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Well, I am now officially in between campaigns.. until June! Man, that's a long time for me. Thats.. longer than I have ever been out of a game since 1999 or so. I'm building a new mega-dungeon (which is fun) and organizing a "Celebration of the Legacy of Gary Gygax" at my local gamestore.. (April 12th and 26th. If you are in the Maryland area, shoot me a PM and I will give you info!).

But meanwhile, I'm between games and I just happen to have surrounded myself with all of these AD&D1e books for the Gygax thing.

I'm thinking two things:

Run something original and dungeony here at theRPGsite
OR
Run something over a virtual tabletop. I just noticed that NBoS Screenmonkey (http://www.nbos.com/products/screenmonkey/screenmonkey.htm) is free. (I prefer FantasyGrounds but it's pretty much set up for d20 without modifications, and it also costs people money to buy the client if they don't already have it. I'm too lazy to write modifications right now...).
But Screenmonkey is kinda old school and free.


If we do PbP:

You will need an AD&D1e Players Handbook. If you don't already have one, they cost $5.95 at RPGNow. Just post here if you want to play. Once we have 4-6 players we will start.

If we do Screenmonkey: You will need a copy of Screenmonkey Lite (the free version) and install Skype on your computer for voice chat. You will still need an AD&D1e PHB! (See above). We will also need to decide on a date and time. I am leaning towards Sundays at 1PM EST. (That's like 1800 Zulu). I dunno. Do your own conversions...

Any takers?

I love the idea (Screen monkey)- but i can't participate, unless you want to wait until October.:(

Quote from: Abyssal MawWell, I am now officially in between campaigns.. until June! Man, that's a long time for me. Thats.. longer than I have ever been out of a game since 1999 or so. I'm building a new mega-dungeon (which is fun) and organizing a "Celebration of the Legacy of Gary Gygax" at my local gamestore.. (April 12th and 26th. If you are in the Maryland area, shoot me a PM and I will give you info!).

But meanwhile, I'm between games and I just happen to have surrounded myself with all of these AD&D1e books for the Gygax thing.

I'm thinking two things:

Run something original and dungeony here at theRPGsite
OR
Run something over a virtual tabletop. I just noticed that NBoS Screenmonkey (http://www.nbos.com/products/screenmonkey/screenmonkey.htm) is free. (I prefer FantasyGrounds but it's pretty much set up for d20 without modifications, and it also costs people money to buy the client if they don't already have it. I'm too lazy to write modifications right now...).
But Screenmonkey is kinda old school and free.


If we do PbP:

You will need an AD&D1e Players Handbook. If you don't already have one, they cost $5.95 at RPGNow. Just post here if you want to play. Once we have 4-6 players we will start.

If we do Screenmonkey: You will need a copy of Screenmonkey Lite (the free version) and install Skype on your computer for voice chat. You will still need an AD&D1e PHB! (See above). We will also need to decide on a date and time. I am leaning towards Sundays at 1PM EST. (That's like 1800 Zulu). I dunno. Do your own conversions...

Any takers?

I'll install the software needed (assuming my IT guys don't throw a hissy) - if you'll have me. My only concern is that if we start at 1200 Central (1300 EST), I'm limited to four hours on the 5th and 12th (kids baseball practice).

Quote from: James J SkachI'll install the software needed (assuming my IT guys don't throw a hissy) - if you'll have me. My only concern is that if we start at 1200 Central (1300 EST), I'm limited to four hours on the 5th and 12th (kids baseball practice).

That will be great-- I rarely run a game session longer than 4 hours James!

I may have to advertise this more places.

I dunno if we can match intercontinental schedules, but I´d love to take part in it. I could do 1900Z, Sunday would be fine.

EDIT: How do we roll characters? Method X?

I was thinking of using standard Method I (or is it II?).

Roll 4d6, discard the worst die, and assigned the value to whichever stat desired.

I am not using AD&D's Unearthed Arcana, but otherwise any alignment, any class in the PHB. Starting with 1st level characters.

We could use http://invisiblecastle.com for die rolls (including stats) if you want to build characters online, and then we will move to the live game.

If anyone wants to play but happens to LACK a 1st Edition PHB, they are available in PDF form for like $5.95 from RPGNow. Alternately I will post a bunch of "grab and go" characters for the taking.

A couple of caveats:

This game will be as close to the books as I can make it. Gold is turned in for experience, etc. All options will be as close to the baseline as I can manage. However, because of the online format, and because of the unique nature of AD&D1e, I will inevitably have to make some adjustments. One adjustment I had in mind was I was only going to tally experience in the home base area. So if you feel like you levelled up, head to the home base, and I will do an XP tally and we'll see about levelling. I won't do a training period like some DMs used to do. I *do* expect levelling to take place during the game.

For players of previous editions: I know how to tune encounters for D20, but in AD&D, there's kinda no such thing. So..uhh.. bear that in mind.

I'll post some sample character pretty soon.

By the way, James (and other players): You will only need Skype and your web browser to play. Basically Screenmonkey just sets me up with a locally hosted web-server (where the dice, maps, and chat are located). You won't need to use the chat since we will do like a Skype Conference call somehow.  


Skype is available here:
http://www.skype.com/

Oh yah, one house rule I do want to use: max hit points at start. You will need them.

Just to let you know - I tried installing Skype and got some network thing.  I'm guessing it's the firewall here at work, so I'll try again at home tonight.

Are you going to set something up over at Invisible Castles? Just curious before I go and sign up or anything...

Quote from: James J SkachJust to let you know - I tried installing Skype and got some network thing.  I'm guessing it's the firewall here at work, so I'll try again at home tonight.

Are you going to set something up over at Invisible Castles? Just curious before I go and sign up or anything...

InvisibleCastle.com is just a dice-roller that allows for group validation. So you can roll up your character as in ye days of olde and nobody will think you are cheating :haw:

This game will take place on Sundays, so .. yes, probably you should be able to set it up at home. nBos Lite will NOT be required, just Skype and a browser. (And headphones with a microphone if you have that)...

