Nov 9, 2020 9:04 pm
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Nov 11, 2020 4:55 pm
Okay I noticed this elsewhere and while I concurred with it I realize I had not included within the parameters of this game -- it is now within my creation guide but wanted to be sure you were aware of this since you may not look back at it now.
I have played a lot of PbP games over the years, and player engagement and freedom with the narrative of the world about them helps to keep everyone engaged - and, it relieves the GM of trying to provide ALL the detail for every scene or the world around them all. As such you can always request things for scenes or for world content and/or just simply ask if its there or if can be be there -- all these work -- basically feel free to make suggestions for content and such as I will take that into serious consideration as many times I have shifted gears mid-game to incorporate a comment someone made at the table that sounded particularly interesting and fun to add in but I cannot over hear your thoughts so you have to post them ;)
I have played a lot of PbP games over the years, and player engagement and freedom with the narrative of the world about them helps to keep everyone engaged - and, it relieves the GM of trying to provide ALL the detail for every scene or the world around them all. As such you can always request things for scenes or for world content and/or just simply ask if its there or if can be be there -- all these work -- basically feel free to make suggestions for content and such as I will take that into serious consideration as many times I have shifted gears mid-game to incorporate a comment someone made at the table that sounded particularly interesting and fun to add in but I cannot over hear your thoughts so you have to post them ;)
Nov 13, 2020 3:55 pm
Okay all I had to fix a recent copy/paste error in the Creation Parameters --- we are starting at 3rd Level and we are rolling for attributes per the current parameters my apologies if that created any confusion
Nov 16, 2020 8:33 pm
Due to a recent situation and some questions I have modified this section within the House Rules but presenting it here for ease of viewing it.
[ +- ] Armor and Resting
Sleeping in light armor has no adverse effect on the wearer, but sleeping in medium or heavy armor makes it difficult to recover fully during a long rest. When a character finishes a long rest during which they slept in medium or heavy armor, they only regain 25% of their spent Hit Dice (minimum of one die). If the character has mastery with that specific armor type they regain 50% of their spent Hit Dice. If the armor is of masterwork quality they regain +5% per bonus that it has. Regardless of either of these aspects the character had any levels of exhaustion, the rest does not reduce their exhaustion level.
Note : Included as part of Medium and Heavy Armor is a Heavy Cloth underlayment which means when not in full Armor the character may rest comfortably within this underlayment. Further if a player wishes they may even upgrade this underlayment to Padded Cloth with an increased cost of 10gp and an increased weight of 5 lbs.
Note : Included as part of Medium and Heavy Armor is a Heavy Cloth underlayment which means when not in full Armor the character may rest comfortably within this underlayment. Further if a player wishes they may even upgrade this underlayment to Padded Cloth with an increased cost of 10gp and an increased weight of 5 lbs.
Nov 30, 2020 3:08 am
Currently I am still waiting on submissions from two of the potential players LightOfMidnight and foatamorgona
Dec 2, 2020 9:53 pm
Okay does not appear that foatamorgona will be joining us -- I will give LightOfMidnight a couple more days before considering them a loss
As such I have reached out to a player who expressed interest and perhaps they will join us here shortly -- I can run this game with just one player but it seems to function best with 4
As such I have reached out to a player who expressed interest and perhaps they will join us here shortly -- I can run this game with just one player but it seems to function best with 4
Dec 2, 2020 10:14 pm
That's okay! LightOfMidnight is in another game I'm in so i know that they've been sick recently. Are dankel and Mike still in the game? you said with one player, or did you mean with one player missing lol
Dec 2, 2020 10:55 pm
LyricTimeless your character creation thread has been created
As far as I know aquafina both dankel and Mike are still active within this game that will hopefully be starting soon
As far as I know aquafina both dankel and Mike are still active within this game that will hopefully be starting soon
Dec 3, 2020 7:38 am
As Mike said, I can confirm that I am still active - looking forward to the game.
Dec 3, 2020 7:03 pm
Note even though LyricTimeless states they would give a black lotus to get into a game ;) -- apparently not this one as they have bowed out stating after looking at the house rules that they would have no fun -- considering what they wanted to play I think the fact that I only run heroes may have been their stumbling point but that is just a guess.
So do you all want to wait for LightOfMidnight or shall we get started and figure out why they were delayed joining the rest of you after we get things rolling? I am okay with either just want to know what the players want to do. Keep in mind that the premise is that you all met on the loooong caravan ride to Far Reach and after getting to know one another and fight along side each other you agreed to work as a group.
