To be A Hero

Game Master rorek55

Open roles- guard captian, militiamen, um... Will add a few more

Apprentice could allow for a character using the Young Character rules, and I'd be eager to do that myself.

Sorry I'll get onto Kazak Blackiron shortly. Work will relax after this week and give me more time.

I'll be away for 3-4 from Christmas to mid Jan. Let me know if that will be a problem.

Not a problem.

If anyone is lurking, and wanted to play a role already selected, nows the time to speak up, if I get enough interest I will run two tables of this.

Oh confound we lost the priest.

If we're ready to table-up and don't get one, I'll switch.

I am a bit buys finishing up school and exams, if someone could compile a list of applications they will be given lots of brownie points (cool points), if not I will have one up sometime this weekend.

From what I can see presented here on the recruitment thread, the positions that have submissions (or a concept) so far are:

* Rory Bronson - Mayor - Human Wizard
* Videhsi Atma - Wanderer - Human Fighter (Mutation Warrior)
* Morgwyr - Tavern Bouncer - Half-Orc Fighter
* Niston Llewellyn - Town Drunk - Gnome Bard
* Eral Ferthenwood (aka Old Eral) - Beggar - Elf Rogue or Sorcerer
* David Cress - Local Eccentric - Human Serpent Sorcerer
* Aetherbert (Bert) Weathersby - Woodsman - Half-Elf Hunter?
* Kenna Breac - Waitress - Half-Elf Swashbuckler (Flying Blade)
* Kazak Blackiron - Blacksmith - Dwarf (class not mentioned)
* Azten - Travelling Merc - No other details at this time
* Michiel Ruyter - Farmer - No other details at this time (may switch to priest since we lost Jorm Ironknuckles)
* Mikos Buckthorn (Wolfwaker) was going Farmer, but may be switching to something else.

* Viluki put forward the idea of a dragon rider, but no other details at this time.

(My apologies if I've missed anyone.)

I hate breaking the discussion with unrelated questions, but as I'm new at this: how do I make a character page like Kenna Breac's, and how do I do the "crunch" thing? I'm sure the answers will make me feel dumb, but hell I gotta ask cuz I can't seem to figure it out. Thanks beforehand.

lol nvm about the character page, figured it out literrally three seconds after asking, still don't know about the crunch thing

Ok, got most of Morgwyr's profile complete. I've got a family wedding to attend today so I probably won't be on til 2moro or possibly Sunday.

Lmao wow. Thanks for ur hard work, but I just beat ya to it. Like I submitted the post about finishing the profile, then u posted, showing three seconds after. I will use the format for everything I didn't complete. Lol thanks again

Not a problem. :) And enjoy the family wedding today.

Yup yup, peace

Michiel Ruyter - Farmer - No other details at this time (may switch to priest since we lost Jorm Ironknuckles)

Human. Also a Fighter. Has had reoccurring dreams that he's a priest. As a dwarf.

Updated. :)

* Rory Bronson - Mayor - Human Wizard
* Videhsi Atma - Wanderer - Human Fighter (Mutation Warrior)
* Morgwyr - Tavern Bouncer - Half-Orc Fighter
* Niston Llewellyn - Town Drunk - Gnome Bard
* Eral Ferthenwood (aka Old Eral) - Beggar - Elf Rogue or Sorcerer
* David Cress - Local Eccentric - Human Serpent Sorcerer
* Aetherbert (Bert) Weathersby - Woodsman - Half-Elf Hunter?
* Kenna Breac - Waitress - Half-Elf Swashbuckler (Flying Blade)
* Kazak Blackiron - Blacksmith - Dwarf (class not mentioned)
* Azten - Travelling Merc - No other details at this time
* Michiel Ruyter - Farmer - Human Fighter (has had reoccurring dream that he is a dwarven priest)
* Mikos Buckthorn (Wolfwaker) was going Farmer, but may be switching to something else.

* Viluki put forward the idea of a dragon rider, but no other details at this time.

(My apologies if I've missed anyone.)

Half-Orc Expert, going into Ninja. More to follow.

