dmw71 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:36 pm I'm not nervous at all.

Hope it all went well!

I haven't used OSRIC before and I can't say I'm very impressed. Seems like 1e with half of the words removed; and at least a quarter of those words were somewhat helpful. It was originally intended as a way to allow people to legally publish 1E material and say "This is for 1E!" without s...

About this: His horse is a small riding horse, not trained for combat, so Theodlac must dismount to fight. With character and gear, the horse carries 295# which is just under its unencumbered weight allowance and its full movement is 24". Not that it makes a huge difference, but for sake of cl...

Pretty sure the Lucerne hammer is a polearm, and thus two handed. A mace, heavy and light, does the same damage as a hammer, so my guess would be that they would be one handed. Except for the Chinese "melon hammer", I've never seen a reference to a two handed mace. Maybe "great hamme...

Theodlac Those two didn't move like travelers on an opposite course, and if I were going to set up an ambush this would be a good spot for it. Watch off to the sides, especially when those two start calling out to us. Theodlac falls back a bit from Marsha and Robert and fans off up the left slope, ...

Theodlac is mounted. Is anyone else?

Rules questions regarding weapons: 1. OSRIC doesn't list weapon lengths, so I've used the 1e PH for those, OK? 2. OSRIC only lists "lance" and provides the same stats as the PH "heavy lance," along with a note about reducing damage (by an unspecified amount) if not using from a ...

With Casiphia's ostler background she could easily know anyone who spent time with horses. Even if they haven't known each other long, their common respect and appreciation for the animals would serve to hasten Casiphia and Theodlac becoming friends. Marsha is a young woman, tall and athletic. Her ...

Theodlac comes from a military background; trained for heavy cavalry. From the countryside.

I'd rather talk to dmw71 directly, and gloss over that as long as the pay is good and the person is worthy. That lets us get to the adventure quickly. Of course, if the mage is a slime ball and offering coppers, we can pass and the adventure is super simple! And over really quick. I have 6gp I can ...

Leitz wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:57 am We don't have a theif or a ranger, how are we handling the outdoor, climbing, and environmental skills?

We might try to hire a local guide, but before we do, I'd like to know what this magic-user is offering us to run his errand. (And whether he's someone we'd even want to help, for that matter!)

dmw71 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:11 pm I have a job interview tomorrow (a group interview -- fun!), and another one on Wednesday, so preparing for those really needs to be my focus right now.

Good luck with those!

The group will have been hired on by a local magic-user. The magic-user carried his spellbooks in a backpack, and this pack was was ripped away from him by some winged creature. The creature flew off to the north, towards a hilly region. The magic-user tasked you with the challenge, because he can'...

I'm bringing a fighter to the table too. Can't remember the last time I played in such a martial party.

I've been off PbP awhile, but this is sounding really intriguing and I like your choice of house rules so far. I'd like to join if you'll have me.

Would you mind characterizing your DMing style? Perhaps along the lines of the "GMs of the Unseen Servant" https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2417 . Thanks! Name: Balrog Systems willing to run: AD&D 1E Settings I prefer: Published settings, Homebrew Games run ...

Wow, Balrog & Sterling, two long time absent forum members, unseen since 2016. ... I think Balrog I joined a Caves of Chaos game with you back in 2016 but my character got no further than a single cave and two orc axes to the head. R.I.P Littbarsky the dwarf. It has been quite awhile, and I thi...

Would you mind characterizing your DMing style? Perhaps along the lines of the "GMs of the Unseen Servant" https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/view ... =21&t=2417.

Thanks!

I cannot imagine why MonkeyWrench has not welcomed you here yet! Actually I have a rather active imagination and came up with 8 scenarios in the time it took me to type that, but nevertheless, let me, in his stead, say, "Welcome to the Unseen Servant!!! We enjoy candle-lit dinners, long walks b...

Hey guys, sorry I went missing on you a while there! I've been getting ready to sell my house this summer and all of a sudden had someone interested in buying it before I'd even listed. It's been hectic ever since with workers and lawyers and lots to do. Anyway, my apologies!! I enjoyed the game ver...