The Campaign Builder's Guild

Alright, first pseudo-session went off without a hitch! We discussed some minor mechanics, nailed down some character relations and tweaked some backstories, and get everyone a few steps closer to finishing (if they already hadn't) their characters.

So far, the roster looks like:
Kowa, the Human Ninja, played by MagnusPym.
Yamhata, the Half-Orc Samurai and faithful companion to Kowa, played by OmegaLimit.
Finn, the downtrodden Human Bard, played by Second_Sunrise.
Kalidas, the Kassari (tiger person) Oracle of the Heavens, played by SyrVulcan (name to be determined).
Cervus Alces, the Minotaur Sorcerer, played by Llum.

The very first session will take place next wednesday from 8pm-10pm EST. It should be loads of fun!

Cervus Alces, the Minotaur (elk/cow person) Sorcerer

Double Post to say that the 13th and 20th I have a final at 7pm, an hour before our game starts. So I will not make the 2nd and 3rd sessions.

You will be missed, Llum! We'll be waiting for you when you get back.

I should have my character finished tonight or tomorrow.

Quote from: FREAKINAWESOMEHORSEI should have my character finished tonight or tomorrow.

Sounds good, FAH!

Speaking of which, I was wondering if people would be so kind as to post your characters to this thread once they're finished. Here's a format I've been using for years that seems to work well:

NAME
(Gender) (Race) (Class) (Level)
(Alignment) (Size)
Init + Senses*
AC , touch , flat-footed ,
HP
Fort Ref Will
Speed
Melee (Weapon Name) (Attack Bonus) (Damage, critical modifier, range)
Ranged (Weapon Name) (Attack Bonus) (Damage, critical modifier, range)
Special Abilities**
Special Qualities***
Spells Known
0 Level (At will) - (spells)
1st level (X/day) '" (spells)
2nd level (X/day) '" (spells)
etc.
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha
Base Atk  CMB  CMD
Feats
Skills****
Languages
Equipment

*Senses include Darkvision, Low Light Vision, Tremorsense, Blindsense, etc. Also, place your Perception skill bonus up here as well, just for handy reference.

**Special Abilities include Sneak Attack, Magic School Powers, Bloodline Powers, Channel Energy, spell-like racial abilities, etc.

***Special Qualities are usually more "passive" abilities, like Evasion, Uncanny Dodge, Immunities, etc.

****For skills, please include the number of ranks you have in the skill in parentheses after each one.

Here's an example one, if anyone's confused:

Zinfandel the White
Male Halfling Wizard (Illusionist) 4
N Small humanoid
Init +2 Senses Low-Light Vision, Perception +3
AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 11
HP 22
Fort +3 Ref +3 Will +7
Speed 20
Melee MW Dagger +6 (1d3-1, 19-20/x2, 10ft)
Ranged MW Light Crossbow +6 (1d6, 19-20/x2, 80ft)
Special Attacks Blinding Ray +5 ranged touch, 30ft (Blind 1 round)
Special Abilities Extended Illusion, Arcane Bond (Dagger),
Spells
0 level '" Ghost Sound, Ray of Fire, Light, Mage Hand
1st level '" Disguise Self (3), Mage Armor, Ventriloquism
2nd level '" Mirror Image, Invisibility (2), Minor Image
Str 8 Dex 15 Con 12 Int 19 Wis 13 Cha 15
Base Atk +2 CMB +0 CMD 12
Feats Spell Focus (Illusion), Scribe Scroll, Dodge, Mobility
Skills Perception +3 (2), Spellcraft +11 (4), Stealth +10 (4), etc.
Languages Common, Shaaric, Hijaean, Izumian, Uthalathayan, Sylvan
Equipment Scroll of Expeditious Retreat, Scroll of Obscuring Mist, Potion of Invisibility, Scroll of Mirror Image, Masterwork Dagger, Masterwork Crossbow, Cloak of Resistance +1, 950 GP, 211 SP, 414 CP


Feel free to ask any questions!

