"Hello and... congratulations! You have been chosen to take part in the Grand Melee, an ongoing event featuring players from all over the world. This incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will test your skills in a chance to win BIG MONEY, BIG PRIZES. The rules of the game are simple: survive and kill. Due to the hazardous nature of the Melee, your participation is of course completely voluntary, but you should be advised that noncompliance will result in the mandatory forfeiture of your life."
"As soon as this recording has finished, you will be transported to the battleground free of charge. For your own safety, please remember that escape from the battleground is impossible, and any attempts will be punished harshly. Good luck!"
This thread is for a maptool/chat campaign that will play on Monday nights, 7-11 Eastern. I'm trying out a homebrew module that I'm expecting will last for a few weeks, but I'm a poor judge when it comes to that sort of thing. If we can get a full roster in time, the first game will be on the 16th. D&D rookies and veterans alike are welcome to join.
So basically an arena game kinda of focusing on combat? I'm a bit interested but not sure yet. I'd have to learn... how to play first.
It's more of a free-for-all than an arena game. Think Battle Royale, but with teams. I don't think any of us have actually played any 4e yet, so we're all still learning how.
this sounds great.. but monday nights are my poker night, so unfortunately i can't get in on it. well, maybe i could if i left for poker by 10 (we generally start kinda late 9-10pm est)
I think we're going to go with MapTool and Skype. If everyone can figure out what race/class they're playing, we can test out the software and finalize the character sheets on Monday night before beginning the game proper.
A tall and rail thin Dragonborn with a noticeable stoop. His scales are dark bronze with a rustlike greenish tint at the edges. He has sharp features with extended frills, his eyes are very pale bronze. He has a scorched, half melted gold crown on his head. Otherwise he is unadorned, save for intricate spirals he has painted on his skin with a phosphorescent blue substance.
When speaking, Nudar changes pace and volume at random. He will not make eye contact. You get the strong impression that Nudar is a really great guy. You trust him and should take the time to become friends.
Abandoned as an egg, Nudar grew up in total isolation. He was left in a cyclopean temple deep in the underdark. The hatchling was taught to survive by voices from the far realm. He survived as a hunter gatherer on the aberrant fauna of The Deep. The Elder Things raised him, whispering of the secret true nature of the world. These secrets gave Nudar the power to stay hidden until the stars where right. He now has come to the surface to witness the last days of humanity and their kin. He has had no contact with creatures from our reality until a few weeks ago.
If we can play evil/insane characters then its probably my only shot at playing this warlock
EDIT: Battle Royale rocks, can we get death collars?
No collars, but I have no problem with evil characters as long as they're not of the "I want to kill the other PCs for kicks" variety that try to spoil everyone else's fun. If Nudar can get along with the rest of the party, go right ahead.
2 people I know from outside the tubes are going to be joining in, which brings us to a full group of 6 people, and allows us to have our first session this Monday. Start thinking about what race and class you'd like to play, if you haven't already. Don't worry about picking a role that the party "needs"; 6 people gives us a bit of leeway, so just play whatever you want.
Ok seeing as we have plenty of folks. I'll be going artillery. Eldarin Mage. Sorry character isnt up yet. Been busy with other shit. I'll have it up by tomorrow night.
Cantide,
What version of maptools should we have for Monday? Do you want us to do backgrounds or anything?
Maptool v1.2 seems like the best version to use. You're welcome to come up with background info for your character, but I'll let you know now that I'm going to be playing the amnesia card at the start. Your backstory will still have happened, your character just won't remember it.
i keep seeing people talking about using the 1.3 build, so maybe its stable enough and nicer? but i can't speak from experience here.. so yeah, do what you like!
I've got the 1.3 build. It's not on the main maptool link it's off to the side under "Development" It seems quite nice. I've got macros galore set up already.
Here is the Back story for Nudar, his amnesia is a lucky break.
