4th edition DnD (Forgotten Realms)

[Zaer Darkwail]

Well, I got the books and also adventurer's vault and player's guide to faerun and campaign guide etc. I have wanted make a 'test game' to new FR see how succesfully I manage a plot and story in there and how would world feel alike. I can GM if no one else volunteers to it (and would not mind co-DM help me).

But anycase there is maximum spot for six players and group needs one defender, one striker, one leader and one controller to form full basic 4 man group and then any role/class add is welcome.

The char creation would be; 3lvl chars, method 2 with 26 points (instead 22). Any player race from core PHB or from player's guide (yes, drow is accetable payer race while gnome is not). Classes are PHB and player's guide ones (so no barbarians sorry). The beginning loot is one 4lvl item, one 3lvl item, one 2lvl item and gold equal to 2lvl magic item (can spend on get better item like urpagde 2lvl free magic item into 3lvl one example).

Plot and why group is together is free at this point but I take suggestions. Time period would be the standard 'century since spellplaque'.

[goalt]

Original sum was 22, with the base array being 8/10/10/10/10/10. 30 would be quite powerful.

Hmm. I think I can balance another game. Are things from Martial Power acceptable?

[Zaer Darkwail]

Ups! I edit the extra sum then. I intended chars be bit above average from usual but not monstrous sum :P. Bit 3.5 edition hitting back in the point buy method heh.

Anycase I don't have Martial Power but if you want something specific you need tell me first it in detail before I approve it.

[goalt]

Hmm. Wanted to play a Tempest Fighter--the two-weapon fighting variant. If I used, say, a Mythweavers sheet that would have my powers/class feature copied into it, would that be alright?

[Zaer Darkwail]

If powers are copied which descripe details of your pwoers I need check it before full approval but feel free do it now so I can see it :). Tempest sounds interesting variant.

[goalt]

Alright, sure. I'm totally being all exploitative and using the two-bladed sword, but that's because it's a weapon I love.  :P

I'll post a sheet for approval soon.

[Sonja]

This sounds great but I could probably only play on weekend mornings.  How often did you expect to hold sessions?

[goalt]

I don't have all the character details filled in, but here are the mechanics.

[Voichin]

Is this going to be IM game or forum one?

[Caehlim]

I'd be interested to try 4th edition. I haven't played it yet. I have the 3 core books, though I'm more experienced with 3.x (Don't worry, I've played every other edition of D&D, I'm sure I can figure it out).

Is the game going to be here on the forums?

I'd like to play a controller, if no one has any objections. Perhaps an Eladrin Wizard?

[eavatar]

I am between play a Elf Ranger and a Eladrin Paladin

[Doomsday]

I'm interested, but is this just a test run, or are you going to make an actual campaign?

[Zaer Darkwail]

This sounds great but I could probably only play on weekend mornings.  How often did you expect to hold sessions?

Well, as this is forum game I do intent post daily if I can although weekends I post less.

I don't have all the character details filled in, but here are the mechanics.

Looking good for me, proceed finish it :).

Is this going to be IM game or forum one?

Forum one, I cant probably handle IM one so well :P.

I'm interested, but is this just a test run, or are you going to make an actual campaign?

It is kinda both. I make a some interesting scenarios with potential for start point for campaign. If game proceeds nicely I start build actual campaign. I have run RL a 4th edition games but not in 4th edition Faerun.

Anycase as note I roll single iniative to the goblins and single iniative on the heroes. It determines which side acts first (to keep encounters simple) and the one who posts first after my update/after enemy turn also acts first in that round (so one round ranger posts first and so acts first in that round and then next round fighter is first because he posted first). So keep that in mind when you post (so mage's case they cant unleash massive AoE after most melee members of party engaged enemy in close combat or else own party members suffer friendly fire from own party member).

Anycase iniative of the two groups is counted on 'average' modifier which is combined iniative value of both groups (with pens and bonuses included) and then I roll d20.

[Voichin]

Then I'd like to try myself with elven warlock or some kind of paladin.

[Zaer Darkwail]

Ok, we got strikerish tempest fighter, a mage (maybe), a ranger or paladin and then another paladin or warlock.

