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Forum Meta => Archive => Archived Fun => Topic started by: Solnath on May 05, 2007, 08:52:33 PM
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An issue that stirred up on IRC, would anyone else than Amy and possibly Oz like to play D&D online?
Most likely 3.5E and all positions are still open for democratic purposes. Please pick the appropriate answers, "Cookies?" goes with every other answer. Combining "No" with a "Yes" will most likely confuzzle people, so please refrain from doing so.
Ask questions and all shall be revealed except bank PINs or whether or not it's butter.
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I don't have the time. Weaksauce. :'(
But a cookie would be sweet.:)
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The only MMOs that I will consider playing are WAR and AoC. DDO is for D&D nerds.
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DDO?
This is about playing D&D over the internet, via forum and IM.
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That's almost as nerdy as RPing as if acting.
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And that's almost English. :-P
Anyways, takasia, you only voted Cookies?, so do you want to play or not?
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I would love to, I have played some on P&P but not enough to know the rules for character creation.
Unfortunately this might be problematic due to not everyone having access to every IM service and some only get one to work, I am one and I know PUR is another, on top of that, we can't get the same one to work...
EDIT: If it does work out I'll want an original mêlé character
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yea i could totaly go for a good rogue character. i love doing rogues who have cool tools and weapons, such as an umbrella shield/spear/tool case. mmhmmmmm.
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Well, if someone is unfamiliar with the rules, checking out System Reference Documents (http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/System_Reference_Document) wouldn't hurt. Of course, one shouldn't actually complete the character, because we're not yet certain on what level we're starting on and, depending on who's being the DM, what the setting is.
*looks up* Okay, so that's at least five we have. It'd be great if people could post their character ideas so a clearer image can be formed of the party structure. If you're unsure on how to make a character, either use the SRD link in this post or ask here.
PUR, what are the stats of an umbrella shield/spear/tool case and does it resemble what Setsuka has in Soul Calibur III?
And as a general comment preferably no extreme power-building, Pun-Puns and the like tend disrupt game balance.
Yours truly,
Whee!!!!
EDIT: Damn, forgot psionics completely. Ehh... they're listed as spellcasters. Pick that if you want to play a psionic class.
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EDIT 2: The IM problem can be solved in many ways. First, there are a lot of IM programs out there. I mean a lot. Some of them are bound to work in one way or another. Second, there's always IRC, which I believe is accessable to everyone.
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D&D is damn powergaming...but that mainly depends on the players. I would try it at least.
Hope there are good rules for demon conjurers/summoners/whyever they´re named....
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I have not played that before, but would love to try
Is it difficult to start with?
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Well, it can be really confusing if you just jump in, so I highly recommend you read the rules (http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:System_Reference_Document) to give you some insight on how things work. All in all, it is quite friendly toward new players, but experience affects the swiftness of the gameplay.
And yes, I know there's quite a lot to read there. :-P
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uh... that's a lot to read.... :o
perhaps I'll skip this one for now, and just get the fun by watching... :-\
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Alright then, watching usually helps learn how things work and if there's something obscure, there's nothing wrong in asking.
Also, a question to the players, does anyone object to starting at level 2?
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Hmmm, perhaps I should just watch for now as well. I have little experience in these matters, due mainly to a lack of D&D
nerds fans in my vicinity.
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IRC is one of those completely screwed for me...
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Damn. Something must be done.
However, to intimidate players, it'd be great if you could answer these questions. (http://www.geocities.com/buddhabear_sj/gaming/tables.html#12q)
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you'll have it by later tonight.
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So whats the ETA on that cookie?
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ETA? No one said it would result in receiving a cookie, it was just an option to vote for.
Oh-kay, seeing as I'm most likely DMing, second level it is, happily meaning that level adjustment +1 races are allowed.
Thanks, PUR, at least someone is showing decent activity. :clap: :-P
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ETA? No one said it would result in receiving a cookie, it was just an option to vote for.
You have failed me Soly.
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still working at it. and to everyone else...
get cracking
:whip:
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I'm willing to play :).
I don't have IRC on my backup computer though (my main is down for the count), might be a problem. Which IRC do we use, and what would be the IP, server, etc?
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Most likely espernet, which can be accessed through Taijitu IRC. (http://www.taijitu.org/pjirc/) It'd be great if you could produce a character concept in the near future.
On a more general scale, if you want to make a really extravagant character build, tell me what books you've used to get it. Also, if you want to write up the character sheet already, here's a check-list:
1) 72 attribute points, 1-to-1 buy (Oh yes... >:D)
2) Level 2, so +1 LA allowed
3) Preferably, no Chaotic Evils without a really good reason, they're not team-players
4) No Ardents or other insta-powerbuilds
5) Some, but not all monstrous PC races or classes
6) Basically, if it's in the Dungeon Master's Guide (NPC classes, mhmm), Player's Handbooks I and II, Complete Warrior, Complete Adventurer, Complete Divine, Complete Arcane, Book of Exalted Deeds or Expanded Psionics Handbook, it's most likely ok. If it's not, it's possible it's fine and dandy.
Hopefully, I forgot nothing of the list. If someone wants to challenge any of the above, feel free to. They're just the initial starting points.
Also, do the spell-casters wish to use the mana point system from Unearthed Arcana?
Questions welcome.
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your going to love this.
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I'm sure I will.
Saaay... anyone planning on playing a Drow Chaotic Good Ranger that wields two scimitars?
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nope heres mine:
What is your character's complete physical description?
What is his/her race, age, height, weight, build?
Female Human; 5'2"; 110 lbs; petite frame; 22 years of age but looks about sixteen
Hair color, length and type?
shortish black hair, slightly curly, one curl eternaly swirled on her brow
Eye and skin tone?
bright blue-green eyes, usualy rimmed with kohl; likes staining her lips red; alabaster skin that seems immune to tanning
Unusual marks or scars?
fluer de lis tattoo on her right hip bone; sharpened canines
Bearing and usual demeanor?
strangers assume that she is very aloof and cold yet she gives off an aura of pure sex.
Typical garb (include multiple scenarios, if appropriate)?
black leather pants with a mostly open strip down each side, sleeveless black silk shirt with a high neck open between the breasts, soft red calf hide coat trimmed with longish black fur and raven feathers, black soft calf hide boots, black stovepipe hat with a red scarf tied around the base of it
What is your character's complete psychological description?
What are his/her ethics, religion, philosophy, and deity?
actualy lacks in most ethics however will not do anything bad in front of or with children, considers the harm of a child the most heinous act imaginable, she believes that music and love will save the souls of everyone they contact, general philosophy is do as you want as long as its not hurting anyone
What kind of personality and interests does he/she have?
she has a rather loving and passionate personality, she is very interested in music, sex, love, peace and all that jazz
Is he/she intense, passionate, prone to violence, insane, crafty, etc?
passionate, crafty, caring, insane, warm hearted, generous
What are your characters hobbies?
travelling, singing, flirting, playing with kids, smoking
What does your character generally do in his/her leisure time?
play with kids all day and make love all night, or play a funky tune.
What does your character do to "unwind"?
smoke some tobacco, light a fire, get laid
Why does your character have the class, weapon proficiencies, skills, and languages that he/she does?
What are your character's favorite things? Colors, smells, foods, drinks, sounds, animals, locations, etc.
she loves the sights sounds and smells of the orphanage where she was raised, she loves the sound of music, she favors a red and black color scheme, loves the smell of leather, prefers eating fruits and vegetarian alternatives to meat, she mostly drinks water, she loves shock lizards
What are your character's least favorite things?
meat, men, alcahol, cruelty to children
Who are your character's current friends, lovers, allies and associates?
to be filled out at a later date
What is the nature and intensity of these relationships?
