D&D - The Claw of the Storms

[JR McCormick]

GAME
Faerûn (Dungeons & Dragons)

OOC
Faerûn (OOC)

CHARACTER SHEETS
Faerûn (CS)

Editing this initial post to link people toward the OOC chat if they're interested!
Please consider this Thread nothing more than an advertisement.

This is a D&D homebrew adventure loosely played around the 3.5 mechanics. It will be heavily story driven with dice used primarily for skill checks and combat.

I'm looking for 4 players to take part in the adventure, and you can have a read of the starting point via the GAME link.

Any questions you can fire me a private message or throw a reply into the OOC thread!​

 

[Esbilon]

I'm tentatively interested. I've played quite a bit of 3.5, but only a smattering of 5e. I've been aching for a proper high fantasy campaign for some time now, so if that's what you have in mind I'm eager to hear you out

 

[JayTee]

I might be interested. Where would we be starting out and what would the general plot be? I'm more a 5e guy myself these days, so I'm down for that. I'll probably be a Wizard or a Mystic, if they're allowed.

 

[JR McCormick]

I think I'd be more likely to base the rules of play AROUND the general mechanics for D&D combat, so proficiency with either 3.5 or 5e would be fine.

This is very early stages so starting out wise... I really haven't decided on anything! I just crave some high fantasy.

 

[Esbilon]

Cool

I'm not sure I understand your poll. What would dice be used for other than skills and combat?

 

[JR McCormick]

Cool

I'm not sure I understand your poll. What would dice be used for other than skills and combat?

You're completely right. I worded the poll incorrectly. I'll see if I can edit that.

 

[JR McCormick]

I got that edited.

What I mean to offer is a choice between a style of play focused heavily on the classic D&D mechanics, or a more relaxed style of play which will focus more on writing technique and story.

Initiative, Skill Checks, Combat and Damage will be decided by dice irregardless of play style. The latter will simply be a little more forgiving if someone 'forgets' to draw their weapon as part of an action move.

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

Would be interested, just need to ask, will this have anything to do with the ring of blue flame?

Also 3.5 gal here.

 

[JR McCormick]

Would be interested, just need to ask, will this have anything to do with the ring of blue flame?

Also 3.5 gal here.

Definitely don't think it's gonna be anything to do with the Blue Flame.

I'm even open to others DMing if they have a good campaign in mind.

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

Definitely don't think it's gonna be anything to do with the Blue Flame.

I'm even open to others DMing if they have a good campaign in mind.

Eh, looking for a campaign I can just roll with. I'm also considering using this as an opertunity to roleplay my char for my IRL campaign in order to get into character better.

 

[JR McCormick]

Wicked. I'd love to play as well, but if I'm also fine with DMing if it comes to that.

I know there are some great dungeon masters on here, and as I said - I'm as open to joining a campaign as I am of running a fresh one.

If we got a handful of players interested I'm sure we could get something started.

 

[JayTee]

We have two so far, I think one more and we could get started.

 

[Shabazz]

Sure. Do you need any plot ideas to help get started?

 

[JR McCormick]

Sure. Do you need any plot ideas to help get started?

No harm in throwing them into the mix!

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

No harm in throwing them into the mix!

What system are we using, I wasn't to get started on a CS.

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

Want*

 

[JR McCormick]

I'm happy with a loose 5e or 3.5 (focused on writing more so than scrict rules).

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

I'm happy with a loose 5e or 3.5 (focused on writing more so than scrict rules).

I would prefer 3.5 cause... Give me a second

 

[Yang Xiao Long]

Dungeons and Dragons Material - Google Drive

This

 

[Esbilon]

Figuring out starting location in the world and general concept for the main plot, as well as starting level would also be helpful in building a character. Being an avariel in a dungeon crawl is not fun, nor is being a dungeoneering expert in a politically tense murder mystery.

 

[JR McCormick]

Let's roll with 3.5 (I enjoy Pathfinder for it's mechanics).

Ebsilon I'm definitely thinking some classic High Fantasy. Dungeons... maybe even some Dragons.

Let's kick this off with Level 4 starting (point buy out of 32).

You guys aren't the best in Faerun, but you know how to handle yourselves.

Just to clarify... right now I've got:

Esbilon
Yang Xiao Long
JayTee
S Shabazz

Correct?

 

[Esbilon]

Hopefully not dragons for a bit, though

When you say that you enjoy Pathfinder, do you mean that we'll be using Pathfinder rules, or standard 3.5?

Where are you starting us out? I wouldn't want to play a red-dressed male wizard in Rasheman by mistake

How do you feel about prestige classes, since we're starting at level 4, we probably won't be able to qualify for any, but can we be "prepped" them, that is to say enter into them immediately once we have the relevant stat requirements, or should we go out and find a teacher?

 

[JR McCormick]

You'll be kicking off in the Rauvin Mountains, hands tied and bags over your head.

You were each captured by the same Orc tribe during a farming raid outside of a local village called Lhuvenhead, and one of you allegedly killed the chieften's pet Worg.

This general area is home to 3 notable and unpleasant Orc tribes, by the way. Though Lhuvenhead on the other hand, is a lucritive enough trade village with the river Rauvin running along it. It's crowded with little boats and has plenty of inns / shops.

Why were you there? If these bags are removed from your head are you going to recognise the 3 people next to you or will they appear as strangers?

That is entirely up to yourselves.

 

[JayTee]

If we're doing 3.5 or Pathfinder, I'm going to have to drop out, unfortunately. I really can't get behind that level of crunch in my games much anymore.

Sorry guys. Have fun, though.

 

[JR McCormick]

No prestige qualifications as of yet, but by all means prepare to branch. As I said - this is going to be loose and free flowing play. More about story than maths.