This will be an Adventure Path combining Sunless Citadel-Forge of Fury-Speaker In Dreams-Wererats of Relfrin-The Standing Stone- and culminating in the much acclaimed 2nd ed Dragon Mountain, which has been reworked for Pathfinder.
The Adventure will begin in the Farming Hamlet of Oakhurst; in Northern Andoran, where it sits between the Five Kings Mountains and The Verduran Forest.
I do not want potential players to spend a lot of energy creating characters if they aren't chosen. So please read character selection and creation below.
1. To endeavor to post once a day.
2. To work together as a group for an enjoyable game.
3. No 'spotlight hogging' ie each player and character will enjoy equal time in the sun. If youre the type of player that 'wants to stay in the spotlight constantly, please choose a different game.
4. Respectful communication among each other.
5. Interesting and enjoyable character development and interaction
1. I will also try to post at least once a day.
2. I will weave an interesting and challenging game story with multiple plot lines and even balance between role playing and combat (as much as can be in a tactical simulation)
3. I will be respectful when communicating and try not to read more into posts than is intended.
4. I will try and keep all characters in the spotlight and give equal face time to each.
1. A Character Concept adhering to the Character Creation Rules.
-Concept is Race, Class, Probably Archetypes and party roll.
2. A bare bones backstory that we can hone together as a party on why your character is choosing to be an adventurer and why they live in this small farming hamlet.
3. A Character Goal you would like to see woven into the 'story'
4. A writing sample. please keep this to less then three paragraphs. The sample should take into account the opening paragraph found below.
1. 20 point buy with exceptions found below.
2. No stat can exceed 18 after racial modifiers and no stat can go below 8 after racial modifiers.
3. Only The Following Races may be played-
Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Halfling, Human, Aasimar, and Tiefling
4. No Evil alignments and it's not open to discussion.
5. 2 Traits
6. No Hero Points with an exception noted below.
7. No True Namers
8. All characters get 1 skill rank that MUST be put into a Profession (not craft) for what they do for a living before choosing to answer the call.
9. The following books may be used as reference- Core Rulebook, Advanced Players Guide, Inner Sea, Ultimate Magic, Ultimate Combat, Advanced Race Guide (for those races allowed), and Ultimate Equipment.
10. No 3pp material.
11. All classes are available, however it is important to note I will only be choosing 1 of any single class.
12. There will be limited multiclassing available so make sure you understand that when youre working through your concept.
13. The following NPC classes may be taken with a 25 point build-
Adept, Aristocrat, Expert, Warrior.
14. The Commoner may be taken with a 25 point build + 1 extra feat taken from the following list- Acrobatics, Alertness, Animal Affinity, Athletic, Deceitful, Deft Hands, Magical Aptitude, Persuasive, Self Sufficient, Stealthy, Skill Focus, Toughness and 1 hero point.
15. Character classes may not multiclass before 3rd level.
16. NPC classes can multiclass at 2nd level, however they gain perks for staying in the NPC class for each level up to 3rd.
Adept- Gain 400 Gold in Potions/Scrolls from the DM at 2nd and 3rd.
Aristocrat- Gain 400 Gold for choice of outfitting at 2nd and 3rd.
Expert- Gain 400 Gold in Alchemical Crafted Items from the DM at 2nd and 3rd.
Warrior- Gain a masterwork weapon at 2nd from the DM and a masterwork suit of armor (not to exceed 400 Gold value) from the DM at 3rd.
Commoner- Double the Favored Class bonus' at 2nd and 3rd. following the rules below. A Hero Point at 2nd and a a hero point at 3rd.
15. No perks are extended after 3rd level.
16. All character Classes receive max hit points at 1st level. Then Character classes can choose to roll OR can take 1 above half (d6=4/d8=5/d10=6/d12=7). NPC Classes receive max hit points at each level they take their NPC Class.
