OK - character concepts, questions and so on go here. I expect to start in a week or so...
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OK so, Possibilities for me,
6th Level Psionic Duergar mindblade (6HD)
3rd level Grimlock Barbarian (5HD)
5th level wererat goblin rogue. (afflicted) (1hd base creature replace by class level, add wererat afflicted (+2 LA) (5HD)
5th level Fiendish Kobold Sorcerer. (5HD)
I think I'm leaning toward the wererat tho...
Grackl Longtooth! Yes, I'm decided 5th level Goblin Wererat Rogue that'll be kinda fun! or Kobold Wererat...hmmm...+10 Dex...kinda tempting...
Just checking, does anyone have a link to the Pathfinder version of the psionic classes someone posted on these boards?
mind flayer allowed? i like these rules mind flayer rules
Anything with a level adjustment of +1 to +6 is allowed - however the DMG has mind flayers as +7. I dont know how that link came to the conclusion that a +1 would be suitable - I suspect it's an oversight. I'm going to use the level adjustment in the DMG or any monster manual (1-5). Providing it has a level adjustment listed of +1 to +6 you can play it.
Do you have the Pathfinder Campaign Setting? It has the alternate ability swap for rogues.
I wanted to swap trap sense for poison use.
Grakl is in progress of creation..
That's one of those "Savage species conversions" for the Mind Flayer, I wouldn't allow it either...
Wait, Level adjustment up to +6 or ECL=7 (since hit dice add to the LA to equal ECL) There are some brutal LA+6 creatures that have lots of HD also...which would be really powerful...
And here's what I have so far. I hope you don't mind that I assumed the psion gets 1d6 HP per level.
EDIT: Alright, I found the Pathfinder version of the Psion someone posted, available here. Mind if I use it?
And here's what I have so far. I hope you don't mind that I assumed the psion gets 1d6 HP per level.
EDIT: Alright, I found the Pathfinder version of the Psion someone posted, available here. Mind if I use it?
Happy to go with the pathfinderised version.
Do you have the Pathfinder Campaign Setting? It has the alternate ability swap for rogues.
I wanted to swap trap sense for poison use.
Grakl is in progress of creation..
That's one of those "Savage species conversions" for the Mind Flayer, I wouldn't allow it either...
Wait, Level adjustment up to +6 or ECL=7 (since hit dice add to the LA to equal ECL) There are some brutal LA+6 creatures that have lots of HD also...which would be really powerful...
Swapping the feat is fine.
You're right about ECL - my apologies for sloppiness. I meant ECL = 7, however with a caveat that the level adjustment has to be at least +1 and there must be at least one class level.
I think I'm going to keep it simple and play a goblin fighter. Imagine Elmo. On crack.
Well, you're supposed to have at least +1 ECL.
On a side note, how much money/equipment do we start with, or are you just going to give us random stuff?
Well, you're supposed to have at least +1 ECL.
On a side note, how much money/equipment do we start with, or are you just going to give us random stuff?
You're escaping from captivity - so nothing more than a loincloth/rags/etcetera at the beginning.
I think I'm going to keep it simple and play a goblin fighter. Imagine Elmo. On crack.
Make sure you have a level adjustment of at least +1 (so a maximum class level of 6) - hobgoblin would be ok.
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Allright i'm very sorry but i don't think i can do this one (i'm still in your Dark sdie one though)
I just don't have the time on my hands to to another PBP and the two races i realy fancy being are not allowed (Rakshasa and mind flayers) LA+7
So sorry but i think you ahd A alt or this one didn't you
i hope you all have fun looks like it's going to be a good PBP
Sorry again:
Apathy
Allright i'm very sorry but i don't think i can do this one (i'm still in your Dark sdie one though)
I just don't have the time on my hands to to another PBP and the two races i realy fancy being are not allowed (Rakshasa and mind flayers) LA+7
So sorry but i think you ahd A alt or this one didn't youi hope you all have fun looks like it's going to be a good PBP
Sorry again:
Apathy
No worries - it is something of an experiment, obviously. Not for everyone. I'll re-advertise for a fourth, although maybe three would be enough - the concept doesnt really require a balanced group...
