Character Creation

[beniliusbob]

This is what I'll buy for now. I'm hoping I can presume to be leaving most of my wealth with the temple in some capacity, and that I can buy more equipment once I get into character and figure out what needs to be done.

I'm pulling prices from LL and Moldvay/Cook, let me know if anything looks off.


Readied
Scimitar, 1d8, 15 gp
Leather armor +1

Stowed
Spear, 1d6, 3 gp
Holy symbol, silver, 25 gp
Holy water, flask, 25 gp
Small belt pouch, 5 sp
-100gp


Horse, war, 250 gp
-Bedroll, 1 sp
-Saddle and bridle, 25 gp
-Saddle bags (x2), 10 gp
--10 days trail rations, 5 gp (1st)
--Dagger, silver, 1d4, 30 gp (2nd)
--Scroll case, 1 gp (protection from undead) (2nd)
--Waterskin, 1 gp (2nd)
--Flint and steel, 2 gp (2nd)

Finances
392.6 gp total expenditure
9607.4 remaining
-100 gp carried in pouch
-9507 gp and 4 sp banked with the temple

[thirdkingdom]

This is what I'll buy for now. I'm hoping I can presume to be leaving most of my wealth with the temple in some capacity, and that I can buy more equipment once I get into character and figure out what needs to be done.

I'm pulling prices from LL and Moldvay/Cook, let me know if anything looks off.


Readied
Scimitar, 1d8, 15 gp
Leather armor +1

Stowed
Spear, 1d6, 3 gp
Holy symbol, silver, 25 gp
Holy water, flask, 25 gp
Small belt pouch, 5 sp
-100gp


Horse, war, 250 gp
-Bedroll, 1 sp
-Saddle and bridle, 25 gp
-Saddle bags (x2), 10 gp
--10 days trail rations, 5 gp (1st)
--Dagger, silver, 1d4, 30 gp (2nd)
--Scroll case, 1 gp (protection from undead) (2nd)
--Waterskin, 1 gp (2nd)
--Flint and steel, 2 gp (2nd)

Finances
392.6 gp total expenditure
9607.4 remaining
-100 gp carried in pouch
-9507 gp and 4 sp banked with the temple

FYI, OSE is pretty much a direct translation of B/X Moldvay/Cook, so prices and such are more accurate from there. LL does some weird things to prices and some other stuff that makes it less reliable, but I still use it in a pinch.

[thirdkingdom]

Question about encumbrance for you, thirdkingdom. I hate to be min-maxy but without the ability to use missile weapons I don't want to be encumbered. So, with 10 Str, can I ready 2 or 3 items?

I'm not sure I understand your question.

Also, do I need to ready my holy symbol? This will impact what fighting style I choose.

So, curiously, it doesn't look like a divine caster's holy symbol is actually *used* for anything. Both p. 22 and 42 of OSE simply state that "a cleric must carry a holy symbol." I usually assume that one's holy symbol is worn as an amulet, and is specifically used only to turn undead. The holy symbol is small enough that it doesn't really count towards a readied item, though; it instead is a "thing" that counts towards a larger group (like flasks of oil or misc. items).

Sorry for the confusion. So... with 10 Strength I can ready 5 items. If I want a full 120 move, I can ready half of that. I just wanted to confirm that we round down and I can ready 2 items (e.g. leather and weapon) and move 120.

I was thinking about AD&D where holy symbols are usually a material component, and how that might force me to ready 3.

Yup, you're fine. Regarding backpacks being readied, the intent is that a "readied" item is one that immediately accessible, like a backpack that you're wearing, versus something that is stowed, like an item in the backpack. Basically, the idea presented in B/X is that characters not wearing armor move at 120', characters wearing leather move at 90', and characters wearing leather armor move at 60' (p. B20, Moldvay Basic).

[beniliusbob]

Ah, one more thing... just to be sure... I assume I can't use hurled missiles either?

[thirdkingdom]

fireinthdust spells.

Let's see how many bonus spells you've got in your spellbook: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th level spells, in order:: 1d4+1 3 1d4 4 1d2 2 1d2-1 0

https://orokos.com/roll/790539: 3#1d31 3 12 26 4#1d25 15 5 3 12 1#2d21 11 That last roll should be an 8 and a 3

1st. Charm Person, Hold Portal *or* Jarring Hand (is Identify, but we're not using that spell), Shocking Grasp
2nd. Magic Mouth, Darkness Globe, Auditory Illusion, Knock
3rd. Fly, Clairvoyance.