17. Favored Class Bonus' as normal.
18. NPC Classes declare their Favored Class at 1st level. They receive Favored Class Bonus for Character Classes if they follow the guidelines below. Otherwise they will only receive the favored class bonus when they take those classes.
Adepts- Any class that can cast Arcane or Divine Spells.
Aristocrat- Alchemist, Bard, Cavalier, Cleric, Fighter, Gunslinger, Inquisitor, Magus, Monk, Paladin, Samurai, Wizard.
Expert- Any class with 4 skill ranks per level or above.
Warrior- Any Class with a Good BAB progression (ie +1 at first level)
Commoner- Barbarian, Druid, Fighter, Ninja, Oracle, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Summoner, Witch
19. Max starting wealth.
I will keep The recruiting open until Thursday 04/05 at 9:00 EST.
Then I will begin selection finalizing the party by Sunday at Noon 04/08
On the early morning of the 12th of Gozran a small earthquake rocked the community of Oakhurst and the neighboring farms sent word that strange noises were coming from the gorge to the west that held a long sunken Dwarven Citadel. The Hero's of Oakhurst- The Son and Daughter of the towns Mayor; Kerowyn Hucrele, owner of the General Store and wealthy merchant in her own right. Targen Hucrele, A Fighter brave and intelligent and Sharwyn Hucrele an Enchantress taken by the party Leader Sir Bradford of Almas, a Paladin of Iomedae. Finally the party was rounded out by Karakas, a Half-Orc Ranger...and sometime caravan guide for the Hucrele Mercantile interests.
These hero's set out to investigate the gorge and the Citadel therein....and now 3 days later, no word...no sign...and the town begins to fret. Mayor Hucrele has put the call out for those who would take up arms and go in search of the Hero's of Oakhurst....
Who will answer the call.
Dotting for interest
1. post daily... a definite can do for me on almost every day... some weekends might see me posting late at night but I will post.
2. work well with others
3. take a back seat when others are 'starring'
4. communicate respectfully, hopefully that will be a two-way street...
5. do my best to interact well with others and play an interesting character.
1. My concept is to begin as a Spellscar Oracle, and segue later into Witch OR begin as an Ancestor Oracle and stay in that class without multiclassing, whichever works best for the game/campaign
SO with that mind:
Race: aasimar
class: Spellscar Oracle
archetype: none
party roll: healer, with some damage capabilities as well.
2. No backstory yet, but basically, the bastard get of a woman who fled from her home when she discovered she was with child. Her nother ended up in Oakhurst and stayed, married a local blacksmith, who raised the strange child as if she were his own. Both parents are now deceased and her 1/2 brothers and sisters are all elderly or deceased themselves, but she is still young. Considered strange by the folk of Oakhurst, she lives on the edges of town, barely making a living selling herbal remedies.
3. Character goal: to find out who.. and what... her real father is/was, and meet him if he still lives.
4. writing sample:
On the early morning of the 12th of Gozran a small earthquake rocked the community of Oakhurst and the neighboring farms sent word that strange noises were coming from the gorge to the west that held a long sunken Dwarven Citadel. The Hero's of Oakhurst- The Son and Daughter of the towns Mayor; Kerowyn Hucrele, owner of the General Store and wealthy merchant in her own right. Targen Hucrele, A Fighter brave and intelligent and Sharwyn Hucrele an Enchantress taken by the party Leader Sir Bradford of Almas, a Paladin of Iomedae. Finally the party was rounded out by Karakas, a Half-Orc Ranger...and sometime caravan guide for the Hucrele Mercantile interests.
These hero's set out to investigate the gorge and the Citadel therein....and now 3 days later, no word...no sign...and the town begins to fret. Mayor Hucrele has put the call out for those who would take up arms and go in search of the Heroes of Oakhurst.
While she considered herself no hero, Tae heard the mayor's call even in her small hovel on the outskirts of the small town. One of her many 'voices' told her of it and her heart leapt in her chest. She wasn't sure why at first. She had known all along, had felt it from the beginning, that the earthquake was no natural event. That the entire party sent to investigate it might be lost was sad indeed.
