D&D Adventure Signup/FAQ Thingie, Part II

[reality_deviant]

New thread time, guys. Continue on.

[Dragonsbane]

*victory fanfare*

I think I have my character almost finished...

[PhoenixFlame]

Ac is caluculated by Armor + dex (If allowed by armor) + shield (Or lack therof) + 10
Flat footed is all that - your dex.
Touch is all that - your armor and shield. (I think)

Hp is your class hit die, D6 in this case, maxed at level 1, (6), +d6, + con mod per level (None)

BAB is determined by class level, I believe a Level 2 rouge has +1 BAB

Attacks is determined by your Strength bonus + bab + any weapon modifiers, Or your Dex bonus if you have weapon finesse, (If your a rouge, GET THAT FEAT.) unfortuantely, you cant take it at 1st level (When you get to take your first feat) Because it requires +1 BAB, which a rouge acquires at second level.

I'll calc your AB in a second, with a short sword, (I'd go with that for a rouge)

Bab = 1, +3 Strength, +1 if masterwork weapon, (300 gp extra) would be +5. (Same as my cleric) If you forwent the masterwork weapon, It'd be +4. With Weapon finesse at 3rd level, It would be +7 (Non masterwork, BAB 2, +5 dex bonus)

Your Damage is, D6 +3 (Shortsword damage + STR), with a critical range of 19-20 x2 (Normal sword range, I believe)
Because your a rouge, If you catch your target off-guard, If they are flat-footed, or otherwise not paying attention (fighting another PC), you get a "sneak attack" bonus to damage. 1d6 per odd rouge level. My joke is "Never ignore the rouge" as the damage adds up fast. I always target them first if possible, to eliminate their bonus. I beleive sneak is optional, so if you dont want to draw attention by suddenly eviscerating someone's left kidney, and getting them to smack you when your at low HP.

((Continuation for determining IHMN's stuff))

[reality_deviant]

A wand of CLW is, indeed, 750 gp, although that is the price for a wand with all 50 charges. A 25-charge wand would only cost 375, and so on.

[IHateMakingNames]

Because it requires +1 BAB, which a rouge acquires at second level.

We start at 2.

[PhoenixFlame]

We start at 2.

But you do not have a feat to take at level 2. You take your first feat at level 1, your second at level 3. Therefore, you would be required to take it no sooner than level 3. You've a hefty STR bonus anyways, (Odd for a rouge.) not like your poor -2 mod halfling. It wont hurt you nearly as bad as the rouge I like to play.

By the way, Your grapple would be 1+3=[4] (Your a medium sized creature, right?)

Thanks for the Clarification RD, I've never had the oppertunity to buy magical items... "Secondhand". I dont think I'll need one personally, Aryallis has heal skill and a healer's kit for any dying people, and she's got plenty of magical heals. (Looks at char-sheet) Allright... maybe not plenty, but enough for an encounter... or two...

Hey! I distinctly remember cure minor wounds doing 4 points of healing, and the healing domain allowing me to cast heals at 150% total success, Casting them at +1 caster level (And no cap being raised!) would seem like a waste of a domain, and it wouldn't even affect cure minor wounds at all. Maybe that was just wrong, but it's what I was used to. Relying on my limited level 1 spells at this level to heal will mean I won't be able to do cool things like, Bless... and stuff.

((Okay, maybe they just made those changes to balance clerics in NWN... I cannot now, for the life of me, see any use at all to the healing domain in 3.5. All I see is it allows me to heal +1 hp for my maximum level heals, becoming totally and utterly useless when I get the "Heal" spell. Which, unlike what I'm used to, was a 5th level spell should one have a healing domain.))

[AndyBloodredMage]

Should we resign up?

[IHateMakingNames]

So, besides equipment (I just threw in random short sword because my attack is based off that), is anything missing/wrong?

Edit - Besides Saves, which I just noticed I don't have.

[reality_deviant]

So, besides equipment (I just threw in random short sword because my attack is based off that), is anything missing/wrong?

Edit - Besides Saves, which I just noticed I don't have.


A background/character concept would make a nice addition. :)

And, yeah, I guess go ahead and repost char sheets in this thread if you could, kinda consolidate them a bit more...

[Kazastankas]

Say hello to Kurndar!

[PhoenixFlame]

Aryallis again! keeping healing domain, I've got +2 Stubborness, and +2 Roleplaying agaisnt twinkery.

Edit: Swapped CHA with INT. Still int 14, modified skills and languages accordingly. If I'm taking D-Might, I may as well have awsome CHA to use it with, besides, I've got Diplomacy, We may need that.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Say hello to my lute player. I sacrificed capability for a character concept! If that isn't dedication, I don't know what is.

[Dragonsbane]

16 Strength
16 Dexterity
18 Wisdom
14 Intelligence
14 Constitution
12 Charisma

Everything else is a mindless and eye-hurting blur of different suggestions!!!

I've received suggestions reccommending Ranger, Rogue, Fighter, and Monk as starting classes, and I feel about as confused as a drow at a tea party!

[PhoenixFlame]

Say hello to my lute player. I sacrificed capability for a character concept! If that isn't dedication, I don't know what is.

But... He's still level 3!
If we're really starting at level 3, then that means I get 2nd level spells, so stop playing these games on me! :mad:

We're starting to sound like the bickering 8-bit DnD movie.

[Kazastankas]

Ooh, I just heard about Artificer the base class (Magic of Faerun presents the GNOME Artificer, which is vastly different from the Artificer they were talking about. Besides, I don't wanna be a gnome. x_-), but, then again, I don't have the class specifics for it, not having the ECS. D'oh.

