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4. One of our favorite pastimes is a magical combination of ______ and ______. The school have a game where the players pilots small avatars through Capture-the-flag, stealth runs and other similar

6. One of the most unconventional classes we have at the school is ______. (Repeat as many times as you like. We suggest having at least two unconventional classes.)

Also what continent do we want to be on?

Like in a big magical underwater bubble on Atlantis. Or somewhere on south pole.

What about a small island off the USA.
Could be even in the middle of one of the Great Lakes.

Hidden by magic.

Also what continent do we want to be on?

Before comitting further to this game, I'd like to ask something.
When it says 5 posts/week, how does that relate to the game speed?

Island is located in the Bermuda Triangle.
Magical mishap over the years caused all the legends.

Can we make Threads for our characters?

And what questions do we want/need to do? I see a lot of different ones.

You also mentioned Lines and Vails. Should we talk about that quick also?

Before we get into the dorm room descriptions and scenes, are we getting sorted into houses that match the banners we've seen? Seems like after any sorting we'll be in dorms specific to our house which would flavor the dorm description.

Whoa, that 'click to pick your room arrangements' feature was way cool; didn't know GamersPlane had that feature!

Back to my earlier question here:
Thoughts? I'm unclear on if this is a temporary room arrangement, or the 'this is your room for the year' type of situation.

I was kind of thinking we (minus Bex) would all just bunk in the same dorm area.

I was seeing a large room split into 4ths. We all get our own little corner.


I thought about including Bex in it but I think that might be strange.

Fine with me also. I am not familiar with this game. Curious on how rolls will work...

Quick Rules Reference

If we roll for a spell and roll +4 like your example can we shape the effect to add more DURATION OF EFFECT, or AREA OF EFFECT?

Can we cast something to be Instantaneous and you roll +3 over can you change it to be Day-Long +3?

The character casts the spell but not impressively. Sure, it works, but it’s clear that the character put serious effort into making it succeed. The spell functions as expected.
For example, the caster turns their attention to the cup of tea and furrows their brow. They raise their wand steadily at the cup, murmur the correct incantations, and, as they hold the wand there, it takes a few moments for the tea to come to a boil. A few beads of sweat appear on their brow

- Both the main stat die and the magic die are open ended and can explode (to use the Savage Worlds term here), right?

- When you roll for magic, you ADD the stat die and magic die results together (not taking the better die only), right?

- Outside of combat, players are the only ones who roll dice; NPCs and opponents and the GM doesn't really except in combat where you're doing opposed rolls?

What do you want the order of operations to be?

Players type up a magical effect we wish to happen.
DM gives us DC for roll and what ability to use.
Player rolls
DM explains what happens


Is that right?

... But since we are all adults, and this is PBP I would like to make a small ajustment for the sake of effenciy:

Players type up a magical effect we wish to happen.
Players look up to stat and target number
Player rolls
DM explains what happens

IF DM for some reason disagree with the player determined stat and target number, we will discuss it :)

And I assume that you will not edit the target number after seeing the roll

I don't mind looking up the tables where they are already posted, but to answer Smiley's comment, here is a thread that talks about a hack to add 'Player Handouts': https://gamersplane.com/forums/thread/25324/?p=1179318#p1179318

A perhaps simpler approach which players can control is if you go in and click the pencil 'Edit' button on your character sheet, and you can add any content you like to your character sheet. Easy thing is to do is to add content to the very bottom, e.g. screenshots of rule references and add images to the bottom of the character sheet. Or add links to the cheat sheet post.

generate 20 different 2 word phrases a magic user would use to clean up a mess.The words sound Latin.

Here's the BBCode you can add (I put mine on the top of my character sheet):

[url=https://gamersplane.com/forums/thread/30900/?p=1501883#p1501883]  [b]Quick Rules Reference[/b]  [/url]

So you just right-mouse click to open a new tab with the rules reference.

Screenshot of how it appears:

Yes but it is blank currently.

Idea for the office.
Complete Dolores Umbridge style.
Everything is Pink and floral.
Pictures of cute critters across the walls.


Wanted to suggest it before posting.

You are sitting alone in the old library studying around one of the old wooden tables. The books smell old and the texture of the pager is familiar. But you also sense something else, it is very vivid, and you are pretty sure that it is not just your imagination.

Also is the Rules reference charactersheet still blank?

The world is built and they are students of Avalon Academy of Arcane Arts. 4A's for short. But there is plenty of room for improvisation and imagination.

Act 0 Just off the boat:
Characters were introduced to the school and some NPC's. The Mystwood games were introduced, a capture the flag kind of game in the woods, and a chance to win one of the school banners were introduced.

Act 1: The Mysterious Occurrences
The students study in the library, where all of a sudden fury beasts appear through a portal and cause trouble and mayheim. Afterwards, they are debriefed by the headmaster who reveals that someone is causing trouble at the school, and the headmaster begines to teach them how to recognise the troublemaker's magical signature.
The students decide to participate in the Mystwood games and head into the forest

Act 2: The Enchanted Forest
We have slowly added more and more of the rules into play and as they partake in the first two Mystwood challenges and we touched on the combat rules with one student now having a broken arm.
They need to find one more ring/token/flag and then return the the castle to win the Mystwood game, but now a portal has appeared again. That is where we are in the story
There are another team of students, their opponents, out in the forest, so a new player could be coming from there. Alternatively, it can be a student who has been stuck on the other side of that portal for some time now.

We are about halfway through the adventure that ChatGPT have outlined for me.

