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You didn’t expect to inherit anything from Professor Elias Farnwright. You barely knew the crazy old man, or if you did it was strictly a professional relationship with him through your time at Columbia University.

Couple of questions...

I'm looking through a long list of occupations (presumably from all the supplements, etc.) You said we are 'everyday people'. Should we avoid really odd occupations like 'zookeeper'?

OK, I totally screwed up the book-blessed order of the rolls. Here is what those previous rolls should have produced, along with the Luck roll I just plain missed.

STR: 5 + 5 + 2 = 12x5= 60
CON: 5 + 5 + 2 = 12x5= 60
SIZ: 1 + 5 + 6 = 12x5= 60
DEX: 6 + 3 + 5 = 14x5= 70
APP: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11x5= 55
INT: 3 + 5 + 6 = 14x5= 70
POW: 6 + 3 + 1 = 10x5= 50
EDU: 6 + 1 + 6 = 13x5= 65
LUCK: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) = 15x5= 75

I don't know much about CoC but I love the genre. I'm in. Let's roll duh bones...

STR: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) = 12x5= 60
CON: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) = 12x5= 60
DEX: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12x5= 60
POW: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 2) = 10x5= 50
APP: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) = 12x5= 60
EDU: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 = 17x5= 85
INT: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10x5= 50
SIZ: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 = 13x5= 65

I think I rolled them in the correct order... let me know if I did any of that wrong.

Back in the 1E Kara Tur days, I did kill an enemy with a pair of chopsticks. So anything is possible. :P

Gotta roll the bones…

Set #1
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 4) - 2 = 13
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 1, 3) - 1 = 10
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 4) - 2 = 12
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 6) - 2 = 14
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 2) - 1 = 12
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 4) - 1 = 7
TOTAL: 13 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 12 + 7 = 68

Set #2
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 6) - 2 = 17
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 1) - 1 = 9
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 3) - 2 = 8
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 4) - 2 = 14
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 5, 2, 2) - 2 = 10
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 3) - 1 = 10
TOTAL: 17 + 9 + 8 + 14 + 10 + 10 = 68

Set #3
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 3) - 2 = 12
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 1) - 1 = 14
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 1) - 1 = 3
4d6 - 5 ⇒ (5, 6, 5, 6) - 5 = 17
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 6) - 1 = 11
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 4) - 2 = 12
TOTAL: 12 + 14 + 3 + 17 + 11 + 12 = 69

Seriously? OK, I’m going for the record…

Set #4
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 5) - 1 = 9
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 2) - 1 = 13
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 5) - 3 = 15
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 1) - 1 = 10
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 3) - 1 = 10
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 3) - 2 = 12
TOTAL: 9 + 13 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 12 = 69

Set #5
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 3) - 3 = 9
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 2, 3) - 2 = 9
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 3) - 2 = 7
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 6) - 1 = 15
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 3) - 2 = 13
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 2) - 2 = 11
TOTAL: 9 + 9 + 7 + 15 + 13 + 11 = 64

Set #6
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 6) - 3 = 16
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 5, 2) - 2 = 16
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 1) - 1 = 7
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 3) - 1 = 12
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 2) - 2 = 15
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 2) - 2 = 15
TOTAL: 16 + 16 + 7 + 12 + 15 + 15 = 81 Winner at last!

No Oracles?

Question, GM Wolf. I'm currently playing in another GM-modified Carrion Crown game that just started Book 2. We are approaching Lepidstadt. Do you have any reservations about having a player who is running in a parallel game?

4d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 4) - 1 = 13
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 6) - 2 = 12
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 2) - 2 = 13
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 3) - 3 = 10
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 1) - 1 = 13
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 3) - 2 = 11
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 4) - 3 = 13
TOTAL: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 1 = 6 Nope!

4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 2) - 2 = 14
4d6 - 4 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 6) - 4 = 17
4d6 - 5 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 6) - 5 = 18
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 5) - 2 = 14
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 2) - 2 = 14
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 5) - 1 = 13
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 4) - 1 = 10
TOTAL: 2 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 14 Yep!

The bird rule was amended to "Use a Tengu base build, and it must be a flightless bird".

What is our starting wealth?

OK, I'm going to spool up... a Crow (Tengu) something-or-other. :)

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!

