From Citadel to Bastion [OOC Thread]

[garyh]

I've now posted my PC on the character thread here.

As for the poll, I have not played or run any of the adventure line modules, nor read through them - though I've learned enough on these boards to understand a bit of why Meepo is Iconic.

BTW, are we keeping the "Adventure Line" name for this campaign? Gotta figure out how to add it to my sig.

 

[StalkingBlue]

Great to see that you're DMing for us, Gru!

On SC, I'm in much the same position as Meepo. Ran my group through it about a year ago. Don't remember much and in any case, wouldn't metagame. Still, as Meepo says, surprises are nice.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Is there much gaming in Japan? The few Japanese guys I've met had never heard of D&D. Oddly enough, though, the geekiest gamer I've ever met was this girl from the Philippines.

There is a fair amount of gaming here. There are several game systems made in Japan (one based on Final Fantasy, for example). And there are a group of foreign gamers in Tokyo, where I found players for my home game. Unfortunately, everybody works fairly late so it's hard to start a game before 8pm. And the English game materials are somewhat expensive. I figure I'll wait til I move back to the States and open my own game store to really go crazy.

By the way, Meepo, I'm originally from Holland, MI and hoping to live in the Ann Arbor region in a couple years.

I do have a Japanese gamer in my group. His English is quite good, although it's hard for him to join in on the bantering.

My suggestion for the game title would be From Citadel to Bastion, but I'm not sold on it.

 

[novyet]

I'll have my character up shortly, just had to pick spells last night. I was in a game when Sunless Citadel was released, but that was awhile back, although changes are always good!

Oh yeah I forgot, do we have to pay for familiars at start? Some DMs do that, others don't.

Thanks!


Edit ---> Character posted.

 

[Ashrem Bayle]

I ran a party through it when the adventure was first released, but I've never done it as a player. Don't worry, I won't metagame..and I've probably forgotten too much to do so effectively, anyways. Surprises are always nice, though.

ditto.

PS - I changed the name of the thread. Let me know if you decide to change the name of the game.

I just wrote up that PbP Primer on the spot. Maybe it'll help a little.

 

[buzzard]

Buzzard: hope this doesn't turn you off to Pbp. It can be a lot of fun.


Derek

I may consider starting a different one. I'm thinking of running all of Rappan Athuk. I may even include the Four Colors to Fantasy since I'm curious to see if that would work out acceptably.

However I will explicitly name name my rules up front (without the expectation that context will explain abbreviations since that doesn't work evidently).

Have fun.

buzzard

 

[Ashrem Bayle]

My character is complete with description.

Nice characters everyone. Looking forward to seeing more backgrounds.

Gru -> I never heard if you had a problem with Spellcasting/Psychic Prodigy or not so I left it. Let me know if I need to change it or if you see anything else you don't like.

Also, where in Greyhawk are we?

 

[Vargo]

One question - are you allowing/disallowing spellcasting prodigy?

Basic affect: +2 to spellcasting stat for purposes of determining max spell level cast, bonus spells, and save DC. Half of the major benefit doesn't kick in until Level 7+, when your bonus spells start to max out.

 

[novyet]

No hard feelings buzzard, I'd be interested in your take on Rappun Athuk.

 

[Ashrem Bayle]

A few other questions Gru:

Is psionics different or the same as magic?

If left to me, I vote different, but its up to you.

Displays:

How will we handle these? A man shooting rainbows from his crotch isn't very intimidating.

I can either write up an individuel display for each power (as the errated psionics info suggests), or we can do like Piratecat's group and have a single type of display (scent of sulfur, sound of breaking glass etc.) each time.

Your thoughts?

Here are my preferences for displays:

Psychokinetic Powers: A low humming sound.
Clairsentient Powers: Eyes glow green
Telepathic Powers: Everyone senses that they are being watched
Psychoportation Powers: Sound of glass breaking
Psychometabolism Powers: A wet cracking sound as the body disfigures or heals.
Metecreation Powers: Ectoplasm soaks or blankets the created object or effected area for a brief second.