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Hoondatha
Great Reader
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 Posted - 04 Jun 2014 : 23:09:36
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Hi all. For the last two years I've been running a 2e Realms play by post game over on rpol.net. It's been going really well; unfortunately, most of the other games I've been involved with have closed down and I'm in the mood for more 2e Realms fun. So since my first game with a bunch of CK scribes has gone so well, I thought I'd check here and see if there was interest in a second.
Some details:
* The game will be held over at rpol.net, since it's a relatively good site for managing games and I'm familiar with it. Dice rolls will be handled through Invisible Castle, as I don't like rpol's dice roller. Here's a link to my current game; if you're curious, feel free to stop on by and see what an rpol game looks like: http://www.rpol.net/game.cgi?gi=52011
* I'd like to have five players, maybe six. People should be able to post multiple times per week (I'd like every day, but then again, life gets in the way so I don't insist. But it needs to be more than once a week).
* ruleset will be 2e. It's pretty much open basket; if it was printed, I'm probably allowing it (ie: kits, characters from other settings). I have most if not all 2e books, so can help find things you might not have. I'm also fairly open to Dragon stuff, so if you have something you'd like to bring in, let me know and we can talk. I respond best to well-thought-out explanations.
* psionics will be the Complete Handbook variety, with additional powers from Dark Sun (ie: The Will and the Way).
* all of the specialty priests from the Godbook Trio are allowed; they advance using either cleric or druid XP tables at the players' choice.
* no racial level caps, though class restrictions will be enforced.
* starting level, like the things below, is flexible, though probably is going to be 5 or below.
Where I'd like some input is in what sort of campaign people would be interested in. There are some things I find interesting (ie: subsea adventuring in Seros) but other don't. Timeframe would likely be somewhere in the 1360's, but when exactly, and where, and doing what, are all open for debate. Would like you fighting Zhents in the Dales, running merchant caravans through the Underdark, spelunking in Undermountain, swimming as the fishes under the sea, etc.
My private messages mailbox is mostly full, so if you're interested, respond here. I don't necessarily need an immediate character stub, though if you have a kind of character you like to play, that's fine to include. Right now I'm just judging interest, and what people would like to play.
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Edited by - Hoondatha on 14 Jun 2014 18:20:35
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Apex
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 05 Jun 2014 : 00:46:28
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| I'd love to give this a go. Not sure what I would play and am open to pretty much anywhere, but some favorites would be the Moonshaes, Amn, and the Shining South. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2014 : 12:50:07
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That's one. 
(cue the theme from the Magnificent Seven) |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Jun 2014 : 14:27:22
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I'm in if you'll have me, regardless of where the campaign is set (undersea, on top of it, the desert, the arctic...all good to me). Are you doing the alt rules or straight 2e?
Guess I should chime in and at least state what I would be most interested in. Let's see, in no particular order...
1. A Waterdeep campaign
2. An Undermountain campaign (could tie in with #1)
3. An all drow campaign (but only if players can agree not kill each other)
4. A 'Knights of Myth Drannor' campaign. What I mean here is a group that goes all over the place via portals getting into one fire after another based on the DMs current whims...in other words a more 'shoot from the hip' game rather than an overarching campaign
I'll also say that my wife would probably play but I'll only offer her as a possibility if you can't get enough players because, frankly, I usually end up posting for her about half of the time. She's a busy woman and I wouldn't want others to feel I'm cheating. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2014 : 14:36:20
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| Glad to hear it. The game will be pretty much straight 2e, and staying away from most of the Player's Option series, though I'm open to things on a case by case basis. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jun 2014 : 18:44:16
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| I've always been a little intimidated by the idea of a Waterdeep campaign. I suppose it's because it's such an iconic place, and it's so big and has so much detail on it, that I'm afraid of getting things wrong. But I like most of the other ideas that have been given, especially Undermountain and the Shining South. Let's see if anyone else chimes in, though. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 09:56:51
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Man are we the only two takers? Hoondatha, I have someone at rpol.net who is an excellent roleplayer. With your permission I will see if he's willing to join in. Unfortunately, Cyril (from here at CK) was DMing the game and hasn't been heard from in over a month now so I haven't been in contact with the guy. Not sure if he's still monitoring the game at this point.