Who and what are your character's enemies and foes?
Are these based on personal experience, second-hand encounters, cultural biases, etc?
Does your character have any pets, henchbeings or constant companions?
she has her horse named lucky.
Does your character want any?
she would love all of the above.
What were your character's previous adventures and experiences?
she has travelled all about and i will come up with some fun stories later.
How have they shaped who your character is today?
totally otherwise she wouldn't be doing so well with music.
What are your character's attitudes, habits and vices?
very caring with children, she acts as an older sister to anone younger than her, she starts campfires even if they aren't needed, she enjoys smoking tobacco and enjoys sex.
Does he/she drink, smoke, do drugs, have sex, gamble, steal, etc?
smoking, sex, stealing.
What are your character's fears, phobias and issues?
mindflayers freak her out severely to the point of hysteria, her parents brains were eaten by mindflayers and she was forced into slavery by them for roughly one year before being rescued by a beautiful adventurer.
Do you have unresolved childhood traumas?
see above.
Where does your character call home?
the town where her orphanage is based. it is a rather largish yet rural town.
Why?
because she was raised there.
Have there been previous "homes"?
none she remembers besides the road.
Is your character a wanderer?
oh yes indeed.
Your character needs a horse for a long journey. Describe the steed's size, coloring, build, training and personality.
steed would be sleek, black, fast, combat trained, free spirited, devoted, loving
Would your character rather make use of an exotic mount and/or use an esoteric manner of travel?
an exotic mount would rock, however a dimensional doorknob would kick ass like whoa.
What are your character's views on death and dying?
it sucks so don't do it.
What would be the "perfect death"?
saving orphans from some evil bastard
What would be a shallow or meaningless death?
dying without glory
If your character has already died and been raised, how has this experience changed your views?
From your character's viewpoint, which is better, being loved or feared?
being loved by those who desrve love and feared by the evil ones.
Why is your character an adventurer?
because the matron of her orphanage told her to bring her singing voice on the road, which she did and did quite well with it.
Is it the money?
sometimes, but mostly to give to the community
The magic?
nah
The power?
nope
The challenge?
often times yes
The excitement?
mmhmmm
The hand of Fate?
nah
Some combination of these?
You return to a comfortable way-side inn that has housed you in comfort numerous times over the years. You find that the kindly family has just been threatened, beaten and robbed. You have the means to track down the guilty bandits. What do you do?
track down the evil bastards and make them pay.
Would your answer change if members of the tavern-master's family were killed or raped?
yes then they would be tortured slowly.
Would your character be comfortable being reincarnated?
sure
Why (not)? (Remember, when a person is reincarnated, they often experience a fundamental shift in their personality. How would your character cope with this?)
because death is a drag and life is great so any chance to live is a great thing.
What was your character like as a child?
morbid and quiet
How were you treated?
by parents: not too well, her father habitualy raped and beat her, her mother encouraged this with her ignorance.
by the mind flayers: same as they treat all their slaves, in other words, Survivors of Nazi Death Camps have had a better time of it.
by the orphanage: very well, the matron praised and loved her for many years.
Have you changed much?
yes thanks to the matron mostly.
Was your character a late-bloomer, a wimp, a bully, a nerd, a snitch, a klutz or a rascal?
weirdo is a better word for it, however she was always an attractive weirdo.
Who were your character's childhood friends and companions?
all the children of the orphanage were friends with her, they all lived happily together.
Were there strong bonds between you?
yep
Where are these friends now?
back in the hometown living out normal happy lives.
What would provoke you to murder someone (not kill -- actually hunt down, stalk and slay without mercy)?
harming a child
What are your character's strongest traits, personality-wise?
devotion to her beliefs and nonstop love for life.
What do others see in you?
a loving free spirit.
Do you agree?
yep
Do you as the character agree?
sure but shouldn't everyone be that way?
What emotions can your character express easily to others?
everything besides sadness.
Which are more difficult?
sadness and any variation of it.
Which do you hide from others?
pain, past , all that jazz.
What is your relationship with your god(s)?
what gods?
Are you devout?
not at all
Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with the deity or more of an impersonal tie to the church and/or the social organization it represents?
not my gig.
What were your thoughts the first time your character took a life (you may choose whether it was sentient or not)?
oh no i didn't mean to kill it, but it tried to eat my brain, oh no they are gunna all be mad now....
How did this effect you?
gave her the resolve to do what needs to be done.
What is event or characteristic is your character most proud of?
when she dropped a donation off at the orphanage for the first time.
What meaning does this have in your life?
it means everything to her
Does your character display this pride openly or is it a personal matter?
openly. always.
If you could live anywhere in the multiverse, where would it be and why?
where ever the souls of the innocent go.
Would you bring others with you?
nope.
If you are tied to one location, would you change the traits of that area?
eventualy.
If you could have any one thing, what would it be?
world peace.
What purpose would you put it to?
ending alot of suffering.
What is your character's greatest ambition?
to live a full life.
Do you have life-goal?
see above.
Do you merely follow where events lead you?
pretty much unless its a course i don't like.
What is your character's family like?
dead.
Your parents, siblings, cousins, home town, etc.
Do you still think about them?
sometimes.
Do you still see them?
How does your character see others?
as either good or evil, her worldview has no greys.
What is your character's self-image in the eyes of others, as perceived by the character?
she thinks others see her as a nice vagabond.
Is this different than the player's viewpoint?
yep.
What is your character's most prized possession and why?
What would you do if it was stolen?
If it was lost?
If it was willfully destroyed?
If your character had a wish, what would it be?
Please be as long-winded as possible!
it would be for the world to be peaceful and for no one to go hungry and for everyone to find a great love.
Why has your character taken your particular alignment?
because its just the way she is.
What relationship does your character feel towards others of his ethos?
a fantastic one.
Is your character evangelistic in this regard?
nope.
Who is your character's best friend(s)?
her horse Lucky.
Would you sacrifice your life for this/these people?
sure would.
What is the basis of your relationship?
she helps me i help her, it all works out.
If your character was suddenly catapulted onto 20th century Earth, how would you live?
very modestly, but attending alot of clubs.
What profession would you pursue?
preschool teacher.
Describe your probable life-style (vagabond, married with children, socialite, etc)?
socialite who rarely sleeps.
What animal or creature best symbolizes your character?
dog.
Which traits do the two share?
loyalty, friendlyness, wanderlust and a general happy go lucky attitude.
Which are different?
she dousn't lick her own genitals.
How does your character view life?
As an amazing party that everyone should enjoy.
Is it a puzzle?
A challenge?
A stream of events?
How does your character fit in?
in her own boisterous way.
Does your character care?
about kids and thats about it.
What is your character most afraid of?
mindflayers.
Why?
already explained
Is your character aware of this fear?
oh yes.
What would your character do when confronted by this fear?
spaz big time.
What was your favorite adventure?
no favourites they are all fun.
Why?
How do you feel about stealing?
if its needed and not from the poor.
What justification do you need?
starvation.
How far would you go to steal/recover something?
pretty far.
Do you see adventuring as robbery (of poor orcs/ogres/dragons/etc) or justice?
justice man those big evil bastards needed to have justice smacked upside their scaly faces.
Do you feel you risk your life when you adventure?
to live is to risk your life.
Why (not)?
Have you ever thought about the odds of survival?
nope
Do you care?
nope
Are you a virgin?
nooooo
If not, what was your first time like -- the partner, the experience, the relationship, etc?
Either way, how has this affected your life?
first time was with her father when he raped her in the batcave near their house, things went downhill from there. and she still dousn't trust men.
What secrets does your character keep?
her entire past is a secret.
How personal are they?
VERY.
