jacksonm
Warlord
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River City
 | | 08/14/2007 9:52 AM |
| By decree of your captain the good Salty Pete this shall be the official thread for the burgeoning new D&D camapign. Arrrrrr!!!!
The swabees of good standing shall thusly be:
Chris - Human Wizard
Rob - Aasimar Cleric of Corellon Larethian
Nico - Hadozee Rogue
Scott - Human Barbarian
Garret - Shield Dwarf Fighter
You may discuss your character thoughts here.
As mentioned everyone starts with the same stats: 18, 16, 15, 13, 12, 11. Arrange as you choose, feel free to go lower for RP purposes if you like. 
All characters start at 1st level. You may choose a race with a +1 level adjustment if you wish.
As for starting equipment take the packages in the PHB, some substitutions allowed for items of similar value. For instance if you want a greatsword instead of a greataxe or a heavy mace instead of a long sword go for it. In addition take the bonus equipment from your region in the Player's Guide to Faerun.
All characters should be NG or CG in alignment. Other alignments may be accepted with good reason but only with prior DM approval. While there may be some seaborn shenanigans the chaarcters will primarily be heroic in nature.
Painted Reaper Mini Bonus: All those painting up a metal Reaper Mini will receive an extra special bonus magic item. Minis can be painted at any time to recieve the item. I don't expect museum level quality, all that matters is the effort. I'll give it for a nicely repainted plastic mini as well.
Background Bonus: All those with a nice written background for their characters will recieve some bonus skill points apropriate to their background. I'll try to point you in the right direction for information as needed, just let me know. One of the skill point bonuses will be ranks in Knowledge (Local) equal to your INT modifier +1. At least half of those ranks must be alloted to your homeland and the rest can be from areas you've traveled to.
The first session will be the 12th of September. Hopefully most of the character details will be worked out by then but there will be time to do some finishing touches that night.
I would like the general character concepts to be in before the 5th of September to give everyone an idea of what the others are playing and how your characters can work together or share backstories if you like. I'll be at Game Knight on the 5th to help those in need.
Edited September 4th 2:27 PM | | | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/14/2007 9:53 AM |
| Here's a map of the basic area the majority of the campaign will encompass. The city circled in red is Marsember where the first adventure will take place.
If you like your characters can come from one of the lands surrounding the Sea of Fallen Stars, it would add a little flavor when you sail into your home port. Not necessary though, the Forgotten Realms is a huge place, you may be from anywhere that interests you.
Your characters are required to be in Marsember at the start of the camapign and have a reason as to why they are looking for work as an adventurer. The exact reason is up to you, perhaps you're a coin poor traveler looking for a job, a local boy eager to see the world, or a young lass with the sea in her blood.
In turn each of your characters will be approached by a young lad with an offer of an opertunity for wealth and adventure. Those interested are to inquire with the Captain Salty Pete who is currently located in the Blushing Mermaid tavern by the docks.
The starting date will be the 12th of Tarsakh, 1372 DR.
The adventure will begin there.
Edited September 4th 2:18 PM
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/14/2007 12:25 PM |
| What region is the campaign starting in? You mentioned it in the Shadowdale Thread.
Do we speak a regional dialect (as a bonus language to common)?
Also, if you have any insight to Barbarian tribes in the region, please share so I can get my background story in-sync as best as I can. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/14/2007 12:35 PM |
| The campaign will begin in Marsember, Cormyr.
You can be from where ever in the Realms you want to be. There are no barbarian tribes in Cormyr.
What type of barbarian do you want to be, Mongol horseman, Polynesian headhunter, Inuit blubber chewer, Jungle savage? | | | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/14/2007 1:49 PM |
| Posted By jacksonm on 08/14/2007 12:35 PM
The campaign will begin in Marsember, Cormyr.
You can be from where ever in the Realms you want to be. There are no barbarian tribes in Cormyr.
What type of barbarian do you want to be, Mongol horseman, Polynesian headhunter, Inuit blubber chewer, Jungle savage?
I was thinking of something like a Mohawk warrior, or northern plains/forest tribesman, following the calling of nature gods and spirits. My character has been banished from his tribe, so he can be a wanderer from anywhere, trying to learn more about the "curse" that afflicts him.
And if you know of any good reaper minis.........
