Introductions, Questions and DM Notes

[Ed Zachary]

Campaign Setting: The game will be played in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, and the characters will be located in the city of Almraiven in Calimshan. Other than the three core books (D&D, 3.5 edition), the only other book that may be helpful (but not necessary) is the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book. Those are the only source books I will be using, so the game will not follow the gospel according to the hundreds of novels, dozens of source books, or any video games that are out there. That being said, I will do my best to keep it as Faerunian true as possible.

Character Level: Seventh (XP=21,000).

Race, Class, Template & Alignment: Any from the core books, subject to DM approval (as is everything). If you want another race or class that is from another source, please send me some information on what it is, and why you want to play it.

Character Concept: What is your character doing in Almraiven? Include some background on your history, personality and tendencies. Who do you worship, and are you a member of any guilds or militias? Provide a description as to what you look like (body features, what are you wearing, and weapons and other items carried).

Ability Scores: 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 & 08 (equal to 38 point buy-in), before racial adjustments if any.

Bonus Feat: You may select one additional bonus feat if you choose to give your character an interesting defect, such as a significant and relevant weakness, phobia, flaw or enemy.

Starting Gold: 36,000 gold pieces, you may purchase whatever you want from the Players Handbook and DMG.

Other Rules: You must find a reason for your character to want to participate in this mission, and to reasonably get along with the rest of the group in and out of character. If you can’t do that, negative karma will find you.

Game Start: Please get me your character sheets to me as soon as possible because I may have some questions. I prefer that all character sheets are done in MS Word. I do not want faxed copies, or have to link to other websites. I’d like to start the game this Monday (June 18th). You don’t need to complete your entire character concept right away before starting.

My email is ed3b@yahoo.com

Use this thread to introduce yourself as a player, and tell us a bit about the character you will be playing. Introduce your character (in-character) in the game thread.

If you have any questions about character generation or what I will allow, ask here or send me a PM.

All characters must first be approved of by the DM (me). I am very open to different concepts, what I'm looking for is characters that will add character to the campaign.

[Ed Zachary]

As a note on my DMing style, it will be important for you to read carefully what I write. This will not be a vanilla campaign of hack and slash with easily identified enemies who will stand in front of you for a fair fight. There will be some hidden plots, but clues will be presented for you to identify them. Not everything will be as it first seems, there may be some traps, and some villains and monsters are intelligent too. That being said, I want everyone to survive, prosper, and enjoy themselves!

In your Character Concept I want to know the motivations and interests of your character, and some of its history. I will try to incorporate as much of that as possible into the game. I am also offering a chance for you to get an additional bonus feat. But if you select a flaw, that feat will not be an easy freebee. That flaw will come into play.

I have never DMed in a play by post game before, so please bear with me a bit. It will be a learning process for me, and maybe some of you. But we will work the bugs out eventually. This type of game has been very popular with my players in person, and I hope it works out nearly as well here to.

Thanks for your participation, good luck and good gaming!

Ed

[Ed Zachary]

Regarding Hit Points, max out your first level, then substitute the following amounts for each dice roll.
d4=3
d6=4
d8=5
d10=6
d12=7

For example a seventh level Druid with a Con of 14 would get 1[(d8=8)+2]+6[(d8=5)+2]=52 Hit Points.

[Ghezryln]

There once was a monk from the land of Amn.
He tired of the corruption but nobody gave a damn.

So he went to the city of Almraiven as foretold.
To pursue fame and make a fortune in gold.

Hi, is it OK if I play a Monk of the Shining Hand?

[Ed Zachary]

Sounds good... but bad poetry is not an acceptable flaw.

Email your character sheet to me when you get a chance.

If you have any specific questions, PM me.

Update: I let Ghezryln go a tad bit over on gold spent.

[Vimachipal]

Hi Ed, sorry to take so long in getting here. As I told you on Sunday I'll be rolling up some sort of arcane spellcaster to keep Ghezryln in line. I have a question, how many spells does a wizard start with in her spellbook?

Cheers...

[Ed Zachary]

I have a question, how many spells does a wizard start with in her spellbook?

Glad you made it Vi, I'm looking forward to the interaction between you and Ghezryln.

Regarding your wizard, you can start your spell book with one spell for each spell you can cast. I'm assuming that you will be using an LA=0 race, so at 7th level (int=20 as an example) you have the following number of spells written into your spell book:
L0: 4+2 bonus = 6
L1: 4+2 bonus = 6
L2: 3+1 bonus = 4
L3: 2+1 bonus = 3
L4: 1+1 bonus = 2

Note: The book does not give bonuses for level zero cantrips, but I reworked the chart to give them. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[Vimachipal]

Thanks Ed, just sent Vi's character sheet to you. Everything should be good to go, let me know if the character concept and the quest I was sent on are good.

Cheers...

[Ed Zachary]

Looks good Vi, thanks.

Note: Once you set your, Skills, Feats, Spells, Items, etc, I prefer that you don't change them. But I realize that once the game starts you may wish that you selected something else. I'll let you make some changes in your character up until just after the first encounter.

[Ed Zachary]

Note Regarding Rolls: I want the players make as many of the rolls as possible for their characters. But if you're going to be away for a while I'd like to make some of your rolls (with your permission), so the game can flow along. Just let me know if and when you'll be away, and what your characters' tendencies are (movement, negotiation, combat, down time).

Regarding Skills such as Listen, Move Silently, Spot, Sense Motive, Knowledge, etc, I may make those rolls for the character as required. Whenever a DM asks the characters to make a roll, observant players get a sixth sense feeling that something is up. Instead of asking you to make every observation roll, I'll post (or PM if you prefer) what you observed.

[Typhon]

I'm Typhon, a half orc barbarian, originally from where you humans call Damara. I arrived in town a week ago as a hired guard with a caravan bringing goods from the Dragon Coast, from up north. Always looking for a good job (well paying) I saw the wanted poster and reward offered for the two thieves. Being that I just blew all of my gold gambling, it's time for me to go back to work at what I do best.

[Semaria]

Hello... I see that the group is in need of a priestess to lead them, one whom can heal the mindless thugs after they get injured.

[headeast76]

Hello all my name is Gelfling Twopins and I'll be traveling with your group hopefully. I have a knack for opening passages to undiscovered realms...

[Ed Zachary]

Welcome all, so far we have the following people:

Ghezryln: Monk
Vimachipal: Wizard
Typhon: Barbarian
Semaria: Priestess
Gelfling Twopins: Rogue

And you will have an NPC Rogue joining you.

I've had three others PM or email me showing interest, I'd like to get started early next week.

Ed

[The Wandering Bard]

Hello Ed, Sorry I have been Insanely Busy. Trust me I wouldn't miss this adventure for anything. If your still open I would love to bring along Kadion, I noticed the Party lacks the charm of a bard. Kadion can still Fill any spot in the group.