Whom do/would you confide in?
the matron.
Does your character like him/herself?
of course why wouldn't she?
Why (not)?
Do you as the player agree?
yea pretty much.
What characteristic are you most interested in improving?
her secrecy about her past.
Why?
its a good character developement.
How would this change your life?
it would bring some people far closer.
Are you a fairly independent person?
most of the time.
How often do you ask others for aid?
when its needed or a better idea.
How well do you work in a group?
very she fits in with most anyone.
How does your character react to clerics and other "god-servants"?
with a rolling of the eyes.
Do you hold people or things as sacred?
children and love thats all.
How do you feel about rival deities and faiths?
How easy is it for you to kill?
somewhat as long as its someone she considers bad.
Do you limit yourself to slaying only monsters?
nah
Only non-humanoids?
Animals?
Do you ever try to restrain foes with non-lethal force?
its prefered.
What are your limits?
Do you believe in destiny?
nope
Do you have a specific destiny to fulfill?
not as far as we know.
How does this belief color your decisions?
it dousn't.
What fallacies or myths do you believe in? Examples: psionic powers/drow/spell-jamming don't exist, Oerth is flat, all witches are evil, DC is NOT God, etc. Please keep in mind your cultural biases.
alcahol rots your insides, people who drink it are dying.
What magical item does your character most want?
wand of healing perhaps.
Why?
to aid others.
If you could change any one thing about your character, what would it be?
nothing
Why?
because i made her this way for a reason.
Would the character also want to change this?
.......
Do you want to have a family and/or children?
she wants to have children but is completely infertile.
Why (not)?
If your character is part of a lineage, explain what that ancestral connection means to you.
If your character could become some other person or creature what would it be?
someone who could bear children.
Why does your character feel this way?
she wants kids badly.
As the player, do you agree/feel this is a valid reason?
indeed i do.
What is your definition of happiness?
a warmth that emnates from your soul outwards.
Have you ever achieved this?
sure plenty of times.
What would you do to achieve this state (again)?
many things.
What would you as the player most like to see happen to your character?
for her to grow and prosper.
Why?
Do you believe in Law or Justice?
justice.
Which is more important, the Ends or the Means?
ends.
If your answers vary with the situation, please explain.
Have you ever been in love?
not yet.
With whom and when?
What would you do to achieve a strong and healthy romantic relationship?
almost anything.
If your character was born and raised in our 20th century Earth, how would you live?
What profession would you pursue?
she would live very well and be the head of multiple charities, while being a teacher .
What kind of car would you drive?
an electric car.
Your favorite band?
Abba
Describe your probable life-style (vagabond, married with children, socialite, etc)?
socialite wokaholic.
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...And that, dear class, is exactly how to make a DM very, very happy. I mean... wow. Thumbs up. Waaaay up.
Judging by your answers, she seems to be a Chaotic Good Bard, am I correct?
Also, to add to the list, in case people want to buy items already (<.<, >.>), 999 gp are at your disposal. Just to tease you with those 1000 gp magic items.
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:clap:
awesome guess.
also i say no to the mana system.
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That's one against, out of one verified spell-caster. I also thought of why you might be joining up with the others. *evil laughter*
And yet another addition to the list: characters must take care of their basic needs (eating, drinking and toilet activities), either generically or non-generically. Malnourishment and dehydration rules apply.
More will follow, especially after the others post their characters as well. :clap:
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there's a reason why i am going to have a wagon.
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You're making setting up the beginning easier all the time. :-P
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well i am one of the easiest people to get to take a plot hook, and i produce them quite well all on my own.
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DM: "Once, when you were ten, you heard a rumour of a-"
PUR: "OH YEAH, WE'RE SO GOING THERE!"
Everyone else: "..."
Well, the basic idea is that you were travelling from the city of Zamand north to seek the great musician Iso Saphanés who moved there ten years to live a solitary life dedicated to composing his Ninth Symphony. While you were on your way, your wagon's left rear wheel collapsed because of some unknown reason, dreadfully convenient seeing as this forces you to seek repairs from a nearby town of Vobo where, by sheer coincidence that seems awfully akin to a plot device, you meet the rest of the gang, some of whom you might already know. Might as in if I knew what their characters are like... :-P
Sound good?
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sounds fantastic. now we just need more info on the other characters.
and she will be very upset by her wagon being damaged.
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Well, she can blame the Demon Lord Nix'shon.
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:o
oh my...
its too bad shes an athiest.
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Well... then she can blame Nixon. You know, atheists in a world where gods have been proven to exist... sounds like cannon fodder, but I suppose your girl'll be alright unless she wants to be a Paladin or a Cleric at some point.
Do you have a character sheet drawn up as well?
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working on it. its difficult as my friend brian has my books at his place right now.
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*whistles innocently* (http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:System_Reference_Document)
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is that what they call it nowadays?
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Unfortunately, I'm gonna have to pull out because of not enough time. Maybe later on I could join mid-campaign.
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Hold! HOLD! I'm buying a ticket! One spot for me please! Nothing better than an adventure where you can meet dragons of gay and bright colours! :clap:
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Okay, do you have any aclownian character ideas in mind and have you read this thread in completion?
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I have only had time to read 1.5 pages from the beginning and 1.5 pages from the end. :o
I guess as a character I'd play human necropolitan archivist!
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Okay, then it'd be great if you could answer these questions (http://www.geocities.com/buddhabear_sj/gaming/tables.html#12q) and tell me why exactly is a necropolitan archivist in a little village in the rural countryside. :-P
Posted on: 08 May 2007, 08:02:32
People with characters: 3
Female Human Chaotic Good Bard
Female Cat Folk Chaotic Good Swashbuckler (will be revised, just in case, when I get my hands on Races of the Wild.)
STR: 10
DEX: 20
CON: 10
INT: 14
WIS: 10
CHA: 14
Male Human Lawful Neutral Archivist
Anyone else have a suitable idea for their characters?
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i once saw a psychotic french chef try to jump a fence before being carted off to the loony bin in a plain white van when i was in a youth hostel in france
we think he also tried to kill himself, but we're not sure
hows tht for a character?
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I don't think anyone who can be defined "psychotic" is really suitable as a character in a game that requires teamwork to any extent... That kind of people tend to have very "original" ideas of their own as to how things work.
Posted on: 08 May 2007, 22:37:26
This dice roller (http://invisiblecastle.com/rolldice.py) will be used so that everyone can roll most of their checks on their own.
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I must ask a question before I commit to anything: when is it likely we would "meet" on RC? Scheduling conflicts may ensue.
Assuming that can be worked out, I would love to join the campaign! I just had my weekly D&D session with my "real life" friends last night, so I may just borrow aspects of my current character (since she's so much fun to play).
I'm sure I will.
Saaay... anyone planning on playing a Drow Chaotic Good Ranger that wields two scimitars?
Anyone who does so will soon face their very timely death.
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The meetings would happen I-don't-know-when on a (ir)regular I-don't-know-what basis.
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Not my cup of tea guys lol 6*wishes there was a way to play table top Axis and Allies via net* :P
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I could come up with a character. So if anyone has an idea or thinks that the group seriously needs something special, just post suggestions here. Otherwise, I'll probably do a psion telepath aiming for the Anarchic Initiate prestige class. We'll see how it all turns out...
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Okay, so as it stands, we have PUR, RK (not KR) and Jolkuna with somewhat ready characters. I haven't seen character sheets or anything, but they do have concepts fairly finished. We could start a game with these three, but I'm going to hold that for a while longer to see if anyone wants to travel with two chaotics and an archivist.
And come on, SD, you'd make a great wizzard. Betcha didn't see that one coming? Hahahaa!
Haha...haa...
/me hides and cries.