Ilaphos
True Neutral Human Fighter
Level 1 Veteran
XP: 0
Str:14    : Hit: Nrm, Dam: None, WA: +200, OD: 1-2, BBLG: 7%
Int:12    : INT Bonus - AL: +3, Know %: 45%, Min/Lev: 5, Max/Lev: 7
Wis:9     : WIS Bonus - MA Adj: None, Spell Bonus: None, Fail %: 20%
Con:14   : CON Bonus - HP Adj: 0hp/Lev, SSS: 88%, RS: 92%
Dex:12   : DEX Bonus - React Adj: 0, Surp. Adj: 0, Def. Adj: 0
Cha:14   : CHR Bonus - Max Hire: 6, Loyalty: +5%, RA: +10%

Languages: Common+3 more

Paralyze/Poison/Death Mag: 16
Petrify/Polymorph: 17
Rods/Staves/Wands: 18
Breath Weapons: 20
Spells: 19

HP: 10

Chainmail, small shield
Broadsword: 2-8/2-7
(4) Javelins: 1-4/1-4
Club: 1-6/1-4

4 torches
Tinderbox
Backpack
1 weeks iron rations
50' rope
Grappling Hook
2 Large Sacks
1 Waterskin

Purse: 1 gold. 13 sp 16 cp

Loot Capacity (free sack and backpack space): 1150 coins

Eoli
Neutral Good Half Elf Cleric
Level 1 Acolyte
XP: 0
Str:6    : Hit: -1, Dam: None, WA: -150, OD: 1, BBLG: 0%
Int:10    :AL: +2, Know %: 45%, Min/Lev: 5, Max/Lev: 7
Wis:18    :MA Adj: +4, Spell Bonus: 2-1, 2-2, 1-3, 1-4, Fail %: 0%
Con:14   :HP Adj: 0hp/Lev, SSS: 85%, RS: 90%
Dex:13   :React Adj: 0, Surp. Adj: 0, Def. Adj: 0
Cha:12   :Max Hire: 5, Loyalty: Nrm, RA: Nrm

Paralyze/Poison/Death Mag: 10
Petrify/Polymorph: 13
Rods/Staves/Wands: 14
Breath Weapons: 15
Spells: 16

Languages: Common, elven, +2 more

AC: 5
HP: 8

Scale Mail, small shield
Footman's Mace: 2-7/1-6
Sling: 1-4/2-5

Large Belt Pouch, 30 sling bullets
Iron Holy Symbol
2 Flasks Holy Water
4 torches
Tinderbox
Backpack
1 weeks iron rations
50' rope
2 Large Sacks
1 Waterskin

Purse: 10gp, 10 sp, 15 cp

Loot Capacity (free sack and backpack space): 1200 coins

Chariel
Chaotic Good Dwarf Thief
Level 1 Thief
XP: 0
Str:9    : Hit: None, Dam: None, WA: nrm, OD: 1-2, BBLG: 1%
Int:12    :AL: +3, Know %: 45%, Min/Lev: 5, Max/Lev: 7
Wis:14   :MA Adj: None, Spell Bonus: 2-1, Fail %: 0%
Con:16   :HP Adj: +1hp/Lev, SSS: 91%, RS: 94%
Dex:15   :React Adj: +1, Surp. Adj: +1, Def. Adj: -2
Cha:9    :Max Hire: 4, Loyalty: Nrm, RA: Nrm

Paralyze/Poison/Death Mag: 13
Petrify/Polymorph: 12
Rods/Staves/Wands: 14
Breath Weapons: 16
Spells: 15

Languages: Common, elven, +2 more

AC: 6
HP: 7

Leather Armor
Short Sword: 1-6/1-8
Sling 1-4/2-5
Dagger 1-4/1-3

Large Belt Pouch, 30 sling bullets

Thieves Picks and Tools
4 torches
Tinderbox
Backpack
2 weeks iron rations
50' rope
3 Large Sacks
1 Waterskin

Purse: 27gp

Loot Capacity (free sack and backpack space): 1400 coins

Jolende Springfeather
True Neutral Female Elf
Level 1/1 Magic User/Thief
XP: 0
Str:13    : Hit: None, Dam: None, WA: +100, OD: 1-2, BBLG: 4%
Int:16    :AL: +5, Know %: 65%, Min/Lev: 75, Max/Lev: 11
Wis:12   :MA Adj: None, Spell Bonus: NA, Fail %: 5%
Con:14   :HP Adj: n/a, SSS: 88%, RS: 92%
Dex:15   :React Adj: +1, Surp. Adj: +1, Def. Adj: -1
Cha:11    :Max Hire: 4, Loyalty: Nrm, RA: Nrm

Paralyze/Poison/Death Mag: 13
Petrify/Polymorph: 12
Rods/Staves/Wands: 11
Breath Weapons: 15
Spells: 12

Languages: Common, elven, +2 more

AC: 9
HP: 5

Sling 1-4/2-5
Dagger 1-4/1-3

Large Belt Pouch, 30 sling bullets

Spellbook:Read Magic, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Feather Fall

Thieves Picks and Tools
4 torches
Tinderbox
Backpack
2 weeks iron rations
50' rope
3 Large Sacks
1 Waterskin

Purse: 15 gp, 14 sp

Loot Capacity (free sack and backpack space): 1400 coins

I rolled me a ranger on first try:

14
17
13
15
11
08

But somehow I can´t save the result.

I have the window still open, so if you tell me how to save and send the validation, I can do so.

EDIT:

STR 14, DEX 17, CON 13, INT 11, WIS 15, CHA 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/16622/)

Here´s how I want to re-arrange them:

STR 17
DEX 11
CON 14
INT 13
WIS 15
CHA 8

Quote from: SettembriniEDIT:

STR 14, DEX 17, CON 13, INT 11, WIS 15, CHA 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/16622/)

You did it correctly. Just right click and copy the link on the page. It's unique.. I can even see attempts at rerolls. :) Not that I have trust issues. Oh yah, you need an account to save your rolls I gues.

I did not re-roll!

This is the firsty first result. I only fondled with the site after posting my results. Oh yes, and I tried to save the bugger.

Quote from: SettembriniI did not re-roll!

This is the firsty first result. I only fondled with the site after posting my results. Oh yes, and I tried to save the bugger.

