Castles and Crusades: A Lion in the Ropes (Full)

[driver8]

Also, in case you want to measure the utility of a helm/coif, in my game a crit occurs just on a natural 20 and does x2 damage. Thats not as lethal as in 3.5 but could be nasty in certain situations.

 

[TroyXavier]

I'd like to play a Gnome Druid if that's possible.

 

[driver8]

I'd like to play a Gnome Druid if that's possible.

Works for me. Do you have the C&C PHB perchance?

 

[Kuld]

I guess with the addition of the helm my AC will be penalized by -1 due to ENC. Light encumbrance with a 11 ENC; Over by 3, max is 8 (universally) + Str bonus.

Is there anything in the PHB with regards to the encumbrance of dwarves? I know D&D rules dwarves aren't encumbered with a med load. Over enbumbered with 57 lbs of gear sounds a little too much, especially for a dwarf.

Am I reading something wrong?

Kuld

 

[mps42]

okay I looked through the "Cheatsheet" and all looks rather similar so I think I'll be okay. Post-a-day sounds good to me.
So far we seem to be Fighter-heavy. what else would I need to know to try out a spell caster?

 

[TroyXavier]

Not currently, though I should be able to get it within the next week.

 

[Sado]

Sorry I've been away so long. Been having domestic problems at home, and I'm sure you all know that when you're arguing with your wife/girlfriend you're supposed to sit around the house moping instead of doing anything fun. But it looks like we're on the way back up.

I've got my guy ready, I'll try and post him tonight aftetr work. The concept is a guardsman/militia type who was involved in a battle in which his unit was wiped out, his lord killed, and his land overrun. He barely escaped and now finds himself alone with no idea where to go or what to do. He is a ranged combat guy (crossbowman), and he will probably latch on to the first authority figure who gives him the time of day.

 

[howandwhy99]

[b]"Fatcoin", Bufo of (some town in Greyhawk)[/b]
Human Assassin2
Alignment: N
Str 9 	+0 	HP: 14
Int 12 	+0 	BtH: +1???
Wis 7 	-1 	AC: 14 (13 enc)
Con 15 	+1 	Medium
Dex 17 	+2 	Move 30' (20' enc)
Cha 14 	+1
Primary Abilities are Dex, Cha, Int

[b]Weapons:[/b]
Dagger +1 d4 10ft 	1lbs 	ENC1 	2GP
Shortbow +3 d6 60ft 	2lbs 	ENC3 	30GP
Quiver of Arrows (17) 	3lbs 	ENC2w 	2GP
Silver Arrows (3) 	--- 	--- 	3GP
Sling +3 d4 50ft 	--- 	ENC1 	---

[b]Armor & Clothes:[/b]
Leather Armor +2 	15lbs 	ENC2w 	10GP
Hat 			--- 	ENC1w 	4SP
Cape 			--- 	ENC1w 	8SP
Cloth Gloves 		--- 	ENC1w 	2SP
Soft Boots 		4lbs 	--- 	6SP
Belt 			1lbs 	--- 	6SP
Tunic 			0.5lbs 	--- 	3SP
Trousers 		0.5lbs	--- 	4SP

[b]Other Possessions:[/b]
[u]Pockets:[/u]
1 Vial (empty)		0.1lbs 	--- 	1SP
Bandages (4 wounds) 	1lbs 	--- 	2SP
3 candles 		0.3lbs 	--- 	---
Chalk,colored (10 pcs) 	1lbs 	--- 	10CP
7 Slingrocks		--- 	--- 	---
Backpack		2lbs 	ENC1(0) 2GP
[u]In pack: ENC8(7)[/u]
Metal File 		0.5lbs 	ENC1 	1GP
Armor & Weapon Oil 1lbs 	ENC1 	1GP
ry Rations (1week) 	7lbs 	ENC4 	3GP
Waterskin (empty) 	4lbs 	ENC1 	1GP
Sealing Wax 		0.1lbs 	--- 	1GP
Soap 			1lbs 	ENC1 	5SP
Fife 			0.25lbs --- 	2GP
4 Vials (empty)		 0.4lb 	--- 	4SP
5 candles 		0.5lbs 	--- 	---

Rogue's Tools (saving up to buy)
Disguise Kit (saving up to buy)

Weight: 48.15lbs
ENC: 14 = light encumbrance
6 GP 7 SP 10 CP (70)
I am assuming a 3E conversion rate for coin.

[b] Assassin Abilities:[/b]
Case target, climb, death attack, disguise, hide, listen, 
move silently, poisons, sneak attack, traps.

Are the quiver and sling ENC reduced because they are worn? (per your previous post)
And most weapons come with sheaths, yes?
Is there a disguise kit available?
Where in Greyhawk are we starting? I'd like to place Fatcoin's background somewhere nearby.

 

[driver8]

FYI for those of you without the PHB the conversion rate of coin is this:

10 gold =1 platinum piece
10 silver=1 gold piece
10 copper=1 silver piece

Troy and Sado, I eagerly await your PCs The fighter militiaman sounds good (and Im glad your still with us Sado.

mps42 I am of the school of thought you should play what looks interesting to you. C&C wizards are a little different in that they dont have illusion spells dont specialize in a school of magic, and dont have familiars. Like old DnD they are pretty weak at lower levels.

Apart from a few mechanical differences with the spells (damages and some casting times) the spells are similar. A 2nd level wizard for instance can cast 4 zero level and 3 1st level spells. Bonus first levels spells depend onthe INT score. In short you should probably be ok, though some explanation of spells might be needed.

I just dont want you to experience too much frustration, feeling youre in the dark regarding abilities or spells once we get started.

howandwhy99Love Fatcoins name btw... Weapons like swords are assumed to have shealths, though they dont have to. Either way the weight is negligable for ENC purposes. A quiver has a ENC of 2 but worn it is just 1. A sling, like all weapons isnt considered as a worn item and has an ENC of 1. Just clothing, jewelry, armor, headgear and containers can can be worn.

The module is set in easternish Verbobonc, though not in the "canon" Greyhawk.(The original setting is in Troll Lords setting of Erde). I am assuming most of you are strangers to the area.

Also, I dont see a disguise kit, but Id say such an item( makeup false teeth etc) would cost 15 gp ( half of what rogues tools cost) and have an ENC of 1.

Kuld I understand some of your concern about ENC. Some of this does harken back to old school mentality I guess. But it also incorporates the idea that ENC isnt just about weight, but the fact that the body has finite space were stuff can be put, hence the static base ENC of 8 for everyone. Though weights are listed for equipment, I think that it is relative to each humanoid race.

Besides Nogrim is only lightly encumbered. And encumbered isnt so much that hes weighted down by a staggering 57 pounds but rather that hes got (by d20 terms) a mediumish armor on. So instead of armor check penalties you have "encumberance" which is more a catch all term not just for weight but for agility hampering things.

And his score and most of the others is based on having your backpack on and lugging everything around. In some situations you may leave equipment behind or dump your pack, which you would probably do in real life if you got in a fight.

And I assume Nogrim wears his holy symbol.. so you can reduce its enc by 1 to make it 0, which would put him right at 10

 

[driver8]

TroyXaviers gold for a druid TX's gold (2d10=11) 110 gold.


mps42's gold for either a fighter or wizard...

fighter:mps42 fighter (3d8=13) 130 gold

wizard: mps42wizard (1d10=5) 50 gold