With all these cool adventures coming out from Paizo, I really doubt I will get the chance to run most of them, so the best solution looks to be to run them in a PbP.
So I'm going to run a PbP set in Falcon's Hollow. The plan is to go D0 -> D1 -> E1, and then we'll see what happens. I have D1 on order, it should get here before we finish D0, as will hopefully E1. (I doubt we will be anywhere near that quick.)
So I'm looking for 4-5 players that are keen to give it a shot. Preferably your character is a local of Falcon's Hollow. But if not, let me know why you are there.
Character Creation Rules
32 point buy.
125 Starting Gold
Books
Anything in the SRD.
All the Completes
All the Races of....
Spell Compendium
Magic Item Compendium
If you want other options, then ask, and I'll look at them on a case by case basis.
Oh yeah, one more thing. I am very much in the Crunch trumps flavour camp. If you like the crunch of a particular feat, class, option etc, but not the flavor, simply come up with a different flavor, and if it makes sense, it should be right. This also means most alignment restrictions are out, so if you want to play a chaotic monk, and can explain how you get your monk abilities, then it should be fine. Likewise for a Lawful Barbarian.
I'm really interested in taking part.
I must warn you that I've never played in a PBP before and am based in the UK so my posts may arrive at odd times. If you can live with that I'm in !!
Hey Mevers,
Since our Twisting Darkness campaign is at a stand still, I would like to throw my name in your hat for consideration. If you get too much interest though, I will also step aside and give someone else the spot since I am in other games. My first choice of character would be barbarian or fighter type, followed by sorceror, but will wait to see what others want to bring to the table.
FYI: I do own DO but have not read through it. Since you want the pc's to be from Falcon's Hollow, should we read the portion of the adventure that describes the town, or will you be providing the information that a resident would reasonably know to us?
Cheers.
FYI: I do own DO but have not read through it. Since you want the pc's to be from Falcon's Hollow, should we read the portion of the adventure that describes the town, or will you be providing the information that a resident would reasonably know to us?Cheers.
I should also point out that I Have DO and D1 but have yet to read either (want to kill kobolds as a PC !!)
I have no character preference and am quite happy to fit in with the rest of the group although have an urge to play a specialist wizard of some sort....
Hey Mevers,
Utak here again. Whenever I see one of these PbP open up, I automatically want to jump in without thinking. I want to play, but it may be better to put me on a stand-by list. The only reason I mention this is because three weeks hence, 9/23-10/5, I will be vacationing. Assuming that the game will probably officially start in about two weeks once characters are all situated, there will only be a week of game time before someone would have to NPC my guy or my guy would disappear then reappear two weeks later. Sorry about this, but I would hate to ruin the game or, at minimum, throw the game in an awkward stage at inception. I am interested though and would like a spot on the stand-by list in case there would be future drop-outs.
Cheers.
Flamifur
It's cool if you have never played a PbP before, I've never Dmed one either, and in fact have just started playing my first. As for the odd posting times, I am in Australia, so the odd posting time shouldn't be a problem at all, as long as you can post roughly once a day, it shold be fine.
Utak
Noted. I'll keep you in mind for the stand-by list.
bigbubba2
As I said above to Flamifur, it doesn't matter if this is your first, we'll all be learning together.
C'mon, there has to be others out there interested.
Oh yeah, forget it in the first post, but the stuff from Tome of Battle is also available for character creation.
Count me in! I've got a human warlock that I've been wanting to play. She's even already statted up.
I too would like to play in this game if there's still room.
Thanks Mevers, I'm pleased to be on board.
I've got a few questions:
Are we playing Falcon's Hollow as being set in the 'Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting' and there do we need to take notice of the Rise of the Runelords Player's Guide ? I'm thinking more about human racial subgroups and deities than anything else although I do think there are one or two interesting feats.
Also, I've changed my mind regarding class and unless anyone else has a burning desire to play one, I'd like to try being a Druid. I haven't played one ever.
Is it time to start up a discussion thread so we can post character stuff ?
Finally, just to show my ignorance, what's the SRD ? I realise it's got something to do with which books are allowed but I need to know what it means !!
Flamifur out.
OK, Welcome aboard everybody.
So far we have Flamifur playing a druid. If you haven't played one before, I strongly suggest the shapeshifting variant from PHB2. Actually, since we are starting at 1st level, it will probably be better as you won't spend all your time hiding behind your animal companion. In you do take it, then as a feat, you can gain an animal companion if you want one.
And we have Actaris playing a Human Warlock.
