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Memory Fading PBP [Pre-Game Exposition and Out-of-Character Thread]

Started by Ishmayl-Retired, December 10, 2006, 01:00:44 PM

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Ishmayl-Retired

Below is all the information you should need to play in the Memory Fading PbP game.  If you have any questions, please post them here, I will updating every few days until we actually start.

Quote from: http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?11692Memory Fading[/url]
Fires lit up the heavens last night, just beyond the beginning of the foothills to the Barrow Teeth.  In most cities 'round the world, this would cause little concern, but in Sal Boran, where no fires outside the city have been seen for over a month now, this stirred up some confusion and chaos.  The flames were in the direction of Sardatown, which is known to be deserted.

This morning, Captain Teral Graybeard asked for several volunteers to travel to investigate the mysterious flames seen last night.  These volunteers are to meet him in the common room of the Dog's Barn tavern at sunset this evening to discuss travel accommodations and recommendations.
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Quote from: Your CharacterI recommend you use this character sheet format for your character, but it's not by any means necessary.

Please do not post characters in this thread.  When you've come up with one you're satisfied with, simply PM me with the details.  I'm not going to stop anyone from discussing with each other what kind of character they have, but I would rather you not.  However, once your characters are created, I'll have you introduce them to each other because your characters need to know each other before we start.

Here's how you will create your character:
[note=Here are the values if you need them]
StatPointsExtra
80
[td rowspan='11']If you would like to have stats below 8 for some reason, you are welcome to add point-buy values of 1 for each stat point you go below 8.  For instance, for a stat of 7, you get 1 extra point.  For a stat of 6, you get 2 extra points.  So on and so forth.[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]9[/td]
[td]1[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]10[/td]
[td]2[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]11[/td]
[td]3[/td]
[/tr]
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[td]12[/td]
[td]4[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]13[/td]
[td]5[/td]
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[td]14[/td]
[td]6[/td]
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[tr]
[td]15[/td]
[td]8[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]16[/td]
[td]10[/td]
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[td]17[/td]
[td]13[/td]
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[td]18[/td]
[td]16[/td]
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[/note]
1. Your character will be level 3.
2. The character creation is diceless. We'll be using the 30 point-buy method to determine your stats.  
3. Your race will be of the standard D&D variety.  If you have any special requests here, discuss openly in this thread, and we'll see what we can do.
4. Your class will be of the standard D&D variety as well.  Once again, if you have any requests, let me know here and we'll see what we can do.
5. Choose your skills, feats, spells, etc from the PHB.  No outside skills or feats will be used; if you have outside spells you're interested in, post about them here and we'll talk.
6. Choose your equipment.  According to the DM's Guide, a PC's starting GP for level 3 is 2700.  That's what we'll go with.  Here is how you can distribute your wealth.
--6a  You can have 1 magic item worth up to 1200 gp in value, and two masterwork items (weapons, armor, or other equipment) or,
--6b  You can have 2 magic items worth no more than 900 gp in value each, and one masterwork item.  That should help you get rid of all that pesky money.
7. Write a background.  I know you have somewhat limited knowledge of the setting, and I apologize for that, but for the time being, just keep your backgrounds generic when it comes to locations.  Be as descriptive as you want without writing me a novel.

That should do for now.  I'll update this thread as I need to, and answer any questions asked of me.

Cheers!
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Furor

Multiclassing alright? If I were to be a ranger, what would the best favored enemy for my character be? If its compromising to the plot I'll choose another class, but the favored enemy is one of the bigger balancing abilities given the ranger, I'd rather not waste it.  
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Ishmayl-Retired

Good question.  Here's a list of some common creatures known to inhabit the areas around Sal Boran.

Immediately Surrounding Sal Boran
Orcs
Ogres
Hill Giants
Gnolls
Lizardfolk (in the bogs to the south of the city)
Ettercaps (in the Derryhill Woods to the west of the city)
Giant Spiders and other Vermin (in the Derryhill Woods)


Yes, multiclassing is okay.
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For finite types, like human beings, getting the mind around the concept of infinity is tough going.  Apparently, the same is true for cows.

Endless_Helix

Are psionics allowed? I'm assuming that by 'standard DnD' you mean core rulebooks 1-3 (PHB, DMG, and MM). Also, is Tome of Battle allowed?
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Ishmayl-Retired

I don't own the Tome of Battle, so that would be a bit difficult for me.  As for psionics, I could deal, but I'm really not super familiar with the rules, so may not be the best DM in the world to run a campaign that involves them.
!turtle Ishmayl, Overlord of the CBG

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For finite types, like human beings, getting the mind around the concept of infinity is tough going.  Apparently, the same is true for cows.

limetom

My entry may be a little... delayed.  I have exams this week, and as soon as they're done, I'm going back to Maryland for the holidays.

I'll be in, but it might take a week or so.

Numinous

My entry might take a while too, I'll probably build a character during Christmas break.  I assume it might be best just to start the game itself after the holidays.
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Ishmayl-Retired

!turtle Ishmayl, Overlord of the CBG

- Proud Recipient of the Kishar Badge
- Proud Wearer of the \"Help Eldo Set up a Glossary\" Badge
- Proud Bearer of the Badge of the Jade Stage
- Part of the WikiCrew, striving to make the CBG Wiki the best wiki in the WORLD

For finite types, like human beings, getting the mind around the concept of infinity is tough going.  Apparently, the same is true for cows.

