* * * Wizards Community Thread * * * -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thread : Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Started at 02-13-08 07:00 PM by grndyfn19 Visit at http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=991185 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 1] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-13-08 07:00 PM Thread Title : Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would like to play 1st edition D&D, just to see what it was like. Does anyone here still play it. Maybe we could start an online game or something. But in general, do people still play 1st edition? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 2] Author : Extempus Date : 02-13-08 08:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I don't think there are many of us left, but yes, I certainly do (26.5 years and counting)... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 3] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-13-08 09:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I ran a group just last year through the 1st edition module, Temple of Elemental Evil. They were all newbs to 1st edition and we had a great time. It's remained a solid game since the time I started playing back in 1981. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 4] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-13-08 10:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Yeah, I've always wanted to try it. Would any of you like to play it sometime, possibly online? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 5] Author : Mock26 Date : 02-13-08 10:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I really don't consider 1st edition to be dead. The changes between 1st and 2nd were so minimal that they really aren't noticeable. To me 1st and 2nd are 99.9% interchangeable. My campaign is 2nd edition but I run a lot of 1st edition modules, and I don't have to do anything to the adventures other than to write down the THAC0 of the monsters (and considering that THAC0 is 99.9% the exact same system as used in 1st edition it takes very little extra prep time). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 6] Author : realmaster Date : 02-14-08 12:50 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? currently running night below. AD&D is still #1 :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 7] Author : tankschmidt Date : 02-16-08 11:18 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OAD&D is alive and kicking. It's the system of choice at www.dragonsfoot.org and www.knights-n-knaves.com. In fact, thanks to the magic of the OGL, you can even buy new adventures for it: http://www.xrpshop.citymax.com/page/page/3906568.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 8] Author : Vrykolas2k Date : 02-16-08 11:48 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I do. Still looking for a group where I live lol! Funny... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 9] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-16-08 12:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? If there was a good online system and enough people interested I would be willing to run a 1st or 2nd edition game edition game. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 10] Author : otisew Date : 02-16-08 12:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would like to play 1st edition D&D, just to see what it was like. Does anyone here still play it. Maybe we could start an online game or something. But in general, do people still play 1st edition? Yeah I'm first edition fan, wish I could find people who still played. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 11] Author : otisew Date : 02-16-08 12:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? If there was a good online system and enough people interested I would be willing to run a 1st or 2nd edition game edition game. Has anyone here tried OpenRPG? I have it downloaded, I have toyed around with it but haven't played live yet. It looks really cool, you can use minis, maps, live dice rolls, etc. I will be interested in playing a 1st ed. campaign:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 12] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-16-08 01:00 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Has anyone here tried OpenRPG? I have it downloaded, I have toyed around with it but haven't played live yet. It looks really cool, you can use minis, maps, live dice rolls, etc. I will be interested in playing a 1st ed. campaign:D Yes, I have OpenRPG as well, and as a matter of fact I'm actually playing on it as we speak. It's really easy and fun to use, so let's start a campaign on it if you want. You'll have to give me some time, though, to get used to the 1st edition rules since I haven't even looked at them yet. Let's try to get as many players as we can. :bounce: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 13] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-16-08 01:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would need to get Open RPG and learn how to use it. Things like how to download maps and such. I would be happy to run a game a few Sundays a month though. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 14] Author : otisew Date : 02-16-08 01:47 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would need to get Open RPG and learn how to use it. Things like how to download maps and such. I would be happy to run a game a few Sundays a month though. Cool, I'm in! I still have a bit learn about OpenRPG also but I'm sure its easy once you get started. I'm glad someone started this thread.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 15] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-17-08 09:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm glad someone started this thread.:) That would be me :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 16] Author : otisew Date : 02-18-08 10:22 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK, so who is going to organizing a campaign? I'm no DM by any stretch of the imagination. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 17] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-18-08 11:45 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? First a night would need to be settled upon, likely Monday and Tuesday evenings a few times a month work best as I work late nights Wed thru Sat and do Dungeons and Dragons Online every Sunday night. Next, I am willing to DM. I like to do a hybrid of 2nd and 1st edition. This would also give me a chance to do some additional test runs of an adventure I will be running at GenCon Indy this year. I just need to check the online facilities. I have used Battlegrounds before though not as a DM. But I will also investigate OpenRPG. It would be nice to get a few other oldtimers involved as well to make a mix. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 18] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-18-08 12:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? First a night would need to be settled upon, likely Monday and Tuesday evenings a few times a month work best as I work late nights Wed thru Sat and do Dungeons and Dragons Online every Sunday night. Next, I am willing to DM. I like to do a hybrid of 2nd and 1st edition. This would also give me a chance to do some additional test runs of an adventure I will be running at GenCon Indy this year. I just need to check the online facilities. I have used Battlegrounds before though not as a DM. But I will also investigate OpenRPG. It would be nice to get a few other oldtimers involved as well to make a mix. That sounds good because I can't DM either. I don't even know the rules yet. Because of that, though, could you just stick to the core 1st edition rules so it's not confusing, if you're going to DM? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 19] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-18-08 01:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thats fine I'll run straight 1st then. The only real difference in the editions though is that 2nd added skills and THACO. You will be surprised how fast a 1st ed. character is made if your used to 3.0 and 3.5. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 20] Author : otisew Date : 02-18-08 01:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? First a night would need to be settled upon, likely Monday and Tuesday evenings a few times a month work best as I work late nights Wed thru Sat and do Dungeons and Dragons Online every Sunday night. Next, I am willing to DM. I like to do a hybrid of 2nd and 1st edition. This would also give me a chance to do some additional test runs of an adventure I will be running at GenCon Indy this year. I just need to check the online facilities. I have used Battlegrounds before though not as a DM. But I will also investigate OpenRPG. It would be nice to get a few other oldtimers involved as well to make a mix. Ok RedWizard, those evenings are fine with me, I work days all week. Yes we will need to recruit more players, man I haven't played in about 17-18 years. Looking forward to this. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 21] Author : otisew Date : 02-18-08 01:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thats fine I'll run straight 1st then. The only real difference in the editions though is that 2nd added skills and THACO. You will be surprised how fast a 1st ed. character is made if your used to 3.0 and 3.5. I think we should use THAC0, makes it easier no? But I'll play either way:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 22] Author : Mock26 Date : 02-18-08 03:19 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thats fine I'll run straight 1st then. The only real difference in the editions though is that 2nd added skills and THACO. You will be surprised how fast a 1st ed. character is made if your used to 3.0 and 3.5. First edition also used THAC0, it just wasn't called that. With the exception of fighters (who went from improving by 2 every 2 levels to improving by 1 every level) the to hit numbers are exactly the same. All THAC0 did was give the combat system a goofy name and an easy to follow formula so you didn't have to look things up on a table. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 23] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-18-08 03:49 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I think we should use THAC0, makes it easier no? But I'll play either way:D What's THACO? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 24] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-18-08 03:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok RedWizard, those evenings are fine with me, I work days all week. Yes we will need to recruit more players, man I haven't played in about 17-18 years. Looking forward to this. Yes, I'm pretty sure that's fine for me. I'm not always going to be able to play, though, but I will try as much as I can (I'm sure other players aren't going to be able to play every single time, either). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 25] Author : otisew Date : 02-18-08 08:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? What's THACO? THAC0: To Hit Armor Class 0 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 26] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-18-08 08:13 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? THAC0: To Hit Armor Class 0 Oh, ok. I'm unfamiliar with some of these terms. By the way, I've been thinking that maybe we could start a campaign soon even though I don't know all of it yet. You guys could just help me if I need it, if that's okay with you. I'm only suggesting this to get it started earlier. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 27] Author : otisew Date : 02-19-08 12:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? By the way, I've been thinking that maybe we could start a campaign soon even though I don't know all of it yet. You guys could just help me if I need it, if that's okay with you. I'm only suggesting this to get it started earlier. Can't see why not, first edition is easy to learn especially if your already a gamer. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 28] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-19-08 04:00 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Can't see why not, first edition is easy to learn especially if your already a gamer. Yeah, I own the PDF versions of a lot of 1st Edition books, though, so it's hard for me to read a lot of things at one time on a computer screen (especially a PDF). I'll get around to finishing and understanding it, though. Currently, I have in 1st Edition: -Dungeon Master's Guide -Monster Manual -Player's Handbook -Legends & Lore -Deities and Demigods -Fiend Folio -Unearthed Arcana -Dungeoneer's Survival Guide -Wildnerness Survival Guide -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 29] Author : Mock26 Date : 02-19-08 06:31 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? THAC0 is just a mathmatic formula. THAC0 - modified die roll = AC hit If you look at the first edition DMG combat matrix tables just pick a class level and cross reference what they need to hit AC 0. For example, a 5th level fighter needs a 16 to hit AC 0. That means his THAC0 would be 16. So, if he rolls a modified 18 he would hit AC -2 (16-18= -2). As far as I remember the only difference between the 1st edition combat matrix tables and THAC0 is that in 2nd edition fighters progress by 1 every level instead of 2 every two levels. With the combat matrix tables, 1st and 2nd level fighters need a 20 to hit AC 0 and at 3rd level that changes to 18. In 2nd edition a 2nd level fighter needs a 19. Also, I don't have time to really participate in this on-line game, but I will gladly act as a sounding board for any ideas or questions that anyone has. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 30] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-19-08 07:09 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? THAC0 is just a mathmatic formula. THAC0 - modified die roll = AC hit If you look at the first edition DMG combat matrix tables just pick a class level and cross reference what they need to hit AC 0. For example, a 5th level fighter needs a 16 to hit AC 0. That means his THAC0 would be 16. So, if he rolls a modified 18 he would hit AC -2 (16-18= -2). As far as I remember the only difference between the 1st edition combat matrix tables and THAC0 is that in 2nd edition fighters progress by 1 every level instead of 2 every two levels. With the combat matrix tables, 1st and 2nd level fighters need a 20 to hit AC 0 and at 3rd level that changes to 18. In 2nd edition a 2nd level fighter needs a 19. Also, I don't have time to really participate in this on-line game, but I will gladly act as a sounding board for any ideas or questions that anyone has. Ok, great :). By the way, what is the difference between 1st and 2nd edition, besides THAC0? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 31] Author : otisew Date : 02-19-08 08:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok, great :). By the way, what is the difference between 1st and 2nd edition, besides THAC0? Not much really, if I remember correctly. Hp rolls are different for some classes and 2nd edition has skills. Anything else anybody? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 32] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-19-08 09:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Here's the Wikipedia page on the history/changes of the editions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition to 2nd Edition * Half-orcs were removed from the Player's Handbook, although they would be again made a playable race in supplements such as the Complete Book of Humanoids. * Character classes were grouped into one of four groups: Warrior (Fighter, Paladin, Ranger), Wizard (Mage, Specialist Wizard), Priest (Cleric, Druid), and Rogue (Thief, Bard). * Assassins and Monks (from Players Handbook) and Barbarians, Thief-Acrobats, and Cavaliers (from Unearthed Arcana), were removed from the game as character classes. Later supplements would introduce "kits" bearing the names of these classes and/or optional classes from sources such as Complete Book of Barbarians. * "Magic-users" were renamed "mages". * Illusionists were made into a subtype of the Wizard class, along with new classes specializing in the other seven schools of magic (which were first introduced in Dragonlance Adventures). * Bards were made a normal character class, rather than the multiple-classed character that they had been, although they still possessed elements of fighters, thieves, and mages. * Proficiencies were officially supported in the Player's Handbook and many supplements, rather than being the optional add-on found in a handful of 1st Edition supplements. * Attack matrices were exchanged for "THAC0" (To Hit Armor Class 0) and the table printed only once in the Dungeon Master's Guide was reprinted in the second edition Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide. * References to "segments" (individual units of time representing one phase of initiative, or 6 seconds of game-time [simulated time]) were removed from the game; instead, actions were given an "Initiative Modifier". "Melee rounds" were unchanged, representing one minute of game-time, with a "turn" representing ten rounds (ten minutes). An optional alternative where one "melee round" represents 12-15 seconds of "game-time" was presented in the "Player's Option: Combat and Tactics" book, first of the so-called 2.5 Edition. * Other changes to combat including the function of weapon speed, initiative, and surprise rules. * Priest and Druid spells were organized into themed "spheres" that were similar to the wizard spell schools that had been introduced in Dragonlance Adventures, with access to spheres being determined by the priest's class and deity. * Descriptions of artifacts (unique magic items) were removed from the Dungeon Master's Guide. * Many utilities, including tables for random generation of dungeons, were removed from the Dungeon Master's Guide. * The weight of coins was changed from 1/10 lb. each to 1/50 lb. each, making the carrying of large numbers of coins out of an adventure site much less of an impediment. * Exchange rates for the low-valued coins were doubled; it now took only 100 copper pieces or 10 silver pieces to make one gold piece. * The hardcover Monster Manual was initially replaced by the looseleaf binder-format Monstrous Compendium; the Monstrous Compendium would eventually be replaced by the hardcover Monstrous Manual. * Dragons were increased in strength and power to make the title monsters of the game a more serious challenge to players. * Fiendish and angelic creatures (demons, devils, daemons, devas, solars, etc.) were removed from the game, as were spells that allowed such creatures to be summoned or controlled. These creatures would later be renamed and modified in the Monstrous Compendium supplement on the Outer Planes. * Changes made in how experience points were calculated and awarded. * Changes of varying magnitudes to various classes. * Psionics initially removed from the Players Handbook though they later reappeared in their own supplement. I wouldn't know from experience, though. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 33] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-19-08 09:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Also, in addition to or in place of the 1st edition campaign we're setting up, would anyone want to play OD&D? I just acquired the PDFs of the main OD&D books, and this is the first true role-playing game. I really just want to experience the first one ever (at the time I didn't think OD&D was obtainable). If anyone wants to play but doesn't have the PDFs, you can PM me and I can send you them. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 34] Author : Extempus Date : 02-20-08 01:56 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That's one thing that never made sense to me... the various things in 1e that were removed in 2e, only to be reintroduced a few years later... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 35] Author : Mock26 Date : 02-20-08 03:52 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok, great :). By the way, what is the difference between 1st and 2nd edition, besides THAC0? 2nd edition actually had the non-weapon proficiency system and secondary skills, but the non-weapon proficiency system was the standard and secondary skills were kind of an optional rule. (Technically, though, the non-weapon proficiency rules were introduced in Oriental Adventures. They just became official with 2nd edition.) Magic items no longer had gold piece values assigned to them. Cleric spells were broken down into spheres and the spells you got depended on the spheres of influence associated with your deity. Specialized mages were introduced. Half-orcs were removed as a race from the player's handbook. Monks and Assassins were removed from the player's handbook. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 36] Author : Mock26 Date : 02-20-08 03:54 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That's one thing that never made sense to me... the various things in 1e that were removed in 2e, only to be reintroduced a few years later... I think that they listened to the clamoring of the fans. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 37] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-20-08 01:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok, great . By the way, what is the difference between 1st and 2nd edition, besides THAC0? Not a whole lot really, they changed the bard (for the worse in my opinion) and added skills which I liked. They redid a lot of monster stats to make them more powerful (a good thing especially for dragons). They dropped leveling restrictions based on race. But really, you can run 1st Ed. modules with very little change in a 2nd Ed. campaign. The 2 work well together which is why so many people use 1st/2nd hybrids. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 38] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-20-08 02:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? So I looked over Open RPG and so far I like it. We may be able to start as soon as next week. Just need to know who is playing. PM me if you are interested in an online 1st edition campaign using the old modules. Right now I am thinking we will begin with the T1-4 series of The Temple of Elemental Evil. This series can lead into several other great old 1st edition modules. Look forward to hearing from all. Now back to your origionally scheduled topic. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 39] Author : Extempus Date : 02-20-08 02:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I think that they listened to the clamoring of the fans. No way... really??? You mean precisely the way that WoTC isn't doing??? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 40] Author : otisew Date : 02-20-08 02:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Right now I am thinking we will begin with the T1-4 series of The Temple of Elemental Evil. This series can lead into several other great old 1st edition modules. Look forward to hearing from all. Now back to your origionally scheduled topic. Excellent!! I played T-1 when I was in like grade 6, never did make it to the moat house. lol. Well I'm in for sure. Just to give a heads up, I'll be playing some type of fighter class.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 41] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-20-08 02:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Excellent, 4 more players and we have a campaign. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 42] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-20-08 04:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just look down because I can't delete this post V -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 43] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-20-08 04:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well I'm playing for sure, but does anyone still want to run an OD&D game as I stated above? I'll still play in 1st Ed since I sense you like that better, but I would much prefer OD&D just to see what it was like. We can set up a different campaign for that if you want, which I would greatly appreciate. Once again, if you would like to play OD&D but don't have the books/PDFs, just PM me and I'll send you the PDFs through email or something. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 44] Author : otisew Date : 02-20-08 05:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well I'm playing for sure, but does anyone still want to run an OD&D game as I stated above? I'll still play in 1st Ed since I sense you like that better, but I would much prefer OD&D just to see what it was like. We can set up a different campaign for that if you want, which I would greatly appreciate. Once again, if you would like to play OD&D but don't have the books/PDFs, just PM me and I'll send you the PDFs through email or something. Maybe in the future I'll try a campaign, but if we are going to be playing T 1-4 that will be a nice long adventure, I really don't think I could squeeze in another game session a week. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 45] Author : Extempus Date : 02-21-08 01:04 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm interested, but I've never done the online thing before... I have no idea how it works. And, how much of a commitment will it be? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 46] Author : otisew Date : 02-21-08 07:52 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm interested, but I've never done the online thing before... I have no idea how it works. And, how much of a commitment will it be? Why don't you join the AD&D campaign that is being organized. We still need a few players :) . PM RedWizard. As for playing online, neither have I, but it seems easy and fun. You will need to download OpenRPG. Member grndyfn19 is experienced in playing on OpenRPG so he will be our guide I assume. I'm sure our first meeting will be a learning/practice night, as well as character creation. As for commitment I think we are going to be playing one night a week, I think that will still have to be decided depending when we have free time. Anybody else want to play? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 47] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-21-08 02:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'd be interested in playing. I also haven't done online gaming and I have DM'd "Temple" 3-4 times. I personally feel it is kind of unbalanced as an adventure. My "kill rate" in it is similar to "Tomb of Horrors". I have lost all but one of the teams in it and that one I had to give so many "toys" outside the module, that they kind of waltzed through the later parts. They were the only ones to survive any amount of time in the Temple proper. If I play, I do Clerics, Thieves and Rangers a lot. Any one of them would be OK with me. I would even play a Cavalier, if you like. I used to love that class and we still use it sometimes. How many folks were you thinking about for the party? The last group had 8, I think, and the others had anywhere from 6-10 in the times I have run it. Will you be wanting a "backstory" from all of us?:rimshot: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 48] Author : otisew Date : 02-21-08 03:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'd be interested in playing. I also haven't done online gaming and I have DM'd "Temple" 3-4 times. I personally feel it is kind of unbalanced as an adventure. My "kill rate" in it is similar to "Tomb of Horrors". I have lost all but one of the teams in it and that one I had to give so many "toys" outside the module, that they kind of waltzed through the later parts. They were the only ones to survive any amount of time in the Temple proper. If I play, I do Clerics, Thieves and Rangers a lot. Any one of them would be OK with me. I would even play a Cavalier, if you like. I used to love that class and we still use it sometimes. How many folks were you thinking about for the party? The last group had 8, I think, and the others had anywhere from 6-10 in the times I have run it. Will you be wanting a "backstory" from all of us?:rimshot: Member RedWizard will de our DM so I think it fair that he answer any questions. But yes,, I heard that Temple is a difficult campaign, if we don,t get a lot of players we can always recruit NPC's of course.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 49] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-21-08 05:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm interested, but I've never done the online thing before... I have no idea how it works. And, how much of a commitment will it be? Interested for the OD&D game or the AD&D game (please say OD&D game :) )? Regardless, commitment will probably be once a week. But sometimes people can't make it, including me, to certain sessions so that's fine if you can't every once in a while. Also, in AD&D, is it possible to create custom races, classes, etc. like you can in 3rd edition? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 50] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-21-08 05:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Why don't you join the AD&D campaign that is being organized. We still need a few players :) . PM RedWizard. As for playing online, neither have I, but it seems easy and fun. You will need to download OpenRPG. Member grndyfn19 is experienced in playing on OpenRPG so he will be our guide I assume. I'm sure our first meeting will be a learning/practice night, as well as character creation. As for commitment I think we are going to be playing one night a week, I think that will still have to be decided depending when we have free time. Anybody else want to play? We can have that "learning/practice night" soon if you want. Then after that, we can still wait as long as we need so that RedWizard can get ready. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 51] Author : Extempus Date : 02-21-08 05:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Interested for the OD&D game or the AD&D game (please say OD&D game :) )? AD&D, actually... Also, in AD&D, is it possible to create custom races, classes, etc. like you can in 3rd edition? You sure can't, at least by the official rules AFAIK... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 52] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-21-08 05:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I was talking about the 1st Ed AD&D campaign. I still have all the books, DMG, 2 PH's, 2 UA, MM, FF, MM2,Wilderness Guide, Dungeoneers Guide, 2 OA's and a stack of Dragon Mags from that time. I even have the one with the original Cavalier in it, which I actually like better than the UA version. If RedWizard sees this can you get back to me?:rimshot: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 53] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-21-08 05:46 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? AD&D, actually... You sure can't, at least by the official rules AFAIK... Ok, that's fine. As for the custom content, besides the official rules, can you? Or is it too hard? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 54] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-21-08 06:30 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK, sorry, havent responded yet. Here is how I see it. 1. I am thinking two times a month, thats every other week as I need to give some of my time off from work to the family. 2. classes will be taken from the PHB and UA. All races are ok aside from Drow. No Drow. 3. We will use OpenRPG. I am not very familiar with it yet but we can all learn together. I used Battlegrounds once in another person's online campaign and it works just like table top. Preferably there is a voice option to it otherwise we can use yahoo voice chat or something equivalent. 4. I was wanting to run T1-4 but another option would be U1-3, The Saltwater series. Ultimately though I plan to get us into the Slavers and then into the GDQ1-7. 5. I want to play a real 1st edition game so if it's not in the books I likely wont allow it. 1st Ed. wasnt much about builds, a paladin was a paladin more or less. It's what you do with him that counts, not what he can do. I also dont nerf adventures. Thought I better throw that in. I would like those interested in playing to PM me so I know how many we have. If possible I would like to have us all online to create characters this Monday night. Sessions will likely go about 4 hours, 6-10 CST. Let me know if this is allright with all or if I missed anything. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 55] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-21-08 06:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'd be interested in playing. I also haven't done online gaming and I have DM'd "Temple" 3-4 times. I personally feel it is kind of unbalanced as an adventure. My "kill rate" in it is similar to "Tomb of Horrors". I have lost all but one of the teams in it and that one I had to give so many "toys" outside the module, that they kind of waltzed through the later parts. They were the only ones to survive any amount of time in the Temple proper. If I play, I do Clerics, Thieves and Rangers a lot. Any one of them would be OK with me. I would even play a Cavalier, if you like. I used to love that class and we still use it sometimes. How many folks were you thinking about for the party? The last group had 8, I think, and the others had anywhere from 6-10 in the times I have run it. Will you be wanting a "backstory" from all of us?:rimshot: I always trim modules to suit the party. So even people who have ran T1-4 in the past may get some room surprises during the game. But your right, it is a tough series. But then by the end of it the party has gone from 1st level to 7th or 8th. Backstory is always promoted in my games. Feel free to begin or wait until after we do character creation the first night. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 56] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-21-08 09:02 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I always trim modules to suit the party. So even people who have ran T1-4 in the past may get some room surprises during the game. But your right, it is a tough series. But then by the end of it the party has gone from 1st level to 7th or 8th. Backstory is always promoted in my games. Feel free to begin or wait until after we do character creation the first night. Understood, RedWizard. I briefly looked at OPENrpg and will get more detail later. I gotta start getting ready as I am playing drums tonight at a local watering hole. How would I get a PM address for you to communicate some of this stuff? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 57] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-21-08 09:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? If you left click on my name over my avatar it should give you a list of options, one being to send me a private message. Good luck at the gig tonight! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 58] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-22-08 01:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I know some of the people interested have began considering what they wish to play. This will be a difficult series of modules so a good mix of classes would be in your best interests. I see the best mix as being 2 fighter types, a thief, a cleric, a magic-user with possibly a monk, illusionist, druid or other misc class in the mix. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves to see what each is planning to play. My main concern is that people play what they wish to play but have all the core classes covered. Stats will be rolled 4d6 subtracting the lowest roll and may be placed wherever one wishes. I'll give max hitpoints and gp starting out as well. It's a tough adventure so it will be needed. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 59] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-22-08 01:36 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I know some of the people interested have began considering what they wish to play. This will be a difficult series of modules so a good mix of classes would be in your best interests. I see the best mix as being 2 fighter types, a thief, a cleric, a magic-user with possibly a monk, illusionist, druid or other misc class in the mix. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves to see what each is planning to play. My main concern is that people play what they wish to play but have all the core classes covered. Stats will be rolled 4d6 subtracting the lowest roll and may be placed wherever one wishes. I'll give max hitpoints and gp starting out as well. It's a tough adventure so it will be needed. I'll be a fighter-type, just so it's not as complicated for me using a magic system. Also, I could be a thief if they don't use magic (I would actually prefer that). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 60] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-22-08 01:42 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll be a fighter-type, just so it's not as complicated for me using a magic system. Also, I could be a thief if they don't use magic (I would actually prefer that). The thief probably works best actually. They do not practice magic, though they do have a chance of using scrolls and wands due to their versatility. I am aware of one player wanting to run a barbarian and another is considering a cavalier. A thief would work well towards rounding out the party. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 61] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-22-08 01:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The thief probably works best actually. They do not practice magic, though they do have a chance of using scrolls and wands due to their versatility. I am aware of one player wanting to run a barbarian and another is considering a cavalier. A thief would work well towards rounding out the party. Alright then, I'll be a thief and that's definite :D . What book is that in so I can reference it? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 62] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-22-08 01:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Player's Handbook -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 63] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-22-08 04:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Looks like we have a Grey Elf Fighter/Magic-User now in the party. Still need a cleric. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 64] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-22-08 04:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I can play the cleric, if no one else does. I would like to play the cavalier but depending on my social class I may be a liability if I start at negative levels. If I see the lineup correctly, we now have a fighter and a half, half a MU and a thief. If I did the cavalier, we would have 2 and a half fighters, not a bad thing in this adventure.If I play the cleric, we are already balanced. If we are using Dieties and Demigods, I would probably play a cleric of an Egyptian diety, since I studied Archaeology in college with an emphasis on Egypt. Or, if RedWizard prefers, I can do Greyhawk dieties. If there is someone out there who would rather play a fighter, this would leave the door open for them. Whatever everyone thinks, I am flexible to run either class. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 65] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-23-08 02:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? For now I would prefer to keep it to the Greyhawk dieties as things within the adventures will at times be in reference to that particular pantheon. If we do not get another player who is interested in a cleric I can always create a NPC follower to go along with you. I want people to play the class they want, not the one they feel they must. So far I see we have a: Barbarian (assuming human) Fighter/MU (Grey Elf) Thief (unsure of race) Cavalier (assuming human) And we have yet to here from Extempus on what he will play. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 66] Author : wrenhunter Date : 02-23-08 04:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hi If you need another, I'd like to join. I used to play 1e a bunch, but haven't played since the 90s. Would also be happy to play a cleric. Thanks, David -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 67] Author : otisew Date : 02-23-08 04:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hi If you need another, I'd like to join. I used to play 1e a bunch, but haven't played since the 90s. Would also be happy to play a cleric. Thanks, David Welcome aboard! I haven't played since the early nineties either. This should be fun. I'm playing the barbarian. No doubt I'll have to be reminded of certain rules but I'm sure it will all come back.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 68] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-23-08 05:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hi If you need another, I'd like to join. I used to play 1e a bunch, but haven't played since the 90s. Would also be happy to play a cleric. Thanks, David Great Wrenhunter! If you are willing, I will play a cavalier, then. I like playing clerics, too, but it's been a long time since I have played a cavalier. I will send the stats I have rolled to RedWizard to confirm but it looks like I just barely rolled the lower upper class I needed to start at 1st level Armiger. No negative starting experience points to play through! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 69] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-23-08 06:22 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Good to have you Wrenhunter! If you could PM me the class and race you wish t play that will help me. We will be using Greyhawk dieties, so if you are planning to play a cleric you might want to check them out. Clerics will have a lot to do I think in this module, they will come to need you for more then just healing. We plan to begin Monday night at 7PM CST to create characters and go over the game. We will use OpenRPG as the online system. It's a free download so check it out. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 70] Author : otisew Date : 02-23-08 06:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? We plan to begin Monday night at 7PM CST to create characters and go over the game. We will use OpenRPG as the online system. It's a free download so check it out. Is there a room name on OpenRPG that we need to look for? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 71] Author : wrenhunter Date : 02-23-08 07:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Good to have you Wrenhunter! If you could PM me the class and race you wish t play that will help me. Will do. Very likely I will be a human cleric. We plan to begin Monday night at 7PM CST to create characters and go over the game. We will use OpenRPG as the online system. It's a free download so check it out. So Monday 8 ET (for me), check. I have OpenRPG installed, hopefully it will work in anger ;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 72] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-23-08 08:17 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm not really familiar with the system yet, I plan to play around with it tonight after I get home from work. I'll post something on the OpenRPG location to meet tomorrow. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 73] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-23-08 10:55 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? You just have to start a new server in OpenRPG to make a room. If you don't know how to do this (I don't yet), I'm sure you can go into an existing server and create a room in it. As for my race, I would like to be any non-human race (I don't know the restrictions for races for the thief, so just inform me and I'll let you know what race I want to be). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 74] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-23-08 11:22 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Any core race (human, halfling, dwarf, elf, half-elf, gnome, half-orc) can be a thief. Halflings tend to be the best thiefs bonus-wise due to their ability to move silently and +1 dexterity bonus. Elves and half-elves also do well as thiefs, again for the same reasons. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 75] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-24-08 12:59 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Any core race (human, halfling, dwarf, elf, half-elf, gnome, half-orc) can be a thief. Halflings tend to be the best thiefs bonus-wise due to their ability to move silently and +1 dexterity bonus. Elves and half-elves also do well as thiefs, again for the same reasons. Ok I'll be a halfling. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 76] Author : otisew Date : 02-24-08 07:14 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just thought I would post this link in case anyone found it useful. www.irony.com/mailroll.html With this page you can make dice rolls and then have the results sent to two different email addresses. Its a neat tool. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 77] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-24-08 08:49 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just thought I would post this link in case anyone found it useful. www.irony.com/mailroll.html With this page you can make dice rolls and then have the results sent to two different email addresses. Its a neat tool. Cool, could come in handy. I am still working to figure out OpenRPG, I got it up on my computer last night but I have no idea how to use it yet. I will log into their forums today and see if anyone can help. An alternative would be Fantasy Grounds which is another online rpg device I have used in the past. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 78] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-24-08 08:57 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok I'll be a halfling. Got to have a halfling thief in the party to be a real 1st edition campaign;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 79] Author : otisew Date : 02-24-08 10:39 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Cool, could come in handy. I am still working to figure out OpenRPG, I got it up on my computer last night but I have no idea how to use it yet. I will log into their forums today and see if anyone can help. An alternative would be Fantasy Grounds which is another online rpg device I have used in the past. I think we should use OpenRPG, I'm willing to take the time to learn, it seems like a great way to play online. If we are going to play as a group for awhile, I think it would be worth learming. Just my opinion;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 80] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-24-08 10:50 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm ok with using openRPG, will just have to figure it out. I'll head over to their forums now and see if anyone can help. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 81] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-24-08 12:29 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? An alternative would be Fantasy Grounds which is another online rpg device I have used in the past. You have to pay for Fantasy Grounds, which I don't have and don't plan on buying. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 82] Author : wrenhunter Date : 02-24-08 12:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I think OpenRPG is worth a shot. BTW, it includes dice rolling in its chat interface. The output goes to everyone. Also, from what I've seen, you can just jump on an existing server and create a room. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 83] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-25-08 12:20 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Like I said, I'm more then happy to use openRPG, but after reading it and going through it tonight I still have no idea how it works. I tried creating a room but the create room button doesn't highlight for me. I am also not sure how to load a map yet. If you download a PDF of a module to your computer can you then upload the PDF to your room? I think we will need a more technical person to figure it out. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 84] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 07:11 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well I'm willing to take the time to learn. There are web pages that have tutorials to learn OpenRPG, not to mention forums. If we need more time I can wait. I really want to play but I rather that we do it right than rush into a campaign and have future problems. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 85] Author : wrenhunter Date : 02-25-08 11:24 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I've only installed & messed with it. I think we'll need at least one person who knows it pretty well. Otherwise, we better go off and "adventure" with others until we "level up" ;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 86] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 02:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Everyone please give me your AIM screen name if you have one so we can all figure this out at one time, instead of waiting for a new post. I have figured out how to create a room (it's really easy), but I'm not sure about maps yet. To create a new room, RedWizard, connect to any server (for instance, I connected to one nobody was in at the bottom of the server list) and once you connect, on the bottom right there should be something that says "Create Room". You must type in a room name, an optional password for the players to enter (for privacy), an administration password, and minimum version to use (I skipped that). Then just click the button "Create Room", and it should be created. Mine worked fine. Then to get the GM advantages, right-click your name on the left and click "Assign Role", and then "GM (or DM, whatever it is)". Just enter the administration password, and you are now the GM. You can edit everything on the map now (background, grid, miniatures, whiteboard, fog, and general). As for actually putting in maps, I'll look at that now and post if I find out anything. So far it seems really confusing, at least for insrerting previously made maps (either by you or a professional), but if you just want to draw maps right onto OpenRPG, it's easy (though, not that interesting). Here's a link that might help: http://openrpg.wrathof.com/faq/OpenRPG-FAQ#head-18cda4294bab3013121bffc0abef5a6043b8e0f1 EDIT: So far, I have learned that the only "images" you want to use have to be from a website, or uploaded from your computer onto a file-sharing site. If you want to use an actual map file, it needs to be in XML I think (I haven't tried this and don't know how it works). You can also use .jpg and other image file types, but so far only 1 of mine worked and I can't figure out how to alter the size of an uploaded picture. Hope this helps, at least. Maybe someone can build from this information and figure out how to get PDFs or something like that, like RedWizard wants. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 87] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 04:00 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I have figured out size!!!! At least part of it ;) . Take this for example (I got it off the OpenRPG forums): http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/hador_goldenhead/mine_entrance.jpg Copy the link of that map picture, and paste it into the text box in the "Background" tab, and then click on "Color" right to the left of it (it's a scroll-down box), and instead change it to "Image". Then click "Apply", and it should load the map. Now the squares on it are too big, right? Right click the picture, click "Properties", and then change the pixels per square size from 60 (default) to 20. You can also change if you want the squares to be filled-in or dotted (I like them dotted). Just clikc "Ok", and voila! Your map is made. Just fiddle around with the size because it isn't always going to be 20, and it should work. Does this help anyone? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 88] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 04:03 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well it looks like we are getting somewhere. Very cool. I'm not on AIM(MSN), but I keep checking this thread. I think we are still going to setup a time to meet on OpenRPG so we can see how things are going so far. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 89] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 04:17 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well it looks like we are getting somewhere. Very cool. I'm not on AIM(MSN), but I keep checking this thread. I think we are still going to setup a time to meet on OpenRPG so we can see how things are going so far. Alright, sounds good to me :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 90] Author : Vrykolas2k Date : 02-25-08 04:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well, let know if we get a room or whatever and let me know the addy... I was trying to mess with it, and couldn't create a room either... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 91] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 04:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well, let know if we get a room or whatever and let me know the addy... I was trying to mess with it, and couldn't create a room either... I already did create a room, I explained how to above. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 92] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 05:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Here, I created a room called Testing1, just to test things as the name implies. Open OpenRPG, and when you try to connect to a server, either: copy and paste this IP address "rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775" into the appropriate box, or connect to the Roleplay Refugees Server and go to the Testing1 room in there. I will be in there for a little while, so stop on in so we can all chat about our future campaign and how we're going to work it out. My name is "Brett" in it, as it is my real-life name, so don't get confused. Please come :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 93] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-25-08 05:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? cool, I just created room Old School. I wasn't connecting to a server which is why the create room option wasnt highlighting for me before. Tonight at 7PM CST go to room Old School located on the Roleplayer Refugees server. Enter openRPG, click on Game Server at the top and click Roleplayer Refugees and you should see our room entitled Old School. We'll go over characters and determine in-house rules. If you have never played 1st ed. you will soon find out that in-house rules become integral. 1st Edition is pretty fast and loose on it's own. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 94] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-25-08 05:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I also do not use AIM. I'm a yahoo user. I am hoping we could make use of either Yahoo voice chat or another free voice chat system so we can actually talk while playing instead of typing. That requires a headset usually though so I understand if people would rather just type responces. At least for now. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 95] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 05:57 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I also do not use AIM. I'm a yahoo user. I am hoping we could make use of either Yahoo voice chat or another free voice chat system so we can actually talk while playing instead of typing. That requires a headset usually though so I understand if people would rather just type responces. At least for now. I don't have voice chat or a headset, and I don't think I'm getting it any time soon. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 96] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 06:23 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I dont have a head set but I will get one soon when I get the chance, never really had use for one until now. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 97] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 07:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Fo those wanting to play in the 1e campaign being organized, we are on OpenRPG right now. If you check this forum recently, check us out at the Roleplayer Refugees Server, the room is called "Old School" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 98] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:00 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm not having any luck at all getting to where we are supposed to be on openrpg. I have downloaded everything, registered, signed on and I never get anything resembling a server link or a list of rooms. I tried search for Old School and came up empty. What am I doing wrong? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 99] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:14 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET ONTO THE SITE FOR OVER 40 MINUTES. I GET ON, AM REGISTERED, AND NEVER SEE ANYTHING RESEMBLING A PLACE TO FIND A SERVER, MUCH LESS A ROOM! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 100] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 08:22 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET ONTO THE SITE FOR OVER 40 MINUTES. I GET ON, AM REGISTERED, AND NEVER SEE ANYTHING RESEMBLING A PLACE TO FIND A SERVER, MUCH LESS A ROOM! There should be a list of options at the very top OpenRPG, Game Server, Maps, etc. Click on Game Server, then click browse servers. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 101] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:25 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That's the problem. When I bring up openrpg, I never get "game server" anywhere on the page, much less at the top. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 102] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 08:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? the keys ctrl b also bring up servers -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 103] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 08:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? what do u see when u open open up OpenRPG. Tell me -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 104] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That just brings up my favorite websites list. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 105] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:30 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? News, Archives, Resources,Games,Shopping,Products,Chat,Forums -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 106] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 08:33 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No, your on the web page. You need to open up the program/software. Did u download python and OpenRPG? If u did access OpenRPG through your star menu. Let me know. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 107] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I downloaded both but the only thing that showd up on my programs list was Python. When I pulled that up I got list after list of "modules" but nothing referencing servers, rooms, openrpg or anything elsefamiliar. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 108] Author : otisew Date : 02-25-08 08:46 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would uninstall it all, and reinstall, following their instructions. There is no rush right now anyway. We are just rolling for characters. So use the link i posted earlier to roll your stats if you want. I will go back over to OpenRPG and let RedWizard know, and get his email address for you. Once you get your stat rolls you can fill in your character sheet and send a copy via email to RedWizard. I'll get his email for you. This is what we are all doing anyway. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 109] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-25-08 08:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Looks like openrpg never installed. I got it installed now and am in the room but can't tell how to do anything else. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 110] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-25-08 11:15 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well, that was a fun character creation session. I'm just about finished (everyone left before I was done), but I still need a few more things if anyone feels like answering them here on these forums. I just want somebody to clarify for me what the AC Adjustment means for weapons, because I am really confused by it (has a range of numbers from 2-10 on my sheet and in the books). Also, where do I find the "To Hit" Rolls I need for my character sheet? It goes from -10 to 10. I don't understand that either (I am very tired right now and it's extremely hard to find things in a PDF of a HUGE book, especially when your eyes start to blur lol). Thanks a lot, and I hope to hear from you guys tomorrow. EDIT: Also, I need clarifying for the weapon proficiencies and carrying capacity. I bought 5 weapons (4 types, 1 is a duplicate), but it seems like I won't be able to use all them. Then again, I'm not sure. I also weigh only 47 lbs, but carry a lot of equipment. How do I know if my stuff is too heavy? That's it for now, so please help if you can :) EDIT 2: Also need Attacks Per Round for a thief. Sorry!!! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 111] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 02-26-08 03:36 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well, that was a fun character creation session. I'm just about finished (everyone left before I was done), but I still need a few more things if anyone feels like answering them here on these forums. I just want somebody to clarify for me what the AC Adjustment means for weapons, because I am really confused by it (has a range of numbers from 2-10 on my sheet and in the books). Also, where do I find the "To Hit" Rolls I need for my character sheet? It goes from -10 to 10. I don't understand that either (I am very tired right now and it's extremely hard to find things in a PDF of a HUGE book, especially when your eyes start to blur lol). Thanks a lot, and I hope to hear from you guys tomorrow. EDIT: Also, I need clarifying for the weapon proficiencies and carrying capacity. I bought 5 weapons (4 types, 1 is a duplicate), but it seems like I won't be able to use all them. Then again, I'm not sure. I also weigh only 47 lbs, but carry a lot of equipment. How do I know if my stuff is too heavy? That's it for now, so please help if you can :) EDIT 2: Also need Attacks Per Round for a thief. Sorry!!! Back in the early days of my playing AD&D we never know if we hit or not until the DM advised us from behind his screen after you rolled. You kind of got a feeling after awhile for when you were apt to hit something similar to what you had seen before. Thaco came in later from outside TSR from people like Flying Buffalo and Mayfair Games as a way to expres hit probabilities in more generic terms. TSR just picked it up because people were using it. As with later editions, you could do combat with more or less elaborate details. That is what the variables on the weapons relative to certain armors is about. I don't recall playing with anyone who actually used the whole boat of everything you could possibly use for weapons vs. armor. A scimitar is a slashing weapon so is good against unarmored and those using leather but isn't very effective against chain or heavier armors. That is just an example. Every weapon has similar ideosyncracies. Basically, you roll your 20 to see if you hit and the DM will tell you if you did. That is your "to hit" roll. Just roll as high as you can. Typically a first level character has 1 attack per round. Period. Weapon proficiencies are on page 37 of the Players Handbook. A thief gets 2 to start and another one at every level divisible by 4. Specialization is 2nd Ed. The weights of weapons are expressed in terms of coin weight. You just have to add it up and figure it out. Carrying capacity is a function of strength and is found in the details there. For example, my cavalier has a 17 strength which means his weight allowance is 500 coin weight or 50 pounds. (see page 9 Players Handbook, 10 coins per pound) This was also changed in 2nd Ed. As for the weight of other gear, you and or the DM have to estimate it. If you look hard, there are a few other weight references in UA. I haven't checked the DMG on this, though. There may be more there. Hope this helps. Caveaus -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 112] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-26-08 11:46 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I dont have my books with me as I am at work right now, but a good rule of thumb with carrying capacity is figure realistically, how you would carry what you own. Most of the time we just used common sense back in the day. a sword, a dagger, a bow and arrows. A backpack and what could be put in that pack. This was what one carried. If you had a lot of heavy things, you would likely want a mule or horse. If you really had a lot of stuff (loot) you might need a wagon. In 1st edition, the DM has all the to hit charts for each character class. I'll know if you hit or not. Just roll high and add your bonuses. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 113] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-26-08 03:29 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Back in the early days of my playing AD&D we never know if we hit or not until the DM advised us from behind his screen after you rolled. You kind of got a feeling after awhile for when you were apt to hit something similar to what you had seen before. Thaco came in later from outside TSR from people like Flying Buffalo and Mayfair Games as a way to expres hit probabilities in more generic terms. TSR just picked it up because people were using it. As with later editions, you could do combat with more or less elaborate details. That is what the variables on the weapons relative to certain armors is about. I don't recall playing with anyone who actually used the whole boat of everything you could possibly use for weapons vs. armor. A scimitar is a slashing weapon so is good against unarmored and those using leather but isn't very effective against chain or heavier armors. That is just an example. Every weapon has similar ideosyncracies. Basically, you roll your 20 to see if you hit and the DM will tell you if you did. That is your "to hit" roll. Just roll as high as you can. Typically a first level character has 1 attack per round. Period. Weapon proficiencies are on page 37 of the Players Handbook. A thief gets 2 to start and another one at every level divisible by 4. Specialization is 2nd Ed. The weights of weapons are expressed in terms of coin weight. You just have to add it up and figure it out. Carrying capacity is a function of strength and is found in the details there. For example, my cavalier has a 17 strength which means his weight allowance is 500 coin weight or 50 pounds. (see page 9 Players Handbook, 10 coins per pound) This was also changed in 2nd Ed. As for the weight of other gear, you and or the DM have to estimate it. If you look hard, there are a few other weight references in UA. I haven't checked the DMG on this, though. There may be more there. Hope this helps. Caveaus Thanks a lot. So I just skipped the "To Hit" Rolls part because the GM can do that, I jotted down my attacks per round, noted that I have 2 weapon proficiencies (I have 4 weapons though, can I still use some w/o a proficiency if it's as simple as a dagger?), figured out my total weight and found out I can carry it all, and finished everything else. I still just need someone to clarify what AC Adjustments mean for your weapons, and I also have 1 FINAL question before I submit my character sheet to RedWizard: The Halfling says it can note if a passage is up/down by 75% and determine direction 50%. Is this a separate ability or is this a modifier for climb walls? Thanks for helping out guys :cool: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 114] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-26-08 04:14 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? You can use any weapon without a prof in it but you will take penalty in it's use. The AC for each weapon is not really one of the rules that is heavily used. I will go over it again tonight though. The halflings abilities to detect sloping passages and direction does not affect their class climbing ability. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 115] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-26-08 04:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I will go over it again tonight though. On OpenRPG? Or on the forums? I won't be able to go on OpenRPG tonight if that's what you mean. Thanks for the rest of the info, though, I'll send you my sheet later since I'm finished now, RedWizard. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 116] Author : RedWizard Date : 02-26-08 07:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The AC adjustment on the weapon is a reflection of how well that weapon functions against various armor classes. To be honest, I have never seen it actually used in a game. I wont be using it either. What I will use however is weapon speed. A short sword has a speed factor of 3. So when rolling initiative at the beginning of a round, you add the speed factor to your initiative. Lower is better. For instance, say you roll a 3 on a d10. You take into account dex bonus to init, ex. 17 dex has a -3 init bonus. so you effectively have a 0. But your short sword has a speed factor of 3. That means your bonus and the speed factor cancel each other out and you actually swing on 3. Larger weapons have larger speed factors countering their deadly power with slower initiative. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 117] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-26-08 10:18 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The AC adjustment on the weapon is a reflection of how well that weapon functions against various armor classes. To be honest, I have never seen it actually used in a game. I wont be using it either. What I will use however is weapon speed. A short sword has a speed factor of 3. So when rolling initiative at the beginning of a round, you add the speed factor to your initiative. Lower is better. For instance, say you roll a 3 on a d10. You take into account dex bonus to init, ex. 17 dex has a -3 init bonus. so you effectively have a 0. But your short sword has a speed factor of 3. That means your bonus and the speed factor cancel each other out and you actually swing on 3. Larger weapons have larger speed factors countering their deadly power with slower initiative. Ok, thanks for clearing everything up :D . I will send you my character sheet now. Please tell me if there are any mistakes or things I must fix. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 118] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-26-08 10:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? All sent, RedWizard :D . If anyone else wants my character sheet, feel free to ask and I will gladly send it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 119] Author : HumanTorch Date : 02-28-08 02:04 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm playing Gygax's original version's of AD&D, D&D and Chainmail simultaneously (they're almost 100% interchangeable) here in this video (the first of four segments): Gene Weigel's Dungeon Part I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnCSVkNsC_0) (The other three segments are probably available on the you tube sidebar if you're interested.) It might be a little hard to watch as there isn't much rule jargon but thats the way the originals play for the most part so it might be a little hard on "e-gaming" it as you're suggesting here. I plan on doing a more classic "small band" type adventure on video soon. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 120] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-28-08 03:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm playing Gygax's original version's of AD&D, D&D and Chainmail simultaneously (they're almost 100% interchangeable) here in this video (the first of four segments): Gene Weigel's Dungeon Part I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnCSVkNsC_0) (The other three segments are probably available on the you tube sidebar if you're interested.) It might be a little hard to watch as there isn't much rule jargon but thats the way the originals play for the most part so it might be a little hard on "e-gaming" it as you're suggesting here. I plan on doing a more classic "small band" type adventure on video soon. Thanks. Obviously face-to-face gaming is better, but playing online is more versatile than you probably think. Even if there isn't a lot of rule support, you can still role-play A LOT just by typing it. It's not that much different. Also, since you play OD&D, would you want to start a campaign of that with me? It would have to be online, if you're up for that, but I really want to see what the original D&D (the first role-playing game ever) was like. Tell me if you're interested, HumanTorch :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 121] Author : HumanTorch Date : 02-28-08 05:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry, I didn't mean to digress. I'm not into online gaming. It loses the aesthetics fast and much of what gives it a charm is lost. However, if you're interested in an in-person game, I'm going to be at the Lake Geneva Game Convention in June where I'll be running D1 Descent Into The Depths Of The Earth in AD&D. Sign up will be in person and its going to be a one shot in the evening. I don't want to miss spectating the bigger games earlier. ;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 122] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 02-28-08 06:04 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry, I didn't mean to digress. I'm not into online gaming. It loses the aesthetics fast and much of what gives it a charm is lost. However, if you're interested in an in-person game, I'm going to be at the Lake Geneva Game Convention in June where I'll be running D1 Descent Into The Depths Of The Earth in AD&D. Sign up will be in person and its going to be a one shot in the evening. I don't want to miss spectating the bigger games earlier. ;) Oh, ok I understand. I won't be able to attend that convention, though, but thanks for informing me. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 123] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-01-08 05:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No one besides me has been posting here for our new gaming group. Any word on ou upcoming session on Monday? I'm just curious because you guys used to respond every day, but that doesn't seem to be the case now. I also never got my character sheet approved by RedWizard. Hope to hear back from you guys soon, I really want to start playing weekly :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 124] Author : otisew Date : 03-01-08 05:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm always lurking around somewhere ;) I am looking forward to playing also. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 125] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-01-08 06:24 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No one besides me has been posting here for our new gaming group. Any word on ou upcoming session on Monday? I'm just curious because you guys used to respond every day, but that doesn't seem to be the case now. I also never got my character sheet approved by RedWizard. Hope to hear back from you guys soon, I really want to start playing weekly :D Sorry to get back to you late. I dont see the email you sent. Can you resend it to me? I would like to play again this Monday, same time. I cannot guarrantee we will play every Monday, but at least 2-3 times a month should be manageable. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 126] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-01-08 06:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry, I didn't mean to digress. I'm not into online gaming. It loses the aesthetics fast and much of what gives it a charm is lost. However, if you're interested in an in-person game, I'm going to be at the Lake Geneva Game Convention in June where I'll be running D1 Descent Into The Depths Of The Earth in AD&D. Sign up will be in person and its going to be a one shot in the evening. I don't want to miss spectating the bigger games earlier. ;) I wasn't aware they still had a game con in Lake Geneva. Is it a holdover from the origional GenCon? I might have to make it up there for that. When is it? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 127] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-01-08 08:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey RedWizard, this is Brett (grndyfn19). Here is my character sheet for you: Player: Brett Dungeon Master: Chad (RedWizard) Armor Class: 4 Character Name: Holdan Underhill Alignment: Neutral-Evil Class: Rogue (Apprentice) <----What a 1st-level Thief is called Hit Points: 6 Level(s): 1 Full Hit Points: 6 Gold Pieces: 3 Age: 23 Gender: Male Experience Points: 0 (10% Racial Bonus) Height: 3'1'' Weight: 47 lbs. Race: Stoutish Halfling Languages: Common, Neutral-Evil, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Orcish, Thieves' Cant Saving Throws STR: 11 INT: 13 Par/Poison/Death Magic: 13; BONUS: +4 WIS: 9 Pet/Poly: 12; DEX: 16 Rod/Staff/Wand: 14; BONUS: +4 CON: 14 Breath Weapon: 16 CHA: 13 Spell: 15; BONUS: +4 COM: 13 Weapons -Short Sword---3.5 lbs---Damage: 1-6 (Small)---Speed/Fire Rate: 3 -Dagger (Proficient)---1 lb---Damage: 1-4 (Small)---Speed/Fire Rate: 2---Range: 1 (If Thrown) Attacks Per Round: 1 -Sling (x16 bullets)---0.2 lbs---Damage: 2-5 (Small)---Speed/Fire Rate: 1---Range: 5 -Short Bow (Proficient; x20 arrows)---0.2 lbs---Damage: 1-6---Speed/Fire Rate: 2---Range: 5 Thief Skills Pick Pockets: 30%Base+5%Racial=35% Overall Open Locks: 25%Base+5%Racial+5%DexAdj=35% Overall Find/Remove Traps: 20%Base+5%Racial=25% Overall Move Silently: 15%Base+10%Racial=25% Overall (Halfling Ability described below can add to this) Hide In Shadows: 10%Base+15%Racial=25% Overall Hear Noise: 10%Base+5%Racial=15% Overall Climb Walls: 85%Base+15%Racial=100% Overall Read Languages: 0%Base-5% Racial Penalty= -5% Overall Equipment -Thieves' Tools -Studded Leather Armor -Rope 50' -Leather Backpack -Tinder Box (w/ flint & steel) -Large Iron Spikes -Flask of Water -Large Sack Animals Mule Abilities -Infravision 60' -Note if a passage is up or down grade 75% (d4, 1-3); (only if concentrating) -Determine Direction 50% of the time (only if concentrating) -If alone or at least 90' away from the rest of the party (that's not entirely halflings), I can surprise a monster 66 2/3% of the time (d6, 1-4) only if no door/seal has to be opened (No metal armor can be worn) -If a screen/door needs to be opened, I can surprise a monster 33 1/3% of the time (d6, 1-2); (No metal armor can be worn) -Back Stabbing: Can be with a club, dagger, or sword and does 2x the normal amount of damage (per hit). This also increases the hit probability by 20%. Limitations -Cannot build strongholds unless it's a tower or a fortified building of the small castle type, and is also in or near a town or city That's all, Chad (if that's you're real name ;) ). Give me some feedback if any, preferably on the forums since I don't check my e-mail that often. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 128] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-01-08 08:57 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I looked over it Brett and I have no issues. But I did want to be sure you understood that by playing a character with evil tendencies as a Neutral Evil character would have, it may pose a few obstacles if the rest of the party is opting for "good" characters. Still it can be done if your willing to be calculating and choose when to act on your character's more evil impulses (when the "good" character's arent around to see). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 129] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-01-08 09:03 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Alright, I understand. I'm sure I can handle it, I like being the opposite of the group and being evil lol -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 130] Author : otisew Date : 03-02-08 12:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys. Just checking in with the our gaming group. So RedWizard, same time and place tomorrow night(Monday)? Same server and room name? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 131] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-02-08 01:19 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would like to play again this Monday, same time. I cannot guarrantee we will play every Monday, but at least 2-3 times a month should be manageable. That sounds good :thumbsup: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 132] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-02-08 01:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys. Just checking in with the our gaming group. So RedWizard, same time and place tomorrow night(Monday)? Same server and room name? Yep. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 133] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-02-08 02:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Should we make a separate thread for our campaign, or just leave it here? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 134] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-03-08 04:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? So long as noone complains I'm okay with here. After all we are discussing rules and aspects of 1st Edition D&D and allowing anyone to chime in with their thoughts. It's almost like a forum experiment to see how the edition has managed to stack up with the new stuff over the years. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 135] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 05:38 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Okay, well I'm looking forward to tonight :D . My friend actually let me borrow his 3 main 1E core books for a little while, so I don't have to go searching in my PDF files (which take forever!). Also, RedWizard, is this going to be an ongoing campaign, or are you just going to keep using published modules and somehow mix them together? Either way, I just got a pretty good module for once we reach anywhere from 4th-7th level if you're interested. I would also like to add that if you are not planning on making this an ongoing campaign, I am interested in DMing because I've hardly done it and want to get better at it. Since I'm only a beginner at it (even though I've done it before), I would just use a published module to make it easier (for the meanwhile). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 136] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-03-08 05:46 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? For the foreseeable future I plan to run through several series of modules that were designed to be run consecutively to form an entire campaign. That said, I have no issues if you would like to run your adventure. The Temple of Elemental Evil (the series we are going to be starting with tonight) starts with 1st level characters but by it's end most characters are around 7th to 8th level. This is because it will require more then just one "run" to accompolish all the goals. Therefore during this the party can always break off to pursue another quest providing that it is IC justified and that the players remember that over enough time the parts of the Temple they have cleared will re-populate if no attention is given to keep it clean. I would wait till you guys have made it to the appropriate level to play your module and then put it to the party. Out of curiosity what module did you pick up? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 137] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 07:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Out of curiosity what module did you pick up? A1-4 Scourge of the Slave Lords (it was a tournament module back in the day and consists of 4 smaller modules bundled together, thus the name 1-4 ;) ). Have you ever heard of this or played it? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 138] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-03-08 07:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Haha, actually I have heard of it. This is the series I had planned to run right after the Temple of Elemental Evil. The two module serirs are actually written to be run concurrently. After the Slave Lords I planned to run the series Against the Giants. If you are still wanting to run it, I would be willing to let you run the first module (Slavepits of the Undercity) and from there decide if you still want to run the others. The Slave Lord modules can be a bit tricky due to several circumstances that border on railroading by the module. Still they are a great series and I can dovetail them nicely into the Giant modules to continue the campaign. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 139] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 08:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Haha, actually I have heard of it. This is the series I had planned to run right after the Temple of Elemental Evil. The two module serirs are actually written to be run concurrently. After the Slave Lords I planned to run the series Against the Giants. If you are still wanting to run it, I would be willing to let you run the first module (Slavepits of the Undercity) and from there decide if you still want to run the others. The Slave Lord modules can be a bit tricky due to several circumstances that border on railroading by the module. Still they are a great series and I can dovetail them nicely into the Giant modules to continue the campaign. Oh, haha, that's pretty funny. I'll just see how things go. If I'm confident enough and I look over the modules, then I guess I'll give it a go. But if not, then you can just continue to run it since you are the original DM. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 140] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-03-08 10:15 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm still having no luck with getting onto the room at openrpg. I get all the way through the server to the "Old School" room, highlight that, select enter room and a big nothing happens. I may just bow out, because of this (I've been trying to get into the room for almost 2 hours) but also for another reason. I have a problem with evil characters on the team. If I wanted to deal with evil people, I'd come out of retirement and go back to work in corporate America. One of the things I like about RPGing is having a team you can count on while you do extremely dangerous things. A NE on the team, going into one of the most evil places ever, is a situation my Cavalier would not allow. If peasant levies are found not to be trustworthy, you run them off so they can not distract the faithful troops. If they will not stay gone, then they simply must be killed for the safety of the rest of the group. Just like any other evil opponent. Now, I don't want to start off by fighting a party member to the death because they can't be trusted. My Cavalier has greater strength, the same dex and over twice as many hit points, not to mention outstanding armor. It wouldn't be pretty and wouldn't take long...but it would forever ruin the team interaction. The Egyptian god Sobek, the Crocadile god is the NE in that pantheon. He eats everybody, friend and foe alike as the opportunity arrises. The only thing you can count on from him is that you can't count on him. I really don't want to spend my recreation time in that sort of situation. So thanks anyway, guys. And thanks RedWizard for all the hard work organizing and everything. Maybe we can try another time if you put together a good aligned team. :rimshot: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 141] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-03-08 11:24 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No worries. Things did go a bit unexpectedly. The party is now all in jail awaiting a verdict that could see them all hung by the neck in the town they were sent to save:clap: . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 142] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 11:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No worries. Things did go a bit unexpectedly. The party is now all in jail awaiting a verdict that could see them all hung by the neck in the town they were sent to save:clap: . Haha, what D&D can do... By the way, RedWizard, do we all get XP for role-playing? Or do we only get it after encounters? I'm just curious because on another OpenRPG campaign I participated in, they did that. Nice game today, though :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 143] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-03-08 11:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I award for RP. I will send some XP award to you all this week. I enjoyed it as well. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 144] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 11:36 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm still having no luck with getting onto the room at openrpg. I get all the way through the server to the "Old School" room, highlight that, select enter room and a big nothing happens. I may just bow out, because of this (I've been trying to get into the room for almost 2 hours) but also for another reason. I have a problem with evil characters on the team. If I wanted to deal with evil people, I'd come out of retirement and go back to work in corporate America. One of the things I like about RPGing is having a team you can count on while you do extremely dangerous things. A NE on the team, going into one of the most evil places ever, is a situation my Cavalier would not allow. If peasant levies are found not to be trustworthy, you run them off so they can not distract the faithful troops. If they will not stay gone, then they simply must be killed for the safety of the rest of the group. Just like any other evil opponent. Now, I don't want to start off by fighting a party member to the death because they can't be trusted. My Cavalier has greater strength, the same dex and over twice as many hit points, not to mention outstanding armor. It wouldn't be pretty and wouldn't take long...but it would forever ruin the team interaction. The Egyptian god Sobek, the Crocadile god is the NE in that pantheon. He eats everybody, friend and foe alike as the opportunity arrises. The only thing you can count on from him is that you can't count on him. I really don't want to spend my recreation time in that sort of situation. So thanks anyway, guys. And thanks RedWizard for all the hard work organizing and everything. Maybe we can try another time if you put together a good aligned team. :rimshot: For the first part, you did enter the room. You just said so yourself, and we saw you in it when we were there. You went in and out a million times lol. Next time, instead of clicking "Enter Room", just double-click the room you want to join. In the background will be our game. It looks just like any other OpenRPG game going on, so you may not have noticed. While this comes up in the background, the room finder window will still be up. You have to manually exit out of that on the upper-right, and then all you will see will be our room. From there, you're good to go :D . This was probably what happened, and you didn't realize it so you kept exiting out. For the second part, just because I'm evil doesn't mean I'm going to ruin it for the party. Don't let alignment get into the way. I'm NEUTRAL-Evil, so I'm barely evil at all (at least with my character). Neither lawful nor chaotic, I'm just myself. Sure, I got our party into trouble this session, but it was fun for everyone and it had a reason. My character only acts evil during certain situations, but ALWAYS acts evil when someone makes fun of his size (since he is a halfling). In this case, someone in the game did something along those lines so my character reacted. I'm still loyal to my party and in the game they are my character's friends. Just because we're entering an "evil" temple doesn't mean I'm going to ally with them, or something. The Green Goblin and The Joker are both villains, doesn't mean they're going to join hands to destroy the world. They may hate each other for all we know. Same goes here. I'm evil towards certain people, including OTHER evil people. You can still try to be in our campaign, don't let this ruin it. If worst comes to worst (which it won't because of what I just explained), then just ignore my character in the game and have nothing to do with him. Just give it a shot, we need more people and you were one of the original people to be interested :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 145] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-03-08 11:39 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I award for RP. I will send some XP award to you all this week. I enjoyed it as well. I also have another suggestion, but feel free to say no because I can understand if no one wants to do this: In between sessions since we have a wholllee week before we can play again (bummer :( ), should we continue to play in little tid-bits here on the forums just to keep things moving a little bit and have everyone interested? It would be like a play-by-post game, except we wouldn't contribute a whole lot to it and our main method (and longest) of playing is for 3-4 hours on OpenRPG. Anyone in for this? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 146] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-04-08 01:21 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? In response to the first part, I did just that and nothing changed. And I wasn't kidding when I said I tried for almost 2 hours. As for the second part, I sent you a more detailed response by PM. Thanks for the encouragement to continue but, really, I think trying to play with an evil character would not only eventually ruin it for me, but for everybody playing. In fact, it already has. It's unfortunate because I WAS very enthused about playing and the players seemed like they would be fun. The evil alignment really was a deal breaker for me, so I'll just bow out. Good luck and keep us all posted on the team progress. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 147] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-04-08 11:41 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I also have another suggestion, but feel free to say no because I can understand if no one wants to do this: In between sessions since we have a wholllee week before we can play again (bummer :( ), should we continue to play in little tid-bits here on the forums just to keep things moving a little bit and have everyone interested? It would be like a play-by-post game, except we wouldn't contribute a whole lot to it and our main method (and longest) of playing is for 3-4 hours on OpenRPG. Anyone in for this? I dont think so. One reason I space out the sessions is so I wont get burned out. I need that time to do other things outside of the game and be with my family. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 148] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-04-08 07:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I dont think so. One reason I space out the sessions is so I wont get burned out. I need that time to do other things outside of the game and be with my family. Alright, I'm fine with that. I didn't think you, or anyone, would have anyway. I'll look in the World of Greyhawk book, though, and try to come up with a background for my character. Any suggestions for it, though, since I'm not familiar with the setting? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 149] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-04-08 07:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Check out the city of Dyvers. It's reasonably close to the area you are in now. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 150] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-04-08 07:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Also, I have decided to change my alignment to Lawful-Evil instead of Neutral-Evil. I didn't realize the extent of how EVIL NE was. I realized that what I intended for my character could be described in the LE alignment. Is it ok to change this? It would be better for me, as well as the party do they don't always have to deal with a really evil halfling :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 151] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-04-08 07:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? You couldn't be a thief and do LE, LE is actually fairly honorbound and believes heavily in a structured order. I am not allowing CE in the game either as it gets way to difficult to keep any party unity. I would suggest you play True Neutral. This is the alignment that is somewhat undecided. It sees no particulor pull towards good or evil. It is concerned primarily with it's own welfare. This means as a player you would weigh the factors before taking any action. Exmple, you see a party member being attacked by a horde of spiders, you can go to his rescue but you would think to yourself first, will they just get me too? Or someone insults you, you can pull a knife on them in a crowded bar but you would think first, what would the consequinces of such an action be for me? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 152] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-04-08 08:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I would say that a LE thief might be possible if they were attached to an evil order or religious group to do their special projects. They may also be someone willing to help contribute to an evil groups downfall if they deem that group is gaining power too quickly. They would probably be relegated to NPC status, though. It would be a fairly complex series of events to result in a LE PC. As far as a home for the thief, the city of Greyhawk would also be a likely place. The Directing Oligarchy includes both the Guildmaster of Thieves and the Guildmaster of Assassins. They could well be interested in the rumors of unrest in the area a few days Southwest of them. They might well send a young (read expendible) thief to find out some more about it. You need to keep the kids occupied or they may cause trouble for the Guilds. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 153] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-06-08 07:03 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just to let everyone else know that didn't PM me, I changed my alignment from Neutral-Evil to just plain Neutral. This will be better for me and everyone else, hopefully. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 154] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-06-08 03:04 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks Brett, and it looks like our Cavalier is back. I gave him the details of what hapened last week. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 155] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-06-08 11:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks Brett, and it looks like our Cavalier is back. I gave him the details of what hapened last week. Ok great :D . Although what happened last week wasn't that detailed because it wasn't that long, mostly because of setting up things and seeing if our Cavalier was going to be able to join or not (not to complain :) ). Next time, though, we should start right away because this is my favorite campaign I'm playing in right now, and I hate having to wait a week to play again. And when that time comes, I want to use all 4 of those hours actually playing, if that's possible, and I'm sure everyone else wants to as well. This was our first session, though, and that's probably why it took so long to start. It probably won't take that long to set up in the future, hopefully. As I wait for Monday to come, I will start to come up with a background for my character. I didn't start doing it yet because I have been REALLY busy for the last 3 days, but I think I'll manage some time in to do so before Monday. P.S. How many more players do we need now? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 156] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-07-08 08:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Don't we need a MU? Right now we have a Cleric, a Thief, two fighters (Barbarian and Cavalier) and I think that's it, isn't it? Am I missing someone? If need be, I could run two but couldn't we find someone else to play as well? Didn't some of you know some folks who were interested? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 157] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-07-08 08:19 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Don't we need a MU? Right now we have a Cleric, a Thief, two fighters (Barbarian and Cavalier) and I think that's it, isn't it? Am I missing someone? If need be, I could run two but couldn't we find someone else to play as well? Didn't some of you know some folks who were interested? Yes, we're all still looking for at least one more player. Anyone who sees this forum is welcome to join, but I don't think we actually know anyone who said they were going to be in it. Some popped in and said "hi", other gave advice, but no one besides us has said they would be able to play in our campaign. It shouldn't be too long before someone shows up, though. If you know anyone though, Horemheb, feel free to ask them to join (this goes for everyone, including myself). The next person who joins, though, I guess should generally be a magic-user. I don't think it really matters, but it would help. I just think that a player should just be who he wants, and whatever happens happens. Our party is already good enough IMO, and in the end we're still having fun, even if we end of dying :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 158] Author : otisew Date : 03-07-08 08:59 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? RedWizard will run a NPC or two if we cannot recruit another player. Everything will work out. See you guys Monday night.