The world is burning. Salazar has risen from the depths yet again. His time thought to be lost was reclaimed and through it his power, still merely a fraction of what it once was, has returned. The capitol went down in flames and magic runs more rampant than before, strange phenomena in even those not attuned to magic arts, bringing out powers and abilities never before seen. Wherever it has been from you have come across a group that has at the surface a common goal: protect civilization from the extent of Salazar’s wrath.
More early Victorian setting so late medieval times with less powerful magic typically than before.
Roll your stats on the post and you can give a general description of your character. (Side note that still will likely never happen: no inherently broken builds without at least a very good reason behind it)
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"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
I think that you'll get more engagement on this thread if you edit your first post to provide a more information about your campaign.
Since this sounds like a homebrew campaign, you probably need to pitch your campaign.
Salazar has "risen from the depths again." Depths of...what? The ocean? The Underdark? The Abyss?
Salazar has risen again? So, he was defeated (when? 20 years ago? 200 years ago? so long ago that it's just a legend?), and now he has risen again? Or has Salazar been defeated and risen again many times? Is this some sort of cycle that the world knows about, and everyone just hopes that Salazar doesn't rise again in their lifetime?
It sounds like the "time, thought to be lost" is some legendary age with "powers and abilities never before seen" in the current age. Is that right? Does that mean that the current age was a relatively low-magic world before Salazar returned? Was it a technological world similar to some era in our real world?
Maybe let us know what flavor of fantasy to expect from this campaign.
How frequent and important to the game and its narrative will various aspects of the game be (e.g., combat, social encounters, exploring the world, etc.)?
Anything else that might get people excited about your campaign?
Anything you want to share about yourself or how you run games as a DM?
What's the expected pace-of-play? I think that play-by-post works best if you have a group with a similar pace of play so that the game flows at the pace you want without leaving any player behind. Do you expect everyone to make 1 post / day? 1 post every 2 to 3 days? Multiple posts every day?
Since we're here, I'll assume that your game is D&D 5e. (But that's not always the case.) Are you using the 2024 rules, the 2014 rules, or some mix of the two?
Do you like tactical combat? Will you be posting battle maps to the game thread or using some sort of VTT? Or will your game exclusively use Theater of the Mind for combat?
Any important "house rules" that you'll be using?
Recruiting
What information do you need to choose the players and PCs for the party?
Do you just want a brief character pitch? (For example, "A pompous paladin who thinks that he's always right, but he would gladly die fighting to prevent harm from coming to his.") Or do you want links to character sheets?
Open to everyone or any restrictions on the players? (For example, specific age ranges? Specific time zones if you expect multiple back-and-forth posts per day? Novices only? No novices?)
Stat generation. You mentioned "roll your stats," but did you mean 4d6.dropLowest() or something else?
Again, 2014 rules or 2024 rules? If you're going with 2024 rules, will any content from 2014 be allowed?
Any species or class/subclass restrictions? Just the ones in the PHB? Specific WotC books? Or any book published on D&D Beyond (Critical Role, Drakkenheim, Ebon Tides, Humblewood, Etharis, Obojima, etc.)? Homebrew allowed?
Any stat generation method is fine but if you choose to roll do 4d6 drop the lowest on the post.
Character sheet links would be nice but are not necessary.
Homebrew is allowed with permission.
Some backstory would be liked or at least a well thought out character. I’ll wait till I have 8 or more before deciding on which six I pick.
Preferably no paladin hexblade warlock with sentinel and polearm master. But if you somehow have a character that fits (at least for the multiclass) it’s fine as long as you don’t ruin the fun of the game for everyone. To rephrase: preferably no overpowers builds or if you are strong don’t ruin combat for everyone.
You can use 2014 or 2024 for classes (tell me if you’re using 2014 or I’ll assume 2024)
Anyone can join. This is a game where you can be anything you want—preferably excluding murder hobos—so as long as everyone’s comfortable with you it’s fine. Though if you do play preferably try to post every other day or every 3 days if you have something that fogs up your schedule it’s fine.
I think I use pretty common house rules: Falling only happens at 100 ft per turn that you’re falling and if possible you can make actions while falling. Also the health potion healing full on an action and forfeiting death saves to take a final action.
Ill answer some more in a bit but thanks for helping me remember to clarify.
(P.S I’m a bit of a blatant hypocrite when it comes to my posting rule when there’s lots of tournaments and other events close together but I’ll try my best to warn players)
*Chromo, this is so tempting! but I don't need to join a fourth campaign*
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Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
(I might join if any of mine suddenly stop, also, roll inti on Instholdé)
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Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
(this seems neat... Im already applying for one but I may apply for this one too.)
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I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
(It is too much, I must not! nevermind!)