Darkxarth

[spoiler=Sigariffic!]
[spoiler=Links]Wal-Mart: Post Apocalypse

All hail the wisdom of the Red Mage[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Cookie]Fortune Cookie!
 [fortune] [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Quotes]"No violence, gentlemen -- no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!"
- Sherlock Holmes

" 'Hey, you're that one guy!'
'No I'm not. I'm those two guys, and neither of me is the guy you think I am.' "

- The Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy and Dave

"That's cooler than Nuclear Fission in a bag!"
- Me

"There's no problem that can't be solved by throwing a lot of Ninjas at it."
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Hope you like it here,
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When we get annoying,
Which happens quite often,
Be annoying too,
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If ever you're bored,
Just show up online,
We wash away boredom,
In absolutely no time.[/spoiler]
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Though they sound really keen.
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[spoiler=Scouring the old threads...]
I found a great number of old banners and the like and have decided to add them to my sig, just for fun.
[spoiler=Han Solo vs MacGyver]
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Endless_Helix

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My Campaign Settings
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Tangential

Echoing limetom and CT, my build may take a little while. Midterms are eating me alive.

How do you feel about the Spell Compendium?
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Darkxarth

Err... hmmm.... instead of ASAP I should have said ASAF, As Soon As FinalsarefreakingoverandIcandostuffagain.
[spoiler=Sigariffic!]
[spoiler=Links]Wal-Mart: Post Apocalypse

All hail the wisdom of the Red Mage[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Cookie]Fortune Cookie!
 [fortune] [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Quotes]"No violence, gentlemen -- no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!"
- Sherlock Holmes

" 'Hey, you're that one guy!'
'No I'm not. I'm those two guys, and neither of me is the guy you think I am.' "

- The Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy and Dave

"That's cooler than Nuclear Fission in a bag!"
- Me

"There's no problem that can't be solved by throwing a lot of Ninjas at it."
- Anonymous[/spoiler]
[spoiler=The Welcoming Song]Welcome new member,
Hope you like it here,
Just don't let these guys,
Talk off your ear.

When we get annoying,
Which happens quite often,
Be annoying too,
And our hearts will soften.

If ever you're bored,
Just show up online,
We wash away boredom,
In absolutely no time.[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Unofficial CBG Holiday Tagline]"It's like christmas, only instead of presents, Santa brought universes!"- Eclipse[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Unofficial CBG Theme Song]CBG, CBG,
A great website for you and me,
Spinning webs, connecting dots,
Building campaigns, advancing plots.
Look out, here comes the CBG.

Is it cool? Listen bud-
It's got nothing but gamer blood.
Can it live on a thread?
Yes it can, it's never dead.
Hey there! This is the CBG.

CBG, CBG,
Friendly neighborhood CBG.
Wealth and fame, never seen-
Though they sound really keen.
To it,
Life is a great big campaign-
Wherever there's a campaign,
You'll find the CBG![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Scouring the old threads...]
I found a great number of old banners and the like and have decided to add them to my sig, just for fun.
[spoiler=Han Solo vs MacGyver]
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=TRON vs Enzo]
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Vegeta vs Prince]
 [/spoiler]
[/spoiler][/spoiler]
-DX

Darkxarth

Okay, how do we do HP?  1st level is max, obviously, but how do we do 2 & 3?
[spoiler=Sigariffic!]
[spoiler=Links]Wal-Mart: Post Apocalypse

All hail the wisdom of the Red Mage[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Cookie]Fortune Cookie!
 [fortune] [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Quotes]"No violence, gentlemen -- no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!"
- Sherlock Holmes

" 'Hey, you're that one guy!'
'No I'm not. I'm those two guys, and neither of me is the guy you think I am.' "

- The Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy and Dave

"That's cooler than Nuclear Fission in a bag!"
- Me

"There's no problem that can't be solved by throwing a lot of Ninjas at it."
- Anonymous[/spoiler]
[spoiler=The Welcoming Song]Welcome new member,
Hope you like it here,
Just don't let these guys,
Talk off your ear.

When we get annoying,
Which happens quite often,
Be annoying too,
And our hearts will soften.

If ever you're bored,
Just show up online,
We wash away boredom,
In absolutely no time.[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Unofficial CBG Holiday Tagline]"It's like christmas, only instead of presents, Santa brought universes!"- Eclipse[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Unofficial CBG Theme Song]CBG, CBG,
A great website for you and me,
Spinning webs, connecting dots,
Building campaigns, advancing plots.
Look out, here comes the CBG.

Is it cool? Listen bud-
It's got nothing but gamer blood.
Can it live on a thread?
Yes it can, it's never dead.
Hey there! This is the CBG.

CBG, CBG,
Friendly neighborhood CBG.
Wealth and fame, never seen-
Though they sound really keen.
To it,
Life is a great big campaign-
Wherever there's a campaign,
You'll find the CBG![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Scouring the old threads...]
I found a great number of old banners and the like and have decided to add them to my sig, just for fun.
[spoiler=Han Solo vs MacGyver]
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=TRON vs Enzo]
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Vegeta vs Prince]
 [/spoiler]
[/spoiler][/spoiler]
-DX

Endless_Helix

I just used the average of my hit die + con mod for those levels
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My Campaign Settings
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Orrery Brainstorming
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Ishmayl-Retired

Yup, high average + mods is the way to do it.  Also, I have 2 characters in so far.  Make sure you noticed this under the character creation process:

"You can have one masterwork item (either weapon or armor), and one magical item worth up to 900 gp in value."

Cheers!
!turtle Ishmayl, Overlord of the CBG

- Proud Recipient of the Kishar Badge
- Proud Wearer of the \"Help Eldo Set up a Glossary\" Badge
- Proud Bearer of the Badge of the Jade Stage
- Part of the WikiCrew, striving to make the CBG Wiki the best wiki in the WORLD

For finite types, like human beings, getting the mind around the concept of infinity is tough going.  Apparently, the same is true for cows.