Nomadic and I had a cool idea for actually staring a play-by-post Commoner campaign a la Heros_Backpack's Commoner Campaign. (http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=763260) I was thinking we could use a 25 Point Buy to generate Stats. As for gold, I'm not sure; maybe say we each get a 2 Gold Pieces to equip our characters? We should restrict ourselves to the SRD for now (since everyone will have access to that) and bridge out as needed. The Setting is not yet chosen but will be either by vote or by the GM. I think 5 Players is reasonable for starter though the DM is free to increase that number of he wishes. If there is enough interest we could have more than 1 group!
Game Master (Group Red (formerly Group 1))
- Nomadic
LIST OF PLAYERS (Group Red (formerly Group 1))
- Elemental_Elf
- Gnomish Cheetos
- Stargate525
- limetom
- SilvercatMoonpaw
Game Master (Group Gold (formerly Group 2))
- ???
LIST OF PLAYERS (Group Gold (formerly Group 2))
- Ninja D!
- Steerpike
- Seraphine_Harmonium
- Polycarp!
- Wensleydale
List Of People Interested in Playing
- Captain Obvious
I'll play. Preferably as a character.
If I give the stats and whatever can I use non-SRD stuff?
I'd like to know what sort of setting this would be played in before deciding interest.
I'm in.
Quote from: Gnomish CheetosIf I give the stats and whatever can I use non-SRD stuff?
i suppose. Just make sure its commoner-y :)
Quote from: SilvercatMoonpawI'd like to know what sort of setting this would be played in before deciding interest.
Hmm, I forgot about that x.
Ok issue #2 is, what setting? Will we go with a published world (Eberron, FR) or a setting on this site? Perhaps leave this up to whom so ever chooses to DM?
I'll DM it.
Half of you don't make it past age 5. The rest of you all get the plague and die.
Now, let's go back to playing heroes because medieval life sucked.
Quote from: sparkletwistI'll DM it.
Half of you don't make it past age 5. The rest of you all get the plague and die.
Now, let's go back to playing heroes because medieval life sucked.
Smart Alek...
I will DM if nobody else is willing. I believe this might be something I can pull off. Though 8 players is a bit much for a PbP. Anyhow if I DM it will probably be a custom setting with 3.5 Core rules (sorry 4e lovers I don't have enough experience with 4e to use that) and a classic fantasy setting. Though we could put it up for a vote. I wouldn't be against a bit of steampunk or other such things.
Quote from: NomadicI will DM if nobody else is willing. I believe this might be something I can pull off. Though 8 players is a bit much for a PbP. Anyhow if I DM it will probably be a custom setting with 3.5 Core rules (sorry 4e lovers I don't have enough experience with 4e to use that) and a classic fantasy setting. Though we could put it up for a vote. I wouldn't be against a bit of steampunk or other such things.
If 8 is too much we can minimum 4 (since that's how many we have signed up)
I vote 3.5 core rules in a classical setting :)
Quote from: Elemental_ElfOk issue #2 is, what setting? Will we go with a published world (Eberron, FR) or a setting on this site? Perhaps leave this up to whom so ever chooses to DM?
I'm most interested in what the setting means for tone. I just don't do "intensely/very serious" well.
Also a "classic" D&D I think might work.
Hmm, we should probably just focus on a small village, its surrounding environs and drop a few Kingdom & county names.
I am interested in playing.
Quote from: Elemental_Elf- (reserved for SilvercatMoonpaw)
I'll sign up. I'm just going to be honest and say I can't guarantee I'll stay.
Oh, oh, Santa, can I have a set of wicker armor and a shortspear for christmas? Pleeeeze?
We'll see... depends on if you've been a good boy this year.
Ok looks like I am the only person willing to be the GM. So then I will see about working out a campaign of some sort.
Going to go urban or not, Nomadic?
Probably a bit of a mix. Thinking of centering it around a town sized settlement (about 200-800 population) perhaps along a trade route. That will allow for a constant flow of adventurers and merchants. The small size though lets it shift from urban to wilderness pretty quickly.
MMM. can't ask you the questions I want on a thread with players...
I'm in.
We'll see if anyone else wants to DM. I haven't played 3.5 in a long time and I'm going to be running a GURPS campaign soon or I would.