I just tested it myself and it forced me to register, so I wouldn't be surprised. NO big deal. :)

Try pointing your web browser to this address: http://24.35.40.35:10015

This link won't work forever, but I'll hang out until you connect or three hours goes by (from 5PM est) so... from now until 2400 Zulu

Password is 'test', use any player name you like.

Aha, I figured out what my issue with the program is (aside from some lag).

When you login to the game, where it says 'Interface' choose "Basic Interface" instead of the IE6/Firefox version. This allows chat to run simultaneously in another window/tab, and solves the automatic refresh issues.

I'm setting up Skype right now.

I installed Skype - but I don't have a headset.  Yeah, I'm that luddite even though I make my livelihood from the googlebox.

tomorrow I'm getting me something at lunch...so tomorrow night, if you want, we can test out the skype...

Let me know if you want to test the screen monkey again...Sett's a lucky bastard...

So it's OK to roll something up, then?

Here´s a two minute-sketch from memory. Tili-Teshub didn´t have time to draw while exploring alone...

EDIT:

Pic of character added

Starting Money:

*10 GP = Starting Money for Ranger (5d4=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1539089/)


= 110 GP

Quote from: James J SkachI installed Skype - but I don't have a headset.  Yeah, I'm that luddite even though I make my livelihood from the googlebox.

tomorrow I'm getting me something at lunch...so tomorrow night, if you want, we can test out the skype...

Let me know if you want to test the screen monkey again...Sett's a lucky bastard...

So it's OK to roll something up, then?

Yah, roll something up!

When you get your Skype installed, post here or send me a PM. I will PM you as well. I think what I will do is (when the game happens) start a conference call, then give out the URL. If Skype don't do it for us, I'll switch to Ventrillo (which will work fine).

Quote from: Abyssal MawYah, roll something up!

When you get your Skype installed, post here or send me a PM. I will PM you as well. I think what I will do is (when the game happens) start a conference call, then give out the URL. If Skype don't do it for us, I'll switch to Ventrillo (which will work fine).

I just purchased a cheap headphone/microphone thingie, so I'll be good to go this evening. Got some work to do, then I'll roll something up...

And the kids are gone tonight...which...now that I think about it, might result in a delay ;)



But it should only be a minute or two :rimshot:

get your priorities straight, Skach!!!!

Tonight´s game night?

Why didn´t I get the memo?

Quote from: SettembriniTonight´s game night?

Why didn´t I get the memo?

No no...I'm just testing things like you...

And look who is talking, Mr-I-Already-Had-An-Adventure!

There's no real game tonight, but I will put the server up again.

I am setting up a test for Skype tonight, (PM me once you have Skype installed and I will send you a test call so I end up in your calling list).

I will also put the game server at 7PM EST. I have to finish mapping and setting up until then. I already have Settembrini's Skype info.

Anyone else (even you, random and anonymous visitor to this forum) who wants to play some AD&D1e should let me know!

I´ll be there for the skype test, but not much longer...tired...and lotta stuff to do.

Thats fine. My idea is to run the conference call from here. I'll keep on eye on your 'signed in' status, unless your'e just invisible.

I'm signed in right now.

James, PM me when you get Skype running, just so we can trade info.

skype re-activated,

I´ll be online, but not at the PC all the time, I have some chores to do.

ok, game server is back up.

http://24.35.40.35:10015

Login in with any name and password is 'test'

Quote from: Abyssal Mawok, game server is back up.

http://24.35.40.35:10015

Login in with any name and password is 'test'

Logged in and Skype is up....I hope...

Very nice, gentlemen...

Test #2 was successful! So  now we just need more players. Anyone else want to play AD&D 1e?

On Sundays, 1PM EST. Just need Skype (free), your web browser, and some headphones and a microphone. Alternately I can dial your phone. But come on, get a headset.

See you all on Sunday!

Can´t find ENworld or DF-threads. Did you advertise there too?

I have a DF-account (they sare pretty selective with whom they admit!), so I could help out.

OK, so I goofed up using Invisible Castles.

The first roll I did (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1541244/), I did not do as stats - just as six rolls of 4d6.takeHighest(3) - and, as you can see, those rolls were stellar.

Then I noticed there was a roll stat thing, and I tried that. The results were not nearly as good. But I don't usually play thieves, and certainly not sniveling little weaklings...

STR 6, DEX 15, CON 16, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 11

We'll give it a shot...

Well, you certainly qualify for other classes! and thieves are cool too.

Remember, this is AD&D1e, and Method I says "All scores are recorded and arranged in the order the player desires. 4d6 are rolled, and the lowest die (or one of the lower) is discarded."

See? Not so far off from D20, after all. ;) if you threw that 16 into Intelligence, and rearranged the others for taste, you could qualify for Illusionist!

Do you need a copy of the AD&D 1e PHB?

Quote from: Abyssal MawWell, you certainly qualify for other classes! and thieves are cool too.

Remember, this is AD&D1e, and Method I says "All scores are recorded and arranged in the order the player desires. 4d6 are rolled, and the lowest die (or one of the lower) is discarded."

See? Not so far off from D20, after all. ;) if you threw that 16 into Intelligence, and rearranged the others for taste, you could qualify for Illusionist!

Do you need a copy of the AD&D 1e PHB?

Uhhh...no...I've got 3... :haw:

Nope - I'm going, as the site said, "Iron-Man"!

I'll take them in order and play the living hell out of them. I can already see him - a bit like The Mouse.

Awesome!

This just in:

I'm finishing up the level keys, and I've concluded that (in true old-school style) we will need to round out a party with multiple characters; possibly hirelings, men at arms, or secondary characters.

Yes, even at level 1.

Feel free to roll up a second character!

QuoteHoist the Black Flag!
:raven: Abyssal Maw:yarr:  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU)

Asshole!

BTW, I´m not allowed to take henchmen, as I´m a Ranger.

Quote from: SettembriniAsshole!

...and that was how the Abyssal Maw brought Rickrolling to the RPGsite. hehehe!

I'm interested and would be willing to run two characters.

