DM wanted for solo game in the Midnight Campaign Setting (Old thread)

[Brother Shatterstone]

I think the subject covers the jest of it... I'm looking for a DM that is interested in running a solo game in midnight.

Now, I'm sure there are a few out there that are wondering, "Why would BS want to run solo through Midnight?" Surely he's lost what little common sense he had left. I'm not here to argue that, I would lose in a heartbeat, but it’s probably the best type of scenario for the game I want to play.

So instead of establishing my insanity maybe I should simply say what I would like to play.

I would like the chance to play a very evil character, and though I have no desire to go into detail pretty much anything could and would be hinted at. So I would need a mature DM, with a strong gut, with at least the campaign setting, the ability to realize I’m not that bad of a guy in person.

I’ve always been interested in playing a legate that though completely loyal to Izrador, he would face challenges from those who do not trust him and/or loathed him because of what he is. Orcs are the favored race of Izrador but other “evil” races populate Aryth, and could hear the call of Izrador. I was thinking goblinoid, and also thinking about the top of the food chain, a Bugbear.

Now, I’m sure if anyone has seen my posts out there where I’ve talked quite fondly of bugbear and how I see that they’ve been mostly ignored by DMs. Anything the size of Shaquille O’Neil, but with the grace of an elf, the strength of an orc but none of the limited mental capacity, is as tough as a dwarf but with out the speed limitation is a extremely dangerous adversary… (Yes, I love bugbears very much. )

As for character I was obviously thinking about a legate but because of the uniqueness of the game and the fact that I’m of the firm belief that that uniqueness is what drives a good solo game I was hoping to do that with my character. I would be interested in running a gestalt character; this has a lot to do with the racial hit dice that bugbears come with. I do not want to have a 13th level character, or what not, simply so that the legate level is high enough that he would known and feared, at least somewhat.

As for the other side of the gestalt side (the same side with the racial hit dice) I would have a Wildlander.

One of the latest books out for Midnight has a heroic/villainous path that could even help why Izrador would accept such a creature into his “flock” if perspective DMS are worried about the uniqueness of the idea being well to unique. (Sorcery and Shadow: MN06; shadowed 44.)

Also bugbears do exist in the campaign setting. One is mentioned on page 246, as are goblins.

Anyhow if there is anyone interested in running this, even if you don’t like some of the above, please reply… I would be interested in hearing what you would keep and what you would toss.

Thanks,
Adam

 

[Thanee]

I have absolutely no clue about Midnight.

Also, I'm already DM'ing one fairly active game (~1000 posts in about 2½ months so far, with 6 PCs) on another (german) message board, and DM'ing one game at a time is enough work for my taste, really.

So sorry, can't help you there.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

I have absolutely no clue about Midnight.

Great setting. reviews I've been wanting to play in it for about a year now.

Also, I'm already DM'ing one fairly active game (~1000 posts in about 2½ months so far, with 6 PCs) on another (german) message board, and DM'ing one game at a time is enough work for my taste, really.

Wow, that's a very active game to be honest. I would have to go look but I think only Endur's House Millithor game was like that on this board and it had an insanely large party. (It would take me about 6 months to write a post in German... )

So sorry, can't help you there.

I was mainly referring to the cycle of us buggy each other in other people OOC thread. I never thought, and tried not to hope, for you running this game.

 

[Wrahn]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I am afraid that while Midnight does have a certain dark appeal it is not really my cup of tea. If I were to run in the Midnight setting it would probably culminate in a huge epic confrontation against a Witch King or the Shadow itself. I am firmly in the camp of Evil is to be defeated, if the heroes are dedicated and clever enough. (Though I am not opposed to the anti-hero)

Of course not owning Midnight does detract from it as well. (When I do run it tends to be homebrew, so settings have not really held a great interest to me, though as I said, Dawnforge looked interesting).

Finally, while I prefer a smaller group (4 is about right), I find that solo games tend to be some what limited (both in terms of the capability of the “group” and the plot lines available).

So I guess your quest for a DM will have to continue.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

So I guess your quest for a DM will have to continue.

Wrahn, I don't really agree with some of what you said, but I do appreciate you looking it over.

I am firmly in the camp of Evil is to be defeated, if the heroes are dedicated and clever enough.

Well that would certainly give the PC in question something to think about...

Of course not owning Midnight does detract from it as well. (When I do run it tends to be homebrew, so settings have not really held a great interest to me, though as I said, Dawnforge looked interesting).

It's a wonderful setting, I like it, really want to play in it and will probably be DMing it in another PbP game soon enough. I'm at the point that if someone I knew, and could count on, needed the book I would buy it for them. (Hoping to God that they lived in CONUS.... )

Finally, while I prefer a smaller group (4 is about right), I find that solo games tend to be somewhat limited (both in terms of the capability of the “group” and the plot lines available).

It would be solo only in the fact that their would be only one PC, I still expect to see others, lackeys and cohort, rivals or what not.

As for a limited plotline, no way, I've go to other Solo games and I know for a doubt that the plots can be just as good, or if not, better.

 

[Wrahn]

It is a matter of personal preference. There is certainly no right or wrong in it and you are more than welcome to disagree with it, as a matter of fact if you had the exact same opinion I did, I would think you a little bizarre.

I hope you can find someone to run the game you wish, but I am afraid I am not that person.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

I hope you can find someone to run the game you wish, but I am afraid I am not that person.

Thanks.

 

[Ashy]

OK - here I am!

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

OK - here I am!

Great! I didn't think me new DM would ever show up...

You did say you would play anything right? Imagine all them NPCs just calling your name.

I'm off I got work in the morning, I'll be more serious then.

 

[Ashy]

Anything. Just toss it at me.