Would anyone be interested in trying a dungeon delve PBP set in Monte Cook's Dragon's Delve? (aka the Dungeon A Day project).
My hope is that we could get 5 or 6 players with interesting character concepts...thus to balance the exploration and combat of the dungeon crawl with some fun role-playing.
The dungeon is created using D&D 3.5 rules, but there is onsite help for conversion to PFRPG if people would prefer. It could also be a fun opportunity to playtest a cavalier or oracle, if that suits you.
Anybody up for this?
I'd be interested in taking a stab at it. I'd probably prefer Pathfinder rules, but 3.5 is good, too.
I'd be interested in taking a stab at it. I'd probably prefer Pathfinder rules, but 3.5 is good, too.
Cool! Truthfully, I'd prefer Pathfinder rules myself. But in case a bunch of players wanted to roll with 3.5, I wanted to leave the option on the table.
Thoughts on race and class, hogarth?
I'd be interested in taking a stab at it. I'd probably prefer Pathfinder rules, but 3.5 is good, too.Cool! Truthfully, I'd prefer Pathfinder rules myself. But in case a bunch of players wanted to roll with 3.5, I wanted to leave the option on the table.
Thoughts on race and class, hogarth?
Probably a human cleric or oracle of battle, a melee fighter.
I'd be interested and would not mind trying one of the new classes.
Probably a human cleric or oracle of battle, a melee fighter.
Either choice would be great!
I'd be interested and would not mind trying one of the new classes.
Sounds great!
I'll start a list:
1. hogarth
2. seekerofshadowlight
Ahh, I wish I could throw my hat in the ring on this but I have a fair amount of knowledge of the dungeon already. It is amazingly done though, and I'll certainly be following things.
Hmm, too bad. You sure you don't want to jump in and do the whole 'in-character knowledge separate from out of character knowledge thing?' I wouldn't mind. It's up to you though. And, you're certainly welcome to follow along if you prefer not to play.
A few things what world is it gonna be set in? That helps making PC's
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I can certainly separate the two if you don't mind that, I just know that not all DMs are totally comfortable with that. I've seen the first two floors, but not beyond that, however I know that two floors in PbP terms is an awful long time.
I don't mind making a character to somewhat balance out the rest of the party as I've got a handful of concepts across classes that I haven't gotten to put into effect yet.
I think my preferences from highest to lowest would be:
Fighter
Rogue
Wizard(Illusionist)
I would like to try the cavalier, using Pathfinder rules. I haven't used the newest Pathfinder (Beta playtest is where I stopped with other, real-life distractions) ruleset, but I think I will more likely be a role-player than a roll-player. Initially, I may lean towards a halfling, if this race will be allowed. I anticipate playing a defender role in some capacity, so oracles and wizardly folk are okay with me, as well as a primary combatant. I gather we would post daily, then?
Why not, third time's the charm. Let's see if this time Rurik Ungart, Dwarven Rogue (eventually Rogue/Wizard) can actually be in a pbp that survives.
One more spot? I would like to join.
Let see we have
1. hogarth=cleric or oracle of battle, or a melee fighter.
2. seekerofshadowlight=?
3. Tarlane= Fighter,Rogue or a Wizard(Illusionist)
4. Szombulis,=caviler
5. davi=rogue
6. Crimson Jester=?
7. Celestial Half-Porc,=?
thats 7 takers it seems with only 2 or 3 solid ideals
Let see we have
1. hogarth=cleric or oracle of battle, or a melee fighter.
To clarify, I meant "a cleric or oracle of battle, who is a melee fighter".
If I am the first reserve, I can still put an idea out there. I may be leaning toward monk, not sure about race yet.
If I am the first reserve, I can still put an idea out there. Will have one soon.
Yeah, Celestial, I think I will have to draw the line initially at six. So you will be first pick as an alt for sure. If you want to come up with a concept, just in case, that's fine with me.
Sounds good, thanks.
