8-Bit Forum D&D

[Neverwhere]

Ok, I think Im going to DM an online D&D session. All I need now are a few adventurers. Im going to limit this group to:

Standard Races
Standard Classes

We will be using modified house rules, with bits of 3.5 incorporated into them. Any other questions will be discussed on HERE. This is NOT a spam thread, and only serious people need apply. Thanks.

Oh, and anyone wanting to help me DM (in a co-DM role), please PM me.

[Dante]

Ok, I think Im going to DM an online D&D session. All I need now are a few adventurers. Im going to limit this group to:

Standard Races
Standard Classes

We will be using modified house rules, with bits of 3.5 incorporated into them. Any other questions will be discussed on HERE. This is NOT a spam thread, and only serious people need apply. Thanks.

Oh, and anyone wanting to help me DM (in a co-DM role), please PM me.

I'll be the cleric. Every party needs a cleric.

EDIT: Barring a cabal of epic wizards, what they need is a restraining order to keep from nuking the universe...

[Neverwhere]

well, you can pick them up at ANY book store pretty much such as Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/) or Amazon (www.amazon.com) or your local book store. I mean, the book store where you buy your sci-fi / fantasy books at :D

[Neverwhere]

oh... I have them all on my computer :D

[cruelty13]

I have over fourty GURPS books. Most of em are over 100 pages. I mostly read em for fun.

[Neverwhere]

Umm.. GURPS isnt D&D, which is what we are using... Oh, and stop spamming my good topic!

[Blasphemous]

Well, most of my direct experience with D&D is through playing alot of NeverWinter Nights... I played enough to understand the system quite well, but nonetheless I mayn eed some reminders every now and again.
Anyhow, I'm just reserving my space for now... I'll see what I wanna be and what the party needs when more people sign up...

[Neverwhere]

We cant.. Only 3 people. Not to mention Im at work (no books or anything). None of you have made your characters. I dont have a campaign setting (although Ill make a NEW and ORIGINAL one up)

[Edit]
Party Needs (as per every party):

Cleric Type (Cleric/Paladin)
Tank (Fighter/Ranger/Monk)
Thief Type (Wow... Rogue)
Tracker (Ranger/Monk)
Wizard (Sorcerer/Wizard)

[cruelty13]

4. Im definetly in! And Neverwhere, you have a character in this game also.

[Neverwhere]

I do? I thought I was the DM...

[cruelty13]

Well, can't you be both?

[LilWhiteMage]

Can I be in as well? I'd need a little help, but I'm sure I'd do okay once I'm settled in. As for char type, I'll wait till the others have decided then pick... wouldn't want a newbie to D&D picking someone's favorite class when they could just learn whatever is leftover....


Just got a call from a friend to go out and eat lunch, so I will be back as soon as I can to discuss things some more

[cruelty13]

I'm a newbie. And I'm done with waiting. I'm gona be the sourcer.

[Neverwhere]

everyone is invited. Make a char and submit it here

[edit]
oh, and no. No dm should be a char in his group. Its just bad practice

[Blasphemous]

Err, Neverwhere, not all of us have the know-how or the materials needed to fill in a character sheet... You should probably list here in this thread what exactly we need to write... This is what I've seen done in other forum-based RPGs...

[Metacide]

could i be the ranger? do i need to roll stats and stuff?

[Tor]

I'll be the Bard or if thats not posible I'll be a sorceror OK?

[Neverwhere]

Alright. I will post the necessary stuff. Im going to attach a temporary "Character sheet". Actually, go here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/20030718b) and download the character sheet, then email me @ brian-engel@uiowa.edu your sheet. For ease, I will allow this: either roll out your stats (there are 6 stats, so roll 4d6 6 times and drop the lowest score each time and add the three remaining dice together to get a stat) or you can use 75 points and distribute them as you wish. Reply away.

Also, you can have multiple characters in the same class! I.E. 2xFighters, 4xWizards, etc

[Blasphemous]

Since I don't really feel like being a tank, I guess I'll be a Rogue...
One of my problems with D&D is that I don't seem to actually like any class or any race... It's a problem I've always encountered during character creation. =/

EDIT: Neverwhere, which Char Sheet do you want us to use? You attached one and told us to download another. =X

[Neverwhere]

Oh. Yeah, the other was for more of the "official" type and it has the skills on it. I would prefer that one, but I was supplying the other for those of you who are having trouble dloading the one off of Wizards Site. Thanks for clearing that up.


[Edit]

Ok, here is the current list of people partaking in this D&D Session along with their proclaimed classes:
Dante - Cleric
lilwhitemage - ?
Metacide - Ranger
Tor - Bard
Blasphemous - Rogue



Shid, that looks SO much better in textpad ... puuh...

[Blasphemous]

3rd ed, or v3.5 character sheet?

EDIT: Took me over twenty minutes to get this message submitted. No kidding. Anyhow, it's already almost 23:00 here, and I have some sleeping to catch up on, so I'll be back after school tomorrow, which is in about 16 hours from now...

[Neverwhere]

Please use 3.5 sheet if your not going to use my abbreviated one.

[Edit]
For those of you who choose to use my abbreviated Character Sheet I will be keeping hard-copies of your characters on the 3.5 sheets with me. So, if you feel so enclined, you can save me the trouble (hint hint, wink wink) of making these by submitting the data to me via text file alread layed out in 3.5 sheet format. Thanks!

