Would there be interest in a DnD 4e game?

[Furiel]

To answer some exposition queries. To start you will be in a tavern in a small town named Belholt. The tavern is run by Bran (a universal name of all my bartenders and tavern masters unless noted otherwise or unless they are female in which case it is likely Branelle). The town is smallish. It isn't large enough to maintain separate churches so instead has a nondenominational church which has alcoves dedicated to each god in the pantheon. Most of the commerce is farmers bringing food and goods to market to trade. The chief governmental authority is Baron Turston. There is a sheriff and he has some folks who work for him. The adventure starts with a paige nailing a notice to the wall of the tavern:

Wanted: Men and Women of Action to assist local merchant with hazardous job. Sizeable payday upon completion. Meet in Tavern Rear room sunset tomorrow for details.

And we'll go from there. If you have other questions about the town, the realm etc, feel free to ask in the thread or in private.

I answered this kind of posting once. We met up traveled a bit, got eaten a lot. Traveled a bit more, crossed a bridge - got eaten by giant frogs. Traveled at bit more, came to a clearing with dark a temple in middle - Got eaten alot. Entered Temple - was handed said ass every 5 steps, never made it off the first floor. Started over new party - went other direction, crossed different bridge got eaten by giant frogs, then came to a clear with dark temple. Turned around and got complete eaten. Started over - New party, some how inherited the debt of old parties....

My advisce. Got to Tavern have drink. Woo a comely bar wench and take her HOME!

Tony Plush-ified

[Furiel]

To answer some exposition queries. To start you will be in a tavern in a small town named Belholt. The tavern is run by Bran (a universal name of all my bartenders and tavern masters unless noted otherwise or unless they are female in which case it is likely Branelle). The town is smallish. It isn't large enough to maintain separate churches so instead has a nondenominational church which has alcoves dedicated to each god in the pantheon. Most of the commerce is farmers bringing food and goods to market to trade. The chief governmental authority is Baron Turston. There is a sheriff and he has some folks who work for him. The adventure starts with a paige nailing a notice to the wall of the tavern:

Wanted: Men and Women of Action to assist local merchant with hazardous job. Sizeable payday upon completion. Meet in Tavern Rear room sunset tomorrow for details.

And we'll go from there. If you have other questions about the town, the realm etc, feel free to ask in the thread or in private.

What language/languages are commonly spoken throughout the land? Other than common of course...

[Blackferne]

What language/languages are commonly spoken throughout the land? Other than common of course...

The land you are in is majority human, but other races have sizeable minorities. So Dwarvish and Elven are pretty well known in the area (like knowing spanish, german, or french in the US). Other stuff is more obscure like draconic, goblin, or giant (think like knowing hindi or cantonese in the US. They don't teach it in school, but if you know where to look you could find somebody). Abyssal, Supernal, and Primordial are languages for demons, angels, devils, gods, and elementals (For those think Latin or Sanskrit, not usually known unless you have a reason to know it ie academic or religious purposes and even then it may only be pertaining to your area of study). Deep Speech is a trade language that is widely spoken so if you have a mercantile background it is very likely you know it.

[Blackferne]

Guys I think we could create something on google drive(docs drawing program) which can act as a battle mat. This of course assumes that when we are in combat that on your turn you can access google drive and manipulate the pieces. If this will be a problem let me know. Or if people prefer more descriptive combat.

Example: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LWw ... sp=sharing

Try moving the triangle, square or green rectangle around. Don't mess with the table(grid lines)

[Whiteness]

What language/languages are commonly spoken throughout the land? Other than common of course...

The land you are in is majority human, but other races have sizeable minorities. So Dwarvish and Elven are pretty well known in the area (like knowing spanish, german, or french in the US). Other stuff is more obscure like draconic, goblin, or giant (think like knowing hindi or cantonese in the US. They don't teach it in school, but if you know where to look you could find somebody). Abyssal, Supernal, and Primordial are languages for demons, angels, devils, gods, and elementals (For those think Latin or Sanskrit, not usually known unless you have a reason to know it ie academic or religious purposes and even then it may only be pertaining to your area of study). Deep Speech is a trade language that is widely spoken so if you have a mercantile background it is very likely you know it.

Deep Speech is a language related to tthe aline communication of the Far Realm, used by creatures influenced by the energy of that place beyond the world and the planes. It uses the Rellanic (elven) script because the drow were the first to transcribe it, since they share the Underdark haunts with aberrant creatures.

