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I think we should use generic currency.

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I think we should use original currencies the way Araph listed them.

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I think we should use original currencies, but with a conversion rate of 100:10:1

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I think we should use original currencies, but with a simpler conversion rate (post your ideas if you chose this).

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Total Members Voted: 5

[Araph]

I've just gotten a game I've been working on to a semi-playable state. Now I need some brave volunteers to help me test it out! It's sorta like an amalgam of D&D, Dwarf Fortress, and The Elder Scrolls stuffed into a confusing text document. If anyone of the fine folks frequenting the forums feel fine about playing in the game's first campaign ever, I'd appreciate it.

Since I haven't actually made the campaign world yet, it's sort of up to the players to decide what they want the setting to be like. However, the game is different than a typical DnD game, and, as such, the campaign will play different than most ones you're used to.

A few key differences from DnD in the game are the combat system, the magic system, and the leveling system. Combat is more like DF combat than DnD combat; single attacks can be deadly even if you are at a high level. The wrestling system is more developed than in D&D, so you'll have to actually give your attacks a bit of thought as opposed to simply hacking away at the enemy until it's dead. Healing magic is practically nonexistent, and divine magic in general can (mostly) only be found in legendary artifacts and such. Casting spells isn't a sure thing, either; you need to use spells trickily to be an effective mage, since you won't be able to through massive fireballs around willy-nilly. Instead of a Vancian magic system, you can cast as many spells as you want. However, if you do cast spells, they may blow up in your face or have some other negative effect. As for leveling, you level up through roleplaying and leveling skills, as opposed to killing things. Perk trees (that are currently in-progress, but not listed in the Google Docs page) give you bonuses for both individual skills and more general character related bonuses. They're divided into skill perks and level perks.

If you have suggestions for spells for the spell list, perks for perk trees, or base classes, please post them in this thread. Anything in the table of contents with a <------------ next to it on Google Docs is something I'm hoping the players (or people who think this game has potential) will help me in filling out. Any suggestions for the game would be appreciated in either thread.

Finally, when the game starts, I'll be ironing out problems or imbalances. Please be patient about delays; I'm not the best at rapidly scanning through pages of text and editing bits of it.

[Bdthemag]

Sure, I'll join. I skimmed over some of the rules and it looks interesting.

[Johnfalcon99977]

Reserved, Looking if it seems like a cool thing to try.

[Darvi]

I'd join (if only because you seperated Agi and Dex), but I'm already in too many games as is.

[SeriousConcentrate]

DF style combat? I'm sold. Give me some time to look over the system, but for now I'm reserving.

[Araph]

I'd join (if only because you seperated Agi and Dex), but I'm already in too many games as is.

Good to see someone else appreciates the subtle nuances of attributes!

DF style combat? I'm sold. Give me some time to look over the system, but for now I'm reserving.

At the moment, it's a bit crude; trying to balance the complexities of DF's combat with the limitations of not being computers will take some time and testing.

[SeriousConcentrate]

At the moment, it's a bit crude; trying to balance the complexities of DF's combat with the limitations of not being computers will take some time and testing.

That's what we're here for, so I don't mind if it's a bit crude. ^^^

[Kashyyk]

Haven't even looked, but I'm interested. Gimme about 16 hours to go to sleep, college and then read some of it and I'll let you know more.

[Gatleos]

How many are you taking? If it's five or more, consider this a reservation.

[Araph]

How many are you taking? If it's five or more, consider this a reservation.

I was thinking a party of six would be good.

[The Fool]

I'm interested. Let me know if there is a space available.

[SeriousConcentrate]

BD, John, me, Kashyyk, Gatleos, The Fool... looks like we have our party. What role do you guys think you'll go for? If no one objects I'm thinking I might try being a Thief-type character.

[Bdthemag]

I'll be the persuasive guy of the group, who's good with a sword then.

[Johnfalcon99977]

If no one objects I'm thinking I might try being a Thief-type character.

Their can only be one stealthly thief in this town *Fondles Knife* _{/intentional word misuse}

[Araph]

BD, John, me, Kashyyk, Gatleos, The Fool... looks like we have our party. What role do you guys think you'll go for? If no one objects I'm thinking I might try being a Thief-type character.

I'll be the persuasive guy of the group, who's good with a sword then.

Quick little tip, here: combat isn't going to be really similar to in DnD. When you choose your skills (and if you're going to be a melee fighter-type person), sink a couple points into wrestling. It'll liven combat up a bit.

Also, about the setting: are we going with a well-rounded wide-open-sandbox campaign? Or do you want it tilted in any particular direction?

EDIT: Hey, looks like we've tentatively got a party of six!

Ugh, I'm too used to the convenience of Myth-Weavers. If you copy this into a text document, it should be an acceptable substitute for an official character sheet.

Spoiler: Character Sheet (click to show/hide)

 --- Basics ---
Name:
Class:
Level:
Experience:

 --- Focuses ---
Primary Focus:
Secondary Focus:
Tertiary Focus:

 --- Ability Scores ---
Strength:
Fortitude:
Agility:
Dexterity:
Intelligence:
Willpower:
Charisma:

 --- Physical Skills ---
Balance:
Jumping:
Acrobatics:
Swimming:
Sneaking:
Lockpicking:
Sleight of Hand:
Ride:
Swordfighting:
2H Swordfighting:
Mace Fighting:
2H Mace Fighting:
Axe Fighting:
2H Axe Fighting:
Knife Fighting:
Hand to Hand Combat:
Wrestling:
Staff Fighting:
Archery:
Throwing:
Blocking:
Armor Usage:
Dodging:

 --- Mental Skills ---
Spell Creation:
Spell Casting:
Enchanting:
Activate Magic:
Concentration:
Knowledge:
Observance:
Searching:
Appraising:
Suturing:
Surgery:
Bone Doctoring:
Wound Dressing:

 --- Social Skills ---
Persuasion:
Command:
Detect Purpose:
Bluff:
Manipulate:
Perform:

 --- Scenario-Dependent Skills ---
Survival:
Vocational Skills:

 --- Character Traits ---
Gifts:
Flaws:

Ideals:
Weaknesses:

 --- Magic ---
Spells Known:
 -
 -
 -

Focus Power:
Backlash Level:

 --- Pain and Injury ---
Injury List:
 -
 -
 -

Pain Level:
Rounds Until Bleeding Out:
Wound Treatments:
 -
 -
 -

Crippled Limbs:
 -
 -
 -

 --- Inventory ---
Money:
Items Owned:
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

There may be something missing, but I think that's it.