The Lamentation of Lolth - OoC I (Epic CotSQ Campaign)

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Considering the holidays are in full swing at the moment I'm sure many games are starting to dwindle and slow a bit. (I know so much is true for mine) But I'm interested in started a full fledged epic campaign centering on "City of the Spider Queen". Looking around the boards here this adventure seems to have been done to death, but I plan to insert a few things to hopefully spice it up a bit. I plan to add in the Dungeon adventure "Spiral of Manzessine", which was originally created to be inserted into the middle of CotSQ. Also I'd like to slightly modify an older Dungeon adventure "The Harrowing" and springboard towards that near the end or shortly after the end of CotSQ depending on how the party does up to that point.

What I describe as epic could very well end up lasting into epic levels if the players are interested in sticking around that long. This is all well into the future though as I'd like to start everyone off at level 1. I expect the campaign to be fairly high powered and the party will level up rather quickly in the beginning so as to get to the meat of the campaign ASAP. I figure initial setup & creation of characters will last until right after Christmas or New Years and then we can get started. I think this would work best as people will have less things tying them up after the holiday season is over.

I do ask for only players interested in being a part of this for the long haul and ones that can post frequently. (At least 5 times a week) I do not plan to be one of those DM's that disappear for weeks on end without a post. This is a pet peeve of mine, and many a game I have participated in has ended this way, and for those that this has happened to before will not have to worry. Short of my computer exploding on me, I will be here for you! I will say right up front that I will move on without you and look for a replacement if I do not hear from someone within a fair amount of time. (about 2 weeks max) So please do not commit yourself if you cannot fit this criteria.

Now for the specifics. It will be Forgotten Realms of course, 3.5 rules. If you have any conversion issues between FR & 3.5 just ask and we'll work something out until the FR Players Guide is released. I'm looking at taking on a maximum of 6 characters. I might expand this to 8 if there is a high enough demand. Hippocrachus has already expressed interest in being a Wood-Elf Fighter or Ranger (I'm sure he'll clarify once he posts later today), so keep that in mind when reserving your characters. I would strongly recommend there being at least one cleric in the party. (Preferably not Drow if you know whats good for you but Drow will be allowed if you like a challenge.)

35 point buy system

8 costs 0
9 costs 1
10 costs 2
11 costs 3
12 costs 4
13 costs 5
14 costs 6
15 costs 8
16 costs 10
17 costs 13
18 costs 16

Max starting gold.
(Due to the nature of The Harrowing being included in the campaign I will allow the extra prestige class of Arachnemancer to any interested. Be warned that being Evil is a requirement. This may make it tough for party interaction. Contact me if interested in working out the details.)

I would like a shot at the game, if you don't mind a quasi-newbie to the boards.

I would like to play either a priest of Finder Wyvernspur or a priest of Hoar. The Finder Priest would be human, while the Hoar Priest would be dwarven. I have backstories working on each one already in my mind for whichever one you think would work out best.

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Wouldn't mind at all. As long as you feel you meet the requirements I laid out above you're very welcome to join. Both characters sound fine. Pick either one you would prefer to play, though the priest of Finder may attract some extra unwelcome attention with the Drow once you make it into the Underdark, but that could be interesting. No promises though. Post your character and I'll go over it.

Here is the standardized character sheet I would prefer be used. This will make it much easier for me once the Rogue's Gallery thread is posted to find certain things if everyone's sheet is laid out the same. Thanks!

Name
Gender Race Class ??st lvl
Alignment
Str ?? ..pts ?? <-- if used optional pointbuy system
Dex ?? ..pts ??
Con ?? ..pts ??
Int ?? ..pts ??
Wis ?? ..pts ??
Cha ?? ..pts ??

Hit Points ??
AC ??, Touch ??, Flat ??
Init +??
BAB +??, Grap +??
Speed ?? (base ??, load 0/33, armorcategory)
Fort +??, Ref +??, Will +??

+?? Melee, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2
+??/+?? Melee, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2
+?? Ranged, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r
+??/+?? Ranged, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r

Sizecategory, ??'??" tall, ?? wt, ?? yrs old
Colortype hair, colortype eyes, tonetype skin

Speaks languagename, languagename, and languagename

+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (2cc) add cc if cross classed
+?? Skillname (4 + 2cc) show multiclass ranks seperately
+0 Listen (0)
+0 Spot (0)

Feats
-featname (optional brief summary here)
-featname (optional brief summary here)

Racename Traits
-brief summary
-brief summary
-brief summary

Classname Abilities
-brief summary
-brief summary
-brief summary

Classname Abilities
-brief summary of second class' abilities

--delete this section unless wizard, cleric, or druid--
Spells Prepared
0th- Spell1, Spell2
1st- Spell1, Spell2 (D) if domain spell
2nd- Spell1, Spell2 (S) if specialization spell

--delete this section unless wizard--
Spellbook
0th- All cantrips
1st- Spell1, Spell2, Spell3

--delete this section unless sorceror or bard--
Spells Per Day ??|??/??/??
0th- Spell1, Spell2
1st- Spell1, Spell2
2nd- Spell1, Spell2

--delete this section unless psion or psychic warrior--
Psionic Modes Mode1, Mode2, Mode3
Power Points ??, Free Talents ??
0th- Power1, Power2
1st- Power1, Power2 (D) if discipline power

--delete this section unless special things are listed--
Special
List any special abilities or miscellaneous information that doesn't fit anywhere else on this character sheet. You can include animal companion stats, familiar's benefits and stats, horse/steed statistics, etc.