Hey all! I'm thinking about:
Hey all! I'm thinking about:
A Blue Wizard. If Tome of Magic is allowed (I suspect not, but just in case)I'd like to play a binder.
A Gnoll. Any class is okay.
Sane Derro. Any class.
Ethereal Dragon Wyrmling (PLEASE???) Rogue/Wizard :D
Krenshar Fighter
Provided they fit the criteria, any of those is fine - I'm not so sure that an ethereal dragon is going to make it (where is it from?) but if it does I'll *nervous swallow* allow it.
With regard to a wizard class - remember you're beginning as an escaped prisoner. That means no equipment and in particular it means no spell books. There will be opportunity to rectify that, but you wont get the same free reign to choose what spells you have access to.
Hey all! I'm thinking about:
A Blue Wizard. If Tome of Magic is allowed (I suspect not, but just in case)I'd like to play a binder.
A Gnoll. Any class is okay.
Sane Derro. Any class.
Ethereal Dragon Wyrmling (PLEASE???) Rogue/Wizard :D
Krenshar Fighter Provided they fit the criteria, any of those is fine - I'm not so sure that an ethereal dragon is going to make it (where is it from?) but if it does I'll *nervous swallow* allow it.
With regard to a wizard class - remember you're beginning as an escaped prisoner. That means no equipment and in particular it means no spell books. There will be opportunity to rectify that, but you wont get the same free reign to choose what spells you have access to.
Yeah, that's fine. The Ethereal Dragon comes from the Draconomicon, and is ECL +6. Giving barely enough room. I think it'll be fun to roleplay a wyrmling, since while it is intelligent it would have the maturity of a 5-year old. If this doesn't work, maybe I'll play the Krenshar.
I think I'm going to keep it simple and play a goblin fighter. Imagine Elmo. On crack.Make sure you have a level adjustment of at least +1 (so a maximum class level of 6) - hobgoblin would be ok.
Will do.
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The half-dragon template is in the SRD and in the MM; after thinking about it more, I'd rather play the barbarian or the bard than the druid. (The bard would be especially fun, and would give at least a little healing...) I've sketched out versions of both:
Milaniel the Mourner
Female ghost bard 2 (ECL 7)
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +13 (+15 sight or sound)
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DEFENSE
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AC 19 [13], touch 19 [13], flat-footed 16 [10]
(deflection +6 [+0], Dex +3)
hp 25 (2d12+12)
Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +3 (+5 vs enchantments, +7 vs channel energy)
Maneuver Resistance – [17]
Defensive Abilities rejuvenation; Immune incorporeal immunities, undead immunities
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OFFENSE
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Spd fly 30 ft.
Melee corrupting touch +4 [+2] (1d6 [1d6+1], 20/x2)
Special Attacks bardic performance 2/day (countersong, fascinate (DC 17), inspire courage +1), corrupting touch, frightful moan (DC 17), malevolence (DC 21)
Spells Known (CL 2nd, touch – [+2], ranged touch +4):
1st (4/day) - cure light wounds, grease (DC 17), hideous laughter (DC 17)
0 - detect magic, mage hand, open/close, read magic
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STATISTICS
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Str – [12], Dex 16, Con –, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 22
Base Atk +1; CMB – [+2]
Feats Eschew Materials
Skills Appraise +8 (+10 magic items), Bluff +11, Diplomacy +11, Escape Artist +8, Fly +15, Knowledge (arcana) +9, Knowledge (religion) +8, Perception +13 (+15 sight or sound), Perform (sing) +11, Spellcraft +8, Stealth +13
Languages Common, Draconic, Elf, Goblin, Sylvan
SQ bardic knowledge +4, elven magic, keen senses, manifestation
Gear none
Note: statistics in [brackets] apply to the ethereal plane.
Vassthyxl
Female half-dragon (black) lizardfolk barbarian 1 (ECL 7)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 19
(Dex +2, natural +9)
hp 35 (2d10+12 plus 1d12+6)
Fort +8, Ref +5, Will +1
Maneuver Resistance 24
Immune acid, paralysis, sleep
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OFFENSE
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Spd 40 ft., glide 30 ft.