[Mikorlias Zard]

I have 3.5 ed D+D books (the 3 core rulebooks, the Epic Lvl Book, the Fiend Folio and Tome&Blood and Masters of Wild) and methinks I'll play as a Ranger (elven obviously), as I hardly ever do and the 3.5 Ranger rocks. Plus I have Masters of the Wild, so YAY!

No wait, looking at current peeps in game, I'll be a Barbarian, because they are a good TANK class and, heck, they're in Masters of the Wild too. No TANKS yet. Plus, change my race to... ur... Dwarf. Dwarves are good Barbarians, I'll come up with a storyline reason WHY a Dwarf is a Barbarian later, but not now, am too tired. ;)

No time to write stats now, how are we rolling ability scores? IMHO The more dice the better ;)

Mikorlias Zard (not very dwarvish is it, Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan/Tribe sounds better!)

[Neverwhere]

Look above at my post on how to create: either roll out your stats (there are 6 stats, so roll 4d6 6 times and drop the lowest score each time and add the three remaining dice together to get a stat) or you can use 75 points and distribute them as you wish.
meaning: a 4,3,4,6 would be (dropping the 3 since it is the lowest) 14.

[LilWhiteMage]

I just sent my stuff your way Neverwhere... I'm gonna play a cleric... not sure about the specifics from there as to what type.. I know I want to do most of the healing and such though. There was something on there I couldn't figure out... have it listed in the spot. Anyways, if you need more info, get in touch with me

[Metacide]

hey bad news Never, looks like i wont be able to play. just found out that my classes are giving us TONS of homework and i wont have much spare time.... stupid college.

[Tor]

I'll send you mine tommora 'k?

[Mikorlias Zard]

Note to Neverwhere...

Your MS Word character sheet has no Feats section.

Just thought I'd tell you.

Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan

[Neverwhere]

Note to Neverwhere...

Your MS Word character sheet has no Feats section.

Just thought I'd tell you.

Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan
Shid... good call! Everyone add one if your using my sheet! Btw, want to join us Zard?

[Dante]

I just sent my stuff your way Neverwhere... I'm gonna play a cleric... not sure about the specifics from there as to what type.. I know I want to do most of the healing and such though. There was something on there I couldn't figure out... have it listed in the spot. Anyways, if you need more info, get in touch with me

Oy. So are you the cleric or am I the cleric? Most confusing, this is.

I'm okay with being a fighter or a mage, though.

[ZieGDaRKeNHoRDe]

Im definately in. I have some trouble getting into the site from my computer at home though. It always asks for my login password....When I give it. Its wierd. But, I use the computer at school. ....Anyway, Im in. I'd like to play as a Barbarian Fighter. If not, Count me in as a Human Wizard. Yay. I'll work on the stats later today.

[Mikorlias Zard]

Shid... good call! Everyone add one if your using my sheet! Btw, want to join us Zard?

Did I not say already that I would? Perhaps you did not pick up on that, never mind. I will be playing as Mikor Redbeard, the Dwarf Barbarian, as there are no tank characters in the game yet that I can see. Although there look to be an abundance of Charisma type characters, so I don't think I'll need to worry about that stat (Dwarves -2 CHA, Barbarians generally have not much CHA anyway, thus- don't get me to talk to anyone.)

BTW- Anyone can play as any class, for example: Both Dante AND LilWhiteMage can be Clerics if they want. Or one could be a Druid, as that's like a Cleric, but getting powers from nature, rather than a God/Goddess. Clerics are probably better healers, and can turn undead, plus can last longer in a fight due to better armour, but Druids have more offensive spells and have a bunch of cool nature-type special abilities, including, of course, Wild Shape.

I have the 3.5 books, so I'm fine with character creation and stuff. I think I'll use the Wizards Char Sheet though.

Oh yeah, and what Gods are we using? Standard D+D (which, IMHO, are somewhat lacking) or Forgotten Realms, or a different one?

Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan

"I hit evil things."

[Neverwhere]

Gods are any and all out of Deity's and DemiGods (I think thats the name of the book... pretty sure it is..). So its pretty much what ever you come up with, or you can submit your own God

[Dante]

New God - Black Mage (Domains - Magic, Madness, Destruction)

Greater Deity of Real Ultimate Power, alignment chaotic evil.

Favored weapon: Knife

Worshipped by many in another dimension, the god known only as Black Mage is a figure of inexplicable mystery and awesome power. Along with his fellow deities Fighter, Red Mage, Thief, Black Belt and White Mage, they form a pantheon known only as the "8-Bit Theatre".

His worshippers are expected to embrace destructive magic, stab stupid people in the back, and chase all hot young clerics they encounter.

[cruelty13]

are stats basicly abilities

And furthern more. I wish not to be a sourcerer. Id rather be an aristocrat as those from the Dungeon Master Guide. If that is out of question, I will be a Sourcer.

[cruelty13]

Further more: about dice. Could someone describe the meanings of dice. I dont have any special dice exept the tipical 6 sided one

[Neverwhere]

the other dice are for other things. Ill give a quick overview

D4: Four sides (duh). Used for most cantrips/low damage spells (i.e. mm). Also used for low damage weapons (i.e. dagger)
D6: Yeah...
D8: Eight-Sides (duh). Used for slightly higher damage rolls. Cant think of any weapons offhand, but its there. Trust me.
D10/Percentile Dice: Ten-Sides (Duh). Bases for D&D. Used for inititive, axes, treasure, random encounters, and just about anything else the DM thinks warrents a roll.
D20: Twenty Sides (duh). Attack rolls and extremely high damage. Can be used instead of multiple dice when the multiple dice add up to a multiple of twenty. That method is not recommended, as it will, for the most part, give off less damage than actually rolling out the lower dice. Rolling 3d20 vs 10d6 will, on average, give less damage. Nobody rolls low on a d6 that often.


