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[D&D 4E - Recruitment] GIANT ANTS Recruitment - 1 Leader, 1 Striker.
tastydonuts
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G I A N T ¤ A N T S
ITS FRAKKING ANTS, MAN.
ITS FRAKKING ANTS, MAN.
YES THE NAME OF THE GAME IS IN ALL CAPS. This is a game about giant ants, and of course other monsters, attacking a town. This thread is a template recruitment thread for a Striker and Leader spots. If you are interested in playing a Striker or Leader in a pbp game, please see below:
A. A bunch of sentences that describe how the game is run.
Table:
Current title: GIANT ANTS COLON ITS FRAKKING ANTS, MAN.
Time Zone: I live in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, so the play time will kind of be more favorable to that zone. (8am-12am) or something similar to that, assuming RL doesn't kick my ass.
Starting Level: You will be level 6.
Creation rules: Standard level 6 starting rules.
Target start: Already active.
Medium: PBP only
Maptool version: N/A
Maptools Session Length: N/A
The Table - Rules: Not too serious/rigid interpretation of the ruleset.
The Table - Content: Stuff!
Difficulty: It's random.
Experience Required: A basic understanding of how to play would be great?
Books Required: Any 4E content is allowed, at my discretion. Don't be a dick?
List of preferred races:
Other races that are available within normal player material (IE: Non MM races) are okay too, but I would prefer a PHB or PHB2 raced char. While it goes without saying, choosing a race that is insectoid in nature/appearance when the game is about killing giant insects is probably a bad idea. Could it work? Sure, but it would take a lot to make it so.
List of acceptable classes:
The party dynamic:
There's a big dumb guy, a very smart smart aloof gnome and a magical farmboy.
Here are their names/class/etc:
Inutchuk (Fighter, Martial, Goliath, Defender) [Horseshoe] (Sheet)
Professor Nim (Wizard, Arcane, Gnome, Controller) [Lord Palington] (Sheet)
Quinnten (Sorcerer, Arcane, Human, Striker) [SnowSquall] (Sheet)
Current title: GIANT ANTS COLON ITS FRAKKING ANTS, MAN.
Time Zone: I live in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, so the play time will kind of be more favorable to that zone. (8am-12am) or something similar to that, assuming RL doesn't kick my ass.
Starting Level: You will be level 6.
Creation rules: Standard level 6 starting rules.
Target start: Already active.
Medium: PBP only
Maptool version: N/A
Maptools Session Length: N/A
The Table - Rules: Not too serious/rigid interpretation of the ruleset.
The Table - Content: Stuff!
Difficulty: It's random.
Experience Required: A basic understanding of how to play would be great?
Books Required: Any 4E content is allowed, at my discretion. Don't be a dick?
List of preferred races:
- All PHB Races.
- All PHB2 Races, yes. even Deva.
Other races that are available within normal player material (IE: Non MM races) are okay too, but I would prefer a PHB or PHB2 raced char. While it goes without saying, choosing a race that is insectoid in nature/appearance when the game is about killing giant insects is probably a bad idea. Could it work? Sure, but it would take a lot to make it so.
List of acceptable classes:
- I am looking for a leader and a striker.
- This game has the amenities and tech level of an late 1800s era civilization, including indoor plumbing.
The party dynamic:
There's a big dumb guy, a very smart smart aloof gnome and a magical farmboy.
Here are their names/class/etc:
Inutchuk (Fighter, Martial, Goliath, Defender) [Horseshoe] (Sheet)
Giant ants meet giant... man.
Professor Nim (Wizard, Arcane, Gnome, Controller) [Lord Palington] (Sheet)
He's a professor!
Quinnten (Sorcerer, Arcane, Human, Striker) [SnowSquall] (Sheet)
Once a farmer, now a sorcerer, beware his frosty dragon breath.
B. What am I looking for?
To the extent that is reasonably possible, I would say being able to post at least once a day is a must. Being able to post more would be nice. I'm fairly active during the weekdays with posting, barring any unusual RL circumstances or being busy. I don't expect you to live and breathe this, it's just a game ffs, but yea... it is just a game, meaning if you don't post you shouldn't feel slighted if you're replaced or whatever.
Really important note: activity includes non-combat. Despite its brevity and absurdity, it's still a roleplaying game. A party full of strong, silent types is not what I'm looking for, even with this game. All characters should be made with the baseline assumption that they will join a group for this adventure. Also, no evil characters. So, what am I looking for at this point?
A post, with the following responses:
Really important note: activity includes non-combat. Despite its brevity and absurdity, it's still a roleplaying game. A party full of strong, silent types is not what I'm looking for, even with this game. All characters should be made with the baseline assumption that they will join a group for this adventure. Also, no evil characters. So, what am I looking for at this point?
