Recruiting for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver
A response to the many seemingly fine persons who enter a PbP and then ghost the group.
In Deathworld, PCs whose players can’t keep up die. When that happens, the first person on the waitlist, “previously present but unnoticed,” will take their place. The surviving PCs will suspend disbelief and accept this mechanism without question. Play continues without pause.
This will be a light-hearted, RP-heavy game in which little or no respect is paid to the recently deceased. Because let’s face it...
...this is Deathworld, where an untimely death is your own fault. :)
"Okay, you've got my attention. Tell me more..."
THE HOOK
The characters, inexperienced at adventuring, are in the city of Neverwinter when their dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hires them to escort a wagon to the nearby small town of Phandalin. Sounds like an easy 10GP, but do things go as planned? There’s only one way to find out…
COMMITMENT
Posting will be every day or two.
If you lag a full day behind my post, I will bot you.
If I must bot you three times in a row, the third post will detail your character's vivid and horrible death. That’s Deathworld for you.
YOUR POSTS
Your posts should follow the three-sentence format. Sentence 1, acknowledge what just happened. Sentence 2, RP. Sentence 3, post your action.
Your post may be longer than three sentences, and indeed, your creativity and interesting writing is what makes PbP enjoyable to me.
Brief, one-sentence posts should be reserved for asking clarifying questions or when specifically requested by me (EXAMPLE: “Please make a STR save at advantage.”).
Otherwise, if you post a brief one-sentence post three times in a row, your character will die a vivid and horrible death. That’s Deathworld for you.
Courtesy is expected. I will not elaborate. But guess what happens to your character if you are discourteous? Yes. A vivid and horrible death awaits.
CAVEATS
Some of you will always Private Message (PM) the DM when you’re going to miss a couple of days, which will excuse you from AVAHD.
The DM is of course immune from AVAHD.
THE BASICS
This PbP will take place here on DNDB's PbP forum.
First Level Characters.
PHB & Mordenkainen races & classes.
Ability Scores will be Standard Array or Point Buy, not rolled.
I will accept the first 5 or 6 applicants who make an impression. The group may be overly large to start, but I’m not worried...this is Deathworld, after all.
Additional applicants will be waitlisted and invited to keep tabs on the campaign for quick entry if needed.
TO APPLY
PM me with subject heading, “Phandelver.” In your PM, tell me a bit about your favorite TTRP experience or a terrific fantasy book or short story you’ve recently read and would recommend.
Don’t send a character.
Post on this thread that you have submitted your application.
I will close recruitment and make decisions within one week.
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DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver// Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever//Dev Horndin Curious Critters//Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
This Mug immediately shared with me a transcendental tale of an Infinite Mug that anchors the Universe and keeps it from folding in on itself. I filed this report under "illogical nonsense" and asked why its sign is in Times New Roman font, when it is basic knowledge that Arial Black is a far superior font. I wondered: How did this mug even get past the assembly line with its theistic beliefs and poor font choices?
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DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver// Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever//Dev Horndin Curious Critters//Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
All are invited to join the waitlist. To do so, PM me with a link to your proposed character.
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DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver// Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever//Dev Horndin Curious Critters//Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
Recruiting for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver
A response to the many seemingly fine persons who enter a PbP and then ghost the group.
In Deathworld, PCs whose players can’t keep up die. When that happens, the first person on the waitlist, “previously present but unnoticed,” will take their place. The surviving PCs will suspend disbelief and accept this mechanism without question. Play continues without pause.
This will be a light-hearted, RP-heavy game in which little or no respect is paid to the recently deceased. Because let’s face it...
...this is Deathworld, where an untimely death is your own fault. :)
"Okay, you've got my attention. Tell me more..."
THE HOOK
COMMITMENT
YOUR POSTS
CAVEATS
THE BASICS
TO APPLY
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DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver // Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever // Dev Hornd in Curious Critters // Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
sent an application
This Mug immediately shared with me a transcendental tale of an Infinite Mug that anchors the Universe and keeps it from folding in on itself. I filed this report under "illogical nonsense" and asked why its sign is in Times New Roman font, when it is basic knowledge that Arial Black is a far superior font. I wondered: How did this mug even get past the assembly line with its theistic beliefs and poor font choices?
quote from Romantically Apocalyptic by Vitaly S Alexius
PMed
|| Tryncaryn - Halfling Monk/Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak || Berry - Fairy Barbarian - Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver || Taya - Mysterious Fighter - Echoes of Empire || Myrla Stardust - Wood Elf Rogue - After the Fall ||
PM'd
Daphyra - Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver
Vanja - Binder's Hold and the Problem with the Mine
Cariadne - Forest of Celador
Daphyra Fuffletail - The City of Cats
DM - Geek Legends - Wild beyond the Witchlight
Leela Steadystone - Adventures in the Sands
Mirri Goldenhorn - Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Lola Smythe-Whyte - Larkin Expedition
Recruitment is closing in 3 days.
DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver // Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever // Dev Hornd in Curious Critters // Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
Pm sent
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Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Application Submitted.
Recruitment is closing in 2 days.
DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver // Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever // Dev Hornd in Curious Critters // Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
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Latimer Trumador Human cleric 1 : Lost Mines of Phandelver
Recruitment is closing in 1 day.
DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver // Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever // Dev Hornd in Curious Critters // Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
Recruitment for play is closed.
All are invited to join the waitlist. To do so, PM me with a link to your proposed character.
DM for Deathworld: Lost Mine of Phandelver // Story Guide for COYOTE and CROW: Cahokia Forever // Dev Hornd in Curious Critters // Co-creator: Princes of the Apocalypse - A DnD Story
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