Ok,
I've decided to run the Second Darkness AP as a PbP game, using the Pathfinder rules (it was originally 3.5E).
I'll be open for character submissions through until June 2nd, which I'll pick the best ~5 characters submitted.
I'll be playing the game on the Myth-Weavers website, since I tend to like their mechanisms for dice rolling and character sheets, but I'll submit any characters from Paizo readers either here, or on the MW site.
The micro-site dedicated to the game is here
Elements of Applying
Characters with well-written personalities, backstories and elements tightly woven into Riddleport will be the best candidates.
All submissions should include:
+ Character Name
+ History/Background
+ Appearance (Picture optional)
+ Stats From The High Fantasy (20) Point Buy
+ 1 Pathfinder Trait and 1 Second Darkness Trait
+ Starting Gold: Roll, or take the average of your class if you don't like your roll. Rolls made on this Pre-game forum.
+ Class doesn't have starting gold (it's from APG?) use: 4d6x10gp.
Characters must be bent towards "doing the right thing" yet must also be familiar with Riddleport. Backgrounds should focus on either natives of Riddleport or the surrounding areas. Characters must also have a good reason to attend the Cheat The Devil and Take His Gold event - inspirations can be found in the bonus traits.
Game Scope
The game starts at 1st level, and we will definitely play through and complete "Shadow in the Sky". It's 6 full chapters, so it will take 2-3 years to play out via PbP. That said, I'd like to run it through to completion but do not expect that long of commitments from players for this first chapter.
Thanks, and can't wait to get started.
For this game, I'd like it to be composed of "frequent posters" - meaning you can post at least twice per weekday (weekends are off). I'll do an early and a late update to keep the game moving. Obviously folks will have breaks/vacations where their characters actions can be taken by the DM if they need a week or more away from game.
I'd be interested in playing. I'll work on a character concepts and post it this weekend. I shouldn't have an issue posting at least twice a day as long as Mythe-weavers is not blocked buy my work.
Probably try with a Human Fighter.
I am interested in doing a cleric of cayden cailean. I will post on the recruitment thread when I get my character all nice and done up
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Adding a App for a Human barbarian, per your info on the Barbs of the area, Would an Earth breaker be ok for a Weapon?
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Earth Breaker is absolutely OK for a weapon, especially for a barbarian.
Not sure how well this character would fit, and I don't have the Second Darkness Player's Guide, so I can't pick a trait, but here's a Fire Sorcerer I wanted to play in Kingmaker(but he didn't get picked).
I can easily change his background around to have him end up in Riddleport, and if anyone could suggest a trait that fits, I'd appreciate it.
My second Darkness Pbp unfortunately went kaput, but I've got an idea for a cussing, swearing, limerick spitting great oaf of a bard in mind. (Think Sam Kineson as a bard)That would love a chance at life. I'll post the Character next week when I'm back in town if interested. Often poses as different things (Cleric of Cayden Calidan, Visiting lecherous noble, Wise and powerful wizard)in order to best take advantage of situations. Thinking about the feats that let you use anything as an improvised weapon, and lots of rank in bluff and disguise, but underneath all the bluster, he's actually pretty effective, especially at supporting the rest of the party.
I can easily change his background around to have him end up in Riddleport, and if anyone could suggest a trait that fits, I'd appreciate it.
For applications, I'm definitely favoring those who have juicy tie ins to Riddleport, which favors characters who feel like they fit in the city. That doesn't mean just criminal types or criminal-tolerant types, but at least a backstory that gives a nod to growing up around those elements.
My second Darkness Pbp unfortunately went kaput, but I've got an idea for a cussing, swearing, limerick spitting great oaf of a bard in mind.
Character concept is great... I'd want to know how far your game got, just so I know how many spoilers you've seen, since there's some pretty crazy stuff in store.
I can easily change his background around to have him end up in Riddleport, and if anyone could suggest a trait that fits, I'd appreciate it.For applications, I'm definitely favoring those who have juicy tie ins to Riddleport, which favors characters who feel like they fit in the city. That doesn't mean just criminal types or criminal-tolerant types, but at least a backstory that gives a nod to growing up around those elements.
My second Darkness Pbp unfortunately went kaput, but I've got an idea for a cussing, swearing, limerick spitting great oaf of a bard in mind.Character concept is great... I'd want to know how far your game got, just so I know how many spoilers you've seen, since there's some pretty crazy stuff in store.
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Yeah that's early enough I'm not worried about spoilers. It'll be a little repeat in the beginning, you guys stopped before any "good" stuff!
I think that my wife and I would be interested in this. Busy through the weekend, so you probably will hear from us on Monday. Then again, it sounds like you are holding off until the 2nd, so plenty of time to make sure to get things all sorted out. Will read the Player's Guide for Second Darkness this weekend.
Happy gaming.
Barator
For applications, I'm definitely favoring those who have juicy tie ins to Riddleport, which favors characters who feel like they fit in the city. That doesn't mean just criminal types or criminal-tolerant types, but at least a backstory that gives a nod to growing up around those elements.
How about his Chelaxian owner came to Riddleport for the Golden Goblin when the fire flared? Or he lost Obi in a gamble and he was freed? This can all happen years ago, at a previous Golden Goblin.
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In the interests of full disclosure, my character is a veteran of another Second Darkness game that faded halfway through first level, after we had been made part owners of the gambling hall.
You can see how far we got here...
http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/community/gaming/playByPost/secondDark nessKEJRsPathfinderRPGPlayByPost
I've had about 16 character submissions, and about a half-dozen more characters that I'm aware are still to come.
I'll be accepting submissions through until June 2nd.
While I'll consider character profiles linked in this thread, the game will eventually play on the Myth-Weavers.com forums linked here
Since I've already had a few folks ask about multiple submissions, I will allow up to 2 submissions per person.
Characters with strong backgrounds and good tie ins to be motivated to attend the Cheat the Devil and Take His Gold event have the best shot.
No worries. The deadline is still 4 days away. I'm very impressed by all the submissions, which is making my position difficult to pick the party.
For those of you on Paizo, I'd love to get your apps submitted in the MW applications thread if you could be troubled to create accounts over there.
You will eventually need the account to play, so it gets that hurdle out of the way at least.
Plus it'll help me have a better birds-eye view, and send you private messages over there, or discuss your character on dedicated threads. It's not a bad little site for playing games.
Ok third try should be the right one !!!
The other two went kaput.
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I think the party's have already been chosen. You can check on the Mythweavers site. (NOTE: You have to refresh the page to see any changes. I checked it for a whole day before I figured that out)