PING: RPG players

[SirFozzie]

A couple of weeks ago, there was a discussion about setting up a game, either Play By Post or using something like OpenRPG to do some D20 Dungeons and Dragons.. is there still interest in doing something like that? My preferred method would be to run a game on the weekends using OpenRPG, a game called XCrawl.

If you need them, books (on PDF) can be supplied :)

If we get 4-6 folks, I think we could do it. Any interest?

[sachmo71]

time commitment?

[Draft Dodger]

time commitment?

ditto

[Schmidty]

I'd be down if it was not a huge time sink.

[WVUFAN]

I'd be up for a game like that.

[hoopsguy]

Maybe in June, but May would be very tough for me. If the first effort is a go I would be interested in giving this a try at some later date.

[SirFozzie]

It'd be a few hours a weekend, on either a Saturday or a Sunday, depending on what works for folks.

[Blade6119]

Id be interested, but i have 0 experience in the traditional D20 universe

[SirFozzie]

No Problem, Blade, as I said, I can supply the Xcrawl stuff on PDF if you want to look it over.

[KWhit]

I might be interested, depending on the time frame.

[Blade6119]

Then id say sign me up foz, as long as my inexperience doesnt hinder the team im up for it

[SirFozzie]

ok, let me find my pdf's and you can read em over :)

[Tyrith]

I might also be interested, although probably not until sometime mid June or so. I have some passing experience with D&D old school (Icewind Dale, might be playing BG2 sometime soon) but no live experience.

[KWhit]

When are you thinking about scheduling the sessions? You mentioned weekends, but when? During the day? Night?

[SirFozzie]

Late afternoon Eastern,. to evenings

[SirFozzie]

I'm uploading the file right now.

[Schmidty]

So if we have an official list, I definitely want to be on it.

[SirFozzie]

You're in Schmidty :)

File is up:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QHJIU6TI

[KWhit]

I'm uploading the file right now.

I started reading through the XCrawl book. That seems pretty fun. I want in.

Any chance we can start at 8 Eastern, though? I know that's kind of late, but I'm usually putting the kids to bed until about then.

[Vince]

I'd love to, I just don't have the time. Good luck guys!

[Katon]

Maybe in June, but May would be very tough for me. If the first effort is a go I would be interested in giving this a try at some later date.

Ditto - just starting to gear up for finals, and the last thing I need is another time committment. However interesting it looks.

[SirFozzie]

For those folks who can't do it in May, and depending on how this turns out, we can probably do a 2nd game.

It's fine by me, Kwhit, but it depends on what everyone's schedule is.

[SirFozzie]

Looks like we have the following players so far:

Schmidty
KWhit
Blade6119

That means we have at least 1 spot, and up to 3 available.

All classes from the PHB are allowed (and yes, you can multiclass), you will be 5th level characters.

You will be taking on DJ WildWolf and BostonCrawl, a relatively new event on the DungeonCrawl scene, along with five other teams. You will be judged on total time it takes to complete level one, with time bonuses awarded for finding secret rooms and completing various challenges along the way, and time penalties assessed for failed challenges and adventurer deaths.

The top three teams by time, will advance to the 2nd level. Your time WILL carry over, from level 1 to level 2.

The top timed-team will take on the Championship Level of Boston Crawl..

There are rewards beyond imagining waiting for you in the dungeons created by WildWolf, but there is also dangers beyond imagining. And don't forget, in XCrawl, if you die, you die!

[KWhit]

Cool. I hope everyone else is okay with starting around 8:00.

I think I want to play a bard. I've never played one before, but it seems perfect for this game.

[SirFozzie]

Cool.

[WVUFAN]

I'm interested.

[Blade6119]

So when is the start date we are looking at?

[SirFozzie]

If we can get everything set up, next weekend, but I'm sure that we'll have some hiccupps at first.

[SirFozzie]

I'm interested.


You'd be #4 WVUFan :)

[Izulde]

Check back with me in June. I'm busy with end of semester stuff until mid-May and then I have to job hunt for the summer since it doesn't look like I got the Princeton Review internship I was hoping for.

[KWhit]

If we can get everything set up, next weekend, but I'm sure that we'll have some hiccupps at first.


So how is combat handled on the forum. With the emphasis v3 (and 3.5) have on using miniatures and tracking characters' positions, movement speed, etc, how can that be simulated online?

Or is some of that detail just ignored/glossed over in online games?

[SirFozzie]

we're going to use an online program called OPenRPG (or Something similar) that does that for us.

[KWhit]

we're going to use an online program called OPenRPG (or Something similar) that does that for us.


Oh, cool. I didn't know it went that in-depth. I've never played an online game like this before.

[SirFozzie]

I'm using a free program called "ScreenMonkey Lite" to generate the maps, you guys won''t need to download anything (if it works)

[KWhit]

How/when will we need to create characters?