Any other questions post here.

As for the aristocrat, make the character and Ill figure something out.

[Mikorlias Zard]

I've created 100 Deities for my campaign setting, and I picked out this one for my Dwarf Barbarian...

Name: Vay'sharak
God of: Rage, Anger producing strength etc.
Alignment: CN
Domains: Chaos, Strength, War, Destruction
Fave Weapon: Greataxe

Typically Barbaric don'tcha think?

Any objections?

No?

That's fine then.

Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan

[VeritasHertz]

If there's room I'll join, although I'm a little worried about the massive amount of newbies in the game. I'll fill in any gap as needed, although I'm thinking of playing an Elven Fighter. If impossible, tell me so, otherwise I'll send the character to you tomarrow.

[Neverwhere]

Yeah, I think if I can get a few seasoned vets in the game then the noobs will progress nicely. Just send the files to me and Ill put you in. As for the God stated above, nice job. No objections.

[Muffin Mage]

I'll join, but on the condition that I can use straight-up third edition rules. All of them. Including the bad ones.

And if I could be a psion, that would be spifforific. Otherwise, I'll play a terminally insane fighter.

[Neverwhere]

Sorry, straight up rules arent going to be in here. I will post a complete list of my 'House Rules' on the thread that starts off the RPG. I always use 'House Rules' and they are, in my opinion, for the betterment of the game.

[Edit]
Regards about the Psion character (sorry I forgot this). I would prefer you to not be a psion, but if you choose to be, then I will have to come up with a way to introduce you (Im willing to do so). So, basically, yeah. Go for it. Level 1-4 characters please!!!

[Muffin Mage]

Oh, I don't mind house rules. But I refuse to use anything remotely resembling 3.5 rules.

But can I be a psion? No I won't use the RM Psion Twink, but I'm using it in my regular group.

[cruelty13]

Done! FINALY! I've sent the mail concerning my character.

[Cyclone231]

I have created my character. He is a 2nd level rogue/illusionist elf (no I did not take the rogue/illusionist from that gnome...I just picked it before I remembered him), who will get weapon finesse with the dagger. It is okay if I join, right?

[Muffin Mage]

How are we going to do this, just out of curiosity?

[MC43]

I've been interested in doing some D&D things. I could take the Monk position for ya, if you don't really mind housing a Newbie. (God... I hate that word...)

[Rumple]

Say... could a theoretical SOMEONE take NPC classes, btw?

[cruelty13]

Well, I decided not to. I allready have one RP where I have a character who owns a colony. Why make a nother one. Now i'v got a sorceress.

But it certanly seems you can. But why be a commoner or an addept (What is that?)

[Cyclone231]

Why, because good roleplaying involves lesser characters fighting greater foes. A level one group taking on two CR 1 monsters and winning is the PRIME of roleplaying. Roleplaying is outthinking, outwitting, outrunning and outsmarting the opponents. To beat unlikely odds with obvious reason is the tip of roleplaying. It is the top of the bellcurve, going down into hack-and-slashing or moronic actions. Roleplaying is to play a role. A challenge is fun, correct? Then isn't the challenge of a weak character to beat foes unlikely? And if it is a challenge, why not? I didn't, because I already had an idea for a character, but I see no reason not to. Playing the role of a weak character with a lot of challenges, would therefore be the funnest, right? Unless, of course, you're a munchkin or hack-and-slasher.

[cruelty13]

If I GM there basicly never is any hack-and-slash. Our group has been playing for half a yer now, almost every saturday of sunday. We have only had about 4 battles, in one we had a hole army, that moved one row at a time. Oh, and by the way, we change GM's.

[Mikorlias Zard]

Level 1-4 characters eh? Hmm... I'll go level 3 methinks...

Shall I use the NPC guide in DMG to get an idea of starting equipment?

Oh and, by the way, will we be able to take Prestige Classes in this? Assuming we get to high enough levels anyway. I speak not for myself, of course, as prestige class options for Barbarians are horrifically limited. The only ones that spring to mind are...

-The Forsaker: Which involves giving up ALL magic, including potions of healing (:wmage: -"I like Healing"), and not letting your companions use magic on you (:bmage: -"Which could be a good idea..."), which I utterly REFUSE to do. Sure, the benefits are nice, but... but... magic items are shiny. ;)

-The Eye of Grummsh: Oh yeah, sure, a Dwarf being a devoted worshipper of an Orcish deity... great.

-Exotic Weapons Master: No. Just no. Possibly the worst prestige class I've ever seen. Is it the fact that it takes 3 levels to reach Exotic Weapon Proficiency (in a whole loada weapons you'd never use)? Or is it the pathetic attempt at a unique ability in 'Improvised Weapons'? Or is it the fact that they only have Craft and Profession as class skills? Whatever it is, they are truly not worth playing.

So yeah, answers please Neverwhere, oh almighty DM of DMingness.

Mikor Redbeard of the Zard Clan.

[Dante]

There are two prestige classes I'm interested in...

3.5E DMG mentions a spellcaster who advances in both arcane and divine casting classes at the same time. The only catch is that you must be able to cast 2nd level arcane and divine spells. Would this be acceptable?

The second one is the arcane trickster, who is essentially is mage-thief. This one is from Song and Silence. Acceptable?

[Cyclone231]

There are two prestige classes I'm interested in...

3.5E DMG mentions a spellcaster who advances in both arcane and divine casting classes at the same time. The only catch is that you must be able to cast 2nd level arcane and divine spells. Would this be acceptable?

