[OOC] Dragonlance Classics

[rangerjohn]

Of course I'm still interested in Riverwind. I posted my pbp experience in the other thread. As for writing style I don't know how to do a link but you can check me out as Valangil in the LOTR game here on the boards.


A post from the LOTR game:

After putting away his token, Valangil makes his way to the monument to build the signal fire as Arador has instructed. Thinking how odd to be starting a mission of stealth with such a beacon.

As he gathers the wood for the fire, he thinks again on the company it will his duty to guide in these dangerous times. Four men, two of the fair folk, a dwarf, and one of the small folk. Once again he thinks interesting times...

After he gets the fire started he thinks it would be a shame to waste, and goes about collecting a meal for the future arrivals. Most likely in this area he have to settle for creatures of the brush.

Then he settles with his back to a tree and awaits the arrival of this company that is to assemble.

A post from the point of view of one of these characters:

Riverwind returned from the hunt with a fine kill this day, as he was returning his thoughts turned as they often did these days to
Cheiftan's Daughter. She was at once so beutiful and wise. Today would be the day that he asked for her hand in marriage.

He approached the cheiftan and humbly knelt and asked "oh great cheiftan of Que-Shu I have returned this day with food for the tribe as I have oh these many days since the death of my father." " Your tribute to the tribe is noted what would you have of me? " Replied the Cheiftan. "I would ask for the honor of Goldmoon as my mate" Riverwind replied nervousness hidden in brow. "You ask much I would set you a task, return here with proof of the gods that you mantain exist and you may have what you request." ansewered the cheiftan, thinking this you will never accomplish I would never have you as a son. A worthy task indeed thanks Riverwind though one frought with peril. "As you say so shall it be" he returned to the chieftan. "Go and do not return untill you have proof of the gods, this I so charge you ." and did the chieftan dismiss Riverwind.

 

[Jarval]

1. A summary of my past and current PbP activity.

Jansson Monachorum in GnomeWork's Psionicle
Lorcan Mor in Dalamar's Smashed World
Angelo in Sollir's Warriors of Dawn, Knights of Twilight
Gerard Wright in Angelsboi's Shadows Rising (on GOandRoleplay)
Kimberly Fletcher in Angelsboi's The Tomorrow People
Garek Valmar in Jemal's Star Wars: Galactic Republic
Tutsan Moschatel in trimeulose's Dawn Under a Union of Darkness
Erasmus Verde and Elijah Guillemot in Deedlit's Kender Game
Mortimer Stratum in Zhure's Academy of Drell
Verity Shrike in Nightfall's Minds in Hedrad
Odten Rainsummer in megamania's Dark Sun: Killer In Kalidnay
Bokaru Kitsuki in GWolf's Battle For The Four Islands
Gwen Daniels in Jemal's Welcome to the Hellmouth

I also DM the Of Sound Mind game.


2. A sample of my writing from another game.

Taken from Angelsboi's Fading Light game, a prequal to Shadows Rising.

"Thanks." Gerard says dully, walking into Al's apartment. He sits down in the first chair he sees, and rubs at his eyes. It's obvious that the normally appearance-conscious teen has forgotten such trivialities, as he looks disheveled and unshaved.

"They found Karyn, Al. Or Karyn's body. She's been murdered." Gerard states blankly, in a near monotone. "Oh God... The Detective in charge of the case just phoned me. It must have been bad, whatever happened, because he wouldn't tell me how she'd been killed. It must be really, really bad..."


3. A list of characters I would like to play, followed by a list of characters I am willing to play.

Characters I'd like: Raistlin, Goldmoon, Tas.
Characters I'm willing to play: Any other slot yet to be filled.


4. A sample post written from the perspective of one of these characters.

Raistlin:

Solace. My hometown. The mage muses as he walks along the road in the wake of his brother. Why did Tanis have us meet in this God forsaken place? A sardonic smile briefly moves his lips. Although, as our search has proved, one could say that for all of Krynn.

He coughs slightly, and Caramon stops dead, turning with a face full of concern. "Hey, Raist, you OK? We can rest a bit if you need a break."

And the Gods forsook his skull when they created wits... Frowning, he sweeps past his brother, swatting away the hands that try to support him. "It will still be some time before I need to be carried like a babe." The mage snaps, feeling only the slightest twinge of guilt at the hurt look on the big man's face.

With the power I'm learning, I may not need to travel by foot in a few season's time. He grips the Staff tightly, seeming to draw strength from its presence. My health was a small price to pay for this gift.


5. Anything else that might be pertinent to the selection.

As you can see, I'm in a fair number of games already. If it turns out that you've got more players than slots open, drop me first. Don't get me wrong, I really like the sound of this game, but I'm already filling up my fair share of the Playing the Game forum.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Jarval: interest officially noted.

rangerjohn: a link isn't necessary. Cut and paste would be fine.

Wippit Guud: still interested?

