A little while back, I ran a PbP on these boards using the Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path. The game got off to a great start, and I had some terrific players. Unfortunately, some personal problems forced me to drop the game, but thankfully, those problems have now been resolved. I'm ready to DM again, but I think it best to start something new rather than try to reclaim my old game...which, I think, has continued without me as someone else jumped in to DM in my absence...I truly appreciate that, as it shows the quality and commitment of the people involved. :)
Anyhow, I'm looking for interested players, and also suggestions as to what people would like me to run. I'm considering Curse of the Crimson Throne, although there are already several games using that AP. I also think Tower of the Last Baron, with its infiltration emphasis, might make for a really killer PbP. Having mentioned those two, I have all of the Pathfinder APs, as well as all of the GM/PF modules. So, I'm open to suggestions.
I also would be willing to negotiate whether to run the game using 3.5 or Pathfinder Alpha rules. So, if interested persons have a preference, please speak up.
I probably also wouldn't want to take players on a strictly first-come first-served basis. Any of my previous players would likely get priority consideration. Beyond that, good character concepts might win out...or, I might just throw the names in a hat and draw. We'll see how many speak up.
That's enough from me for now, I look forward to hearing replies from interested people!
Rimrock, thanks for your interest! It's good to see you're flexible. It's also good that you're new to PbP (new blood=good thing). If you haven't already, I'd strongly recommend you check out the Play by Post forums on these boards for some great examples of how to be a good player.
Any character ideas you've got percolating around your brain right now?
BTW, I should also mention that another campaign idea which I'd strongly consider is Nic Logue's Razor Coast, once that comes out from Sinister Adventures. FYI.
Anyway, welcome to the discussion. You're the first...hopefully not the last!
I'd be interested. Any or all of the AP's are good, as well as the GM modules, and everything by Nick Louge is grand, lol. I can do any ruleset, 3.5, PF or 4th (and use my own that combines the best of all), and would love to play.
I'm assuming that since we are in Korvosa (assumedly), that many races and classes are out? Say... a shaved-head dwarf soulknife ninja who abstains for alchohol, loves the cold, and is missing the ends of both his pointer fingers? :)
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I've been following a couple of the PbP threads, so I get the basic idea. I'll have to figure out how to format the posts and roll the dice.
As far as a character class goes, I don't really have a strong preference. However, i am only familiar with the core classes and races.
If I had to choose now... Human Ranger? Too boring?
mittean: Welcome to the thread and thanks for your interest! I can tell you that we won't be using 4th edition rules for this game, because I don't own said rules. And, I want to keep any necessary conversion to a minimum. So, for that reason I'm probably leaning more toward 3.5 rules, because that's the ruleset the adventures are written for. Having said that, if there is a great outcry among potential players to run it with Pathfinder Alpha rules, I'll be open to it. As for your character, I'd have to say he would need some alteration to fit my vision of the game. Since there haven't been any psionic rules out yet for Pathfinder (and yes, the game will certainly be set in the world of Golarion, though not necessarily the city of Korvosa...depends on the adventure selected) I'd have to veto the soulknife. I'd probably veto the ninja class too, because I'm just not a fan. I'd want to limit the dipping into WotC splatbooks, but a little would probably be okay, with approval. Flavorwise, your dwarf sounds interesting, but we'd want to explore a different way to make him work mechanically.
I just reread that ramble, and it probably just confused the issue. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything.
Rimrock: As you can see from above, it's not a bad thing to stick to the core races and classes. I'm something of a traditionalist, so a human ranger is not too boring at all. Don't worry about dice rolling much either, because I'll probably just try to handle most of it myself, to keep things flowing well.
Anybody else out there interested?
I'd throw my hat in for a Razor Coast game.
Hi. Im new to this too but have played and dmd for 20 years. I'd be interested in any ideas you have, especially crimson throne. As to what i would play. Either a human Barbarian from the Lands of the Linnorm Kings(possibly Mammoth Lords), a human rogue on the run from Riddleport (known as Ray Domadoo-dommaday) or even a Gnome Paladin called Brandywine Bottlenose. Let me know what you think.