The second one is the arcane trickster, who is essentially is mage-thief. This one is from Song and Silence. Acceptable?

I don't think you'd be able to get the first. I think that you need to be a second level wizard and a second level cleric, and he said it's 1-4 level only.

[Mikorlias Zard]

I think Dante meant (and I know I meant) prestige classes to pick up after having picked up more levels during the course of the campaign, not to start with.

Arcane Trickster also appears in Tome&Blood, as well as the 3.5 DMG, so it gets around.

I'll have my sheet done soon, honest!

[Dante]

Who/what are you playing, NZ?

[Tarinaky]

Uhh i have no D&D liturature, but i want whatever the D&D equivilant to an illusionist, uhh im thinking Chaotic good(or evil) Drow Scorcerer. Or somet like that

[Tor]

I'll get to it... to much work at school and at the job now soo, but I'll finish it

[Tempest Stormwraith]

If i decide to play, im being the battle mage type, both magical and physical combat skills, will probly take lvls of fig and lvls of sorc till i can take eldritch knight. That gives you both hps, spells, and better hit dice than a mage.

[Neverwhere]

Ok! The time has drawn near.

*** All submissions for the group must be recieved by the time I check my email on Monday morning. Im going to reattach the text file of the character sheet on this message, and I would appreciate that filled out. The game will start on Saturday of next week. ***

[Dante]

We *are* allowed to create multiple characters, aren't we?

[Neverwhere]

multiple as in two characters controlled by you? No.
multiple as in two characters of the same class? Yes.

Everything else will be handled by me (and if I can find myself another person willing to do the creative side of things with me). I dont want people playing 5 characters at a time. Might as well be the dm yourself then too :rolleyes: Just stick with one if you please.

[edit to please the mods who hate spam]
In response to the question below, not that I know of yet. Ive only received about 3 sheets so far (only one well done I might add), and they dont overlap. However, if the others get around to it there might be mage/thief overlaps.
[/edit to please the mods who hate spam]

[Dante]

Ok, got it. So far is there any duplication of classes?

[cruelty13]

Quiky: What are feats. I'v got edition 2.

[Dante]

Feats are special abilities you gain every three levels. Most require a certain ability score or other feats in order to be taken, and they vary in their effects.

For example a fighter with the Whirlwind attack feat could attack everybody within five feet of him once per round. A wizard with the Maximize Spell metamgic feat can cast his spells to maximum effect (i.e. 10d6 becomes 60).

[Tarinaky]

Help i hjave no idea what 50% of the character sheet actualy means
HELP!!

[Cyclone231]

Neverwhere, you DID get mine, right?
And Tarinaky, go to a nearby bookstore, bang your head on the door three times, go in and buy D&D 3.5 Player's Handbook. Gnomes do not have Bard as their favored class, otherwise, I don't know of character-creation differences.

[Mikorlias Zard]

I've sent my sheet now.

I'm a level 3 Dwarf Barbarian with uber Constitution but terrible Charisma (don't expect me to talk to anyone, but feel free to put me in the front line!).

[Dante]

I've sent my sheet now.

I'm a level 3 Dwarf Barbarian with uber Constitution but terrible Charisma (don't expect me to talk to anyone, but feel free to put me in the front line!).

Thought you'd be a pala, judging from your avatar. But a tanker dwarf is good - LWM and I won't have to worry so much about you ("MZ got hit by a mountain? Ahhh, he can take it").

[Mikorlias Zard]

Thought you'd be a pala, judging from your avatar. But a tanker dwarf is good - LWM and I won't have to worry so much about you ("MZ got hit by a mountain? Ahhh, he can take it").

Actually, the avatar is the Bard called Garrick from Baldur's Gate, I still can't find an Elf I like, so just imagine he has pointy ears. :thief:

Lol about the mountain thing!

Being level 3, I should begin with between 26 and 48 hp! (12+2d12+12)

Mikor Redbeard

[cruelty13]

Might as well as say who I am. I am a sorcer named Melissande, lv 1.

[Blasphemous]

Neverwhere, I sent you a message on Yahoo! Messenger a couple days ago... Please read and respond.

[Dante]

Actually, the avatar is the Bard called Garrick from Baldur's Gate, I still can't find an Elf I like, so just imagine he has pointy ears. :thief:

Lol about the mountain thing!

Being level 3, I should begin with between 26 and 48 hp! (12+2d12+12)

Mikor Redbeard

I will use my most powerful defensive spell...

(Dante casts HIDE BEHIND TANK DWARF)

[LilWhiteMage]

Lol Dante ^-^

Oh, and I have a queeeeeeeeeeestion Neverwhere...

*raises hand and waves it about*

Do I have to do another char sheet for you since there were new things added to the sheet (which I understand to an extent but yeah, still confusing @-@)?

Just wondering ^^; Cause if so I need to get it done up before the end of the weekend

[Neverwhere]

LilWhiteMage - well, you need to do set some feats, but you can just tell me those, so no.

Blasph - I dont think I got it.. send it again please.

[Tarinaky]

Stupid question, where do i send the character sheet?
BTW what do you think of my xmas avatar?

[Tarinaky]

Becausno one will tell me where i need to send my char sheet i will post a link to it here.
http://tarinaky.tripod.com/cuui.doc
a friend made the character sheet for me

[Cyclone231]

Dear Neverwhere:
You never answered my question. Did you, or did you not get my character?

[Neverwhere]

I did get your sheet. Also, send your char sheets to me at:

brian-engel@uiowa.edu

[cruelty13]

What bout mine?