Write at least two paragraphs of character background and history here. Try to take advantage of using this section to make your character interesting instead of just a "video-gamish" list of D&D statistics. But don't write so much that it makes people's eyes fall out, keep it focused and stick to the highlights.

If you are updating your character after completing part of an adventure here in this forum, add a paragraph in here that summarizes some of the things that have happened so far, like a short diary or adventure summary from your own PC's perspective. If the character has earned any experience points, this is a good place to make a note of them too.

Write a paragraph that describes the characters personality, manners, attitude, motivations, likes, desires, goals, aspirations, fears, habits, quirks, and similar things. Thinking about that stuff and writing it down will help you role-play much much better and your games will become more fun for you and everybody else playing with you. Who knows, your role-playing might help you win an Academy Award someday.

Write out another paragraph with details describing the way your PC looks when first encountered. Make him/her unique enough so that your character isn't just another boring face in the crowd. Also be sure to describe all your clothing colors and materials so that everyone isn't walking around looking like clones that bought duplicate Adventurer Outfits from the exact same clothing store!!

Armor (worn, ??wt) ??gp optional
Robe (worn, ??wt) ??gp optionally continue for each item below
Outfitname (worn, ??wt)

Medium Weapon or item (belt left, ??wt)
Medium Weapon or item (belt right, ??wt)
Tiny Weapon or item (belt front, ??wt)
Tiny Weapon or item (belt rear, ??wt)
Other items attached to belt (location, ??wt)

Bow or Crossbow (left shoulder, ??wt)
Quiver or Javelin Tube (right shoulder, ??wt)
Backpack (center back, ??wt)
Bedroll (below backpack, ??wt)
Other items worn on back or shoulders (location, ??wt)

Headband, Hat, Helmet (head, ??wt)
Lenses or Goggles (eyes, ??wt)
Cloak, Cape, or Mantle (worn, ??wt)
Vest, Vestment, or Shirt (worn, ??wt)
Ring (left ??th finger, -wt)
Ring (right ??th finger, -wt)
Amulet, Brooch, Medallion, or Necklace (worn, ??wt)
Belt (worn, ??wt)
Gloves or Gauntlets (hands, ??wt)
Bracers or Bracelets (wrists, ??wt)
Boots or Slippers (feet, ??wt)
Other minor accessories (location, ??wt)

Waterskin- water (backpack, ??wt)
5 Torches (backpack, ??wt)
Flint & Steel (backpack, ??wt)
Trail Rations- 1 days (backpack, ??wt)
Other backpack contents (backpack, ??wt)

Coins- ??gp, ??sp, ??cp (pouch, ??wt)
Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt)
Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt)
Other pouch contents (pouch, ??wt)

Remove any items from this sample list that the character doesn't have. Keep a blank line between the seperate categories (main clothing, belt things, shoulders/back, accessories worn, jewelry, backpack contents, pouch contents) to help organize the character.

The equipment listed should show where everything is usually carried during "hands-free" situations, such as when sitting in the tavern drinking an ale, or climbing up a rope in a dungeon, or carrying your unconscious companion's body back to town to be healed. Even though the character may typically carry certain equipment in his hands, writing your character sheet like this will help visualize where everything goes during any hands-free situations that come up.

Oh, I am SO in on this. I can post once a day at the very least, and will definitely be committed to this and won't disappear on you. I've got lots and lots of ideas, and would be happy to play a rogue, a cleric, or a bard depending on what seems most needed. Rogue would be human, cleric would be human (priest of Sune, or maybe Shaundakul), and bard would be half-elven (maybe with a view to being a bladesinger).

Welcome Chaos! Glad to see that you're excited and dedicated to the game. Thats certainly what I need most in my PCs. As of right now jumping in early on this you pretty much have your pick of anything you'd like to play. The bard might be a nice compliment to the priest of Finder if Verbatim chooses to go that route. Thats just my suggestion, but please don't let that stop you from picking whatever you'd like to be!

Room for me? I'm not tremendously familiar with the Forgotten Realms (although I do have the book), but I can certainly keep up with the posting schedule. This game sounds like a lot of fun, and the words "epic scope" certainly have me sold

Sure Jarval. Just type up a character and submit it for approval! With Hip that makes 4 people total so far. I'll accept at least 2 more, but again I'll most likely go back on that if more people are interested to a max of 8. Glad to have you Jarval.

Any more room?

I would be willing to give this a whirl. I have one of two character concepts. One's a more pedestrian lightfoot halfling rogue, one with excellent skills in becoming "invisible," making a game of stalking up on people. The other is a svirfneblin illusionist from Blingdenstone (yeah I know about the ECL of +3, I'm willing to work around that or even wait until later in the adventure to come if need be for that). I can go with either.