EDIT: Hmm, AI, eh? I'll have to revise that, but nothing against that as far as I can see.
Posted on: 10 May 2007, 01:12:28
Tshern, how about a Ranger/Thayan Knight/Harper Scout?
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Thsern:
Yes, and as for feats, I would suggest mounted combat, combat casting and of course alertness.
If you want something more exotic, take snake blood.
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Yes, I second Jolkuna. Those feats sound very good for a Rgr/TK/HS. Also, the character would fit in extremely well with the current party. Maybe your ranger could also be lawful neutral, with emphasis on the lawful aspect. You know, kinda like "Judge Dredd -lawful" or the like.
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Well, I am going to admit right out that I was too lazy to read anything between this and the first post, but none the less I am interested. Granted, I'm not sure if it will be what I am used to, me being used to games which are generally insane (but entertaining), involving killer pies and psychotic gnomish paladins.
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Considering that Jolkuna's in, that might be the case here as well. Welcome aboard! Instructions are somewhere in this thread.
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Well, if we're just using standard 3.5 edition rules, then I'm fine :D
Granted, now I must think of what I want for a character...perhaps I should play a Deadly Pudding...mm, pudding...
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3.5E, most books are available, some things are banned, 80 point 1-to-1 buy, level 2.
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Hm...is there anyway I can make my character a bureaucrat who is now stuck on this God awful journey for some God awful reason? Bureaucrats are fun... O:-)
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Yes, I suppose that's possible. Quite logically, too.
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Heh, is the government in this world in the habit of assigning people to keep an eye on troublesome folks? Because if anyone's troublesome, it's adventurerers, what with all the killing and the looting and explosions...
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The government of the country you're in can be described with a few words: feudal, xenophobic, relatively stable, xenophobic, dislikes other species, xenophobic. That's why RK's catgirl/boy (I forget which gender it was, maybe he didn't pick definitely) is going to get a lot of crap down his collar if you know what I'm saying.
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D&D online? Hell yes! Long as it doesn't cost me anything.
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Great, got any character ideas?
Hmm, if there's a great supply of players, I might split you up in two groups.
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I want a dwarf monk! (Kind of a caricature of brother tucker in Prince of thieves but still fighting, he would be a monk of Onatar and eventually get a pair of Psi-bands in the shape of brass knuckles O:-)
He would be slightly shorter than the average dwarf but almost twice as heavy... and lawful Neutral :drunks:
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It would be hilarious to play a lawful good cleric of Pelor in this campaign... maybe I'll go with that!
No, nevermind that, changed my mind. Female Chaotic Neutral rogue. I'll answer some of the questions you posted a link to later, maybe list some stats after I make up a charcter sheet.
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If you list your stats you'll have the readiest character. People just don't want to show me their character sheets. :-P
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Well infact, I've got a character rolled up, but it's from the original D&D, not this new game like Version 3 or something. He's a Ranger/Chaotic Good.
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Is it too late to join?
If not, can I use a character class form "The Book of Nine Swords"?
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Latagon, first edition?
MP, no, it isn't too late, but I'm going to have to say no to that request because from my perspective ToB is a bit broken as a standalone.
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Yeah, first edition...well actually I think it's 2nd...not sure exactly
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Thsern:
Yes, and as for feats, I would suggest mounted combat, combat casting and of course alertness.
If you want something more exotic, take snake blood.
Thanks for the help! I'm very new in this, so building a character is quite a burden for me. So many things to consider... If you have any other suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
I have a question, too. In case I dump my idea of using a Psion, should I make a straight Fighter or a Samurai?
ToB is a bit broken as a standalone.
Wow! I understand that melee characters are damn overpowered so making them not rely on full attacks makes them even more broken, right? Wow, a 20th level Crusader can do 20d6 damage with one attack as a standard action. That certainly is somewhat the same as using a Greater metamagic rod of Quicken, Time stop, 3xGate and Prismatic sphere. In short, there's just no way a Tome of Battle character could ever stand up against a full spellcaster. Even Wu Jens kick their asses. The fact that Crusaders, Warblades and Swordsages are better than Fighters does not make them broken...
Got a new idea for a character, but I think Soly gets me hosed, if I try to fill the role of a tank with a Cleric. What do you say Soly? Neutral Good Cleric with Planning and Travel domains?
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Oh fine, dearest Tshern-o-boggy, but only if you can think up why he's travelling with the CGs or how is he related to Vobo. Love your sarcasm as always, by the way.
And Latagon, 3.5E is the only one allowed, too much has changed since even 3.0 for it to work properly in conjunction.
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Oh. How sad. I enjoyed the older rules. It was simpler.
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Hm, well more considering on my part and I'm getting somewhere. I suppose he would be a wizard, who attended some school of the sort for 4 years starting at age 16 and subsequently, rather than proceeding on to greater and better things as he hoped ended up stuck in some mundane and mind numbing if stable paper pusher job for the government which he has worked at for the last 3 years. Perhaps he has now been assigned by his xenophobic employers to keep an eye in a minder sort of role to keep an eye on those odd new and clearly wicked folk, especially that cat person. And thus the horror begins...
And I'm curious as to how the mana system works. Certainly, it would be nice to have some flexibility in choosing what spells I cast rather than having to be bound by whatever I have memorized.
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That was long and drawn out, and I'm not sure I understood it...
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I'll make a build and try to post it later tonight if I've got enough time.
Latagon, your avatar and most of your signature are from RA2, right?
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Correct. In my earlier RPs I really drew from them, as in my Future RPs I draw from Halo. I like my signature, because I made it myself. It's the only one I've ever made, so I was proud of it.
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Luckily you didn't pick the chick from the Soviets. She's so, umm, unreal to say the least. What's with the costume of hers?
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Zofia? She was such a stock character. That's exactly what every American thought the Russian women looked like.
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That's the one. It's been a while since I've played RA2 or Yuri's revenge and couldn't remember the name anymore. Enough off-topic from me.
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Status report:
No character sheets submitted.
This will take a while.
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I will need help making mine, apart from the fact that there is no way I can get IRC to work before I move out of this place, hopefully at the end of this month. After that I don't know.
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Just let me know what kind of help you need. As for the IRC problem, depending on the amount of players, there may be two groups, so you could just join the latter one.
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Where could I find a character sheet?
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You don't need to send me a scan or anything just add everything that's required. The revised 3.5E character sheet (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/charactersheets) is pretty complete. The SRD (http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:System_Reference_Document) will help if you don't have books.
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Good to see this game making it out of parent's basements and on to the net =]
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You're going for PWNage, aren't you?
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:clap:
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/me sighs and prods the thread back to page one.
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Well, let's see if I got this right. I heard level 2 72 one-to-one point buy, and with that I get...
Paavo (VII), level 2 Wizard
8 HP
10 Str (0)
14 Dex (+2)
10 Con (0)
16 Int (+3)
12 Wis (+1)
10 Cha (0)
Base attack: +1
Fortitude Save: 0+0
Reflex Save: 0+2
Will Save: 3+1
Skills:
Concentrate: 3
Craft Alchemy: 3
Decipher Script: 2
Knowledge Arcana: 4+3
Knowledge History: 3
Profession: Bureaucrat: 6
Spellcraft 4
Feats: Eschew Materials, Collegiate Wizard
Special: Summon Familiar, Scribe Scroll
Level 0 Spells: 4
Level 1 Spells: 3
Spellbook:
Level 1: Magic Missile, Identify, Tenser's Floating Disk, Feather Fall, Sleep, Mage Armor, Summon Monster, Alarm, Charm Person, Comprehend Languages, Disguise Self, Enlarge Person, Reduce Person
Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, Dwarven (This might change before finalization of all this)
I believe that's all the major points.