Cervus Alces
Male Minotaur Sorcerer 1
Chaotic Neutral - Medium
Init: +2, Darkvision 60ft, Perception: +6
AC:12, touch:12, flat-footed:10
HP: 12
Fort:+2 Ref:+2 Will:+2
Speed:30ft
Melee
-Fauchard +4(+4 STR), 1d10+6(+6 STR), x2, 18-20
-Gore +4(+4 STR), 1d6+4(+4 STR), x2
-Gore/Claw/Claw +4/-1/-1 (+4 STR, -5 Secondary), 1d6+4/1d4+4/1d4+4(+4/+4/+4 STR), x2/x2/x2
Special Abilities
-Draconic Bloodline: Claws for 3+Cha mod rounds per day(5 rounds)
Special Qualities
Bloodline Arcana:+1 damage per die to Energy spells of my type.
Spells Known
0 Level (At will) - (spells)
-Spark
-Detect Magic
-Read Magic
-Resistance
1st level (3+1/day) '" (spells)
-Magic Missle
-Mage Armor
Str:18 Dex:14 Con:15 Int:15 Wis:11 Cha:17
Base Atk:+4 (4STR) CMB: 14(+4STR) CMD:16 (+4STR +2 DEX)
Feats
-Eschew Materials
-Toughness
Skills
-Appraise(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Int)
-Spellcraft(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Int)
-Knowledge(Arcana)(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Int)
-Bluff(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Cha)
-Use Magic Device(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Cha)
-Perception(1): 6 (+3Class +2 Racial)
Languages
-Common
-Hum
-Draconic
-Alcharan/Tradespeech
Equipment

Kowa Iemitsu
Male Human (Moonshael Isles) Ninja - 1
Medium
Init +4 Senses Linguistics (5), Perception (5), Sense Motive (5)
AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 11,
HP 8
Fort 0 Ref 6 Will 1
Speed 30ft.
Melee Katana AB; 2 Damage; 1d10, 19-20/x2 (Slashing), Wakizashi AB; 2 Damage; 1d6, 19-20/x2 (Slashing), Dagger AB; 2 (melee) 4 (ranged) Damage; 1d4, 19-20/x2 (10 ft) (Piercing & Slashing)
Ranged Shuriken AB; 4 Damage; 1d2, x2 (10ft) (Piercing)
Special Abilities Sneak Attack 1d6,
Special Qualities***  
Str 14 Dex 18 Con 10 Int 12 Wis 13 Cha 14
Base Atk 0 CMB 4 CMD 16
Feats Use Poison, Weapon Proficiency (Simple, Kama, Katana, Nunchaku, Sai, Short Sword, Short Bow, Shuriken, Siangham and Wakizashi), Armor Proficiency (Light Armors, No Shields), Agile Maneuvers, Stealthy
Skills Acrobatics (8), Bluff (6), Climb (6), Disable Device (8), Disguise (6), Escape Artist (10), Linguistics (5), Perception (5), Sense Motive (5), Stealth (10), Swim (6)
Languages Common, Native (Moonshael Isles), Hijaean

Looks awesome, Pym and Llum!

Pym, just one question: when you list skills, what are you putting in the parenthesis? Normally, the number of ranks would just go in there, and the total bonus would go on the outside. For instance -

Since you're only level 1, you can only place a single rank in any skill, and as I recall you have 11 skill points to spend (9 from class + Int, 1 from human, 1 from favored class), which it looks like you've done. I just want to make sure you understand the bonuses coming from them; it looks like you put the rank plus the ability modifier in parenthesis. I'm sure you know this, but don't forget the +3 bonus you get from having a rank in a class skill! And it looks like you already took into account the bonuses from the Stealthy feat, so besides that, it looks awesome. I just want to make sure you have the total bonus figured out so you can rock out with that +10 stealth. :P

Llum, the only minor error on yours is that secondary attacks (I.E., your claws) should deal 1/2 Strength modifier damage, while your gore should deal an additional 1/2 Strength modifier damage. So basically, they should look like this: 1d6+6, 1d4+2, 1d4+2.

Ah ic, the Draconic power says +STR mod so I'd just left it at that.

