Swordthrust--Memories of an Elder Ice Titan (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

Talking and plotting amongst yourselves here.

Dotted for further plotting.

Welcome those from the Reptile God. You will see treasure distribution was expedited in that thread. This put those from the nonpathfinder world where treasure was not so strictly monitored ahead of the pathfinder norm.

Doing some shopping and will update the sheet.

Permission to have Shelyn's Holy symbol as a tattoo?

Ditto.

Both Slow and Stinking Cloud are 3rd level. 375+375=750*0.6=450gp

So Bizzlemont has 3550gp to spend.

Cloak of Resistance (+1) - 1000gp
Pearl of Power (1st) - 1000gp
Pearl of Power (1st) - 1000gp
Bandages of Rapid Recovery - 200gp

He'll also buy scroll writing materials to create the following scrolls for the adventure ahead: Comprehend Languages, Mage armor, Identify, Protection from Evil, Magic Weapon, Shield, Expeditious Retreat, Enlarge Person, See Invisibility. (Total: 175gp)

GP remaining: 375gp

GM, please let me know if any of this isn't available/doable.

Edit: Bandages aren't a CRB item.

Drat. Holy symbols as a Tattoo aren't a CRB item either.

Not sure if you guys are still following our other thread, so:

Terion Stoutheart wrote:

GM Tribute, does it make any sense trying to buy a Wayfinder, or there is no PFS? Wanted the one with the ioun stone for prot from evil, though I can never calculate how much it costs ;)

GM Tribute, any ideas regarding this question? I understand if it does not fit the game.

I think I have most of my upgrades nailed down - still mulling it over, but I guess it makes sense to go for the 'basic' kit:

- Cloak of Resistance +1
- Probably a new armor and weapon

Wanted to ask you guy's opinion on gear, as I intend to build on the usual weaknesses of the martial type characters - boosting Terion's Will Save, touch AC, battlefield mobility, and ranged capabilities - what gear would you advise?

Also GM Tribute, I was wondering, even though I do not wish to change characters, I might be interested in swapping some of Terion's feats around for our next adventure - would you allow that?

Terion would look something like this:

Here is Fornitado sans details, and equipment.

GM Tribute, is it ok then to proceed with the changes to Terion or..?

Yes, changes to Terion good.

Cool, I'll update my alias profile when I got a sec.

Sorry I didn't answer more specific questions.

No Wayfinder or tattoos for holy symbol. The only non-core materials that may appear will be if converting treasures from the source material makes the most sense to add non CRB items.

All characters have no traits but get an extra feat.

Terion updated and ready to go.

Cannot post properly or even think of updating character til the 5th. Am a little surprised the deadline was moved forward. Feel free to NPC me for now

Just setting up. No problem.

Think of this as the optional cocktail hour before the formal office Christmas party.

Updated everything now on my end. Not really a big jump in power level, but some useful little items

I am thinking of moving some from the other group over as they don't seem to be taking off. Two groups is too many for retro play I think.

Not a problem.

I think that is ok. How big will the group become? :D

No problem. We started with a big group too.

Ran groups of ten or more regularly in college.

Invited three more, if they all show, we are at 9.

Checking in.

Checking in as well.

So should I just start in the gameplay or wait.

Welcome aboard boys ;)

Post away

A 9 player party! Wow.

It seems like the old school modules (if I am remembering correctly) were often intended for larger groups [6-8 PC's and sometimes retainers as well (remember retainers from AD&D?)]. I think the Temple of Elemental Evil was supposed to be specifically designed for a really big group.

Good to see another Fighter on board Durahl - Am I correct in assuming that you are more sword and board? If so, good, cause it allows me more freedom to go 2h weapon all the way ;)

Temple of Elemental Evil...Don't even go there. I have been lobbying GM Tribute into taking us to one of those crazy adventures from the AD&D days - Night Below, City of the Spider Queen, etc - but he is putting up a fight :D

Did those of you who played Against the Cult of the Reptile God roll your hit points for 2nd and 3rd level or use the 1/2 HD +1 for levels above 1st? For most of you, your HP don't seem to jive with the 2nd option (which is what we used as new 3rd level characters).

Terion's HP seem too high, while Bizz and Ama's seem too low if using the 2nd option.

I think we rolled?

Yeah, I'm definitely "tanking" with a 25 AC although my touch AC still stinks. ;)

I actually looked at Chainmail/GM Tributes active campaigns to find this thread and he is in 3(!) ToEE campaigns. I don't know if they are all truly active but, man, that is hardcore.

I was initially in the Against the Cult campaign but dropped out before it really got going (several reasons...won't enumerate them here) and I have been kicking myself ever since I dropped. I loved playing that module (remember when they were called "modules"?) back in the day. I have been hoping against hope that someone would run The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh as that is one of my personal favs.

I've never played (nor even heard of this module) so it doesn't have the same nostalgia factor for me.

I think we rolled?

Well, that explains it then...

I was initially in the Against the Cult campaign but dropped out before it really got going (several reasons...won't enumerate them here) and I have been kicking myself ever since I dropped.