A few things what world is it gonna be set in? That helps making PC's
seeker, it's set in a fairly generic world. There's nothing in the campaign that's too world-specific, except that there are a couple of unique deities that Monte has created. I have no problem with players using Golarion-specific locations in their backgrounds, or even worshipping the deities of Golarion, though. But, the action will take place mostly in the dungeon and the nearby town of Brindenford.
For more info, everyone please read the player's intro from the website as follows:
Maybe you first heard the name in a tavern well after closing time, as two old adventurers, well past their prime, spoke of it in hushed tones. Maybe it was from your own mother, who swore she'd send you there when you misbehaved. Perhaps you read the name in an ancient tome of history and lore illuminated by flickering candlelight late at night as the wind howled outside. Wherever you first heard of the place, you have long heard tales of Dragon's Delve.
A vast underground dungeon of labyrinths and catacombs, built perhaps by dwarves or perhaps by wizards--or maybe even dragons--Dragon's Delve is infamous among treasure-hunters and monster-slayers. Filled with deadly danger and ancient treasures, the dungeon offers both risk and reward in equal amounts, each growing more intense the deeper one goes. How much peril is worth risking for how much return? It's all up to those brave enough to try.
The tales of Dragon's Delve teem with contradictions and unbelievable anecdotes of impossible encounters and bizarre monstrosities. And yet, some of it all must be true. Do demonic cultists really use Dragon's Delve as a secret base? Is there truly some kind of ambient magic seeping up through the place? Did wizards of old hoard away powerful artifacts in the dungeon's vaults? Do gateways to remote lands and even other planes of existence really lie somewhere in Dragon's Delve? Does the prince of all dragonkind really hold court in the deepest reaches of the subterranean stronghold? No one knows for certain, but those that could find the answers to even some of these questions, or learn even a few of the dungeon's other secrets, might earn for themselves notoriety and wealth beyond imagining.
If they survive.
Dragon's Delve lies in a remote corner of a long-forsaken wilderness that people once called the Duchy of Chordille. Yet a hundred years ago or so, the folk of the surrounding lands took up arms against Chordille. They razed the keep and slew the duke. It's hard now to find someone who knows the real reason why this happened. A few speak of evil intent on the part of the duke, who had plans for conquest. Others, however, say that the duke's actions were always benevolent, and that the conflict arose from misunderstanding, or perhaps deception on the part of some mysterious third party.
All that is known for certain is that folks call that remote realm the Fallen Duchy. It boasts no ruler and little population. Wilderness reclaimed Chordille, and it is now a land of dangers.
People in Brindenford, a small town just two miles to the north, claim that murderous humanoid creatures prowl those ruins. Goblins? Orcs? Worse? No one seems to know for sure, and eyewitness accounts are few, and always contradictory. They also claim that the place is both haunted and cursed.
So many questions. So many secrets.
If you dare to brave this ancient dungeon, go well equipped. Be ready for anything. Keep your eyes open, and search everywhere. Any passage or door you find could lead to wealth enough for you to retire. Or it could lead to certain doom.
But that's what being an adventurer is all about, right? This isn't an undertaking that you'll finish in one foray or even a dozen. This is the challenge of a lifetime. As someone thrilled at the prospect of exploring the unknown, incredible challenges, and the promise of gold and magic, Dragon's Delve is exactly where you've always wanted to go.
A recap of the current roster:
1. hogarth: Cleric or Oracle of Battle
2. seekerofshadowlight: ???
3. Tarlane: Wizard (Illusionist)
4. Szombulis: Halfling(?) Cavalier (role: defender)
5. Davi The Eccentric: Dwarven Rogue
6. Crimson Jester: ???
Alternate
1. Celestial Half-Porc
You guys keep working out amongst yourselves what you want to play, and once we're set I'll start up a discussion thread with character creation rules.
I can certainly separate the two if you don't mind that, I just know that not all DMs are totally comfortable with that. I've seen the first two floors, but not beyond that, however I know that two floors in PbP terms is an awful long time.
Tarlane, it is a long time in PBP terms. If we can get that far, I will consider this game a huge success! But I have faith you won't spoil anything. Welcome aboard.
