Online D&D Gaming --- Looking for new players!

[douglas]

I could play this week, but I'd rather wait until next week. Partly because I had to reinstall windows yesterday and haven't gotten around to reinstalling OpenRPG and recreating my character sheet yet, but also because I have a fair number of other things I need to do, so my free time is somewhat limited atm.

[NarfsCompIsBack]

Heh. I installed XP without formatting and from a breif look, everythings still there. So I'm just going to re-install anything that doesn't work.

[Randallw]

Ok then Douglas. All things going well we can probably expect to get started next week. Only need to hear from Fyron.

[Fyron]

Fyron has had nothing to say.

[Fyron]

So I am going to assume that there is no gaming tonight...

[Randallw]

no, I don't think so.

[Randallw]

Before we headed onto the Glacier I thought I better tally up the XP.

Draknor: 4230
Sulimo: 10980
Lae'Nial: 7230
Rasorow: 2710
Shaoron: 10980

[douglas]

Wow, that's quite a jump in XP. Could I please have the 20 extra I need for level 7? So close...

[Randallw]

Only 20 pts. I gave it some thought. It would be best to get it done before we start instead of allocating play time to levelling up, but where would I set the line?. Please give me another 200 pts so i can level, or 100 pts. I have decided if not between sessions at least before the start of campaigns I will allow up to a 100 pt bonus to ensure levelling before we start.

[douglas]

Just making sure, but that's a "yes", right? The trip to the Glacier certainly seems major enough to merit the bonus to me.

Regardless, I've got a homemade feat I'd like approval for:

Maintain Focus [Psionic]:
Prerequisite Feat: Psionic Meditation
Choose one feat, power, or ability that requires expending your psionic focus to use. You still must be psionically focused to use the feat, power, or ability, but you no longer expend your focus in doing so. This may in some cases allow you to use an additional ability that requires expending psionic focus simultaneously with the chosen ability, or it may just eliminate the need for refocusing afterwards. The affected feat, power, or ability is chosen at the time this feat is taken and never changes. This feat may be taken multiple times but does not stack - each time, a different feat, power, or ability must be chosen.

I would choose Psionic Endowment as the feat to be affected. For information on psionic focus, read the Gain Psionic Focus part of the concentration skill description here (http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/v35/PsionicSkills.rtf). Since I already have Psionic Meditation, which reduces the time to focus to a move action, this feat would allow me to boost my save DCs either without giving up my movement to refocus or while also using a metapsionic feat.

[Randallw]

Yes, take the extra points to get the next level. I'll give the new feat some thought.

[Fyron]

Umm... you have not even 11000 XP. You need 15000 to get to level 6, and 21000 to get to level 7. There was no leveling up here...

Unless, of course, Randall is trying to say that we just earned 11000 experience for killing a few monsters, which would be insane.

[Randallw]

Actually that is exactly what I was saying. I don't mind the criticism, it's exactly what I was expecting. I couldn't believe the figure myself, but I have checked it twice and if it's wrong I am missing something big. But I don't know what it is.

heres an example.

you fought 8 wolves with CR 1 each.
thats 300 xp each x 8 = 2400xp
divide the 2400 xp by the 5 party members at that time gives 480.
There was also 5 Ogre Skeletons (CR6). 6 Ogre Skeletons. 2 Assasins (CR6), and the Dark CLeric.

I thought I must have been wrong and it's CR for the whole encounter, but it insists I determine xp for each creature. Since my doubts seemed to be wrong (though I couldn't forget them) I thought I had forgotten how quickly levels can rise. I must admit though that I may have failed to represent the creatures encountered at their full strngth.

[Fyron]

Those CRs you have are way too high. I think an Ogre is a large creature, which gives an ogre skeleton a CR of 1. Even if it is huge, it would have a CR of 2. So that is 11 of them at CR 1. Even an ogre itself only has a CR of 2...

11 ogre skeletons + 8 wolves = 19 x 300 / 5 = 1140 exp

What level were the assassins and the cleric?


I must admit though that I may have failed to represent the creatures encountered at their full strngth.


You are the DM. You can adjust XP awards ad hoc. Too easy? Give less XP. Too hard? Give more. Use your judgement.

[douglas]

CR of skeletons is determined by hit dice, not size. Ogres have 4, so they would be CR 2.

[Fyron]

CR is determined by size. I am looking at the Monster Manual right now.

[douglas]

So am I. Besides that, here's what the SRD has to say about it here (http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/v35/MonstersS.rtf):

<font class="small">Code:</font><hr /><pre>Challenge Rating: Depends on Hit Dice, as follows:
Hit Dice Challenge Rating
1/2 1/6
1 1/3
2–3 1
4–5 2
6–7 3
8–9 4
10–11 5
12–14 6
15–17 7
18–20 8</pre><hr />

Is your MM the 3.0 edition perhaps?

[Fyron]

blech. They really screwed everything up with that stupid 3.5 edition. Oh well. The ogre skeletons were CR 2 then, still not 6.

[Randallw]

Aha, so that's what went wrong. It was a CR 6 encounter but that doesn't mean they were CR6 Monsters. I'll recalculate the xp. I got it right with the Wolves though.

New calculation

Sulimo 4555
Lae'nial 2105
Shaorin 4555
Draknor 3230
Rasorow 2105

[douglas]

Well, there goes my level-up. I don't even get to level 6 http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif . Oh well, at least it gives you plenty of time to consider my new feat.

[Randallw]

Since our Last session I get the impression there has been a time change (daylight savings somewhere). What is the current GMT time?, so I can make sure we all schedule the same.

Edit: meanwhile, I messed up again. I didn't consider the npc's contribution to things. I am very tired now, so I am leaving till tomorrow to work out the xp (again http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)

[douglas]

I think the session is scheduled for 8 hours from now.

[Fyron]

I might be a little late tonight... the server is up and running, so feel free to start without me if I am not there on time.

A bit under 3 hours til the session is scheduled to start as of this post.

[Randallw]

time check

Edit: ok 1 hr 20 from now. same time as before it looks

[Rasorow]

Game on

[Randallw]

Here is hopefully the last calculation for xp so far. It now includes Homus effort, and also the last encounter with the snow goblins. I haven't figured in the red shirts...oops, I mean Guards, because they didn't really have much effect.

Sulimo: 4033
Lae'Nial 3096
Shaorin 4033
Rasorow 1521

[douglas]

Unless I'm mistaken, our schedule indicates we're having another session in a bit under 3 hours. So, just posting here to make sure, and to remind everyone.

[Randallw]

That's the plan, however before I forget I must say that I will be unable to run a session next week as I have been told to attend an interview.

[Rasorow]

Sorry about last night... my head hurt, my eyes hurt and I just couldnt look a computer screen anymore.


Rasorow

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Hang Rasorow! HANG HIM HIGH! j/k http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[Rasorow]

Narf last night I would have taken you up on your kind offer.

Rasorow

[Randallw]

Don't worry. I myself turned in early the night before because I was so tired.

[RudyHuxtable]

Hey guys. I'm new to the boards but saw this here D&amp;D thread, and was curious if there was space for one more to hop on board? I've not really read far back on the thread... there ARE 36 pages worth of posts at this point, so I'm sure you'll forgive.

If there's space I'd love to play. I haven't rolled a die in about 10 years, and they are still sitting on my shelf calling my name.

-RudyHuxtable

[Randallw]

Well we use OpenRPG to play

http://www.openrpg.com/

There is no session planned this week as I am busy. We use 3.0/3.5 rules.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'd be glad to download the necessary software. I'm fine with starting next week if that's when the next scheduled time is. Shall we chat (by email or PM) ahead of time and work out character/rules details?

-Rudy

[Fyron]

Check out the website I threw together. It has more detailed instructions on how to get underway, as well as other stuff. http://dnd.spaceempires.net/

[douglas]

The party composition page is very out of date. The party currently has a rogue, ranger/cleric, wizard, and psion. There's also a fighter that isn't playing any more, but we're keeping his character around because we're short on fighter types.

The main piece of info you need for character creation is that we're doing standard point buy with 40 points. Oh wait, you say you haven't played in 10 years. In that case, you'll need to do a lot of reading up on 3.5 edition rules (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/article/srd35).

Edit: Oh yeah, you also need to know that we're all 5th level, so that's what you'll be starting at.

[Fyron]

Nobody bothered to send me updated information the last several times I asked for it...

RudyHuxtable, if you want to play as a rogue (aka thief), you can have mine... Otherwise I will just stick with it.

[Rasorow]

RudyHuxtable said:
Hey guys. I'm new to the boards but saw this here D&amp;D thread, and was curious if there was space for one more to hop on board? I've not really read far back on the thread... there ARE 36 pages worth of posts at this point, so I'm sure you'll forgive.

If there's space I'd love to play. I haven't rolled a die in about 10 years, and they are still sitting on my shelf calling my name.

-RudyHuxtable



Welcome to the group... we have been looking for someone to join for awhile and think you will have alot of fun.

I know what you mean.... I almost always play some kinda of Cleric normally Ranger/Cleric and have been missing it for while. There is no CRPG that has the fun and breath of flexibility that a good pen and paper game of D&amp;D has. I have been playing D&amp;D since the Expert rules came out.

Rasorow

[RudyHuxtable]

I've got a few ideas for characters I've been tossing around for quite a while. I've had a jones to play a female rogue (yes, I'm a guy) but I'm glad to fill in spots where needed. If a fighter type is called for, I'd be okay with playing a cleric? Oh are we in the Forgotten Realms? I've got access to some 3rd Edition books but never had a call to read them. I play Star Wars in RL so I've got a grasp on the changes.

Let me do my research through the day today and do some stat rolling. I'll put a character frame around the results.

-Rudy

[Randallw]

The world is Homebrew. The party comes from Oerth but, due to a magical accident, they appeared on my world (Except for Douglas who is from another country). I haven't got a huge tome, but instead develop it as we go. The party just arrived at a castle set on a glacier, so I would assume your character would be at the monastery for some reason.

[douglas]

RudyHuxtable said:
do some stat rolling


Just to be absolutely clear, we are using a method of character generation that does not involve stat rolling. The only dice you roll during character creation will be for hit points. For ability scores, you have 40 points to spend among the six scores at the following costs (before racial modifiers):

<font class="small">Code:</font><hr /><pre>Ability Score Cost
8 0
9 1
10 2
11 3
12 4
13 5
14 6
15 8
16 10
17 13
18 16</pre><hr />

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Imperator Fyron said:
Nobody bothered to send me updated information the last several times I asked for it...

RudyHuxtable, if you want to play as a rogue (aka thief), you can have mine... Otherwise I will just stick with it.


Gah! You're going to leave too??

I'll have to update Lae'nial before I can send the sheet. I think I read those requests, it's just that somehow my mind just skimmed them.

[Fyron]

RudyHuxtable said:
I've got a few ideas for characters I've been tossing around for quite a while. I've had a jones to play a female rogue (yes, I'm a guy) but I'm glad to fill in spots where needed.

If you want to play a rogue, feel free to do so. You can take over mine if you would like. Or make a new one. I am quite willing to make a new character.


Gah! You're going to leave too??

No, I just don't really enjoy playing rogues... Our initial party was quite lacking in thieving talents though.

[Randallw]

Apart from the fact, Fyron, that we are pretty top heavy in the old magic department, it doesn't look too fortuitous for you to be a mage.

http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/GiantITP/ootscript?SK=110

[Fyron]

Well we don't need two rogues, and I'd prefer to play most classes over rogue...

That comic strip stole my name! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[RudyHuxtable]

Well, I gladly offer my services as a rogue, then. I'd like to do something original as opposed to taking over a character if that's okay.

I know you aren't playing this week, so I've got time to finalize some ideas. I can either be a warp in from another world or someone native.

Randall, would you like to discuss my entry into the world? I'll be able to work backstory through that.

I'm looking forward to getting under way.

[Randallw]

When and where would you be prepared to discuss it. Here or by chat?. Keep in mind I am Australian (although everyone else is American) so there is a time difference.

[RudyHuxtable]

Okay Randall,

I've sent you a private message about character creation. I'd like to know more about your world and I've given you some contact options. Once we talk I can have her done by Friday and be ready to play next week.

I'm doing work for the BBC next week and the schedule hasn't been set, but I will have three days free so as soon as I get that info I'll pass it along.

[Rasorow]

So if Sulimo is going to retire at the monestary castle and steal his way to fame and fortune....

What class are you going to play Fyron? Or are you wanting to take over Draknor?