Tae finished the tea she was making for Lorna's cough, and packaged it up. Rather than simply run over to her house and drop it off, she dressed for travel, gathered up a pack, and headed into town. After stopping off at Lorna's with the tea, she headed to the mayor's office, her footsteps almost strange to her, as if she were following a course she wasn't directing herself.
When she got to the mayor's office, she was struck with second thoughts. She was never really accepted in town, and now she wanted their acceptance on a quest to find the town's heroes? What was she thinking? She looked around in panic, but was alone in the waiting room. Was no one else answering the call, or were they already all in with the mayor? She waited nervously...
Dotting for interest.
Fallen Mage- naw wont be a problem.
I know most of us playing in PBP do so to get our role playing fix. It really doesn't bother me if folks have a some knowledge, as long as you don't have your character have sudden insights all the time ;)
Expressing Interest & Dotting.
Half-Orc Expert (into Rogue - Scout or Trapsmith favored, crafting thru Master Craftsman?). Dex based, no the typical Str based Half-Orc.
Possibly knows Karakas as a mentor, distant relative... looks up to him at any rate, trying to emulate.
Although working well with others, he's learned to rely on himself... the more capable he is, the more he can contribute to any team. Crafting will be a love and fondness of the "tools of the trade". Crafting utility items (wondrous). We'll see if it goes further.
Thanks.
I've got this cool Polearm fighter. I'd like to see if he fits somewhere. I'll re-adjust tonight, and consider starting as a warrior instead. I like simple man becomes hero type games, and literature. He was made for a Ptolus campaign, but I can adjust the background if chosen.
I don't know if I should apply to this
the character idea is applied to another game. bit also the fact that the applicant is based off another character that has been through all of these mods back in 3.0 days.
I have the complete adventure stories written from my chaarcter's perspective in book form...
will keep posted depending on the other application.
Dotting for interest. Human adept to go cleric. Update a background by tomorrow.
Edward Sobel- Theres no reason you shouldn't apply. A) Im not a stickler for folks joining who have knowledge as I mentioned to fallen Mage, especialy since Im tweaking the original modules in a slighty different direction by adding Wererats of Relfrin (an adventure from dungeon magazine that I particularly like) and Dragon Mountain..instead of playing through the original adventures after 7th level.
and B) I also don't mind folks running the same character they ave in a different game. My experience is characters tend to evolve during a campaign, and as we play the character will take on a life of its own.
and NEFG- Im Kilain in your game currently, so we have similar backgrounds in gaming :D Im eager to see your submission.
1. While the timing of it may vary, I can post daily or more.
2. I am not a fan of Player VS player. I try to play characters folks would WANT to be around, or at least don't want to kick to the curb five minutes after you meet them. :)
3. I'm actually kind of bipolar about the spotlight. I often enjoy it when its on me, but other times I'm happy to coast in someone else's shadow.
4. As the above might indicate, I try to communicate respectfully. I'm a private person in a lot of ways, so I won't immediately spill RL details, but I also try to mind my manners and give the same courtesy I hope to receive from others.
5. Bouncing off other characters can be a load of fun for me. I'd like to think I'm good at it, but it's also possible I've just been very lucky to run into some good players who bring out the best in my game. Perhaps it is both. I'm quite cool with connections between characters (Siblings, old friends, etc) if it helps flesh out two backstories and helps a party forming in the first place make more sense.
1. My concept is a halfling wizard. I'm thinking Illusionist, but if that specialization will be ineffective for this adventure, I can switch it to something else. His role in the party would be arcane support and spoiler mixed with some blasting. I don't plan on multiclassing.