QuoteI just want to make sure you have the total bonus figured out so you can rock out with that +10 stealth.

but don't forget the +3 bonus you get from having a rank in a class skill![/quote]

Yeah, didn't know that one.

Do I really have to cut it down or can I only put in the total? I mean between the parenthesis

Hmm, lemme take a gander at it and I'll get back to you...

EDIT: Llum, for now, I think you're right. I'll have to get in touch with Matt (Finn), since he knows this stuff like the back of his hand. I would keep the full Str bonus for claws, but add the additional 1/2 to gore. I'll have a definitive answer by the session on Wednesday.

Quote from: Magnus Pym

QuoteI just want to make sure you have the total bonus figured out so you can rock out with that +10 stealth.

but don't forget the +3 bonus you get from having a rank in a class skill!

Honestly, as long as you know your bonus, you can do whatever you want. The purpose of this is mostly for me to make sure that numbers are accurate and all that jazz.

Turns out, Llum, I was just thinking too hard; I've checked my sources and contacted Matt, and you had it right the first time :P. +4 damage to all of them, no +1/2 or -1/2.

Seems I've been cursed, the computer decided to crap this morning after I read the news. I come back home at 6, after work, so I'll try to craft meself a little something, though I cannot assure my presence for this session anymore and maybe even for the game.

I'll let you know more tonight/this week.

Best of luck with the computer! That stinks. But hey, if you don't make it tonight or for the next few sessions or whatever, that's okay; I'll gladly fill you in and let you join regardless. Kowa will always have a spot open for him. :)

Which brings up a question for you: Pym, would you prefer Kowa be entirely absent for whatever reason (we can figure it out later, if you want) from the first session, or would you rather he be there and played to the best of, err, my ability? As a DM, I wouldn't do anything rash and would be very conservative with your character, so he'd be there physically, but I'll probably dial back any role play so I don't end up messing up your character's persona or something. Or, we could just go on without you and when you decide to join back in, we can say you've always been there, or whatever.

Let me know which you'd prefer!

I have saved a spot for 8, so it's good. I'll be there on time, on another computer though.

EDIT: Oh and, yeah if I somewhat can't make it, use up super spy all you want. Make him do some nasty tricks!

Sweet! Glad you can make to session 1. In the event your character is absent, I'll be sure to utilize his super stealthiness and stunt skills.

Good Luck!  Go, Team A!

Yamhata Iemitsu
Male Half-orc Samurai 2
LE Medium humanoid
Init +1 Senses Darkvision 60ft, Sense Motive +5, Perception +5
AC 16(+1 Dex, +5 scale mail), touch 11 , flat-footed 15,
HP 23
Fort +7 Ref +2 Will +1
Speed 20ft (30ft unarmored)
Melee Katana +6 (1d10+3, 19-20/x2, melee)
Melee Wakizashi +5 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2, melee)
Melee Spear +5 (1d8+3, x3, melee or throw 20ft [attack bonus +2])
Ranged Short bow +3 (1d6, x3, 60ft)
Special Abilities Challenge
Special Qualities Order, Resolve, Mount, Orc Blood, Sacred Tattoo, Weapon Familiarity, Mount

Str 17 Dex 13 Con 17 Int 12 Wis 11 Cha 16
Base Atk +2, CMB +5 CMD 16
Feats Weapon Focus(katana), Intimidating Prowess
Skills Craft(Armor) +6 (2 ranks), Craft(Weapons) +6 (2 ranks), Ride +6 (2 ranks, special mount cancels ACP), Sense Motive +5 (2 ranks), Intimidate +13 (2 ranks), Perception +5 (2 ranks)
Languages Common, Shaelesian
Equipment ON PERSON: Katana (bastard sword), scale mail, wakizashi (short sword), explorer's outfit, mask(10gp), banner and spear, waterskin (full);
ON MOUNT: short bow, 40 arrows, spear, bit and bridle, backpack, blanket, bedroll, flint and steel, five days' trail rations, five days' horse feed, hemp rope, saddle and saddlebags, waterskin (full), 8 gp 2 sp;
Loot (Not yet appropriated):  
2 purplish potions
32 shortbow arrows
3 shortbows
a Masterwork heavy mace with the inscriptions "Thou shall not speak against me" along the handle
a longsword
a shortsword
a dagger
1 light wooden shield
40 copper, 52 silver, 89 gold pieces all together
two sets of heavily torn studded leather, and a single set of penetrated scale mail

Reveal no secrets, ensure your safety;
Murder willingly no children, torture none who show honor;
Show no mercy.