[LordAnubis]

I'd love to play my Dwarven Ranger idea, because it's just plain mean, but if you have openings I can also play a warlord if no one else has the desire for such..

[Zaer Darkwail]

Well, group needs leader type atm so if you can play a warlord it would be great :)!

[Doomsday]

Sorry for the interrogation, but will the game be taken place on IRC or open RPG or here on the boards?

[Zaer Darkwail]

-_-

I said it is forum based game so ofc it happens in here on Elliquiy boards. Probably in small game section.

[Doomsday]

-_-

I said it is forum based game so ofc it happens in here on Elliquiy boards. Probably in small game section.

Count me out, then. For me it's nigh impossible to keep up with group games (D&D counts) whenever it isn't live.

[Zaer Darkwail]

Ok, I understand. Forum thread games tend be slow phased but I try post everyday so it proceeds steadily.

[Doomsday]

Ok, I understand. Forum thread games tend be slow phased but I try post everyday so it proceeds steadily.

It's not the slowness, it's the fastness. Some days I can't get on at all. I find it best to play online D&D like offline D&D. Sit down for a set length on a set date and play. I've tried a lot of play by post on other websites and it never ends well for me :(

[Zaer Darkwail]

Aha, I see. That explains stuff :P.

[ZByte]

Heh, well I'd be interested in this game, probably playing as a Dragonborn Warlord if I can, though I do have one question:

Will there be sex?

It's not terribly important, but if it's being held here on Elliquiy, I wouldn't mind having the possibility of having a different sort of fun when we're not spelunking in deadly caverns.

[Zaer Darkwail]

Sex is possible yes and it is encouraged that party member form romances :). After all seducing shopkeep give a discount is one method save money (but asks diplomacy check after the sex scene with varied bonus modifier).

[ZByte]

^__^ Then a charismatic warlord it is!

Edit: Oh!  Yeah... kind of important I mention this... but I've never played the 4th edition yet.  I have the Player's handbook and have learned most of the rules, though, so I'd like to think I'm not completely hopeless!

[LordAnubis]

Since we have a leader then I am going to go with a dwarven ranger.  I've yet to get to play a realy striker character in the local games.  I'm always the leader doubling as a defender.

[Zaer Darkwail]

Hehe ok. So to list things up;

Leader: ZByte (charismatic dragonborn warlord)
Defender: goalt (human tempest fighter), eavatar* (elven paladin), Voichin* (paladin)
Striker; LordAnubis (dwarf dual-wield ranger), eavatar* (elven ranger, archery maybe?), Voichin* (elven warlock)
Controller: Caehlim (eladrin wizard)

*= Not yet decided which

So, 6 peeps interested so I think I close recruitment expect if any above players back off then there is free spot.

[Caehlim]

Actually, I've thought about it a bit more and I'd prefer to play a human.

Eaden Tolmin.
Level 3 Human Wizard

Str 10   Dex 13    Con 12   Int 18    Wis 14   Cha 14    (26 point buy, Human bonus to INT)
Alignment: Good.           Religion: Ioun
Languages: Common, Primordial, Deep Speech, Goblin, Giant
Will +3     Ref +1      Fort +1

HP 30, Healing Surges 7

Trained Skills: Arcana, Diplomacy, Insight, History, Dungeoneering
Implement Mastery: Orb of Imposition

Cantrips: Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation.
At will: Magic Missile, Thunderwave, Scorching Burst.
Per Encounter: Ray of Enfeeblement, Shock Sphere.
Daily: Sleep, Freezing Cloud.
Utility: Shield, Feather fall.

Feats: Linguist, Ritual Caster, Quick Draw, Jack of all trades

Rituals: Comprehend Language, Make Whole, Silence

Magic Items: Orb of Inevitable Continuance +1 (3rd), Everlasting Provisions (4th), Cloak of Resistance +1 (2nd), Magic Cloth Armour +1 (1st)

[goalt]

You need a 3rd at-will Mr. Human. I recommend Scorching Burst, maybe.

Also, you might want to be level 3.  :P

[Caehlim]

Oh. Yes...

Damn.

[goalt]

Might also want to note we're 26 pb instead of 22, so standard array is weaker  :P

[Voichin]

OK. Eavatar, which of these two are you going to play?