2. I'm thinking said Halfling (He'll probably go by the name Ekan Waterfield as that's a prexisting Alias I can alter without having to make a new one) has a mother who escaped from Cheliax with a few bits of property from her old master. Among them was a slim spell book, though she didn't understand its full value. She married a kind native Andoran halfling in the area. Ekan was born, and later found the book in the family attic. Whether self taught, or having managed to get some mentoring in on the sly, he has become a half decent wizard. His parents would prefer he stick to the safer job of clerk/scribe for the family business. Ekan has bigger dreams though.
3. Ekan has multiple goals, some very likely out of his reach for the first few years of his life as a wizard. While not greedy, he'd like to live well. Indeed, he dreams of a tower all his own. After all, the townsfolk almost have to respect a wizard with a tower! Sometimes he worries that Andoran has no proper Magic Academy, and with Devil dealing Cheliax on it's far (From him) border, that sounds like a strong imbalance in magic to him. He's too young to be a teacher, but if a kind NPC started one, he'd likely become a supporter of the project. Lastly, with his mother having been a slave, he despises that institution, and would be glad to either set up a save haven for other escaped slaves, or foil the machinations of slavers. The latter is not likely in his home country, but one never knows.
4. Writing Sample:
Ekan had sighed wistfully when he saw the adventurers headed off to explore the citadel. They were doing what he longed to do. He should, he thought with a bit of a frown, had stepped forward and offered his services as well, but whether it was his mother's asking him not to go, or his own insecurities, he had not. The more he thought about it, the less it set well in his belly.
Andorans, be they human, halfling, or other, had a phrase for taking your own path: On the Wing. Ekan longed to be on the wing. He wondered if another chance would come again. To his surprise, it did! Three days after the first party had gone out and a new call was heard. Another party to find, perhaps save, the first one. Ekan silently rejoiced at the chance, and then immediately felt ashamed for not thinking of those poor missing folks first.
Still, the Heroes of Oakhurt in need was just one more reason he had to do this. Gathering his gear, goods, and precious book together, Ekan whistled for his familiar, and raced to the mayor's office. Hopefully, by the time his mother found out, he'd be committed to an adventure.
Alrick the Lesser - Human - Commoner - Favored Class: Paladin, fighter or Cavalier, haven't decided yet
I see him as tagging along with the replacement heroes without his father, or the town's, say-so.
Dutifully filled Pewter mugs were presented to The Elder and his guests. Alrick spied the mayor, and several other men. One wore the sigil of House Naran, a wealthy looking man. Another man, wearing a perfectly coiffed wig was clearly an Elect of the People's council. Normally impressive enough, but when Alrick caught sight of the Eagle Knight epaulets born by the woman sitting next to the Elect, his breath caught in his throat. He stared, openly, for a long moment before his father's heavy hand came to rest on his shoulder.
"Check the stew boy, and no gaping at the guests, hm?" The Elder said in an unusally sotto voice. The huge man winked at this son, and gave him a push back into the kitchen. Alrick paused at the door and turned, admiring the woman again.
Plain, but infused with authority and strength, she seemed aloof from the laughter and reminscing of her companions. Her gaze rested on each man in turn, as well as the door, and then rested on Alrick. He justs stared, unsure of what to do. She shot him a quick grin, and her gaze turned back to Alrick's father, his story reaching a typcial crescendo of bluster and volume.
Alrick vanished back in to the kitchen to stir the stew, fishing out his copy of "The Lady Eagle, and grinning as he dove back into the story.
Working up a dwarven rogue, won't have time to give the writing sample justice until tomorrow though.
I would like to submit a a half-elf cleric of Shelyn which I made for a Jade Regent campaign. I have to adapt his background but that should be fairly easy. He would be a healer nad support character, plus in some cases also party face. He was a street rat that got taken in, by another cleric of Shelyn. As for goal he is searching for inspiration to make a song better than that of his teacher.
Ridge- there will be plenty of enemies in this campaign that Illusions will be effective against.
Class breakdown as it stands-
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin Cavalier? Fighter?
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
New England Frost Giant- ?? Human Adept Intent-Cleric
WesternWolf777- ?? Dwarven Rogue
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
Desire to join
Fallen_Mage
Edward Sobel
I’ve two character concepts for application. For a writing sample, please find a post of my character in another PbP.
