Dungeon Delve

As we are looking for a pick-up game for next Thursday, I could probably run a quick D&D 4th edition game if people are interested.

AoP

I'd be interested in that.

My first thought was 4th Ed...yuk, However as you said last week about stepping up to the plate. so i will put my hand up and say yes i'm in oh great and powerful Dungeon Master.

Looking forward to Chris's Dr Who game and Mikes Battlestar games it the next few weeks...

Kevinrolfe wrote:
Looking forward to Chris's Dr Who game and Mikes Battlestar games it the next few weeks...

Character created in ten minutes using the free downloadable D&D character generator. No excuse not to do up a character, really.

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
Felcar, level 1
Human, Rogue
Build: Brawny Rogue
Rogue Tactics: Brutal Scoundrel

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 11, Dex 20, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 8.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 11, Dex 18, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 8.


AC: 15 Fort: 13 Reflex: 18 Will: 11
HP: 28 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 7

TRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +10, Stealth +12, Thievery +10, Streetwise +4, Perception +5, Dungeoneering +5, Athletics +7

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana, Bluff -1, Diplomacy -1, Endurance, Heal, History, Insight, Intimidate -1, Nature, Religion

FEATS
Human: Toughness
Level 1: Dirty Fighting

POWERS
Rogue at-will 1: Deft Strike
Rogue at-will 1: Disheartening Strike
Rogue encounter 1: Dazing Strike
Rogue daily 1: Press the Advantage
Human: Piercing Strike

ITEMS
Rapier, Adventurer's Kit (4), Leather Armor, Light Shield, Dagger, Grappling Hook
====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======

Excellent. It is a nice piece of software, very easy to use and takes the pain out of the various calculations.

I was going to knock up somecharacters myself but if people want to do their own no problem. The best party is composed of all 4 roles (defender, striker, controller, leader). I would recommend for this game that people stick with the basic party of fighter, rogue, cleric and wizard. Let me know your preferences and either create them yourself or I will do it.

AoP

Will you be printing out your character sheet?

AoP

Yep, I can print it out. This may not be my final character. I'm still playing about with it.

Here's another character generated in 10 minutes. This time a Wizard.

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
Melinthar, level 1
Half-Elf, Wizard
Build: War Wizard
Arcane Implement Mastery: Wand of Accuracy

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 13, Dex 14, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 11, Dex 14, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 8.


AC: 14 Fort: 11 Reflex: 14 Will: 12
HP: 23 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 5

TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +9, Diplomacy +7, Dungeoneering +5, Insight +7

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +2, Bluff, Endurance +1, Heal, History +4, Intimidate, Nature, Perception, Religion +4, Stealth +2, Streetwise, Thievery +2, Athletics

FEATS
Wizard: Ritual Caster
Level 1: Improved Initiative

POWERS
Wizard at-will 1: Magic Missile
Wizard at-will 1: Cloud of Daggers
Wizard encounter 1: Force Orb
Wizard daily 1: Flaming Sphere
Wizard daily 1 Spellbook: Sleep
Half-Elf: Chaos Bolt

ITEMS
Spellbook, Adventurer's Kit, Alchemical Reagents (Arcana), Candle (5), Dagger, Lantern, Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
RITUALS
Brew Potion, Banish Vermin, Amanuensis
====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======

Well as I mentioned I'm going for the party 'ideal'; fighter, wizard, rogue and cleric. I have created 3 PCs that fit the bill (assuming that the rogue is already done). These are Dwarf fighter, Elf Wizard and Human Cleric. I won't be creating any more PCs but if you want to create some more and bring them along feel free - it will give more choice.

AoP

is it a one shot or a 3 weeker?

One weeker. Basically I'm running a delve which is a series of 3 linked (combat) encounters designed to fit into an evening's play. In theory we could play the whole thing in an evening, but as this is the first time I've run the system that may not happen.

Saying that if people want to continue it I have no problems - assuming that I enjoy it of course...

AoP

Ok, to avoid duplication of effort, shall we assume we use your three characters and my rogue and say that's the party unless anyone wants desperately to create their own? bI'll print out the rogue sheet and bring it on Monday. On a slightly divergent note, I do think this character builder is one of the best i've ever used and needs zero reference to the book. Very good tool and i'd love to see a free Savage Worlds equivalent.

No problem. I just wanted to make sure there were 4 characters available and create an optimal party which we have. I would have created a rogue, but you beat me to it.

AoP

i download it as was going to have a bash at one tonight but if you have created one, ill have what left after Chris and Mike choose.

If it is still availlable i would like to choose the fighter,
if i get time tomorrow i will download the software and have a crack at a charecter, if not i will use the pregend one.

Myke

Mike

As per Russ' earlier comments you don't need to generate a character, he's already done that.

But if you want to create your own character no problem. For best effect there should be a character class' from each of the 4 'roles':-

Defender: Fighter, Paladin
Striker: Rogue, Ranger, Warlock
Controller: Wizard
Leader: Cleric, Warlord

Also for those interested I highly recommend the Penny Arcade/PVP DnD podcast(s) especially the first series. They are bloody funny, but also teach the basics of the game very well. Episode 1 here

AoP

its game on for the game at my pad this thursday

Sorry to say it probably isn't going to be much of a game with only 3 players (the encounters are designed for a party of 5!). So has anybody got anything else or do we just scrub tonight?

AoP

I apologise for having to pull out at the last minute but can't be helped. Surely you can just run the game as is with three and see how it goes?

No problem, I can run it pretty much any time as it is intended as a pick up game. I may be able to knock something else together, but I only have a few hours so stay tuned to this channel...

AoP

i am sure i have something, if not

Well mine will be something Savage, so bring your rules just in case.

AoP