Shifting Twilight Campaign OOC--Recruiting

[Scott DeWar]

Hey guys, I am wondering... how much difference is there between 1E AD&D and 2E AD&D? My D&D days started with 2E AD&D and although I have transitioned to 3.X edition long ago, I still hold dear memories of games run in that system.

Well, one of the main differences that I recall is the use of what was found in the wilderness and dungeoneers survival guides... that is to say, the non weapon proficincies. otherwise a minor difference would be the clerification of battle by using the already in use system of the : THAC0. Off the top of my head, those are the only things that stick out right no. (no, those ideas are not lierally sticking out! )

 

[Roman]

Well, one of the main differences that I recall is the use of what was found in the wilderness and dungeoneers survival guides... that is to say, the non weapon proficincies. otherwise a minor difference would be the clerification of battle by using the already in use system of the : THAC0. Off the top of my head, those are the only things that stick out right no. (no, those ideas are not lierally sticking out! )

Interesting! Well, if the differences are truly minor (since I don't have the 1E books, so I would have to rely on my 2E books [and OSRIC, which I just downloaded today and which is supposed to emulate old school 1E D&D]) plus any instructions on the differences), I may be interested in joining your group, assuming you are still looking.

However, I would also like to enquire about the approximate time commitment expected in the longer run, because I noticed that several people have bowed out due to time issues before the game has even started.

Still, provisionally I have rolled stats using the same program that all the rest of you have been using:

In order: Roll Lookup

3d6 → [3,1,6] = (10)
3d6 → [5,6,2] = (13)
3d6 → [5,1,4] = (10)
3d6 → [6,6,4] = (16)
3d6 → [4,3,6] = (13)
3d6 → [6,1,6] = (13)
3d6 → [5,3,2] = (10)

So 3d6 in order would give:

Strength: 10
Dexterity: 13
Constitution: 10
Intelligence: 16
Wisdom: 13
Charisma: 13
Comeliness: 10

That would most likely suggest a magic user.

Well, there it is anyway. As I said, I don't know whether you are still looking for people, whether it is possible to play without having 1E books/experience and if what the time requirements are... hence the provisionality of all this.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Yes, it is true that the differences between 1.0 and 2.0 are very minor, however when 2.5 (Players options) came out, it was as much an improvement to 20 as was Pathfinder RPG is to 3.5. That said, I have to admitt that I am not sure if the dm is still recruiting.

 

[Scott DeWar]

OK: I have read thrugh a good portion of the information on the "world description posts" and have a few questions:

1) What regeon are we starting at? Varanthus?

2)I am jsut check here but I noticed that 2 gp = 1 ep. is that correct? That is reversed from 1.0 Ed

3)I am AFK (home) right now and away from my books as well, so just to see if this is true or not, does 1.0 Ed PHB equipment costs run the same as the costs of equipment in the OSRIC document?

4) is there and on line map of this world? It would make figuring out where we are/ were we are from a little easier for me.

 

[SHARK]

OK: I have read thrugh a good portion of the information on the "world description posts" and have a few questions:

1) What regeon are we starting at? Varanthus?

2)I am jsut check here but I noticed that 2 gp = 1 ep. is that correct? That is reversed from 1.0 Ed

3)I am AFK (home) right now and away from my books as well, so just to see if this is true or not, does 1.0 Ed PHB equipment costs run the same as the costs of equipment in the OSRIC document?

4) is there and on line map of this world? It would make figuring out where we are/ were we are from a little easier for me.

Greetings!

Good to see everyone! Well, Scott, to amswer your questions:

(1): Yes, we are starting in the Kingdom of Varanthus, in the large town of Halbar.

(2): I will review the economic structure and get back to you on the value of eluctrum shortly, among other economic enhancements.

(3): For ease of reference, the OSRIC prices are used for now. Related to question #2, I will expand and revise the economics; however, this does not have any bearing on your immediate funds, and basic prices in purchasing equipment and gear are fully assumed from the OSRIC rules for the start of the game.

(4) A basic map of the immediate campaign area is found a few pages back in this thread; however, later today I shall post additional, expanded maps.

ROMAN: Yes, we are still recruiting for the game, and you are welcome to join the campaign my friend.

I shall return and post some more goodies later on this evening.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

 

[Scott DeWar]

just realized I never answered the questionair.

plus, I found the map!

Your provision of such information is appreciated!

(1) Your Age:
(2) Your Sex:
(3) Your Education: High School, College, Post-Graduate, or other.
(4) Are you Married, or Single?
(5) What profession or industry are you working in?
(6) Are you a veteran of the military?
(7) How many years have you been gaming?
(8) What are your most significant gaming influences?
(9) What books within the fantasy/S&S genre are your favourites?
(10) Do you have a favourite musical genre?
(11) Besides gaming, of course, what are your favourite hobbies or recreation?
(12) Do you have skill and experience in cooking? Do you have any favourite cuisines that you especially enjoy?

