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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gabrion" data-source="post: 2628419" data-attributes="member: 30779">*Notice to all of Silverymoon*In the dark hours of the evening past, that most wonderous lady of ours, Alustriel of Silverymoon, departed from this world.  Long may her grace live on in this realm, born of her courage and love, and may she find eternal rest in her sleep._____________Three months later in a meeting of the League of Silver Marches the council argues over how to go about replacing the High Lady Alustriel...Harbromm(in a raised voice): ...three months is long enough to morn her.  The High Lady is gone and this council needs to name a new leader!  We can't sit by discussing worthless politics while orcs and giants ready themselves in the hills.  Action!  We need action!Breunor Battlehammer: Calm yourself Harbromm, we are not wasting our time with idle politics here.  The decision of who should take the title of High Lord is one that needs time and consideration.  Every lad in the north knows that you think yourself best fit for the job, but you can't just have it cause of yer own opinion.Harbromm: Aye, I've minced no words on that topic.  I'm the most fit to lead this confederation.  We need a strong leader who can hold this realm together with a mighty axe, and I'll be the best one for that job. With this Harbromm grabs the hilt of his waraxe and swings the weapon down on the table, smashing the sharp edge deep into the wood.  The out of place look of confidence on his face makes it seem as though he expects an affirmation from his audience.  Seeing only placid, unimpressed looks instead, he grabs the axe from the table and dons his heavy fur cloak.  Citadel Adbar has wasted enough of our time on this foolish endeavor.  When you've thought a bit more about the decision and you realize I'm best suited to govern this council, you can come find me in the Citadel. With that, the dwarven king storms from the room, leaving the others to consider where they stand..._______________This game is FullThis is the official recruiting thread for the game I announced <a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=151033" target="_blank">here</a>.  People who expressed interest in that thread (before this point) will be given slight priority over other submissions, but all are welcome to post characters if interested.About the gameThis game will be for 3-4 Gestalt characters, starting at 12th level, and it will be set in the Forgotten Realms (specifically in the Silver Marches to start).  Knowledge of the setting is not required, and for those of you who know the Realms very well, you will notice that I tend to 'interpret' the world as I see fit and bend it to my wishes, so the game won't be in the Forgotten Realms as much as it will be in my Forgotten Realms. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />  After all, the game will start shortly after the death of Lady Alustriel, so you can't expect a carbon copy of the standard FR.This game will have quite a bit of combat, but at the same time it will be very plot driven.  Don't shy away from making a very social character, because I will shape encouters in order to be sure that everyone is staying involved in the game.  While I won't choose certain character archetypes over others, I will look for a party that can cover all the bases, so keep that in mind as you make your character (and keep an eye on the trends of over people submitting characters).  Ties that Bind is made for heroic type characters and while I don't want a group of goody-two-shoes Paladins, it will be hard to convince me to allow an evil character in the group (although it can be done <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />). I will do my best to keep this game moving along quickly and I will post multiple times each day if the players are keeping up the pace on their end.  I will expect at least one post per day on weekdays and I prefer people who can post on weekends as well.Character Creation <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">12th Level Gestalt (see Gestalt Rules below).  Characters will start with 72,000 XP, putting them half way to the next level.  This XP can be used to craft items if the character has the proper feats.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use 84 point buy (starting at 0, 1:1) to generate ability scores, before level increases.  This will give pretty powerful stats, but I've found that some of the more interesting Gestalt combos can get stat intensive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">125,000 gp starting wealth</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can make or buy custom items for your character, but any such item requires approval from the DM.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Most races or monsters with printed LA from the allowed sources are fine (see the submission rules), but keep in mind the Gestalt rules for LA (below).  Just as a side note, I prefer standard races, and while I won't exclude submissions that are based on a monstrous race, I can assure you that no more than one such character will be allowed.</li> </ul>Allowed Material <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Core</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Forgotten Realms Material</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Complete Series</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Races Series</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">BoED and BoVD</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Draconomicon</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Libris Mortis</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Miniatures Handbook</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">XPH</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Frostburn</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unearthed Arcana<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gestalt</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Partial BAB and saves</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Varient Character classes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bloodlines</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Traits/Flaws (maximum of two)</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Most stuff from the WotC website (ask)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Other material will be allowed on a case by case basis and if I'm missing the book, I will need a write up (This includes some FR books that I don't own).</li> </ul>Gestalt RulesThe mechanics for Gestalt Rules can be found in the Unearthed Arcana, these are just some clarifications or house rules I will be using.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No Multiclass penalties will be used</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No classes that progress multiple class abilities will be allowed (MT, Arcane Trickster, Arcane Hierophant, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unlike normal gestalt rules, characters can advance two prestige classes at the same time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">LA will count normally on one side of the character build, but all LA from races and or templates will be increased by 1.5 (rounded down)</li> </ul>What I need from you<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Say a bit about yourself.  How long have you played (online and off)?  What settings?  What style of game do you prefer? How often can you post?  Do you mind beer at the table (oh...wait, this is a PbP...)?  Anything else you'd like to say can go here too.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">You should post a build that includes race, class and prestige class levels, and templates if applicable.  Please list all of your source in case I'm not familiar with something.  Don't worry about stats yet.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wait for me to give you the nod on your build.  I'm just doing this sequentially cause I may not allow certain things and I don't want people to stat out an entire character just to find I won't allow it.  For your own sake, wait till I give you a thumbs up!</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">After I've given you the go ahead, it's up to you if you want to fully stat out your character, or just submit a back story.  Either way I do require a detailed description of your character and a back story that should end with your character in Silverymoon (or at least traveling there)  Also, it would be nice if you could include at least one plot hook in your character background.    </li> </ol>House rules/Stuff I don't allow/Whatever else I decide to put hereAfter some of the character concepts and other stuff has been turned down throughout the thread, I decided to make this list so people won't have to read through to see what I'm house ruling. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rapidstrike feats are frowned upon</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any supernatural ability that mimics a spell that would normally cost XP still has the XP cost.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Incantrix's Metamagic Effect ability can only be used if the resulting spell level of the effect is no higher than spells she can cast.  If this doesn't make sense ask me.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nightsticks from LM are allowed, but only one can be used at a time (although owning many is fine).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Initiate of Mystra feat does not allow casting in an AMF, although it still allows casting in a dead magic zone.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">High CHA characters are fun.  Just keeping you on your toes here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Just to save myself time, If it's broke then don't post it.  If it's only kinda broke then ask me.</li> </ul>Submissions are no longer being accepted for this game.  The new deadly to have your character ready for selection is Wednesday the 12th at 5:00 pm (Pacific Time).  Remember that even when character selection comes around I don't require your submission to be totally done stat wise, but the more you give me the better I will understand your character.OK!  With that stuff out of the way, I'm looking forward to some interesting characters from all of you.  Oh ya, I'm now making the disclaimer that I've probably forgotten something and I have the right to totally change this post to suite my evil DM wishes.</blockquote>

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