Melee 2 claws +9 (1d6+7, 20/x2) and bite +7 (1d4+3, 20/x2)
Special Attacks breath weapon 1/day (6d8 acid, 60 ft line, DC 17 half), rage 10 rounds/day
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STATISTICS
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Str 24, Dex 14, Con 22, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; CMB +9
Feats Dragon Wings, Multiattack
Skills Acrobatics +11 (+25 jumping), Climb +11, Fly +5, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (arcana) +3, Perception +6, Swim +16, Survival +6
Languages Common, Draconic
SQ fast movement, hold breath
Gear not a damn thing
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Rage (Ex) When raging, Vassthyxl’s stats change as follows:
- AC 19, touch 10, flat-footed 17
- (Dex +2, natural +9, rage -2)
- hp 41 (2d10+16 plus 1d12+8)
- Fort +10, Will +3
- Maneuver Resistance 26
- Melee 2 claws +11 (1d6+9, 20/x2) and bite +9 (1d4+5, 20/x2)
- Str 28, Con 26
- CMB +11
- Skills Climb +13, Swim +18
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That ghost sounds pretty cool Shisumo!
One of the things I really like about the ghost concept is that she has some healing capacity - but only if she actually possesses another member of the party! In and of herself, she can't touch anyone to cast the spell... I thought that might make for some interesting interactions.
Grakl made friends with ghost in dungeon...Grakl like ghost...
That ghost sounds pretty cool Shisumo!One of the things I really like about the ghost concept is that she has some healing capacity - but only if she actually possesses another member of the party! In and of herself, she can't touch anyone to cast the spell... I thought that might make for some interesting interactions.
OK - in the spirit of experimentation and trying not to say no too much, I'm happy for you to play the ghost. I havent yet got my head around exactly why you are with the party (and why you'll stay).
With regard to ethereal travel/access - I suspect there may be some planar hanky-panky that Halaster has put in place which will curtail you somewhat, though not too much (Halaster is the mad wizard who built undermountain for those unfamiliar with the realms). I think ethereal travel is going to work fine within any given level (most of the time, anyhow) but that there are ethereal barriers between levels and in order to reach the deeper areas, you'll need to find a passage down. Given the goal of the campaign is to travel deep into undermountain in search of Shadowport - going ethereal and sinking through the floor is going to be an anticlimactic solution, dont you think?
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Monty:
All just random ideas, but I thought I'd see how they struck you.
Editing to reply to your post (yay ninja!): no problem with any of that. Moreover, I'd stipulate that she is tied to her bones in a pretty strong fashion, so that she can't go more than, say, 100-200 ft from them. So just heading down isn't an option in the first place, nor is a quiet ethereal recon of each level. A few rooms ahead, maybe, but nothing more. Does that work?
Yeah, that's fine. The Ethereal Dragon comes from the Draconomicon, and is ECL +6. Giving barely enough room. I think it'll be fun to roleplay a wyrmling, since while it is intelligent it would have the maturity of a 5-year old. If this doesn't work, maybe I'll play the Krenshar.Hey all! I'm thinking about:
A Blue Wizard. If Tome of Magic is allowed (I suspect not, but just in case)I'd like to play a binder.
A Gnoll. Any class is okay.
Sane Derro. Any class.
Ethereal Dragon Wyrmling (PLEASE???) Rogue/Wizard :D
Krenshar Fighter Provided they fit the criteria, any of those is fine - I'm not so sure that an ethereal dragon is going to make it (where is it from?) but if it does I'll *nervous swallow* allow it.
With regard to a wizard class - remember you're beginning as an escaped prisoner. That means no equipment and in particular it means no spell books. There will be opportunity to rectify that, but you wont get the same free reign to choose what spells you have access to.
The dragon wyrmling or the Blue binder is OK by me.
Monty:
** spoiler omitted **
Shisumo:
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I edited my post, but the short version is: works for me. I'll make the alias and get her up now.
Also, just to clarify: I'm really, really not trying to break your game. If she turns out to be an issue in any way, let me know - we can either work something out or I will retire her. I thought she would be an interesting choice, but not (I hope) anything that would turn out to be a problem at all.
...and here she is... numbers-wise, anyway.
