At the good suggestion of my players the ooc thread for the campaign has been designated seperate from the tavern thread
Ravboom and Hella have worked out they have some background, and Farin Deephammer is also one of Lord Aldorini's people.
Not sure if anyone else wanted to know each other before hand. Lord Aldorini has a reputation for having odd, and oddly successful, retainers. :) People nobody else would want as a retainer or send on an important mission, but who nonetheless get the job done well. So if there are any other 'oddities' types, that might work for them. Let's work it out here though so that the RP in the gameplay thread works fluidly?
I did supply some custom introductions for most that was tied to their backstory (left out those I knew had already worked out their own) but feel free to work out an alternate if you'd like. I'm not tying you down to the tie-in provided unless you want it heh.
I figure Nedyr might be a bit of a stranger though he might have taken an interest in any other elves or even half elves in the area.
Besides, it's fun having him get 'this' close to a spit take to see a goblin getting involved ;)
:)
as an aside it was asked how I'd be doing maps and other campaign info. I've traditionally printed off a custom hexmap for this AP in the past so it won't be any hardship to simply host it somewhere for the group, which will get linked in the campaign info. As for battles, I'll take a vote. Do we want tactical maps or a more freeform cinematic combat? Personally I like battlemaps and have no qualms posting and updating them on a round by round basis, just don't expect much from me art wise heh
I tend to like freeform but that's partially because I'm lazy. So if others are willing to do the work, I'm good with either :)
I prefer tactical maps. :) Google Draw works REALLY well for this. If you follow my avatar back to my login, and look at MDTs campaigns, you'll see one called Perdition's Point with examples of a combat map currently being used. It's not hard, and takes 15 or 20 minutes to set up. I find it works well. As far as 'work' to set up maps, if you look online, you can find a ton of already done 1 inch square maps that you can put into the Google Drawing to run combats on.
oooh I like, I've already got a hex grid template with grid coords I use for making customer kingmaker maps so I should be able to get that one there if it cooperates as well
For those who might be thinking I'm insulting Hella's player in character, please don't. :)
Ravboom is absolutely convinced that Wolf is the smarter and wiser of the two. He gives Wolf all credit for any successes they have, and Hella the blame for any failures. :) Ravboom actually really likes both, but also likes to make Hella growl. :) Fun fun time for Gobby when she chases him and can't catch him. :)
Hardest part is getting the GMAIL account set up, and learning the little tricks.
First trick, don't upload a file. It won't let you edit it right.
What you do is create a new Google Drawing, and then select 'Insert Image' and drag your main map into the box. Once that's done, you don't have to use the 'insert image' to put on tokens and such. If you ever change your background (like revealing hidden doors or blacked out map sections), delete the original map (not the tokens!), and 'insert image' again and drag the new image into the box. It'll put it in EXACTLY the same place, so all the token stay in the right spot. Then just send the new map image to the back (right click, order, send to back) and you replaced the underlying map without redoing the tokens.
Already have a gmail account, I had initially been contemplating using blogger for the campaign updates so this won't be a big leap heh Thanks for the hints, that should make things easier too
As someone who is obsessed with finding imagery art for characters, some suggestions for Miri, in case she wants to replace the sprite she has now.
Heh, the idea amuses me and Hella.
I like map and freeform. Map more to make sure things are where i think they are. Sometimes things get lost in translation.
Those are awesome pictures.
oh I love the second one lol
not exactly going out of the box here since this actually is his picture but... Lord Mayor Sellemius
and how i'm picturing Lord Aldorini at this point
Lord Aldorini
Looks good to me, for both. :)
If anyone wants me to find some pics for them, just let me know. Ravboom's is in his stat page.
Hmmm, sure Ill let you search for something for me. I haven't found anything that I really like yet
Alrighty, crashing for the night. i'll get an update in before work tomorrow and hit it up again after work heh might hit it during lunch, no promises though ;)
Hey Ravboom, what part of what Aluxion said/did did the goblin find insulting? Does he really hate being called "folk?"
If you'd like to find some art for Aluxion, I'd be glad to see it. He basically looks like a ranger with the exception of the holy symbol he carries.
Edit: And how do you only have 12 HP?