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Ok. That helped, but I'm still not sure how to calculate some of this stuff, and what the modifiers are...
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Ok. That helped, but I'm still not sure how to calculate some of this stuff, and what the modifiers are...
If you wish, you can just send me the character and I can help you with the calculations. Throw me a private message and I'll have a look at the sheet and do what I can, which should be enough.
Pragmia, shouldn't your Base attack bonus be one now when you have two levels of Wizard? Also, you should have one language more. Common+racial bonus language+3 for your Int-modifier.
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Soly, that rules-page didn't help me one bit... But it's a preexisting character that I may get access to by the weekend.
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Soly, that rules-page didn't help me one bit... But it's a preexisting character that I may get access to by the weekend.
The DM has to do quite a bit of work anyway, so I offer my help as well. Just tell me what do you need to know and I'll do what I can.
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Well, for one, it only contains values, it's like a model kit without a blueprint for assembling a character sheet, plus that the character sheets are in PDF form and as such, it's impossible to fill them in on the computer without access to Adobe acrobat...
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Name:
Class(es):
Race:
Alignment:
Stats:
STR: value (modifier)
DEX: value (modifier)
CON: value (modifier)
INT: value (modifier)
WIS: value (modifier)
CHA: value (modifier)
AC: 10+Dex+armour+misc
BAB: by class
Fortitude save: Con+class bonus+misc
Reflex save: Dex+class bonus+misc
Will save: Wis+class bonus+misc
Skills:
Feats:
Special qualities:
Possible spells:
Inventory:
Hope I didn't miss anything. Below's an example character, although Prag's works as well.
Posted on: 13 May 2007, 21:37:41
Name: Tapio, Ruler of the Forest
Class(es): Druid 20
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral Good
Stats:
STR: 20 (+5)
DEX: 10 (+0)
CON: 20 (+5)
INT: 8 (-1)
WIS: 24 (+7)
CHA: 6 (-2)
AC: 10+0+6 (hide armour +2) + 2 (inherent bonus)
BAB: +15/+10/+5
Fortitude save: +5+12+4 (cloak of resistance +4)
Reflex save: +0+6+4
Will save: +7+12+4
Skills:
Handle animal 23-2
Knowledge nature 23-1
Survival 23+7
Feats:
Bunch of feats:
1. something
1. Bonus for being human, something
3. something
6. something
9. something
12. something
15. something
18. something
Special qualities:
Really uncool (effects)
Wildshape (effects)
Other special quality (effects)
Possible spells:
Druid caster level 20
Spell levels: 0-9
6/7/7/7/6/6/5/5/4/4
Inventory:
Stuff
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ok, so what level do we start at? 0? 1? 3? or something else?
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lvl 2, 72 1 to 1 point buy for abilities.
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thanks, when you say abilities, do you mean skills then or do you mean the main stats?
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Sorry for not being that active, I'll be more active after 16. when I get to go free! FREEEEE!! MHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!
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KR, main stats.
Party 1:
PUR
RK
Praggy
Tshern
Party 2:
KR (?)
Jolkuna
Latagon (?)
? ? ?
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Name: Caral
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Class: Druid 2
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral good
Stats:
STR: 10 (0) Languages known: Common, Druidic, Dragonic, Sylvan
DEX: 10 (0) Speed: 30ft, 20ft in armor
CON: 14 (2)
INT: 12 (1)
WIS: 18 (4)
CHA: 8 (-1)
AC: 10+0+5+2(shield)
(B)AB: (1)+1(masterwork weapon)=2
Fortitude save: 2+3=5
Reflex save: 0
Will save: 3+4=8
Skills: Concentration 5, Knowledge (nature) 5, Listen 5, Spellcraft 5, Spot 5, Survival 5
Feats: Spell focus (conjuration), Augment summoning
Special qualities: Animal companion, Nature sense, Wild empathy, Woodland stride
Spells:
0: Light, Cure minor woundsx2, Create water
1: Entangle, Shillelagh, Lesser vigorx2
Equipment:
Ironwood masterwork breastplate 350gp
Masterwork heavy wooden shield 157gp
Masterwork scimitar 315gp
Quarterstaffx3 0gp
2 mules+wagon+cover 61gp
Barding for riding dog (studded) 50gp
Backpack, Basket, Winter blanket, Bedroll, Flint & steel, Chest, Signal whistle, 2 pounds of soap, Spell component pouch, 5xTraveler's & 1 Cold weather outfit, Food for mules for 10 days, Food for me for 10 days
Iron pot, Clay mug, Bucket, 3xFlask, Waterskin, 10 torches, 31.99gp
Physical description:
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 132 pounds
Hair: Long, dark brown, curly
Eyes: Brown
Caral is a traveling druid, who wanders around the world hoping to change it. Though she is a bit awkward in social situations (as she has traveled for years and is rarely accompanied by anyone apart from her loyal pet dog), she enjoys having a small number of people around because the lack of stability in her life makes the few moments spent with other people even more valuable. During her life Caral has been on many adventures and that kind of a life suits her personality very well because adventures usually involve changing the world to the better and meeting other people.
Krypto is a large crossbred riding dog with bushy, almost white hair. Caral found Krypto from a forest near to a battlefield from which Krypto had apparently left. Krypto and Caral have now traveled together for some five years and Krypto has grown very loyal and reliable and has proven his capabilities in battles as well.
Animal companion:
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/dogRiding.htm
Krypto, war-trained riding dog
Str: 15 (2) Speed: 40ft
Dex: 15 (2) Initiative: +6
Con: 15 (2)
Int: 2 (-4)
Wis: 12 (1)
Cha: 6 (-2)
Fortitude: 3+2=5
Reflex: 3+2=5
Will: 0+1=1
Special qualities: Low-light vision, Scent, Improved trip, Link, Share spells
Feats: Track (bonus), Improved initiative (changed from Alertness)
Skills with modifiers: Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Swim +3, Survival +1
Trick: Guard
AB:3
AC: 10+3(barding)+2(dex)+4(natural)=19 Touch=12, Flat-footed=17
Dmg: 1d6+3
Hp: 20
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You did it, didn't you?
/me sighs.
I'm going to say okay for this because I trust you can maintain party balance, Tshern.
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You did it, didn't you?
/me sighs.
I'm going to say okay for this because I trust you can maintain party balance, Tshern.
Hey, it's a damn healbot! Well, she can certainly hold her own in melee, spellcasting and all that, but it all depends on how I play her. Honestly, I'm not planning on doing anything special, I'll probably concentrate on battlefield control (Entangle), healing (Lesser vigor) and buffing (this is yet to come).
I voted, by the way. Picked Cookies for reasons that are very obvious to Soly and Jolkuna, and both melee and spellcasting. Druid is a two-in-one package, so I had to take 'em both.
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Krhm, Druid is all-in-one... O:-)
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I know, but Tshern is good enough a player to not disrupt party balance and his animal companion's name is Krypto.
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Krhm, Druid is all-in-one... O:-)
Bs, since the Shapechange/Wildshape errata, the Druid has dropped in power significantly. It can still hold his own again most classes, though the greatest classes such as the Samurai and the 3.0 Ranger defeat pretty much any Druid build instantly.
I know, but Tshern is good enough a player to not disrupt party balance and his animal companion's name is Krypto
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Chocolate_chip_cookies.jpg/220px-Chocolate_chip_cookies.jpg)
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Well, now I only have a couple of problems left, name and how to actually create the character... (And I am used to rolling the main stats with a set number of dice according to race, re-rolling ones with an unmodified cap at 20 in the cases 4d6 are used)
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Well, you have 72 points at your disposal, distributable freely with the minimum being 8 and maximum 18 to any stat. Racial modifiers et al. are added on later.