I would like to try the cavalier, using Pathfinder rules. I haven't used the newest Pathfinder (Beta playtest is where I stopped with other, real-life distractions) ruleset, but I think I will more likely be a role-player than a roll-player. Initially, I may lean towards a halfling, if this race will be allowed. I anticipate playing a defender role in some capacity, so oracles and wizardly folk are okay with me, as well as a primary combatant. I gather we would post daily, then?
A halfling would be perfectly fine, as would a Cavalier.
Daily posting would be greatly appreciated as well, I'd like to keep the game moving and avoid the lag that seems to kill so many PBP games.
Why not, third time's the charm. Let's see if this time Rurik Ungart, Dwarven Rogue (eventually Rogue/Wizard) can actually be in a pbp that survives.
I'm going to give it my best shot, Davi! :)
Guys, I posted that player introduction on my profile page, for ease of reference. I intend to post lots of campaign-related material there as things progress, such as map links, handouts, and the like. FYI.
Also added to my profile: A description of the surrounding environs, a map of said environs, and a map of the town of Brindenford. Please do check this material out, I think it will be helpful in coming up with character backgrounds. Thanks!
Here is my initial idea.. I will have to adjust him to fighter and for the game.
I may have missed it, but I just skimmed through the posts and I didn't see any build info. What are you wanting us to use for attributes? And are we just rolling starting gold, or do you want us to use a set number?
Nope, I hadn't posted that info yet, Tarlane. I had thought to wait for a discussion thread, once everybody had decided what they wanted to play. But for those who want to get cracking on the sheets now, I don't see any harm in posting some quick guidelines. Here's what I had in mind:
1. 20 point buy for attributes
2. Two traits per PC, each of which have to be from a different category (social, combat, etc.)
3. AVERGAGE (not max) starting gold, by class
4. No evil alignments
5. Only Paizo published products as allowable sources (Oracle and Cavalier are okay too, though technically not 'published' yet)
6. Maximum hp for 1st level
Anything I missed?
Here is my initial idea.. I will have to adjust him to fighter and for the game.
Sounds good. I'll update the player roster list to show that you're playing a fighter.
1. hogarth: Cleric or Oracle of Battle
2. seekerofshadowlight: ???
3. Tarlane: Wizard (Illusionist)
4. Szombulis: Halfling(?) Cavalier (role: defender)
5. Davi The Eccentric: Dwarven Rogue
6. Crimson Jester: Half-Orc Fighter
Well, since the last pbp Rurik was in was also Dungeon-A-Day, I barely had to change anything. Mind if I take the Rich Parents trait?
Well, since the last pbp Rurik was in was also Dungeon-A-Day, I barely had to change anything. Mind if I take the Rich Parents trait?
I'm okay with that. How far did you get in the other game, if I may ask? (Just curious.)
Well, since the last pbp Rurik was in was also Dungeon-A-Day, I barely had to change anything. Mind if I take the Rich Parents trait?I'm okay with that. How far did you get in the other game, if I may ask? (Just curious.)
Let's see, first failed one got to the fight involving some goblinoids near a temple (I managed to take one of them out with a single AoO, but went to negatives right after that.)
The second one, I don't really remember. I think it petered out about when we stopped the introductory role-playing in a tavern and got to the actual dungeon.
Okay, so nothing's really been spoiled for you, then. That's good.
well as most roles are covered I guess I'll go ranger or bard then
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I have been thinking of a bard as more of a fighter/mage with mystic chants in place of the music fluff, but working just the same. Any chance I could expand the bardic spell list a bit to include some offensive spells?
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One last question(for now anyway), is there any restriction on what I can purchase with my starting gold? As in, could I pick up a scroll or potion or two, or are they off limits being magic items? Also, if I take a scroll I could have made myself, would it cost full price or half price like I had made it?
Any restrictions/advice on a halfling mount for my cavalier in a dungeon? While I realize the boar is out of bounds until later, a riding dog should seem appropriate (but is named as a later choice). I'll open this up to the group for feedback as long as this question doesn't highjack the thread into a cavalier mount Q&A.