A tall and rail thin Dragonborn with a noticeable stoop. His scales are dark bronze with a rustlike greenish tint at the edges. He has sharp features with extended frills, his eyes are very pale bronze. He has a scorched, half melted gold crown on his head. Otherwise he is unadorned, save for intricate spirals he has painted on his skin with a phosphorescent blue substance.
When speaking, Nudar changes pace and volume at random. He will not make eye contact. You get the strong impression that Nudar is a really great guy. You trust him and should take the time to become friends.
Abandoned as an egg, Nudar grew up in total isolation. He was left in a cyclopean temple deep in the underdark. The hatchling was taught to survive by voices from the far realm. He survived as a hunter gatherer on the aberrant fauna of The Deep. The Elder Things raised him, whispering of the secret true nature of the world. These secrets gave Nudar the power to survive and stay hidden until the stars where right. He now has come to the surface to witness the last days of humanity and their kin. He has had no contact with creatures from our reality until a few weeks ago.
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Also. I just now got home but I'll be available in about 10 mins to help people set up macros if it's needed. Played a game last night with some folks from SE++ and it kicked ass. Macros are a godsend. They make the game loads easier.
I'm dling Skype right now. I'll update with username etc in a moment.
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It's more of a free-for-all than an arena game. Think Battle Royale, but with teams. I don't think any of us have actually played any 4e yet, so we're all still learning how.
When should we have characters ready by?
If we can play evil/insane characters then its probably my only shot at playing this warlock
EDIT: Battle Royale rocks, can we get death collars?
EDIT his background.
Nudar the Mighty LVL 1 Dragonborn Warlock.
When speaking, Nudar changes pace and volume at random. He will not make eye contact. You get the strong impression that Nudar is a really great guy. You trust him and should take the time to become friends.
Abandoned as an egg, Nudar grew up in total isolation. He was left in a cyclopean temple deep in the underdark. The hatchling was taught to survive by voices from the far realm. He survived as a hunter gatherer on the aberrant fauna of The Deep. The Elder Things raised him, whispering of the secret true nature of the world. These secrets gave Nudar the power to stay hidden until the stars where right. He now has come to the surface to witness the last days of humanity and their kin. He has had no contact with creatures from our reality until a few weeks ago.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
No collars, but I have no problem with evil characters as long as they're not of the "I want to kill the other PCs for kicks" variety that try to spoil everyone else's fun. If Nudar can get along with the rest of the party, go right ahead.
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What version of maptools should we have for Monday? Do you want us to do backgrounds or anything?
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
Maptool v1.2 seems like the best version to use. You're welcome to come up with background info for your character, but I'll let you know now that I'm going to be playing the amnesia card at the start. Your backstory will still have happened, your character just won't remember it.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
There's my little howitzer. Still some details to fill in but the basics are there.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
When speaking, Nudar changes pace and volume at random. He will not make eye contact. You get the strong impression that Nudar is a really great guy. You trust him and should take the time to become friends.
Abandoned as an egg, Nudar grew up in total isolation. He was left in a cyclopean temple deep in the underdark. The hatchling was taught to survive by voices from the far realm. He survived as a hunter gatherer on the aberrant fauna of The Deep. The Elder Things raised him, whispering of the secret true nature of the world. These secrets gave Nudar the power to survive and stay hidden until the stars where right. He now has come to the surface to witness the last days of humanity and their kin. He has had no contact with creatures from our reality until a few weeks ago.
I figure half of us will show.
Also. I just now got home but I'll be available in about 10 mins to help people set up macros if it's needed. Played a game last night with some folks from SE++ and it kicked ass. Macros are a godsend. They make the game loads easier.
I'm dling Skype right now. I'll update with username etc in a moment.
Or just pm me and I'll run you through macros.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
In other news. Skype hates me. I'm trying to sweet talk it but if that fails do we have a backup. Vent perhaps?
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
However, I'm finishing up my character sheet now. I was going to work on it earlier but I fell asleep for three hours. Whoops.
Info up yet for Tools?
69.205.34.205
Port 51234
You shouldn't a password or anything.
Connecting to mpatools now.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
I just stop at "connecting."
This worked last night.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan