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My Savage Tide game currently running in the Melbourne CBD on Wednesday evenings is in need of another player or 2. We are currently at level 11. If you want more information, please feel free to email me at stitchentyme (at) lycos (dot) com
I have noticed that posts going to the PbP threads that have spoilers in them seem to fail much more often than plain text do. maybe that has something to do with it.
I seem to be having some serious trouble posting to the Call of the Forgotten Realms thread. not a single post has gotten through since Saturday. I am going to simply do a proxy here in the hopes that you can post it to the board in my name. Spoiler: Davkul: Having cast detect magic himself and looking at the room, Davkul does a quick search of the room in the hopes of turning up evidence as to who killed Pophilov or why he was killed.
You may now find the Discussion Thread HERE which has all of the details for character generation.
The game will start at level 1, or Novice rank if run is Savage Worlds system. Current Player list: AWED
Logos' post seems to have been eaten, so here it is again...
For any who would like to have a look at the system, the free downloadable PDF(2.15mb) which actually gives something close to 3/4 of the players section of the core rulebook is available HERE Pretty much the only difference between this and the full version is the in depth descriptions for the Edges and Hinderences (most of them are common sense anyway),the lack of about a dozen spells and the GM's section/beasiary.
I'm still here and kickin' :D
Whats the rules set we are going to use? I like the pathfinder rules myself. I think I'm going to incorporate them into my Ebberon game. Depending on the opinions of the players, I will run each group either with the original rules (so easy to learn compared to 3.5 it is almost a joke) or with D&D 3.5 rules. I already have 2 of the books (namely Evernight, and 50 Fathoms) converted to 3.5 rules as well as having Rippers converted for the White Wolf system.
I'd be interested, though I know nothing about Evernight as a setting. Evernight is based in a fairly generic setting with about to same level of advancement technology-wise as Forgotten Realms in that there is some albeit limited access to black powder weaponry (flintlock rifles and pistols to be precise). Other than that, the only unique creatures to the setting are encountered as a part of the campaign itself, so describing them would take the fun out of the surprise. The only other thing I can say about the game at this point is that this campaign, as with all of the Savage Worlds campaign series tends to go from idyllic to nightmarish/apocalyptic almost at the drop of a hat. Some of the other campaigns I own and will possibly run depending on the success of this game include: Rippers : Victorian horror chasing the classic terrors of the night across Europe. Tour of Darkness : Nightmarish battle for survival against supernatural horrors in the middle of the Vietnam War. Necessary Evil : When all of the world's super heroes are killed in the course of less than a week, it is now up to the super villains to save the world. 50 Fathoms : Aquatic horror in a steampunk-like setting. Low Life : Extreme future where creatures such as the Creamfillian and the Croach (mutated snack cakes and cockroaches respectively) adventure to find the lost knowledge of the ancients known only as the Hoomans.
The Nation of Valusia was a bright and shining jewel. The great race wars were long over, the people were free, and true evil had been scattered to the dark bowels of the world. The King of Valusia sat upon his throne and ruled his peaceful kingdom and its honest citizens with a firm yet fair grip. The future of Valusia was bright. Until they came. And the light went out forever... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a game converted from another system (namely Savage Worlds) into D&D 3.5e. Depending on how many signups I get I will run either 1 or 2 groups.
Charles
Spoiler: "Just to make sure you keep an eye out for yourselves boys. I have a nasty feeling that the problem with these faeries is going to get worse before it gets better. Thank you very much for your help, but I suggest you make yourselves scarce here. A dead man is no sight for a youngling." Making sure that the children are on their way, Davkul then steels himself before turning and opeing the door to let himself in, closing it behind him.
Drawing from your own deck works for me too
My worst day for posting is usually a Wednesday, due to a full work day followed by a game of offline D&D that I run in the evening. Every other day though, I do at least check the boards 2-3 times a day. On a side note, the 1st draft of my background has been posted for Avalon.
All fixed up. gods I had completely forgotten about combat expertise.
Ah dang, looks like I am going to run the axe weilding knucklehead. Not that I have a problem with this. It will probably be up within the next hour or so knowing me. Eaten Post... grr
Ah dang, looks like I am going to run the axe weilding knucklehead. Not that I have a problem with this. It will probably be up within the next hour or so knowing me.
This arguement reminded me of a lovely little sidebar in the Player's Guide to Arcanis that offers a solution to the way knowledge skills work that would be applicable here. For those of you who have the book, it is the "To specialize or not to specialize" sidebar on page 150. For those of you who don't, I will summarize using an example based on the perform skill. In all of these examples, I am assuming a DC of 10 on any kind of check asked as a base. (Spoilered, because i hate scrolling through huge posts)
Spoiler:
1 - Generalize Say you placed 5 ranks in Perform(Dance), this has the advantage of giving you the ability to perform any kind of dance with at least a modicum of skill. If you were asked to perform any kind of ballroom dance, you could probably do it, but because of your generalized education in dance, the DC might be 5 higher or 15 using my statement above. If instead you were asked to perform the classic ballroom dance called the Tango, this is a very specific request and would probably warrant a DC20 check. 2 - Specialize
3 - Subspecialize
The whole point of this being, sure it is nice to have a catchall skill for some things (something that I personally think spot,search and listen needed), perform is simply a different kind of skill altogether. It would be just as logical to create a catchall for knowledge or even craft as it would be to create a catchall for perform.
There is a good chance I might be able to head up there for gen con. all depends on work schedule tho :(
I am also interested in this game. Is there still room?