Sorry, it was more the way he paused. :) It was the fourth 'pregnant pause' in a row, and so I figured by the third time, Ravboom *might* begin to twig to people looking at him and hesitating and acting odd. :)
So less Aluxion and more just him being the fourth nail. I really expected him to fail that roll given it's untrained. :)
As to the HP, that's a typo. Should be 14. I'm in the habit of going 'Full BAB = 10 1st'. Keep forgetting Barbarian's get d12. :)
I'll look around for a ranger/cleric in leather.
I foresee a strong elven vibe to whatever kingdom may eventually occur :)
With a tradition of singing in deep dwarvish voices for some reason.
Far over the mystic tree tops old
with leaves of green and sometimes gold
we must await that single day
where we can prance nude despite the cold
err something like that
No, more like this...
Gold gold gold gold gold!
Gold gold gold gold gold!
Gold gold gold gold gold!
Gold gold gold gold gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold!
Don't forget about that other smash hit dwarven drinking song: Hi-Ho!
Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho!
Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho!
Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! About here they drunk enough to forget the lyrics and switch back to the gold song.
How about just natural kingdom in general. It would be nice to see one that works with nature and is still a good sized kingdom. I do like the idea of the deep voiced elves. :P
Miri will likely catch on to Ravboom's issues with elves. I just noticed that Gnomes also hear into the ultrasonic ranges, like dogs and such. Ravboom ears ultrasonics as well, so the high-pitched elf voices don't sound the same way to him they do to elves and humans. Thus his mispronouncing of Nedys' name, and his not happy outlook on elf songs, which tend to range very well in normal sound, but have very disturbing ultrsonics, at least they are disturbing to Ravboom.
So who do we have up front pin cushions? Seems like we may be heavy on the ranged side.
We have two animal companions for meat shields, from the look of it. Also Ravboom, Cerian, and Rodric... and I think the bard is melee as well.
That's quite a large front-line, actually.
Far, Aluxion, Miri, and Nedyr are the back-line. Fairly balanced.
Edit: And I think we have everyone in the room now.
Ravboom is the epitomy of 'front line'. And unlike most barbarians, he actually has good AC even while raging. :) 16 when raging, 18 when not.
When raging, his to-hit is +7 (good for 1st level) and his damage is :
Great Sword +5 (1d10+5) 19-20x2
Great Sword (Rage) +7 (1d10+8) 19-20x2
Great Sword Power Attack +4 (1d10+8) 19-20x2
Great Sword (Rage) Power Attack +6 (1d10+11) 19-20x2
He almost always rages/power attacks. Even on a low hit he instakills most enemies at 1st level with one hit.
Rodric is primarily a damage dealer, though off of his horse he has a good AC and will hopefully be making good use of intimidate.
Very much a charging knight type, he'll be mobile in combat as much as possible.
BTW, as a mobile, mounted, charge-focused character, tactical maps will help me make the most of my character in combat. I am ok with the cinematic approach as long as it is very clear when I can/can't charge etc.
ok so I did get to post at lunch (also been following the thread when i should be working :P) horray for a slow day lol absolutely loving the interactions so far. I'll post as custom willing over the course of day but the next big update won't be until I get home heh
Okay sounds like we are pretty good the . This is my first ranged character so bear with me lol
still not home but I've been tracking the thread any typed up some responses to keep things flowing heh
Before I go picture hunting again, any feedback on the ones I found for people already? Help narrow it down if you didn't like those.
Map has been added to the campaign info, and here, and will be posted in gameplay as well as well ;) Map
If you put it in the first text box on the campaign info screen, then the map will show up on every page, including the gameplay and discussion pages.
good to know, switching it
I'll be entirely honest I'd love this AP just as much if it weren't an amazing sandbox adventure, the lore from rostland and the river kingdoms is probably my favorite.
Heh, sounds like lots of fun. Wild untamed lands here We come!
My favorite out of the two you sent me was Scary and got it.
Heh, this is Hella all dressed up.
Just wanted to clarify. Farin was only busting Ravbooms chops cuz he speaks goblin so he was hearing everything twice.
No worries. :)
Dead day at work = plenty of time to post lol
YAY! Same here.
Yeah, me too. I'm not gonna lie, it's kinda nice!
Wow. Today is a last minute shopping and family time for me so I'm now WAAAY behind. It's going to get busy for me soon again as well. If I don't keep up, please don't take it personally :)