Off To War... Recriutment/Discussion

[Myth and Legend]

This is a big controversy, maybe we should just stick to DnD to avoid massive arguments I think Chaotic does not necessarily mean Anarchist. I view Chaotic people as those that would value their personal beliefs and judgment above rules, laws and traditions. They are rebels, discoverers, artists even. They can go against the conventional, the norm, the commonly accepted, when they see a better road. Frequently it is their ability to see that better road is that which makes them who they are.

That does not mean they cannot live in an organized society, follow rules or actually be on top of an organization. It means that they can question the system with much greater ease than other, more conventional people. I've given this some thought as Lora is indeed Chaotic, and i was wandering where to draw the line as far as orders, loyalty and chain of command were concerned. I decided that she can be loyal to the group and her entrusted task, but deep down she is doing it because she does not want to disgrace herself and betray Martoumum's and the other's trust, not because she cares about the laws in the army.

And IRL i would label myself as Chaotic I suppose, which is apparent when one follows my characters in ENworld. A lot can be learned about the poster if one bothers analyzing his characters and their actions. Theroc, for example, has somewhat of a Hero complex - a defender, a warrior, with iron principles and beliefs, those can describe all the characters i have seen him run

 

[Theroc]

This is a big controversy, maybe we should just stick to DnD to avoid massive arguments I think Chaotic does not necessarily mean Anarchist. I view Chaotic people as those that would value their personal beliefs and judgment above rules, laws and traditions. They are rebels, discoverers, artists even. They can go against the conventional, the norm, the commonly accepted, when they see a better road. Frequently it is their ability to see that better road is that which makes them who they are.

That does not mean they cannot live in an organized society, follow rules or actually be on top of an organization. It means that they can question the system with much greater ease than other, more conventional people. I've given this some thought as Lora is indeed Chaotic, and i was wandering where to draw the line as far as orders, loyalty and chain of command were concerned. I decided that she can be loyal to the group and her entrusted task, but deep down she is doing it because she does not want to disgrace herself and betray Martoumum's and the other's trust, not because she cares about the laws in the army.

And IRL i would label myself as Chaotic I suppose, which is apparent when one follows my characters in ENworld. A lot can be learned about the poster if one bothers analyzing his characters and their actions. Theroc, for example, has somewhat of a Hero complex - a defender, a warrior, with iron principles and beliefs, those can describe all the characters i have seen him run

Most games where I played characters differing from that paradigm died. I was a self-serving assassin in one, a grumbling feral dwarf-warrior in another... heck, in one game I'm playing a Lolth-worshipping Cleric/Warlock.

But for the most part, I prefer playing characters similar to what M&L describes. I wasn't attempting to get into the realworld politics, mind, just how I percieve such a thing happening in a D&D world.

And I am 'Chaotic' IRL. I question tradition if it makes no sense to me.

 

[Sunking]

well if the warlock have already been discused I see no reason to bring it up agein

off the top of my head are these 4 concepts
1) A third born nobel son, trained in the best schools of war to bring honor to the famely throu service in the army (Marshal from minitures handbook)

2) A girl chased out of her birth town on acukations of being a witch, who must find herself and lern to control her powers (Druid)

3) a orphant selftaught thief who was taken in by a old hunter, when his adoptive father was found killed the people all blaimed the young trouble maker so he joins the army to get away from his rep. (rogue)

4) a novice who have resived a omen and interpetet it as a sign of her destiny lies with the army (cleric)

marshal is favorite right now if needet i can send the class to you HM, reason I asked for gods is It would be more fun if I could find a god the players already had heard about (which match rest of concept).

what do people think and which sounds like they would fit nicely

 

[HolyMan]

I like them all Sunking, great brainstorming and just about anyone of them would be a help to the party.

Which reminds me your character will be starting in the army, which will put you in the Off to War thread to start. I kind of want to do a ... and meanwhile back in camp sort of posting then I will fast track you to Harkon Manor to be a messenger/updater for the party.

So I have no fav, please pick the character and class you like or the others think will help.

HM

 

[Theroc]

Marshal: I can definitely see some RP potential of a rivalry between the Marshal and Lora if he attempts to take command without some form of notice from Martomum and the like. That's not necessarily bad.

Druid: I can see possible tension of a different sort there, depending on how the character would interact with Aidan and Lora. Or none at all. Depends there.

Rogue: Haha, either Aidan would get along keen with him, or dislike him as he's a sneaky thief(depending who Aidan sees him stealing from. )

Cleric: Aidan would immediately begin asking the cleric about whether he could treat Aidan's father's illnesses, listing off any symptoms he could think of.

Just my little RP analysis. For party mechanics:
We lack any healing or sneaking and trapfinding. Those seem most vital, which seems to leave the Marshal out, but as your preference, you may not want to worry with it. We have a couple healing potions if we're really in a fix.

 

[Myth and Legend]

Marshal: It seems a bit underpowered when compared to base classes like Druid or Cleric (you know, Druids, Clerics and arcane casters are broken even without PRCs) However, it really fits the campaign.

Lora.. Well it's not all about her, so don't take her in to account when you make your char

Druid/Cleric: One gets Wildshaping, the othe gets slightly better end-game spells. Both are strong and needed. Spontaneous healing will be really useful in the thick of it however.

Rogue: If you go the sneaky and assassinating type, putting a blade in Dellex's kidneys or even one of the enemy's generals will prove invaluable. I don't think HM will throw lots of traps our way, but one never knows.

Oh, and welcome!

 

[ghostcat]

HM. Don't worry about Trinham starting a revolution. He is basically lazy and organising a revolution sound too much like work.

 

[HolyMan]

Doesn't like work huh?? That i will remember, LOL

Wanted to ask you what was with the path of the warrior or the wizard is there something I'm missing in the Battle Sorcerer class? Or is that like fluff?

HM

 

[HolyMan]

INFO for the game...

Let's see there is 15gp in the pouch, which is about 10% the spending cap at the manor.

How many unidentified scrolls are there still, can't seem to find my notes. But I think it is one.

@ ghostcat: Vance is not the baron just wondering if you knew that I like the way Trinham thinks he is, just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page. List of NPCs and a link to descriptions in first post of adventure.

Great Post Sphyh!! I want to see Lora play nice also, and read what's shes thinking while she does.

And just waiting on FM to advance along, I think. If not I will defiently post something tommorrow night before doing XP.

HM

 

[Myth and Legend]

Hmm everyone wants to see Lora play nice but if eventually she does turn nice won't you guys miss her nasty temper? Plus, these things don't get fixed overnight, and she is slow to give trust.

Read: more character development is needed