Note
We have laxed the typical PG-13 censorship, and the rule of thumb is if it can be shown in an American movie then it's allowed. So far it has extended to some nudity, as the headmaster is modelling for naked drawings (the saw some drawings), and one of the players had a revealing spell backfire and saw everything without its top layer. Bark on trees became invisible, and so did the clothes of her friends.

I just got laid off from work today so I can't really continue the game due to life stuff.

Title: "The Enchanted Chronicles: Portals of the Arcane"

Setting:
The adventure takes place at the renowned Astoria Academy of Arcane Arts, a prestigious magic school where young wizards and witches come to master the mystical arts. The school is a sprawling castle with countless towers, secret passages, and hidden chambers, surrounded by a vast enchanted forest. Mysterious occurrences have been taking place at the academy, and it's up to the players, who are students at the school, to unravel the mysteries and restore peace.

Characters:

The Headmistress - A wise and powerful sorceress who seeks the players' help to investigate the strange events.
Professor Thaddeus - A charismatic and knowledgeable magic teacher who assists the players throughout their adventure.
Rynard - A mischievous magical creature who serves as the players' guide in the enchanted forest.
A rival group of students - Competing students who may aid or hinder the players' progress.

Plot:

Act 1: The Mysterious Occurrences
The players start the adventure in the school's library, studying for an upcoming magical exam. Suddenly, an eerie portal opens, and a strange creature emerges, causing chaos in the library. The players must subdue the creature and close the portal. The Headmistress then appears, seeking their help to investigate these bizarre events. She suspects that dark magic is at play.

Act 2: The Enchanted Forest
The players learn from Professor Thaddeus that ancient portals to other worlds exist within the school's enchanted forest. To uncover more information, they venture into the forest, guided by Rynard, a mischievous forest spirit. They encounter dangerous creatures, riddles, and challenges as they search for clues to the portal's origins.

Act 3: Portal Investigations
The players discover a hidden chamber in the forest, containing a portal leading to a realm of pure elemental chaos. Here, they face off against elemental guardians in combat. They find a clue that suggests the portals are linked to a powerful magical artifact hidden within the academy.

Act 4: Rivalry and Betrayal
The rival group of students, jealous of the players' success, attempts to sabotage their efforts. They reveal that they have information about the artifact's location, but they demand a trade. The players must decide whether to cooperate or find another way to access the information.

Act 5: The Final Confrontation
With the artifact's location in hand, the players return to the academy, where they confront the true culprits behind the portal disturbances. In an epic battle, they must protect the artifact, thwart the dark magic, and restore peace to the academy.

Conclusion:
The adventure concludes with the restoration of peace to Astoria Academy. The players are celebrated as heroes for their bravery and wisdom. The Headmistress, Professor Thaddeus, and Rynard express their gratitude, and the players have a newfound understanding of the importance of cooperation, learning, and trust in their magical studies.

This roleplay adventure offers a blend of mystery, exploration, combat, and moral choices, making it an engaging and memorable experience for 4-6 players in the world of magic and mystery.
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describe a classroom and what is being taught
ChatGPT

Classroom Description:

The classroom is a spacious, well-lit, and welcoming space within the Astoria Academy of Arcane Arts. It is located on the second floor of the academy, overlooking the beautiful enchanted forest that surrounds the school. The room has high vaulted ceilings with intricate wooden beams, and the walls are adorned with tapestries depicting scenes of magical creatures and spellcasting. Tall arched windows on one side allow natural light to flood in, creating a warm and inspiring atmosphere.

The classroom is furnished with sturdy wooden desks and chairs, neatly arranged in rows to facilitate group discussions and interaction among the students. Each desk is equipped with an inkwell, quills, and parchment, ready for note-taking and spell practice. A large chalkboard spans one wall, and it is enchanted to move and display intricate magical diagrams and symbols when needed.

In one corner of the room, there is a magical whiteboard where the professor can display diagrams, spells, and notes using a special wand. The professor's lectern is centrally positioned at the front of the room, adorned with ancient spell books and mystical artifacts. A cozy fireplace on one side provides warmth during colder days, and there is a bookshelf filled with magical tomes and scrolls.

Subject Being Taught:

On this particular day, the classroom is hosting a class on "Elemental Conjuration." The students are engrossed in the lesson as Professor Thaddeus, a charismatic and experienced magic teacher, stands at the lectern. He is discussing the intricacies of conjuring elemental beings and the importance of understanding their unique attributes, strengths, and weaknesses.

The chalkboard displays intricate diagrams of elemental circles and symbols associated with the four primary elements: earth, air, fire, and water. Professor Thaddeus is explaining the rituals and incantations required to summon and control these elements, demonstrating the gestures and intonations necessary for a successful conjuration.

In the corner of the room, a controlled magical summoning circle has been drawn on the floor, where a small flame elemental dances under the professor's guidance. He emphasizes the need for precision and concentration when dealing with elemental magic, as well as the importance of respecting and cooperating with these powerful entities.

Throughout the lesson, students take notes and occasionally practice elemental gestures and incantations under the professor's watchful eye. The classroom resonates with a sense of wonder and excitement as students prepare to master the art of elemental conjuration in the magical world of Astoria Academy.

I loved everything! I'd also like to take a stab at a Rivers of London game either using brooms rules or the official ones (which are chaosium if you haven't seen it). The AI bit was a little odd, but I enjoyed the atmosphere, though I think that may have been my enjoyment of the Rivers books. Thank you!