For example:
Str: 16
Dex: 16
Con: 16
Int: 8
Wis: 8
Cha: 8
...is perfectly acceptable, as all the stats add up to 72.
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Str: 18
Dex: 18
Con: 18
Int: 8
Wis: 8
Cha: 8
...is perfectly acceptable, as all the stats add up to 72.
That makes 72?
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Hehee, you seem to have a misquote there.
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Name: Haradar
Class(es): Ranger
Race: Half-Elf
Sex: Male
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Stats:
STR: 16 (3)
DEX: 15 (2)
CON: 10 (0)
INT: 11 (0)
WIS: 12 (1)
CHA: 08 (-1)
AC: 15
BAB: +1
Fortitude save: 12
Reflex save: 17
Will save: 12
Skills: Favored Enemy (Orc), Track, Wild Empathy
Feats: Alertness
Special qualities: ?
Possible spells: None
Language: Eleven, Human
Inventory: Studded leather, Long Sword, Long Bow (Non-composite) with 100 Arrows, Dagger, 4 Hempen Ropes, 6 days trail rations, 1 whetstone, 1 water-skin, 1 tent, Flint, 1 grappling hook, Backpack. (X amount of Gold left over from the purchases.) Light Horse, Bit and bridal, pack saddle, 6 Saddle bags, 5 days feed.
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Krhm, Druid is all-in-one... O:-)
Bs, since the Shapechange/Wildshape errata, the Druid has dropped in power significantly. It can still hold his own again most classes, though the greatest classes such as the Samurai and the 3.0 Ranger defeat pretty much any Druid build instantly.
I know, but Tshern is good enough a player to not disrupt party balance and his animal companion's name is Krypto
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Chocolate_chip_cookies.jpg/220px-Chocolate_chip_cookies.jpg)
I swear that's not the reason I picked Ranger!
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I'm quite sure your AC is not 28. 10 is the base, then 2 from your dexterity modifier (15-10/2, rounded downwards gives 2) and studded leather armor gives three more. That's 15 right there.
So, your ability modifiers (the number in brackets after the actual modifier) are:
STR: 16 (3)
DEX: 15 (2)
CON: 10 (0)
INT: 11 (0)
WIS: 12 (1)
CHA: 08 (-1)
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Oh. I thought you added the entire dexterity. I'll fix it.
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Oh. I thought you added the entire dexterity. I'll fix it.
Same goes for saves, attack bonus and such. I can rewrite your character from the stuff you've given above, send it to you and you can edit it in, if you wish. It could make it a lot clearer...
Also given that you have a second level character, you would already have specialized in one of the Ranger combat styles, so you have to pick either archery (recommended) or two-weapon fighting route...
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Okay...mr.Thicky question....How are skill points worked out....looked through the rules couldn't find it....
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Each class has it's own criteria for calculating skill points. You get a certain number per level of a class, plus your intelligence bonus. You may add these points to any skill your class is capable of using, though cross-class skills require 2 points per rank. Class-specific information can be found in the Player's Handbook (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndcore/175240000).
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Or the SRD (http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:System_Reference_Document) if you don't have the books.
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Name: Der'Sidhe Adena other common alius: "Maura" "Lilith"
Class(es): Bard
Race: Human
Sex: Female
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Stats:
STR: 10 (0)
DEX: 12 (1)
CON: 10 (0)
INT: 14 (2)
WIS: 8 (-1)
CHA: 18 (4)
AC: 13
BAB: +1
Fortitude save: 0
Reflex save: 4
Will save: 2
Skills:
appraise 4
balance 3
bluff 9
climb 2
concentration 2
craft (cooking) 4
decipher script 4
diplomacy 8
gather information 6
intimidate 6
knowledge (history) 4
knowledge (nature) 4
perform
-oratory 8
-string instruments 7
-wind instruments 8
-sing 8
sense motive 1
sleight of hand 3
spellcraft 4
use magical device 6
Feats: Combat Casting, Extra Music
Special qualities: Raised by elves so she lives by an elven mind set.
Spells Known:
0 level: Prestidigitation, Light, Ghost Sound, Summon Instrument, Mending
3/day
1st level: Charm Person, Unseen Servant
1/day
Language: Common, Elven, Undercommon
Inventory: Leather armor, rapier, covered wagon more like a carriage realy, light warhorse, clothing, 2lbs soap, mirror, make up kit, violin, flute, various scripts and songs in various cases, 2 wagon wheels, 20 days worth of rations, needle, thread, backpack, bedroll, bottle of water from home, flint and steel, tent, waterskin, whetstone, cook ware, 3 bags of feed, 4 torches
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Soly said there's no need to list any generic adventure equipment, such as tents, flint & steel and stuff like that. Is this still the case or should I update my inventory?
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meh i just felt like listing it either way.
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I said that?
All equipment must be accounted for, the very basics (clothing, backpacks, candles of invocation (which are banned)) are not included in the 999gp.
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also i can't have her selling off her elven clothes it just won't happen, yes most of her gear is of elven make.
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Heck, I can even show you the discussion from my logs. Well, I'll get to business and edit the gear in.
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sooooo bump!
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Okay, I have found my character sheet but I noticed a slight problem, I have to back-track the char from lvl. 9 to lvl.2 when it comes to HP and skills, redo the inventory and redo the stats (they were rolled with 5d6 choosing the best three dice from each roll, compiling three series of stat rolls choosing the best series) Thus giving way above average values wich has to be remade to fit.
Anyway, he is a Dwarven monk named Nurrim Noradar with the lvl1 feat "Hidden talent" as a non-class feat. He specializes on heavy blows.
At lvl 8 in the latest adventure, he punched a "large" (adolecent, no damage reductions) brass dragon in the gut for over 45hp in a single blow (full round action)
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Sounds good, where's that feat from, though?
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Complete psionics I think, the feat gives 2 psionic power points and allows one to develop the character with other psionic abilities without actually going a psi-class and to become psionically focused for as long as one's character retains psionic power points.
In this monk's case it also gives the ability "touch of health" which means he can heal 2HP/spent psionc power point.
Not very powerful but very colourful for a gregorian-style monk.
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I suppose you mean "wild talent" from the Expanded Psionics Handbook, but that's okay.
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and cookies win again
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Naw, I know it isn't wild talent, though it might be the same book. because in the book we took it from there were two different feats with similiar effects, one "wild talent" and one "hidden talent" anyway, I would recognize the cover if I saw a pic.
Also, we fudged up a psionic "band of mighty fist" that would cost about 6k(gp) or 8k(gp) for +1 if I remember correctly, but those won't be an issue until I can afford them....
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So, uh...when are we starting?
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yea thats what i want to know, especialy with having to schedule around work and time with my favorite girly.
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We're starting as soon as I know who seriously want to play. I have character sheets from Tshern, Pragmia, PUR and Latagon, but I haven't heard from the others. I'm inclined to do so that we start playing with this party and the others can form another one.
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Unfortunately, I will be unable to participate. I realized a little while back that I would have to leave during the session when I get work to do, and this would not help matters progress at all.
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Well, my character is not quite completely complete. I still have to decide what items Paavo will be carrying on his person, though so far I've got an odd assortment of magnifying glasses and pens and inks and pocketwatches. As to starting, school is at an end for me now, and if there's anytime to start arranging and planning sessions and such now would be the time.
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Since we really can't afford any magic items, you probably won't need too much equipment. Maybe another spellbook just in case, there is only so much room in one of those.
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Unfortunately, I will be unable to participate. I realized a little while back that I would have to leave during the session when I get work to do, and this would not help matters progress at all.
Awww...are you sure you can't try?