Hehe, I know - I stepped in at that time so... Thanks Durahl :D

Just joking - Now you are here, so welcome back - by the way, Against the Cult was HARD.

Got lucky and started in on the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, but the DM deployed, and that was that. One of my better characters and games, it was. So Edan sticks around.

Nine.. Yow.. that's big. If it gets to be a hassle in management, I'll sit this pass out if needed.

Sweet, another wizard. Tavar, do you want to conference for spells? With 6 days of travel, Bizzlemont could have made some scrolls. Also, I originally made Bizzlemont more of a specialist since we had another wizard filling the general arcanist gap. Do you see your guy as more of a standard mage or something niche?

I am jumping to the first encounter. Most PbPs seem to move slowly, so I feel the need to speed things up. We will straighten out the details as I set the stage.

I will make an initiative table and a marching order for single and double wide when you settle on how you want to do it. I also need to make a map.

Merrie proposes putting the mounted folks at the rear as she dislikes stepping in surprises on the trail. But someone come up with a marching order. The goblins are discovered about 40' away.

Everyone roll initiative in the main thread with a flavor post covering the night in the tavern, the stocking up on rations, and the six day march. I will make one for Merrie too. Extra interaction is encouraged.

As for the marching order I would go with double then single file. It puts a good defense on both the front and back. Keeping the softer characters safer.

Cole, Durahl/ Scranford, Strang/Tavar, Bizzlemount/ Merrie, Lamriel/Terion, Me’Mori

A I said earlier can will craft if anyone wants anything.

Map should be at the top of every page and linked in campaign tab.

Party can position themselves in the square provided.

white is clear, light blue difficult terrain, black a steep cliff that is impassable.

Let me know if you can't access map to place character.

Ok I have marked the spaces my spell hits with a * either on the empty ground or after the individuals name. Oh and the dc was 17 my mistake.

Edit it was 18 Forgot the spell lvl 10 +5 from the 20 int+ 2 lvl + 1 spell focus.

Map is accessible for me GM Tribute ;)

We are going to position ourselves where we would be before the combat begins right?

Are we allowed to add a pic for our characters? :D

Questions for GM Tribute:

Should I assume that each cell on the spreadsheet/map represents 5 ft?

Did we need to roll for a surprise round or are we skipping that and just starting round 1?

They chose not to take a surprise round and talk.

Rolling to hit and damage in the same thread is encouraged. It allows the DM to adjudicate the hits.

Everyone has not placed, rolled initiative, and acted if appropriate. I will update everyone Monday evening regardless.

I don't think it is my turn yet.

I was under the impression that drawing a weapon and mounting up was my turn done. Also posted initiative in my post. Didn't roll very well

I rolled initiative and declared my action.

whups.. forgot to roll initiative. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Guys are we on round 1 or 2? I thought we were on round one but I see the enemies have acted and it looks like they go last.

Looks like we are on round 2 now, based off the fact that no surprise round was used, and thus a rounds actions have gone past. Would be nice to have some clarification

First, this is the continuation of the previous adventuring party that has recently completed N1--Cult of the Reptile God. Any of the five party members that want a slot in this adventure have a guaranteed seat. But, that leaves at least one slot open for a 3rd level character using Core rulebook ONLY, a 15 point buy, and 3000gp starting equipment. I may expand the party to seven or eight if there is sufficient interest.

This is the second part of a long term campaign that, if successful, will continue with the Laura Hickman/Margaret Weiss Desert of Desolation series.

If current party continues we are: Paladin, fighter, cleric/monk, rogue, illusionist wizard.

Sometimes, your fate hangs upon a spell.
Other times it's determined by a riddle.
Occasionally, it depends upon sheer luck.
And often fate rests on a well delivered
SWORDTHRUST

The Wizard Morlean hired you to transport a minor relic across the Chatar Mountains. Amidst the windswept glaciers you find an evil cult, and ancient myth, treasure filled caverns, and great danger. You will need every ounce of all your adventuring skills, sound judgement, and luck to survive among the glittering walls of ice

*raises hand*

Is it safe to assume that the previous members will be returning? I only ask because it would obviously make more sense to submit a character that would fill a gap rather than overlap?

Most of the old band is back.

For historical flavor--Mayfair games:

Gary Gygax had advocated arranging a licensing agreement between TSR, Inc. and Mayfair Games for their Role Aids line of game supplements, but was outvoted in the board meeting considering the question.

In 1993, Mayfair was sued by TSR, who argued that Role Aids—advertised as compatible with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons—violated their 1984 trademark agreement. While the court found that some of the line violated their trademark, the line as a whole did not violate the agreement, and Mayfair continued publishing the line until the rights were bought by TSR.

Dotting for interest.

Fighter, rogue, wizard, and monk. Classic 4 man party that is backed by a great 5th, a paladin.

Could we get a quick summary of what each party member brings to the table? The specification on the wizard for example, nothing too fancy. Is the fighter really tanky or does he focus on DPS? Is our cleric a walking band-aid or does he focus on offensive magic? Is the rogue focused on skills or combat?

I am interested in playing. It would be my first PbP but I have read through some and I think I have some idea of the etiquette at least.