Remember, as a 6th level magic-user you may also select two first, second, and third level spells in additon to those above.

[aronbc]

Hello - Aron here... Jeff invited me to join you all here and looks like I’ve made the cut.
I’ll be using this post to work up a Sorcerer. Looking forward to jumping in.
——
1. https://orokos.com/roll/796220: 6#3d6 11 12 11 9 15 13
2. https://orokos.com/roll/796222: 6#3d6 11 11 14 14 13 10
3. https://orokos.com/roll/796224: 6#3d6 18 12 6 13 12 16

Select stat line 3, swap Str for Con
50k exp

== Kell ==
Human / Sorcerer / Lv 6
XP 50k / 80k
Alignment Neutral

== Attributes ==
STR 12
INT 12
WIS 6 (-1)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 18 (+3)
CHA 16 (+2)

===Background===
The maelstrom touches a few of us, those that survive are truly gifted. Some of these are called to serve before the Black Gate & those few that survive then serve the realms of men. Kell is one such servant.

The Black Gate has been breached, the coven scattered, and the realm clawing it’s way back from disarray. It is from those shadows that Kell steps seeking to forge his own domain amidst the waning chaos.

===Languages===
see subforum

===Knacks===
1 +1 @ Lv 5
* Expanded Repitoir - known spells +3
* Prodigal Caster - caster level is considered +2 for spell effects, durations, damage, etc.

===Skills===
* Intimidate (Cha) - 2 slots = Skilled

===Spells===
* Spells per day - L1 (4) - L2 (3) - L3 (2)
15 spells - some random (5) some selected (10)
* Level 1 spells - Enlarge, Charm Person, Detect Magic, Identify, Magic Missile
* Level 2 spells - Locate Object, Knock, Invisibility, ESP, Stinking Cloud
* Level 3 spells - Fly, Lightening Bolt, Dispel Magic, Haste, Protection from Evil 10’

== Combat ==
AC AC is ascending, added to 10.
HP x/x
Movement Rate
Initiative Modifier
Attacks
*Primary Melee Attack: 17+2
*Secondary Melee Attack:
*Primary Ranged Attack:

Saves:
*Petrification & Paralysis - 11
*Poison & Death - 12
*Breath - 11
*Staves & Wands - 14
*Spells - 12

== Equipment ==
*Money: 16k gp
*Readied:
- Ring of Fire Resistance
- Potion of Plant Control

*Packed
- Chainmail +2

[shaidar]

welcome Aron!

[thirdkingdom]

Welcome!

Skills can be found here: viewtopic.php?p=472196#p472196

[thirdkingdom]

Hello - Aron here... Jeff invited me to join you all here and looks like I’ve made the cut.
I’ll be using this post to work up a Sorcerer. Looking forward to jumping in.
——
1. https://orokos.com/roll/796220: 6#3d6 11 12 11 9 15 13
2. https://orokos.com/roll/796222: 6#3d6 11 11 14 14 13 10
3. https://orokos.com/roll/796224: 6#3d6 18 12 6 13 12 16

Select stat line 3, swap Str for Con
50k exp

== Kell ==
Human / Sorcerer / Lv 6
XP 50k / 80k
Alignment Neutral

== Attributes ==
STR 12
INT 12
WIS 6 (-1)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 18 (+3)
CHA 16 (+2)

===Background===
No more than 100 words, please.

===Languages===
see subforum

===Knacks===
1 +1 @ Lv 5
* Skilled - +2 skills
* Prodigal Caster - caster level is considered +2 for spell effects, durations, damage, etc.

===Skills===
1 + 1 @ Lv 4 << where do I find details on skills?
* Diplomacy
* Intrigue
* Leadership

== Combat ==
AC AC is ascending, added to 10.
HP x/x
Movement Rate
Initiative Modifier
Attacks
*Primary Melee Attack:
*Secondary Melee Attack:
*Primary Ranged Attack:

Saves:
*Petrification & Paralysis
*Poison & Death
*Breath
*Staves & Wands
*Spells

== Equipment ==
*Money:
*Readied:

*Packed

You also start play with 16,000 gp and the following magical items:

*a potion of control plants
*a ring of fire resistance
*chain mail +2

Now, the armor you can't wear but you could certainly lend it to a companion that needed better protection or you could offer it to a retainer as added incentive if you want to bring on a henchman down the road.