Love the idea (I've followed the thread on the WOTC forums for awhile), looks like you probably have enough players though... I probably wouldn't have had time anyway.
If there ended up being enough to form a group 2, I think I'd be interested.
Ok I can work with this. I have a map done and thanks to several people an idea of the local environment as well as trade and prominent groups. I think I can have a city thrown together by tomorrow and some campaign stuff shortly after. So stick around.
I can't wait!
If a second group gets together, I would be interested in this.
It looks like there's enough interest for a Group #2, however it would still need a GM. If any one wants the post, they can have it.
Well that's enough for another group. We will see how things go. I may or may not be willing to run both at once. If I do you guys can expect to run into one and other from time to time. If another GM can pick you all up that would be awesome. If not... well it depends but I might be able to do it myself.
Quote from: NomadicWell that's enough for another group. We will see how things go. I may or may not be willing to run both at once. If I do you guys can expect to run into one and other from time to time. If another GM can pick you all up that would be awesome. If not... well it depends but I might be able to do it myself.
If I had any experience with play by post, I would volunteer. However seeing as I am a complete PBP virgin, I wouldn't do well.
Perhaps Group 2 (or 1 or both) could have subsidiary GMs who could fill in for you, the Main GM, when you aren't able to post often and/or need a break... Essentially, you would be the Meta GM, head of the whole project, while the subsidiary DMs would be people who run side ventures and things you delegate to them.
EDIT: To waylay any feelings of being 'lesser' I think we should rename the groups - Group Red and Group Gold.
If I play as a commoner named Dennis...
Who was 35 but looked older...
And who looked a little like a woman...
And was an anarcho-syndicalist...
Would that be cool?
Quote from: limetomIf I play as a commoner named Dennis...
Who was 35 but looked older...
And who looked a little like a woman...
And was an anarcho-syndicalist...
Would that be cool?
Sure.
Just a note, what kind of naming conventions are we looking at?
I think I will be 'Tarr Stoneminer,' Dwarf Commoner!
Humans use standard English style names (Jacob, James, Erin, Jamie, Karen, etc).
Everything else just run it by me. Nothing too fancy though (naming your elf Trellyalm is fine, naming them Alk'bastan'rath'a is not).
Quote from: NomadicHumans use standard English style names (Jacob, James, Erin, Jamie, Karen, etc).
Everything else just run it by me. Nothing too fancy though (naming your elf Trellyalm is fine, naming them Alk'bastan'rath'a is not).
Ok, in that case I will be Beth Stoneminer, dwarven widow commoner!
Quote from: limetomIf I play as a commoner named Dennis...
Who was 35 but looked older...
And who looked a little like a woman...
And was an anarcho-syndicalist...
Would that be cool?
Because this doesn't transfer well over the internet, I was being sarcastic. I have something completely different in mind.
Quote from: limetomQuote from: limetomIf I play as a commoner named Dennis...
Who was 35 but looked older...
And who looked a little like a woman...
And was an anarcho-syndicalist...
Would that be cool?
Because this doesn't transfer well over the internet, I was being sarcastic. I have something completely different in mind.
Too bad, now you are required to play that. HA, TAKE THAT SARCASM! :happybd:
I'll sign up if there's still enough room!
Quote from: WensleydaleI'll sign up if there's still enough room!
There is room for a DM...but there are more players than can play at the moment. I wish I were in a position to help with that but I'm afraid I just can't be relied on for it. If Nomadic were to like the above suggestion of subsidiary DMs, and want one to help with the plotting out of group 2 and the not-too-crunchy bits, I may consider that. Arranging that may be more hassle for him (almost positive Nomadic is a him) that it is worth, though (especially considering I work in the middle of the night.)
Quote from: Ninja D!Quote from: WensleydaleI'll sign up if there's still enough room!
There is room for a DM...but there are more players than can play at the moment. I wish I were in a position to help with that but I'm afraid I just can't be relied on for it. If Nomadic were to like the above suggestion of subsidiary DMs, and want one to help with the plotting out of group 2 and the not-too-crunchy bits, I may consider that. Arranging that may be more hassle for him (almost positive Nomadic is a him) that it is worth, though (especially considering I work in the middle of the night.)