A post, with the following responses:
What is he looking for? wrote:1) Current pbp games you are in or run. If you feel you were awesome in some game or whatever you can mention past ones too?
2) Availability M-F for maek post, and time zone you are in.
3) A brief description of your leader or striker character's appearance and personality.
4) You're walking down the street of a crowded marketplace. It's a bright, sunny day. You feel good. As you walk you're approached by a halfling. The little guy smiles pleasantly at you. He's balancing a tray on his head that has several small vials atop it. After greeting you and in a display of surprising balance, he hands you one of the potions. He tells you it's a free sample and that "it'll make you run faster and jump higher!" Then he just smiles at you, waiting for you quaff it… (Behind a spoiler, reply in character to that).
You don't need to fully generate a character, I don't expect one here. Just what I asked for in this post is fine. You don't need to reserve a post, not like there's a line or whatever. It's highly likely that my recruiting pattern for this will continue to skew towards people who haven't had a chance to be in any games though (just in general). I would prefer that you only put in one submission here per person. The deadline for this will be next Friday (3/23/12).
So in summary: I'm looking for a leader and striker character, it would be level 6. A brief post with what I asked for in part B is sufficient. Please do not PM me with your concept and if you have any other questions about this just post them here, thanks!
You will start out on a boat.
PS: No Shaman.
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A post, with the following responses:
2) I'm available to post at least once a day during the week: Lunchtime (11am-12pm) and after 3pm until 9pm. (All EST)
3) Reed Riversong is a charming young halfling. Not too tall and not too short, he's the very ideal of what a halfling should be. His long brown hair is unbraided but bound in a knot at the nape of his neck. He wears brown and green armor with images of streams and river life worked into the leather. Generally kind to others, he's notoriously nasty when he feels he's been lied to or cheated. He has a tendency to rub the pommel of his shortsword when he feels threatened.
4)
Though I guess there's not much difference, in the long run...
Muddy Hole -> Forest -> Rat infested farm -> Oddly Spacious Mansion -> Muddy Outpost -> A lot of City -> "On a boat"
Story wise, the invasion itself has been driven back, and when it resumes would be more a matter of:
a) figuring out where they came from/why they came
b) making sure they don't return.
with an encounter larger monster pool (since the ants are driven back).
...does an aqueduct count as a sewer?
you're fine... if you want to be in two games that I'm running. I think that's weird but Anialos apped too so, yeah. :P
Next Friday is the day!
1) I'm in the Zephyr game currently. There are also a couple of other games, "Siege of the Underdeep" and "The End of the World", which have been idle for the last few months.
2) I'm in PST, and I'm available days and evenings for posting.
3) Description!
Bahrnard Twigs (halfling executioner, sheet coming soon) is a dingy, quiet little man, who tends to look like he has bits of shadow stuck to him. His face is generally impassive and slow to respond, though his hands twitch and move in evocative, sometimes disturbing ways. He tends to be fairly literal-minded, with not much room for creativity outside his professional pursuits.
4) You're walking down the street of a crowded marketplace. It's a bright, sunny day. You feel good. As you walk you're approached by a halfling. The little guy smiles pleasantly at you. He's balancing a tray on his head that has several small vials atop it. After greeting you and in a display of surprising balance, he hands you one of the potions. He tells you it's a free sample and that "it'll make you run faster and jump higher!" Then he just smiles at you, waiting for you quaff it…
He puts the potion in his bag and rummages around in it briefly before coming out with a small, murky vial. "I have something for you, too," he says, as he tries to polish the vial with the corner of his shirt. He hands it to the halfling, who takes it, a bit confused.
"That one's a quality poison," Twigs says, pointing at the vial. "It'll kill you dead inside of thirty seconds." The halfling stares at him, wide-eyed and appalled. Twigs manages a weak smile in return.
He is the loneliest DM on the forams.
Yes, Rangers are quite fun.
Soooo...if you accept me, you've been warned :P
Update: I can't type anywhere inside the builder window on my Mac in Chrome.
Character is about halfway done!
None! No PBPs or MapTools or live games. I've tried on a few different occasions to break into D&D as a hobby and have had bad luck every time.
2) Availability M-F for maek post, and time zone you are in.
Eastern Standard time. Available to make posts often daily. I work 2300-0700 in a low-demand network ops job, so I have access to the forums several hours every night. And since I'm at home a lot taking care of a young puppy, I have plenty of time during normal hours to play as well. I typically sleep from 0800-1300, and then take another nap later in the afternoon.
3) A brief description of your leader or striker character's appearance and personality.
Bartholomew (Human Ranger) is a plain young man, just under 6' in height adorned in sturdy clothing that provide function over form. He is resourceful from a life living off the land, and is knowledgeable in the ways of nature. He enjoys sitting around a campfire and conversing with his companions, though he chooses his words carefully. He tends to be somewhat stubborn and set in his ways while maintaining a polite manner. He is accompanied by his black and gray wolf, Bongo, that he raised and domesticated from a pup. Bongo is highly intelligent and fiercely loyal to Bartholomew, and is quick to defend him in any unfriendly encounters.