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I have a bit to do with readapting my char but it should be ready by tuesday
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Awww...are you sure you can't try?
Well, the problem is that I'll be at work while we game (if that time even ended up working out for everyone) and I can't hold off on work that comes in until I finish a session. I can play silly forum games because they don't require my presence to continue, but I'm pretty sure this is beyond me at the moment. If I get the job I'm applying for and end up with free internet at home, I'll review my decision. Sorry!
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Is the game actually going to take place at all? He have a bunch of characters and pretty much every necessary role filled (Well, we could have a better healer...) and yet nothing is happening.
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Seeing how things are going on with Taijitu in general, I say we wait for a while to see if we get the Fantasy sub-forum to make playing easier.
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Something in my head is screaming for a gestalt game. That would make everything somewhat more difficult though and most DMs, and reasonably so, refuse to have gestalt campaigns. But damn, one day I still want to have one.
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Mmhm, triple gestalts...
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Gestalts?
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I'm too busy with this forum and with being a MGS fanatic to join a D&D forum.
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Game shall commence when we get the damn Fantasy sub-forum here.
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Game shall commence when we get the damn Fantasy sub-forum here.
Ok, can't wait.
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So there's actually no guarantee that we even start the game, right?
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Well... yes. (http://forum.taijitu.org/all-things-dandd/0/)
Post your character sheets there and we'll get the show on the road!
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I'm jumping off the train on this one, I lost the original character sheet (the lvl 9 Character I was supposed to remake at lvl 2 for this RP) :'(
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Damn. That's too bad, although you would have time to make a new one from scratch. But as for the rest of you, hop hop!
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My sheet is in the thread now, when do we start?
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Basic Role-Playing Questions
Here are the very basic "12 Questions" to help you flesh out your character into something more than "my guy".
What is your character's complete physical description? What is his/her race, age, height, weight, build? Hair color, length and type? Eye and skin tone? Unusual marks or scars? Bearing and usual demeanor? Typical garb (include multiple scenarios, if appropriate)?
She is human early 20's not particularly tall 5'6ish, buxum so a little on the heavy side (gotta love curves) brown hair down to back, blue eyes and relatively pale (but tans rather then burns its due to her not getting out much). no unusual marks or scars (sometimes missing eyebrows) usual demeanor calm and collected slightly furtive. Usual garb is sensible clothing (sometimes trousers sometimes skirts) well made and hard wearing but not that pretty.
What is your character's complete psychological description? What are his/her ethics, religion, philosophy, and deity? What kind of personality and interests does he/she have? Is he/she intense, passionate, prone to violence, insane, crafty, etc?
She is ethical to a degree (i.e. she's not evil but then she's not good (neutral) she has a high regard for law but views it as being something that happens to other people. Thinks gods exist but are mearly incredibly powerful immortal beings she thinks of god hood as a logical career progression for powerful magic users. She is calm with a slightly abrasive personality that is until she comes into contact with or starts casting magic when she gets a bit weird (think drunk on magic), is convinced that there is a way to combine wizardry and sorcery together to get something of disturbing power.
What are your characters hobbies? What does your character generally do in his/her leisure time? What does your character do to "unwind"?
Magic is both her trade and her hobby as such most of her time is spent on it however she also likes to read and has been known to drink excessivly.
Why does your character have the class, weapon proficiencies, skills, and languages that he/she does?
With her inherent gift for magic as well as her love of words and obsession with power she has learnt as many languages as possible as well as some skills to help her survive in the world.
What are your character's favorite things? Colors, smells, foods, drinks, sounds, animals, locations, etc.
well made goods especially those of silver and non precious metals, blue and green likes wines ciders and spirits the sound of wind in the trees good food, books, new languages new places.
What are your character's least favorite things?
Big green things with big teeth, things with magic resistance, people who destroy books, animals in general, men who think they are the gods gift.
Who are your character's current friends, lovers, allies and associates? What is the nature and intensity of these relationships?
Her mother and father a pair of mystic theurges (sorcerer/druid and wizard/cleric respectivly) who she writes home to every available oppotunity, her sister an alchemist obsessed that anything magic can do science can do better and thats about it at the moment. While she might not show it if she comes to like people then she will do a lot to help them out.
Who and what are your character's enemies and foes? Are these based on personal experience, second-hand encounters, cultural biases, etc?
doesn't hugely dislike anyone really (well not enought for them to be called enemies)
Does your character have any pets, henchbeings or constant companions? Does your character want any?
She has no one really her last horse having to be eaten during a harse winter in the mountains, she wouldn't mind a few good friends to move about with.
What were your character's previous adventures and experiences? How have they shaped who your character is today?
She has wondered the world finding libraries tombs and temples looking for clues in her quest to understand magic and so understanding it to shape it to her will (mwahahahahahahahah)
What are your character's attitudes, habits and vices? Does he/she drink, smoke, do drugs, have sex, gamble, steal, etc? She likes everyone except halflings who she is convinced are the root of all evil in the world, she drinks to excess but doesn't really bother her and when she's had enough to loosen up she will sometimes hit on people though it is unclear whether she is mearly messing with them.
What are your character's fears, phobias and issues? Do you have unresolved childhood traumas?
No real problems apart from ramppent ego and a slight evil bad guy complex (if ever she starts cackling while stroking a new magic item and calling it precious then it is time that she take some of the little blue tablets in a jar in her backpack)
Where does your character call home? Why? Have there been previous "homes"? Is your character a wanderer? she is a wanderer by necessity rather then choice but she still thinks of her parents home in the mountains next to the lake as home
More Role-Playing Questions
Here are the "24 Questions" to help get some additional insight into your character's personality and history.
Your character needs a horse for a long journey. Describe the steed's size, coloring, build, training and personality. Would your character rather make use of an exotic mount and/or use an esoteric manner of travel?
As long as it gets you there who cares (though if its a comfertable way of getting there even better)
What are your character's views on death and dying? What would be the "perfect death"? What would be a shallow or meaningless death? If your character has already died and been raised, how has this experience changed your views?
Death is something that happens to other people
From your character's viewpoint, which is better, being loved or feared? If the answer varies according to situation, please explain.
love minions who fear you spend too much time trying to cover up their mistakes
Why is your character an adventurer? Is it the money? The magic? The power? The challenge? The excitement? The hand of Fate? Some combination of these?
magic power oooh sends a shiver down the back of the neck don't it
You return to a comfortable way-side inn that has housed you in comfort numerous times over the years. You find that the kindly family has just been threatened, beaten and robbed. You have the means to track down the guilty bandits. What do you do? Would your answer change if members of the tavern-master's family were killed or raped?
Wait I get to blow people up and its in the cause of good (and good cooking)? how do you want your bandit rare medium or well done?
Would your character be comfortable being reincarnated? Why (not)? (Remember, when a person is reincarnated, they often experience a fundamental shift in their personality. How would your character cope with this?)
Reincarnation is for people who arn't already perfect so cough up for the true reserection already
What was your character like as a child? How were you treated? Have you changed much? Was your character a late-bloomer, a wimp, a bully, a nerd, a snitch, a klutz or a rascal? a dreamer and a bit of a nerd and no just gotangrierr since then
Who were your character's childhood friends and companions? Were there strong bonds between you? Where are these friends now? my sister and that was it and we're still good rivals as ever
What would provoke you to murder someone (not kill -- actually hunt down, stalk and slay without mercy)? This assumes the victim is of your same race, sex and social status.
they damaged my books or hurt my friends (or insulted my palet die bad chefs of the world die)
What are your character's strongest traits, personality-wise? What do others see in you? Do you agree? Do you as the character agree?
Sarcasm sarcasm sarcasm scathing wit respectivly
What emotions can your character express easily to others? Which are more difficult? Which do you hide from others?