Rasorow

[Fyron]

I dunno... I will have to mull it over.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'm not wrenching the works, am I? Or was this something you were hoping for, Fyron?

What are the actual classes running at this point, and is there further background to the campaign? I'm just trying to get some bearings.

[Fyron]

Most of our original party was quite new to D&amp;D. I only played a rogue because the starting lineup had no thieving skills at all. You can have it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

We have: Lae'nial, an elven wizard; Shaorin, a psion of some forgotten race; Rasorow, a ranger/cleric (I think...) that is either human or half-elven; Draknor, an ever-drunk dwarven fighter; another ranger of some name that I forgot (he was Randall's PC before he took over as DM); and my elven rogue, Sulimo Mandrallorn. Oh, and there is that lonely human paladin Homus that keeps following us everywhere... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[RudyHuxtable]

Oh and am I starting level 1 and playing catch-up, or do I get some bonus points so I don't die taking my first step? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Randallw]

Your character can start at the same level as everyone else, which is 5th.

[RudyHuxtable]

Okay great. I'll put in the feats and skills, some starting equipment and you and I can iron out the rest of the details on chat.

[Rasorow]

Rasorow is a Half-elven Ranger/Cleric and Wulf was Randallw's PC before he took up the burden of DM.....

Rasorow

[RudyHuxtable]

Okay, well then welcome Syndra the female half elven Rogue to the mix. I'm writing down stats and everything. She'll be completely done over the weekend. I'll finish up the details with Randall in the next day or two, and I'll be ready to go. I'll post my work schedule as soon as I have it. As it stands I've got Tuesday and Friday night off for sure.

[geoschmo]

Just a question from one who's interested, but not totally versed in RPGs. Why does it seem that player characters are always half-elven, instead of full-elven? Is there something about being full elf that makes a player character limited?

[RudyHuxtable]

Now that you mention it, it seems this group is half-elf top-heavy. However, I've played RPG's for years and have always been human or halfling, so for me it's a change http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

This game has a huge elf/human storyline so being a combination of the two is a great way to create stories and conflict.

[Fyron]

geoschmo said:
Just a question from one who's interested, but not totally versed in RPGs. Why does it seem that player characters are always half-elven, instead of full-elven? Is there something about being full elf that makes a player character limited?

Not really, no. They have different strengths and weaknesses than full elves. Just a different option. I personally don't see much point in being a half-elf. They are quite similar to humans in D&amp;D, so might as well just be a human...


Now that you mention it, it seems this group is half-elf top-heavy.

Well we were at 2 elves and 1 half-breed before, but with Sulimo disappearing and your half-elf arriving, it does indeed tip the balance. I'll just have to make something wacky to make it better. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/stupid.gif

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Go with a non-standard race. We're at level five, there's room. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[RudyHuxtable]

be a halfling bard that sings half elven epics exclusively.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

No, by non-standard race I mean something from one of the Monster Manuals.

[RudyHuxtable]

Okay then. Make a Wemic that dances to Elven battle songs. AND sings halfling epics in Half-Elven.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Consider it a challenge, Fyron. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[Randallw]

I'm just checking that we are playing the usual time. What is it, 6pm Atlantic time on thursday?. Sorry I'm not sure what the time is in America, just here.

[RudyHuxtable]

6 pm Atlantic meaning Eastern time right? So 3pm for me on the west coast?

My character is completed, Randall, just so you know. So I'm set to go.

[Fyron]

No, 6 PM PST.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Hey Rudy, how would you feel about playing in two games? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=301623&amp;page=0&amp;view=collap sed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1&amp;vc=1

Have done 15 sessions so far and have three players.

[Randallw]

Oh right, it's the players on the Atlantic coast that are 3 hrs behind.

[RudyHuxtable]

Three hours ahead you mean. You're about 16 hours ahead of us here in California, right, Randall? You're on approximately the same time as Japan, no? So 6 PM on the Atlantic coast is 3 PM on the Pacific. So are we playing at 3PM or 6PM Fyron? You live "up the street" from me.

[Fyron]

Playing time is Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6 PM PST.

How far "down the street" are you Rudy?

[RudyHuxtable]

Smoggy, smutty, image infested Hollywood, baby! Step off ye of lesser image and international station. I live in the entertainment capital of the world! muahahahah...

So for those of you who've ever been to Hollywood, the real actual Hollywood you know it's a dung pile. So I'll put and end to my faux bragging. In fact I'll just go fart. That's what the homeless guy on Selma Avenue does.

[Fyron]

Yeah... Hollywood has one fancy street, and that is all... Totally hype. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[RudyHuxtable]

Frankly my favorite street in town is Melrose Avenue. Lots of great shops and the women are heavenly. Lala's is a great Argentine restaurant.

Although Boardner's is the best dive in town. A little expensive tho.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'm just bumping to verify we're playing today at 6 PM PST?

[Randallw]

yes, in an hour and 45 minutes.

[RudyHuxtable]

Alright great. My template is all filled in except for inventory which I'm too lazy to input right now. Frankly I took very little, and don't know how much gold I have at this point. Everything cost about 200 GP, so if that's a problem let me know.

Did we come to a decision as to why I'm there at the monastery?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I might be a little late; I'm going out to get shot...

...With a needle. Allergy injection.

[RudyHuxtable]

Unacceptable, Narf. Un-friggin-acceptable.

I can't be wasting my time on a game where people care about their allergies. Randallw, I'm thinking a bolt from the Gods will suffice.

[Randallw]

I was just finishing off the map in case we got that far. Rudy, I would say your character is taking sanctuary in the monastery. She has been there for awhile. As for Narf, perhaps he has a cold from all the snow and ice.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Now...Who's holding up the game while he finishes making his character?

People in glass houses...

[RudyHuxtable]

Hey man, Syndra's complete. Just not finished.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Having connection problems; can't see the room. Going to try restarting.

[RudyHuxtable]

Was it something I said?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Now I can't see the game...

You only mildly annoyed me. To you, allergies might be a minor thing. To me, it's what's kept me largely house-bound, rathet like a jailer that makes me sneeze my head off for a day or three if I try to have fun.

[RudyHuxtable]

It's up now.

[RudyHuxtable]

Sadly, my flinging poo did not go over well with all parties.

Bathroom humor is an acquired taste, I guess.

