Players: Mothman, Radavel, Patrick Curtin
Hi guys! I'm looking for a little input before we get rolling.
What I want to know is:
(1) Do you want to recruit any more players? I doubt any of us are going to disappear so it's an opportunity to run a small group, and if Tal's game is any judge, that's really good for dialog. Plus three of us are tightly time zoned. If you vote yes let me know how many you like.
(2) I'm thinking short campaign. Your basic 2 hour Zombie movie (could be a 6 month game - just don't know). Either you all make it to some sanctuary and do what you want (rescue loved ones, etc...) or you die trying. I think we'll feel it when we're done. We've all got a bunch of games and we also like to try new stuff so this seems like a cool idea. What you think?
(3) 2nd, 3rd, or 4th level MSRD regular dudes? (During the game you will pick up some weapon proficiencies, weapon focuses, vehicle proficiencies, and other feats for things you have been using or doing frequently - that's free stuff in addition to level advance).
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Players: Mothman, Radavel, Patrick Curtin
Hi guys! I'm looking for a little input before we get rolling.
What I want to know is:
(1) Do you want to recruit any more players? I doubt any of us are going to disappear so it's an opportunity to run a small group, and if Tal's game is any judge, that's really good for dialog. Plus three of us are tightly time zoned. If you vote yes let me know how many you like.(2) I'm thinking short campaign. Your basic 2 hour Zombie movie (could be a 6 month game - just don't know). Either you all make it to some sanctuary and do what you want (rescue loved ones, etc...) or you die trying. I think we'll feel it when we're done. We've all got a bunch of games and we also like to try new stuff so this seems like a cool idea. What you think?
(3) 2nd, 3rd, or 4th level MSRD regular dudes? (During the game you will pick up some weapon proficiencies, weapon focuses, vehicle proficiencies, and other feats for things you have been using or doing frequently - that's free stuff in addition to level advance).
One more player, yes. If Tal is game to join, then so much the better.
Short campaign, no problem.
4th level should give everyone sufficient skills and abilities to stand out and survive in a z0mbie-infested world.
Roger that.
I'll allow psionics.
Players: Mothman, Radavel, Patrick Curtin
Hi guys! I'm looking for a little input before we get rolling.
What I want to know is:
(1) Do you want to recruit any more players? I doubt any of us are going to disappear so it's an opportunity to run a small group, and if Tal's game is any judge, that's really good for dialog. Plus three of us are tightly time zoned. If you vote yes let me know how many you like.(2) I'm thinking short campaign. Your basic 2 hour Zombie movie (could be a 6 month game - just don't know). Either you all make it to some sanctuary and do what you want (rescue loved ones, etc...) or you die trying. I think we'll feel it when we're done. We've all got a bunch of games and we also like to try new stuff so this seems like a cool idea. What you think?
(3) 2nd, 3rd, or 4th level MSRD regular dudes? (During the game you will pick up some weapon proficiencies, weapon focuses, vehicle proficiencies, and other feats for things you have been using or doing frequently - that's free stuff in addition to level advance).
Think this is a good size, but like Radavel said one more couldn't hurt. I think a quicky run is a great idea, it would make for gripping fights (and I suggest maybe a backup character to roll out if we get unlucky) also, how do you wrap up a zombie thang? Either get eaten or fly away to an island, either or. Perhaps a goal (like a secure fort or the like) that we must travel to. Maybe NPCs along we must protect. I'd say 4th level MSRD if we are a small group, the zombies will be tough to whack.
ALSO: does damage infect us automatically per typical zombie movies? That raises the threat level.
...Either get eaten or fly away to an island, either or...
I'm going to start us off in Vancouver BC. I know Van and I know every major city within 600 miles of Van. Mountains, water, islands... I've visited never lived there though.... I know Seattle, too, if you head south (lived there), and I've been all over the mountains and the coast. It's pretty international so you can write up a character from just about anywhere in the world and reasonably find yourself in Vancouver.
Fly? Island? Hehe. The small coastal islands are densely wooded.
...ALSO: does damage infect us automatically per typical zombie movies? That raises the threat level.
If I tell you then where's the suspense?
...Perhaps a goal (like a secure fort or the like) that we must travel to....
I would like some of you to have some people in the area who you care about. This is not a prerequisite... but it will give you access to added startup resources.