[reality_deviant]

A ukelele? Wow. Way to go, Andy. I shall let your level be decided by a jury of your peers.

This is really moving along, guys, game might actually begin sometime in the near future. Perhaps we should start thinking about WHAT time that might be, exactly?

[IHateMakingNames]

A background/character concept would make a nice addition. :)

That's the easy part. I just want to get all the stats done first.


How do you calculate saves?

[PhoenixFlame]

Base class save + relevant ability bonus + supernatural bonuses (we dont have those, we're not cool enough) = save.

Your saves.

Reflex = 3+5=8
Will = 0+2=2
Fortitude = 0+0=0

[Kazastankas]

A L2 Rogue has +0 Fort, +3 Refl, and +0 Will as base saves. You add your CON mod to your Fort save, your DEX mod to your Refl save, and your WIS mod to your Will save. Simple as that. Of course, there are other save changers (like Paladin's divine grace), but eh.

EDIT: Hey, I'm cool enough... :(

[AndyBloodredMage]

A ukelele? Wow. Way to go, Andy. I shall let your level be decided by a jury of your peers.

I shall await! And in case this influences the voting, my original stats were much better, but I didn't think that would be fun, so I toned it down. I got more than one 18 originally thanks to your "reroll 1" dealie.

[Dragonsbane]

Just how stat-and-feat-based is this going to be, RD? Or is this all just general stuff to check approximate ability scores and statistics?

[PhoenixFlame]

I personally vote for level 2. But I know all your prestige people will want 3, and, so will other people.

Right.

We'd have to recalculate how much money we had too.

[IHateMakingNames]

Unless there is some rule I am missing, I could already be prestige assassin (With a kill in background) at level 2.

I vote for level 2, since everyone but Andy has done level 2, so why make everyone work because of him?

[AndyBloodredMage]

If that's the way it is, I will personally update each person's character sheets, outside of them picking their next feat.

[Dragonsbane]

because not everyone is IHMN? Because some of us might also have reason to choose a slightly higher level? Because not everyone is so willing to force a comrade-in-arms to weaken a character he worked hard on?

You asked "why", and I have answered.

[IHateMakingNames]

DB, one person worked hard on one higher leveled character. At least 4 people have worked hard on 4 weaker leveled characters (Pheonix did 1.5).

Edit - Anyway, level 2 seems better. For the first D&D RP, might as well start low.

[Kazastankas]

I'd like to stick with Level 2. In most low-levelled campaigns I've been through, Level 2 was the great starting point, as it marked a lot more power than 1. Level 3, I think, is sorta superfluous as a starting point.

[Dragonsbane]

but at level 2, our spellcasters be weakened...*realizes what he's saying*

I'll be some kind of melee class at that point...clerics won't be able to smack me with their morningstars and get away with it...it's NINJA TIME!!!

I abstain from the voting process.

[Dante]

Can someone help me doublecheck the price formula for wands?

[Kazastankas]

The artificer indeed seems to be an interesting class. However:

1] A horrible fighter (neither fighter or caster. A very SLOW enchanter.)
2] Needs lots of gold (never something good to rely on)
3] Works well to benefit only if with, say, allied magical weapons (Retain Essence is VERY sexy. But still costly. See number 2.)
4] I don't think the concept fits well into a FR setting.

So I think I'll have to pass. I'd expect the Artificer to produce mostly only scrolls anyway, and I might as well Pal5/Cleric5/DwarvenDefender10 to get Craft Magical Arms (though I really wanted those 2 fighter levels!)

EDIT: The DMG's Page 236 states that a CLW wand has a market price of 750 GP, and assuming that's the full 50 charges, it is indeed correct. You can buy 18 charges for 270, if RD allows.

[Dragonsbane]

We're doing a FR setting?

I usually don't multiclass this early...could someone please calculate the AB and Saving Throw bonuses for a Level 1 Fighter/1 Monk?

Wisdom: 18
Dexterity: 17 (I miscalculated an earlier roll...6+6+5 does NOT equal 16!)
Constitution:14

[Kazastankas]

Fightersave - 2/0/0
Fighterbab - 1
Monksave - 2/2/2
Monkbab - 0

Your Save = 4+2/2+3/2+4 = 6/5/6
Your BAB = 1+StrMod

[Dragonsbane]

BAB=1+4=5

+6 Will, +5 Fortitude, +6 Reflex, correct?

[PhoenixFlame]

but at level 2, our spellcasters be weakened...*realizes what he's saying*

I'll be some kind of melee class at that point...clerics won't be able to smack me with their morningstars and get away with it...it's NINJA TIME!!!

I abstain from the voting process.

And if this certain cleric uses Divine might and Power attack with her Masterwork morningstar? ;)

Yes, yes, It's a joke. I do realize that smashing DB's skull would entail needing to use a "Cure Smashed Skull" spell.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Alright, if the public wants to go level 2, then I'll modify my character appropiately. Worth a shot, at least.

[RagnarofBurland]

Might I be signing up? Didn't get to post until just now. >.< I see you'll be doing level 2 characters. If you'll allow it i can type up a character sheet etc some time this evening.

[Kazastankas]

Fort/Refl/Will, DB.

[Dante]

And if this certain cleric uses Divine might and Power attack with her Masterwork morningstar? ;)

Yes, yes, It's a joke. I do realize that smashing DB's skull would entail needing to use a "Cure Smashed Skull" spell.

Wrong, you'd need a mend spell, being that DB sometimes exhibits remarkable blockheadedness. =3

Just kidding DB, you know we love you.