[GatoFiero]

dang, i wish i would have gotten here early enough to join you guys. I would have been an Orc Paladin Lawful Good Alignment, or baring that, a human paladin that thinks he's an orc.

edit - *reviews the previous pages more throughly* oh, it looks like i might still be able to join, w00t. Well now, lets see what i can do with this character sheet. One question, do we start with any feats? I'm gonna start doing searches for 3.5 d&d stuff so i'll get the character half right.

[Neverwhere]

Gato, Id be glad to have you. Yes, you can goto level 1-4 so up to 4 feats (if your straight fighter) 2 for normal char, and 3 for human.

Crulety, yes, i got your char.

[synkr0nized]

(( Is this the right thread, Never, for me to poke my dumb head into and cause trouble? ))

[LilWhiteMage]

I've just gotten my hand on a D&D book.. I believe version 3... I'll get my feats posted up as soon as I can Neverwhere ^^

[GatoFiero]

...sorry lilWhiteMage, perhaps i should have posted this site as soon as i found it. This is where i got my information from. http://www.wizards.com/D20/article.asp?x=srd35

[LilWhiteMage]

It's okay... I had a majority of the information already... I was just lacking all the stuff on feats, but it's okay now ^^ That should be able to help those that don't have the books yet as well.

[cruelty13]

Neverwere, It's Monday. Less start! NOW!

[LilWhiteMage]

Meek! *hides behind Neverwhere, Gato, and Dante* Scaaaaaaaary ;'-';

But uh... yeah.. When are we gonna get this party started up? (Oh, and about my feats, I'm getting them. Promise @-@)

[GatoFiero]

Dagu?

[cruelty13]

I still don't understand feats. So sue me.

[Neverwhere]

Ok, here is what im going to do. As this thread is 91 (my post #) long, I will have to make a new thread. However, I want one reply from everyone answering these questions if you please (reply on this thread until the mods close it... unless they will be nice enough to not close it till after this)

1. How do you want to do this? Post on a set day (i.e. Saturday/Sunday) or post whenever possible?

2. How big do you think a party should be? (Dont mind me, I will determine this on my own. I just want people's opinions)

3. How long do you think we should do this for? A few levels, long time, medium, what?

4. Rolling will be done by you for a little while. However, if I feel you arent being honest with your rolls I will take this priv away from you. My question is this, how many of you do not have a set of dice and want me to do their rolling?


please answer in a timely fashion. Im currently working on a list of house rules to be used in addition to the normal 3.0 rules.

[GatoFiero]

1. I think we should set a day

2. I have no preference for group size.

3. Atleast good quest.

4. I though i would use my calculator's random program. I was just going to set it to randomly select any # between 1 and 6, 20, ect...

[LilWhiteMage]

1. I think it might be easier for us to have a set couple of days when we do this. That's just my personal opinion though >_>

2. Seeing as how I've never played before, I wouldn't know the exact size of an ideal party. o_o

3. I think we should play for as long as we can.

4. Even if I had the dice, I wouldn't feel right (because really... how would you know I wasn't lying?... not that I would.. but still.) So my answer is... please roll dice for me ^^;

[cruelty13]

1. Every day and when you can. I hate comics for not uśing this method and only arriving once in a week.
2. 3 people. My own experience of half a year, but in a Online RP I rally dont know

3. FOREVER


4. Roll mine also.

[Tempest Stormwraith]

1. A set day would be a good idea, sundays work best for me
2. a party shouldnt be much bigger than 4 people,
3. Till we get tired of playing, so lets say long term for now.
4> i have my own sets of dice.

[Tarinaky]

Ok, here is what im going to do. As this thread is 91 (my post #) long, I will have to make a new thread. However, I want one reply from everyone answering these questions if you please (reply on this thread until the mods close it... unless they will be nice enough to not close it till after this)

1. How do you want to do this? Post on a set day (i.e. Saturday/Sunday) or post whenever possible?

2. How big do you think a party should be? (Dont mind me, I will determine this on my own. I just want people's opinions)

3. How long do you think we should do this for? A few levels, long time, medium, what?

4. Rolling will be done by you for a little while. However, if I feel you arent being honest with your rolls I will take this priv away from you. My question is this, how many of you do not have a set of dice and want me to do their rolling?


please answer in a timely fashion. Im currently working on a list of house rules to be used in addition to the normal 3.0 rules.
Set day(s) preferably on the weekend baring in mind that im in GMT.
uhh this is my first D&D campaign so i carnt comment of what size is best
uhh if i hate this then i will drop out overwise i will play untill my eyes are strained and my fingers numb
I dont know what dice i need for d&d so this is what i have:- lots of D6 bout 5 d10 (one marked with tens) and 1 d8. apart from that im usless
also beacause im new to d&d i will need promting as to how many dice to roll, and if possible it would be nice if for the first battle peeps could explain why they are rolling what so i can pick it up

[Mikorlias Zard]

1. Weekends is good for me.

2. The party should have 4 characters minumum and 8 maximum (I know that's pushing it a bit, but we have a lot of people playing this.

3. We should continue for as long as it is interesting.

4. I have sufficient dice, I'll roll my stuff.

Mikorlias Zard

[Neverwhere]

Alright, based upon the info here is what Im going to do:

1. Weekends
2. 4-8
3. Minimum of one good quest, maybe more.
4. You roll (except where stated). I will determine if I think you are lying to me about your rolls, I will do all the rolling. So dont lie! :D Ill post the information later (im at work, so no access to it) on where/when we/you are starting. Meetings of the characters will be up to you though!!