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jacksonm
Warlord
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River City
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dorge
Sergeant
417 Posts
| | 08/14/2007 3:06 PM |
| | Scott, Can I come down early on wednsday to work on my backround story. | |
SLIPKNOT-WAIT & BLEED
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/14/2007 3:59 PM |
| Sure, but I may be a little busy, depending on my workload for the day.
Nice figure MJ. But as a 1st level/not-yey-multiclassed character, it may look a bit too much like a sorceror and not a barbarian. | |
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Omand
Commander
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
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dorge
Sergeant
417 Posts
| | 08/16/2007 3:27 PM |
| | Do we need our Characters done by a certain date before the first session? | |
SLIPKNOT-WAIT & BLEED
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/16/2007 8:22 PM |
| | I figure the first session will involve some polishing off of characters and introductions. Minis can be painted up at any time. | | | |
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Isondaho
Warrior
271 Posts
Canada
| | 08/16/2007 8:39 PM |
| | Can I play? And when is the first session? | | | |
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dorge
Sergeant
417 Posts
| | 08/16/2007 11:08 PM |
| | Isondaho I think Mike capped it at 5 people. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/17/2007 6:16 AM |
| Yeah Norm, sadly I did cap this one at the first 5 players. Otherwise I would love to have you. Paula's group plays the same time we do and I think they're looking for new players.
I'll keep a space for you in the next camapign I run. | | | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/17/2007 6:16 AM |
| Yeah Norm, sadly I did cap this one at the first 5 players. Otherwise I would love to have you. Paula's group plays the same time we do and I think they're looking for new players.
I'll keep a space for you in the next camapign I run. | | | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/17/2007 8:44 AM |
| I think with Norm, Jory, Tyler, and Richard as possible players, there is enough to get a 3rd D&D group started. There is plenty of space, so all that is needed is a volunteer to DM.
Tyler, you have an adventure you've been wanting to try out, care to give it a hand? Anyone else possibly? | |
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nork
Sergeant
391 Posts
| | 08/17/2007 8:20 PM |
| I can be available Wednesday Aug 22nd, 2008.
Are we starting or just fleshing things out???
Rogue might be fun for a change - never tried that.
Truthfully I will do whatever the party needs at this
juncture. If the above list is accurate - does Rob
want to be a Cleric??? A sea salt ape is pretty cool! | |
Stop monkeying around - thats my job!!! | |
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ShadowLord XT
Commander
2627 Posts
Plane of Shadow
| | 08/17/2007 9:41 PM |
| Posted By The Beer Baron on 08/17/2007 8:44 AM
Tyler, you have an adventure you've been wanting to try out, care to give it a hand? Anyone else possibly?
I'm currently getting a group together with the anime community for my campaign. If I need an extra player or two I'll come back here to fill the group. | |
Disipline is the only way to overcome chaos.
Champion of Half-Golems
Knight of Golems
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/18/2007 5:28 AM |
| Here's the quick Hadozee stats I knocked off for Nico again. He of course can come up with his own idea.
1st Level Hadozee Rogue
STR 16
DEX 20
CON 15
INT 13
WIS 11
CHA 10
+4 Balance/Climb
Gliding
Sneak Attack
Trapfinding
Initiative +7
Balance 4 (+13)
Tumble 4 (+9)
Disable Device 4 (+5)
Open Lock 4 (+9)
Profession Sailor 4 (+4)
Climb 4 (+11)
Search 4 (+5)
Spot 4 (+4)
Listen 4 (+4)
Appraise 0 (+3)
Intimidate 0 (+2)
Feat: Thug
Languages: Common, Chondathan, Hadozee, Halfling.
Masterwork Cutlass
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/18/2007 1:37 PM |
| | How are the chaarcters coming along? Need help with anything? | | | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/18/2007 2:29 PM |
| Today I'm brewing a beer for my character. Yes, may character will come to the first gam with his own beer.
It's a wheat beer, made from some leftovers that needed using. In my bizarre beer naming tradition, I asked the nearest
person (Paula) for a name that starts with "W" (like wheat). She said Windigo, which is some inuit demon or something.
After googling it, windigo turns out to be a native Canadian legend belonging to various tribes to describe a "human flesh eating
werewolf on steroids, a mythical monster that flies on the winds of blizzards". It goes back to several tribes, including the Ojibwe.