[Sabelo2000]

Dude, why would a Rogue EVER use a short sword? Rapiers are, obviously, custom-made to be used by Rogues, for three reasons:

1). Same damage as a Short Sword
2). twice the critical range of a short sword
3). Can be used with Weapon Finesse

Plus, as medium weapons they're harder to disarm, sunder, snatch, etc.

[Dante]

Dude, why would a Rogue EVER use a short sword? Rapiers are, obviously, custom-made to be used by Rogues, for three reasons:

1). Same damage as a Short Sword
2). twice the critical range of a short sword
3). Can be used with Weapon Finesse

Plus, as medium weapons they're harder to disarm, sunder, snatch, etc.

As an offhand weapon, perhaps?

I'm thinking of completely redoing LEG... I have given in to the temptation of trippery...

[Kazastankas]

Human Fighter with Spiked Chain, Improved Trip/Combat Reflexes, PowerAttack+Cleave, Hit Them While They're Down, and Jotunbrud? Eep.

[Dragonsbane]

And if this certain cleric uses Divine might and Power attack with her Masterwork morningstar? ;)

Yes, yes, It's a joke. I do realize that smashing DB's skull would entail needing to use a "Cure Smashed Skull" spell.

Assuming you could hit me :p

Fort/Refl/Will, DB.

6 Fort, 5 Ref, 6 Will, then?

[Dante]

Human Fighter with Spiked Chain, Improved Trip/Combat Reflexes, PowerAttack+Cleave, Hit Them While They're Down, and Jotunbrud? Eep.

Nah, you'll see. What does Hit Them When They're Down do?

[Kazastankas]

It was in Dragon Magazine 2... something. I forgot. It was a feat that allowed one to hit prone as an additional attack (Or, so I believe. Haven't played a tripfighter in months.).

And yes, DB, it's 6 Fort 5 Refl 6 Will.

[Dragonsbane]

Monks are fun...even unmonkish ones like Alornar (character now has a name! HUZZAH!!!)

[Dante]

Little Elf Girl III! Redone character sheet, aaaaand... backstory! *fanfare*

Okay, it sucks, i know... I hardly knew what I was typing towards the end...

[Kazastankas]

Eep! It's a Psychic Warrior! The epitome of twinkdom, with Rage and Fast Movement! I cower in fear. ;)

EDIT: Damn, I'm going to feel inferior with the only negative stat modifier in the game. Oh well, I'd better make up a decent backstory to offset that. By the way, ARE we doing the FR jig, so I can use a dwarven stronghold from there, or no?

[Dragonsbane]

Dante, just remember what RD said about twinking :p

Hmm...after reading her original backstory, I wondered why you didn't make LEG a Dervish? They also have some twinkable powers....

[edit] hey, can I subtract points from my other ability scores to get my Dexterity to 18 before racial modifiers?:p

[Thaumaturge]

Finally, I have something to post. It's far from complete, but I'll continue to work on it. These past few days have been pretty busy for me, I'm afraid.

Heh, I may not trust the artefacts of luck in the real world, but the computer dice seemed to like me...

Here are my rolls from DiceMage (rolling 4d6, keeping the top 3, re-rolling 1s, as described by RD):

15 13 14 8 16 15

Furthermore, I have swapped the 8 for the god-roll of 16.

One thing concerns me: I have been told about a feat called Spellcasting Prodigy from the Faerun setting which sounds like it could be very useful to my character. Unfortunately, the WoC documents on the site that Dante pointed to don't have this feat, so I was wondering if anyone could advise me on this, and perhaps point me to references for feats, skills, and spells which aren't in the WoC documents.

In any case, here he is:

[PhoenixFlame]

Thaum, your character dosen't actually have a weapon. I know he's a spellcaster, but at least take a light crossbow. You can't cast all the time.

Dude, why would a Rogue EVER use a short sword? Rapiers are, obviously, custom-made to be used by Rogues, for three reasons:

1). Same damage as a Short Sword
2). twice the critical range of a short sword
3). Can be used with Weapon Finesse

Plus, as medium weapons they're harder to disarm, sunder, snatch, etc.

Because... I goofed?

Besides, I *generally* play halfling rogues. which would mean I do not have any experience on rapiers and their specialness.
Plus, you can use a shortsword when grappled. A rouge thats grappled and unarmed = dead.
Rouges in combat rely on sneak attack damage anyways. Actual weapon damage and strength is secondary. Contingencies and skills are primary.


(Halflings are small creatures, so a medium weapon like a rapier is b-ad.)

Anyways. IHMN, he does have a point, but your AB wont change any with a rapier. Only the critical range changes, to 18-20 2x, and is size: Medium
A rapier can only do piercing damage, and may not slash, Making it harder to damage creatures resistant to piercing, shuch as undead, constructs, and... elementals? I think.

[Kazastankas]

I'll see if I can find Spellcasting Prodigy's text for you, Thaum, when I get home, as well as my own comments.

[The Argent Lord]

RD, you have my character, right?

[Kazastankas]

Alright. Spellcasting Prodigy basically raises your spellcasting stat by 2 (Cleric = Wis, Sorc = Cha, Wiz = Int) when determining saving throw DC and bonus spells. It's a nifty thing, and it's Level 1 ONLY, so you either take it or you never have it.

