[ooc] dnd - the nameless [thread closed]

[doghead]

You know how it is that you only get to discover a person's personality quirks after you have been living with them for a while ... here's one of mine. I don't really care much for calculating XP's and so forth (I hate maths). Actually, the truth is that I think that level-ups should be narative driven rather than formulaic - although the XP system provides a good guide and helps keep things consistant). So I tend to just go with the "it about time to start throwing something a little tougher at them, so they're going to need a little more clout" method of handing out experience and the "what have you done" method of deciding which classes are open to the characters.

Rather impressed by Cromwell's single minded dedication to being a good soldier, I decided I would let him take his next level in fighter. In a moment of beery goodwill, I decided that if I gave him the level now, then, that would allow him to give the others the exposure/training/contact required to make choosing a Fighter progression an option when the time comes. Otherwise, the Warrior progression would be the only option for those seeking a little more clout at this stage.

I am thinking an XP handout/new level is due soonish. 1st - 2nd character level advancement shouldn't take too long.

Did I do bad?

 

[Velmont]

You know how it is that you only get to discover a person's personality quirks after you have been living with them for a while ... here's one of mine. I don't really care much for calculating XP's and so forth (I hate maths). Actually, the truth is that I think that level-ups should be narative driven rather than formulaic - although the XP system provides a good guide and helps keep things consistant). So I tend to just go with the "it about time to start throwing something a little tougher at them, so they're going to need a little more clout" method of handing out experience and the "what have you done" method of deciding which classes are open to the characters.

Rather impressed by Cromwell's single minded dedication to being a good soldier, I decided I would let him take his next level in fighter. In a moment of beery goodwill, I decided that if I gave him the level now, then, that would allow him to give the others the exposure/training/contact required to make choosing a Fighter progression an option when the time comes. Otherwise, the Warrior progression would be the only option for those seeking a little more clout at this stage.

I am thinking an XP handout/new level is due soonish. 1st - 2nd character level advancement shouldn't take too long.

Did I do bad?

I like the idea, after all, we are telling an history, we are not in a math course. And I must tell I don't feel Hewik ready to level. He has been in a fight a bit against his will and have mainly stayed on the defensive, as he have been injured early in the fight. It is a bit masochist with only 5 hp to stay at level 1, but I'll try it out like that...

 

[doghead]

Doghead, do we have acsess to feats from Complete Warrior? The one I'm immediately interested in is Improved Toughness, which requires base fort save bonus +2 and gives 1 hp/level (essentially, more hit points as if your consitution were 2 higher). If that's OK, Cromwell's done; otherwise, I'll switch that out for Power Attack.

Sorry, forgot to answer your question.

Hmm. I like Power Attack more, personally. Get in, get it done. But I've seen Improved Toughness mentioned around the place a few times without it causing any rants, so its fine if you want it.

 

[DrZombie]

You know how it is that you only get to discover a person's personality quirks after you have been living with them for a while ... here's one of mine. I don't really care much for calculating XP's and so forth (I hate maths). Actually, the truth is that I think that level-ups should be narative driven rather than formulaic - although the XP system provides a good guide and helps keep things consistant). So I tend to just go with the "it about time to start throwing something a little tougher at them, so they're going to need a little more clout" method of handing out experience and the "what have you done" method of deciding which classes are open to the characters.

Couldn't agree more, I always found counting xp a little bit silly. As to letting one player advance so he could teach the others,... For one reason or another cromwell "feels" as if he is a few levels higher then the rest of us, and so, in a way, does oscar, although not that moch higher, I'd say, just from reading the story so far, that cromwell is level 3-4, oscar lvl 2. Nate lvl 1 getting ready for a level of fighter soonish... The rest I dunno. I'm cool with you giving cromwell one or two extra levels, it all evens out after a while.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

I'm actualy loving this idea. We each can show the others certain things. Oscar can teach fencing (Weapon Finesse) and mounted combat.
so any one who wants those feats and has an open slot can get it.
I'm sure there are other examples.

But at this rate Oscar will need a miracle to become a Sorcerer. LOL

 

[Thomas Hobbes]

I'll stick with Improved toughness, but power attack if definitely coming.

Glad to see everybody's cool with it. I was a tad worried when doghead hold me that people might be upset.

 

[NeuroZombie]

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[Thomas Hobbes]

ooc: sorry guys, but I am going to have to cut out on this game. college, work, trying to get a web business going....

Good luck with all that. We'll have to change the title now, though. "The six from seven" doesn't have quite the same ring to it.

 

[doghead]

recruiting

Hey all

Just to let you know that I have posted a recruiting notice. I'm looking to fill the slots left vacant by Greegan and NeuroZombie. Archer will be up for grabs, but I will edit Sadolath out (assuming he doesn't die in the fight) so if Neuro Zombie wants to come back, the character is still his.

the head of the dog.

 

[doghead]

Hey Velmont. Welcome back. Hope things aren't too hectic. Its no biggie. I usually give players a couple of days to show, then move things on.

Argent. I'm glad I gave you something to brighten your morning. Hope I didn't then ruin it with the next post (I was writing it as you posted yours).

TH. Thanks for the clarification on Withdrawing.