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[Skyrunner]

This is Skyrunner here! :D

Caution: This is a semi-serious story, with some 4th wall breaking ok.

Spoiler: Premise (click to show/hide)

This is a rather experimental RP. What I wanted to do is make a RP that starts from the hero status, not a pack of fledgling adventurers. What system to pick, I asked, which one should be the guidelines? Should I make up a new one, simple? But I love many systems (despite never had used any in earnest). The 3.5 DnD magic was so complicated, but awe-inspiring in its awesomeness ... GURPS made a decent battle system, and a great way to flesh out a character, but a not-so-awesome magic system. Warhammer 40000 was a brutal, gritty and attractive set of rules, though I never even glimpsed at a 40k rulebook. Some computer RPs had their own respective pros and cons, such as the well fleshed-out material system of our very own Dwarf Fortress, or the many many weapon names of Mabinogi, though it in the end only focused on one or two as the best. So .... instead of creating a half-thought-out system that does some things well, but not so much in others, or creating a character-driven system, or choosing one at the exception of others... why not lump whatever systems the players want together in a chaotic tango dance to the death? It's a heroic RP anyways, to hell with balance!

Rules:

1. Choose whatever system you want, be it WH40k, DnD, GURPS ...
2. Create a hero with it. Example : Dungeon and Dragons would be a character with total level 25 or so. GURPS would be a character made with 350 points.
3. Explain the what everything does, if it is an unfamiliar system. I, the GM, have the DnD Players/Dungeon Master's/Monster Guide for edition 3.5. I also have the GURPS books (basic, magic, lo-tech). I do not have WH40k... or others.
4. Work together to rule out the glaring imbalances (Example: "Spell Screw the World, kills every enemy in a 5000 km sphere centering on the caster" does NOT work.), be it by post on this thread, PM, or other means.
5. The character sheets should either be: (a) simple, posted so that viewing it is easy, with the most common stats on it (such as STR, DEX, INT,HP, all four a key component of most games), and the various feats/skills/abilities/etc. Equipment is optional, and (b) have some a simple explanation of the skill and its mechanics.

(b) is not required for GURPS and DnD 3.5e skills.


Due to the different HP systems, the work-together part might take a while ...


Also, the method of play should be decided, for acting out battles. A poll is attached. Or at least it should be, but I don't know how to make one...

The selections are:

A. Post-by-post combat!
B. Maptools!
C. Some other way!

Also, if we were to use Maptools,

A. Square tiles!
B. Hex tiles!
C. Something else!




The five slots should at least have one 'tank'. one magician/sorcerer/wizard/whatever, and one long range. A classic 5-person party is probably the best.
Also, note the system your character came from.


This RP in a nutshell: A mad crossover of all sorts of systems in hopes something good happens.


Here's to hopes this doesn't crash and die! At least, I hope it gets off the ground!




FAKE EDIT: ...Oh yeah, a story.

Spoiler: Story (click to show/hide)

Through good and harsh, you and your somewhat strange, but reliable friends have endured whatever the world could throw at you. The world in question is a strange world, where multiple laws of physics and metaphysics coexist. The man next door might roll 3d6 every time he does something, and spend a fixed 20 points every time he wants to increase his health, while the person across from you does a d4 every level up to gain more health. Now that you think of it, the next-door-man doesn't have neither levels nor classes! Weird.

Anyways, your aforementioned good friends have banded together again to save the world. Why? Well, as many people reckoned, the glue that kept this world together is falling apart. It is because of something from another world that infiltrated and wants to devour the world's energy. Quest and destroy the menace with your epic powers!

[IamanElfCollaborator]

Spoiler: Corvander Hellstave, Necromantic Goblin (click to show/hide)

Corvander Hellstave the Goblin

Male Deathless Goblin Rogue 1/Stalwart Sorcerer 20/ Wizard 79
Neutral Good
Representing IamanElfCollaborator

Strength    8   (-1)
Dexterity    16   (+3)
Constitution    ---   [deathless]
Intelligence    20   (+5)
Wisdom    22   (+6)
Charisma    18   (+4)
   
Size:    Small
Height:    3' 8"
Weight:    46 lb
Skin:    Gray
Eyes:    Red
Hair:    