XP: 1561

Quote from: LordVreeg of TasticGood Luck!  Go, Team A!

Cross yer fingers!

Finnigan Luntree Morganis
Male Human Bard 2
CG medium humanoid Perception +3
Init +3
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13
HP 15
Current HP 15
Str 15 Dex 17 Con 14 Int 16 Wis 9 Cha 19
Base Atk +1 CMB +3 CMD 16
Fort +2 Ref +6 Will +2
Speed 30
Melee Dagger +3 (1d4+2, 19-20/x20)
Ranged Dagger +4(+5) (1d4+2(3), 19-20/x2, 10ft)
Special Abilities: Bardic Knowledge, Bardic Performance 10 rounds per day ( 2 + 2*Level + CHR )( Countesong, distraction, fascinate, inpire courage +1 , Versatile Performance (Oratory - Diplomacy and Sense Motive )
Rounds of perform left this day: 6/10
Spells
***For my favored class bonus, I chose the human bard variant where you gain an extra spell known each level as long as it is not your highest level spell***
0 level '" Ghost Sound, Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Spark, Light, Mage Hand, Read Magic
1st level (3 per day)'" Memory Lapse, Vanish, Beguiling Gift
Feats: Skill Focus( Slight of Hand ), Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot
Skills: Acrobatics +8(2), Bluff +9(2), Climb +7(2), Disguise +9(2), Perception +3(1), Perform(Oratory) +9(2), Slight of Hand +11(2), Spellcraft +8(2), Stealth +8(2), Use Magic Device +9(2), Sense Motive +9(See oratory), Diplomacy +9 (See oratory), Perform Wind 8 (1)
***Half my level as a bonus on all knowledge skills, in addition my intelligence of 3 and the ability to use them all untrained means that I effectively have a +4 to any knowledge skill.***
Languages Common, Hijaean, Izumian, Sylvan
Equipment: Studded Leather Armor, 10 Daggers, Backpack, Bedroll, Rope,Hemp(50ft), Waterskin, Grappling Hook, Trail Rations 5 days  17 GP, 7 SP, 0 CP

Dm(Matt), huh? YOU TRYIN TO GIVE ME A RUN FER MAH MONEY, BOY??

The first session is in the books, people!

Man, talk about hard work. Steerpike, Vreeg, any other IRC GMs I don't know about, I tip my hat to you guys. We all gotta start somewhere, right?

Anyways, despite some minor hiccups, the game went and people had fun! Hopefully we can really get things moving next session.

This was my first experience with the CBG community and at an IRC (or computer PnP-style) session. I liked it.

There is a bit of confusion sometimes, but I guess it can't be helped on an IRC game.

The vision I had of the game yesterday was pretty intense too; A minotaur which summons forth a great claw and rips people apart. A ninja hiding amidst the trees and shadows, under heavy rain, throwing shurikens that slice peoples throat! A refrigirator-built swordsman who inspires fear in his opponents hearts and a sleepng beauty that charges at evil-doers, instantly falling back in a deep slumber after the deed is done.

Thanks Pym, it means a lot to me that I could deliver a satisfying experience for your first excursion into IRC!

Definitely more confusion than I originally thought there would be, but I think we worked past that pretty well. I should be able to clear that up in future preparations.

How's the computer situation going?

Matt- welcome to the CBG :)

Are you one of Weave's friends, by the way.

Regardless- welcome! :)

Thanks for the welcome Light Dragon, and yes I am one of Weave's friends :P

Weave asked me to make an account on here a while back before talk of this IRC campaign came up and apparently I set up my account to be called DM(Matt)? I'll fix that soon, it wasn't intentional :).

