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Post by Gigermann on May 27, 2015 15:15:44 GMT -6
Here's my current plan, subject to inevitable change: - Using latest 3.5, pretty much as-is
- Start at Level 1, fighting Kobolds & Goblins
- I still don't want to track XP—I'm going to go with "Level-up in sessions equal to the Level being achieved, minimum of 6," unless someone makes a fuss
- Using old characters is fine with me
- Not planning to restrict any books, but anything weird will be subject to GM scrutiny/veto
- There is much potential for silliness, as before—your characters will set the tone for me
- The Clichéa map doesn't quite fit my needs, but I'll probably borrow from it liberally
- Not all of the previous material will be re-used—I hope you won't take offense if something you contributed doesn't make the cut
All the above is up for discussion. Speak up here if you want me to use any module/adventure-path, and which one if so. I'll also be taking requests for other "things to do/see."
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Post by Rigil Kent on May 27, 2015 15:45:43 GMT -6
This might be worth checking into: Age of Worms adventure path ... I'll probably use Alain though depending upon the construction of the group, he may remain a fighter or change over to paladin depending...
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Post by Gigermann on May 30, 2015 10:20:56 GMT -6
So, an update, taking last night's discussions into account: - Characters: 1st Level, 4d6×6, drop lowest (reroll "1"); non-core books are legal pending approval
- Going to be using Red Hand of Doom; it'll take a bit before everyone is tall enough to ride this ride, so I'll be filling in until then
- All characters will start as members of the Hero's Guild (and will know each other from there)
- All players are required to designate an Ambition for their character: same as from Crusader Kings 2 (Get Married, Gain a Title, Amass Wealth, etc.), though you can "make one up" if it suits the character better. There will be some sort of reward granted upon completion of the Ambition, TBD when it becomes active
- All players are encouraged to designate at least one trope/cliché that fits his character
Also, @sq: If you're doing a pure grappler, and would like to make grappling in-general a bit more interesting, I have some thoughts to that end that we might use, based on GURPS Technical Grappling and some similar stuff by the author of that book
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Post by Mike E. on May 30, 2015 12:27:39 GMT -6
Naw. I'll just stick with the core d&d stuff.
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Post by Gigermann on May 30, 2015 14:53:14 GMT -6
Naw. I'll just stick with the core d&d stuff We'll probably give the expanded concept a one-shot trial at some point anyway. The basic version is pretty simple: instead of the Grapple contest, you roll "damage," which is actually "control points"—to break free, you roll damage to reduce CPs against you; instead of a binary on/off "Grappled" condition, you get a graduated penalty based on the current CP value. I'm not going to push it too hard, and I definitely don't want to go more advanced than this, but I do want to give it a shot at some point, just to see how it works out.
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Post by Mike E. on May 30, 2015 23:27:41 GMT -6
Yeah...no...lets just use the core book stuff...
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Post by LabRat on Jun 2, 2015 15:13:37 GMT -6
I'd like to take another crack as a spell caster if you don't mind. Don't know if I'm going to just import Maia or not, or go with something else. Let me think on it.
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Post by Gigermann on Jun 2, 2015 16:05:07 GMT -6
I'd like to take another crack as a spell caster if you don't mind. Don't know if I'm going to just import Maia or not, or go with something else. Let me think on it. Yeah that's going to be open, I think—McN was talking about maybe bringing back his old Druid character from Tom's game. I was thinking the other day about a good character for you, as a caster: Korra. Of course, if you haven't watched any of that, it really won't help.
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Post by Magman on Jun 2, 2015 19:29:40 GMT -6
I think that I will create a new character he was 7th level. Will still go with a druid.
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Post by LabRat on Jun 3, 2015 7:00:32 GMT -6
I was thinking the other day about a good character for you, as a caster: Korra. Of course, if you haven't watched any of that, it really won't help. Wait...did I miss something? Who is Korra?
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Post by Gigermann on Jun 3, 2015 8:12:37 GMT -6
Wait...did I miss something? Who is Korra? Info. As it relates to this discussion, she's a strong, no-nonsense, female "caster" type. If you haven't seen the show, you won't be able to draw from that, so…meh
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Post by LabRat on Jun 3, 2015 8:36:18 GMT -6
Wait...did I miss something? Who is Korra? Info. As it relates to this discussion, she's a strong, no-nonsense, female "caster" type. If you haven't seen the show, you won't be able to draw from that, so…meh Ah okay, I was really confused. Doesn't mean I can't track it down and give it a watch. I might jive with the character concept.
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Post by LabRat on Jun 3, 2015 14:55:22 GMT -6
Also, regarding importing a previous character...I will have to re-roll stats, yes?
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Post by Gigermann on Jun 3, 2015 16:28:22 GMT -6
Also, regarding importing a previous character...I will have to re-roll stats, yes? If you're just yoinking an old character, don't bother re-rolling, unless you just want to
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Post by LabRat on Jun 12, 2015 12:09:07 GMT -6
So far the people who have posted characters are either LN or TN. I'm thinking about switching Maia's alignment as well for the sake of the party playing nice with one another. Currently she is NG so I'm considering either LN or LG.
