I'm looking to start a new PBP, assuming there's enough interest. I'm something of a newbie DM, but the beauty of PBP is that I have time to look up the answers to questions between turns without bringing gameplay to a screeching halt.:) I'll admit up front, I'm also not above fudging the rules if that makes for a better story. Just so you know what you're getting into.
The setting is a homebrew I've been working on for awhile, and aren't you lucky, you get to help me flesh it out. The home base is a city called Chance. Well, it's really more of a city-state. Imagine what you'd get if you crossed Waterdeep, Ankh-Morpork, and Babylon5 and you're starting to get the idea. Chance is located in the kingdom of Sorryn, but operates under its own laws. Sorryn is very humanocentric, however within the city limits of Chance all sentient beings are protected equally under the law, as many a foolish adventurer has discovered after being sentenced to a life of hard labor for killing a 'monster'. There are populations of kobold, thri-kreen, minotaurs, and more that make their home in the city, but years of urban living has changed their cultures considerably. This is a high magic setting, but no extraplanar travel. Ever. At all. Beings from all over the multiverse were stranded here when the plane was originally closed off, so races with extraplanar origins are still okay.
I have two different ideas for type of campaign, depending on what people are interested in. If there is enough interest I might just do both.
[bold]Option 1: High Seas Adventure.[/bold] You've just 'volunteered'* to join the Royal Navy. Danger, derring-do, and possibly a mutiny await you as you sail off for adventure on the high seas. Careful not to sail off the edge of the world.
*Volunteering consists of such activities as getting drunk in the wrong bar, hiring the wrong girl/guy/whatever for what you thought was going to be a fun night, getting into an argument with the wrong guys, or just generally existing in the wrong place at the wrong time.
[bold]Option 2: Night Watch.[/bold] You have graciously volunteered out of the goodness of your heart (or possibly as a condition of your parole) to join the City Watch. You are the newest addition to the Night Watch in the Warrens, a district that can best be described as a hive of scum and villainy. It's your job to enforce the law without breaking the rules too obviously, and without running afoul of the city's crime boss, The Fairy Godfather.**
**It is generally a good idea, in the interest of survival, to remember that he hates being called that. This half-orc/half-pixie means business and will not hesitate to kill you if you annoy him. He is also very much above your pay grade.
Character would be 3rd level. Feel free to go gonzo with races and classes. Just check with me first to make sure I have the book that you're getting something from. 20 point buy, 2700 starting gold, Beta rules.
Great. Welcome aboard :)
I realized that I forgot to mention that magic items are extremely easy to get in this setting, so take 10% off the cost of any magic items.
I'm in. I like the Cops/CSI angle. If it's the watch might do Ranger/Rogue, the Navy setting I'd probably go with Druid.
Why not. This'll be my first pbp. I hope I don't muck things up.
I vote for Option 2. I'll go with Wizard, not sure about race as of yet.
Edit: What other character creation restrictions are there? Alignment? Any specific races not allowed? etc.
I prefer non-evil alignment, races aren't particularly restricted. Check to see if I have the book it's from. (I don't have any Eberron stuff) And I will probably ask you to email me the specifics if I don't have it just so I can see what I'm dealing with. Same for classes. If I look at something and think it's totally nuts, I'll ask you to rethink it. And if it's something I don't have the book for, that's probably not the best. I have a lot of splatbooks though, so there's a pretty broad range of options.
Just to be clear, we are using the beta for everything but races and classes?
Yes. And subtract 1 from any race that has a level adjustment to make up the difference if you want something a little more exotic.
Also, depending on what it is, some splatbook classes may need a little beefing up while others are fine as is. So ask and I'll let you know what if any changes need to be made.
Hmm. I might want to join this, though I'm not sure. In my Cabal of Awesome Races, there are four which I would like to play: Dvati (Dragon Compendium), Mongrelfolk (Fiend Folio I believe), Gnomes, or Phanatons (some Dragon issue). Any of these three be will okay, whichever you prefer. For classes: Any class is fine.