[SirFozzie]

We're going to use Irony.Com's dice roller to generate your character's basic stats:

http://www.irony.com/mailroll.html

with the following options

Roll 4 6-sided dice, and drop the lowest, 7 times (it's the default option)
For the Subject of the email, put (Your Name)'s XCrawl Rolls
Put in your email
and in the also send to field put in SirFozzie AT gmail DOT com

You will then be able to arrange your statistics as you see fit (don't forget you'll get a +1 stat bonus at Level 4)

[Draft Dodger]

I'd really be interested, but it will depend a bit on when (and how long) the sessions will be

[KWhit]

I just rolled mine.

Roll 1: 4, 5, [1], 5 = 14.
Roll 2: 4, 6, 5, [1] = 15.
Roll 3: 6, [1], 4, 5 = 15.
Roll 4: [4], 6, 5, 5 = 16.
Roll 5: 4, [3], 3, 5 = 12.
Roll 6: [3], 3, 4, 5 = 12.
Roll 7: 4, [2], 5, 3 = 12.

[SirFozzie]

I'd really be interested, but it will depend a bit on when (and how long) the sessions will be

We're looking at a weekend evening (Saturday or Sunday), starting around 8 PM Eastern, and going 3-4 hours.

[SirFozzie]

I just rolled mine.

Roll 1: 4, 5, [1], 5 = 14.
Roll 2: 4, 6, 5, [1] = 15.
Roll 3: 6, [1], 4, 5 = 15.
Roll 4: [4], 6, 5, 5 = 16.
Roll 5: 4, [3], 3, 5 = 12.
Roll 6: [3], 3, 4, 5 = 12.
Roll 7: 4, [2], 5, 3 = 12.

Yup. Got that. Lucky bastard, looks like your bard (if that's what you still want) will be pretty good, all around :)

[WVUFAN]

Just sent my dice rolls off to you, Fozzie. They suck. :(

[SirFozzie]

Well, at least none of are 9 are below (remember, you can drop one of the 10's because you roll 7 times for six stats).

Looks like your guy would be a fairly decent single purpose guy (something like fighter, sorceror or thief)

[KWhit]

Yup. Got that. Lucky bastard, looks like your bard (if that's what you still want) will be pretty good, all around :)


Woot! Yeah, I want to try a bard out.

Will we be using an online character sheet? Should we plan on trying to get that done before our first session?

[KWhit]

Join up, DD!

[Draft Dodger]

I'd like to be in

[SirFozzie]

I'd like to be in

You're in, DD.

There are Online 3.5 sheets, I'm not sure where they are right now, but check out rpgsheets.com, they probably have some for you.

[Draft Dodger]

here's mine. can I trade with KWhit? :)

Roll 1: 3, 2, 2, [1] = 7.
Roll 2: 5, 3, [1], 5 = 13.
Roll 3: [2], 6, 6, 3 = 15.
Roll 4: [1], 5, 3, 3 = 11.
Roll 5: 5, [1], 5, 1 = 11.
Roll 6: 5, [3], 6, 3 = 14.
Roll 7: [1], 3, 6, 2 = 11.

[KWhit]

That's not bad since you get to drop the 7.

[Draft Dodger]

maybe I like the 7 and want to keep it!

[KWhit]

maybe I like the 7 and want to keep it!

Put it in intelligence and rollplay it. That'll be fun.

[SirFozzie]

Heh. A lot of what I'm doing when I'm not at work is typing up the Dungeon Judge (DJ)'s words.. You really get to express a personality.

(The Dungeon Judge is the guy who creates the dungeons that the adventurers (Called Crawlers) go through. They're trying to kill the adventurers (well, make the adventurers work to stay alive).. Needless to say, the job has some... unique folks. Hell, the toughest Crawl of the year, The Texarkana, (formally called an Unlimited Division event, because it's so over the top), is run by a Beholder!)

[SirFozzie]

BTW, here's the XCrawl Character Sheet: http://www.goodman-games.com/downloads/XcrawlCharacterSheet.pdf

[Draft Dodger]

Put it in intelligence and rollplay it. That'll be fun.

not much of a challenge for this dummy, though.

[Blade6119]

Roll them bones ... your dice are

Roll 1: 3, [2], 2, 3 = 8.
Roll 2: [3], 5, 3, 4 = 12.
Roll 3: 4, [1], 1, 5 = 10.
Roll 4: 4, [1], 3, 5 = 12.
Roll 5: 6, 5, [1], 5 = 16.
Roll 6: 4, 5, 3, [1] = 12.
Roll 7: [1], 1, 2, 3 = 6.

