I've decided to take another stab at DMing a PbP. It's set in Golarion, using Pathfinder rules. The adventure is a high-power homebrew set in the mysterious forest of Chitterwood. I'm looking for four players to participate.
Basic rules:
- You're all level five.
- 25 point buy, or roll 5d6 and remove the lowest two, for ability scores.
- You all gain an extra bonus feat.
- I am probably not using traits, because I'm not too familiar with them. I could be persuaded otherwise, though.
- Monstrous races are permitted, to an extent. Kobolds have no penalty to Constitution, a +2 bonus to Intelligence, gain Knowledge (dungeoneering)as a class skill, and gain the following ability: Hardheaded (granting a +2 bonus on saves against spells from the enchantment school). Goblins are not adjusted, with the understanding that you'll minmax them as much as possible to give them a +50 on Stealth. :P Orcs have a similar understanding about Strength. Tieflings, aasamir and drow are also fine. Any race with racial hit dice may be possible, since you start at a level above first, but you'll have to run it by me.
- Classes from the core rulebook and the APG playtest are fine. So is the Arquebusier (we'll use KQ's rules on firearms, plus the exploding dice variant, and we will generally assume that guns are exotic).
- You all start with 10,500 gp.
- Evil characters are okay, but they have to work together.
- Since you've been sent by somebody to investigate the forest, you should either be a mercenary or work for somebody. Also, it might help if you aren't incredibly popular, since it's possibly a suicide mission. If you aren't, though, I can still make it work.
- You may determine hit points one of two ways: Half the maximum, or roll. You make this choice every level, but cannot change it once you've rolled.
It should be understood that the first adventure is a bit railroady. It basically uses a dungeon style, but for the most part you'll be rushed along, forced to move quickly. There will only be a few places where you have time to stop and rest. You will be able to make choices, of course, but a lot is hard to avoid. This is the theme of the first adventure. Just bear in mind that things will get a lot less constricting afterwards.
If there are any questions (such as further information on what the game might involve), feel free to ask. This is my second attempt here, and it's quite possible I got something wrong.
If you're interested, post your character concept (full stats are not necessary). Come Monday, I will select the four that I think would fit best, and that are most intriguing. Those that don't make it may be put on a waiting list, if they like.
A NOTE: I will not be using the DM Snake alias for this. Mostly because I'm not a snake. I'm still not sure why I named it that...
"That boy is too smart for his own good. May the gods help us all." - Sansifret Burl (Mentor)
Armen is a tragically misunderstood young wizard. Those experiments he did when he was younger, the ones his mom found him conducting, were not meant to be cruel to the wildlife, but to help him learn how they worked. And once he found out the bits the needed to live, he stopped removing them. It wasn't his fault, his father should have been able to explain it better to him.
Also it is not his fault about the undead. His mentor could never express why it was "EVIIIL", and "Because it just is" is never a good enoug hreason for anything.
Armen calls his style of magic "Creationist". He is fascinated with magic's ability to create anything from scrolls, to golems, to vorpal pairing knives (Something he wants for stubborn vegetables). He is not evil (NE), he's misunderstood. And is as pious as any Paladin.
He's on this journey because his Mentor signed him up(hopeing he'd die) without his knowledge, but after some convincing of the "Untold items of POWER!" that he could find Armen is now convinced it has been his idea from the start.
He would not be opposed to touring with others that are tragically misunderstood(Kobolds, Goblins, etc) because they are probably victims of bad press too.
** spoiler omitted **
Ack so many typos... that'll teach me to post from work, have the first well written post get lost, and try to hurry up and repost it.
Looks good. The typos aren't too bad. So, statwise, are you a specialist wizard? I'm looking for some general indication, is all.
Looks good. The typos aren't too bad. So, statwise, are you a specialist wizard? I'm looking for some general indication, is all.
He's going to be universal.
I'll stat him up in a bit.
Looks good. The typos aren't too bad. So, statwise, are you a specialist wizard? I'm looking for some general indication, is all.He's going to be universal.
I'll stat him up in a bit.
You don't need to give me full statistics yet, just some general information about what role he would fill and suchwhat.
I plan on him to fill in a utility role, not a straight "every spell I take goes boom" kind of guy. He's fascinated with magic, in all aspects, so his spell list might be a bit hodge podge to some, but that's more fun for me.
His feats will stick more towards the creation trees. Maybe a spell penetration here or there, I haven't plotted that out yet. Gold will be spent on supplemental magic.
