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I feel like for marching order Ricard and his plate mail are definitely front row, with either Druin or Swan? Pros for Druin in front: He has melee rather than ranged attack and he's short enough to see over. :) Potentially his infravision and dwarven abilities to examine structures, etc. will probably be easier to use. His AC isn't the best though and Swan might have other front line advantages?

That's a good point to bring up, in BECMI they further addressed the issue of fighting in corridors and small rooms by allowing polearms to attack from the second row but in b/x it was left open. I'm assuming as a b/x clone our grid squares will be 10x10... Will we be able to fight two abreast on map squares or is it single file in hallways?

I'm thinking about swapping my 10' pole for a polearm or at least a spear so I have some flexibility...

Also how much does Druin need for an armor upgrade? I have a little extra cash if it would help.

Nice, ok so Ricard will be one of the frontliners and I swapped my pole for a spear just in case. If Druid needs some armor cash I have 17 gp I can lend.

What is our torch/oil consumption rate for a day of exploration? 12 hours awake and 12 at camp with watch rotations? That means 12 torches a day or 3 flasks of oil?

@dominion451 I'd feel bad taking all your money!

Basically, I'd need to cover the 20gp difference between my Chain mail and Plate, and while I could claw back an extra 5gp or or I spent on extra rations because it was burning a hole in my pocket, I'd be leaving you almost penniless.

Uhhhh... Can't spend money in a dungeon and don't expect to live long enough to need it anyway, please take it if you think you can scrounge up the extra 3 bucks for plate mail

@Burbage -- assuming you're okay with this, I've swapped Druin's Chain and 5gp of rations plus 15p from Ricard for a set of Plate. Ricard can keep the extra 2gp and I'll owe him when we uncover enough coin. (I've updated Druin's sheet accordingly).

That's fine.

The tin can brigade! Let's do this!

Sorry I haven't done my extended "Central Casting" background yet; I haven't found my copy of the book yet. I hope to get it done today.

What is the makeup of our party? I see names and hit points, so I can make an educated guess. But it would be helpful to know for sure. Especially when figuring out marching order and tactics.

This is what I gather:
- Druin - Dwarf
- Gabbro - Elf
- Ricard - Fighter
- Swan - Fighter
- Tess - Thief

Is that correct?

Seems right

That's what I thought too. Thanks for clearing it up for me. We have no cleric so we should try to stay away from undead if we can