[PresGas]

Accidentally posted to the wrong thread:

Hello! Excited to get started on the game, but new to how much we as player do here. I will likely be PMing with TK for some clarification questions. Are we still needing a magic user type? I can see that happening.

Also, TK I got the three sets, but wanted to make sure the order was S,I,W,D,C,Ch?

[thirdkingdom]

Accidentally posted to the wrong thread:

Hello! Excited to get started on the game, but new to how much we as player do here. I will likely be PMing with TK for some clarification questions. Are we still needing a magic user type? I can see that happening.

Also, TK I got the three sets, but wanted to make sure the order was S,I,W,D,C,Ch?

Yes, that's the order we're using. Right now the other new player is going with a sorcerer. Current party composition is:

*Fighter
*Fighter
*Scout (ranger-like)
*Dervish (monk-like cleric)
*Sorcerer (new character, arcane caster with innate magical ability)

EDIT: The two classes not available right now are the curves and siderenos, as they are racial classes.

[thirdkingdom]

Accidentally posted to the wrong thread:

Hello! Excited to get started on the game, but new to how much we as player do here. I will likely be PMing with TK for some clarification questions. Are we still needing a magic user type? I can see that happening.

Also, TK I got the three sets, but wanted to make sure the order was S,I,W,D,C,Ch?

PresGas, you start with the following:

https://orokos.com/roll/798822: 2d6+1 11 11,000 gp
Potions, scrolls:: 1d2 2 1d3 2
https://orokos.com/roll/798826: 4#1d100 15 87 23 79
Potion of Control Giant and Polymorph Self
Scroll with two magic-user spells (1st, 2nd): Charm Person, Invisibility
Scroll with one magic-user spell (4th): Wizard Eye

You start with the following spells in your spellbook:
First level. Read Languages, Sleep, Burning Hands (LL AEC), Spider Climb (LL AEC)
Second level. Invisibilty, Locate Object, Scare, Levitate
Third level. Water breathing, Haste

[aronbc]

Ok think I’ve got a character largely pulled together. What do you guys think?

Any suggestions on what to do with the gold?

[shaidar]

Looks good, just languages and spells to do.

Don't worry about the money, there'll be plenty of opportunity to spend it, and you have to pay your monthly cost of living.

[PresGas]

Where is your character posted, aronbc? I thought were were supposed to put it here:

https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/view ... 783&t=8514

[thirdkingdom]

Where is your character posted, aronbc? I thought were were supposed to put it here:

https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/view ... 783&t=8514

Yes, character sheets go in the Player Characters thread.

[PresGas]

PresGas, you start with the following:

https://orokos.com/roll/798822: 2d6+1 11 11,000 gp
Potions, scrolls:: 1d2 2 1d3 2
https://orokos.com/roll/798826: 4#1d100 15 87 23 79
Potion of Control Giant and Polymorph Self
Scroll with two magic-user spells (1st, 2nd): Charm Person, Invisibility
Scroll with one magic-user spell (4th): Wizard Eye

You start with the following spells in your spellbook:
First level. Read Languages, Sleep, Burning Hands (LL AEC), Spider Climb (LL AEC)
Second level. Invisibilty, Locate Object, Scare, Levitate
Third level. Water breathing, Haste

I think I still need hitpoints, TK.

[PresGas]

Hello! I hope to be finished with equipment and one more skill today with the intention of getting "thrown in" this week. I believe I still need hit points though.

Anything else I may be missing?

[thirdkingdom]

PresGas, you start with the following:

https://orokos.com/roll/798822: 2d6+1 11 11,000 gp
Potions, scrolls:: 1d2 2 1d3 2
https://orokos.com/roll/798826: 4#1d100 15 87 23 79
Potion of Control Giant and Polymorph Self
Scroll with two magic-user spells (1st, 2nd): Charm Person, Invisibility
Scroll with one magic-user spell (4th): Wizard Eye

You start with the following spells in your spellbook:
First level. Read Languages, Sleep, Burning Hands (LL AEC), Spider Climb (LL AEC)
Second level. Invisibilty, Locate Object, Scare, Levitate
Third level. Water breathing, Haste

I think I still need hitpoints, TK.

Okay, sounds great! Hit points are: https://orokos.com/roll/800751: 6d4 13

[PresGas]

Ooof, I sometimes forget that even higher level MUs still can't take much hits...

I will get the rest of the skills and equipment set up here in the next day.

We gamed yesterday over vidconf and work week started (again, but fortunately).