I am also very interested in a PbP in either Golarion or a Sinister-Setting. I have never played this way before but I'm willing to learn ;-)
There are two character-concepts I wanted to play for a long time, one a frail human sorcerer, the other a halfling fighter but I'm willing to play anything that fits with the rest of the group and the setting :-)
I'd throw my hat in for a Razor Coast game.
I guess I could have elaborated! I generally prefer characters that don't memorize spells, though my bias is somewhat ameliorated by the useful special abilities if we play PFRPG. So if we're playing PHB classes, sometimes a Rogue, sometimes a Sorcerer, sometimes a fighter-type.
If we're reaching to other books, I've always wanted to play a Beguiler in a PBP; Warlocks and Dragon Shamans look like fun, too.
I'd need to know what things outside of the core would be acceptable. I own everything, so just let me know. I'd go for a Hell Knight (Knight class, half-orc), if acceptable.
I'd like to join also, as a human barbarian from the Cinderlands, if you'll have me.
It's great to see so many people taking an interest! Welcome one and all to the discussion!
Well, I guess it would behoove me now to make a firm decision as to what I'd like to run, so that the player-recruitment can commence in earnest.
Stay tuned, as I ponder.
Oh, and if anyone else wants to throw a hat in the ring, there's still time! :)
Well I'm already in three other pbps, but one more shouldn't hurt right?(It's not like I sleep)
Anyways I'd be interested if you'd have me.
Any character ideas brewing, Lazaro?
I'd need to know what things outside of the core would be acceptable. I own everything, so just let me know. I'd go for a Hell Knight (Knight class, half-orc), if acceptable.
I like the Knight class, mittean. (I like most of the new stuff from PHB2 in fact). So, that's a concept I could eagerly embrace.
CH, just dropping by to say "Hi." Been very busy myself.
Hi, Radavel! Good to hear from you, hope all is well. :)
On second thought I would like to play a dumb-but-brave half-orc cleric of cayden cailean :-)
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Any character ideas brewing, Lazaro?Well I'm already in three other pbps, but one more shouldn't hurt right?(It's not like I sleep)
Anyways I'd be interested if you'd have me.
I guess it would all come down to what rules are used for the game(3.5, Pathfinder). I cureently have two characters in mind depending on that.
If we were to run a 3.5 I have a half-orc barbarian I've been iching to play(My idea for the character only works in 3.5, the rage powers from Alpha don't mess well with idea).
If we play a Pathfinder game I was thinking about a swashbuckling type fighter/rogue.
It's great to see so many people taking an interest! Welcome one and all to the discussion! Well, I guess it would behoove me now to make a firm decision as to what I'd like to run, so that the player-recruitment can commence in earnest. Stay tuned, as I ponder. Oh, and if anyone else wants to throw a hat in the ring, there's still time! :)
I’d be interested in playing a character that uses its dark abilites to confront evil, rather than promote it. While also making use of knowledge skills, Decipher Script, Spellcraft, etc.., that evil usually has in place which adventures normally come across.
Race: Human, Elf, Half-Elf
While I'm undecided on actually starting class, I'd like to play a multiclass Dread Necromancer (LN, N, or CN with good intentions, 6th-10th levels, no interest in becoming a lich) from Heroes of Horrors (pg84).
Combo class of interest:
Duskblade (PHBII): adds melee, has matching skills and similar spells list as Dread Necromancer, allows spells to serve a purpose when dealing with enemies that are unaffected by his spells or abilities (3rd–6th levels)
Hexblade(CW): adds melee, fits character theme and several matching skills, has similar spells list as Dread Necromancer but they won’t come into play (1st–4th levels, Dark Companion PHBII47)
Pretige Class:
Dread Witch, Heroes of Horrors pg98
Fiend-Blooded, Heroes of Horrors pg102
Acolyte of the Skin, Complete Arcane pg19
Nightmare Spinner, Complete Mage pg74
Other possible class choices:
Sorcerer:
Cleric: dependent on domains
Ranger: Arcane Hunter alternative class feature from Complete Mage (pg32)
Pathfinder RPG is fine, though 3.5 preferred. Ideally wanting to start off at 1st level, though up to 3rd is fine.
