OOC for Arador's LotR Game

[GruTheWanderer]

Ya know what? I'm going to be writing and posting a PbP FAQ tomorrow as a seperate permanent thread. It's something GoldenEagle thought of over in Meta, I offered to do, and Dinkeldog authorized to flag as an announcement. This all just came up yesterday.

So, if you can wait till tomorrow, all your PbP questions will be answered. And, if they're not, you can add them to the FAQ.

Cool. I'm looking forward to seeing this, since I've been making things up as I go along.

Here's a useful PbP Primer written by Ashrem Bayle: http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=581605#post581605

P.S. Regarding another LOTR game, I'm afraid I can't handle it at this point. If Decipher releases a module, perhaps. But I am trying to limit myself to two self-created campaigns at a time (my live game and SJ: Elven Navy Delta Squad).

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Good to see you here, Derek! I really gotta send you some stuff to post...sorry I've been out of touch so long.

 

[garyh]

Cool. I'm looking forward to seeing this, since I've been making things up as I go along.

Here's a useful PbP Primer written by Ashrem Bayle: http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=581605#post581605

P.S. Regarding another LOTR game, I'm afraid I can't handle it at this point. If Decipher releases a module, perhaps. But I am trying to limit myself to two self-created campaigns at a time (my live game and SJ: Elven Navy Delta Squad).

Glad there's an audience for the FAQ. Hope it will help!!

As for another LotR game, that's understandable. But if Decipher does release a module, don't be surprised if I come knockin'.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

As for another LotR game, that's understandable. But if Decipher does release a module, don't be surprised if I come knockin'.

Hmm, their release schedule doesn't go past Spring of 2003, but nothing that looks like a module is on it. Some of the products have "adventure hooks". They are also looking for people to write adventures for them, which they will but on their site.

Hey, Jeff, glad to see you are getting your feet wet with PbP. I started about four months ago, and I am now DMing 5 games. Feel free to send things whenever. I'm spending my free time rewatching Babylon 5 and playing Morrowind.

 

[garyh]

Son of Gondor

Belegon, son of Belegil

Race: Man (Dunadan).

Racial Abilities: Adaptable (+2 to Swiftness), Dominion of Man (+1 Courage), Skilled (+1 pick each to Armed Combat (Blades) and Lore: History (Gondor)).

Abilities: Bearing 11 (+2)*, Nimbleness 8 (+1), Perception 8 (+1), Strength 12 (+3), Vitality 10 (+2), Wits 8 (+1)*.

Reactions: Stamina +3, Swiftness +3, Willpower +3*, Wisdom +2.

* - Favored Ability or Reaction.

Order: Noble.
Order Abilities: Deference (Gondor), Noble Mien.
Advancements: 2.

Skills: Armed Combat (Blades) +8, Climb +1, Debate (Parley) +2, Inspire +5, Intimidate (Majesty) +2, Language: Sindarin +5, Language: Westron +5, Lore: History (Gondor) +6, Lore: Race (Men) +4, Lore: Realm (Gondor) +6, Observe (Spot) +1, Persuade (Oratory) +4, Ranged Combat (Bows) +6, Ride (Horse) +2, Run +1.

Edges: Bold, Hoard 1, Rank 1, Warwise.

Flaws: Duty (to lead his people well), Proud.

Health: 13.

Defense: 11.

Courage: 4.

Renown: 1.

Gear: Longsword, chainmail, large shield, longbow, 20 arrows, dagger, warhorse, saddle and tack, Hoard 1 wealth.

Description: 6'4", 220 lbs. Age 34. Black hair, green eyes.

History: A proud and noble son of Gondor, Belegon, son of Belegil, has been raised to serve his people and defend them from the Shadow and its servants. Scion of a minor house in Minas Tirith, his family has historically wielded relatively little political power, but has always supplied great leaders of men. While Belegor currently has no unit of his own, he may soon command his countrymen in defense of the Tower of the Watch.

For his part, Belegon seeks only to live up to his family's tradition. He has seen combat in a few minor skirmishes with the Southrons, and has made a bit of a name for himself through bold deeds, holding off several Haradrim single-handedly while his comrades removed a wounded man from the fray.

Some few months ago, his father recieved a command from Denethor, a result of a vision, telling him to send his son north to old Arnor and meet the "man in green mail." Not one to question his liege lord, Belegil sent his son north into unknown peril. Eager to earn the attention of the Steward, Belegon rode forth on his mission with the intent of bringing glory to the blood of Numenor.

Pick Allocation:
Skilled (2): Armed Combat (Blades) +1, Lore: History (Gondor) +1.
Race (6): Armed Combat (Blades) +1, Climb +1, Lore: History (Gondor) +1, Persuade (Oratory) +1, Ranged Combat (Bows) +1, Run +1, Edge: Bold, Flaw: Proud.
Native (24): Language: Sindarin +5, Language: Westron +5, Lore: History (Gondor) +4, Lore: Race (Men) +4, Lore: Realm (Gondor) +6.
Order (15): Armed Combat (Blades) +3, Debate (Parley) +1, Inspire +3, Intimidate (Majesty) +2, Observe (Spot) +1, Persuade (Oratory) +1, Ranged Combat (Bows) +3, Ride (Horse) +1.
Order (5): Armed Combat (Blades) +1, Inspire +1, Persuade (Oratory) +1, Ranged Combat (Bows) +1, Ride (Horse) +1, Edge: Hoard 1, Edge: Rank 1, Flaw: Duty (to lead his people well).
Free Picks (5): Inspire +1, Edge: Warwise, Renown.
Advancement 1 (5): Armed Combat (Blades) +1, Persuade (Oratory) +1, Order Ability.
Advancement 2 (5): Armed Combat (Blades) +1, Debate (Parley) +1, Ranged Combat (Bows) +1, Favored Reaction.

For those curious, Belegon's name is from the Sindarin: "Beleg" = mighty, "Gon" = commander. Likewise is his father Belegil named: "Beleg" = mighty, "Gil" = star.

 

[arador359]

Well that's the problem I don't have the book, and LOTR didn't go into much detail on that area. So other than what I have already said and what that implicitly implies.

E.G. good woodcraft, skilled with sword and bow, believes it is the Dunedain's duty to protect the common men and hobbits of the north, Supporting Aragorn over the nobles of the south, working with the elves, although certainly not to the extent to have been seen in court, etc.

Well can add that imagine he would have been trained and had these ideals instilled in him by his father, that he has an older brother who will be taking over the household when his father dies, but as his is the duty to protect he has been given the family sword.

Mother captured by goblins and presumed dead three years ago. Which if he didn't have a strong desire to defeat evil, before he certainly does now. Sister just now coming into her majority. Really only close to his father, since the others were trained differently, ie brother affairs of court, and sister in deportment and perhaps magic.

Can't think of anything else at the moment. Especially since I don't know order abilities, edges , flaws etc.

Is your email address in your profile good? I want to send you a draft for review and approval before it gets posted here?

 

[garyh]

If other book owners can check over Belegon and make sure I didn't make any errors, that'd be much appreciated.

 

[arador359]

If other book owners can check over Belegon and make sure I didn't make any errors, that'd be much appreciated.

Belegon looks great!

 

[garyh]

Belegon looks great!

Thanks!

I highly recommend everyone use the "Pick Allocation" section I put in my stats. It helps both you and the Narrator see where your picks are going - a definite help, given all the ways you can spend them.

 

[rangerjohn]

email address

Yes Wally, that address is good.