[Terex4]

Ok. I think I was told that I have 15 skill points so I took
Climb-class ability
Craft-class ability haven't determined what I craft yet
Handle Animal-class ability
Intimidate-3 ranks
Jump-5 ranks
Ride-1 rank
Spot-3 ranks
Survival-3 ranks
Swim-class ability

Equipment: (I'm using the 2nd editon books for this stuff)
Banded Mail (250 gp)
Maul (15 gp)
Common Carriage (150 gp)
Draft Horse (200 gp)
50 ft. Hemp Rope (1 gp)
5 bottles of greek fire (10 gp each/50 gp total)
Flint and steel (5 sp)
Iron pot (5 sp)
Small tent (5 gp)
3 wineskins (8 sp each/24 sp total)
10 torches (1 cp each/10 cp total)
2 winter blankets (5 sp each/10 sp total)
1 lb of soap (5 sp)
2 large chests (2 gp each/4 gp total
1 10ft ladder (5 cp)
10 vials of lamp oil (6 cp each/60 cp total)
1 backpack (2 gp)
2 buckets (5 sp each/10 sp total)
1 week of firewood (1 cp per day/7 cp total)

I'll store party food in my cart we can go in on it together.
If my calculations are correct I should have 217 gold 7 silver, 2 copper left over.

I can't find my arms and equipment book at the moment but I believe caltrops are 1cp each and I intend to by 500 of them. I haven't added them in yet until I have the actual price.

[PhoenixFlame]

I can't find my arms and equipment book at the moment but I believe caltrops are 1cp each and I intend to by 500 of them. I haven't added them in yet until I have the actual price.

A 2 lb. bag of caltrops is 1 gp. A bag can cover a 5 ft square area.

Although it does not mention it, they can presumably (Given enough time) be recovered. Although, RD would need to okay that, not to mention a certain % loss of "Damage" Caltrops. (They can't be all that durable)

Please do remember that caltrops dont discriminate their targets...

Edit: Oh! oh! yay! I can carry a light load and DotD's cart can haul our stuff! Thanks DotD! :D

[Terex4]

Please do remember that caltrops dont discriminate their targets...
I know. Trust me, I'm a real prick with caltrops.....especially when stairs are involved.
Oh! oh! yay! I can carry a light load and DotD's cart can haul our stuff! Thanks DotD!
That's why I bought it. Although it would have been funny to have seen a gnome carry our stuff getting only turnips in return......

Anyway, it just occured to me that I forgot about clothing. I plan on having three changes of clothing including: Shirts, pants, boots, cloaks, and belts if someone could give me a price quote. I'm also taking three large belt pouches but I know how much those cost.
A 2 lb. bag of caltrops is 1 gp. A bag can cover a 5 ft square area.
In that case, I'll take 20 bags. I think 100 sq. ft. should be more than enough.

[PhoenixFlame]

That's why I bought it. Although it would have been funny to have seen a gnome carry our stuff getting only turnips in return......


Uh... yeah! I was just, y'know, celebrating... right.

Sorry bout the caltrop thingy. Just the first wizard I played, I got fireball, and was so excited, I killed our fighter and rouge... but I did get the Orcs! *smackhead* okay, maybe you didn't need that advice.

Clothes, depends on which sets you want. I'll list some.

Artisan's outfit: 1 gp/4lbs
Explorer's outfit: 10 gp/8lbs
Traveler's garb: 1 gp/5lbs (General adventurer stuff.)
Peasant's outfit: 1 sp/2lbs

I really cant see a Human fighter in monk's robes, or a noble's outfit... so... But if you want those, I'll list them too.

If you want a discriptor of any of those, just ask.

[Terex4]

Traveler's garb: 1 gp/5lbs (General adventurer stuff.)
Excellent. I would like a description but that sounds about right.
Sorry bout the caltrop thingy. Just the first wizard I played, I got fireball, and was so excited, I killed our fighter and rouge... but I did get the Orcs! *smackhead* okay, maybe you didn't need that advice.
No problem, I've seen some people who are really stupid with caltrops. I can understand your concern, especially since you've never played D&D with me before.

How do I post a text document, I put my entire character on notepad but I don't know how to upload it without posting the entire thing in one of these posts.

[PhoenixFlame]

Excellent. I would like a description but that sounds about right.


Traveler’s Outfit: This set of clothes consists of boots, a wool skirt or breeches, a sturdy belt, a shirt (perhaps with a vest or jacket), and an ample cloak with a hood.


To post your sheet, use...
"Manage Attachments" Browse, find, click, click, post. Should work. It's right under the smileys thingy.

[Dante]

Eep! It's a Psychic Warrior! The epitome of twinkdom, with Rage and Fast Movement! I cower in fear. ;)

I could simply have taken a Psion 2, then thrown on Prescient Combat, Offensive Precognition, Offensive Prescience, Claws of the Beast and Expansion for... 2 3d6 + X attacks at level 2, and it only gets worse from there... Psion 2 also happens to be the starting point for the Clawmaster.

Hell, when i told my twinker friend about this, he was yelling at me for not "planning ahead". Then I told him that I wasn't out to make the DM cry...[/QUOTE]

[Dragonsbane]

Dante...don't make the DM cry.

[edit] how much gold do we get, and how much do monk's robes cost? Also...what would be a good weapon for my monk to use until my unarmed damage reaches 1d8?

[Dante]

Well, all the monk special weapons do 1d6 damage. Kama, Siangham, Nunchaku, Quarterstaff... unless you take the Eberron fighting style techniques, like Whirling Steel Strike (flurry with longsword) or Cobra Strike (flurry with spear)...

'Course, that's mixing worlds, whch might not be kosher.

Dante...don't make the DM cry.

Hey, I'm not twinking a claw psion, am I? ^_^

[Dragonsbane]

in that case...which Monk Special Weapon has the best crit?

[Dante]

in that case...which Monk Special Weapon has the best crit?

They all crit the same, AFAIK. They just alter your damage type and give you the chance to add +1 to your rolls via masterwork items.