Well, there are probably too many for me to join in now, but if not I wouldn't mind playing a Half-Orc Druid under the PRPG rules. I just like the idea of a druid wielding a greataxe :-D
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Druid with an axe...don't you think the trees would object...:)
A few words to introduce myself since I'm new on these boards. I'm 48 been wargaming since I was 5 and roleplaying since I was 14(every version of D&D from Original upwards) so I guess that makes me a grognard...in addition I have played virtually every one of the classic systems (and some not so classic)
I've hung out on the Necromancer boards for the last couple of years so some of you might know me from there though my participation of late has been sketchy.
As to character background....well hows this if we run with CoCT
Andrea Greenholt...half elf Sorcerer. Chaotic good. Follower of Desna..venerates Shelyn and Calistra
One of Perishial's byblows(though she doesn't know this), the product of his liasion with a younger daughter of one of the minor noble houses Andrea was brought up in a family who despised her ...she and her mother were treated more as servants than as family members and it was only when she could sneak away to read in the library that she found any peace. As she recieved no formal education other than her mother teaching her the basics she is entirely self taught in a variety of esoteric subjects(the plan is to give her low rankings in a lot of knowledge skills)including some books that she definitely should never have come in contact with
Her mother disappeard when she was 12 leaving her as the focus of the families disdain.As she matured into womanhood the unwanted attentions of various males both within and outside the family began to press heavily upon her and when one particularly objectionable member of the species pressed himself upon her shortly after her fifteenth birthday she shocked everyone, including herself by thwarting his lust with a show of magical energy seemingly from nowhere.
As the young man lay writhing in pain(he would never father children for his line) Andrea fled from the family house and disappeared into the stews of Old Korvasa where she spent anxious weeks avoiding assorted villians and the searches of her wrathful relatives.
She was reaching the end of her tether when an elderly varisian woman came across her grubbing for scraps in a back alley. For somne reason unknown to Andrea the woman, Jessena, took pity on her and brought her into her home where for the first time in years she found herself being treated with kindness. Despite herself she found herself pouring her story out to the old woman who offered at the tales end to teach Andrea how to control the energies she feared so much. Despite some misgivings Andrea agreed and set out upon the path of the sorceress.
That was two years ago...six weeks ago Jessena was murdered her meagre possessions stolen. Andrea found herself alone again and swore vengance on the murderers if she could find them.In the last few days she has linked the Murders to Gaedren Lamm and waits only for an opportunity to avenge her Mentor. She has spent a lot of time in Calistras shrine praying to the Dark Lady for aid in her mission
Further details will have to await character creation
I like to think of the axe as 'karmic justice' :-D
I reckon a "leave the trees alone" while wielding a greataxe should also get a bonus to intimidate ;^)
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I hope it's not to late to be considered for your game. I'd really like to get in if I can. Have you decided on an adventure and which rule set you'll be using? I'm really interested in trying the Pathfinder rules but will play 3.5 as well. If 3.5 then I have a Psion I've been dying to play! If pathfinder I'll have to take a better look at the classes because I've only skimmed them up till now.
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I hope it's not to late to be considered for your game. I'd really like to get in if I can. Have you decided on an adventure and which rule set you'll be using? I'm really interested in trying the Pathfinder rules but will play 3.5 as well. If 3.5 then I have a Psion I've been dying to play! If pathfinder I'll have to take a better look at the classes because I've only skimmed them up till now.