Thanks...
Any restrictions/advice on a halfling mount for my cavalier in a dungeon? While I realize the boar is out of bounds until later, a riding dog should seem appropriate (but is named as a later choice). I'll open this up to the group for feedback as long as this question doesn't highjack the thread into a cavalier mount Q&A.
Thanks...
well being level 1 and small size it does limit you options
From the core book that would be wolf, big cat or pony{dog starts off small..I know odd as hell}However small may be doable as a halfing is on the low end of small
I've mostly figured out my Oracle of Battle -- Wolf-Sark.
Ankylosaurus
Brachiosaurus
Aurochs/bison
Elephant/Mastodon
Rhinoceros
Triceratops
Tyrannosaurus
Not sure how many fit, I would go wolf myself and call it a "wardog"
If all Paizo printed material is available, may I consider a SLURK from "Crown of the Kobold King?" It's a CR2 slime-shucking underground toad, often used by kobolds as pets/mounts. I have the information if the storyteller does not have it available...
I think having an underground mount makes sense in an underground dungeon-a-day game/campaign. This way, I can try out the cavalier's abilities with a mount, and truely playtest trhe class. This new creature is also Paizo-specific, which is kinda nifty. Finally, this mount would prevent me from having to leave a pony or typical mount outside when we go underground.
Thoughts?
If all Paizo printed material is available, may I consider a SLURK from "Crown of the Kobold King?" It's a CR2 slime-shucking underground toad, often used by kobolds as pets/mounts. I have the information if the storyteller does not have it available...
I think having an underground mount makes sense in an underground dungeon-a-day game/campaign. This way, I can try out the cavalier's abilities with a mount, and truely playtest trhe class. This new creature is also Paizo-specific, which is kinda nifty. Finally, this mount would prevent me from having to leave a pony or typical mount outside when we go underground.
Thoughts?
The issue with hat is it needs a companion write up, meaning the GM will have the create it as it does not exist
well as most roles are covered I guess I'll go ranger or bard then
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seeker,
Either a ranger or bard would be great. I think I'll have to say no to expanding the bard spell list, though. I think it sort of crosses a line that differentiates bards from other arcane casters.
One last question(for now anyway), is there any restriction on what I can purchase with my starting gold? As in, could I pick up a scroll or potion or two, or are they off limits being magic items? Also, if I take a scroll I could have made myself, would it cost full price or half price like I had made it?
I'd be okay with a low-level potion or scroll, Tarlane. And yes, it's okay with me if you 'pre-craft' a scroll for half the gold price.
I've mostly figured out my Oracle of Battle -- Wolf-Sark.
Good deal, hogarth! I'll check him over in the next day or two and let you know how he looks to me.
If all Paizo printed material is available, may I consider a SLURK from "Crown of the Kobold King?" It's a CR2 slime-shucking underground toad, often used by kobolds as pets/mounts. I have the information if the storyteller does not have it available...
I think having an underground mount makes sense in an underground dungeon-a-day game/campaign. This way, I can try out the cavalier's abilities with a mount, and truely playtest trhe class. This new creature is also Paizo-specific, which is kinda nifty. Finally, this mount would prevent me from having to leave a pony or typical mount outside when we go underground.
Thoughts?
Szombulis, I think that choosing a slurk is a little too 'out there' for my tastes, and it would require a bit more work on my part to figure out mechanically, as seeker points out above.
I do agree, however, that in order to properly play a cavalier you will need a mount. In order to expand your options for mounts which would be appropriate to take into a dungeon crawl, I would be willing to gloss over the fact that certain animals are assumed size 'small' at first level. For example, if you wanted to give your guy a boar or a dog, it would be fine with me. We'll still use all of the stats of a small version, but assume that it's still large enough for your cavalier to ride. The animal's stats would improve at 4th level as normal. As pointed out, wolf or big cat would be good options, too. How does that sound?