I plan on him to fill in a utility role, not a straight "every spell I take goes boom" kind of guy. He's fascinated with magic, in all aspects, so his spell list might be a bit hodge podge to some, but that's more fun for me.
His feats will stick more towards the creation trees. Maybe a spell penetration here or there, I haven't plotted that out yet. Gold will be spent on supplemental magic.
Sounds interesting. You see a lot of specialists nowadays, it's nice to have a change of pace.
Hey KC,
I'd like to post a concept too. Let me take a look at the campaign guide tonight. That forest is in Andoran, right?
Thanks!
Cheliax.
However, Chitterwood is little relation to the actual Chitterwood. I don't have any real campaign guide except the campaign setting itself, and as it gave no information on Chitterwood I felt free to make up my own version.If you have a concept that involves the canonical Chitterwood, though, feel free to ask me and I'll see if it's workable.
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Hey KC,
I'd like to post a concept too. Let me take a look at the campaign guide tonight. That forest is in Andoran, right?
Thanks!
Cheliax.
However, Chitterwood is little relation to the actual Chitterwood. I don't have any real campaign guide except the campaign setting itself, and as it gave no information on Chitterwood I felt free to make up my own version.
If you have a concept that involves the canonical Chitterwood, though, feel free to ask me and I'll see if it's workable.
Gotcha. Actually that works out anyway. I'm thinking of playing a cleric or inquisitor of Asmodeus.
Gotcha. Actually that works out anyway. I'm thinking of playing a cleric or inquisitor of Asmodeus.Hey KC,
I'd like to post a concept too. Let me take a look at the campaign guide tonight. That forest is in Andoran, right?
Thanks!
Cheliax.
However, Chitterwood is little relation to the actual Chitterwood. I don't have any real campaign guide except the campaign setting itself, and as it gave no information on Chitterwood I felt free to make up my own version.
If you have a concept that involves the canonical Chitterwood, though, feel free to ask me and I'll see if it's workable.
Sounds interesting. Asmodeous is, in my opinion, a rather under-worshipped deity.
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Sounds interesting. Asmodeous is, in my opinion, a rather under-worshipped deity.Gotcha. Actually that works out anyway. I'm thinking of playing a cleric or inquisitor of Asmodeus.Hey KC,
I'd like to post a concept too. Let me take a look at the campaign guide tonight. That forest is in Andoran, right?
Thanks!
Cheliax.
However, Chitterwood is little relation to the actual Chitterwood. I don't have any real campaign guide except the campaign setting itself, and as it gave no information on Chitterwood I felt free to make up my own version.
If you have a concept that involves the canonical Chitterwood, though, feel free to ask me and I'll see if it's workable.
My thoughts exactly. You are a wise man.
I'll try to post something this evening.
Sounds interesting. Asmodeous is, in my opinion, a rather under-worshipped deity.Gotcha. Actually that works out anyway. I'm thinking of playing a cleric or inquisitor of Asmodeus.Hey KC,
I'd like to post a concept too. Let me take a look at the campaign guide tonight. That forest is in Andoran, right?
Thanks!
Cheliax.
However, Chitterwood is little relation to the actual Chitterwood. I don't have any real campaign guide except the campaign setting itself, and as it gave no information on Chitterwood I felt free to make up my own version.
If you have a concept that involves the canonical Chitterwood, though, feel free to ask me and I'll see if it's workable.My thoughts exactly. You are a wise man.
I'll try to post something this evening.
I'm going to take a direct quote from Reptilian here:
Flattery will get you nowhere!
Alright, who am I kidding...
Anyways, thanks for the compliment, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Hmmm I considering an Elven Alchemist/Rogue. If I can come up with a decent background that is.
Just in case I'll roll some stats:
=>12
=>17+2(race)+1(level)
=>18+2(race)
=>10
=>12
=>14-2(race)
STR:10
DEX:20
CON:12
INT:20
WIS:12
CHA:12
Here's my stat rolls:
17
13
11
16
17
16
Str 13
Dex 17
Con 16
Int 20
Wis 16
Cha 11
On second thought, I'd better not. I'm already in a number of games and running another. I doubt I would be able to give this game the time it deserves.
Good Luck and Happy Gaming.
Here is my submission:
Cleric 3/Monk 2 of Irori (will work on the background and specifics)
MoFiddy here.
Here is my half-orc Inquisitor of Asmodeus. His background is in the profile.
Nalor Slatesoul is a character I would like to submit for your campaign.
