3rd Edition Classic Dungeon Crawl OoC Thread[FULL]

Mithreander

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Welcome to Fodorsville, home to the Caverns of Hate!

Looking for adventure? Treasure? Fame? You've come to the right place! Clear the Caverns of Hate and be the envy of your friends, and the hero of Fodorsville!

See the Town Secretary for details


That's what the worn and often repaired sign has always said. Sure, the Caverns of Hate were right outside of town, and on dares, you and your friends had even entered the first chamber and seen the stairs that lead down into the darkness. You've each come out with a trophy of a broken sword, or a battered helmet, but it's always been there. In the old days, it was said that terrible things used to come out and ravage the village, but it's been years since anything like that has happened. Once in a while an adventure will still answer the ancient call of the Caverns and never return to tell any tale, but was there really anything down there??

Perhaps it was time to find out.

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Welcome! I purpose a classic dungeon crawl (as the title suggests) using the 3rd edition core rules. Here are the character creation rules and what to expect:

  1. Races in the players handbook only. Humans are the most common in this area, but the other races do have reprosenitives.
  2. Roll 3d6 6 times, in order (str, dex, con, int, wis, chr). If the total bonus does not come to +1 or more, then you can reroll.
  3. Characters start at 1st level
  4. Apprentice level characters are welcome, as are the classes from the players handbook and from the DM's guide
  5. Maximum starting hit points
  6. Roll for starting gold
  7. Feats and prestige classes are available from the forgotten realms book, and the assorted spat books besides those that are presented in the players handbook (I may ask for a discription if I do not recognize the feat)
  8. All rolls will be made on Vaccuum Elemental's Die Roller (found HERE)

For the Die Roller, here are some points you may need to know:
All fields must be filled

eg:

Character name (one word please): Bruno_the_Dumb
Number of Dice: 3
Sides per Dice: 6
Modifier: 0
Note (Optional): Strength roll

There be a button the says Add Result to Database that you push and this screen pops up:

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Done!


ID = 55088
Username = Bruno_the_Dumb
Note = Strength roll
Date/Time = 8/20/2003 5:01:59 PM
Dice = 3
Sides = 6
Mod = 0
Rolls = +2 +5 +2 +0
Total = 9
You can link to this record with the following URL:
http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Bruno_the_Dumb#55088


Add new roll to database.

Search for results by username.

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With this information, you can link your rolls to your checks like so:

Str: 9

If there are any other questions, feel free to ask!

Oh, here is the format for the characters that I'd like to see, though if you use another, it's no big deal:

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Name
Gender Race Class ??st lvl
Alignment
Str ?? ..pts ?? <-- if used optional pointbuy system
Dex ?? ..pts ??
Con ?? ..pts ??
Int ?? ..pts ??
Wis ?? ..pts ??
Cha ?? ..pts ??

Hit Points ??
AC ??, Touch ??, Flat ??
Init +??
BAB +??, Grap +??
Speed ?? (base ??, load 0/33, armorcategory)
Fort +??, Ref +??, Will +??

+?? Melee, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2
+??/+?? Melee, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2
+?? Ranged, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r
+??/+?? Ranged, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r

Sizecategory, ??'??" tall, ?? wt, ?? yrs old
Colortype hair, colortype eyes, tonetype skin

Speaks languagename, languagename, and languagename

+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (4)
+?? Skillname (2cc) add cc if cross classed
+?? Skillname (4 + 2cc) show multiclass ranks seperately
+0 Listen (0)
+0 Spot (0)

Feats
-featname (optional brief summary here)
-featname (optional brief summary here)

Racename Traits
-brief summary
-brief summary
-brief summary

Classname Abilities
-brief summary
-brief summary
-brief summary

Classname Abilities
-brief summary of second class' abilities

--delete this section unless wizard, cleric, or druid--
Spells Prepared
0th- Spell1, Spell2
1st- Spell1, Spell2 (D) if domain spell
2nd- Spell1, Spell2 (S) if specialization spell

--delete this section unless wizard--
Spellbook
0th- All cantrips
1st- Spell1, Spell2, Spell3

--delete this section unless sorceror or bard--
Spells Per Day ??|??/??/??
0th- Spell1, Spell2
1st- Spell1, Spell2
2nd- Spell1, Spell2

--delete this section unless psion or psychic warrior--
Psionic Modes Mode1, Mode2, Mode3
Power Points ??, Free Talents ??
0th- Power1, Power2
1st- Power1, Power2 (D) if discipline power

--delete this section unless special things are listed--
Special
List any special abilities or miscellaneous information that doesn't fit anywhere else on this character sheet. You can include animal companion stats, familiar's benefits and stats, horse/steed statistics, etc.

Write at least two paragraphs of character background and history here. Try to take advantage of using this section to make your character interesting instead of just a "video-gamish" list of D&D statistics. But don't write so much that it makes people's eyes fall out, keep it focused and stick to the highlights.

If you are updating your character after completing part of an adventure here in this forum, add a paragraph in here that summarizes some of the things that have happened so far, like a short diary or adventure summary from your own PC's perspective. If the character has earned any experience points, this is a good place to make a note of them too.