Having gone back over your previous posts I see that you are not allowing Psionics in your game. So instead I'm thinking of a wizard for Pathfinder or and elven fighter for 3.5.
Hi everyone!
I've been considering everything carefully, and I've come down with some clear plans for the game.
Adventure: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. Pat o' the Ninth Power, I assume you're out with this announcement. Thanks anyhow for joining the discussion. Yet, having said that, I may just want to get a second game going once Logue's Razor Coast hits (assuming this one goes well). If that gets going, I'll try to flag you down.
Rules Set: D&D 3.5. I'm not opposed to Pathfinder rules, but I'm less familiar with them, and I don't want to get tied up with any conversion. Since CotCT was written for 3.5, that's what we'll use. Dread, I removed you from the pool of prospective players based on this decision. Sorry, and thanks for your interest.
Players: I decided to roll with five...seems like the best number for Play by Post gaming to me. It's enough to cover the assumed power spread, with enough voices to keep things moving if somebody has to go on vacation or something. Yet, it's not too many so as to dilute the experience/treasure pool, or make it difficult to keep track of anyone.
I decided to do a random draw, just in the interest of fairness. Here are the lucky five responders who got pulled.
mittean
Demidian
Lazaro
Wellard
metagaia
Will the five of you please repond on this thread to confirm your place in the game. If I don't hear from you within a couple of days, I'll give your spot to one of the other interested people. Also, please be aware that some of you may want to come up with different character ideas for the sake of a balanced party. Just a thought! Once you're all checked in, we'll go over to a Discussion thread and get cracking on character sheets.
Everyone else, sorry you didn't get in this time. As stated above, I may be starting a second game soon, so definitely watch for that. Also, don't stray too far until the five who get pulled confirm their spots, because you never know if one of them will change their mind, or fail to answer the bell. Thanks to you all for your ideas and input!
Good gaming one and all! :)
Thanks! So the party composition looks like this at the moment:
mittean-(human)knight
Demidian- half-orc cleric
Lazaro- half-orc barbarian
Wellard- half-elf sorcerer
metagia- half-orc druid
Lots of half-orcs and no rogue. Is anyone going to change their concept? If all the others are going to stick with their concepts I think I will change my character to a female varisian rogue with a bladed scarf :-)
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A partial background is up. I'll flesh him out more as I start to build.
Thanks! So the party composition looks like this at the moment:
mittean-(human)knight
Demidian- half-orc cleric
Lazaro- half-orc barbarian
Wellard- half-elf sorcerer
metagia- half-orc druidLots of half-orcs and no rogue. Is anyone going to change their concept? If all the others are going to stick with their concepts I think I will change my character to a female varisian rogue with a bladed scarf :-)
It's be amusing not to have a rogue in the group. But I also think a party made of half-orcs is amusing too. Maybe a half-orc rogue?:)
Wellard, we'll get to the details of character creation once we get to the next phase, but I want to make sure mittean and metagaia are on board first. Hold tight.
I would encourage some changes to the PC concepts, just so we have a bit more racial diversity and party balance. Ultimately, though, the decision is yours.
EDIT: Actually, class-wise, the party is fairly balanced...especially if someone does switch to a rogue. That's a lot of half-orcs, though. ;)
Adventure: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. Pat o' the Ninth Power, I assume you're out with this announcement. Thanks anyhow for joining the discussion. Yet, having said that, I may just want to get a second game going once Logue's Razor Coast hits (assuming this one goes well). If that gets going, I'll try to flag you down.
Excellent, thank you. And you interpret correctly -- I'm running a CotcT pbp myself!
Excellent, thank you. And you interpret correctly -- I'm running a CotcT pbp myself!
And it's likely to be a great source of inspiration for me. Thanks, Pat!
A partial background is up. I'll flesh him out more as I start to build.