Here are the rolls. With these, I will flesh out his profile and make a post when it's complete.
EDIT: Adding rolls for hitpoints.
Characters look good so far. If Lucendar fleshes out his character a bit more, and it looks okay, I may end the thing now (the selection, not the game). The deadline is a bit farther than necessary.
I should have it finished by tonight. Work's been super busy, thanks.
I should have it finished by tonight. Work's been super busy, thanks.
It's fine. I'm just glad I don't have to bring in the DMPC. :P
Is hp max at first lvl? or rolled Hp rolls
If rolled
So if max at 1st HP =34
If rolled HP=32
Also with my crafting feats am I able to have crafted items in my starting eq (paying the requisite gold cost of course) or do I pay full market value?
Last question, any restrictions on how we spend our starting money (i.e. max allowed per item etc)?
Edit: Any items created will only be using the spells from my spellbook, not the "I bought a scroll at full price to make a wand at half to start the game" scam. Any non-spellbook items would be paid for at full cost. And I've got my spell book updated on my profile. Not too bad for rolling randomly on most of it.
Is hp max at first lvl? or rolled Hp rolls 4d6+12
If rolled 1d6+3So if max at 1st HP =34
If rolled HP=32Also with my crafting feats am I able to have crafted items in my starting eq (paying the requisite gold cost of course) or do I pay full market value?
Last question, any restrictions on how we spend our starting money (i.e. max allowed per item etc)?
Let's see...in order:
You roll.Let's see...looks like they got rid of a great equaliser, xp costs. So I'm afraid the full half price is just too little. That being said, it doesn't seem fair to totally deprive you of their benefit, so I'll say...three quarters price, instead of half price.
Not really. I'd prefer no scrolls of Wish, but otherwise you can pretty much spend your gold however you see fit.
I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Here is his background:
Name: Sojourn Rockbottom
Race: Gnome
Class: Summoner
Traits: Dangerously Curious, Excitable (if allowed)
Personality:Sojourn is fascinated with practically everything. He has an insatiable curiosity (some call it dangerous), but he hasn’t found anything he couldn’t handle yet! He is very personable and uses his small stature to its best advantage (mostly by hiding behind big people). He is not cowardly, per se, but he is deathly afraid of engaging in melee combat. His affinity to his Eidolon, his quadruped companion, is one of mutual respect and protection. He cares for it and speaks to it as it were family.
He tends to be impatient if things aren’t moving quickly enough. He craves excitement and sometimes sets things in motion to get it if he gets bored (which is often).
Motivations:
Sojourn is interested mostly in what the world has to offer. This quest has provided him a great opportunity to get out and experience it firsthand. He is not content to sit on the sidelines but to act (sometimes before thinking things through). He is interested in so much that sometimes even the most mundane items consume him as he considers the possibilities of where it has been. His current addiction is the occult – everything from extra-planar and the fey to the First World.
Aspirations:Sojourn strives to understand his heritage and that of the mysterious Fey as well. He seeks to make his mark in this world to show that size matters not.
Background:Sojourn is a gypsy at heart. He has traveled extensively throughout Golarian, moving from one settlement to another. If it weren’t for the fact that his abilities were innate, he would have little or no skills at all. His attentions are fleeting and swing from one subject to another quite often.
As a child, he was alone quite often, as his parents were pioneers who struggled to tame the land around them. He often sought companionship from nature as a result of his loneliness. From an early age, animals and creatures always seemed to be around him. He learned that if he concentrated hard enough, they would find their way to him. His connection with his eidolon came by accident. He discovered a strange summoning ritual from a wandering traveler and had to have it. Once attaining it (after incessant pestering to the owner), he attempted to study it but couldn’t wait to do it properly. He set about speaking the words and making the gestures in short order. Surprisingly, the worse thing that happened was waking up later with a dragon-shaped brand on his neck and being licked by a wingless dragon-looking creature. That creature had the same brand on its neck. Since then, the two have been inseparable. You can often find them conversing, sometimes without words at all. Boon, as the eidolon is often called, is overly protective of Sojourn. Sojourn, in turn, expects Boon to be treated as any other sentient being. In fact, Sojourn considers himself an animal-rights activist.
I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Sure, just post your character concept here.
Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
I edited my original post. See above spoiler.
I edited my original post. See above spoiler.Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Ah, sorry.
I probably won't be allowing traits, since I haven't seen much interest in them.
I edited my original post. See above spoiler.Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Ah, sorry.