Kadion

[Ed Zachary]

Great, Kadion would be a great addition. I need to get character sheets from those interested, so I can start.

[The Wandering Bard]

Alright, In case i get to join this group lets get some introductions out of the way. Kadion is a Young Bard, he is 22 years of age, Thin with wheat colored hair that reaches his ears, he keeps the hair on the side. He is on this adventure because in order to be accepted as a true bard among his peers he needs to have a story to tell that he has lived. He wears a beautiful Suit of chainmail that looks to be made of gold. Along with a small clear stone that floats around his head. He carries with his a lute on his back, and a trident that seems to crackle in the air. on his arm is a small buckler, and a wrist strap bearing a knife. though he is young the man seems to have an air of experiance about him.

[Ed Zachary]

Go on over to the warehouse and introduce yourself. Sorry, but you might get a bit wet in the process.

And when you get the chance, email me Kadion's character sheet. All the parameters are listed at the beginning of this thread.

[Semaria]

Welcome Wandering Bard, and I like your choice of weapons!

[OOC] How long does it take a standard D&D adventure to include more than one high quality magic tridents in the monster treasure hordes?

[The Wandering Bard]

Thank you for the welcome, Don't worry if we come across a high quality trident in a horde, Its yours. My magical abilities can empower my trident for longer use. Also if worse some to worse, I love Rapiers as well.

[Semaria]

If we're reduced to needing me fight with my trident, then we're in a whole lot of big trouble. (OOC hint to DM) I'd rather have a trident with some kind of neat spell-like ability than alot of plusses.

[Ed Zachary]

I'm hoping that Ribe and Another will be joining us.

If we're reduced to needing me fight with my trident, then we're in a whole lot of big trouble. (OOC hint to DM) I'd rather have a trident with some kind of neat spell-like ability than alot of plusses.

Perhaps a Flying Trident, like a Magic Broom?

Not that I'm implying that you are a witch, or anything like that.

[Ribe]

A tall figure with bronze shimmering skin with scales here and there imposes his will against the world of evil.

It is great to meet you all. I will be your in between fighter healer today.

If it is protection from blows or healing of your woes.

I am your being.

To the depth of the rising sun the world will hear my cry.

[essyx]

Those of you who I may not have met in another life, my greetings.

I shall be your Druid these evenings, or whatever time of day it is.

No, you probably won't find me on the front lines. Yes, you'll most likely find me talking to animals and the such. Yes, occasionally you won't be able to figure out the difference between the animals and me.

No, I don't have an opinion, unless it's about Fire. I Hate Fire. Me and Fire Do Not Mix. Get Thee Hence, Fire!!!!

Or, maybe, get me hence?:(

[Ed Zachary]

Great, this looks like a good group. Your patron will arrive (IRL) this evening to kick off the adventure (noon, game time), after the DM changes the power supply in his computer that was taken out by a power surge yesterday morning.

For those of you who have not yet made your official introduction at the warehouse, please do so.

[Vimachipal]

Welcome Ribe and Essyx, I'm glad you'll be joining us. Vi is an elf wizard who doesn't care much for humans, so she may seem a bit distant at first. Over time she may open up more to the group.

[Ghezryln]

I second that welcome from my significant other, it's great to have you join us. I'm looking forward to getting started.

I'm a monk of the Silver Hand Brotherhood. I travel light and fight with my bare hands and feet. I have a strong feeling that I'm going to take Ribe up on his offer of healing more than a few times!

[Semaria]

Hi Essyx and Ribe! Typhon and I are using Ronon and Teyla from Stargate Atlantis as base personality templates for our characters. Hope you enjoy the game. And dear Kadion, thanks for the song and kind words!

[Ed Zachary]

Bad news... everything is fried on my computer, and nothing is savable.

I'll have to buy a new one, then look for the info I saved on my backup drive.

The game will start tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.

[essyx]

Hi Typhon and Semaria.

My Hubby loves SG: Atlantis!!

Me, I could give or take. I think he'll be happy when he sees your post though.

the DM wanted me to give a character description to you guys... I'll put it where it belongs DM, I promise!;)

[Semaria]

Oh yeah, it's a great show. It shows that women do well in positions of leadership despite the brutes around them who think they're smarter.

Have you or Ribe seen the cover of the new Drow Underdark book? The drow woman on the front cover looks like a Wraith Queen.

[essyx]

Oh yeah, it's a great show. It shows that women do well in positions of leadership despite the brutes around them who think they're smarter.

I get the feeling you and Jim will have lots to talk about. Me, I'm and SG1 fan. As my hubby will tell you, it's mostly because of the character Dr Daniel Jackson. The guy'll probably go to fat in a decade or two, but as for right now... hubba hubba! Though I still miss O'neill and his humor. My favorite episode of SG1 is the one where O'Neal and T'ealc is stuck in the time loop. Priceless!

Have you or Ribe seen the cover of the new Drow Underdark book? The drow woman on the front cover looks like a Wraith Queen.

I'm more of a David Weber and John Ringo fan. I'll read most Mercedes Lackey whenever they come out, but she's slowed alot since she stopped the Valdemar series. Oh, and some of the young adult series is pretty good too for a one-sit-down read.

If you haven't guessed, I'm a bookworm, true to the fold. Every book I own I've read at least 2x. Some I've replaced, and some are getting ready to be replaced (missing covers, first few pages have fallen out.)

[Semaria]

Was that the episode where T'ealc was caught up in the video combat simulation? I love the references that SG-1 and SG-A make to the Star Trek shows, and even to McGuyver.

My book list is kind of on the eccentric side. I think that some scifi writers are really gifted with their imaginations.

[Typhon]

Typhon and I are using Ronon and Teyla from Stargate Atlantis as base personality templates for our characters.

Speaking for myself, I'm using Ronon's personality and tendencies as a starting point for Typhon. Not as a model to be strictly followed. I'm sure that at a few times in the game someone might think that "Ronon wouldn't do that".

What inspired me about two weeks ago when the Pegasus Galaxy Replicators were firing an energy ray at Atlantis through a gate from orbit, Ronon said something to the effect that he liked fighting and killing his enemies in combat, but when the city's shields were being attacked from space he was useless.

That's what Typhon is about. He wants to fight and kill his enemies up close and personal. Don't count on him to cast any spells, be fluent in lore, or decipher script. But he is not a mindless brute. He knows that most situations should be avoided without a fight, and some fights should be avoided with a run. His background is that of a paid mercenary. He earns his gold when his presence convinces an enemy that a fight would be a bad idea.

[Ed Zachary]

I figured that O'Neil and Carter would get together, but that seems unlikely now. Based on the season ending shows, I'm guessing that Atlantis will wind up back on Earth, and Carter will replace Weir.

Back to the game, I just need Ribe to introduce himself at the warehouse. Anyone else who wishes to join should also make their introduction there. Those who want to join later on will have to meet the party on the road.

