I bought the 3 books I was planning to buy today (Books-a-million had a 20% off sale today). Looking to start around the end of the month or sometime in May, depending on how fast things go with the planning.
So Far, the following people have shown interest.
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Adrecia
Anklebitur
Khyron
Lyinar
NecroPriest
Densetsu
OtakuPenguin
Malkav
LastStrider
Reyolen
Waisztarroz
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What I want from each of you:
1)When is a good time to play?
2)Is there a particular non traditional race you want to play? If so, NOW is the time to let me know so I can work them into the gameworld.
3)Is there a particular class/kit you want to play that isnt listed in any of the books? If so, send me the info on the class so I can go over it for balance and stuff.
4)What would you prefer to use to play? GRIP? IRC? Boards?
If you arent on this list, and want to be, post here and answer these questions.
IF you want off the list, post here.
Fal [ 04-13-2002: Message edited by: Falaanla Marr ]
A good time for me to play is on the weekends, pretty much at any time then, although I could work in evenings in the week.
I'm happy with standard races and classes.
I would like IRC...never seen GRIP, though.
Yes, that's right, hot live sex!
Weekends preferably, around 6pm CST maybe?
2)Is there a particular non traditional race you want to play? If so, NOW is the time to let me know so I can work them into the gameworld.
DRAGON! Just kidding. *big grin* Nopers.
3)Is there a particular class/kit you want to play that isnt listed in any of the books? If so, send me the info on the class so I can go over it for balance and stuff.
I'll have to check, but probably not.
4)What would you prefer to use to play? GRIP? IRC? Boards?
IRC or GRIP (would like to see what that's like). Boards are too slow.
4pm - 7pm on weekdays, pretty much all day on weekends unless i have somthing to do
2)Is there a particular non traditional race you want to play? If so, NOW is the time to let me know so I can work them into the gameworld.
a dopleganger maby
3)Is there a particular class/kit you want to play that isnt listed in any of the books? If so, send me the info on the class so I can go over it for balance and stuff.
the kensai is a warrior subclass.. +2 ac, +1 to hit and damage avery 5 levels, cant wear armour, helmets, or bracers.
4)What would you prefer to use to play? GRIP? IRC? Boards?
I have GRIP on this comp and mIRC but the boards are to slow [ 04-15-2002: Message edited by: Anklebitur D'gnome ]
OH GOD HELP ME I'VE NEVER BEEN AWAY FROM INNORUUK'S HOUSE OF PANCAKES AND I'M A SCARED SCARED TIGER!
Khyron cowers in the corner and whimpers.
Anyways... [ 04-15-2002: Message edited by: Khyron ]
1) I'm available most evenings. I get home from work at 7:00 EST most days, so after that is good for me.
2) If possible a tiger-like race (Like the vah'shir). I don't know if there's any pre-made races like this, as I haven't had too much exposure to D&D pre-3rd-ed, but if not, human is fine
3) Paladin or rogue is fine with me, either way.
4) Grip I don't know what it is, but I could learn if it's good. I've used IRC before. Boards seems like it would be too difficult.
1)Weeknights or most weekends
2)If we could play evil I would like to play a drow wizard.
3)mboards or IRC is good. Never played on IRC though so I would have to learn quick.
1) Other than 8 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays, i'm free to play.
2) Always human!
3) Nothing special.
4) I'm flexible! Anything is fine with me. [ 04-16-2002: Message edited by: DS ]
I'll be keeping a close watch on my schedule, just in case. And if this is going to be a message board campaign, I'll definatly be reading it even if I can't join.
GRIP
+ Easy to give a visual layout using GRIP map, so you'll always know where you are.
+ Character sheets give you an easy reference for rolling, and the roller itself is quite functional. You can even set rolls to factor in Armor Penalties, temporary bonuses, etc., without having to recalculate a bunch of figures.
- Requires heavy setup on the part of the GM. Practically all materials need to be prepared before session start.
- Bandwidth intensive. Sending maps, character sheets, and other raw materials creates a need for as many people as possible to have broadband (DSL or CableModem).
Message Board
+ Disjointed timing. Not all players need attend at any one time, making it easier to take players with differing schedules.
+ Players have more thinking time to consider their actions. This allows players whose characters have high Intelligence or Wisdom scores to consider their actions carefully, piece together riddles, or seek aid from others. It also lets players whose characters have higher Strength, Dexterity, or Charisma (especially charisma) take the time to describe details of their characters' actions that might otherwise go unnoticed.
- Slow pace. As many can tell, message board games are by far the slowest form of play. A full day in game may take as long as six months to a year real time.
- Retroactive moderation. Because players will post and interact while the GM is not present, it can lead to conflicts unless the GM checks back regularly, and keeps players posted on the situation. The use of external materials such as a frequently updated website with a GRIP-style overhead map can reduce this problem, but will not eliminate it. The responsibility of keeping both time and space synchronized falls on the GM.
IRC Chat [ 04-18-2002: Message edited by: Murdoc [remote] ]
+ Most of the players will already have access to this program.
+ Low overhead. IRC requires very little processor power, and minimal bandwidth. It can be run even on very old computers.
- Using visual aids with IRC is extremely difficult. File transfers suffer from frequent failure, and updating a website during gameplay bogs down gaming.
1. Sundays are always best as I never work sundays. Any other night I am usually home from work by 10pm EST and online. However as of late any day but Wed. seems to work as work has been screwing me over.
2. That really depends on the campaign setting. Mostly I play an elf or a varient thereof like a Wild Elf.
3.No I tend to stick with fairly standard classes of multiclasses
4.I would prefer IRC or GRIP (if I knew where to get it) for a new experience.
2&3. I have a 16 Half-orc if we're using higher levels, otherwise I'll start a Gnome Illusionist.
4. IRC is good, have no idea wat GRIP is. I have no experience with online campaigning either way though, as I've noticed even moreso seeing all you guys that don't post on IHOP again.
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I'm not sure I'll be able to play, seeing as how my sister is taking this computer to college, but if I get another one soon enough,
OK, I have at LEAST three months. Is that long enough, or will this be an extended quest?
