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PrideAscending

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  1. Male
  2. Primarily Prefer Male
You've gone to sleep in your favorite spot, safe and secure in yourself and your surroundings. You wake up to find yourself under a canopy of unfamiliar trees, with others similarly rousing from their slumber in an equally confused state. By chance or by purpose, you were brought here for a reason, but that mystery is yet for you to uncover.

Hello everyone. I'm wanting to run a massive long-term roleplay based in Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms setting along the Sword Coast. Some of it I'll just be bullshitting because I really don't know the fine details, but part of being a team adventuring within a world is that things change all the time and part of it is going with the flow and making our own fun right?! As it stands I intend for there to be much more roleplay elements than dice rolls on the part of the player as I want this to be as fun and interactive for all of you as possible. I on the other hand will be doing a ton of rolls with my shiny math rocks because shiny math rocks!

NEW!!! Here are links to EACH OOC Reply Guide =)

Intro Post - Includes a link to the First post of our In-Character Thread.
Post #2 - Into the Forest, Action Happens!

Gonna keep this super simple, simple as possible so here's a few things;

This is going to be Long Term, so please be prepared to be around for a while. While I can adjust to have people in and out, weeks where you don't feel well, or just can't post because your bunny rabbit ate through your power cord, I would really appreciate if you take into consideration how long this adventure may take to play out.

As a further note I will be hooking lots of the official modules into this, but many details may be changed and adjusted as required to make things flow and fit the group's needs and wants.

I highly value your input, suggestions, and feedback so please don't hesitate to provide it! Or look for clarification or anything that crosses your mind. If I don't know there's a problem or issue I can't fix it D:

I aim to be posting an update at least once every week if not more, though I will cap it at once every other day in order to give everyone a chance to reply. If there needs to be one on one events for any reason those may be faster paced.


Characters/In game;

We'll be using typical D&D 5e rules for the most part, if you're unfamiliar with those please read up on them =)

While I won't say 'no', I will discourage an 'evil' alignment character, at least at the start, you are supposed to be saving the world after all!

I am more comfortable with official D&D 5e content, but I will consider homebrew races/classes/etc. on a case by case basis. (Tashas, Xanthars, etc. included)

Your characters will be starting at level 1; Your lvl 3 archetypes/oaths/etc. will be worked into the roleplay where appropriate with a (hopefully) Zero to Hero vibe.

EDIT; ^ To add to this, please include at least two events you'd like your character to experience, within reason, this should include something to pair with when your character hits level 3 but doesn't have to.

Ability scores/Levels will go beyond the normal max of 20; I intend to toss you up against things that will require this.

Ability Rolls are 4 d 6, drop the lowest, you may re-roll 1's ONCE. You may roll two sets of stats and pick one or the other.

Pick one of the 'Flaws' off the list, suggestion is to find one that fits your character, but if you're feeling lucky try a 1d100.

Also pick your favorite critter from the list below with a note that you shouldn't pick the same one as someone else.

