GM Spazmodeus presents an AD&D campaign

Game Master Spazmodeus

Welcome adventurers!

Here are my character creation guidlines for our AD&D campaign.

Source: Players handbook only, no Unearthed Arcana. Let's keep it old school ! :)

1. Roll for abilities in order Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, Cha
4d6 dropping the lowest.
2. Choose your Gender
3. Choose your Race
4. Choose your class(es)
5. No evil alignments
6. Roll your starting gold
7. Magic-users roll for your starting spells ( a d10 and a d3, 5 times )

If anyone needs access to PHB pdf, PM me.

I toyed with homebrew, but will be running a series of interconnected published modules.
We'll be starting our adventures in the Hold of the Sea Princes, so construct any background accordingly.
After some more reading of the rules, I remembered that the whole training concept was really just a treasure sink and a way to delay level advancement.
That said, I'll still bring it into effect during some downtime periods.
I'm planning to stick to the rest of the rules-as-written. But I reserve the right to amend that as circumstances dictate.

I've probably forgotten something, or a bunch of somethings. If so let me know!

Thanks
Al

Scranford's preliminary Character stuff: (part 1)

4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4, 2) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6, 3) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 1) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 3) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 3) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 2) = 10

STR: 12
INT: 14
WIS: 14
DEX: 12
CON: 13
CHA: 8

I'm probably going to re-use this Alias as I have so many. I'll adjust as things are resolved. I'll have to review the PHB to see what I'm best suited for. I think I remember we used to be able to deduct 2 points to one ability and add 1 to another. Does this ring a bell?

Nope. :)
Must have been a house-rule.

I remember that rule starting before the 1st edition PHB had "1st Edition" on it.... Not sure where it came from but I don't think it is in that book.

4d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 2) - 1 = 7
4d6 - 4 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 5) - 4 = 16
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 1) - 1 = 14
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 5, 4, 2) - 2 = 13
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 2, 1) - 1 = 8
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 2) - 2 = 11

Str: 7
Int: 16
Wis: 14
Dex: 13
Con: 8
Cha: 11

Interesting. I don't think I'll play a fighter! ;-)

I'm leaning towards a Dwarven Thief... Pirate...

1. Roll for abilities: Str, Int, Wis, Dex, Con, Cha
4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 1) = 11 => 10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 2) = 15 => 14
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 1) = 12 => 11
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 3) = 14 => 13 + 1 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 3) = 11 => 10 - 1 = 9
4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 3) = 11 => 10

2. Gender = Male

3. Race = Elf

4. Class(es) = Fighter/Magic-User/Thief (Why not? It's been a long time since I've been able to play an AD&D style multi-class...)

5. Alignment = Chaotic Good

6. Starting Gold = (5d4 + 2d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 3, 2) + (1, 1) + (1, 1) = 16)/ 3 * 10 = 53 gp 6 sp 20 cp

7. Starting Spells
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4 = Hold Portal
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (2) + (5) = 7 = Light
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (1) + (8) = 9 = Erase
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (2) + (6) = 8 = Magic Missile
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4 (Same as Roll #1, Re-roll?)
1d3 + 1d10 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6 = Jump

@DM How are you wanting to do HP? Rolled I assume?

(1d10 + 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (3) + (3) = 13)/3 = 4

I Knew I forgot something....let's do max hp at 1st level , then roll from then on.

Nope. :)

Must have been a house-rule.

Defo was a proper rule - but I think from Basic - me probably carrying it over into my C&C campaign likely confused matters :S

4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 6) = 20 = 17 STR
4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 4) = 14 = 13 INT
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 3) = 16 = 13 WIS
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 4) = 12 = 10 DEX
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 6) = 15 = 14 CON
4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 4) = 10 = 9 CHA

So Half-Orc it is :) [+1 STR, +1 CON & -2 CHA]

18 STR 1d100 ⇒ 40
13 INT
13 WIS
10 DEX
15 CON
7 CHA

Dammit - DEX mucks up delusions of Assassin so Fighter/Cleric it is...

Gender: Not sure yet - was leaning toward Male initially but a brute strong half-orc gal might be fun also. Lemme percolate that one.