Based on the list from the other thread, I'm still expecting to hear from Sen Udo-Mal, Krizzel, and Jemal. I spoke with Jemal in another thread. I'll send email to the other two tomorrow. If we don't have enough people, I'm happy to run extra characters as NPCs (and let Darkwolf and garyh take over when they are ready to play).

 

[Jemal]

Have no fear, the Kender is here!

1. A summary of your past and current PbP activity.
um... whoa...

DM: Beta IC, Ingrigue in Candara, Star Wars(Imperial+Republic) game, Strange New World(NOW UP!! YEAH!! POST!), And The Arena
D&D Player: Metropolis(Corlons Evil Campaign), Under a Vaulted Sky, Trollforge(Epic), Shades of Netheril, Heroes of Silleria, Battle for the Four Islands, Game of Gods, Game of Opposites(Heroes), Game of Politics, Ghosts of Adiel, If Thoughts Could Kill, Quest for the Lady, Revolution, Steam and Sorcery,
D20Modern/CoC player: CoC Snoflake Valley(Or something like that), Metal Joe Black Ops, Gangs of Texas, In Character Character Game, Mutants of Windy City,

There may be some more, I'll check and edit them in later, but I'm pretty sure this'll be good enough for now.

2. A sample of your writing from another game (or link to a post)

Rebecca stops in mid-turn and steps back "My apologies for being so rude, I was in a bit of a hurry to slay this beast, as m'lady has commanded of me. I am Rebecca of Mystra, it is a pleasure to see some new faces joining in the hunt."
She smiles pleasantly at them "A Torman and a Moon Priest.. Well, you should both come in handy... I hate to sound impatient, but someone really should scout the area ahead."
She suddenly thinks of something. "OH, before you leave, I have something I would like to discuss with the entire group."
She pulls out a Silver Charm Bracelet once everyone is within hearing distance "This bracelet allows me to call a person to me for every charm on here, but I have to 'assign' it to you before hand. I would like each of your permission to assign you to a charm, and then if things are going badly for you, I can grasp it and pull you out of danger." She looks at whoever was going to go Scout "This would be especially useful for you, as if you get into trouble and we are all back here all you need do is say so and I can pull you back.. Hmm, to think of It I could even make it so that we can speak to each other with whispers, so long as we are within a few hundred feet of each other."

With that she glances around at all of her companions "So, what do you say?" She inquires with a half-smile.

3. A list of characters you would like to play, followed by a list of characters you are willing to play
Tas (If I'm not playing the Kender I'll just make way for others, as I'm allready in a lot of game and he's the only reason I REALLY want in.. hehe.)

4. A sample post written from the perspective of one of these characters (following the introduction at the top)
NOTE: I've only ever read 1 dragonlance book(Kendermore), so I don't know much of the history, I'll just be ad-libbing and playing Tas.

Five years ago, you and your friends parted to search for a true cleric. Tonight, you meet on the road to Solace and report on your discoveries.
As his companions talk, a short child walks up from behind them. The child, in reality a man who seemingly never ages due to his races common childlike appearance, tugs on his big friends pant leg "HEYA, Caramon! How you doing?You should see some of the things that I found when I was out on the road doin this and that and some other things but then again maybe you did if you went the same way cuz that would be kinda cool wouldn't it if we both ended up at the same places doing the same things? OH, Hey flint, like my new gems? I found them in a town last month, but then the jewellry store was robbed that night too RIGHT while I was in there, and so they wanted someone to go look for the thief and I volunteered so I thought maybe he came this way, but have any of you seen him?"
Tas shrugs as he reaches into his coat and pulls out a mouse "Did you see him, nibbles? No? Oh well.. Want some cheese?" He puts the mouse back into another pocket and then starts looking at the pouch in his hands, which looks A LOT like the one caramon was carrying a moment ago. "Hey, where'd this come from?"


5. Anything else that might be pertinent to the selection

HEHE.. I've played Kender before, I've DM'd for 2 different people who've played Kender, and I'm really sorry I missed out on that Kender game here, so I'm making up for it by being tas, isn't that what you would do, because i think its a good idea, isn't it?
"Hey, what's this button connected to the big candle-clock do..."
*Tick... tick.. tick. tick.tick*
"Oops..."
*BOOM*

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Have no fear, the Kender is here!

1. A summary of your past and current PbP activity.
um... whoa...

Sorry, let me clarify another thing. By summary I meant highlights and general numbers. Sorry to put the first five of you through such an effort. Though not necessary, it is definitely appreciated.

Jemal: official interest noted.

Krizzel told me he is not able to play in the near future.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Okay, I'm ready to start assigning characters. The following assignments are fairly firm:

Keia - Raistlin
Shalimar - Tanis
ErichDragon - Sturm
Jarval - Goldmoon

Go ahead and start working on these characters. Please post draft versions to this thread. We'll create a character thread when we're ready to play.