Kadion: How do you pronounce your name... "Kad-ion", or "Ka-dji-on"?

[The Wandering Bard]

Hey it looks like we all have something in common, I am a huge fan of Both Stargate series. And I thought that getting rid of O'Neil was a mistake. But I digress

Ok the name is pronounced Kay-Din, I know its spelled a little weird but I liked it.

[Ed Zachary]

As we approach kick off, the starting lineup is...

Adara - Human Druidess and sometimes Raven
Ghezryln - Human Monk of the Shining Hand
Kadion Bain - Human Wandering Bard
Semaria - Human Priestess of Selune
Sorrel Dreaco Mainstream - Human Dragon Shaman
Typhon - Half Orc Barbarian
Vimachipal - Sun Elf Wizard from Evermeet

[Vimachipal]

Good ole morning coffee and on line D&D, what a combo to start the day!

The Stargate shows are good, but I still prefer Star Trek. I really liked Enterprise, and was glad to see Commander Tucker (Connor Trinneer) join Atlantis as the wraith Michael. I hope Battlestar Galactica returns on Friday nights instead of Sunday nights.

[essyx]

Good ole morning coffee and on line D&D, what a combo to start the day!

The Stargate shows are good, but I still prefer Star Trek. I really liked Enterprise, and was glad to see Commander Tucker (Connor Trinneer) join Atlantis as the wraith Michael. I hope Battlestar Galactica returns on Friday nights instead of Sunday nights.

Yeah, that was kinda scary when I first saw him like that. Oh, and BTW... there's an Star Trek playa in the new Die Hard movie... no. I won't give it away. I promise...

<wrenching mouth closed>:o

[essyx]

As we approach kick off, the starting lineup is...

Adara - Human Druidess and sometimes Raven
Ghezryln - Human Monk of the Shining Hand
Kadion Bain - Human Wandering Bard
Semaria - Human Priestess of Selune
Sorrel Dreaco Mainstream - Human Dragon Shaman
Typhon - Half Orc Barbarian
Vimachipal - Sun Elf Wizard from Evermeet


Hey, I know some of us have gotten the whole "describe yourself to the others out of the way, but can we do a quickie again? The names and titles leave little for the imagination to work with...;)

Seriously, though. I'd love to get a good idea of what each character looks like, and how they approach each other.

[Ed Zachary]

Hey, I know some of us have gotten the whole "describe yourself to the others out of the way, but can we do a quickie again? The names and titles leave little for the imagination to work with.

Seriously, though. I'd love to get a good idea of what each character looks like, and how they approach each other.

Good idea, perhaps each character can describe their appearance and give a little of their story as they leave Almraiven on the wagons.

[The Wandering Bard]

Kadion looks at the assembled group. So I assume this all of us. Well once again to all you lovely ladies and my good friends I look forward to traveling with you. I am Kadion Bain, a humble bard.

The man is young He is 21 years of age, he has elven features that come from his half elven blood. His pointed chin and sharp ears. His hair is long and tied in a pony tail. He has an infectious personality, his smile and laughter usually pass one to the others he travels with. He is light hearted, but wise, care free but cautious. The man is clad in Elven Chainmail that has a golden hue. The chainmail is extremly thin and light. in order to mask his armored presence he wears common clothing to fit in to a crowd. Having come from a port city, Kadion is clad in Dark red leather boots, and pants, he has a long sleaved white shirt that billows in the wind, over top of that shirt he has a dark leather vest that has metal studs on it, the studs are more for looks than armor the vest also has several knife sheaths. The outfit has a nice leather belt around its waist that holds several pouches and spell component bags. One larger bag has small areas of lighter cloth in stratigic places for air to pass through. A small ferret pops its head out of the bag ever now and again.

The bard holds A long black trident that sparks in the dark, and the in his right hand he holds a mithril sheild. on the bards back is a quiver, the quiver is normal size but you are able to see the tip of a bow sticking out of the quiver. this leads you to believe the quiver is magical in nature.

[Ghezryln]

I was just reading over at Wizards of the Coast, and came across this article:

Secret feminists doing away with the patriarchy? (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=866689)

Then I look at our group... half of us are wimin-folk!

[essyx]

I was just reading over at Wizards of the Coast, and came across this article:

Secret feminists doing away with the patriarchy? (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=866689)

Then I look at our group... half of us are wimin-folk!

Umm... you do realize that about 70 to 80 percent of Larpers, and table top games are guys right? You don't have to worry about us wimmen-folk taking over any time soon...:D

[Ghezryln]

I see that as a real positive. The game has always had an image of socially awkward nerd-guys gathering in their parents basement. I like the game to resemble a story being told, where we each contribute as protagonists and the ending hasn't been written yet. Women add a richness to the story, outside a guy's perspective. That wasn't a criticism, it was a joyous acknowledgment. But I think that some of the others at that site are expressing concern at this challenge to their manhood.

Now... what are the women making us guys for lunch?

[Vimachipal]

Kicks Ghezryln in the groin... now we are five women!

[Ed Zachary]

I'd like to see a post by all seven characters on the game thread after the wagons left the warehouse, before I do the next encounter. I still need to hear from Kadion and Sorrel.

As Essyx suggested it would be a good idea if each player described their character's appearance, and told us a bit about them.

[essyx]

I'd like to see a post by all seven characters on the game thread after the wagons left the warehouse, before I do the next encounter. I still need to hear from Kadion and Sorrel.

As Essyx suggested it would be a good idea if each player described their character's appearance, and told us a bit about them.


Do you want me to add my description again? I did a little in character. At the moment I'm a Raven, so it'd be a bit boring...

LOL:D

[Ed Zachary]

If you assume human form, you can tell the group of your past history, where you're from, and why you live with and as a raven.

[Vimachipal]

Hi Essyx, I'd like to know more about the ravens too.

There is alot of background I want to add to Vi, but I don't want to post it all at once. Maybe you can tell us bits at a time?

[Ribe]

To get a good idea on what my character looks like, think Orlando Bloom in the Lord of the Rings. But with bronze skin on no pointy ears.;)

[Typhon]

Great, and I hope you have Legolas' bow too.

Just remember... not everything that looks like an orc is your enemy!

[Semaria]

To get a good idea on what my character looks like, think Orlando Bloom in the Lord of the Rings. But with bronze skin on no pointy ears.

Purrrr....

[Ed Zachary]

Regarding the spell Message that has been used by Vimachipal and Kadion:

It lasts for 10 minutes per level (70 minutes).

It has a range of 100+10/level (170 feet).

You can include up to one person per level (7 people).

Once cast, it is open for back and forth communication for its duration. All you need to do is point and whisper.

[Ribe]

Purrrr....


I am glad you like.

