RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32
|
Ah, okay. Well, the two-headed axe makes a nice visual reference to the two snakes and two wings, and echoes the fact that some Herms were actually Janus-faced--I have a copy of one. As for the caduceus itself, it seems to me to have always functioned as a sign of office, so I plan on using it as his holy symbol.
Who's to say you can't beat someone's head in with it as well...
Does something have to be masterwork to be alchemical silvered?
I should say, alchemically silvered. *Continues picking at gaming English*
ghosting already? sheesh.
now I must think of a good orcling grimm/greek name. pondering...
Jakobus Griptoes
Jakobus Griptoes
I like the Griptoes. I'm trying to think of a cross between Thogg and Belkar. That's where I'm going with this munchkin.
damnyoureyes
Thokares (long E)
or keep a G
Thogkares would be pronounced Thonkareez by Greek rules.
Thokares (long E)
or keep a G
Thogkares would be pronounced Thonkareez by Greek rules.
Where are you getting -kares from? Off the top of your head or is there an etymology behind it?
I put EEZ on the end of Kar (Belkar) to make it sound Grk. It very well may, I could check.
Well, the name is kind of growing on me. Avvy may not stay -- only candidate I've found so far that suggested much of anything to me -- the winged helmet.
Well, the name is kind of growing on me. Avvy may not stay -- only candidate I've found so far that suggested much of anything to me -- the winged helmet.
I see Three _ Big in your surname, but what's mal?
Hey Prof .... what's little or tiny in greek?
EDIT: I know Mega is Big/Great. I need the antonym.
Hey Prof .... what's little or tiny in greek?
EDIT: I know Mega is Big/Great. I need the antonym.
Micro is one.
Dreimal is thrice, so Thrice Great, i.e., Trimegistos.
Hey Prof .... what's little or tiny in greek?
EDIT: I know Mega is Big/Great. I need the antonym.
Micro is one.
Dreimal is thrice, so Thrice Great, i.e., Trimegistos.
Ah yes, I'm familiar with Hermes Trimegistos. Clever, I say.
Micro is greek? I was unaware.
I was going with a surname of Tomicrotherion or Microtherion, but I was hoping for a better prefix.
In addition to Mikro-, you could try:
In spite of what 2 says, I'm pretty sure that's Latin. Greek is -arion, IIRC.
Folks might find 3 interesting, as long as they don't come out sounding too dinosaury.
Urizen, didn't find anything on -kares. But it sure sounds Greek and I may just not be finding it.
Mikrostherion
Bachytherion
Nanotherion
Hmm.... what jives?
May go with Mikros- after all as it's more obvious. Don't like nano- at all here.
I'd say drop the S, if you want to be technical, plus it's easier to say.
Mikrotherion sounds fine. Did you mean Brachytherion? If you want to, you can also spell it Brakhytherion.
I'd say drop the S, if you want to be technical and its easier to say.
Mikrotherion sounds fine. Did you mean Brachytherion? If you want to, you can also spell it Brakhytherion.
Thanks for catching that; got fat fingered. Mikrotherion is looking like the surname. Still musing on the firstname.
Maybe go with something short and germanic sounding for a firstname?
Grot sounds like an orcling to me.
Maybe go with something short and germanic sounding for a firstname?
Grot sounds like an orcling to me.
You have a point, there. Hm...
Can anyone give me a special character vowel for 'i'? As in Pig? Isn't there an 'e' that sounds like it?
EDIT: é ê ë æ ÿ ... etc.?
ĭ
Okay, that failed. Don't know how to get the short i (inverted bow over it) in a post over here.
huh?
I think that I am going to stick with human. The dwarf flavor is nice with the cleric of Hermes, but the CHA hit is too much to work around, and I might have to address the movement issue as well to be happy as a devotee of the god of travel.
I dunno. I guess it mostly comes down to being a wise cleric of Hermes (dwarf) or a dexterous cleric of Hermes (human). Of course, if we were going to have the "Hermes as guide to the underworld" aspect be in the game, then the cleric should be a dwarf to fit with that. 1. How good of a combatant does the cleric need to be? and 2. How much of a skill monkey does he need to be?
