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Title: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on July 28, 2014, 10:38:33 PM
After asking in The Tavern, there seems to be enough interest to merit a thread.

So, I am willing to GM the game if there are people interested. It would use the free D&D Next/5e basic rules found here http://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/DnDBasicRules.pdf (http://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/DnDBasicRules.pdf)

This would be my first time GM'ing, although I have played in a few different IRC games. The game would start at 1st level, and go from there. The entire thing would be aimed to be 2-3 sessions possibly. If things go really well, maybe it could continue.

Personally I would prefer to play on the weekend, as after work I don't have a huge amount of time during the week. However if the weekdays are the best bet I can probably make it work. So, I am available from 6:00pm Saskatchewan /8:00pm Eastern on weekdays and free from 12:00 Saskwatchewan/2:00pm Eastern on weekends.

Thoughts, comments or ideas?
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Rose-of-Vellum on July 29, 2014, 12:46:46 AM
Besides the noted system and medium, any additional info on the proposed game (e.g., setting, basic plot)?
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Weave on July 29, 2014, 08:20:59 AM
In addition to echoing the questions of RoV, how long do you aim sessions to be? 8 EST is a little late for me, even on weekends, but I can make it happen.
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Xathan on July 29, 2014, 10:55:43 AM
Given the schedule, I may be able to play, depending on exact times. In addition to the above questions, the time confused me: 6 cst / 8 est doesn't quite work, since cst and est are one hour apart. When is the time that works? :)
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: sparkletwist on July 29, 2014, 07:35:47 PM
I might be able to make it. Hopefully, anyway!
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on July 29, 2014, 07:37:43 PM
Woops, I fixed the time, it's 6 Sask 8 Eastern.

As for setting and basic plot, I was planning or running the Starter Set content unless there was a huge cry not to. I've read some reviews of it and it is apparently not too bad. I will probably tweak a few things based on reviews if required.

As for session length, I don't know. I was hoping for a weekend so if the games run late/long it wouldn't be much of an issue. I was thinking maybe 2-3 hours? I've played shorter and longer IRC sessions.
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Weave on July 29, 2014, 09:13:30 PM
I'm fine with the starter set. I've literally looked at nothing in it, but I imagine it's got some sort of premade adventure?
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on July 30, 2014, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: Weave
I'm fine with the starter set. I've literally looked at nothing in it, but I imagine it's got some sort of premade adventure?

Correct, there's a premade campaign in the Starter Set.
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Humabout on July 30, 2014, 07:41:44 PM
I'm interested in joining in, too, and 8 pm sounds doable any day. I'm also good with any adventure you want to run.  I'm more curious about how the system handles than what sort of muck we are arunnin'. :D
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on July 31, 2014, 11:41:22 PM
Alright, I'll have a doodle up fairly soon for times. That way we can set things up a bit more.

If you want to make a character, instead of rolling stats you should use the array they give in the basic rules: 15,14,13,12,10,8 distributed however you want.  Setting wise, any race(subrace)/class is a go. Feel free to roll the backgrounds or simply choose.

The only rule that I would probably tweak is Inspiration, everyone starts with it, but I will be doling it out very sparingly.

Campaign/setting wise, I would consider it generic D&D setting unless people want to me run something more unique (then I'll post a thread with fluff in it).
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on August 02, 2014, 05:51:50 PM
http://doodle.com/3xwqw337ybygr6er (http://doodle.com/3xwqw337ybygr6er)

Doodle Up. If these times don't work we can figure something else out.
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: sparkletwist on August 02, 2014, 06:05:41 PM
Earlier you were talking about 8pm Eastern. The times listed there say 6pm Eastern-- did you put in your local time and mark it as Eastern?
Title: Re: D&D 5e/D&D Next IRC Game
Post by: Llum on August 02, 2014, 06:14:31 PM
Thanks Sparkle, times are fixed for EST.