got an interesting campaign idea in my head and i want to try out the new hackmaster basic rules. looking for 4 players. its ok if you do not have the book, just download the quickstart rules or drop a line here with your email and ill send it to you.
Count me in!
one down, three to go...
C'mon guys! Now's your chance to jump onto a PBP game!
Hrm? Why no one play Hackmaster?
I'd be willing to give it a go. I bought the book, read it, but haven't any experience running in it.
Hrm? Why no one play Hackmaster?
What the heck, might as well throw my hat in for this one too.
I've rolled up my character, an elf cleric of a chaotic good deity. For combat stats, the quickstart rules refer to the player's guide, which I don't have yet.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2213872/
Str 10 , 90
Int 8 , 34
Wis 15 , 34
Dex 10 , 41
Con 8 , 84
Lks 11 , 40
Cha 7 , 100
Honor : 73.23 / 7 = 10
Cleric
Chaotic Good - Guardian , freedom, liberty, happiness
Wis 17 , 34
Elf
HP 5 race + 8 Con + 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2213876/) = 19
Pain Threshold 6
Proficiency
Heavy Armor proficiency
Shield proficiency
weapon proficiencies: longsword, mace
Divine Lore [Wis]
Religion (in his chosen faith) [Wis]
bonus skills:
Animal Training (dogs) [Int & Wis] 8 + 8 = 16
Cartography [Int - universal] 2 + 8 = 10
Literacy [Int] 12 + 8 = 20
Lock Picking [Int & Dex] 6 + 8 = 14
Survival [Wis & Con - universal] 1 + 8 = 9
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2213880/
Quirk
60 - Miserly
Flaw
95 - Tone Deaf
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2213882/
Armor & Weaponry:
leather armor (-2 defense, -2 to damage received)
small shield (+4 defense)
longsword (damage 2d8p, speed 10)
mace (d6p + d8p , speed 13)
Supplies: a leather backpack, a wineskin (2 qt. capacity), a
week’s worth of trail rations, two small leather belt pouches, a
canon or prayer book, one silver divine icon, a woolen blanket,
a wineskin, a tinderbox, flint and steel, a whetstone, three iron
spikes, an axe-hammer, six torches and 10 copper pieces as
pocket money
Clothing: one pair of leather boots, wool trousers and tunic,
linen undershirt and vestments of appropriate color and style
for their faith
Spells:
Alleviate Trauma
Cure Trifling Injury
Still reading through mine but if there's still a space I'll gladly oblige.
Got no problems with a halfling fighter?
Let me know if my character is okay?
Introducing Fred the Halfling Fighter... what do you mean he looks like a dwarf?
Here's my profile / avatar.
I've not played a pbp here at Paizo, so I'll need a little help to move forward. Can you tell me what we need and what I need to do to do it? (sentences in this post do not necessarily reflect the skill level of poster)
I've not played a pbp here at Paizo, so I'll need a little help to move forward. Can you tell me what we need and what I need to do to do it? (sentences in this post do not necessarily reflect the skill level of poster)
Well first off to generate your character, do you have the hackmaster basic rulebook or do you need a link to the site to download the quick start rules?
I can hunt up the link or as I have the book can go over the character generation if you want.
I use an online die roller for die rolling purposes when I first started I rolled them normally since I couldn't get Invisible Castle to work but you can ask the dm to roll on your behalf if getting access to an online die roller becomes difficult.
What did you fancy playing by the way?
Well first off to generate your character, do you have the hackmaster basic rulebook or do you need a link to the site to download the quick start rules?
I can hunt up the link or as I have the book can go over the character generation if you want.
I use an online die roller for die rolling purposes when I first started I rolled them normally since I couldn't get Invisible Castle to work but you can ask the dm to roll on your behalf if getting access to an online die roller becomes difficult.
What did you fancy playing by the way?
Hey, thanks for the info. I've got the book. I've got a die roller with Hero Lab, but, if it needs to be on-line with a link for the dm (to verify my truthiness), could you supply a link to the die roller you mentioned?
I can play whatever class the dice dictate or the party needs.--I've never played Hackmaster--though I've been reading the rules / comic for the last several years.
Rizzenmagus, can we olease have a post from you, just to indicate that you're still willing to run the game?
Rizzenmagus, can we olease have a post from you, just to indicate that you're still willing to run the game?
He's probably waiting for the rest of us to get our characters statted; in this case, I'll go with a Human Mage as my character (what the heck, already got two mage characters in two different pbp games, might as well go for the third try); Like Sublimity and Fredrick, I've also have the HMB book.