I edited my post, but the short version is: works for me. I'll make the alias and get her up now.
Also, just to clarify: I'm really, really not trying to break your game. If she turns out to be an issue in any way, let me know - we can either work something out or I will retire her. I thought she would be an interesting choice, but not (I hope) anything that would turn out to be a problem at all.
Cheers - sounds like a plan. With regard to breaking the game - we now have a wererat goblin, a githyanki psion, a ghost, an ethereal dragon wyrmling and (probably) a hobgoblin fighter. All running through a monster dungeon pursued by goody-goody adventurers and irate guards, with no recourse to retreat and beginning with no equipment or other resources, in a PBP format...
This is pretty obviously highly experimental - if it breaks I think I can take full responibility. ;)
Grakl like ghost, the mind man scares me...dragon be little, nice dragon...
hobgoblin, he hobgoblin...normal hobgoblin, strong though, good warrior...
Is there a feat to control the shape changing?
I picked up some rocks, so I have some improvised ranged weapons...
*shifts into hybrid form*
"yessss, excellent...time to flay some humans"...Grakl cackles as he flexes his claws...
Grakl like ghost, the mind man scares me...dragon be little, nice dragon...
"As you should."
*Looks at ghost* "If you even try to possess me, I shall insure your second death."
"Leave ghost 'lone...ghost help us escape...you may scare Grakl, but more respect than real fear...Grakl has strong mind..." as he taps his forehead...
Grakl like ghost, the mind man scares me...dragon be little, nice dragon...
Cenciach grins. "Thanks! You're nice, too!"
Grakl appears to be pretty much done...no weapons, and no money makes that pretty easy...
Can Grakl take Illiterate as a flaw and get an extra feat?
He ain't no good with book learnings...or maybe he's dyslexic, so I have to make linguistics checks to understand anything...?
"Leave ghost 'lone...ghost help us escape...you may scare Grakl, but more respect than real fear...Grakl has strong mind..." as he taps his forehead...
"I find that no matter how strong the mind, it still dies when a crystal is embedded in it." As he says this, a small crystal begins forming above his outstretched hand.
*Looks at ghost* "If you even try to possess me, I shall insure your second death."
"I need you alive, psion, and if I have to possess you to ensure that, then thank your gods and smile when you do it."
Grakl skitters around an behind the Gith while the shard is forming...
HISS "Do you have to hit with that type of mind magic Gith..."
"But me grievance not with you..." rubs the dozens of silver scars on his arms.
"Me have issue with our jailers and those above..."
"I need you alive, psion, and if I have to possess you to ensure that, then thank your gods and smile when you do it."
"Gods? Feh, the gods are useless. They sit in their high towers and dole out power to their favorite sycophants. No true githyanki would resort to that."
Grakl skitters around an behind the Gith while the shard is forming...
HISS "Do you have to hit with that type of mind magic Gith..."
"But me grievance not with you..." rubs the dozens of silver scars on his arms.
"Me have issue with our jailers and those above..."
Saamasal suddenly darts forward, floating an inch off the ground. "No matter how fast you are, I can still outrun you."
"The jailers? They shall pay for capturing me. I should be sailing the Astral Plane, or hunting down the Illithids. But no. They captured me. They took my sword. I will take revenge."
Things are shaping up well - how is your character looking JZ?
I probably won't get a chance to begin the game thread until Friday or Saturday. Essentially, you will begin on three-quarter hit points, currently well fed although with no equipment or belongings. Your current plan is to make it down through undermountain to reach the 'safety' of skullport - beyond that is entirely up to you.
Grakl skitters around an behind the Gith while the shard is forming...
HISS "Do you have to hit with that type of mind magic Gith..."
"But me grievance not with you..." rubs the dozens of silver scars on his arms.
"Me have issue with our jailers and those above..."
Saamasal suddenly darts forward, floating an inch off the ground. "No matter how fast you are, I can still outrun you."
"The jailers? They shall pay for capturing me. I should be sailing the Astral Plane..."
"The Ethereal Plane's better!" Cenciach says cheerfully. And we gotta remember, the jailers are the enemies, there's no reason all those above should be! They aren't the ones who locked us up!