Oct 28, 2024 8:31 pm
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Oct 31, 2024 8:57 pm
Busy Halloween. Will finish getting my character and background together tomorrow.
Oct 31, 2024 9:18 pm
One player hasn't responded to their invite yet. You're all almost done with characters. Do we wait on them or start without?
Oct 31, 2024 9:37 pm
I’m cool either way. I should be finished with my PC tomorrow, then I’m good to go.
Oct 31, 2024 9:52 pm
I also expect I'll be finished tomorrow, barring needing to scrap the idea and come up with a Plan B. Either is fine. I don't mind waiting, but starts are usually a bit slow so that would probably give them a window to jump in before anything really kicks off.
Unless we're starting in the fire.
Unless we're starting in the fire.
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Nov 1, 2024 1:10 am
Hi, I didn't get, or at least couldn't find the invite (still pretty new to site). I think I'm good now, a draft of the character sheet is up both here and in D&D Beyond (excepting non-magical starting equipment if any).
Have we got anyone playing strong, parental types that would take on a preadolescent girl warlock charge? If so, I would mirror my background to reflect yours as to how we got here.
I would also be willing to turn over surplus funds, everything beyond armor, a dagger, spell components, and my doll Thule (magic item) though I would suggest you leave me funds for sweets and baubles or there may be some mage hand shenanigans as we pass certain vendors (and I'm not that good at them!). Or, if you'd rather, I just take care of all that normally and we assume you manage it without your having to actually do so.
Have we got anyone playing strong, parental types that would take on a preadolescent girl warlock charge? If so, I would mirror my background to reflect yours as to how we got here.
I would also be willing to turn over surplus funds, everything beyond armor, a dagger, spell components, and my doll Thule (magic item) though I would suggest you leave me funds for sweets and baubles or there may be some mage hand shenanigans as we pass certain vendors (and I'm not that good at them!). Or, if you'd rather, I just take care of all that normally and we assume you manage it without your having to actually do so.
Last edited November 1, 2024 1:28 am
Nov 1, 2024 8:49 am
Jyn would more be the cool big sis and I am willing to play that roll if you like.
But she is not a responsible parent.
But she is not a responsible parent.
Last edited November 1, 2024 10:53 pm
Nov 1, 2024 1:42 pm
badbaron says:
Have we got anyone playing strong, parental types that would take on a preadolescent girl warlock charge?Nov 2, 2024 5:59 pm
@badbaron @timplausible Will you two be using the idea that Shem has taken Charm under his protection?
Nov 2, 2024 6:12 pm
@WhiteDwarf also made an offer for @Charm in the session zero thread. Up to @badbaron.
Nov 2, 2024 9:23 pm
Heyde says:
Jyn would more be the cool big sis and I am willing to play that roll if you like.But she is not a responsible parent.
Oh, and GM, if you start the thread and I miss it (or already missed it), drop us a note here? Only played once on D&D Beyond and it's easy to miss links/buttons etc. when you are unfamiliar.
Nov 3, 2024 11:40 am
badbaron says:
Heyde says:
Jyn would more be the cool big sis and I am willing to play that roll if you like.But she is not a responsible parent.
Oh, and GM, if you start the thread and I miss it (or already missed it), drop us a note here? Only played once on D&D Beyond and it's easy to miss links/buttons etc. when you are unfamiliar.
And then got a job with a shady artificer. She learned the trade with him.
Now she, with her custom made stealth suit, does what she needs to do to comeby.
As for her relationship with Charm - I don't know the details of your backstory but they could be;
Actual sisters. They might have been orphaned together and Jyn always took care of Charm.
Or more like sisters in spirit. They are not relatives but met at a later age and Jyn took up the sister role having been alone a long time.
I am not sure what @timplausible has in mind. Could even be two characters trying to raise up and protect Charm a bit, in a good and, for Jyn a more relaxed/not so good manner. (Jyn's not evil to be clear. But she doesn't care much about rules or protocol or ettiquette).
Nov 3, 2024 12:54 pm
Started the first story thread here.
Nov 3, 2024 3:56 pm
Heyde says:
Jyn has grown up in Sharn basically on the streets. I always considered her an orphan.
And then got a job with a shady artificer. She learned the trade with him.
Now she, with her custom made stealth suit, does what she needs to do to comeby.