Hiya! I'm not familiar with Redwall so my questions are more curiosity than anything else and could entirely reflect my ignorance of the source material...

In the Class spoiler you mentioned that divine casters are dedicated to concepts, etc. but I notice that Cleric and Oracle are not on the class list. Is that an oversight or do only listed divine casters (Paladin for instance) exist?

Also, on the Races list... no hopping, wing-clipped, crows based on the Tengu?

I'm intrigued. I'll be creating a human Samurai (Warrior Poet) with a splash of uMonk (Weapon Adept) whose parent emigrated from Minkai when she was a babe. She'll be a Friend of the Family to Koya and looking forward to seeing the 'old country' that her father has been talking about for 2 decades.

I have played the early section of Jade Regent some years ago but I barely remember it and recall none of the twists or encounters. And I've recently jumped into a JR game as we are moving across the Crown of the World. Let me know if either of those facts are disqualifying. If it concerns you, I have a talent for playing dumb to things my character shouldn't know and a general 'forgettery'. TBH, some of the forgettery bit is likely a result of my age. :P

Cheers!

- What's the starting wealth?

max gold at first level

One last question, are Alternate Racial Traits available?

Stat 1: 4d6 - 3 ⇒ (5, 5, 3, 6) - 3 = 16
Stat 2: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 3) - 2 = 13
Stat 3: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 6, 6) - 2 = 15
Stat 4: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 6, 6, 2) - 2 = 18
Stat 5: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 5) - 2 = 13
Stat 6: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 5) - 2 = 10

Fine rolls! I'm thinking of an Oracle of Life. Is the Spirit Guide archetype OK?

Start out in a small village, doing small villager stuff. Thered be lots of rp for this, and then late at night,something happens that kicks off the adventure.

Thanks for clarifying!

Put me down for #3 and only #3.

3: wheel of time adventure. More of a slice of life, do gooder hero adventure. 12th level

Curious... what do you mean by 'slice of life'?

Unchained Classes (@Stormraven) I knew I was forgetting something when I did the “Classes” section. Yes, you may choose between Unchained for Barbarian, Monk, and Rogue. I would prefer Unchained for Summoner, though if there is a specific build that cannot be achieved, we can discuss.

Thanks!

uMonk HP: 1d10 ⇒ 9

Sorc HP: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3) = 14

GM, can we get a confirmation on whether unchained classes are OK? Please and thank you.

Incredibly tempting... let's see how heroic-y we can be!

Stat #1: 3d6 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 6 - 2 = 17
Stat #2: 3d6 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) + 6 - 2 = 15
Stat #3: 3d6 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (4, 6, 3) + 6 - 3 = 16
Stat #4: 3d6 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 5) + 6 - 3 = 14
Stat #5: 3d6 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) + 6 - 1 = 16
Stat #6: 3d6 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (3, 6, 6) + 6 - 3 = 18

VERY heroic-y!

Question, as I don't see this one specifically asked and answered. Are Unchained versions of the classes acceptable? If I missed this somewhere, I apologize!

My initial thought is a Sorcerer/uMonk... heavy on the sorcerer and almost certainly human.

Hmmmm...

I won't be able to build a character until tomorrow but I'm inclined to gin up a healer Oracle of some stripe.

Are you using any alternate rules - Elephant in the Room, ABP, etc.?

GM, any answer on these questions?

Question, Buzzard... is the spell Vomit Swarm from the APG acceptable? What about Steal Size from the Giant Hunters Handbook?

Thanks!

Just reel me in, I've got no fight left.

I'm not sure what I'll submit but I will definitely submit something. Tentatively, I'm thinking Fighter/White-Haired Witch... because managing to strangle a giant with your beard is just AWESOME.

1d6 ⇒ 5

Thanks! I’ll have my character finished and posted tonight.

One more question... is it a requirement to take a Kingmaker trait?

Hiya!

I'm SR and I'll be your designated arcanist (sorcerer) for the evening! Nice to meet ya'll.

And for that 'wanna be' crack, Bydar, you shall rue the day. :P

I do have a few questions regarding my build and the parameters...