No need to write a novel, of course, but some brief details concerning each of the 12 questions will be interesting, and perhaps helpful.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

1) 46, almost 47
2) male
3)High school, Military tech training, Electrial tech training
4)single
5)Electrician, Commercial and Residential
6)Veteren of USAF (AKA to marines: united states country club)
7)been gaming since '82 so 28 years
8)LOTR trilogy (the books) Robert Zalazney, Michael Sheffield, Hun Schmidt and many others too numoursous to mention.
9)Jim Butcher's dresdin sieries, Tom Clancy's sieries' (all the ones I know of) that is what I like at this time.
10)classic blues and Jazz and clasisc rock
11) watch tv shows: CSI trilogy and ncis are my favs, as well as an aside of Poltergeist: the Lagacy, supernatural, startrek: enterprise, X philes and leverage. those are the ones that stick in my head the most.
12)Yes, BarB Q, Curry dishes, good ole fashioned burgers, roasts (pork, beef and of course turkey) and the occasional minor mexican dish.


for those who might want to know, the map is found here

 

[SHARK]

Greetings!

Good to hear from you all! I will certainly allow you all to revise or review your characters and character backgrounds shortly. I will be posting a few more race write-ups (Saedren, Urrgan, Half-Ogre, and Minotaur) tomorrow, as well as a large section of expanded and detailed maps, and a few other goodies.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

 

[SHARK]

Greetings!

As mentioned earlier, I will soon be posting several extensive maps for the campaign area. In addition, the map already posted may be revised as well. For your enjoyment, my friends, I plan on posting one set of campaign maps that are "Gridless" and another set of maps that have grid coordinates overlaid on them. This added feature--if the map thingy here allows me such space, as I am under the impression there are limits to how many maps I can post; nonethless, hopefully all will go well in regards to this matter.

I should also note that play is delayed for the benefit of *Dragonblade*--who is joining our group, and will be posting a character soon.

In the meantime, I shall post tomorrow I hope--the added material concerning Saedren, Half-Trolls, Minotaurs, Urrgan, and Half-Ogres. Also look for some revision of the Economic notes, and other goodies. I shall also include in my post references to any revisions and changes I have made in any material posted earlier.

I shall return soon my friends!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

 

[Herobizkit]

SHARK, this may sound crazy, but is there a reason why you haven't created a wiki for your campaign as of yet? I would think it would be much more helpful to your players (and yourself, in general) to have a clickable, searchable database over scads of posts. Heck, you've done the hard work already - typing it all in.

Also, I'd like to play a Dwarf Cleric since no one seems to have made one. (Yeah, we got a Druid, I know, but I was think more of a 'martial' cleric as clerics pre-3e are teh sux).

3d6 → [3,6,6] = (15)
3d6 → [4,1,5] = (10)
3d6 → [4,6,6] = (16)
3d6 → [6,6,1] = (13)
3d6 → [6,6,5] = (17)
3d6 → [5,4,6] = (15)

I might even be tempted to play a Lion-guy Paladin (or Cleric) if such is possible and the party isn't against having a Paladin in the group. (I know full-well that Lawful Good is the worst alignment to be in ODnD).

Also, I realize I forgot Comeliness. I'll let the DM roll for that one, as I like the array of scores I have now.

Also also:
(1) Your Age: 33
(2) Your Sex: male
(3) Your Education: Some University
(4) Are you Married, or Single? Single
(5) What profession or industry are you working in? Travel/Tourism
(6) Are you a veteran of the military? no, no no no.
(7) How many years have you been gaming? 22
(8) What are your most significant gaming influences? largely the Final Fantasy series of video games and their ilk, countless fantasy novels
(9) What books within the fantasy/S&S genre are your favourites? The Icewind Dale trilogy, The Dark Elf Trilogy... Dresden Files... it's been a long time since I've read an actual fantasy novel.
(10) Do you have a favourite musical genre? Light Rock/Pop
(11) Besides gaming, of course, what are your favourite hobbies or recreation? That's a work in progress.
(12) Do you have skill and experience in cooking? Do you have any favourite cuisines that you especially enjoy? No. And Steak.

I'm also much more interesting in person than on paper

 

[Scott DeWar]

Ya know, I have heard of the wiki pages, but for some reason I have toruble with them on my home computer, main problem probably being that it is 10 years old. Windows ME seems to have a few quirks reguratding present day internet uses. (GURPS quirk: one point!)

Further more, he(SHARK) may not know about the wiki at all!