[OOC] d20 Middle Earth-Eagle of the Star (Full )

[zug_zug]

Mirthcard,Thanks for the heads up about Midnight- I 'll have to check it out.

By the by, how many players do you all want? I have played other PbP games on other sites- and games always die out. Here at least it seesm most games survive longer. I wanted to limit to 5 to speed up posting- but Im more the willing to accept more. Any opinions?

Also, while the game is sort of named after Thorongil, that doesnt mean he is the natural leader. Halbarad or the elves could very well be a mentor type to him at this stage of events. Luckily for us, the time period gives us a "blank slate" to play around with characterizations.

Glad to see theres interest! Im relieved Welcome Inez and rangerjohn.

 

[zug_zug]

A Little Background Stuff

Since I dont have to work tomorrow and too bored to watch TV but too tired to do anything else, thought Id throw out a little background for you all to set up your PCs. Almost all of this is straight outta the Appendix B of LOTR.
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It is autumn of the year 2953 of the Third Age. Faint rumblings of discord pass across the land like ripples on the surface of a calm sea; rumors of things that cause many of the wiser and elder of the world to pause and think about the future.

Whispers spread that Sauron is said to have returned to Mordor and is reestablshing himself in his strongholds there. Revealed by the Wise to have been shrouding himself in Mirkwood under the guise of the Necromancer, his name is an unsettling reminder of the past. Observant folk also hear rumors that the Wise of the land(a so-called White Council) have met to discuss the return of Sauron.

In Erebor, Durin's Folk continue to rebuild their home under the Lonely Mountain. The dwarves there reach out to neighbors, renewing old contacts of trade and communication with the men of Dale, with Mirkwood, and even with the House of Elrond, without whose help Thorin and Company would never have accomplished their reconquest of their old kingdom.

And in Imladris, several visitors arrive in the Last Homely House; the hospitality of Rivendell's master a brief respite from the darkening world....

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I would like to have this game begin in Rivendell, so please keep this in mind for your PC (why hes there, etc..) Some of you, if you wish, can already know each other-especially among the elves and/or Aragorn and the Rangers of the North; or vice versa. Your status as a "company" can already be established or just starting out. Even now at age 21, Aragorn has been away from Rivendell beginning his adventuring.

 

[Raurth Snowfang]

Ok, i'm about to start work on Balin, what level do you want him? and am i using basic 3rd ed character making rules? thanks

 

[zug_zug]

For now use 3e rules. Im only allowing the 3 core books right now to keep things simple. If, when and how we wish to convert later, we can decide that at another time. Heres a recap of character creation in one place instead of spread out all over my posts.

You may roll your attribute per the rules in the PHB, instead of using the point buy. PCs should be level 4, with max gold for that level as per the rules in the DMG for creating characters above level 1. In addition, you may take 1 minor magic item equal to 2000 gp(which equals roughly a +1 weapon, cloak of elvenkind etc.) This is seperate from your normal starting equipment, and should be considered a credit, ie you cannot get a magic item worth 1000 and keep the extra gold. For the most part magic items will probably be fairly rare in ME, but as heroes you all should have a little something.

All classes are acceptable, except monk and wizard. Magic users are sorcerers mechanics-wise. Id like to use Col H's forbidden spells list on the d20 ME site. NPC classes are acceptable and do not count against a PC for multiclassing. Specializing in the school of necromancy is forbidden for PCs. Just refer tothe character creation guidelines/variations of Colonel Hardisson's at the Middle Earth site- http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/hosted/ME/

The only exceptions I would make from the good Colonels in regards to PC's are in alignment-there are really just 2 good and evil. I would also make one small change in regards to elves. Elves gain farsight, the ability to see great distances, instead of the ability to mindlink.

Hopefully this helps. I always leave something out.

 

[shaff]

i didnt really understand, what boook will u be using, the 3rd ed PHB?? If so, i would like to play legolas.

 

[Raurth Snowfang]

Thar he bloooows! here lies Balin!





(if make mistakes, tell me )

 

[zug_zug]

Balin looks nice dont see anything amiss.

Shaff- We are using the 3e rules. However, there are a few changes in races to fit with ME-mostly in regards to the elven races and Dunedain. Check out Col. Hardissons racial/class variations at the d20 MIddle Earth site. BTW nice to see a fellow Hoosier here

So so far we have(in order of precedence):

1. Raurth as Balin
2. Robbert as Haldir
3. Mirthcard as Aragorn, Legolas, or Radagast (Mirth has first choice of these by virtue of posting first )
4. rangerjohn as Aragorn or Halbarad, depending on Mirth
5. Inez as Halbarad(?) depending on the above
5. shaff as Legolas if still open

Ive closed the game(although Col H can have a spot if he ever shows ), and I await your discussion and decisions.

 

[shaff]

YEA!! GO INDIANA!!! what part of indiana do u live in?

Yea, i would love to play legolas, he is my favorite LOTR character, although i do like aragorn.

What are all the changes, or do u have a link where i can go to see them, so i can get started on the character... that is, if legolas is still open.If legolas isnt open when u get to me, just lemme know what is open, if anyhting and i should be able to accomidate.

 

[zug_zug]

Im too lazy to repaste the link, its 3 or 4 posts before this one. Its also linked on ENWorlds front page.

As for Indiana, Im in the Evansville/Kentucky border area.

 

[shaff]

o yea, the link is up there, lol good call!

Yea ive been to evansville a few times...

BTW, i LOVE warcraft!