Actually, Group Red has 5 players and a DM, while Group Gold only has four players. Golem could theoretically join Group Gold, although that would be the end of it. (of accepting new players, I mean.)
So we're settled on the "classic" D&D-style world that can be gleaned by reading fluff information found in core 3.5e books?
Can I be an ex-conscript soldier from the country of Farawayia?
Quote from: Elemental_Elf'¦'¦25 Point Buy to generate Stats'¦'¦'¦'¦the SRD for now (since everyone will have access to that)'¦'¦'¦'¦
Ability score generation isn't available in the SRD.
quick question. Are we allowed to multi-class?
Anyone who didn't take straight levels in commoner would probably be grossly overpowered compared to anyone who did.
Hey, is there still room to play?
If so, i'll be Murray Potts, a baker.
You could play as a GM. :)
ARMOR
[spoiler=CRUNCHY]Wicker armor
cost: 1 gp
armor bonus: +1
max dex: +5
armor check penalty: +0
arc. spell fail: 10%
speed: as normal
weight: 5 lbs.[/spoiler]
can I have it?
Ok, Wensleydale made it onto Group Gold however, Captain Obvious had to be bumped to an 'interested person.' :( Perhaps there will be a Group Amethyst!
Quote from: SilvercatMoonpawQuote from: Elemental_Elf'¦'¦25 Point Buy to generate Stats'¦'¦'¦'¦the SRD for now (since everyone will have access to that)'¦'¦'¦'¦
Ability score generation isn't available in the SRD.
Sorry, I totally forgot about that. Seeing as how WotC changed it completely for 4E, here's the Point Buy for 3.5. I'll leave it up here until we begin play.
STAT --- COST
8 --- 0
9 --- 1
10 --- 2
11 --- 3
12 --- 4
13 --- 5
14 --- 6
15 --- 8
16 --- 10
17 --- 13
18 --- 16
Right. So our characters have to be commoners, right? No other NPC classes (e.g. expert)?
I mean, admittedly, you could be almost anything with Commoner - an innkeep, a brewer, even an incompetent town guard. Just wondering :P
Amaer Norreghymnannia, elven male commoner 1
Stats: Str 12 (+1), Dex 12 (+1), Con 12 (+1), Int 12 (+1), Wis 14 (+2), Cha 11 (+0)
Encumbrance: light 43 lb or less, medium 44-86 lb, heavy 87-130 lb, max 260 lb, push/drag 650 lb
Skills:
* +4 Heal (0 ranks + 2 Wis + 2 feat)
* +3 Knowledge (nature) (2 ranks (cc) + 1 Int)
* +4 Listen (0 ranks + 2 Wis + 2 racial)
* +6 Profession (gatherer) (4 ranks + 2 Wis)
* +3 Search (0 ranks + 1 Int + 2 racial)
* +4 Spot (0 ranks + 2 Wis + 2 racial)
* +6 Survival (2 ranks (cc) + 2 Wis + 2 feat)
Languages: Common, Elven, Sylvan
Feats: Self-Sufficient; free proficiency: dagger, longsword, rapier, longbow, shortbow
Elven Abilities: Low-light vision; immunity to magic sleep; +2 vs. enchantment; auto Search check w/in 5 ft of secret door
Hit Points: 4+1 = 5; Attack Bonus: +1; AC: 11, touch 11, flat-footed 11; Saves: Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +2
Possessions: Explorer's Outfit (Free); dagger (1d4 piercing or slashing, 19-20/x2, 10 ft (range increment), 1 lb)
Fluff: Amaer is an elf who's been living in an abandoned cottage at the edge of the village and makes a living gathering wood, nuts, berries, mushrooms, herbs, and any other plantlife for people in the village who need it. Because of this some people think he's a little odd and spread rumors about a connection to wild nature spirits. The truth is that he just felt like getting out of his single-race community, but as he has no other skills this is the only profession he can practice. This doesn't mean he has no friends: many of the people whom he brings regular deliveries consider him a good companion.
Loch Belthadd, human male commoner 1
stats:str=12,dex=14,con=12,int=14,wis=11,cha=10
skills
craft(basket-weaving)+4;4 ranks
spot+4;4 ranks
survival+2;2 ranks(cc)
use rope+6;4 ranks; 2 dex
listen+4;4 ranks
search+0
Feats= toughness, armor pro.(light)
H.P.=8 attack= shortspear+2(1d6+2)X20. A.C.= 13; touch 12; flat-footed 11. Saves=fort.+1; ref.+2; will+0
stuff:artisian's outfit(free), shortspear(1gp),wicker armor(1gp)
Notes: fights with spear two-handed.