No pressure. Loners are ok, too.
Money won't mean much after the first few days in game, though.
...Perhaps a goal (like a secure fort or the like) that we must travel to....
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hehe...
ideas...ideas... can't spill the beans.
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Players: Mothman, Radavel, Patrick Curtin
What I want to know is:
(1) Do you want to recruit any more players? I doubt any of us are going to disappear so it's an opportunity to run a small group, and if Tal's game is any judge, that's really good for dialog. Plus three of us are tightly time zoned. If you vote yes let me know how many you like.(3) 2nd, 3rd, or 4th level MSRD regular dudes? (During the game you will pick up some weapon proficiencies, weapon focuses, vehicle proficiencies, and other feats for things you have been using or doing frequently - that's free stuff in addition to level advance).
(1) I don't know if you already have someone available for a 4th, but I would definately be interested. Also, I am in a similar time zone as well, so that helps (Hi, Moth... Rad)! If you already have someone, no probs. Just thought I'd put my hand up. (Plus it would give me a chance to actually use my d20 Modern Books instead of just reading them and admiring them on my shelf)
(2) 4th would probably be best. 1st/2nd would be a tough slog in a normal Zombie flick. If you plan on throwing a lot of Z's at the party then sheer weight of numbers would drag them down after a while, especially with limited access to healing.
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All sounds good.
It might suck as far as survivability goes, but I kind of like the idea of 1st level, ‘regular joe’ type characters – no magic, no psionics, no ninjas, no special ops … on the otherhand, having a bit of kick-ass in the middle of a zombie invasion never hurts.
Ok, maybe we can find an in-between: half way to level 3?
Also making real world people is fun, but I think you guys should try to cover each other. Being an accountant or web designer is fine, but some accountants can also hunt. I have a friend who is a veterinarian, but he also mods Cooper Minis and races on the weekend. An American PC might have learned to drive tanks or APCs while volunteering for the national guard. I teach English, but I've spent 25 years learning martial arts. Maybe you like fishing and can drive a boat. I think it would be fun to waste some points in character but still have something leftover that's useful... even a tabletop gamer may have a significant knowledge (tactics). I can even think of something useful for a chef....
As far as the psionics question, I would also like this to have the atmosphere of a real world zombie pandemic, but I'm willing to allow some weirdness as long as everyone doesn't do it. To that end, I think telepaths (mind reading, reading objects, stuff like that) don't push reality so far that it breaks, while guys who are manifesting fireballs and crackling energy shields kind of pushes it. Telepathy, incidentally, may come in really handy, because there is going to be a little more than just fighting some shambling 'undead'. So why don't we allow one player to do a psychic but the assumption of others is that such things do not actually exist. One psychic slot open, first come, first served.
In line with this reality thing, I'm taking the disease angle (28 days, I am Legend, Resident Evil), so the undead aren't really dead.
(1) I don't know if you already have someone available for a 4th, but I would definately be interested. Also, I am in a similar time zone as well, so that helps (Hi, Moth... Rad)! If you already have someone, no probs. Just thought I'd put my hand up. (Plus it would give me a chance to actually use my d20 Modern Books instead of just reading them and admiring them on my shelf)
(2) 4th would probably be best. 1st/2nd would be a tough slog in a normal Zombie flick. If you plan on throwing a lot of Z's at the party then sheer weight of numbers would drag them down after a while, especially with limited access to healing.
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I don't see any problem with including you flash. Interested is good. Let's call it at four, then.
There are going to be a lot of zombies and they're going to be trying to eat everyone.
Without any kind of accelerated healing you guys are certainly going to have problems. You don't really need me to say this, but I'll confirm it if it's on your mind: this game is going to require a completely different kind of thinking than the usual dungeoneering.
This took me about 5 minutes, elite array.
