DistractingFlare
First Post
A Season of Bones.
RECRUITMENT IS CLOSED.
IC Thread: http://www.enworld.org/forum/playing-game/290694-season-bones.html#post5296641
RG: http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/290693-season-bones-rg.html
[sblock=Intro] Hey folks, I'm looking to DM a 4th edition Dark Sun mini-campaign that will begin at level 3. It'll be heavily focused on combat, with smatterings of in-depth character development.[/sblock]
[sblock=Setting & Premise]This campaign will take place in the Athasian city of Balic. The premise of the campaign will be that a festival has been declared in honor of Balic's dictator Andropinis. The festival is focused on gladiatorial combat. Your characters can be from anywhere covered in the Dark Sun Campaign Setting book. You'll be thrown into combat in teams, pairs, and by yourself, and occasionally, PCs may even be forced to fight each other.
This will be a competitive sort of campaign. There will only be one winner, and only one grand prize will be given. However, you will have to work together in order to have a shot at becoming the champion.
The grand prize will be an audience with King Andropinis. The king will be inclined to grant any moderate level favor, such as a noble title, wealth, a position in his templarship, etc.
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[sblock=Leveling Up] Characters will begin at level 3. Leveling up will occur extremely quickly, and I'll alert the player when it's time.[/sblock]
[sblock=Posting Schedule]I'll be expecting you to post every 1-2 days, especially if your character is currently in combat. If you can't keep up with that consistently, please do not apply. Of course, real life takes priority. If you run into a RL problem, we'll figure out another schedule for you.[/sblock]
[sblock=Application Guidelines and House Rules]If you're interested, please post a character sheet in reply. Most published WoTC material is okay, with material from Dragon Magazine allowed at DM discretion. See below for exceptions. If or when you apply, please post your character sheet and a 2-3 paragraph background detailing your history and reason for joining the tournament.
[sblock=Notes on characters]
Standard, 22 point buy.
No divine classes. Arcane classes are allowed, but be aware of the possibility of being in trouble, should your power source be discovered.
The only disallowed standard races are Deva, Drow, and Gnome. Half-Orcs should be reflavored as Half-Gith instead.
Themes are encouraged, but not necessary.
There will be no magic items. Instead, we'll follow the suggested flat enhancement bonuses from DMG2 and the DSCS. For level 3, you'll have a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls, but not defenses.
You will have limitless access to mundane weapons, implements, and armor, but can carry only a practical amount with you. Thus, you may choose any mundane items from any book.
We will be using fumbling breakage rules. If you roll a natural 1 on an attack roll, your weapon or implement breaks.
Characters with a psionic class or theme may choose a Wild Talent.
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[sblock=On Death & Dying]Some events in the campaign will be to the death. You'll be alerted before you have to compete in one. If your character dies, he will remain dead. This may sound harsh, but this is going to be a mini-campaign, probably spanning a few months. Character death is probably going to happen at some point, and if/when it does, we will instead delve backward into your character's story, giving you plenty of opportunities to continue to play.[/sblock]
[sblock=Arena Rules]
[sblock=Rules: Tyrant's Pyramid]This is a King of The Hill match. The arena is filled by a pyramidal structure, which the combatants must attempt to climb. Whoever holds the top of the pyramid for two whole rounds wins. You are discouraged from killing each other, but "accidents" occasionally happen. This is a free-for-all event, although temporary alliances are encouraged.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: Fight to The First Death]You will be grouped into pairs. Two pairs will square off in the arena, battling until ONE combatant is DEAD. The match then ends, and the winning team moves on.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: Fight to Last Blood]If you become bloodied, you must drop out or risk severe punishment. You must specifically yield (minor action) in order to drop out. Last team with an unbloodied warrior wins.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: The Slaughter]You are on a team. He who gains the most crowd favor gets a bye for the next round of the tournament. The crowd favor system works as follows:
Kill a minion by dealing 1 damage: 1pt.
Kill a minion by dealing 10 damage: 2 pts.
Kill a minion by dealing 20 damage: 3 pts.
etc.
Gain bonus points for cool cinematic moves and using your Action Point.[/sblock]
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[sblock=Plot Synopsis]With the death of King Kalak, the sorcerer-kings were forced to remember that they, though powerful, remain mortal. Dictator Andropinis has called for a month-long festival in his own honor, with displays of valiant combat the order of the day. Wanderers, slaves, templars, and even the occasional Veiled Alliance member lined up to register for the events, each of them contemplating the nature of his reward, should he become champion.
"Independence for my tribe," thought the wanderer.
"Freedom," thought the slave.
"An authoritative rank," thought the templar.
"A clean shot at the king's wicked head," thought the rebel.
Thus began the season of bones.
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[sblock=The Competitors]
Slot 1: Ja'Cart, Thri-Kreen Monk
Slot 2: Jalaan, Tiefling Psion
Slot 3: Muzdum Firebelly, Dwarf Fighter
Slot 4: Daran, Half-Elf Ardent/Battlemind
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[sblock=Most Recent Edit]Added arena rules.[/sblock]
RECRUITMENT IS CLOSED.