Alignment: Also not sure - will depend on the god they follow I guess...

Starting Coin: 5d4 + 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 2, 3) + (1, 5, 5) = 28/2 = 14 x 10 = 140GP

Starting HP: 10F+8C = 18/2 = 9+1 = 10HP

@GMS: So if we're starting in the Hold of the Sea Princes - is it Greyhawk pantheon we're using chief?

Yup Greyhawk everything

Str: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 1) = 8
Int: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 6) = 13
Wis: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 5) = 19
Dex: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 3, 2) = 11
Con: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 4) = 13
Cha: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 1) = 13

Strength: 7
Intelligence: 12
Wisdom: 15
Dexterity: 10
Constitution: 12
Charisma: 12

Looking like a cleric, I'll sit down and figure out the character build. Looking forward to this game!

Human male, neutral good, Cleric of Pelor

Roll your starting gold: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3) = 11

I'll fill out equipment and weapon proficiencies and build a new alias tomorrow.

Where do I find weight of armor?

Male Half-Elf Cleric (Corellon Larethian) / Magic User

Starting Gold: 3d6 + 2d4 ⇒ (5, 5, 5) + (2, 2) = 19 /2 x10 = 95

Starting Spells:
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 01d10 ⇒ 5: 5: Dancing Lights
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 01d10 ⇒ 5: Duplicate/Reroll?
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 21d10 ⇒ 9: 29: Ventriloquism
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 11d10 ⇒ 7: 17: Mending
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 01d10 ⇒ 10: 10: Find Familiar
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 11d10 ⇒ 2: 12: Hold Portal

Hmm..... I'll create a character sheet soon.

DMG , of course! page 27 if you have it.

LOL! Hardback and in pdf. Found that and was just returning to answer my question. Thanks!

Thank you for the invite Spazmodeus!

4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 5) = 17 Str 15
4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 2) = 10 Int 9
4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 1) = 5 Wis 4 Ouch
4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 2) = 15 Dex 13
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 4) = 13 Con 11
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 5) = 19 Cha 16

Looks like a Charismatic Fighter of some sort.
Maybe a Dwarf Thief. Or Fighter/Thief.

@Albion. According to the PHB, page 11, Wisdom table 1. With wisdom 5 or below,"Here or lower the character can only be a thief." Not sure why. It doesn't say anything about Int or Wis is the pages for the Fighter class. ?? Actually, on the Intelligence Table 1 on page 10, it says at 5 or below you can only be a fighter. ??

I was going to go Magic-User/Cleric/Thief. But it doesn't give that as an option for multi-class. As Magic-User/Cleric I'm limited to level 5 Cleric and Level 6 Magic-User. Then it's time to retire since I can't gain any level from there.

Here's the initial build, I'll refine it over the weekend and fill out the character early next week.

Gobson Jibbs

Human Cleric of Pelor, AC 7, HP 8

Alignment: NG
Deity: Pelor

Strength 7
Dexterity 10
Constitution 12
Intelligence 12
Wisdom 15
Charisma 12

110 gp before purchases, will deduct and adjust as I finish the build

Weight before encumbered: 35 lbs

Weapon Proficiencies: Footman's Mace, Sling

Padded Armor, 10 lbs
Small wooden Shield, 3 lbs

Footman's Mace, 10 lbs
Sling and 12 Bullets, 4 lbs

Backpack, 2 lbs
Cloak, 2 lbs
Waterskin, half full, 3 lbs
Holy Symbol, 1 lbs

Adjustments from ability scores:
to hit -1
magical attack +1
bonus spells: 2 1st, 1 2nd

CS for Lemming's half-elf Prestidigitator/Acolyte

@Albion. According to the PHB, page 11, Wisdom table 1. With wisdom 5 or below,"Here or lower the character can only be a thief." Not sure why. It doesn't say anything about Int or Wis is the pages for the Fighter class. ?? Actually, on the Intelligence Table 1 on page 10, it says at 5 or below you can only be a fighter. ??