1. Standard cash for 7th level?
2. Are there any limits on how we spend it, i.e. no more than 50% on one item, etc.?
3. It looks like Elephant in the Room rules are in play, yes?
4. It looks like Background Skills are also being used, yes?
5. HPs. Based on the recruitment thread it seems that I take MAX HP for the first 4 levels then roll or take Half HP rounded up, whichever is better. Is that correct?

6. ... OK, this is going to sound like a weird question but, how combat 'effective' should I make my sorcerer? Should I build for serious lethality or step it down a bit? As a reference point, my sorc could be tossing a 10d6+20 DAM Fireball. Is that too far above the power curve of the campaign?

Oof! Difficult choice.

I’ve been watching some online C&C reviews and a few folks have commented on how the Illusionist has some unique spells and abilities that differentiate them nicely from wizards and make them a kick to play. So, I wouldn’t mind seeing an illusionist in the game. That said, I think there are good reasons to take either one.

Option 1 is a fun story idea, provided he isn’t running away in every combat. And this option certainly fits with the game recommendation provided by BD: At least one mage with serious firepower potential will be a major advantage. Personally, I’m a fan of having advantages. :)

Option 2 is also a neat story idea. My understanding is Illusion magic is more about altering perceptions which could be super valuable in social encounters at the price of being less advantageous in a ‘serious firepower’ kind of way. That might be a good trade-off in this campaign, I just don’t know. Also, the recommendation for Demihuman PCs with underground skills (dwarves, gnomes, and halflings) will be helpful could tip the scale towards her a bit more. We have a dwarf already, but the more the merrier… and you can’t have too many short people around. If your gnome girl stands on the dwarf’s shoulder, my half-orc may have someone to date. XD

It's kind of a toss-up, to me. I guess the deciding factors to me would be:
1. Does BD have an opinion about which character is a ‘better/more fun’ fit?
2. Would you rather play a blasty caster for combat or a more manipulative caster?
3. Which story appeals to you more?

…two versions of the indebted/runaway wizard

I have a couple suggestions about Option 2 to give her a bit more distance from Option 1 while retaining the overall premise. I’ll PM you about that.

FWIW, I think Spiro Hawke is a cool name.

You are fast stormraven!

That's what she said... and it wasn't a compliment. XD

Dramatis Personae

Albion, the Eye – Dwarf Cleric of xxxxxx | Rannock Deepdelver
Spazmodeus – Bard or Barbarian
AdamWarnock – Wizard
Scranford – Half-Elf Fighter (Archer) | Spiro Hawke
stormraven – Half-Orc Monk (of Kord) | Hûnidark
Daniel Stewart – Rogue

@SR: Thanks for the compilation of PC concepts thus-far helps me with getting a feel for what the group will end up being.

You're welcome. I was curious how the team was shaping up myself. Since my character is pretty much done, I had time to sweep the shop floor. :)

Dramatis Personae

Albion, the Eye – Dwarf Cleric of xxxxxx
Spazmodeus – Bard or Barbarian
AdamWarnock – Wizard
Scranford – Half-Elf Fighter (Archer) | Clem Brightwater
stormraven – Half-Orc Monk (of Kord) | Hûnidark
Daniel Stewart – Rogue

Dramatis Personae

Albion, the Eye – Dwarf Cleric of xxxxxx
Spazmodeus – ???
AdamWarnock – Wizard
Scranford – Half-Elf Fighter (Archer) | Clem Brightwater
stormraven – Half-Orc Monk (of Kord) | Hünidark
Daniel Stewart – Rogue

Let me know if I missed anything.

GPs: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6x10 = 60 GP

@SR: I'll get back to you on your monk, have some musings for you to mull o'er.

Righto. Standing by...

@SR II: Yup, roll for coin.

Thanks!

The character begins play with maximum hit points. Constitution modifier is added or subtracted.

Nice! Also VERY nice for our d4 HD casters. Back in the AD&D days, one of the guys I was playing with had a Magic User (MU aka wizard) and rolled a 1 for his L1 HPs and the joke was a domestic cat could claw him into unconsciousness in a single round.

Optional HP Rule #2: the player rolls their character’s hit point die the number of times equal to 1 plus their constitution bonus (see Classes) and takes the highest roll. They do this at start of play and for each level thereafter. Constitution modifier is added or subtracted. Am mulling using this for levels past 1st.... but want to see what the general consensus is at its very skewed towards CON bonus PCs. Average+1 is also on the table.

