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nezzeraj

Sep 17, 2024 8:30 am
Sep 17, 2024 8:30 am
Character Creation
Below are character creation and some minor house rules.

* Characters start at level 3
* Roll 3d6 in order for stats, re-rolling if no stats are 14 or higher.
* You start the adventure with no money and no gear so skip that step of character creation.
* Everything in the core book is allowed, and also the bard and ranger classes.
* Characters start with 1 luck token.
* Characters start with max value of their hit die at level 1.
* Critical hits do max damage + damage die rolled normally.
* Critical hits grant 1 luck token (if no tokens are owned), critical misses subtract 1 luck token (if a luck token is owned).
* There are no death saves in this adventure because of the curse, so special rules will be revealed when this occurs.

Character sheet is here:
[ +- ] Shadowdark

htech

Sep 18, 2024 9:48 am
Sep 18, 2024 9:48 am
Character Creation
Rolling... Got a 15, so that's it. Let me think about race and class and I will post something here later. =)
Last edited September 18, 2024 9:49 am

Rolls

Strength - (3d6)

(561) = 12

Dexterity - (3d6)

(231) = 6

Constitution - (3d6)

(116) = 8

Intelligence - (3d6)

(636) = 15

Wisdom - (3d6)

(545) = 14

Charisma - (3d6)

(625) = 13

nezzeraj

Sep 18, 2024 10:14 am
Sep 18, 2024 10:14 am
Character Creation
Nice rolls! Looks like a wizard to me lol. Priest wouldn't be too bad either with that Wisdom.

KCC

Sep 18, 2024 10:59 am
Sep 18, 2024 10:59 am
Character Creation
Here we go!! Dice gods, be good!

Rolls

S - (3d6)

(661) = 13

D - (3d6)

(133) = 7

C - (3d6)

(665) = 17

I - (3d6)

(663) = 15

W - (3d6)

(431) = 8

Ch - (3d6)

(626) = 14

matmaisan

Sep 18, 2024 12:38 pm
Sep 18, 2024 12:38 pm
Character Creation
Let's get them dice rolling...

... so, if we apply the optional rule on page 15 (that you discard a set of rolls if there isn't at least a 14 in them) I'll roll anew, but take the first one of You'd rather ignore that rule, @Nezzeraj.

If I go with the first set of rolls, that'd be a bard, for sure. A mostly average, but very unwise, bard. I'd make him or her a halfling. Level 1 and level 3 talents go to improving magic dabbler and +1 to melee attacks.

Second set of rolls is a clumsy priest that is a bit of a charming idiot (I don't think I could play a low intelligence bard that has two left hands). Perfect! I think I'd make that a human. His first talent goes to improving his wisdom by +2. His second talent (human bonus) improves his spell-casting checks. The level 3 talent goes to improving his melee attacks by +1.

And he is a tanky cult initiate to boot!
Last edited September 19, 2024 6:38 am

Rolls

Attributes, in order - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (433) = 10

3d6 : (323) = 8

3d6 : (616) = 13

3d6 : (543) = 12

3d6 : (131) = 5

3d6 : (364) = 13

Attributes, in order (Trying to get a 14) - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (352) = 10

3d6 : (124) = 7

3d6 : (554) = 14

3d6 : (321) = 6

3d6 : (635) = 14

3d6 : (446) = 14

Character 1 (halfling bard) - talents roll - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (15) = 6

2d6 : (33) = 6

Character 2 (human priest) - talents roll - (2d6, 2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (65) = 11

2d6 : (26) = 8

2d6 : (13) = 4

Background - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Hp - (8+2d6)

(55) + 8 = 18

mathias0077

Sep 18, 2024 8:48 pm
Sep 18, 2024 8:48 pm
Character Creation
Here we go for stats.
Here we go again for stats. that is better.
Thinking s smart thief.
Background- Urchin
Last edited September 19, 2024 12:32 am

Rolls

Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Chr - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (543) = 12

3d6 : (433) = 10

3d6 : (633) = 12

3d6 : (121) = 4

3d6 : (242) = 8

3d6 : (244) = 10

Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Chr - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (613) = 10

3d6 : (646) = 16

3d6 : (126) = 9

3d6 : (566) = 17

3d6 : (611) = 8

3d6 : (556) = 16

background - (1d20)

(1) = 1

Talents - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (26) = 8

2d6 : (23) = 5

Title - (1d10)

(1) = 1

nezzeraj

Sep 18, 2024 9:51 pm
Sep 18, 2024 9:51 pm
Character Creation
matmaisan says:

... so, if we apply the optional rule on page 15 (that you discard a set of rolls if there isn't at least a 14 in them) I'll roll anew, but take the first one of You'd rather ignore that rule, Nezzeraj.
We are following that rule, its the second bullet point in my opening post lol.