Total Hit Points: 699

Speed: 30 feet

Armor Class: 19 = 10 +4 [chain shirt] +1 [buckler] +3 [dexterity] +1 [small]

    Touch AC: 14
    Flat-footed: 16

Initiative modifier:   +7   = +3 [dexterity] +4 [improved initiative]
Fortitude save:   +47   = 6 [base] +40 [epic] +2 [great fortitude] -1 [plucky]
Reflex save:   +51   = 6 [base] +40 [epic] +3 [dexterity] +2 [lightning reflexes]
Will save:   +61   = 12 [base] +40 [epic] +6 [wisdom] +2 [iron will] +1 [plucky]
Attack (handheld):   +50/+45   = 10 [base] +40 [epic] -1 [strength] +1 [small]
   Weapon Finesse:   +54/+49   = 10 [base] +40 [epic] +3 [dexterity] +1 [small]
Attack (unarmed):   +50/+45   = 10 [base] +40 [epic] -1 [strength] +1 [small]
Attack (missile):   +54/+49   = 10 [base] +40 [epic] +3 [dexterity] +1 [small]
Grapple check:   +44/+39   = 10 [base] +40 [epic] -1 [strength] -4 [small] -1 [slippery]

Light load:
Medium load:
Heavy load:
Lift over head:
Lift off ground:
Push or drag:
   20 lb. or less
20-40 lb.
41-60 lb.
60 lb.
120 lb.
300 lb.

Languages:   Abyssal Aquan Auran Celestial Common Draconic Xeph YuanTi Illithid (Mind Flayer) Illumian Tasloi Sahuagin Lupin Hengeyokai Spiritfolk Ratling Vanara Synad Grippli Beholder Kuo-Toa Maenad Mongrelfolk Thri-Kreen Aarakocra Buomman Neraph Shadowswyft Pterran Raptoran Catfolk Modron Slaad Gith Dwarven Elven Dark_Elf_Silent Giant Gnoll Gnome Goblin Goliath Halfling Ignan Infernal Orc Sylvan Terran Undercommon (? 9.5 more)

Long Spear [1d6, crit x3, 4 1/2 lb., two-handed, piercing]

Quarterstaff [1d4/1d4, crit x2, 2 lb., two-handed, bludgeoning]

Kukri [1d3, crit 18-20/x2, 1 lb., light, slashing]

Whip [1d2 (nonlethal), crit x2, 1 lb., one-handed, slashing]

Chain shirt [light; +4 AC; max dex +4; check penalty -2; 12.5 lb.; arcane spell failure 20%] ; arcane spell failure 5%

Buckler [+1 AC; check penalty -1; hardness 10; hp 5; 2.5 lb.]

Raven familiar

Feats:

    Acrobatic   
    Agile   
    Alertness   
    Athletic   
    Blind-fight   
    Combat Casting   
    Combat Expertise   
    Improved Disarm   
    Improved Feint   
    Improved Trip   
    Whirlwind Attack   
    Combat Reflexes   
    Deceitful   
    Dodge   
    Mobility   
    Spring Attack   
    Endurance   
    Die Hard   
    Exotic Weapon Proficiency   Weapon:
    Great Fortitude   
    Improved Counterspell   
    Improved Initiative   
    Improved Turning   
    Investigator   
    Iron Will   
    Lightning Reflexes   
    Magical Aptitude   
    Negotiator   
    Persuasive   
    Rapid Reload   
    Run   
    Self-Sufficient   
    Skill Focus (Bluff)   
    Skill Focus (Concentration)   
    Skill Focus (Diplomacy)   
    Skill Focus (Disable Device)   
    Skill Focus (Escape Artist)   
    Skill Focus (Gather Information)   
    Skill Focus (Intimidate)   
    Closed Mind   
    Force of Will   
    Mental Resistance   
    Mind Over Body   
    Shadow Heritage   
    Subduing Strike   
    Skill Focus (Spellcraft)   
    Skill Focus (Use Magic Device)   
    Spell Focus (Necromancy)   
    Greater Spell Focus (Necromancy)   
    Spell Penetration   
    Greater Spell Penetration   
    Stealthy   
    Track   
    Weapon Finesse   
    Urban Tracking   (Unearthed Arcana / Eberron)
    Weapon Focus x1   Weapon(s):
    Scribe Scroll   [free to wizard]
    Empower Spell   
    Extend Spell   
    Maximize Spell   
    Widen Spell   
    Spellcasting Prodigy [charisma]   
    Sly Fortune   +1 luck reroll/day
    Survivor's Luck   +1 luck reroll/day
    Tempting Fate   +1 luck reroll/day
    Victor's Luck   +1 luck reroll/day

