B/X hack-and-slash random dungeon crawl? [WAITLIST]

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Zhym · #1 Post by **Zhym** » Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:23 pm

I'm thinking of maybe running a Basic D&D dungeon crawl. Mostly combat-focused. First-level PCs to start out, but I'd accelerate leveling somehow to compensate for the slow PbP pace. I'd probably use a randomly generated dungeon, possibly with some thin framework to hang around it (a reason you're going in, maybe some mythical Big Bad or McGuffin at the end you're trying to get to). As much or as little role play as you want. Maybe some puzzles and traps if I can think of some good ones. Mostly, I'm going for something sort of hack 'n slash that won't take a lot of effort from the players or the DM.

Posting rate would be flexible, but I'm thinking 2-3 times per week.

Anyone interested?

Rex · #2 Post by **Rex** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:22 am

I would be on board for this Zhym. Sounds like fun.

Zhym · #3 Post by **Zhym** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 3:29 pm

Great! You're in.

jdluna · #4 Post by **jdluna** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:16 pm

If you have room for another I would be interested.

Starbeard · #5 Post by **Starbeard** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:39 am

I’m interested.

For accelerated xp, you could do the OD&D thing and give 100 x HD for monsters.

And/or, everyone in the party gets full xp, rather than dividing it.

And/or, give xp by the silver rather than gold (but maybe cut gold & platinum treasures in half).

Zhym · #6 Post by **Zhym** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:09 am

Excellent. That brings us to three so far.

I'll probably do some math when I get a chance—figure out how many battles it usually takes for a party of 6 to level based on typical first-level opponents, then figure out how often I want PCs to level, and adjust accordingly. Whatever I do, it'll be quick & simple. Calculating XP by the number of HP each monster has is for suckers.

Rusty Tincanne · #7 Post by **Rusty Tincanne** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:02 am

Interested, if you'll have me.

Another option for leveling is to go the Black Hack route, and just level folks when they've accomplished something important.

GreyWolfVT · #8 Post by **GreyWolfVT** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:48 pm

Considering this, however I'd like to wait and allow newer or less active folks have first call. But I do like going back to Basic at times

Modric · #9 Post by **Modric** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:38 pm

Yes, totally interested.

Zhym · #10 Post by **Zhym** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:56 am

Fantastic. That's enough people for us to get rolling (as it were). I just posted an admin request to have a game forum created.

Quick show of hands: who has access to the B/X rules? Do people have a preference between LL Basic and B/X? Don't worry if you don't have the B/X rule books—LL Basic is fairly similar, and I can post the important differences.

One major quirk about B/X, if you aren't familiar with it: clerics don't get any spells at first level. I'm open to house-ruling that if we go with B/X.

GreyWolfVT · #11 Post by **GreyWolfVT** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:20 am

I have access to Basic version.

Zhym · #12 Post by **Zhym** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:22 am

The forum is up, and I've added everyone who has expressed interest in this thread to the game. We can take the "which system?" conversation there.

We have room for a couple more players if anyone else is interested.

Rusty Tincanne · #13 Post by **Rusty Tincanne** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:48 am

I have not played B/X since... Forever. I don't have the rules. I am comfortable playing either version.

Captain Kinkajou · Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:02 pm

I took a little peek into the game forum to see what you guys were up to and my interest is definitely hooked. I reckon I can squeeze another game in if you'll have me. Do you have room for one more?

Zhym · #15 Post by **Zhym** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:06 pm

Sure, come on in! I'll add you to the forum in a moment.

Captain Kinkajou · Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:19 pm

Excellent! I shall join you shortly then

The_Wanderer · #17 Post by **The_Wanderer** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:27 am

I'm interested in joining if you still have room!

#18 Post by **rredmond** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:45 pm

New member here Zhym! ↑

Zhym · #19 Post by **Zhym** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:54 pm

Fantastic! Come on in! I'll add you in just a moment.

Thebadgamer98 · #20 Post by **Thebadgamer98** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:40 pm

Still looking for players? I'd like to join in!

B/X hack-and-slash random dungeon crawl? [WAITLIST]

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