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<blockquote data-quote="Daiymo" data-source="post: 724409" data-attributes="member: 2539"><p>Greetings!</p><p></p><p>I am currently DMing a Play by Post campaign set in Middle Earth. I originally began the game just for fun with two players to try out the CODA LoTR rules by Decipher. We've had fun, and my two players are great, (and pretty constant posters-almost daily in fact) but I'd like to have a few more players. I've also come to lose interest in the CODA rules, so my group and I, at my request, are converting the game to Basic DnD.</p><p></p><p>Why Basic? Nostalgia, I guess. And its simple, perfect for message board play. And I love demihumans as classes. I have made a few minor housetweaks to classes, but all in all the rules remain untouched. </p><p></p><p>The game is set in year 3003 of the Third Age. I currently have an Elf of Mirkwood and a Dwarf of Moria who have stumbled onto an ancient artifact, which has drawn the attention of the Enemy. </p><p></p><p>My Middle Earth is basically the same as the books, up to a point.The future of ME is wide open and may diverge greatly from the novels. I have also made a few minor changes for game purposes, but nothing catastrophic. However, this game is still a DnD game strung across the framework of ME. I allow, for instance, the cleric class in the game. Some DnD monsters may creep into the game as well. </p><p></p><p>My intention is to have the PCs the center of attention. I also view ME as a relatively low level place, with even the major NPCs around level 10. PCs are level 3. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps the best way to think of it is Middle Earth- esque, alternate Middle Earth, or a "reimagining"( hate that word). I guess Tolkien purists need not apply.</p><p></p><p>We will use the rules as presented in the Rules Cyclopedia, available as an ESD at SV Games). I'll post the rules alterations in a follow up message. </p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daiymo, post: 724409, member: 2539"] Greetings! I am currently DMing a Play by Post campaign set in Middle Earth. I originally began the game just for fun with two players to try out the CODA LoTR rules by Decipher. We've had fun, and my two players are great, (and pretty constant posters-almost daily in fact) but I'd like to have a few more players. I've also come to lose interest in the CODA rules, so my group and I, at my request, are converting the game to Basic DnD. Why Basic? Nostalgia, I guess. And its simple, perfect for message board play. And I love demihumans as classes. I have made a few minor housetweaks to classes, but all in all the rules remain untouched. The game is set in year 3003 of the Third Age. I currently have an Elf of Mirkwood and a Dwarf of Moria who have stumbled onto an ancient artifact, which has drawn the attention of the Enemy. My Middle Earth is basically the same as the books, up to a point.The future of ME is wide open and may diverge greatly from the novels. I have also made a few minor changes for game purposes, but nothing catastrophic. However, this game is still a DnD game strung across the framework of ME. I allow, for instance, the cleric class in the game. Some DnD monsters may creep into the game as well. My intention is to have the PCs the center of attention. I also view ME as a relatively low level place, with even the major NPCs around level 10. PCs are level 3. Perhaps the best way to think of it is Middle Earth- esque, alternate Middle Earth, or a "reimagining"( hate that word). I guess Tolkien purists need not apply. We will use the rules as presented in the Rules Cyclopedia, available as an ESD at SV Games). I'll post the rules alterations in a follow up message. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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