Should anyone be interested a play-by-post possibility for those really wacky characters that you might not get a chance to play in the normal run of things.
It's a rules super light game based in the same world as Realms of Agartha (Here is the original Agartha thread for anyone who is interested. Not required reading, kinda different setting, but can give you a good feel for how rules light plays.), though it's not necessary to have read or even be remotely familiar with that thread. I'll gladly fill you in on the basics. Basically the action would be taking place in a school for magical youngsters. Think a mashup of Hogwarts and the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. Existing characters include weredragon triplets and a good-aligned demon. Power level starts in the mid to upper teens. This is really the beauty of rules almost free, it actually supports that without making you want to tear out hair trying to keep track of all the details. Cause sometimes its fun to play superheroes. :)
We do use dice rolls, but sparingly, and if you have a concept that isn't easily supported by existing rules we can help you cobble together something that works since really all you need is a basic idea that lets you know what to roll for attacks, saves, damage, etc. The focus is more on the shared storytelling aspect of the game.
Power level is mid to high teens. Loosely Pathfinder/3.5 based. The current thread has been going for a couple of months, but we've had a few players drop out, so need to fill a few slots.
In game it's about two weeks into the term, so you can choose to be a late transfer or easily say that you've been there all along and just hadn't interacted with the main story before.
The awesome janitors and epic battles don't hurt neither. Oh, and we have a minotaur named Buttercup.
I'll echo my Board-mates here. I'm usually not as fond of rules-light, but this has worked very well for everyone in it.
As always, just my humble 2cp... :)
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This is a fantasy Pathfinder game?
Could someone explain rules-light?
This is a fantasy Pathfinder game?
Could someone explain rules-light?
It is loosely based on Pathfinder rules yes.
Rules light means don't sweat the numbers. Rule of cool wins over RAW every time. :)
All you need to know is your attack bonus, AC, saves, and maybe a few key skills, but really there's a lot of handwaving and it's okay to improvise. The focus of the game is on cooperative storytelling rather than crunch.
Feel free to take a look at the thread and read through a little bit of it if you want to see how it looks in play.
Let me give this a read. There is a good chance I will jump in. I like free form / no power play games.
There is a really good chance I will jump in if you will have me.
Let me give this a read. There is a good chance I will jump in. I like free form / no power play games.
There is a really good chance I will jump in if you will have me.
Yeah, go ahead and give it a read. Come up with a concept or two. We'd be happy to have you join us. :)
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Rising
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Rising
As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
You don't have to write me a book on backstory. Give me a synopsis and maybe a few key things that I can use to draw your character into the story. You can feel free to relate details (or not) as the story progresses.
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As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
To give you an idea of what she means by this, here is a list of current characters that I made just yesterday.
EDIT: I did not make all the characters yesterday, just the list. As you can see all of them are pretty crazy.EDIT 2: Not all of these characters are mine, and those that are aren't always active.
Let's look at a list of characters(whose player's have posted recently and aren't leaving).
1. Krays(a gestalted Sorcerer/Oracle of Death. Is Death's "minion")
2. Ruji(actual strength unknown, has the illusionary of a half-fiendish dire tiger)
3. Vakkler(a crazed kobold who uses crossbows, siege weaponry, and oozes)
4. Aananada Sunwake(a were-dragon, capable martial artist, and more)
5. The Sunwake Trio(all were-dragons. One's a time-traveling agent for Krons, one is a reality warper prone to pranks, and the other is so emotionally unstable that his feelings amplify his psychic abilities)
6. Headmaster Ryo(A High Seer, one of the strongest magical/psychic people in Agartha, and a Cardcaster)
7. Lysander Sandwalker(A Hunter that doesn't seem to care about Ephebe as long as she and the rest of her family stays away from his cousins)
8. Tamrin Sunwake(Arcane Gunslinger extraordinaire, ex-leader of a resistance group that is trying to over a Universal Empirerun by Dragons)
9. Feiri(a firebird that used to live in the sun. Also an evoker.)
10. Fei(monk from another realm, turns kinetic energy into a deadly weapon which he has no control over)
11. Kamenwati(a half-fiend that has training as an assassin, a stormborn sorcerer, and part of a popular band)
12. Ryo's Children(A color mage and his younger siblings, which are fraternal twins that seems to be able to find anything no matter how well it's hidden. Protected fiercely by Ryo and Lysander)
13. Keaton Bloodfang(a vampire that no longer drinks blood)
14. Meantioned but not seen yet: Adsila(a plant mage, possible the strongest in Agartha), Ormarr(a half-orc with more than his share of snake-based magic)
Yes, this is definitely the place to try out those crazy character concepts that wouldn't work anywhere else. :)
There are a few more characters that aren't on that list, but they are the ones who are on hiatus or are only posting occasionally.
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Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
True Name: Unknown
Given Name: Tom
Class: Technically Summoner
Race: Assumedly Human
Alignment: Neutral
Age: ??
Height: 4’4’’
Weight: 77lb
Description:
Tom looks like a basic young boy. He has common slacks and a light blue tunic. He has vivid green eyes and a wide happy smile on his face. He has no shoes but his feet seem to look rugged.