It's even worse now Weave. I have been infected with a nasty virus and it spread to all the computers on the network, meaning I can no longer use the internet on a computer at home. I'm in luck I got myself Xbox LIVE, but this doesn't allow me to get on IRC.

I'm at a friend house right now trying to figure something out with my computers... or his, but it's safe to say that my absence might be... stretched farther than I thought it would. Let's hope not.

I hate to say this already (and for two different games -_-), but if the game stays at the same time I won't be able to play as of May 4th, due to a class I'll be taking. Just thought you should know, I'll of course be playing until then, though!

I should be available to continue play, just figured out something.

Awesome! We'll be missing Yamhata and Cervus next session, so I'm glad Kowa will be joining us :).

TMG - We'll miss Brenin and Mr. Pig. I'd love to say we could shift the schedule, but I don't think that's possible. :(

ALSO, for those of you who haven't checked, Yamhata posted the loot on his character sheet post on from the 3 bodies. Check it out!

So, who's gonna be there next session, for sure?

I have to say I'm going to be somewhat distracted since its the "Debat des Chefs" on National TV, it concerns the coming elections.

That's okay, Pym. It looks like it'll be pretty light: You, Finn, and Kalidus will be there for the next session. Llum will be absent for this one and the next due to classes, Omega will also be busy with an exam but might make it for the tail end of it, and TMG is sadly dropping the campaign due to upcoming academic activities.

I'm going to try and keep things light story-wise so as not to overwhelm anyone who is missing the session, but I have plenty of fun things planned :).

Three man bastonade is good enough for me. :)

Due to some conflicting issues, we decided that it was best we forego session number 2 in favor of having a bigger crowd next time (Kalidus was running late and Kowa had politics to watch).

So, sadly, no session this week. NEXT WEEK, WE GAME!!!

Hey, I was ready and on time with all my docs up. I wasn't the problem...

Oh no! I didn't mean to make it seem like you guys were the problem at all; my apologies. I was just trying to explain the circumstances to those who missed the session.

Haha! Got ya! You explained yourself like an expert prime minister... *cough* unlike Harper *cough*

Are we doing this this week?

Yes, I've been talking to Weave about it IRL. Hopefully everyone will attend and we can get the ball rolling!

Very good, I should be there.

Yes, we are still on for tonight! We'll be without Llum, but otherwise I think we can expect a full house. :)

Wasn't TMG out? Was it only temporary after all?

No, he's out. I should get around to taking Brennin off the roster...

Session 2 is in the books! Whew! Sure was a fun one. Lots of crazy river shenanigans and roleplaying.

Hopefully I'll get a log going on like Steerpike's for the campaign. Once I get the next info log, I'll be sure to keep it up to date.

Have you received my mail Weave?

Hmm, it doesn't look like I have, Pym. Did you send it to CMQ5732@yahoo.com?

i sent it to the yahoo youve given me, let me retry tomorow

Got the log up and running!

seems like you left out parts of the combat.


Cervus claw attack and my shuriken sneak atk

I edited out the rolls for most of the combat... it is possible that I may have accidentally removed some portion more than that. I apologize of that's the case! I'll go check it out and try to fill in the missing gaps.

Is it a go for Wednesday 8 PM Est (East)?

I can make it.

Yessir! We'll have Llum this time, so it should be a full house :).

It's gonna be pretty bestial; I foresee lots of gorious prowess.

Session 3 down! Lots of combat! Yamhata had terrible luck with iso while Finn stole the show with the rolls of a god. Cervus nearly went unconscious, but pulled through with the help of Kalidas while tearing apart some hounds. Kowa made some excellent dagger throws and shuriken snipes. Yamhata did manage to send the next wave of enemies fleeing in fear, so all was well.

So I have problems with the internet at home; I was ready about 30 minutes before session, but the internet failed. Still having problems I'll let you guys know as soon as I get my hand on more info.

On another note, we lost to Boston in the playoffs, damn you Bostonians.

P.S: on a friends comp now.

and ive just read your last post, tell me you didnt loose what you threw???