Those that have checked in on the Gameplay side should have updated aliases.

You can check them out in the gameplay or follow my GM Tribute alias to the Reptile God thread and check out my style and the other players. Grimmy I would check it out to see if it is the game for you. I am an old school DM that is proficient in Pathfinder rules.

The throwback core only rules leave classes more specialized. The entire dungeon encounter was played in a single google docs spreadsheet.

Link to Reptile God Thread

NOTE: CORE RULEBOOK only--makes it easy on making a character--you need only one book--and I don't have to specifically ban classes and archetypes that may not be my style--and rogues are useful as traps can still kill you! And, it is a 20point buy not a 15 point buy. I noticed most old module pregens had about 20 point buys so I flexed up. Some say 20 pts is the new standard!

I will definitely read through the Reptile God thread thoroughly, thanks for the link.

FYI I was referred to this thread by another poster after specifically requesting a throwback old-school PbP. I am a big fan of core-only. Cut my teeth on B/X/BECMI/Rules Cyclopedia style of gaming back in the day.

I have grown to enjoy the crunch of modern gaming but I'm having trouble finding other d20 gamers who are as nostalgic as I am for the pulp swords and sorcery aesthetic I remember so fondly.

*Scans through players, then cracks knuckles*

You guys need a BARD! Combat support for your well designed DPS characters and your only face is the cleric who has no skill points! Thinking a halfling, draw something up in a bit and be back.

Bard crunch is done, character here. I'll work up a backstory tomorrow.

More halfings!! Yes please!

Oh my... Soon we'll be outnumbered...

Outnumbered, but never outgunned. Plus Terion needs to have someone to split the frontline with. Can't let him have all the glory and all the wounds. Halfing ladies love scar's don'tcha know?

I'll throw together a Cleric of some sort tonight. Not your typical "healer" type, but will have that ability. Have to research a god that gives me what I'm looking for.

Ahhhhhhh! A halfladin! I love halfladins!

We are close enough to the holidays to take a hiatus. I know many travel and I actually get two full weeks off!

I may consider two groups if we have enough. As I am going out of town, let us assure everyone no final decisions till January 6.

Cole Honeybottom, I don't notice a background under your profile but are you willing to make a family relation? Thinking you're my older brother or something along those lines. If that's ok with GM Tribute.

Here is my fine Elven Cleric...

BTW...hope things are going well. We miss you at the table. :-)

Fornitado

Still need to shop, and come up with a background.

Yeah no major issue with a familial relation. May we organise full details at a later date?

Sweet! Yeah totally, if I get chosen we can hammer out the small details.

So to the people who play does the dm allow item crafting.

If you mean scrolls, then yes, I think Bizzlemont made some basic scrolls at one point. If you mean Wonderous Items or greater things, though, it hasn't really come up/no one has the feats. This is meant to replicate some old school dungeon crawls though, so you may not really have the time and resources to craft in game.

Are you all still adhering to the concept of a bunch of teenagers who have been transported to the D&D world and inhabiting your characters? Are you still engaging in dual role playing (your teenage persona as well as your PC)?

I was in the 2nd group (which I see is now inactive) for this campaign initially but decided to drop out due to what I feared would be overly complicated role playing due to the dual nature of the characters as well as the presence of a few players whose styles did not mesh with my own (I notice that those players are no longer involved).

Ok here is my mostly done divination wizard. His goal is to gain enough cash for revenge.

The teenager dual role play angle is still technically the backstory. I feel that our previous elven wizard pushed that RP a lot, which prompted others to post that way as well. Without him, it's largely been dropped.

Others in the group might want to take it up again. I'm fairly indifferent to it. Bizzlemont and his teenager were fairly in sync compared to everyone else. It led to a lot of agreeing and complementing themselves.

Ultimately, GM will have to decide if we drop that angle completely.

It hasn't been dropped by me, just that the teenager in Ama's head has enough sense to stay out of things, especially since he's still working through the whole gender issue, as well. Not to mention that for her, he's hidden well enough that to communicate directly, she has to appropriate a couple of spells, since he's the Monk influence in her Cleric/Monk class, and Cleric is currently higher.

We will probably continue with the players acclimated to their character. I may use the narrative device to get everyone in the frozen north.

OK-I am caught up with my other threads now. Hope everyone is back. For those of you making new characters, no need to work on the roleplaying within the roleplaying. We will use the literary device sparingly, probably just to move the players. It is now completely optional.

We will see how many submissions we have and I will kick things off when everyone is ready. If we have enough interest, there will be two groups.

But, as I started two groups and had massive drops last time, I will tread cautiously there. One healthy group is better than two dragging groups.

I am taking all that proposed interest before this post.

Gameplay will kick off soon.

Fornitado is in group 1.

The rest can join group 2.

If you expressed interest above, check in the discussion thread, if you have your alias ready, check in in gameplay.

Group 2 link

Hello there, I am not applying but for those interested...

i have found on a rather interesting 3.0 book.
saw the concept and immediately thought about that old book.
it is the D&D conversion and stats for the the old Dungeons and Dragons cartoon back in the 80's.

PM me if for more info.