Pending a complete recruitment post we may also have the following assignments:

rangerjohn - Riverwind
Jemal - Tas
Wippit Guud - Caramon
Sen Udo Mal - Flint

 

[Shalimar]

Here is the first incarnation of Tanis


Tanis Half-Elven (Tanthalas)
Male Fighter5
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STR: 14 +2
DEX: 18 +4
CON: 14 +2
INT: 14 +2
WIS: 11 +0
CHA: 14 +2
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Racial Qualities:
-Immune to magical Sleep
- +2 save bonus vs Enchantment
-Low-light Vision
- +1 to spot, search, and listen checks
-Elven-blood
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Hit Dice: 5d10
HP: 44
AC: 17
Initiative: +4
BAB: +5
Melee: +7
Ranged: +9
Speed: 30’
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FORT: +6 = +4 +2
REFL: +5 = +1 +4
WILL: +1 = +1 +0
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Attacks:
Bow: +10, (1-8 +2) or +8/+8, + 1 damage within 30'
Longsword: +7, (1-8 +2)
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Class Abilities:
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Feats:
-Weapon Specialization Longbow
-Weapon Focus Longbow
-Expertise
-Point Blank Shot
-Rapid Shot
-Simple Weapon Profficiency
-Martial weapon (Proficiency All)
-Shield Profficiency
-Light Armor Profficiency
-Medium Armor Profficiency
-Heavy armor Profficiency
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[Sen Udo-Mal]

Recruitment overview
Interested players should post the following:
1. A summary of your past and current PbP activity

For the past year I have posted on the Star Wars Iconic Characters PbP where I play the Jedi padawan Sen Ud-Mal. Generally I am not aggressive (I have yet pull my lightsaber in the game, although I use the force a lot). I post as often as I can but I often travel and have limited access to a computer on those dates (I was gone for 3 weeks over the Xmas break). My next trip right now is not until July though so all should be good. I also just started playing Spyder, the shy, geeky mutant in Mutants and Masterminds - San Angelo. I am still working out being a super-hero in that game.

2. A sample of your writing from another game (or link to a post)

[quote Originally posted by Dorn Tavers
"Hey Sen...where do you think she found that fruit? Blast, it looks tasty! I need to find some before we leave, or she's just going to tease me with her personal stockpile for the entire trip. Maybe Arani knows where Sia found it. I'll have to ask her."[/q]

"Ah I have never had a great deal of taste for such, but I am sure Sia would tell you if she asked. What is it that make is so appealing?" Sen will ask somewhat innocently.

[quote Originally posted by Dorn Tavers
Dorn frowns slightly and absently rubs the back of his head.

"By the way, you don't think Master Yoda really rues the day I became a Jedi, do you? I mean, I know Sia was just teasing...but still, Master Yoda used to give me this look sometimes..."[/quote

"I am sure that had Master Yoda had any misgiving about you or any of us, he would have turned us away long ago. Trust in yourself and in the Force and you will be a great Jedi someday I am sure of it. I am sure she was only teasing, although at times I do not understand her humor as well as I might. Sia is on her way also to being a great master one day, but I think she just wants to pretend that it is no big deal. I sometimes worry about Set, but we each must follow our own path..."

Sen will then go and watch Valara and Set. He is curious to see how Valara will do as she is strong with the Force. He also is hopeful that Set will not be to... "aggressive" in this training. He will not say anything unless needed and mostly watch, nodding his head now and again.


3. A list of characters you would like to play, followed by a list of characters you are willing to play

Flint, then pretty much anyone NOT an elf

4. A sample post written from the perspective of one of these characters (following the introduction at the top)

Wandering down the dusty road, a grumbling dwarf slowly approached the bent tree that marked the northern boarder for the pastors for Solace. Five years, and am sure them manlings have messed everything up. More likely then not there wont be a real smith for a hundred leagues, horse walken about without proper shoes, iron rushing in the streets instead of made into something useful… humph, no respect for the proper order of things at all… well can't worry about that.

He stops for a few minutes and pulls out a clay pipe, and packs it with some good tobac, still lost in thought. Humph, be good to see the lad again. I am sure he growen up good. To bad he an't got a beard but, no bodies perfect. Humph, might have to deal with that Takhisis dammed Kender again also… hmm unless he got his stupid throat stretch taken what don't belong to him. Serves him right, if you ask me…"

Flint continues on his journey toward Solace, looking forward to seeing old friends (yes even that blasted Kender!) and finding a bit of rest in the Inn. These last five years have been frustrating and fruitlessss Bha… gods, as if they were any left, would they care about the doings of such a sad lot of races? Nay, we be better off with good steel and not a lot of worthless knee bending to some unseen, unfeelin specters

5. Anything else that might be pertinent to the selection
Hmm, not right now

 

[rangerjohn]

Resume updated anything else you need Gru?

Once again thanks

RangerJohn

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Ok, rangerjohn and Sen Udo Mal are in. Please create new versions of Riverwind and Flint.

Jemal, you're also welcome to start working on Tas. I'd still encourage you to post a self-selected sample of writing (I know how you write as William, but...).

Wippit, you interested, or should I look up garyh (he expressed some interest in Caramon)?