D&D 4E Sharn - 4e Eberron Chat Game

[The_Traveler]

thank you - I mostly understand! This sounds really cool if it can work - it does sound like a lot of work on your end.

So if in my last game I was in the Upper Dura, but I logged in today and that chat was empty, but The Cogs was active, could I just jump down there? Would the storyline be free like that or tight so that I'd have to wait to rejoin where I left off?

You are completely free to roam the city unless specifically told by a DM that you are restricted to X location. As I mentioned above the DM team will try to make sure that between adventures you can wander around and role-play freely with anyone who is on the chat. Generally speaking it is good form to allow a little time when moving through rooms to locations in the same area to allow for the possibility of meeting someone on the way.

For example: You start in the King of Fire tavern in Middle Dura but no one comes in to join you. You can see that The Drunken Dragon in Upper Dura has a bunch of people in it. You first move to Middle Dura (this room covers the streets and districts around the King of Fire) wait for a moment and then move to Upper Dura (the streets around The Drunken Dragon) wait a moment and then move into The Drunken Dragon.

The DM side of things is a bit of work but the more DMs we have the easier it is for all. It is also a rewarding experience to be able to run stories for people you don't know or don't know well. It is always nice to finish running a story and hear that people enjoyed it. Further the tale of events often is retold as people role-play with others around the chat. Sometimes a well done villain lives in infamy long after they have been defeated as new players to the chat hear of the dramatic battles against them. Doesn't hurt that we are working up a reward system for active DMs too. Allowing them to earn a little bit of xp or gold for their characters that they are not playing while running adventures for everyone else.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[buddhafrog]

You are completely free to roam the city unless specifically told by a DM that you are restricted to X location. As I mentioned above the DM team will try to make sure that between adventures you can wander around and role-play freely with anyone who is on the chat. Generally speaking it is good form to allow a little time when moving through rooms to locations in the same area to allow for the possibility of meeting someone on the way.

For example: You start in the King of Fire tavern in Middle Dura but no one comes in to join you. You can see that The Drunken Dragon in Upper Dura has a bunch of people in it. You first move to Middle Dura (this room covers the streets and districts around the King of Fire) wait for a moment and then move to Upper Dura (the streets around The Drunken Dragon) wait a moment and then move into The Drunken Dragon.

The DM side of things is a bit of work but the more DMs we have the easier it is for all. It is also a rewarding experience to be able to run stories for people you don't know or don't know well. It is always nice to finish running a story and hear that people enjoyed it. Further the tale of events often is retold as people role-play with others around the chat. Sometimes a well done villain lives in infamy long after they have been defeated as new players to the chat hear of the dramatic battles against them. Doesn't hurt that we are working up a reward system for active DMs too. Allowing them to earn a little bit of xp or gold for their characters that they are not playing while running adventures for everyone else.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

I actually get this. I think it's great. I recommend that you describe this info on the first page of your website.

 

[The_Traveler]

I actually get this. I think it's great. I recommend that you describe this info on the first page of your website.

Added a bit of this to the About page of the site. The front page is for announcements about what is going on in the chat/forums and have posted it in the advertising topics on other sites. I am thinking we will need to add a FAQ page.

Glad this has given you a better understanding of how it all works and hopefully I will see you around the Sharn forums!

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

New Approved Race and Classes

The Swordmage, Dark Pact Warlock and Drow have been added to the approved list of races and classes.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

New Sharn Inquisitive Article:

News for Lharvion 13th, 998 posted here.

Articles for the Sharn Inquisitive are being posted while awaiting the launch day of the chat to provide a background of events that have been happening. These will also provide leads to potential adventures/items for PCs to investigate.

Players may also write and submit articles to Aureon for bonus XP to be applied to one of your characters.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

New Sharn Inquisitive Article:

News for Lharvion 16, 998 has been posted here.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

Rules Discussion: Professions and Property

We are looking at adding the Profession Skill back into 4e as a way for PCs to make some cash when not adventuring. The topic can be found here.

Potential rules for costs of owning/renting homes and owning businesses have been posted. Also some ideas on the benefits of owning a business and its effect on income from the Profession skill. This topic can be found here.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

New Race Approved: The Orc

Orcs have been given the PC treatment and added to the approved list of races for Sharn.

The racial write up can be found here.


The new feats can be found here.

The Traveler
Head DM for Sharn

 

[The_Traveler]

BETA TEST!!!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we still aren’t sure when Sharn will open on Exodus. However, we are just as anxious as all of you to get started playing so it’s been decided that we will open for beta testing on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011!

This is your chance to help us test out some of the rules and really get a feel for the setting before Sharn goes live on Exodus. As our way of saying thank you, all loot and xp awards earned during beta testing will carry over once the chat officially opens.

To participate, all you need to do is create a character by registering a new account on the forums, fill out all of the profile fields, and let a DM know you are ready to be sanctioned. Once a DM has approved your sheet, the DM will create a chat login for you with a temporary password that you will need to change after you login to the chat for the first time.

From here on out, all forum profiles will only be visible to the profile owner, DMs, and admin to ensure strict character privacy.

If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask.

 

[The_Traveler]

Additional Background Options:



The backgrounds in the following books have been added to approved list:


Arcane Power, Divine Power, Martial Power 2, Player's Handbook 2 and 3, Primal Power, and Psionic Power.