I'm leery on offering an opinion on a system I haven't played... I think the idea of your CON bonus being used for 'do over' HP rolls is very clever. I like it as a stand-alone idea. But given the main (from my skim of the rules) CON based classes (the ones most likely to benefit) are Barbarian and Monk, both with d12's... I worry it might be a bit excessive. It does provide motivation for any class to put some points in CON, which is cool.

@All: Secondary Skills will also be used, but likely assigned though your back story etc rather than rolled.

LOL. I haven't even gotten into secondary skills in my reading yet! But I like the idea that they are assigned based on how you play your character presumably.

AdamWarnock wrote:

Since we have a ranger and a monk in the works...

And a Dwarf Cleric, since post 4 ;)

Albion’s Eye is ever watchful…

:)

Some questions, UDM... If I'm jumping the gun by asking, feel free to tell me to back off. :)

Are we rolling for cash?

Are we rolling for HP or are you using the alternate rule where PCs get their full HP at L1?

Are we using the alternate rule where you get your CON bonus to your HP?

OH! I'm switching that up to a cestus-wielding Half-Orc Monk. His backstory will remain the same, subject to GM approval. It just makes his life choices even more unattainable, which I like a lot. :)

I'll have the character ginned up by EOD.

My initial idea (sent you a PM to explain it in more detail as it might not fit in with your theme) is a Human (likely race) Monk who uses a cestus to beat evil-doers into paste.

Hey Black Dow! It's been a minute since we played together. :) Salsa mentioned this game and I thought something going back to the old school roots... well, just roots in my case, sounds fun. If you have room for me, I'd love to play. I'm just learning about C&C. But, if you allow me a spot, I'm happy to get a copy of the player's handbook so I'm not fumbling around in the dark (despite how appropriate that may be to the campaign).

4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 3) - 2 = 10
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 4) - 2 = 9
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 3) - 3 = 13
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 4) - 2 = 15
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 6) - 1 = 14
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 3) - 2 = 12

Whether I'm at your table or not, it is good seeing you again!

Cheers!

HP 2nd: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 6
HP 3rd: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 2 <- I had a covid that level
HP 4th: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 6

So, the build parameters are pretty straight-forward, going old school with dice rolls or take 15 points if you roll miserable, basically. And follow-on HPs are roll the die twice and take the better result.

Player Questions:
* We can take 2 traits and a third trait with a drawback (if desired). And we can ignore regional requirements. Are campaign traits in play as well? Or is it everything but campaign traits?
* From Dien, I have the impression that I should probably be building a 4th level character. Is that correct? Or should I build to L3?
* How much cash should I start with? I haven’t done a forensic accounting of characters’ wealth but – from skimming the character sheets – it looks like the total would be below WBL. Also, it looks like the characters mostly have consumable magic items instead of permanent magic items… Any guidelines on what I should and shouldn’t buy would be grand.

GM Questions:
I’m happy to take shifts as GM. It looks like folks are running adventures that cover from 1 to 3 levels of progress. That’s fine with me. Couple of questions…
* Are bespoke homespun adventures acceptable?
* The tenor of the game so far has been pretty serious and dark. Is that the expectation going forward or can we change that up a bit – i.e. go with an adventure that is not particularly dark, moody, and/or horror-related?

OK, moment of truth… No whammies, no whammies…

stat: 4d6 - 3 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 5) - 3 = 15
hat: 4d6 - 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 4) - 1 = 12
gnat: 4d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 2) - 1 = 12
brat: 4d6 - 4 ⇒ (5, 6, 5, 4) - 4 = 16
phat: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 6) - 2 = 16
ghat: 4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 4) - 1 = 13

Christmas Crackers! O.o
Those are fine rolls! So... no glass-jaw on this sorcerer. Yowza.

Will do! I’m pretty flexible on things like backstory so I’m sure we can figure out something that dovetails nicely.

Hi! Dien mentioned you may be looking for another GM/Player to join your merry crew. I'm reading through the build stuff right now. I may have a few questions. If you have any questions, just ask!

I'm in it until the wheels come off.

I'm flattered! Thanks! Hopefully, we don't get killed horribly in the first encounter.