If there is enough interest, I'd be glad to run a play by post D&D game. 1st Edition AD&D or straight D&D. I'd like to get between four and six players of varying classes. This will be my first go round, so, an attempt at seriousness would be appreciated. No previous experience required, nor are possession of the rulebooks. Any takers?
Me! I'm a virgin to this though. Please be gentle.
Be glad to. Just bring your imagination!
I've never played D&D. Is it turn based? How often would you need a turn sent in?
I tell the story you interact through your character. I've never done this through post, so I'm sure there would be some tweaking involved. Regular participation would be strongly suggested (at least a daily check).
I'd be interested if you could provide training wheels in the beginning. I can handle a post a day. What site would
you recommend to learn about the game's Lore?
Wizards of the Coast is the current home of D&D. I haven't been there in God knows how long, so, for 1st Edition or Basic D&D info, I'm not sure where to point you.
I can say that, as long as you have an imagination and want to participate, you shouldn't need much else. Character generation is quick. Pick a class, fighter, magic user, cleric, thief. Roll up some statistics strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution and charisma. Then give your hero a name and bit of a background as to why s/he is adventuring and away we go.
I thought I saw Brant say something about a dice rolling program included with the software. That would take care of anything random, including stat generation, rolls to hit, saving throws, etc.
Basically, I'm going to tell a story. You, as your character, are going to participate. Think Lord of the Rings, except you get to be a participant rather than an observer. Each adventure you will gain experience and treasure. You will resolve conflict and advance the story until the campaign reaches its end. Then, if we all still want to go on, we can start another storyline.
And seeing as you and Gus are newbs, I'd like to see some of our more experienced players, yes, I'm looking at LB, SoM and Brant, to shepherd you along.
tentatively interested, but not sure how much time I'll have to play
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 29, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
tentatively interested, but not sure how much time I'll have to play
No biggie. I'm hoping that a post a day from the participants will be sufficient in the beginning. Once we get rolling, I'd hope that everyone would WANT to post more than once.
And where's that dice roller I saw you post about?
Dice roller is on the front page.
Yeah, I can chip in. Will need to dig out my v1 books.
Quote from: LongBlade on January 29, 2012, 05:32:51 PM
Dice roller is on the front page.
Yeah, I can chip in. Will need to dig out my v1 books.
EXCELLENT! Welcome aboard! That's three solids and a tentative. I'd like to know what kind of questions Gus and Stagger have so I can work on answering them ahead of time. If I can get everyone in a good place by this weekend, we can roll up some characters and flesh out the beginnings.
Quote from: LongBlade on January 29, 2012, 05:32:51 PM
Dice roller is on the front page.
You're gonna have to provide a map. Apparently, I am blind and can't see it.
No worries: http://www.grogheads.com/
Bottom of the page.
^Thank you sir. Any idea where I can get a free program to use for polyhedral dice that we can all see?
VASSAL has built in dice rollers. You could pick a VASSAL module (maybe there's already a D&D one) that we
could log into and see the current game state. IIRC you can password protect a 'room' (active game online) so
no one gets in who shouldn't.
A quick Google-chop came up with this:
http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Module:Miniatures_Skirmish_Game_1.14.4
Note all the dice across the top of the screen...
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This may run locally. Perhaps you could take a screenshot and post it?
http://sourceforge.net/projects/dice-roll/
Check this out: http://dicelog.com/dice
That's fanTAStic, Stagger! Too bad we can't all get together in something like THAT! With schedules what they are, I'm shooting for something a little more humble, but that's certainly the gist of where I'd like to go.
Quote from: LongBlade on January 29, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Check this out: http://dicelog.com/dice
Thanks for the suggestions, LB. It looks like the one above will allow for rolls to be made public, which is what we are going to need.
Hey LB - why don't you check for a forum mod that lets us add die rolls to the boards, a la BGG?
Anyone who doesn't have the 1e books could probably download the OSRIC rules (http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric/) to get a basic idea of how the game works. They are essentially a free, cleaned up version of 1e.
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 29, 2012, 10:20:10 PM
Hey LB - why don't you check for a forum mod that lets us add die rolls to the boards, a la BGG?
Roger. I'll see what I can find. The major issue on my mind is security. Loading non-standard code on here may have an impact we don't understand or appreciate. The further we deviate from SMF the greater the chance that we invite unintended consequences.