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 159] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-08-08 11:43 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? RedWizard will run a NPC or two if we cannot recruit another player. Everything will work out. Sounds good :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 160] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-08-08 12:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Vrykolas2k has stated he still wants to play a Grey Elf Fighter/Mage. Extempus also may be interested in giving our game a try. But in the meantime, I'll throw in an NPC mage which is really all you need right now. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 161] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-08-08 05:29 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Vrykolas2k has stated he still wants to play a Grey Elf Fighter/Mage. Extempus also may be interested in giving our game a try. But in the meantime, I'll throw in an NPC mage which is really all you need right now. Did you PM them, or did they PM you? Or are you just going by their posts earlier on? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 162] Author : wrenhunter Date : 03-08-08 07:15 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I met a fellow player at a (real life!) Meetup today, and told him about our game. There's a chance he might join us. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 163] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-08-08 07:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sounds good Wrenhunter. And as to the others I mentioned, I PMed them yesterday. I'll mention our game to my table top group whom I am meeting up with on the 16th. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 164] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-09-08 04:22 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Did you PM them, or did they PM you? Or are you just going by their posts earlier on? Actually, I PMed Vrykolas2K to urge him to game with us because I know he's been having trouble finding a group where he lives. He then contacted RedWizard, I think. Now we only need 7 or 8 more PCs and we will be ready to take on the Temple.:D Just kidding. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 165] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-09-08 10:33 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll mention our game to my table top group whom I am meeting up with on the 16th. How often do you game F2F? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 166] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-09-08 12:14 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll talk to my groups, too. We game every Thursday and Sunday. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 167] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-09-08 06:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? RedWizard: It seems to me that we are gaming on OpenRPG every Monday night, but earlier on in this forum you said that you would like to play 2 times a month. I'm just confused to which one it is, and I hope you're sticking to every Monday :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 168] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-09-08 06:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It will depend on the particular week how often we play, for now I am ok with each monday but I know there will be weeks where I wont be able to run a session, we'll decide at the end of each session when our next one will be. As to my face to face game, we play about once or twice a month. Everyone has pretty busy schedules. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 169] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-09-08 07:32 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It will depend on the particular week how often we play, for now I am ok with each monday but I know there will be weeks where I wont be able to run a session, we'll decide at the end of each session when our next one will be. As to my face to face game, we play about once or twice a month. Everyone has pretty busy schedules. Ok that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification :thumbsup: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 170] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-10-08 07:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey Gents, I'm in. I'm an old 1e GM, started DMing in 1979. and have ran games on OpenRPG for years, including 1e, 2e, Cyberpunk, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. I have monday nights open. I'd love a chance to play. I'll look for you tonight -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 171] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 08:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey Gents, I'm in. I'm an old 1e GM, started DMing in 1979. and have ran games on OpenRPG for years, including 1e, 2e, Cyberpunk, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. I have monday nights open. I'd love a chance to play. I'll look for you tonight Ok cool, hopefully Caveaus will be able to get in. Cav: Is there any way you could take a video of what's happening to show us visually so we may help you, or an IM client or something? This must be very frustrating for you lol -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 172] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-10-08 08:13 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Don't own a video. I'm way too poor. Not sure what an IM even is. Are you seeing me flash in and out of the room again? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 173] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 08:22 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Don't own a video. I'm way too poor. Not sure what an IM even is. Are you seeing me flash in and out of the room again? Yes, you keep flashing in and out of the room. By IM, I meant Instant Messaging, like AOL Instant Messenger or MSN Messenger, or Yahoo maybe? That way it would be easier to help you with the problem. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 174] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 08:23 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Maybe try to redownload OpenRPG or the Python things that it runs on, if you really feel that would help. I honestly have no clue. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 175] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-10-08 08:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I moved our room to the server OpenRPG Veav I -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 176] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-10-08 08:30 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Appearantly I do have an Internet Messanger on my computer. I'll try to get on that. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 177] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 08:31 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I moved our room to the server OpenRPG Veav I Ok we're all here. Try going here, Cav. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 178] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-10-08 08:36 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No luck. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 179] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-10-08 08:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? refering to IM -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 180] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 08:49 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No luck. refering to IM Ugh...I don't know what to do. I guess the last option would to redownload everything, make sure your internet connection is good, restart your computer, and join the same room we're in now. If that fails, then I have no idea what to do. Good luck :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 181] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-10-08 10:42 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? :eek: Caveaus, how the hell did you get in? :confused: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 182] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-10-08 11:55 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just by being pig headed, I guess. I uninstalled everything that had anything to do with openrpg and reinstalled everything. After doing that, I just walked right in. Sorry I had to leave so soon after arriving. Mondays aren't a great night for me as my daughter and one of the guys we game with on Thursdays and I go out somewhere for desert. So I can play for a little over 2 hours then. 6 to 8:15 PM Mtn. Time. It will make a difference when I can get right in. How late do you guys run until and what did I miss after I had to leave? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 183] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-11-08 12:01 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The party was attacked along the path by a giant tick. It proved difficult to kill and drove the mule off. The last thing to happen was everyone chasing after a mule with the dead head of a giant tick attached to it's rear haunch. Good times:cool: Give yourself 100 xp Cav for good RP. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 184] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-11-08 12:08 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll say, for the benefit of those who might wander in, this is a good fun group. I'm glad I was able to join. I'm looking forward to the next session. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 185] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-11-08 12:13 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks. 100 xp for 6 minutes role playing. And 3.5 hours of computer wrestling. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 186] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-11-08 02:23 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well we all saw you trying. I know i felt like..man, that must be frustrating. I'd have given up hours ago. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 187] Author : Extempus Date : 03-11-08 03:46 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It was fun tonight, perhaps a little chaotic when I finally jumped in, but OpenRPG's a new thing for me and I'm still getting the hang of it... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 188] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 06:57 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Okay, well I'll post all the logs of all 3 sessions now (1 Character Creation, 2 Actual Sessions) Character Creation Session: Welcome to OpenRPG version 1.7.5... Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (317) Brett (enter): 14:43 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. Moving to room 'Testing1'.. (317) Brett (enter): 14:44 Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (318) Brett (enter): 14:44 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! Locating server at www.wrathof.com:6774... Game connected! (1855) Brett (enter): 14:48 Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! Locating server at c-76-122-193-141.hsd1.tn.comcast.net:6774... Game connected! (2593) Brett (enter): 14:48 (1526) baron balloon (enter): 14:48 (2286) Cassandra (enter): 14:48 (2312) Orion feels asleep!! (enter): 14:48 (2401) Veav (enter): 14:48 (2527) baron balloon (enter): 14:48 (2564) Stormcrow (enter): 14:48 (2582) Samantha (enter): 14:48 (2584) Rune the Ferret (enter): 14:48 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.7.0'. You may encounter adult conversations, concepts and material on this server. If you're under the age of consent, get out now. My arse is now officially covered... parents and watchdogs, take responsibility for your own damn kids, 'cos I sure as hell won't. Enjoy the freedom of communication with the OpenRPG Veav I message board. There is only OpenRPG Veav I. Any other servers are not ours. OpenRPG Veav I does not condone or support piracy or intellectual property theft. This is a friendly server. I don't much care what you do, so long as you do it in a civilized manner. This means you can discuss anything you like and say anything you like, using whatever words you choose - so long as you aren't being an *******. Moving to room 'Castle-fight (DnD 3.5, recruiting)'.. (2593) Brett (enter): 14:48 Server Administrator-> It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a Grue. (2592) Oskar90 (enter): 14:48 (2583) Ghaele (enter): 14:48 (2581) Jordan (enter): 14:48 Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! You must be a GM to use this feature You must be a GM to use this feature Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (319) Brett (enter): 14:53 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. Moving to room 'Testing1'.. (319) Brett (enter): 14:53 Attempting to assign the role of GM to (319) Brett... whispering to Brett, hi (321) Balin (enter): 16:16 (321) Balin: hi brett (319) Brett: hi (319) Brett: whose this? (321) Balin: this is Balin. I host the Roleplay Refugees server =) (319) Brett: oh hi (321) Balin: Are you new to Open RPG? (319) Brett: Sort of, I've played a couple of times as a player, but now I'm trying to learn how to set up rooms and stuff for my upcoming gaming group to use (321) Balin: ahh, cool cool. Are you primarily a D&D er? (319) Brett: yes, but I own the HERO System as well and am trying to get used to that too because it seems cool :) (321) Balin: *nods nods* (321) Balin: good to see new blood on our servers =) (319) Brett: I'm just using this room to test stuff out and figure out how things work (321) Balin: *nods* (319) Brett: lol (319) Brett: can you see the map I uploaded? (321) Balin: yes (321) Balin: of the cave/railway? (319) Brett: yeah (319) Brett: is there a way to hide it? (321) Balin: did you add it as a miniature or as a background? (319) Brett: background (321) Balin: best way is to go to backround, select color and change the colore to a different color than apply the settings (321) Balin: i think that does it (321) Balin: or go to 'none' (321) Balin: and then re-add whe you want it to show (321) Balin: if you want it hidden from players but visible to you, the best thing you can do is probably add it as a miniature instead (319) Brett: oh, that's what I wanted (319) Brett: it just says fetching (321) Balin: it should add (319) Brett: can you see it now? Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (319) Brett... Attempting to assign the role of GM to (319) Brett... Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (319) Brett... Attempting to assign the role of GM to (319) Brett... (323) Otisew (enter): 17:33 (323) Otisew: hello (319) Brett: hey (319) Brett: so you found this easily? (323) Otisew: oh yeah that is easy, ive had OpenRPG downloaded for a year just havent used it (319) Brett: oh haha (319) Brett: So do you know how to create a room? (323) Otisew: chatted with people a couple of times.... no i dont, havent tried (319) Brett: oh because everyone on the forums said they couldn't do it, but it's so easy (323) Otisew: there are lots of forums though, Mini Mayhem, or Tangled Web (323) Otisew: oh ok (323) Otisew: lol (319) Brett: i meant on wizards (319) Brett: lyeah lol (319) Brett: I think what RedWizard wants to do, though, is to take a map from a PDF and put it on here (323) Otisew: i already have my character node filled out except for stats (323) Otisew: this should be easy to use for players, its the GM that needs to learn the most i think (319) Brett: yeah (323) Otisew: brb (319) Brett: ok (321) Balin (exit): 17:40 (323) Otisew: b (319) Brett: k (319) Brett: did you create a character on OpenRPG? (319) Brett: is that possible? or did you just make it on some character sheet? (323) Otisew: Yeah I have him mostly done, just need to roll stats and fill in the blanks (319) Brett: how do you make one on OpenRPG? (323) Otisew: using the tools in the game tree (319) Brett: oh, didn't even know that (323) Otisew: Click on "openRPG+ 1.7.1" then templates, then tools, then it will show all ythe different character templates (323) Otisew: RedWizard created aroom in this server callled "old School" (323) Otisew (exit): 17:50 Moving to room 'Old School'.. (319) Brett (enter): 17:51 Server Administrator-> (324) No Name (enter): 17:51 (321) Balin (enter): 17:51 (323) Otisew (enter): 17:51 (319) Brett: hey RedWizard (323) Otisew has sent you a tree node... (323) Otisew: I just sent my character to Brett did u get it (319) Brett: Brunmoor? (323) Otisew: yep (319) Brett: yeah I got it (323) Otisew: alright i'm learning weeeee!! (319) Brett: your stats are all zero (323) Otisew: i know havent rolled yet, u can delete thim for now (319) Brett: lol ok (319) Brett: RedWizard or Otisew, would any of you be willing to make my character for me since I'm not familiar with 1st edition yet? (323) Otisew: there are lots of commands to learn, that will come in time i'm sure (323) Otisew: oh yeah, not a problem, Red the Gm so i'm sure he will over see the stat rolling part (323) Otisew: but i'll help for sure (319) Brett: alright thanks (323) Otisew: lol its so easy compared to 3.0 (323) Otisew: less to think about (319) Brett: yeah i figured (319) Brett: i'll be back around 7 tho, i gotta go now (323) Otisew: cool l (319) Brett: I'll stay here idle, but know that I'm not really here until I say something (323) Otisew: i'll be back then also (319) Brett: alright cya (323) Otisew: ok (323) Otisew: Hey RedWizard are u here? (324) No Name: I'm here (323) Otisew: ok I'll be here/close by (324) No Name: How do I change my name? (323) Otisew: I'll send u my character (323) Otisew: ok (321) Balin: type /nick (Name) (323) Otisew: click on OpenRPG top left (323) Otisew: then click settings (323) Otisew: click on chat and u shouyld find a space to enter your name (323) Otisew: thats how i did it (323) Otisew: Just sent u Brunmoor (unfinished) (324) No Name: Ok, still working to change my name. I clicked on chat but didnt see anything to change my name (323) Otisew: ok (323) Otisew: do you see where it says "player" (321) Balin: type /nick (the name you want) (321) Balin: that's the short version of it (323) Otisew: ? (321) Superman: for example (323) Otisew: oh (321) Balin: it's the shortcut way to do it (321) Balin: makes life easie (324) No Name: just type /Chad (321) Balin: nope (321) Balin: type /nick Chad (324) Chad: Ah (321) Balin: there you go (324) Chad: ok (324) Chad: well this makes things easier (321) Balin: *nods* (323) gord: k (321) Balin: there's lots of little things like that (323) gord: lol (323) gord: Weeeeeee!! (321) Balin: for example, you can click on the dice (321) Balin: or you can type in a function (321) Balin: [1d20+10] -> [4,10] = (14) (321) Balin: [1d20+10] -> [6,10] = (16) (323) gord: [4d6] => [5,4,5,2] = (16) (323) gord: [4d6] => [5,5,5,3] = (18) (323) gord: [4d6] => [5,6,2,1] = (14) (323) gord: [4d6] => [3,3,5,4] = (15) (323) gord: [4d6] => [6,2,6,4] = (18) (323) gord: [4d6] => [6,5,4,2] = (17) (324) Chad: losy me again (324) Chad: lost I mean (323) gord: hey those are nice rolls i wanna keep em (323) gord: minus lowest and i think i qualify for my barbarian (321) Balin: if you type 1d20+5 in square brackets, it will permit you to roll a d20 and adds 5 to the total (324) Chad: [3d6] => [6,6,1] = (13) (324) Chad: ah (321) Balin: you can get fancy eventually as well (321) Balin: [4d6.ascending()] -> [2,3,5,6] = (16) (321) Balin: [4d6.descending()] -> [4,4,2,2] = (12) (324) Chad: I see (321) Balin: [4d6.descending()] -> [5,4,2,1] = (12) (324) Chad: Now, how do I upload images? (323) gord: Hey chad my rolls were14,15,13,12,16,13 (323) gord: I'll fill in my sheet (324) Chad: good rolls. thats fine (323) Gord: cool (323) Gord: brb (321) Balin: to upload an image you have to be the GM, or the GM has to make you a GM. The best way to control this is to create an 'admin password' whe you create the room (321) Balin: that way, even if you lose conneciton, you can rejoin and type in the admin password to take control of the room agian (321) Balin: which gives you the right to put up a room password, kick people out of a room, and take control of the map board. (324) Chad: I created one already (323) Gord: we gotta lot to le (323) Gord: learn (324) Chad: yep (321) Balin: yah, it's confusing at first. But if you can roll dice and type you've got pretty much all you need. (324) Chad: At least we can communicate (321) Balin: The map is nice, but it's not 100% important ot have down right awya. (324) Chad: yup (321) Balin: i don't really use a map in my games anyways (324) Chad: I'm ok without using one. It is more to illustrate to the players the land they are in. (324) Chad: Now how do I enter GM mode? (321) Balin: who created the room? (324) Chad: I did (323) Gord: [4d6.takeHighest(3)] => [6,4,3] = (13) (319) Brett: ok im back (319) Brett: anyone here? Sorry I don't know what /poop is! Sorry I don't know what /nickeee is! (323) Gord: hi (324) Chad: yep, I'm here (319) Brett: Gord, are you Otisew? (323) Gord: yep (319) Brett: and Chad is RedWizard (319) Brett: ? (324) Chad: yep (319) Brett: k cool (319) Brett: So do you want to help me make my character now? (323) Gord: did my stat rolls a little while ago (319) Brett: i saw lol (323) Gord: not bad eh (319) Brett: yeah, send me your finished character, though (323) Gord: got what i needed for a barbarian (323) Gord: ok (323) Gord: there are differences in this sheet and ist edition though (319) Brett: like what? (323) Gord: i have not figured out saving throws yet (323) Gord: those are different (319) Brett: you don't need to make them on here, though (319) Brett: you can just make a physical one if you want (323) Gord: NO ring mail armor available (323) Gord: had to change to studded (same anyway) (323) Gord: havent checked into the spells yet (323) Gord: not that i need them (323) Gord has sent you a tree node... (319) Brett: ok i got it (323) Gord: cool (323) Gord: i'm gonna send a copy via our Wotc forum to RedWizard in a PM just to be safe (323) Gord: i'll probably erase him by accident lol (319) Brett: did you use a 3.5 template? (323) Gord: no d20 (319) Brett: that's why you should just use a normal text thing for it, or a printed character sheet (323) Gord: that would be easier (319) Brett: what character sheet should I use to be the easiest and best at the same time? lol (319) Brett: like a link to a printable one (323) Gord: i can send u a pdf (319) Brett: is there an official one? (323) Gord: go to dragonsfoot, they have lots of free pdfs, including modules and character sheets, all FREE (319) Brett: alright well if you have it, send it to ironmaiden15997@aim.com (319) Brett: ok, nvm lol (323) Gord: ok (319) Brett: i'll go there soon, but I have to eat dinner real fast. when i'm done i'll just come back and start making my character (323) Gord: i'm on there right now (319) Brett: is that ok? (323) Gord: sure (319) Brett: alright brb (323) Gord: food sounds good (346) Vinish (enter): 19:25 (346) Vinish: Disconnecting from server... (346) Vinish (exit): 19:25 (323) Gord: ok chad if your there. i guess we will just keep track of our characters with pen and paper (324) Chad: yep, sorry was helping my daughter with her piano lessons (323) Gord: no problem (323) Gord: daughters are more important (324) Chad: Gah, wife is sick so I need to give the kid a bath. Be right back, 5-10 minutes tops (323) Gord: lol (319) Brett: k im back, i missed Chad's little bath rendition lol (323) Gord: i'm gonna post a message on Wotc brb (319) Brett: ok (323) Gord: k (323) Gord: Chads bathiong his kid lol (319) Brett: lol (319) Brett: i'll download the "old-school" character sheet (323) Gord: k (323) Gord: i'll send u one that i'm using if i can find it again,i have hundreds of pdfs (319) Brett: ok (323) Gord: just sent it (323) Gord: notice it will tell u what page of the players handbook to reference for each part of the sheet (350) wrenhunter (enter): 19:48 (319) Brett: ok (350) wrenhunter: hey all (323) Gord: hey wren i'm otisew (323) Gord: Chad is RedWizard (350) wrenhunter: cool (323) Gord: hes busy at the moment (350) wrenhunter: still a few minutes early yeah? (319) Brett: and i'm grndyfn19 (350) wrenhunter: hi (319) Brett: no your not (323) Gord: actually weve been here for a couple of hours off and on (319) Brett: this is just a disorganized schedule lol (319) Brett: yeah lol (350) wrenhunter: ah ok (323) Gord: just figuring things out (319) Brett: ok I got your sheet, Gord (323) Gord: cool (319) Brett: i'll use that one (319) Brett: so it's easier (350) wrenhunter: have you guys rolled chars? (319) Brett: not me (323) Gord: no space for equiopment (323) Gord: i have (319) Brett: i'll just write it in on the back or find a seperate sheet for equipment (323) Gord: we are going to keep track of characters on pen and paper, makes it easier (350) wrenhunter: I'll play anything but a cleric ;) (323) Gord: lol (323) Gord: not the religous type (350) wrenhunter: pen & paper -- this really IS old skool (323) Gord: lol (319) Brett: it's ALWAYS been pen&paper (319) Brett: anyway, Gord, I found an additional sheet you might want: http://www.dragonsfoot.org/php4/archive.php?sectioninit=CS&fileid=7&watchfile= (323) Gord: i filled my character out on a template but they still dont fit for 1st edition really well (319) Brett: it's an extension to the sheet you sent me, it's actually in the description (319) Brett: it was meant for our sheets (323) Gord: cool (350) wrenhunter: I have a 1e sheet (350) wrenhunter: if you guys want one? (323) Gord: i have some (319) Brett: we already have yours, but you can use any that you want (350) wrenhunter: k (319) Brett: we're just using the same ones so it's easier (323) Gord: I'm playing Brunmoor an exiled northern barbarian (324) Chad: back (323) Gord: guess whos tthe tank (324) Chad: who is here? (350) wrenhunter: hi Chad (323) Gord: kme (323) Gord: i guess after we roll, everyone can fill in there sheets then send a copy to RedWizard (323) Gord: via email? (323) Gord: forum? (324) Chad: email is best, you can reach me at chiefs_4_life@yahoo.com (323) Gord: you said max hp and cash right? (324) Chad: yep, but you have to buy your armour, weapons and eqipment out of your starting cash (319) Brett: how do we send a physical sheet? (323) Gord: oh yes, already done, lol (323) Gord: i just type it out (319) Brett: ok (319) Brett: ok well I'm ready now (350) wrenhunter: gone quiet (324) Chad: write down what you roll, how many hp you have, how much gp, what equipment weapons and armor you have and savings throws. Then if you can put it in word format, just attach it to an email to me (319) Brett: let me pull out my Player's Handbook PDF (350) wrenhunter (exit): 20:01 (350) wrenhunter (enter): 20:01 (324) Chad: ok, I have mine to if anyone has questions (319) Brett: PDF or real book? (323) Gord: ok i'm done u guys go ahead (324) Chad: real book (319) Brett: cool (324) Chad: I have all the books for 1st edition. At least all the hard backs (319) Brett: I hate PDFs, but I'm stuck with using this one (324) Chad: Amazon and ebay are good friends to those looking for books (323) Gord: i have loads ordered and on the way (350) wrenhunter: pretty sure I have PH in storage (323) Gord: i colllect (324) Chad: me too (350) wrenhunter: but no 1e books at present (324) Chad: I'm on the look out for a true 1st print of the 1st ed DMG (323) Gord: let u know if i see one (350) wrenhunter: so Chad, I may have missed some stuff (350) wrenhunter: what level? (324) Chad: we are starting at 1st level (350) wrenhunter: k (350) wrenhunter: 4d6 drop lowest? (324) Chad: will try and run a whole 1ed campaign straight up to 14th+ level (324) Chad: yep (350) wrenhunter: re-roll 1s? (323) Gord: cool (323) Gord: pput a 4 in box before dice (324) Chad: yep, I'm watching (319) Brett: what should a halfling thief's name be? (323) Gord: trip shivers (323) Gord: lol (323) Gord: old character (324) Chad: code to roll is [4d6] => [4,5,5,5] = (19) (319) Brett: lol (350) wrenhunter: cool, tx (324) Chad: 1st edition took it's halflings almost verbatum from Tolkien but you can use any name you like (323) Gord: or like this [4d6.takeHighest(3)] => [6,6,2] = (14) (350) wrenhunter: nice (319) Brett: just give me any one, I'm errible with coming up with my own (323) Gord: Underhill (323) Gord: Holdan Undrhill (323) Gord: you got all week to think about it (319) Brett: lol (324) Chad: yep (350) wrenhunter: Chad, can you see my rolls in the GM window? (324) Chad: hmm, still not sure how to get DM status (350) wrenhunter: oh no (319) Brett: right click your name (350) wrenhunter: rolled superb :( (319) Brett: and click assign role (319) Brett: then GM (319) Brett: and enter your password (324) Chad: done (323) Gord: cool (350) wrenhunter: ok, let me try again (324) Chad: I see (324) Chad: let me know when your ready to start (350) wrenhunter: are these in order (old skool) or "arrange"? (324) Chad: you can arrange as you like (350) wrenhunter: k (350) wrenhunter: I'm not too psyched about a 6 and 8 (323) Gord: just be one ugly bastard (323) Gord: lol (350) wrenhunter: ugly's fine (350) wrenhunter: but then what?? (350) wrenhunter: 8 strength? (323) Gord: what class? (319) Brett: what is an average halfling's age? (350) wrenhunter: cleric (323) Gord: not sure brett (323) Gord: i'll pull up my ph (319) Brett: (btw, I have 5 "Best OF" Dragon Magazines that cover OD&D-2nd Edition (319) Brett: ) (319) Brett: (so that could be of some use maybe) (324) Chad: 22-33 is young adult for halflings (319) Brett: ok thanks (319) Brett: what page was that? (324) Chad: 13 in the 1st ed DMG (319) Brett: What about height & weight? where do I find that? (323) Gord: We have one guy at the forum having trouble finding us, i just left a message trying to explain how to get here, hope he finds us (319) Brett: who is it? (324) Chad: Halflings are generally about 3 feet in height (324) Chad: about 40-50 pounds in weight (319) Brett: thanks alot, RedWizard (323) Gord: hornblower, hes still having trouble, i'm trying to talk him through (324) Chad: cool thx (319) Brett: yeah, i see his problem (323) Gord: lol Horemhb442 (323) Gord: hes on OpenRPGs web page, not the software, lol (319) Brett: hahahahahahahahahahahaha (319) Brett: omg that is hilarious (323) Gord: i know (323) Gord: he said he downloaded everything so i told him to access through start menu (319) Brett: lol (323) Gord: so u guys roll (323) Gord: ? (319) Brett: i just did with Chad (350) wrenhunter: i rolled (not badly) and now working out gear (372) FireWater (enter): 20:47 (373) No Name (enter): 20:47 (372) FireWater (exit): 20:47 (373) No Name (exit): 20:48 (373) No Name (enter): 20:48 (323) Gord: OK Horemh442 is still having trouble. I suggested he use the link I posted in the forum to make his stat rolls for now. So Chad he will need your email address. I didn,t want to post it in the forum. (373) No Name (exit): 20:48 (373) No Name (enter): 20:48 (324) Chad: sorry was working with wrenhunter and brett (324) Chad: he can PM me his rolls if he wants (324) Chad: does he know how to PM on the forums? (323) Gord: not sure lol (323) Gord: u here horem (319) Brett: how late are you gouys going to be for tonight? (323) Gord: maybe another hoiur (323) Gord: i think no name is our missing player (373) No Name: This is Horemheb but I am still lhaving trouble with this. How do I get my name on there? (323) Gord: ok (319) Brett: Go To the OpenRPG tab up on top and click settings (323) Gord: type /nick (youname) leave out the brackets (319) Brett: nvm, just listen to Gord lol (323) Gord: then type anything hit enter (323) Gord: like: /nick Gord (323) Gord: j (323) Gord: k (319) Brett: he still seems confused lol (323) Gord: sorry let me explain (323) Gord: like this: /nick Gord then hit enter, nothing will seem to happen (373) No Name: Thanks for the patience. I get so frustrated I can hardly keep from throwing the keyboard across the room when this stuff hapens (323) Gord: but your name should change (323) Gord: no worries i smoke a lot of pot lol (323) Gord: brb (319) Brett: ok (319) Brett: so No Name: (373) No Name: OK went to the openrpg, hit that, hit settings and got a list of stuff I have no idea how it pertains to me. (319) Brett: just forget that (319) Brett: there's an easier way (319) Brett: just as you are typing right now, in the same box just type in "/nick" (319) Brett: and then after nick (leave a space), type in any name you want (319) Brett: like watch me do it: (319) Bob: now my name is Bob (373) No Name: And I used to msmoke years ago but I can't play stoned (drums) and I hated how spacey I was the next day. (319) Brett: and now it's Brett again (319) Brett: lol (323) Gord: (/nick Horem) (323) Gord: just like that without brackets (350) DEA: how's that? (350) DEA: :) (323) Gord: cool (373) Caveaus: Tried that using what I hope to use as my character name. (319) Brett: k, you got it (323) Gord: there are tons of commands, thats the only one i know lol (350) wrenhunter: try "/?" (373) Caveaus: Yea, but with all these wonder drugs I can probably get rid of it. (323) Gord: ok i'll show u rolling (373) Caveaus: go (323) Gord: [4d6.takeHighest(3)] => [5,4,4] = (13) (323) Gord: get it? (323) Gord: u type whats inside square brackets + the brackets (323) Gord: [4d6] => [1,1,5,4] = (11) (319) Brett: [4d6] => [5,6,3,4] = (18) => [6,6,6,6] => (6, 6, 6, 6) = (24) (319) Brett: just tried chaeating lol (323) Gord: lol (323) Gord: i was like huh? (323) Gord: see the die roller, u can also just enter a number in the empty slot before the dice and then click on whichever die u need to roll whispering to Gord, hey, just a quick question: if I have a bonus for a saving throw that just says "poison", just that mean just poison or poison, paralyzation, death magic? (373) Caveaus: OK I will need to know that but the other day I got all enthusiastic and rolled a cavalier up. I usually don't roll very well but this one came together and RedWizard was ok with me using those stats. A cavalier is verry hard to make the stat requirements and this one just did. I thought I should check with you guys, though, to see if you wee alright with it. (350) wrenhunter: sure (323) Gord: hey Reds the man (373) Caveaus: NO 18's One each of 17,16,15,13,10 and 9 (323) Gord: yeah i got lucky with my rolls u can see them from when i rolled earlier, i made my barbarian (319) Brett: I have to leave at 9:30, you guys, so if you're not going to be on later I'll just try to finish my character myself (323) Gord: ok guys i'm gone 4 the night, i'll send u my character tonight Chad. Later guys. (319) Brett: cya later (373) Caveaus: Great! They are tough, too. A cavalier needs 3 15's and 2 10's out of 6 stats. out of 7 if you use comliness (350) wrenhunter: bye Gord (373) Caveaus: How do you do the character sheets here? (350) wrenhunter: pen & paper (350) wrenhunter: and/or Word (373) Caveaus: Let me see, I think I have some of that around. A pen is that analog communication device, isn't it? (323) Gord: Disconnecting from server... (323) Gord (exit): 21:26 (373) Caveaus: wrenhunter, did you need that info on the dieties from Greyhawk? (324) Chad: hi all sorry, still working with Brett, not meaning to ignore you guys (350) wrenhunter: Cav, thanks -- I hit Wiki and found a PDF too (350) wrenhunter: so I'm good (373) Caveaus: Chad, how do you want the characters sent to you? (350) wrenhunter: I just sent mine as a Word doc via email (350) wrenhunter: Chad's address is chiefs_4_life@yahoo.com (373) Caveaus: I can do that. Are we using the 1st Ed. stat sequence? (324) Chad: yep (324) Chad: word doc in email is perfect (324) Chad: 1st ed stat sequence (324) Chad: add comeliness at the bottom (373) Caveaus: Ahh. The classics! (324) Chad: ok, next, Caveaus, did we get your saves and starting money yet. I'm making everyone buy their equipment and armour and weapons from their starting money (350) wrenhunter: I suspect this session is almost done? (350) wrenhunter: if so I'm gonna jump (324) Chad: np (324) Chad: same time next monday (350) wrenhunter: sounds good (373) Caveaus: Cavaliers get starting equipment, including $ based on their social status. (UA pg.25) I am lower Upper class (350) wrenhunter: nice to meet you guys (319) Brett: what book is a cavalier in? (324) Chad: may have one more too, a friend of mine wants to play (319) Brett: same (324) Chad: Unearthed Arcana (319) Brett: oh ok (350) wrenhunter: Disconnecting from server... (319) Brett: i have that (350) wrenhunter (exit): 21:45 (373) Caveaus: wrenhunter have a good one. sorry I took so long to get here. (373) Caveaus: If you want to do something else than that, we can. (373) Caveaus: I've been working on my word document in between here, and I haven't bought my equipmant yet. (319) Brett: me either, I'm doing that now (400) Phosphor (enter): 21:54 (373) Caveaus: Chad, I sent you a PM the other day with what I would start with, I think. Is that still OK? (373) Caveaus: Just out of curiosity, where is everybody from in the real world? I am from Grand Junction in Colorado, about 27 miles from the Utah border. (319) Brett: near Philly (319) Brett: in PA, of course lol (400) Phosphor (exit): 22:16 (373) Caveaus: Good you clarified that...I think there is a Philadelphia Texas, too. (319) Brett: lol (324) Chad: Caveaus, I;ll look up the equipment you sent and subtract it from your starting GP to let you know what you have left (416) Parn (enter): 22:27 (416) Parn: Disconnecting from server... (416) Parn (exit): 22:27 (373) Caveaus: OK. There is a medium warhorse with all tack in there, too so there shouldn't be anything left. If I can get something to carry water in and some iron rations and a bedrol or something to sleep in, I could go with that. It might fit with the "poor knight" type of backstory I am thinking of. (324) Chad: Ok, just call yourself broke and we'll call it even (324) Chad: I know your character comes from a wealthy family (373) Caveaus: Great, fantasy imitates real life!!! (324) Chad: now I have to shovel my driveway, we'll handle skills and weapon profs next Monday (324) Chad: everyone good (373) Caveaus: OK be careful. We'll talk to al of you next Monday. (373) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (373) Caveaus (exit): 22:37 (324) Chad: Disconnecting from server... (324) Chad (exit): 22:38 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 189] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 07:11 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 1st Session: (1st Half because it's too long) Welcome to OpenRPG version 1.7.5... Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (457) Gord (enter): 15:56 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. (456) Drax (enter): 15:56 Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (462) Brunmoor (enter): 17:45 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. (456) Drax (enter): 17:45 (463) Paolo (enter): 17:47 (464) Sonora (enter): 17:53 (465) EEyorE (enter): 17:53 (464) Sonora (exit): 17:53 (465) EEyorE (exit): 17:53 (466) Bellamy (enter): 17:54 (467) Sammy (enter): 17:54 (467) Sammy (exit): 17:55 (468) Colgere (enter): 17:55 (468) Colgere: Disconnecting from server... (468) Colgere (exit): 17:55 (469) Unknown Seadog (enter): 17:55 (469) Unknown Seadog (exit): 17:55 (470) Brett (enter): 17:59 (470) Brett: hey guys (470) Brett: brunmoor, you're from the 1e xampaign, right? (470) Brett: well just to let you guys know, i'm here. I just have to eat dinner real fast, will only be 10-15 mins. just don't forget me lol (456) Drax: good evening everyone (470) Brett: i'll stay here idle, but if the room we're moving into has a password, just leave it here so i know (471) Daisuke (enter): 18:00 (472) Noreen (enter): 18:01 (471) Daisuke: Disconnecting from server... (471) Daisuke (exit): 18:02 (473) Daisuke (enter): 18:02 ** (463) Paolo drums as he waits on the gm ** ** (463) Paolo changes from the purple cultist. ** (466) Bellamy: Bellamy kicks someone in the balls (473) Daisuke: lol ** (463) Paolo not me points at Dai to be kicked! ** ** (472) Liz protects her balls ** ** (466) Bellamy scratches her groin ** ** (473) Daisuke protect his balls ** (472) Liz: lol, nasty girl; go wash ** (466) Bellamy sniiffs fingers... ** (466) Bellamy: Brrrr! (472) Liz: eww ** (473) Daisuke hurls ** (474) Jason (enter): 18:08 (466) Bellamy: I should have nbeen born a girl. It's so fitting (474) Jason: Jason is creating room 'Verds Mystery Theatre.' (474) Jason (exit): 18:08 (472) Liz (exit): 18:08 (473) Daisuke (exit): 18:08 (466) Bellamy (exit): 18:08 (475) Eric (enter): 18:08 (475) Eric: Disconnecting from server... (475) Eric (exit): 18:09 (463) Paolo (exit): 18:09 (456) Drax (exit): 18:09 (476) Kara Bjornsdottir (enter): 18:15 (476) Kara Bjornsdottir: Disconnecting from server... (476) Kara Bjornsdottir (exit): 18:15 (477) No Name (enter): 18:16 (477) No Name (exit): 18:16 (470) Brett: ok im back (470) Brett: brunmoor, are you there? (462) Brunmoor: hey dude (470) Brett: wheres chad? (462) Brunmoor: dont see the room name yet (470) Brett: me neither (470) Brett: im guessing those other people weren't supposed to be wiht us (462) Brunmoor: still got 40 minutes (470) Brett: i thought it was 8? (470) Brett: i mean 7 (470) Brett: not 8 (462) Brunmoor: 7 my time(cst) thats what i thought (462) Brunmoor: could be wrong (470) Brett: what time is it now for your time? (462) Brunmoor: 6:21 (470) Brett: oh it's 7:21 for me (470) Brett: shat state are you? (462) Brunmoor: Manitoba, Canada (470) Brett: oh cool (462) Brunmoor: You? (470) Brett: pennsylvania (470) Brett: i dont really consider canada another country (462) Brunmoor: I just sent an ebay package there (470) Brett: theyre just like americans (470) Brett: what did u sell? (462) Brunmoor: pretty damn close (462) Brunmoor: some hardware (470) Brett: o (470) Brett: ok well i'll be back around 8 for me (7 for you) (470) Brett: i have some things to do real fast (462) Brunmoor: cool (470) Brett: what time is it supposed to end for me? (470) Brett: in my time (462) Brunmoor: well i think he said 4 hours, but we still might be rusty at this lol (470) Brett: lol (470) Brett: damn thats 12 for me (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Brett: i'll try to stay though (462) Brunmoor: well me can keep it to 3 hours (462) Brunmoor: i dont really care (478) Caribdis (enter): 18:29 (478) Caribdis: Caribdis is creating room 'evil six.' (478) Caribdis (exit): 18:29 (479) Adam (enter): 18:29 (479) Adam (exit): 18:29 Moving to room 'Lobby'.. (462) Brunmoor (enter): 18:32 Server Administrator-> Untitled Document Roleplay Refugees Roleplay Refugees was founded by a group of roleplayers.   The name was chosen due to the foundation and evolution from Web RPG.  When Web RPG went pay-to-play a series of years back, many of us lost a home forever.   That home was never again replaced with any specific program.  We needed something to tie us together still, and keep the games going.   That is what the Roleplay Refugees forum was designed for.   I'm willing to host dedicated rooms for people up to a specific undefined maximum.   If you wish to host your game on our server, you may do so without feeling the need to ask.   If you wish to lurk or play on our server, you may do so as well.  Enjoy. View our unrelated art website Blue Hair Manga or the Webcomic Ariel and Balin write at HBC. If you're super bored, check out Balin's blog at Live Journal Balin supports the Indie Press Revolution We are looking to premote a few game systems that we enjoy the concept of, but do not have experts who can GM the system. If anyone visiting here likes the idea of hosting one of the following games as a GM to help spread the influence of their favorite game system, please let me know! New World of Darkness, Exalted, Burning Wheel, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, In Nomine, 7th Sea, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun 4th Edition, Cyberpunk 3rd edition and BESM. ORPG Roleplay Refugees Staff:    Balin: 295125472    Ariel: 83298688    Zorpheus: 1714178 Noct: TBL Drax: TBL Do you host a game on Roleplay Refugees Server?  Would you like to get your game listed on the on the Active Campaigns or Schedule on the forums? Or perhaps you want a dedicated room for your game?  Contact Balin or any of the RR GM's for details.  Feel free to join us at the Roleplay Refugees Forum. (470) Brett (enter): 18:32 (480) bigbutae (enter): 18:33 (480) bigbutae: hello? (481) John (enter): 18:34 (481) John: Disconnecting from server... (481) John (exit): 18:34 (480) bigbutae (exit): 18:35 (480) bigbutae (enter): 18:35 (480) bigbutae (exit): 18:35 (482) FireWater (enter): 18:38 (482) FireWater: Turns and does a back-flip as he completely vanishes before hitting the ground.. (482) FireWater (exit): 18:38 (383) Zulden (enter): 18:42 (483) Atmus (enter): 18:44 (483) Atmus: Disconnecting from server... (483) Atmus (exit): 18:45 (484) Ethan (enter): 18:46 (484) Ethan: Ethan is creating room 'Z10X Shadowrun.' (484) Ethan (exit): 18:46 (485) Ethan (enter): 18:48 (485) Ethan (exit): 18:49 (486) Liz (enter): 18:50 (486) Liz (exit): 18:50 (487) GM (enter): 18:50 (487) GM (exit): 18:50 (488) Ethan (enter): 18:51 (488) Ethan (exit): 18:51 (489) Colgere (enter): 18:52 (489) Colgere: Disconnecting from server... (489) Colgere (exit): 18:52 (470) Brett: ok im back (462) Brunmoor: b r b (470) Brett: ok (462) Brunmoor: that module u bought is a classic, it was originally published as 4 seperate modules, i have a1, a3, a4 on the way from ebay (490) Chad (enter): 19:01 (490) Chad: Chad is creating room 'Old School.' (490) Chad (exit): 19:01 (491) Caveaus (enter): 19:01 (470) Brett (exit): 19:01 Moving to room 'Old School'.. (462) Brunmoor (enter): 19:01 Server Administrator-> (490) Chad (enter): 19:01 (470) Brett (enter): 19:01 (490) Chad: Hi guys (462) Brunmoor: Sup? (462) Brunmoor: Imean "Arrrgh" stay in character lol (470) Brett: lol (470) Brett: wait so brunmoor, you're a cavalier right? (493) wrenhunter (enter): 19:03 (462) Brunmoor: Barbarian from the north (470) Brett: hey wrenhunter (470) Brett: oh (462) Brunmoor: dont ferget it ya punt halfling (462) Brunmoor: puny (470) Brett: who was the cavalier? (462) Brunmoor: Horem (470) Brett: oh yeah, that's right (470) Brett: besides the player's handbook, how many new races and classes are there for 1E? (470) Brett: i know of a few in unearthed arcana and oriental adventures, but what else? (493) wrenhunter: hi guys (490) Chad: I'm putting together character cheat sheets so I'll be away from keyboard for a moment (462) Brunmoor: well Dragonsfoot just has four new classes that were originall suggested years ago (462) Brunmoor: tthey have 2 of the 4 available on pdf (493) wrenhunter: I thought we were playing true 'old skool'? (493) wrenhunter: just PH races (462) Brunmoor: we are (462) Brunmoor: just chatting (493) wrenhunter: ah ok (493) wrenhunter: I started playing a r/t 3.5 game on Friday (493) wrenhunter: big culture shock! (462) Brunmoor: never could get into those new rules (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:07 (493) wrenhunter: they are odd (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) wrenhunter: but I am gonna give em a try (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:07 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:07 (493) wrenhunter: the DM seems good (462) Brunmoor: cool (493) wrenhunter: the setting is Eberron (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:08 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (462) Brunmoor: i have friends that play that world (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (462) Brunmoor: sup caveaus (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (493) wrenhunter: seems a cool sett (493) wrenhunter: ing (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:09 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:09 (462) Brunmoor: lol (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:10 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:10 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:10 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:10 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:10 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:10 (470) Brett: he always has a problem lol (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) wrenhunter: I thought he was practicing his horse trix ;) (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:11 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:11 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:11 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:11 (462) Brunmoor: So 4 of us then? Whats your character wren? (462) Brunmoor: i think I forgot to submit my languages, its not on my sheet anyway. (496) FireWater (enter): 19:15 (462) Brunmoor: hello Fire (496) FireWater: hello, what is old school? (462) Brunmoor: Its our first session of 1e AD&D (496) FireWater: cool (496) FireWater (exit): 19:17 (470) Brett: lol (462) Brunmoor: Common, Hill Giant(or giant common), Dwarvish, Kobold (462) Brunmoor: I think thats all I get (490) Chad: Brett, what is Holden's constitution. It seems to be missing on the post you sent me (493) wrenhunter: back (493) wrenhunter: Brunmoor, I am a cleric (462) Brunmoor: cool (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:20 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:20 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:20 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:20 (470) Brett: its 14, Chad (490) Chad: Hey Wrenhunter, can you do me a favor, my Microsoft Word aint working here, can you resend your cleric's stats to me via PM on the forums? (490) Chad: cool thx (493) Taskig: yes (493) Taskig: btw, I found a mod for OpenRPG for 1e char "sheets" (462) Brunmoor: cool (462) Brunmoor: should have known (493) Taskig: Chad, do you want the full monty, or just stats? (490) Chad: Stats for now (462) Brunmoor: Whos playing the Grey Elf, or is he an NPC (462) Brunmoor: brb (490) Chad: Haven't heard back from him (493) Taskig: PM sent (470) Holdan: do you think it would be hard to create new classes/races for 1e? i've been wanting to try it (490) Chad: I'll likely toss you guys an NPC mage until one wanders along as a PC (470) Holdan: ok (490) Chad: Well, best thing is to get familiar with what the core classes do. it can be done though. Dragon Magazine did it in every issue (470) Holdan: yeah, i have a few older ones ranging from OD&D-2E AD&D (470) Holdan: btw, is the first issue of Dungeon magazine 1E or 2E? (490) Chad: 1st ed (470) Holdan: rly? (490) Chad: yep, it was started not much after D&D came out (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (462) Brunmoor: lol (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (470) Holdan: oh good, cause i have that (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:29 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:29 (470) Holdan: i have the first issue, and I REALLY want to run one of the adventures in there (470) Holdan: do you think I could later on instead of the module I mentioned on the forums? (462) Brunmoor: Thats worth a few bucks (470) Holdan: run that later on* (470) Holdan: not really (462) Brunmoor: no? (470) Holdan: it was really cheap, i got it recently (462) Brunmoor: i know Dragon is (470) Holdan: yeah, but that came out a couple years before Dungeon (462) Brunmoor: i'll check with The Acaeum (470) Holdan: I think some issues after the first dungeon are worth more than the 1st issue, idk why though (470) Holdan: ok (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:31 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:31 (490) Chad: Sure, you can run something, I'd like a chance to play (462) Brunmoor: $35.00 (493) Taskig: are we waiting for someone else? (462) Brunmoor: in mint condition (470) Holdan: i have one in near-mint, and I got it off ebay for $7.00, plus shipping so it was around $10 i think (462) Brunmoor: not bad (470) Holdan: at the time, though, i was deciding on whether I would get it from ebay or from paizo directly, who still had a few they were selling for $15 plus shipping (470) Holdan: idk if they still have it, though (462) Brunmoor: actually i think the prices on Acaeum are fthe