If somebody else wants to play who hasn't played in a PbP before, or who currently isn't involved in one, I'll step down. I can be somewhat of a PbP hog. ;)
I'm looking at the idea of a nearly mute hobgoblin ftr1/wiz (evo or necro)2. Does your setting have a sign language?
Yes it does. It's usually used by either military groups or thieves guilds. And since hobgoblins have a very organized military society in this world, it's reasonable to assume that your guy would know the language.
Hmm. I might want to join this, though I'm not sure. In my Cabal of Awesome Races, there are four which I would like to play: Dvati (Dragon Compendium), Mongrelfolk (Fiend Folio I believe), Gnomes, or Phanatons (some Dragon issue). Any of these three be will okay, whichever you prefer. For classes: Any class is fine.
If somebody else wants to play who hasn't played in a PbP before, or who currently isn't involved in one, I'll step down. I can be somewhat of a PbP hog. ;)
Any of those races will be fine. I have access to all of those materials. If I get a lot of people interested I'll just split into two groups doing different things. If not, well, then there's definitely a place for you either way :)
Any of those races will be fine. I have access to all of those materials. If I get a lot of people interested I'll just split into two groups doing different things. If not, well, then there's definitely a place for you either way :)Hmm. I might want to join this, though I'm not sure. In my Cabal of Awesome Races, there are four which I would like to play: Dvati (Dragon Compendium), Mongrelfolk (Fiend Folio I believe), Gnomes, or Phanatons (some Dragon issue). Any of these three be will okay, whichever you prefer. For classes: Any class is fine.
If somebody else wants to play who hasn't played in a PbP before, or who currently isn't involved in one, I'll step down. I can be somewhat of a PbP hog. ;)
Great, I'll get to work trying to decide. I may even end up picking something different (if I do, it'll be core, though).
A pbp inspired partly by Discworld? Of course I'm interested! I'm fine with either option, but I like the Navy option more. I'm looking at either a Warlock or Urban Ranger, depending on which option is chosen.
was wondering if your still aking players? if so then would love to try a dwarf cleric...
I'd be keen if you have room for another cleric. I'd like to rejig the character I was going to play in Archon Adept's J1 game - something of a goody-goody, nervous, hand-wringing, not-terribly-good-at-fighting healbot.
lynora, you wouldn't happen to have this lovely book, would you?
Alas, no. My gaming budget went bye-bye when my husband changed jobs since he makes less now than he used to. I haven't been able to buy a new gaming book in many months.
was wondering if your still aking players? if so then would love to try a dwarf cleric...
Yep, still accepting players. Happy to have you on board.:)
I'd be keen if you have room for another cleric. I'd like to rejig the character I was going to play in Archon Adept's J1 game - something of a goody-goody, nervous, hand-wringing, not-terribly-good-at-fighting healbot.
There's an increasingly good chance I'll split this into two groups. And even if not, you can never have too many clerics :)
I'd be keen if you have room for another cleric. I'd like to rejig the character I was going to play in Archon Adept's J1 game - something of a goody-goody, nervous, hand-wringing, not-terribly-good-at-fighting healbot.
lol i was had the same idea but was going for a healbot that likes to be in up in front ranks... might change it to a paladin who found himself on the wrong side of the law and while doing time on either ship or watch found a book of.... (will pick deity) and became empowered from it and he felt a calling to better the lives of those he could help...let me know if i should keep going lynora
Race: either human or half elf
have family obligations tonite and work tomorrow but can have character done by this time tomorrow
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I'd be very interested in joining either of those campaigns if you are still looking for players. I recognize your name from a number of threads and I suspect you will make quite a good DM for the game.
If there is an opening, depending on which game we are speaking of, I would probably go fighter leading towards duelist for the high seas game(likely one of the few who would have genuinely volunteered and with dreams of captaining). For the city watch I have a strange idea of a halfling paladin with a height complex bringing justice to the streets.
Hopefully there is still a spot and one of those ideas sounds good to you.
Thanks,
-Tarlane
Edit: Also, if the ranks are still open but those roles are already pretty well covered in the campaigns, I wouldn't mind making a different concept, those were just the first things that jumped out at me.