Traits:

    Focused
    Honest
    Plucky
    Polite
    Relentless
    Slippery

Skill Name
   
Key
Ability
   
Skill
Modifier
   
Ability
Modifier
   
Ranks
   
Misc.
Modifier
Appraise    Int    7 =    
+5
      +2 [raven]
Balance    Dex*    5 =    
+3
      +2 [agile]
Bluff    Cha    96 =    
+4
   +88    +2 [persuasive] +3 [skill focus] -1 [honest]
Climb    Str*    1 =    
-1
      +2 [athletic]
Concentration    Cha [deathless]    8 =    
+4
      +3 [skill focus] +1 [focused]
Craft_1    Int    5 =    
+5
      
Craft_2    Int    5 =    
+5
      
Craft_3    Int    5 =    
+5
      
Diplomacy    Cha    96 =    
+4
   +83    +2 [bluff] +2 [negotiator] +3 [skill focus] +1 [honest] +1 [polite]
Disable Device    Int    84 =    
+5
   +76    +3 [skill focus]
Disguise    Cha    6 =    
+4
      +2 [deceitful]
Escape Artist    Dex*    67 =    
+3
   +59    +2 [agile] +3 [skill focus]
Forgery    Int    7 =    
+5
      +2 [deceitful]
Gather Information    Cha    9 =    
+4
      +3 [skill focus] +2 [investigator]
Heal    Wis    8 =    
+6
      +2 [self-sufficient]
Hide    Dex*    9 =    
+3
      +4 [small] +2 [stealthy]
Intimidate    Cha    9 =    
+4
      +2 [bluff] +2 [persuasive] -2 [polite] +3 [skill focus]
Jump    Str*    1 =    
-1
      +2 [acrobatic]
Knowledge (arcana)    Int    108 =    
+5
   +103    
Listen    Wis    7 =    
+6
      -1 [focused] +2 [alertness]
Move Silently    Dex*    9 =    
+3
      +4 [goblin] +2 [stealthy]
Perform_1    Cha    4 =    
+4
      
Perform_2    Cha    4 =    
+4
      
Perform_3    Cha    4 =    
+4
      
Perform_4    Cha    4 =    
+4
      
Perform_5    Cha    4 =    
+4
      
Ride    Dex    7 =    
+3
      +4 [goblin]
Search    Int    7 =    
+5
      +2 [investigator]
Sense Motive    Wis    7 =    
+6
      +2 [negotiator] -1 [honest]
Spellcraft    Int    76 =    
+5
   +64    +2 [Knowledge, arcane] +2 [magical aptitude] +3 [skill focus]
Spot    Wis    7 =    
+6
      -1 [focused] +2 [alertness]
Survival    Wis    8 =    
+6
      +2 [self-sufficient]
Swim    Str**    1 =    
-1
      +2 [athletic]
Tumble    Dex*    5 =    
+3
      +2 [acrobatic]
Use Magic Device    Cha    78 =    
+4
   +69    +2 [magical aptitude] +3 [skill focus]
Use Rope    Dex    3 =    
+3

* = check penalty for wearing armor

This character also has 51.5 ranks in Speak Languages.
This character has 4 luck rerolls per day.
Bluff >=5 ranks gives +2 on disguise checks to act in character.
Escape Artist >=5 ranks gives +2 on use rope checks for bindings.
Spellcraft >=5 ranks gives +2 on use magic device checks on scrolls.
Use Magic Device >=5 ranks gives +2 on spellcraft checks to decipher scrolls.
Slippery trait: +1 on escape artist checks against being grappled, -1 all other grapple checks.
Relentless trait: +2 on all fortitude checks for "endurance-feat" situations; if fail, exhausted rather than fatigued.