Hey MetalDog, I'd be interested if you have room. I've played plenty of AD&D back in the day. Never done play by post though.
I would be interested in playing. I've play some forum based games on other forums but never D&D. I like to think I have some imagination so I'll give it a shot if there is still room.
Welcome aboard mirth and DJ. I've never DM'd a play by post, but I'm game if you'll all bear with me.
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 29, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
tentatively interested, but not sure how much time I'll have to play
Yeah, what's the time commitment?
hi guys, I got a huge pile of BIRTHRIGHT STUFF cheap!
the box set and I dunno 15-20 books, modules, etc, all the combat cards etc still unsperated
ifn u need a list I can compile it and email to you
I wont monitor this site but rarely so emailing me is the best way to swing a deal
kellisnc@msn.com
I also sell on consimworld regularly - note consim is gonna shut down for about 3 days, starting this morning for upgrades
I am near winston - salem and will be in raleigh at the con in april as a dealer...
I'm in to give it a go. I plan on playing some sort of Fighter, perhaps a Paladin.
Count me in if you still have room MetalDog. I used to play lots of AD & D back in the day but never PBEM. Human ranger is my usual preference but I am flexible if the party needs a different class.
Quote from: Centurion40 on January 31, 2012, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 29, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
tentatively interested, but not sure how much time I'll have to play
Yeah, what's the time commitment?
I'd like to see a post per day from players when required. I'm sure YOU can handle that with as much time as you spend here. The only other requirement is to type with BOTH hands, 40.
Toonces and Shelldrake, welcome to both of you as well. Things are rounding into form. We'll take roll here in a day or two and then I can lay out some framework.
I downloaded the OSRIC rules suggested by Greybeard. They seem to be very usable. Can I make the suggestion that we use these rules (essentially D&D v1) for our game?
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2012, 10:11:33 AM
I downloaded the OSRIC rules suggested by Greybeard. They seem to be very usable. Can I make the suggestion that we use these rules (essentially D&D v1) for our game?
If they are the 1st Edition rules, or AD&D (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons), then yes, I'm all for it.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 02, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2012, 10:11:33 AM
I downloaded the OSRIC rules suggested by Greybeard. They seem to be very usable. Can I make the suggestion that we use these rules (essentially D&D v1) for our game?
If they are the 1st Edition rules, or AD&D (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons), then yes, I'm all for it.
According to Wiki OSRIC is for all intents and purposes AD&D 1st Edition.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSRIC
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2012, 10:06:58 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on February 02, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2012, 10:11:33 AM
I downloaded the OSRIC rules suggested by Greybeard. They seem to be very usable. Can I make the suggestion that we use these rules (essentially D&D v1) for our game?
If they are the 1st Edition rules, or AD&D (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons), then yes, I'm all for it.
According to Wiki OSRIC is for all intents and purposes AD&D 1st Edition.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSRIC
Thanks, Shelldrake. Looks like what I was looking for.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 02, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2012, 10:11:33 AM
I downloaded the OSRIC rules suggested by Greybeard. They seem to be very usable. Can I make the suggestion that we use these rules (essentially D&D v1) for our game?
If they are the 1st Edition rules, or AD&D (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons), then yes, I'm all for it.
OSRIC is pretty much a clone BUT there are some subtle differences. For example the Druid class is more restrictive as far as available races you can be. Also, any of the outlandish spell components are also done away with like that for the 1st level Magic-User spell Identify where you have to swallow a live carp as part of casting the spell. :-)
Alrighty then. I would like a roll call by Sunday evening. As we are a wargaming site, I would like to see this campaign have a military flavor. As I will be the DM, I think I will make it so.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 03, 2012, 07:34:24 PM
Alrighty then. I would like a roll call by Sunday evening. As we are a wargaming site, I would like to see this campaign have a military flavor. As I will be the DM, I think I will make it so.
Well Im here not sure where everyone else is :)
Although I'm not a huge sports fan the Superbowl is tuned in and we're patiently waiting for the commercials to begin.
I just found that there's a free live feed on the NBC website. I can watch w/out causing a household tv content crisis.
http://player.nbcsports.com/SNFPlayer.html?PID=61&referrer=http://snfallaccess.nbcsports.com/ (http://player.nbcsports.com/SNFPlayer.html?PID=61&referrer=http://snfallaccess.nbcsports.com/)
What if there was a roll call and no one to answer?! Will have to go digging for my old D&D dice anyway.