ĭ
Okay, that failed. Don't know how to get the short i (inverted bow over it) in a post over here.
Ah, that's ok. I don't actually WANT an i, but a vowel that sounds like the short i. Would I just stick with a y, then?
I think that I am going to stick with human. The dwarf flavor is nice with the cleric of Hermes, but the CHA hit is too much to work around, and I might have to address the movement issue as well to be happy as a devotee of the god of travel.
I dunno. I guess it mostly comes down to being a wise cleric of Hermes (dwarf) or a dexterous cleric of Hermes (human). Of course, if we were going to have the "Hermes as guide to the underworld" aspect be in the game, then the cleric should be a dwarf to fit with that. 1. How good of a combatant does the cleric need to be? and 2. How much of a skill monkey does he need to be?
and for a human, the extra feat is always nice...
Ah, that's ok. I don't actually WANT an i, but a vowel that sounds like the short i. Would I just stick with a y, then?ĭ
Okay, that failed. Don't know how to get the short i (inverted bow over it) in a post over here.
If you don't like spelling it with an i, then I'd go with a y. Because pronouncing any e like the short i makes me want to rend flesh. Thanks for seeing the rationality of this reaction ahead of time.
Yeah, unless Moorluck finds it to fit with his story better if I go dwarf, that feat will probably have more impact on his contributions to a successful party than the chthonic flavor and neat stone connections with Hermes would. There is also the issue of Waraxe as favored weapon, I guess.
I'll update the stats shortly once I get approval from LPM on an agreed (?) orcling class concept based on what Flash has been brewing. <cross fingers>
P.S. Jyg'g is purposely supposed to sound like 'Jig' as in, THE JIG IS UP. It'll open up roleplaying possibilities. ;P
EDIT: and the tiny/small/little dragon/monster/beast .... excellent!
Are you waiting for race or class approval? What class?
Are you waiting for race or class approval? What class?
Race. Orcling. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be a Barbarian 2 / Rogue 1.
Now I'm with you--that's what you were talking about originally, IIRC.
At this point, I just wish we had a list of what people were doing. Maybe everyone will reply to this and give us a list growing towards completion.
Human Cleric of Hermes 2/Rogue 1
Ok, just made it home, and yes you guys took priority over Fallout3.
I gotta say, Holy Crap! It would seem this has garnered some intrest.
Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.
We will start the first week of May, if you guys are good with that.
Remember 25 point build, 3000 gold starting cash, any core class/race is allowed.
Flash, I like the info you posted for the Greek Deities, thanks buddy.
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
Any names are fine, Greek or otherwise.
Uri, what the frick is an Orcling? :P
|
|
At this point, I just wish we had a list of what people were doing. Maybe everyone will reply to this and give us a list growing towards completion.
Since Uri is playing at least a part rogue, I (assuming it's ok) would like to go for a Human Wizard - Conjuration specialist.
However, Solnes mentioned interest in a sorcerer -- and I don't want to step on any (virtual) toes. I could also be (easily) convinced to play either a Dwarf Ranger or a Half-Elf Paladin.
Let me know what others think.
Also -- Naming my characters has always been difficult for me. Many of my NPCs ended up being "Bob". Can someone a little more creative than I am give me a few name suggestions?
Now I'm with you--that's what you were talking about originally, IIRC.
At this point, I just wish we had a list of what people were doing. Maybe everyone will reply to this and give us a list growing towards completion.
** spoiler omitted **
Aevelyn BlackHair
Race Half Elf
Classes/Levels Rogue 2/ Sorcerer 1 (Infernal)
Uri, what the frick is an Orcling? :P
Orclings :D
Since Uri is playing at least a part rogue, I (assuming it's ok) would like to go for a Human Wizard - Conjuration specialist.
However, Solnes mentioned interest in a sorcerer -- and I don't want to step on any (virtual) toes. I could also be (easily) convinced to play either a Dwarf Ranger or a Half-Elf Paladin.
Let me know what others think.