So do you all want to wait for LightOfMidnight or shall we get started and figure out why they were delayed joining the rest of you after we get things rolling? I am okay with either just want to know what the players want to do. Keep in mind that the premise is that you all met on the loooong caravan ride to Far Reach and after getting to know one another and fight along side each other you agreed to work as a group.
Dec 3, 2020 11:21 pm
I am fine with either, as I do not know how long it might be before they are ready, but i also don't want to leave them out if they are just not feeling well. Also if it makes more sense story-wise to wait then I am okay with that.
Dec 4, 2020 1:10 am
[ +- ] aquafina's post
I am fine with either, as I do not know how long it might be before they are ready, but i also don't want to leave them out if they are just not feeling well. Also if it makes more sense story-wise to wait then I am okay with that.
Dec 4, 2020 9:25 am
Okay so we have an indeterminate ;)
Well then I guess will start moving things forward slowly with a hopes that LightOfMidnight will drop in soon -- if not then I will have them attached to a part of the caravan that got delayed due to damage and/or wounded and such. This way should it be a short time or a long time their absence will be explained and you all know that they will be arriving eventually.
My first step will be to go through the characters of course as I was holding off until I had a solid idea of the entire group but hopefully the one will not create a dynamic ripple when included but one never knows.
Well then I guess will start moving things forward slowly with a hopes that LightOfMidnight will drop in soon -- if not then I will have them attached to a part of the caravan that got delayed due to damage and/or wounded and such. This way should it be a short time or a long time their absence will be explained and you all know that they will be arriving eventually.
My first step will be to go through the characters of course as I was holding off until I had a solid idea of the entire group but hopefully the one will not create a dynamic ripple when included but one never knows.
Dec 10, 2020 10:17 pm
Sorry guys. Some of you may already be aware I have been having life fun. Feel free to start while I finish of char details, assuming everything with patron is okay.
Dec 15, 2020 8:51 pm
It looks hopeful -- assuming nothing unexpected happens on my end -- that I will be able to get things started this weekend -- do not be concerned if you are not 100% solidified by then as there is a bit of lead in before any rubber meets the road unless you all do something completely different than the previous 3 groups ;)
Dec 16, 2020 5:55 pm
Okay -- we will be playing soon and I am curious -- as a player what do you find the must fun/exciting/interesting within a game -- having a nifty magic item -- discovering and solving a mystery -- vanquishing enemies in combat -- advancing your character in levels -- getting new and interesting abilities -- having a ongoing nemesis -- working with other players cohesively -- something else
I mean perhaps it is a combination of things and considering it is what you consider fun -- no answer can be wrong -- I am just curious because I like to try and deliver to the players that which they will have the most fun interacting with -- mostly I base it off of past experience as a player and a GM but I acknowledge that an individual player is unique and as such I would like to address as much uniqueness as I can. So please give it a wee bit of thought and as things progress forward I will see what I can deliver. Remember the fun of this game is not entirely on me -- you all have the ability to help increase the fun by supply thoughts and such. Normally in face-to-face games I can listen to banter amongst the players to get clues but in a PbP I have to blatantly ask :)
I mean perhaps it is a combination of things and considering it is what you consider fun -- no answer can be wrong -- I am just curious because I like to try and deliver to the players that which they will have the most fun interacting with -- mostly I base it off of past experience as a player and a GM but I acknowledge that an individual player is unique and as such I would like to address as much uniqueness as I can. So please give it a wee bit of thought and as things progress forward I will see what I can deliver. Remember the fun of this game is not entirely on me -- you all have the ability to help increase the fun by supply thoughts and such. Normally in face-to-face games I can listen to banter amongst the players to get clues but in a PbP I have to blatantly ask :)
Dec 16, 2020 7:41 pm
I think one of the most exciting things in d&d is leveling up and getting new abilities, and it is already slow going in in-person games, so in PbP it is really painful lol. I think the prospect of a nemesis or rival is really interesting, I've never had that before in a d&d game. But overall I think a diverse game, one with a good amount of combat and teamwork but also with a good amount of roleplay and room for character expression is, is the best. Mysteries and puzzles are tricky because they can be really satisfying to figure out but really frustrating if we can't. So usually I think it's best to avoid them lmao.
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