Session Zero

Okay fixed that so others can see it.

Very cool--I'm excited.

And since we're sharing: Druin Longbeard

Wow. Yes. GM that would be nice. I had forgotten about trading on stats. Did that. Swan just got a bit huskier.

I Just tried to figure out encumbrance. And it looks like Swan has 19 slot units. I marked () after each item to tell the encumbrance slots needed. And move rate 30' is 12 max (10 base +2 STR).

Plate mail (2) 60 gp
Shield (1) 10 gp
Tinder Box (1) 3 gp
Sword (1) 10 gp
Warhammer (1) 5 gp
50' Rope (1) 1 gp
Large Sack (1) 2 gp
Waterskin (1) 1 gp
Hand axe (1) 4 gp
Backpack (1) 5 gp
Lantern (1) 10 gp
4 Flask of Oil (4) 20 gp
7 Iron Rations (3) 15 gp
14 gp

Total (19) & 146 gp spent

Did I figure this right and have to drop at 7 slot items to even move?

Thanx,

Think I have it all figured out. Seems to me still a lot of calculations. I reconfigured the equipment area a bit to make it clear.

Plate mail (2) 60 gp
Shield (1) 10 gp
Sword (1) 10 gp
Hand axe (1) 4 gp

Backpack (1) 5 gp (Packed)
Lantern (1) 10 gp (Packed)
4 Flask of Oil (4) 20 gp (Packed)
7 Iron Rations (3) 15 gp (Packed)
Large Sack (1) 2 gp (Packed)
Waterskin (1) 1 gp (Packed)
Tinder Box (1) 3 gp (Packed)
50' Rope (1) 1 gp (Packed)

19 gp (0) (Packed)

13 Packed & 5 Ready. But with STR that is 11 packed and 5 ready.

With accords to the table below. That is 90' Move

120’ (40’): 0–3 equipped items; 0–10 packed items
90’ (30’): 4–5 equipped items; 11–12 packed items
60’ (20’): 6–7 equipped items; 13–14 packed items
30’ (10’): 8–9 equipped items; 15–16 packed items

I think in modifying the character sheet, you've inadvertently made it MORE difficult for yourself and INTRODUCED the need for calculations. If you treat each cell as an item "slot" and fill from top to bottom (or, for Packed Items, from the cell corresponding to your strength), then you can simply read your movement rate from the central Movement Rate column.

In this way, whilst adventuring, it become very clear whether the addition or removal of an item affects your movement rate. It's up to you, but I'd suggest reverting, or starting again with a clean sheet.

A few other things whilst we finalise the characters …

1. What are your characters’ individual motivations for adventuring in Stonehell? If it’s just to get rich, that’s absolutely fine. But if something else drives your character, let me know. Either here, or send me a message if they have some terrible dark secret. A sentence will suffice, there is no need for lengthy backstories. I’ll then try and weave these motivations into the campaign.

2. Every good adventuring party needs a name. How else are the bards going to recount your heroic deeds? What’s the name of your party?

3. This one is entirely optional! The original B/X character sheet has a section for a "Character Sketch or Symbol". In the days before there were a gazillion high-quality images available for download at the press of a button, this little box was home to some charmingly amateurish character artwork. Anyone who is willing to embrace this aspect of nostalgia, and replace their character’s in-game avatar with a sketch drawn by their own fair hand, will be awarded 100 XP.

"Believe it or not my grandfather died down in those dark cells, probably won't recognize his bones from the rest of 'em but if I can find them I'll bring him back for a proper burial. He only had one hand, shouldn't be too hard to spot..."

Team name suggestion: The Sarcophaguys

I'll have to work on a sketch tonight...

$$$ always brings nice things.

LOL. Love that 'Swan and her Ugly Ducklings'. So cute. I favor just something simple. 'Corners'. 'Chips' is also nice

As a final thing before we start, I’d like to give everyone the opportunity to share any specific expectations for the game, particularly in terms of game etiquette and communication. From my side:

1. Players will be expected to keep their character sheets up to date. Please be diligent in crossing off expended items. Equally, don’t forget to add any items or treasure collected (a single item slot can hold up to 100 coins or gems of any denomination). If it’s not on your character sheet, you’re not carrying it.

2. If you know that you're not going to be able to post for a period of time, please let me know. In this way, the game can continue smoothly in your absence. Similarly, please let me know if you’ve decided to leave the game. Don't just disappear; the uncertainty this creates can be very disruptive.

3. If, for whatever reason, you’re unhappy with any aspect of the game - please let me know. The whole point of this is to have fun and I’ll do my best to accommodate any reasonable request.

Excellent! Exactly what I was hoping for. Give Tess 100 XP! Gabbro's also looking good (100 XP). I considered withholding Ricard's because the sketch is too good, but that seems a bit churlish - give them 100 XP as well.