Zero-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day

First-level Sorcerer spells: 8 (6+2) per day

Second-level Sorcerer spells: 7 (6+1) per day

Third-level Sorcerer spells: 7 (6+1) per day

Fourth-level Sorcerer spells: 7 (6+1) per day

Fifth-level Sorcerer spells: 7 (6+1) per day

Sixth-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day

Seventh-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day

Eighth-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day

Use your 5 ninth-level Sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells:

Zero-level Wizard spells: 4 per day

First-level Wizard spells: 6 (4+2) per day

Second-level Wizard spells: 5 (4+1) per day

Third-level Wizard spells: 5 (4+1) per day

Fourth-level Wizard spells: 5 (4+1) per day

Fifth-level Wizard spells: 5 (4+1) per day

Sixth-level Wizard spells: 4 per day

Seventh-level Wizard spells: 4 per day

Eighth-level Wizard spells: 4 per day

Ninth-level Wizard spells: 4 per day

Deathless:

    Good-aligned with d12; usual undead traits

    Turned by evil clerics, recruited by good clerics

    Healed by positive energy, "Disrupt undead" and so forth.

    Abilities must be highly variable.


Goblin:

    +2 dexterity, -2 strength, -2 charisma (already included)

    Darkvision (see 60 feet in pitch-dark)

    +4 on move silently and ride (already included)

Rogue:

    Sneak Attack +1d6

    Trapfinding

    Evasion (level 2)

    Trap Sense (level 3)

    Uncanny Dodge (level 4)

    Improved Uncanny Dodge (level

    Special Abilities (choices begin at 10th level)

Stalwart Sorcerer:

    Familiar / Alertness, etc.

    Can know only limited numbers of spells

    Stalwart sorcerers get +2 hp/level and a martial weapon with a free weapon focus feat.

    High charisma gains bonus spells daily

Wizard
Familiar / Alertness, etc.

Bonus Feats (already included)

High intelligence gains bonus spells daily

   Class    HP rolled    
Level 1:    Sorcerer    6    
Level 2:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 3:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 4:    Sorcerer    7    +1 to charisma
Level 5:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 6:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 7:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 8:    Sorcerer    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 9:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 10:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 11:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 12:    Sorcerer    7    +1 to intelligence
Level 13:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 14:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 15:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 16:    Sorcerer    7    +1 to dexterity
Level 17:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 18:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 19:    Sorcerer    7    
Level 20:    Sorcerer    7    +1 to constitution
Level 21:    Rogue    7    
Level 22:    Wizard    7    
Level 23:    Wizard    7    
Level 24:    Wizard    7    +1 to intelligence
Level 25:    Wizard    7    
Level 26:    Wizard    7    
Level 27:    Wizard    7    
Level 28:    Wizard    7    +1 to intelligence
Level 29:    Wizard    7    
Level 30:    Wizard    7    
Level 31:    Wizard    7    
Level 32:    Wizard    7    +1 to intelligence
Level 33:    Wizard    7    
Level 34:    Wizard    7    
Level 35:    Wizard    7    
Level 36:    Wizard    7    +1 to intelligence
Level 37:    Wizard    7    
Level 38:    Wizard    7    
Level 39:    Wizard    7    
Level 40:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 41:    Wizard    7    
Level 42:    Wizard    7    
Level 43:    Wizard    7    
Level 44:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 45:    Wizard    7    
Level 46:    Wizard    7    
Level 47:    Wizard    7    
Level 48:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 49:    Wizard    7    
Level 50:    Wizard    7    
Level 51:    Wizard    7    
Level 52:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 53:    Wizard    7    
Level 54:    Wizard    7    
Level 55:    Wizard    7    
Level 56:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 57:    Wizard    7    
Level 58:    Wizard    7    
Level 59:    Wizard    7    
Level 60:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 61:    Wizard    7    
Level 62:    Wizard    7    
Level 63:    Wizard    7    
Level 64:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 65:    Wizard    7    
Level 66:    Wizard    7    
Level 67:    Wizard    7    
Level 68:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 69:    Wizard    7    
Level 60:    Wizard    7    
Level 71:    Wizard    7    
Level 72:    Wizard    7    +1 to wisdom
Level 73:    Wizard    7    
Level 74:    Wizard    7    
Level 75:    Wizard    7    
Level 76:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 77:    Wizard    7    
Level 78:    Wizard    7    
Level 79:    Wizard    7    
Level 70:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 81:    Wizard    7    
Level 82:    Wizard    7    
Level 83:    Wizard    7    
Level 84:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 85:    Wizard    7    
Level 86:    Wizard    7    
Level 87:    Wizard    7    
Level 88:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 89:    Wizard    7    
Level 90:    Wizard    7    
Level 91:    Wizard    7    
Level 92:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 93:    Wizard    7    
Level 94:    Wizard    7    
Level 95:    Wizard    7    
Level 96:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma
Level 97:    Wizard    7    
Level 98:    Wizard    7    
Level 99:    Wizard    7    
Level 100:    Wizard    7    +1 to charisma

