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May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« on: October 03, 2013, 11:05:45 AM »
Hey everyone! I'm going to try and get a Maptools game going (me DMing, obviously), and I only have 2 players (one of which may not be available all the time). I may need 2 more, and would like to have potential applicants join in when we discuss character creation this Saturday (8-10am EST).
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 11:51:12 AM »
Can you give us details about the scenary? And the schedule?
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 02:55:33 PM »
Would the game be taking place around that time weekly?

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 03:08:34 PM »
Can you give us details about the scenary? And the schedule?

That much is largely undecided. It will likely be an Eberron campaign, but I haven't made up my mind about what I'm going to do and the schedule isn't set in stone (since the players I do have may run into scheduling conflicts).

Would the game be taking place around that time weekly?

See above. I'm hoping I can get more time (I have to be somewhere this Saturday at noon).
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2013, 01:06:55 PM »
I'm guessing it would be in 3.5, so color me interested depending on the schedule.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2013, 01:10:06 PM »
Maptools? :O

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2013, 01:26:50 PM »
Something may have come up, so I may have to reschedule.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2013, 02:04:28 PM »
I'm interested if you're still doing it, depending on the time slot.

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2013, 01:03:32 PM »
I'm still interested in running it, but I need to coordinate with two players IRL one of whom is incredibly busy with her classes (she only has Saturday mornings available).

I was called into work every previous Saturday, so I wasn't able to run it at all.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2013, 12:28:54 AM »
I'd be interested if it is on the weekend.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2013, 12:18:23 PM »
I'm interested, having looked at the time and stuff. >_>;

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2013, 12:38:22 PM »
I've decided on running The Forgotten Forge and it's sequels, modified to my standards. I'll get back to you guys on house rules, seeing as I'd have to talk to the other players I was looking to bring in.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2013, 07:35:25 PM »
I only have space for 2 additional players so additional players may get sidelined to be either backups or, if I'm feeling overwhelmed, assistants to help me run Maptool (IE controlling NPCs/enemies during encounters).

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2013, 06:10:46 AM »
What about the DMG PrC's? :O

Do you have any idea what the players you've got so far are doing, or is that still TBD?

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2013, 07:28:09 AM »
What about the DMG PrC's? :O

Do you have any idea what the players you've got so far are doing, or is that still TBD?

Core PrCs are fine too, but I have nothing from the other players yet.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2013, 12:00:05 AM »
What time slot will this be running?  Saturday mornings, as you said before?

Who is in the game, and who is a backup?  What version of maptools will you be using?

I'm still interested, I'd probably make some sort of tripper / lockdown melee character, maybe a Knockback using Goliath.

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2013, 12:02:12 AM »
What time slot will this be running?  Saturday mornings, as you said before?

Who is in the game, and who is a backup?  What version of maptools will you be using?

I'm still interested, I'd probably make some sort of tripper / lockdown melee character, maybe a Knockback using Goliath.

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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2013, 06:25:26 PM »
I got a reply from one of the IRL players I know. She asked for Dragon Magic, so she may be planning a DFA (she has other books, she just wanted that one from me). Haven't heard from the other at all.
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #18 on: November 10, 2013, 01:24:24 AM »
Ok, so planning for the session next week...  I could not connect at all, is it possible for you to make a named server for us to join, rather than direct/IP connection?

The Goliath build I mentioned... I would probably be multiclassing Martial ("feat") Rogue [UA] with Barbarian.  I would want to use Whirling Frenzy [UA] and Mountain Rage [RoS] (since mountain rage adds on to the existing rage modifiers, that should be fine, right?) and take Wolf Totem [UA] and Lion Spirit Totem [CC].  On the rogue side...maybe Wilderness Rogue [UA] as well just for flavor.  Maybe eventually I'd go into Dungeoncrasher Fighter [Dun], but only if there's a PC willing to put up Blockade [CS] spells for me.
Feats I'd be going for would include Knockback, Cometary Collision [PH2], Leap Attack [CAdv], and Shock Trooper [CW], so I can use foes like bowling balls.

Please let me know if any of that is problematic.

Another idea... something I'd love to get to play... is my Capoeirista class, if you're willing to look it over and approve it.  It's a full BAB unarmed class with some bard-like party buffs and roguish feinting, good offense but slightly squishy.

Also, is this what you meant by your weapons houserules?
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Re: May be starting a Maptools game, possibly need players
« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2013, 03:21:26 AM »
Sorry i didn't respond to your PM, Sinfire, I was working during the day, and by the time I got off it was too late.
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