[ZByte]

Heh, alright!  I'd like you all to meet Torinn.  His character and mannerisms haven't been fleshed out, but I'd like to post his bare bones stats and setup for everyone's review. 

http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=103233

[LordAnubis]

Just a reminder for everyone we get any mundane equipment we need/want at the start. DMG page 143.  Since we're starting at higher up.  Had players forget this and spend that money we get on mundane equipment.

[goalt]

Oh dear. I feel the temptation to horribly abuse that rising.

[ZByte]

:D Sailing ship!

It's mundane :3

But really, does that mean I can get stuff like Journeybread?  It seems kind of expensive, even if it's relatively mundane.

[eavatar]

Female Eladrin Paladin. This group are going to need a defender  ;D

[Zaer Darkwail]

Updated list;

Leader: ZByte (charismatic dragonborn warlord)
Defender: goalt (human tempest fighter), eavatar (elven paladin)
Striker; LordAnubis (dwarf dual-wield ranger), Voichin (elven warlock)
Controller: Caehlim (eladrin wizard)

So, 1 leader, 2 defenders (fighter is quite striker alike but still counts as defender as with two-bladed sword he gets +AC bonus and stuff), 2 strikers and 1 controller.

[goalt]

She gets the AC bonus and stuff.  :P

And I think I'll go Shock Trooper at Paragon, if we get there, which'll make my double sword damage die a d10.

[LordAnubis]

I capped it at horses in my game, but technically yes.  I don't think Zaer will appreciate us buying tons of journeybread and other such things just because we can.  And I think he'll either veto a ship or set us up in the middle of the contient if one of us gets the freebie ship.

[LordAnubis]

And I'll post a character soon.  I have the stats and everything, it's just the magic items get tricky when I need two magic weapons.

[ZByte]

Heh, you've got a point.  I'm a big man; I can carry ten pounds of food if I need to.  I've got my weapon, my armor, and my single ranged weapon; a hand-axe.  The little bit of money I have left I think I'll spend on something like fancy clothes or a frill-stud.  On the naughtier side, I've contemplated getting a jeweled slit-piercing, not just for the kink factor, but just in case I needed to sell it to buy something, then taking a moment to reach into my pants and pulling out a piercing would certainly be a mind-blower to most shopkeepers ^__^;

[Zaer Darkwail]

Rofl. Anycase I do allow ships but they may not be on many uses to it besides traveling long distances between locations. Anycase how many of you have forgotten realms player's guide? As there are feats and also info to players who start in certain regions (yes, would be nice know where your from as it does affect char creation slightly).

[LordAnubis]

Currently don't have a copy of it.  I've been looking online and can't find a copy short of buying it and I'm a little strapped for cash.

If someone knows where I can find a digital copy I'd be most appreciative.  Local Barnes and Noble doesn't have a copy I can page through, though I'd be hard pressed to find feats I'd prefer.  Who doesn't like a striker whose damage range is 5-12 and then strength is added?

[ZByte]

I have a digital version of it!  If you need it, drop me an AIM message and I'll send it to ya.

[dready]

ooo can i join? since you got a fighter and a cleric i wouldn't mind running as a rouge. ^^ first one i made turned out to be more like a ninja cause he used shuriken all the time. ^^; always threw weapons with only one time that he stabbed a guy because he didn't feel like taking a step back into a wall. X3

[Zaer Darkwail]

Sorry dready but we are full but if someone backs off the game then there is maybe free spot for your rogue :).

[dready]

kay. :3

[ZByte]

Alright!  As far as I know, my character is completely done!  Let me know if I forgot anything, guys, as this is the first 4E character I've ever created.

I had fun with it, though!

[Voichin]

BTW when do we get a thread to post our characters?

[Zaer Darkwail]

As now folks get their chars done I ask for spot for our own thread in small games from siren.

[Zaer Darkwail]

Ok, need 1K posts in main game thread before we can get own small group supboard. But I have old game which haves over 6K posts now so we move the game to there.

Charsheet thread (make direct working links to online charsheets or post whole sheet in clean in there);
https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=28321.0

OOC:
https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=787.0