It needs to be cleaned up so I can read it but what the heck, it aint hard:
Johnny Tinklepants
Human Male Fast Hero 1 / Tough Hero 1
Representing Kruelaid
Strength 14 (+2)
Dexterity 15 (+2)
Constitution 13 (+1)
Intelligence 12 (+1)
Wisdom 8 (-1)
Charisma 10 (+0)
Size: Medium
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 lb
Talents:
Evasion
Damage Reduction 1
Total Hit Points: 12
Speed: 30 feet
Armor Class: 16 = 10 + 4 [class] +2 [dexterity]
Touch AC: 16
Flat-footed: 14
Initiative modifier: +2 = +2 [dexterity]
Fortitude save: +2 = 1 [base] +1 [constitution]
Reflex save: +3 = 1 [base] +2 [dexterity]
Will save: -1 = 0 [base] -1 [wisdom]
Attack (handheld): +2 = 0 [base] +2 [strength]
Attack (missile): +2 = 0 [base] +2 [dexterity]
Grapple check: +2 = 0 [base] +2 [strength]
Reputation: +0 = 0 [base]
Action points: 11 (lifetime)
Light load: 58 lb. or less
Medium load: 59-116 lb.
Heavy load: 117-175 lb.
Lift over head: 175 lb.
Lift off ground: 350 lb.
Push or drag: 875 lb.
Blue Collar (starting occupation)
Drive
Repair
Ride
Feats:
Meticulous
Simple Weapon Proficiency [free]
Gearhead
Skills:
Balance Dex* 2 = +2
Bluff Cha 0 = +0
Climb Str* 2 = +2
Computer Use Int 3 = +1 +2 [gearhead]
Concentration Con 1 = +1
Craft (Mechanical) Int 6 = +1 +5
Craft (Structural) Int 4 = +1 +3
Craft (Visual Art) Int 1 = +1
Craft (Writing) Int 1 = +1
Diplomacy Cha 0 = +0
Disguise Cha 0 = +0
Drive Dex* 8 = +2 +5 +1 [Blue Collar]
Escape Artist Dex* 2 = +2
Forgery Int 3 = +1 +2 [meticulous]
Gamble Wis -1 = -1
Gather Information Cha 0 = +0
Hide Dex* 4 = +2+2
Intimidate Cha 0 = +0
Jump Str* 2 = +2
Knowledge (current events) Int 4 = +1 +3
Knowledge (popular culture) Int 5 = +1 +4
Listen Wis -1 = -1
Move Silently Dex* 3 = +2 +1
Navigate Int 1 = +1
Repair Int 8 = +1 +5 +2 [gearhead]
Research Int 1 = +1
Ride Dex 3 = +2 +1 [Blue Collar]
Search Int 3 = +1 +2 [meticulous]
Sense Motive Wis -1 = -1
Spot Wis -1 = -1
Survival Wis -1 = -1
Swim Str** 2 = +2
Treat Injury Wis -1 = -1
* = check penalty for wearing armor
Human
* Extra feat at first level (already included)
* Four extra skill points at first level (already included)
* One extra skill point at each additional level (already included)
Class HP rolled
Level 1: Fast Hero 8
Level 2: Tough Hero 2
Ok, on to making characters:
28 point buy (d20)
2nd level, half way to 3rd... whatever that is in XPs.
One free craft at max ranks, OR one free knowledge at max ranks.
Three free ranks each in Knowledge (Popular Culture) and Drive (note: you don't need a feat for regular 4 wheeled vehicle operation, but you do for motorcycles).
Everyone has the same free feat:
Everyone has money, mobile phones, and whatever you want that is suitable to your selected profession. Don't worry about money. Hehe.
The only way you can have a gun is if you are a policeman. Hunters may also have guns but they must be kept locked. Concealed weapons are illegal except with special permits, such as those held by some security workers and private detectives. Remember, you are starting in Canada. Don't worry, there are gun shops, just not as many as you'll find in the US.
Nice. I was actually thinking of going full reality and just playing an enhanced version of myself, the one in an alternate universe that stayed in the US Army. Perhaps I was stationed in Monterey CA as a linguist when the zombies started appearing, and by the opening of the story have fought up to the Vancouver area with the group looking for a secure place to go. Thoughts?
Nice. I was actually thinking of going full reality and just playing an enhanced version of myself, the one in an alternate universe that stayed in the US Army. Perhaps I was stationed in Monterey CA as a linguist when the zombies started appearing, and by the opening of the story have fought up to the Vancouver area with the group looking for a secure place to go. Thoughts?
You get to see it happen from almost the beginning, just after the US/Canadian border is closed.
Shops are still open, in fact I'm thinking you might start off in Starbuck's coffee....