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 05, 2012, 08:29:41 PM
What if there was a roll call and no one to answer?! Will have to go digging for my old D&D dice anyway.
Actually, you might not. I have found some code that we can add to the forums to randomize any die roll up to a d1000. Give us some time to implement and test it.
Here's a website I use when I need to roll some dice.
http://www.tabletoptitans.com/tutorials/0002.php
Thats right I just rolled 1000 D20s because I could :)
On the page it says
QuoteHere is some JavaScript code I wrote for an online dice generator. View page source ( look for function CONSTRUCTOR_dice() ) to see how it was done!
I'm not sure if that is something you can use LB.
I'm still in.
I had forgotten the Super Bowl was tonight. Although, I don't see how that could have affected everyones ability to sound off before the game, but what do I know.
A little peek into the DM's mind, I'm envisioning a campaign where your characters are part of and in support of a fighting order of clerics. You are on the borders of known civilization and are active in pushing back the boundaries. I've already seen two preferences, one ranger and one paladin, from the respondents. I'd like to see some more ideas from those who will participate. I would also like all characters to be human. The other races exist, but it would suit my idea for this better if everyone played humans.
What belief system do the Clerics belong to? Quasi-historical or completely fabricated?
As I have never played D&D I am not sure of the different types of characters you can be. I am thinking something with skills with a bow and arrow as I've always liked those weapons.
As for dice and replies. I'm thinking that instead of waiting for each character to check in when a dice roll is needed, I would like to see each reply made include a roll of each of the polyhedral dice: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 and d100 in that order. For instance:
Gronk the Gimp is holding the rear this turn and actively looking for secret doors.
2, 5, 3, 9, 6, 17, 54.
That way, if I need a series of rolls for the same character, I can go back to previous posts from that same person and add them together if need be.
It's also possible that the powers that be here will add a dice rolling program to the forum software and we can work something out using that.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 05, 2012, 10:24:29 PM
What belief system do the Clerics belong to? Quasi-historical or completely fabricated?
Completely fabricated. For those who know me, I am contemplating calling the order the Order of St. Alphonso. That's not very fantasy sounding though. ;-)
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:25:17 PM
As I have never played D&D I am not sure of the different types of characters you can be. I am thinking something with skills with a bow and arrow as I've always liked those weapons.
Fighters, Rangers and Thieves I believe are the only classes that would use bow and arrows. I think Paladins can, but it is beneath them.
How about the Order of St. Alphonso the Otherworldly?
Quote from: MetalDog on February 05, 2012, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:25:17 PM
As I have never played D&D I am not sure of the different types of characters you can be. I am thinking something with skills with a bow and arrow as I've always liked those weapons.
Fighters, Rangers and Thieves I believe are the only classes that would use bow and arrows. I think Paladins can, but it is beneath them.
A Fighter or Ranger sounds good to me.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 05, 2012, 10:33:13 PM
How about the Order of St. Alphonso the Otherworldly?
That might work. I'll give it some thought :-)
What human characters fight primarily with axes or hammers?
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:34:12 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on February 05, 2012, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:25:17 PM
As I have never played D&D I am not sure of the different types of characters you can be. I am thinking something with skills with a bow and arrow as I've always liked those weapons.
Fighters, Rangers and Thieves I believe are the only classes that would use bow and arrows. I think Paladins can, but it is beneath them.
A Fighter or Ranger sounds good to me.
In actuality, I would like to see the party consist of mostly fighter types and clerics. Magic users are weak at low levels and thieves have everyone with an eye on their gold instead of two on the enemy.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 05, 2012, 10:36:01 PM
What human characters fight primarily with axes or hammers?
Axes and hammers can be used by fighters, less so by rangers. Clerics can use blunt weapons like hammers, maces and the like.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 05, 2012, 10:38:11 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 05, 2012, 10:36:01 PM
What human characters fight primarily with axes or hammers?
Axes and hammers can be used by fighters, less so by rangers. Clerics can use blunt weapons like hammers, maces and the like.
What else do Clerics bring to the Party? (so to speak :D)
They serve as second line fighters and they are the party healers.
I'll have to D/L those OSRIC rules to my phone and read 'em on lunch break tomorrow.
Sounds like a winner, Stagger. Goodnight to ya'!