Updated. :)

* Rory Bronson - Mayor - Human Wizard
* Videhsi Atma - Wanderer - Human Adept/Fighter (Mutation Warrior)
* Morgwyr - Tavern Bouncer - Half-Orc Commoner/Fighter
* Niston Llewellyn - Town Drunk - Gnome Bard
* Eral Ferthenwood (aka Old Eral) - Beggar - Elf Expert/Rogue or Sorcerer
* David Cress - Local Eccentric - Human Serpent Sorcerer
* Aetherbert (Bert) Weathersby - Woodsman - Half-Elf Expert/Hunter
* Kenna Breac - Waitress - Half-Elf Commoner/Swashbuckler (Flying Blade)
* Kazak Blackiron - Blacksmith - Dwarf Warrior/Warpriest (Forgepriest) for now
* Azten - Travelling Merc - Half-Orc Expert/Ninja
* Michiel Ruyter - Farmer - Human Warrior/Fighter (has had reoccurring dream that he is a dwarven priest)
* Mikos Buckthorn (? Might change) (Wolfwaker) - Shopkeeper - Gnome (rest to be decided per GM's info)

* Viluki put forward the idea of a dragon rider, but no other details at this time.

(My apologies if I've missed anyone.)

this game full then?

No, there are several free roles or put in a better application for one of the taken ones.

I'm thinking Kazak will be Warrior/Warpriest (Forgepriest) but might change as I build on the background and crunch.

@Tim W: I updated the previous list. Thanks. :)

I'll switch to a gnome shop keeper. A kindly and eccentric seller of curiosities. Do I get to see the class options before I make my stats?

One last question before I make all the final choices. Would you allow a sorcerer to crossblood with a wildbloodline? Specifically the Sage wildbloodline with the Impossible bloodline.

When I have an answer i should have a profile up either tonight or tomorrow.

Shopkeep- expert, commoner, bard, wizard, alchemist, rogue, magus.

150g for armor , 100g for weapons, 600g for gear.

Bonuses- appraise becomes class skill, or if already class skill gain skill focus, one free skill point for appraise, diplomacy becomes class skill. If already class skill skill focus diplomacy.

Xin- hmmm. Let's see what comes of it.

Remember everyone, stat your character as the NPC class, you will be playing them for a short period before gaining your PC class.

Alright, I've got a Dwarf Priest all rolled and ready to go. It's a bit different from what I normally play, so this will definitely be a role-playing challenge. Let's get this party started! =D

@ Wolfwaker: You can be a farmer now if you want.

@ Wolfwaker: Ow. Stop eating my face. =)

I'll take the farmer. What better start for a fantasy hero?

@Rorek55: I have placed the NPC class character sheet under a spoiler on Kenna's profile.

So we have 14 applicants.... I am debating whether or not I have the time to run an additional table.

Also, If I form two tabled I will want the following info
-posting frequency

- how you like to play (open world vs following the main arc)

- good guys? Bad guys? Somewhere in between?

- higher powered game? Lower powered? (Or, more magic or less magic) original was low, until high levels 12+

- and. Something coming aross my brain just now... Slight PvP. Not really PC vs PC but effect vs effect. Only holds true if I form two tables and if in approve of everyone's view and they approve of the idea. (Bad group does X, good group has chance to undo it) never tried anything like it so have no idea how it would play out.

1)

2) For the PbP setting, I think a main arc is needed. Party discussion is difficult and can get easily sidetracked, so without some kind of railroad tracks, it can get difficult to shrug off a "what do we do now?" feeling if it ever sets in. I'd vote for a typical Big Goal with intermediate Small Goals to map the way.

3) It's hard to be a bad guy when your origin story starts in a small town filled with otherwise normal folks. YMMV, but I'm feelin' the good side right now.

4) Recently I've been involved in low-magic games, and I must say I prefer them. The 'physical' classes get more opportunity to shine, which comes as no surprise to any who've seen this thing. Without the ubiquitous crutch of Fireball and the like, the air opens up for more RP, or at least more concrete approaches to problems.

5) That is...very interesting. I'm intrigued. Might even give a social pressure to post more and better. It wouldn't even depend on a good v. evil, just one side vs. another. (i.e. In the Seven Years War, both the French and the English thought of themselves as "good".)

1) I'm usually able to post a few times a day, barring the unforseen. Of course the more active everone else is the quicker I can respond.

2) I usually follow the story, but if we have some free roaming I'm happy to explore if you give us a world to do it in.

3) I'm with Atlas on this, this premise lends itself better to good than to evil.

4) Low magic let's the physical characters shine and make the mages feel unique, but high magic makes for exciting encounters and the satisfaction of taking down powerful enemies with mundane methods.

5) Sort of a table vs table thing, interesting. I'd be willing to try, but it sounds like it would work better with either a truly dedicated evil party or two parties with conflicting goals.