Redcroc

Sep 18, 2024 10:32 pm
Sep 18, 2024 10:32 pm
Character Creation
Here are my rolls.

Fighter it is LOL

I feel like human is the best option to salvage these stats.
Last edited September 18, 2024 11:26 pm

Rolls

Str - (3d6)

(635) = 14

Dex - (3d6)

(132) = 6

Con - (3d6)

(224) = 8

Int - (3d6)

(543) = 12

Wis - (3d6)

(222) = 6

Cha - (3d6)

(522) = 9

1st Talent - (2d6)

(52) = 7

2nd Talent - (2d6)

(11) = 2

Level 3 Talent - (2d6)

(54) = 9

nezzeraj

Sep 18, 2024 11:26 pm
Sep 18, 2024 11:26 pm
Character Creation
I added the character sheet to my first post. Please use it and submit it whenever you're ready.

htech

Sep 18, 2024 11:26 pm
Sep 18, 2024 11:26 pm
Character Creation
So far, we have a priest, a thief and a fighter.

So I think I will get the Wizard, my Intelligence was the highest and I had terrible dex and constitution attributes. I will play a neutral goblin.

Rolls

Talents roll - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (46) = 10

2d6 : (53) = 8

mathias0077

Sep 18, 2024 11:27 pm
Sep 18, 2024 11:27 pm
Character Creation
Is there a character sheet you want us to use? Also I think my thief will be an elf.

nezzeraj

Sep 18, 2024 11:42 pm
Sep 18, 2024 11:42 pm
Character Creation
mathias0077 says:
Is there a character sheet you want us to use? Also I think my thief will be an elf.
nezzeraj says:

Character sheet is here:
[ +- ] Shadowdark

Redcroc

Sep 19, 2024 4:27 am
Sep 19, 2024 4:27 am
Character Creation
Here are the rest of my char gen rolls

Hmm, scholar background for a fighter is interesting. It matches with Int being one of his higher stats too.
Last edited September 19, 2024 4:31 am

Rolls

Background - (1d20)

(18) = 18

HP - (8+2d8)

(15) + 8 = 14

Avraham

Sep 19, 2024 4:48 am
Sep 19, 2024 4:48 am
Character Creation
Hello, all. Attribute rolls below.

We are SO going fighter, it isn't even funny 😁

Meet Clarence "the body" Bodiuex, who is the bodybuilder's bodybuilder. He bustles with muscles. He focuses so much on his muscularity that he is as flexible as the iron he can bend in his bare hands (low DEX), and has the endurance of a pregnant rabbit (low CON).
OOC:
Being human, he gets two talent rolls at level 1. Hoping for a 12 to goose up either DEX or CON before I start rolling HP :)
OOC:
Adding +2 to CON to remove the HP penalty; other is +1 melee and ranged attacks.
@nezzeraj, there is a mistake in the sheet. The CON modifier is still pointing to DEX. This code _con$=+floor((d-10)/2) should be _con$=+floor((c-10)/2)

Background roll: Ranger. Doesn't fit that well, but we'll just have Clarence most at home in a natural "gym" in the woods, where he uses stones, logs, and branches as his weights.

Lawful, St. Terragnis

Level 2 HP roll: 5

Level 3 Talent Roll: +1 melee and ranged attacks

Level 3 HP Roll: 1

OK, basically done. Chose Sylvan as second language since Clarence loves the out-of-doors (Ranger).

@nezzeraj What do I do about weapon mastery; pick one now despite having no gear, or should I wait until I get my hands on a weapon?
Last edited September 19, 2024 5:22 am

Rolls

STR - (3d6)

(666) = 18

DEX - (3d6)

(312) = 6

CON - (3d6)

(161) = 8

INT - (3d6)

(524) = 11

WIS - (3d6)

(636) = 15

CHA - (3d6)

(364) = 13

Level 1 Talent Roll #1 - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Level 1 Talent Roll #2 (Human) - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Background - (1d20)

(15) = 15

Level 2 HP - (1d8)

(5) = 5

Level 3 Talent Roll - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Level 3 HP Roll - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Avraham

Sep 19, 2024 5:43 am
Sep 19, 2024 5:43 am
Character Creation
@nezzeraj OK. Character submitted. I made some additions to the sheet such as tracking the luck token and attack/damage calculations that include talents (attack bonus only) and weapon mastery (attack and damage). Waiting on your approval. Thank you.