I was going to go Magic-User/Cleric/Thief. But it doesn't give that as an option for multi-class. As Magic-User/Cleric I'm limited to level 5 Cleric and Level 6 Magic-User. Then it's time to retire since I can't gain any level from there.

I think you are absolutely correct. Guess a Dwarf Thief it will be ;)

That's what I chose as well. should we be kin? rivals?

Talomyr checking with his Alias. Mechanically complete. Background yet to be done.

That's what I chose as well. should we be kin? rivals?

Not really a choice from my end, or I would avoid duplication :/

It seems we will then have a Dwarf Thief and an Elf F/M/T.

So I think I will go Halfling just to be different, though Halflings cannot see in the dark, so you’ll have to do the scouting in your own.

With multiple thieves, I may respec Kraylin as just a Fighter/Mage

Hytogg wrote:

That's what I chose as well. should we be kin? rivals?

Not really a choice from my end, or I would avoid duplication :/

It seems we will then have a Dwarf Thief and an Elf F/M/T.

So I think I will go Halfling just to be different, though Halflings cannot see in the dark, so you’ll have to do the scouting in your own.

Make yer Halfling of Stoutish stock Albion - gains 60ft infravision :)

I should be able to complete my profile this weekend... but I've at least updated the profile main page.

Albion, The Eye wrote:

Hytogg wrote:

That's what I chose as well. should we be kin? rivals?

Not really a choice from my end, or I would avoid duplication :/

It seems we will then have a Dwarf Thief and an Elf F/M/T.

So I think I will go Halfling just to be different, though Halflings cannot see in the dark, so you’ll have to do the scouting in your own.

Make yer Halfling of Stoutish stock Albion - gains 60ft infravision :)

Aha, perfect! Thanks BD.

I think Hytogg is done. I forgot how fiddly 1st edition was... but it's bringing back fond memories. Should be fun.

Starting Money: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

30 GP

WIP Profile for Black Dow's Half-Orc Fighter/Cleric of Trithereon - Hulgra the Sour

So far we have

Hulgra the Sour, Half-orc Fighter/Cleric
Hytogg ( the Unwise :) ) Dwarf Thief
Kraylin Silvermoon Elf Fighter/Magic User/Thief ( possibly sans Thief )
Tar-Minyatur Half-elf Cleric/Magic User
Gobson Jibbs Human Cleric
and
AGM Lemming undecided

Lot's of clerics! Your fireside theocratic discussions will be wild!

Sorry. Tar-Minyatur Half-elf Cleric/Magic User is AGM Lemming

Ah right....we're missing Albion's halfling thief , I believe.

Yep, I should have him finished soon.
Busy weekend with family as usual ;)

Updated to a Fighter/Magic-User (Dropping thief). Scant background in the profile, but only scant given the average mortality rate of 1st level AD&D characters.

Mostly done.

@Spazmodeus: Can I be a Fighter/Thief? Or only single class Thief?

Starting Gold: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Really…? Well sadly that is not enough for gear and Thieve’s Tools, so no Lockpicking or Disarm Traps. Sorry guys :P

@Albion Thought you might want to stay single classes, for the quicker level progression, but , sure , you can take on Fighter as well.

@Albion Thought you might want to stay single classes, for the quicker level progression, but , sure , you can take on Fighter as well.

Yep, I am sticking with Thief.

And… I think I am done :)

Nice.

I think everyone's ready...except me. A bit more to do on my end, but we'll begin soon.

Sweet!

@Kraylin - we might be able to do some decent scouting together, if 90’ ahead of the others ;)

@Kraylin - we might be able to do some decent scouting together, if 90’ ahead of the others ;)

Works for me. :)

Lurking.

Checking in to see how everyone is doing.

Waiting.

Still here.

Hytogg sits quietly in his room below the stairs at the Whimpering Unicorn dreaming of setting off on grand adventures someday.

Tar sits at the bar, wondering if he'll find anything interesting in the next couple of days.

He also considers killing the useless Mage tutor that hadn't taught him a single offensive, or defensive spell....

:D

So...

LOL....i'm coming. Have had a nasty head cold the last few days....can't think straight.

Glad to see you guys are maintaining interest!