Quote from: MetalDog on February 05, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:34:12 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on February 05, 2012, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: SCDJ on February 05, 2012, 10:25:17 PM
As I have never played D&D I am not sure of the different types of characters you can be. I am thinking something with skills with a bow and arrow as I've always liked those weapons.
Fighters, Rangers and Thieves I believe are the only classes that would use bow and arrows. I think Paladins can, but it is beneath them.
A Fighter or Ranger sounds good to me.
In actuality, I would like to see the party consist of mostly fighter types and clerics. Magic users are weak at low levels and thieves have everyone with an eye on their gold instead of two on the enemy.
Excellent, I've never been a huge fan of magic. I don't mind it I'd rather just play a character with weapons so a Ranger sounds like a good fit for me.
In the mean time is there anything we could or should be doing to prepare for the game?
I believe Paladins have light healing powers, but if we don't get a cleric I'll do that in lieu of a Paladin. I've never played a cleric, so it will be an interesting change of pace.
DJ, you can work up a bit of backstory. It would be more specific to character rather than place. For example, Dougal started adventuring because... Not, Dougal was born in Haven which is located... Comprende?
Toonces, Paladins do have light healing powers that grow through the levels. They also acquire Clerical spells somewhere around 9th Level. However, alignment restrictions for Paladins are fierce. Lawful Good can be tough to play. Which shouldn't deter you, but be prepared.
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or, if you're looking for the Big Bang Theory tie-in to go with the other thread (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=163)
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^Nice finds Brant. I especially like the 1st alignment chart. It provides some great examples of the different D&D alignments - very helpful.
Do you have room for one more? I'm actually Brant's DM... ;D
Quote from: MetalDog on February 07, 2012, 12:08:03 AM
DJ, you can work up a bit of backstory. It would be more specific to character rather than place. For example, Dougal started adventuring because... Not, Dougal was born in Haven which is located... Comprende?
I'll see what I can do. I'll send you a PM when I get something before I post it public.
Quote from: SCDJ on February 07, 2012, 07:24:26 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on February 07, 2012, 12:08:03 AM
DJ, you can work up a bit of backstory. It would be more specific to character rather than place. For example, Dougal started adventuring because... Not, Dougal was born in Haven which is located... Comprende?
I'll see what I can do. I'll send you a PM when I get something before I post it public.
Sounds good, DJ
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Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 07, 2012, 05:00:17 PM
Do you have room for one more? I'm actually Brant's DM... ;D
wait, you actually
play, too? I thought you just sat behind a screen a chuckled while "rolling" dice!
Quote from: bayonetbrant on February 08, 2012, 09:35:52 AM
Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 07, 2012, 05:00:17 PM
Do you have room for one more? I'm actually Brant's DM... ;D
wait, you actually play, too? I thought you just sat behind a screen a chuckled while "rolling" dice!
Well, that's 90% of it.
Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 07, 2012, 05:00:17 PM
Do you have room for one more? I'm actually Brant's DM... ;D
B_C, absolutely there is room for one more. Sorry I missed this last night.
Alrighty then. It looks like my serious players will be Staggerwing, SCDJ and Bayonet_Chris. A smaller party than I like, but certainly stout hearted and ready to rock. If any of the rest of you who have replied would like to join the party of confirmed players, please post here by Sunday evening.
A little background: While human civilization has flourished for thousands of years in the South, the edges of empire, especially the North, have been the province of bandits, monsters, petty kingdoms and darker things. The Avion Knights have held these riff raff at the borders for almost as long. Now, with the discovery of a large vein of metal, especially tuned to taking enchantments, a rush for the North has begun.
The Southern Empire is run by mages and the precious metal they use in fashioning their devices is scarce. This Northern find represents an opportunity for many types to make their fortune. It also represents an opportunity for trouble untold.
Our heroes will be attached to a monastery of St. Alphonso, a cleric in olden times who roamed the North lands, the Order of Alphonso is dedicated to protecting human habitation of the North.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 11, 2012, 09:18:45 AM
Alrighty then. It looks like my serious players will be Staggerwing, SCDJ and Bayonet_Chris. A smaller party than I like, but certainly stout hearted and ready to rock. If any of the rest of you who have replied would like to join the party of confirmed players, please post here by Sunday evening.
Can I join too please? :) Do you want us to pre-role our characters?
OK, I'll roll up a character tonight or tomorrow when I get a few minutes.
