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Okay, I've been reading up on the setting. And I'm rather wary of Phaeselis' rampant homophobia. The wiki refers to gay people as a 'crime against nature', and 'perverts'. It goes into great detail about the city's horrendous laws regarding them. I found the intensity of these parts really creepy.

Normally, I might shrug this off as a historical artifact. After all, gay people do often face such persecution in reality. But the wiki says that Phaeselis' laws are actually an exception. Most of the empire has a much healthier attitude towards same-sex relationships. Alexander forced this one city (his 'personal experiment') to be a bastion of bigotry. And this city just happens to be the one in which the campaign is set. That worries me.

So I suppose my question is: Why did you write the story this way?

Is Veteran of the Weird West allowed?

I'd be interested.

Vei rushed to reinforce Cardren. She managed to pick her way through the dense underbrush. Once within melee range, she struck at the enemy: Her blow perfectly synchronised with Fel's reinforcement spell.

Stride ◆◆: Vei moves to AD14.
Act Together ◆: Fel casts Boost Eidolon; Vei Strikes E2.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 {+1 damage to evil foes}

Fort Save {DC 14}: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

To be fair, AoOs are a lot less common in this edition. They've become a class-specific trick, that most people can't use. Zaranna had no way of knowing that the rat could punish her for moving.

Anyr wrote:

This is exactly why I avoid any games that allow random stats; Even when they also have point buy. It arbitrarily puts the players on uneven footing. That's just not fun for me.

Perhaps, however with the limitations set, no one is going to be largely more powerful than another. A little more versatile? Perhaps. No one starts with a stat higher than 18 or lower than 8. The point buy method is also fairly generous, and I believe should be relatively competitive with even above average rolling. If my hunch was off, I'll up the point buy a little bit. But that would be something for later on.

I've heard this "the randomness is only a bit unfair" argument several times before. It never makes any sense to me. It's like saying "Don't worry about that spanner I just threw into the mechanism. It was small, and made of soft rubber. The odds of it messing anything up are pretty low".

Anyway, I've said my piece. Sorry for derailing the thread. I was just disappointed to see this rule in a campaign whose pitch had hooked me.

This is exactly why I avoid any games that allow random stats; Even when they also have point buy. It arbitrarily puts the players on uneven footing. That's just not fun for me.

Campaign 1 seems interesting; Especially if genuine systemic change is allowed.

Thanks. :)

@Feldrimala... I think the backstory alteration was just something that was optional, so we don't have to remove that aspect. Finding each other because we both go through this would also be cool, and powerful for both of us because we've felt isolated--?

I'd prefer for them to not know each other. I just don't know whether that's plausible. GM, how large is Swampwood? Could two Aasimar grow up there without being aware of each other?

I'm glad that Zaranna and Fel both got chosen. Two isolated Aasimar, meeting another of their kind for the first time? There's a lot of potential in that.

Greetings! I look forward to playing with all of you.

Yes, I was thinking of a family of PCs.

In that case, I'll pass. Coordinating species, relative age and backstory with fifteen other applicants (only some of whom will actually be chosen) seems like a real headache.

You mentioned that the victim was a relative of the PCs. Did you mean all the PCs? Are they some kind of adventuring family? Or will only certain PCs be related to the victim?

Starting level?

Since the game will begin with an unexpected abduction, how should we handle starting equipment? Does the Piper compel his victims to gather their possessions before leaving?

Also, Fel's background gives her a blessing and a Lore skill. Both of those are chosen by the GM. Any preference?

@Feldrimala - Looks pretty good, however, I believe you have one too many languages. You'll need to drop either Elven or Celestial. 2nd Ed doesn't automatically grant you Celestial as a base language, but I would allow it to be added to the list of languages you can choose from.

Fel has the Angelkin feat. That's why she knows Celestial. I just haven't finished writing her sheet yet.