Ability scores: 17916111414
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Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Backstory: Eve was born deaf, which could be a problem. But at least it blocked out the bullying. They were bullied during school, even by the teachers. Which led them to become a cleric of the god of (Insert god of life for the campaign)
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish) In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different? NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Ability scores: 13141113710
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I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
The world is burning. Salazar has risen from the depths yet again. His time thought to be lost was reclaimed and through it his power, still merely a fraction of what it once was, has returned. The capitol went down in flames and magic runs more rampant than before, strange phenomena in even those not attuned to magic arts, bringing out powers and abilities never before seen.
Wherever it has been from you have come across a group that has at the surface a common goal: protect civilization from the extent of Salazar’s wrath.
More early Victorian setting so late medieval times with less powerful magic typically than before.
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
Roll your stats on the post and you can give a general description of your character. (Side note that still will likely never happen: no inherently broken builds without at least a very good reason behind it)
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
I think that you'll get more engagement on this thread if you edit your first post to provide a more information about your campaign.
I think that play-by-post works best if you have a group with a similar pace of play so that the game flows at the pace you want without leaving any player behind.
Do you expect everyone to make 1 post / day? 1 post every 2 to 3 days? Multiple posts every day?
Rules and such:
Any stat generation method is fine but if you choose to roll do 4d6 drop the lowest on the post.
Character sheet links would be nice but are not necessary.
Homebrew is allowed with permission.
Some backstory would be liked or at least a well thought out character. I’ll wait till I have 8 or more before deciding on which six I pick.
Preferably no paladin hexblade warlock with sentinel and polearm master. But if you somehow have a character that fits (at least for the multiclass) it’s fine as long as you don’t ruin the fun of the game for everyone. To rephrase: preferably no overpowers builds or if you are strong don’t ruin combat for everyone.
You can use 2014 or 2024 for classes (tell me if you’re using 2014 or I’ll assume 2024)
Anyone can join. This is a game where you can be anything you want—preferably excluding murder hobos—so as long as everyone’s comfortable with you it’s fine. Though if you do play preferably try to post every other day or every 3 days if you have something that fogs up your schedule it’s fine.
I think I use pretty common house rules: Falling only happens at 100 ft per turn that you’re falling and if possible you can make actions while falling. Also the health potion healing full on an action and forfeiting death saves to take a final action.
Ill answer some more in a bit but thanks for helping me remember to clarify.
(P.S I’m a bit of a blatant hypocrite when it comes to my posting rule when there’s lots of tournaments and other events close together but I’ll try my best to warn players)
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
*Chromo, this is so tempting! but I don't need to join a fourth campaign*
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
(Thanks Gato. Hopefully it doesn’t die out like my first one is currently.)
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
(I might join if any of mine suddenly stop, also, roll inti on Instholdé)
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
(this seems neat... Im already applying for one but I may apply for this one too.)
I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
.-. .- -. -.. --- -- / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . .-.-.-
PM "Avocado" to Pug_With_Big_Weapons for a prize.
Don't touch the Jar
(It is too much, I must not! nevermind!)
Ability scores: 17 9 16 11 14 14
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
(HOLD UP, WHAT THE??? what are those rolls?)
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Backstory: Eve was born deaf, which could be a problem. But at least it blocked out the bullying. They were bullied during school, even by the teachers. Which led them to become a cleric of the god of (Insert god of life for the campaign)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/153677527
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Ability scores: 13 11 9 14 13 11
Ouch, that 7 is going to make for some interesting role play scenes.
What level do you want to start at @chromafield
You mentioned multi classes so I’m assuming not level 1
3 just to keep it interesting.
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
Let me update then
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Also if wanted you can get a rare magic item.
"I have advantage on dex saving throws what could go wrong?"
Can I have an uncommon too?
Hello! Call me Gato (Cat in Spanish)
In this place where you're not here, in this place where I was with you
Your eyes are too kind, and I'm covered in wounds. Don't let me love you
They say people are born different. We brainwashed in the same system. They expect perfection. So how can we be different?
NOW, ALL HAIL MERLIN, AND THE GREAT O_MERLIN_O ARMY. GIVE ME A 4D8 ATTEMPT:[roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] + [roll]1d8[/roll] = [roll][roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Ability scores: 13 14 11 13 7 10
I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
.-. .- -. -.. --- -- / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . .-.-.-
PM "Avocado" to Pug_With_Big_Weapons for a prize.
Don't touch the Jar
Phooey. I guess I'll point buy instead then.
I'm just your everyday dungeon master. Ignore that jar full of souls. And those bones in the corner are just props, don't worry. I'm definitely NOT a lich. Definitely.
Yes, I like beholders. Yes, I curated an exquisite personality for commoner #2864. Yes, my catchphrase is "are you sure?"
.-. .- -. -.. --- -- / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . .-.-.-
PM "Avocado" to Pug_With_Big_Weapons for a prize.
Don't touch the Jar