D&D Campaign: All Interested Welcome!

[mgrant]

After mentioning I'm part of a Skype campaign on the "whatever's on your mind" thread, there seemed to be a fair bit of interest in playing/learning D&D here on the forums. Therefore, I'll be starting a Skype campaign for those interested here. No experience with any sort of tabletop gaming is required, and I'll supply what's needed to game here to the best of my ability.

It will most likely be a 3.5 edition campaign unless most interested in playing would prefer 4th edition. I have links to sites to help build character sheets for both editions.

After the initial sign up, since I'm not sure Dropbox is a good idea as my five man group on Skype has been having problems with space, this thread'll serve as our Dropbox of sorts, character sheets, notifications, etc. will be posted here.

I won't claim to be a fantastic DM, but I do try and make sure my group has fun, and I will be playing a character as well as DMing. Also, I try to be on Skype regularly, so feel free to contact me if you feel you need help or just have general questions. I'll try to be as helpful as I can.

[Giant Tope]

Over skype? Sure why not.

[puzzlebox]

I'm interested.

[GinnyN]

Here's I go. Interested

[corruptbiggins]

I'm up for it.

[divisionten]

Interested, but pretty sure that my timezone may be an issue. When do you plan on doing it?

[mgrant]

There isn't a set time yet, but given my group has people from the U.K., the east coast and the west of the U.S and we make it work, I think we can for this. We'll just have to figure out what time and days work for people. Weekends would probably be ideal, but again, it depends.


On the clerical end of things:

Here is the Character sheet generator for 3.5 edition. The default settings that it has set for stat roll, etc. is fine.

However before you start generating your character, you should look at this site for classes and This site for races, since both are important to how your your character should be built. I'm not requiring anyone to play strictly the base classes (Dwarf, Human, Elf, Half-elf, Halfling, Gnome, Half-Orc) because I personally do not like playing those classes and find them a bit restrictive. Also, select anything you think your character should be carrying starting out, but pay attention to the weight. Too many heavy items of too many items in general will slow your character down and, if you are spell caster, cause you to fail more often.

For newcomers, certain races have certain bonuses or weaknesses they add to some of your 6 starting stats; Strength (from which attack strength/lifting capability/etc. is drawn from), Constitution (HP/resistance to attacks/etc.), Dexterity (Speed/ability to dodge an attack/acrobatic type skill abilities/etc.), Intelligence (spell casting), Wisdom (Spellcasting and knowledge checks) and Charisma (certain spells and abilities rely on this skill, and it's particularly important to a bard). These bonuses tend to predispose races to certain classes, but that doesn't mean you have to follow it (I'm a big one for picking classes and races that don't go together. Like a Minotaur Bard). If your race is not necessarily designed to be a spellcaster (has a -2 to intelligence for example) you can put a higher number in that stat to compensate for the deficiency of your character's race.

Before deciding on a race or class take a good look at the description, that's the best advice I can give on constructing a good balanced character.


EDIT: Certain characters like Mind Flayers require you to start as a monstrous humanoid, and you take ranks as that first. We will follow that for the most part, except should you choose minotaur, create a Krynn Minotaur rather than the standard one. The standard minotaur build is supremely hampered at level 1.

[Remolay]

If my parents allow me to do this I may have to join in (Have wanted to play D&D for over a year)

[GuruGuru214]

Sounds like we shouldn't have any shortage of players, then.

[RetroVortex]

Oooh. Despite being an avid gamer, I still have always wanted to try out D&D.
I think Neverwinter Nights is the main culprit for that!

Had a quick look at the character sheet and a couple of stuff off the other links.
I think if I play, I'll go for a Half-Elf Rogue, probably one that uses a shortbow, (maybe some light magic but if there are dedicated mages, then that might not be necessary).
(The character I rolled has high dexterity and intelligence)

[Remolay]

I'd have to be a grey elf Ranger. That's what Remolay is in the D&D verse to me.

[Secret Fawful]

I'm interested, mostly because Spoony defended the game so much and that inspired me to look into it if I ever got the chance. If anything, it would improve my geek cred.

[mgrant]

Glad to see so many people are interested in this. ^.^.

More clerical stuff, since people are already deciding on class/race/etc. (should have done this earlier but got buried in writing the scenario). Unfortunately, the character sheet site does not just let you link your character sheet, so I'll be looking at other methods to link them into the thread.

Also, make sure to gen your characters at level 1 (just mentioning it so it's clear to everyone).

Oh, and I should mention I've genned a bard for this campaign. So, I've got some spellcasting capabilities, but I won't be able to do any healing until around level 3 ish.

[RetroVortex]

Hmm... this site seems to be okay at hosting text.

http://www.text-upload.com/read.php?id=40214&c=6288167
(Its my first try at making a character, so if it sucks then I'm sorry! XD)

Could then label the link like this:

Larren Moonchild -level 1
Grognak -level 1 (One I made for fun! XD)
Marsha Shrilltongue -level 1 (Just practicing with the creator a little bit more! XD)

So things don't get too mixed up.

[Remolay]

Creating character as I type, Wood elf Ranger. I'm in.

Edit: Great, I don't know what would be good armor for me.

Edit again: If you want to contact me on Skype you have to add me as a contact, I have it set to not reject anything by anyone off contact list. Still working on character.

[mgrant]

So, went on ahead and tried that site you recommended RetroVortex. Aside form some formatting errors, it seems like the best option so far, so we'll run with it.

Here's my bard, Karis Dirgeseeker

EDIT: Rangers do best with light or medium armor, particularly if your playing an elf. I'd recommend a chain shirt or studded leather starting out, Hide if your character can manage the weight with no penalties.

[Remolay]

Remolay Da'aylf Ranger, Wood elf


Now I need to go to bed.

[Avistew]

I'd be interested in playing in a one-off session or irregularly. I'm fine with playing a "NPC" created by the DM. Otherwise I'd like to just drop in and "watch" the game without being part of it (as long as everyone involved is fine with it of course).

[Secret Fawful]

Nyar' La' Thotep, Wizard, Great Old One.

I screwed up the level, which should say 1, but other than that I think I did all right on it. The character generator let me create my own race, so I hope that that's allowed.

[ShaggE]

Originally Posted by Avistew

I'd be interested in playing in a one-off session or irregularly. I'm fine with playing a "NPC" created by the DM. Otherwise I'd like to just drop in and "watch" the game without being part of it (as long as everyone involved is fine with it of course).

Same here. I'm not confident enough in my availability for multiple sessions, but I'm definitely interested.