Hi folks, circumstances in my career and personal life have opened up (finally) to allow me the time to run a game on these forums once more!
I'd love to have a crack at GMing the newest AP...Shattered Star. It looks like something of a back-to-basics approach, and that appeals to me.
For now, I want only expressions of potential player interest. To be honest, I haven't even yet worked out how I'll select my players. I may go first come first served, may choose based on prior pbp experience, or may even do a random selection. In any case, I don't prefer any character concepts now, because I'd rather select players first, and then create characters collaboratively. So no great time commitment required yet, just throw your hat in the ring. I'll mull things over for the next 2-3 days, and we'll go from there. Downloading and having a glance at the player's guide would probably be helpful, though.
The Kingdom of Talingarde is the most noble, virtuous, peaceful nation in the known world. This is the story of how you burned this insipid paradise to the ground. It’s only fair. They burned you first.
They condemned you for your wicked deeds. They branded you. They shipped you to the worst prison in the kingdom. In three days, you die. In three days, the do-gooders pray they’ll be rid of you.
They’ve given you three days. The fools, that’s more than you need to break out. And then, it will be their turn to face the fire.
Hello all,
I've been away from play by post for a while, due to some real life concerns, but I feel that now is the time to get a game started again. To that end, I am proposing to run a game using the Way of the Wicked campaign path from Fire Mountain Games. Yep, that's right, it's an adventure path designed specifically for evil characters! If you've ever wanted to play a wicked PC, this game will be right up your alley.
I'm looking for 5 or 6 players who will be able to post once a day, on average. Characters will start at 1st level, and should be evil in alignment. Now, please note that LE or NE will be much more appropriate for this campaign, as the characters will still need to be able to work together toward a common goal, and the CE 'I'll do whatever I feel like'-type will likely break the campaign and ruin the fun. Please keep this in mind when submitting a concept.
Yes, I'll be wanting character concepts, not statted out character sheets. This is not a first-come first-served process. If you're interested, please review the following background information, then post with answers to the following questions:
Background:
Introduction
Guilty. You are a lawbreaker – the worst of the worst. Too dangerous to live amongst the good people of Talingarde, they dragged you in chains before a magistrate and condemned you. They sent you to the worst prison in the land and there they forever marked you. They held you down and branded you with a runic F. You are forsaken.
You won’t be at Branderscar Prison for long. Branderscar is only a holding pen. In three days – justice comes. In three days – everything ends. What a pity. If only there was a way out of this stinking rat-hole. If only there was a way to escape. If only…
No. No one has ever escaped from Branderscar Prison. This is where your story ends. Or is it?
What is Talingarde?
Talingarde is the most virtuous, peaceful, noble nation in the world today. This land is ruled by King Markadian V called the Brave of House Darius. He has only one heir – the beautiful princess Bellinda. This benevolent monarchy is heavily intertwined with the Church of Mitra, the Shining Lord. You are from Talingarde. This is your home. You have lived here your entire life. And if they gave you half a chance, you would have your revenge on all of them.
Who is Mitra?
Mitra, the so-called Shining Lord, is the god of the sun, bravery, honor, justice, charity and other such pusillanimous rubbish. The Church of Mitra is the preeminent religion of Talingarde these days. The Knights of the Alerion, the elite warriors of Talingarde, are a Mitran order. The monks of St. Macarius, who travel the land healing the sick and the helping the needy, are also a Mitran order. The House of Darius, the royal family of Talingarde, are devout followers of Mitra.
It wasn’t always this way. Before the Darians took over, Talingarde worshipped an entire pantheon of deities. Preeminent among those deities was Asmodeus, Prince of Hell, Lord of Ambition and Order. Now it is forbidden to worship Asmodeus. To do so is to be condemned. The Mitrans destroyed all the Asmodean temples and burned his books and priests. There are no followers of Asmodeus anymore in Talingarde – at least none who publicly acknowledge their devotion. Devout Mitrans will not say the name Asmodeus. He is simply “The Fallen” or “The Enemy”.
How did they catch me?
That is up to you. You must pick a crime (see the list provided below) that you were condemned for. They are only two requirements – you got caught and you really did it. It’s not surprising that the Talireans (the people of Talingarde) caught you, though. Talingarde is a fiercely lawful and good society. Crime (especially heinous crime like yours) is not tolerated.
Player Questions:
1. Do you have previous pbp experience as player and/or DM? If so, on Paizo's boards, or elsewhere?
2. Where do you live (specifically, in what time zone)?
3. How often can you expect to post (barring illness, vacation, etc.)?
Character Questions:
1. Who are you? (Name, race, class)
2. What do you look like?
3. How would you describe your personality?
4. What crime have you committed to cause your incarceration in Branderscar Prison? (Note that your choice will convey a mechanical benefit, but I want the initial decision based on role-playing and background concerns, not the potential benefit. If you'd like more fluff about any of the following options, feel free to ask. Note also, the omission of crimes like rape, sexual assault, child abuse, and the like. The exclusion of acts of this nature is deliberate, and not open for negotiation.)
Suggested Crimes:
Arson
Attempted Murder
Blasphemy
Consorting with Dark Powers (Witchcraft)
Desecration
Desertion
Dueling Unto Death
Extortion
Forgery
Fraud
Grave Robbery
Heresy
High Theft
High Treason
Kidnapping
Murder
Piracy
Sedition
Slave-Taking
Slave Trading
Finally, some notes about character creation: Again, I'm not looking for a character sheet right now, but someone will invariably ask for planning purposes.
-Level one PCs
-20 point stat buy
-Monstrous races might seem to be a natural fit for this game, but actually not so much. There are a lot of elements of infiltration and skullduggery which will make monstrous PCs a hindrance. Otherwise, no racial restrictions.
-Classes: Paladins, obviously are out of the question. An anti-paladin could work, and does not have to be CE...they can be any evil alignment (House rule). If someone wants to work toward the Assassin PrC, that would be a great choice. Clerics or Inquisitors would be well served to worship Asmodeus. Barbarians and druids may be a bit tricky to make fit in the confines of the larger group. Rangers, consider Humans or Good Outsiders as favored enemies. Infernal bloodline sorcerers would do particularly well (though any bloodline should be fine). No gunslingers, ninjas, or samurai.
-You start with no equipment, and no money. You're in prison, after all.
-No traits (again, there will be a mechanical benefit based on your choice of crime)
-Take two extra skill points to start, as compensation for the lack of equipment.
Recruiting will remain open until Saturday March 10th. Please let me know if you have any questions.