[spoiler=backstory-type things]Loch was an aprentice to a fairly well off basket-weaver in the city-state of Somewhere, at least until the city-state of Overthere declared war. Loch was conscripted into the army of Somewhere, but deserted after Overthere won a decisive victory on the plains of Genericplainname. He became a caravan guard for a few months but was discharged after an incident involving large amounts of ale, a half-orc named Bob, and a merchant's daughter. Eventually he wandered into (whatever the city we are playing in is called) and hasn't found a reason to leave yet. [/spoiler]
Unfortunately, after having thought it over, I don't plan to participate in this game. It's just not weird enough for me. :morons:
Quote from: SilvercatMoonpawUnfortunately, after having thought it over, I don't plan to participate in this game. It's just not weird enough for me.
"Commoners of Cthulu"
Quote from: Polycarp!"Commoners of Cthulu"
Actually I don't consider horror as it's mostly done to be very weird.
Quote from: SilvercatMoonpawQuote from: Polycarp!"Commoners of Cthulu"
Actually I don't consider horror as it's mostly done to be very weird.
I'll agree with this, most horror descends to a splatter everything that moves level, which is sad. Anyway that's a discussion for another day.
Would you consider, say, Alien (which I think of as a classic horror movie) to be a weird movie?
Quote from: LlumAnyway that's a discussion for another day.
Agreed. Not on this thread.
Don't make characters right now guys. I will post up a topic when I am ready for them (note that you are gonna need some information from me before you make your commoners).
If you want weird, I could give GMing in Crystalstar a spin.
You'd be average people living in Varrdyen (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Varrdyen). :P
*listens to the crickets chirp*
Ok, perhaps not. :D
Haha, well just an update. I have:
- City shops and prominent locations done
- City personalities done
- Local culture done
- Background ideas and quests in progress
I still need to map out some more of the surrounding area but otherwise I should be ready for characters by tonight or tomorrow.
(http://forums.gleemax.com/images/smilies/Bump.gif) Straight offa WOTC boards!!! (just so you know you can get this smiley in my sig.)
So, does Group Whatever We Are Called Now (Group 2) have a DM?
Not now no, depending on how well this goes I might be willing to play the part. We will see though.
Commoners aren't very common on 25 point buy...
Just a note to Nomadic: You do know that Silvercat isn't playing anymore, right?
Quote from: WensleydaleSo, does Group Whatever We Are Called Now (Group 2) have a DM?
I volunteered.
Nobody's said anything, though.
I'd love for you to be our DM, Sparkle!
Oh yes. I misread and didn't read that you were actually volunteering that second time. The first time I took to be joke. Yes, I agree with Golem.
Yes, sorry. It might have been unclear.
I hope it won't turn out to be not what people were expecting, though, because my line of thinking was pretty much along the lines that a "traditional medieval" commoner setting wouldn't be anything I'd be interested in (hence my joke), but then the topic of "weird" came up and I thought-- well, my setting is pretty weird, I bet daily life for commoners might be kind of interesting and weird too. And that got me genuinely interested; just hopefully not scaring off everyone else in the process.
Daily life in Varrdyen is a bit odd:
- Jungle setting, with various advanced crystal-based magitechnology (or is it technomagic?)
- Caste system (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Varrdyeni_Castes)
- Matriarchy and lopsided gender ratios - Male commoners would almost be always in a polygamous marriage. Female commoners might be single, though.
- Other strangeness I'm sure I forgot!
Yes, I also thought that was joking. That's fine with me.
I thought it was a joke, too. We can give it a go.
The OOC thread for the second group is now also up, in case anyone missed it:
http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?60069.last
Sparkle, am I reading that Character creation page correctly, and different castes and classes are all available for character creation?
Yes, the four castes are all available, as sort of "commoner classes." Please don't take a position too high in rank, though-- no Guildmistresses or the like. These are after all still commoners, just commoners from all walks of life. :)
Wow, I did miss it.
No problem. You seem to be far from the only one. :P