I probably won't be allowing traits, since I haven't seen much interest in them.
No worries. I like them as they add good plot hooks and RP flavor but I can live without them.
No worries. I like them as they add good plot hooks and RP flavor but I can live without them.I edited my original post. See above spoiler.Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Ah, sorry.
I probably won't be allowing traits, since I haven't seen much interest in them.
Kalderaan, I see you've posted this same character on another PbP. That's fine, but I'd prefer to know which one you'll go with if it comes down to it.
Not because I'm jealous, but I'd like to know to save myself some trouble. I expect it's Reptilians (I'd make the same choice, he's an awesome GM), but it'd make judging a lot easier.
No worries. I like them as they add good plot hooks and RP flavor but I can live without them.I edited my original post. See above spoiler.Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Ah, sorry.
I probably won't be allowing traits, since I haven't seen much interest in them.Kalderaan, I see you've posted this same character on another PbP. That's fine, but I'd prefer to know which one you'll go with if it comes down to it.
Not because I'm jealous, but I'd like to know to save myself some trouble. I expect it's Reptilians (I'd make the same choice, he's an awesome GM), but it'd make judging a lot easier.
Is there a reason I can't play both?
Is there a reason I can't play both?No worries. I like them as they add good plot hooks and RP flavor but I can live without them.I edited my original post. See above spoiler.Sure, just post your character concept here.I'm interested in playing a Gnome Summoner if you have room.
Let me know.
Ah, sorry.
I probably won't be allowing traits, since I haven't seen much interest in them.Kalderaan, I see you've posted this same character on another PbP. That's fine, but I'd prefer to know which one you'll go with if it comes down to it.
Not because I'm jealous, but I'd like to know to save myself some trouble. I expect it's Reptilians (I'd make the same choice, he's an awesome GM), but it'd make judging a lot easier.
Well, it's the same character, isn't it? I guess there's no definite reason, but it feels off.
Ah, I see your point. I would prefer starting at first level so preference will go to Reptilian's game.
Thanks for the feedback.
It's fine. At least now I don't have to choose. Besides which, I fear your character would be the odd man out. You're happy-go-lucky, while the others are clearly not. :P
Still looking for anymore characters?
Wow that was a lot of typing, but I've got him done for your review Boss Kobold!
HP rolls:
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+ = 34
Still looking for anymore characters?
Sure. Just post your concept here.
Lucendar, how about you just give some backstory and personality and suchwhat. The stats aren't as high priority.
Chozyn, can I see some more information about the familiar?
Roll for stats:
Roll for hit points:
Still looking for anymore characters?Sure. Just post your concept here.
Lucendar, how about you just give some backstory and personality and suchwhat. The stats aren't as high priority.
Chozyn, can I see some more information about the familiar?
What other information do you want/need?
What other information do you want/need?Still looking for anymore characters?Sure. Just post your concept here.
Lucendar, how about you just give some backstory and personality and suchwhat. The stats aren't as high priority.
Chozyn, can I see some more information about the familiar?
Well, I don't see their name, or much else about them besides stats.
Background idea.
Name Genisen Larkova
Race Human
Class Cleric Of Abadar
Align LE
From an early age, Genisen was interested in laws, money, and politics. As soon as he was old enough, he joined the church of Abadar. He learned fast and rose through the ranks extremely fast.
Genisen believed that any cleric of Abadar, be their role as judge, lawyer, or even clerk should be seen as powerful and successful or they would not be taken seriously. Genisen used his knowledge of the laws, and his connection as a cleric to bolster his wealth and standing.
Despite not breaking any laws, certain unreputable individuals took a disliking to him and his one sided deals. Feeling the pressure, Genisen decided a little travel could be nice and took off into parts unknown, taking whatever things of value he owned that he could.
So far he hasn't stopped running, either because he is afraid that he will be found, or just that the right opportunity hasn't appeared. He believes his talents are being wasted and "the people" need him to be able to succeed and prosper.
He is willing to travel with or do just about anything, as long as he thinks it can eventually restore his place in society, be it because of wealth, fame, or titles.
Looks good.
Alright, I'm pretty happy with the characters I've seen so far, so I'm going to close judging. Everybody's in. This party looks pretty much united alignment-wise (no paladins, I mean). You can all proceed to the Discussion thread.
Roll for stats
16
18
12
15
16
9
Roll for Hps
Str 10 (+1 4th level)
Dex 12
Con 16
Int 15
Wis 18+2 race=20
Cha 16