  1. Severe tremors in the left hand
  2. All too eager to take unnecessary risks
  3. Has some really eccentric religious or political beliefs
  4. Obsesses over ex who they’re still in love with
  5. Thin, patchy beard with gray streaks
  6. Gullible and ready to believe anything
  7. Refuses to forgive people’s mistakes
  8. Amputated arm from a childhood illness
  9. Arrogant and never admits their mistakes
  10. Talks over people and rarely listens
  11. Perfectionist
  12. Makes offensive “jokes” about anyone different
  13. Drinks too much but is always the life of the party
  14. Red birthmark on the forehead in the shape of Alaska
  15. Workaholic who doesn’t make enough time for family
  16. Crooked nose
  17. Morbidly obese
  18. Cheats to get ahead every opportunity they get
  19. Missing two fingers from the right hand because of work injury
  20. Scars from third-degree burns on face and neck
  21. Picks on the weakest and most vulnerable people
  22. Lacking in professional ethics
  23. Gets physically destructive when upset
  24. Thick, black unibrow
  25. A glass eye that is a different color than the other eye
  26. Indecisive about the smallest things
  27. Constantly cheats on their spouse
  28. Thinks their jokes are hilarious (and they are definitely not)
  29. Swears excessively
  30. Tells entertaining but largely invented stories about her past
  31. Quick to criticize others but can’t take criticism
  32. Sticks nose in other people’s business out of concern
  33. Pokes fun of everybody, but is an equal opportunity offender
  34. Disrespectful and insulting to subordinates
  35. Smokes, but is always trying to quit
  36. Indulges a weakness for eating really unhealthy food
  37. Not very bright
  38. Flies off the handle if he sees someone bullying another person
  39. Violently threatens people who get on their nerves
  40. No moral compass
  41. Suspicious of others for no reason
  42. Several brown and rotting teeth
  43. Takes advantages of others’ kindness
  44. Has extreme social anxiety and is really nervous around people
  45. Really terrible hygiene
  46. Bowed legs
  47. Always has to win at everything
  48. Several large, hairy moles on the back
  49. Religious hypocrite who doesn’t practice what they preach
  50. Keeps breaking promises to loved ones
  51. Self-righteous and judgmental
  52. Belittles anyone they view as intellectually inferior
  53. Lets friends down by always being late
  54. Convinced they are always right
  55. Steals from the rich, but uses it to help someone more deserving
  56. Tight-fisted and ungenerous despite being wealthy
  57. Fixated on acquiring expensive material possessions
  58. Lazy and unhelpful
  59. Doesn’t think rationally
  60. Holds a grudge over even the smallest slights
  61. Tends to primp and look in the mirror too much
  62. Unreasonably jealous of significant other
  63. Displays gross racial prejudices
  64. Overly obsessed with their looks
  65. Complains excessively about minor inconveniences
  66. Facial warts
  67. Always believes the worst in people
  68. Prone to lying all the time
  69. Hairy back
  70. Makes rash decisions with little information
  71. Acts like a suck-up to anyone with influence or power
  72. Enjoys embarrassing others
  73. Reckless driver
  74. Tends to be very controlling of their spouse and children
  75. Abuses drugs or alcohol
  76. Clubbed foot
  77. Willfully ignorant
  78. Acts like a mindless airhead
  79. Keeps taking in stray animals despite spouse’s objections
  80. Financially irresponsible and in debt
  81. Sexually harasses people
  82. Maxes out credit cards buying dinner and drinks for friends
  83. Behaves cruelly towards animals
  84. Extremely poor eyesight
  85. Behaves rudely to service and retail workers
  86. Really bad sense of direction
  87. Tactless when sharing criticism or bad news
  88. Emotionally unsupportive to friends and family
  89. Paraplegic due to war injury
  90. Cystic acne all over the face
  91. Pretentious
  92. One ear is substantially larger than the other
  93. Gets angry at the slightest provocation
  94. Constantly nags people
  95. Paranoid that everyone is out to get them
  96. Hunched back
  97. A cleft palate
  98. A long scar across the cheek
  99. Makes passive-aggressive insults
  100. A pronounced limp due to one leg longer than the other

Creatures;
  • Snow Leopard; @Ace_Jaye 's Gnome Wizard Cyrus Tarano
  • Puffin; @VaraS 's Tiefling Rogue Ransom
  • Arctic Wolf; @Rheiya Sunshine 's Changeling Bard Nera Whisperwind
  • Polar Bear; @Wolfsin 's Shifter Ranger Soren Ravensong
  • Snow Owl; @rowean 's Shadar-Kai Rogue Raven
  • White Dragon; @Andy 's Mountain Dwarf Fighter Gregor Ashenforge
  • Arctic Fox; @EldridSmith 's Drow Paladin Umraeyrr Helviep
  • Wolverine;
  • Orca;
  • Penguin;

Character Sheet;
At a bare minimum please include this info, anything extra will help me as a GM/DM to create story and character arcs better suited to you and your character.
Feel free to reach out to me to discuss details, brainstorm, etc. as I'm super flexible when it comes to customizing your character to suit your desires and outcomes.
Remember you start at level one,

Name
Age
Gender
Race/Sub-Race
Alignment
Class
Level 3 Sub-Class/Archetype/etc.
Beginning Stats (Include Hit Points please)
Beginning Skills (If you don't know how to calculate these please ask!)
Armor Class
Money (GP/SP/CP)
Inventory (Gear, etc.)
Background/Bio (the more you give me, the better I can get a handle for your character)
Important Notes (Anything else?)



Ping for; @Andy @Vii and @EldridSmith

Also I'm sorry if I forgot something, writing this at 2:30 in the morning is not a wise idea...
 
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Alrighty I'll start us off! I'll be playing a Drow redemption paladin of Eilistraee!
For the animal I rolled a 10 on the d10 so I'll take artic fox.
I rolled for a flaw and got this (but adjusted it to fit his story) Missing the bottom two fingers from the right hand because of an injury he suffered when escaping the underdark (umberhulk got it).
I'll DM you his backstory once I finish it and the 2 events. Also I sent you his CS already 😁
 
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Epic =) Glad to have you here, I'll probably give till the end of the first week of july to see if there's anyone else interested.
 
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The end of the first week of july? That's... 17 days. You sure you don't want to start on say the first of july?
 