Abandoned in Oakheart, he replaced his father to work as an herbalist. Always wondering why, his starting goal is to discover why his father abandoned him, which is to keep an eye on the evil discovered by the adventure. When he gets to 5th level, his father returns to recruit him into the Lantern Bearers, so his goal becomes to hunt drow or whatever connects to the game.
After completing his education and training as a barrister, this son of a nobleman is summering at his family’s estate of Oakheart. His goal is to live an adventure that he has only read about. I’m not set on gunslinger. Maybe Paladin or Bard depending on what the group needs.
Ridge- there will be plenty of enemies in this campaign that Illusions will be effective against.
Whew. Thanks, good to know. I just didn't want the rest of the party looking at my character going "So... uh, you DO anything?" :)
Cast them on us, make us think we're in a better place... Boost morale!
Cast them on us, make us think we're in a better place... Boost morale!
I like it, but "Find a happy place! Find a Happy Place!" is a dubious battle cry at best ;)
well dont let that stop you. Submit a character idea.
Noone has been selected yet. Thursday Eve, Friday and Saturday I will be looking at everyone. I will be making my decision on several criteria ;) including but not limited to how close everyone followed the instructions :D
and How i think the people will mesh as a party.
as well as the writing sample and how i like the character.
so submit :D
Class breakdown as it stands-
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin Cavalier? Fighter?
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
New England Frost Giant- ?? Human Adept Intent-Cleric
WesternWolf777- ?? Dwarven Rogue
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Elf Warrior Intent-Ranger
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Human Aristocrat Intent-Gunslinger (Mysterious Stranger)
Hustonj- Human Commoner Intent-Paladin
Desire to join
Fallen_Mage
Edward Sobel
Grommund Geargrip
Character Concept
Male Dwarf Rogue (Scout), Party role will be trapfinder/disabler, scout, and secondary melee. Second level will likely be a dip into fighter. He would have the Craftsman, Deep Warrior and Magic Resistant alternate racial traits.
Grommund was born in Rolgrimmdur, third child of a prostitute and a thief. His two older brother's and younger sister's patronage are questionable, but the four saw each other as full siblings.
When Grommund was 38 (late teens by human standards), his father was murdered by a rival thief. He and his siblings had been well trained and they took up the family business. They had successfully pulled off several heists before attempting to steal from the thief who had killed their father. He knew they were coming and set up a trap for them with the city watch. In the ensuing battle Grommund's older brothers sacrificed themselves so he and his sister could escape. He fled with her to a hideout, but after a few days they were found out. Grommund was charged with grand larceny and harboring a criminal (his sister was still a minor, so she was let off). He was given the option of having his favored hand cut off and his forehead branded, or to join the most dangerous unit of the Rolgrimmdur Darklands infantry. Needless to say, he chose the latter.
Despite the fact that he had been raised outside the law, Grommund found that he flourished in the structured environment of the military. His preexisting skill set found great use as a scout. He served for four years, scouting tunnels for Darklands patrols. He survived encounters with orcs, duergar and troglodytes. It was a more natural feature of the subterranean realm that nearly did him in. One day while scouting he unknowingly walked into a patch of ghost mold. He succumbed to its effects, and was so injured that he barely managed to crawl away from the mold. The ghouls living in the cavern beyond the patch walked past him and ambushed his unit. Four soldiers were killed, and Grommund took the blame. In failing to spot the mold, he'd caused their deaths. As punishment he was exiled from Rolgrimmdur.
Seeking a new start after his shameful exile and near death experience, Grommund made his way to the surface, and east into human lands. He drifted until ending up in the village of Oakhurst. He's worked there as a locksmith for the last eight years. Now fifty years old, he's settled into his peaceful life, and put his past behind him. That was until the heroes went missing.