I like the setting a lot, however. Diverse group. Am I the only one who is native to the world?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Lae'nial and Rasorow (If he shows up) are the only party membes left from the other world.

[Rasorow]

I am sorry- I feel asleep waiting for game time. I think I will have to withdraw. I cannot do this time frame and if I rememeber correctly others cannot do earlier.

Rasorow

[Randallw]

Don't worry Rasorow, RL is more important. anyhow, seeing as Narf will be absent this week for entirely understandable reasons, will we bother to organise a session?.

[Randallw]

I'd like a reply. We will only have 3 characters.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'm available.

[douglas]

I might be a little late, but I'm not sure.

[Fyron]

I can go either way. It is up to you guys.

Should we move to the weekend? It would allow Rasorow to continue playing...

[Rasorow]

Rasorow could do Sundays or Saturday Afternoons....

[douglas]

IIRC, we discussed this in a session recently, I can't do Saturdays, and narf can't do Sunday.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'm available any night, but next week is dodgy for me because of work. I don't know my schedule yet, and won't know for sure until Saturday. But once this job is completed, my nights are free again.

[RudyHuxtable]

Do we have a green light or are we waiting until another day?

[douglas]

Sorry, but I've got a major test to study for tonight. No D&amp;D for me.

[Fyron]

No Narf, no Douglas, no Rasorow, looks like no D&amp;D. *sighs*

[Randallw]

Hmm, it does indeed look like no session. better luck next week.

[Rasorow]

Narf and Fyron should have Rasorow and Draknor (respectively) so you can still run those if needed. But I doubt I will be able to continue until everyone's schedule changes again.

[Randallw]

Just a check that people will make it tomorrow.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'm sorry Randall, I just found out (at 3:00 AM) I've got to go to a table reading tomorrow at 4, and I don't know if I'll be back in time. You'd best assume I'll be absent. Darn it. I really wanted to play tomorrow, too.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Tommorow? Don't you mean today?

[Randallw]

sorry, I wrote it yesterday for me. I mean today.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

No problem. Time zones are confusing for me. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[narf poit chez BOOM]

So is the time we start. I thought it was five.

I COULD HAVE GONE TO THE LIBRARY!

Ahem. Just needed to let that out.

[Fyron]

We changed it to 6 when we changed the day.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Yes, I went back through the pages.

[douglas]

I can see the server on the list, but I can't connect to it.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

The server just crashed.

[Randallw]

Fyrons server didn't seem to like the map and fog I prepared.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

What's the format?

[Randallw]

it was a 10% jpeg with most of it fogged over. I am not using it anymore. it's to the whiteboard i go.

[RudyHuxtable]

Are we gaming tonight?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Probably.

[Randallw]

Yes indeed, in a bit over an hour. I'll have to start writing a verification the night before.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

In 1:14 by my clock.

[RudyHuxtable]

What if I don't like your clock? Don't presume your clock is the one the rest of the world sets itself by!

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Well, my clock can beat your clock!

[RudyHuxtable]

My clock is atomic and sings American Standards, so HAH

[Fyron]

My clock doesn't rely on petty human mechanisms for keeping time. It measures the actual chronological status of the universe directly and translates that into current time "standards," rather than some silly atomic decay rates.

[RudyHuxtable]

Ha. Fyron that's only ONE clock I own. I've got a clock that was follows the universe's own time standard since well before the Planck Era.

And it can play guitar so HAH

[narf poit chez BOOM]

My clock can measure time in 14^14 dimensions!

[RudyHuxtable]

oh YEA? Well, my clock has teeth and it just ate yours so HAH

and it can dance merengue so HAH

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Well, my clock just burst out of your clocks stomach and now you clock is dead, so HAH!

And my clock can sing, dance and play the piano!

[RudyHuxtable]

only in this dimension! In every other dimension my clock has digested your clock and turn the waste into miniature galaxies where pygmy people thrive

so HAH

[narf poit chez BOOM]

My clock destroys your clock in all dimensions!

[Atrocities]

Execpt this one. Sorry Narf, I know this comes as a shock.

[Randallw]

by the way Narf, do you want me to send you those tilesets we were talking about?.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Sure, thanks. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif lrg(insert squeeky rodent here)@telus.net

[Randallw]

just zipping them makes it about 517 K for 5 pictures. I can reduce the quality of the jpegs to make it smaller.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Don't worry. My email can handle that. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Randallw]

tried lrgnarf and it bounced back. should i try lrgnarfchezpoitboom?.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

mouse. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[narf poit chez BOOM]

/me whaps forehead.

Thanks for the tiles, they came through. Sometime saturday.

I have a memory, somewhere around here. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Randallw]

There are more. I just have to bother to disconnect my connection to use the scanner (when I installed the scanner I managed to put it on the same port as my modem)

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Can't you use the control panel/system tool to change the IRC?

[Randallw]

I don't know that sort of stuff. It's not really a problem I just disable the modem, change it for the scanner and when finished reenable the modem, once I have plugged it back in.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Someone here can probably give you detailed instructions, if you ask.

[Randallw]

As I said, it's not really a problem. I am happy to keep it as it is rather than risk removing the hardware. Anyhoo, apart from that I should also warn that I can't verify a session this week as I usually store maps and stuff on spaceempires, thus you can see the problem.

Edit: I have been asked to help some friends stack their wood during our usual session. As it doesn't look likely that i will have access to my maps and stuff I have agreed, so I will be busy tomorrow, ok.

[Randallw]

necessary bump, as editing the previous post didn't bring it to top.

[Fyron]

The dnd site is back online. Fully restored...

[RudyHuxtable]

Guys, I'm sorry, but I think I won't be around tonight. I'm going to a show here in sunny Los Angeles. If it's no good, then I'll be sorry I missed the session. If it's great, then I get to brag I got to see a show (with a very dear friend IN it) before it went to Broadway.

[douglas]

Look a few posts back, Rudy. Tonight's session is cancelled because the DM is busy.

[RudyHuxtable]

FINE! FINE!

Alright so I guess I'll see yall in the ice dungeon of the frozen plains next week?