[Minkus]

Our meetings are up to us now or after you tell us where we're starting?

Hi, by the way. I'll be joining in as a halfling rogue, lvl. 3. I've got some real-life gaming experience, and yes, Never knows about me.

(and yes, this is the first post I've made.)

[Neverwhere]

Well, Im going to combine RP and H&S in this. So yes, your meeting and where you go to get what quest will depend entirely upon your group of players. I have already laid out the foundation for the town and have numerous mini-quests and one overlying major quest that will take a bit to develop (hopefully). So yeah, up to you guys to meet

[Dante]

1. How do you want to do this? Post on a set day (i.e. Saturday/Sunday) or post whenever possible?


Saturday/Sunday is good. I'm not really free on weekdays, (damn work) so weekends are t3h best.


2. How big do you think a party should be? (Dont mind me, I will determine this on my own. I just want people's opinions)


Four is minimum, six is okay, but ten is just right out the window... 8 or 9 max.


3. How long do you think we should do this for? A few levels, long time, medium, what?


As long as you feel like it needs to go.


4. Rolling will be done by you for a little while. However, if I feel you arent being honest with your rolls I will take this priv away from you. My question is this, how many of you do not have a set of dice and want me to do their rolling?


There is this program called DiceMage that can roll up to 30 dice at once, d4/d6/d8/d10/d12/d20, add or subtract numbers from the result and drop the highest or lowest dice. I have it. If anyone wants the linky...

http://www.mapmage.com/

This site has a*lot* of stuff... worth your perusal, esp. Neverwhere.

[Tempest Stormwraith]

Just for Reference, whos being what now

[Tor]

Yeah, and... did you get my char?

Ooh and yeah I have my own dice set and a group of up to 8 characters should be max. Could go on for more than 4 campaigns if i don't loose my internet and saturday and sundays work the charms for me

[Raerlynn]

Is it too late for me to jump in?

[Kaldar]

I'd love to join, but I don't have the 3.5 rules. sigh. It looks like the group is full anyway.

Curse you, WotC, CURSE YOU!! THIEVES!!

[Minkus]

So, will we be meeting each other in this thread and gaming in Never's new one, or start it all fresh in the new one?

Also,
1)Weekends/evenings are best for me, still in school
2)I've found that a PARTY (at least IRL) is too bulky past 6 players, and too death-prone below 3. However, if all accounted for know what they're doing, I've had an 8-group go great. We split into two mini-groups, and a little friendly rivalry ensued.
3)Until we get bored, fat-and-lazy, or die. I hope the third one happens first.
4)Have my own dice, and a dice program, feel free to take over my rolling if need be, but, like all semi-paranoid slightly eccentric gamers, they're MY DICE! MINE! My...precious...


Tempest -I'm a lvl 3 halfling rogue...at least, that's what I snet in and got "ok"d.

[GatoFiero]

...sorry lilWhiteMage, perhaps i should have posted this site as soon as i found it. This is where i got my information from. http://www.wizards.com/D20/article.asp?x=srd35

That has everything you need to know about 3.5 rules, and more.

[Neverwhere]

The group is full. What ever submissions are currently sitting in my D&D email folder is all that I will accept. I will post the first part on Friday!

[Neverwhere]

Alrighty then, here is a listing of the people who are going to be in the group. I will not divulge levels, thats up to you guys. If your not going to be in the group, pm/email me!!

Akane (pronounced 'Ah-ka-nay') - Cleric - Lilwhitemage
Alen Bazirre - Rogue/Wizard - Cyclone231
Mikor Redbeard - Barbarian - Mikorlias Zard
Melissande Bidden - Sorcerer - Cruelty13
Matteus - Bard - Tor
Tempest Stormwraith - Sorcerer/Fighter - Tempest Stormwraith
Abigiail - Cleric - Dante
Boopy - Rogue - Minkus
Nic - Wizard - Thinkmeat
Ashnak Agaku - Paladin - GatoFiero (I cant believe he is actually doing this concept... :D)

Thats a grand total of 10 people (little much imho) but Im sure some will die horrible nasty deaths .. err.. nobody will die.. right.. Still, since its online some people might drop out, or Ill kick them out for inactivity/stupidity :D You guys are heavy on the magic, hope you dont end up meeting a anti-magic field or anything... :D :D

[GatoFiero]

Oh man, no Gato? That group looks like they would need a Paladin! I could slay evil and what not.

[Neverwhere]

Shit! I missed you.. sorry! Look above: I edited!

[GatoFiero]

w00t w00t! I'm in. All fear the Orcish Paladin!

[Tarinaky]

Shit! I missed you.. sorry! Look above: I edited!
what about me?
im not on the list *sob*

[Neverwhere]

what about me?
im not on the list *sob*
sorry, no email from you, just double and triple checked. No email = not on list.

[Tarinaky]

sorry, no email from you, just double and triple checked. No email = not on list.

[edit] Wait i think i gave it you over msn, which is why its not in your inbox
[origional]
w00t i sent it you, uhh i have multiple email adresses, did you recive any from either bazjacob or tian_chaos_bane? incase you acidentaly deleted it

[Dante]

Alrighty then, here is a listing of the people who are going to be in the group. I will not divulge levels, thats up to you guys. If your not going to be in the group, pm/email me!!

