[Recruiting] An Undersea Stormwrack Campaign

Aeolius · May 26, 2005

There are currently three openings in "Beneath the Pinnacles of Azor'alq" (BPAA), a 3e D&D World of Greyhawk message-based game (Play-by-Post) set beneath the surface of the Dramidj Ocean. The current level of play is between 7 to 9. New players are welcome to create characters ranging from levels 6 through 7. The campaign, which uses the “core rules of 3e, select supplements from 2e, and the heart of 1e”, is designed for those interested in participating in a work of coauthored interactive fiction.

Now enjoying its eighth year, the BPAA campaign was created in 1997, while the game began in earnest in 1998.

In the campaign, I post a new "Chapter" once a week. During the week, the players respond to events in the Chapter, to NPCs, and to one another. I will add updates as time permits. The next week, I post a new Chapter. While this method of game play requires a degree of patience and the occasional spell-checker, I have found it one of the best options for those with hectic schedules.

For more information, click on the link in my signature below and read over the New Player information.

D20Dazza · May 30, 2005

Hi Aeolius,

Being a navy brat this sounds like a gas. Do you have Fantasy Flight Games Mythic Races? If so I'd love to have a bash at playing one of the Ooloi (page 86). Otherwise the Mahkim would be interesting to have a go at, they're a web enahancement from Mythic Races available here (who may not work being predominantly swamp dwellers but we could make a couple of subtle changes). If you're up for either let me know and I'll get cracking on a PC concept.

Thanks

Daz

sophist · May 30, 2005

Hey, so this seems to be a somewhat slower game?

That would be just right for me ...

OTOH, I am not that much familiar with Greyhawk - I only have the 3.0 Gazetteer somewhere lying around. Would that pose a big problem?

<later Edit>
I looked at your website, and had the idea of playing a surface explorer, er, an explorer from the surface. Maybe he could be half-water elemental seeking his roots/ancestors, or someone with magic items or he has magically transformed himself .... ?

jpwic · May 31, 2005

Hello, this is jpwic I was speaking to you earlier on IRC. I mentioned that I was interested in joining the game. I have an interest in playing a Nixie (from Savage Species) Sorceror. I'm just curious what books are you using? If you are using Complete Arcane I would eventually like to take the Elemental Savant PrC. If you would like me to roll up a sample character let me know and I will get started on it right away.

PS For some reason your Email addy on the website seems to be broken.

Prof Yeti · May 31, 2005

This has definitely peaked my interest. Maybe a Water Genasi or Aquatic Elf Ranger. Or a Half-Dragon? (If for no other reason that because I have never had a chance to try it before.)

Aeolius · Jun 1, 2005

D20Dazza said:
Do you have Fantasy Flight Games Mythic Races? If so I'd love to have a bash at playing one of the Ooloi

I do, in fact, have Mythic Races. It's a good bet that if a 3e supplement pertains to the ocean, I've taken a gander at it.

I have not, as yet, figured out how the Ooloi fit into the World of Greyhawk, but that sounds like a welcome challenge.

sophist said:
I looked at your website, and had the idea of playing a surface explorer, er, an explorer from the surface. Maybe he could be half-water elemental seeking his roots/ancestors, or someone with magic items or he has magically transformed himself .... ?

Stranger things have happened.

One PC is a human with a fish hag (beastie of my own design, a pseudonatural hag created by the kaorti) symbiont and grafts. Granted, after the game's long hiatus, I have had trouble contacting that player.

jpwic said:
I have an interest in playing a Nixie (from Savage Species) Sorceror. I'm just curious what books are you using? If you are using Complete Arcane I would eventually like to take the Elemental Savant PrC.

I have savage species and Complete Arcane (gotta love the 3e elemental grue. Granted, three 1e AD&D vardigg could combine to make a composite creature. The elemental bluehag NPC in BPAA is the offspring of such an amalgam and a night hag. )

Prof Yeti said:
Maybe a Water Genasi or Aquatic Elf Ranger. Or a Half-Dragon?

All sound like feasible options. I have Draconomicon, if you'd like to try that route.

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jpwic · Jun 1, 2005

Ok then, so I'll work up a quick character too see if you like it (I'll leave the math in) I'll try to get a background/description done but the satellite installation guy is supposed to be by today so I do not know if I will be able to fit it in.. Would you prefer I post it here or email it to you?

Is Nixie/Sorc 2 good? Oh and one last thing what method do you use to for stats? Point buy or 4d6 drop lowest?

Prof Yeti · Jun 1, 2005

Prof Yeti said:
Maybe a Water Genasi or Aquatic Elf Ranger. Or a Half-Dragon?

All sound like feasible options. I have Draconomicon, if you'd like to try that route.

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Unfortunately Draconomicon is one book I don't currently have. But if possible I would still like to try that route. (Will try once again to find a copy.) In the mean time could I just use the template from the MM? Or is there enough difference that I need to wait for the book?

Aeolius · Jun 1, 2005

jpwic said:
Is Nixie/Sorc 2 good? Oh and one last thing what method do you use to for stats? Point buy or 4d6 drop lowest?

i.e. a L4 nixie (4 levels as a monster class, per SS) / L2 sorcerer? Works for me!

I'm flexible on how you wish to generate your stats. Granted, all 18s might be a tad suspicious

Prof Yeti said:
Unfortunately Draconomicon is one book I don't currently have...In the mean time could I just use the template from the MM?

Draconomicon does mention some half-dragons not in the MM, such as half-lung dragons (OA), which have water breathing as a special ability, half-gem dragons, and half-planar dragons. Otherwise, the non-dragon half would need to be a water-breather, such as a half-black dragon merfolk or a half-bronze dragon scrag, etc.

jpwic · Jun 1, 2005

Aeolius said:
i.e. a L4 nixie (4 levels as a monster class, per SS) / L2 sorcerer? Works for me!

I'm flexible on how you wish to generate your stats. Granted, all 18s might be a tad suspicious

Right on

Ok, I'll do a 4d6 drop the lowest... I'll see if I can roll up the character today and post the stats, I'll have a background ASAP as well..

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