Give me a quick run down on how to create a character. I can refer to the Osric rules afterwards to procede.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 11, 2012, 07:05:24 PM
Give me a quick run down on how to create a character. I can refer to the Osric rules afterwards to procede.
If we are creating out own characters I would need this info to, being a newbie and all.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 11, 2012, 07:05:24 PM
Give me a quick run down on how to create a character. I can refer to the Osric rules afterwards to procede.
Quote from: SCDJ on February 12, 2012, 09:38:48 AMIf we are creating out own characters I would need this info to, being a newbie and all.
You'll need to roll your 6 "Stats". A character's basic attributes are represented in the game by six "ability scores." These abilities are Strength (
Str), Dexterity (
Dex), Constitution (
Con), Intelligence (
Int), Wisdom (
Wis), and Charisma (
Cha). The first three represent the character's
physical qualities, and the second three his or her mental ones. Each of these abilities is represented by a number from 3-18, the higher the better.
Not sure which method MetalDog is going with for that;
- Roll 3d6 for each ability in order.
- Roll 3d6, place in any order.
- Roll 4d6, dropping the result of the lowest die, place in any order.
Chapter 1 of OSRIC covers Character Creation (its 31 pages long but most is just fluff, i.e. charts and stuff like that).
First method is hard core but last method will give everyone a solid character with no duds.
So...when do we start?
Shelldrake, you most assuredly can join.
The method used is 4d6, drop the lowest number and assign the scores to fit the class best. Fighters should have high Strength, Dexterity and Constitution scores. Clerics should have high Wisdom scores. Rangers and Paladins have class requirements, i.e. minimums, to reach before they can even be accepted as that class.
Your character sheet should have the stats, in this order, down the left hand side:
Str(ength)
Int(elligence)
Wis(dom)
Dex(terity)
Con(stitution)
Cha(risma)
Starting with a score of 13 or higher, bonuses are given for each stat. A high Strength gives bonuses to hit and damage. Wisdom gives bonus Cleric spells. Dex lowers your Armor Class (AC which is the number used to determine whether or not an opponent can hit you with a physical attack). Con gives you + Hit Points. Int is bonus languages and Magic User Spells and Charisma is better relations with strangers (Non Player Characters (NPC's)) and henchmen.
Class determines dice rolled to determine Hit Points (your health and how much damage you can take before you die). You will all start as 1st level characters.
It would be nice to have a rough idea of why your character is adventuring. Any backstory you want to create can be PM'd to me and we can work in to the specific details of the world around you.
Are you going to roll for us? Also, for the backstory, what can you tell us about St Alphonso and the Monastery?
What do the Clerics do when not wandering or fighting? What religion are the Clerics?
See my edit above. I'll try to read through more of the guide tomorrow.
Sorry for the delay - work and home have been crazy busy. How is this?
lvl 1 Human Fighter, NG or CG (TBD)
STR 17 (+1 to-hit, +1 damage, +50 enc, Minor 1-3/6, Major 13%)
INT 11 (+2 languages)
WIS 12
DEX 15 (-1 AC adj)
CON 15 (+1 HP/die, Rez 94%, SysShock 91%)
CHA 14 (6 max henchmen, +5 loyalty, +10 reaction)
HP 11
AC 3 (2 with Shield)
Proficiencies: Longsword (x2), Handaxe, Dagger
Age: 18, 6'1", 173 lbs. (needs to put some meat on his bones...)
Starting Money: 160gp
Equipment Cost: 133 gp, 7 sp, 8 cp
Remaining Money: 26 gp, 2 sp, 2 cp
Equipment:
- Longsword (15gp)
- Hand Axe (1gp)
- 2 Daggers (2gp/ea)
- Banded Armor (90gp)
- Large Shield (15gp)
- Backpack (2gp)
- Heavy Boots (2gp)
- Cloak (3cp)
- Gloves (3gp)
- Shovel (2gp)
- Waterskin (1gp)
- Whestone (2cp)
- Large Belt Pouch (4sp)
- Small Pouch (neck) (2sp)
- Needle and Thread (3cp)
- Flint and Steel (1gp)
@ B-C,
I want your dice.... ;)
Quote from: Windigo on February 16, 2012, 03:34:17 PM
@ B-C,
I want your dice.... ;)
Is that code for something?
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 16, 2012, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Windigo on February 16, 2012, 03:34:17 PM
@ B-C,
I want your dice.... ;)
Is that code for something?
pretty damn good rolling.... so I want them for my character generation <---- not saying anything than that
I thought MetalDog was going to roll for us...?