   
Corvander Hellstave's Equipment:

    Backpack        24lb
    Bedroll       1lb
    Blanket, winter x4  3lb
    Lantern (hooded)   2lb
    Mug   1lb
    Pole    8lb
    Pot    10lb
    Pouch x10    2lb
    Rations (1 day) x6  2lb
    Sledge    10lb
    Spade / shovel   8lb
    Spyglass   1lb
    Tent     5lb
    Climber's kit    1lb
    Disguise kit     2lb
    Healer kit    1lb
    Magnifying glass
    Musical instrument   1lb
    Spell component pouch    2lb
    Spellbook x8   24lb
    Thieves' tools   1lb
    Tools (miscellaneous) x9  18lb

    Total  129lb
 
Raven familiar: Str 1 Dex 15 Con 10 Int 55 Wis 14 Chr 6; Hit points: 349; Initiative +2 (dex); Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average); AC: 64 (+2 size, +2 dex, +50 level); Claws +4 melee 1d2-5 Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +14, Listen +6, Spot +6; speaks one character language Alertness feat when in arm's reach; improved evasion; share spells; empathic link; deliver touch spells; speak with master; speak with birds; spell resistance 104; scry on familiar; free familiar spell use;

More about Corvander Hellstave:

    A goblin necromancer. Taken in from the young age of 2 by the necromancer Azrakel, after being exiled for being magic. He was taught how to fight and use necromancy for his own.

Changed it. Feel free to change it as desired.

[The Fool]

What's this about Kobold Bards? Count me in.

Go for D&D 3.5, I know it well. I can do either maptools or play-by-post.

I'll post a sheet when the format is decided on.

[IamanElfCollaborator]

The Fool, its any format, GURPS, WHF, WH40k, DnD, etc.

I was going to come as Corvander (goblin necromancer, lurks around medieval games),but now we haz a kobold bard.

[Skyrunner]

Elf, that wall of text would probably be better if you just screenshot/somehow save it It's rather hard to see right now. 3.5e, I presume? Hopefully?

[The Fool]

I'll be making a goliath barbarian. Expect it to be... broken.

I'll link a mythweavers page in an hour or two, but it'll lack a lot of stuff. Do I need to post book references for approval before I add something?

[Skyrunner]

As long as its reasonable, it should be ok.

[The Fool]

There you are. The angriest glass cannon ever. The temporary scores are his rage stats, which you will be seeing very often. Do I need to bother with recording item weight?

I still need to add a feat or four, but I'll add them tomorrow morning. I'll probably go for greater cleave, and the one that allows your con stat to be used for will saves.

EDIT: Feats, and magic items added. Now I just need the standard items. And yes my character can hold ten cars above his head and walk around like nothing happened while raging.

[SeriousConcentrate]

I might join this. IAAEC, what website did you use to gen your character?

[IamanElfCollaborator]

Hm..http://www.pathguy.com/cg35.htm

Also, yes 3.5e.

Also...I can't be bothered to remake Skyre.

[SeriousConcentrate]

Testing...

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/ScarlettKeyes.htm?w=9dff8539

[IamanElfCollaborator]

This dead?

[Skyrunner]

Old RPs don't die, they just disappear.(fade away?


... that aside, I think we need two more people, or at least a wizard/otherrangedcharacter before starting.

[Dwarmin]

-NOPE-

[Tiruin]

Well, willing to join an RP, but I've no idea at all on D&D or any of the sort. Just read a lot of mythology and history, familiar with current fantasy.

Great. 

Um, posting to...watch then?