Annoyance, but difficult to express friendship
What is your relationship with your god(s)? Are you devout? Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with the deity or more of an impersonal tie to the church and/or the social organization it represents?
Have respectful approach but don't feel that they need your worship
What were your thoughts the first time your character took a life (you may choose whether it was sentient or not)? How did this effect you?
I love the smell of burning goblin in the morning it smells like victory bwahahahahahahahaha
What is event or characteristic is your character most proud of? What meaning does this have in your life? Does your character display this pride openly or is it a personal matter?
her ability with magic
If you could live anywhere in the multiverse, where would it be and why? Would you bring others with you? If you are tied to one location, would you change the traits of that area? Can't answer this not good witht he official D&D worlds
If you could have any one thing, what would it be? What purpose would you put it to? ultimate power to gain ultimate knowledge to become a god
What is your character's greatest ambition? Do you have life-goal? Do you merely follow where events lead you?
To wrest the power of the universe from the very gods themselves
What is your character's family like? Your parents, siblings, cousins, home town, etc. Do you still think about them? Do you still see them?
covered already
How does your character see others? What is your character's self-image in the eyes of others, as perceived by the character? Is this different than the player's viewpoint?
others are useful tools (except for friends) She thinks that to look upon her is to look at perfection itself (yeah from my point of view not so much)
What is your character's most prized possession and why? What would you do if it was stolen? If it was lost? If it was willfully destroyed?
Books as knowledge=power and power=good, kill those responsible in horrible ways
If your character had a wish, what would it be? Please be as long-winded as possible! again to destroy the gods and rule over the universe as its sole all powerful master
Why has your character taken your particular alignment? What relationship does your character feel towards others of his ethos? Is your character evangelistic in this regard?
NN due to the fact that this means she can do whatever needs to be done to get her goals but that she doesn'tparticularlyy want to harm anyone she doesn't need to
Who is your character's best friend(s)? Would you sacrifice your life for this/these people? What is the basis of your relationship? family and possibly
If your character was suddenly catapulted onto 20th century Earth, how would you live? What profession would you pursue? Describe your probable life-style (vagabond, married with children, socialite, etc)?
probably nuclear physicist or biologist of somekind
Advanced Role-Playing Questions
Here are the other "24 Questions" (for a full 48) to help get an even better grasp on your character's personna.
What animal or creature best symbolizes your character? Which traits do the two share? Which are different? Is this creature or beast the same as your totemic animal? If not, why not?
honestly don't know
How does your character view life? Is it a puzzle? A challenge? A stream of events? How does your character fit in? Does your character care? as being shoddily put together and she'll just have to organise it better.
What is your character most afraid of? Why? Is your character aware of this fear? What would your character do when confronted by this fear? Halflings irrational fear) probably kill them messily at the first sign of provercation.
What was your favorite adventure? Why? robbing the tomb of oglar the wordy because he had books many books.
How do you feel about stealing? What justification do you need? How far would you go to steal/recover something? Do you see adventuring as robbery (of poor orcs/ogres/dragons/etc) or justice?
if they attacked me they had it coming
Do you feel you risk your life when you adventure? Why (not)? Have you ever thought about the odds of survival? Do you care? Yes I risk my life but I'm not foolhardy
Are you a virgin? If not, what was your first time like -- the partner, the experience, the relationship, etc? Either way, how has this affected your life? She is
What secrets does your character keep? How personal are they? Whom do/would you confide in? no paticular secrets but if she liked someone (friend or romnace) she'd have difficulty telling them
Does your character like him/herself? Why (not)? Do you as the player agree? swings between really liking self and massive insecurity often doesn't come out.
What characteristic are you most interested in improving? Why? How would this change your life? magical abilites due to aformentuned god plan.
Are you a fairly independent person? How often do you ask others for aid? How well do you work in a group? farely independent but realises that somepeople are better at certain things then her.
How does your character react to clerics and other "god-servants"? Do you hold people or things as sacred? How do you feel about rival deities and faiths? clerics and other magic using people are all part of her world and she is fine with them existing as long as they don't get in the way.
How easy is it for you to kill? Do you limit yourself to slaying only monsters? Only non-humanoids? Animals? Do you ever try to restrain foes with non-lethal force? What are your limits? if they are my enemy they die.
Do you believe in destiny? Do you have a specific destiny to fulfill? How does this belief color your decisions? She is convinced she will end up overthorwing the gods and replacing them.
What fallacies or myths do you believe in? Examples: psionic powers/drow/spell-jamming don't exist, Oerth is flat, all witches are evil, DC is NOT God, etc. Please keep in mind your cultural biases. none paticulaly excep tthat halflings are the source of all evil
What magical item does your character most want? Why? anything tht boosts magical power or armour you can use while casting.
If you could change any one thing about your character, what would it be? Why? Would the character also want to change this? more mentally stable
Do you want to have a family and/or children? Why (not)? If your character is part of a lineage, explain what that ancestral connection means to you. uninterested in children proud of long line of magic users.
If your character could become some other person or creature what would it be? Why does your character feel this way? As the player, do you agree/feel this is a valid reason? dragon for the power.
What is your definition of happiness? Have you ever achieved this? What would you do to achieve this state (again)? Blowing things up yes and blow things up
What would you as the player most like to see happen to your character? Why? end up as a gmore happy less insane person
Do you believe in Law or Justice? Which is more important, the Ends or the Means? If your answers vary with the situation, please explain. justice (especially for her)
Have you ever been in love? With whom and when? What would you do to achieve a strong and healthy romantic relationship? no
If your character was born and raised in our 20th century Earth, how would you live? What profession would you pursue? What kind of car would you drive? Your favorite band? Describe your probable life-style (vagabond, married with children, socialite, etc)? Ecentric scientist (probably nuclear physics or genetics )
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Are you allowing use of the complete spell book?
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What do you mean with "the complete spellbook?"
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will there be cookies?
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oops
I meant spell compendium got too many systems running in my head (complete spell book is six pillars I think oopsie)
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its ok now you just need a character sheet.
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I did one on the D&D character sheet thread using the one before as a model (admittedly changed it so it fit with the book more...)
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SC? Hmm... I'll say yes and I'll keep Tshern and the banstick handy.
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There's nothing wrong with Spell compendium itself, it's basically just a collection of spells published in the Complete series, Player's handbook and a handful of campaign specific books and parts of PHB2. Sure, there are a few new spells, but for most parts it simply gathers together a bunch of spells so that they are easy to find. On top of that, Cleric and Wizards get more new spells than Druids. Damn it!
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yeah but some of the druid spells are quite tasty.
In fact with the groups I play with in Real life they are often too tasty hence the banning of natural casting as a feat (some of my friends are complete twinks about that)
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I'm sorry, my brain just shut itself off. Can you repeat yourself when you want to ask something relevant?
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I cast fireball with my +4 mace!
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yeah but some of the druid spells are quite tasty.
In fact with the groups I play with in Real life they are often too tasty hence the banning of natural casting as a feat (some of my friends are complete twinks about that)
Considering that Wizards can get most of them anyways and they have A LOT more utility spells, I wouldn't admire Druid's spell list that much. It is a very good base class though, one of the only ones actually worth taking all 20 levels.
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See ^^^.
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so who still want to continue this?
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No...I'm just trying to pwn.
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well quit it, i won't give you this page :P
unless you vote PUR that is!
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Well sure, I'm just confused about who's running, and I'm technically your campaign manager!
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i know. so start managing!
its me and Soly for del being each others Vice. against Mike and Dixie.
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So you're going to both run, huh? I'll try to campaign for you as Delegate, but don't say I didn't warn you if the vote splits.