[Dragonsbane]

are Shuriken part of the monk special weapons group?

Remember, I haven't played a fighter/monk before, no clue what to pick for feats and all!:(

[Dante]

are Shuriken part of the monk special weapons group?

Remember, I haven't played a fighter/monk before, no clue what to pick for feats and all!:(

Nope, shuriken are exotic weapons.

You can just throw daggers, though.

[Dragonsbane]

I'll take the feat to use Shuriken eventually...daggers and bare fists will serve until then.

[Dante]

Ninjas get free shuriken proficiency, IIRC.

[Dragonsbane]

IIRC? Wait, which Ninja prestige class would that be?

[Dante]

I know the Ninja Spy from OA gets it.

I found my Sword and Fist, if you want I can photograph it and link you to it.

[Kazastankas]

Kurndar, with background!

Now the background part is covered, what advice may I get from our twinkish friends on the other side of the character? ;)

[Dragonsbane]

I know the Ninja Spy from OA gets it.

I found my Sword and Fist, if you want I can photograph it and link you to it.

Please do, this info will be most useful...

[AndyBloodredMage]

So when shall this be starting up?

[Dante]

*grumbles* Can't photograph the damn thing, too big...

[Dragonsbane]

Can you just get the text for the Ninja Spy class?

[PhoenixFlame]

So when shall this be starting up?

Hopefully this weekend. most character's sheets are up, with the remaining falling into place. I know I'm ready, and impatiently waiting ;)

NOTE: RD, if you've already DL'ed my stat-sheet for your own use, please do it again. I see no point in my Cleric having an INT of 16, so i swapped it with my 14 CHA. I am taking D-might anyhow.

Modified accordingly. Please tell me if i messed up.

[Dragonsbane]

I'm sorry I'm taking so long! My character sheet will be ready soon, hopefully...

[Dante]

Dammit, it's too big to be uploaded. Ah well.

[Terex4]

I'll post my character as soon as the manage attatchments button decides to work.....stupid links......

Edit: Hey RD, do you mind if I just email you my character, the stupid attatchments button won't work.

[Thaumaturge]

I know I'm ready, and impatiently waiting

Er... Heh, sorry. It's been a really busy couple of days. Rest assured that I am continuing work on him.

As to a weapon, you're right. Hmm... I'll probably go with the light crossbow as you recommended, and a quarterstaff.

Expect an update later today...

[reality_deviant]

Okay, guys, printing out your character sheets as we speak. Sorry I couldn't get on yesterday...all the radiators in my apartsment startsed spewing water, which diverted water from the toilet, rendering it unable to flush, also soaking many clothes and books...serves me right for not being more organized, I guess, but it was still a huge mess. Fear not; no D&D books were harmed. Poor Digital Web...poor Tenchi in Tokyo...

Anyway, sorry for the delay. I am typically unable to get online Sundays, I'm busy until 5 M-F, and I have classes M & W nights. When do other people usually get online, and what time would be good to play?

[IHateMakingNames]

Tenchi in Tokyo sucks, it deserves to die.

Also, since it's only a minor change, switched my Short Sword to a Rapier. And since I don't know wha tthe cost of equipment if, just give him some basic survival/rouge stuff.

Edit - Mostly any time.

[Thaumaturge]

I'm online most weekdays from around 11am - 6 or 7pm (GMT+2). Weekends are less predictable, depending on a variety of factors.

[Dante]

I'm online every night from 7pm onward, GMT +8. If I'm lucky, I ahve the day off, and I'm online from 7 AM onwards.

[reality_deviant]

Okay, awaiting character sheets from DB and Thaum, an updated sheet for Andy, and names for Dante's & IHMN's chars.

TO ALL NEWCOMERS: This thread is now reserved for the players already involved in the game. There are already more than I had anticipated, and there is currently no room for more. If you think this all sounds like fun and want to know more about it, post in the stickied D&D thread instead. I love talking about gaming stuff, just let's do the general stuff there and the more specific stuff here.

The campaign, barring any serious objections, will begin in the Dalelands. The towns are often small, but not lacking in the necessities, and also features nearby Cormanthor, ancient home of the elves. Lathander is also worshipped in that area, and there are dwarves. I couldn't have asked for a better location for you guys. I'll be sure to post more as I work out the details.

Edit: Spellcasting Prodigy-must be taken @ level 1-For the purpose of determining bonus spells and save DCs, treat your primary spellcasting ability score as 2 points higher than its actual value.

Edit part 2: Yes, emailing me is a perfectly acceptable way to share your character sheet.

[Dante]

RD, I'm afraid my character may never be named...

Can we just call her Little Elf Girl, or LEG for short? I'm getting kinda used to referring to her by that, and besides, I can work it into the new backstory (the old "family dies" thing is SO overworked...)

[IHateMakingNames]

Aerandir Linwëlin will by my guy's name.

Also, I just realized I forgot about background. Summaized version - Elven outcast, went to a life of stealing from non-elves (Easier targets).

[PhoenixFlame]

I know what you mean Dante, I hate making names as much as IHMN does.
You could always go with something Neat-o randomly generated name like Falodyel Di'reyn, If your like me.

So... I'm online on the weekends anywhere from 3 to 9:30 PM EST

Weekdays are flexible, I'm on most of the time, or I'm not. Their erratic, generally I'm on all saturday, and only evening sunday.

[Kazastankas]

I don't really think we need to worry about time that much in a forum RPG, as one can just implement a limited 'action' post number per day, or something like that.

Hmm, the Dalelands. Y'know, I only thought that as a ADnD 2ed world, but I DO have Volo's Guide to the Dalelands sitting around as well as a large map of the place, if anyone wanted to see. Nevertheless, it's an interesting place.