I'm only posting that because while it is a trade language (not sure how it jumped to that) Syric learned it from the minds of said aberrant creatures in teh Underdark.

[Staris]

Guys I think we could create something on google drive(docs drawing program) which can act as a battle mat. This of course assumes that when we are in combat that on your turn you can access google drive and manipulate the pieces. If this will be a problem let me know. Or if people prefer more descriptive combat.

Example: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LWw ... sp=sharing

Try moving the triangle, square or green rectangle around. Don't mess with the table(grid lines)

Seems like that should work.

Also here is my character sheet. https://www.dropbox.com/s/l7gc41jf4aqrocx/Stavis.pdf

[Jimer Lins]

Whar is dropbox for files and stuff?

[Blackferne]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3re1369vyovhtgd/qFqCpumMff

[Blackferne]

On backgrounds.

Write as much as you want. The realm is pretty generic, and I'll be obviously making some stuff up as we go along. If you'd like to write up a brief background that is great. It does give me hooks I can bring into the story after this first planned adventure. An Uncle who was murdered by the now defunct Bha'al cult? Can't go to a specific town because you slept with the sheriff's wife? Looking to get rich because your family was once noble, but lost it's fortune and you want to buy back your title? Gotta let me know.

Also to start you guys won't be solving a world crisis. You guys are working your way up the hero ladder. It starts kinda like the A-Team, normal people have problems a bit out of their depth. As you level your fame, notoriety, wanted level by authorities(either as a criminal or as a valued asset) will increase. Down the road you guys may have to blow up the DnD equivalent of the Deathstar. Give it some time.

Also a note on XP. I am giving XP for quest completions, kills, RP, and participation. XP notices will happen via PM. This may mean not everyone levels at the same time.

[Staris]

My list of questions...
How straight and narrow is the Sheriff and his Deputies?
Can some/all be bought to look the other way?
Do some/all have to be paid to keep from being roughed up?

A bit of my own scene setting Stavis is setting against the wall close to the fire with his cloak drawn over his head playing his lyre to entertain the patrons of the bar though to the discerning eye he is paying more attention to the coming and goings then his playing.

[Furiel]

On backgrounds.

Can't go to a specific town because you slept with the sheriff's wife?

This is how I see me meeting some of the group...

I said "I'll ride with you if you can get me to the border
The sheriff's after me for what I did to his daughter
I did it like this, I did it like that
I did it with a whiffleball bat
So I'm on the run the cop's got my gun
And right about now it's time to have some fun
Tony Plush, that is my name
And I know the fly spot where they got the champagne."

[Blackferne]

My list of questions...
How straight and narrow is the Sheriff and his Deputies?
Can some/all be bought to look the other way?
Do some/all have to be paid to keep from being roughed up?

A bit of my own scene setting Stavis is setting against the wall close to the fire with his cloak drawn over his head playing his lyre to entertain the patrons of the bar though to the discerning eye he is paying more attention to the coming and goings then his playing.

Sheriff is more interested in the law being upheld than working out aggression. His attitude is a bit:


The deputies are younger, more prone to be emotional, but fear the sheriff and therefor follow his lead.

You might be able to get a deputy to look the other way, the sheriff however is not likely.
They will only rough you up to the extent necessary to throw you in jail if you break the law, or they are ordered to arrest you by the baron.

[Blackferne]

On backgrounds.

Can't go to a specific town because you slept with the sheriff's wife?

This is how I see me meeting some of the group...

I said "I'll ride with you if you can get me to the border
The sheriff's after me for what I did to his daughter
I did it like this, I did it like that
I did it with a whiffleball bat
So I'm on the run the cop's got my gun
And right about now it's time to have some fun
Tony Plush, that is my name
And I know the fly spot where they got the champagne."

See I thought it would be more like this....


My name is Plushy, pronounced with a Ushy
Yo ladies, oh how I like to funk thee
And all the knights in the top ten please allow me to thump thee
I'm steppin' tall, y'all, and just like Plushy Rumpty

You're gonna fall when the bards pump me
I like to rhyme, I like my beats funky
I'm spunky, I like my oatmeal mead lumpy
I'm sick wit dis, straight scoundrel mack

But sometimes I get ridiculous
I'll eat up all your crackers and your licorice
Hey yo fat wench, c'mere are ya ticklish?
Yeah, I called ya fat look at me, I'm skinny

It never stopped me from gettin' busy
I'm a freak I like the girls with the boom
I once got busy in the Mad King's throne room
I'm crazy allow me to amaze thee

They say I'm ugly but it just don't faze me
I'm still gettin' in the girls' pants
And I even got my own dance

The Plushy Dance is your chance to do the plush
Do the Plushty Plush, come on and do the Plushty Plush
Do the Plushty Plush, just watch me do the Plushty Plush
Do ya know what I'm doin', doin' the Plushty Plush
Do the Plushty Plush, do the Plushty Plush

[Blackferne]

btw:

Furiel asked: Are we allowed to make up town names or are you going to assign them for background events?