Personality:
Tom is extremely inquisitive, but also seemingly lost. Since the point in time when he was first spotted he has not said a single word to anyone. He does seem to speak, but the word are not in any known language, nor consistent. He really does not pay all that much attention to his surroundings, which really causes issues due to the fact he reacts somewhat aggressive to fear.
Tom has an innate ability to create small living creatures seemingly at will. This ability most includes very small things like butterflies, spiders, or other bugs. Aside from the bugs he also seems to really like colorful fish and flowers.
He really does not have any desire to follow the standard structure of society. Due to the fact he can substance himself with food, water, and shelter the traditional structure of society is irrelevant. If given simply motivation he will follow others due to his inquisitive tendencies. Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
Back-story:
Tom was found walking down the middle of the road about 6 months ago. Before that time he had never been seen.
A few different vastly intelligent creatures have spent some time attempting to understand what Tom really is, but no one is really sure. The current competing options range from sentient life force, to lost construct. Everyone has concluded he looks like a young boy, but he most certainly is not one.
The power that be decided to send Tom to the Avalon Academy
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
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It sounds like a solid concept, but I have two concerns.
The first one I've already mentioned is power level. Now, I will say this, if you start and then discover that you're way too weak, you can always have your characters powers evolve as he gains more control over them, bringing in more powerful abilities.The second is how is this kid going to relate to or even notice the other students? He doesn't have to be socially skilled, but I'd hate for the plot to always be passing him by. What are his points of interest? His obsession if you will. There's usually something.
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
There is threat of danger/failure/occasionally even death. But the goal/purpose is generally more story driven rather than levels, money, etc. Abilities can and do develop over time, and as DB3 said, that's the real purpose of the school. To help the students gain control of and develop their powers. I'd suggest maybe reading the first page or two of the thread to get a feel for how things play out. There are definitely rivalries, enemies to defeat, long-term goals and so on. And trust me, while the characters are powerful, there are plenty of things out there that are more powerful than they are.
Like when your fighting a linnorm and you have no gear besides basic clothing... >.>
Well, you guys had your weapons...not making that better am I?
ONE: He seems to weak.
He reacts somewhat aggressive to fear.
This would be the situation when he spontaneous summons everything in his power to stay safe. He can do more than just play with butterflies.
TWO: Get into the game
Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
I assume I will find something about the other players that will fall into this category. After I get him going, and get a better idea of the other players I will hook him into the plot.
What are his points of interest?
Life
He is more or less the embodied sprite of a forest.
He is more or less the embodied sprite of a forest.
Okay, cool, that gives me something to work with.
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances? It sounds like he and EJ, the recently 'born' intelligent ooze, might have some interesting interaction should their paths ever cross. :)
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances?
At this time he does not understand what he is, but he likes to create life, and down the road the stuff he calls forth will start lasting longer and longer until it is permanent.
In time he will understand what he is and more than likely start a new forest. When he starts a new forest he will no longer exist as a humanoid.
Here are a few questions of reflection?
What are the emotions of a tree when the morning sun comes over the horizon?
What is the first thing a seedling would say when it eclipses the crust of the earth?
Why does a duckling or other bird work so hard to free itself of the shell?
Does a spring rain drop speak with the plants as it falls to the earth?
Does a seed try to find the best soil?
Does my house plant get upset when I turn it away from the window?
Adsila is going to love you. :)
I assume that means I can join the game thread. I will keep any eye open to see the best time to join.
Adsila is going to love you. :)I'm finally going to have make that alias, aren't I?
Since she's his most likely teacher? Yeah, pretty much. :)
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Both of you guys can head over to the discussion thread if you like to iron out details. As you can tell we get a bit quiet on the weekends, but now it's Monday and things are back in full swing. :)
I do not see the discussion thread. I see the game thread but that is all.
I think I will just jump into the garden that seems like a perfectly good location unless you have other plans of introduction.
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I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Would you be interested in this character, a pseudodragon sorceress I created for the PathfinderDB site?
I like it. :)
Feel free to hop on over to the discussion thread to iron out details, ask questions, and figure out how you want to make your entrance if you would like to join the game. There's a link a couple of posts up. You'll need to give her a couple more levels, but don't see any other immediate problems. The anti-dragon sentiments in Agartha don't extend to the miniature variety.
Are there gods and goddesses in this world. I've an idea for a centaur cleric of Shelyn or her counterpart. :)
Yes there are. Any that you like. Thus far most of the gods that we've used are a bit more well, made up on the spot, to be honest, but that doesn't mean you can't worship a more established deity. It sounds like a good concept. Are you thinking you'd like to be a student or a teacher?
Here is a link to the Discussion Thread.
Please do not be intimidated by the wall of text near the end there. One of the other players has a cool but very complicated concept, and we're still working some of the bugs out. Sometimes when we have to just make up rules to fit a concept they don't work exactly right the first time and have to be adjusted a bit first.
Also, I'm going to be working on a quick primer of everything you need to know about Agartha this weekend, so hopefully that will make it easier for newbies to catch up and figure out what's going on.
And >>HERE<< is the game thread.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Nah, I'll let you keep it.:)
If your schedule ever opens up, consider this a standing invitation to join the game.
Updated characeter
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Looks good, don't see any problems there.