EDIT: Heh, Volo's Guide to the Dalelands is downloadable at wizards.com. That's helpful.

[Dante]

Final version of Little Elf Girl, the tripper. I can't believe the backstory took up so much space...

[Kazastankas]

Based on her personality spawned from the backstory, I'd think that she would resent being called 'little', but hey. ;)

[PhoenixFlame]

*Makes a mental note to wear armor when chatting with dante's character about her past. Either that, or I'll wait until I have "Hold Person"*

Because it WILL happen. Clerics are caring people, and, not having a name is bad for your self esteem sterotypically.

As for what Kazastankas says, well. DnD is rather strict with actions, so, I'm pretty sure foruming would go really slow. It would still be helpful if we were on at specific times to speed the inherant slowness up however.

Do you want me to reput Ary's backstory in her character sheet? It's the second post on the first signup forum, you cant miss it. :p

[The Argent Lord]

Actually, if I'm in, take me out. I'm gonna start another D&D thread for an evil campaign.

[IHateMakingNames]

Is this going to be a long running thing, or more of a short-intro thing and a bigger campaign happens after this test goes over well? I was assuming the latter. If it's the former, I would want to change my character (Right now I am just going straight Rouge since it would be simple enough).

Edit - The character I would want would be a Shadowdancer, so I would change some of my guy's skills around, and give him a new feat.

[Thaumaturge]

Well, I've finally finished my character! Er... I think. I would really appreciate it if someone who is more experienced at DnD than I could take a quick look at it and let me know if I've missed anything.

In any case, without further ado, allow me to introduce Thaumas:
(I was going to use Thaumaturge, but there's a Thaumaturgist PrC, and I didn't want my character erroneously associated with it, especially since it's not really the direction that this character is likely to take).

[Dragonsbane]

Can someone post a link to one of these random name generators? "Alornar" sounds a bit innappropriate for the Dalelands.

[edit] also, what are the prerequisites for NotCM? Besides Improved Unarmed Strike and +10 BAB?

[Terex4]

Ok, emailing character sheet.

I'm usually on between 8am-4pm pacific. I can't play saturdays as that's my real life D&D game. If we keep the game sessions releatively brief I can be on at 11pm most nights.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Level *grumble grumble* 2 Althazar...

[Sabelo2000]

I work nights, so I usually check posts real quick before work, then I'm on at about 7am Central time.

And just for the sheer cussedness of it, here's an alternate character concept for me. He's a dwarven rogue who went berserk after his village was attacked by mindflayers.

[reality_deviant]

Okay, the story is going to more or less begin in Ashabenford, the capital of Mistledale.

The majority of elves are probably from Cormanthor, the ancient elven wood just next door. There is a smallish Dwarven settlement called Glen nearby, as well.

I've gotta run to class just now, but will PM you guys with relevant setting/character information later on.

[Thaumaturge]

Excellent... just please note that my character is quite probably not from Cormanthor.

[Dragonsbane]

You could be from Evermeet perhaps, or Evereska...really depends on the type of elf you are.

Arlornar is half-moon-elf

[reality_deviant]

Good, DB...can we get that character sheet now? :)

And, druid, the computer lab has put up this accursed firewall thing...any chance I could get your sheet some other way?

Everyone, I'll be PMing you with relevant details, feel free to ask any more specific questions about where your chars fit into the world.

[Thaumaturge]

You could be from Evermeet perhaps, or Evereska...really depends on the type of elf you are.

Well, my character never tells anyone where he's from - he no longer acknowledges a "home" as such, simply going where he is needed. It's possible that even he no longer remembers.

[Dragonsbane]

So far I have a name, stats, and backstory. I asked for advice on some of the other stuff, but have yet to receive it.

Besides the automatic Monk feats, I have 2 feats to pick. Annoyingly, I have no idea what a Fighter/Monk should pick, or where to put my skill points.

[AndyBloodredMage]

What's the name of the city where we'll be starting in, and what type of city is it?

[Dragonsbane]

Ashabenford, capital of Mistledale...

Ooh, we're in Forgotten Realms...and I'm playing a character class I'd normally never play. I'll never be a Realms-shattering archmage now! :(

[PhoenixFlame]

Is there a temple to Lathander in Ashabenford? I'd assume there is, and if so, that is probably where Aryallis would be. I doubt she'd be hanging around any bars like the rest of those "Glory-seekers".

Does anyone have a map of the dalelands? To see one of those would be most prodigious to our/my enlightenment.

[Terex4]

http://swashbuckplace.bravepages.com/archive/maps.htm

Found some maps :D

[Dragonsbane]

Feats selected!

I know there's a temple of Lathander in Shadowdale...I'm not as familiar with Ashabenford.

[Kazastankas]

Dalelands map:
http://www.thelastgriffon.com/dndownload/Dales.jpg

[AndyBloodredMage]

My character is probably on a street corner entertaining the locals, someplace that has a lot of foot traffic.

[Dragonsbane]

Mine is probably just walking into town, looking for some work.

[Terex4]

Mine is probably at any nearby adventuring guilds looking for a company to join.

[reality_deviant]

Also of potential relevance is the deity your character chooses to worship. The deities are very influrntial in the lives of Faerunians. I'll post a list for those without access to FR materials, perhaps tomorrow.

[Dante]

Oh, could Little Elf Girl attach herself to someone? She's been raised in a barbarian culture and probably wouldn't want to go into the big scary city alone.