nr/mint prices (470) Holdan: haha cool, i saved money on a semi-rare item (470) Holdan: so are we going to start soon? (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: OK, next need to make sure we have proficiencies covered. (462) Brunmoor: NWP? (470) Holdan: im proficient with 2 weapons (470) Holdan: my dagger and short bow (470) Holdan: (if i have 2 daggers, though, am i proficient with both?) (462) Brunmoor: do u have mine? (490) Chad: You are proficient in a type of weapon, not the weapon itself (490) Chad: So if you are prof with a dagger, it is with all daggers (490) Chad: yep (462) Brunmoor: ok (490) Chad: I have your Caveaus (470) Holdan: oh, so does that mean i can be proficient with my daggers, short sword, short bow, and sling all at once? (490) Chad: you get 2 weapon profs Brett, I am assuming dagger and ? (470) Holdan: oh nvm, dagger and short bow (493) Taskig: I have mace and sling (490) Chad: to be prof with all your weapons you would need 4 slots (470) Holdan: does that mean all bows? (490) Chad: you only have 2 starting however (490) Chad: all short bows (490) Chad: you are prof in a type of bow (470) Holdan: ok (462) Brunmoor: For languages i chose Hill giant or giant common, just for clarification, which one may I choose (470) Holdan: wow, that's drastic compared to 3.5 where you're proficient with ALL weapons of a either simple, martial, and exotic (or any micture) (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:41 (470) Holdan: (mixture*) (462) Brunmoor: yep (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (exit): 19:41 (495) Caveaus (enter): 19:41 (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: yeah, 3rd edition in my opinion nerfed it (470) Holdan: well you can always make a house rule to fix that (470) Holdan: its not set in stone like a video game (490) Chad: your correct on that (490) Chad: Taskig, what 2 weapons are your prof in? (493) Taskig: see above, mace and sling (490) Chad: Brunmoor, wow, I fogot how many wp profs barbs get starting, I assume you have profs in short bow, throwing axe, spear, club but what other 2 weapons? (462) Brunmoor: lol, dagger battle axe (470) Holdan: 6 profs? (490) Chad: cool, not taking a sword prof? (462) Brunmoor: oh yeah baby (462) Brunmoor: no, play the character like i think he should be (490) Chad: yep, Barbs get to start with 6 (462) Brunmoor: grew up hunting not adventuring (490) Chad: but only fighters get to specialize (490) Chad: sounds good (490) Chad: nice to see someone rp an actual barbarian wfrom the wild as opposed to Conan (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: Ok, so brett, I need your 2nd prof. You carry a short sword, a sling and a short bow. You can choose one but the other two get penalties on use (462) Brunmoor: Have you settled in yet Cavaeus? (462) Brunmoor: brb (470) Holdan: lol cavaeus...but yeah, Chad, i carry a short sword, 2 daggers (proficient), a sling, and a short bow (proficient) (470) Holdan: sling and short sword will get penalties (462) Brunmoor: b (490) Chad: sounds good (462) Brunmoor: i'm gonna check the forum (470) Holdan: y (462) Brunmoor: ? (470) Holdan: checking the forums for what? (490) Chad: Ok, well thats about all I need (490) Chad: We can start (462) Brunmoor: Word on Cavaeus (470) Holdan: oh (470) Holdan: ok yeah let's start, but wait 3 minutes for cavaeus (490) Chad: not a prob (470) Holdan: it will be 9 then, idk about you guys (470) Holdan: are you in canada too, chad? (490) Chad: Nope Chicago (490) Chad: Anyone planning to hit GenCon this year? (462) Brunmoor: one day (470) Holdan: no (462) Brunmoor: hopefully (470) Holdan: im too young (490) Chad: Ah, this year will be my first. I've wanted to go eversince I started playing (462) Brunmoor: me too man (470) Holdan: how old? (490) Chad: eleven (470) Holdan: brunmoor is 11? (490) Chad: I started playing back in 1981 (490) Chad: no thats how old I was when I started playing (470) Holdan: oh lol (462) Brunmoor: mi'm 35 my character is 20 (493) Taskig: that is about when I started (490) Chad: yep, I'm 36 (462) Brunmoor: me too (470) Holdan: oh now i'll feel left out if i give my age (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: I'm assuming your still in high school, nothing wrong with that (470) Holdan: yes i am (470) Holdan: but im mature, so dont think im some whiny kid who doesn't know what he's doing lol (462) Brunmoor: that was obvious when he said he never heard of A1-4 lol (490) Chad: Not a worry there -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 190] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 07:11 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (2nd Part of 1st Session) (470) Holdan: never heard of A1-4? I have that, i've heard of it (470) Holdan: i just didn't grow up with 1st edition (470) Holdan: i got into d&d 3 years ago (462) Brunmoor: its all i know lol (470) Holdan: with 3.5 edition (490) Chad: yep, what I find funny is back in the day, if you said, "Hey gonna play Against the Giants, wanna play?" most people were like naw, I already done it too many times, I know every encounter. Now you mention it and people are like huh? (470) Holdan: haha (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Holdan: there are hardly any modules for 3rd edition compared to 1st, but then again there are dungeon magazines (490) Chad: the cool thing is now you can pull out those great old adventures and they are like new again for everyone (462) Brunmoor: yep its cool (493) Taskig: totally (462) Brunmoor: Well a tall flagon of frothy ale would be nice right about now. (470) Holdan: im just a little unfamiliar with 1E, so I might need a little help. the first game i actually played was 1E because my friend (who is the same age as me)'s dad introduced it to us and he still had 1E. he didn't even know about 3E lol. i don't even remember that game, though, and ever since we showed him 3E, he was so astonished by the quality and show much it changed and he bought so many books for it, and that's what he uses now (470) Holdan: has anyone ever tried any systems besides D&D? (462) Brunmoor: not me (493) Taskig: RuneQuest (original) and Traveller (493) Taskig: also, a bit of Arms Law (470) Holdan: and besides d20 (because i have d20 modern, and a bunch of pdfs for things like mutants and masterminds) (470) Holdan: i have HERO/Champions and Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game (not the original Marvel game from the 80's, which btw I have in PDF) (470) Holdan: i've heard of traveller, looks really cool (470) Holdan: i love sci-fui (470) Holdan: sci-fi* (493) Taskig: I just "won" some original Traveller reprints on the bay (470) Holdan: any sign of cavaeus (470) Holdan: ? (470) Holdan: o cool (490) Chad: Traveller is cool, depending on the edition. (490) Chad: I liked Rolemaster quite a bit (493) Taskig: I loved the first one (490) Chad: I enjoyed Warhammer RPG (490) Chad: Other fun TSR games were Gamma World and Gangbusters as well as Boot Hill (470) Holdan: i think we can start now if you want b/c cavaeaus isn't showing up (470) Holdan: gamma world looks awesome (490) Chad: Did he lose his connection? (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:11 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:11 (470) Holdan: idk (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:12 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:12 (462) Brunmoor: somethings not working (493) Taskig: I worry he can see us, but not reply (462) Brunmoor: yep (470) Holdan: samre (493) Taskig: just blink your eyes man! (493) Taskig: :) (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: Ok, it doesn't really have to be done now but in the next few weeks we'll work on where your characters are from. I know where Caeuvious is from already (470) Holdan: caveaus, if you can see this, exit and re-enter like you keep doing lol (470) Holdan: ok i'll work on that (493) Taskig: remind me: this is Greyhawk? (490) Chad: I have the old Greyhawk Boxed set so I'll work with you guys if you need (490) Chad: yep (493) Taskig: k (462) Brunmoor: i had it as a kid, sniff (470) Holdan: ok well I have a PDF of the Greyhawk book (470) Holdan: will that work? (490) Chad: Yep, mine is still in near mint condition too (493) Taskig: I had the map on my wall (462) Brunmoor: cool (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: Depends which book. I have the hardback Greyhawk book but it doesnt detail the kingdoms (493) Taskig: there is a good clickable map online (490) Chad: nice, love the map (462) Brunmoor: got it (470) Holdan: oh (493) Taskig: http://www.gotbowie.com/arps/old_wogmap/index.htm whispering to Caveaus, can u hear me? (470) Holdan: is there a link to the greyhawk box set, i've never seen it (490) Chad: Cav is having issues logging in here, he sent me email (470) Holdan: any info/pics (462) Brunmoor: ahhh (470) Holdan: logging in? (470) Holdan: you don't need to (490) Chad: yeah, he cant enter the room for some reason. I didnt set a password though (490) Chad: can someone log out and try and reenter? (462) Brunmoor: he does enter, i think he just doesn't realize it (462) Brunmoor: hes been in and out dozens of times (493) Taskig: cav, you know you can type in the lower right part of the screen? (470) Holdan: yeah he has (493) Taskig: underneath the dice bar (493) Taskig: k (470) Holdan: he did it last time, though, so he should know (470) Holdan: during the first time we met (493) Taskig (exit): 20:18 (462) Brunmoor: lost another one lol (493) Taskig (enter): 20:19 (493) Taskig: i was able to re-enter (462) Brunmoor: got me man?> (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:20 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:20 (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:20 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:20 (493) Taskig: maybe Cav needs to reboot Openrpg? (470) Holdan: or maybe he's just dumb lol (462) Brunmoor: could be, i'm no computer whiz though (470) Holdan: jk (462) Brunmoor: Halflings are sooooo funny (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) Taskig: looking (470) Holdan: lol (490) Chad: Hmm. (490) Chad: I would rather have everyone here before we start (493) Taskig: does anyone have separate chat details for Cav? (462) Brunmoor: well we can meet up later (462) Brunmoor: at an inn or something (490) Chad: Well, he can meet up later I suppose (462) Brunmoor: whats the setting anyway..lol (470) Holdan: he's probably sooo ****** right now lol (462) Brunmoor: yep, i know i would be funming (493) Taskig: "you find yourself in a half-functioning chatroom ..." (462) Brunmoor: fuming (470) Holdan: lol (470) Holdan: cause he can prob see this (462) Brunmoor: y (462) Brunmoor: brb (470) Holdan: btw, im downloading world of greyhawk right now off torrents (i know it's not the best thing to do, but it's free and I need it in this instance) (470) Holdan: just know I would rather have a physical copy of it lol ;) (490) Chad: To give a bit of background, you were all hired by the the Viscount Wilfric of Verbobonc, the ruler of this part of Flanaess to go to the village of Hommlet and investigate some rather alarming rumours that have been floating throughout his province. (470) Holdan: ok (462) Brunmoor: Evil doings? (470) Holdan: btw, is there any product you can buy for 3.5 that details greyhawk? (490) Chad: Actually yes, they have released some new greyhawk suppliments for 3.5 (490) Chad: now I will continue (470) Holdan: ok (490) Chad: Many years ago, outside the village of Hommlet, there was a temple that came to be built by some very unsavory folk. People thought little of it until the highway robberies and kidnappings in the night began to occur. Soon, what had been only a nuisance became a great threat to the surrounding countryside. Forces were eventually marshalled though and after a great battle the temple was brought down and it's inhabitants fled or were put to the sword. (490) Chad: For many years all was thought ended in regards to the temple and it's ilk. Now though, new misdeed have again begun to increase in frequency and the surrounding countryside is no longer safe to travel. The Viscount Wilfric has brought you together in order that you might go to Hommlet and investigate these rumours and if possible put an end to the issue once and for all. (490) Chad: He has promised handsome reard for faithful service in this endeaver. So it is now you have travelled several days from the city of Verbobonc and at last have arrived at the village itself. it is hot and humid and in the full heat of summer. The town has a sullen look to it and the few you see outdoors seem none to eager for visitors. (493) Taskig: We should find an inn, brothers, and gather news (462) Brunmoor: time of day? (490) Chad: OOC, when speaking IC, use quotation marks please (462) Brunmoor: ok (490) Chad: helps to keep things clear;) (490) Chad: it is around 5PM (493) Taskig: (sorry, use quotes *in* character?) (490) Chad: "talk like this" (490) Chad: yep when your character speaks treat it like you see in a book (470) Holdan: "Yes, I guess that's what we should do." (462) Brunmoor: "Yes an Inn sounds good, maybe we may learn some news" (493) Taskig: This is a small village -- do we see an inn? (470) Holdan: btw taskig, what race/class are you again? (493) Taskig: Human cleric (470) Holdan: ok (462) Brunmoor: Brunmoor looks for a nearby villager (470) Holdan: just do that like this: (490) Chad: The road winds through the village and along the outskirts of the town are several farm houses. You pass a hut where rings the sound of a smithee and in the center find a rather large 2-story building where over the door is a sign which read, "The Welcome Wench". ** (470) Holdan looks for a nearby character ** (490) Chad: that will work well for actions ** (493) Taskig frowns at the saucy name of the inn ** (470) Holdan: just type a "/" and then "me" right after it, leave a space and type what you want (it automatically puts up your name, so you don't have to type oyour name) (462) Brunmoor: Brunmoor smiles at it (462) Brunmoor: OCC I see (470) Holdan: Brunmoor, just type"/me" (490) Chad: either works, I just need to know when your talking and when your character is (470) Holdan: it's just confusing because each has different fonts (462) Brunmoor: I can use OCC and IC then? (462) Brunmoor: OOC IC (493) Taskig: quotes or "me" for IC, I think (462) Brunmoor: ok getting ther (470) Holdan: both are for IC, but if you're trying to say an action your character is doing, type "/me" ** (470) Holdan walks into "The Welcome Wrench" ** ** (462) Brunmoor Enters the inn ** ** (493) Taskig enters inn ** (462) Brunmoor: "you coming Cavaeus? (470) Holdan: lol (462) Brunmoor: lol (462) Brunmoor: sorry (490) Chad: I got mail fromCav, he cant enter the room. I told him to try and create his own room and we'll join him. It's not a big deal to move rooms for us (493) Taskig: cool (462) Brunmoor: ooc not at all (470) Holdan: ok (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:48 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:48 (490) Chad: Cav you here? (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:48 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:48 (495) Caveaus (exit): 20:48 (495) Caveaus (enter): 20:48 (462) Brunmoor: OOC he will have to send room name via email (493) Taskig: if we are taking a brief break ... (493) Taskig: ... brb (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: OK, heres the thing, Cav is not sure how his character would respond to anyone who was of evil tendencies in the party, so he is not sure he can play his character if we have a person with an evil swayed alingment (470) Holdan: I'm going to kill Caveaus in the game for this (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: Well, he has his points. A Cavalier is a very honor bound class much like the Paladin and it wouldn't be above a upperclass knight to simply run off a thief if he discovered he was traveling with one (462) Brunmoor: OOC an evil character can pose as a good one no? (490) Chad: yep, which I have explained already to him (470) Holdan: absolutely not, im 100% evil (470) Holdan: lol jk (462) Brunmoor: lol (470) Holdan: i'm still evil, but not entirely (470) Holdan: i'm neutral-evil (470) Holdan: not lawful nor chaotic (470) Holdan: i'll go with the group, but when an evil tendancy arises, I just might have to take it (462) Brunmoor: Dont worry, if he gets out of line i'll tie him up in my sack (470) Holdan: and Cavaeaus is just gonna have to deal with that lol (493) Taskig: back (490) Chad: Yep, just wanted to air it out in case people felt like making any accomodations. These things happen, which is why I generally dont allow anything more then neutral evil. That means fully abl to work with a group, but not above trying to get an advantage for oneself whenever the opportunity presents itself (470) Holdan: yeah (493) Taskig: the reverse is also true, however (470) Holdan: it doesn't matter, though, just remember it's a game and that even if your character in-game may not like it, you as a person will still find it interesting/humorous to see things evil-wise happen (490) Chad: That said, we shall continue, but keep an eye out on the forums for anyone else wanting to play as we need some more players (470) Holdan: we do? (462) Brunmoor: fer sure (470) Holdan: how many do we need in all? (493) Taskig: 5 would be nice (490) Chad: The Temple is tough (462) Brunmoor: oh yeah (490) Chad: and it only gets tougher after the temple (470) Holdan: so just 1 more really, or 2 if we replace Caveaus lol (462) Brunmoor: U should try the PC game guys its awesome (490) Chad: If Cav opts not to play we definately need at least 2 more (493) Taskig: which game? (462) Brunmoor: Temple of elemental evil (493) Taskig: I'll look for it (490) Chad: Later on we'll be doing the Giants and the Drow (470) Holdan: i'm sorry, but I just CAN'T play a video game based off of D&D (470) Holdan: what about A1-4? (493) Taskig: but yeah, 2 fighters, mage, cleric and thief .... that's old skook for ya (462) Brunmoor: Its 3e but its good, slow at first (490) Chad: that too (470) Holdan: which first? (493) Taskig: so what did we decide with Cav? (490) Chad: for now we will respect his decision (462) Brunmoor: You wcan find the game on ebay (490) Chad: Ok... (490) Chad: The front hallis large and well lit, in contrast to the outside, it have a jovial air to it and feels like a good place to have a drink. Several villagers patronize the establishment, seated at long tables of rough hewn wood. Ceiling is supported by collumns of thick wood and upon your entrance, the crowd goes a bit silent as they peer at the new arrivals over the rim of their mugs. ** (462) Brunmoor Looks around the room somewhat menacing (just for posture) ** (490) Chad: After a few seconds they retun to their drink and conversation. A young and buxom serving girl approaches you and with a smile asks if you will be staying overnight. (493) Taskig: "Well, sister, that depends." (462) Brunmoor: OOC I think our cleric should lead us (462) Brunmoor: OOC we need some basic direction (490) Chad: The girl pauses upon seeing the holy symbol of the Patron lord of travelers, "Ah, a follower of the Pilgrim King, a good one to seek favor of in these days, the roads being what they are." (493) Taskig: "The road is ever treacherous, sister. But do you find it moreso now?" ** (462) Brunmoor sits at a table and gets comfortable ** ** (470) Holdan looks around the room, not interested by anyone of particular, and also sits at the same table as Brunmoor ** ** (462) Brunmoor keeps listening to the clerics conversatiuon ** (490) Chad: The guirl looking apprehensively towards the wild looking Brunmoor as he seats himself next casts a glance at Holdan and seems to exhale as she sees a halfling of which little threat can openly be seen. Then looking back to the cleric she nods as she turns to lead him and his friend to the table of the barbarian, "Aye, the roads these past several months are not fit for any traveler with decent purpose." (470) Holdan: lol (493) Taskig: "Hmm, we were not molested in recent days ... but perhaps you will say more?" (490) Chad: Another reason halflings make great thieves;) (462) Brunmoor: "Somethin smells good deary!" ** (462) Brunmoor motions to the kitchen ** ** (493) Taskig smiles at Brunmoor ** (493) Taskig: "And though we seem a strange company, be assured that our purpose is true." ** (470) Holdan remains silent ** (462) Brunmoor: "The cleric speaks true, I woulldn't harm a creature that din't deserve it" (470) Holdan: "Lady, why do you exhale at my sight?" (490) Chad: At that moment the shadow of a tall thin man in an apron appears behind the serving wench, "That will be all Marissa, go tend to the stew before it burns, I'll greet our guests." The girl looks over her shoulder and does a quick curtsy before smiling to the priest and ducking to the back of the room where a loarge hearth houses a dutch oven. (470) Holdan: "Lady, I'm not done with you." (493) Taskig: "Greetings, good Sir. Are you our host?" (462) Brunmoor: "BRing back some grub!!!:" ** (470) Holdan follows Marissa ** (462) Brunmoor: "Good evening sir" (490) Chad: The barkeep looks down to you all and gives a gap toothed smile, "You'll pardon my daughter but her mind gets away from her at times when she sees travellers. You see we so rarely see outsiders, er I mean travelers in these parts nowadays. My name is Bartleby and I own this fine establishment. Our beer is brown and our food is hot." ** (493) Taskig glances @ Brunmoor ** (493) Taskig: "I think we'd like some of each, Mr. Bartleby ... and a few moments of your time, if you can spare them" (462) Brunmoor: W"well food and drink sound good, but we also have need of counsel. Is there any towns folk that we can speak to of the troubles brewing of late? (493) Taskig: whispers to Brunmoor .... "Hsst, brother, speak softly, who knows who may overhear us?" (462) Brunmoor: "Aye" (490) Chad: Bartleby shrugs, "Not many people here know a great deal and even less will be willing to speak of it. What good can it do, cept possibly get their own necks in the path of peril." (493) Taskig: "Some choose ... and some must ... do just that, sir. Is there any priest in the town, or head man?" (462) Brunmoor: W"well give me an ale and some supper then" ** (493) Taskig glances after Holdan ** ** (462) Brunmoor suveys the patrons of the room. Looking for outsiders. ** (495) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (495) Caveaus (exit): 21:24 (493) Taskig: um (490) Chad: Hmm, well there is the mayor, Wyndham Vos. He is a bit long winded for my own taste but he loves a speech. But the one you would do best to speak with would be old Eli Falwart. he's the captain of our guard you know and has spent time in the forest." Now I'll get you that beer and food. he moves off without further adu. (493) Taskig: So is the room all farmers, or are there any types like us? (539) Stormcrow (enter): 21:29 (490) Chad: Marissa suddenly screams from where she stands at the hearth and stats waving a large sladle about splattering patrons with hot stew! "Murder!" ** (493) Taskig leaps up ** ** (462) Brunmoor jumps to his feet ** ** (493) Taskig rushes over to Marissa ** (539) Stormcrow (exit): 21:30 ** (462) Brunmoor follows ** ** (462) Brunmoor club ready ** (490) Chad: The patrons look to the girl and Bartleby quickly looks to the newcomers to assess who is missing as suspicion is obviously first on his mind. "Whats this?!" (493) Taskig: "We mean no harm, only help. What is amiss?" (490) Chad: one moment, while I get some info from one of the participants;) (462) Brunmoor: OOC if i want to talk to u Chad, do i just go to GM tab (490) Chad: yep (490) Chad: Holdan still there? (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: Holdan's comp is lagging so he needs to restart (493) Taskig: in that case, we attack ;) (490) Chad: always a good fallback option (462) Brunmoor: "blasted halflings!" (490) Chad: You both notice the halfling is missing ** (462) Brunmoor Sneers ** (493) Taskig: can we quiz Marissa? (490) Chad: Hmmm, probably not right now (493) Taskig: jury of peers rule? :) (490) Chad: she's swinging a hot ladle in hysteria and screaming murder! (462) Brunmoor: At what (493) Taskig: do we notice anything odd about her person? Torn clothes? (462) Brunmoor: or who (490) Chad: You cant really see from here but she is looking downwards. (493) Taskig: from here .... are we in the kitchen? (462) Brunmoor: Can I grab her and pull her aside? (490) Chad: Nope, no torn clothes but she has backed up against the wall and the other patrons are rising to their feet blocking the view. (493) Taskig: ah (490) Chad: "Sorry she is on the far end of the hall by the hearth. (462) Brunmoor: ?me pushes through the crowd (493) Taskig: erp, was gonna ask you not to :) (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) Taskig: I'll follow (490) Chad: Brunmoor is shoving his way towards the back of the hall and getting more then a few dark but still unsure looks (547) Dreadscar (enter): 21:40 (547) Dreadscar (exit): 21:40 (547) Dreadscar (enter): 21:40 (490) Chad: The same for the cleric who follows. (490) Chad: I need to know what Holden is going to do before I can go any further. (462) Brunmoor: lol (547) Dreadscar: Disconnecting from server... (547) Dreadscar (exit): 21:41 (493) Taskig: he's still "here" -- has he rebooted? (462) Brunmoor: "Move aside!!" (490) Chad: I think he had to reboot (462) Brunmoor: How far away is our unguarded equipment? lol (490) Chad: Well, Holden has a mule which likely has the bulk of your heavy gear. Thats in a stable now. (462) Brunmoor: ok lol (462) Brunmoor: Cool a mule. (462) Brunmoor: Big spender (490) Chad: A mule is a good thing to have (493) Taskig: half a mule :) (462) Brunmoor: oh, i agree ** (493) Taskig turns to angry crowd ** (493) Taskig: "So, anyone know any good jokes?" (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) Taskig: (jk) (462) Brunmoor: brb (490) Chad: Someone shouts to get the guard! Another shouts to bar the door. (493) Taskig: at least we get to meet the captain sooner! (490) Chad: Wish we could go further but I have to give Holden an action to respond with (493) Taskig: he might want to shut off his Greyhawk torrents ;) (490) Chad: Bet this never happened in the PC game;) (493) Taskig: or at table! (490) Chad: lol (490) Chad: I'll have to cut out anyway in the next 10 minutes, but this makes a nice cliff hanger eh? (470) Holdan (exit): 21:48 (552) Brett (enter): 21:48 (552) Brett: sorry i was lagging (552) Holdan: did i miss anything? (490) Chad: not a prob, just need your action. The girl is swings a hot ladle blindly at you and screaming murder, as the patrons look around to seee the commotion ** (552) Holdan steps in front of Marissa ** (552) Holdan: "Sorry, folks, there was just a small inconvenience in the back room." (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: Patrons are now screaming for the guard and rushing towards you. Including your companions. (462) Brunmoor: "whoa!!" ** (462) Brunmoor defends himself ** (552) Holdan: "No need to panic, ladies and gentlemen, it's all under control." (552) Holdan: brunmoor, did you get my whisper? (462) Brunmoor: oops (493) Taskig: "Holdan ... what is going on?" (490) Chad: Marissa is still swings, and missing. "Treachery! Foul Play!" (552) Holdan: "Nothing is going on, Taskig." (462) Brunmoor: "little bastard" ** (552) Holdan turns to Marissa and whispers to her ** ** (493) Taskig glances at Brunmoor ** (490) Chad: OK, so now here is what is going to happen. We can either go into initiative or you guys can try and surrender. The people are riled. whispering to Holdan, if i can figure it out, sure lol ** (462) Brunmoor Brunmoor drops his weapon ** ** (493) Taskig turns to face crowd ** (493) Taskig: "Please, calm, calm now. We are strangers and mean no evil here." ** (552) Holdan turns his head around ** (552) Holdan: "Yes, no evi." (552) Holdan: evil* ** (552) Holdan turns away from Marissa ** (490) Chad: Men, including Bartleby, rush forward to grab you all. Does anyone resist? (552) Holdan: "I've had enough here." (462) Brunmoor: nno (552) Holdan: including me? (493) Taskig: I do not resist (490) Chad: Especially you (552) Holdan: lol (552) Holdan: I resist (462) Brunmoor: "What in the nine hells is going on here Holdan!!" (493) Taskig: "Don't be a fool Holdan!" (552) Holdan: "Get off of me now, people, I wish no harm." (490) Chad: ok, one sec, they need to roll to grab you (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: [1d20] => [16] = (16) (493) Taskig: ouch (490) Chad: he grabbed you. now we roll a str check for a successful grapple (490) Chad: He has a 13 strenght. Farmer by the looks of him. (552) Holdan: I have 11, do I roll a d20? (490) Chad: yep (490) Chad: [1d20] => [15] = (15) (552) Holdan: [1d20] => [8] = (8) (462) Brunmoor: lol (552) Holdan: lol (552) Holdan: damn (493) Taskig: hmm, if you were full sized, that would be a 16 :) (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: He grabs you and holds you. Next round you can make a bend bars roll at +20% (552) Holdan: lol bend bars? (490) Chad: The rest are being held. Bartleby rushes forward to his daughter and gets hit in the head by the spatula before he can get her to recognize him. "What happened Marissa, did he hrt You? (490) Chad: yep.. welcome to 1st edition. (462) Brunmoor: lol (552) Holdan: lol (552) Holdan: ok (552) Holdan: (see, this is stuff you can't do in a video game lol) (490) Chad: "He, pulled a blade on me pa!" There are several dark looks cast the halflings way. (462) Brunmoor: oh this is much better :) (493) Taskig: +1 (552) Holdan: "She lies like the ***** she is." (462) Brunmoor: "If I can get me hands around that puny little neck of yers..." (552) Holdan: "Brunmoor, I'm on your side, why talk of such things?" (462) Brunmoor: "Arrrgh!!!" (462) Brunmoor: lol ** (493) Taskig prays quietly to Fharlanghn ** (552) Holdan: is that a deity? (493) Taskig: yes (462) Brunmoor: no a cry of frustration, usually brought on by halflings (490) Chad: The door slams open and a dloud voice calls out, "Belay any action, let me hear what goes here!" An elderly man in chain armour brandishing a torch and a broadsword standes in the doorway and behind him hulks a larger figure in silhouette. ** (552) Holdan laughs to himself ** (552) Holdan: "This is ridiculous, making such a big deal of this is a mistake. They should be taking her away (552) Holdan: "This is ridiculous they should be taking her away (552) Holdan: " (462) Brunmoor: "we didn't mean any harm..." (552) Holdan: "Guards, this is all a big mistake." (552) Holdan: forgot my handy red color ;) (490) Chad: The crowd seems to come to pause and a way parts amidst them to allow the Captain of the guard to approach. He is followed by a younger and much larger man also in chain mail. Though he brandishes a large battle axe. (493) Taskig: yikes (552) Holdan: "Can I help you?" (462) Brunmoor: lol (493) Taskig: yes, lower your head a little ;) (490) Chad: The captain seeks through the crowd until he makes eye contact with Bartleby who holds his daughter crying hin his arms, "Bartleby, what goes here, I could herar your daughter clear to my place." (552) Holdan: just to let you know I'm keeping my evil to a low side, but my evil breaks out when anyone makes fun of my size. That's why I'm acting like this (490) Chad: No worries, though bear in mind she never actually said anything about your size. (462) Brunmoor: lol (552) Holdan: but she gave the impression of it (490) Chad: The barkeep points an accusing finger towards first the halfling then his companions, "They come in here off the road and molested my daughter. I demand justice Eli!" (490) Chad: I'll accept that (552) Holdan: "Molested? I pity the coward who uses such a word." (462) Brunmoor: "I was minding me own damn business, sittin down right there when all this happened." (552) Holdan: "None of us have anything to do with anything, especially Taskig and Brunmoor over there." (493) Taskig: "Now, Mr. Bartlesby ... you were with Brunmoor and myself the while" (493) Taskig: "But if our companion has wronged you ..." (552) Holdan: you said you were human, right taskig? (493) Taskig: y (462) Brunmoor: oh no (552) Holdan: i forgot and i don't have the earlier chat log since I had to exit out (552) Holdan: just curious (462) Brunmoor: though u were up to something lol (552) Holdan: lol (552) Holdan: no (490) Chad: :looks sternly to Holdan, "Quiet you if you value speaking of anything else again! You'll get your story heard soon enough I warrant." He looks to the men holding you all, "Take them all to the root cellar and hold em till I can get the gist on what happened." Turning to his large companion, "Milo, you go to and keep a good eye on em." The hulking man merely nods slowly, "Aye pa." (490) Chad: Grr, meant Eli looks sternly (490) Chad: Did too much mushing in my youth (552) Holdan: "Milo, is it? Nice name." (462) Brunmoor: "I would like to apologize for my misbehaved companion here." (490) Chad: Ok, here we stop for this session all. A nice cliff hanger to end on. They take you to a root cellar that dark and more then a little damp but otherwise it is ok. Cooler then the humid night outside. Milo seems a bit slow in his actions and in his converstaion. (493) Taskig: wow, a barbarian apologizing for a hobbit (493) Taskig: :) (490) Chad: Assuming you dont attempt a break out during the move. I can roll play that next time if you wish (561) Tark (enter): 22:18 (462) Brunmoor: yeah, i got good rools, i have high intell and wisdom (493) Taskig: nope, I don't resist on the way to the cellar (552) Holdan: this isn't in the module, is it Chad? (552) Holdan: lol (561) Tark (exit): 22:19 (490) Chad: not that I remember no (462) Brunmoor: lol (490) Chad: this is why you cant just follow a module. it never wors out the way the guys at TSR write it (552) Holdan: ok, so Brunmoor, can you send me the log now? (462) Brunmoor: I actually played a chaotic evil assassin the first time i played hommlet (462) Brunmoor: ok how (490) Chad: me too if you can (493) Taskig: was the party evil? (552) Holdan: modules are just guidelines, and the main things in them work out (490) Chad: ah never mind, I have it written down. I'll see you all next monday (493) Taskig: k (493) Taskig: thanks Chad (552) Holdan: k cya Chad (462) Brunmoor: no. i posed as an chaotic good ranger, (490) Chad: Disconnecting from server... (490) Chad (exit): 22:20 (552) Holdan: Brunmoor, just click on the notebook icon above the text box and to the right of the d100 (462) Brunmoor: ok (552) Holdan: once a pop-up comes up, click "Remove HTML" (552) Holdan: and now it should be in regular text format (462) Brunmoor: y (552) Holdan: just copy and paste the whole thing to a notebook document (462) Brunmoor: ok (552) Holdan: and then send it to my email: ironmaiden15997@aim.com (552) Holdan: got that? (462) Brunmoor: got it dude (552) Holdan: ok thanks (493) Taskig: ok guys (493) Taskig: that was fun (552) Holdan: yup (493) Taskig: cya next week (552) Holdan: yup, cya (493) Taskig: Disconnecting from server... (493) Taskig (exit): 22:22 (552) Holdan: we should try to get 2/week maybe (552) Holdan: somehow -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 191] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 07:13 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 2nd Session (Again, the 1st Half): Welcome to OpenRPG version 1.7.5... Locating server at rprefugee.no-ip.org:6775... Game connected! (1103) Ikra (enter): 19:02 Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'. 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(1095) Henry (enter): 19:02 (1096) Paolo (enter): 19:02 (1101) Liz (enter): 19:02 (1101) Liz: Hey, she wasn't the one in the middle! (1096) Paolo: Nope hence why he needed them both naked ;) (1104) Jason (enter): 19:03 (1101) Liz: lol (1104) Jason: Jason is creating room 'Verd's Mystery Theatre.' (1104) Jason (exit): 19:03 (1101) Liz (exit): 19:03 (1096) Paolo (exit): 19:03 (1095) Henry (exit): 19:03 (1105) D&D_Player (enter): 19:29 (1105) D&D_Player: Disconnecting from server... (1105) D&D_Player (exit): 19:29 (1106) Randal (enter): 19:31 (1106) Randal: A willing foe, and sea room! (1106) Randal (exit): 19:31 (1107) Catboy (enter): 19:34 (1107) Catboy (exit): 19:34 (1108) D&D_Player (enter): 19:36 (1108) D&D_Player (exit): 19:36 (1108) D&D_Player (enter): 19:36 (1108) D&D_Player (exit): 19:38 (1108) D&D_Player (enter): 19:38 (1108) D&D_Player: Disconnecting from server... (1108) D&D_Player (exit): 19:39 (1109) Chad (enter): 19:40 (1109) Chad: Chad is creating room 'Old School.' (1109) Chad (exit): 19:40 (1110) Brunmoor (enter): 19:45 (1111) D&D_Player (enter): 19:46 (1111) D&D_Player (exit): 19:46 (1112) Caveaus (enter): 19:49 (1112) Caveaus (exit): 19:50 (1113) Liz (enter): 19:50 (1114) GM (enter): 19:50 (1113) Liz (exit): 19:50 (1114) GM (exit): 19:50 (1115) Caveaus (enter): 19:53 (1115) Caveaus (exit): 19:53 Moving to room 'Old School'.. (1103) Holdan (enter): 19:55 Server Administrator-> (1109) Chad (enter): 19:55 (1111) Etarnon (enter): 19:55 (1115) Caveaus (enter): 19:55 (1103) Holdan: hey guys (1111) Etarnon: Hello (1116) Caveaus (enter): 19:55 (1103) Holdan: chad, you should make a password for this room (1116) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (1116) Caveaus (exit): 19:56 (1111) Etarnon: I think they are still in the process of recruiting. (1115) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (1115) Caveaus (exit): 19:56 (1103) Holdan: who's etarnon? (1111) Etarnon: I found your thread on Gleemax. I'm rigging up to apply to join, if I can, there was an open invite to all comers on WOTC Forums. (1117) Caveaus (enter): 19:57 (1109) Chad: Yep, open game right now (1103) Holdan: oh, so your new. i thought you were a previous member with a different name lol (1103) Holdan: did you make a character yet? (1111) Etarnon: No, well i used oto DM here many years ago. (1117) Caveaus (exit): 19:57 (1117) Caveaus (enter): 19:57 (1109) Chad: Not going to password the room until we finish recruiting (1117) Caveaus (exit): 19:57 (1117) Caveaus (enter): 19:57 (1103) Holdan: ok (1111) Etarnon: on open i mean. (1111) Etarnon: I just now ran into this fgroup, but i can get a character going... (1103) Holdan: lol caveaus... (1109) Chad: we could use either a MU or Illusionist (1111) Etarnon: I used to DM 1st Ed on open and face to face. (1111) Etarnon: Okay. (1109) Chad: Cav are you there? (1111) Etarnon: is anyone authorized to witness rolls? (1103) Holdan: chad is (1109) Chad: I am set GM (1111) Etarnon: okay will it hold up your game if i gen up some stuff? I am retired from the miniltary so i got any day but sundays free, that's when i run my face to face spycraft game. (1109) Chad: I think Cav is having the same issue logging in (1109) Chad: We play most Monday nights (1109) Chad: 7-10ish (1103) Holdan: 8 for m (1111) Etarnon: I saw you had the cavalier drop from alignment conflict (1103) Holdan: me* (1117) Caveaus (exit): 20:00 (1111) Etarnon: I'm Ohio time zone, it's 8 PM for me right now. (1109) Chad: Thats Cav, he's back (1103) Holdan: same (1103) Holdan: lol someone should im him or something to help him out (1103) Holdan: brunmoor is still in the lobby, too (1109) Chad: I already sent him an Email, hopefully we can solve he issue tonight with his login (1103) Holdan: ok, but do you think we could play a little longer tonight? (1111) Etarnon: it's not common, but it happens, that can't stay logged thing. (1103) Holdan: maybe to 10:30 or 11 on your time? (1119) Taskig (enter): 20:02 (1119) Taskig: hi fellas (1111) Etarnon: Hello (1109) Chad: We should be able to do that. (1109) Chad: Hi taskig (1109) Chad: Taskig is our cleric (1109) Chad: Holdan is our thief (1111) Etarnon: Good deal. (1119) Taskig: I guess we have a new player? (1109) Chad: Etarnon is joining us as a spellcaster (1103) Holdan: yes we do (1119) Taskig: cool (1111) Etarnon: Is it a homebrew campaign, or just ToEE one shot? (1109) Chad: ToEE, Slavers, GDQ (1109) Chad: campaign (1103) Holdan: it's a combination of modules mixed together (1103) Holdan: and im guessing will be a full campaign, not a one-shot? (1111) Etarnon: I could start character in the background, while you ghuys play. 3d6 arrange as needed? (1111) Etarnon: But oither than that no map? (1109) Chad: You have likely played them before, their set up to dovetail into one another (1103) Holdan: but once they're done, it's not really done, right? (1111) Etarnon: Long ago, i pplayed secret of slavers stockade but I forgot what happens. (1109) Chad: 4d6 reroll 1s drop lowest roll (1109) Chad: good (1109) Chad: dont try to remember;) (1119) Taskig: take your time, Etarnon, we're in jail ;) (1111) Etarnon: 4d6 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [2,6,3,2] = (13) (1109) Chad: drop lowest roll (1111) Etarnon: 11 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [6,6,4,4] = (20) (1103) Holdan: yeah we can just continue the story part of things while you make your character (1109) Chad: yep (1111) Etarnon: 16 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [4,3,6,4] = (17) (1111) Etarnon: 14 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [5,6,6,2] = (19) (1111) Etarnon: 17 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [3,5,3,2] = (13) (1111) Etarnon: 11 (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [4,5,3,5] = (17) (1109) Chad: place the rolls to whichever stat you want, take full HP (1111) Etarnon: copy that (1109) Chad: Full starting wealth for your class (1111) Etarnon: 14 (1111) Etarnon: okay that's 6, let me make a node (1109) Chad: roll for comeliness as well (1111) Etarnon: k (1111) Etarnon: [4d6] => [2,5,1,4] = (12) (1111) Etarnon: 11 (1121) pema (enter): 20:09 (1122) Caveaus (enter): 20:09 (1111) Etarnon: I have: 11 14 11 17 14 16 11 (1122) Caveaus (exit): 20:09 (1122) Caveaus (enter): 20:09 (1111) Etarnon: for rolls (1111) Etarnon: a min while i get my demon cover phb (1109) Chad: ok, place them wherever you want (1111) Etarnon: okay got it (1111) Etarnon: I'll be human (1122) Caveaus (exit): 20:10 (1122) Caveaus (enter): 20:10 (1122) Caveaus (exit): 20:10 (1122) Caveaus (enter): 20:10 (1121) pema (exit): 20:10 (1111) Etarnon: man this is so cool that you guys have done this on your own, back in the day it was like pulling teeth to find and run a 1e game here (1111) Etarnon: people laughed at me (1111) Etarnon: and said wake up to the 3e game system, greybeard! (1103) Holdan: well you can always find people on the internet (1103) Holdan: haha (1111) Etarnon: lol (1103) Holdan: seriously, though, I always have hope for the internet. what ever game/system i want to run in the future, even if it's unheard of, I know I'll be able to find a group (1111) Etarnon: Yeah, likely a guy like me will be running it. (1110) Brunmoor (enter): 20:12 (1110) Brunmoor (exit): 20:12 (1110) Brunmoor (enter): 20:12 (1111) Etarnon: I ran old FASA Trek and traveler here on open. (1103) Holdan: even in a F2F group, as long as you have the books your group would probably be willing to go along wand play it, just as you would for them if they wanted to play somehting (1103) Holdan: oh copol (1103) Holdan: cool (1103) Holdan: * (1111) Etarnon: nope, my players are picky lol (1103) Holdan: haha so are mine, I'm trying to convince them to play HERO (1103) Holdan: but you can always play with other groups (1119) Taskig: just got the "old" Traveller book myself (1103) Holdan: anyone here play HERO? (1121) pema (enter): 20:14 (1111) Etarnon: I have hero 5th, but nhave played it here a year ago, another guy eran it. (1103) Holdan: oh (1111) Etarnon: Hero is a good game much like GURPS (1103) Holdan: how do you think it compares to D&D? (1109) Chad: Cav emailed me, he has same issue (1111) Etarnon: predates GURPS actually, in the old days. (1103) Holdan: i told him to try to take a video of it or something (1122) Caveaus (exit): 20:15 (1122) Caveaus (enter): 20:15 (1111) Etarnon: Oh hero vs D&D? (1103) Holdan: yes (1103) Holdan: or too different? (1111) Etarnon: which ver of hero 5th? which ver odf D&D 3.x? (1111) Etarnon: really too different (1103) Holdan: yes, newest of both (1111) Etarnon: the thing is hero is a skill based, toolbox like GURPS (1109) Chad: Ok, so who do we have here to play, I see multiple names (1111) Etarnon: pick and choose (1111) Etarnon: the thing with hero is you take the concept then match the rules to it. (1110) Brunmoor: here (1111) Etarnon: each thing in the game has a cost. (1103) Holdan: i see (1111) Etarnon: I like it, but it's a huge book (1103) Holdan: lol, i like big (1111) Etarnon: peole used to D&D hard to go that way to Hero. (1111) Etarnon: but hero is a solid game (1103) Holdan: i like both (1111) Etarnon: ads and disads you can do anything you want it's just a big climb for the DM (1103) Holdan: 2 of the 3 systems i actually own, not on PDF (1110) Brunmoor: OOC: So is our party under arrest? (1111) Etarnon: they do have an online character generator though supported by the company wihich WOTC doesn't really, and the one wotc had for 3.0 is way broken as anyone can attest. (1111) Etarnon: okay so i'll go back to rigging up this wizard (1103) Holdan: anyway, though, we got me, brunmoor, etarnon making his character, taskig, caveaus is still trying to enter, and idk who the hell pema is lol (1110) Brunmoor: lol (1111) Etarnon: nive big room (1103) Holdan: hero designer? yeah it's pretty cool, i have an older version of it (1111) Etarnon: er nice room full of folks (1121) pema: yeah, that makes two of us. (1121) pema: or more! (1109) Chad: I wonder why cav is having these probs logging in, Etarnon, have you ever heard of people having issues logging into a room? (1111) Etarnon: yeah hero 5th is i like it, but we play spycraft these days, and i'm looking for people on open here to play Traveller Classic with. (1103) Holdan: idk what you mean by "logging in", because you don't (1111) Etarnon: yes all the time for some people log in issues it varies (1109) Chad: I mean entering a room whispering to Etarnon, just search on specific websites for those people (1111) Etarnon: it's a server connection problem (1103) Holdan: hmm... (1109) Chad: Hmm, should he re-download OpenRPG? (1111) Etarnon: likely from his end (1111) Etarnon: has more to do with ping usually. (1103) Holdan: idk (1103) Holdan: i really don't understand his situation (1111) Etarnon: people to ask would be in dev I and Dev II (1120) Observer (enter): 20:20 (1121) pema (exit): 20:20 (1109) Chad: Well, he gets a good connection to the site, he can see the Gamer refugees on the server browser (1111) Etarnon: thpose guys write the software, i forget actual names tbd something he might see a post (1111) Etarnon: he's answered queries from me in the past (1122) Caveaus (exit): 20:20 (1109) Chad: So he can ping the site, just cant enter this room (1111) Etarnon: one thing you might try is different room here or different server (1111) Etarnon: i can't serve cause my IP won't give me a static one. (1110) Brunmoor: brb (1111) Etarnon: so i always got to log in to other servers (1124) Caveaus (enter): 20:21 (1120) Observer (exit): 20:22 (1109) Chad: Ok, we can use a different server (1109) Chad: How do we exit this room? (1124) Caveaus (exit): 20:23 (1124) Caveaus (enter): 20:23 (1103) Holdan: just click disconnect in the window where you join a room (1119) Taskig: enter a new one (1111) Etarnon: you go to broswe (1103) Holdan: and then find a different room (1111) Etarnon: then join a diff room on this server (1109) Chad: Disconnecting from server... (1109) Chad (exit): 20:23 (1111) Etarnon: or yeah disconn (1103) Holdan: .......... (1119) Taskig: um, where are we going? (1111) Etarnon: okay i am stating up this wizard, it'll be a bit, i'm hand typing a sheet here. (1111) Etarnon: Chad is trying to solve (1119) Taskig: k (1111) Etarnon: cavbeaus ' connection problem (1111) Etarnon: caveuas can't stay logged fro more than about 15 seconds keeps getting booted (1111) Etarnon: so i suggested try diff room or diff server (1119) Taskig: I know what's up, thanks (1111) Etarnon: sincew we all are here it is not typially a this server or room problem but.. worth a try (1111) Etarnon: okay (1103) Holdan: Eternon, I may have found something for you that you might get excited about (1124) Caveaus (exit): 20:26 (1124) Caveaus (enter): 20:26 (1111) Etarnon: a million dollars? (1124) Caveaus (exit): 20:26 (1124) Caveaus (enter): 20:26 (1103) Holdan: close (1124) Caveaus (exit): 20:26 (1124) Caveaus (enter): 20:26 (1103) Holdan: http://www.travellerrpg.com/CotI/Discuss/forumdisplay.php?f=56 (1103) Holdan: follow that link (1111) Etarnon: i know there are other guys that run traveller here (1111) Etarnon: yes i am on there as Merxiless. (1103) Holdan: haha really? (1103) Holdan: you should be able to find a game then (1103) Holdan: definitely (1111) Etarnon: I have pics on that site and such (1111) Etarnon: Yes, i have a guy i met here in dayton. (1111) Etarnon: the problem is a lot of those guys are way hard core (1111) Etarnon: like as in i am wanting to rp with D&D (1103) Holdan: oh lol (1119) Taskig: do they play "classic"? (1111) Etarnon: and a lot of those guys are the traveller equivalent of Optimizers. (1103) Holdan: yes (1103) Holdan: that link is for the "classic" traveller (1111) Etarnon: if you get my meaning (1111) Etarnon: yes (1119) Taskig: yep, I've been to those forums (1111) Etarnon: There are a few subforums there (1111) Etarnon: for all versions. (1103) Holdan: they have other traveller systems on the site too, but my link goes directly to classic's forum (1111) Etarnon: now the guy i ran into he was pretty cool (1103) Holdan: yes (1103) Holdan: where's chad? lol (1111) Etarnon: but half of that place is people with phd's arguing about what the range of a laser that hasn't been invented yet will or should be in game backed up by physics that we have now. (1111) Etarnon: where i am like the ship gets hit! Boom! Roll damage (1103) Holdan: lol (1111) Etarnon: so that's one odf the reasons i don't really recruit from there. (1119) Taskig: yeah, that is a drag (1103) Holdan: chad just left a comment on the forums (1103) Holdan: he said he's in the server OpenRPG Veav 1 (1103) Holdan: so let's go there to the lobby i'm guessing (1111) Etarnon: they have in the past called me dumb as a rock since i only finished theree years of physics in college before i flunked out. (1111) Etarnon: okay meet you all there (1103) Holdan: ok (1111) Etarnon: Disconnecting from server... (1111) Etarnon (exit): 20:30 Disconnecting from server... Game disconnected! Locating server at c-76-122-193-141.hsd1.tn.comcast.net:6774... Game connected! (7934) Holdan (enter): 20:31 (7298) Feanor (Royce) (enter): 20:31 (7553) Veav (enter): 20:31 (7769) Ghaele (enter): 20:31 (7820) Mikal (enter): 20:31 (7836) Orion (enter): 20:31 (7888) Stormcrow (enter): 20:31 (7891) Daryl Kelstone (enter): 20:31 (7892) Azlan (enter): 20:31 (7908) Randal (enter): 20:31 (7917) Digitalpython (enter): 20:31 (7900) George (enter): 20:31 (7921) Dave (enter): 20:31 (7933) Etarnon (enter): 20:31 (7917) Digitalpython: I hate you all. After thorough examination of the living room, I have discovered that running an ethernet cable to my Wii would be impossible without dangerous modifications to my walls (7935) Taskig (enter): 20:31 Game disconnected! Locating server at c-76-122-193-141.hsd1.tn.comcast.net:6774... Game connected! (7937) Holdan (enter): 20:31 (7298) Feanor (Royce) (enter): 20:31 (7553) Veav (enter): 20:31 (7769) Ghaele (enter): 20:31 (7820) Mikal (enter): 20:31 (7836) Orion (enter): 20:31 (7888) Stormcrow (enter): 20:31 (7891) Daryl Kelstone (enter): 20:31 (7892) Azlan (enter): 20:31 (7908) Randal (enter): 20:31 (7917) Digitalpython (enter): 20:31 (7921) Dave (enter): 20:31 (7934) Holdan (enter): 20:31 (7935) Taskig (enter): 20:31 (7936) Al'Dakar (enter): 20:31 (7935) Taskig (exit): 20:31 Moving to room 'Old School'.. (7937) Holdan (enter): 20:31 Server Administrator-> It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a Grue. (7931) Chad (enter): 20:31 (7933) Etarnon (enter): 20:31 (7935) Taskig (enter): 20:31 (7937) Holdan: i doubt this will work (7933) Etarnon: right, it's likely his end. (7933) Etarnon: but worth a try (7938) Brunmoor (enter): 20:31 (7937) Holdan: lol Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.7.0'. You may encounter adult conversations, concepts and material on this server. If you're under the age of consent, get out now. My arse is now officially covered... parents and watchdogs, take responsibility for your own damn kids, 'cos I sure as hell won't. Enjoy the freedom of communication with the OpenRPG Veav I message board. There is only OpenRPG Veav I. Any other servers are not ours. OpenRPG Veav I does not condone or support piracy or intellectual property theft. This is a friendly server. I don't much care what you do, so long as you do it in a civilized manner. This means you can discuss anything you like and say anything you like, using whatever words you choose - so long as you aren't being an *******. (7933) Etarnon: might be because of the recent storms i know my internet only worked on 50% of sites all day yesterday. (7937) Holdan: no, it's been going on for a whilllleee (7935) Taskig: nah, it happened last week too (7933) Etarnon: reload it worked reload again nope 404 (7933) Etarnon: new site worked (7933) Etarnon: new other site 404 (7933) Etarnon: ah (7937) Holdan: i lost power the other say on Saturday I think, did you guys? (7933) Etarnon: hey what was cool was people asking about THAC0 on the forums there (7931) Chad: Well, not much more we can do. (7931) Chad: Ok, how goes the character gen Etarnon? (7933) Etarnon: i got stats and working on mods for con etc (7937) Holdan: ok (7931) Chad: How do I set up a private chat tab with each of you all? (7933) Etarnon: start without me, i'll jump in when i am set (7933) Etarnon: lvl 1 yes? (7937) Holdan: if it's not a hassle, can we just move back into the other server. idk why, i just prefer it. it feels like our "home" or something (7933) Etarnon: doesn't matter to me... (7937) Holdan: right click our name cand click whisper (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: then type something (there should be extra symbols in the chat bar, leave that alone) (7937) Holdan: once the person gets the whisper and respond, a new tab will be created (7933) Etarnon: that's a nice upgrade whispers in different pages now, it used to be inline text diff colors whispering to Chad, like this (7937) Holdan: just respond (7931) Chad: We'll use that one next week, I'm hoping Cav will still be able to join this room. (7933) Etarnon: lvl 1 max HP + con, and max starting gold? (7931) Chad: Ok, lets start (7931) Chad: Yep (7937) Holdan: ok (7937) Holdan: in jail... (7937) Holdan: lol (7938) Brunmoor: alright (7937) Holdan: IM NEUTRAL NOW, THOUGH! (7938) Brunmoor: cool (7943) Caveaus (enter): 20:41 (7931) Chad: Cav? (7937) Holdan: i don't think so (7943) Caveaus (exit): 20:41 (7943) Caveaus (enter): 20:41 (7937) Holdan: sigh... (7943) Caveaus (exit): 20:42 (7943) Caveaus (enter): 20:42 (7933) Etarnon: damn (7935) Taskig (exit): 20:45 (7937) Holdan: let's just start, it's already been 45 minutes (7938) Brunmoor: where did taskig go? (7937) Holdan: idk (7946) Taskig (enter): 20:46 (7937) Holdan: hr has the caveaus curse! (7931) Chad: Ok, Extempus is going to join us with a ranger (7937) Holdan: is it already made? (7938) Brunmoor: cool (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7946) Taskig: back (7931) Chad: I think, if not he can make it as we play, he knows how (7937) Holdan: ok (7931) Chad: Etarnon can you open a chat tab with me (7937) Holdan: does everyone know the backstory? (7947) No Name (enter): 20:48 (7931) Chad: For now we will continue with you guys in jail, hthe others, I will fill in lwhen they arrive, they have different circumstances. (7937) Holdan: ok ** (7938) Brunmoor whispering "should we mention we are on business for the Viscount?" ** (7931) Chad: All right so, you guys were tossed down into a damp dark root cellar by Milo the hulking guard. (7938) Brunmoor: "it could help get us out of here. No?" (7937) Holdan: where is this jail by the way? (7931) Chad: Near the center of the village (7947) No Name (exit): 20:50 (7947) No Name (enter): 20:50 (7946) Taskig: We heard Milo's name, yes? (7931) Chad: Yep (7937) Holdan: yes (7937) Holdan: what's the name of the village, again? it begins with an h, doesn't it? (7938) Brunmoor: ?me Yells "We are on official business!!" (7938) Brunmoor: Hommlet (7946) Taskig: "winces" (7937) Holdan: yes, hommlet (7946) Taskig: "Uh, friend Brunmoor, if you will permit me ..?" (7931) Chad: You hear the deep rather slow voice of Milo call back with a chortle, "Yeah, me too mates." (7938) Brunmoor: "Be my guest" (7937) Holdan: lol sorry, but who's Milo again? (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7946) Taskig: "Milo, my earnest friend speaks the truth. We are here on business of the Viscount" (7937) Holdan: "We are." (7931) Chad: Milo is the large militia member who arrived with Eli Falwart, the Captain of the guard. (7937) Holdan: ok, gotcha now i remember (7937) Holdan: "I just can't take when my size is made fun of" (7937) Holdan: "And I overreacted, that's all." (7946) Taskig: "Holdan, hush. You've caused enough trouble for now!" (7931) Chad: Milo answers back, "well I'm on the business of my pa and he's the captain of the guard, tso I guess we know whos in charge, huh!" (7951) Caveaus (enter): 20:54 (7931) Chad: Hey guys, once you type something, let me respond before you do something else, hard for me to keep up (7937) Holdan: (Chad, you can just type to type as Milo) (7931) Chad: I know (7931) Chad: I like it this way (7937) Holdan: (/ nick i meant, it didnt show up) (7937) Holdan: ok (7947) Test: (hey, Extempus here... how do I change my name?) (7933) Etarnon: do slash name newname (7933) Etarnon: "/name newname (7933) Etarnon: like that (7937) Holdan: (type in "/ nick", with no space between the / and "nick", and then type in the name you want) (7947) Test: Got it... (7931) Chad: Extempus, do you have your ranger made if not just draw him up now and when your done we'll bring you in. (7947) Test: I think that's it... (7947) Test: He's ready... (7938) Brunmoor: use the drop down menu below chat (7947) Test: For? (7946) Taskig: choose "Use Real Name" (7947) Test: Ahh,,, (7938) Brunmoor: Cjange from "Test" to real name (7947) Extempus: Got it.. (7947) Extempus: Thanks... I'll get the hang of this yet! (7938) Brunmoor: lol we all still have lots to learn (7951) Caveaus (exit): 20:58 (7951) Caveaus (enter): 20:58 (7951) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (7951) Caveaus (exit): 20:59 (7938) Brunmoor: speaking of... (7931) Chad: Ok, just sent info background to you Etarnon (7947) Extempus: Well, Extempus is my board name... maybe I should use a different name for my character? (7933) Etarnon: so noted (7937) Holdan: ok let's continue (7946) Taskig: agreed (7947) Metron: OK, carry on... (7946) Taskig: "Milo, we agree entirely ... the Captain is in charge ... and so we must speak to him" (7931) Chad: All right, well before long you hear the sounds of Milo snoring from the other side of the door up the steps. (7946) Taskig: oh :) (7931) Chad: He doesn't return any answers ** (7938) Brunmoor checks out the room ** ** (7946) Taskig glares at Holdan ** (7937) Holdan: are we behind bars? (7937) Holdan: "Don't look at me like that, it wasn't my damn fault." (7937) Holdan: "It was that little ***** that took things too seriously." (7946) Taskig: "Well, scoundrel. Care to explain yourself?" (7937) Holdan: "No, I don't need to." (7946) Taskig: "What say you Brunmoor?" (7953) Jachra (enter): 21:04 (7931) Chad: The root cellar is dark, so hard to tell anything other then it is cold and damp. (7938) Brunmoor: "I would like to know what happened, uyou at least owe us that for having us thrown in this stinkin' cellar" (7946) Taskig: "Aye, at least that" ** (7933) Abacar claps hands together. ** (7933) Abacar: Well well, we'll soon have them out. (7946) Taskig: er, what? (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: "You probably already know anyways." (7931) Chad: Abacar when you talk In Character place your sentence in quotation marks (7937) Holdan: who's abacar? ** (7933) Abacar from outside the dark area, you hear a thin, weak voice. ** (7933) Abacar: (bah) (7946) Taskig: erm, are you using the right tab? (7937) Holdan: lol (7953) Jachra (exit): 21:07 (7933) Abacar: "Well well, We'll have them out, soon enough, then. Guard! Have you a key?" (7931) Chad: From outside you hear old Eli's voice yelling, "Milo, you worthless excuse, git up boy!" (7931) Chad: You guys hear Abacar's voice as well from outside (7946) Taskig: "Holdan, we'll speak more of this later." (7938) Brunmoor: "yes." ** (7937) Holdan stares at the stairs ** (7933) Abacar: "My thanks to you Captain. Will you be joining us, then?" (7931) Chad: The door is open as Milo is heard to waken and start fumbling with the lock. Soon starlight peers into the cellar and you see Eli, Milo, and another man. (7931) Chad: Abacar care to describe yourself (7933) Abacar: A mid twenties figure, not yet 6 feet tall, thin, with piercing blue yeyes, wearing blue cloth robes, and carrying a large book which he is presently leafing through. (7938) Brunmoor: "If your getting us out of here then you be friend, greetings>" (7933) Abacar: Ah, this must be them, then. And I so am. (7937) Holdan: "A wizard, I assume..." (7933) Abacar: You've been released, upon order of The good Lord Mayor. (7946) Taskig: "Well met, stranger ... your name ...?" (7937) Holdan: (quotations) (7931) Chad: Eli grumbles and glares at you all, especially Holden. (7931) Chad: You also see, that a noose has been strung up not far from here. (7958) Ra'arrne (enter): 21:12 (7958) Ra'arrne (exit): 21:12 (7938) Brunmoor: "Ye better not of put as much as a scratch on me fathers axe. Wheres our gear? (7933) Abacar: I;m seeking (Consults list on a paper sticking out of the book) Holden, Brunmor, and ..Taskig? Step lively, then, you're freed. I be Abacar, Prestidigitator Extra-plenipotentiary. (7946) Taskig: (mumbles) "Extra wordy ..." (7938) Brunmoor: "Huh?" (7931) Chad: "please use " marks ** (7937) Holdan laughs ** (7938) Brunmoor: "oh right , I see." (7933) Abacar: "Lord Mayor Wyndham is happy to onblige the Viscount and set you fellows agents free, as long as you make a dear promise to not trifle with the townspeople further." (7938) Brunmoor: "Well then lets be on our way." (7937) Holdan: "I'll make that deal, but tell the waitress the same." (7931) Chad: Eli looks to Milo and snaps, "Git em thar weapons boy, they're gonna need em where thar goin." (7946) Taskig: "Thanks then, friend Abacar. And let's leave this ghastly hole!" ** (7933) Abacar stands aside so that they might pass. ** ** (7937) Holdan looks up and down at Abacar, studying him... ** ** (7938) Brunmoor leaves the cellar ** ** (7937) Holdan mumbles "Thanks" ** (7931) Chad: Eli looks to the halfling, "I'll have my eye on you, you just watch yerself." ** (7946) Taskig follows ** ** (7937) Holdan leaves the cellar ** ** (7937) Holdan ignores Eli ** (7931) Chad: Soon Milo arrives back carrying your weapons which he hands out. ** (7938) Brunmoor inspects his gear ** (7946) Taskig: (whispers to Abacar) "We had hoped to question Eli about our mission ..." (7946) Taskig: "Perhaps, with your bona fides ...?" (7931) Chad: Eli calls after you all, "Funny thing about a noose, once it's tied, it can stay that way long as it needs to be, eh." Now another voice cuuts in, the busy sounding voice of a mfat man walking towards you all dressed garishly for such a small town, "Eli, shut up! My apologies all, I am the Lord Mayor, Wyndham Vos!" ** (7938) Brunmoor nods towards the mayor. ** (7933) Abacar: (to Taskig, whispering) "I think he's not in a right mood for discussion at this point. I think we'd do well to leave, lest he changes his mind." (7946) Taskig: "Agreed .... (out loud) Greetings, Lord Mayor" ** (7933) Abacar clears the rude stairs of the cellar, bows towards the mayor. ** (7937) Holdan: "How be you?" (7933) Abacar: "Mayor. We're nearly Off. They're none the worse for wear. My Thanks, and I'm sure that Viscount Wilfric will be pleased, when i deliver him word of these events." (7931) Chad: The Mayor bows to you all, "Greeting, greetings. I wasn't aware the Viscount had sent us such hale men to stomp out the evils oppressing our land?" (7946) Taskig: "Hale enough, Sir, by the grace of the Gods." (7937) Holdan: "yup" (7931) Chad: Wyndham looks puzzled, "Surely nyour not determined to set off at night?" ** (7933) Abacar looks to the group questioningly. ** (7937) Holdan: "It doesn't really matter, actually." (7938) Brunmoor: "I think at daylight, maybe we can get some more information around the village." (7946) Taskig: "We have travelled hard and suffered in chains. I would rest" (7933) Abacar: "Abacar" Wiz Lvl 1 - Etarnon: Name: Abacar The Prestidigitator Player: Etarnon / "Etarnon" on Gleemax Email: loremaster_etarnon@yahoo.com Class Wizard XP 0 Alignment: Neutral Good STR 11 Doors 1-2 Bend Bars 2% INT 17 Langs 6 75% To know listed spell 8 min spells 14 max spells per level WIS 14 DEX 16 +1 Reaction / Atk Adjustment. -2 Def Adjustment. CON 11 Sys Shock 75% Res survival 80% CHA 14 Max Henchmen 4 COM 11 Money: 80 Gold Pieces Gear: (Haven't accounted for costs yet, consider it a shopping list) Robes Week's Rations Waterskin Combat Info: Hp 4 Wounds: None AC 8 (From Dex) 6' Staff Space Req 3' Speed : 4 S-M 1-6 L 1-6 15" Dagger Space Req 1' Speed : 2 S-M 1-4 L 1-3 Darts ROF 3 SRng 1 1/2 MRng 3 LRng 4 1/2 S-M 1-3 L 1-2 SPELLS MEMORIZED 1/ per day: Detect Magic SPELLS LVL 1 Charm Person Comprehend Languages Dancing Lights Detect Magic Enlarge Erase Feather Fall Find Familiar Hold Portal Identify Jump (7933) Abacar: (ah! Soory) (7947) Metron: (that was interesting, lol) (7937) Holdan: hmmm, should I look...? (7943) Caveaus (exit): 21:23 (7933) Abacar: (ooc this new upgrade...) (7938) Brunmoor: we havent been given a destination yet have we? (7946) Taskig: yeah, we're here :) (7946) Taskig: are we agreed we'll take a night's rest? (7937) Holdan: sure (7933) Abacar: "Well, let us rest then I have a few silver pieces for a room. Then we might investigate these rumors afresh." (7938) Brunmoor: "Will we be allowed back at the inn?" (7946) Taskig: "I would guess not ... but it is a warm night." (7931) Chad: Wyndham seems relieved to hear this, "Well, I am afraid the innkeeper is not, ere, disposed to accomodate you just right now. I have arranged a place for you to rest tonight. The wizard Gadfrey has offered the hospitality of his tower to you. He is a rather famous individual in these parts as he once slew a Great dragon that had taken residence not far from here. (7937) Holdan: "Ohhh, I highly doubt that" (7938) Brunmoor: "i prefer it outside. (7933) Abacar: "Ah...Godfrey. Yes." (7946) Taskig: "Brunmoor, as do I .... but this wizard may have valuable information." Sorry I don't know what /me's is! (7931) Chad: Eli snorts, "Gadfrey you git!" ** (7937) Holdan 's eyes grow wide ** (7938) Brunmoor: "Onward, to the tower." (7931) Chad: Wyndham glares at Eli. (7965) Caveaus (enter): 21:28 ** (7933) Abacar smiles broadly. ** (7946) Taskig: "You have a poor opinion of Gadfrey, Captain?" (7931) Chad: "Er, yes, to the tower, I am sure Gadfrey has a supper prepared for you already. ** (7933) Abacar brushes off his walking staff, waiting for the group to press on. ** (7937) Holdan: "Really? Interesting..." (7937) Holdan: "I'm hungry, let's get a move." (7931) Chad: Wyndham leads you through the town with Eli and Milo in tow. Eventually you see at the far side what appears to be a tower still in the process of being built (7933) Abacar: "He's been doing well for himself, it seems." (7937) Holdan: let's destroy it ;ol (7937) Holdan: "Is that where we're staying? (7938) Brunmoor: "listen to the halfling, they lives in the sides of hills" (7931) Chad: Atop the tower a guard stands with a loaded crossbow, "Who goes?" Wyndham calls back, "It is the Lord Matyor and guests of your master, let us enter!" The guard lowrs his cross bow and signals you all to ascent the winding stair along the outer wall which leads to a large studded door. ** (7938) Brunmoor climbs the stairs ** ** (7937) Holdan follows ** (7937) Holdan: "Shutup, Brunmoor." (7937) Holdan: kinda late lol ** (7933) Abacar examines the stair to see hoe many it might yet safely hold. ** (7938) Brunmoor: "Har har" (7937) Holdan: "I can still appreciate good engineering, Brunmoor." (7931) Chad: The door is opned from inside and another gauard leads you through an entry hall, up another set of staris and finally into a large room with a crackling fire goinf in the hearth and a table laid out with food and drink. Tapestries loine the walls and a man in plate armor stands beside an older man in purple robes. Both are bearded but the older man's beard hangs low. (7937) Holdan: "I expect better for a wizard, that's all." (7946) Taskig: "Well, this is something!" ** (7937) Holdan chuckles to himself ** (7937) Holdan: "Well, you look like the typical wizard. Heh." ** (7938) Brunmoor goes for the grub ** (7933) Abacar: "Most Impressive, Magister Gadfrey." ** (7937) Holdan races for the food ** ** (7946) Taskig bows to Gadfrey ** (7937) Holdan: what food is there? (7946) Taskig: "Thank you, Sir, for taking in weary travellers. Gods bless you." (7938) Brunmoor: with a mouthful "thanks" (7931) Chad: The older man smiles to you all, "Thank you master bacar." Towards Holden, "I shall endeaver to redouble our building efforts master Holdan. Now for the rest of you, please be at ease, your journey was long and I know you are both thirsty and hungry." ** (7946) Taskig sits to ** (7931) Chad: The table is set with roast fowl, vegetables, bread and cheese. ** (7937) Holdan turns around and listens, even though his mouth is stuffed with food ** (7938) Brunmoor: not for long (7937) Holdan: lol (7933) Abacar: "Well, this is a fine repast." (7937) Holdan: "So, about this adventure..." ** (7933) Abacar sits last, letting others accomodate themselves. ** (7937) Holdan: "Care to fill in details?" (7938) Brunmoor: "Maybe we can discuss our purpose whilst we eat" (7931) Chad: The man in plate armour laughs a deep laugh, "Adventure he calls it, a tough breed these halflings!" ** (7937) Holdan sighs ** ** (7938) Brunmoor chuckles ** ** (7937) Holdan mumbles to himself, "I'll just have to learn to control it." ** ** (7933) Abacar rubs his nose, letting the others speak. ** (7946) Taskig: "Master Godfrey, you know why we have come?" (7931) Chad: Wyndham moves to the window and appears to study the outside as the older man pours himself a glass of wine, "I am Gadfrey and my friend here is Cedric. We like the lands about here and sometimes help where we might. It seems that of late an ancient temple once thought vanquished is again inhabited. What more would you have me tell you?" (7937) Holdan: "How dangerous it might be?" (7946) Taskig: "You say 'once thought vanquished' ... perhaps some history?" ** (7933) Abacar listens intently. ** (7938) Brunmoor: "Show us to this temple, let us see what evil lurks there." (7933) Abacar: "Or perhaps suggest a proper Direction?" (7931) Chad: Gadfrey nods towards the cleric, "Indeed Revered Taskig, it was inhabited by a fell people and posed a dire threat to all the lands about. The people eventually banded together and if I do say so myself, Sire Cedric and myself lent a hand to cast out the evil. But it is back. We do not know though in what form the root of this evil has taken." ** (7946) Taskig fingers holy symbol nervously ** (7931) Chad: Wyndham turns now, "Ah, we can help you find it, that is not a problem. Milo knows the lay of the land and will lead you though I doubt he will be persuaded to go any farther." (7937) Holdan: "I say we go now!" ** (7933) Abacar sips some water, still listening. ** (7937) Holdan: "The eagerness is too much." (7931) Chad: Just so you guys nknow, your all extrememly tired and have been traveling hard all day. (7938) Brunmoor: i think we all want to rest (7946) Taskig: Brunmoor, maybe you can sleep on the unfinished roof? (7946) Taskig: ;) (7938) Brunmoor: beutiful (7933) Abacar: "Moving at night towards a suspected source of great evil.. we might do better to await the dawn." (7946) Taskig: "That is wisdom. I will accept the gracious offier of our host" (7937) Holdan: [1d6] => [5] = (5) (7937) Holdan: "Ughh, fine. I am a little tired. Tomorrow it is, then!" (7937) Holdan: whoops, srooy (7938) Brunmoor: "I do not agree with mages too often, but on this point i do." ** (7933) Abacar nods to Brunmoor. ** (7938) Brunmoor: brb (7931) Chad: Cedric turns to the barbarian, "I too have little patience for the ways of wizards my friend, yet I have known Gadfrey for a long while and he at least of them can be trusted." (7975) Atmus (enter): 21:48 (7975) Atmus: Disconnecting from server... (7975) Atmus (exit): 21:49 (7937) Holdan: "So where can we sleep?" (7938) Brunmoor: 'Works for me." (7931) Chad: Gadfrey smiles to Cedric, "I will tell you this, there is a moathouse now long abandoned, we hope, that may have more information pertaining to the inhabitants of the Temple. Once it was a stronghold for the evil and may still hold value to them." (7938) Brunmoor: "Sounds like a good place to start." (7946) Taskig: "Yes" (7937) Holdan: "But what if there is still evil lurking there? What then?" (7938) Brunmoor: "Throw you in." (7946) Taskig: "Well then, we will defeat it, friend." (7938) Brunmoor: "Har Har" (7933) Abacar: "Well, We're charged with gatherin ginformation for the Viscount. So, we'll see, and assess the suituation as it hapens, I suggest." (7937) Holdan: "Funny." (7938) Brunmoor: "Lets get some sleep. Sorry Holdan, its been a lond day." (7938) Brunmoor: long (7984) Atmus (enter): 21:54 (7931) Chad: "Now, I will leave you to your dinner, a rooms has been set up. I am afraid you will have to share as we are still building as Master Holden has so gratiously pointed out." (7984) Atmus: Disconnecting from server... (7984) Atmus (exit): 21:54 (7983) David (enter): 21:54 (7931) Chad: Wyndham, Gadfrey and Cedric all leave, Milo and Eli seem to have left earlier. You are left alone in the hall. ** (7937) Holdan gives an awkward smile ** (7983) David (exit): 21:55 (7946) Taskig: "Yes, Master Hobbit. Perhaps you would explain yourself now that we are alone?" (7937) Holdan: "Well, I'm going to bed now. I want to get a full night's rest to be ready for this temple tomorrow." (7933) Abacar: "All things considered, that went quite well." ** (7937) Holdan yawns, and look sback ** ** (7933) Abacar laughs. ** (7937) Holdan: "Explain what?" (7938) Brunmoor: "Behave yourself" (7946) Taskig: "I warn you. Holdan ... I will not suffer such actions in the future." (7946) Taskig: "We go to fight evil, not further it." (7986) Kenji (enter): 21:57 (7931) Chad: A guard enters, "Your room is ready if you wish to retire for the evening." (7938) Brunmoor: "These people offer us shelter, dont foul that." (7986) Kenji: Disconnecting from server... (7986) Kenji (exit): 21:58 (7937) Holdan: "Don't worry, it was a little misunderstanding. She gave me a weird look and sighed as if I posed no strength, so I took manners into my own hands. You know how I get with things like this, but I'kll try to control it now." (7937) Holdan: "Ok, thanks" (7938) Brunmoor: "sounds good my little friend" (7937) Holdan: "I'm going to bed now. No more questions." ** (7937) Holdan gets gets frustrated ** (7937) Holdan: "Don't test me." (7946) Taskig: "Pray to the Gods for strength in the future ... it is your stature in their eyes that matters." (7938) Brunmoor: i was being sincere (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: lol ** (7937) Holdan follows the guard into a room ** (7990) No Name (enter): 21:59 ** (7946) Taskig retires ** (7965) Caveaus (exit): 21:59 (7931) Chad: He leads you all to another large room where cots are set up and then leaves closing the door behind him. ** (7938) Brunmoor is snoringf loudly ** ** (7946) Taskig softly prays before sleep ** ** (7937) Holdan races towards the closest cot and falls asleep immediately ** ** (7933) Abacar leafs through his book late into the night mumbling arcane words, making gestures...then after an hour, snuffs out thew candle with a pinch, disrobes, and climbs onto his cot, falling asleep. ** (7931) Chad: In the morning you are woken and find your gear has been laid out. Gadfrey and Cedric are not around but Milo stands outside the tower with Holden's mule. ** (7933) Abacar busies himself with face washing, splashing water noisily from the washbasin. ** ** (7937) Holdan rises and yawns ** (7933) Abacar: "would that I had a pine bough for this hair." ** (7938) Brunmoor gets ready and dressed for the coming trek. ** ** (7946) Taskig is quickly ready, a priest of the Road ** ** (7937) Holdan picks up his gear, changes, and heads outside ** (7937) Holdan: "What a day it will be..." (7933) Abacar: "Ah, you all are quite ready for this. We shall do well, then. Brother Taskig, perhaps a dedication, 'ere we depart?" (7931) Chad: It is a cloudy day, but still hot and humid. A storm looks to be on the horizon but it is still several hours away. ** (7933) Abacar busies himself arraying darts, and making sure his dagger is ready, and sharp, examining it in the cloudy morning sun streaming by. ** (7946) Taskig: "Good idea ... Lord Fharlaghann, bless our journey into darkness, and lead our weapons to strike true." ** (7938) Brunmoor has spear in hand ** (7937) Holdan: right, a storm...evil...all makes sense ** (7937) Holdan gets on his mule ** ** (7933) Abacar supresses a chuckle at the halflings words. ** (7931) Chad: Milo has his large battle axe hefted over one shoulder as he turns to start walking from the town. ** (7946) Taskig follows ** ** (7938) Brunmoor follows ** ** (7933) Abacar follows, six foot gnarled walking staff in hand, soft boots making tracks in the dirt. ** (7931) Chad: I am assuming you all have your equipment (7933) Abacar: (12 darts, dagger, staff, Book, water, rations.) ** (7937) Holdan follows ** (7946) Taskig: yes, either on person or mule (7938) Brunmoor: yep (7937) Holdan: the mule is just for me, pal (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7946) Taskig: that's not what the DM said "pal" ;) (7937) Holdan: that's what I'm saying as the owner of the mule, though (7938) Brunmoor: i'll keep my backpack on the mule (7937) Holdan: no you won't (7946) Taskig: "Holdan, would you ever like to be cured in the future ...??" (7931) Chad: The trek through the forest surrounding the bvillage is for the most part uneventful, you see the region has abundant wildlife and the road is kept in decent repair. The trip behind the silent Milo takes a good 3 hours before he finally comes to a halt and motons towards what appears to be a overgrown path leading from the road off into the trees. (7937) Holdan: "No." (7937) Holdan: lol (7937) Holdan: i was just kidding, the backpack can go on the mule lol ** (7938) Brunmoor checks out the over grown pth ** ** (7937) Holdan looks at the sky ** (7937) Holdan: "Has the weather changed?" (7946) Taskig: Hey, my god is of the Road, not path ... good luck guys (7937) Holdan: i meant to say that OOC (7931) Chad: The weather looks like it could go bad at any time, the clouds are dark and thunder can be heard in the distance. (7933) Abacar: "Ah. Milo, is this where we part?" (7937) Holdan: "I hate storms..." ** (7946) Taskig girds weapon belt tighter ** (7938) Brunmoor: can i wear my shield and weild a spear in melee? (7931) Chad: Milo nods, "That path goes to the old moathouse. I dont have to go any farther, pa said so." (7938) Brunmoor: OOC (7931) Chad: I'll allow a spear thrust while using a shield (7933) Abacar: "Any idea how far it lies?" (7938) Brunmoor: k (7931) Chad: Milo shrugs, "Maybe an hour, I dont go thar." He tuns now to leave. (7938) Brunmoor: "Does it matter. We are going anyway. ONWARD!" ** (7937) Holdan looks eager ** (7937) Holdan: "Let's go, boys!" (7938) Brunmoor: so i am wearing sheild (7933) Abacar: "Luck upon you, Milo." (7946) Taskig: "Away, then." ** (7937) Holdan puts on his leather armor ** (7937) Holdan: (studded) (7931) Chad: Milo waves withut looking back. ** (7933) Abacar wraps his robes tightly around him, and puts his leather bound spell book into an oversize pocket. ** (7937) Holdan: "Excuse me, but why is Brunmoor following us? I could have sworn I said 'let's move, boys.'" (7931) Chad: The trail has an unwholesome look to it. (7938) Brunmoor: "Har har" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 192] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 07:14 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (2nd Half of 2nd Session) (7933) Abacar: "Is any among us a ranger, or Scout?" (7937) Holdan: "See, even his high-pitched laugh doesn't stand against a man's voice." (7933) Abacar: "likely the trail has observers, guardians, or outposts, perhaps traps." (7938) Brunmoor: I should read up ,on my abilities lol (7937) Holdan: lol (7933) Abacar: (what class are you?) (7931) Chad: Brunmoor would have some knowledge of the wilds. (7938) Brunmoor: barbarian ** (7938) Brunmoor leads ** (7933) Abacar: (sorry, I don't have Unearthed Arcana.) (7933) Abacar: (not handy, at least.) (7947) Metron: (ranger here, wondering where I am exactly in relation to everyone else, lol) (7938) Brunmoor: I do i'll read a bit now (7946) Taskig: I will go second. (7938) Brunmoor: hide in nature 25% (7931) Chad: Are you ready to jump in Metron? (7933) Abacar: (at this point, this is where we'd use minis, but we're not really set up for it.) (7947) Metron: Been waiting patiently... (7938) Brunmoor: been wondering about minis (7937) Holdan: yes we are (7990) No Name: I'm here too.!! (7947) Metron: Considering everyone was involved in other things, lol (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: Chad probably just doesn't know how to use it (7931) Chad: Ah, sorry Metron, I thought you were still working out your character, can you set up a chat tab with me? (7933) Abacar: (essentially you point to a file on a website, it uploads it to here, you point, click and move it.) (7947) Metron: Not sure how to do that... (7938) Brunmoor: whos are u no name? (7933) Abacar: (i've used them before, i'll post instructions on the WOTC page this week.) (7990) No Name: Caveaus (7946) Taskig: wow! (7931) Chad: Abacar is our resident expert on OpenRPG, I'll let him field questions (7938) Brunmoor: ah!! (7931) Chad: Cool, your here. (7938) Brunmoor: our cavalier yes (7933) Abacar: (I've run open RPG games since 2003.. it's a bit different these days with this new version, we'll get there.) (7931) Chad: Abacar can you explain to metron and Cav how to do things like change name and set up a chat tab (7933) Abacar: (sure) (7933) Abacar: OOC (To change name type "/name newname") (7990) No Name: Sort of. Not entirely sure how I got out of the wispering mode I was in .Can't remember how to get my name on here, either. (7933) Abacar: (ignore the quotes) (7937) Holdan: wtf, how did you get in Cav? (7933) Abacar: (to set up a tab to the GM, rt click his name on the list on the left, send whisper) (7947) Metron: Oh, OK... I did that already, didn't know if anyone else could see it... (7933) Abacar: (ie. Look for chad lower left... in PLAYER LIST rt. click Send Whisper) (7938) Brunmoor: it worked cav (7990) Caveaus: Hail and well met. Caveaus Porcena of Rel Astra, in service to the Viscount of Verbobonc. (7933) Abacar: (Chad, if you can assign me as GM, I can make a stab at getting the map working.) (7938) Brunmoor: [1d20+2] => [1,2] = (3) (7931) Chad: Ok (7937) Holdan: [0d4] => 0 (7937) Holdan: lol just was testing... (7933) Abacar: "Ah. you be the ranger, of the Viscount's service, then?" (7938) Brunmoor: me too (7938) Brunmoor: maps working whispering to Abacar, can you just PLEASE change the color to white, I can't stand the green (7933) Abacar: (showing you guys basic pen drawing there.) (7946) Taskig: hey cool (7933) Abacar: (you need to be set up as GM to use the map.) (7937) Holdan: i know (7933) Abacar: (minis, we'll need to rig up, with a little file, with a small pic.) (7937) Holdan: ok whispering to Caveaus, how did you manage to get in? (7933) Abacar: (I'll see what I can come up with this week, and get in contact via wotc, forums.) (7990) Caveaus: Caveaus is 5'10" in polished plate mail on a chestnut medium warhorse. He carries a lance and wears a broadsword and daggar. He weighs about 175#. (7933) Abacar: (there you go) (7933) Abacar: (good deal on that mini) (7946) Taskig: I grabbed a bunch of images when I installed this (7937) Holdan: they have a database of them online somewhere, I think on OpenRpg.com (7937) Holdan: i'm checking now (7933) Abacar: (something like that.) (7946) Taskig: perhaps we can mess with them next time? (7946) Taskig: maybe meet 20 mins early or so (7933) Abacar: (I'm all for just pressing on, as long as we got a marching order and whatnot, I'm good with that. up to you guys.) ** (7938) Brunmoor is 6'2" 200 lbs. wears studded leather, carries a spear battle axe, throwing axe, wears a sheild, ** (7990) Caveaus: OOC After all this I need to go. Hopefully I can get back in next week or whenever we do this again. (7937) Holdan: ok that's fine (7947) Metron: Well, good thing I'm here then... (7947) Metron: lol (7937) Holdan: I hear a lot of people play without maps, which even though I wouldn't prefer it, I don't mind it (7933) Abacar: (I've done it both ways.) (7931) Chad: I've done it both ways (7947) Metron: btw, before we continue... how does one do actions? ** (7937) Holdan is 3'1'' 47 lbs, wears studded leather armor, and carries a dagger with a shortbow tucked into his pants ** (7933) Abacar: (type "/me does whatever") (7938) Brunmoor: "/ me" (7931) Chad: So far people speak IC by using quotations and act by using *** in front of the action ** (7947) Metron does a dance ** (7947) Metron: cool... (7937) Holdan: lol ** (7933) Abacar is not quite 6 foot, wearing blue robes, carrying a 6 feet tall quarterstaff. ** ** (7947) Metron approaches the party ** (7947) Metron: "Good morning, gentlemen." (7937) Holdan: "Morning, lad." (7933) Abacar: "pardon me, Someone's hand is...." (7938) Brunmoor: "Well met." ** (7947) Metron lad is right, Metron is 21, 6'2", 225 lbs ** ** (7933) Abacar moves away from the crowd at the path's edge. ** (7947) Metron: "My name is Metron, and I am here to investigate a nearby moathouse." (7937) Holdan: "As we are too." (7947) Metron: "I understand there is evil there that must be vanquished." (7931) Chad: Abacar and Caveous know Metron already (7938) Brunmoor: cautiosly"Aye as are we." (7933) Abacar: "Ah. You must also be from the Viscount?" (7937) Holdan: metron, you're a ranger, right? (7947) Metron: "Yes and yes." (7931) Chad: Actually Abacar, Metron was your guide coming here (7933) Abacar: "Yes, Well met, again, Metron." (7947) Metron: (good to know these things, lol) (7946) Taskig: Glances at Abacar "These are your friends ...?" (7931) Chad: yeah, I sent you a whisper, did you see it (7947) Metron: "Good to see you again, Abacar." (7937) Holdan: "Hugh?" (7933) Abacar: "They were sent with me by the Viscount." (7947) Metron: (missed it, sorry, Chad) (7931) Chad: no worries (7990) Caveaus: "I am that. He advised me there is another group of persons also in this local on his mission, as wee. Might you be they?" (7933) Abacar: "We had to take a detour, and split up. A matter aof a mishandled girl in the village of hommlet..." (7947) Metron: "If you consider me a group, yes." (7933) Abacar: "We're all ready to travel onward, at this point." (7938) Brunmoor: "the more the merrier I always say!" (7937) Holdan: "New adventurers, then. Glad that you could join us, lads!" ** (7933) Abacar laughs aloud at metron's remark. ** (7947) Metron: "Well, I am a ranger, and I am at your service." (7990) Caveaus: "Caveaus frowns slightly. " Is the maid well, then?" (7933) Abacar: "We'll do well to have you with us, Metron." (7947) Metron: "I thank you, good sir." (7937) Holdan: "And you look all noble, Caveaus. What be you?" (7947) Metron: "Shall we proceed?" (7946) Taskig: "Caveus, she is well." ** (7933) Abacar let's other deal with the question about the girl, remaining silent. ** (7990) Caveaus: "I am , in fact, a knight of Rel Astra in the Eastenmost reaches of the Great Kingdom. I came seeking service in a nobel cause and so you see me here. I hope to aid well in our quest. Are you also sent out from the Viscount?" (7947) Metron: "I've been investigating this road a ways ahead, and there is a swamp and the moathouse." (7946) Taskig: "Yes, we are. Shall we join forces and proceed?" (7938) Brunmoor: "Lead on." (7937) Holdan: "Of course, why not?" You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer ** (7933) Abacar takes the lead. ** You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer (7947) Metron: I have seen the tracks of others on this trail ahead of us... (7990) Caveaus: "Indeed! Join we shall. What are all your talents, that we may plan our exploits accordingly?" (7947) Metron: "Possibly 6 men." (8030) Ana (enter): 22:44 (8030) Ana: Disconnecting from server... (8030) Ana (exit): 22:45 (7937) Holdan: "I am a thief, the best there is from the place I come from." (7947) Metron: "We appear to have company awaiting us at our destination." (7938) Brunmoor: "What kind of tracks? (7947) Metron: "They appeared to be human." (7946) Taskig: Shall we stipulate introductions, classes, etc.? (7990) Caveaus: "Sorry gotta go. Will se you ou next week. (7933) Abacar: "I am abacar, Prestidigitator Plenipotentiary. I have a staff, Darts, my book of spells, and my dagger. I am here to light the way, and discover and / or identify magical treasures or things of that nature, along with solving puzzles and conundrums." (7990) Caveaus: Disconnecting from server... (7990) Caveaus (exit): 22:46 (7931) Chad: Sounds good Cav (7938) Brunmoor: c ya ** (7946) Taskig coughs ** (7937) Holdan: i didn't come up with a background yet (7937) Holdan: but... (7931) Chad: Thats fine, fornow you can be mysterious;) (7946) Taskig: "Well then, I am Taskig, priest of Farlaghann, Lord of the Open Road. I am here to fight evil, and protect my comrades." (8038) David (enter): 22:48 (7938) Brunmoor: "I am Brunmoor, barbarian of the north. Thats all." (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7933) Abacar: (would we expect more? ) (7933) Abacar: :) (7937) Holdan: "I am Holdan Underhill, a halfling Thief. Don't undersestimate my size. I wears on me Studded Leather Armor, and I carry my 2 daggers at all times, as well as my short bow. On my trusty mule, I carry the rest of my equipment, such as my thieve's tools, sling, and short sword.' (7938) Brunmoor: there is a story but it wouldnt be prudent for him to tell it right now (7947) Metron: "I am Metron, a ranger fron Urnst, and I am here to help my comrades vanquish whatever evil we may find." (7947) Metron: (that OK? lol) (7937) Holdan: "I do not prefer either the good or evil side, but to whatever suits me." (7931) Chad: sounds good ** (7947) Metron starts to hustle the party along the path ** (7933) Abacar: (I'm happy with all of it, We're talking Old school here, i am loving this to p[ieces.) ** (7947) Metron there's a storm coming ** ** (7937) Holdan walks down the path ** (8013) Evil Joe (enter): 22:51 (7938) Brunmoor: "Let us get inside this moathouse" (8013) Evil Joe (exit): 22:51 (7937) Holdan: "yes, before the storm gets bad." ** (7933) Abacar walks the path, somewhat briskly. ** (7931) Chad: The trail is old and mostly overgrown. It descends deep into the bordering woods and beneath the aged boughs there is an oppresive feel. Thorns catc your clothing and gnats and mesquitos bite you incessintaly. (7946) Taskig: I think we are on the *path* to the moathouse? ** (7938) Brunmoor stays alert ** (7946) Taskig: wow, 4 HP and leading the way ... THAT is old school ;) (7947) Metron: "I shall take point. I'm not easily surprised, which should be an advantage in this terrain." (7933) Abacar: "My word this brush is thick. It appears this place HAS been deserted a long time." (7937) Holdan: WAIT! (7938) Brunmoor: "I am not easily surprised either" (7931) Chad: Whats the marching order, the trail is only wide enough for one person, and at times barely even that. (7933) Abacar: "I yield to your skills, Metron of Urnst." (7933) Abacar: [1d10] => [2] = (2) ** (7933) Abacar steps aside to the north. ** (7937) Holdan: "I think I should lead the way, funny as it may sound, but I am good at surprising foes, if there are to be any. If there are, I can't have people around me to interfere with my surprising." (7947) Metron: "Anyone else prefer to lead the way through this jungle?" (7938) Brunmoor: "i will" ** (7946) Taskig smiles ** (7946) Taskig: "The Gods provide." (7937) Holdan: i'm a thief, remember, and this ability is good for me ** (7933) Abacar laughs aloud. ** (7938) Brunmoor: "Move aside!" (7947) Metron: "Then lead on, sir. I shall follow at a discreet distance, with the rest of the party behind me. Is that fine with everyone?" (7933) Abacar: "We are all so very ready to get out of this rain." (7937) Holdan: if there is anything up the path, i can surprise it (7931) Chad: ACtually in the wild a ranger or barbarian is actually better then a thief (7931) Chad: Thiefs do best in urban settings or inside. ** (7947) Metron nods in agreemtn ** (7937) Holdan: alright (7946) Taskig: Holdan, how about rearguard? ** (7947) Metron nods in agreement ** (7933) Abacar: (He's got hard core halfling abilities though, based on race.) (7947) Metron: (lol) ** (7938) Brunmoor pushes poast ** (7938) Brunmoor: past (7937) Holdan: lol (7937) Holdan: I'll be last ** (7947) Metron edges his way in front to do his job ** (7931) Chad: so marching order please (7938) Brunmoor: lol (8034) Ilzt'dinn (enter): 22:55 ** (7937) Holdan moves to the back of the line, and keeps his distance from the rest of the group, just in case ** (7938) Brunmoor: i'm 1 (7946) Taskig: Abacar, can you "break" those up? (7933) Abacar: (just did who is who?) (7946) Taskig: blue one was you ;) (7937) Holdan: isn't it obvious for me? (7937) Holdan: lol (7946) Taskig: sword & shield is Holdan (7933) Abacar: (25545_cn, and 2sword who are they?) (7946) Taskig: large sword was Caveus (7946) Taskig: macei sm e (7946) Taskig: mace is me (7947) Metron: (2 sword must be me) (7931) Chad: av isn't here right now (7931) Chad: Cav (7933) Abacar: (how's that?) (7933) Abacar: (we missing anyone?) (7947) Metron: (works for me) (7946) Taskig: er, I just see you and a lump ? (7931) Chad: His player had to duck out so for now Cav is in limbo (8034) Ilzt'dinn: Disconnecting from server... (8034) Ilzt'dinn (exit): 22:57 (7937) Holdan: can't you rename the minis? (7933) Abacar: (should be 5 minis visible to all, unless you are on dialup or something while it updates.) (7938) Brunmoor: i see 5 (7946) Taskig: I see the others (I put em there ;) but they are stacked (7931) Chad: Who is leading Brun or metron? (7938) Brunmoor: me (7947) Metron: (that would be me) (7933) Abacar: (CHad, i think that's it, there, yes?) ** (7938) Brunmoor leads the party to great sriches and spoils ** (7947) Metron: (OK, if Brun insists) (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: what about cav? (7931) Chad: Holdan is hanging a bit farther back right? (7937) Holdan: when he comes back? (7931) Chad: He's not here (7937) Holdan: yes, put me an extra square back ** (7947) Metron follows Brunmoor at a discreet distance ** (7933) Abacar: (set him back one.) (7937) Holdan: ok thats good (7946) Taskig: Since I can't see the minis properly (maybe b/c I placed them?), let's type out the order You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer (7933) Abacar: Brunmoor (7933) Abacar: Metron (7933) Abacar: Taskig (7933) Abacar: Abacar (7938) Brunmoor: "Arrrgh!" (7933) Abacar: Space (7946) Taskig: cool, tx (7933) Abacar: Holdan that's the order i got on yon map. (7947) Metron: Looks good.. (7937) Holdan: GUYS, HOLD ON!!! (7937) Holdan: first of all, Chad: assign ALL of us as a player ** (7938) Brunmoor stops ** (7937) Holdan: that way we can move our own minis (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: this is driving me crazy lol (7933) Abacar: (Lol good plan, givew that dude XP rofl) You must be either a player or GM to use the miniature Layer (7931) Chad: I gave Abacar the GM role (7937) Holdan: you're both GMs (7937) Holdan: you're both in red (7933) Abacar: (I don;'t have pwqord so i can;t assign players, chad.) (7937) Holdan: and onlu you know the password (7937) Holdan: yeah (7933) Abacar: (I can just use the map fully and such. ** (7947) Metron wonders if the party is moving forward or not ** (7931) Chad: Yep, you are all moving down the path. (7931) Chad: [1d20] => [2] = (2) (7937) Holdan: ok, everyone just move THEIR OWN minis, and no one elses (7938) Brunmoor: lol ** (7937) Holdan follows Abacar ** (7937) Holdan: see, isn't this so much easier? (7937) Holdan: lol (7931) Chad: Suddenly something large leaps out at you Holdan from above in the trees. You move and it lands near uyou on the ground. it looks like a 2 foot long bloated tick and it is crawling back towards you hungrily! (7933) Abacar: (BTW, I set everyone's facing east, my last mini handling task. :)) (7931) Chad: thats fine (7937) Holdan: (well turn me left) (7937) Holdan: (nvm) (7937) Holdan: Chad: draw whatever is there on the map, even if it's just a dot (7931) Chad: I need a initiative roll everyone (7937) Holdan: or use a mini (7931) Chad: [1d10] => [8] = (8) (7933) Abacar: (Like that, holdan?) (7931) Chad: I dont know how (7937) Holdan: (that's good, thanks) (7946) Taskig: hang on (7933) Abacar: :) (7946) Taskig: nvm (7931) Chad: This isnt 3rd edition guys, we arent going to be restricted to miniature use in combat, there are no attacks of opportunity (7947) Metron: (fine with me) (7931) Chad: just tell me what your doing (7931) Chad: roll d10, lower is better (7937) Holdan: what's my initiative modifier? (7933) Abacar: (We need to roll for surprise) (7937) Holdan: do i even have one? (7946) Taskig: [1d10] => [8] = (8) (7938) Brunmoor: [1d10] => [8] = (8) (7933) Abacar: What's your dex? (7931) Chad: Good point bacar (7937) Holdan: wait, can I make a hear noise check? (7937) Holdan: couldn't I have made one before the encounter? (7947) Metron: (I'm surprised only on a 1) (7933) Abacar: (hwere is whewre 3.x hits' the pavement.) (7933) Abacar: (I am loving this.) (7938) Brunmoor: so... (7931) Chad: roll d6 for surprise everyone (7946) Taskig: brb (7946) Taskig: [1d6] => [3] = (3) (7933) Abacar: [1d6] => [2] = (2) (7931) Chad: Metron is only surprised on a 1 (7937) Holdan: [1d6] => [4] = (4) (7947) Metron: (what's happening with the tick???) (7946) Taskig (exit): 23:07 (7938) Brunmoor: [1d6] => [6] = (6) (7947) Metron: [1d6] => [3] = (3) (7946) Taskig (enter): 23:07 (7931) Chad: 3 or under is surprised ** (7947) Metron is not sur ** ** (7947) Metron is not surprised ** (7931) Chad: Everyone over a 3 roll d10 for init ** (7937) Holdan is not surprised ** (7937) Holdan: [1d10] => [10] = (10) (7937) Holdan: whoah! (7931) Chad: The tick is in the back just beyond Holden (7931) Chad: adjust your init with dex bionus (7938) Brunmoor: i can be surprised 10 % of the time (7931) Chad: bonus (7937) Holdan: (Abacar, maybe draw something for that?) (7931) Chad: roll a d100 Brun (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7938) Brunmoor: [1d100] => [78] = (78) (7937) Holdan: what's the bonus for a 16? (7931) Chad: your not surprised brun ** (7933) Abacar w(On it, there's your tick, yeah it blows, lol i'll get better minis next time, rofl.) ** (7937) Holdan: lol it's fine (7931) Chad: +1 Holden so you go on a 9 (7937) Holdan: actually, the less-detailed it is, the better (at least for me, it doesn't ruin the image in my head) (7933) Abacar: (same) (7938) Brunmoor: :) (7937) Holdan: wait, is the lower the better? (7931) Chad: I will read off numbers starting at 1 and when it is your turn chime in. Remember to take into account for spell and weapon speed. (7931) Chad: yep (7931) Chad: lower is better (7931) Chad: 1's (7937) Holdan: so it's really a 10-1? (7931) Chad: 2's (7937) Holdan: and that's not that good? (7931) Chad: lower is better (7931) Chad: 3's ** (7947) Metron sees the tick is too far away, the path is too narrow, and so readies his bow ** (7933) Abacar: (add your weapon speed to your initiative. Anyone needs it, ask i got PHB open right here.) (7937) Holdan: what about my mule? (7931) Chad: ok, Metron holds his attack, he can attack anytime during this round (7937) Holdan: +2 (7931) Chad: The mule is bucking and kicking. (7937) Holdan: so 7 for me, i think ** (7947) Metron perhaps can shoot the tick without hitting the others on this narrow path ** (7946) Taskig: Disconnecting from server... (7937) Holdan: i mean, where is it? (7946) Taskig (exit): 23:13 (7931) Chad: your dex is +1 (7931) Chad: 9 (7931) Chad: Your holding it I assume (7937) Holdan: can someone draw it on the map? (7931) Chad: the reigns I mean (7937) Holdan: ok, that's fine ** (7938) Brunmoor readies his spear and throws it at the tick if he has room. ** (7931) Chad: 5's (7933) Abacar: (sure on it.) (7931) Chad: You'll take a penalty to hit if you use a missle weapon ** (7937) Holdan reaches over to his backpack on his mule (as a free action, I presume?) and takes out his short sword ** ** (7947) Metron wonders if he has a clean shot and, if so, looses an arrow ** (7937) Holdan: +3 for the short sword, so 6 for initiative for me i think (8054) Taskig (enter): 23:14 (7933) Abacar: (Holdan did you roll a 10? Then it's 13.) (7947) Metron: (fire rate for a longbow is 2 per round) (7933) Abacar: (But modded for dex.) (7937) Holdan: (10, +1 for dex, +3 for longsword) (7931) Chad: The +1 is really a m-1 as I count reverse on init (7933) Abacar: (What's your dex?) (7937) Holdan: oh (7931) Chad: so it is 12 for Holden (7937) Holdan: my dex is 16 (7937) Holdan: ok (7933) Abacar: (Okay so you go on 12) (7931) Chad: You have a shortsword Holden, halflings cant use longswords (7937) Holdan: i know (7931) Chad: Ok, so Brun are you throwing a spear?