KCC

Sep 19, 2024 5:47 am
Sep 19, 2024 5:47 am
Character Creation
Additional Rolls!

1 Extra Level 1 Spell.
+2 Intelligence
Advantage on Hold Person
Last edited September 19, 2024 6:21 am

Rolls

Background - (1d20)

(2) = 2

Talent Roll - (2d6)

(55) = 10

Human Bonus Talent - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Level 2 HP - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Level 3 HP - (1d4)

(1) = 1

Level 3 Talent - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Gregory

KCC

Sep 19, 2024 7:48 am
Sep 19, 2024 7:48 am
Character Creation
Gregory Cliffhellhttps://i.imgur.com/QGUfKfm.jpegGregory Cliffhell! In proper wizarding fashion the man goes by many monikers: Gregory the Grey, Gregory the Glum and, perhaps most mockingly, Gregory the Grimace.

A loyal servant of Madeera, the stories fail to tell how Grimace had left a mark of his own on the face of his attacker! At times, the conjurer can still smell the burning flesh of that vile servant of Memnon! Madeera willing, the wizard will stay ahead of that dreadful brotherhood a while longer!
Last edited September 19, 2024 10:44 am

nezzeraj

Sep 19, 2024 8:03 am
Sep 19, 2024 8:03 am
Character Creation
Nice work so far! Already have 4 of 6 characters submitted and accepted! I can already tell this will be a great group :)

nezzeraj

Sep 19, 2024 10:40 am
Sep 19, 2024 10:40 am
Character Creation
Yes, I discovered the sheet error after the first person submitted their sheet. It's been fixed now. Please don't @ me lol. I check GP multiple times per day so I promise I will see your posts. I logged in and had 3 notifications waiting for me.

KCC

Sep 19, 2024 10:45 am
Sep 19, 2024 10:45 am
Character Creation
Notifications are busted on GP. At least on my phone! They are quite determined not to go away, even after I individually click into each one! ㅠㅠ

nezzeraj

Sep 19, 2024 11:07 am
Sep 19, 2024 11:07 am
Character Creation
I usually click the @clear to get rid of them.

KCC

Sep 20, 2024 1:34 am
Sep 20, 2024 1:34 am
Character Creation
Are we a party? Do we need to work on any connections? Or is this more of a "you wake up in a room with a bunch of strangers" kind of thing?

nezzeraj

Sep 20, 2024 3:36 am
Sep 20, 2024 3:36 am
Character Creation
You were all invited to the castle, so it can be individually or a group. Individually would be better I think, less preparation and allows for more backstory to develop organically during the game.

nezzeraj

Sep 20, 2024 8:59 am
Sep 20, 2024 8:59 am
Character Creation
@htech,@matmaisan how are your characters coming along? I'm ready to start as soon as they are submitted.

htech

Sep 20, 2024 9:47 am
Sep 20, 2024 9:47 am
Character Creation
Almost ready, I will submit him today

Rolls

HP - (4+2d4)

(13) + 4 = 8

Background - (d20)

(6) = 6

Avraham

Sep 20, 2024 6:48 pm
Sep 20, 2024 6:48 pm
Character Creation
GM, any decision on the weapon mastery question?

nezzeraj

Sep 20, 2024 11:37 pm
Sep 20, 2024 11:37 pm
Character Creation
Oh, sorry. Let's say "any blade found in the castle" lol. Sword would be fine too.

matmaisan

Sep 21, 2024 6:24 am
Sep 21, 2024 6:24 am
Character Creation
@nezzeraj, I haven’t been able to wrap him up yet. Have had a hell of a last few days at work and at home. I’m sure I can have him done by Sunday morning in Belgium.

nezzeraj

Sep 21, 2024 7:58 am
Sep 21, 2024 7:58 am
Character Creation
Sorry to hear that. I'm going to start the game this evening so you can just jump in when you're ready.

matmaisan

Sep 21, 2024 8:01 am
Sep 21, 2024 8:01 am
Character Creation
Sorry for holding things up. I’ll catch up by tomorrow regarding both character creation and in character developments.

In case it’s useful in fiction, his name is Anton Beliov, and he is a crusader of Madeera the Covenant, who was raised in an evil cult by his zealot parents, and was rescued by the church. Despite years of training, he hasn’t forgotten the awful rituals and blasphemous things he was made to do, and still speaks the language of the devil-worshipping cultists (diabolic).
Last edited September 21, 2024 8:14 am

nezzeraj

Sep 21, 2024 11:02 am
Sep 21, 2024 11:02 am
Character Creation
Lol sounds great. Can't wait to see him in game.
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