My barbarian character is named Migwin, son of Tigrin. Migwin was a girl I met at the troat forest music festival, a friend of Meagans,
whose name is Ojibwe for "Feather". So I decided to use that as a basis for my character. Who'da thunk Paula would have came up
with an Ojibwe word for the title of my beer. Destiny.
So what XP/item bonus do I get for having my own beer? (lol) | |
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Richard II
Commander
3663 Posts
| | 08/18/2007 2:45 PM |
| your character is named after a girl?  | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/18/2007 2:50 PM |
| | Drunkeness is it's own reward. Save some for Nico. | | | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/18/2007 3:07 PM |
| Posted By Richard II on 08/18/2007 2:45 PM your character is named after a girl? 
Even better - after a girl named after a feather!
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nork
Sergeant
391 Posts
| | 08/18/2007 6:10 PM |
| What is Hadozee ???
The stats look cool. Those are the same stats as everyone right???
Are we meeting this Wednesday???
I'll go with the Rogue.
Can't wait to play guys - and come home.
Ale is great Scott! We'll be drinking buddies! | |
Stop monkeying around - thats my job!!! | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/18/2007 6:33 PM |
| They're from Stormwrack. The Deck apes. Check the book when you get home.
They're just a suggestion though.
We are indeed playing this week. There are still adventures for Felix to finish. | | | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/18/2007 7:05 PM |
| The Hadozee pics again.
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/19/2007 6:21 AM |
| | Even more people looking to get in on this campaign. I may have to expand the table size. I hate turning people away. | | | |
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Idzy
Commander
3081 Posts
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| | 08/19/2007 3:36 PM |
| If we take a race with a level adjustment do we still start at 1st level and take twice as long to get to 2nd or do we start as 0 level? | |
Champion of Champions (for all races! even Gnomes  )
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ShadowLord XT
Commander
2627 Posts
Plane of Shadow
| | 08/19/2007 4:12 PM |
| Posted By jacksonm on 08/19/2007 6:21 AM
Even more people looking to get in on this campaign. I may have to expand the table size. I hate turning people away.
I'm still up for playing in your campaign. My adventure doesn't look like it'll take off atm (for more than one reason). | |
Disipline is the only way to overcome chaos.
Champion of Half-Golems
Knight of Golems
"This world is made for love and peace" - Trigun
"anyway..shadow..you've figured women out. KUDOS." - raye_kino16 | |
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Idzy
Commander
3081 Posts
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/19/2007 6:27 PM |
| Posted By Idzy on 08/19/2007 3:36 PM If we take a race with a level adjustment do we still start at 1st level and take twice as long to get to 2nd or do we start as 0 level?
You would start off at 1st level like everyone else. it would take 3000 XP for you to become a 2nd level character as opposed to 1000 for everyone else.
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/19/2007 6:30 PM |
| Posted By Idzy on 08/19/2007 4:21 PM I'm Thinking an Asimar Cleric of Lathander with Domains Renewal and Strength.
Sounds like a good option to me.
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
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nork
Sergeant
391 Posts
| | 08/19/2007 7:29 PM |
| Isn't playing an ape gonna throw people I run into???
We are finishing the other campaign - 2 more sessions? | |
Stop monkeying around - thats my job!!! | |
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nork
Sergeant
391 Posts
| | 08/19/2007 7:33 PM |
| That ape is wicked!!!!
A crazy enough character for me to play.
It fits for the way I play - monkeying around!!!
I am happy that Felix gets a last kick at things.
I didn't bother with the XP story cause I thought it
was over. Oh well easy come easy go! | |
Stop monkeying around - thats my job!!! | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 08/20/2007 7:36 AM |
| I figured it was something you could get into, plus you have the book so you may as well use it.
Let the banana jokes begin. | | | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1551 Posts
"Champion of the Centaur Commander. Knight of the Gnoll Druid. Vindicated Champion of the Dragon Wrought Kobold!
| | 08/20/2007 1:53 PM |
| I posted on the Winnipeg Thread 4.0 about ordering reaper minis, next Monday. It turns out I have stuff waiting with the supplier, and I may ship this wednesday instead.
If you need/want any, just let me know and I'll try to get them on this order.
MJ, your fig is in stock and set aside. It will be here as soon as I get the order. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
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