I went with the 4d6, drop the lowest method, fwiw. :)
Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 16, 2012, 11:59:21 PM
I went with the 4d6, drop the lowest method, fwiw. :)
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Quote from: bayonetbrant on February 17, 2012, 06:55:47 AM
Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 16, 2012, 11:59:21 PM
I went with the 4d6, drop the lowest method, fwiw. :)
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Says the guy with the spear-fighter who held off an entire hobgoblin platoon...
The dice were with me that day. :D
The better fight was the one when that same fighter knocked the wyvern out of the sky and pinned him to the ground by the wing. 8)
Quote from: bayonetbrant on February 17, 2012, 06:55:47 AM
Quote from: Bayonet_Chris on February 16, 2012, 11:59:21 PM
I went with the 4d6, drop the lowest method, fwiw. :)
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I am not saying anything like that BB, but as an ex DM I had a standard practice of using a PC's hot dice for DMing as well
every time I have logged into Grogz I have looked at the dice from below
took the sum of the first three dice -
11, 08, 07, 14, 11 .... waiting for one more
maybe I will start again and do the 4d6 - lowest d6 (yes, I put the awful in Lawfull)
for muchas diceage, go to: http://grogheads.com/dice.html
you can start at top or bottom, and go through columns or rows
Pick the first 4 dice of any particular color:
Green, blue, black, white, red, orange
Or pick every other die, or pick the first die after a red die in each column going down, or whatever method you prefer. Every time you refresh, it'll load a new array for you :)
It's a simple image array, repeated in a table, but it works.
I'll get other dice types (d10, d20, d%, etc) up there soon enough.
Well I quickly did a 4d6 run from the front page and it was bad.....
8
13
10
12
12
12
I think I'd name him Protectus Meatius - Meat Sheild for short .... poor bastard would never stand a chance against a house cat (I remember dying fighting a rabbit in Ultima Online .... that was messed up)
I just pulled up Excel and created a cell with a =RANDBETWEEN (1,6) and pulled it across 4 columns. Then I created another cell with (for example) =SUM(the four cells) - MIN (of the four cells) - so it sums the four and subtracts the lowest value. I pulled the whole thing down to six rows, selected the six "sum" cells, copied, and pasted as value to some empty cells.
It actually took me longer to write this post than to do it.
nice.... love working with spreadsheets
Alright. Everyone who expressed an interest has received a PM from me with dice rolls. They can be used in any order to make your character. You can also change the numbers with a two for one method. For example, your rolls are:
12
17
15
14
14
9
You would like to have another 15 to take advantage of a better bonus. You can take any of the numbers, subtract two from it and add one to another number. So, let's say that you take 2 off one of the 14's and add the 1 to the other 14. Now your rolls look like this:
12
17
15
15
12
9
Any sort of number switching like this needs to be passed by me for final approval.
I have also started another thread with some info on the game world. You can post in there, but I ask (in vain, I'm sure) that you try to keep the posts germane to the thread.
Once I have everyones reply to what they want their characters to be, we can finish the character creation portion and start filling in some backstory. It would be better if you already have a class picked out, but some of you are unfamiliar with the whole process and I will be glad to help you build your character accordingly.
I found a character sheet at this link.
http://files.pcode.nl/temp/osric_charactersheet.pdf
Since I've never done this before it will help get myself organized. After I fill out the parts I know I'll upload it so MetalDog can tell me all I did wrong :)
Good find, DJ! That's a great Character Record Sheet. If the rest of you can use that, it would be helpful.
Hi guys,
I would love to give this a bash but have absolutely no experience of D&D.
I am in the UK and if this is a problem I will just follow on here instead.
My character would be "Tim the Ranger".
Quote from: The Puss on February 18, 2012, 01:58:25 PM
Hi guys,
I would love to give this a bash but have absolutely no experience of D&D.
I am in the UK and if this is a problem I will just follow on here instead.
My character would be "Tim the Ranger".
Any relation to Tim the Enchanter?
And we'd be glad to have you along. I am sending you your Attribute scores right now. Use the OSRIC rules posted earlier in this thread to familiarize yourself with what we are doing. And don't worry, there's a few newbies along for the ride with you.