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Post by Gigermann on Jun 12, 2015 12:15:00 GMT -6
So far the people who have posted characters are either LN or TN. I'm thinking about switching Maia's alignment as well for the sake of the party playing nice with one another. Currently she is NG so I'm considering either LN or LG. I suppose LG wouldn't be so bad. We could end up in an awkward place if nobody in the group was "Good"
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Post by Rigil Kent on Jun 12, 2015 12:20:34 GMT -6
NG works well with the alignments in play if you want to stay there. I also think SQ mentioned that he was still thinking about making him monk LG instead of LN. Both he and I are required by class to be Lawful.
If she becomes LG, that means McN will be the outlier who isn't Lawful.
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Post by LabRat on Jun 12, 2015 12:33:37 GMT -6
Thanks guys for your input. I think I want to switch to LG just because I haven't played a Lawful character and it would be something different. Still, I'm pretty fluid either way so if it would benefit the entire outlook of the party, I can stay where I am or transition to full on LN.
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Post by Mike E. on Jun 12, 2015 12:40:01 GMT -6
A moral compass wouldn't be a bad idea...
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Post by Rigil Kent on Jun 20, 2015 10:32:14 GMT -6
All four PCs are on the wiki with their HeroLabs stats. I've also put the entirety of Maia's history (copied from her thread) in there.
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Post by WxMAN on Jul 13, 2015 18:46:32 GMT -6
Continuing with the conversation from Friday - I have a few things I want to clarify before I decide what I want to do with my character. One note first, I'm not married to the idea of the character being CN - in fact I'll likely move them to TN or NG to better fit with the party and the long term objects of them. Let's assume I go with a Jareth-esque character, they will be either high charisma or have the spells to make the charisma inconsequential. - Will there be a conflict of who is the 'face man' between party members (specifically Rigil's character)?
- In general are we trying to be the big damn heroes or just folks trying to get by and willing to do whatever it takes to meet our end goals (Rigil = knightly order, Shelley = restore house, etc). Jareth was originally meant to be a very grey character only in things for himself, but after several talks with Rigil - we both felt he would be more interesting if he shifted his direction for the future to potential redemption and even eventually possibly becoming a good character.
- Just how OK will it be if the face man is able to run an end round around various combats. I know some get bored with too much talky talky, so I don't want a character who's made serious sacrifices to their combat potential so they are better at diplomacy only for diplomacy to become a burden for people and fights started at the slightest provocation. In short: I don't want to take a ton of ranks in using snowshoes if our campaign is set in the desert.
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Post by Gigermann on Jul 13, 2015 19:28:25 GMT -6
You are wise beyond your years—or maybe just had a bad experience For my part: - 1: Players' call, but I think Rigil was talking about backing off the Diplo stuff for you
- 2: I'll follow your (all) lead on that one, but I'm expecting a bit north of Evil™, as a minimum
- 3: Not my first taste if diplo-imbalance, and I intend to make it (a) not the end-all-be-all, and (b) not a waste of time
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Post by Rigil Kent on Jul 13, 2015 19:31:41 GMT -6
Regarding being the Face Man, I had only planned on being the Diplomancer because there wasn't one already. I have no problem in letting someone else do that.
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Post by WxMAN on Jul 19, 2015 16:18:06 GMT -6
Through fuzzy memories I think I remember talking about allowing flaws for this campaign - is that the case or not?
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Post by Gigermann on Jul 19, 2015 17:32:13 GMT -6
Through fuzzy memories I think I remember talking about allowing flaws for this campaign - is that the case or not? Flaws or Regional Feats or something…I said to pick one and we'll run with it, but I don't recall if one was officially picked
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Post by WxMAN on Jul 19, 2015 19:16:37 GMT -6
Alright, well I don't care which (if any) we go with, I just kinda wanted to know what I'm working with
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Post by Rigil Kent on Jul 20, 2015 9:03:47 GMT -6
Through fuzzy memories I think I remember talking about allowing flaws for this campaign - is that the case or not? Flaws or Regional Feats or something…I said to pick one and we'll run with it, but I don't recall if one was officially picked Follow-up question: is this a case-by-case basis or the entire group picks one or the other?
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Post by Gigermann on Jul 20, 2015 9:14:24 GMT -6
Group. I think the Flaws were a bit too over-the-top. Why don't we just go with Regional Feats. Only ones I know about off the top of my head are in Savage Tide; we'll deal with other sources as they come up. The idea is/was that you pick the one you want, and we figure out where/how it fits into the setting after that.
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Post by WxMAN on Jul 20, 2015 9:19:17 GMT -6
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Post by Rigil Kent on Jul 20, 2015 9:19:40 GMT -6
^^ To be fair, those came from the Crimson Thrones player guide, I think... There are a whole bunch in the Forgotten Realms book. I think Greyhawk regional feats were in a Dragon Magazine. Try this
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