Nov 3, 2024 10:08 pm
Could you allow custom 5e sheets, @JoshuaMabry? I like to have my character sheet here as close to the DNDBeyond one as possible. Eryx will happily smile in a bad guy's face while Shem stabs them in the back.
timplausible says:
Sounds like Charm is covered. Shem will just be a loner.Last edited November 3, 2024 10:11 pm
Nov 3, 2024 10:22 pm
@annex Custom sheets should be allowed. They’re listed on the game details page.
Nov 3, 2024 10:36 pm
If any y’all have a great idea for organizing spells on the custom sheets, hit me up please. I’ve added some headers to my sheet, cantrips/domain/prepared, but you might see it’s kinda all over the place. Thx.
Nov 3, 2024 11:03 pm
JoshuaMabry says:
@badbaron Who will Charm be partnered with?Maybe Charm stepped in to help (or even save) Jyn when she was jumped, maybe Jyn stepped in to help Charm when she was cornered by a gang, one way or the other (the story changes depending on who is telling it and where), Jyn's been acting as Charm's unofficial guardian.
Along with Twilight Sparkle and Thule of course.
Nov 3, 2024 11:07 pm
Is there a particular place you want our completed backgrounds to go, @JoshuaMabry?
Nov 3, 2024 11:44 pm
JoshuaMabry says:
@annex Custom sheets should be allowed. They’re listed on the game details page.Nov 3, 2024 11:45 pm
WhiteDwarf says:
If any y’all have a great idea for organizing spells on the custom sheets, hit me up please. I’ve added some headers to my sheet, cantrips/domain/prepared, but you might see it’s kinda all over the place. Thx.
Nov 3, 2024 11:47 pm
JoshuaMabry says:
And he’s approved!Nov 5, 2024 2:34 am
No Shem/Eryx dynamic duo @timplausible ? The mouth in front distracting from the blade behind?
Nov 13, 2024 1:29 pm
Hey folks, I'd like to propose some house rules and procedures.
I'd like to roll perception checks for you so I don't have to call for it and wait for you to roll.
Same with initiative. I think, especially as there are seven of you, this will speed up combat.
Lastly I'd like to roll your stealth checks. I find it keeps a little of the suspense in the game if I do this.
What do you all think of these?
I'd like to roll perception checks for you so I don't have to call for it and wait for you to roll.
Same with initiative. I think, especially as there are seven of you, this will speed up combat.
Lastly I'd like to roll your stealth checks. I find it keeps a little of the suspense in the game if I do this.
What do you all think of these?
Nov 14, 2024 2:52 am
Question for GM, is it okay to assume that Charm always has the free invocation on for 8 temporary extra hit points or must she know a combat is coming to cast it and roll the 1d4+4. To try to persuade to treat as the first case, it can be cast every round she's not otherwise occupied so eventually she would get the roll she wanted for maximizing and it's an invocation for which she gave up the likes of Book of Ancient Secrets so it's supposed to be powerful. To counter myself, she's not the type that would worry or minimax unless her dark passenger controls her enough to keep it cast.
Nov 15, 2024 11:12 am
So we're in combat now, which begs the question how long do we wait for players to post. I usually go 36 hours and then that character defaults to the dodge action. What do you all think?
Nov 15, 2024 9:53 pm
Best I've played under is rolling over/under for NPC initiative, those that beat it go first, then straightforward block initiative from then on in any order. It can be a problem if GM is playing NPC with skillsets and variable initiatives as diverse as players are though. I will say it's easier and faster which is a much bigger deal in PbP as opposed to tabletop. Depends on what GM has in mind for his encounters.
Nov 15, 2024 10:26 pm
I may go with that for our next encounter. This game will have a lot of combat (it’s a war after all) so I want to keep us moving at a good pace.
Nov 17, 2024 12:40 am
Horses are a good call by Annex. You didn't say anything in your turn so I assume they behaved but it's something to consider if they freak out . . . or die.
Nov 24, 2024 4:54 pm
There us a health crisis happening in my extended family that might interfere with my posting. Can't say much else definite atm, but FYI.
Nov 24, 2024 11:42 pm
timplausible says:
There us a health crisis happening in my extended family that might interfere with my posting. Can't say much else definite atm, but FYI.Nov 25, 2024 4:10 pm
Sorry I'm behind on posting folks. I'll get the next one up in the next 24 hours.
Nov 29, 2024 7:12 pm
That's annoying when my damage (d10+4) matches or exceeds my to hit (d20+7) on both tentacles.
Dec 7, 2024 4:45 pm
Folks, I apologize. Real life has made it very difficult to keep up with posting. I'm going to shut this game down. Thank you for your time and energy.