If needed, I got another set of stats.

looks like a cleric to me:

STR 16, DEX 14, CON 12, INT 14, WIS 15, CHA 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/16656/)

...although, I´d love to avoid playing a Cleric.

Quote from: DeadUematsuI'm interested and would be willing to run two characters.

Awesome! You are in.. You can use one of the "grab and go" dudes from above OR you can make your own. Try out http://invisiblecastle.com for rolling up stats.

DeadUematsu, do you have Skype installed? It is free. http://www.skype.com
You will need a microphone and headphones.. or ideally one of those combo headsets.

I'll post the game server up again later on tonight. We are getting together at 1PM EST on Sunday!

Quote from: SettembriniIf needed, I got another set of stats.

looks like a cleric to me:

STR 16, DEX 14, CON 12, INT 14, WIS 15, CHA 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/16656/)

...although, I´d love to avoid playing a Cleric.

He'd be a good fighter or magic user too. (Tenser, for example, had an 18 strength..)

If you put the 16 in Intelligence and the 15 in Dex he could be an illusionist..

Or a second ranger!

I'd be up for a shot if you've got room for another.

Quote from: WerekoalaI'd be up for a shot if you've got room for another.

Impressive if you can do so on such short notice.

Got Skype and Screenmonkey, and I had made a AD&D 1st Edition character about 2 weeks ago and have been random-adventuring with him and his three hirelings (per the DM Guide) off and on. I can make a new one if necessary in no time. I take it tomorrow is first session?

Do you have another online dice roller you approve of? Anytime I re-arrange my scores, I cannot save. I have lost all least three really good ability score sets whenever I had rearranged. If not, I'll just roll my own bones.

Quote from: WerekoalaI'd be up for a shot if you've got room for another.

Defintely! It's 1Pm Eastern tomorrow (Sundays). I'll need you to install Skype and PM me your Skype name so I can conference call you for the game.

Always great to have another lizardoid... hehe.

Shall I file the serial numbers off my 1st level fighter or make a new one? I'm cool either way. And I assume I should lose the +2 longsword (family heirloom doncha know)?

Quote from: WerekoalaGot Skype and Screenmonkey, and I had made a AD&D 1st Edition character about 2 weeks ago and have been random-adventuring with him and his three hirelings (per the DM Guide) off and on. I can make a new one if necessary in no time. I take it tomorrow is first session?

Yes! PM your Skype info for the conference call tomorrow...


DeadUematsu.. if the invisiblecastle.com dice roller is giving you too muc trouble, just roll your own bones and I'm sure it will be cool as long as it isn't abusive. (haha). Just PM your character or something, I dunno.

also PM your Skype name! I only have the Skacher and Settembrini so far...

Quote from: WerekoalaShall I file the serial numbers off my 1st level fighter or make a new one? I'm cool either way. And I assume I should lose the +2 longsword (family heirloom doncha know)?

You may keep your random adventuring dude, but maybe lose the +2 longsword. Jealousy issues!

Name PM'd. I usually let my players start with a random-rolled item just to provide some spice, so the sword can go no problemo. And I get the gold back for my hirelings, or should they tag along as well?

Quote from: WerekoalaName PM'd. I usually let my players start with a random-rolled item just to provide some spice, so the sword can go no problemo. And I get the gold back for my hirelings, or should they tag along as well?

Hirelings are welcome! They are practically mandatory. haha.

If DeadUematsu is not rolling up an MU, My second-liner will be one.

AM - got any preference on how we present to you all of the stuff with bought (with, say, our whopping 40 GP starting money)?

Since I envisioned Norcon as a sort of mousey scrounger, I have quite a list (but I didn't have enough for thieves tools!).

Thanks,
Jim

See you in a couple of hours...

Quote from: James J SkachAM - got any preference on how we present to you all of the stuff with bought (with, say, our whopping 40 GP starting money)?

Since I envisioned Norcon as a sort of mousey scrounger, I have quite a list (but I didn't have enough for thieves tools!).

Thanks,
Jim

See you in a couple of hours...

You can just PM the character sheet... I think that will be fine!

Okely.. I have set the server up. You can PM me for the password or just wait for the Skype call.

http://24.35.40.35:10015

30 minutes...

It was great fun! Thank you!

We should be better organized though, to make everyone´s experience smoother.

Things that someone fixed should do while playing:

1) mapping. we need someone to map while we are exploring.

2) notes. someone else should keep taking notes about names, factions, our exploits information etc.

3) a third person should keep track of our equipment and loot as we gather it

possibly 4th) keep track of enemies encountered, slain or otherwise overcome

I´m imagining a list that´s added to while gaming. I have a two monitor setup, I volunteer for loot-management. I can parallel-process with an Excel window open. I´d do any of the other chores as well, but preferrably not all of them!

If everyone does his small assigned part, we can surely save some time and lessen the burden on the DM.

Sounds good. I'll take notes of who we've encountered, we've slain, etc.

BTW, good call on sneak-attacking those vile slavers!

I took notes for the whole thing - what we did, maps (as best I could - without scale), most of who we killed and encountered, then a list of everything we recovered.

All of it, unfortunately, the old fashioned way - pencil and paper. I could practice more so that it was better wired into the interface...

Awesome!

I do think we could lessen your burden too. I´ll start having an excel file with the spoils of war for easy reference. If you are the Information Gatherer: Have you seen the small map of my first foray ino the Bagthru Orc areas?

BTW,

http://www.hoodyhoo.com/2008/03/27/knights-of-the-dinner-table-episode-5/

Here is a simple map of the areas you explored. I was thinking I would just add to the "known" areas after every game.

(http://the-never.net/art/korrgard_uppercaves.jpg)

Ok, quick AP report:

Three heroes (Minston, Norcon, Tangal) and their three porters (well, Minston's three porters) arrived at the entrance to the old caves and made their way in. They started out by exploring some of the entry caves until they reached a pair of porticullis gates. Although they could not find a way to lift or raise the gates, the three spent a few minutes at trying to lift or bend the bars.

 Tangal used his light spell to illuminate the area beyond the southernmost gate and you were able to see a pool with a statue of Maglubiyet and several brightly colored frogs.

