Hi All
I've a yen for running a classic expert D&D game using 5E characters - I'm considering Curse of Xanathon (X3). It does tend to be a little rail roady but many of the D&D modules of that era were. I'd like to keep it on the tracks if I could but a little sandbox play should be fine. The game would be set in Mystara, the original D&D setting.
No need to post characters as yet but I'm thinking standard array (15,14,13,12,10 and 8) with level 3 characters (ie experienced adventurers). Variant humans are fine as are Aasimar from the DMG and Goliath from the Elemental Evil supplement, though they can be re-skinned part ogres or variant half orcs if you wish.
I'd allow one skill modification of Backgrounds and allow you to pick your own traits, bonds, flaws etc. I will be adding an additional bond to all characters, namely 'Band of Brothers' - You know each other, have adventured together before and trust each other.
Hitpoints would be max for level 1 and the PHB standard hitpoints after that. We can see about rolling if you level.
Best case I'd be looking for 5-6 players - I know all too well that players drop out and so this keeps the game flowing.
I've run many PFS games as PbP and have a long running Carrion Crown PbP campaign, so I've done this sort of thing before.
I've tried running a TSR module: Cult of the Reptile Cult as 5th Ed about a year back but it imploded when the characters ran many different directions and turned a little Murder Hobo-ey so I am having another crack at 5th Ed and TSR modules now.
I expect the standard post a day, with considerations for work and real life though ideally I'd like two a day. I am on Australian Eastern time but tend to work into the Morning US hours or am on at the end of the US working day.
I'd use theater of the mind for some combats and roll20 for others. I have a Obsidian portal site for notes, journal etc.
Anyways post your interest.
I'll throw my hat in. Want to get in as many 5e games as I can to learn the system.
Not entirely sure who I'll play yet, but I'm interested.
What level would we be reaching by the end of the module?
Likely 5 or 6. 7 tops.
That said I have another module I can put you through if consensus is to keep playing.
GM I am would like to be in here is previous PC that I rolled up. Let me know about crunch.
Thanks Zook... just gathering interest at the moment but the character looks fine except I need a standard array (15,14,13,12,10,8). Isn't Zook an candidate for another PbP?
The great thing for this character is that you'll be able to take him to level 3.
Starting money and equipment will need to wait until this becomes a recruitment thread.
I'm interested!
Good to know DK.
What gods will be availble to worship?
Thats a very good question because Mystara has a very messed up system of faiths including the worship of immortals (of which there seems to be many)
This is still the "interest" thread so I'll just say use the Clerical types as laid out in the phb and we'll polish later, though given the region and what I have read about it? We can go with the Norse gods for now if you must pick a human god to worship. Demi-human? That may be trickier.
I was going to use him for another game but decided to drop out of it. I will make the changes for this PC when you make it a official.
I'll leave it open for a day or two for any more expressions of interest then we'll see about recruitment
Hey Helaman...great idea... Count me interested.
For the record I'm in Helaman's carrion crown campaign and can vouch for his abilities as a DM :)
Interested!
Interested! (though new to this board) I am well aware of game implosion. Game Hunting due to vanishing GM. I can manage a daily post (possibly 2) though I am on East Coast US so what 15 hr difference?
I don't think railroady is too bad for PBP. Sometimes limited choices can spur character creativity.
Welcome Cityhick to the forums
Recruitment is open to all.
I'll look at recruitment in the next few days but there should be plenty of room.
Hoping those who posted here will make their way to the recruitment thread.