In any case, two things that might prove to be helpful for the others as it was for me, are these fan-made stuff for Hackmaster Basic; one is a character creation primer, of sorts, and the other has important stats listed that everyone will need- they can be found here and here.
The online dice roller, you can find it here.
Here's what I got so far:
Name: Kastolian
NG Male Human Mage
25 bp Human Mage
17 bp stat increase
Str: 11 (85) = 12 (02) +1 dmg, +1 feat of str
Int: 17 (93) = 18 (02) +3 att, 28 int-pb
Wis: 17 (56) = 17 (56) 0 init, +2 def, 21 wis-pb
Dex: 15 (93) = 16 (01) -2 init, +3 att, +4 def
Con: 10 (58) = 11 (01) -
Looks: 12 (99) = 13 (01) +1 cha, +1 honor
Chr: 13 (91) = (due to Looks) 14 (91) +2 honor, 6 chr-pb
Honor: 14+3=17 (Avg)
rest: TBA
hey everyone, im here! sorry for the delay! actually had a little family emergency drop onto my lap (gotta love 2 year olds) but now im good to go. later tonight i will be setting up the story arc and getting the ball rolling. ive read over everything that has been put out and it looks good.
Ok, sorry about my own delay. I'm rolling up a character right now. . .more info to follow.
Ok, here's the beginning of the character:
Name: Eoleo
Building Points: 100-7: 93 + 12: 105 – 25: 80
Strength: 10/39 : 194 lbs; 44 carry lbs; 485 drag lbs.
Intelligence: 12/86 : +1 atk; 2 BP bonus.
Wisdom: 15/01 : 0 Init; 10 BP bonus; +2 Def mod. NB: ***
Dexterity: 12/11 : +1 Init; +1 Atk; +1 Def mod.
Constitution: 11/04 : NB: **
Looks: 13/29 : +1 mod to CHA; +1 starting HON
Charisma: 08/89 : -1 starting HON; -2 Turning Mod. NB: *
Race: Human
Size medium for HP (10hp + CON + Class Roll)
May purchase Language (Merchant’s Tongue) at 50% cost
Class: Cleric (Neutral Good—Caregiver)
Character Stats roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226752/
Charisma link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226756/
Percentile link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226760/
NB:
*CHA received +1 bonus from LKS;
**CON received 2BP to increase 10% points
***WIS received 5BP to increase 25% points
I'll finish him a little later--I'm off.
Ok, here's the beginning of the character:
** spoiler omitted **
I'll finish him a little later--I'm off.
are you using the quick start rules or the normal rules?
i probably should've posted this at the begining, but im playing catch up here...
use the quick start rules found at the front of the book or at the kenzerco web site... should make it alot easier to rule up a char and everyone will have the same starting options.
use invisible castle for the online roller.
are you using the quick start rules or the normal rules?i probably should've posted this at the begining, but im playing catch up here...
use the quick start rules found at the front of the book or at the kenzerco web site... should make it alot easier to rule up a char and everyone will have the same starting options.
use invisible castle for the online roller.
I was using the regular creation rules. . .I'll start over with the quickstart. I did use invisible castle online roller (I included the links in the "spoiler" part. I didn't realize I had to roll 7 stats, hence the additional link for charisma. I'll redo the character and post him after I've eaten my dinner.
Thanks for running the game.
ok here is the list of people that i have for my campaign...
eoleo the human cleric (what diety?)
kastolian the human mage
frederick the dwarf-looking halfling fighter
and selene moonraven, the elven cleric (What diety?).
looks like a solid party...
Hey, since we're missing a thief (and since the quick start rules allow me to add 2 points to DEX), I'll turn Eoleo into a thief. I'm working on his stats/background right now. More to follow soon.
Ok, here's Eoleo the thief--created using the quickstart rules. Please let me know if I've done anything incorrectly.
Name: Eoleo
Building Points: ???
Strength: 10/39 : 194 lbs; 44 carry lbs; 485 drag lbs.
Intelligence: 12/86 : +1 atk; 2 BP bonus.
Wisdom: 14/78 : +1 Init; 6 BP bonus; +1 Def mod.
Dexterity: 14/11 : 0 Init; +2 Atk; +2 Def mod.