Grommund sat at his workbench, his vision blurring after hours of the tedious work. He was attempting to slot a tightly curled spring into a small interior crevice of a partially completed lock. He pushed a little too hard and the tense spring rocketed out of the lock to strike him on the cheekbone, just below the eye. "Torag's hemorrhoids!" he cursed as a drop of blood dripped down his cheek. Closing his eyes he took a couple deep breaths. Cannae bludy weel concentrate oan a gods damned hin'! Standing up from his bench he walked over to the small washbasin and polished tin mirror next to the door to the interior of his house. Leaning down he splashed the tepid water over his face and head. He looked up into the mirror and saw his own distorted and scarred reflection. Ghost-white hair, and craggy features. Black irises surrounding white pupils.
His reflection seemed to dissolve before his eyes as his mind led him unwillingly back down the dark roads of the past. He was again in the Darklands, muggy heat and pitch dark blackness were pressing down on him. His knees ached from walking in a silent crouch for many hours, and sweat beaded on his skin under his chafing armor. His black and white vision revealed the tunnel opening into a cavern ahead. He crept forward slowly and placed his hand on the wall for support as he peered past the entrance and into the cave. Too late he felt the fuzz under his palm, saw the slight glitter of the mold. A cloud of white spores burst over him. As they filled his lungs white spots clouded his vision. He could feel the life draining out of him as visions of his own body rotting and decomposing flashed before his mind's eye. Shaking his head violently, Grommund wrenched himself back to the present.
Ah cannae lit somethin' loch 'at happen tae Kerowyn's kids. Hoo coods Ah see 'er face afterwards? Grommund took another long look at himself in the cloudy mirror. Nigh oan thee days an' ye shoods hae bin wi' them tae start. Nodding to his reflection, he strode over to the wall where his worn and pitted handaxes hung. He opened the chest under them and strapped on his studded leather armor. He tucked his tools into a pouch at his belt before finally thrusting the two axes into their loops at the small of his back. He stretched his head to the side until his neck cracked, then after setting his mouth in a resolute line Grommund strode from his workshop in search of the Mayor.
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There's my submission. If you don't like the scottish accent for dwarves or anything else about it I'm very flexible. I'd rather tweak the character than not get accepted. I can post every day. Thank you for your consideration.
I know Kilain, I checked your alias' this morning. <(~_~)>
Targen couldn't be coincidence. Lol
Zarrick Deshain
Human Adept (Cleric)
Party roll- group healer, divine and arcane caster as well as melee combat.
Warren Lightbringer took Zarrick in and watched over him and taught him the ways of healing the sick, divine and arcane magic. He had a weapons trainer as well to teach him how to wield a mace of his own. His other duties for the church is to keep track of the temples tithe donations and to help keep the books in order.
"Before you go I have something for you Zarrick. When I found you and your parents I said a prayer for them and checked your home. I found this pouch with the money they had saved. I thought it only right to give it to you when you most needed it." he hands the pouch over and bows to Zarrick. "Thank you Mentor he says in a shaky voice. I will use this wisely." He gets up from the chair gives Warren a hug and leaves the temple to get ready for his first adventure, and perhaps his destiny.
I am going to have to withdraw from this one. Have a lot on my plate at the moment and suffering a bad case of writer's block.
Jelani, I don't have any issues with you using a known language/accent to simulate dwarven long as I can understand the post lol
Fallen_Mage- I can appreciate that and totally understand. Best wishes to you in your life. If something changes reapply ;)
Class breakdown as it stands-
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin Cavalier? Fighter?
WesternWolf777-Grommund Geargrip Dwarven Rogue
New England Frost Giant- Zarrick Deshain Adept Intent-Cleric
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Elf Warrior Intent-Ranger
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Human Aristocrat Intent-Gunslinger (Mysterious Stranger)
Hustonj- Human Commoner Intent-Paladin
Desire to join
Edward Sobel
you can check out the profile for the character idea but I will have to redo the crunch for the right level.
the concept is what I am looking to use...