[WanderingActor]

I'm confused. This sounds like fun, but I don't know what the hell I'm doing. Just sign me up for whatever and I'll pick it up as I go. (Something actors are VERY good at)

[Dante]

Small problem... the characters have been pretty much finalized. Maybe RD could make you an NPC-type person? 'Course, you'd have to ask her.

[Terex4]

Dante my character's pretty much a wanderer who's familiar with city life (grew up in Waterdeep) if you want to tag with me go for it.

I'll worship Tamara.

[Dante]

Sure, got it.

I have no idea who to worship. I like being an atheist... or an agnostic.

[WanderingActor]

I'll tag along with whomever, just assign me to someone.

[Dragonsbane]

DotD, you mean Tymora?

My character would be atheist...perhaps eventually worshipping Shar if he becomes evil.

[PhoenixFlame]

RD kinda said she wasn't allowing any more characters...

Anyways, Dang! That'll be a lot of Atheists. I really can't see how you could be an Atheist in a world where clerics go around raising the dead, and gods have about as active of a role as they did in the greek pantheon.

But anyways, plenty of people to convert, whee. :p

[Thaumaturge]

Hmm... my character doesn't follow any one god, but has worked in the service of a number of the gods in the service of Good as a whole. If any, though, he has a preference for Mystra.

[Dragonsbane]

Hmm... my character doesn't follow any one god, but has worked in the service of a number of the gods in the service of Good as a whole. If any, though, he has a preference for Mystra.

Mystra? You're my new best friend...

[Kazastankas]

Kurndar may fit anywhere in the town, almost. He is able to succumb to his dwarvish heritage and do the ol' bar thing, or go with his Paladin duty and basically wander while dispensing of criminals..

..but given that most towns have militia, he'd likely go with the first one, with a general overtone of wandering around.

And it is possible for LEG to come into the campaign attached to Kurndar, for he has a heart for strays (though strays he thinks are children, and those that, uhm, can kick his ass), despite the 'elf' thing.

[Thaumaturge]

Mystra? You're my new best friend...

What can I say? I love magic! :D

[reality_deviant]

Atheism is risky business in the Realms...the Faithless are used as bricks in the wall around the City of Judgement in the afterlife, held in place by a disgusting mold that eventually devours even the consciousness.

Chauntea is the Harvest Goddess, a Demeter type
Azuth is The Magic God That Isn't Mystra
Cyric is the insane Prince of Lies
Gond is beloved of inventors, innovators, and pesky gnomes
Helm is the Protector, ever vigilant
Lathander is Hope and Renewal and Such
Loviatar leads to...*Yoda voice* Suffering
Mask is the Sneaky Thief God
Mystra....well, I'll let DB recite his litany of praise
Oghma is all about the knowledge
Shar is mistress of the Shadow Weave, aka Nega-Mystra
Sune is the Resident Aphrodite
Tempus is The Mighty Battle God!
Torm is Paladin Personified
Tymora favors adventurers with her Luck
Tyr brings Justice, plain and simple

For a more detailed (and possibly slightly less tongue-in-cheek) description of these, or other, deities, ask away.

[Dragonsbane]

Technically, Azuth is the God of Wizards. If Mystra governs magic, then he rules over those who wield arcane magic.

Ask me any questions you have about the deities of Forgotten Realms, and I shall answer.

Yes, I know that thing about the mold and the wall...at least, that's how things were during Myrkul's tenure as God of Death. My character, on the other hand, just hasn't picked a god yet.

Torm is technically God of Loyalty/Duty.

Tyr is God of Justice....NOT Fairness (there's a difference!)

*finishes making petty distinctions that you already knew about*

Still, you forgot Kelemvor!:p

[edit] with base Intelligence of 14, and a level of Monk and Fighter, how many skill points would I have?

[reality_deviant]

*rolls eyes*
Okay, let me explain something to you folks, who, unlike DB and myself, have not wasted your precious brainspace with imaginary deity information. There are gods for frickin' everything in FR...That was the summarized version.

DB, the wall is still there. Kelemvor lets it stay.
*to the audience* He's the god that judges the dead, and Mystra's old boyfriend when they were both mortals! Neat, huh?
*back to DB*
And Torm is primarily worshipped by whom? He wields what type of weapon? Answer: Paladins, Holy Avenger.
Ergo, he's Paladin-Guy. Probably has the gleaming teeth and butt-chin thing kickin', too...

[Kazastankas]

Paladins like not butt-chins. Those are fashions for long-retired superheroes who still think they're cool. But you can try to find a hair that's not on their head and fail.

[Dragonsbane]

Except dwarven paladins, with their incredibly long beards and short, hairy dwarvish selves.

[Kazastankas]

Which is why dwarven paladins do not worship Torm. Moradin > j00! ;)

[Terex4]

Yes DB I meant Tymora. I don't play quite as many clerics. I'm more familiar with Cyric than any other god I just like playing a little more reckless character who believes luck is on his side.

[PhoenixFlame]

I cast "Haste or Die"

1 Red, 1 Black, 3 Colorless.

Target Dragonsbane is compelled to finish his character sheet within 24 hours or die. This spell cannot be prevented or redirected. This spell can only affect creatures with Creature type - Dragonsbane.

Storm

Okay. besides that point, I'm really itching to get started soon. :D
Can you give us any more information on what happens to these faithless people? Also, Can you give us more information about the size/shape/type/facilities/ect of the town we're starting in?

[Dragonsbane]

Actually...those without any particular devoton to a deity are now mixed in with those who betrayed their deities, if my reading is correct, and basically stranded in the grayish torpor of the City of the Dead.

Dragonsbane needs his Player's Handbook, which he can't access until several hours from now, and could therefore use the following help.