If you are looking for a paladin type class without the mount class feature, Dragonlance Nobles are a fairly solid class that is almost a straight cross between paladin and bard. In the Arcanis setting, the paladin equivalent is divided into 14 distinct classes with abilities reflecting their patron dieties. The Holy Champions of Anshar (get stronger as you take damage), the Fire Dragon (think Dragon Disciple with a 20 level progression), Larissa (luck and dice manipulator) and Yarris (gain abilities of aquatic creatures) are particularly nice. Otherwise Marshall from the Miniatures Handbook might be the way to go.
a browbeating by Freyr on my 'girly-man' could be interesting.
Is there any other information you need about Saluwé? Most of the rest of what I have is random background stuff, but it might be useful.
Just remembered you wanted notes on our dieties. About Saluwé Spoiler:
Saluwé is patron deity of the Val'dellenov, her portfolio includes nature, balance and rebirth. She is a highly pacifistic goddess, only condoning violence when there is no other choice. Her temples are simple affairs, often taking the form of a simple pagoda with an oak tree growing in close proximity if not inside the pagoda itself. Her domains include the Animal, Healing and Plant domains. About Saluwé's Worshippers Spoiler:
All of her clerics are female, those worshippers who are male tend to be either druids or rangers. Male worshippers are forbidden from being clerics while her female worshippers are forbidden the druid class. Where Saluwé fits in a city Spoiler:
Saluwé's clerics are often renown for their midwifery skills and are often called upon by nobles and other important personages to travel quite some distance to assist in the birth of their children. Saluwé's druids stray from the wildernesses that they make their homes in, although they often make their way en masse to one or other of her larger temples for solstice festivals, laden with local fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Realtionship with other deities Spoiler: Saluwé is often considered by other deities to be either naïve or harmless depending on who you ask. Her temples and shrines can be found just about everywhere, even in some of the most hardline tyrannical cities.
DM Charles
Spoiler: "Well met Fakcal. It seems that you have had a hard time of it too. I met what I assume was one of these creatures not half an hour ago and while I am here, a group of others from the tavern are chasing after Fenwick now, presumably to rescue him from whatever is chasing him. Is there any chance I could recruit your help in helping the poor lad out? Or if not to help me catch up to the rest of those helping Fenwick out?"
I am interested in this one. How does a Val'dellenov Wilder from Arcanis setting strike you? Looking to run it as a psion with very druidic leanings.
On the matter of freeform initiative, If 2 people are trying to do the same thing, the person with the higher initiative bonus might be able to 'get there 1st' so to speak. Also thankyou for reminding me of the weapon drawing rule at BaB 0, it has been a long time since i have had a character to which that applies. In which case the 'broken full round action' rule applies. ie. Full round action may be started with a standard action in one round, then completed by using a 2nd standard action in the second round. Click HERE for reference document
Just so you know... Davkul = Longreach
Thats what i get for doing character maths at 4am... now corrected (again)
Caltrops and Inhibit both come from the Spell Compendium. If this is a problem, I can easily change those spells out. As to the bomus equipment, I think it is probably best that i take the scroll mentioned in your post.
Yep still interested. I have a Fighter under construction now.
congratulations. May your new daughter bring you much joy. :D
Another Melbourner here. I am smack dab in the middle though, living in the city itself.
I would like to put my hand up as party fighter. Are there any specific restrictions on book usage in reguards to feats?
The party I am running through ST came up an incredibly amusing way of dealing with Avner shortly after dealing with the Scarlet Brotherhood blockade. After several long and well played arguements, the party wizard decided enough was enough and put Avner into a magical sleep. After doing so, he crated him up and used a combination of Levitate and Greater Mage Hand to send Avner over to the Blue Nixie as part of the repair supplies needed after the sea battle (The Blue Nixie had lost its mast for the second time that module.) with a VERY strongly written note.
I will be making adjustments to Davkul's background, mostly to flesh it out a bit more, however what was already written there will be staying basically the same.
Does Balnar work for the lumber consortium? How does this sound to you? Spoiler: Balnar has done jobs as both a lumberjack and as an escort for the consortium. He was recently approached and "asked" to join an "enforcement squad", this has him both a little skittish and defensive as he knows that these squads are little better than glorified highwaymen. He is looking for any way out he can get.
Probably best to play it by ear for that. By my experience, a good mix will often work best.
Spoiler Tagged for your convenience. Shock Trooper
Spoiler:
Type: Tactical Source: Complete Warrior, Page 112 You are adept at breaking up formations of soldiers when you rush into battle. Prerequisite: Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, base attack bonus +6.
Leap Attack
Spoiler: Type: General Source: Complete Adventurer, Page 110 You can combine a powerful charge and a mighty leap into one devastating attack. Prerequisite: Jump 8 ranks, Power Attack.
Davkul Gladdenstone is waiting in my profile for your perusal.
1 question before my character is ready, are you allowing feats from the Complete series of books? The ones I am looking at specifically are Monkey Grip(CW), Shock Trooper(CW) and Leap Attack(CA)
Calligraphy is listed as a craft in the player's handbook. You would also find that there is also Profession(scribe) listed as well. A Calligrapher focuses on the art of making beautiful paper, ink and writing (what I personally would consider the best fit for what you discribe above) A Scribe focuses on accuracy and efficiency more than the artistic value of what they do. Subsets of Scribe would include Cartography(Map making), Diction(Spoken word to paper) and Transcription(Copying and/or translation of written word) A good comparative example is a Scribe would make a properly worded legal document such as a Writ of Passage, a Calligrapher could rewrite the Writ with presentation style flowing script and borders that would be as presented by a nobleman.
Is there any chance we could set a deadline of some sort for Noddy to indicate whether or not he is still interested/playing in this game? I dislike being left in limbo, especially when I have a barbarian alter ego ready and waiting to let loose.
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