Monday Ravenloft group discussion thread

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:44 am

Well that was a good start, everyone!
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"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:14 am

A late start, but I agree a good one. NExt session should go much further since all characters are now worked out and I'll start setting up Open RPG about half an hour before.

Plus my son will no longer host our SKYPE so he'll quit disconnecting us when he shuts down his computer.
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slimykuotoan · Post by **slimykuotoan** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:19 am

Excellent start tonight guys; you really 'set the mood' Treebore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTT_46xt ... ed&search=

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:29 am

"Hammer or nail" sums it up pretty good.

I'll have to remember "Its a rule we're so cool!" when you guys meet up with Madam Eva, the Gypsy Queen.
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Wulfgarn · Post by **Wulfgarn** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:59 am

She was straight from Hell

But you never could tell

Cause you were blinded by her light

She could crack your brain

With magic pain

And turn a paler shade of white

(Well) I was on the free

Just me and me

And just about to sail

When I heard the voice

Said you got a choice

The hammer or the nail

You'll be ridin'

You'll be ridin' on the gypsy

Well I rolled the bones

To see who'd own

My mind and what's within

And it's a given rule

That we're all fools

And need to have a little sin

So I'm ridin'

I've been ridin' on the gypsy

On the gypsy queen

She was straight from Hell

But you never could tell

Cause you were blinded by the light

So she cracked my brain

With magic pain

And turned my left around to right, right

So I'm ridin'

Yes I'm ridin'

I'm still ridin' on the gypsy

On the gypsy queen

-dio

Wulfgarn · Post by **Wulfgarn** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:04 pm

Here this would be apropo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l38CIbuOPHw

Wulfgarn · Post by **Wulfgarn** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:05 pm

SIGN OF THE GYPSY QUEEN

Lightning smokes on the hillrise

Brought the man with the warning light

Shouting loud ";you had better fly";

While the darkness can help you hide

Trouble's comin' without control

No one's stayin' that's got a hope

Hurricane at the very least

In the words of the gypsy queen

Sign of the gypsy queen

Pack your things and leave

Word of a woman who knows

Take all your gold and you go

Get my saddle and tie it on

Western wind who is fast and strong

Jump on back, he's good and long

We'll resist till we reach the dawn

Running seems like the best offense

Staying just don't make any sense

No one could ever stop it now

Show the cards of the gypsy town

Sign of the gypsy queen

Pack your things and leave

Word of a woman who knows

Take all your gold and you go

Shadows movin' without a sound

>From the hold of the sleepless town

Evil seems to be everywhere

Heed the spirit that brought despair

Trouble's comin' without control

No one's stayin' that's got a hope

Hurricane at the very least

In the words of the gypsy queen

Sign of the gypsy queen

Pack your things and leave

Word of a woman who knows

Take all your gold and you go

Sign of the gypsy queen

Pack your things and leave

Word of a woman who knows

Take all your gold and you go

Sign of the gypsy queen

Pack your things and leave

Word of a woman who knows

Take all your gold and you go

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:58 pm

Treebore, would it be beneficial for us to post our character sheets here or perhaps have a separate thread?

Thanks.
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:27 pm

Rhuvein wrote:
Treebore, would it be beneficial for us to post our character sheets here or perhaps have a separate thread?

Thanks.

Here would be good.

Wulf and Slimy,

I had forgotten how much DIO rocks. Plus it got me to listening to Deep Purple and Rainbow too.
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slimykuotoan · Post by **slimykuotoan** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:38 pm

I looove that stuff.

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:49 pm

Prospero the Wise (Rhuvein)

Human Wizard Lawful Good

9th level Sorcerer

STR 17 +2

DEX 13 +1

CON 17 +2

INT 18 + 3

WIS 15 + 1

CHA 14 +1

AC = 27

Ring of Protection (+4)

Bracers of Armor (+5)

Amulet of Natural armor (+5)

Dex +1

Additional +2 w/wand of protection

HPs = 45
Weapons:

Staff - ornately carved eagle with the claw on top clutching a large Blue Saffire

Darts (silvered) X10

Daggers (silvered) X 3

Spells:

0 lvl = 5

1 lvl = 6

2 lvl = 5

3 lvl = 4

4 lvl = 3

5 lvl = 2
Magic items:

Wand of Magic Missiles

Wand of Protection (from evil)

Scrolls

Potions

Spell book
Special equipment:

Wolvesbane

Garlic

Stake

Walrus

Mirror

Holy Water vials
Regular equipment:

Backpack

Rations

Water skin

Bedroll/blanket

Scroll pouch

Belt for potions

Bag of dust

Diggery-do

Candle

Torches X 10

Flint & steel

Manacles

Marbles

Flasks of oil X 3
Spell list:

0 Level

Detect Magic X2

Detect Poison

Light

Dancing Lights

1st Level

Burning hands

Read Magic

Shield

Shocking Grasp

Spider Climb

Hold Portal

2nd Level

Acid Arrow

Knock/lock

Ray of Enfeeblement

Web

Rope Trick

3rd Level

Fly

Fireball

Lightning bolt

Summon lesser monster

4th Level

Polymorph

Wall of Fire

Fire shield

5th Level

Summon monster

Teleport
Purchased magic scrolls:

6th lvl Transmute flesh & stone

7th lvl Summon Greater Monster

9th lvl Wish
Purchased magic potions:

Restoration X2

Cure serious wounds

Cure critical wounds

Remove disease

Neutralize poison

Gaseous form
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:53 pm

You need to specify what kind of protection the wand gives. Right now I am assuming it is Protection from Evil.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:57 pm

Treebore wrote:
You need to specify what kind of protection the wand gives. Right now I am assuming it is Protection from Evil.