On the note of goals, while I like that we are making heroes for an adventure we know nothing about, it does make me wonder what will be the spark that pushes them to become heroes.

1. My time zone is the opposite to most on the board. However in saying that, I can post at least once a day and more, if there is nice rp happening. Weekends are harder for me as that is family time (and generally travelling), but if I am going to be away from the board for a lengthy amount of time, I always let people on the board know.

2. Main arc for me. A side quest or two won't break the game.

3. Agreed with the two gents before me -- the premise lends itself more to good than evil. I don't mind a crisis of conscience or something ... plays more realistic for the good guy.

4. Low magic to start sounds good and building up at later levels. It also suits the environment -- a small town -- I wouldn't figure there would be too many high-powered magic users in town. But tough as nails fighters, farmers and alike, banding together against adversity -- yep.

5. I don't mind the idea of two parties with conflicting goals (if you do go with two tables). So I too would be willing to give it a try. Not big on typical good party vs evil party thing.

And as Xin mentioned, I'd like to see what spark sets this lot on the hero path.

I know there is already a submission for the town drunk position, but that just sounds like to much fun to pass on. I was thinking of advancing to the Drunken Master Monk PLEASE class, but there are no NICE classes listed so would I just make him a commoner or just choose any NICE class to work with?

So we have 14 applicants.... I am debating whether or not I have the time to run an additional table.

Also, If I form two tabled I will want the following info
-posting frequency

- how you like to play (open world vs following the main arc)

- good guys? Bad guys? Somewhere in between?

- higher powered game? Lower powered? (Or, more magic or less magic) original was low, until high levels 12+

- and. Something coming aross my brain just now... Slight PvP. Not really PC vs PC but effect vs effect. Only holds true if I form two tables and if in approve of everyone's view and they approve of the idea. (Bad group does X, good group has chance to undo it) never tried anything like it so have no idea how it would play out.

I'm in Pacific time, and can post 1ce a day most days (sometimes more)

My preferences are as follows:

-Prefer open world but admittedly, too many options can be just as stifling. I'm leaning towards a beginning arc that transitions into open world.

-Prefer "mostly" good guys, unrepentant scalawags aren't my thing...mostly. I find that antiheroes can be really fun though.

-Mid power usually works best, the same with magic.

-Not a big fan of PvP, because inevitably, someone gets killed by someone else, and not just for doing something stupid...though Kenna's logic above could be interesting.

-Prefer "mostly" good guys, unrepentant scallywags aren't my thing...mostly. I find that antiheroes can be really fun though.

I do enjoy a good antihero/antiheroine myself. :)

Not a big fan of PvP, because inevitably, someone gets killed by someone else, and not just for doing something stupid...though Kenna's logic above could be interesting.

- Agreed - not into player killing player. And the conflicting goals idea was brought up by Xin and I thought it was interesting. So no credit to me. ;)

I know there is already a submission for the town drunk position, but that just sounds like to much fun to pass on. I was thinking of advancing to the Drunken Master Monk PLEASE class, but there are no NICE classes listed so would I just make him a commoner or just choose any NICE class to work with?

not sure if I understand you there..

also, kenna, thank you very very much. Has made things quite a bit easier on my end.

I will form two tables, I will be spliiting the parties on each accroding to the following-
party make up (classes)
speed of posting (try to keep fast posters together, slow posters together)
then marginally (tie breakers) would be other things, such as power level, magic level, main arc vs open world type deal. If everyone can get me the information I asked eariler before monday I could potentially have the tables listed out and ready a day or two after that.

On the note of goals, while I like that we are making heroes for an adventure we know nothing about, it does make me wonder what will be the spark that pushes them to become heroes.

you find this golden ring... it almost.. calls to you...

Xin of the Final Hour wrote:

On the note of goals, while I like that we are making heroes for an adventure we know nothing about, it does make me wonder what will be the spark that pushes them to become heroes.

you find this golden ring... it almost.. calls to you...

I reach for it... slowly... it's mine

My Precious... ;) I just couldn't help myself.

And you're welcome, rorek55. Glad to help.

I forgot to ask a question... What races are allowed and what is the status of guns (can't wrack my brain considering the dragonrider but I have an idea for a gun based character, not a native)?

Are there any spots left open, which ones if there are?
Which table?
Am I too late to submit an idea/concept?

Are there any spots left open, which ones if there are?

Which table?
Am I too late to submit an idea/concept?

all are open, but kenna listed in bold the roles applied for

either or atm

nope.