\ (7937) Holdan: im not proficient with the short sword, though (7938) Brunmoor: yep (7933) Abacar: (he said shortsword, earlier) (7933) Abacar: (Proficiencies are 2nd ed.) (7931) Chad: Ok, well, you dont have to use the shortsword, you can choose any weapon (7937) Holdan: i want to, though (7931) Chad: weapon profs came out in UA ** (7947) Metron fires 2 arrows ** (7937) Holdan: ? i thought they're in the PH (7933) Abacar: (sorry, chad, i sit corrected.) (7931) Chad: Not to worry and I too stand corrected, spec came out in UA, profs came out in PH (7933) Abacar: (Wasn't sure what rules you're using, i'll hush now.) (7931) Chad: lol (7937) Holdan: lol (7937) Holdan: so what's the penalty for that? (7931) Chad: Ok, Metron, due to partial cover, you take a -4 penalty to hit. Roll to hit with your arows. (7931) Chad: same for you Brun if your throwing a spear (7938) Brunmoor: [1d20] => [5] = (5) (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [7] = (7) (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [8] = (8) (7938) Brunmoor: ouch (7947) Metron: "damn." (7931) Chad: miss, miss, miss (7931) Chad: 6's (7931) Chad: 7's (7931) Chad: 8's (7931) Chad: The Tick again leaps forward at Holden as he seems to be the lowest to the ground. (8038) David (exit): 23:20 (7931) Chad: [1d20] => [10] = (10) (7938) Brunmoor: initiative again? ** (7947) Metron will attempt more shots next round ** (7937) Holdan: what now? (7931) Chad: The tick again misses (7931) Chad: not yet others still have to go (7931) Chad: who else is not surprised? (7937) Holdan: does the tick have to get higher or lower than my AC? (7947) Metron: "Anyone else going to attack the tick?" (7937) Holdan: me (7931) Chad: remember f you wroleled a 3 or under you dont get an action this round (7937) Holdan: me (7937) Holdan: "Me" (7931) Chad: 9's (7931) Chad: 10's (7931) Chad: 11's (7931) Chad: 13's (7937) Holdan: lol (7933) Abacar: (Holdan what's your AC?) (7931) Chad: 12's I mean (7931) Chad: Your up Holden (7937) Holdan: ok thats me (7937) Holdan: my AC is 4 (7933) Abacar: If the monster has a thaco of like 20 or so, he'll need a 16 to hit AC 4. (7933) Abacar: 4 AC old is like 16 AC new. ** (7937) Holdan uses all his strengeth to slash the tick-like creature with his short sword ** (8054) Taskig: what's THACO? ;) (7931) Chad: roll d20 (7937) Holdan: to hit Aromor class 0 (7937) Holdan: [1d20] => [20] = (20) (7947) Metron: (To Hit Armor Class 0) (7933) Abacar: (Thaco is what the monmster need sto hit AC Zero.) (7933) Abacar: Woot (8054) Taskig: (wow, tough room ... reminder: this is a 1e game) (7933) Abacar: Double woot) (7937) Holdan: (i'm still getting used to 1e, sorry) (7933) Abacar: (We'll get there.) (7938) Brunmoor: this is my first game in 17 years (7931) Chad: Smack, you hit, roll d6 for damage (7937) Holdan: do i hit? (7937) Holdan: oh ok (7933) Abacar: You rolled nat 20, you hit unless he;s got magic. (7937) Holdan: do i get a penalty for not being proficient, though? (7938) Brunmoor: critical? (7931) Chad: nat 20 oalways hits unless there is a sppecial reason it would miss (7937) Holdan: [1d6] => [5] = (5) (7933) Abacar: (depends on what crit rules DM is using.) (7937) Holdan: my rolls aren't too bad today ;) (7931) Chad: -3 but you rolled a nat 20, so it is moot (7933) Abacar: (Typivcally 1e didn't use crits.) (8054) Taskig: yep (7937) Holdan: ok ** (7937) Holdan successfully hits the tick-like creature ** (7931) Chad: No crits sorry (7938) Brunmoor: its one rule we used, changed it a bit to suit our game (7931) Chad: roll d6 please (7931) Chad: In the past we gave full weapon damage on a nat 20. BI can use it here if you all want byt remember monsters get it too then (7933) Abacar: (Again, this is so cool, to be playing AD&D again.) (7938) Brunmoor: either way doesnt bother me (7931) Chad: sorry for my bad typing (7937) Holdan: (i think we get the point, abacar lol) (7933) Abacar: doesn't bother me either as long as we know what's what, i'll deal. (7937) Holdan: i roll again? (8054) Taskig: I'm cool either way, if it's a vote I say "no crits" (7931) Chad: Ok, full damage then. (7933) Abacar: lol (7931) Chad: No need, you crit, full damage of 6 (7937) Holdan: idc, really (7938) Brunmoor: "ARRRGH" (7937) Holdan: ok (7937) Holdan: good lol (7933) Abacar: "My friends our life expectancy was jus thalved, lol) (7931) Chad: You have been warned though, monsters get it too;) (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: can I still move in the same round? (7931) Chad: You can jump back (7937) Holdan: ok, that's what I do ** (7937) Holdan quickly jumps back after his blow, with his mule franctically following him ** (7931) Chad: anyone left who hasn't attacked and is not surprised? (7933) Abacar: (I'm surprised, so pass.) (8054) Taskig: ditto ** (7947) Metron patiently waiting for the next round ** (7931) Chad: Ok, inits please (7931) Chad: all (7931) Chad: [1d10] => [5] = (5) (7938) Brunmoor: [1d10] => [3] = (3) (8054) Taskig: do we apply Dex bonus to surprise rolls? (7947) Metron: [1d10] => [4] = (4) (7937) Holdan: [1d10] => [6] = (6) (7931) Chad: no (8054) Taskig: k (7933) Abacar: (YEs, subtract it) (8054) Taskig: [1d10] => [7] = (7) (7933) Abacar: (woops.) (7933) Abacar: (i'll stop backseat DMing here and mnow, sorry.) (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7937) Holdan: lol (7931) Chad: No worries, Dex affects your init (7931) Chad: As far as I know it has no effect on surprise ** (7937) Holdan drops his short sword on the ground and quickly pulls out one of his trusty daggers ** (8054) Taskig: ok, I get +1 dex (7931) Chad: since I go in reverse consider it a -1 (7937) Holdan: my total init is 7 (7931) Chad: lower is better (7947) Metron: (11 dexterity here, no bonuses, lol) (7931) Chad: 1's (8054) Taskig: I think you mean 5, Holdan (7937) Holdan: 6-1 for dex +2 for dagger (7931) Chad: 2's (7931) Chad: 3's ** (7938) Brunmoor uunstraps his battle axe. ** (7937) Holdan: i did do that correctly, right? (7931) Chad: 4's (7931) Chad: 5's (7931) Chad: yep (7937) Holdan: ok (7931) Chad: The tick leaps at the mule. ** (7947) Metron fires 2 more arrows ** (7931) Chad: [1d20] => [15] = (15) (7937) Holdan: the mule is still next to me (7931) Chad: yep (7931) Chad: a bit behind you actually as your leading it by reigns (7937) Holdan: abacar, would you mind drawing my mule? (7937) Holdan: ok (7933) Abacar: (no problem) (7931) Chad: roll to hit metron (7937) Holdan: k thanks (7931) Chad: [1d4] => [2] = (2) (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [15] = (15) (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [9] = (9) (7947) Metron: "That's more like it...!!!" (7947) Metron: "I hope!" (7937) Holdan: lol nice darawing (7933) Abacar: (I resisted the urge to plant a big smiley on it, rlol.) (7937) Holdan: hahahahahah (7933) Abacar: (showing the tick's mnaneuver) (7931) Chad: the tick is digging it's jaws into the hind haunch of the firightened mule. (7931) Chad: Wjats your to hit bonus Metron? (7947) Metron: +1 to hit, +1 on damage... (7931) Chad: One arrow hits, the other misses. (7931) Chad: roll for damage (7947) Metron: (figured as much, lol) (7938) Brunmoor: "Good shot!" (7947) Metron: [1d6] => [6] = (6) (7947) Metron: "WOW!!!" (7938) Brunmoor: cool (7933) Abacar: (BLAM!) (7931) Chad: Nice (8054) Taskig: that should be one sick tick (7931) Chad: 6's (8054) Taskig: pme (8054) Taskig: sorry, me (7931) Chad: he looks bad but he is still working on the mule (8054) Taskig: attack with mace (7931) Chad: roll (8054) Taskig: [1d20] => [8] = (8) (7931) Chad: miss (8054) Taskig: ugh (7931) Chad: 7's (7931) Chad: 8's (7937) Holdan: does the mule take any damage? (7937) Holdan: wait, im 7 (7931) Chad: 9's (7931) Chad: yep (7931) Chad: ok, go ** (7937) Holdan leaps towards the tick with his dagger ** (7937) Holdan: [1d20] => [18] = (18) (8054) Taskig: nice (7931) Chad: nice hit (7931) Chad: roll damage (7931) Chad: d4 (7937) Holdan: i'm tellin ya, my rolls are amazing today (7937) Holdan: [1d4] => [2] = (2) (7947) Metron: (tick can't have much left in it) (7931) Chad: it looks bad but it is still hanging on, though most of it's body is just a smear of blood (7937) Holdan: can i still throw my other dagger at it? (7931) Chad: 9's (7938) Brunmoor: does the mule get an attack? (7931) Chad: One attack per round (7937) Holdan: yeah, and what's its HP/AC? (7931) Chad: He's kicking but cant reach it (8054) Taskig: Brunmoor will finish it off (7931) Chad: Dont worry, I know that info (7937) Holdan: ok (7931) Chad: 11's (7931) Chad: 12's (7931) Chad: anyone left? (7937) Holdan: the mule (7933) Abacar: (I;m surprised, holding.) (8054) Taskig: Abacar, that was last round (7931) Chad: The mule is kicking (7931) Chad: new inits (7931) Chad: [1d10] => [2] = (2) (7937) Holdan: [1d10] => [3] = (3) (7938) Brunmoor: [1d10] => [1] = (1) (8054) Taskig: [1d10] => [8] = (8) (7937) Holdan: -1 and +2 = init of4 (7933) Abacar: [1d10+3-1] => [1,3,-1] = (3) (7947) Metron: [1d10] => [1] = (1) (7931) Chad: 1's (7937) Holdan: nice, Metron ** (7938) Brunmoor attack with axe ** ** (7947) Metron fires two more arrows ** (7931) Chad: sorry brun, have to add in weapon speed (7937) Holdan: (maybe move your mini) (7938) Brunmoor: lol (7931) Chad: speed is 7 (7931) Chad: you go on 8 - dex bonus (7937) Holdan: rofl (7937) Holdan: move that mini back (7947) Metron: "I hope one of these finishes that monster off!" (7931) Chad: roll to hit metron (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [4] = (4) (7947) Metron: [1d20] => [15] = (15) (7937) Holdan: "I can't believe it's still standing" (7933) Abacar: (Changed facing, lemme know if it's off.) (7931) Chad: doll damage on the last arrow (7947) Metron: [1d6] => [6] = (6) (7938) Brunmoor: yes (7933) Abacar: (wow) (7947) Metron: awesome! (7937) Holdan: ! (7931) Chad: The tick dies (7947) Metron: That's 7 hp... (8054) Taskig: yay (7933) Abacar: (I have not seen such luck.) (7947) Metron: "Finally..." (7938) Brunmoor: call it a night gentlemen? (7937) Holdan: WHOOO!! (7931) Chad: Roll strength check -3 Holden to control the mule (7937) Holdan: "It is down at last..." (7931) Chad: after this we need to (7937) Holdan: [1d20] => [20] = (20) (7947) Metron: That was 6 arrows... any way to collect them? (8054) Taskig: dude (7931) Chad: d20 roll under your str (7938) Brunmoor: whoa (7933) Abacar: (uh oh) (8054) Taskig: oh (7931) Chad: The mule is now leaving (7931) Chad: What was on the mule ** (7938) Brunmoor retrieves his spear ** (7937) Holdan: what?! (7933) Abacar: "The halfling's Supplies! (7931) Chad: LOL ** (7947) Metron hurries to catch the mule if possible ** (7931) Chad: Yeah, only his stuff (8054) Taskig: ha ha ha ** (7937) Holdan CHASES after the mule at top-speed ** (7933) Abacar: (snicker) (7938) Brunmoor: and mine (7937) Holdan: and Brunmoor's backpack (7931) Chad: If you guys wanna catch the mule I'll allow it but it will take at while. (7937) Holdan: your damn right I'm catching up to it (7947) Metron: I'll let them catch it, I need to retrieve my arrows if possible (7937) Holdan: here's an idea: me and brunmoor go to chase it, while the other go forward (8054) Taskig: use the arrows on the mule (8054) Taskig: then we can eat ;) (7931) Chad: That said, it is well into the afternoon when you get the mule corners and your back on the main road. (7937) Holdan: and then we can have 2 seperate things going on in whispers (7933) Abacar: "We were fortunate." (7938) Brunmoor: "Well i have 50' rope, tinder, rations, torch, " (7931) Chad: We end here tonight all, very good job to all (7933) Abacar: :) (7933) Abacar: Smoked. (7947) Metron: "I hope we can at least make it to the moathouse before nightfall." (7933) Abacar: Is everyone here on the WOTC Thread? (7938) Brunmoor: i'm having a blast ** (7937) Holdan : Before running, Holdan picked up his short sword off the ground ** (7947) Metron: Yep... (7931) Chad: I believe so (7933) Abacar: Same. (7938) Brunmoor: yep i'm otisew (8054) Taskig: that was fun (7937) Holdan: yup (7933) Abacar: do we want a synopsis on the site or no? (7947) Metron: (Extempus here) (7937) Holdan: what about xp? (7933) Abacar: (for others who might join? (7947) Metron: Sure, why not??? (7937) Holdan: (grndyfn19) (7933) Abacar: (Etarnon here.) (7931) Chad: everyone take 250 in XP for tonight. I dont really assign based on what you kill I assign based on the quality of play and it was good tonight. (7933) Abacar: Okay, i'll write up a few paras and post it, i got the lgo saved. (7937) Holdan: i can do that, i have the chat logs for all the sessions so far) (8054) Taskig: wrenhunter (8054) Taskig: how about for last week Chad? (7938) Brunmoor: good night guys (7931) Chad: I have the chat log from last week (7933) Abacar: Okay, thanks holden, i need to prep my traveller game anyhow. (7931) Chad: I'll send it out, later all (8054) Taskig: bye (7933) Abacar: Everyone save your sheets (7931) Chad: Disconnecting from server... (7931) Chad (exit): 23:51 (8054) Taskig: Disconnecting from server... (8054) Taskig (exit): 23:51 (7938) Brunmoor: Disconnecting from server... (7938) Brunmoor (exit): 23:51 (7933) Abacar: great fun, gents. (7947) Metron: G'nite all... (7933) Etarnon: nite (7933) Etarnon: see you guys. (7947) Metron: Disconnecting from server... (7947) Metron (exit): 23:53 (7933) Etarnon: okay i'm out. See you. (7933) Etarnon: Disconnecting from server... (7933) Etarnon (exit): 23:54 (8093) Ra'arrne (enter): 04:02 (8093) Ra'arrne: Disconnecting from server... (8093) Ra'arrne (exit): 04:02 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 193] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-11-08 11:42 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I saw a post on the "House Rules" section that drew my interest for our own game. How would you guys feel about introducing a houserule that would get rid of "memorized" spells in favor of simply using spell slots. Its difficult for the MU at early levels only having 1 spell and not memorizing the right one makes it even harder. I am fine either way but I thought I would ask. Part of the fun of 1st edition to me were the house rules that were made. Many of which formed the basis of 2nd edition. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 194] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 02:46 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I saw a post on the "House Rules" section that drew my interest for our own game. How would you guys feel about introducing a houserule that would get rid of "memorized" spells in favor of simply using spell slots. Its difficult for the MU at early levels only having 1 spell and not memorizing the right one makes it even harder. I am fine either way but I thought I would ask. Part of the fun of 1st edition to me were the house rules that were made. Many of which formed the basis of 2nd edition. I don't really care what you do with that because I'm not a magic-using character. However, if I was, I would want to leave it as it is. Usually I wouldn't care what house rules were applied and which rules weren't because I'm all for custom content, but for this campaign I just wanted to stick solely on the core 1E rules, and all of its supplements. That's why I did not want a hybrid 1E/2E game and that's why I wouldn't want house rules. But since I don't use magic, you can just do whatever you want because it won't affect me. Let's just see what the other members think and let them decide. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 195] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-11-08 03:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Understood, but bear in mind a big part of 1st edition AD&D are house rules. Every campaign had them. In fact we already use several house rules in our game. I use crititcal hits, I dont have level limits based on race, I scrapped alignment languages and we roll 4d6 dropping the lowest roll for our stats. These are all house ruled. I do not really care either way but as I read that post by True-Atlantean on the House Rules thread, it did make some sense to me. I leave it up to you guys to decide. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 196] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 04:13 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Understood, but bear in mind a big part of 1st edition AD&D are house rules. They're a big part of any system, actually. But, yeah, I don't care. Just let the actual magic-users decide. By the way, do you have a link to the thread about spell slots? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 197] Author : Extempus Date : 03-11-08 04:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I love magic-users (my absolutely fave character class), but decided on a ranger so I'd have a little more to do at 1st level. I killed the giant tick last night, so I guess I done well!!! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 198] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 04:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I love magic-users (my absolutely fave character class), but decided on a ranger so I'd have a little more to do at 1st level. I killed the giant tick last night, so I guess I done well!!! So would you want spell slots or not? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 199] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-11-08 05:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I saw a post on the "House Rules" section that drew my interest for our own game. How would you guys feel about introducing a houserule that would get rid of "memorized" spells in favor of simply using spell slots. Its difficult for the MU at early levels only having 1 spell and not memorizing the right one makes it even harder. I am fine either way but I thought I would ask. Part of the fun of 1st edition to me were the house rules that were made. Many of which formed the basis of 2nd edition. I developed a spell point system starting in 1st Ed that has really worked well. Add together Intel.+Con.+HP and divide by 3. Add your level to the result and round up. That is the number of your Spell Points. Each time you use a first level spell for the first time that day, it costs 1 SP, the second time costs 2 SP, the third time 4SP, and so on. It allows MUs to be something other than the worst fighter in the group after they cast their one spell, while at the same time, the formula restricts how many SPs they get so they are not the equivalent of major dieties at high level, yet are as strong in what they do as an equivalent fighter. You can memorize half of the max number of spells you have available to you, and one "cantrip" for each point of intelligence. These are 1/4 SP minor spells. They can be found in UA pg.30. You might want to consider this. The IFGS live-scale group I played with and wrote for, use something similar, also with good results. Their rules are very similar to AD&D, or were the last time I played. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 200] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-11-08 07:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I developed a spell point system starting in 1st Ed that has really worked well. Add together Intel.+Con.+HP and divide by 3. Add your level to the result and round up. That is the number of your Spell Points. Each time you use a first level spell for the first time that day, it costs 1 SP, the second time costs 2 SP, the third time 4SP, and so on. It allows MUs to be something other than the worst fighter in the group after they cast their one spell, while at the same time, the formula restricts how many SPs they get so they are not the equivalent of major dieties at high level, yet are as strong in what they do as an equivalent fighter. You can memorize half of the max number of spells you have available to you, and one "cantrip" for each point of intelligence. These are 1/4 SP minor spells. They can be found in UA pg.30. You might want to consider this. The IFGS live-scale group I played with and wrote for, use something similar, also with good results. Their rules are very similar to AD&D, or were the last time I played. That sounds pretty good to me, but still, it's up to RedWizard. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 201] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-11-08 09:05 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not a bad method actually. Here is what I have been thinking though, take int and divide it by half then add your level. 1st level spells would be 3 points, and each level up would be 1 point more to cast, thus 4th level spells would cost 6 spell points to cast. Cantrips would be 1/4 a point. Assuming one had an 18 intel, they would at 1st level have the ability to cast 3 1st level spells and 4 cantrips in a day. Spells would still need to be studied each day, but it would be assumed the mage studied all the spells in his book. Thus without his book he would still be handicapped but no more would that one spell that only effects one thing and is therefore never memorized be an issue so long as the mage has it in his book and has studied his book that morning. Any thoughts? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 202] Author : Extempus Date : 03-11-08 09:06 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? So would you want spell slots or not? Either/or. Doesn't really matter to me, since I'm playing a ranger rather than a magic-user. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 203] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-11-08 10:03 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not a bad method actually. Here is what I have been thinking though, take int and divide it by half then add your level. 1st level spells would be 3 points, and each level up would be 1 point more to cast, thus 4th level spells would cost 6 spell points to cast. Cantrips would be 1/4 a point. Assuming one had an 18 intel, they would at 1st level have the ability to cast 3 1st level spells and 4 cantrips in a day. Spells would still need to be studied each day, but it would be assumed the mage studied all the spells in his book. Thus without his book he would still be handicapped but no more would that one spell that only effects one thing and is therefore never memorized be an issue so long as the mage has it in his book and has studied his book that morning. Any thoughts? I'm in the same boat. As a fighter sub-class (Cavalier)whatever we do won't affect me this game anyway. Any system that allows multiple spells to be cast at 1st is going to be a benefit. I'm sure the MU is goin' to be happpyyy! [Just by comparison. In the system I suggested, suppose a MU had a 18 Intel., a 12 Con and 4 HP. That would total 34.Divide by 3 and round up=12, add your level =13 or 13 Spell points. You could have 18 spells in your book and 9 of them memorized. Of those, during the ensuing days adventure he cast armor at one point, magic missile 3 times at 1,2 & 4 points respectively, he casts identify 2 times for loot found for 3 more points (11 points so far) so when the ogre attacks that night before he can sleep he uses his last two points to cast light so we can fight and burning hands to flame broil the ogre to taste. Now he's the worst fighter in the group. Had he cast magic missile again, it would cost him 8 spell points only 2 of which he had. Those 6 come directly out of Constitution and he passes out...and may or may not get those points back.} It's really fun as a DM to watch MUs shuffle their spells around so they can use their points without going over. RedWizards system is certainly easier to compute. though. And as I mentioned the MU will be really glad of either one. I vividly remember the early days of gaming when the list of volunteers NOT to play MUs was long. I think I had been gaming for 3 or 4 years, at least, before I even attempted one. He died, but due to the hand of another player. She was rather disgruntled because we didn't use her tactical ideas much. (Let's not bother surrounding the dragon, let's all charge right down his mouth and fight him from the inside so we can't miss when we hit! ??!) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 204] Author : wrenhunter Date : 03-11-08 10:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I saw a post on the "House Rules" section that drew my interest for our own game. How would you guys feel about introducing a houserule that would get rid of "memorized" spells in favor of simply using spell slots. Its difficult for the MU at early levels only having 1 spell and not memorizing the right one makes it even harder. I am fine either way but I thought I would ask. Part of the fun of 1st edition to me were the house rules that were made. Many of which formed the basis of 2nd edition. Would this apply to clerics too? Either way, I like it, and think house rules are cool. I'm not a fan of the spell point systems discussed afterwards, though. I like the simplicity of 1e. The other systems are sounding 3.5-ish. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 205] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-11-08 10:19 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Would this apply to clerics too? Either way, I like it, and think house rules are cool. I'm not a fan of the spell point systems discussed afterwards, though. I like the simplicity of 1e. The other systems are sounding 3.5-ish. 3.5ish? There's no need to be abusive, is there? Actually, I have been using that system for over 20 years and once you'd see it in use, I think you'd change your mind. I am not exaggerating when I say virtually every DM who has ever gamed with me while that system is in use has adopted it or some version of it into their games. If you realized how I lothe anything 3.x, you'd understand the deapth of that insult....lol. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 206] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-11-08 11:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It's always good to discuss the theories behind the rules and alternate readings but in the end I want to run the game you guys want to play. If the spell casters (MU and cleric, and eventually ranger) are cool with the way it is currently written in the book then thats how we will do it. It takes a lot of patience but around 5th level that patience starts to pay in dividends. Unless the casters ask for a change I think for now we will run spellcasting as it is written for 1st Ed. Also on another topic, I want to start running our sessions an hour earlier, at 6PM CST. This will give us 4 hours if we play to 10PM which is really as late as I want to go. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 207] Author : Extempus Date : 03-12-08 12:49 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? A way around that is to ensure that the magic-users and/or clerics have a few scrolls they can make use of (of 1st level spells, naturally). That increases their usefulness and firepower without screwing with the rules. As far as 6PM CDT goes, that's 4PM PDT (my time), which is right around the time I get home from work... that works for me. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 208] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-12-08 03:51 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey Gents. I was kind of surprised to see the raw logs posted there. I had offered in fact, to kind of boil it down to a few paragraphs / synopsis of the events to this point as a campaign log, not the actual chat logs, as those are hard to read. But if it is to be logs, it is. As to the spell points thing: I won't say don't do it. RedWizard, it's your game. I am pretty much of the mind to keep it rules as written. I.e. No spell points, if you are asking. If there's a vote on spell points, though, I'll cast mine as Leave it as Written. If you go with your spell points, I won't complain. I'll just play it as you say. But RAW, Abacar will thus get one spell a day, pre-memorized. I'm happy with that. I like low magic anyway. I'm in it for the role. If you end up going spell points, I think it's gonna boost low level spell amounts, and also reduce high level spell amounts. I will say as a side note, it would be kind of cool to use scrolls, or to be able to get access to scrolls, if we can, over time. Now, I'm curious as to a few clarifications: 1. Are we using Unearthed Arcana? If so, I'll order it off Ebay. 2. Are we going to play combat fast and loose or go with weapon speed and such? I just want to know. Seems like we are more on the go with Rules as written, unless it bogs down sort of. I was happy with how that combat went, I think we were sticking to rules pretty much, just that we weren't set up to track all the numbers, at the time, for initiative and such. I'll work on keeping on top of that, next time. I'm not a slavish rule hound..just wondering what the plan is. 3. Scrolls and such have a delay in reading, in combat which is why I am asking. 4. Can we get a copy of your crit rules, or is it just max damage on nat 20? I saw you had said it will apply for monsters, too and I am all for it. I am of the mind that it should be hard core, both ways, and if it kills my PC, I'm okay with it. 5. Other things: After I get UA of Ebay, I'll have a full set of books. So I can do rules lookups at need, to assist or not. Or I'll keep 'em closed, on your say so. I apologize for stepping on your DMing there, last time, It won't happen again. I'm usually DM for our group, and have been for years, so I'll rein it in. I liked the silly drawings I did for the trees and monsters. I was glad you guys didn't laugh too much. It really felt like old school gaming again there. I got a kick out of the flea, and was pretty much amazed at all the damage the party delivered. I'll see if I can get some background maps, or something, for the map tool. Generic forests, and such. Finally, I had a blast, and it was great fun. Everyone was an interesting character, and team player. I think we all did a good job, and I look forward to the next adventure. I had so much fun, you guys have inspired me to fire up my old Birthright flavored 2e Game, to be run in april on a different day, on openRPG. I've been working on it all day. Good times. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 209] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-12-08 09:49 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? :rimshot: Whatever we decide is cool. We are using UA because that's where Barbarians and Cavaliers come from. That means there are Cantrips available to MUs and Illusionists as an option, as well. I still have copies of old printed spell lists from 1st Ed somewhere I could try to scan and send to you, if you want, that include the cantrips. The earlier starting time will really help me out. That's great. That way I can game for a little over 3 hours instead of a little over 2.:rimshot: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 210] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-12-08 01:09 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey Gents. I was kind of surprised to see the raw logs posted there. I had offered in fact, to kind of boil it down to a few paragraphs / synopsis of the events to this point as a campaign log, not the actual chat logs, as those are hard to read. But if it is to be logs, it is. As to the spell points thing: I won't say don't do it. RedWizard, it's your game. I am pretty much of the mind to keep it rules as written. I.e. No spell points, if you are asking. If there's a vote on spell points, though, I'll cast mine as Leave it as Written. If you go with your spell points, I won't complain. I'll just play it as you say. But RAW, Abacar will thus get one spell a day, pre-memorized. I'm happy with that. I like low magic anyway. I'm in it for the role. If you end up going spell points, I think it's gonna boost low level spell amounts, and also reduce high level spell amounts. I will say as a side note, it would be kind of cool to use scrolls, or to be able to get access to scrolls, if we can, over time. Now, I'm curious as to a few clarifications: 1. Are we using Unearthed Arcana? If so, I'll order it off Ebay. 2. Are we going to play combat fast and loose or go with weapon speed and such? I just want to know. Seems like we are more on the go with Rules as written, unless it bogs down sort of. I was happy with how that combat went, I think we were sticking to rules pretty much, just that we weren't set up to track all the numbers, at the time, for initiative and such. I'll work on keeping on top of that, next time. I'm not a slavish rule hound..just wondering what the plan is. 3. Scrolls and such have a delay in reading, in combat which is why I am asking. 4. Can we get a copy of your crit rules, or is it just max damage on nat 20? I saw you had said it will apply for monsters, too and I am all for it. I am of the mind that it should be hard core, both ways, and if it kills my PC, I'm okay with it. 5. Other things: After I get UA of Ebay, I'll have a full set of books. So I can do rules lookups at need, to assist or not. Or I'll keep 'em closed, on your say so. I apologize for stepping on your DMing there, last time, It won't happen again. I'm usually DM for our group, and have been for years, so I'll rein it in. I liked the silly drawings I did for the trees and monsters. I was glad you guys didn't laugh too much. It really felt like old school gaming again there. I got a kick out of the flea, and was pretty much amazed at all the damage the party delivered. I'll see if I can get some background maps, or something, for the map tool. Generic forests, and such. Finally, I had a blast, and it was great fun. Everyone was an interesting character, and team player. I think we all did a good job, and I look forward to the next adventure. I had so much fun, you guys have inspired me to fire up my old Birthright flavored 2e Game, to be run in april on a different day, on openRPG. I've been working on it all day. Good times. Since the concensus would indicate a desire to continue with rules as written, that is how we shall go. I prefer a more low magic system myself. One of the reasons I am uneasy with the 3rd editions is how they made magic synonamous with science, it is everywhere. Some scrolls and potions will be available in the larger cities where more capable apothacarists and sages can be located. These will obviously be expensive though due to their rarity. And the selection will be limited. Everything else will be acquired "on the road". I have given each of your characters one item to assist them in these, their low levels. The items I have given are not particularly powerful but rather useful. Never fear though, the series of modules we are running ran rife with loot. We are using Unearthed Arcana, but aside from the cantrips listed therein, everything else will be acquired only through adventuring as both the items and spells listed in that book were particularly powerful for 1st edition. Therefore that material is as it's name suggests, arcana that is unearthed. I like to keep the rules fast and loose whenever issues come up that are vague in the books. As this is 1st edition, that covers a lot of rules:rolleyes: . Still where the rules are clear we shall attempt to abide by them. We will continue to use weapon speed as well as casting time for spells and scrolls. If you have a system we can use to keep initiatives in a more orderly fashion let me know, I am always game to make our system more efficient (and thus easier on myself). Dont worry about stepping on my toes, you didn't. I would be happy to have you help out with rules lookup. This is another way we can keep the pace flowing. For now I think I will ask just you though as we dont need everyone thumbing through their books at every incident. That will only slow us down. Crits are easy, weapons do max damage on natural 20's and everyone gets them, including the bad guys. As you know OpenRPG, I elect you as our media expert. Maps, illustrations and other what nots are now in your sphere of influence.;) I'm glad everyone had a nice time and I hope we keep enjoying ourselves. I ask only that everyone be considerate of each other's real life needs and try and remember that in this game everyione is the main charater. Something I dont think will be an issue with anyone from what I have already seen. P.S. One other thing, probably best if we do in the future condense the happening of previous sessions to a few paragraphs so as not to tax the length of our posts here. Thank you though Grndyfn19 for posting those. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 211] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-12-08 04:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? P.S. One other thing, probably best if we do in the future condense the happening of previous sessions to a few paragraphs so as not to tax the length of our posts here. Thank you though Grndyfn19 for posting those. Point taken. I was actually rushing to post them because I didn't have a lot of time on my hands. If I did, though, I would have shortened it. I'll do that in the future, though. Also, RedWizard, I think you should make a seperate post/thread containing all the rules for our campaign including: how many players we have/need, all the official rules already published for 1E that we are using/not using, any house rules/custom content that's added to that game, all the allowed races/classes, and any other information regarding anything within the game (items, NPCs, etc...?). As well, I am thinking of making a new thread pretty soon that will hopefully be stickied if it is successful. I want to make a compendium of all custom content (races, classes, etc.) and tools, like they already have on the 3.5 forums, except just for 1E. I want to get used to the rules and get good at creating things for them. Whether these new rules/content will actually be used in our campaign is unknown (and probably unlikely since I am not the GM), but when I make my own 1E campaign (which I plan on doing eventually), I want to have something to build from. Is this a good idea? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 212] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-12-08 06:38 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hmm, posting all the rules we will use would take a few books but fortunately TSR made a few already:) It would be easier to simply tell what rules (for now) I am not using or am using differently. *I dont use level restrictions based on race. *I dont use alignment languages *I do use comeliness *Roll 4d6 minus the lowest roll and re-roll 1's for stats to be placed as the player wishes on his sheet *Full starting HP and wealth *No drow, half-drow,or half-ogres *I dont allow spells or magic items from UA except if found through roleplay *crits on a natural 20 always hit regardless of AC and do max damage for the weapon in use. (Unless there are special circumstances) *I am not a big stickler on movement speed in general combat. I do use them when the situation requires as in chasing, charging or fleeing. Otherwise just use common sense, we all have a good idea how fast a horse runs in comparison to a human. Etc... I am sure more will be forthcoming as we come up against new circumstances in need of arbitration. Probably the biggest rule I use (or try to) is common sense. One of the greatest aspects of 1st edition was the freedom it allowed both GM and players to try things even if they weren't spelled out in the rules. Later editions (especially 3rd) tried to create a rule for everything and in my opinion it severely handcuffed everyone playing to doing only what the game creators had already thought of. If you have a question in the game, just ask. I'll likely have an answer for you. As for custom content, I've pretty much listed my houserules already. Dragon made tons of custom rules but I'm not going to attempt to go through everything they did. A lot of it is good reading though. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 213] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-12-08 06:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It will involve a lot of extra work for our already busy DM. I always take notes when I play and list many of the things you suggest. The rules as written are already available in the books and PDFs, so doing them again is unnessary. The races useable are already in there, too. Anything extra, like new spells or magic items would be something to note and, if you like, share later with others in the party once they are generally known in game time. At least that is my opinion. I appologize for stepping in here. I also almost always DM and rarely get to play. In fact, currently, this is the only game I'm "playing" in. Just tryin' to help. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 214] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-12-08 06:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Wow, I wasn't rerolling 1s when I rolled up Caveaus. That might have helped. Actually, he's really fine like he sits and his backstory fell together well, I thought. I'm jamming again tonight but thought I might try to figure out minis on openrpg before I go. (The drums are already loaded and all.) Am I correct in that it looks like there is already one chosen for me and have I and the mini been assigned? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 215] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-12-08 07:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? :doh: You know what I forgot to do guys? I forgot to check and see who if any have psionics in your party. I am going to make the rolls on my own tonight so that if any do get it, I can send them info detailing the extent they possess these rare powers and thus not take up time from the game next Monday. If you want to know how the rolls are made or how psionics work, feel free to read up on them under Psionics in the Players Handbook. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 216] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-12-08 09:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hmm, posting all the rules we will use would take a few books but fortunately TSR made a few already:) It would be easier to simply tell what rules (for now) I am not using or am using differently. :D I'm pretty sure you knew that's what I meant. Obviously I wouldn't want you to rewrite rules already written in a book. *I dont use level restrictions based on race. *I dont use alignment languages *I do use comeliness *Roll 4d6 minus the lowest roll and re-roll 1's for stats to be placed as the player wishes on his sheet *Full starting HP and wealth *No drow, half-drow,or half-ogres *I dont allow spells or magic items from UA except if found through roleplay *crits on a natural 20 always hit regardless of AC and do max damage for the weapon in use. (Unless there are special circumstances) *I am not a big stickler on movement speed in general combat. I do use them when the situation requires as in chasing, charging or fleeing. Otherwise just use common sense, we all have a good idea how fast a horse runs in comparison to a human. Etc... This is actually what I was looking for, and thanks for doing this :) . Probably the biggest rule I use (or try to) is common sense. One of the greatest aspects of 1st edition was the freedom it allowed both GM and players to try things even if they weren't spelled out in the rules. Later editions (especially 3rd) tried to create a rule for everything and in my opinion it severely handcuffed everyone playing to doing only what the game creators had already thought of. If you have a question in the game, just ask. I'll likely have an answer for you. Even though 3.x added more rules to everything, I think that actually helped. For the rules-buffs out there, this would be a much better game for them (like me), and for the freeform, do whatever without rules-buffs, this game was still for them. The rules helped them do some things more efficiently and made everything more exciting, but if it ever got too complicated or didn't want to be uses, you always have the option to do it however you want. There aren't any rules that are set in stone and can't be changed. Also, should I still create that thread I was talking about earlier about the custom content compendium for 1E? Would you guys be interested? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 217] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-13-08 03:30 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? While I think it would be interesting for you, I wouldn't need a compendium. I have complete sets of 1e, 2e black book, a PHB and DMG of Wizard cover 2nd ed pre black book, and the core rules on CD-rom 2.0, plus all the green and brown and blue campaign options book in print. Plus mods. I'm a fan of the basic classes. Well, except the timelord from Dragon mag. RedWizard: My concept for tracking here is a map pic tool that lists initiative numbers, and such, with an icon by name for each character, showing their intiative as they roll it, modded by weapons speed and dex. I saw a thing like this at a game store, looked pretty cool. I'll put up a sample on my website, after I design one. In other news my own 2e Birthright game setup is coming along, I started on the skeleton of a website, yesterday night. Again, you guys have inspired me to return to the elder days, when it was all simple, and rules didn't get in the way. My wife is telling me that this is the happiest I've been in 6 months. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 218] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-13-08 01:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Grndyfn19, I think if you want to put together such a project it would be interesting to see and probably do. However as has been stated, most of the rules are already put together in the books which I believe most of us have. I wouldn't have much time to assist you in such a project as I am usually busy elsewhere but if this is something you would like to do I say go for it. Etarnon, I am not very familiar with birthright. I have read a little about it back in the day and know the premise is on kingdom building and politics which I like. I would like to give it a shot though. Let me know what night you will run this. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 219] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-13-08 05:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Grndyfn19, I think if you want to put together such a project it would be interesting to see and probably do. However as has been stated, most of the rules are already put together in the books which I believe most of us have. I wouldn't have much time to assist you in such a project as I am usually busy elsewhere but if this is something you would like to do I say go for it. You don't need to help me with it, RedWizard, it will only consist of material created by me and anyone who wishes to contribute on the entire boards. Then, if you'd like, people like you who don't have the time to contribute anything can just briefly look at the thread and say what they like and dislike. Also, that's okay if you guys already have all the rule books and supplements for 1E. This thread that I'll soon create will be optional rules and content, like Unearthed Arcana did and does now in 3.x, and whether you would like to use them or not is up to you. I'm guessing not, though, since you guys seem mostly interested in the core/base published material already out (I, on the otherhand, can't live without custom content and want to make D&D as vast and full of options as systems like HERO and GURPS where you can create anything. That's why I don't always want to stick to the core races/classes because then I feel like it's a video game where you HAVE to do what's set before you. Understand?). I'm mostly doing it to see new ideas, get used to the system myself, and to eventually get good enough to create material for my own campaign (which can also be posted on the threads if anyone has custom campaigns). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 220] Author : wrenhunter Date : 03-13-08 05:59 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Wow, I wasn't rerolling 1s when I rolled up Caveaus. That might have helped. Actually, he's really fine like he sits and his backstory fell together well, I thought. I'm jamming again tonight but thought I might try to figure out minis on openrpg before I go. (The drums are already loaded and all.) Am I correct in that it looks like there is already one chosen for me and have I and the mini been assigned? Not at all, I just chucked up a few likely images from my local "stash". I got the images from here: http://dnd.castellan.net/mini/ so feel free to grab (or create) a new one. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 221] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-13-08 06:09 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not at all, I just chucked up a few likely images from my local "stash". I got the images from here: http://dnd.castellan.net/mini/ so feel free to grab (or create) a new one. That's actually the link I've been trying to find for a while, and the link that I was trying to find in our last session. Thanks for finding it. :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 222] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-14-08 02:27 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not at all, I just chucked up a few likely images from my local "stash". I got the images from here: http://dnd.castellan.net/mini/ so feel free to grab (or create) a new one. Couldn't get into our room. I guess it isn't there all the time. The "minis" are kind of hard to see and I wonder is there a way to sort out "just fighters" or "just clerics"? I may also have another recruit, if we need him. He is willing to play another cleric. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 223] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-14-08 06:55 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Couldn't get into our room. I guess it isn't there all the time. No, it only appears when RedWizard creates it each Monday night, and then disappears when the game ends that same night. As for the minis and sorting them, what exactly do you mean? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 224] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-14-08 12:57 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry guys, noone got psionics. Two came close as I rolled a 95 twice and with his intelligence our mage was the closest but sadly it wasn't enough. But then psionics add a whole new peril and you guys have enough of that already;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 225] Author : otisew Date : 03-14-08 02:13 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry guys, noone got psionics. Two came close as I rolled a 95 twice and with his intelligence our mage was the closest but sadly it wasn't enough. But then psionics add a whole new peril and you guys have enough of that already;) Works for me, we never used psionics in our campaigns. I can live without it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 226] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-14-08 02:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry guys, noone got psionics. Two came close as I rolled a 95 twice and with his intelligence our mage was the closest but sadly it wasn't enough. But then psionics add a whole new peril and you guys have enough of that already;) How do you become a psionic? I don't think a rogue apprentice would have psionic capabilities lol. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 227] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-14-08 03:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well, psionics are not class specific. They represent the presence of psychic ability possesed by the character. They are extremely rare as the roll made during character gen by the player or DM is difficult to make, being a base 00 on a d100. For every point of int over 16 the base is lowered by 2 and a half points, for every point of wis over 16 it is lowered 1 and a half points and for every point of cha over 16 it is lowered by half a point. Thus, to show how difficult this is, a character with an 18 in int, wis and cha would still require a roll of 91 or higher to manifest such psychic powers. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 228] Author : Extempus Date : 03-14-08 05:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sorry guys, noone got psionics. Two came close as I rolled a 95 twice and with his intelligence our mage was the closest but sadly it wasn't enough. But then psionics add a whole new peril and you guys have enough of that already;) My intelligence, wisdom and charisma aren't high enough to have made a difference anyway (just high enough to make me a ranger, however)... :( -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 229] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-14-08 06:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? No, it only appears when RedWizard creates it each Monday night, and then disappears when the game ends that same night. As for the minis and sorting them, what exactly do you mean? When I get over there, the list looks like this: Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 3837 001.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 2856 002.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 2471 006.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 43457 01_13_t.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 25197 02_23_t.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 1952 1002f.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 2130 1004f.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 1894 1007f.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 1815 1008f.