Is the Summoner playtest allowed? I'd like to play a child with an 'imaginary friend'. She can often be found having one-sided conversations with nobody. It seems like an impressively elaborate fantasy. In reality, the friend is her Eidolon. She's too young to manifest her companion physically. So for now, it's just a mental projection in her head. After the timeskip, the pair would become a true duo.

Anyr wrote:

Any chance of knowing the starting level and stats? Those might affect which concept I submit.

Not at present. I'm looking for solid concepts first, rather than a number theory. Who the characters are tells me more about what the players want to explore (or what idea has them interested) and what is likely to help maintain interest in the game.

I'll give character creation info out once the characters have been selected. Once I know, I'll also be able to decide whether or not an AP is fitting.

Understandable. There is one particular detail that I really do need to know, though: Will stats be randomly generated? Random stats are a deal breaker for me.

Reposting in case it was missed:

Interesting. Any chance of knowing the starting level and stats? Those might affect which concept I submit.

Interesting. Any chance of knowing the starting level and stats? Those might affect which concept I submit.

Ancestry: Human (Versatile)
Background: Lesser Scion
Class: Monk

Anyr wrote:

Intriguing. Are psionics allowed?

I want you to put your concept before mechanics. Don't think about exactly what is allowed at first. Write what you want to write, and we'll figure out what you can play after.

The concept I have in mind requires psionics. It leans heavily on the lore of that particular power source. That's why I asked.

Intriguing. Are psionics allowed?

There you go, my submission! A quick question...for words which "give AC 3", does that set base AC to 13?

No. It sets your base AC to 3.

Also, I think you might have misunderstood the premise of Godbound. Your backstory references a lot of D&D specific elements: Drow, Dwarves, Janderhoff, etc. None of those things exist in Godbound. The game has its own unique campaign setting.

I have a character concept gelling but aren't sure how to implement it. Before becoming a demigod, he was a Howler musician/beast tamer. Ideally, I'd like him to have had access to some "bardic" type stuff. Mechanically, the academy of thought seems perfect. But I'd like to reflavour it to being done by music and insight. Is something like that ok?

There actually is a Music Word. However, it's in the 'Lexicon of the Throne' sourcebook. So unlike the core Words, you'd have to pay for it.

I am not sure I understand how low magic works. I think I can be an archmage as one of my facts.

Correct. The Sorcery Word can also grant it.

But I don't understand how long magic takes to cast and what limits are on it.taking the academy of thought s an example, there must be SOME limits on a 2d6 psychic attack but I don't know what they are.

By default, Apprentice spells take 15 minutes to cast; Adept spells take an hour; Master spells take three hours; And Archmage spells take a day.

Some colleges have faster methods at their disposal. The Academy of Thought, for example, allows spontaneous casting. Once per Hit Dice per hour, you can cast a spell with just a single action. It comes into effect at the start of your next turn.

That actually matches up incredibly well with how the City is run.

Glad to hear it. I'll start working on a full sheet for him.

It would make sense for the Elan to have been created by House Alphonse.

Then he was.

Perhaps he would appear as a child, since he is 'unfinished'?

We seem to be thinking along the same lines. I tend to picture him as looking around 13 years old.

@Anyr: POSSIBLY, though you will have to explain in your backstory why exactly you are in Aeon when you know Arcane magic.

His current concept is that of an experimental arcane Elan. One of the noble houses wanted to create a new type of Psion, which would be able to convert spells into psionic powers. Unfortunately, they only managed to make the opposite: A Wizard who could add psionic powers to their spellbook. This result was condemned as a 'perversion' by the council, and they cancelled the project. The prototype Elan was grudgingly allowed to live, albeit as little more than a slave of the state. Mass production of such creatures is of course out of the question; But this particular one has proven useful enough to keep around.

How does that sound?

Would a Psychic Mage be viable in this campaign?

well, you could just go with the magic/psionics transparency. that way, your golems would be magic proof, your locations could be shielded from scrying, and your enemy casters could counter your psionic abilities (and vice versa).

