[Arcana Unearthed] PbP Recruitment Thread

[ShadowX]

Well I grabbed all the pdf's as I could not find the book around here. Been digesting them all day, some awesome stuff in here. Anyways you can count me in if theres any room in any of these upcoming games.

 

[WizWrm]

Since I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon, I'll summarize with a quick overview of what the Arcana Unearthed PbP situation looks like.

There are four people possibly interested in running a game, with general though not-at-all locked-in start windows listed:

• Rybaer: One to two weeks
• Godzilla: One to three weeks
• Ray Silver: Four to five weeks
• Fanog: Six to ten weeks

There are nine people potentially wanting to play in an AU game, though probably there will be enough to fill in all four games by the time they're starting to launch. I've included what looks like the best set-up for the full array of races and classes that Ray Silver suggested for his game, which we might or might not want to try on the other three as well, depending on the desires of the GM and players. Slashes means undecided, not multiclassing (though they could mean that).

• Kajamba Lion: Litorian Oathsworn
• rangerjohn: Human Totem Warrior
• garyh: Giant Warmain
• mirthcard: Undecided
• Rybaer: Faen Runethane/Unfettered
• WizWrm: Verrik Mageblade/Greenbond
• Cordo: Undecided Magister (?)
• ShadowX: Mojh/Faen(Loresong) Akashic (?)
• Godzilla: Undecided

REMEMBER! - these are very flexible. If you've changed your mind, are still undecided but want something someone else has, or otherwise don't like what's listed, POST IT. Even if there's someone else who wants the exact same class/race combo. Don't martyr yourself ("Oh no, YOU go ahead and play the Sibbecai Magister, I'll just play a...umm....whatever's left.") if you want to play that combo. No passive-aggressives please. We have a lot of time and can work things out. Though if you honestly don't care what you play, take a look at what's left and roll some dice, then post the result. Seriously.

Just for organization's sake, if you're undecided, these are the races and classes nobody picked as a first choice:

Races: Sibbecai, Mojh, one variety of Faen OR Sibbecai and two varieties of Faen
Classes: Champion, Witch, and two of the following: Greenbond, Mageblade, Runethane, Unfettered

 

[Godzilla]

Add me into the list of wanting to play also.

First Choice would be a Human Champion
Second Choice would be a Sibeccai Unfettered

 

[ShadowX]

Lets see I want to play either:

A Loresong or mohj akashic
A Verrik Witch
A Sibeccai or Litorian Totem Warrior

Of course anything sounds good, I would play almost anything. I don't know if the stuff missing from the pdf's will affect me at all. I don't know what D&D feats were in AU, and I don't know what the new equipment is. Also what about runechild as one of the races? Or is there something special about runechildren?

 

[Rybaer]

Also what about runechild as one of the races? Or is there something special about runechildren?

Runechildren are not exactly a race. A member of any race could become a runechild. I think they have to be at least 5th level and have to be a character that is ultimately devoted to the welfare of the land and its inhabitants. Or something like that. It's left kinda vague.

To become one, you choose to take this "template" when you would normally level up...in place of the level. From there on, your experience points to attain a level will be offset by one level. The runechildren get to select supernatural powers every few levels.

 

[WizWrm]

Runechildren are not exactly a race. A member of any race could become a runechild. I think they have to be at least 5th level and have to be a character that is ultimately devoted to the welfare of the land and its inhabitants. Or something like that. It's left kinda vague.

To become one, you choose to take this "template" when you would normally level up...in place of the level. From there on, your experience points to attain a level will be offset by one level. The runechildren get to select supernatural powers every few levels.

Actually, you just lose the experience points rather than gaining ECL +1. So if you were 8th and for some reason were chosen to be a runechild, as soon as you totalled 39601 experience points (the minimum amount to be 9th level in AU), your experience points would drop down to 30801 (the minimum amount to be 8th level in AU), and you would apply the runechild template, which basically amounts to a spell-like ability usable 1/day , which you pick from a couple options at every two or three levels - sometimes there's another option, like heal wounds (like lay on hands) or damage reduction.

They're supposed to be a plot device for the GM (and thus, vague), which is why I said, "if they're a possibility." They're quite special.

Rybaer, if you've picked a class and faen type, could you post it? That will make it easier for our four 'undecideds.' If you haven't decided yet, that's fine too, we still have a lot of time.

Originally posted by ShadowX
Lets see I want to play either:

A Loresong or mohj akashic
A Verrik Witch
A Sibeccai or Litorian Totem Warrior

Of course anything sounds good, I would play almost anything. I don't know if the stuff missing from the pdf's will affect me at all. I don't know what D&D feats were in AU, and I don't know what the new equipment is.

Most of the 'usual' D&D feats are there: Combat Reflexes, Mounted Combat, Point Blank Shot, Cleave, etc. Some are renamed or slightly modified; some were taken out. Those of us with the book can look over your character and let you know if you need to make any changes.

I'm not sure what's in the PDF, but two of the biggest changes: 1) All the metamagics were cut out (either for balance due to the new magic system or because their effects can be achieved through a spell template or another new magic addition) except Quicken Spell, and it's a ceremonial feat that requires ladening rather than boosting spell level. 2) Some of the 'upper end' feats, like Whirlwind Attack, are now ceremonial - you need a truename or access through a class-granted bonus feat.

 

[Rybaer]

Rybaer, if you've picked a class and faen type, could you post it? That will make it easier for our four 'undecideds.' If you haven't decided yet, that's fine too, we still have a lot of time.

Argh, the pressure. Actually, I've changed my mind slightly. First choice is now probably a loresong faen runethane. Second choice is likely a quickling faen/sprite unfettered.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Also, for those interested in playing in my game, I was thinking of starting at level three or so, unless everyone wants to start at level one for one reason or another (I'm cool either way). The one thing with starting at level three is that people could take some racial levels (if applicable) along with their normal levels, and any faen players could metamorphasize into a spryte if they wanted to.

While this is a newer game, AU is meant for the experienced D&D player, so I think we all could handle it. Tell me what you want to do!

 

[ShadowX]

It is hard trying to pin down something I want to play. But just to make it easier lets say Verrik Winter Witch. I will save akashic for some other game, unless we need a skill user.

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Also, for those interested in playing in my game, I was thinking of starting at level three or so, unless everyone wants to start at level one for one reason or another (I'm cool either way).

Personally, I'd prefer starting at level one, if only because of the new system. I generally don't mind this in a D&D game because I'm an experienced D&D player, but that's because I know what being a first level wizard's all about. Just my opinion. I'll certainly bend to popular choice.

Best,
tKL