You backtracked to the entry cave and tried the easternmost passage where you were joined by Tili-Teshub.. and then immediately atttacked by animated boulder-creatures. After a few rounds of battle, you eventually figured out that the boulders were leery of going near the edge into the depression. So you backed away towards the edge, then killed the majority of the Bowlers. The last one was captured as a curiosity.

Afterwards you climbed down the ladder to gather some geodes and investigate the small cave below.. and were confronted by a group of Kasarim slavers (a cleric, mage, assassin, and a fighter). The slavers were not immediately hostile, but guardedly suggested you head across Batswing Aerie to buy slaves from Goblinton and gave some simple directions.

Your group headed that way, but then once you had crossed to the other side, pulled up the ladder, then turned and attacked. The fighter tried to slash down the rope bridge in order to climb up and battle, but your group cut the other end and pulled up the ropes before she could.

Then, there was a pitched battle in the depressed area of the cave bed.

Minston jumped down into the ravine, followed by Tangal (who killed the mage with arrows before sliding down into the depression to fight)..
Tili-Teshub attempted to tackle the fighter by leaping into the gorge on top of her, but missed entirely. Norcon was yanked over the cliff by a manipulated rope-spell, and soon found him facing off against the enemy cleric.

 Tangal, Tili-Teshub, and Minston managed to kill both the assassin, the fighter, and the enemy mage. The cleric eventually surrendered.

After some interrogation and threats the slaver cleric explained their mission and gave up the treasure he and his group had accumulated from slave-trading.

Loot was divided up and the evil-cleric was accompanied back into town, under arrest.

Rules Excavation result:

For Ranged Combat, the individual reaction modifiers count!

For example, if I rolled Init for our whole side [1] and the DM rolls for the enemy side [3], but Tangal knows he´ll be shooting missiles, he ADDS his reaction mod [3, assuming a DEX 18], and thusly might be able to shoot before the enemy attacks, even though his side lost init.

Hey guys, did I ever give out the spellbook spells?
 
Coralith's Spellbook (the dead slaver mage) had these spells:
Spellbook: Read Magic, Find Familiar, Affect Normal Fires, Sleep, Charm Person, Locate Object, Rope Trick, Forget

I believe Tangal took it.

Does anyone else want to play this Sunday at 1PM EST. that is Eastern Standard time!

Just post here or say hello. 1st level characters. Standard AD&D1e! Massive dungeon.

Still not certain about Sunday (running out of ski days doncha know) but I'd be available Saturday. Otherwise, you have my character - just don't get him killed! :P

Do we "meet" on Sunday or Saturday this week?

I thought it was Sunday...

I will be launching the game on Sunday 1PM EST. ( I know we won't get Sett until later on, which is fine).  I will have Skype set up and I will just watch to see when people are available. (So if you aren't available, just don't have Skype up!)

If you can't make it, that's fine!

If you can't make it *right then* thats also cool. Just let me know when you are up on Skype and I will add you into the conference call and post the link to the game-website/map/dice roller thingy.  

 If anyone new wants to jump in, that's also fine! We can run with a smaller group... Or you can run around town somewhat... or feel free to explore the area. Last time I started you out right at the dungeon, but don't feel constrained to just doing that.

For what it´s worth, I made myself a counter. You can add counters just by manually putting them into the

nbos\ScreenMonkeyTrial\Campaigns\Default\Miniatures

folder.

Y'all want to start at 12:30 to give Sett the time he needs?

Just a thought...

I didn´t feel like I missed anything last time, so just go ahead.

Quote from: SettembriniFor what it´s worth, I made myself a counter. You can add counters just by manually putting them into the

nbos\ScreenMonkeyTrial\Campaigns\Default\Miniatures

folder.

Cool! I will do this...

BTW, everytime I see the/a thread title with "AD&D" in it, I get excited!

Ok, I will NOT be available tomorrow; AM has my character update, including hirelings who now have ranged attack (slings), so don't be afraid to use me as a meat-shield/tank/whatever. I hope to be back next week. Have fun!

Psiloi FTW!

You guys may wish to attempt to hire some hirelings or bring in secondaries!

We will be up in about 4 hours, 15 minutes.

To any random person who wants to play: Just post here or PM if you want to play! It's all done online from the comfort of your browser window and voice chat. So I'll eventually need your Skype name too (another free program).

Yes. I took the spellbook. In Tangal's downtime, he attempted to learn Affect Normal Fires, Charm Person, and Sleep. He managed to understand the first two - ANF and CP - but the last - Sleep - evaded him. I'll send you my updated character sheet later.

I'm ready. Just give me a call on Skype.

Quote from: DeadUematsuI'm ready. Just give me a call on Skype.

Me Too...all hooked up and kids are gone!

Heres the game link!

http://24.35.40.35:10015

Fantastic session guys! Who says you can't do role play in 1st edition? That was a blast!

Thanks!
Jim

Right, thanks guys!

Here are my campaign notes:

