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D&D For Dummies: New Player Dungeon Sign Up Thread
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I lost Alantracy the flying spacecart in that same avalanche. Some memories hurt too much.Although in saying that in the first D&D game we played here (which I'll never fully get over) we got caught in an avalanche and Fourier (I think) rolled for me which pitched me over the edge and killed me off for the first time. Poor Elin.
I'm older than Minecraft goats.
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Just a reminder to players in relation to spells (this concerns the classes of Magic User, Elf and Cleric).
You need to declare each 'morning' - or after a rest essentially - which spell you are loading for the day ahead.
As it's a beginner dungeon, we are allowing all of the magically inclined to load a requisite spell from the get go.
The rules posted at the beginning of the thread give you your allotments per level.
NOTE: Cleric and Magic User/Elf Spells are different, and clearly defined in the rulebook.
Also of note as there appears to be a bit of confusion.
There are no breath attacks able to be performed by Player Characters (PCs) - none of you are dragons :P The 'Breath Attack' mention on your character sheet has a number beside it. If a breath attack is performed on you, you are required to roll ABOVE that number to protect, or at least minimise damage against it.
Stats Rolls VS Save Rolls:
This still seems to be causing a bit of confusion for newer players so I want to clear it up a bit.
In 1E, when the DM asks you for a roll against one of your stats (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Constitution, Wisdom or Charisma) -
You need to roll UNDER OR EQUAL TO the number of your stat on the sheet generated at the beginning.
Modifiers to your stats are subtracted then if you have not done so already.
Example: Webby is asked to roll against his Dexterity. The command on rolz will be #d20-2 (the minus indicating the modifier).
On the other hand, your stat could be low.
Eg: Stufur is asked to roll against Constitution. His Con is 6, so it has a negative modifier attached. In this case it will be #d20+1.
Saving Throws are different however.
When the DM asks you to roll to save against something (Breath Attacks, Poison or Death, Petrify or Paralyze, Wands, or Spell/Spell-Like Devices)
A player rolls a d20 (no modifiers) and need to get OVER OR EQUAL TO the number on their character sheet (although this increases as you level up).
EG: Lalwende is attacked by a dragon who breathes fire at her. The DM will ask her to roll to save against Breath Attacks - she will need to roll over or equal to the appropriate number on her sheet. Again, the command on rolz is #d20.
Ok... That's my spiel. Questions?
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Afternoon all.
OK, couple of things :
1. Molly, please don't invite people to play unless you're going to DM for them. Which, in this game, you're not. I've tried to rephrase that so I sound like less of a prick but I can't, and I'm at peace with it. (Hence me posting as me, not the DM, so you know who to punch).
2. BigDaddyLiamo - I'd be delighted to have you on board, however we've got 9 players right now which is about 4 or 5 more than I can handle. As long as your expectations of how the game is going to work are low, you'll be.... not pleasantly surprised... no...that's not it... wait - correct! That's the word. You'll be absolutely bang on the money! It's a learning experience for the DM team as well as the players though, so treat it like you would a haircut from a trainee, we'll all be grand.
If you need assistance rolling a character or what have you, look back through the thread for tips or post on the Character Clinic thread in the D&D forum.
3. The Pause
We are not paused. We're just waiting for a DM to make a move. However there was some confusion over who that DM was going to be
Here on Fourion Prime, we recognise the popularity of the ongoing Werewolf game and the demands it makes of it's players. We also recognise that it's not the only game in town and if you can't meet your commitments to two games, that's on you - it's unfair to ask the other players to sit around for a week waiting for you to get yourself lynched.
If you are playing Werewolf and want to be paused, say so here. Post "Pause Me until <date>"
That doesn't mean the game will be paused, but where possible we will come up with some excuse why your character is excluded from any hazards or excitement until you're available. And yes, it will involve a rapping illithid, what's your point? Don't hate the flaya, hate the game!
And remember, it's not the DM's responsibility to remember to unpause you. Remind us.
If you don't want to be paused state "I will stay the course!" or "And my Axe!" or ""I love carpet. I love lamp." Whatever makes you feel like you're having a moment of Braveheartian inspiration. We will endeavour to manoeuvre people into positions that allow pausers to pause while others continue.
4. Play going forward.
I am not Necro. I don't have the availability to post as often or be around for the same kind of hours as he does. Things are going to slow down. I will post as often as I can and reserve the right to disappear for hours at a time with no notice whatsoever because someone decided to pinch their sister because they said Pusheen was fat (as happened at the weekend). Fridays are definitely out. Sundays are dicey. Every other day depends on whether or not my wife wants to talk at me. If you're ok with that, we can push on.
Bear in mind, with 10 players it's going to get a little nuts and there is no way in hell we will all be on together. We will always try to move groups on together if there's a quorum, we'll autopilot people where needed and try not to kill anyone in absentia. No promises 0 -
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Thanks Banjo,
I used the random generator so I'll add some boosts now.
Abilities
Strength: 13 Modifier:To Hit: -1, To Dam: -1 Open Doors: -1
Dexterity: 10 Modifier:AC Mod:2, Initiative: -1, Missile Adj: -2
Constitution:10Modifier: HP Adj: 0
Intelligence: 10 Modifier:Add Langs: 0, Partial ability to write
Wisdom: 11 Modifier:Save vs. Magic: 0
Charisma: 9 Modifier:Reaction Adj: 1, Retainers: 3, Retainer Morale: 6
I think that's 63 total now...
Will I need to work out new modifiers? I should tell you upfront that I failed Business in school so accountancy is not a strong suit!:)
**I feel a growing contempt for my parishioners....so probably a bit of both but leaning more towards the punchy kind**0 -
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