Assuming we don't get any more takers, are you willing to run a duo instead of a full party? Or perhaps each of us could run two PCs? |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 14:57:14
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| Yeah, it is a little disappointing that only two people have spoken up so far. There was mor interest last time. But yeah, I was sort of thinking of going with a smaller group if I couldn't get a full party. It would take more thought on all our parts for a campaign concept, since you'd want to stay away from regular dungeon delving and much combat. But it could definitely be interesting. Btw, who's the guy over on rpol? |
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TBeholder
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 19:43:59
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| It would be cool, but other than the forum address the technical side's description here is impenetrable except for those who probably don't need it. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
1847 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 20:02:24
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| I just know him as Hansel Grimm. I believe he gave his name in an OOC convo but I don't remember it now. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 00:02:36
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| TB: I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you're saying. What can I clarify for you? |
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Thieran
Learned Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 12:12:19
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| As a player in Hoondatha's running campaign, I just wanted to say that he is a great DM - so don't miss this opportunity! I would join myself if I had not enough on my plate already at the moment. (And in the light of recent campaign events, let me add that he is a most merciful DM as well ;) .) |
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paladinnicolas
Seeker
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Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 13:20:19
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| Hi Hoondatha, I would love to join the PbP. I DM in Eberron but would like to play in the Realms PbP (the region I like the most is the Lands of Intrigue one, due to the closeness of Lantan and the political intrigue landscape and feel in Tethyr and Amn). |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 14:32:49
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Welcome aboard. Hmm. So it looks like it's going to be a more southerly game, since we've had several people express interest in the Lands of Intrigue/the Shining South. And, due to the wonder of gates, we can always rope in Undermountain as well, if people are interested.
Timeframe would likely be early to mid 1360's, since if we're in the LoI I don't want to have to deal with either the Bhaalspawn or the Sythillisians. And both the LoI and SS are connected by shipping routes, so there's the chance for cross-over if desired.
So now that we've more or less narrowed the area of the game, what kind of game are people interested in? I have a few ideas, but I'd like to hear what your thoughts are as well. |
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Apex
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 16:42:59
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I am pretty indifferent as to the kind of game. I typically like low-mid levels more than higher (say anything below level 7), but would be open to anything (any levels, dungeon/wilderness/urban, etc). About the only thing I am not too fond of is playing evil characters.
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 16:56:55
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| Good, because that would be one of the few character build options I wouldn't be allowing. I'm fine with neutral characters, but not evil ones. |
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paladinnicolas
Seeker
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Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 21:24:02
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| In my case, I prefer intrigue, urban, espionage and exploration games, but I certainly enjoy other types of games as well and I am open to them. I also prefer low- and mid-level games, and prefer to play lawful good or neutral good characters. I just wanted to mention once again that the campaign I am most familiar with is Eberron (although I have read about the Realms and played in them, and love them), and that I my first language is Spanish (which I point out in case I make any mistake :). |
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TBeholder
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Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 21:58:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoondatha
TB: I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you're saying. What can I clarify for you?
That the link is to an example, not an instruction. So, it's really useful mainly for those already playing there. Looks cool, though. |
People never wonder How the world goes round -Helloween
And even I make no pretense Of having more than common sense -R.W.Wood
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 22:52:54
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TB: Ah, right. Yes, it's a currently-going game, which I linked to as an example. I figured there might be people who hadn't played in a pbp game before and would like to see what one looks like before posting one way or another. Are you interested? And if so, do you have any questions you want me to answer?
PC: Those kinds of games tend to do well in pbp. You can do dungeon crawls (and I have), but they take a bit more creativity. Also, don't worry about English being your second language; in the game I'm running two people are German, and in another game I'm playing, I think I'm the only native English speaker. It works out fine.
So, we have requests for a more southerly game, and a more social focus. Here are a couple of ideas off the top of my head. Anything look interesting? Have any other ideas?
* Something to do with Tethyr's civil war. Either trying to carve out your own little princedom, or working as agents for one of the major players, or merchants trying to earn a profit.
* Merchants, either native Amnish or just living there, plying the mercantile trade.
* Merchants again, but either in the Shining South or working the routes between the Shining South and Amn (that option would involve ships).
* Thieves and/or lore recovery people (ie: elven Collectors) using Tethyr's chaos to strike at collections previously too well guarded.
Those are just a couple of ideas. Anything look interesting? |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 02:33:05
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I'm interested in your merchant ideas though I must admit to never having played that style of campaign before (so I may need a little guidance). I particularly like the idea of a shipborne campaign (assuming it's primarily shipborne), Tethyr's Civil War and then the Collector's campaign (in that order).
I tend to prefer heroic (i.e. good) characters, though I'm certainly not averse to playing neutral/selfish characters either. Have only had limited experience in evil campaigns (b/c everyone seems to want to turn on each other...which I think is stupid)...but am interested in it as well. If for no other reason than a change of pace from the typical heroic character.
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paladinnicolas
Seeker
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Posted - 13 Jun 2014 : 11:47:43
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| Thanks for volunteering to DM and for your ideas. Concerning them, I would be really interested in something related to the Tethyrian civil war -directly or not-, but the other options sound quite interesting as well. In light of the Lands of Intrigue book, and depending on the game and other characters, mine could be a priest of Ilmater, taking into account how they helped victims of the civil war in Tethyr and nearby areas and had cloisters in the region, being among the most respected faiths therein. However, I could create a different character. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 13 Jun 2014 : 15:52:06
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| Looks like we're stuck at 3 players. Will that be enough? Do we play multiple PCs? My friend from rpol hasn't gotten back with me so I assume he doesn't monitor the site anymore. Sad too he was a good roleplayer. I play with some others on rpol if you would like me to try and recruit them but I don't know them that well yet. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2014 : 01:36:22
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I'm glad to see that interest in the game survived the Great Candlekeep Crash of 2014.