What is the Hit Die for a monk and a fighter? (that dice you roll to determine HP on level-up)

How many skill points would a level 1 Fighter/1 Monk with 14 Intelligence have?

How much gold do we get, and how much do a couple of daggers and a quarterstaff cost? In addition to Monk Robes, of course.

[Dante]

What is the Hit Die for a monk and a fighter? (that dice you roll to determine HP on level-up)

HD for monk - d8. HD for Fighter - d10.
How many skill points would a level 1 Fighter/1 Monk with 14 Intelligence have?
Depends on which level came first, because monk gets (4 + Int Mod) x 4 SPs at 1st level, while fighter gets (2 + Int Mod) x 4 SPs, and favors different skills.
How much gold do we get, and how much do a couple of daggers and a quarterstaff cost? In addition to Monk Robes, of course.
You start with 900 gold. For equipment check the SRD.

[AndyBloodredMage]

Is the amount of gold we get adjusted? I was thumbin through the DMG guide and it basically said that your gp will equal you exp. Assuming I interpretted that correctly, and that silly RD did not adjust it, would we not have 1000 gp?

[Dragonsbane]

HD for monk - d8. HD for Fighter - d10.

Depends on which level came first, because monk gets (4 + Int Mod) x 4 SPs at 1st level, while fighter gets (2 + Int Mod) x 4 SPs, and favors different skills.

You start with 900 gold. For equipment check the SRD.

Not sure which came first, but the backstory would indicate Fighter...since we're level 2, there would be additional skill points at level-up, when my character gets his first Monk level. How many would he get for that?

What's the SRD?

I know the DMG and PHB have some mention of basic equipment...

[IHateMakingNames]

There really should have been a new thread by now.

Also, my guy (Whatever I named him), would follow Mask, and would be stealing coins from people at the place people kept saying what their characters would be doing.

[Dragonsbane]

Did Reality mention that Mask is Chaotic Evil?

[reality_deviant]

I thought he was NE, but, hey, he is still an evil dood.

900 GP is the amount listed in the DMG for leveled characters @ lvl 2.

This town is small, roughly 1500 people, but it still has several stores, and two inns. There is a new church to Tyr, and a smaller shrine to Chauntea. The town is on the River Ashaba, and is the marketplace for all the local farmers.

[Dragonsbane]

Character Sheet!

Name: Alornar
Race: Half-Elf (moon elf parent)
HP: 22
Class: 1 Monk/1 Fighter
base attack bonus: +6 (unarmed, 2+Str bonus+Weapon Focus=6), +6 (Masterwork Composite Longbow), +5 Quarterstaff
Damage: 1d6+3 (unarmed), 1d8+2 (Masterwork Composite Longbow)
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Abilities:
Str=16
Wis=18
Dex=17
Int=14
Con=14
Cha=12
Saves (Fort/Ref/Will): 6/5/6
Feats: Dodge, Improved Unarmed Strike (automatic Monk feat), Weapon Focus: Unarmed Strike (Fighter bonus feat), Stunning Fist (automatic Monk bonus feat)
AC: 17 (10+3+4=17), 10 when immobilized or helpless.
Skills (without bonuses due to ability): Listen 4, Climb 4, Move Silently 4, Tumble 4, Jump 4, Escape Artist 4, Hide 4, Balance 4, Swim 3, Ride 1, Spot 2.

Abilities: Flurry of Blows (Ex), Low-Light Vision, Immune to Sleep spells and similar magical effects, +2 racial bonus on saving throws vs. Enchantment spells and effects.
As a half-elf, Alornar receives a +2 bonus to all Diplomacy and Gather Information checks, though he would rather hit you until you talk. Also has +1 to all Listen, Search, and Spot checks.

Possessions: Monk Robes, Masterwork Composite Longbow (+2 Strength Bonus), 60 arrows, 338 gp, Quarterstaff (mostly serves as a walking stick), Dagger (used mostly for utility purposes...still a weapon, just like the staff).

I'll finish later...not done yet. How much do Monk Robes cost?

[edit] Appearance and additional equipment will be up soon!

[Dante]

Dunno, about 50gp?

In any case, taking Monk 1/ Fighter 1 means you will never be able to advance your monk class again. Just thought you should know.

[PhoenixFlame]

Monk's robes are 5 Gp and weigh 2 pounds.

They are made of fine cloths held together by strong sashes. The folds are large and strong enough to conceal light weapons. The sashes are also strong enough to be used as ropes, should improvisiation be nessecary.

Hope that helps, glad your Character sheet is done DB :p

[Dragonsbane]

Dante, I was actually working on a way around that...some of my research reveals that virtually every monk sect in the Forgotten Realms has some ability to multiclass freely.

In this case, I invented a group called the Monks of the Rising Moon, whose practices include a mandatory "banishment" for all initiates at some point in their training, as a journey of self-discovery to teach initiates about the world outside the monastery. During this journey, they are free to explore other styles and decide if continuing as a Monk of the Rising Moon is really right for them. Thus, they can multiclass freely as long as Monk is not their lowest-level class.

Hmm....according to my sourcebooks, taking the Dalelands Region means that I get that longbow for free, but I'll take away an extra 150 gp from my total to make it Masterwork...leaving me with 338gp.

[edit] How much would it cost to get a druid to cast Magic Fang on my character's natural weapons?

[CheshireThief]

(Not to but in, but you guys might want to make a new thread. This one is way over the post limit!)

[AndyBloodredMage]

As of 3.5, magic weapon applies to natural and manufactured weaponry. I shall wait for RD to make one, since s/he is the DM.

[Dragonsbane]

SHE is the DM, and a new one has already been made, as this one is over post limit.