Yes, thanks ~ Protection from Evil!
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Wulfgarn · Post by **Wulfgarn** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:05 pm

What is a 9th level Sorceror Rhuvien?

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:24 pm

Wulfgarn wrote:
What is a 9th level Sorceror Rhuvien?

The 1E title for 9th level wizards?
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:58 pm

Treebore wrote:
The 1E title for 9th level wizards?

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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:01 am

Wulfgarn wrote:
What is a 9th level Sorceror Rhuvien?

Level title from 1E as Tree mentions. I use them to add a little flavor to C&C. There's some discussion about adding them to the CKG.
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:42 am

Here's my vampire hunter:
Brone NG

Human Lineage Half-elf 9th level Vampire Hunter (Ranger)

Str* 17 (+2)

Dex 18 (+3)(+2)

Con 17 (+2)

Int 14 (+1)

Wis* 15 (+1)

Cha 13 (+1)(+2)

HP: 93/93

AC: 21/23 vs Vampire/Wraith

Melee: +11/+15 vs Vampire/Wraith (1d10+3/+14*+2d6 vs. Vampire/Wraith)

Range: +12/16 vs Vampire/Wraith (1d8+1/+12**+2d6 vs. Vampire/Wraith)

*+5 vs other Undead

**+3 vs other Undead
Racial/Class Abilities:

-Empathy (+2 to all Cha checks)

-Move Silently (Dex: +2 racial bonus)

-Spot Hidden Doors (Wis)

-Attribute Check Modification: Dexterity (+2 to all Dex Checks)

-Spell Resistance (+2 to saves vs sleep/charm effects)

-Combat Marauder (can be used against Vampires/Wraiths)

-Conceal (Dex)

-Delay/Neutralize Poison (Wis)

-Scale (Dex)

-Traps (Wis: +2 racial bonus)

-Survival (Wis)

-Track (Wis)

-Favored Enemy: Vampire/Wraith (+2 to hit, +2 to AC, +2 to track Vampires/Wraiths)
Weapons/Armor:

-Final Rest (Undead bane bastard sword)

-Last Rites (Undead bane composite long bow)

-+3 Mail hauberk

-20 arrows

-2 arrows of undead slaying

-Silver dagger
Other Equipment:

-6 flasks of holy water

-6 flasks of oil

-3 wooden stakes

-silver holy symbol

-50 feet of silk rope

-grappling hook

-small steel mirror

-razor

-bag of marbles (25)

-1 weeks worth of iron rations

-Scarab of Protection (12 levels of energy drain, death effects, & negative energy effects)
Appearance:

Brone is 5 foot 6 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. Although he appears to be in his mid 30s, he is actually in his early 90s. He keeps his grey-speckled, dark hair cut short and his rugged face clean shaven. Brones pale blue eyes reflect a deep, lasting sorrow, but when sending the wretched souls of the undead to their final rest, they flash with a fierce joy and satisfaction.

R-
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The Book of the Mind

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:10 am

Rigon, he looks very, very tough. Excellent.

Heh, this is going to be a real slugfest!!
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:28 am

Rhuvein wrote:
Rigon, he looks very, very tough. Excellent.

Heh, this is going to be a real slugfest!!

I certainly hope so. I want it to be very memorable no matter what happens.
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:09 am

I've posted my new house rules to the original "player begging on bended knee" thread. This includes my "Runemark" class for you Rigon.

Please review and let me know of any in game rulings I ever did that I may want to add to this document.

Plus let me know anything that is unclear or you have concerns of being too powerful, etc...

Thanks.
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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:08 am

Treebore wrote:
I've posted my new house rules to the original "player begging on bended knee" thread. This includes my "Runemark" class for you Rigon.

Please review and let me know of any in game rulings I ever did that I may want to add to this document.

Plus let me know anything that is unclear or you have concerns of being too powerful, etc...

Thanks.

Thanks for posting the Runemark, Tree. I be stealing that.

R-
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The Book of the Mind

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:53 pm

I will make my final tweaks on my character and send the final copy today or tomorrow at the latest. And I'll update/edit my char sheet post as well.

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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Aramis · Post by **Aramis** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:56 am

Don't forget some potions of restoration, or a scarab of protection like Rigon has

Call me crazy, I just have this feeling we may need stuff like that

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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:20 pm

Question for any and all:

If a cleric casts the reverse of restoration ~ life drain, does this work against undead?

Thanks.
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:31 pm

Rhuvein wrote:
Question for any and all:

If a cleric casts the reverse of restoration ~ life drain, does this work against undead?

Thanks.

I would think that casting a negetive energy spell like life drain would help the undead instead of hurting it.

R-
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The Book of the Mind

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:32 pm

Rhuvein wrote:
Question for any and all:

If a cleric casts the reverse of restoration ~ life drain, does this work against undead?

Thanks.

Nope. Restoration itself would be the antithesis of undead.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:41 pm

Thanks guys.

Still a nifty little spell against anyone else, then.
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:06 pm

Rhuvein wrote:
Thanks guys.

Still a nifty little spell against anyone else, then.

The problem is getting your target to hold still for an hour.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:33 pm

Treebore wrote:
The problem is getting your target to hold still for an hour.

Yeah, good point. The cleric would have to knock him out, and at that point a thief or fighter would only have to cut his throat. No need for time-wasting spells like that one.

Although, there's probably some circumstances where this spell could be useful.

Now to ask a related question regarding restoration. A scroll or potion of restoration would work immediately, correct?

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"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

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