Nice. I was actually thinking of going full reality and just playing an enhanced version of myself, the one in an alternate universe that stayed in the US Army. Perhaps I was stationed in Monterey CA as a linguist when the zombies started appearing, and by the opening of the story have fought up to the Vancouver area with the group looking for a secure place to go. Thoughts?You get to see it happen from almost the beginning, just after the US/Canadian border is closed.
Shops are still open, in fact I'm thinking you might start off in Starbuck's coffee....
Hmmm. maybe I was visiting my aunt who lives in the Vancouver area. Hmm, no M16A2 then ... :(
edit: actually I think they are all M4 rifles now ... hmm (runs off to check)
an enhanced version of myself
If you need to bend skills a bit to do this that's fine.
an enhanced version of myselfIf you need to bend skills a bit to do this that's fine.
<snicker> I'd have to. Even in the military I was a linguist and a journalist. I fired a rifle once a year to qualify, and most of the time they just passed you through. I'd be a zombie snacky cake without some creative editing LOL.
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Hey, welcome Flash - good to have you on board!
I think even an enhanced version of myself would have a hard time surviving a zombie outbreak - except by running away a lot - so I might create more of an idealised version of myself.
If Flash and I both end up playing Aussies we can be backpacking around North America or something.
Personally I've never had occasion to fire a gun or use more than an improvised weapon in a fight in my life ... but I think my character will know how. Maybe he's done some hunting, or worked for a while as a security guard or something.
EDIT: Also, I dont have the d20 Modern books. I think I've got the srd somewhere, and I'll probably use the Pathguy thing to generate my character.
Shooting is easy. Cleaning a gun is a little harder.
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Hey, welcome Flash - good to have you on board!
I think even an enhanced version of myself would have a hard time surviving a zombie outbreak - except by running away a lot - so I might create more of an idealised version of myself.
If Flash and I both end up playing Aussies we can be backpacking around North America or something.
Personally I've never had occasion to fire a gun or use more than an improvised weapon in a fight in my life ... but I think my character will know how. Maybe he's done some hunting, or worked for a while as a security guard or something.
EDIT: Also, I dont have the d20 Modern books. I think I've got the srd somewhere, and I'll probably use the Pathguy thing to generate my character.
Hey Moth,
An enhanced version of me would probably join the Zombies snacking (I didn't say on what).
I've fired a pellet gun like 15 years ago but have played alot of Virtua Cop/House of the Dead/Time Cop. =) I have also fired a bow before (most recently on my honeymoon 5 years ago). I'm pretty average with a bow, but not bad.
I actually don't mind the idea of playing the Aussie Backpackers travelling around North America together. If you're happy with that then lets do it.
I am a little rusty with d20 Modern (it's been a while since I've read it), so it'll probably take me at least until mid-week to get a character made.
Man I am looking forward to this... thanks Kruel!
EDIT: How would a female Aussie Backpacker go. She has done some Security work back home, but has decided to take some time off to travel around North America with her friend xMxOxTxHxMxAxNx. (Doesn't mean that you have to be a female by the way Moth).
By generic movie casting, 1 female, 1 African American, 1 tough guy and 1 geek should be a good party! lol ;)
Shooting is easy. Cleaning a gun is a little harder.
Amen to that. Frackin' M16A2s were a two-hour project to disassemble and clean ... URGH
I've never actually played d20 modern, either. I've got them (modern, apocalypse, and future) and read them, but that's it.
This and Patrick's game are my first real games. I started one game as a player but it never got off the ground.
So feel free to correct me or make suggestions.
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I've never actually played d20 modern, either. I've got them (modern, apocalypse, and future) and read them, but that's it.
This and Patrick's game are my first real games. I started one game as a player but it never got off the ground.
So feel free to correct me or make suggestions.
Same here. :D
I'll play the role of the Filipino immigrant... probably in the medical profession.
Vancouver is certainly home to a lot of Filipino doctors and especially nurses... caregivers... so many! A good many Aussies backpackers, too.
Also, can we combine spot and listen to perception? While we're at it how about combining the skills to how they're done in Pathfinder, that way we'll get more value for our skill points.
Good idea, but only some (most?) of it.
REPRINT AND EDIT of MAKING CHARACTERS:
28 point buy (d20)
2nd level, half way to 3rd... whatever that is in XPs.
The following skills can be combined:
One free craft at max ranks, OR one free knowledge at max ranks.
