February 2008: Curse of the Crimson Throne Discussion

[Malvoisin]

It really depends on what books you are allowing as resources...any clue yet?

Sure...we'll be taking a 'mostly kitchen sink' approach here for classes (as well as feats, spells, equipment, etc.), but a strict core-only stance for races.

Off limits books would be...anything campaign-world specific (FR, Eberron, etc.), anything psionics, Magic of Incarnum, Tome of Battle, Book of Exalted Deeds, Book of Vile Darkness.

I'll probably also turn up my nose at environment-specific stuff like Sandstorm, Frostburn, and its ilk, just because it doesn't fit well with an urban campaign.

Beyond that, I'll consider about anything, even third party. I only ask you check with me for approval on anything outside the SRD.

 

[Leif]

Malvoisin, I'm DEFINITELY interested in getting in on this game, if you'll have me at all. I don't think actual recruiting has started yet, so I don't expect an answer to that, I'm just recognizing that there is already a phenomenal demand for space in the game. (From my little bit of experience here, that seems to be the case, to some extent at least, with many urban-type campaigns! ) My preference for a character is a wizard, although Rhun has made me love fighters and rogues more than I thought possible.

 

[Malvoisin]

Malvoisin, I'm DEFINITELY interested in getting in on this game, if you'll have me at all. I don't think actual recruiting has started yet, so I don't expect an answer to that, I'm just recognizing that there is going to be a phenomenal demand for space in the game. (From my little bit of experience here, that seems to be the case, to some extent at least, with all urban-type campaigns! )

Leif, I'm glad you're interested!

Keep an eye on this thread for more info on the 'official' recruiting thread, as times goes on.

Whether there will be 'phenomenal' demand for this game...I don't know, time will tell. I hope you're right.

 

[Rhun]

Beyond that, I'll consider about anything, even third party. I only ask you check with me for approval on anything outside the SRD.

Would it be 28 or 32 points buy? That could influence my decision a bit as well, because I it is hard to build a character that suffers from MAD on a 28 points buy.

I was thinking that I might be interested in playing a Duskblade, if you think that would fit. I'll have to leaf through my books this weekend and see what else I can come up with for ideas.

 

[Malvoisin]

Would it be 28 or 32 points buy? That could influence my decision a bit as well, because I it is hard to build a character that suffers from MAD on a 28 points buy.

I was thinking that I might be interested in playing a Duskblade, if you think that would fit. I'll have to leaf through my books this weekend and see what else I can come up with for ideas.

28 point buy, of course! This game is for REAL MEN (well, except for CB), not simpering pansy boys who cry if they can't have an 18 in every stat! Power gamer! Min-maxer! Munchkin!



Err...just kidding. Seriously, though, I think 28 point buy will be good, considering I'm anticipating a relatively large party (6 PCs).

I don't see why a duskblade wouldn't work. I'd be okay with that if you want to go that route.

 

[Rhun]

Err...just kidding. Seriously, though, I think 28 point buy will be good, considering I'm anticipating a relatively large party (6 PCs).

I don't see why a duskblade wouldn't work. I'd be okay with that if you want to go that route.

Cool. Like I said, let me take a look at my books when I get home and get a couple ideas, and I'll let you know what I'm thinking for sure.

 

[Leif]

May I ask at what level you intend to start the game? Given your opinion of "pansy-boys", I guess maybe 1st, or even 0th! But, then, maybe you like your characters to be able to take more punishment prior to expiring?

 

[Voadam]

That dragon versus gargoyle pic is pretty cool. I've been tempted to do an all power attack all the time concept for a little while lately as I've never used power attack as a PC. I'm not sure if I'd be going with a barbarian, swashbuckler, or 3rd party class route with it though.

Is this the same world as Paizo's Rise of the Runelords or a different one? The player's guide for the first one is out with details on the races, nations, and gods, though focused on the town of Sandpoint.

 

[Voadam]

Sounds dandy, thanks. It's a heck of a lot easier to make adjustments to a fleshed-out or semi fleshed-out PC than it is to come up with a whole new PC without resources.

Catch you on the flip side.

CB,

Creating a character using only core and UA stuff to start means you could use www.d20srd.org as your complete D&D rule reference for your character until you get access to your books again.

 

[Malvoisin]

Cool. Like I said, let me take a look at my books when I get home and get a couple ideas, and I'll let you know what I'm thinking for sure.

Sounds great!