Constitution: 10/94 :
Looks: 13/29 : +1 mod to CHA; +1 starting HON
Charisma: 08/89 : -1 starting HON; -2 Turning Mod. NB: *
Honor: 11
Race: Human
Class: Thief
HP: 10+10+1: 21
Proficiencies:
Light Armor Proficiency, Weapon proficiency (Short Sword & Dagger),
Skills:
Climbing/Rappelling (STR & DEX: universal): 12+10: 22
Disarm Trap (INT & DEX): 08+12: 20
Hiding (INT & DEX – Universal) 11+12: 23
Identify Trap (WIS): 02+14: 16
Listening (WIS – universal): 04+14: 18
Lock Picking (INT & DEX): 01+12: 13
Pick Pocket (DEX - universal): 05+14: 19
Sneaking (DEX – universal): 10+14: 24
Appraisal (Artwork) [INT]: 02+12: 14
Appraisal (Gems & Jewelry) [INT]: 03+12: 15
Quirk: 47: Greedy
Flaw: 17: Allergies
First HP Roll: 01
Luck Points: 21
Threshold of Pain: 07
Equipment:
Leather Armor, Shortsword & Dagger
Supplies:
Wineskin (2 qt.); Week’s worth of trail rations; whetstone; two large belt leather pouches; large canvas sack; 50-foot coil of rope; set of thieves’ tools; 25 cp.
Clothing:
One pair of leather boots; wool trousers and tunic; linen undershirt; wool cloak and leather belt.
On-Line Die Rolls:
Character Stats roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226752/
Charisma link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226756/
Percentile link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226760/
HP link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227312/
Proficiency roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227317/
Skill rolls: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227329/
Quirk & Flaw Roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227336/
NB:
*CHA received +1 bonus from LKS;
Hey, since we're missing a thief (and since the quick start rules allow me to add 2 points to DEX), I'll turn Eoleo into a thief. I'm working on his stats/background right now. More to follow soon.
Ok, here's Eoleo the thief--created using the quickstart rules. Please let me know if I've done anything incorrectly.
** spoiler omitted **...
no, change him back to a cleric. no changing characters to fit the archetypes. roleplay the strengths and weaknesses of the group. you have 2 clerics, a fighter, and a mage. lets see what happens...
use the quick start rules found at the front of the book or at the kenzerco web site... should make it alot easier to rule up a char and everyone will have the same starting options.
In that case, here's what I got:
Name: Kastolian (quickroll version)
Human Male Mage
Align: NG
str: 11 (85) 210, 52, 585
int: 19(93) +3att, (36ibp), 4maxspells/slvl, 85%learnspells
wis: 17 (56) 0, +2def, (10wbp)
dex: 15 (93) -1init, +2att, +3def
con: 10 (58) -
Looks: 11(99) - (due to pocking)
chr: 13 (91) +1 honor, (3cbp)
honor: 14+1=15 avg (+1 any roll)
spell: A:feats of strength
N: aura of protection
1st: scorch
quirk: 16 fear of heights
flaw: 70 pocking (-1 look)
hp
hp: 23
top:7
traumasave: 5
spellpts: 140
+2 initiv.
wp:staff
MTranscription prof.
skills:
ArcaneLore: 38%
mathematic: 27%
literacy (nativlang): 29%
l:nativelang: 92%
univ:
cartography: 23% (due to literacy)
equip: staff (2d4p, 13spd, lsiz, 8'reach, crush), a leather backpack, two large leather belt pouches, a wineskin (2 qt. capacity), a week’s worth of trail rations, a tinderbox, flint and steel, eight torches, a spell book, four sticks of chalk, a vial of ink, two quill pens, five sheets of vellum, spell components, 15 copper pieces as pocket money, one pair of leather boots, thick robes (-1def, dr1), pointy hat, linen undershirt, and a leather belt.
Ok, here's Eoleo turned back into a cleric.
I have a question about spells. Do they function like 1e (D&D) where the priest can swap out whatever he wants on a daily basis, or are they permanent choices? Once I know that, I'll select his spells. Until then, here's Eoleo the cleric:
Name: Eoleo
Building Points: ???
Strength: 10/39 : 194 lbs; 44 carry lbs; 485 drag lbs.
Intelligence: 12/86 : +1 atk; 2 BP bonus.
Wisdom: 16/78 : 0 Init; 15 BP bonus; +2 Def mod.
Dexterity: 12/11 : +1 Init; +1 Atk; +1 Def mod.