[Ed Zachary]

Note regarding ability scores and spell casting, if you have an 18 as your relevant ability you get the following bonus spells to cast daily:
L0=2, L1=1, L2=1, L3=1, L4=1

If the highest level spell you can cast is third level, your fourth level bonus spell can't be used to cast a fourth level spell. However it is not lost, you can use that bonus spell and place it into the highest level that you can cast. In other words this character would get a second bonus third level spell.

[Ed Zachary]

If anyone is interested in joining this adventure, let me know by posting here in this thread. Or you could PM or email me. There are plenty of ways to get a new character or two into the group.

[Vimachipal]

Do I need 8 hours of uninterrupted rest each day, or can I get that rest a few hours at a time here and there?

I'm referring to page 178 (Rest) in the Players Handbook.

[Ed Zachary]

Do I need 8 hours of uninterrupted rest each day, or can I get that rest a few hours at a time here and there?

Good question. Arcane spellcasters (you and Kadion) need eight hours of rest (not sleep) per day. That could be in the form of meditation, as you are doing. I won't make you do this in one eight hour block, but each block of time must be at least an hour long, and add up to eight hours per day.

As a Wizard you also need to spend up to an hour in spell preparation time. Bards like Kadion do not need to spend any time in spell preparation. Divine spellcasters (Adara, Semaria and Sorrel) do not need to rest to regain their spells, but they do need that hour in spell preparation time (prayer or meditation).

[essyx]

Divine spellcasters (Adara, Semaria and Sorrel) do not need to rest to regain their spells, but they do need that hour in spell preparation time (prayer or meditation).

Can I make it an outo assumption that as long as we are travelling at least an hour a day, that I make use of that time preparing the spells for the day? And do you want the spells listed in-game, or posted to you only?

I keep track of what I cast, but want to make sure of what your rules are.

[Ed Zachary]

Can I make it an auto assumption that as long as we are travelling at least an hour a day, that I make use of that time preparing the spells for the day?

Yes, if you are riding on the wagon and not driving.

And do you want the spells listed in-game, or posted to you only?

You keep track, I only need to know what spell you are casting when you cast it.

I keep track of what I cast, but want to make sure of what your rules are.

I'm fine with the players keeping track.

[Anaesthesia]

Hi I am the idiot who posted in the game thread.:eek: :o

I'll be doing Jannys (like Janice), a Cleric who is a Disciple of Torm. Main theme/goal: Penance of Duty. That and avoid water at all costs. (ie "The Gamers").

[Typhon]

That and avoid water at all costs. (ie "The Gamers").

Welcome Jannys, we'll be needing all the help we can get. I'm the brute, Typhon is a half orc barbarian. Sometimes I get a bit bossy because I've been a professional mercenary all my adventuring career. But I'm wise enough to know my limitations, sometimes.

[Vimachipal]

Cheers Anaestesia! Or shall I call you Jannys?

As the brute above describes me, I'm the stick elf.

I prefer the name Vi, and I'm a sun elf wizardess from the Evermeet homeland.

Glad you can join us!

[The Wandering Bard]

Greetings and welcome. I am Kadion Bain, A half-elf bard from Summerset Isle. I try to be the spokesman for the group but everyone seems to be more that apt at the job as well. (meant as a compliment not a complaint.) I also try to fill in any gaps that the group might have (though they are few, if any.)

(Yes its the same Kadion Bain with minor changes added.)

This is my furry companion (ferret) Spherius, he is trained to hunt, and perform. Again we welcome you to the party.

[essyx]

Hello Jannys!!

I play Adara, the Druidess that is sometimes more Raven than Human....


If you're not sure why someone is wet, look to me...:D

[Ed Zachary]

Wednesday morning I will post a set of events that you observe.

I will also roll initiative for all involved parties so there's no extra wait for these rolls. If I don't have all the info from everyone's character sheet I will make my best guess. If I'm off by one or two, consider it some extra dice randomization.

Once you observe the initial events, please describe you reaction to them, and your first round action. I hope to get all players to post as early as possible so I can tabulate the results and prepare for the next round.

In post #285 I described the situation as I saw it. If anyone has a different perspective please let me know tonight if possible.

[Ed Zachary]

Just so the players know what they're up against, here's a little hint:

The centaur, elf and halfling were created per the same guidelines that the characters were. However they do have a big advantage; they knew the characters were coming and had time to plan this trap. There are two exceptions to this...
1) The elf is a slightly higher level.
2) One magic items is over the 36,000 GP limit.

[Ed Zachary]

Note Regarding Divine Spells Available: Per the book you are suppose to pray or meditate for which specific spells you want for the upcoming day. To make things a bit simpler, all you need to do is request the spell slots. You can choose any spell from the list, as long as you have an open spell slot for that level spell or higher. This will benefit Adara, Jannys, Semaria and Sorrel.

This does not change the limits of spells that Bards or Sorcerers can know, or how Wizards must still select their specific spells.

[Typhon]

I like the avatar Ed, condolences in losing Taz.

[Semaria]

Wow, that little guy was soooo adorable for a rat. We'll all miss him.

Screw Descartes, we all know he's in a better place.

[Ghezryln]

Sorry man, pets become part of the family. I'll send you over the info on those two ferrets I saw up for adoption. I'd like them, but Vi won't let me have them as familiars.

[essyx]

Aww... Cute!

[The Wandering Bard]

I'm truely sorry for your lose. You have my condolences

[Ed Zachary]

OK, my confusion... I was aiming for the 2 Desert Riders in the woods, and the 1 mercenary in the woods, not on the beach... and they were fighting something in the woods. Did they finish off what they were fighting? And then run up to the beach? Only to be targeted by Typhon?? I am so confused...

Both groups were finished off. Regarding the confusion I left you with, how can I help make things clearer? I hope you don't mind that I moved the discussion to this thread.

If anyone else has any ideas, please post them.

[Vimachipal]

You need to stop being so cheap and buy a drawing package.

Then you can upload the drawings onto a free hosting server, and download them here.

[Ed Zachary]

You need to stop being so cheap and buy a drawing package.

That goes against my nature. But if I were to pirate a copy, which should I hypothetically steal?

Then you can upload the drawings onto a free hosting server, and download them here.

Maybe if you show me how. This Sunday?

[Anaesthesia]

Have you tried Photobucket? I use it for my maps/pics/whatever and resize them in Photobucket for forum use. (Its under Edit, then hit resize then hit forum or something like that..) And I use Photoshop 8 or 9 or something..

[Ed Zachary]

Have you tried Photobucket? I use it for my maps/pics/whatever and resize them in Photobucket for forum use. (Its under Edit, then hit resize then hit forum or something like that..) And I use Photoshop 8 or 9 or something..

I found that I have Photoshop 3.0 on my computer, and I have no friggin' clue how to even start using it. All I can do is call up an image, and I have no idea how to start editing or modifying it in any way what-so-ever. It's like me trying to read Chines characters without help. I need the basic beginner's starting class for computer tards.

