[Waitlist] Forgotten Realms - 2e Campaign

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[Waitlist] Forgotten Realms - 2e Campaign

#1 Post by dmw71 »

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While looking up resources for world building (and other related subjects), I kept being drawn to the many 2e sourcebooks I've purchased over the years.

And while 5e is my favorite edition (by a large margin!), I'm sure the pool of players interested in 5e is significantly smaller than those interested in 2e, so I'm considering making this new game the later, or older, edition.

Besides, a part of me is very interested to see how my new edition mindset impacts how I run an earlier edition game. I could definitely feel myself becoming more player-friendly when my LL was winding down, and expect that to continue.

About the Game
I'm almost certain I know what I'm going to run, but it's something I just discovered (and purchased) last night so it is still very much a work in progress at this point.

That said, prospective players can expect the following:
  • I prefer a rapid pace of play and expect a daily posting rate;
  • A long-running campaign.
    • Characters are projected to rise from 1st level into double-digit levels.
    • The entire campaign is designed to take years of game time (and, potentially, real time).
  • I'm tentatively planning to enforce/require things that take time in the game (e.g. healing, training, etc...).
    • Considering this, I'm thinking of allowing players to create two characters (controlling one at a time);
      • When one is out of commission, the other can be used (or vice versa);
  • I guarantee that social interactions will matter;
    • While there will be plenty to do underground, a lot of time will be spent above ground as well;
    • Player's can control their characters however they want, including resorting to violence at every step, but....
  • An evolving set of house rules.
    • My plan is to play closely to rules as written, but situations will be clarified on-the-fly, as they occur;
    • Answers to player questions will also be added to this living 'house rule' document;
  • Monster's will be played to their full ability, which can result in a deadly game.
    • Player's are welcome to take advantage of any rule or option in the core rulebooks;
      • Anything from the 'complete handbooks' or 'player option' books will be considered upon request;
  • Plan to track resources (e.g. food, water, ammunition, etc...);
Well, that's the tentative plan.

Feel free to express interest, ask questions, etc... now, knowing that I have much prep work to complete and this game, should it happen, likely won't start for a week a so.

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#2 Post by GreyWolfVT »

Raises hand "Oooo oooo me me I'm interested!" ;)
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I am interested as well.
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#4 Post by Zhym »

Oooh. Intriguing. But...

...how much of the Forgotten Realms world do you plan to use? There's something about that campaign setting that seems overdeveloped to me., with so many Famous NPCs that the PCs can feel like bit players or Mary Sues (if I hear the word "Drizzt" even once I may have a socially inappropriate reaction).

I wonder if that's because of all the books (cf. Dragonlance, which has similar issues IMO).
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Zhym wrote:Oooh. Intriguing. But...

...how much of the Forgotten Realms world do you plan to use?
Very little.

Except for a few names, I know nothing about any of the popular characters that are set in the region so there's next to no chance of the party encountering any of them.

In fact, the game will take place in a remote, underdeveloped area, no where near the Sword Coast. I'm just placing it in the Realms because it's the only published setting I have anything on and I wanted to place it somewhere, just in case a larger area is required.

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#6 Post by shaidar »

I am sooo tempted, but with such a fast posting rate, and all the other games I'm worry about spreading myself too thinly.
(I say this with every game I am interested in, waiting or somebody to persuade me, which isn't hard)


Will you be requiring all spell components?

what sort of group size were you thinking?
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Skills and Powers and other Option Books or just PHB and complete books?
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I am interested. I don’t have a problem posting daily. As long as it’s not a human’s only campaign I would be totally on board.
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Storm11 wrote:As long as it’s not a human’s only campaign I would be totally on board.
I can echo that statement.
“All men did have darkness. Some wore it in the form of horns. Some bore it invisibly as rot in their souls.”
― Paul S. Kemp, Shadowbred
"If good people won’t do the hard things, evil people will always win, because evil people will do anything."
― Paul S. Kemp, Twilight Falling

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Boffin (Boff) Stonegirdle Dwarf Thief - Earthquakes in the Jotens
Dalin Silverhand Dwarf Thief - Barrowmaze
Pimlan 'Pim' Greenstride Halfling Fighter/Thief - Revisiting the Classics: Mod 1 “Return to Kendall Keep”
Razillin Tinkerboot Gnome Cleric - Hedge's Forgotten Realms Adventures (2e)
Torvik Shadowhood Dwarf Fighter/Thief - Nocturne
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I'm in the mood for a demihuman character too.
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shaidar wrote:I am sooo tempted, but with such a fast posting rate, and all the other games I'm worry about spreading myself too thinly.
(I say this with every game I am interested in, waiting or somebody to persuade me, which isn't hard)
Well, yes, my plan is to update the game daily (except weekends and holidays). However, I will add that this daily expectation really only applies to the characters in the "lead" or in decision-making capabilities. If, for instance, my last update leaves the group at a 'T' intersection and I need to know whether their plan is to turn left, right, or head back -- I really only need that answer coming from one player. So, if every other day is more your style or capability, you're always welcome to play more of a background character.
shaidar wrote:Will you be requiring all spell components?
Honestly, I haven't decided this. That said, any decision will surround only rare or expensive components; I'm not going to trouble with any common components.
shaidar wrote:what sort of group size were you thinking?
That's a good question. Somewhere between 4-8.

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Blackrazor wrote:Skills and Powers and other Option Books or just PHB and complete books?
I suppose that depends. I haven't looked at it in a long time, but I do remember liking a lot of 'Skills and Powers,' but not all of it.

Is there something specific you're interested in?

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Storm11 wrote:As long as it’s not a human’s only campaign I would be totally on board.
No, definitely not a human only campaign.

In fact, large parts of the campaign may very well be taking place underground, where humans inability to see in the dark will be a considerable disadvantage.

Just saying.

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dmw71 wrote:
Storm11 wrote:As long as it’s not a human’s only campaign I would be totally on board.
No, definitely not a human only campaign.

In fact, large parts of the campaign may very well be taking place underground, where humans inability to see in the dark will be a considerable disadvantage.

Just saying.
Good to know so all human party might not be a "great" plan then ;) All gnomes, halflings and dwarves it is! :D
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― Paul S. Kemp, Shadowbred
"If good people won’t do the hard things, evil people will always win, because evil people will do anything."
― Paul S. Kemp, Twilight Falling

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Boffin (Boff) Stonegirdle Dwarf Thief - Earthquakes in the Jotens
Dalin Silverhand Dwarf Thief - Barrowmaze
Pimlan 'Pim' Greenstride Halfling Fighter/Thief - Revisiting the Classics: Mod 1 “Return to Kendall Keep”
Razillin Tinkerboot Gnome Cleric - Hedge's Forgotten Realms Adventures (2e)
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GreyWolfVT wrote:All gnomes, halflings and dwarves it is!
So no humans or elves.

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#16 Post by dmw71 »

Okay, it's officially official: Dave's 2e Campaign (Note: Campaign ID: 680).


Ed, I know you're in. Everyone else, please (re-)confirm your interest and I will add you to the campaign.

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I totally shouldn't...but when has that stopped me? I'm in.
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Zhym wrote:I totally shouldn't...but when has that stopped me? I'm in.
:lol:

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I'm in
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Yes please
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