Herray's Curios: A magic shop at Ravens' Hollow, 2 to 8 magic potions, at least one magic weapon, silver weapons (ten times the regular cost)
custom made at the blacksmith shop
Temple of Paltimon: LN god of battle and honor
Corellon Larethian: CG elf god, out in the surrounding woodlands of Ravens Hollow
Cadwhallop: Inn, tree stump, dwarven place, also caters to militiamen
Ravensong Inn: Inn, Tili and Tangal is staying here
Three Trees: Inn, Minston is staying here with his porters
Molarvein Forest: Surrounding area of the forest
Lyca: town, taxcollectors rumored to be coming from here to Ravens Hollow to collect, four hours by water and one hour on foot away from Ravens Hollow
Cerebus Kennels: sells guard dogs and bloodhounds, also sells from accessories, in the city of Lyca
Ravens Hollow: small village, hasn't paid taxes in years
Chereal: Prietess of Paltimon, hired us to explore caverns to Goblintown (part of the dungeon)
Evil Cleric (Name?): A slaver, captured and brought to Ravens Hollow, awaiting trial, will occur in a week
Goblintown: Fortress of goblins, within cave (dungeon), far above the Spawning Pit, can hire broken skull orcs here
Spawning Pit: Far below Goblintown, connection to a faraway plane where things without form are spawned
Alreyish: Superior priest to Chereal, hides behind a curtain
Abelard The Unclean: Great sorcerer, lives in the mountain (he cannot), has a servant named Nedvic, polymorphed his brother King Koro, over two hundred year olds, is no longer human
Nedvic: an albino hairless dwarf who wields a magical dagger, trashed Minston's room, works for the Abelard
 the Unclean, dislikes "Necron", charmed by Tangal
Three Porters: Minston's hirelings, equipped with leather armor, sling, and daggers, hate to lose gambling
Cadwhallop Patrons: Mainly dwarves, easy to win over with alcohol
Cadwhallop Bartender: Knew about the cursed dwarves who interbred with goblins deep in the bowel of the earth
Thorndog: Dwarf patron of Chadwallop, quick to anger
Erevan Ilesere: Elven god of mischief and change, casually worshipped by Tangal
Broken Skull Orcs: potentially allied with ogres, wield spears and scimitars, scouting the nearby area
Hurrian's Teshub: Storm God, The Conquerer, King of Kummiya, King of Heaven, Lord of the land of Hatti, chief among the gods and his symbol is the bull, Tili's god
King Koro: Related to Nobos, hobgoblin kingdom, wants a prisoner returned to him from a location specified on the map found on the ogre, heir of the Koguards, changed by his brother Abelard the Unclean, no longer human
Kasarim Slavers: slaving operation that works around Ravens Hollow, some of the villagers are secretly affiliated with this group, we took out an entire camp of experiecned members through awesome strategy, there is a bounty for thier heads (50 gold pieces apiece, dead or alive)
"Joe": A Kasarim slaver and a villager of Ravens Hollow, is prone to spilling beans when threatened with torture
Izlal: Joe's contact, contacts them through saucers, great vizier of the slaver lords
Winged Camel: inn, near the falconer and kennel, attached tavern, charges 5 silver pieces per person (for the treatment we are currently receiving)
Falconers: Lyca Falconer, sells hawks, falcons, and owls
Oathendorn's Apocepathary: has dusts, ointments, oils, and potions (2d12 potions) -> has potions of healing, levitation, dragon control, and longevity (brisk business); looking for dragon bones (vertebrae - 20 gp per ounce), dragon blood, elf blood, and treant sap
Shevin: sage in the city of Lycan, paid far too much for information regarding King Koro (200 gold!!), will be able to hand us a report in one day

If I am missing anything or any detail, please let me know about it.

Norcon, Tili-Teshub and Tangal all get:

410 XP
and
159 GP 6 SP 6 CP

Winston gets a hangover :D

EDIT: We have

- "High" Giantese parchment scroll allegedly from King Koro
- 7 Potions of Healing
- Potion of Fire Resistance
- Potion of Speed

- Minston´s Shield is being un-cursed

Memo to myself:

- add animals to character sheet

@Dead: For Broken Skull Orc (http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=189700&postcount=21)s, see one of my first entries.

Ok, here is our wiki:

http://ravenshollow.pbwiki.com/

You will need a general pbwiki logon. (It's free). This will be a major piece of the campaign, where I'll put maps and stuff, and it's a good place to put character sheets, the loot report, and other stuff. A bit less sequential than this forum.

I am currently compiling the gamelog, which will get posted back over here as soon as I'm done!

Rules Q:

Do we play with 5% per level for the fighter types, or 10% per 2 levels?
If I interpreted correctly, the 10% per two levels is "just" an artifact of table-space-concerns?

EDIT: I´m now signed on to PbWiki, but I can´t edit anything.

The Wiki looks nice - except that I'm having the same problem as Sett - I can't edit anything.

I'd love to have a place where Norcon (AKA Necron :haw: ) can put his diary - just so, ya know - the truth is known.

Quote from: SettembriniRules Q:

Do we play with 5% per level for the fighter types, or 10% per 2 levels?
If I interpreted correctly, the 10% per two levels is "just" an artifact of table-space-concerns?

EDIT: I´m now signed on to PbWiki, but I can´t edit anything.

I'll figure out how to add you guys to the wiki. I apologize for that.

What do you mean 5%.. oh wait.. are we talking about the combat tables? Because if that is your question, than yes we can do that.

Ok, please PM me with your email address! That way I can add you to the wiki. I will try to add those of you whom I know of.

Edot: Still need DeadUematsu's email address for the wiki, but I have everyone else.

Do we want to do a mid-week mini-session or something? Here's the parameter:

I can do any day of the week starting at around 5PM EST, or anytime therafter. That might negate Settembrini, who is 5 hours different. I think it might be fun to do a casual 2-hour catch-up on mid week somewhere, but I'm not pushing the issue.

I'd love to....but can't.  I'm already getting the evil eye about Sundays. "It's just that it's right in the middle of the one day of the weekend not full of kids games!"

Quote from: James J SkachI'd love to....but can't.  I'm already getting the evil eye about Sundays. "It's just that it's right in the middle of the one day of the weekend not full of kids games!"

Fair enough. By the way, did you your XP? You may have levelled already...

Quote from: Abyssal MawFair enough. By the way, did you your XP? You may have levelled already...

No, sorry.  Been ravaged by Baseball and Softball needs for the last few days.  Like I said, I was lucky to get to play at all...

Sorry. I just got in! Did I miss anything?

By the way, my e-mail is .

nope! I think the schedules may be too difficult to workout for a midweek extra session, We'll be playing next Sunday at the regular time...I have added you to our wiki: http://ravenshollow.pbwiki.com whenever you are ready... ( and you can hide your email address in the above post if you are paranoid...)

ive been looking for a game like this for months. now i be here yo!plz tell me u havent started

Quote from: gabrielmillerive been looking for a game like this for months. now i be here yo!plz tell me u havent started

Well, we have started but you are welcome to play! PM me a character sheet (1st Edition AD&D), email address and Skype name. (You will need Skype installed as well). Skype is free!

We play on Sundays at 1Pm EST

FYI - my hard-drive died (getting it replaced today, hopefully) but if I'm scarce for the next few days you'll know why.