[Ed Zachary]

IMPORTANT NOTE: There has been some miscommunication going on, where the DM doesn't understand completely what the players are doing, and the players are interpreting situations incorrectly. I need the players to help me out by doing the following:

1) When you post what your character is doing, be very clear about what, where, when, and with who. Re-read your post and think how it could be misread or vague to someone who's not reading your mind. Then edit it and make it even clearer.

2) After I read all your posts, I have been summing up what just happened, and then I present what the current situation is. I need you to read what I post as it is the official version of what is happening. But I'm human and make mistakes, so you need to let me know if I misinterpret what you had wrote. I check in here a few times every day.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[Ribe]

IMPORTANT NOTE: There has been some miscommunication going on, where the DM doesn't understand completely what the players are doing, and the players are interpreting situations incorrectly. I need the players to help me out by doing the following:

1) When you post what your character is doing, be very clear about what, where, when, and with who. Re-read your post and think how it could be misread or vague to someone who's not reading your mind. Then edit it and make it even clearer.

2) After I read all your posts, I have been summing up what just happened, and then I present what the current situation is. I need you to read what I post as it is the official version of what is happening. But I'm human and make mistakes, so you need to let me know if I misinterpret what you had wrote. I check in here a few times every day.

Thank you for your cooperation.


Thanks ED.

Just to let you know since I realized that Sorrel wouldn't be able to clean up the mess that was made. He doesn't try he will track for the two horses that were not related to any other horses. Since they were apart from the other groups.

Have fun,

Ribe

[Ed Zachary]

Just to let you know since I realized that Sorrel wouldn't be able to clean up the mess that was made. He doesn't try he will track for the two horses that were not related to any other horses. Since they were apart from the other groups.

I just posted to that on the game thread, and you should be able to tell the horse tracks apart. But it will be difficult, and the party may have to help you out with spell and song (hint).

[essyx]

I am sorry if anybody has a problem with what my character is doing. She saw the Green dragon, and I figured that she'd freak.:eek:

She wants to help, but doesn't feel up to the challenge of beating them and living, so is trying for what help she can give.:(

[Vimachipal]

I need to learn to duck, and thankfully I'm still alive.

Sorry but I won't be able to help out this battle, good luck to all.

Thank you Jannys, Semaria & Adara!

Go Patriots!

[Moritz]

Hey gang
Just wanted to let everyone know that Ed approved my joining of the game, so here I am, group hug welcome but not expected.

So I'll list a few overt statistics:

Name: Moadin Stonested
Class: Fighter
Race: Dwarf (see avatar)
General Appearance: Short, stinky, dirty, fully armed and armored, jovial, likes gemstones and mountain interiors.

Rar!

[Ed Zachary]

Welcome Moritz... Tronja sends her greeting your way!

[Vimachipal]

General Appearance: ... stinky...

Welcome Moadin Stonested, are you related to Ghezryln?

[Moritz]

Welcome Moadin Stonested, are you related to Ghezryln?

Nope, can't even spell it on a good day.

[The Wandering Bard]

Ah big hug. (after the long silence and complete lack of hugging.)

Greetings, Its will be nice to have another melee fighter aboard. It might be a good thing than that you did not see me crush those gems a while back. ;)

Good luck looking forward to gaming with you.

[Ribe]

Welcome small one ;)

I could use some help in the front lines.

I am the tall wall and you are the short one?

Welcome again.

[Ed Zachary]

OOC: Rarely around on weekends, but I'll do my best to keep up with blanket posting. Ed, feel free to make things flow as you would see fit.

Don't worry, I try not to introduce anything new until the previous situation has been resolved with almost everyone. My computer is near the air conditioner, so it's a nice break from yard work to stop by and check for new posts. Back to the mulch...

[Ed Zachary]

((Ok, I made the roll late last night, so I know I was too tired to remember that, Ed. I did reroll using Kaidon's +2, and it came out higher, so if you want that roll instead, I can PM it to you.))

The rule of thumb I use is if someone like myself (middle aged office worker) could perform an action without difficulty, I won't require a roll. If it is slightly difficult for me I may set the DC=05, like riding in the mountain on a trail with wagon horses.

[Vimachipal]

Post from the DM

I'm at Vi's and Bill's house tonight and forgot my password. I need everyone's Search and Spot. (sorry if this confuses anyone)

Ed

-------------------------------------

Here you go...

Vi - Search 13, Spot 5
Ghez - Search 2, Spot 13

[The Wandering Bard]

Search (11+6)=17

Spot 5+3=8

[essyx]

Request for Search & Spot:

Search: 1 + 11 = 12

Spot: 8 + 10 = 18

[Ribe]

[quote=Vimachipal;7918]Post from the DM

I'm at Vi's and Bill's house tonight and forgot my password. I need everyone's Search and Spot. (sorry if this confuses anyone)

Ed
Search roll 11+ 10=21
Spot 14+3=17
Listen 16 +1 =17

[Ghezryln]

Beware of Ed when he gets home tonight... his character got killed.

Yes, Balors make big explosions when they're destroyed.

[Ed Zachary]

What I need is your skill rating for Search and Spot. I will assume that when your characters are conscious they are also alert and paying attention. Instead of calling for rolls and waiting a day for them to come in, I will make some rolls for you. Let me know if I have any of these numbers wrong.

Adara(Essyx):
Initiative: 03
Search: 01
Spot: 04

Ghezryln:
Initiative: 07
Search: 02
Spot: 13

Jannys(Anaesthesia):
Initiative: 02
Search: 00
Spot: 03

Kadion(W.Bard):
Initiative: 03
Search: 06
Spot: 02

Moadin(Moritz):
Initiative: 04
Search: 05
Spot: 03

Roh(Zane):
Initiative: 06
Search: 02
Spot: 10

Semaria:
Initiative: 02
Search: 01
Spot: 07

Sorrel(Ribe):
Initiative: 02
Search: 10
Spot: 03

Typhon:
Initiative: 02
Search: 02
Spot: 02

Vimachipal:
Initiative: 03
Search: 13
Spot: 05

Tronja:
Initiative: 05
Search: 08
Spot: 05

Also when making rolls, it would make my life easier if you were to use the format 8+(d20=13)=21. That way I know 8 is your skill level, 13 is your roll, and 21 is your total.

[Moritz]

These are the base modifiers to the roll. I have improved initiative which is 4, and I think dex is +1, right?

Moadin:
Initiative: 05
Search: 05
Spot: 03

[Anaesthesia]

Hi all-
I finally got the computer to let me into the site; yesterday it wasn't letting me in. (Do I need to roll for something? I think I saw something on balance...)

[Ed Zachary]

Hi all-
I finally got the computer to let me into the site; yesterday it wasn't letting me in. (Do I need to roll for something? I think I saw something on balance...)

Just a balance check [DC=15] to avoid falling off the floating disk with Vi.

