Lurkers From Beyond (ooc and questions V)

[Inferno]

Welcome back, Inferno!

Thanks!

...Maybe Nathgrok, Grothnak's half brother who thought all that Uruk business his kin got into was kind of silly.

[Zhym]

With the updated roster, do we need a front-line fighter more, or someone who can attack from the second rank?

Also, can a PC with a two-handed sword attack from the second rank?

Oh, and is there any advantage to a composite bow in terms of game mechanics?

[Scott308]

Welcome, Urson!

[Inferno]

Zhym, I'm liking your character concept. Looking forward to the final sheet.

With the updated roster, do we need a front-line fighter more, or someone who can attack from the second rank?

Also, can a PC with a two-handed sword attack from the second rank?

Oh, and is there any advantage to a composite bow in terms of game mechanics?

Pelias was in the front line of the marching order, but lately Brevos had been requesting that spot, so Brevos and Telkis could remain in the front if everyone is open to that.

I'll allow any weapon over 6 feet long (including a two handed sword) to attack from the second rank over the head of a gnome, dwarf or halfling, like Grothnak did with Telkis. However, if either PC fumbles, the result will be an attack on their friend.

Composite bows are smaller and lighter than their regular counterparts but still retain a good range. And only composite bows can be used from horseback. So they end up being more expensive.

[Inferno]

Everyone:

Encumbrance and Movement Rates are in the Player's Handbook, pp. 101 - 102.

Armor weight ( in lbs.) and movement restrictions are in the Dungeon Master's Guide, p. 27.

Weapon weight (in gold pieces) is in the Player's Handbook, p. 37.

Equipment weight ( in gold pieces) is in the Dungeon Master's Guide, p. 225.

(For these calculations 10 gp = 1 lb.)


You gotta love 1e!

[Inferno]

Also, the game's House Rules are here. Thanks!

[ChubbyPixie]

With the updated roster, do we need a front-line fighter more, or someone who can attack from the second rank?

Also, can a PC with a two-handed sword attack from the second rank?

Oh, and is there any advantage to a composite bow in terms of game mechanics?

Oh, man Telkis loves him some second rank attacks that whiz just over his head... He has fond memories.

[Inferno]

Good start, Rusty. Please let me know when the sheet is complete.

Updated list of classes and races in the party:

Cleric: 1 (Ingrid (H))
Druid: 1 (Bo (H))
Fighter: 3 (Telkis (G), Nathgrok (1/2-O), Hothhil (E))
Ranger: 1 (Brevos (H))
Paladin: 0
Magic-User: 1 (Mouser (1/2-E)
Illusionist: 1 (Urdur (G))
Thief: 1 (Mouser (1/2-E))
Monk: 0

[ChubbyPixie]

New characters? Aw, crap. Now I gotta paint new minis... I guess I could just paint a mustache on the old Hoom mini and give him a name tag that says “Hothhil.”

[Inferno]

New characters? Aw, crap. Now I gotta paint new minis... I guess I could just paint a mustache on the old Hoom mini and give him a name tag that says “Hothhil.”

New players, be sure to check out Pixie's amazing artistry here: viewtopic.php?f=265&t=4853

[Inferno]

Hey everyone,
A quick update: Zhym is out of the game but we'll have enough players. I've been PMing AleBelly, Rusty and Urson and we should have completed character sheets for the new PCs done this weekend. Then we'll kick off the game soon after that. Looking forward to it!

[OGRE MAGE]

I am excited to see what you have in store for us next!!!

Will this adventure be a published module, or something of your own doings?

[Inferno]

Thanks.

I couldn't find another low-mid level, old school module that I felt I could mash up with Lovecraft. Many of you have recently played in Secret of Saltmarsh (U1) and Ravenloft (I6). And The Village of Hommlet (T1) is very similar to the town in Against the Cult of the Reptile God (N1).

So I had to homebrew my own. Fingers crossed!

[OGRE MAGE]

Sweet!

I love homebrew!

[Inferno]

Everyone, please join me in welcoming rredmond to the game!

[Inferno]

Ok, here's our final lineup of players:

AleBelly
ChubbyPixie
Ogre Mage
ravenn4544
rredmond
Rusty Tincanne
Scott308
SocraticLawyer
Urson
wolfpack

Wow. What a great group.

With luck, the dice roller is back soon so the four new character sheets can be completed this weekend.

[OGRE MAGE]

Welcome back, Mr. Redmond!

[Scott308]

Welcome, Ron!

[Urson]

Just posted my character sheet for Pyotr Whitetip. Assuming I haven't been too fast-and-loose with encumbrance, he should be ready to go.

[rredmond]

So I had to homebrew my own. Fingers crossed!

I'm sure it's going to be great! That's the second reason why I joined the game!

The first reason was that this is a great crew to game with! So thank you for the welcomes, though you may want to hold them until you see my character
Looking forward to getting started! Be well everyone!