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I would hope to be able to start sooner than that, but I also like to give people plenty of time to see the thread and work up character sheets, etc. =)
 
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Consider me interested! I have already had a chat with Eldrid about this and it seems cool and I would very much like to join in.
I'll go with a Forest Gnome Chronurgy Wizard (I can choose a different wizard subclass if you like)
Flaw: He keeps breaking promises due to being mostly focused on having fun with the magic that he has learned. Essentially, he is a bit of a slacker
Rolled for the animals, got probably my first choice regardless, the Snow Leopard
I am unsure where to DM you about further character information, however it may be a little difficult over the next few days due to school (I am in the AEST timezone). Let me know where I can contact you
Edit: This is my first time playing in a Forum-based game of D&D so I may be a little slow
 
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Consider me interested! I have already had a chat with Eldrid about this and it seems cool and I would very much like to join in.
I'll go with a Forest Gnome Chronurgy Wizard (I can choose a different wizard subclass if you like)
Flaw: He keeps breaking promises due to being mostly focused on having fun with the magic that he has learned. Essentially, he is a bit of a slacker
Rolled for the animals, got probably my first choice regardless, the Snow Leopard
I am unsure where to DM you about further character information, however it may be a little difficult over the next few days due to school (I am in the AEST timezone). Let me know where I can contact you
Edit: This is my first time playing in a Forum-based game of D&D so I may be a little slow

Welcome Welcome! Don't worry, I'll be more than happy to reach out and help you through how to play the game on a forum.

As for a Chronurgy Wizard? I like it! =D That'll certainly be an interesting change for sure!

Myth-Weavers - Powered by vBulletin is a good place to make a login and create a character sheet for this. I will keep an updated copy on a different external website once we have everyone's characters in and finalized. =)
 
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loose outline elf, Shadar-Kai, rogue and long scar across cheek and snow owl stats and stuff tomorrow
Oh cool an elf of the Shadar-Kai clan of the shadowfell! I can send you some lore on the shadar -kai and/or the shadowfell if you're interested!
 
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loose outline elf, Shadar-Kai, rogue and long scar across cheek and snow owl stats and stuff tomorrow
Oh cool an elf of the Shadar-Kai clan of the shadowfell! I can send you some lore on the shadowfell and/or the shadowfell if you're interested!
still getting the hang of the system here sorry the info would be very helpful to me
No worries at all! I'm glad to help anyone with lore or mechanics!
 
Didn't check to see if anyone else has asked this yet, but is this a traditional dnd game or a forum rp type one using similar mechanics?
 
Didn't check to see if anyone else has asked this yet, but is this a traditional dnd game or a forum rp type one using similar mechanics?
We will be playing on forum since some people can't show up for regular scheduled DnD sessions due to work, family, health issues, etc.
 
^ As Eldrid said, it'll be a forum based, post by post game so that there are more opportunities for people to play who normally might not be able to sync up for a typical voice chat or in person game 🙂
 
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If anyone needs help making their character sheet hit me up and I can give you a hand since I've got a lot of experience with all the classes and I know a good bit of lore. 😁
 
@VaraS Will be joining us as the 5th member =) If anyone else is interested I'll leave this open till the 1st
 
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@rowean @VaraS @Andy @EldridSmith @Ace_Jaye

Eldrid was awesome enough to find this short little fifty question list that you are all free to fill out to better detail some things about your character, while I won't require it I thought it was pretty neat and will be filling it out for a lot of the more major NPCs at the very least to perhaps with some story telling details on my end.

As far as I know we're waiting on Andy.

@Stormi Were you interested in joining us? =)

50 Character Builder Questions for your Tabletop Character

by Ginny Di

  1. Are you a morning person or more of a night owl?
  2. What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
  3. You see a huge spider in your room. What do you do?
  4. If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
  5. Tell me about your first kiss.
  6. Do you give people second chances?
  7. Are you a cat person or a dog person?
  8. Do you think you’re attractive?
  9. What’s your worst habit?
  10. When was the last time you cried?
  11. Are you a good liar?
  12. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
  13. Have you ever had your heart broken?
  14. Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
  15. What’s something you’re naturally good at?
  16. What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
  17. Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
  18. Do you think money can buy happiness?
  19. Do you believe in destiny?
  20. Are you a good cook?
  21. What do you think happens after you die?
  22. Did you have to grow up fast?
  23. Who do you look up to?
  24. When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
  25. What do you like most about yourself?
  26. What do you like least about yourself?
  27. Do you want kids someday?
  28. Are you a planner, or more spontaneous?
  29. Can you keep a secret?
  30. Do you like being the center of attention?
  31. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
  32. Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
  33. Where do you feel safe?
  34. Do you love or hate being alone?
  35. What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
  36. Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
  37. Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
  38. How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic, or super whiny?
  39. What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
  40. Do you have a strong sense of style?
  41. Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
  42. Is there a food that most people like that you absolutely hate?
  43. Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
  44. Are you superstitious?
  45. Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pets’ names and stuff?
  46. What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
  47. Is it hard for you to trust someone?
  48. Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
  49. If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
  50. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
 
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