Also -- Naming my characters has always been difficult for me. Many of my NPCs ended up being "Bob". Can someone a little more creative than I am give me a few name suggestions?
I think at least three of us are playing part rogues. To be honest, you may be better off playing a ranger in this one. With a lot of non lawfuls here, you may have a bit of a tough time trying to be the straight man. But more power if you can. Remember, he did say Chaos / Grimm / Greek. ;)
We'll definitely help with names, as you probably saw the back and forth between Mairk and me for mine.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Woody is interested in playing a tiefling.
Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.
Um... sniff, sniff.
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
I'm fine with that. Flavorwise, I'll say it's two headed with a wing motif, but otherwise acts mechanically like a battle axe. May I apply 50% damage bonus when wielding two handed?
Since Uri is playing at least a part rogue, I (assuming it's ok) would like to go for a Human Wizard - Conjuration specialist.
However, Solnes mentioned interest in a sorcerer -- and I don't want to step on any (virtual) toes. I could also be (easily) convinced to play either a Dwarf Ranger or a Half-Elf Paladin.
Let me know what others think.
Also -- Naming my characters has always been difficult for me. Many of my NPCs ended up being "Bob". Can someone a little more creative than I am give me a few name suggestions?
I think at least three of us are playing part rogues. To be honest, you may be better off playing a ranger in this one. With a lot of non lawfuls here, you may have a bit of a tough time trying to be the straight man. But more power if you can. Remember, he did say Chaos / Grimm / Greek. ;)
We'll definitely help with names, as you probably saw the back and forth between Mairk and me for mine.
Absolutely, Moff, I'm happy to help as names are one of my things.
I don't know, Urizen, it might be fun to have one Lawful odd man out, always pushing the party's chaotic ways. For that matter, if the story or setting veer chaotic, it might actually be interesting to have a majority of lawful players. In either event, I'm sticking with CG. BTW, here's a little complicating detail I added to a game once, I wonder if anyone else has done it. I had the players list choose as usual from the nine alignments, but then I had them write it down with the most important element of their alignment first, for a little greater specificity.
Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.Um... sniff, sniff.
I'm fine with that. Flavorwise, I'll say it's two headed with a wing motif, but otherwise acts mechanically like a battle axe. May I apply 50% damage bonus when wielding two handed?
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
Hey babe. Woke him up to make sure he just forgot to include you. You too are in the PbP. He is sound asleep now, so post questions and he will be in by 8 to answer them.
Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.Um... sniff, sniff.
I'm fine with that. Flavorwise, I'll say it's two headed with a wing motif, but otherwise acts mechanically like a battle axe. May I apply 50% damage bonus when wielding two handed?
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
Hey Mair if you want in, I can go for lurker/alternate. maybe even our DM's version redcloak in the early days of oots. I would only think it as fair since you will not be making our little MB fest. If thats ok with LPM
ahh ninjad by solnes
Hey babe. Woke him up to make sure he just forgot to include you. You too are in the PbP. He is sound asleep now, so post questions and he will be in by 8 to answer them.Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.Um... sniff, sniff.
I'm fine with that. Flavorwise, I'll say it's two headed with a wing motif, but otherwise acts mechanically like a battle axe. May I apply 50% damage bonus when wielding two handed?
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
OH NO! I didn't intend to wake him up! Maybe he won't remember...
OH NO! I didn't intend to wake him up! Maybe he won't remember...Hey babe. Woke him up to make sure he just forgot to include you. You too are in the PbP. He is sound asleep now, so post questions and he will be in by 8 to answer them.Players will be Taig, Urizen, Woodraven, Flash, Solnes, CH, and Moff.Um... sniff, sniff.
I'm fine with that. Flavorwise, I'll say it's two headed with a wing motif, but otherwise acts mechanically like a battle axe. May I apply 50% damage bonus when wielding two handed?
Mairkurion, we'll go with the battle axe for favored weapon, but you can use it 2-handed, and the blades should have a wing motif.
Its fine. :D
He didn't mind at all. We both wanted you in with us!!
Don't forget Sleazy E. And that should do it.