You may make an action this round, Vi has offered to Dimension Door you up the mountain near the Giants. If you accept, you can still cast a spell this round... like Prayer, Cure on Moadin, Divine Power on yourself, or Bull's Strength on anyone, or whatever.

[Zane]

Greetings all. Name is Zane and it appears I will be bringing in a new character, appearing soon on a computer screen near you.
My character is a human male specialized fighter from out of town. I know, general huh? Well, I don't want to spoil all the surprise(s) in store just yet... :p

Many of you I have met (online at least) from the Revenge of the Dragon game where Ashkore is running around acting like he knows what's going on. here, Roh (my fighter) has very little idea what going on in the big picture, so he just tries to do his best.

Let's see, some basic info - Roh, as I mentioned, is a fighter that worships Helm and acts accordingly. Basically, your semi-typical protector. He definitely knows how to handle himself in battle but prefers not to attack first. Of course, he fully intends to end any attack on him and those he protects one way or another. Well, see you all in the game.

And Ed - Roh's skill values: (Init: 06, Search: 02, Spot: 10)

[essyx]

Welcome!

I'm sure Roh and Typhon will have much to talk about...

Adara

[The Wandering Bard]

Haha, Welcome Roh. I believe we have meet before in my travels. ( In this game I run around trying to act like I know whats ging on. ;) )

I am just your friendly neighborhood bard. Except in this game I have no thieving skills. (But the way the other is working out you would think I had no Skill thier either. :) ) Well again welcome aboard, look forward to meeting you.

[Moritz]

Wow, I walk away from my computer for 2 hours, and blam, 3 more pages of text. But when I'm here, a few lines actually get posted :)

[Vimachipal]

Wow, I walk away from my computer for 2 hours, and blam, 3 more pages of text. But when I'm here, a few lines actually get posted :)

OOC:All the good things happen when I'm not around! :rolleyes: Would it be possible to scry or detect magic (i think there's also a detect evil, but I can't remember off hand) on Tronja?

Where did everyone go? When I started posting there were four others here. I finally got to post like a real (w)itch... and everyone logged off?:(

[Zane]

I went to go get food, stupid RL stomach being hungry. :D

[Anaesthesia]

Sorry, went to the PO. But I'm here now.

[Ed Zachary]

I finally got to post like a real (w)itch... and everyone logged off?:(

Are you saying that some of us don't know the b(w)itch side of you well enough?:)

[essyx]

Hello all newcomers!

It's not that I'm not following the game. Adara doesn't have an opinion as to what to do. Though, now I know a bit more about Tronja, I can see where my Raven's would like her. ::chuckle:: Mischief incarnate, that one!

[Moritz]

I think Moadin is a Narcoleptic.

One moment he's fighting giants.

He blinks

There is something in the water. Maybe it's one of the party escaping, he's not sure. He wonders what happened to the giants.

He blinks

There are strangers walking up - new party members?

He blinks

And now there's a map and various trails.

[Ed Zachary]

I think Moadin is a Narcoleptic.

What does everyone think... should I slow the pace of the game down?

[Moritz]

I'm not sure that it's a speed thing. But I'm also not sure how everyone keeps up without meta-posing or power-posing. And, then again, it just may be me not used to this system.

I will note. I do get confused in all the first person point of view posing. And without the listing of action summaries, it seems that things start and finish before I see them start.

Also, I think things are missed in the spam. Like when the rock slide was going on, someone offered for Moadin to grab a stick, while someone else tossed a disk below him. I think the stick was totally overlooked by the group and by the time I was able to pose, the disk was already there and I was about to pose Moadin grabbing for the stick.

Still, I think it's just me, because you all seem to have a handle on what's going on.

And, to make it easy, I could make Moadin a narcoleptic. At least that would help make it all make sense.

[Anaesthesia]

What does everyone think... should I slow the pace of the game down?

Maybe a little. I always feel like I'm missing something...

[essyx]

Moadin-LOL!!!

Truth be told, I could post 1st thing in the morning, then come back after lunch and find that we've finished a fight, and have moved down the road. With another fight looming over us by bedtime. I actually like the frenetic pace of this game, much faster than any others I play. However, I do tend to play internet backgammon at the same time I'm playing spider solitare, and my hubby thinks I'm mad for doing so. I keep telling him it's to keep me from getting bored waiting for the other player to make thir move (which I can usually predict) and he just shakes his head.

Hey DM! Keep it up!!:o

[Vimachipal]

I'm as guilty as anyone of trying to move too quickly. But now that we as a group aren't in a rush to get to the burial chamber, maybe we can slow it down a bit as players. When the school year starts I won't have as much time to post.

[Ed Zachary]

The DM's Vacation!

I'm leaving Saturday morning for vation and won't be back until Monday night.

You can still post, but I won't be able to respond.

[The Wandering Bard]

LOL Modian, I didn't see that coming. Haha. No Don't slow the game its great like this.

[Typhon]

I'm leaving Saturday morning for vation and won't be back until Monday night.

Slacker.

Enjoy the beach.

[Moritz]

The DM's Vacation!

I'm leaving Saturday morning for vation and won't be back until Monday night.

You can still post, but I won't be able to respond.

I say we totally take over, finish the quest, and when he gets back, we'll all be level 21.

[The Wandering Bard]

Mwhahaha, That is an ingenius plan (wiggling my fingers and stroking my white cat)

[essyx]

Quoth the Raven:

"Nevermore!"

[Zane]

The DM's Vacation!

I'm leaving Saturday morning for vation and won't be back until Monday night.

You can still post, but I won't be able to respond.

That's cool with me (not that it would matter if it wasn't I guess. :D). Roh would actually like to talk to the group a little, get to know them when not being interrogated by a certain individual. ;) So, this will give me some time to do that, once we get our party underway at least.

[Semaria]

Ed gets to go to the Jersey shore for three days, and all we get to do is go to Brattleboro for a day.

[Vimachipal]

You sure you still want to go... check this fascism (http://spiralbound.net/2007/07/18/brattleboro-selectmen-ban-public-nudity/) out.

We haven't been there since that came out.

[essyx]

Not that I'm against public nudity or anything (Hey, NY has a law stating that women can go topless where men can!) But there are SOME people I wouldn't want to see naked. My mom and dad for one. And I'm fairly sure hat if kids were allowed to run around naked and play, then some sick people would be lurking as well...

This is not the right society for it. Vive la France!

[Vimachipal]

Not that I'm against public nudity or anything (Hey, NY has a law stating that women can go topless where men can!) But there are SOME people I wouldn't want to see naked. My mom and dad for one. And I'm fairly sure hat if kids were allowed to run around naked and play, then some sick people would be lurking as well...

This is not the right society for it. Vive la France!

There is an age restriction, children are not permitted in marked private locations. I agree with you regarding nudity on public streets, it shouldn't be.