Quote from: WerekoalaFYI - my hard-drive died (getting it replaced today, hopefully) but if I'm scarce for the next few days you'll know why.

Not a problem! We're ready whenever you are. I'm about as low pressure as it gets.

Quote from: DeadUematsuHere are my campaign notes:
....

I REALLY appreciate this. I have transferred a lot of this to the campaign wiki at http://ravenshollow.pbwiki.com

Update: I'm mostly recovered form the hard-drive crash. I have Skype and Screenmonkey loaded up. However, as tomorrow is the last day of ski season, unless the snow is sliding off the mountain I will be there and not here tomorrow morning (my time) - I apologize again, but since I survived last time I guess I might pull it off one more time. Then I will be back the following week and from then on.

Thanks! :)

Quote from: WerekoalaUpdate: I'm mostly recovered form the hard-drive crash. I have Skype and Screenmonkey loaded up. However, as tomorrow is the last day of ski season, unless the snow is sliding off the mountain I will be there and not here tomorrow morning (my time) - I apologize again, but since I survived last time I guess I might pull it off one more time. Then I will be back the following week and from then on.

Thanks! :)

Dude, I'm totally shanking you and taking your stuff.

And Norcon is just the guy to do it - ask around...

No problem, just jump back in when you are ready! If I notice you are up on Skype I will call when the game starts, but if you aren't available, no problem.

I just got through running the Gygax-a-thon.. we got all the way through the Hill Giants and about halfway through the Frost Giants in the Giants Series. Everyone had a blast and is agreeing to meet up for the next part in two weeks.

I'll post some pictures from that in a little while.

Anyone else want to play AD&D1e? Let me know.. send a PM or just post over here. Everyone is still 1st level except for Norcon. Heh.

I am putting up the Server a little early, but we will start at the usual time.

http://24.35.40.35:10015

The password is 'd12'

New Players welcome! AD&D1e, 1st level characters...

Here are my assorted notes for this week's game:

Accursed Badlands: Called such by Tangal's old hirelings (see below), inhabitated by werewolves (possibly) and salamander folk
Tangal's Old Hirelings: Two heavy footmen from Ravens Hollow, currently disloyal and favorable towards Nocron, wanted to leave AND they did, taking Tangal's stuff with them (GRR!)
Salamander Lords: Rule the salamander folk in the bad lands
Salamnder Folk: Inhabitants of the bad lands, look to the dragon ravine as a holy ground, they were agitated into aggression by Tili and are now threatening Lyca; they have actually begun to attack travelers
Choerstipix the Ancient: Famous red dragon, devastated the lands centuries ago, slain and his body dragged to the ravine by the local lord
Golden Moon Guild: At war with the Monkey's Paw Guild, a thieves' guild in the city of Lyca
Monkey's Paw Guild: At war with the Golden Moon Guild, a thieves' guild in the city of Lyca, Norcon is now a member
Phane: Unique creatures that the wealthy of Lyca have come to desire, they are a cross between a rabbit and an insect, and are often dressed in jewelry; wild Phanes go for one thousand to two thousand gold pieces

By the way, were the silver bands worn by the trogs included in the XP total given at the end of the session?

Quote from: DeadUematsuBy the way, were the silver bands worn by the trogs included in the XP total given at the end of the session?

yes!

re silver armbands:

Look at my "spreadsheet" for the exact calculation. It´s on the wiki. Tell me if I overlooked anything.

Dear DM, please review DMG pg. 69 & 70.

Hey noted pg 69 & 70.

I posted some updates on the wiki  ( http://ravenshollow.pbwiki.com )  but if anyone wants to update or embellish my gamelog reports please feel free!

Ok, Server is UP.

11:51 PM, I know I'm a bit earlier. The return of Minston Diced is imminent....


http://24.35.40.35:10015

login, password is d12. New players are welcome, AD&D 1st Edition, 1st level characters.

Here are my notes for this session:

Ko Guard: A warlike band of humanoids who wear red and yellow tabards and other articles of clothing, they have a substantial influence in Goblinton
Gruntgur: A mighty ogre, boss of fifteen goblins, is against the Ko Guard and has not joined up with them
Pillsbur: A goblin who was captured by the party, wants to go back to Goblintown, led the party to Goblinton
King Hop: The ruler of Goblinton, lives in a fortress within Goblinton
Spawning Pit: A place that births aberrations, underneath the city of Goblinton
Demon Cocoons: A place of demons, rumored to be the west of Goblinton
Goblinhollow: A festival, takes place tomorrow, those slaves who were not bought will be dropped into a pit to be feasted upon by dire wolves
Goblinton Market: A cosmopolitian marketplace where slaves and contraband are sold
Goblinton Mercenary Guild: Mercenaries hired here are unreliable, however goblin light infantry can be hired and dire wolf mounts can be purchased here
Aeriel: A lawful neutral bee goddess, one of her cleric is currently being auctioned at Goblinton slave market
Hellfire Guild: A mercenary's guild with some heavy infantry for hire in Goblinton
Kasarim: Neighboring kingdom, they have a great slaving tradition
Sisters of Midnight: A female goblin sect who worship the Great Spider who live seperately from other goblins
Orn: Northern kingdom, blonde hair is a characteristic of its people
Riverboat Charles: Attacked and burnt, many of its passengers and crew killed, fourteen people were enslaved, seven were adventurers (human cleric, human rogue, human monk, human fighter, elf ???, human fighter), seven were commoners

Also, we found this message:
"Beware the Spawning Chaos"

If I'm missing anything, let me know.

The Map!!!

(http://the-never.net/art/upcaves.gif)

Please excuse the gigantor graphic. You have explored all of the upper caves here, except for one tunnel in the northeast, opened the easternmost porticullis. Youv'e done a brief foray into the "lower caves" (southwest), crossed Batswing Aerie and toured Goblintown.

Apologies for the giant graphic.

Great!

just wanted to let you know, the 20 April Gamelog is taking me to a new page creation thingie - so you might want to check that link.

Another great session, IMHO. You guys must have done quite a bit after I left given the information presented here, or was this all just from threatening to toss Pillsbur over the edge in Batswing Aerie?

