Sorry I didn't see your response... I never got notified of the post!
You wouldn't. I didn't quote or mention you. You should now though. It wasn't a long time or anything I was just slightly worried due to the activity I saw that you may not see my reply. We're all good now.
1. What level
The APL just hit 4, I believe. Our typical MO is to start characters at 50% experience so that they aren't struggling to keep up with powerful characters.
So, I'm building using a certain EXP value? Alright. I'll have to brush up on such, I haven't used EXP much. Give me the amount I would have and I'll go from there.
2. Stat generation method.
4d6 drop the lowest, arrange as you like.
Sounds good.
3. Any restrictions? I'm going to limit myself to only paizo stuff, and actually stay away from traits and what not. So just a plain character from the books. But I need to know if I should stay away from the APG or Ultimates.
We are currently allowing core and APG except no gunslingers.
Gunslingers aren't in the APG. They're in Ultimate Combat. But that is fine I have no interest in them. At the moment I'm considering a Rogue due to the party set up - but I really wanted to try a Fighter (not doing that now) or a Cavalier (still considering it).
4. Any other details I need to know, you mentioned houserules?
We are playing magic with a mana system even for wizards and clerics. If you want to play a magic-using class, I'll provide the rules
This does sound interesting. I don't plan on playing a caster though, it looks like those are decently covered. I'll stick to something martial. I am curious to see what the rule is but that can wait for later.
5. Are there other characters, if so what? I like to complement the party when possible.
Halfling Priest of Yondolla
Human Sorcerer / Human Monk (characters switch - interesting game mechanic we came up with)
Human druid
Half-orc fighter
Dwarven fighter (player on hiatus due to medical issue; being run as a henchman right now by one of the other players)
My usual character choice (in 3.5) was Rogue or Barbarian. I'm interested in the Cavalier this time so I'll have to think on it a little. Looks like a good mix too. You say halfling Priest, what book is priest in?
6. Sort of covered in 3, but I'm assuming you are not using any other modules. So, if you are then let me know.
If you want something not in those 2 books, ask! I'm a flexible DM. I will evaluate and if your request does not seem unbalancing or counter to the campaign, I'll typically allow it.
I have no real interest in anything outside those books. The last game I was in allowed everything that was on the PFSRD, so I'm a little thankful you are using a more limited selection. Fewer choice points for me too. Good to know.
7. I would also like some sort of idea of what we are doing during the spellplague. Looking to help it, stop it, survive it?
The game is set 30 years after the spellplague. Most of the high level NPCs you may be familiar with were killed by it. This provides a reason for adventurers. There are still plenty of areas where fragments of the spellplague are still active. One of the players has a spellscar, for instance...
Arcane magic wielders are looked up with distrust at a minimum and often hatred, due to the chaos that ensued when arcane magic was wielded during the time of the spellplague. Those sentiments have really not dulled as one might expect with the passage of time. So playing a wizard/witch/sorcerer/etc presents a number of role-playing challenges.
My knowledge of FR isn't extensive. I know the basic set up more than anything else. If there is something I should research then let me know, otherwise I'll just learn as I go. I can research on the wiki and through some of the 3.5 FR books.
The setting has some industrious gnomes and others who are starting to create airships and steam railways, though the group has not yet encountered any, several party members are intrigued by the concept...
Sounds cool. Maybe a rogue with plenty of skills will be more valuable.
Beyond that, email me (or PM) and I can give you my skype name. I'm assuming there is a game this Monday? I'll put together all I can and hopefully join then.
EDIT:
Hit point generation! How to? Average, roll, max, min? (Most often I find it's max first, average all others but every game is different.)
