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We are looking to recruit two more players for this game. You can create an entirely new character, or you can use either apocalypstick's or Vorlon Space's characters from our Rogue's Gallery below (Andrew Gable and Dakkareth are still in the game). If you want to create a new character, character creation rules follow toward the bottom of this same post.
Andrew and Dakkareth's characters are currently researching the location of Pickman's old artist studio, which he rented under an assumed name. They need to locate a book he had on his possession. I will have them continue their research while we are waiting for you to finish up character creation (though you can jump in earlier if you like). I'll pause when their research is complete, then you can jump in and join in the hunt. Just give me a reply if you want to join, and then submit a character when you get a chance. I'll answer any questions you have when you reply.
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First time PbP DM seeks 2-4 players for a [Edit: d20
] Call of Cthulhu game! If you don’t know the rules, that’s okay, read on.
This will be a short one-shot sort of affair, or as close to a one-shot as PbP can get (maybe two or three months). It will be divided evenly between some research/investigation and some combat. If the group enjoys it enough we can use it to launch a full campaign later. I’m looking for people who’d be willing to post frequently; I want to update about 2-3 times a week, so a reply once every couple days is what I’m shooting for. If you guys are having fun role-playing the characters I’ll slow down the pace to match the group.
It’s set in modern day Boston, but it’s related to the past events described in Lovecraft’s short story “Pickman’s Model” which you can read if you like at the link below (you don’t have to read it though, but it will provide some background). I don’t think it will be a spoiler in terms of what happens in our campaign, but different people have different spoiler thresholds, so do what you will.
http://www.gizmology.net/lovecraft/works/pickman.htm
If you want to join, just let me know and go ahead and post a character when you’re ready. Once we get four people in I’ll close the recruitment.
-Be sure to include a description/short bio of the character, not just stats
-Don’t worry about balancing the party, just play whatever you want (I expect that a variety of skills will be useful, not just combat; I’ll probably tailor parts of the adventure to fit the group’s skill set as we go or use NPC’s to fill in the gaps)
-I’ll worry about how the group fits together, but if you want to create connections between the characters that’s fine too
-If you don’t know CoC rules, just create your character bio and ability scores, and I’ll try to suggest some skills and help you flesh out other areas of the stats
-Level 3 Characters (XP 4500)
-28 Point Buy for ability scores
-HP are full at level one, 2/3 at each subsequent level (so 14HP for level 3 plus Con bonuses or penalties at each level)
-Variant defense bonus
-Choose any 12 skills as core skills (you don’t need to follow templates); choose the closest profession to yours on the list when determining income modifier
-Equipment: Anything on the list is fine except outlandish weapons like assault rifles or bigger (sub-machineguns, shotguns, or demolitions can be okay if it fits your character).
-If you want your characters to have weapons or armor, make sure they have an appropriate profession to match it or otherwise explain how they have them. You can assume most people have some simple items in their homes that could be used as weapons in a pinch (steak knife, baseball bat, tire iron, darts, etc). Any weapons or armor should be assumed to be stored in your apartment unless your job requires you to carry them on you
Andrew and Dakkareth's characters are currently researching the location of Pickman's old artist studio, which he rented under an assumed name. They need to locate a book he had on his possession. I will have them continue their research while we are waiting for you to finish up character creation (though you can jump in earlier if you like). I'll pause when their research is complete, then you can jump in and join in the hunt. Just give me a reply if you want to join, and then submit a character when you get a chance. I'll answer any questions you have when you reply.
IC Thread
Rogue's Gallery
Props
First time PbP DM seeks 2-4 players for a [Edit: d20
] Call of Cthulhu game! If you don’t know the rules, that’s okay, read on. This will be a short one-shot sort of affair, or as close to a one-shot as PbP can get (maybe two or three months). It will be divided evenly between some research/investigation and some combat. If the group enjoys it enough we can use it to launch a full campaign later. I’m looking for people who’d be willing to post frequently; I want to update about 2-3 times a week, so a reply once every couple days is what I’m shooting for. If you guys are having fun role-playing the characters I’ll slow down the pace to match the group.
It’s set in modern day Boston, but it’s related to the past events described in Lovecraft’s short story “Pickman’s Model” which you can read if you like at the link below (you don’t have to read it though, but it will provide some background). I don’t think it will be a spoiler in terms of what happens in our campaign, but different people have different spoiler thresholds, so do what you will.
http://www.gizmology.net/lovecraft/works/pickman.htm
If you want to join, just let me know and go ahead and post a character when you’re ready. Once we get four people in I’ll close the recruitment.
-Be sure to include a description/short bio of the character, not just stats
-Don’t worry about balancing the party, just play whatever you want (I expect that a variety of skills will be useful, not just combat; I’ll probably tailor parts of the adventure to fit the group’s skill set as we go or use NPC’s to fill in the gaps)
-I’ll worry about how the group fits together, but if you want to create connections between the characters that’s fine too
-If you don’t know CoC rules, just create your character bio and ability scores, and I’ll try to suggest some skills and help you flesh out other areas of the stats
-Level 3 Characters (XP 4500)
-28 Point Buy for ability scores
-HP are full at level one, 2/3 at each subsequent level (so 14HP for level 3 plus Con bonuses or penalties at each level)
-Variant defense bonus
-Choose any 12 skills as core skills (you don’t need to follow templates); choose the closest profession to yours on the list when determining income modifier
-Equipment: Anything on the list is fine except outlandish weapons like assault rifles or bigger (sub-machineguns, shotguns, or demolitions can be okay if it fits your character).
-If you want your characters to have weapons or armor, make sure they have an appropriate profession to match it or otherwise explain how they have them. You can assume most people have some simple items in their homes that could be used as weapons in a pinch (steak knife, baseball bat, tire iron, darts, etc). Any weapons or armor should be assumed to be stored in your apartment unless your job requires you to carry them on you
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