IC Thread: http://www.enworld.org/forum/playing-game/290694-season-bones.html#post5296641
RG: http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/290693-season-bones-rg.html
[sblock=Intro] Hey folks, I'm looking to DM a 4th edition Dark Sun mini-campaign that will begin at level 3. It'll be heavily focused on combat, with smatterings of in-depth character development.[/sblock]
[sblock=Setting & Premise]This campaign will take place in the Athasian city of Balic. The premise of the campaign will be that a festival has been declared in honor of Balic's dictator Andropinis. The festival is focused on gladiatorial combat. Your characters can be from anywhere covered in the Dark Sun Campaign Setting book. You'll be thrown into combat in teams, pairs, and by yourself, and occasionally, PCs may even be forced to fight each other.
This will be a competitive sort of campaign. There will only be one winner, and only one grand prize will be given. However, you will have to work together in order to have a shot at becoming the champion.
The grand prize will be an audience with King Andropinis. The king will be inclined to grant any moderate level favor, such as a noble title, wealth, a position in his templarship, etc.
[/sblock]
[sblock=Leveling Up] Characters will begin at level 3. Leveling up will occur extremely quickly, and I'll alert the player when it's time.[/sblock]
[sblock=Posting Schedule]I'll be expecting you to post every 1-2 days, especially if your character is currently in combat. If you can't keep up with that consistently, please do not apply. Of course, real life takes priority. If you run into a RL problem, we'll figure out another schedule for you.[/sblock]
[sblock=Application Guidelines and House Rules]If you're interested, please post a character sheet in reply. Most published WoTC material is okay, with material from Dragon Magazine allowed at DM discretion. See below for exceptions. If or when you apply, please post your character sheet and a 2-3 paragraph background detailing your history and reason for joining the tournament.
[sblock=Notes on characters]
Standard, 22 point buy.
No divine classes. Arcane classes are allowed, but be aware of the possibility of being in trouble, should your power source be discovered.
The only disallowed standard races are Deva, Drow, and Gnome. Half-Orcs should be reflavored as Half-Gith instead.
Themes are encouraged, but not necessary.
There will be no magic items. Instead, we'll follow the suggested flat enhancement bonuses from DMG2 and the DSCS. For level 3, you'll have a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls, but not defenses.
You will have limitless access to mundane weapons, implements, and armor, but can carry only a practical amount with you. Thus, you may choose any mundane items from any book.
We will be using fumbling breakage rules. If you roll a natural 1 on an attack roll, your weapon or implement breaks.
Characters with a psionic class or theme may choose a Wild Talent.
[/sblock]
[/sblock]
[sblock=On Death & Dying]Some events in the campaign will be to the death. You'll be alerted before you have to compete in one. If your character dies, he will remain dead. This may sound harsh, but this is going to be a mini-campaign, probably spanning a few months. Character death is probably going to happen at some point, and if/when it does, we will instead delve backward into your character's story, giving you plenty of opportunities to continue to play.[/sblock]
[sblock=Arena Rules]
[sblock=Rules: Tyrant's Pyramid]This is a King of The Hill match. The arena is filled by a pyramidal structure, which the combatants must attempt to climb. Whoever holds the top of the pyramid for two whole rounds wins. You are discouraged from killing each other, but "accidents" occasionally happen. This is a free-for-all event, although temporary alliances are encouraged.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: Fight to The First Death]You will be grouped into pairs. Two pairs will square off in the arena, battling until ONE combatant is DEAD. The match then ends, and the winning team moves on.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: Fight to Last Blood]If you become bloodied, you must drop out or risk severe punishment. You must specifically yield (minor action) in order to drop out. Last team with an unbloodied warrior wins.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rules: The Slaughter]You are on a team. He who gains the most crowd favor gets a bye for the next round of the tournament. The crowd favor system works as follows:
Kill a minion by dealing 1 damage: 1pt.
Kill a minion by dealing 10 damage: 2 pts.
Kill a minion by dealing 20 damage: 3 pts.
etc.
Gain bonus points for cool cinematic moves and using your Action Point.[/sblock]
[/sblock]
[sblock=Plot Synopsis]With the death of King Kalak, the sorcerer-kings were forced to remember that they, though powerful, remain mortal. Dictator Andropinis has called for a month-long festival in his own honor, with displays of valiant combat the order of the day. Wanderers, slaves, templars, and even the occasional Veiled Alliance member lined up to register for the events, each of them contemplating the nature of his reward, should he become champion.
"Independence for my tribe," thought the wanderer.
"Freedom," thought the slave.
"An authoritative rank," thought the templar.
"A clean shot at the king's wicked head," thought the rebel.
Thus began the season of bones.
[/sblock]
[sblock=The Competitors]
Slot 1: Ja'Cart, Thri-Kreen Monk
Slot 2: Jalaan, Tiefling Psion
Slot 3: Muzdum Firebelly, Dwarf Fighter
Slot 4: Daran, Half-Elf Ardent/Battlemind
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[sblock=Most Recent Edit]Added arena rules.[/sblock]
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