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Old 3rd August 2008, 02:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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IG's Scales of War [OOC]

I'll separate the IC threads by adventure, the first being Rescue at Rivenroar. The OOC and RG threads should keep throughout the entire adventure path though, unless they just get too big and need purging.

In any case, here's the official OOC thread.

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Old 3rd August 2008, 11:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Shayuri, would you mind giving a breakdown of the points you spent on your ability scores? My math shows you've shorted yourself, but then I've never been a math wizard either. I just want to make sure you're getting what you're due.
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Old 4th August 2008, 02:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The 4e system of point buy is kind of weird, so yeah, lets make sure I did it right. Here's my scores:

Str: 14 [+2], Dex: 18 [+4], Wis: 14 [+2]
Con: 12 [+1], Int: 10 [10], Cha: 9 [-1]

As I understand it, that's:

Str 5 points for 14
Dex 9 pts for 16 (then boosted by racial bonus to 18)
Con 2 pts for 12
Int 0 pts for 10
Wis 5 pts for 14
Cha 1 pt for 9 (this one started at 8)

Total is...22 pts, which is the standard given in the PHB.
Oh heck, I see what I did wrong. I forgot that elves get +2 to Wisdom too. Hee hee. I may switch the 14 to Con then, and then take 12 in Wis, which will boost to 14...
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Old 4th August 2008, 02:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The 4e system of point buy is kind of weird, so yeah, lets make sure I did it right. Here's my scores:

Str: 14 [+2], Dex: 18 [+4], Wis: 14 [+2]
Con: 12 [+1], Int: 10 [10], Cha: 9 [-1]

As I understand it, that's:

Str 5 points for 14
Dex 9 pts for 16 (then boosted by racial bonus to 18)
Con 2 pts for 12
Int 0 pts for 10
Wis 5 pts for 14
Cha 1 pt for 9 (this one started at 8)

Total is...22 pts, which is the standard given in the PHB.
Oh heck, I see what I did wrong. I forgot that elves get +2 to Wisdom too. Hee hee. I may switch the 14 to Con then, and then take 12 in Wis, which will boost to 14...
Works for me.
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Can I get in on this game? I've never done one of these before and it looks fun.
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Old 5th August 2008, 02:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Can I get in on this game? I've never done one of these before and it looks fun.
We're a bit full right now, as I don't want to take anymore than five characters because that's what the adventure is designed for. If you want to stick around and follow along though, I'll be happy to consider you for an alternate when the time comes (and it almost always does, eventually).


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Can I get in on this game? I've never done one of these before and it looks fun.
agentbiege,

Your best bet is to look for threads that have recruiting in the title, those are ones that are looking for new players. OOC threads are ones for games that are either on the go, or just about to start, and for the players to have out of character discussions about the game.
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P.S. I posted my sheet in the RG
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Old 5th August 2008, 11:56 PM   #9 (permalink)
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P.S. I posted my sheet in the RG
I saw. I think we're just waiting on one more now. I should have the first IC post up shortly thereafter.
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My character is up. Sorry for the delay (Enworld has beed SLOW!
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Old 6th August 2008, 07:33 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I hope this isn't indicitive of the future.... it was actually running there for a bit and now I've lost 1/2 dozen posts today.
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Old 6th August 2008, 08:47 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I'd just written a post to say, glibly, that although I've had regular problems getting on to the site I hadn't lost any posts then, when trying to post, I lost both site and post. I haven't said anything to date as I assumed that it was my computer - although most other sites I visit do not seem to have the same problems - but I now klnow that others are experiencing the same hassles.

This is getting to be a too regular occurrance so is there anything that can be done?
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Well, they are aware of it and I believe stonegod mentioned it was an issue with SQL database (or something along those lines, I'm not a techie, unfortunately) that they're struggling with.

In the near-term I'd just suggest copying every post before submitting (not the optimal solution, but a necessary effort)
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Well, they are aware of it and I believe stonegod mentioned it was an issue with SQL database (or something along those lines, I'm not a techie, unfortunately) that they're struggling with.

In the near-term I'd just suggest copying every post before submitting (not the optimal solution, but a necessary effort)
Indeed, I c&p everything--especially the long ones--into a notepad file on my desktop before I save. Unfortunately it took me more than once for that lesson to sink in...

Now that all the characters are up (I haven't had a chance to look them all over in detail, so feel free to help each other out, please), I'll start working on the first post and get it up in the next day or so.
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Gallo Alcarin in Vigwyn's A New Beginning
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Industrygothica's "Those Left Behind" IC: [Chapter 1] [Chapter 2]; [OOC]; RG: [Original] [Current]
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Old 7th August 2008, 04:06 PM   #15 (permalink)
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The IC thread is up!

IG's SoW: Rescue at Rivenroar
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Gallo Alcarin in Vigwyn's A New Beginning
Talia in Zurai's Company of the Morning Sun

Games I DM:
Industrygothica's "Those Left Behind" IC: [Chapter 1] [Chapter 2]; [OOC]; RG: [Original] [Current]
IG's Legend of the Ripper (completed) [IC] [OOC] [RG]
Playtesting: IG's 'The Making of Heroes' (retired) [IC] [OOC] [RG]
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Old 8th August 2008, 02:04 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Mr. Gorak, you still with us? Just want to make sure before I set up the scene.
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Gallo Alcarin in Vigwyn's A New Beginning
Talia in Zurai's Company of the Morning Sun

Games I DM:
Industrygothica's "Those Left Behind" IC: [Chapter 1] [Chapter 2]; [OOC]; RG: [Original] [Current]
IG's Legend of the Ripper (completed) [IC] [OOC] [RG]
Playtesting: IG's 'The Making of Heroes' (retired) [IC] [OOC] [RG]
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Old 9th August 2008, 01:29 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I meant to ask this earlier, but I forgot. I need everyone to add an sblock to their character sheets called "Wish List." In this sblock I need to to place three to five items no higher than 5th level that your character would be interested in. These lists will help me fill the treasure parcels throughout the adventure and help ensure that everyone gets something they can use.

There's more info on this system in the DMG (age 125, if I recall) if you're interested in the research.

Let me know here in the OOC thread when you've done this so I can log it please.


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Talia in Zurai's Company of the Morning Sun

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Old 9th August 2008, 02:08 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Brega's wish list added in the character thread!
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Mr. Gorak, you still with us? Just want to make sure before I set up the scene.
Definitely still here. I posted yesterday night, but my message timed out (@$#@%#). I posted again tonight and waited to see that my post "stuck".
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Updated RG for wishlist items.
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