MetalDog I think I have my character sheet all filled out. However, I don't think I can PM the file to you and the file is a bit to big to attach to the post. Is there any other way I could send it to you so you could look it over.
Thanks, Dan
Try my Member Profile. My e-mail addy should be there. If not, I'll PM it to you.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 18, 2012, 12:57:11 PM
Alright. Everyone who expressed an interest has received a PM from me with dice rolls. They can be used in any order to make your character. You can also change the numbers with a two for one method.
PM sent to clarify something before I start creating my character. 8)
Quote from: MetalDog on February 18, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Any relation to Tim the Enchanter?
Nah, a very silly West of Scotland joke I have nursed for over 30 years. Tim = catholic, Ranger = protestant.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 18, 2012, 01:34:19 PMIf the rest of you can use that, it would be helpful.
How do you want the character sheets/information sent to you? Posted here, via PM, etc?
You can e-mail it to me. SCDJ said he can't attach it in a file to post here or in a PM. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
Quote from: MetalDog on February 20, 2012, 06:50:33 AM
You can e-mail it to me. SCDJ said he can't attach it in a file to post here or in a PM. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
File sent. Its in .pdf format so if its too big let me know and I will convert it to 2 images files or some such so its not so large a file. ;-)
EDIT: Managed to get the char sheet small enough as screenshots to upload. :-)
Gunnar,
How did you manage to enter text into the PDF? I tried and was locked out somehow.
Also, Since I'm a n00b at this,
In attributes,where does one get the values for XP, AC, HP?
Do we all start at level 1? Do we roll ourselves for age?
Can we choose what languages we know?
Where do we get the Saves values from?
Same with To Hit.
Are we given a certain amount to spend on Weapons, equipment, and Armor?
Wealth?
Quote from: StaggerwingHow did you manage to enter text into the PDF? I tried and was locked out somehow.
I'm using an Adobe Acrobat clone that allows me to enter/edit information on the fillable form and save it as a new .pdf.
Quote from: StaggerwingIn attributes,where does one get the values for XP, AC, HP?
Do we all start at level 1? Do we roll ourselves for age?
Can we choose what languages we know?
Where do we get the Saves values from?
Same with To Hit.
Are we given a certain amount to spend on Weapons, equipment, and Armor?Wealth?
My info is what I think he letting us use (default OSRIC info).
If we are starting at 1st level (and I believe we are) then you get max HP and 0 XP.
AC is determined once you buy armor and adjust for Dexterity bonus.
I rolled my own age based on class and race.
I picked general languages, (my Intelligence gives a +3 language bonus to the one Humans know, Common). If MetalDog has specific ones for the campaign he will probably let us know and I can adjust my sheet.
Saves and To Hit are in the individual Classes section.
For $$, I used the standard starting Money in the OSRIC book page 28 (Each character begins the game with a certain amount of money to buy initial equipment—how much depends on the character's class. Clerics and druids receive 30-180gp (3d6 x 10); fighters, rangers and paladins receive 50-200gp ((3d6+2) x 10); magic users and illusionists receive 20-80gp (2d4 x 10), while thieves and assassins receive 20-120gp (2d6 x 10).)
If we choose a character with dual attributes which ones determine these values if the race/class values are different?
I was hoping to go with a Half-Elf who was a Cleric/Fighter (Allowed per the rules I think).
Where do I locate HP?
Also, do we spend all our money on initial weapons and equipment or do we need to save some?
If I can be a Cleric and fighter am I allowed bladed weapons and missile types as well or do I
need to stick with blunt only?
Sorry for all the questions!
I think the only allowed race is Human, posted back near the beginning pages of the thread. I had to redo mine due to that limitation for the campaign.
HP are under the character classes descriptions, where it says "Hit Die Type". Usually PC's get Max HP at 1st level so a Cleric would start with 8 HP, a Fighter 10 and so on.
Thanks for clearing that up :) I'll redo my character to Human Cleric.
Okay so far;
Name - The Puss of Kadi
Race - Human
Sex - Male
Class - Fighter
Alignment - Chaotic Neutral
Str - 14
Dex - 12
Con - 16
Int - 13
Wis - 11
Cha - 8
Now how go you go about XP, HP, AC, Level, Age, Weight?
Also how much have I got to spend on the essentials of war?
Quote from: The PussNow how go you go about XP, HP, AC, Level, Age, Weight?Also how much have I got to spend on the essentials of war?
Check Reply #117, should answer some your questions there.
