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Offline dna1

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1 open player slot available.
« on: September 24, 2013, 08:34:46 PM »
Hi all.
So due to a unexpected player drop, I have 1 spot currently available for someone to join in. I would prefer some sort of caster, as that is what the party is lacking.

My Ravenloft Game



It's a horror themed game. The game has a planned end, and will run up to around level 15.
I have provided a ton of in-game information that should cover pretty much all your general questions. Look it over before asking about the world setting. The basic idea is that your character has been trapped in Ravenloft, and is desperately seeking a means of escape.


Any character build questions I would be happy to help with.


EDIT: I would like to choose someone quickly if possible. Now is a good time to add in a new player.
« Last Edit: September 24, 2013, 08:41:59 PM by dna1 »
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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2013, 10:24:06 PM »
INterested!

Will post build ASAP...

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2013, 12:04:34 AM »
Thanks for the heads up but I think I might actually be in too many PbPs as it is...

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2013, 06:25:12 AM »
I'll be glad to jump in. Playing a Wizard, of course.

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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2013, 12:08:00 PM »
Mmmmmm.... Ravenloft.

I'll look over the game thread and figure out what's going on.

Race restrictions?  (I'm assuming anything out of the ordinary would cause NPC's to be quite wary...)

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2013, 12:20:17 PM »
We have an anthropomorphic octopus, so...  :P
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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2013, 01:21:38 PM »
We have an anthropomorphic octopus, so...  :P
I see...

I was thinking of using an old character with which I was only able to play one session (new group, horrific DM experience). Killoren Wizard 1 (Focused Conjurer)/Druid 3/Mystic Theurge 2 -> Arcane Hierophant
Made use of Precocious Apprentice + Focused Specialist to gain two 2nd level spell slots with one level of Wizard.  Not sure if that is too much optimizing for this game, though.

When I actually played him, he was a Wizard 1/Druid 5 heading into AH, for some DM-related reason, but the extra casting would be good, here, I think.

He had Killoren Ancient and the Magic of the Land feats, and he would have soon been able to hit the Kn (Nature) check without fail to freely heal people with any buff spell.

That, or an Archivist.

Still working through the story thread to pick up info.
« Last Edit: September 25, 2013, 01:38:07 PM by ksbsnowowl »

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2013, 07:23:23 PM »
Mmmmmm.... Ravenloft.

I'll look over the game thread and figure out what's going on.

Race restrictions?  (I'm assuming anything out of the ordinary would cause NPC's to be quite wary...)

Yes the peasants of RL(ravenloft) are very xenophobic. I'm not restricting anything race-wise though, I am strongly suggesting some means of blending in.



We have an anthropomorphic octopus, so...  :P
I see...

I was thinking of using an old character with which I was only able to play one session (new group, horrific DM experience). Killoren Wizard 1 (Focused Conjurer)/Druid 3/Mystic Theurge 2 -> Arcane Hierophant
Made use of Precocious Apprentice + Focused Specialist to gain two 2nd level spell slots with one level of Wizard.  Not sure if that is too much optimizing for this game, though.

When I actually played him, he was a Wizard 1/Druid 5 heading into AH, for some DM-related reason, but the extra casting would be good, here, I think.

He had Killoren Ancient and the Magic of the Land feats, and he would have soon been able to hit the Kn (Nature) check without fail to freely heal people with any buff spell.

That, or an Archivist.

Still working through the story thread to pick up info.

I've asked for medium optimization. Of course being on a board of optimizers that is still pretty high. I'm not allowing anything broken like crafting shenanigans and punpun's etc.
Due to the general nature of RL you can expect monsters/enemys to be a bit nastier than normal. Such as having acquired the first few steps of the Darklord levels or something similar. So if your not at least optimized a bit you wont make it long. For instance.. in the first battle the players were already facing a crap load of ability drain, and horror checks.

Which reminds me, we will be using Taint, Corruption, Depravity as outlined in Heroes of Horror. pg 66 IIRC.

Please go over the FAQ and the starting info/backstory thread. It covers any general knowledge you should need. I of course am here to answer build questions/ equipment questions etc.
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edit: quick note- you will be working as part of a Darklords "secret army". its all outlined in the info I've provided in the game thread.
edit edit: the sooner a character can be built the better, i would like to bring the new player in within a day or two.
« Last Edit: September 26, 2013, 12:13:43 AM by dna1 »
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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2013, 03:42:09 PM »
Here is my build:


Str 10
Dex 14
Con 14
Int 16
Wis 15 -> 16
Cha 8

Killoren Focused Conjurer 1/Druid 3/Mystic Theurge 2/Druid +1/Arcane Hierophant 10
(Banned schools: enchantment, evocation, abjuration)

1-Precocious Apprentice, Scribe Scroll
3-Killoren Ancient
6-Magic of the Land
9-Natural Spell or companion spellbond
12- companion spellbond or natural spell
15- ?

Coming in at 6th level, he would cast as a 5th level Druid and a 3rd level Wizard.  His spells would typically inflict ability damage or status effects.

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The spell lists are just initial goals, not what I'll start with.  Sort of a cold theme going on; a force of winter, if you will.

True Neutral alignment.  Originally from Greyhawk, I suppose, though not necessarily.

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2013, 11:39:26 PM »
Looks good ksb.


Ok so far it looks like its between Risada and KSB.  I will most likely make a choice tomorrow. Feel free to pm me any more details.
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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2013, 07:33:31 AM »
dna1, I am stepping down from your game. Some stuff came up and it will most likely impact on the amount of time I will be able to access the internet for a while.

Thank you for the chance once again.

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Re: 1 open player slot available.
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2013, 11:20:57 AM »
Alrighty well thanks again for the interest.

I will keep you, as well as everyone else in mind for any future openings. Either in this game or the next  :D


ksb go ahead and move over to the game thread and start posting there.
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2013, 12:45:39 PM »
 Keep me in mind as well... I uh been looking for a chance to get into one of your games again. You're one of my favorite pbp dm's by far. I just seem to miss the openings everytime. profound sadness.
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2013, 09:35:49 PM »
Keep me in mind as well... I uh been looking for a chance to get into one of your games again. You're one of my favorite pbp dm's by far. I just seem to miss the openings everytime. profound sadness.

Well thank you sir!

I will definitely keep you in mind as well. After this game finishes I will be starting another PbP, not sure if I will be resurrecting High Arcana or doing something else... But anyways yea I will send you a PM when that starts, or if anything opens up here in the current one.
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