Answer: make up names. as long as not ridiculous (IE DickBoobs Falls or super referential like Mordor) it will be canon

[Jimer Lins]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3re1369vyovhtgd/qFqCpumMff

I can see the contents but can't upload anything to it.

[Blackferne]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3re1369vyovhtgd/qFqCpumMff

I can see the contents but can't upload anything to it.

I am not a smart man.

Dood setup the folder so maybe he has to do it.

If you just upload the thing and link your sheet to me I can make a copy in that folder.

[Jimer Lins]

Sent you an email with the PDF as an attachment. Let me know if that works.

[Staris]

Background:
Stavis at a very young age ran away from home after learning that his little brother Drizzt was to be sacrificed in the next dark ceremony as a part of his coming of age and solidifying his status as true heir to the family. Forgoing everything from his past choosing his new name and becoming an outcast and beggar, getting by with juggling and such tricks till he intrigued the fancy of a travelling bard.

After being trained in the ways of the Bard decided to travel on his own after becoming aware that not all where as interested in a Drow entertainer for fear that he was a spy for his people or bringer of dark magics. Joining the occasional adventuring party or travelling circus, where his last party on way to returning with the spoils of a quest to the merchant head Dwarf Baern Thorfton of Eberk, Daren the fire mage and aspiring juggler tripped and burned down the bridge the party was on resulting in all but Stavis presumed drowned. After having paid his debts to Baern, Stavis joined the group looking forward to things to improve in his life or at least be entertaining for awhile from what sees with the group.

[Blackferne]

Sent you an email with the PDF as an attachment. Let me know if that works.

Done and it looks fine in my cursory glance.

[Blackferne]

Starel just so you know the area you in treats Drow in the "light racism" against Drow department compared to other areas you probably have been in. So you are expected to pay a full deposit on any inn rooms, people might use phrases like "you people" or "Drows are all criminals, not you Stavis, you're one of the good ones." etc.

[Bulwark]

A group of travelers wander into a village one evening. The only light they see is from a small establishment known as the Tavern Ankle. Upon entering, they noticed all the normal sites of you standard backwoods tavern; roaring fire, bar that is plentifully stocked yet has a poor selection, numerous locals drinking and telling tall tales, well endowed barmaids, etc. The party takes a table in the corner and orderw some libations.
After a few moments, a man burst into the tavern and cries, "We need more men! Orcs are invading from the North. The king needs more men to defend the kingdom." No one pays any attention to the man, and after a few moments he leaves.
Soon after, the barmaid beings out their drinks and a few plates a food. As the begin eating, the man reenters the tavern and says, "We need more men! Orcs are invading from the North. The king needs more men to defend the kingdom." Again, the local patrons ignore the man and soon after the man leaves.
Once the party finishes the food and is preparing to look for shelter for the night, the man enters the tavern for a third time. "We need more men! Orcs are invading from the North. The king needs more men to defend the kingdom." Once again, he is ignored and soon leaves the establishment.
Once of the party members approaches the proprietor and asks, "Who that man is and what he is doing?" The bar keeps replies, "that guy? Pay him no attention. He's just the More Men Tavern Ankle Crier."

[Staris]

Starel just so you know the area you in treats Drow in the "light racism" against Drow department compared to other areas you probably have been in. So you are expected to pay a full deposit on any inn rooms, people might use phrases like "you people" or "Drows are all criminals, not you Stavis, you're one of the good ones." etc.

Yes I intended for that in part why my character is 30 to suggest I've done quite a bit of travelling since some of my begnings so wasn't expecting much beyond minor against my race, if that, in no small part because of the group size of the party as well as some time to gain some minimal recognition as being seen as one of the "good" ones.

I wasn't expecting my playing to pay for my room if that was where you where going at best a small drink.

Also I am having to retrain myself a bit from my past plays tended with my early questions giving the gm too many ideas to include in the game. I kid you not debated for quite a while before posting my questions because of some of the past gms I've played it.

