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Message: <blockquote data-quote="electric-ant" data-source="post: 758668" data-attributes="member: 9845">Hmm...actually, I've been thinking a bit.I think I could take on the job as a DM.Here's the thing, though:Jemal's post really, really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm interested in an epic campaign because, in my opinion, it's the best way to keep the mood of an epic (and I mean that in the real definition, not as in your level > 20) adventure, like a real fictional narrative, almost.While it's certainly possible to create that mood with all the limitations inherent in a low-level campaign (and in fact, I think a low-level campaign is the other best way to recreate a fantasy epic - after all, what character past 5th level fears goblins? And how many protagonists in fantasy don't stop in their tracks in fear at the mention of a hoard of goblins and orcs swarming into the village? But I'm getting off-track), it's more difficult due to those very limitations. Epic (in the D&D sense) campaigns are about removing limits and stretching possibilities for a more cinematic feel. How many novels and movies have you read/seen where a character goes "Sorry, William. I'm all out of 3rd-level slots for the day, so I guess I can't fireball those trolls afterall," and starts chucking rocks at the enemies? That's why I was interested in an epic game. Hmmm. Longer and more rantish than I expected. Hope I haven't driven anyone away. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> Well, keeping that in mind, here are some guidelines for the game:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I'm going to ask a minimum of literary ability here. Now, I'm not expecting huge page-long posts - in fact, it's perfectly OK if you have just a one-liner or something to confirm an action or "Thraxus leaps through the portal behind Caram, hoping whatever waits behind is not hostile." Just keep the feel of the adventure and SPELLCHECK, and we'll all get along. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I have some vague ideas which I expect to coagulate into a plot (any day now!<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />), and it will probably be a mix of roleplay and good ol' roll-the-die-thwack-the-monster playing - maybe 50/50, maybe 60/40, we'll see how it turns out. When you make your characters, go ahead and optimize, but don't blatantly min/max and make choices like three archer prestige classes to get those keen arrows, improved criticals, increased range, and close combat shots while not taking the other abilities meant for flavor. Speaking of prestige classes, if you choose one, please try and limit yourself to only one, but if you have a reasonably good justification, I'll accomodate.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make a character of 26th level. For stats, 5d6 drop two lowest, then assign as you wish. You can include stuff from core, ELH, and splatbooks (current errata, esp. bladesinger and S&F weapons), and the Books of Eldritch Might. Forgotten Realms stuff MIGHT be OK, just let me know before you tack it on, and I'll decide whether it's kosher.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2.5 million gold and 20k "extra" experience points beyond whichever level you start at - experience points can be spent on epic spells and item creation, and since the pace of PbP games tend to be slow and I doubt we'll be leveling a whole lot (I may be surprised), you can also can buy epic feats at 10k per feat. Go ahead and dip under 26th level, if you wish. No limits on how much can be spent on one item, but be reasonable.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This bullet is reserved for the thing I forgot.</li> </ul>So, after all that I'll just ask you to keep in mind that this is going to be the first time I've run a game, EVER, so I don't know if I'll be able to keep myself to the standards I set. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /> Feel free to run screaming, I won't be insulted if you decide you'd rather not play.</blockquote>

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