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 154223 1017_2.gif Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:59 PM 133997 1017_5. but all in a column. When you pull one up, it is about an inch or less tall. My eyes are no longer that good, and I have a real difficulty seeing detail and even gender, sometimes. Getting old really sucks! Anyway, I'm open to ideas. I'm also just as glad the psionics didn't happen. I've played using it quite a bit, my own version, and while it is really cool a lot of times, it can make adventures exponetially tougher and you get to meet a whole new set of monsters.... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 230] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-14-08 10:36 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? you guys seem mostly interested in the core/base published material already out. Actually, I have started designing some specific classes for the campaign that I will be running. As to which night, it's open, right now, and at least 3 to 4 weeks off before game start. So Whoever Might have time, and when... ...that's when I'll do it Sunday afternoons, my tabletop guys come over to play Spycraft 2.0, so that's out. I could do evening, of course, after 6 PM EST. Last saturday of the month, (1 Game amonth) afternoons, I am in a Star Wars SAGA game that I just joined. I could do saturday nights, after about 7 PM. Monday nights, I game with you guys. So any other day / time. Here's the Campaign map I will be using, based on my old 1e game that has run off and on since 1979, when it was 1e, via the AD&D DMG (Now it's 2e, Plus Birthright.) I did the map in 2003, when the game was ported over to Neverwinter Nights: http://www.adrive.com/public/744d2a7d88726e07d5400d71592b8dd5816a8a2f4fa56093f20ca441f847421e.html I'm working on better maps than that one, it has so problems where you can't see it all that well, because of the coloring. I might go to a Straight out CC2, or CC3 map... still tossing around some idea. Looking forward to monday, oh heck yeah. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 231] Author : wrenhunter Date : 03-15-08 07:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? When I get over there, the list looks like this: [edit] but all in a column. When you pull one up, it is about an inch or less tall. My eyes are no longer that good, and I have a real difficulty seeing detail and even gender, sometimes. Getting old really sucks! Anyway, I'm open to ideas. Yeah, they are all a jumble. That's one reason why I just downloaded all of them. Easier to preview locally on the Mac. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 232] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-15-08 07:48 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks for the info. I'll still try to go through them and pick one out. We might be getting another player, too. Possibly another cleric. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 233] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-16-08 10:00 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey, I was just wondering if i could ask a quick question to my gaming buddies here since it has basically become the thread for our campaign: Do you get more pleasure out of playing a tabletop RPG (for as long as it needs to be) or by playing an RPG video game (for as long as it needs to be)? I asked this question in another thread on the Gleemax forums (you could find it by looking at my posts), but I wanted to ask you guys specifically. Do you like playing solo against computerized enemies (or in the case of MMO's, other people's digital avatars) with a world and set of characters already made for you, or do you like sitting down with a bunch of your buddies (or sitting in your computer desk playing online with either text, chat, voice, or any combination of those) and playing in a published/custom campaign where you can change any aspect to the game you want as a DM, and define your character as you want with unlimited amounts of options as a player? I'm just curious to hear your answers. Can't wait until tomorrow :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 234] Author : wrenhunter Date : 03-17-08 01:05 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys I won't be able to play tonight. It's St. Paddy's Day in Boston, after all ;) RedWizard, feel free to NPC my cleric as needed. Have fun, and see you next week. -wren -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 235] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-17-08 02:02 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys, I hate to do this on such short notice but I have to call our game tonight. I have a cold and can barely stay awake on the stuff I am taking to get over it. Next week I have my mother coming to visit so I wont be able to make it then either. So we will be taking a 2 week hiatus. Hope everyone is ok with this. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 236] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-17-08 03:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm okay with it, thanks for the heads up. See you week after next. Get well, soon. Do you get more pleasure out of playing a tabletop RPG (for as long as it needs to be) or by playing an RPG video game (for as long as it needs to be)? Not sure what you mean about the "as long as it needs to be" part. Do you mean response or campaign length? Do you like playing solo against computerized enemies (or in the case of MMO's, other people's digital avatars) with a world and set of characters already made for you Sure. I have an account on EVE online (It's a sci fi MMORPG), where I run an in-corporation that I started a little over two years ago. My cash assets total over 1 Billion game dollars (Called ISK), spare parts and such, along with ships...my fleet has 12 ships in it...perhaps another half billion, if I liquidated it all. A billion is a lot, it's like the "Big-Time" players. If you work the game really hard you can earn a few million a day, mining, and trading commodities. At it's maximum size, the corporation employed 36 real people, in divisions spread out over 4 empires with 27 bases / Space station docks. Now, I play that game. And I play games where i like the setting, specifically, and how the game plays. I tried Dark Age of Camelot, years ago and left after three months, because it was a grind, and my PC basically sat around, trying to make armor out of leather scraps and sinews and such, when he wasn't off killing easy goblins in the daily grind...which, though i like fantasy, was a real chore. I also have multiple PCs on multiple neverwinter nights servers. I used to run, and built my own server. I've never played WoW, nor will I. I don't have the time these days. or do you like sitting down with a bunch of your buddies (or sitting in your computer desk playing online with either text, chat, voice, or any combination of those) and playing in a published/custom campaign where you can change any aspect to the game you want as a DM, and define your character as you want with unlimited amounts of options as a player? Yeah, of course I have done this, too. Again the setting is the preference for me, rather than they type or style of interaction. Each one has a different flavor. I've run Star Trek RPG (3 versions), Gurps, 3rd & 4th, Star Wars d6, WEG's d6 system, Cyberpunk, Gamma World, 7th Sea, Mechwarrior 2nd edition, Traveller, MegaTraveller, Star Wars SAGA, D&D all Editions, with a preference for 1e, and 2e (Birthright, Greyhawk, Dragonlance), Morrow Project, Twilight:2000 both editions, Paranoia, Alternity, Hero, Hero 5th, Iron Crown's Rolemaster, Spacemaster, Cyberspace, Middle Earth Roleplaying, MERP by Decipher, Runequest 2nd ed, and a half dozen other rare, weird games from no name companies that nobody has likely heard of. I prefer Sci fi games, most of all. Military / Modern, 2nd, Fantasy third. What draws me is the setting, and as a Referee, the rules. Do they make it easy to create the universe? Detailed characters with a good backstory, and skills? Plot and character arcs rigged in? Disadvantages, and weaknesses? If so, I'm there. Especially since I am a sc fi fan, I like some games for their ports of Canon to a game, if playing it gfeels like the movie, TV show, and the rules don't get in the way. d20 SW By WOTC, the rules got in the way, both versions. Thus they released SAGA. I still like d6 SW by WEG better, but I digress. Last Unicorn Games' Star trek probably my all time favorite, Star Wars d6 after that.. just sheer FUN, those rules and a great job, and kudos to Bill S. Alternity slightly behind those. Then ICE Spacemaster, simply because finding players for it is a real challenge. Mechwarrior 2nd, at the tail end, just because it is designed to create a 'mecha pilot or his tech or someone who hires them to blow up other 'mecha. But it's a good rule set, simple skill rolls. Hope that answered your question. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 237] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-17-08 03:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys, I hate to do this on such short notice but I have to call our game tonight. I have a cold and can barely stay awake on the stuff I am taking to get over it. Next week I have my mother coming to visit so I wont be able to make it then either. So we will be taking a 2 week hiatus. Hope everyone is ok with this. That's OK. While my sirname is Scottish, my mother's family traces back to county Leitrim, Ireland, so I really aught to be celebrating the day. As for Holden's question, I'd much rather be gaming F2F with my fellow players, casting Magic Missile at the darkness or whatever. Video gaming is a pale substitute. This game we are into is the first one I have done playing online, so we'll have to see how it turns out. As for playing within the restrictions as AD&D requires, rather than have a character who can 'do anything', I rather like it. Playing with a "ringer" character destroys the challenge. It's like the time a Class A softball team dropped down to the Class B league I was playing in. It was fast pitch and I was the pitcher. I did everything I could and we lost by 3 runs. I knew one of the guys on the A team and when we were shaking hands at the end he was rather arrogant. I told him he was actually in a "no-win situation". That his team should have won and, actually, only beating us by 3 should be considered by them as a loss. The B teams they were playing were the only ones who really had a chance to win. If they defeat the A team, they are heros, if they keep the score close, they were really doing a great job, if they lost big, they should have because they were playing a team with better players across the board. It destroys the quality of the win if you are grossly overpowered compaired to your opponents. The character of a warrior is defined by the quality of his enemies. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 238] Author : otisew Date : 03-17-08 04:29 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys, I hate to do this on such short notice but I have to call our game tonight. I have a cold and can barely stay awake on the stuff I am taking to get over it. Next week I have my mother coming to visit so I wont be able to make it then either. So we will be taking a 2 week hiatus. Hope everyone is ok with this. No problem dude, get better and say hi to ma for me. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 239] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-17-08 06:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys, I hate to do this on such short notice but I have to call our game tonight. I have a cold and can barely stay awake on the stuff I am taking to get over it. Next week I have my mother coming to visit so I wont be able to make it then either. So we will be taking a 2 week hiatus. Hope everyone is ok with this. Yes, I'm ok with it. Even though I really wanted to play tonight, I wouldn't have been able to anyway. I have two huge projects to do for my school that I procrastinated for until tonight :D . Next week, though, since RedWizard can't DM then either, does anyone in our group want to try a one-shot that may/may not count towards our character's experience (would have to ask RedWizard)? I would be willing to DM or co-DM if anyone wants to since I want to get better at it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 240] Author : Extempus Date : 03-17-08 07:32 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Guys, I hate to do this on such short notice but I have to call our game tonight. I have a cold and can barely stay awake on the stuff I am taking to get over it. Next week I have my mother coming to visit so I wont be able to make it then either. So we will be taking a 2 week hiatus. Hope everyone is ok with this. No problem... and that explains why I couldn't find the room! I rushed home after work (30 mile drive), booted the computer up, signed on... and nothing. I was browsing this thread trying to figure out where exactly the room was and spotted your post... a 2 week hiatus is fine with me. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 241] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-18-08 01:09 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks guys for your understanding. I am somewhat alive now as I had to come into work for some meetings. The guy who sits near me keeps spraying his area with decontaminates every time I cough:rolleyes: Anyway, yeah, St. Patties is special in my family as my grandfather on my mother's side immigrated to the States from Ireland in the county Fermanagh. On my father's side there are also a lot of Irish but from farther back. My daughter will have an interesting lineage being half Japanese and Irish. Hope everyone had a fun day and enjoyed a bit of green beer (except for Grndyfn19 who is still a minor;) ). As for my preference in games, I always prefered F2F games over video games. I have tried EVE on the free trial and thought the graphics and fx were outstanding but not knowing anyone else and already paying a monthly subscription for Dungeons and Dragons Online I decided to stay with that. Several of my friends and I meet up there every Sunday night to run the adventures. That said, I will always prefer playing in a group of live people better with a real gamemaster as opposed to a computer with a set number of "adventures". I've ran and played all the D&D versions, Traveller 1st edition, Runequest 2nd edition, Stormbringer, Boot Hill, Gamma World, Gangbusters, Top Secret, Space Opera, Star Frontiers, Villains and Vigilantes, Marvel Superheroes, Rolemaster, Middle Earth Roleplaying, Mechwarrior, Robotech, Rifts, and several of the Pallidium games as well as GURPS. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 242] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-18-08 04:57 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I play AD&D, the old Mechwarrior, and have played and enjoyed Shadowrun. The guy who was GM for Shadowrun ran it for FASA at conventions and was just asked to work for them full time when everything went to hell for the company. I have looked at Starfleet Battles and Traveller, and we started a Gurps campaign that was a "stillborn" because of the character generation problems. I have played in, NPCd in, written, produced, and directed livescale games involving more the 150 people on the course at a time. I founded the original Colorado Springs chapter of the International Fantasy Gaming Society (IFGS-CS). If IFGS sounds familiar, it is the group in Larry Nivens and Steve Barnes series that started with 'Dream Park'. They gave us permission to use it and have actually played in a few of our games, as they mention in one of the books. There were originally 4-5 Colorado chapters and ones in LA, Dallas, New Jersey, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ohio. The main thing I like about AD&D and the other RPGs I play is that I can play them for fun. I don't know if any of the rest of you can appreciate this, but that's the main reason I don't like 3.x. When I walk away from a gaming session just fuming in anger, that's not fun! It really takes a lot for me to get angry, but that had me ready to punch something in the first hour every time I tried it. The other thing is I have been in sports for nearly all my life, and there, I just can't "play for fun". I have to play to win. I have played and coached American Football, pitched fastpitch softball and coached it, still play slowpitch, played intermural soccer and was invited to play on the University team, and some basketball. In all of them I gave 100%. I may not have been the best out there but nobody tried harder or put out more effort than I did. It's been the same for me in board games and cards. Just can't play for fun. But AD&D I can. It relaxes and stimulates me at the same time. It's the reason I'm still playing after almost 30 years. I realize it's also the reason "teamwork" in the game is so important to me. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 243] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-18-08 05:22 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks, I read all of your answers. But what about the other session I suggested for next Monday? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 244] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-18-08 08:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? If the session is role-playing between characters, that might work but if anything controversial came up, we would need to clear it with RedWizard and that might make it adviseable to wait for him. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 245] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-18-08 10:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? If the session is role-playing between characters, that might work but if anything controversial came up, we would need to clear it with RedWizard and that might make it adviseable to wait for him. If it's just role-playing, it doesn't really matter what happens because it's not affecting RedWizard's game. But if anyone gains any items, gets into combat, or does anything that would change stats, then we would have to ask RedWizard. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 246] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-22-08 02:03 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I hope everyone who can is getting together this weekend to game in honor of the late Gary Gygax. Our F2F group will meet on Sunday and there will be a chair at the table for Gary. Maybe we can make this an annual thing?:duel: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 247] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-22-08 06:06 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sunday night I will be working on my homebrew 1st edition AD&D module (Secret of the Iron Tower) I am scheduled to run at GenCon in August. I chose to create a 1st edition dungeon crawl specificly in honor of Gary. I may use you guys to play test it at some point before GenCon if all are willing to do a one nighter aside from the main campaign. Monday, I have family visiting so wont be doing much then. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 248] Author : otisew Date : 03-22-08 06:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sunday night I will be working on my homebrew 1st edition AD&D module (Secret of the Iron Tower) I am scheduled to run at GenCon in August. I chose to create a 1st edition dungeon crawl specificly in honor of Gary. I may use you guys to play test it at some point before GenCon if all are willing to do a one nighter aside from the main campaign. Monday, I have family visiting so wont be doing much then. Sounds like fun. Just let me know the details. Cheers.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 249] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-22-08 06:33 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Heck if you guys are cool with it I may just use your characters as pre-gens for the people who sign up at GenCon to play it.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 250] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-23-08 04:27 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That sounds fun to me. Just let me know when. As far as I'm concerned, you are welcome to use Caveaus as a pre-gen. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 251] Author : otisew Date : 03-23-08 09:01 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Heck if you guys are cool with it I may just use your characters as pre-gens for the people who sign up at GenCon to play it.:D Hell yeah, if I can't make it to GenCon at least my PC will!!:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 252] Author : selunatic2397 Date : 03-25-08 09:41 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not only do I still play 1st edition, I have a campaign that has been running since 1980! :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 253] Author : Extempus Date : 03-26-08 05:52 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Better than me... mine's been going since September 1981... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 254] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-26-08 06:59 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The 3 1/2 phase adventure I've been running for over 20 years started as 1st Ed. but I have since incorporated 2nd Ed stuff into it. I had been running it for 5+ years when the Gazareer for Karimeikos came out. Now, I have a small duchey down the coast from my Capitol city, Ahmnisos, called Karimeikos. Imagine my surprise when I looked into the Gazettier and found Ahmnisos, now called Karimeikos. In just looking for about 20 mins. I found 8-10 identical features, at least. A playtester for TSR had been through the first part about a year before. I always wondered. Anyway, we are now doing this 1st Ed adventure online on most Mondays, so it might be something for Selunetic to look into. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 255] Author : Werral Date : 03-28-08 11:21 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? You guys should all read this: http://obscurearchives.stupidquestion.net/D&D.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 256] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-28-08 12:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? You guys should all read this: http://obscurearchives.stupidquestion.net/D&D.html Awesome article Werral, I sent it to some of my friends. I am in complete agreement with the writer. After 1st edition, the books just were never quite the same. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 257] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-28-08 12:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Not only do I still play 1st edition, I have a campaign that has been running since 1980! :D Why not join our little group Selunatic? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 258] Author : Etarnon Date : 03-29-08 01:25 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Looking forward to Monday night, gents. Hooyah. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 259] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-29-08 02:55 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Let's see if I can remember how to get on openrpg. I'm looking forward to it too. Oh, and Werral, I really enjoyed the article. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 260] Author : Werral Date : 03-29-08 06:44 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Yeah I liked that one too - I also put it on the general boards so be sure to bump it so the young 'uns can read it too! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 261] Author : RedWizard Date : 03-29-08 12:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm ready too. Lets take the Moat House! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 262] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-29-08 01:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm looking forward to it as well. I've been away from D&D for 2 weeks now, and haven't even been on Wizards forums since then either. Now I can get back into it again for tomorrow :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 263] Author : Extempus Date : 03-30-08 02:37 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'm looking forward to it as well. I've been away from D&D for 2 weeks now, and haven't even been on Wizards forums since then either. Now I can get back into it again for tomorrow :D Don't you mean Monday??? I'll be at work tomorrow (Sunday)... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 264] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-30-08 12:06 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Don't you mean Monday??? I'll be at work tomorrow (Sunday)... Yes, Monday lol. I thought yesterday was Sunday when I posted that. :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 265] Author : otisew Date : 03-30-08 02:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? See you guys Monday night! Looking forward to the next session!! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 266] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-31-08 07:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Is anyone new joining our session tonight? And is it at the same time? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 267] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 03-31-08 07:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hi Guys. I just went over to see if I could sign on and no luck.Couldn't find our room on either server.I may not be able to do it, anyway. I may have a cracked tooth in my lower right jaw and th eVA just gave me antibiotics and vicoden, so I may not be too coherent anyway. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 268] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-31-08 10:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? What is the password for our room?!!!! I can't believe I got kicked out, and now I can't even get back in. All of this when my mule just died. Ughhh, this is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EDIT: Ok, I got in thanks to Abacar. This is so frustrating lol. My mule didn't actually die, though, haha :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 269] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 03-31-08 11:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Great session tonight. I think it was our best one so far, except for maybe the first one. Is the room going to be passworded permanently now? That would be a good idea. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 270] Author : OleOneEye Date : 03-31-08 11:55 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok, great :). By the way, what is the difference between 1st and 2nd edition, besides THAC0? They are basically the same game, analogous to the difference between 3.0 and 3.5. Off the top of my head, some are: 1. Half-orcs are no longer a playable race. 2. The assassin and monk classes were cut. 3. Illusionists were made into specialist magic users instead of their own class, and the other specialist magic users were added. 3. Some class abilities were changed, like rangers went from d8 to d10 hit dice but lost rolling 2 dice for hit points at first level and clerical spells were broken out in spheres. 4. Non-weapon proficiencies were cleaned up and listed in the PHB. 5. Demi-human level limits were raised, more multi-classing options were available, and they no longer had a required range for ability scores. 6. Dragons and giants got a lot tougher. 7. Demons and devils had their names changed to tanar'ri and baatezu. 8. The 1st edition DMG had all kinds of information like the reputed magical qualities of each type of gemstone, while the 2nd edition DMG was stripped bare. 9. The 2nd edition Monstrous Compendiums were a bulky, mess of ripped pages. 10. 1st edition modules were rectangular dungeons designed to fit on one sheet of paper and filled with random monsters and treasure. 2nd edition modules were scripted storylines. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 271] Author : Werral Date : 04-01-08 06:21 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? The scripted storylines were teh biggst change - the 1E Dragonlance modules were the first and lame (basically it was a matter of following the book). The rules changed little but the play paradigm changed ALOT from OD&D/early 1E - the PC is YOU - what if you were a magic user/fighting man/hobbit or whatever - and the challenges were for the players (that's why there weren't skills - you searched by saying that your character was searching and where/how exactly) - in fact in OD&D there weren't even thieves so there were no skills at all. In late 1E with the Dragonlance modules leading the way for "follow the script" style modules and the idea that your character was a seperate entity with goals and aspirations different from yours. This was the approach taken by 2E in most modules. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 272] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-01-08 01:33 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? While I love the old modules and use them currently in my online campaign for 1st edition, I do tend to rearrange things a lot to both make them new for those people who are already familiar with the module and to also make things more realistic. Hence, rather then have a different monster in each room, I may try and take one or two to create a theme for the rest of that dungeon level. Hence say there is a giant snake in room 6 of the any-module. I have to assume the snake roams occasionaly to feed, so if he is the toughest guy in the neighborhood then the rest of the beasties on that level are either good at hiding or of a nature that wouldn't come in conflict with said giant snake. I think the old modules were just templates with some rudimentary backstory and this was intentional, it allowed the gm to come up with the meat of the story to allow these modules a good fit into any campaign. Part of the reason the newer generations feel the old modules were bad is because they have been brought up with modules and campaigns where the writers already had a set campaign in mind and the stories are already written. So they see the old ones like Keep on the Borderlands and try to run them straight as written and that like trying to live comfortably in a house that hase only a wooden frame and some drywall. The old ones just weren't meant to be run as is. And that to me was a great deal of their charm. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 273] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-02-08 01:51 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I agree. The other thing, with my campaign adventure I have been running for al those years, it's not like it is a play with the players saying lines I wrote for them. I have two or three major plotlines running through the adventure, and probably 18-20 secondary plotlines. How they interact with these plots is totally up to them and as a result, the story is slightly different each time a new group runs through it. I'm actually writing a novel based on the adventure and some of the best encounters. The old modules were like that, too. The DM embellished the particular module, a lot of times based on the party going through. How many times have we all heard "I've been through this before and that wasn't there before!" But the rest of your party tonight wasn't in that one either, was it? Those amazing things called imagination and creativity made each of the modules a unique experience every time you went through it. I like that about a game. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 274] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-02-08 05:39 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok, sorry took me a while to get to this. My log function on OpenRPG didnt work this time so I will paraphrase the events in last monday's session. When last we left our intrepid adventurers, the encounter with a giant tick had caused our thief's trusty mule to bolt in panic. With a storm approaching fast, the party was forced to halt their journey and recover the animal. Fortunately it had not run far before it met another of it's kind being led by the doughty dwarvern fighter, Vokos! He too had been hired on by the Viscount to investigate rumours regarding the old moathouse that once served as an outpost for the infamous Temple of Elemental Evil. Thus with their fellowship strengthened the band continued slogging it's way through the dead marshes along a path overgrown and in many places submerged. Not even the cleric, Taskig, who venerated the god of travel could discern where their path might lead. Grimy, wet and exhausted they at last emerged from the swamps to stand before the crumbling ruins they sought. They did not have time to celebrate their journey's end however, as they were beset by giant ravenous frogs that leapt from the fetid waters of the moat! A great battle ensued with the arrows of Metron the ranger and Holdan the halfling thief singing. The barbarian, Brunmoor, left in his wake hewn limbs while Taskig left behind him caved skulls. The cavalier, Cavaeus, pierced the black hearts of multiple beasts and even Abacar the Mage drew his dagger to wade into the fight. When it was over, only the party members were left standing. By now though both the storm and nightfall had caught up with them leaving them blind in the driving rain with only the brilliant lightning flashes to illuminate their dreary surroundings. It all proved to much for the pack animals who again rebelled against their masters and sought escape. Vokos the dwarf managed to tie his mule to Arvak, the steed of Cavaeus. Holdan Underhill was not so fortunate as he chose to keep his mule seperate and this proved a terrible mistake as unseen above the party, upon the battlemets above, they were espied by two mysterious figures who fired crossbows upon them. The mules both were struck and Holdan's broke loose in terror from it's master, bolting into the swampy forest with Holdan chasing after. The rest of the party were content to let the noble steed Arvak guide the second mule to safety while they hurridly made their way across the remnants of the drawbridge to escape the storm and give chase to their assailants. Inside they found only the ruins of a courtyard and a last fleeting glimpse of a figure darting behind the ironbound door of the blockhouse!. Quickly they pursued but the door was locked fast. Their irritation was intterupted by the agonized scream of someone behind the locked door. The scream abruptly ended leaving them again with only the sound of the howling storm. The ruins quake in the midst of the storm yet even as the party scrambles for shelter they are haunted by questions. Who or what issued the terrible scream; who still guards the supposedly abandoned moathouse and what has happened to the thief? All questions will be answered next Monday night. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 275] Author : otisew Date : 04-03-08 04:44 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Man, this is too cool RedWizard!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this write up. :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 276] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-03-08 05:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll second that. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 277] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-03-08 06:05 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks guys, glad you liked it.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 278] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-03-08 11:18 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Nice summary. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 279] Author : dave_the_DM Date : 04-05-08 01:47 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I am a long time 1E player. I recently began a 1E campaign in Waterdeep. I run a "homegrown" version, sort of like 1.5E :D , where I've taken some parts from other editions that I liked and made them my own. But 95% is still 1E. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 280] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-05-08 02:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I am a long time 1E player. I recently began a 1E campaign in Waterdeep. I run a "homegrown" version, sort of like 1.5E :D , where I've taken some parts from other editions that I liked and made them my own. But 95% is still 1E. I remember using a 1st/2nd edition hybrid in college. Worked well enough as the two systems were not far removed from one another. Even in this campaign I am running I have dropped the racial level limits. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 281] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-05-08 06:49 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I am a long time 1E player. I recently began a 1E campaign in Waterdeep. I run a "homegrown" version, sort of like 1.5E :D , where I've taken some parts from other editions that I liked and made them my own. But 95% is still 1E. Would you like to join our campaign (if this is ok, RedWizard)? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 282] Author : otisew Date : 04-06-08 09:07 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? How do you guys feel about having a party leader? Not for ordering people around but to make the decision making process a little easier, right now I think we have to choose between 7 doors? If we have differences than our leader could have the final say. Just a thought let me know what everyone thinks. I would like to nominate our religous duo, the cleric and cavalier. I'm sure there will be times when we will need the spiritual guidance.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 283] Author : dave_the_DM Date : 04-06-08 09:29 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Would you like to join our campaign (if this is ok, RedWizard)? Cool, I'm in.:D Can I play the thief????:cool: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 284] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-06-08 06:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Cool, I'm in.:D Can I play the thief????:cool: Well first of all, I'm the thief (rogue apprentice, actually) :D . Secondly, I'm pretty sure you can join, but we still need to have RedWizard approve of it. We needed a lot of players before, but we already have 7 I think, and I don't know if RedWizard wanted anymore. If it was up to me, though, then you could join. The more, the better. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 285] Author : otisew Date : 04-07-08 11:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another great session guys. I had alot of fun. See you next week. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 286] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-07-08 11:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Chad said that we all get 1000 XP, just to let you know. He will probably repeat this, too, just to confirm it. I am almost at 3rd level now! (Great talking to you afterwards, too, Etarnon) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 287] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-08-08 01:36 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Yes, I have decided I was awarding too little in the last few sessions so 600 XP for tonight's session and 400 to make up for the other sessions. Total 1000. Dave if you want to join I am OK with it, but I think I will close the party after you, 8 is more then enough. If you want to play a thief thats fine, 2 thiefs in a party is always useful. We play monday nights at 6PM CST on OpenRPG. We use the server entitled Roleplayer Refugees in the room Old School. Just create a 1st level thief using max starting HP and max starting wealth (use that wealth to equip yourself). We roll stats by using 4d6 rerolling 1's. Arrange as you will. The game is pretty much RP heavy and I am pleased to say everyone is really into it. Most of the players are 1st Edition DMs themselves so it's a good group. Look forward to seeing you next Monday. I'll post a synapsis of the session likely tomorrow. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 288] Author : Extempus Date : 04-08-08 03:58 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 651 more xp to 2nd level for Metron, my ranger... and I ended up with something pretty interesting that no one else wanted to deal with (I'm sure RedWizard will mention it in the next synopsis)... I rather like the role playing, I guess that's about 90% of each session (with about 5% combat/dice rolling and 5% chat/asking questions etc)... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 289] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-08-08 03:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 651 more xp to 2nd level for Metron, my ranger... and I ended up with something pretty interesting that no one else wanted to deal with (I'm sure RedWizard will mention it in the next synopsis)... I rather like the role playing, I guess that's about 90% of each session (with about 5% combat/dice rolling and 5% chat/asking questions etc)... Well I think it is 70% role playing, 20% chatting/asking questions/goofing off, and 10% combat/rolling dice. Even though this is an amazing campaign already, I really love combat and all the technical stuff so I would like to see more of that in the future along with what we already have. The goofing off part isn't even a bad thing, it's fun to get off-topic sometimes :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 290] Author : otisew Date : 04-08-08 05:27 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I am glad I decided to start gaming again, I am now looking for a group in my home town for a weekly session.:D Well Brunmoor only needs 4200 more XP to level.... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 291] Author : Extempus Date : 04-08-08 08:19 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well I think it is 70% role playing, 20% chatting/asking questions/goofing off, and 10% combat/rolling dice. Even though this is an amazing campaign already, I really love combat and all the technical stuff so I would like to see more of that in the future along with what we already have. The goofing off part isn't even a bad thing, it's fun to get off-topic sometimes :D Hmm... I guess that's more accurate, but I wanted to make it sound like we were more serious, lol... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 292] Author : otisew Date : 04-08-08 10:51 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Cool, I'm in.:D Can I play the thief????:cool: Welcome aboard Dave! I just realized your Dave from DF. I'm xraygord over there, which is usually my user name everywhere, except here. Long story. Anyway guys just been reading Unearthed Arcana, I have a lot of neat skills, never played or had a barbarian in my group before. I can heal HPs!! :D So be nice.;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 293] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-09-08 04:42 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Time for the next installment of our serial: Naked against the fury of the storm, the party was faced with a decision, seek their halfling friend outside the keep or seek shelter from the storm. While the valient Caveaus was for trekking out into the forest to seek the thief, it was decided shelter took precedence and thus they moved to the guard tower of the moathouse. To enter they were forced to remove what appeared to be a barricade of loose stone and timber that had been hastily piled against the entry. Working feverishly as lightning literally blasted the crumbled turrets overhead, they at last removed enough to allow them entrance to the sagging structure. Upon first glance, they saw only what appeared to be a thick film of dust over everything within. The stouter members of the group entered with Vokos leading, a lantern held high and as they studied the room a bit closer they discovered to their horror that what they had assumed to be dust covering the floors and walls was in fact ghastly webbing as might be spun by some nightmare spider! They had little time to contain their astonishment as Vokos was then set upon by the resident weaver himself, an eight legged chiton covered horror that plunged dagger like fangs through the dwarf's shirt of mail. Fortunately, the blood of Moradin's folk proved too much for the spider's poison and the rest of the party was quick to reply in kind. Axe hewed, spear and lance thrusted and arrows flew. In the end the grotesque arachnid attempted to flee to the darker recesses of it's lair but was slain before it's attempt could succeed. The fight was over yet Vokos had sustained multiple bites and lost a great deal of blood. The quick work of Taskig offering up prayers of healing as well as skill in binding were enough to revive the brave dwarf and return him to health. Outside the fortress, Holdan Underhill ran blindly through the twisted swamp in search for his fleeing mule and as it wont to happen in a driving storm at night amidst the bogs, he fell victim to a mire and felt himself sinking in the quicksand. Luckily he had brought amongst his provisions a goodly length of rope and with a bit of work he managed to lasso a low hanging tree branch. Pulling himself from the muck he was able to go a bit farther where he found his flighty beast of burden and turned to make his way back through the storm to the ruins where the rest of his friends awaited. Now with the fellowship reunited, they decided to bed down in the tower as the spider's webbing had made it quite dry there and the wind did not penetrate. A decision was made to search for any more residents within the lair and this resulted in the finding of a cocooned corpse. Completely dessicated, the body had cleary provided more then one meal for the former occupant, but upon a finger they discovered a ring of silver with runes that in Elvish read, "To Protect". In addition they found that the large satchel still strapped to the back of the corpse proved to be more then initially met the eye. Metron the ranger reached into the bag and continued to reach until he was up to his elbow, clearly the bag was more then it seemed. At last, his fingertips alit upon an object that when withdrawn proved to be a beautifully gilded cage. What was even more amazing was that within the cage was a miniature red dragon that glared back at the party with rage! Marveling at the drake, each began to hear within their heads a voice promising them power, wealth and fame if they would but free the cage's prisoner. Brunmeer, the barbarian from the North, wanted nothing to do with the creature and advocated disposing of it with haste. Other voices though advised that they take more time to study and question the little dragon. The drake, whose name he gave as, Bramblemere, asked that the party grant him food and drink which they did and he in turn warned them against the lower regions of the keep. Still in his cage and under the watchful eye of Metron (as well as the speculation of Abacar the mage), the party resigns themselves to waiting till after the full wrath of the storm passes before they seek out further answers from the moathouse. When morning comes there are still many questions that must be answered... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 294] Author : dave_the_DM Date : 04-09-08 05:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? How much of this program to I have to know in order to play. I figured out how to roll the dice, and chat, hopefully that will be enough. Are we using UA? If so, I'd like to switch and become a ranger bow specialist if possible. :D thanks. CST... what time is that eastern? I may have a work issue this Monday. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 295] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-09-08 05:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? How much of this program to I have to know in order to play. I figured out how to roll the dice, and chat, hopefully that will be enough. Are we using UA? If so, I'd like to switch and become a ranger bow specialist if possible. :D thanks. CST... what time is that eastern? I may have a work issue this Monday. Chatting and dice rolling is good enough. None of us are really that good with the program yet, aside from Etarnon. Yes, we are using UA which allows a ranger to specialize, though I believe the bow uses up all your proficiency slots (3) for other weapons. Still, if your OK with that, then I am too. Central Standard Time is 1 hour behind Eastern. So we start at 7PM your time Eastern. If you cannot make this monday, thats fine you can join when next we play. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 296] Author : Extempus Date : 04-09-08 08:11 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I had considered specializing in the bow, but I didn't want to wait until 4th level to gain a second weapon of proficiency. Thus, I am proficient with the bow, two-handed sword, and dagger (I figured that being able to use 3 weapons made more sense at low levels instead of only 1 that cannot be used in close quarters, especially if one is delving into the dark recesses of a dungeon)... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 297] Author : dave_the_DM Date : 04-09-08 08:13 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thats cool, yeah I have to work till 9, so I don't think I could get on till around 9:30 this Monday. But I will surely pop in and say hello. Yes, it takes up all 3 slots, but then I am +2 to hit and damage short range, plus double dam for point blank. The Non-prof penalty for a Ranger is only -2, so with decent natural ability, that can be mostly overcome if I did end up in a face to face melee. :D While you don't get the WP till 4th, your thaco will have increased 3 times by then further disapating the -2 penalty. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 298] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-09-08 08:32 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sounds good Dave, drop by when you can, if there is time and opportunity I can introduce your character into the party. I'll send you a private message detailing why your character is caught up in the adventure once you send me your character sheet. To the rest of the party, while I believe I have languages from most of you, if I did miss someone please send me a list of languages your character would know based on race and intelligence score. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 299] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-09-08 10:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? None of us are really that good with the program yet, aside from Etarnon. And me ;) lol -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 300] Author : otisew Date : 04-14-08 06:05 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys, I'm not saying we should change virtual tabletops but check out this screen shot of a new virtual tabletop I have been looking at: http://www.rpgtonight.com/freegames/GM%20type%20chat%20screenshot.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 301] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-14-08 06:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys, I'm not saying we should change virtual tabletops but check out this screen shot of a new virtual tabletop I have been looking at: http://www.rpgtonight.com/freegames/GM%20type%20chat%20screenshot.htm It looks pretty nice, but how easy is it to upload maps and such. I think thats one thing we need to figure out on whatever system we use is how either to upload a map I can partially show you guys or how you guys can draw your own map as we so often did in the old days. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 302] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-14-08 08:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? All systems work well, they all just have advantages/disadvantages and preferences. OpenRPG is really the only one I've tried, although I've used a few purely text sites to play on for one-time games. RedWizard, on OpenRPG, I know how to upload maps if it comes from a website. I'm pretty sure you can do it from downloaded pictures, but I either forget or don't know currently how to. If you need me to, I can do it for you. I also know how to add mist/shadow to the map to reveal more of it as we go along. If you want to use any of these features, just ask :D . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 303] Author : otisew Date : 04-14-08 11:17 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? All systems work well, they all just have advantages/disadvantages and preferences. OpenRPG is really the only one I've tried, although I've used a few purely text sites to play on for one-time games. RedWizard, on OpenRPG, I know how to upload maps if it comes from a website. I'm pretty sure you can do it from downloaded pictures, but I either forget or don't know currently how to. If you need me to, I can do it for you. I also know how to add mist/shadow to the map to reveal more of it as we go along. If you want to use any of these features, just ask :D . OK well there you go RedWizard, just ask grndyfn19. But here is the link to the other site anyway... http://www.rpgtonight.com/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 304] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-14-08 11:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Adding the map and using fog is exactly what I want to do. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 305] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-15-08 01:43 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK, first off let me say, that was a really awesome session all! Great fun and great roleplay from all. Now we're a 2nd level group (our thief being 3rd even). Things only get tougher though from here on out. That said, lets see the summary. ******************************************************* The night was long as the party waited out the fury of the storm outside, yet as with all things eventually even the storm's wrath abated and the party emerged to find a thick fog covering the courtyard of the decrepit fortress. Knowing the main entrance to the block house was held fast against intruders, they sought first to investigate the small ramshackle buildings lining the yard. The first few yielded little more then an abandoned smithy and several rotting store rooms. Finally in one of the last to be searched the group came upon a stack of oblong boxes. Roughly five feet in length each one was and when Metron chose to pry into one he was stunned to find the box occupied! Two withered arms struck out to grasp at him with jagged nails! Simultaniously another wasted figure burst from a second casket. The brave Caveaus sprang forward and pierced the second with his lance even as Metron leapt clear of the foul thing that sought to attack him. Yet their luck would not hold as the ghouls flailed and bit and eventually struck home against both heroes leaving them in a strange paralyzed state. Even as the the undead reached out toward the throats of their immobile prey the cleric, Taskig, burst into the room and brought the will of Fharlanghn to bear. The ghouls cowered against the far wall in fear and in the end they were dispatched by the combined efforts of the rest of the party. One being pinned to the wall by the heavy spear of Brunmoor to be finished off by the stout quarterstaff of Abacar while the second perished under the blade of Metron. The wounded were healed and all began to appreciate what sort of dangers now inhabited the old moathouse. Deciding the time had come to enter the blockhouse, the party crafted a battering ram from fallen timber even as the thief and cleric crept up atop the battlements to view the remaining vestiges of what was once a great battle. Skeletons of the fallen littered the top of the wall. Perhaps what was most disturbing though was that further south could be seen smoke rising from what could only be the fabled Temple of Elemental Evil, for which this fortress was just an outpost. Holdan made his furtive way into a ruined section of the upper blockhouse and squirmed amidst the burnt timbers until at last he came to a stairwell leading down. Even as he did this though the others had proven victorious in their assualt on the main entrance and entered a dark hall strewn with tattered and threadbare banners from a bygone age. The furniture appeared to have been hastily stacked in some sort of haphazard barricade, facing not the entrance but the small door at the far end which now stood open. What lay beyond was masked in darkness. Looking to the floor the fellowship was shocked to see a blood smear that lead through the omimous portal, could this have been associated with the dreadful scream heard the prior evening? Cautiously they approached and listened at the open portal. From within came the disgusting sounds of something crunching, being broken and a deep gutteral grunting. Ready for anything they advanced and just as they entered they heard the voice of Holdan behind them calling out a greeting! With no better plan of attack they entered to confront what lay within the room and found a pale hairless thing, akin to the those they had fought in the courtyard but bigger, more ferral and with an unholy light burning in it's eyes. The beast was hoisting the remains of some unfortunate into an ancient well positioned in the back of the room. All paused to regard and appraise one another, then the thing roughly shoved it's meal down into the dark well with a snap of bones before it too scurried like some strange spider down the opening. The party was quick to follow it and blows were dealt, yet the thing moved with slippery precision and those who did strike true found the thing shrugged off their attacks. Then it was gone, back to whatever dark lair had spawned it. Holdan demanded they go down after it, but none saw this as a wise action. Even the doughty Vokos, whose dwarvern blood made him at ease in the dark fastness of the earth, refused to go down after the thing. Folly they cried to chase such a ghastly denizen of the dead! And so even as they sought a way to instead block up the well, as others had done before them, the thief took it upon himself to descend. Brunmoor would not see his comrade left in such straits and dealt him out a length of his own rope that should misfortune befall the halfling, they could hoist him up to safety. Down descended Holdan, down into a complete dark with only his inate ability to distinguish heat and cold through vision, acting as his guide. No longer could the illumniating ring of Abacar aid him. And yet to his dismay he discovered the rope was not long enough for his descent. Again he acted. Above, the party decided the risk was too much and they began to hoist up their comrade only to find to their horror the rope had gone slack and only the rope itself emerged from the dark well. The drake had warned them to beware the deeper vaults and now their friend was missing. The mystery deepens... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 306] Author : otisew Date : 04-15-08 04:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? This campaign just keeps getting better! Today at work I started laughing out loud a couple of times because I was thinking of Holdans move last night, that was too funny, couldn't have been better timed.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 307] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-15-08 06:24 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Holden is a recurring problem. LOL. Caveaus doesn't think much of him but he considers him kind of helpless, so how feels honor bound to go after him. He's all geared up to climb down the rope after the halfling. He sees it as part of his code of honor. He must protect the weak and helpless. Maybe we can make that part of his epitaph. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 308] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-15-08 10:54 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? This campaign just keeps getting better! Today at work I started laughing out loud a couple of times because I was thinking of Holdans move last night, that was too funny, couldn't have been better timed.:D lol I can tell I'm the jokester of the party :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 309] Author : Extempus Date : 04-16-08 06:15 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? We all had a good laugh over that one, it was too perfect!!! LOL In character, however, Metron had to glare at him, since he was the one in the lead crouching at the door, intently listening and ready to make a surprise move on the monster... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 310] Author : otisew Date : 04-19-08 07:58 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hello guys, how is everyone? Well I am going to spend this morning learning how to use OpenRPG better.(I think we should stick with it.) I have found a very useful web page with many links to topics such as dice rolling, basic commands, how to gm, the list is endless. Now in the url I am going to post, the links on that page can bring you to many more useful links(check out the link "Dicemistress' new user guide", and follow the first link. http://openrpg.wrathof.com/faq -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 311] Author : otisew Date : 04-19-08 08:05 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I cannot seem to open up the "basic commands" link, this is the one I really wanted to check out, dang it! Keep googling I guess.:rolleyes: You can download tools for OpenRPG, check this one out RedWizard: http://forums.rpghost.com/showthread.php?t=38131 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 312] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-19-08 11:19 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I cannot seem to open up the "basic commands" link, this is the one I really wanted to check out, dang it! Keep googling I guess.:rolleyes: You can download tools for OpenRPG, check this one out RedWizard: http://forums.rpghost.com/showthread.php?t=38131 looks good, I'll check this out today. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 313] Author : otisew Date : 04-19-08 12:34 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Here they are, there are probably more, these are the basics i think, Command Alias List: /? is short for /help /d is short for /description /date is short for /time /desc is short for /description /he is short for /me /i is short for /ignore /nick is short for /name /she is short for /me /sleep is short for /me falls asleep /w is short for /whisper Command List: /admin - Remote admin commands /advfilter This will toggle the Advanced Filter /close Close the chat tab /description, /d, /desc message - Creates a block of text, used for room descriptions and such /dieroller - Set your dieroller or list the available rollers. /font fontname - Sets the font. /fontsize size - Sets the size of your fonts. Recomended 8 or better for the size. /gm message - Whispers to all GMs in the room /gw group_name=message - Type /gw help for more information /help, /? - Displays this help message /ignore, /i [player_id,player_id,... | ignored_ip,ignored_ip,... | list] - Toggle ignore for user associated with that player ID. Using the IP will remove only not toggle. /load filename - Loads settings from another ini file from the myfiles directory. /log [ on | off | to filename ] - Check log state, additionally turn logging on, self.off, self.or set the log filename prefix. /me, /he, /she - Alias for **yourname does something.** /moderate [ on | off ][player_id=on|off] - Show who can speak in a moderated room, self.or turn room moderation on or off. /name, /nick name - Change your name. /ping - Ask for a response from the server. /purge This will clear the entire chat window /role [player_id = GM | Player | Lurker] - Get player roles from ther server, self.or change the role of a player. /set [setting[=value]] - Displays one or all settings, self.or sets a setting. /sound Sound_URL - Plays a sound for all clients in the room. /status your_status - Set your online status (afk,away,etc..). /tab player_id - Creates a tab so you can whisper rolls to youror what ever /time, /date - Display the local and GMT time and date. /update [get] - Get the latest version of OpenRPG. /version - Displays current version of OpenRPG. /whisper, /w player_id_number, ... = message - Whisper to player(s). Can contain multiple IDs. EDIT: I just noticed a command for sound effects!! :) Also I just found out that the chat buffer is automatically saved. I went into my hard drive and opened up the OpenRPG folder, then my files folder, then logs folder. So... OpenRPG>my files>logs We have only scratched the surface I wager, we are having a blast now, just wait until we actually know what we are doing.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 314] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-19-08 01:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Very cool otisew, I am actually looking at Open RPG now as well. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 315] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-19-08 01:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Eh, having issues getting OpenRPG to open and as I am at work I dont think I'm going to push it too hard:rolleyes: I have it on my comp at home so when I get home tonight I'll be better able to play around. However, I am finding the info in the user guide regarding maps useful. I am wondering though, if I bought the file version of ToEE (Temple) how do I upload maps from there? According to the user manual, one must load maps from another internet site so I dont think I can do it from my own system. Possibly though I can load the maps to photobucket. Will have to try that tonight. If so I can use the fog command to gradually sho parts of the map as you guys travel. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 316] Author : otisew Date : 04-19-08 02:49 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey Red, I noticed there is a command called /load filename, it loads from the "my files folder" i mentioned earlier. Now if you can put files into "my files" then hopefully we can load up stuff from there. That would be freaken cool, not to mention simple. Wish we could do this face to face, kinda frustrating having to submit a new post everytime an idea or thought comes to me. But oh well, its worth it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 317] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-19-08 04:47 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? That would be cool, I have one copy o Temple of Elemental Evil on PDF so when I get home tonight I'll see if I cant upload the maps. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 318] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-22-08 03:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another fun session all, one chop full of combatty goodness even though it nearly resulted in the death of half the party. There was also some good roleplay, so all in all very satisfying. Lets see the rundown... ********************************************************** The party found to their shock only a lonely rope drawn from the well where previously the halfling, Holdan, had descended into the dark. Debate was quick to follow as various members of the party argued for going after the diminutive thief while others felt the overall goal was better served by seeking other forms of entry to the vaults below. In the end, Caveaus chose to go down after his comrade for though his dislike of the thief was common knowledge, his code of chivalry forbade him any other course of action. Meanwhile, Holdan had found himself in what appeared to be a series of dark and wet caverns, once they may have been a system of natural cisterns over which the moathouse gained it's source of water, now though they were merely dank, cramped passageways for whatever evil inhabited these depths. Moving down the tunnel, the thief was overwhelmed by the reek of rotting flesh that permeated the caverns, still he ventured onwards and came upon a larger cavern where the stench was greatest. Scanning the large cavern with the aid of his halfling infravision he saw three sets of burning eyes hungrily regarding him back, then they charged and he was forced to fight for his life against three pale ghouls. Having made his own way down the length of the well shaft, the cavalier quickly untied himself and thrust his torch about to gain an idea of what might have befallen the thief. He had not long to wait for his answer as he heard from the tunnel before him, Holdan's terrified cry for help. Charging down the tunnel Caveaus at last emerged into the larger cavern and beheld a frightful sight. Before the cavalier stood Holdan, fighting off with his dagger three dessicated ghouls who had apparently drawn blood from the halfling several times already. Into the fray leapt the knight and his sword thrust laid low one of the undead even as Holdan himself fell before the lunging jaws of a ghoul. He did not get up. Now Vokos, the dwarvern warrior made his way into the room having chosen to descend as well into the subterranian confines. Sensing stronger opponents before them, the remaining ghouls leapt past the fallen thief and viciously attacked the armored cavalier and fighter, their attacks were brutal and in the end they left the knight paralyzed by their unholy sorcery. On fought Vokos swinging his axe at his foes and one ghoul fell, but it's head beat it's body on the way down. The last ghoul caught the dwarf with a swipe of it's ragged claws and again the dark energies feeding it caused one of the party to stiffen as an evil cold filled the veins of the dwarf. Things looked grim, yet the rest of the party had not been lax, the priest, Taskig, had by now descended. In burst the cleric and quickly he called forth the power of his diety to banish the foul creature but the darkness of the place proved too strong for the Pilgrim God's light to pierce and the feral thing instead lept upon the priest and again a member of the fellowship was frozen by the cold of the tomb. The plight of the party members appeared grim as the lone ghoul eyed it's victims, sadistically choosing whom to feast upon first. His delay proved his undoing however as by now the unnatural paralysis of it's touch had upon the cavalier, worn off. Quick as could be, the sword of Caveaus swept in an arc and down came the head of the vile creature. The party was for the moment safe, though their comrade, Holdan still lay in a pool of his own blood. Metron the ranger had by now come upon the scene and together he and the cavalier went about binding the thief's wounds even as the others came forth from their stupor. Taskig laid a spell of healing upon the dying thief and brought him back from death's door. Their fight was won but still they were in a dark den where farther off they could hear the snarls of more scavengers of the dead. Alerted to the party's presence the dark denizens were coming. Led by the ranger, Metron, the party hurried back to the well that led up to where the sun still shone. The growls grew closer until at last it was Caveaus, whom had chosen to go last so that he could guard the parties retreat, was himself pulled up through the narrow well. Almost out, there was a savage tug at the remainder of the rope that carried the pack of Brunmoor. Once the party was able to reel in their rope they saw a good 10 feet severed and with it Brunmoor's pack. Now they heard something climbing up after them. The party memebers hastily piled boards and heavy stones upon the well, just as an earlier group of looters had attempted to do, for likely the same reasons. Once, twice, thrice a great pounding came from below the barriccade, then all was quiet. The party breathed a collective sigh of relief for they had escaped the dark caverns with their lives if not all their belongings. Then they remembered that this was not the only well they had found. It was to the tower of the spider they went next, intent to block up that tower's well. It was no longer a mystery why the former occupant of the tower had chosen to seal the well off with heavy layers of webbing, for the dead are hungry and care not if their prey have two legs or eight. More debris was piled and finally the party felt there was time to rest and organize. Abacar called the party to a general counsel after they had eaten from their remaining rations. He laid out their plight and admonished the thief for his reckless actions which had so nearly proved the ruin of the party. Holdan replied indignantly to the accusations which the rest of the party echoed. It was finally stated in unequivicable terms, either the thief would start working with the party or he would find himself without aid in his next tight spot. Taskig now brought up another issue that had troubled him greatly. While atop the battlements, he had seen in the distance, smoke rising from what could only be the fabled Temple of Elemental Evil. Some mysterious force had again inhabitated that terrible place. Brunmoor thought it prudent to bring back this news to the village elders yet Metron argued it wiser to finish their investigation of the moathouse first. The party was again at odds, should they go back now to Hommlet and deliver their report or should they stay and finish off the moathouse and so eliminate a potentiol threat so close to the village. It was decided that the Moathouse must first be cleansed. Back into the blockhouse they now went, for they had seen signs that there were rooms not yet explored. It did not take long within the main hall before Taskig uncovered a secret door that lead down a dark and dusty passage. Vokos meanwhile found another such passage, again hidden behind the tattered banners on the other side of the hall. Now the party is again left with a decision to make. Shall they split their forces and cover both halls or seek to remain together as they investigate what dangers the moathouse still holds. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 319] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-22-08 05:39 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another great session. I had fogotten how much tougher lower level monsters were in 1st Ed. Caveaus hasn't made it through a single fight with the ghouls/ghasts without getting paralized. He may be getting a reputation but it may not be the one he had in mind.LOL -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 320] Author : Extempus Date : 04-22-08 08:17 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I just hope Holdan isn't going to impulsively run off and endanger himself and everyone... again! We need to stay together and work as a team (isn't that what Metron keeps saying??? Although I think we're doing a great job so far). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 321] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-23-08 12:16 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys, hate to crash the party. First off, glad to here you all got a great game going. I figure from the thread you got a full party, but I wanted to ask if it is possible to be a silent observer in a game over openrpg? It seems you all are new to it, but it would nice to watch someone play it over openrpg so I can get an idea of how it works. If not, thanks anyway, and have a great game -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 322] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-23-08 12:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys, hate to crash the party. First off, glad to here you all got a great game going. I figure from the thread you got a full party, but I wanted to ask if it is possible to be a silent observer in a game over openrpg? It seems you all are new to it, but it would nice to watch someone play it over openrpg so I can get an idea of how it works. If not, thanks anyway, and have a great game I think that would be OK. We do not really do anything fancy, mainly just text and dice rolling but for 1st Edition, thats really all you need. That and a good imagination.;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 323] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-23-08 03:08 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? So you aren't using the map functions yet? Either way, it'll be nice to watch (not much in terms of hobby shops where I am) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 324] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-23-08 04:05 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? So you aren't using the map functions yet? Either way, it'll be nice to watch (not much in terms of hobby shops where I am) Well, actually we are hoping to be able to use the map function soon, hopefully by the next session though we have postponed our next session till Monday, May 5th, 6PM CST as my wife and daughter are leaving for a trip to Japan this weekend so I am planning to spend my time with them before they leave. We have some good instruction sites thanks to Otisew, so in 2 weeks time I hope to be able to make a lot more use of OpenRPG's capabilities. I look forward to seeing you then. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 325] Author : otisew Date : 04-23-08 05:10 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey guys, hate to crash the party. First off, glad to here you all got a great game going. I figure from the thread you got a full party, but I wanted to ask if it is possible to be a silent observer in a game over openrpg? It seems you all are new to it, but it would nice to watch someone play it over openrpg so I can get an idea of how it works. If not, thanks anyway, and have a great game Absolutely dude! Stick around! If anyone else is reading this then maybe you guys could even start your own campaign. We could always work together to learn OpenRPG. And lets face it, campaigns come to an end eventually and its always cool to have more 1st edition players around. They are few and far between nowadays. With any luck we will get enough people interested so we can always have a game going. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 326] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-23-08 05:47 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I know I would enjoy playing 1st edition in addition to running. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 327] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-23-08 06:33 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Thanks a lot guys. I'll look forward to it. edit: (or gal's) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 328] Author : otisew Date : 04-23-08 07:33 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another great session. I had fogotten how much tougher lower level monsters were in 1st Ed. Caveaus hasn't made it through a single fight with the ghouls/ghasts without getting paralized. He may be getting a reputation but it may not be the one he had in mind.LOL This is going to be a tough campaign, but I like the fact that we can't just walk in an clean the place out. We will have to use our heads(Holdan), and all of our resources. Should be a good bloodfest.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 329] Author : SgtHawker Date : 04-23-08 07:49 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I have been lurking as well, only found this site recently, and was hoping to ask to join the party as I read thru the thread. Then as I became up to date found you had filled your party. (bummer) :weep: It seems like you all are enjoying yourselves immensely. I am currently trying to teach my children to play 1e ( 11 year old, 15 year old, and 16 year old). The middle one is stuck on the rules of 3.5 with kits, feats, and skills etc. I hope to wean him off them and learn to really ROLE PLAY. Wish me luck, and enjoy your campaign! ;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 330] Author : Etarnon Date : 04-23-08 09:04 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? We were using the map, but then we ran into the problem that when we loaded minis, people would lock up and crash or get dropped from the room, etc. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 331] Author : Extempus Date : 04-23-08 09:06 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Role play is what we mostly do... it's what I've always done, and it's great! However, it's also nice to get in there and swing one's sword too once in a while... :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 332] Author : wrenhunter Date : 04-24-08 05:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey, I have some good news on the OpenRPG front. First, I have been messing with the map bit, and the basics are not hard. Any image you have on your drive can be used as the "Background", and it's simple to set up. However, I've been unable to get Fog working :( Second, I've discovered the world of plugins. This is a good page for them: http://openrpg.mduo13.com/ and there are a bunch that come with OpenRPG, but are not "enabled". Most interesting are a couple of plugins for Initiative management. Bad news, the ones I found are set up for d20/3.5 -- you roll a d20, and add bonuses. Good news: your cleric can code a little, so I hacked out an "old school" version that uses d10 and lets lowest go first. Maybe we could have an "OpenRPG learning session" next week sometime, to compare notes? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 333] Author : otisew Date : 04-25-08 06:37 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Good news: your cleric can code a little, so I hacked out an "old school" version that uses d10 and lets lowest go first. Maybe we could have an "OpenRPG learning session" next week sometime, to compare notes? Maybe you should play a gnome next time :D Seriously though, thats totally cool man! I am not even close to knowing how to do that code stuff. I'm into a learning session, maybe even spend a half hour checking out how things work at our next gaming session. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 334] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 08:15 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Hey, I have some good news on the OpenRPG front. First, I have been messing with the map bit, and the basics are not hard. Any image you have on your drive can be used as the "Background", and it's simple to set up. However, I've been unable to get Fog working :( Second, I've discovered the world of plugins. This is a good page for them: http://openrpg.mduo13.com/ and there are a bunch that come with OpenRPG, but are not "enabled". Most interesting are a couple of plugins for Initiative management. Bad news, the ones I found are set up for d20/3.5 -- you roll a d20, and add bonuses. Good news: your cleric can code a little, so I hacked out an "old school" version that uses d10 and lets lowest go first. Maybe we could have an "OpenRPG learning session" next week sometime, to compare notes? That sounds like a good idea actually. While I wont be free this Monday I would be free Tuesday night if anyone wants to logg on and mess with the system. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 335] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-25-08 08:17 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll be playing around w/ openrpg (been trying to learn how to use it). I'm pretty good at coding once I learn how it works (been reading the manuals for it to try to learn)... If I end up w/ anything useful I'll let ya'll know. I'll stay quiet when I observe, but I'll see if there is anythink glaring that might help (since I can use it myself later) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 336] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 08:20 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I have been lurking as well, only found this site recently, and was hoping to ask to join the party as I read thru the thread. Then as I became up to date found you had filled your party. (bummer) :weep: It seems like you all are enjoying yourselves immensely. I am currently trying to teach my children to play 1e ( 11 year old, 15 year old, and 16 year old). The middle one is stuck on the rules of 3.5 with kits, feats, and skills etc. I hope to wean him off them and learn to really ROLE PLAY. Wish me luck, and enjoy your campaign! ;) Thanks for the kind words, and if you would like to watch us play a session I dont think that would be an issue. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 337] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 08:24 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I'll be playing around w/ openrpg (been trying to learn how to use it). I'm pretty good at coding once I learn how it works (been reading the manuals for it to try to learn)... If I end up w/ anything useful I'll let ya'll know. I'll stay quiet when I observe, but I'll see if there is anythink glaring that might help (since I can use it myself later) Thanks sblaxman, right now the thing's I would really like to see in use is a map that can be fogged up to show only what the party has already traversed. An initiative system such as Wrenhunter has described would also prove invaluable. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 338] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-25-08 08:39 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I figured out how to do fog last night, it's pretty simple. I used an map I made in photoshop as a background, and was able to get the fog function to work I think... I didn't try it w/ any other players so I can't guarantee, but if I am lurking I can walk you through what I did -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 339] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 08:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? It would be really cool if more OpenRPG (or other online systems) 1st and 2nd Edition groups started forming from forumites here. It obviously appears that there are people who want to get back into the old games. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 340] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 08:58 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I figured out how to do fog last night, it's pretty simple. I used an map I made in photoshop as a background, and was able to get the fog function to work I think... I didn't try it w/ any other players so I can't guarantee, but if I am lurking I can walk you through what I did That sounds cool, one question though, I hear often people use photoshop to do their maps. I am an avid photographer and use Photoshop CS but outside of photographs how does it affect things like maps? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 341] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-25-08 09:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Dunno, I'll admit that I'm not that artistic, but I played around in photoshop (v7)... made a texture background, drew a grid over it, then drew in walls and used the built in effects to make wood doors, brick walls, etc. It was simple, but was a workable "church" type map. I saved it as a jpg. In open, in the "background" tab, I loaded the image from a file. If you are running it online, you'll need to upload the image to a website so everyone can access it. You might be able to email the file to everyone, not sure on that (I'm new to it). There are other programs out there that people use for map making (autorealm comes to mind), but photoshop works great it you are good at it (I'm an amature at graphics programs and got workable maps pretty quick). -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 342] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-25-08 09:53 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another option is if you own any game tiles, scan them and manipulate the images in photoshop to make some maps -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 343] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 11:07 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Another option is if you own any game tiles, scan them and manipulate the images in photoshop to make some maps Sounds good, I'll give it a try.:) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 344] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-25-08 11:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Question, I have a copy of the module we're doing on PDF, now using the snapshot application on Adobe Reader what do I paste the map too once I have it saved to clipboard? I have to upload to OpenRPG from a file, so I guess I'm confused what typ of file to save it to. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 345] Author : Etarnon Date : 04-26-08 12:15 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? .jpg? Then you put it on a website and load it by URL or perhaps upload it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 346] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-26-08 12:27 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? .jpg? Then you put it on a website and load it by URL or perhaps upload it. Here is my question, I can load it to a word doc. But when I try to use the upload function under background, it wont show the word doc under my documents. Not sure how to load it from a web site. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 347] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-26-08 01:50 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Worst Case, copy it in adobe, then use MS paint, just paste it there (I've done it)... it might lose some resolution but should work just fine -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 348] Author : Vokos Date : 04-27-08 02:05 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK, I'm finally here. ;) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 349] Author : Extempus Date : 04-27-08 02:25 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Vokos! Howdy... Metron the ranger here... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 350] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-27-08 02:47 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Greetings, Metron, it's Caveaus here. They kind of lost me in all the jargon for the inner workings of OpenRPG, but it sounds hopeful.:rimshot: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 351] Author : Etarnon Date : 04-27-08 03:56 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Abacar Here. Pretty jazzed that my bacon is second Level. :) I so hope this game goes till we hit name level. That would smoke. Also, reminder.. I think Red wizard will not be able to be here monday night. Is anyone meeting up? Or are we just calling it? Or did i get that day wrong? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 352] Author : otisew Date : 04-27-08 07:44 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (Brunmoor) I think we don't even bother to show up on Monday. At least thats what happened last time. But I don't think this group is going to break up anytime soon, we're having way too much fun. Red mentioned getting together maybe on Tuesday to toy around with OpenRPG a bit. I can do that. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 353] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-27-08 09:45 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (Caveaus) I'd be fine with getting together briefly Monday to chat, but doesn't Chad have to open the room for us? Couldn't go too long because I have made other plans now, but an hour or so could be ok. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 354] Author : wrenhunter Date : 04-27-08 04:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (Taskig) How about the usual time, but on Tuesday for an OpenRPG learning session? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 355] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-27-08 11:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (Caveaus} Though I know noone needs an OpenRPG training session more than I, I have a blues jam I always play at on tuesdays. It starts from 7:30 to 8:00 PM MDT (8:30 to 9:00 PM Central) and I need to have some time to get ready before hand. Since we usually start at 5:00PM Mtn. time, that would only leave about an hour and an half or 2 on the outside. Will that be enough? Also, does everyone else have to re-log in just about every time you come back to this site? It is supposed to keep you logged in for 2 weeks at a time and, at best, it may go two days for me, though usually I have to re-log in every time -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 356] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-28-08 01:12 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Haven't had to relog on (it logs me out about once every two weeks, but not more often than that). What is "usual time" on monday (this thread is 8 pages long, I don't know where to find it) :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 357] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-28-08 02:43 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? We normally start at 6:00 PM Central time on mondays. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 358] Author : Extempus Date : 04-28-08 04:24 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 4 PM PDT... I'm barely getting home from work at that time! I just had a thought, everyone... why not put your OpenRPG persona's name in your sig? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 359] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-28-08 12:09 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? (Caveaus) I know it's early, but isn't that when we usually play? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 360] Author : otisew Date : 04-28-08 12:42 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? 4 PM PDT... I'm barely getting home from work at that time! I just had a thought, everyone... why not put your OpenRPG persona's name in your sig? OK hows my sig? :) Don't sweat it Horem(Cav), we will post up anything we learn, besides it the GMs that need to know most of this stuff anyway. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 361] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-28-08 12:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK hows my sig? :) Don't sweat it Horem(Cav), we will post up anything we learn, besides it the GMs that need to know most of this stuff anyway. Yep, I think I'm the one with the most to learn tomorrow. 6PM Central sounds good to me. I know how to draw stuff on the map board and write stuff but still working out how to upload maps. It's likely something simple I am missing. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 362] Author : RedWizard Date : 04-28-08 12:56 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just a reminder, no game tonight. Spending time with my family before they head off to Japan tomorrow. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 363] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-28-08 01:01 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Just keep us all posted on what's going on...whether or not we understand it,lol. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 364] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-28-08 05:57 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ok I changed my sig. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 365] Author : Vokos Date : 04-28-08 07:24 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Sig should be visible :P edit: gotta add age, I guess. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 366] Author : Extempus Date : 04-28-08 08:40 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I updated mine a bit too to include a little more info... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 367] Author : Etarnon Date : 04-29-08 01:15 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I didn't update my Sig. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 368] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 04-29-08 04:18 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Added a bit to my sig. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 369] Author : sblaxman Date : 04-29-08 10:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Ugh, my flight from TX to NY got delayed, so I missed the session, hope it went well and good things came of it! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 370] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 04-30-08 02:45 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Did you guys have a tech session yesterday? I wasn't able to go online yesterday so I was just curious if you did and if you did what happened. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 371] Author : otisew Date : 04-30-08 05:28 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Yeah it was Taskig, RedWizard, and me. I wasn't really doing anything though. However, they were able to load maps, think they got fog to work also. Taskig also has made a good initiative system. So yeah, it was definately a productive session.:D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 372] Author : Extempus Date : 05-01-08 03:17 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I was checking through the various PC portraits and avatars to see if there was anything I liked... and I found this: http://forums.gleemax.com/images/avatars/TSR-Miles.jpg This is what Metron looks like (from the cover of WGQ1, Patriots of Ulek)... :) Too bad we can't put them in our sigs, however... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 373] Author : Extempus Date : 05-01-08 07:17 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? OK, I solved the problem... we can't put them in our sigs, but there's no reason we can't put them at the bottom of our posts! Metron of Urnst http://forums.gleemax.com/images/avatars/TSR-Miles.jpg -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 374] Author : RedWizard Date : 05-01-08 01:26 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Very cool! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 375] Author : Rich Date : 05-03-08 04:50 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I played 1st edtion for 30.0 years or so.,I've been playing the 3.0 edtion since.I won't be playing the 4.0 edtion,it reminds me of the 2nd edtion. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 376] Author : Zapo_Stormlight Date : 05-04-08 06:43 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? My Friday night gaming group has been playing 1st edition for almost 20yrs now. We just finished a campaign that took 5yrs of Real Time. One of the best campaigns ever. My Priest to Thor had reached 22nd level - given 5yrs not too bad. We had so many story threads going we just had to wrap the campaign at some point though. We are now starting a new Campaign. I am a 6Lv Fighter after 10months of gaming. We have come up with some great house rules also. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 377] Author : RedWizard Date : 05-04-08 08:04 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Always good to hear the 1st edition is still going strong! Keep us up on how your adventureing goes.:clap: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 378] Author : sblaxman Date : 05-05-08 11:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Forgot to ask what server ya'll use on openrpg -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 379] Author : Etarnon Date : 05-06-08 02:24 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I use Veav to run my SW SAGA on Sunday nights. RedWizard uses Roleplaying Refugees to run old school 1e, Monday Nights. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 380] Author : grndyfn19 Date : 05-06-08 10:35 PM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Great session last night, guys. Almost at 4th level now :D -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 381] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 05-08-08 02:21 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Yes. it was another fun gaming session. Metron, I assume you are an early riser like Caveaus. Perhaps we can get together in the morning (game time, assuming there are no interruptions tonight) and do some broadsword practice in the main room before the others wake up. I don't usually drill while adventuring but do every day we are not. Perhaps this could give you the feel of the new sword. Also, the fellow who was teaching his kids 1st Ed., you are welcome to observe us and maybe your new gamers would like to, as well? The type of role-playing we are doing is pretty far from 3rd anything. And where do you get the portraits, Metron? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 382] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 05-08-08 02:26 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? And why is my signature not showing now?:confused: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 383] Author : Extempus Date : 05-08-08 02:31 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? I suppose Metron can practise with the broadsword, but it'll be awhile before he could gain that as a weapon of proficiency. According to UA, p. 22, a ranger must be proficient with the bow or light crossbow, dagger or knife, spear or axe, and any type of sword by 4th level. Since he's already proficient with the longbow, two-handed sword and dagger, his next weapon of proficiency will probably be an axe at 4th level. The next slot opens up at 7th level... As far as the portraits go, it's actually an avatar that I've linked to directly. I just searched through the avatars until I found one I liked... Metron of Urnst http://forums.gleemax.com/images/avatars/TSR-Miles.jpg -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 384] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 05-08-08 02:32 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? By the way. I DM for my daughter and Vokos on Saturdays (2nd ED.) and play Mechwarrior on Sundays. I play softball (pitcher) on Thursdays and I am looking to design a Live Scale RPG using IFGS rules to run in the late Summer or early Fall, so you see, I'm hardly into gaming at all. Being mostly retired is great! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 385] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 05-08-08 02:47 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? Well my signature seems to be working again. I know you won't be able to actualy use the proficiency now, but it should let you just step right into it when you are able to, Metron. I can just see Caveaus and Metron as being somewhat kindred spirits though their stories are quite different. Both fighter types, somewhat serious (though not terminally so) and very ready to rush into the fray. I think there is a similar bond forming among all the fighters in the group. The four of us, including Vokos and Brunmoor, are starting to work together well and I hope it continues, to the detriment of the bad guys! Not that we aren't workng with the others, but I think the fighters will develope a squadlike cameradery because we are already getting each others backs in the melees. Don't think that I want to put up barriers to the other classes, I just think we have our vocations in common. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 386] Author : Horemheb442 Date : 05-08-08 02:50 AM Thread Title : Re: Does anyone still play 1st edition D&D? And I only need 1351 XP for 3rd level. Cavaliers don't get the superior abilities 10% bonus. I get another +1 to hit with my sword then. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Downloaded from Wizards Community (http://forums.gleemax.com) at 05-10-08 08:22 AM.