[Moritz]

The problem with this, comic conventions, and nude beaches, are that there are people who come to these things that you really DON'T want to see nude.

[Moritz]

Oh, and another thing.... I'm totally confused as to who is whom. When the new players came in, I thought they were NPC's. Could we get a list of screen names and character names along with class and race? Por Favor?

Moritz - Moadin - Fighter - Dwarf

[Ed Zachary]

Oh, and another thing.... I'm totally confused as to who is whom. When the new players came in, I thought they were NPC's. Could we get a list of screen names and character names along with class and race? Por Favor?

Adara (Essyx): Human Druidess
Ghezryln (Ghezryln): Human Monk
Jannys (Anaesthesia): Human Priestess of Torm
Kadion (The Wandering Bard): Half Elf Bard
Moadin (Moritz): Dwarf Fighter
Roh (Zane): Human Lasher (Fighter that uses Whips)
Semaria (Semaria): Human Priestess of Selune
Sorrel (Ribe): Human Dragon Shaman (Bronze)
Typhon (Typhon): Half Orc Barbarian
Vimachipal (Vimachipal): Sun Elf Wizardess
Gelfling Twopins (NPC): Halfling Rogue
Kamiel/Tronja (NPC): Tiefling Rogue

[Anaesthesia]

Jannys (Anaesthesia): Human Priestess of Torm

Cleric of Torm, Disciple of Torm, whatever floats yer boat.;)

((I suggest reading the Avatar Series. Have some fun at my expense! :D ))

[Ed Zachary]

Cleric of Torm, Disciple of Torm, whatever floats yer boat.

Clerics do mundane secretarial work, I never liked that title.

[Vimachipal]

Clerics do mundane secretarial work, I never liked that title.

I never liked the title of the old class "Magic User", Wizardess is much better.

[Ed Zachary]

Damn... I need to travel to Mexico City tomorrow, I'll be leaving for the airport at 8:00 AM.

Since I'll be in Mexico I doubt I'll have internet access. I'll be back late Friday evening.

Hopefully I can summarize this round by tomorrow morning before I leave.

[Ghezryln]

Damn... I need to travel to Mexico City tomorrow...

Remember the bottle of 1800

[Ed Zachary]

Remember the bottle of 1800

Got it... shot time!

Did you guys lose power? It just came back on for us.

[Ed Zachary]

[Edited by Administrator]

[Ribe]

[Edited by Administrator]

[Ribe]

Why would he do that?


You know if he has done that we can have you write in here and cut and paste for you into the main area. Your one post will be come huge put thats ok.

What do you think?

[Farcaster]

I did not remove Ed's ability to post here. There was a user group change and I just rechecked the permissions and you definitely should be able to post and moderate this forum, Ed. If you're still having difficulty, please send me a PM.

[Zane]

I did not remove Ed's ability to post here. There was a user group change and I just rechecked the permissions and you definitely should be able to post and moderate this forum, Ed. If you're still having difficulty, please send me a PM.
So the game is good to continue, yay! Let the good times roll. :D

[Ed Zachary]

Test Post, OK... we're back on!

[Ed Zachary]

Good News for the Characters!!!

You survived this long without getting killed and made it to the ruins of the old castle above the crypt. Despite losing most of the treasure you accumulated, not once but twice, losing Tronja, losing the Evil Trident, losing Twopins, having one of you die, losing Melias and Trovius, and being trapped in a pit beneath a wrecked tower, congratulations!

As a reward you are all bumped up to Eigth Level. At fourth level you were able to bump up an Ability Score by one point, and can do so again at this level.

Please send your updated character sheets to me as soon as possible.

Kadion: You get to "know" an additional spell third level spell of your choosing. You may also forget any one spell of your chosing and replace it with another of the same level.

Vi: You do not get to automatically add any more spells to your spellbook, you need to find them.

[Ed Zachary]

Good News for the DM!!!

I quit my sucky job today and will start another better one after Labor day.

To celebrate, my wife and I will be leaving for vacation this Sunday night and getting back late next Sunday night.

This should give you all a chance to finish up your character sheets!

[Zane]

Despite losing most of the treasure you accumulated, not once but twice, losing Tronja, losing the Evil Trident, losing Twopins, having one of you die, losing Melias and Trovius, and being trapped in a pit beneath a wrecked tower, congratulations!
Hey - the DM says we are doing a good job! Let's keep doing the same thing now and we'll all party! :D

[Ed Zachary]

Hey - the DM says we are doing a good job! Let's keep doing the same thing now and we'll all party!

A lesser party would've been all dead, so yeah!

I decided to treat all characters equally, even the newbies, becaus I want to give everyone the same shot at contributing their unique skills in a fair manner. It's tough to DM an on-line game, and it's tough for all the players to find time too.

[Vimachipal]

Good News for the Characters!!!

As a reward you are all bumped up to Eighth Level. At fourth level you were able to bump up an Ability Score by one point, and can do so again at this level.

Vi: You do not get to automatically add any more spells to your spellbook, you need to find them.

Ed - Is their guy Ikrom a Wizard or Sorcerer?

What about Ziggy? I hope one will have a spellbook.

[Vimachipal]

Good News for the DM!!!

I quit my sucky job today and will start another better one after Labor day.

To celebrate, my wife and I will be leaving for vacation this Sunday night and getting back late next Sunday night.

Congratulations!

Don't forget that for us teachers, the school year starts that Tuesday.

[Ed Zachary]

Last post until I return next Sunday night.

Make sure you email updated character sheets to me by then.

[Moritz]

Hey, so I'm back.. what happened? :)

[The Wandering Bard]

OK, well its time for a bit of shameless advertising. Ed and I have been talking and I will be running my First Game. Please see the Play by Post thread Chains of the Muse. I promise you a great story line, and some very memorable moments. All the information to get started is on the first post. I really hope you all will consider trying your hand at in the Chains.

Thanks
Tony/The Wandering Bard

[essyx]

Hey DM!

Just waiting for you to come back from whatever exciting trip you're on!

Hope you enjoyed!

Adara/Shelia

[Ed Zachary]

Hey DM!

Just waiting for you to come back from whatever exciting trip you're on!

Hope you enjoyed!

Adara/Shelia

Thank you, we just arrived back home a 1:30 in the morning. Great vacation, but I'm all pumped up now from the driving.

[The Wandering Bard]

Ed, having problems with my character sheet, I t won't let me edit it.

so here are the changes, I will email the new sheet to you soon.

HP=+4
Skills
+1 perform
+2 Knowledge (Arcane)
+2 Knowledge (Dungeon)
+1 Listen
+1 search
+1 Spot

new 3rd lvl spell = invisiblity sphere 10ft.

+1 charisma


thanks

Tony

[Ed Zachary]

+1 charisma

Don't forget; you get to add one score for fourth level, another for eighth level.

Should I add +2 charisma?