Gah, i suck...well, i will have to specialize my 16 and hope my 8 doesnt kill me(i have to drop the 6)

[SirFozzie]

So:

KWhit=Bard
Blade6119=?
Draft Dodger=Fighter
Schmidty=Paladin
WVUFan=?
?=?

You will probably need at least 1 rogue and one brawler (fighter type), and one healer. Hopefully you guys pick up a sixth (or I will play an NPC :D)

[Draft Dodger]

I'm pretty sure I'll be a fighter type of some sort - I'm pretty rusty, so I'd like to keep it simple

[Schmidty]

Ok, I'll roll now. Sorry for holding things up.

[KWhit]

I'm going to start working up my character tonight. Foz, how do we deal with our equipment? How much $$ do we start with? And do we have access to purchase any magical items to begin with?

[Schmidty]

Here is my roll:

Roll 1: 6, [1], 4, 4 = 14.
Roll 2: 6, [1], 1, 5 = 12.
Roll 3: 4, 4, [1], 4 = 12.
Roll 4: [3], 4, 3, 4 = 11.
Roll 5: [1], 6, 3, 5 = 14.
Roll 6: 5, [1], 3, 1 = 9.
Roll 7: 5, 6, 5, [2] = 16.


I think I want to be a Rogue or a Paladin, but I'll think about more.

[Schmidty]

By the way, my printer is broken. Do I need really, really need to print out the character sheet?

[SirFozzie]

I'm going to start working up my character tonight. Foz, how do we deal with our equipment? How much $$ do we start with? And do we have access to purchase any magical items to begin with?

Each Character will have Either a +1 weapon or a +1 armor or shield of their choice, plus each character will be allowed 6 or so potions (Light Wounds, Heroism, etcetera)

[KWhit]

By the way, my printer is broken. Do I need really, really need to print out the character sheet?

Nope. Just pull it up on your screen and write your values in on your monitor. You probably want to use a dry erase pen though, so you can make changes.

[Schmidty]

Nope. Just pull it up on your screen and write your values in on your monitor. You probably want to use a dry erase pen though, so you can make changes.

Can I use lipstick?

[KWhit]

Can I use lipstick?

Only if it's your signature color.

[SirFozzie]

There are editable PDF's out there.. All I really need is your combat related stuff, I'll trust you guys on skills and stuff (famous last words, I know).. :D

[Coffee Warlord]

And all of a sudden everyone has 20 ranks of every skill. :)

[Schmidty]

Damn, I just started reading the Xcrawl Corebook, and all I can say is that this shit is confusing and weird.

[KWhit]

And all of a sudden everyone has 20 ranks of every skill. :)

Nah. Just the important ones like....

I'll tell you which ones when I need to use one of them.

[Coffee Warlord]

Nah. Just the important ones like....

I'll tell you which ones when I need to use one of them.

One cannot go wrong with Swim.

[KWhit]

Damn, I just started reading the Xcrawl Corebook, and all I can say is that this shit is confusing and weird.

Agreed. I think the concept is pretty good though. I like the gladiator idea.

[KWhit]

One cannot go wrong with Swim.

Why aren't you playing? Got a life or something?

[Coffee Warlord]

Why aren't you playing? Got a life or something?

I could only play on Sundays, for one.

[Schmidty]

Ok, I'd like to be a Paladin. Dirty Harry style.

If we really need a Cleric though (after everyone chooses), I'll go ahead and choose that.

[KWhit]

I might also be interested, although probably not until sometime mid June or so. I have some passing experience with D&D old school (Icewind Dale, might be playing BG2 sometime soon) but no live experience.

I find it funny that he considers this old school.

:)

[Schmidty]

Ok, I'd like to be a Paladin. Dirty Harry style.

If we really need a Cleric though (after everyone chooses), I'll go ahead and choose that.

By the way, I'll start making my dude as a Pally for now.

[SirFozzie]

I've updated Post 55, none of the characters are in, I've just put what you've said you want so far :)

[Blade6119]

Ill either be a ranger or a healer class...depends on what WVU decides upon

[KWhit]

So are we on for Saturday?

[SirFozzie]

Probably won't be able to get started, but at least we can check connectivity, etcetera

[Blade6119]

i wont likely be around saturday, im heading to the zoo with ardent

[Schmidty]

i wont likely be around saturday, im heading to the zoo with ardent

Is that a gay bar or something? *








*This is an innocent comment that in no way is meant to be a slur against the gay community as a whole, so please keep the PC police that infest this place off my jock.

[Draft Dodger]

I won't be around either Saturday. I'm doing non RPG stuff like having sex. with a woman.

[SirFozzie]

Heh. Looks like it'll be sunday then

[SirFozzie]

There's only one thing left to do and that's do some port forwarding so you guys will be able to connect to me. Looks like we're a go for next sunday (as long as you guys are ready) :)