Exactly. Transparency is the default for good reason.

I'd recommend against separating magic and psionics. Such a rule stops either side from being able to defend itself against common threats. Suddenly, a Golem's supposedly fearsome magic/psionic immunity can be pierced by even the weakest enemy apprentice; And it becomes impossible to ward locations or people against enemy divinations. It makes little sense to say that magic and psionics are at war, yet powerless against one another.

Reposting a question which might have been missed:

Is there any particular reason for the 'no two characters can have the same template' rule? After looking through the templates, Nymph is the only one which appeals to me. However, I don't want to step on fnord72's toes. Will submitting another Nymph mean that only one of us can be chosen? If so, I'll go with an 'ordinary' gestalt character instead. It just seems a shame to do that, in a game with such unusual options.

Is there any particular reason for the 'no two characters can have the same template' rule? After looking through the templates, Nymph is the only one which appeals to me. However, I don't want to step on fnord72's toes. Will submitting another Nymph mean that only one of us can be chosen? If so, I'll go with an 'ordinary' gestalt character instead. It just seems a shame to do that, in a game with such unusual options.

Do a template's spellcasting abilities stack with actual spellcasting levels taken on the same side? For instance, say that you chose a CR 7 template which casts spells as if it were a level 7 Cleric. If you were to then take 3 actual Cleric levels on top of that, would you now cast as a level 10 Cleric?

Okay, here are the basic statistics of my prospective character:

Name: "Kay"
Gender: Female
Height: 5'7
Eyes: Green
Hair: Black; Waist length

...Aaaannnd I'm already drawing a blank on what else to write. It's really hard to describe a character when they're not actually...well...a character. Until Kay gets a chance to develop a voice within the game itself, these bullet points may have to suffice.

Which elements of these characters are customisable? Since they're apparently blank slates, it's hard to know the ways in which they differ from one another. Are you just looking for physical descriptions?

well one thing that seems silly is the age, some age is fine if it works for the concept but it seems you applied immortality just to negate the physical draw backs of being venerable aged.

Myria's age is most definitely part of her concept. And yes, I have indeed used 'Immortality' to negate her ageing penalties. Isn't that the discovery's intended use (beyond simple flavour)? It'd be a really weak 20th level capstone without that benefit.

you dumped str just to eek out an extra point or two elsewhere, so your constantly weighed down pretty much. (rods weigh 5lb each, sheaths 1lb, backpack 5lb, cloak 1lb, this leaves you with about 10lb or less to carry without being encumbered.

Myria compensates for that weakness by using Ant Haul. So long as it doesn't get dispelled, she has a light load of 207 lbs.

you're already given 25pts to work with, is stat dumping really necessary or wise?

Necessary? No. But you told us to submit optimised characters. I can certainly raise Myria's Strength to a more average level, if you'd prefer.

Also the two entries "varisian tattoo (insert item)" I'm not sure what these are about, I know of the varisian tattoo feat... but that's about it.

Sorry, that phrasing's rather unclear. It's a reference to Inscribe Magical Tattoo. They're just a minor variation on Ioun Stones, which follow the same pricing formula.

-edit-Also when you list gear it's important to list what skills are through your item as well so if it goes missing or is destroyed etc it's known which skill you're now lacking.

Ah yes, I forgot about that. Myria's Headband contains Diplomacy, Disguise and Sense Motive.

Duly noted. Please let me know if you spot anything else amiss.

I suppose so. Okay, here's a rough text draft. It lacks fluff and explanatory notes, but contains most of the relevant crunch:

Note: I've tentatively listed a semi-custom amulet, which combines the Periapts of 'Health' and 'Proof against poison' (with the usual 50% price bump). If this is unacceptable, I'll remove it.

So far, my attempts to upload the sheet in a useful format have been unsuccessful. The HTML and XML versions don't seem to be viewable outside Mythweavers.

most people find it simple enough to convert it to a text, an html file, or pdf and put it into google docs... much like Tarxt Did....