4) You're walking down the street of a crowded marketplace. It's a bright, sunny day. You feel good. As you walk you're approached by a halfling. The little guy smiles pleasantly at you. He's balancing a tray on his head that has several small vials atop it. After greeting you and in a display of surprising balance, he hands you one of the potions. He tells you it's a free sample and that "it'll make you run faster and jump higher!" Then he just smiles at you, waiting for you quaff it… (Behind a spoiler, reply in character to that).
Well, I'll put in an application in a little bit, then!
4e PbP games I am in:
Just started a Keep on the Shadowfell game
Other PbPs:
SW Saga: The Dark Times
SW Saga: Jabba's Palace
Past 4e PbPs:
A Point of Light was a good long running one I was lucky to be a part of.
2) Availability M-F for maek post, and time zone you are in.
I post lots, am online daily for much of the day. Eastern timezone.
3) A brief description of your leader or striker character's appearance and personality.
He's got a bunch of big metal scales strapped all over his body, and carries what seems to be an unsharpened piece of metal that passes for a sword (probably in much the same way as a long thin rock passes for a knife), and carries a big metal plate held in front of him. What is visible under the metal is wiry and gristly, and surprisingly in some places well muscled.
"If there's three things I know about fightin', it's this: One, you can't just charge in there with no plan an' expect things ta turn out well. Ya gotta out think the other guy, make 'im do what you want em to do. Second, you gotta know when ta' run, 'cause iffin' ya don't you're bound ta get out thunk or out luckied one day, an' then yer toast if ya stay."
"What's the third thing, Gramps?"
"Kids these days! Always thinkin' they know more than I do. Why, in my day, we didn't have more than 2 things to talk about on any subject- couldn't afford it, since we didn't have nothin' back then."
4) You're walking down the street of a crowded marketplace. It's a bright, sunny day. You feel good. As you walk you're approached by a halfling. The little guy smiles pleasantly at you. He's balancing a tray on his head that has several small vials atop it. After greeting you and in a display of surprising balance, he hands you one of the potions. He tells you it's a free sample and that "it'll make you run faster and jump higher!" Then he just smiles at you, waiting for you quaff it… (Behind a spoiler, reply in character to that).
Leaders
Lendara Sunelove (Deva/Leader, Arcane) : Anialos
"Gramps" (Human, Warlord/Leader, Martial) : El Skid
Strikers
Reed Riversong (Halfling, Thief/Striker, Martial) : Nealneal
Bahrnard Twigs (Halfling, Executioner/Striker, Martial) : wildwood
Bartholomew (Human, Ranger/Striker, Martial) : godmode
doubt anybody else is apping but I'll let you know my decision in any case prolly sunday/monday when I get a chance to really think about it. long workweeks makes the mind mushy.
2. Available M-F, most times of the day. Central time zone
3. A brief description of your leader or striker character's appearance and personality.
4. You're walking down the street of a crowded marketplace. It's a bright, sunny day. You feel good. As you walk you're approached by a halfling. The little guy smiles pleasantly at you. He's balancing a tray on his head that has several small vials atop it. After greeting you and in a display of surprising balance, he hands you one of the potions. He tells you it's a free sample and that "it'll make you run faster and jump higher!" Then he just smiles at you, waiting for you quaff it… (Behind a spoiler, reply in character to that).
Leaders
Lendara Sunelove (Deva, Artificer/Leader, Arcane) : Anialos
"Gramps" (Human, Warlord/Leader, Martial) : El Skid
Grulgor Wyrmsbane (Dragonborn, Ardent/Leader, Psionic): l3lasphemer69
Because a smelly old guy would make for interesting convo with the existing members. Lendara would have some chemistry with Nim, but other interactions were harder to visualize. Grulgor would fall heavily into the strong-big category, and there's already a strong-big guy too.
Strikers
Reed Riversong (Halfling, Thief/Striker, Martial) : Nealneal
Bahrnard Twigs (Halfling, Executioner/Striker, Martial) : wildwood
Bartholomew (Human, Ranger/Striker, Martial) : godmode
All three of you guys kind of fell into a "quiet type" grouping.
While he did not throw it on the ground, still giving Bart a shot at this. It reads like a beastmaster ranger, and I haven't seen one of those in play. Curious to see it in play.
What I will need is a picture of characters to make the token, and the sheet if not posted. Thanks for your interest!
Thanks for the opportunity! Will get the rest of the sheet together for ya.
I have a character, putting it on mythweavers now...
Gramps, Human Warlord.
picture (which was almost harder than the character sheet and not what I wanted, really):