[Eberron][CoC]Ex Oblivion, Eberron!

[Mark Causey]

I'm interested. I'm certainly capable of 2 posts per week; I'm on EN World every day. I've been wanting to join an Eberron game. I like the idea of a game where I can make good use of iconic characters I'm familiar with.

Great, I'm looking forward to what you've got in mind.

I definitely would like to hear more about this one.

Are there any questions you might have?

 

[Mark Causey]

If this were IRC, I'd be kicked for flooding (I've got to start trying to congeal these responses!)

Iconic/Archetypical Characters or just Characters I like and thought of

• Indiana Jones
• Flash Gordon
• The Shadow
• Conan the Barbarian
• John Carter of Mars
• Zorro
• Lone Ranger
• Tarzan

Notice how all of these are pretty much loners? I'm looking for a little help with adding to the list, bringing in characters that work within groups too.
Ideas?

 

[Desdichado]

Joshua: You're looking great so far. Drugs and drug use do usually appear in my games, so that's fine.

Cool; my character would definately look into something like that. I hadn't necessarily had in mind that my character be a complete addict, merely that it was a facet of his personality. Maybe I'll step it up just a bit though; I'm clearly drawing on Allan Quartermain (from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) although younger, or maybe a feral instead of genteel Sherlock Holmes as influences for this guy.

 

[Eluvan]

Ooh, yay! I get a place! I think this is going to be a good game.

I'm working on another character tonight, but I should be able to make this one tomorrow without much bother.

As for a suitable archetype... I'll have to give it some thought. I have a very clear picture of the character, but I can't think of anything suitable right now. The closest I can come is Johnny Depp in 'From Hell', if anyone's seen that. It's hardly an iconic character though (even if it did make that dire film worth watching), so I'll have to think a little more.

 

[Mark Causey]

Think of the iconic characters as a tool, Eluvan, not a mold.

If you want Johnny Depp's dragon-chasing detective as a character, go for it! You've found your own character; I just like giving people ideas for what I'm looking for and how to conceive of their character.

Just don't (necessarily)

Spoiler

die on me in an opium parlor!

 

[eabha]

Fantastic! I'm really looking forward to playing with you all (or is that y'all?).

I'll have a character up within 24 hours. Hopefully, tonight.

 

[Eluvan]

Lovely, thanks. That will be my point of reference then.

 

[nonamazing]

Excellent! I'm very excited to be in the game. I have to wrap some Christmas presents now, but I'll get started on my character right after that--expect it within a few hours.

Currently we've got a ranger, a necromancer, and a warlock, right? Hmm...an interesting group so far.

 

[GentleGiant]

If you're still looking for alternates I'd be happy to fill up a slot, just in case someone has to jump ship.
I'm running a Midnight PbP on my own message board (see the link in my sig.) where I have one of the creators of that particular setting as a player, so I must be doing something right.
I enjoy the English language and all its nuances, so creating accurate and interesting posts shouldn't be a problem.

I'm also set to run a regular tabletop Eberron campaign soon too, so I'm interested in getting to know the setting from all possible angles (working on finishing the campaign book at the moment).
As for a character, I've been thinking of a Changeling Rogue perhaps (sort of an ambassador/negotiator type), but it depends on the make up of the rest of the group... should I get a chance to participate, of course.

 

[ferretguy]

I should be able to get him up tomorrow...just having a little delay here...probably going with a shifter/soul knife...sounded interesting to me...