I'll give that a try, once I can access Mythweavers again. Their server seems to be overloaded.

can you provide me with a google doc or a profile for your character, mythweavers is blocked at work

Sorry, no. The Mythweavers version is the only one I have.

Spoiler:

Or I can just look at applications and wait until I see the three that tickle my fancy, or I could just not continue talking and leave you in the dark about things and then you'd have zero chance of it.

When I laid out my first post I had many ideas in my mind, and as I saw characters stream in I realized many of them I wouldn't like so I started giving more information.

So if you feel imposed upon by these "new restrictions" my apologies but this is how things evolve when you are in the planning stages.

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I'd rather just articulate my desires and vision for this game as it occurs to me rather than think of every conveiable permutation you could possibly make and restrict them in advance and spend time and effort restricting things people might not even attempt.

It's why I told people to make characters that are optimized and balanced.

Which to me means doesn't rely on one trick, doesn't require others to talk for them, others to make them effective in combat, if the party got distanced from each other I'd expect each one to have a decent chance of surviving on their own (with the arcane probably having the worst of it if that)

I seem to have made something of a bad impression here. Apologies for any offence which my comments may have caused: Rest assured that this wasn't my intention. I'm simply trying to get a better grasp of your preferences. If some aspects of my character turn out to be undesirable, then I might be be able to correct them.

It would have been nice to have these requirements laid out in advance. That way, we could build our characters to fit them from the start; Rather than needing to make changes every time a new restriction is revealed.

Also please no crafting feats, you can take them for things like a construct etc, but not for the purpose of doubling the amount of gear you get.

Duly noted. I'll remove Myria's 'Craft Staff' feat (and the staff itself) as soon as I get the chance.

Does this ruling also apply to her Bonded Object? The 'Arcane Bond' class feature lets her upgrade its associated item (a ring, in this case) as if she had the appropriate feat.

As for the level 15 twelve-year-old, I don't know if that's going to fly right now. A level 5 or 6 sorcerer with that power level might fit into the new group, but I'm not sure.

That's pretty much the answer I expected. I just thought I'd ask, on the off chance. This is the only campaign I've seen where such a concept would even be considered (let alone accepted). In a standard level 15 adventure, characters are expected to 'pull their weight'; Not act like frightened Commoners.

Greetings. I have a concept for this game which I've been hesitant to submit. In brief, he's a 12 year old boy who has (through misadventure) been granted the arcane powers of a long dead Sorcerer. The reason I've hesitated is because...well...he's level 15. That's on the upper limit of this game's power level. So I'd completely understand if such a character wasn't welcome here. The idea behind him is that he's a good, honest kid, who's absolutely terrified of the power he now possesses. Thus, he does his best to use as little magic as possible. Unless backed into a corner, he won't venture beyond minor spells; And even then, only around people who already know he can use them. Also, I'm planning to make his wealth value way lower than standard. He'll likely possess only a few standard items (like a Headband of Charisma) that he found near the Sorcerer's body. With any luck, these factors will stop him from being disruptive to the campaign.

But even so, this is still a powerful character. I'm not sure if he belongs here. Thoughts?

If need be, I can adapt Myria to cover the party's weaknesses. At the moment she's mostly focused on offence and summoning. But as a Wizard, her role is fairly mutable.

Presenting Myria Taldani: A kind-hearted (yet paranoid) old Wizard, who carries the burden of an impossible quest.

"You understand him? He's speaking a real language?" She asks with some visible relief. "What's he saying? Anything important?"

"He's speaking Abyssal: The language of demons. And no, his words aren't the least bit important. If he says anything useful, though, I'll pass it along."

Dorian, looks like you got a 19 on your Reflex save. That would knock you down. Of course, you can stand up and then cast on your turn, so no biggie...

Apologies. I somehow misread the save as being only DC 15.