It's be amusing not to have a rogue in the group. But I also think a party made of half-orcs is amusing too. Maybe a half-orc rogue?:)Thanks! So the party composition looks like this at the moment:
mittean-(human)knight
Demidian- half-orc cleric
Lazaro- half-orc barbarian
Wellard- half-elf sorcerer
metagia- half-orc druidLots of half-orcs and no rogue. Is anyone going to change their concept? If all the others are going to stick with their concepts I think I will change my character to a female varisian rogue with a bladed scarf :-)
Well I wouldn't mind playing a half-orc rogue, but I think in an urban setting it would be good for our group to have someone with good social skills. And somehow I cannot picture a half-orc smoothtalker ;-)
But I'm open for suggestions.Since there is more than one half-orc anyway maybe they could have a shared background or even be siblings (... mmh half-orc twins...).
I think I will wait for the response of metagia and mittean until I make the final decision what character I will play :-)
Sorry about the lateness of the reply. Been out since Saturday evening. Thanks for the invite!
The only two classes that I really don't want to play are Rogue (played too much of them recently) and Bard (I don't really like them even in PRPG). If half-orc druid is out, my next choice would be Elven Wizard (cliché I know, but nyeh). Followed by Dwarven Monk, and finally Human Paladin. (Idealy I'd like the half orc druid but I appreciate how it might mess up the party balance)
Let me know what you think would be the best fit.
Sorry about the lateness of the reply. Been out since Saturday evening. Thanks for the invite!
The only two classes that I really don't want to play are Rogue (played too much of them recently) and Bard (I don't really like them even in PRPG). If half-orc druid is out, my next choice would be Elven Wizard (cliché I know, but nyeh). Followed by Dwarven Monk, and finally Human Paladin. (Idealy I'd like the half orc druid but I appreciate how it might mess up the party balance)
Let me know what you think would be the best fit.
Well, if Demidian is willing to switch over to a rogue, the druid would be an important part of the party, as the sole divine caster. So, that would work.
However, you should be aware that a very large part of this adventure path takes place in an urban environment. So, some of the druid's abilites are not likely to be of a great deal of use. Food for thought.
Demidian, I think your idea of a Varisian rogue w/ bladed scarf is a good one. :)
Just need mittean to check in now. I'll give him a little more time.
Well, if Demidian is willing to switch over to a rogue, the druid would be an important part of the party, as the sole divine caster. So, that would work.
However, you should be aware that a very large part of this adventure path takes place in an urban environment. So, some of the druid's abilites are not likely to be of a great deal of use. Food for thought.
I realised that from reading the free Korvosa guide (and that also Druids are not well liked). However, I do like both the roleplaying potential of squaring off against the renegade Druids, and the dichotomy of the Druids primary weapon being one normally used against the forest.
I would like to give it a try, but I apologise in advance if my inferiority to the cleric gets people killed.
Even though we're still waiting for mittean to confirm his spot in the game, there's no reason the rest of you can't get started on your characters. So, I created a discussion thread for the game. Players, go ahead over there and you can see the character creation rules and some general guidelines for posting.
See you there!
Well, if Demidian is willing to switch over to a rogue, the druid would be an important part of the party, as the sole divine caster. So, that would work.
However, you should be aware that a very large part of this adventure path takes place in an urban environment. So, some of the druid's abilites are not likely to be of a great deal of use. Food for thought.
I realised that from reading the free Korvosa guide (and that also Druids are not well liked). However, I do like both the roleplaying potential of squaring off against the renegade Druids, and the dichotomy of the Druids primary weapon being one normally used against the forest.
I would like to give it a try, but I apologise in advance if my inferiority to the cleric gets people killed.
I'm completely in favor of players running the character they truly want to play. So, I say, go with it, if that's what you want to do. There are other ways to obtain healing, such as through the purchase of magic items.
I've been a bit of an idiot really. I missed the bit where you said you were doing 3.5 instead of PRPG. *headdesk!* In that case, I'll stick with the druid but go for a different race, either elf or dwarf probably, I'll look at a couple of builds. and post it up probably tomorrow afternoon.