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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Blackferne » Thu May 21, 2015 9:35 pm

Did you guys ever figure out the party's name?
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Furiel » Fri May 22, 2015 1:43 am

It starts with No and ends with...wait nope, that's all of it.

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Griffonslayers
Order of the White Rose
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Staris » Fri May 22, 2015 7:28 am

I will confess to a liking to Obsidian Order but will for the most part abstain as my back story has me joining very late to the groups formation.

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Whiteness » Fri May 22, 2015 1:11 pm

Let's just name it Phoenix Guard as well so if we meet up, hilarity ensues. :rave:


I hate picking names, but I second a liking for Obsidian Order.
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Within 5 squares of Syric: +1 to Healing surges, +3 Diplomacy, +2 Intimidate, +2 Speed on surprise and 1st regular rounds
Between 6-10 squares of Syric: +1 Diplomacy

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 1:48 pm

I'm finally working on my character (I have some notes for him, but no stats until today). I'll have a character sheet later. Created my roll20 account a bit ago.

I'm working off the free rules published on the wizards site, so this guy's going to be basic. My brother was going to mail me his 5e books but they haven't arrived yet so I'm just going with what I have. :)
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Staris » Fri May 22, 2015 4:10 pm

That does also bring up the question of have we finalized on how we are connecting together of either Skype or Google.

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Post by Blackferne » Fri May 22, 2015 4:15 pm

Staris wrote:That does also bring up the question of have we finalized on how we are connecting together of either Skype or Google.

To reduce bandwith of PC requirements I would prefer skype audio only and roll 20. But if that is a problem with others I can switch to googlehangouts.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 4:24 pm

Roll20 includes voice and video in-browser, so I'm not sure we need anything else?
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Staris » Fri May 22, 2015 4:33 pm

I thought it used google hangout for that but I could be wrong, in any case if we are thinking of using Skype I have no problems with that.

I have updated my directory information to include my Google Plus and roll20 account links.

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 4:35 pm

Roll20.net has built-in video and voice: https://wiki.roll20.net/Video_and_Voice_Chat

If it doesn't work for some of us, we can use Skype for audio. I hope we can do video because being able to see facial expressions and mannerisms will make for a better game, I think. :)
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Blackferne » Fri May 22, 2015 4:39 pm

Let's just try the native stuff to roll20 and then slide to googlehangouts if needed. If nothing else you can all bask in the glory that is my beard.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 4:48 pm

Blackferne wrote:Let's just try the native stuff to roll20 and then slide to googlehangouts if needed. If nothing else you can all bask in the glory that is my beard.
I challenge thee to a beard-off.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Whiteness » Fri May 22, 2015 5:11 pm

So we're using roll20.net directly and not through google hangouts?
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Within 5 squares of Syric: +1 to Healing surges, +3 Diplomacy, +2 Intimidate, +2 Speed on surprise and 1st regular rounds
Between 6-10 squares of Syric: +1 Diplomacy

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 5:16 pm

Whiteness wrote:So we're using roll20.net directly and not through google hangouts?
I think the plan is to try roll20.net's video/voice feature, and if there's trouble with it, just use it for the shared gaming features and use Google Hangouts or Skype for voice and video.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Whiteness » Fri May 22, 2015 5:23 pm

Jimer Lins wrote:
Whiteness wrote:So we're using roll20.net directly and not through google hangouts?
I think the plan is to try roll20.net's video/voice feature, and if there's trouble with it, just use it for the shared gaming features and use Google Hangouts or Skype for voice and video.
Ok, because we used to use roll20 through hangouts, not in addition to hangouts, which was why I was confused.
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Within 5 squares of Syric: +1 to Healing surges, +3 Diplomacy, +2 Intimidate, +2 Speed on surprise and 1st regular rounds
Between 6-10 squares of Syric: +1 Diplomacy

HP 63 / AC 23 / FORT 20 / REF 18 / WILL 21

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Maizan » Fri May 22, 2015 5:24 pm

I am planning/hoping to be on early, about 30 minutes or so to make sure everything is working/connecting etc. Setup dice macros...

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Post by Blackferne » Fri May 22, 2015 5:36 pm

Jimer AKA Odin, I can't compete with that. At best I have a Tsar Nicholas the II look going ATM.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Fri May 22, 2015 5:47 pm

Whiteness wrote: Ok, because we used to use roll20 through hangouts, not in addition to hangouts, which was why I was confused.

Gotcha. I've never used roll20 before, but I think the video/voice is a newer feature. My thinking is that if it works and is integrated into the browser with no plugins needed (which the docs say it is), then yay.

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Maizan » Fri May 22, 2015 6:31 pm

Furiel wrote:It starts with No and ends with...wait nope, that's all of it.

A couple ideas...
Griffonslayers
Order of the White Rose
The Black Company
Obsidian Order
Orc Hunters Unlimited


My favorite is Orc Hunters Unlimited
My submissions:
Sagemoor Dragoons
Sagemoor Rangers

I also like Obsidian Order too.
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Whiteness » Fri May 22, 2015 7:41 pm

I like the sagemoor bit since Jokull has essentially given himself to defending and reclaiming Sagemoor.
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Within 5 squares of Syric: +1 to Healing surges, +3 Diplomacy, +2 Intimidate, +2 Speed on surprise and 1st regular rounds
Between 6-10 squares of Syric: +1 Diplomacy

HP 63 / AC 23 / FORT 20 / REF 18 / WILL 21

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Whiteness » Fri May 22, 2015 8:16 pm

Last minute decision to change my character's name from Jokull to Raum!

I really hate making names :woe:
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Within 5 squares of Syric: +1 to Healing surges, +3 Diplomacy, +2 Intimidate, +2 Speed on surprise and 1st regular rounds
Between 6-10 squares of Syric: +1 Diplomacy

HP 63 / AC 23 / FORT 20 / REF 18 / WILL 21

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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Furiel » Sat May 23, 2015 4:09 am

Jimer Lins wrote:
Blackferne wrote:Let's just try the native stuff to roll20 and then slide to googlehangouts if needed. If nothing else you can all bask in the glory that is my beard.
I challenge thee to a beard-off.
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I'm positive I can beat you both in a beard off...
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Maizan » Sat May 23, 2015 1:02 pm

Live beard or can I PhotoShop?
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Maizan » Sat May 23, 2015 7:19 pm

Whiteness wrote:Last minute decision to change my character's name from Jokull to Raum!

I really hate making names :woe:
I took my name from the sheriff in Rambo first blood. Was watching it on Netflix's a few weeks back. :)
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Re: In-Person (well, sort of) session?

Post by Jimer Lins » Sun May 24, 2015 5:37 am

That was a lot of fun, thanks all! :)
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