Alright, I've randomly determined my class and race: If it's alright, then I'm a female Mongrelfolk Wizard. Also, could I have the old age category?
Alright, I've randomly determined my class and race: If it's alright, then I'm a female Mongrelfolk Wizard. Also, could I have the old age category?
That's fine. Old age, let me think about it. It would be a definite no for the Navy. I'm not sure about the Watch. They're a little unconventional.
Well, assuming I'm in, I decided to go with the warlock. So, do you think it would need any changes to be on par with the Pathfinder version of the regular classes?
Well, assuming I'm in, I decided to go with the warlock. So, do you think it would need any changes to be on par with the Pathfinder version of the regular classes?
You get an invocation every level, and that about does it in my experience. The rest is pretty well on par already.
Howdy - a couple of questions. By Beta PBP do you mean the Pathfinder Beta? Also, what type of posting schedule do you plan to maintain? Once a week? Twice a week? Daily?
Thanks.
Howdy - a couple of questions. By Beta PBP do you mean the Pathfinder Beta? Also, what type of posting schedule do you plan to maintain? Once a week? Twice a week? Daily?
Thanks.
Yep, I mean Pathfinder Beta. daily would be ideal, but I can work with people if they can only manage two to three times a week. Any less than that and your character will get a reputation for being very quiet :)
Alright, I've randomly determined my class and race: If it's alright, then I'm a female Mongrelfolk Wizard. Also, could I have the old age category?That's fine. Old age, let me think about it. It would be a definite no for the Navy. I'm not sure about the Watch. They're a little unconventional.
Alright, I'll come up with a different concept. Maybe I'll play a Dvati after all...
Cool beans - when do you plan on starting officially?
I'm asking because I'm going to be out of town most of next week and if you are planning on starting then, I will have to pass.
If not...
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Hey Lynora,
I know you've got a fair few people already but, see I have this really cool picture of a charactrer I was making and would love a chance to use her. ;)
It's OK if you say no, I won't be offended. As I said, you've already got quite a few people already.
Character is a Fey'ri Abyssal Bloodline Sorcerer. Fey'ri are Half-Succubus/Half-Elf.
The initial concept is a Sorcerous Summoner, but I'm not sure how that would fit in with your 'no planar contact' idea, so I can rework that no problem.
The Fey'ri is a +2LA Race in 3.5, but most people set +LAs back by one under PFRPG Rules as the Base Classes are now more in line with the old +1LA Races. This would make her +1LA. I'm not sure if you would allow this, so depending on your reaction she would either be a Lvl 2 or Lvl 1 character (squishy yes, but depending on how you use starting hp, possibly not too bad).
Alright, I've decided to be a Phanaton Monk, if that's alright. Let the surrealness begin!
Could I take some of the pole arm feats in that Dragon article?
Hey Lynora,
I know you've got a fair few people already but, see I have this really cool picture of a charactrer I was making and would love a chance to use her. ;)** spoiler omitted **
I'm going to make a list tomorrow morning of exactly who is already in. I think I am definitely going to split this into two groups and I can take up to eight in each.
The fey'ri is fine. And yes, I already mentioned upthread, subtract one from the 3.5 LA to make it on par with Pathfinder. There should still be room for you :)
Alright, I've decided to be a Phanaton Monk, if that's alright. Let the surrealness begin!
Could I take some of the pole arm feats in that Dragon article?
Coolness. Remind me again of the issue number, so I can look at the pole arm feats. I'm leaning towards yes, but want review them first before I say for sure.
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I'm going to make a list tomorrow morning of exactly who is already in. I think I am definitely going to split this into two groups and I can take up to eight in each.
The fey'ri is fine. And yes, I already mentioned upthread, subtract one from the 3.5 LA to make it on par with Pathfinder. There should still be room for you :)
Cool! =D
I like the Night Watch theme more, but the Nautical Adventures on the High Seas is no problem if that's the way everyone wants to go.
Coolness. Remind me again of the issue number, so I can look at the pole arm feats. I'm leaning towards yes, but want review them first before I say for sure.Alright, I've decided to be a Phanaton Monk, if that's alright. Let the surrealness begin!