[The Wandering Bard]

Yeah, thanks for catching that.

[Vimachipal]

Just so everyone knows; fall classes start today, so those of us who are teachers may be posting a bit less during the week.

[Zane]

Just so everyone knows; fall classes start today, so those of us who are teachers may be posting a bit less during the week.
Lucky, classes began two weeks ago for me. Two weeks down, 14 to go...

[Moritz]

So yeah, the imagery I got when Moadin was off in the other tower: The party yelling out, "Curtis, are you dead?!" - as seen on the movie Maximum Overdrive.

[Moritz]

I blink and we went from sitting around plotting on what to do, to actually being in a battle. The weekends kill me :)

Can we get an update as to what's going on, where we are, who is doing what and where?

[Ed Zachary]

I blink and we went from sitting around plotting on what to do, to actually being in a battle. The weekends kill me :)

Can we get an update as to what's going on, where we are, who is doing what and where?

Sure. The nine of you are in the underground room beneath the tower, and Vi is in the room above provoking the Dragon. All the Amalites are dead, and the Dragon is burning their bodies.

The Dragon has been hanging out above the tower, waiting to pick off characters dumb enough to go outside. Like Adara (took 50 hp) and Typhon (took 58 hp). It is now breathing on Vi (57 hp), who is out of claw and bite range inside the tower.

Tronja escaped the battle, and under the tower where the dragon has been making its lair. She went down a few hundred feet, and is now out of range of Vi's Locate Object spell.

[essyx]

Sure. The nine of you are in the underground room beneath the tower, and Vi is in the room above provoking the Dragon. All the Amalites are dead, and the Dragon is burning their bodies.

The Dragon has been hanging out above the tower, waiting to pick off characters dumb enough to go outside. Like Adara (took 50 hp) and Typhon (took 58 hp). It is now breathing on Vi (57 hp), who is out of claw and bite range inside the tower.

Tronja escaped the battle, and under the tower where the dragon has been making its lair. She went down a few hundred feet, and is now out of range of Vi's Locate Object spell.


Hmm... not that I don't mind taking the hit (and I don't really mind. Never got into the battle as it was,) but if you reread the posts, I edited the option to go up to wait for the burlies to scream first, before deciding on whether to go up. If you feel that this was posted too late, let me know. I had been under the assumption that Vi was ok with letting the Ravens eat the carrion. However, since she decided that burning them was a better idea, I was going to let the Ravens (assumedly still up top) know that the carcasses were ok to eat, if they wanted, after they were burnt a bit.

I didn't expect the Dragon to be sitting around, single-mindedly. Waiting to toast anyone who left the tower. When Vi warned everyone (after my initial post of going up top as well) I restated my intentions as to waiting and listening to the results.

However, there was a couple of days in between posts and updates, so the time dilation of decision-making could make it so that I went up anyways.

(shrug) Either way.

[Moritz]

LOL. We're toast.

[Ed Zachary]

I didn't expect the Dragon to be sitting around, single-mindedly. Waiting to toast anyone who left the tower. When Vi warned everyone (after my initial post of going up top as well) I restated my intentions as to waiting and listening to the results.

However, there was a couple of days in between posts and updates, so the time dilation of decision-making could make it so that I went up anyways.

I did not have you going up the ladder with Typhon, and possibly Roh and/or Sorrel. You stated that you were following Typhon, so I went with that. The only reason the fighters went up was to carry the bodies. I don't know why Typhon looked outside, but he did, and he got burned. Unless you had a reason to go up, your staus will be waiting with the others downstairs.

The group needs a defense of your position today, and a plan of attack for tomorrow. That should be being discussed. Fighting the Dragon may be more difficult than fighting the Amalites and Demons.

The Dragon is very intelligent, and it has lived for hundreds of years. It knows tactics.

[Ed Zachary]

LOL. We're toast.

Today you're bread... tomorrow is toast.

[essyx]

For those who are confused as to the coloring of my wording here's the legend:

PURPLE: OOC-talking to players, asking for advise, or giving apologies

ORANGE: OOC: to DM-giving info for multiple moves, or to do rolls, etc.

GREEN: In character, usually in quotes. Sometimes, just actions of my personal character, or the NPCs I control (animals, etc.)

This is my conclusion for this character, for coloring. If you play with me in other games, colors will be different, with them, for other reasons.

[Moritz]

So, I'm about to leave for the next several days, traveling cross country to just see things like the Grand Canyon. Anyway, just have Moadin kill stuff while I'm gone. Thanks :)

[Ed Zachary]

So, I'm about to leave for the next several days, traveling cross country to just see things like the Grand Canyon. Anyway, just have Moadin kill stuff while I'm gone. Thanks :)

Have fun... Moadin should be 12th level by then.

[Ribe]

Have fun... Moadin should be 12th level by then.

Wow cool does he kill the dragon by himself ;)

[Anaesthesia]

I never liked the title of the old class "Magic User", Wizardess is much better.

I was talking to someone at my new job last week about how I have to change my regular dnd group (the non Play-by-post) from Fridays to Saturdays. Then she replied by saying "I miss playing that, I used to be an Elf Magic User" I laughed and said "Yer old school!"

(But on the other hand she had her sons learn how to play 2.0 and I offered to let her & sons to join, but too many schedules conflict in her family alone it wouldn't have worked out)

[Vimachipal]

I was talking to someone at my new job last week about how I have to change my regular dnd group (the non Play-by-post) from Fridays to Saturdays. Then she replied by saying "I miss playing that, I used to be an Elf Magic User" I laughed and said "Yer old school!"

She is undobtedly a very intelligent, civilised and honourable person of considerable skill in the craft.

Please send her my regards.

[Anaesthesia]

She is undobtedly a very intelligent, civilised and honourable person of considerable skill in the craft.

Please send her my regards.

:p I'm sure she'll love to hear that. I still have to bring in my 3.5 books to show what she's missed. (And yes I'm dreading the release of 4.0 because I don't want to buy more books)

[The Wandering Bard]

I feel the same way, I took me a while to go from version 2 to 3.0 than I really liked the 3.5 version.

I heard from several sources that they are getting rid of the Bard class and the Paladin class, and the Gnome and Half-elf.

[Vimachipal]

Our home group started 3.5 just over a year ago, Ghez and I are not changing again.

[Anaesthesia]

Just a note I did see your PMs Ed, if they were absorbed after a long day of work then a 2 hour game, I have no idea. I'll just keep re-reading until in my head.

On the other hand, essyx I have no answer for you, maybe ask Ed..*shrug*

[Vimachipal]

I get the feeling that we are going to end up with more casualties soon.

Since Adara is the only one who can bring Jannys, Semaria or anyone else back to life, it is important that she does not die in this fight.

[Ed Zachary]

Note: Despite that Rabkala is being a total ass in making personal attacks elsewhere, I am requesting that anyone playing this game not respond in kind to him.