[Randallw]

Douglas, I found the expanded psionics handbook for about half price. I've been wanting to get it to accomodate you and at the price i decided i could afford it, so I'll be integrating psionics into the campaign. Also got a mapping program, so i can start providing maps.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Which one? Is it good? I've been thinking of getting one from these guys: http://www.profantasy.com/

[Randallw]

Yes, it is Campaign cartographer pro. I don't actually have it yet. I ordered it a few weeks ago but when i rang up today to order the enhanced psionics book they said they had tried to call me today as it had come in. When we started i got the demo, in fact used it when I showed you that map of the glacier.

[RudyHuxtable]

there's one called AutoRealm, which is good. And free.

[Fyron]

Due to it being Finals week and all, I will not be able to participate in this week's session.

After this week, my schedule is changing. Perhaps we should discuss new time slots that could include more people? What times are good for you guys?

[RudyHuxtable]

Any. I'm really flexible thanks to being a freelancer.

[Randallw]

Fyron, are you saying you can't set up the server?

[Fyron]

I could set up the server in the morning and hope it keeps running all day. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Jack Simth]

You could probably also schedule it to start 30 minutes before the session and leave the computer in sleep mode, to wake up later. Or, if you are using OpenRPG, I could arrange for my machine to do so.

[Randallw]

Fyron, I gathered when you made up your Thri'Keen character you had Savage species.

Could you give me just the details for the reptilian template

[Fyron]

Server is up and running.

[douglas]

Sorry, but I can't play tonight. I've got too much work to do.

[RudyHuxtable]

Are we on for today?

[Puke]

Dudes, the BLACK COMPANY novels just received their own rpg setting. It uses the D20 rules as a foundation, but changes enough to make it a 'good' game system.

it looks superb, so far.

[Randallw]

Without Fyron and Douglas that just leaves Rudy and Narf. Do you want to play. We could keep on in the dungeon or perhaps I can make up a one off for you both?

Edit: I suppose we should start discussing a different time

[RudyHuxtable]

I wouldn't mind playing just me and Narf. That might be fun. We could also explore the "elf" conflict a bit.

[Randallw]

I can't think of a one-off for the elf conflict. I do have plans to cover it in another campaign. It's hard to think of some way to involve it for just one session.

Edit: are you around Narf to voice an opinion?.

[RudyHuxtable]

Ahh okay. Well, it was an idea. I'm up for anything!

[Randallw]

I've thrown together a side mission. Might not take the whole session but it's something to do I guess.

[RudyHuxtable]

I'll be there. Is Narf definitely coming?

[Randallw]

Don't know, haven't heard from him. He does from time to time, and I do not mean to be critical, forget and arrive a bit late.

[RudyHuxtable]

Okay well I'll hang in the server for a little while and see if he shows up. Send him a PM maybe?

[Randallw]

ah well, no game today. I'd like to thank Fyron for setting up the server, Douglas for telling us he was unavailable, and Rudy for showing up. Don't worry I lay no blame, things come up, it just wasn't to be.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I totally forgot. If it makes you feel any better, I feel like a jerk and an idiot. I'm putting it down on my calander for the rest of the year.

[Randallw]

Don't be so quick to mark your calendar, we still need to find a more accomodating time. Other than that don't worry too much about it. Nothing against Rudy but there would only have been 2 of you anyway. Before I forget, my Niece/Nephew is born in a few weeks, so I will be going away for awhile at that time for the christening. I don't know, just because you filmed the wedding they expect you to film everything else http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[narf poit chez BOOM]

RudyHuxtable said:
there's one called AutoRealm, which is good. And free.


Rather curiously, I couldn't find a single wall in AutoRealm...:D

[Randallw]

I've been working on my map (I already had the continent shape from the demo). Only problem so far is I don't think I can export part of the main map to work on regional maps. Anyway here's an example from the southeast of the map. You can see the elf forest, a duchy I have plans for and the mountains where the Dwarves live, and right down in the corner is part of the desert the Thri'Keen come from (by the way I already had all this planned). Don't worry about the quality, I reduce it to save space.

[RudyHuxtable]

You forgot the arrow harboring the caption "You Are Here".

[Randallw]

If you insist.

[Randallw]

Would those players originating on my world like to elaborate on what country they are from, or do you mind me creating everything. This would mean the Thri'Keen from the Sunblessed wastes in the south, and Shaorins psionic land. I'm not forgetting Rudy, but I already have background for the Refuge Forest.

[Fyron]

Since we don't really know anything about the campaign world, it would be hard to pick a home country.

[Randallw]

Well the idea is that I place whatever you come up with on the map somewhere. At the moment I have the South in mind. I already have a vast desert the Thri'Keen might come from, and I had in mind that Shaorins Psionic character is from an indian type land where they have psionics instead of magic. A sort of introspective country with the Psionic masters meditating in their towers while the sun shines down on the land. Other than that, has anyone given consideration to a new time?.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Still can't do sunday. Other than that, any time.

[Randallw]

This Friday is Good Friday and so I need to check Mass times. So far the only one I know of is 3PM, right in the middle of our usual session. As we havn't decided on anew time either I don't know if we can do anything this week. I would also like to place a reminder that I will be away for a week when my niece/nephew is born. I plan to come home early so I can do my turns, and also work on Beta if I am chosen.

[Randallw]

There hasn't been much discussion about a new time, apart from Narf saying he can't do Sundays. Does this mean thursday/Friday is still ok?.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I also have a game saturday from 11:00 AM PST to 1:00 PM PST.

* Sorry about that, Jack, but it's kinda hard to remember I still have a game, sometimes.

[Fyron]

That time really isn't good for me anymore... What times are good for the rest of you guys?

[Randallw]

I forgot to mention that I am free any day.

[douglas]

I'm free pretty much anytime after 6 eastern time on weekdays and all day Sunday. I'm unavailable Saturdays.

[RudyHuxtable]

Anytime except Tuesday nights 6PM and on. Other than that, done.

[Randallw]

Daylight savings ended...or started, I forget which, anyway the point is the time is not exactly the same for me. Don't worry it doesn't make much difference, just means it starts an hour earlier for me. So far we can't do saturday, sundays, or tuesday.

[Rasorow]

Hello,

Eastern time Zone

I am good Monday - thursday 6pm est until 10pm est

Saturday from noon until about 7pm

I am/will be switching to Daylight savings time this week I think.

Rasorow

[Randallw]

Fyron, how is monday or wednesday?.