Quote from: James J SkachGreat!

just wanted to let you know, the 20 April Gamelog is taking me to a new page creation thingie - so you might want to check that link.

Another great session, IMHO. You guys must have done quite a bit after I left given the information presented here, or was this all just from threatening to toss Pillsbur over the edge in Batswing Aerie?

Oh I haven't finished the gamelog. The group decided eventually to cross that horrifying 180' drop from Batswing Aerie chasm by the zipline thingy. You went 2nd. Of the 5 henchmen that crossed, the 5th one actually fell in, and didn't survive the fall.. and in was soon devoured by an eyeless albino plesiosaur that was lurking in the water below.

I'll have to post a map of that level as well.

Anyhow, after the tragic death of the hireling, Tili figured out how to rope himself securely to the zipline to make sure he didn't fall, and the porters (each harnessed to one of Tili's bloodhounds) made it across as well as Minston.

After that, they hit goblintown, explored a bit, and were invited to the big Goblin Howl, sort of a local celebration. Any un-auctioned slaves will probably be thrown to the dire wolves they have there as well. Tili and Tangal made vague plans for a rescue (Tangal hopes to rescue people he can recruit as henchmen, leaving the civilians. Tili-Teshub will probably do the right thing and try to either rescue or buy freedom for the others.)



So right now, your group is undercover in Goblintown.

Oh here's a profile (note that this is side view, not top down) of the Batswing Aerie level. It's just one massive cave:


Pilsner the goblin led you here, you entered at the top on the left side.

(http://the-never.net/art/batswing_prof.gif)

One of the hirelings actually lost his grip on the zipline and fell to his death, but the rest of you were fine.

The rope ladder leads to the spawning pit, but the group opted for Goblintown instead. See my plesiosaur swimming around?

It's almost game time. Are we playing today?

Here is today's set of notes:

Labrinyth of Madness: Another dangerous locale that we probably want to avoid, somewhere pass\beneath the Spawning Pit
Trajir: A Lycan gnome who lives in a 'garden", "friend" (guild fellow) of Nocron, gave him a chisel, wants something stolen from Alebard, disguised himself as a goblin
Ko Guard Cairn: Another location in the dungeon, a stronghold of the Ko Guard, and ruled by King Korol, will be a safe haven while we are on the stealing from Alebard mission
Mande Wynwergar: A noble from Lyca who has some affluent relatives, she has made arrangements to properly reward the party
Cavis Blackthorn: A female rogue from Caralon who owes her guild substantial money, she was charmed by Tangal, captured by the Monkey's Paw Guild
Edom: Tangal's trainer at the Monkey's Paw Guild
Red Fever: Disease spreading through Lyca, a substantial reward has been posted for its antidote herbs
The Arrowsinging Incident: A patrol was attacked in the woods west of Lyca, several members were killed, elven arrows were found at the scene, this is causing anti-elven sentiment
Phane Fad: Still going strong...
Gruntgherm: Ogre boss of many goblins, is allowing us to pass unmolested (hopefully) to Ko Guard territory so that we might cause the Ko Guard harm.
Big Bee: Honey business started in Ravens Hollow by the priest of Irial, Tangal had became a backer

Quote from: DeadUematsuHere is today's set of notes:


The Arrowsinging Incident: A patrol was attacked in the woods west of Lyca, several members were killed, elven arrows were found at the scene, this is causing anti-elven sentiment


Big Bee: Honey business started in Ravens Hollow by the priest of Irial, Tangal had became a backer

:haw:

I just realized I throw a ton of details at you guys every game. I'm so glad DeadUematsu picks it all up and posts it!


Ok, apologies for lateness getting started this time. I will post a session report and update our wiki as usual.

Guys - I hate to do it, but I have to bow out on Sunday. My Daughter has a softball game at 2 Central (3 Eastern). If pressed, I could go for an hour at best...

Actually i am kinda in the middle of something myself. can we cancel this week? I will send out a skype message. re-start next week...

Alrighty then. I can work on my GURPS Supers campaign for a bit instead. :)

Guys I am thinking I might have to put the campaign on hiatus, (or even turn it over to anyone else?). I've had a great time with you guys! Unfortunately, my LFR duties are starting to spin up (as well as Worldwide D&D Gameday, which I am about to be on the hook for). I think I can still run it a few more times until June 6th.

Let me know if you get this! I'll send a Skype message out as well.  It's been great meeting and playing with you all. I'm hoping that that even if you don't continue with this game we get to see more games starting here amongst the goons at theRPGsite. Heh.

Quote from: Abyssal MawGuys I am thinking I might have to put the campaign on hiatus, (or even turn it over to anyone else?). I've had a great time with you guys! Unfortunately, my LFR duties are starting to spin up (as well as Worldwide D&D Gameday, which I am about to be on the hook for). I think I can still run it a few more times until June 6th.

Let me know if you get this! I'll send a Skype message out as well.  It's been great meeting and playing with you all. I'm hoping that that even if you don't continue with this game we get to see more games starting here amongst the goons at theRPGsite. Heh.

Wow. Just. Wow.

And here I was having so much fun with Norcon.

Agreed - was having a good time so long as skiing or stranded girlfriends didn't take priority, but I know how Real Life (tm) is.

Well, you may have noticed I haven't been around a lot lately. This wasn't by choice. I get like 20 minutes in the morning while I'm at work to even say hello these days.

It was fun!

I think Sett will be pissed at me... but come on, this was easy to arrange and set up.

AM - I hope you don't take mine the wrong way. I completely understand given the fact that I'm getting swamped between work and coaching..

It was a great little game - which makes it difficult to let it go.  If there's ever a chance to pick it up, I'll be there in a heartbeat...

Good luck with the LFR.  Unfortunately, I was never a huge fan of FR - just mildly. Given my hesitance about the new rules, and I have my doubts as to whether I'll play. But I hope you have a good time with it and don't get too burned out (like I see some of the triads in LG).

In a way, now that I think about it, it's bitterness is only enhanced in the fact that I'm lsogin this game to 4e :haw:

I understand your situation and I'm sorry to hear it.

Just one question: is the hiatus effective immediately or does it start June 6th?

I have to start tpoday because I have to do a Mothers Day thing :\