They got it all back, Pym :). Yamhata played Kowa quite well.

It's very possible I still miss next session. I'll PM you Weave.

On another note, votes are closed in Canada and I REALLY hope Harper doesn't win.

No problem, Pym! You guys will probably hit next level after next session, so I'll let you know after so you can level him up. I'll try and get the logs up so you can keep following; last session was a lot of combat, so you didn't miss all too much plot, if it makes you feel any better.

I hope the votes are in your favor ;)!

Game starts in half an hour to those who can make it!

Kalidas
Male Kassari Oracle of the Heavens 2
CG Medium Humanoid
Init Senses Darkvision 60 ft, Perception +6
AC 13, Touch 13, Flat-footed 10
HP 19
Fort 0 Ref 3 Will 2
Speed 30 (Initiative +3)
Melee +2 Claws 1d6+1
Ranged +3 Shortbow 1d6
Special Attacks
Special Abilities
-Kassari treat all falls as 10ft shorter than they actually are
-Coat of Many Stars 1hr per lvl spent in 1hr increments
-Interstellar Void
Spells 0 Level - Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize, Spark
    1st Level - Cure Light Wounds, Color Spray, Obscuring Mist (4/day)
Str 12 Dex 17 Con 11 Int 12 Wis 8 Cha 19
Base Atk 1 CMB 2 CMD 15
Feats
Toughness
Extra Revelation (Interstellar Void)
Skills
Diplomacy 9(2)
Heal 1(2)
Fly 8(2)
Perception 6(2)
Spellcraft 6(2)
Equipment
Trail Rations x6
Bedroll
Blankets
Backpack

Session 4 down! Light group again, Finn had to leave early and Kowa was unable to come.

But hey, there sure aint nothing like munching on slugs and hanging with some elves, am I right??

PS: The logs are on their way, slowly but surely. I'll try to get them up before next session. ALSO, to Pym and Finn: you guys leveled!

Don't forget to level up your characters before our next session this wednesday!

I trust you all to take whatever you roll for HP and jot it down (no cheating, please!), or you can wait to roll it in front of me before the session starts. If anyone has forgotten, the formula works like this:

For a d10 hit die, roll 1d5 (half the hit die as a random variable) + 5 (the other half as a static variable) + Constitution modifier. For a d8, it would be 1d4 + 4 + Con mod. Is that clear?

Also don't forget that you get a feat every level, and your favored class bonus. Enjoy! :)

ALSO: we'll be down Kalidas next session due to some college finals he has to take. Just a heads up. One of these days we'll get everyone at a single session, I swear! ;)

Session 5 goes down today! Hope to see you all there. :)

And by "you all," I mean everyone but Finn and Kalidas; they have a lot of finals and are busy studying, alas.

Even though it turned out that only Yamhata and Cervus could make it, it was a great session nonetheless! Yamhata has some future plans for a stronghold and Cervus has a lot to think about.

Until next week!

Oh yeah, and also, next session will jump right into combat! I'll have the log up for any who missed!

I'm going to have to miss 2-5 sessions for sure. I should make next weeks but after that I have no idea.

Alright it is now set in stone. After next week I will be missing 4 weeks in a row. Then I'll be back. Dunno how we're going to work it out.

Oh weird, I missed the first post you made. I would've replied sooner...

Well, you'll be missed regardless! I'm sure I can come up with something to make it work out fine. And, of course, if you have any suggestions of your own, I'd gladly work with you to explain Cervus' leave of absence.

I have some bad news, everyone, as I've been recently put into a situation similar to Llum's: I have a new job that's definitely going to interfere with the Avernus IRC game time. I don't have a lot of flexibility in the area of changing it, so I'm kind of stuck :(.

So, for the time being, it'll sadly be put on hiatus. I apologize for this recent development, but it's imperative that I take this job.

On the bright side, we're in the midst of a surplus of IRC games, and I'd strongly encourage everyone to go check out TheMeanestGuest's Carbon Skies IRC and Seraphine Harmonium's Cad Goleor IRC; they look pretty awesome.