Ok getting there ! I edited my profile, still a bit of work to do but almost ready...
I've added you there Yazi as per request. Are you registered on gmail? At least I had to be logged on and then copy and ctrl+v the avatar. It doesn't actually allow you to use the "paste" command. You have to use a key shortcut.
Hey everyone! Sorry I'm late to the party. I didn't realize the gameplay/discussion threads were active.
I'll be the resident paladin/stick in the mud. My plan for Hajar is to have him be the party conscience, but by no means will he be Lawful Stupid or Smite All Evil All The Time. Nightdeath has watched me play Hajar before so I'm trusting that he is OK with that style.
Hajar is an ask questions, smite only when he needs to kinda guy. He would rather take prisoners if at all possible and show mercy when he can.
So if I understand correctly, 3 party members already know each other and the 5 others are loners who will join the group ?
@Anjali :thanks for the tip with the new alias creation ! It will be easier to separate my avatar from my alias, I didn't know that we could have more than an alias...
@everybody : do you read pathfinder tales ? I have them all and have read 5 of them until now... My favorite is Liar's blade, I just love Hrym, so much fun!
Yay, Hajar is here! That just leaves Khayal Bin Haleen. I PMed him this morning. Feel free to get to know eachother in gameplay! I'll post our first encounter soon.
I need to start reading Pathfinder tales. Love the setting, so I've always been curious about the fiction.
Avenka, you're welcome! Glad you were able to decipher my hurriedly written directions. :)
I was working under the assumption that since it was a long trip to get to the current location that the characters somewhat know each other at this point. Maybe some were more solitary during the journey?
Hajar has the Finding Haleen trait, does anyone else?
Man, that Haleen gets around! LOL
I poked around in people's profiles and as far as I can recall, Bahram and Khayal also have it.
Yeah I just looked at Bahram and Khayal's aliases....we need to work on how we are all related. Adoption works I guess, but Hajar was not adopted by Haleen, she was just a very influential person to him. I think Bahram has her as a love interest, so he would be older than Khayal and Hajar I would think?
If we traveled together for a while, then Avenka is not solitary, but neither is she "remarkable" among the group. She is in a learning process (like the player that plays her for that matter !), so she doesn't want to be in the front when social aspects are in play. When fight does happen though, it's very different ! She will be the first to scream in hapiness while releasing her savage side in combat.
Tonight I'm gonna check the google docs thing... Do I have to register to gmail to use it ?
Hajar - I was thinking who isn't Bahram's potential love interest? XD But yeah, seems like they discussed Bahram being older than Khayal. Guess it's up to you how you see Haleen fitting into Hajar's life.
Avenka - I'm always rooting for the female barbarians. I've played one for a short PFS module and it was a LOT of fun! Can't wait to see her in character in the Gameplay thread!