[Fyron]

Monday (ie: today) from 3:30 to 6:30 PM PST would be doable. I have class until 3, so starting right at 3 doesn't really work. Can start whenever I get home. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif Wednesday is bad. Thursdays is doable after 4, but that might exclude Rasorow. Friday is bad.

[RudyHuxtable]

I know I've said it before, but I just want to reiterate that any day is good except for Tuesdays.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I guess I could play today. However, don't expect much. Cold/allergies.

[Fyron]

I don't know if we were planning to play today or not, but I have the server running...

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Well, I just remembered this and popped on.

[Randallw]

ok then, no game today (1. I didn't prepare and 2. I didn't log on until a little while ago) but we can continue at the agreed time from next week. Then however I will be away visiting my new nephew for a week or two. I got some pictures of the new baby and although I am not allowed to show them I want to describe the first of them. The first picture of Gabriel (yes Narf that's his name, and his parents probably don't even know what PA is) is when he is about 1 second old. he looks like a chestburster (my sister has medical problems that meant it was a C-section). A big purple thing covered in blood being pulled out of an incision.

[Randallw]

I need to work out exactly what time our session is tomorrow. I will post this message then check the time stamp to see what the time is in relation to here.

Edit: ok 7.41pm est (which I believe is 4.41pm PST) is 9.41 AM here, which means I will start tomorrow at 8.30 am. Seems like a big change from before where we started 4 hours later.

[Fyron]

The previous sessions were at 5:00 PM, right? The new one will be 1.5 to 2 hours earlier, tomorrow. I'll load up the server in the morning, but won't be getting there til around 3:30 PM PST or so. Maybe a little sooner, who knows.

[Fyron]

Now that we are getting underway again, I would like everybody to send me updated HTML exports of their character sheets to update the web site with. Thanks.

[douglas]

When I try to connect, my server list is empty. I have no idea how to fix this, but I'm pretty sure I can manually enter the ip address, so what's your IP Fyron?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Same here.

[Fyron]

[address removed]

[douglas]

Thank you, that worked. I'm guessing the central server where the list is stored is down atm.

[Fyron]

Well, at least we got the site updated today. http://dnd.spaceempires.net/

[Randallw]

I have to apologise. I was afraid this would happen. I have to fill everyone in first. As some of you might know I am on medication. This medication makes me sleep... a lot. As a result I slept for practically 12 hours last night. I went to bed at 10pm so I could try to get up at 8am. It succeded partly in that I woke up at 5am http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/redface.gif. Unprepared to wait for 3 hours I went back to bed sure that since I already woke up I would be awake enough to get up. Unfortunately I went into my induced coma http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif where I was woken up by my clock but was only half awake and unable to move. It is possible I could try to wake up in time by not taking my medication the night before, but on this occasion I had already done that the night before and it is NOT a good idea to do it twice in a row.

[Randallw]

I should have bothered to write all this before but never had time (although I wrote it in my notebook). Anyway as a little treat while I am away (and because I was bored this afternoon http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif) I typed up a brief introduction to Va'Qum (which if you didn't know is the name of my world)

Excerpts from the Human book of Creation and history.

From nothing was creation. Holding its hands together the first god formed the world. Breathing into its hands it created the wind, and from its sweat formed the oceans. Seeing that custodians of its creation were needed it thought and created many lesser gods. To these gods were granted dominion over the world and responsibility to populate the lands and seas. Arbor was the manifestation of nature, the growth of the world. The first, he covered the lands in green plants and animals and filled the seas with creatures. Above the land he placed the birds, gifted with flight. Even Arbor though granted power to his subordinates. He created lesser gods to watch over each of his domains. Ignis, lord of flame, fed the fires of the world. Next came Tor, unyielding master of the earth, gaining command of the land. Aqa , lord of the watery depths and all that flowed, and finally Aeris, the unseen, who was formed from the breaths of animals and whom lifted the birds in the sky. Their first act was to join and create in the sky the sun. Formed from flame, it was also solid and existed in the sky. Its warmth flowed from the sky to shine on the animals. However soon its heat burned the land and sea and so its flame was extinguished, however nature could not exist without its light, so it was decreed that for half the time it would shine, and this was called day, and for half the time, called night, its flame would dim barely holding back the dark. From this decision was formed two new deities, the luminous and the umber, each responsible for the light and the dark in turn.

From almost the beginning existed the mortal creations, plants, animals, birds and fish. Created by the gods they formed nature, and left, to their own, they lived and died, in harmony, no part overcoming another. However by this time lesser gods were created and wishing to emulate their masters they created their own creatures. Tall Karelas took the trees of his master from the eternal forests and carving them he created the Elves. Tall and slim they blended into that from which they were created, the trees, and dwelt there. Karelas looked on his creations with pride, thus creating their downfall for basking in their creators light the Elves could not help but consider them the greatest in creation. The god, Garthus, looked at what his friend had created and felt envy. He existed before Karelas and so surely was greater. Taking the hidden animals, he formed his creation, the Orcs, and within them placed his envy and anger, from that time the Orcs looked upon the Elves and swore eternal hatred. There were others. The other gods created their own races. Dwarves were formed from the deep stone. Hard as stone they kept to themselves and hid in the depths, out of the light, hoarding the treasure they mined. The god, Huhm, took the creatures under his rule and formed from them the race of men. Not suited for the deep forests, or the dark places, or the mountains, they spread out from their lands and filled those places left. The Elves looked down on the men of Huhm, and watched as they cut down trees making more space as they grew and grew, for only the Orcs could rival mans ability to grow. After this came the other races, Ursine, Aroonin, and others.

Great Empires were built. In the depths the Dwarves descended, finding greater and greater treasure, but keeping the most to themselves, only occasionally coming out into the light to trade with others. Elves secure within their forests developed greater magic and using their power built great cities that soared into the air. Mankind built their own empires but fighting amongst themselves caused them to fall and rise and fall again. One Empire of note grew so great its people began to rival the gods, but they took their greatness too far and delved into realms not suited for man. They fell to their own greed and in the process released horrors onto the world.