Class breakdown as it stands-
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin Cavalier? Fighter?
WesternWolf777-Grommund Geargrip Dwarven Rogue
New England Frost Giant- Zarrick Deshain Adept Intent-Cleric
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Elf Warrior Intent-Ranger
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Human Aristocrat Intent-Gunslinger (Mysterious Stranger)
Hustonj- Human Commoner Intent-Paladin
Edward Sobel- Klor Kragsson Dwarf Fighter
ph unbalanced- ?? Half Elf Adept Intent-Witch
I think Cody has been updated appropriately. He will begin as a Warrior, and soon multi-class into fighter. (Pole Arm Expert)
GMMichael
What more (besides character names) do you need to move my applications from partial to complete?
cheers
There's a list of exactly what he wants in his first post...
I will be choosing 6 players to take this journey with me. Please provide the following when requesting consideration.
1. A Character Concept adhering to the Character Creation Rules.
-Concept is Race, Class, Probably Archetypes and party roll.2. A bare bones backstory that we can hone together as a party on why your character is choosing to be an adventurer and why they live in this small farming hamlet.
3. A Character Goal you would like to see woven into the 'story'
4. A writing sample. please keep this to less then three paragraphs. The sample should take into account the opening paragraph found below.
Yes Hustonj, that is exactly right. I did not see you'd edited your post. I have moved you.
Jubal, You have the majority of what I wanted, except for the writing sample. and an indication which character you would prefer..if either. You may be equally interested in running either.
I know you put a link to see your writing style, I read it...but also part of it is to write how you would for this character.
There are three reasons I asked specifically for this. A) To get a feel for the character myself. B) To have an introduction for not only you...but for everyone else to see. C) To see how well you follow minor DM instructions.
The last for a coupe reasons, Ive found that one of the biggest problems in PBP is missing things...as I did with Hustonj's edit. It happens and is easy to do. So careful reading is needed and understanding if things are missed ;)
so once I have a couple paragraphs for either or both Ill move them into the full concept category.
Class breakdown as it stands-
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin? Cavalier? Fighter?
WesternWolf777-Grommund Geargrip Dwarven Rogue
New England Frost Giant- Zarrick Deshain Adept Intent-Cleric
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
Hustonj- Larry Human Commoner Intent-Paladin (Warrior of The Holy Light)
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Elf Warrior Intent-Ranger
Jubal Breakbottle- ?? Human Aristocrat Intent-Gunslinger (Mysterious Stranger)
Edward Sobel- Klor Kragsson Dwarf Fighter
ph unbalanced- ?? Half Elf Adept Intent-Witch
and to better aide everyone involved so they know part of what Ill be using a basis for choosing a group...
Ill be taking 1 from each of the following categories- A Primary combatant (has to be developed towards a +1 BAB class), An Arcanist (has to be developed towards an Arcane Caster), A Healer (has to be developed towards a Divine Caster), A Trapsmith (has to have trap finding and in the 6 skill ranks classes or above, A Secondary Combatant (Be developed towards a +1 BAB and have either divine caster or 4+ skill class), A Secondary Caster (Be able to cast either arcane or divine spells and have something else bringing to the table)
I will not be counting the NPC classes against your choices but more the character intent.
Thanks for the clarification. I had thought that a writing sample from another game would satisfy your request. It will be challenging for me to write in the voice of those characters in their current, undeveloped state.
Beyond that, I really appreciate you revealing your selection categories. Because only my archer fits your primary combatant category. And you will probably want to select a front-line melee type for that category. I know I would.
Therefore I will withdraw my applications, because there doesn't seem to be a fit here.
cheers
actually, your Gunslinger would've been a good fit for the secondary combatant category. But, Ill respect your wishes and withdraw your request. If something changes reapply.
Are we allowed to use player companions to find traits?
Id rather you didn't unless you can give me a really good reason why you should.
The traits in those are usually a tad bit more powerful than normal traits and are designed to tie you to an AP.