We can give it a go with three players. At least a couple of options would be rather combat-light, which obviates the need for a bigger party.
I think we're pretty well set on Tethyr or the surrounding area. Let me reread some of Lands of Intrigue and Empires of the Shining Sea over the weekend and see if anything strikes me. Also, if any of you have any concrete ideas, feel free to share. We'll definitely be dealing with the civil war, but whether that's as agents for one side or another, or as merchants trying to make a living, or something else, is up for debate. What're your ideas? |
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2014 : 03:55:39
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The Great Candlekeep Crash of 2014, eh. These forums have survived worse, no?
Lands of Intrigue and Shining South locales definitely seize my interest. The idea of a mercantile free company, and especially a seafaring campaign, furthers locks my attention. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
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2449 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2014 : 21:10:56
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Great to hear we've got another interested player.
I do need a consensus from the players, however. The two options we're bouncing between are something specifically Tethyr-focused, and something ship-based. I'm good with either, but would prefer for you folks to decide which one you want. |
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TBeholder
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Posted - 15 Jun 2014 : 09:20:01
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Sounds cool. I'd like to try.
"Ship-based" is always cool, but also would require sea materials - "Pirates of the Fallen Stars", maybe "Sea of Fallen Stars", and something more if it's not the inner sea, because there are differences (I don't even remember which, other than most cetaceans not being sentient and sea elves not retaining the spellcasting traditions). |
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And even I make no pretense Of having more than common sense -R.W.Wood
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 15 Jun 2014 : 10:01:31
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Well, I have ideas for a PC for both a land-based and sea campaign. I'm thinking a half-elven wizard-priest for the shipborne idea, especially if allowed to specialize (I'm thinking air or water elementalist and a priest of one of the deities associated with the sea [Selune, Valkur, or Umberlee]).
Land-based depends on where I want the character from. Either a multiclassed fighter/thief or, if from Amn, a fighter/thief/mage (because I like the idea of a mage from wizard-hating Amn). |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2014 : 19:50:47
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Of Ships and the Sea is the other major 2e sea-related work. I have all three, though I haven't tried running some of the ship rules in a long time. It could be seriously fun, though.
Looks like we're leaning more toward the ship based idea.
And I'm perfectly fine with both specializations and kits. I try to stay away from more Player's Option stuff (so no custom character building or the weirder wizard specializations like geometry), but all of the Complete books, Tome of Magic, and the Godbook Trio for specialty priests are all allowed. |
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jun 2014 : 03:19:10
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I have Pirates of the Fallen Stars and maybe Sea of Fallen Stars. Never have been able to land myself a copy Of Ships and the Sea, but can grab a PDF copy via DTRPG if it's available there. Figure they're more resources for the DM anyway.
If this is headed in the seagoing campaign, perhaps I can give the swashbuckler concept another go. Or the buccaneer, along similar lines.
One character type I've always wanted to play was the gnome artificer (if smokepowder weapons are allowed and smokepowder is obtainable). Then again, firearms might be too testy to be worth the effort at the pace of a PbP.
An appropriate kit I saw while browsing the books is the halfling cartographer kit, who will serve as the ship's navigator and chart-keeper.
I've rarely played a specialty priest and would like to try out more of them. I'm also partial to an elementalist wizard, perhaps a genasi (to borrow from the 3E Realms). Also, I feel the Complete Barbarian might hold some interesting options I'd be willing to try. |
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Apex
Learned Scribe
USA
229 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jun 2014 : 14:58:30
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| Sorry for the lack of replies, but the forum wouldn't load for me all last week. I think I would likely play either an illusionist or a specialty priest if faiths and avatars is being used. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Jun 2014 : 16:34:03
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No problem, the forum's been spotty for everyone.
Let's see what we have so far for character ideas:
Apex: Illusionist or specialty priest (yes, F&A is allowed)
Arcanamach: Half-elf wizard/priest (again, possibly specialized)
Dark Wizard: A whole bunch of ideas
TBeholder: ??
Paladinnicolas: ?? (Priest of Tyr if campaign is Tethyr-based)
A couple of notes:
* Smokepowder does exist, but it's mostly confined to Realmspace and the rest of Spelljammer. It's not available at character generation, but you can go looking for it later if you like.
* For those of you looking at mutli-class characters, please make sure that the combination is actually allowed (ie: some specialty priests can't mutliclass, some can multiclass in ways their race normally can't). I have all three Godbooks, if you need reference help. |
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