Three free ranks each in Knowledge (either Popular Culture OR Current Events) and Drive (note: you don't need a feat for regular 4 wheeled vehicle operation, but you do for motorcycles).
Everyone has the same free feat:
Everyone has money, mobile phones, and whatever you want that is suitable to your selected profession. Don't worry about money. Hehe.
The only way you can have a gun is if you are a policeman. Hunters may also have guns but they must be kept locked. Concealed weapons are illegal except with special permits, such as those held by some security workers and private detectives. Remember, you are starting in Canada. Don't worry, there are gun shops, just not as many as you'll find in the US.
BTW, will you allow the acolyte advanced class?
What I've done with the zombies doesn't fit with the divine undead hunter.
Have you checked out the movie "I am Legend"?
Haven't seen that movie. I've seen "Omega Man" with Charlton Heston though.
Seen it. Vincent Price Last Man on Earth, too.
IMO the recent version is the best of the three.
No pressure with regard to time.
When I see your characters I still need to figure out a way to get everyone together. That'll take a few days, too.
This group screams: "Meet at a tourist spot," probably Starbucks.
It's like the tavern meeting, just modern.
This group screams: "Meet at a tourist spot," probably Starbucks.It's like the tavern meeting, just modern.
And no pretty barmaids, just a snotty barrista who is either working on his Philosophy PhD or waiting for her big acting break.
I vote for gory barrista zombie deaths FTW!
I think a strong hero for my 'enhanced' self, I will work on it as I can.
Haven’t stated my guy yet, but I think I’ll use this name and avatar.
The character concept is developing … I think he’ll be something of a “professional” (or at least prolific) traveller / backpacker and into some sort of fringe or extreme sport; maybe parkour, free running, BASE jumping, something like that. Whether he’ll be best served as a Fast, Strong or Tough hero I’ll need to refresh my familiarity with those classes. He’ll most likely use the Adventurer background / profession.
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My Character's name is Guilliermo Leon, M.D. Graduated top of his class.
But his successful present hides a very violent past. His family was killed by the military on suspicion of being rebel symphatizers. Rendered catatonic by the experience, Leon is nursed back to health by the good fathers of the Jesuit Order and Leon would have probably taken the priest's robes were it not for the fact that the military got wind of his survival and were keen on liquidating him. So the priests sent him abroad out of the reach of the military.
Leon has a scar on the left side of his face running from the temple to his jaw, a remembrance from his past.
He runs a clinic for the poor in Vancouver.
He vows that never again will power mad monsters kill with impunity while he draws breath. To his mind, those who killed his family are monsters.
Rad, I started writing something, then I decided it would be more interesting for you if I wait.
It's good for me... his motivations are very apt for the plotting I've done so far.
Good and evil get pretty mixed up down there.
Haven’t stated my guy yet, but I think I’ll use this name and avatar.
The character concept is developing … I think he’ll be something of a “professional” (or at least prolific) traveller / backpacker and into some sort of fringe or extreme sport; maybe parkour, free running, BASE jumping, something like that. Whether he’ll be best served as a Fast, Strong or Tough hero I’ll need to refresh my familiarity with those classes. He’ll most likely use the Adventurer background / profession.
You will have immediate and numerous opportunities to for putting free running and parkour skills to the test.
Got my avatar up, not much else. I figure that I had stayed in the Army for a second tour, then been kept in by the current unpleasantness. (as many of my Arabic-linguist friends have by the pernicious stoploss policy). I was vacationing in Vancouver, visiting my aunt Terri (who indeed once lived there at one point before returning to Cape Breton) when the zombie plauge began.
Gotta say this avatar has the perfect expression! Looks like he is staring at a pack of zombies shuffling in at him doesn't it?
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You will have immediate and numerous opportunities to for putting free running and parkour skills to the test.Haven’t stated my guy yet, but I think I’ll use this name and avatar.
The character concept is developing … I think he’ll be something of a “professional” (or at least prolific) traveller / backpacker and into some sort of fringe or extreme sport; maybe parkour, free running, BASE jumping, something like that. Whether he’ll be best served as a Fast, Strong or Tough hero I’ll need to refresh my familiarity with those classes. He’ll most likely use the Adventurer background / profession.
I thought parkour would come in very handy when I read that too!