Could I take some of the pole arm feats in that Dragon article?
Alright, gimme a sec.
Also, should I make any adjustments to the racial traits?
As for setting, my first vote is for the High Seas; second choice would be the Night Watch...in a port town near the High Seas :D
Considering a couple of options: Half Sea-Elf Rogue/Sorcerer, Human or Half-Orc Fighter, or maybe a Ranger.
What classes do we have so far?
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Sounds good that you are leaning towards running both. I look forward to seeing if I'm in or not.
I just started putting together the basis for a duelist type character if I get drafted into the High Seas one and will probably fiddle with a paladin type tonight which would be good for the night watch. Its always fun just to put them together and see how their story seems to build up from it.
Quentin 'quick' Silverhome is almost ready after a nice waste of money making sure he had a mithril rapier to live up to his moniker.
-Tarlane
It is Dragon #331.
EDIT: Nevermind, it turns out that none of the feats are what I had in mind.
EDIT EDIT: I think I'm gonna step out, there's just not much I can do with this character, due to certain restrictions.
Okay, what I have so far:
High Seas:
JonShade
Davi - warlock
Nasserath -cleric
Tarlane- duelist
hedgeknight - half-sea elf rogue/sorcerer
Night Watch:
Vulcan - ranger/rogue
Justin - hobgoblin Fighter1/Wizard2
Steve - cleric
Flash - fey'ri sorcerer
Apathy- caster or rogue
Let me know if I put you in the wrong group. Also, don't worry too much about having a 'balanced' party. There are NPCs to help fill in the gaps. You're not off in the wilderness alone or anything. So play what sounds fun to you.
I have room for up to eight players in each group, so there are still slots available if anyone else wants to join up.
Cool beans - when do you plan on starting officially?
I'm asking because I'm going to be out of town most of next week and if you are planning on starting then, I will have to pass.
If not...
It's probably going to take a bit to get everyone sorted as to who all is playing and what class and what race and all of that. So you should be fine. And I can always write you in later if we get started a little before you're ready. You may have spent the first day or so in the brig for mouthing off to the captain :)
Quick question, are you planning on using any of the option hitpoint methods for the builds?
-Tarlane
Take max hit points for each level. That should keep y'all from being too squishy :)
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Take max hit points for each level. That should keep y'all from being too squishy :)
WooHoo! I rolled horrible when I was trying a pre-build.
Any specific way you want me to pass over my character for approval when I work out the last details of him? I have been writing him up in a fillable pdf so far, but I can put that in something else or as my profile when I make my alias or whatever else works best for you.
And I'll try and write up something of a background that is generic enough it can be adjusted to fit into your setting as we learn more details of it, over the next day or so.
-Tarlane
Take max hit points for each level. That should keep y'all from being too squishy :)WooHoo! I rolled horrible when I was trying a pre-build.
Any specific way you want me to pass over my character for approval when I work out the last details of him? I have been writing him up in a fillable pdf so far, but I can put that in something else or as my profile when I make my alias or whatever else works best for you.
And I'll try and write up something of a background that is generic enough it can be adjusted to fit into your setting as we learn more details of it, over the next day or so.
-Tarlane
Put it in your profile please. And I'll be happy to work with any of you on background. Chance is kinda the crossroads of the world so I can work in just about anything.
Old age, let me think about it. It would be a definite no for the Navy. I'm not sure about the Watch. They're a little unconventional.
Father Timmis is 60 - he led a quiet life running a temple somewhere and burying his nose in books. He was a pacifistic 'let's all just get along' type - until eventually, bad stuff involving undead happened and his temple was overrun, and most of his flock/acolytes were killed or driven off. He barely escaped with his life and reluctantly took up arms. He's still not very good at the martial/adventuring type cleric, but he does his best. As far as his devotion goes, ideal would be a neutral good god with access to healing and knowledge domains.
(Currently his background is all Golarion based, but I will tweak it.)
Although he's old, I'm not looking for any stat adjustments or in-game effects, I've just generated his stats with poor physical skills and enhanced mental ones.