Akane (pronounced 'Ah-ka-nay') - Cleric - Lilwhitemage
Alen Bazirre - Rogue/Wizard - Cyclone231
Mikor Redbeard - Barbarian - Mikorlias Zard
Melissande Bidden - Sorcerer - Cruelty13
Matteus - Bard - Tor
Tempest Stormwraith - Sorcerer/Fighter - Tempest Stormwraith
Abigiail - Cleric - Dante
Boopy - Rogue - Minkus
Nic - Wizard - Thinkmeat
Ashnak Agaku - Paladin - GatoFiero (I cant believe he is actually doing this concept... :D)

Thats a grand total of 10 people (little much imho) but Im sure some will die horrible nasty deaths .. err.. nobody will die.. right.. Still, since its online some people might drop out, or Ill kick them out for inactivity/stupidity :D You guys are heavy on the magic, hope you dont end up meeting a anti-magic field or anything... :D :D

I want to follow MZ and LWM! Medicine cabine- errr, I mean *clerics* and meat shie- errrr, I mean big friendly barbarian companions are always good for one's health...

Edi:, btw, it's Abigail. And in case you're wondering why he has such a feminine name... well, it's the source for much anguish for him too... Rest assured that he believes in casting affliction on anyone who annoys him too much about it.

[Tor]

Might wanna hang out with GF TS pluss C might need some of everything :D

[LilWhiteMage]

*pounces Dante* Heck yeah! Us clerics gotta stick together ^-^ And have someone to maim... I mean... take care of those evil things.

[Neverwhere]

ok, my bad. Tarinaky IS in

Cuui Mekgungeldil - Wizard - Tarinaky

it all goes down tomorrow..... DUN DUN DUN!

[Dante]

*pounces Dante* Heck yeah! Us clerics gotta stick together ^-^ And have someone to maim... I mean... take care of those evil things.

Heh. Don't worry about the maiming... The others will be cuasing a lot of that.

[GatoFiero]

Akane (pronounced 'Ah-ka-nay') - Cleric - Lilwhitemage
Alen Bazirre - Rogue/Wizard - Cyclone231
Mikor Redbeard - Barbarian - Mikorlias Zard
Melissande Bidden - Sorcerer - Cruelty13
Matteus - Bard - Tor
Tempest Stormwraith - Sorcerer/Fighter - Tempest Stormwraith
Abigiail - Cleric - Dante
Boopy - Rogue - Minkus
Nic - Wizard - Thinkmeat
Ashnak Agaku - Paladin - GatoFiero (I cant believe he is actually doing this concept... )
Cuui Mekgungeldil - Wizard - Tarinaky

This isn't a party of adventurers, its an elimination squad.

[Neverwhere]

Question is.. what can I throw at you that will stand up? :confused: Nah, I got it all planned out... minor tweaks for the size, but it should work out. As for elimination squad, yeah. This part could/will deal major damage...

[Tor]

I wonder how many will die when we meet our first major enemies?

[Dante]

I wonder how many will die when we meet our first major enemies?

Depends on what our first major enemy is... If Neverwhere is a kind and merciful DM, our first major foe will be the Archmage "Loose-Bowels" Wozley the Milksop in his Enchanted Item Warehouse. In such a case we will all come out with enough gold to buy our own countries, along with epic-level magic items.

If Neverwhere is a ruthless and cruel DM, he will subject us to Dominara the Erinyes' Nine-Layered Brothel of Violent Emasculation (No Slaking... or Slating... allowed). In which case we are best advised to roll up new characters and *not* think about the old ones.

Seriously though, with two clerics in a team, there shouldn't be a lot of fatalities... the emphasis here is on shouldn't. Unless the encounter is overpoweringly tough, we should be able to squish the BBEGs provided there is good strategy.

[Minkus]

Out of curiosity, who do we have with experience, and who's a newb, to DnD at least.

Also, with a group this large, we could easily split up if need be. Granted, if we're fighting Young Red Dragons right off the bat that's a no-no, but if, going by your 'size tweaks' comment, Never, we take on hunge versions of enemies not quite as...adventurer-hating...we will be fine.

Another thought.
2 clerics
2 tanks
3 magi
1 bard
2 multis
1 rogue

...umm...we could fill a small tavern by ourselves, and overrun the town guard of a thorp. Anyone else think this is kinda funny?

<edit-stuopit spelink arrors>

[Dante]

Neverwhere's probably going to split us up into two groups. Dibs on the cleric! *Grabs hold of LilWhiteMage*

[Minkus]

Awww, no fair...

[Dante]

Hmm... *Thinks fast and ropes MZ and Minkus into the mini-party, along with Cyclone231*.

Now we'll have firepower and a meat shi- er, I mean big friendly barbarian... XD

[GatoFiero]

....can i get a pet taresk? I promise to pet him and feed him and I’ll name him George!

[Dante]

....can i get a pet taresk? I promise to pet him and feed him and I’ll name him George!

WTF is a taresk?

[Minkus]

Come on now Dante, that's not fair. You just KNOW there's no way Never could challenge us with THAT party. And now I've jinxed it, and we're all going to die 5 posts into the adventure.

Even more thinking (crap, I need to quit doing that). Would it be better to have some pre-determined realtionships, such and Cyclone and I growing up on the streets together, or the the wizzies being from the same academy, or will that lessen the RP aspect?


The Terrasque (only one I know of) is a massively powerful creature. First, overcome the fact that it is immune to almost all magics. Then, it can shoot magic right back at you, a "mirror" kinda thing. AC/Attacks are insane, and it has to be reduced to -30 to be "dead". Psycho regen, and a wish is required to actually "kill" it. But it's not all bad, you can get dwarves to forge half-a dozen bucklers +5 for you, you can create very nice gems from it, and you will have saved the world, or part of it, from becoming wasteland. Oh, on the up-side, there's only one...sages hope.