If you wanted to 'reskin' one and make it apply for this game Id listen to your request...But I cant guarantee Id agree.
That is a distinct possibility then. I don't have the companion. So youd have to tell me what the trait is. Id probably say yes to that.
Class breakdown as it stand and where they might fit.
A) Primary combatant (has to be developed towards a +1 BAB class)
Full Concept
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin? Cavalier? Fighter?
Scranford- Cody Ulshak Human Warrior Intent-Fighter
Hustonj- Larry Human Commoner Intent-Paladin (Warrior of The Holy Light)
Partial Concept
Edward Sobel- Klor Kragsson Dwarf Fighter
B) An Arcanist (has to be developed towards an Arcane Caster)
Full Concept
Ridge- Ekan Waterfield Halfling Illusionist
Partial Concept
ph unbalanced- ?? Half Elf Adept Intent-Witch
C) A Healer (has to be developed towards a Divine Caster)
Full Concept
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
New England Frost Giant- Zarrick Deshain Adept Intent-Cleric
Partial Concept
Rafael Bronzatti- Rafael The Silent Half Elf Cleric
D) A Trapsmith (has to have trap finding and in the 6 skill ranks classes or above
Full Concept
WesternWolf777-Grommund Geargrip Dwarven Rogue
Partial Concept
Hassan Ahmed- Black Thom Half-Orc Expert Intent-Rogue
E) A Secondary Combatant (Be developed towards a +1 BAB and have either divine caster or 4+ skill class),
Full Concept
CorvusRed- Alrick the Lesser Human Commoner Intent-Paladin? Cavalier?
Hustonj- Larry Human Commoner Intent-Paladin (Warrior of The Holy Light)
Partial Concept
F) A Secondary Caster (Be able to cast either arcane or divine spells and have something else bringing to the table)
Full Concept
JAF0- Tae Aasimar Oracle (Spellscar)
Partial Concept
ph unbalanced- ?? Half Elf Adept Intent-Witch
ahh looks like I got work to do tonight after work. (ok that sounded wierd)
for writing sample can I just llink to game threads that have been used by the character or similar characters?
{I have got get away from the Avalon Chronicles for a bit first)
also will link character portrait in the profile.
but either way can't do at work all books and files at home...
absolutely Scarrlupio. Im always game to help someone new.
Are you familiar with the game enough to come up with a concept?
Klor- I understand. The biggest reason not to just link to a previous post, is to take into account the intro to the game in my first post.
I only need a few sentences saying why you are answering the call....;)
and note you are in the most contested category....
Biggest thing to be aware of is the pace is SLOW. A combat can take weeks. It really is for the folks who need a role playing fix, but cant get together frequently with friends to play....or those that love the role playing aspect as much as the roll playing part ;)
That's why writing a sample is sooo important.
Being a slower pace has to be offset by love of the story, or you will get bored
Do you want us to complete the crunch/alias before the application deadline, or was my previous post enough to make your decision?
What you submitted is fine for my initial thoughts. Come tomorrow Night when Im looking at each in depth, Ill start asking questions. No need to do the crunch...although I would like to know maybe a 1-2-3 on the order youd prefer the character (ie 1. Cavalier 2. Paladin. 3 Fighter)
My plan is to do each category and gradually build the group. So Thursday Night Ill do the Primary Combatant, Friday The Arcane caster and Healer. Saturday the Trapsmith, and the Secondary Combatant. Sunday Morning the Secondary Caster.
As I say who's in you can start working up the crunch.
We will start working on things together in the discussion thread once ach player is in, Id like a cohesive friendly group who has an idea of each persons play styles.
Yep I can vouch for the lengthy combat sequences as I run a game of my own. The story is what keeps the game going though. Just be patient and post when its your turn in combat is all I can tell you.
GM, I am really looking at Merciful Healer(Archetype). My character fits the part very well as he wasn't able to save his parents from their untimely death.
It is from Ultimate Combat. FYI