Double D, thanks for picking up the slack for me. Your answers are spot on.
Yes it is Humans only. Classes are Fighter, Ranger, Paladin, Cleric, Thief.
XP is gained by playing the adventure and is at the DM's discretion for amount and when awarded.
For those of you participating in our little experiment here, I am going to be moving in the next ten days or so. There is also a new lady in my life. Therefore, my time is extremely limited for the moment. However, once the move is complete, things should free up and we can get the ball rolling in earnest. The good Lord has blessed me with an extremely understanding woman and I believe that I will be able to devote more time to getting this off the ground the first week or two of March.
In the meantime, take a look at the short posts I made in the Rise of the North thread. I will try to give some more information on the Avion Knights and the Southern Empire by the weekend. And as for the area the adventure will take place in, it is a rather lawless hinterland that has just struck the mother lode in magical ore. Think California gold rush times a thousand. Add to the speculators, humanoids, bandits, the cold and the difficulty of reaching the region and you have an idea of what is coming down the line.
As for St. Alphonso ( I can never type that without a grin), his worship in this area is considered a neccessity as well as good luck. You will be operating from a fortified monastery and making your forays from there.
GF just logged in so I gotta go. Peace :-)
Good luck with the move MetalDog. Glad you found yourself an understanding woman.
We are looking forward to the game but we want you to be able to get it right so take the time you need we'll be waiting :)
Quote from: MetalDog on February 21, 2012, 08:51:07 PMI am going to be moving in the next ten days or so. There is also a new lady in my life.
hmmmm.... methinks the two may be connected?
go get 'em you dog, you 8)
Enjoy your new gal's company as much as you can.
Gives me more time to figure out what I've gotten myself into with this here RPG thing.. ;)
Good Dog - or is it 'Bad' Dog????
I will be following this game very closely and interested to see how the characters perform throughout the story. I do miss my D&D days...if I only had a time machine.
Just wanted to throw this out there for those who may be interested.
If anyone wants me to throw together a character sheet like the one I made for my player character (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=35.msg6853#msg6853) I'd be willing to help out. You would just need to PM me the information and I can plug it in for you. I doubt I'll have the time to keep them continually updated as the campaign progresses but I can get the base sheet filled out and you could then print it out and pencil in the changes at your end.
Not to be 'that guy' but has this game gone the way of the mammoths or are we still waiting for Metal Dog to get back on his feet from the move?
I doubt that it's the Move that's draining his energy... ;)
I've never played D&D but would like to give it go.
You all have my apologies. RL has risen up in a way I had not expected. I fully intend to go forward with this, I have had quite literally, zero time to make any of it happen. Please bear with me. Once my life calms down to a point that I will have the time to take this forward, I will take you all on an adventure. That means you, too, bob48. So take this time to brush up on your AD&D 1st Edition rules or get a good idea what D&D is all about if you've never played. I'll be back as soon as I can.
Let us know when you are free - and if you need more players I'll jump in if you have room. Hope all is well MD.
Trust me there is nothing wrong with Metaldog. Well perhaps some, uh, exhaustion related issues.
Quote from: Bison on April 07, 2012, 01:28:45 PM
Trust me there is nothing wrong with Metaldog. Well perhaps some, uh, exhaustion related issues.
Too true. Too true :-)
Quote from: MetalDog on April 07, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Quote from: Bison on April 07, 2012, 01:28:45 PM
Trust me there is nothing wrong with Metaldog. Well perhaps some, uh, exhaustion related issues.
Too true. Too true :-)
You should still have time for some RPGing, depending on available props/costumes... ;)
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 07, 2012, 05:35:03 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on April 07, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Quote from: Bison on April 07, 2012, 01:28:45 PM
Trust me there is nothing wrong with Metaldog. Well perhaps some, uh, exhaustion related issues.
Too true. Too true :-)
You should still have time for some RPGing, depending on available props/costumes... ;)
We were just discussing that exact thing the other night ;-)
We understand MetalDog and hope you are enjoying yourself :)
Take your time its not like we are going anywhere.... ;D
Please put me on the waiting list, if there is one. I'm a OSRIC and 1st edition vet.
Also, if you need something to get you in the mood (for the game) watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwtH5oQqHPg
It's a low budget parody about a group of D&D gamers. It's one of the funniest movies I've seen given the tiny budget. The acting and effects will seem bad at first but it will grow on you.