The Torrasque (note the "o") is from Starcraft, and is the hero version of the Ultralisk. For those of you who aren't familiar with that game, it's one of the races main land tank, in powered-up form.

I've seen many variations on spelling and heard different pronunciations, but all seemed to be referring to either one of these....correct me if wrong, please.

<edit-added Terrasque/Torrasque/Torask part>

[Dante]

Oh, *that* tarrasque. And in 3.5E it gets what... DR 20/epic, right? Nasty bastard. Although I have seen an EXCELLENT way to kill it in 1 combat round, without casting a single spell on it or attacking it in any way...

[Minkus]

Cast a time-warp spell and send it to the end of time?

[Dante]

No... Without casting a single spell on it, remember...

Use a Trap the Soul Spell, cast it on a gem, let a summoned minion carry it, then when Tarrasque eats the minion (this will be very easy, the problem is getting it to stop ...) Tarrasque's soul gets trapped and you gain mucho XP.

[Neverwhere]

ok guys.. I will make my nice long post about the town your going to all be starting in. Think up ideas on how to meet the others (please, please, please dont all start in a fugging bar!!! Only dwarves/half-orcs need apply at the bar thing :D). Be creative, as being creative will result in xp gain of one sort or another. When I dm this, im going to be encouraging RP, and best way for that is to award some xp for it. Stupid posts like 'am I getting drunk? Roll to see if Im getting drunk!' is not rp and will actually result in a loss of xp. Now, if you want to see my house rules, go here (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=5323&postcount=11). There are some others, ill edit that post as i think of them. Now, start your brains!

[Neverwhere]

not now man.. wait till I post the thread in about 40 mins or so

[Dante]

OOC: Har har har... I'll jump the gun...

It was a hot night in the old town tonight... at least, it seemed that way to Abigail. Although it was as cool a night as any other, the combination of the heat of the fair and the sweater-like nature of the full plate he wore under his tunic was making him sweat like a dog, and the cool armor spell he'd cast this afternoon had worn off. Worse still, he'd only prepared one of them, and he really didn't feel like meditating now.

There was simply too much fun to be had.

Abigail wound through the crowd at the fair, picking his way through the drunks and admiring the young women. As he made his way to the center of the fair, he raised his eyebrows as he saw the various multitides of people filling the streets. Though there were mostly humans, he could make out several half-orcs, a dwarf or two, and even an elf standing in the corner and wrinkling his nose in disgust at the pool of vomit that an inebriated reveller had deposited at his feet.

Then he saw her, and he forgot everything else.

She was a young-looking half-elf wearing the robes of a cleric, not unlike that of the order in the local temple. Abigail immediately put all thoughts of cruising through the fair out of his mind. That would still be around for a couple of days.

She, however, might disappear at any moment.

Eagerness added speed to his footsteps, and that made the subsequent collision of his with the unkempt dwarf's helmet that much more painful. He winced from the pain - it felt like he had walked into a rock, albeit a very pointy rock with a helmet.

"Dammit! Stop blocking me, dwarf!"

OOC: Feel free to censure me if this doesn't live up to your expectations...

[Neverwhere]

man... i just made the char sheets and this is what I have to say.. Your all a bunch of HEATHENS! I think we have like 2 players who do any sort of worship at all.. HEATHENS i say! You will all burn in hell! or something..

[Dante]

man... i just made the char sheets and this is what I have to say.. Your all a bunch of HEATHENS! I think we have like 2 players who do any sort of worship at all.. HEATHENS i say! You will all burn in hell! or something..

There are basically three fates after death for everyone:

1. You are more than likely to go to hell.
2. You will definitely go to hell.
3. Hell is your destiny.

I'm number 3.

BTW, who are the god-worshippers! I, cleric of Atheism, will convert them!

[Minkus]

Ouch. Does this mean open death we go to our repective alignmental afterlives?
:thief: Heh heh, more for me. Suckers.

[Dante]

I was wondering... if you die as a Neutral character where do you go?

[Tempest Stormwraith]

As a neutral char? dont remember, you normally roam to an afterlife based on your align.
Oh, i forgot to put a god on mine :P, Mystra will do

[Minkus]

This game has started in "War of Gi'haane"

[GatoFiero]

The Terrasque (only one I know of) is a massively powerful creature. First, overcome the fact that it is immune to almost all magics. Then, it can shoot magic right back at you, a "mirror" kinda thing. AC/Attacks are insane, and it has to be reduced to -30 to be "dead". Psycho regen, and a wish is required to actually "kill" it. But it's not all bad, you can get dwarves to forge half-a dozen bucklers +5 for you, you can create very nice gems from it, and you will have saved the world, or part of it, from becoming wasteland. Oh, on the up-side, there's only one...sages hope.

Yepers, that's what i was talking about. So what do ya say never? Can i have one? I'll treat him really good and i'll walk him everyday!

Edit - *Peers at above post* Oh...*leaves thread*

[Tempest Stormwraith]

Alright, its Sunday and sofar no post on whats going on. Neverwhere better not be sitting in his dorm jerking off like he normally does or else im going to redefine his world as living pain.

[Neverwhere]

Hello??? Look two posts above yours man :D
This game has started in "War of Gi'haane"start postin man

[LilWhiteMage]

Erm.. in case you didn't realize it, we're all already doing this thing, until the thread War of Gi'haané. Just letting you know if you didn't

[m0nkeyd0nkey]

I would like to be the wizard. However, I am confused as to actually how this is going to work...