Apr 28, 2020 7:13 pm
I'm curious how many here would be interested in a semi-casual 4E D&D game for nostalgia sake?
4E D&D
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Apr 28, 2020 7:17 pm
It is a very tactical game, and thus, in my oppion, not suited for play by post
Apr 28, 2020 7:25 pm
I agree for the most part, but I was curious about it. That's why I posted. I don't like to dismiss things without due consideration.
Apr 28, 2020 7:56 pm
I'd play. You can always use roll 20 or google's whiteboard for a grid. Or, you could swap the grid for a range band system. The vast majority of powers/spells in D&D 4e are either melee, 2/3 squares, 5 squares, 10 sq, or 20. Making that melee/close/medium/long/extra long is a pretty easy swap.
Apr 28, 2020 8:32 pm
I was wondering about range alterations, so that's interesting. I'm just not sold that you can do it without a grid system, though. So many of the abilities are about control and positioning. All the conditions and marking need to be tracked, too. Since PbP is more relaxed than real time, a simple Photoshop or MS Paint alteration to a map might not be too difficult, but what about hosting those images and embedding into posts? Is that simple enough, you think? I'm just asking so many questions because I've never run a game here before. Only played.
Apr 28, 2020 9:07 pm
As far as maps go, this is pretty easy: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1u5MIdtWjNotj0yomMacAb_mZJqI6iBFy2RfcDY_TrsM/viewer
The tags are easy to track if you keep a combat spoiler going like:This by the way, isn't an issue with only 4e, but a lot of systems. Keeping good combat notes is essential, either online or off.
Getting back to abilities and positioning. I can just pick a power at random....
The tags are easy to track if you keep a combat spoiler going like:
[ +- ] Combat Stats
Initiative: A, B, D, z, C, x
A: 30 HP, 20AC, Marked
B: 28 HP, 14 AC
C: 14 HP, 18 AC, Stunned
D: ... etc.
A: 30 HP, 20AC, Marked
B: 28 HP, 14 AC
C: 14 HP, 18 AC, Stunned
D: ... etc.
Getting back to abilities and positioning. I can just pick a power at random....
[ +- ] Inner Light - Original
Cleric Attack 1
A divine light shines forth burning those close by with a minor aura of raw radiance.
At-Will - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Close Burst 1
Target: All enemies within burst.
Attack: Wisdom Vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1d6 + Wisdom modifier radiant damage.
Effect: Targets gain no benefit from concealment until the end of the caster's next turn.
A divine light shines forth burning those close by with a minor aura of raw radiance.
At-Will - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Close Burst 1
Target: All enemies within burst.
Attack: Wisdom Vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1d6 + Wisdom modifier radiant damage.
Effect: Targets gain no benefit from concealment until the end of the caster's next turn.
[ +- ] Inner Light - Modified
Cleric Attack 1
A divine light shines forth burning those close by with a minor aura of raw radiance.
At-Will - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Melee
Target: All enemies in melee.
Attack: Wisdom Vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1d6 + Wisdom modifier radiant damage.
Effect: Targets gain no benefit from concealment until the end of the caster's next turn.
A divine light shines forth burning those close by with a minor aura of raw radiance.
At-Will - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Melee
Target: All enemies in melee.
Attack: Wisdom Vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1d6 + Wisdom modifier radiant damage.
Effect: Targets gain no benefit from concealment until the end of the caster's next turn.
[ +- ] Light's Presence - Original
Light's Presence Cleric Attack 7
Divine light radiates from the cleric engulfing enemies in radiant fire while blessing those allies caught in a bright shining light of holiness...
Encounter - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Close Burst 5
Attack: Will Vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d6 + Wisdom to enemies caught in the close burst.
Effect: Allies within the area of effect gain a +2 bonus to hit until the end of the caster's next turn.
Divine light radiates from the cleric engulfing enemies in radiant fire while blessing those allies caught in a bright shining light of holiness...
Encounter - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action Close Burst 5
Attack: Will Vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d6 + Wisdom to enemies caught in the close burst.
Effect: Allies within the area of effect gain a +2 bonus to hit until the end of the caster's next turn.
[ +- ] Light's Presence - Modified
Cleric Attack 7
Divine light radiates from the cleric engulfing enemies in radiant fire while blessing those allies caught in a bright shining light of holiness...
Encounter - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action - Short Range
Attack: Will Vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d6 + Wisdom to enemies in short range.
Effect: Allies within short range gain a +2 bonus to hit until the end of the caster's next turn.
Divine light radiates from the cleric engulfing enemies in radiant fire while blessing those allies caught in a bright shining light of holiness...
Encounter - Divine, Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action - Short Range
Attack: Will Vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d6 + Wisdom to enemies in short range.
Effect: Allies within short range gain a +2 bonus to hit until the end of the caster's next turn.
Last edited April 28, 2020 9:10 pm
Apr 28, 2020 9:10 pm
Added a ranged one in there, too, but you get the idea. You're literally changing two or three words, and there's no spells I can think of off the top of my head that aren't modifiable like that.
There might be one or two with odd ranges, but if that's the case, just round up or down to the nearest range band and done.
There might be one or two with odd ranges, but if that's the case, just round up or down to the nearest range band and done.
Last edited April 28, 2020 9:11 pm
Apr 28, 2020 9:29 pm
I'd very much be interested in joining a 4e game. On technicality, it was my first system, pbp as well. Hell, I still have my sheet!
I tried to get a game up myself, but due to irl stuff, it never got started. I'll have to get back into it.
I tried to get a game up myself, but due to irl stuff, it never got started. I'll have to get back into it.
Apr 28, 2020 10:00 pm
Not bad, one more and I'll create the game and send invites.
Last edited April 28, 2020 10:00 pm
Apr 29, 2020 10:35 pm
I would also be interested. I can play whatever class will the team lack. I can post daily (but i live in GMT+2) I will probably have to refresh memory about 4e as i played it a little (used to play 3.5e and now i play 5e)
Last edited April 29, 2020 10:37 pm
Apr 29, 2020 10:43 pm
No worries, I'll send an invite. I think you are on the same page as me and others. It's about nostalgia and fun with no pressure. We'll figure it out.