See Evil Genius and bigbubba2, you need to work out what you guys want to play.
I'll start a discussion thread with more background info. But we will be playing in the Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign setting, but the players guide is for Varisa, and we are plenty far from there (another continent I do believe).
The SRD is the System Reference Document, basically the rules out of the Core Books, with a few extras. Check it out online here, or download a copy here.
For the DM
Do we start out in a town? If so what kind?
If there is still room I would greatly enjoy joining this game!
Just in time Guthwulf. Welcome aboard.
We will be starting in Falcon's Hollow, a lumberjack town on the edge of a large wood. I have a game starting right now (irl), so I'll post more details in a discussion thread tomorrow.
If you aren't from the town of Falcon's hollow, then you will need a reason to be there.
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Just in time Guthwulf. Welcome aboard.
We will be starting in Falcon's Hollow, a lumberjack town on the edge of a large wood. I have a game starting right now (irl), so I'll post more details in a discussion thread tomorrow.
If you aren't from the town of Falcon's hollow, then you will need a reason to be there.
Mevers, I'd like to join, if I can. I also have never tried this style of play,
How about a Githzerai Monk?
In the Complete Psionic book, there is a Githzerai racial class. You go 1st level (Githzerai whatever class you take), 2nd level (Githzerai - no HD, just some of the racial powers), 3rd level (2nd level Githzerai whatever class), 4th Level (paying for being a Githzerai again, and then so on and so forth from there.
Also, I'd probably like to try something from the Book of Exalted Deeds, as well, if I can.
And being a Githzerai, I'd probably have to start as an out-of towner...
Let me know.
- Rebis
Thanks for the information.
I've gone with a 'vanilla' Druid but with an animal companion which will be a constant source of worry rather than a 'meat shield'. He's from the environ's of Falcon's Hollow.
I'm all statted up and ready to roll.
So we have a Warlock, Cleric and Druid......
I am thinking of making Human Barbarian that will multiclass 1 level of ranger for every 2 levels of barbarian that he takes. I'm thinking sort of a roaming guy from the northern mountain range. He is very tough but also perceptive of his surroundings.
I'll play a Warblade from Minkai, if you'll allow it.
You all start out in Falcon's Hollow. Your reason for being there is up to you, but to help you out, here is some brief info about the town.
Falcon's Hallow is a rough frontier community. Most of the town is owned or controlled by the Darkmoon Lumber Consortium. The town rests on the edge of Darkmoon Vale, a dangerous, unexplored ancient forest. The town is home to fewer than 1,500 humanoids. Most of the townsfolk care only for the paltry coin paid for their backbreaking work and what simple comforts that can buy. A very few understand that what's bad for one is likely bad for them all but the community as a whole thrives on a tenacious mix of greed, debauchery, and stubborn self-reliance.
Falcon's Hollow is perhaps better described as a scattered collection of several ramshackle communities rather than a single town. A few wealthy lumber lords sit comfortably on the “Perch”, looking down at the gathering of indigents, downtrodden lumberjacks, religious zealots, and desperate settlers who in turn gaze up at them with suspicion and distrust.
Darkmoon Vale is a teeming monster-fraught wilderness that surrounds Falcon's Hollow. Danger lurks just beyond the treeline. Most of Falcon Hollow's more canny residents realize the settlement will most likely be savaged by some horrid monstrous threat sooner rather than later. Until that day, the lumber lords do their best to snatch as much darkwood from the vale as they can. It's only a matter of time before their heedless ravaging of the wilderness around the town draws the notice of a fierce woodland guardian.
In the meantime, adventurers flock to Falcon's Hollow vanishing into the shadows of Darkmoon Vale, searching for ancient dwarven ruins. Some are never to be seen again, but most lose their nerve after their first brush with the unholy terrors lurking in the dark woods. Eventually they all end up slaving away in the remote cut yards or selling their swords to the lumber lords who always need more unscrupulous ruffians to keep the rabble in line.
I've started the discussion thread here. So we'll move discussion over there for now.
Rebis Ouroboros: Sorry, we are already full. This is my first time running a PbP, so I want to make sure i keep things manageable.
Guthwulf: Sounds great. I am looking forward to seeing him in action.
Evil Genius: That's fine. Although you will have to explain why he is so far from home :)
Arctaris Those feats sound alright. I already like where it seems like you are going with this character :)
If anyone has any more questions, we'll move it over to the discussion thread.
How do you want to handle character background, etc ?
Edit: didn't see the above post. Have now ! :)