[Furiel]

Starel just so you know the area you in treats Drow in the "light racism" against Drow department compared to other areas you probably have been in. So you are expected to pay a full deposit on any inn rooms, people might use phrases like "you people" or "Drows are all criminals, not you Stavis, you're one of the good ones." etc.

Yes I intended for that in part why my character is 30 to suggest I've done quite a bit of travelling since some of my begnings so wasn't expecting much beyond minor against my race, if that, in no small part because of the group size of the party as well as some time to gain some minimal recognition as being seen as one of the "good" ones.

I wasn't expecting my playing to pay for my room if that was where you where going at best a small drink.

Also I am having to retrain myself a bit from my past plays tended with my early questions giving the gm too many ideas to include in the game. I kid you not debated for quite a while before posting my questions because of some of the past gms I've played it.

But that's half the fun, is giving the GM a ton of hooks and seeing how much and how creative the GM can be with the opportunities you give him. Once I finish my background Joun is going to have a bunch of options for how to make me, and by proxy, the rest of you, fairly miserable. It'll be great!!

[Jimer Lins]

Background:

Trinal Katorm is a relatively tall and heavily built half-elf, with a ready smile and an infectious laugh. Hailing from a small farming village called Thurwood, his human father and elf mother lived happily together, near the woods that gave the village its name. His father would run the farm, his mother hunted, and Trinal did what all young men do: Find ways to avoid hard work.

His talent as a sorcerer showed itself at a relatively young age, and his parents quickly moved to get him trained to be able to at least control his powers so as not to harm himself or others. As he grew older, his powers continued to grow and he began to consider a life beyond the boundaries of the farm, the village and the woods. His half-formed plans of being a farmer and hunter gradually changed, and he set himself a goal of being an adventurer.

His parents, while not completely approving, did not resist him overmuch, and Trinal set out on his 20th birthday to find whatever fortune he could. Now 22, he is still seeking it. He has not accumulated a vast fortune because he sends the bulk of what he acquires home to his parents, as a way to help compensate them for the loss of his help around the farm and home.

Quick to laugh, bright, and loyal to his friends, Trinal has enjoyed moderate success as an adventurer, but has begun to realize that he needs to take the next step on his path.

[Blackferne]

Starel just so you know the area you in treats Drow in the "light racism" against Drow department compared to other areas you probably have been in. So you are expected to pay a full deposit on any inn rooms, people might use phrases like "you people" or "Drows are all criminals, not you Stavis, you're one of the good ones." etc.

Yes I intended for that in part why my character is 30 to suggest I've done quite a bit of travelling since some of my begnings so wasn't expecting much beyond minor against my race, if that, in no small part because of the group size of the party as well as some time to gain some minimal recognition as being seen as one of the "good" ones.

I wasn't expecting my playing to pay for my room if that was where you where going at best a small drink.

Also I am having to retrain myself a bit from my past plays tended with my early questions giving the gm too many ideas to include in the game. I kid you not debated for quite a while before posting my questions because of some of the past gms I've played it.

Oh no the pay a deposit was more like Stavis(drow) and Trinal Katorm (half elf) both walk into the Mighty Elk Tavern and Inn in Belholt (where our adventure starts). Here is the difference in how you both as unknowns are treated.

Bran: "Welcome to the Mighty Elk traveller. How can I help you?"
Trinal: "I'm needing room and meals for 3 nights."
Bran: "Well it is a silver a meal, a silver and ale, and 5 silver for a bed a night, unless you want the Nobleman's suite which is a full gold per night, but has a larger bed and a better view."
Trinal: "A standard room is fine."
Bran: "Let me show you your room, we settle up debts each morning. Can I carry your bag?"

While you get:

Bran: "Welcome to the Mighty Elk traveller. What do you want?"
Stavis: "I'm needing room and meals for 3 nights."
Bran: "Well it is a silver a meal, a silver and ale, and 5 silver for a bed a night. Lodging is paid up front."
Trinal: "Ok. Here is 1g 5silver which should cover the stay."
Bran: "Your room is 3rd door on the left up the stairs. It has a moon painted on the door."

Notice how Bran is less polite. Less trusting you will pay or are able to pay. He didn't offer you the rich man's suite. Didn't offer to help you with your things.


Now in other towns you'd just get this:

Bran 2: "Get out."
Stavis: "I just need a room for the night, I can pay 1g."
Bran2: "We don't serve your kind here, so get out or I'll call for the sheriff."
Large gentleman at bar: "Bran2, you want me smash him up?"

Pretty obvious here.