In time the Orcs grew great. Taking what they wanted by force they became a great Empire. Man and the other races, save Elves, were not prepared and became slaves, but eventually the elves secure in their woodland homes and defended by mighty powers equal to the Orcs brute strength took note and decided to bring down the Orcs, not for the sake of the other races but to guarantee their own survival. They struck at the Orcs, beginning a war that would last for an eon. Heedless of the other races, they unleashed great power striking down masters and servants alike. The Dwarves by their own fought the Orcs and their servants in the earth, but did not ascend to join the Elves. The power of the Elves was great, but the Orcs were seemingly without number and had hordes of lesser beings to carry out their will.
In time however the last remnants of both Empires met to end their struggle. Led by their gods they fought, and near the end Karelas and Garthus, once friends but now sworn enemies, fought. Until this time the Gods themselves could walk the world, but as the two foes fought their unleashed power would scorch the earth striking down friends and foes alike. Never again would the first god allow such power to be unleashed on the world. For many days and night the two gods fought, until Garthus cleft Karelas with his axe. With Karelas brought to his knees, Garthus stood triumphant finally realising his wish to be superior. The Elven hosts rebounded in shock to see their god brought down and the Orc hoards shouted their victory. But as Garthus held back his final blow, basking in his victory, Karelas used the last of his strength to pierce his opponent with his spear. The Orcs, on the edge of victory, were now the ones to reel in defeat. Emboldened by their gods sacrifice; the Elves struck back, all but annihilating their foes. From that day the Orcs would never again rule. They were removed from the world and their legacy passed on to their servants, the goblins, though some rumours hint that the Dwarves still fight them in the depths, although of this the Dwarves speak little.

Freed from servitude the other races again built their lands. The Elves though, left bitter by their loss, looked down with increasing arrogance at the other races. They had paid the supreme sacrifice to free the lesser races and now year by year the humans cut down more trees and moved into the forests, growing more and more by the decade. Eventually the Elves decided that only they were suited to guide the other races. For a hundred years they worked their way into power, many generations to humans, but less than a short lifetime to the Elves. Then there came the day that the humans awoke to find themselves in thrall to the Elves. For three hundred years they laboured under Elven domination, unable to fight the Elves magic.

There came the day though that a man would rise from the masses to lead his people from Elven mastery. His name was Rad, and with his band of companions and with the help of a resistance movement he created he led mankind against the Elves. Rad himself slew the Elven king and the rest of the Elves retreated into their deep forests. There they would take refuge planning their retribution. Meanwhile Rad was declared the Emperor and his companions were named the dukes of the various provinces created from the new human lands. Rad would eventually ascend to godhood, by the prayers of his followers he would become defender of the Empire he created.

The time is now 200 years later.

[douglas]

Looks good. I don't suppose you could go into a bit more detail about the whole pantheon so I can choose one for my character to worship? As it is his character sheet says "None", and that's just not right for someone with the Vow of Poverty and several other exalted feats. While I could go with the same explanation that allows clerics to follow "the cause of goodness" or some such instead of a god, I never have liked that option very much. The list garnered from your post consists of a god of nature; four gods of the elements; and four gods of specific races, two of which are dead, and the other two are both human, and one of them is local. None of those really fit my character - he's not the type to worship the god of a particular race, I don't envision him as a pyromaniac or the equivalent for other elements, and while he respects nature I wouldn't put it past him to torch a whole forest if he had a really good reason for it - though something on that scale would be a last resort and require a really good reason.

[Randallw]

I'll try to work on it tomorrow. At the moment I'm getting an eye ache. I was thinking some sort of God of Knowledge. Your character come from the south where Psionic masters meditate in their towers and worship the god of the mind. At least that's what I had in mind (excuse the pun). I can also include details of your origin. I got the exp psionics book and can now understand more what sort of character you have.

[douglas]

Hmm, that might work for the general background he comes from, but I'd think Shaorin is considered something of a rebel by the dominant organization, a worshiper of a competing god or possibly a minority sect of the same religion. The dominant religion or sect promotes the pursuit of knowledge for it's own sake, or for the enrichment of the researcher, while the minority hold that they have a responsibility to use their knowledge and the power that comes from it for the greater good of all. Shaorin would be one of a few that take this to an extreme of self denial, constantly wandering as dirt-poor vagabonds doing good deeds whenever they see the opportunity. This sect or religion would feature a much larger portion of adventurers than the general population and has little central organization. Hmm, now that I'm thinking about it, maybe I should try to come up with a prestige class for these extremist psionic do-gooders http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif. Also, there's no reason to restrict a God of Knowledge to lands where psionics are relatively common; I'd think such a god would be one of the more common patrons of wizards as well, and of course there are all those scholarly priests. Perhaps Bishop Artor Sinn follows him http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif?

[Randallw]

hmm. I did have something in mind, but what you are thinking is more elaborate. Here is some more background, as I may be too busy tomorrow to do anything.

The Zethamn chronicles.

In ages past a vast human empire existed. Fuelled by magic, the Council of mages strictly controlled all magical powers in their realm. However they soon came to learn that another power was growing. Year by year more and more people began to manifest magic like powers. These powers however, instead of feeding from the magic in nature, manifested through the power of their minds. The Mages, unwilling to have within their empire mystical power they could not control began a program to round up and deal with these ‘Psionic’ individuals. Having no teachings to guide their new powers a select few were guided south across the great wastes. They were led by a prophet who taught them the worship of a new deity. Zethamn, the Shining Hand. This deity granted divine powers to his followers but also guided those individuals gifted with Psionic powers. The refugees crossed the wastes and were guided to a new land. Within this new land they established a kingdom fighting off many beasts and monsters. Over the eons the kingdom, united in their worship of Zethamn, grew. Most of the descendants of these refugees are little different from normal humans and occupy themselves much as other humans do, but the Church of Zethamn also keeps watch on the populace. Those children seen to harbour Psionic powers are taken from their families and educated to develop their abilities. Most of the Psionic masters pursue knowledge and study for it’s own sake, but a new minority have started to question this neutral attitude and advocate using their gifts and knowledge to help the common people.

I think the god itself could be based on Zuoken from the exp psionics book. The way I see it is as an Arabic/Indian setting.

[Fyron]

So was this the week that Randall is going to be away, or is that next? I forget.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I guess it's this one??...

[luke_slovakian]

Hey DnD is so awesome i did not play for so long. Do you guys have a spot remaining? I am pretty good in all sections xept warrior:-d. And if u do what edition do you guys play?

[douglas]

Are we playing tonight or not?

[Fyron]

No idea. The server is up and running, ready to go.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

luke_slovakian said:
Hey DnD is so awesome i did not play for so long. Do you guys have a spot remaining? I am pretty good in all sections xept warrior:-d. And if u do what edition do you guys play?