@ Gilthanis: These are the roles. The bolded ones have submissions for them already, but you may apply for a "taken" role (per rorek55's instruction) as the GM is contemplating running two tables.

* Guard captain (just taken by Gilthanis)
* Militiaman
* Woodsmen
* Lumberman
* Physician/herbalist
* Town drunk x 2
* Travelling merc
* Local priest/priestess
* Blacksmith
* Farmer
* Beggar
* Mayor
* Town eccentric
* Wanderer
* Tavern bouncer
* Waitress
* Courier
* Shopkeep (opened up again)

What class/gear is available for the guard captain?

Iron Killer wrote:

I know there is already a submission for the town drunk position, but that just sounds like to much fun to pass on. I was thinking of advancing to the Drunken Master Monk PLEASE class, but there are no NICE classes listed so would I just make him a commoner or just choose any NICE class to work with?

not sure if I understand you there..

I'm very sorry I am posting from my phone and the auto correct changed what I was trying to say.

Hrmm maybe a Commoner Lumberman.

What does the Lumberman get, or is it some weird combination of Woodsman and a Laborer/Farmer?

EDIT: Stat rolls

4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 5) = 18 -> 15
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 3) = 19 -> 16
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 1) = 10 -> 9
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4, 2) = 14 -> 12
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 5) = 12 -> 11
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 4) = 13 -> 12
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 5, 1) = 9 -> 8

Hrmm 21 PB... That I can recreate...

Sorry, town drunk. Commoner, warrior, expert

-post speed. I aim to post twice per day but at least once certainly

-Open world vs following the main arc, hmmm. I think I fall somewhere in between. Certainly I like the spontanaity of an open world but only as far as those acctions connect to the greater story.

-Good guys? Bad guys? Good guys, but I have nothing against moral gray areas and hard decisions.

- higher powered game? Lower powered? I would prefer a low magic game

- Slight PvP. Interesting idea to have two parties with potentially conflicting goals I would be up for experimenting with it.

I think commoner goes best with a monk and when I think of heavy drinking Dwarves jumps out as the obvious choice. I was wondering though would you mind if I reskinned a club into his favorite metal tankard to be used as his weapon option?

I can post daily, typically once or twice. I'm about to be starting a new job, then also starting school in January, but i try to maintain frequency. If too busy to post on a day, I will drop u (rorek) a pm.

I think starting with the main arc, then transitioning into an moderate open world will be fun.

I like the notion of forgoeing "good and evil". Perhaps the two groups are just being manipulated or guided by other npcs with different motives or goals? Something more than just black and white.

Low magic appeals to meh more personally.

4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 6) = 1413 3 points
4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 3) = 1210 0 points
4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 5) = 1312 2 points
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 6) = 1614 5 points
4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 1) = 9X
4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 6) = 1311 1 point
4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2) = 1311 1 point
Total of 12 points, I think I'll go with the 27 point buy.
Str-16 10 points
Dex-12 2 points
Con-16 5 points +2 race
Int-13 3 points
Wis-16 5 points +2 race
Cha-10 2 points -2 race

Now for the interview:
Posting speed:I can post at least once per day if not more on weekdays and at least once over the weekend. And just to let you know now, my wife is due to give birth to our 5th child in late January so my posting will get a little less frequent for a time after that, but I will still post as much as possible.

Open world vs main ark:I've been in a strictly open world pbp and it really didn't work very well. With no linear pull to guide us posting quickly dropped to a stand still. So my vote is for a main ark, even if it is a very loose one, having a goal will encourage the players to advance the story.

Good guys, bad guys, or something in between:I kind of agree with Niston. We're all good at heart but we may have our darker tendencies. Take the town drunk, when he's sober he may be the nicest most polite person in town, but get a few drinks in him and he may not make the best decisions. Or the mayor role; he's a nice guy, kissing babies and shaking hands, which is what gets him elected, but you can't tell me he isn't a little under handed and that's how he keeps the position.

High or low powered:I'm actually not sure what you really mean by this since every other game I've played just does spell casting by the book so if your stat tree says you get 5 1st level spells then you get 5 1st level spells. Or I'm just misinterpreting what is meant by high or low powered.

"PvP":If we are to try this I like the concept of two conflicting "contacts", both sides think they are the good guys doing the right thing when in actuality one group is the "villains" and the other is the "heroes", but the only one to truly know which is which is the GM (rorek). The problem with this idea though is it is going to take a major commitment from rorek to make both sides think they are the good guys while one is being deceived without even the players themselves knowing who truly is the good guys or the bad guys.