Write a paragraph that describes the characters personality, manners, attitude, motivations, likes, desires, goals, aspirations, fears, habits, quirks, and similar things. Thinking about that stuff and writing it down will help you role-play much much better and your games will become more fun for you and everybody else playing with you. Who knows, your role-playing might help you win an Academy Award someday.

Write out another paragraph with details describing the way your PC looks when first encountered. Make him/her unique enough so that your character isn't just another boring face in the crowd. Also be sure to describe all your clothing colors and materials so that everyone isn't walking around looking like clones that bought duplicate Adventurer Outfits from the exact same clothing store!!

Armor (worn, ??wt) ??gp optional
Robe (worn, ??wt) ??gp optionally continue for each item below
Outfitname (worn, ??wt)

Medium Weapon or item (belt left, ??wt)
Medium Weapon or item (belt right, ??wt)
Tiny Weapon or item (belt front, ??wt)
Tiny Weapon or item (belt rear, ??wt)
Other items attached to belt (location, ??wt)

Bow or Crossbow (left shoulder, ??wt)
Quiver or Javelin Tube (right shoulder, ??wt)
Backpack (center back, ??wt)
Bedroll (below backpack, ??wt)
Other items worn on back or shoulders (location, ??wt)

Headband, Hat, Helmet (head, ??wt)
Lenses or Goggles (eyes, ??wt)
Cloak, Cape, or Mantle (worn, ??wt)
Vest, Vestment, or Shirt (worn, ??wt)
Ring (left ??th finger, -wt)
Ring (right ??th finger, -wt)
Amulet, Brooch, Medallion, or Necklace (worn, ??wt)
Belt (worn, ??wt)
Gloves or Gauntlets (hands, ??wt)
Bracers or Bracelets (wrists, ??wt)
Boots or Slippers (feet, ??wt)
Other minor accessories (location, ??wt)

Waterskin- water (backpack, ??wt)
5 Torches (backpack, ??wt)
Flint & Steel (backpack, ??wt)
Trail Rations- 1 days (backpack, ??wt)
Other backpack contents (backpack, ??wt)

Coins- ??gp, ??sp, ??cp (pouch, ??wt)
Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt)
Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt)
Other pouch contents (pouch, ??wt)

Remove any items from this sample list that the character doesn't have. Keep a blank line between the seperate categories (main clothing, belt things, shoulders/back, accessories worn, jewelry, backpack contents, pouch contents) to help organize the character.

The equipment listed should show where everything is usually carried during "hands-free" situations, such as when sitting in the tavern drinking an ale, or climbing up a rope in a dungeon, or carrying your unconscious companion's body back to town to be healed. Even though the character may typically carry certain equipment in his hands, writing your character sheet like this will help visualize where everything goes during any hands-free situations that come up.

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If there are any questions or concerns, please... PLEASE! let me know.

Thanks!
 
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Hello Mith! You may remember me as Ropp'cht'cht from another board system. It's very good to see you. :)

Can I reserve a spot for my friend? He's been trying very hard to get in on a good, low-level game for some time without any luck. I know you're a great DM, so I think he'd really like to play here. Would that be all right?
 

May I play?
*Edit* I was trying out that roller you linked, and the 3d6 method didnt produce anything higher then a 14 in about 50 tries. 60% of rolls gave a - modifer, and 15% were 10s or 11s. Can we do 4d6 drop the lowest or point buy please?
 
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I cant rember. I just used some random name, if I rember will post them. Guess I can deal with it. So what gods are we using? FR, Greyhawk, Homebrew?
 

Hiya -- Joining up

Hey, I'm Ropp's friend and would love to join in.

I rolled some ...interesting... stats. Currently I'm making up a druid-of-sorts; I think it'll be fun. My character should be up before the weekend.
 

Hey. Ropp'cht'cht! Long time no see! Why didn't you tell me these boards were here! Shoot, I'll save a space for your friend... but have him post as soon as possible, okay? thanks!

Okay, a break down of 3d6 rolls:

There are 216 possible results, though each of these results will be between 3 and 18. It comes out like this:

3: 1 in 216 chance or .46%
4: 3 in 216 chance or 1.39%
5: 6 in 216 chance or 2.78%
6: 10 in 216 chance or 4.63%
7: 15 in 216 chance or 6.94%
8: 21 in 216 chance or 9.72%
9: 25 in 216 chance or 11.57%
10: 27 in 216 chance or 12.5%
11: 27 in 216 chance or 12.5%
12: 25 in 216 chance or 11.57%
13: 21 in 216 chance or 9.72%
14: 15 in 216 chance or 6.94%
15: 10 in 216 chance or 4.63%
16: 6 in 216 chance or 2.78%
17: 3 in 216 chance or 1.39%
18: 1 in 216 chance or .46%


Yup! Definate NOT a power game!

Oh, hi RChcken... welcome!
 
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You're gonna need to post either his name or one of the URLs for the rolls you made (which are on the right side of the screen for the rolls).

My character rolls are under Tiptoe (http://krisinchico.brinkster.net/searchroll.asp?username=Tiptoe#55152). Remarkable stuff.

Although the stats come out to below -1 :( , I'll keep em for now. :p

Mith, I sent you a few questions via the email in your info. Get back to me when you can. If all goes well the character sheet will be up tommorow afternoon... friday afternoon at the latest.
 


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