We're playing 3rd ed., I think.

You'll have to ask Randallw about joining. He's the GM.

[Rasorow]

Sorry guys, have been out of town due to a funeral.

Rasorow

[Randallw]

I am home now so we should be able to play next week. Luke, what sort of character would you prefer.We play 3.5 but we do without some bits by group consensus, for example we don't bother with rations or magic components.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Also, going to the toilet is left out, but I understand that's standard.

This is what reading books by Jasper Fforde does to your brain...

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Rasorow said:
Sorry guys, have been out of town due to a funeral.

Rasorow



Wow. Sorry to hear that.

[Randallw]

Luke, we use OpenRPG to play

http://www.openrpg.com/

I don't know how I am going to integrate your character seeing as how the party just went down the tunnel into the dungeon. I'll try to come up with something. Maybe you can be an ice goblin http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[narf poit chez BOOM]

'Rescued a prisoner' might work.

[RudyHuxtable]

When are we back in business? Syndra is itching to kill something.

[Rasorow]

I am sorry, but any more I have to many things going on to make the games. I am also going to be out of town the next few weekends.

Additionally you may have noticed I have not been around much anymore. Thats because I have been working with/on other things. I will still pop in the forums from time to time (generally to catch up on SEV news) but I will not be around much. Its been fun but need to move on for awhile. Will undoubtedly be back at some point - just not now.

Rasorow

[douglas]

Randallw said:
I am home now so we should be able to play next week. Luke, what sort of character would you prefer.We play 3.5 but we do without some bits by group consensus, for example we don't bother with rations or magic components.


Actually, we just say the right amount of gold can substitute for any spell component that isn't a special quest item.

Looks like we need a new cleric. You up for it, Luke?

[Randallw]

Douglas, I have been studying the Psionic rules and I can't find something. I thought each time you used your powers you made a concentration check to regain the points. Is this correct, because I can't find the rule, or am I wrong?

[douglas]

It's not to regain the power points, it's to regain psionic focus. You see, I have the feat Greater Psionic Endowment which adds +2 to the save DC of any power I use it with, but expends psionic focus whenever I use it. Before I can use it again, I have to spend a movement action (would be full-round if not for my Psionic Meditation feat) to make a concentration check to regain psionic focus. For reference, see the section about psionic focus in the Concentration skill entry in the Expanded Psionics Handbook, and the Psionic Endowment, Greater Psionic Endowment, and Psionic Meditation feats.

[Randallw]

Yeah, I figured it must be for focus. I read that section.

[Randallw]

Luke can you reply if you WILL be playing. I need to know for certain if I am going to put in a way for you to join.

[Randallw]

I need some help. Occasionally when going through the Monster Manual I see the attack type slam listed. I can't find its details anywhere. Can someone explain how it works or where it's listed?.

[Fyron]

What sort of monsters have such an attack type?

[Randallw]

It appears to be monsters that lash out and strike a blow against the opponent but it does not involve claws. I think now that it just means a natural attack that counts as crushing.

[Randallw]

Well it's almost 9pm so I'm off to bed so I can wake up nice and early for tomorrows session. If again I sleep in I apologise in advance. We will just have to see if the new time is possible for me.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Hey Fyron, what time is the game now in our timezone?

[Fyron]

3:30 PM PST.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Thanks.

[Fyron]

Server is online, awaiting players.

Oh, and when you make new posts in this thread, would you mind removing the junk in the subject? It looks realy awful to have all of those ampersand tags in there... Thanks.

[Randallw]

Again I'm sorry. I clearly cannot handle a gametime of 8.30 in the morning for me.

[Randallw]

Before we start discussing a different time (If that is even possible) I must point out that I may soon be starting some part time work, the times for which I don't even know yet.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

I hope the game doesn't end. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Randallw]

Me too, but since it is hard for me to fit in the new time (Even without my medication I couldn't wake up in time, granted trying to sleep that way meant I woke up 4 times that night) and I may soon need to organise work it may be hard. Believe me I am eager to keep going.

[Randallw]

Fyron, since our time is dependant on your schedule will your schedule change anytime soon? I supposed I could try to make it possible to use a server on my computer. As I have indicated before I seem to be able to create a server but then I can't use it.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Poke - Is this game going to start up again? Lae'nial is in the middle of a crisis of concience, you know.

(On that - Can Lae'nial take a level of cleric to get 'Detect Evil' without choosing a deity? My personal objection, not his)

[Fyron]

In the evenings on Monday to Thursday should be doable.

Clerics should always have some sort of patron deity. Becoming a cleric/priest/monk/whatever is no light matter idly wandered into, I should think.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Yeah - But it's not something I feel comfortable with. As I said, my objection, not his. It's just that a simplistic person searches for simplistic solutions, and to Lae'nial, the spell 'Detect Evil' sounds great. Solve all his problems...Except the ones inside him. It's just what he'd try.

[Fyron]

Generally, a diety only grants spell powers to highly devoted followers. People looking for a quick fix would probably be turned away or simply ignored. That's how I see it, anyways.

[Randallw]

I'd like to start again. Just need to work out times. So mon-thur evenings is ok. Well let's see that's morning for me which as long as it's not too early is fine. I'm still having trouble with Narf's game in getting up early. Even when I do wake up, and please don't take this as an indication of how flippantly I take things, I sometimes think "Sod it, I'm really too tired to get up" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[douglas]

narf poit chez BOOM said:
Yeah - But it's not something I feel comfortable with. As I said, my objection, not his. It's just that a simplistic person searches for simplistic solutions, and to Lae'nial, the spell 'Detect Evil' sounds great. Solve all his problems...Except the ones inside him. It's just what he'd try.


Get a wand of Detect Evil and put some skill points in Use Magic Device. Exclusive skills don't exist any more in 3.5, only class and cross-class http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif. If you don't like the idea of periodically having to buy another wand, there are some "Eternal Wands", I think from the Eberron Campaign Setting book, that have 2 charges per day rather than a set limit for the life of the wand.

I have hardly any regularly scheduled commitments outside of work, so 6-midnight any weekday works for me. If I've got the time zone right, that would be 8am-2pm for Randallw, and 3-9pm for Fyron. Anytime Saturday works, too. Sundays, I've got a local D&amp;D game going.