Constitution: 10/94 :
Looks: 13/29 : +1 mod to CHA; +1 starting HON
Charisma: 08/89 : -1 starting HON; -2 Turning Mod. NB: *
Honor: 11
Race: Human
Class: Cleric
Alignment: NG (Caregiver)
HP: 10+10+3: 23
Proficiencies:
Heavy Armor Proficiency, Shield Proficiency, Weapon proficiency (Sling & Staff),
Skills:
Divine Lore (WIS): 03+16: 19
Religion [Caregiver] (WIS): 12+16: 28
Cooking/Baking (INT & WIS): 10+12: 22
First Aid (WIS): 11+16: 27
Quirk: 47: Greedy
Flaw: 17: Allergies
First HP Roll: 03
Luck Points: N/A
Threshold of Pain: 07
Combat Profile with Staff: Damage: 2d4p Speed: 13
Attack Bonus: +2 [+1 INT / +1 DEX]
Speed: 0
Initiative: +2 [+1 Class / +1 DEX]
Defense: +5 [+2 WIS / +1 DEX / -2 Armor / +4 Shield)
Damage: 0
Combat Profile with Sling: Damage: (d4+d6) Speed: Missile Weapon
Equipment:
Leather Armor, Small Shield, Staff & Sling
Supplies:
Leather Backpack, Wineskin (2 qt.), Week’s worth of trail rations, two small leather belt pouches, a prayer book, a silver divine icon, a woolen blanket, a wineskin, a tinderbox, flint and steel, a whetstone, three iron spikes, an axe-hammer, six torches and 10 cp.
Clothing:
One pair of leather boots; wool trousers and tunic; linen undershirt and vestments
On-Line Die Rolls:
Character Stats roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226752/
Charisma link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226756/
Percentile link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2226760/
HP link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2229613/
Proficiency roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227317/
Skill rolls: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2229623/
Quirk & Flaw Roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2227336/
NB:
*CHA received +1 bonus from LKS;
you can switch out the spells for the cleric.
once we get rolling and i get my hands on a copy of the hackmaster PHB, ill start pulling spells from it and putting it into the game.
ok... lets not do a posting of that again. we can get hit for posting copyright material on a public forum and pay some hefty fines. now, i love spending money on gaming material, just in the correct way...
now, if you guys were to exchange emails and share personal info, hey, no one can come after you...
dracobruhma @ gmail is my male call...
also, sound off if you are ready to do this....
I think I'm ready.
Thanks for the spell info. . .I've got the book; I just wasn't sure if they had changed the rules for Clerical spells among the other changes that Hackmaster Basic has instituted.
I am ready to get my Hack on!
When will you lay the ground rules? Should we expect to post X times a week? Will the party be meeting in the "old traditional way" (i.e., a tavern)? As I mentioned somewhere in this thread, I am a noob as far as Paizo PBP is concerned. I did a stint over at RPol.net, but never in a Forum based environment.
also, sound off if you are ready to do this....
Extra victim number... um, yeah, I'm ready as any for the upcoming hackfest.
As an aside, here's a "class cheat sheet" for those who might not have their hmb ready. The source? This place where you can find the sheet plus more for all your hackmaster basic needs.
hey guys, getting ready to post the first... posting for the campaign.
eoleo has a good point. should set up some ground rules...
1) id like to see a post everyday. that said, i understand that people have lives and like to do stuff on the weekend, so it probabbly will be slow on saturdays and sundays. so i hope that when the weekend hits, we all will put a big enough post to cover events for the weekend that you may think will occur ie "if we get attacked, i do this. if i we have to talk to person x, y, & z to get the info, i lay into x with the flat of my blade until he squeals like a pig." you get the idea.
2) the first post will have the introduction of the characters...
3) just have fun with this. this is my first time GM'ing the hallowed HACKMASTER RPG, and i hope have some fun wiht this...
4) CHARACTER DEATH WILL HAPPEN. its a cruel sadistic world that you are adventuring in. let the dice lie. if you die, think about how you died and how your next character wont do the same mistake.
5) when talking, use the bold feature so that i know you are saying something. use plain text when talking about character actions, and use the when making funny remarks in game.
heres the link for the start of the campaign. THE CAMPAIGN
ummm...guys? i put up the link for the new campaign start...need ya to be there to post to do this....
ummm...guys? i put up the link for the new campaign start...need ya to be there to post to do this....
Sounds fine by me- apologies for not getting in there sooner. :) And in the meantime, I might as well add somethings to the profile to help with game.
And as a p.s.,
I recall JZ/Selene not having the hmb book ready, so if he/she doesn't mind, allow me to "translate" some of her stats fig to game-readiness:
Str 10 (90) -, 200 lift/45 carry/500 drag
Int 8 (34) -1att
Wis 17 (34) 0 init, +2def, (10wbps, but these don't count for quickstart characters)
Dex 10 (41) +2 init pen
Con 8 (84) -
Lks 11 (40) -
Cha 8 (0) -1 honor (note, when you get a 100, you can bump your score up to the next number- 8 in this case)
Honor : 10-1=9 (low, still about the same in terms of game effect).
Sorry, I've been rebuilding my machine for the last day and a half. I'll have a post up sometime this afternoon.
I'll be posting soon. Sorry, I got tied up with other stuff this week.