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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Asinjin on September 02, 2014, 12:21:16 PM
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Hello all,
After some discussion, the 5th edition playtest will be in Jan-Feb followed by a the Plateau campaign in Mar-Apr.
I will use this thread to discuss the playtest in the coming months.
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Have you given any thought to what level you're going to start us for the play test?
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Have you given any thought to what level you're going to start us for the play test?
I have thought about it, I have not reached a conclusion. I am torn between the value of seeing the entire progression and starting at 1st vs the value of seeing more elements of the classes in play. Thoughts?
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Start them at first level and let us try to get them to a comfortable level by the end of the play test. That way, we can see how the new system plays out. The challenge will be balancing the encounters so that can happen
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I don't specifically have a preference, but if pressed, I'd say I'm inclined to agree with Valdis. We should get to know the mechanics and enjoy the progression of the game. Maybe we can start off at 1st, then progress a level per week until we finish the play test. That would put us at about 6th level or so once we finish. That'll give us a comfortable feel for low level gaming with the new system.
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I agree. Trying to make up a higher level character would mean trying to learn the rules before doing the play test.
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Agree first level sounds best.
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My current plan will be for you to get one level per session, and to do four sessions.
The format will be adventure module, whether its one big one, or four little ones, or two, is to be determined.
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Another note for the playtest. I have changed my mind and will be announcing what is going to be played. This is because I want as many races and classes represented as possible.
So far the races taken are: Night Elf, Human, and Nipit
The classes taken are: Rogue, Bard, Sorcerer, and Warlock
An additional note, these characters will almost certainly not be played after the playtest, although their story (assuming they succeed) will be part of the history of the moon.
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Assuming I can play ill take cleric. Ill wait to decide on race.
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Assuming I can play ill take cleric. Ill wait to decide on race.
Think about what type of deity you would worship, as I don't want to have to build 40 domains. I realize a list would be helpful in doing that so pick from the following:
Habastly
Celetal
Tyrogatore
Gruweas
Tommimao
Arsur'anyodel
Compture
Mya
Note that are not all of the deities, but for a variety of reasons, those are the choices you have.
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Awww, no Collector?
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Keep in mind, the playtest is part 2 of making history, which means it takes place between the creation of the moon and 786.
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So far the races taken are: Night Elf, Elf, Mountain Dwarf, Human, and Nipit
The classes taken are: Rogue, Bard, Sorcerer, Fighter, Cleric and Warlock
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Add Monk to the list of classes selected.
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Based on the developing storyline, there are eight races to select from, and five of those are taken. That leaves: halfing, Gree, and the newly added Avariel (winged Elf).
I may add another one or two.
A note that there is no ECL in 5th edition. To the best I can tell, races simply are not equal and are not intended to be.
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Based on the developing storyline, there are eight races to select from, and five of those are taken. That leaves: halfing, Gree, and the newly added Avoral (winged Elf).
I may add another one or two.
A note that there is no ECL in 5th edition. To the best I can tell, races simply are not equal and are not intended to be.
Avoral Wizard.
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Thank you Zunder. I will work on the Avoral stats. This wizard choices are Universal Wizard, which is described in our forum, and all of the specialty wizards from the players' handbook. No need to choose that quick as the work is all complete.
So we have on our playtest list:
Human, Elf, Night Elf, Avariel, Mountain Dwarf, Nipit
Wizard, Monk, Cleric (A'A), Sorcerer (bloodline chosen), Warlock (patron chosen), Fighter, Bard and Rogue.
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I am removing for storyline purposes the Halflings as a race for the playtest.
So for the two of you that have not chosen, the races are: Pale Gnome and Gree...for now.
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Also, we will be using the point buy system for ability scores from the PHB for the playtest. I will however, allow scores higher than 15 and lower than 8.
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Also, we will be using the point buy system for ability scores from the PHB for the playtest. I will however, allow scores higher than 15 and lower than 8.
What's the cost for ability scores above 15 and below 8?
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16 is 11 points
17 is 14 points
18 is 17 points
a 7 gives you 1 point
a 6 gives you 2 points
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Race options still open are: Tyrag, Gree, and Pale Gnome. Additionally, I will allow a second human since there are two distinct human communities.
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We have:
Mountain Dwarven Fighter
Nipit Sorcerer
Tyrog Cleric
Avariel Wizard
Night Elf Warlock
Gree Rogue
Human Bard
Monk
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Also, we will be using the point buy system for ability scores from the PHB for the playtest. I will however, allow scores higher than 15 and lower than 8.
27 points?
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Yes
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We have:
Mountain Dwarven Fighter
Nipit Sorcerer
Tyrog Cleric
Avariel Wizard
Night Elf Warlock
Gree Rogue
Human Bard
Elven Monk
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Two months left until we start. Characters in 5th edition aren't complex, but make sure to get them done.
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Current Schedule of sessions for the playtest:
January 8th, 15th, 29th, and February 5th.
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Windblade will not be able to participate in the playtest, so his choices of Warlock and Night Elf are not available if anyone would like to switch.
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As a reminder, after the playtest, now four weeks away; we will be doing the plateau campaign. Master Po and Whitesword need to decide on characters for that.
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Current Tentative Schedule of sessions for the playtest:
January 8th - Asinjin's House
15th, 29th, and February 5th - all Malchia's house
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I can't do the 8th. Janelle just told me she has a class that night for work. We can play at my house or I can skype
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The 15th will be at my house.
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Schedule:
January 29th - Malchia's House - Playtest (Valdis' last session for season)
February 5th - Malchia's House - Playtest
February 19th - Playtest OR Plateau (depends on where we are in the playtest)
February 26th - Plateau
March 5th - Plateau (return of Zunder)
March 19th - Plateau
March 26th - Plateau
April 9th - Plateau
April 16th - Plateau
April 30th - Plateau
When we start the summer season will be dependent upon the return of Windblade, since he is needed for The Rescue. We will continue to play the Plateau until his return, unless he cannot return, in which case an alternative campaign will be done.
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I'm out of town 3/5, so I'll miss that session.
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I'm out 2/5. Work function
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Schedule:
January 29th - Malchia's House - Playtest (Valdis' last session for season)
February 5th - Malchia's House - Playtest - No Whitesword
February 19th - Asinjin's house - Playtest OR Plateau (depends on where we are in the playtest)
February 26th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
March 12th - Asinjin's house - Plateau (return of Zunder)
March 19th - Malchia's house - Plateau
March 26th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 9th - Plateau
April 16th - Plateau
April 30th - Plateau
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Schedule:
February 5th - Malchia's House - Playtest - No Whitesword
February 19th - Asinjin's house - Playtest
February 26th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
March 12th - Asinjin's house - Plateau (return of Zunder)
March 19th - Malchia's house - Plateau
March 26th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 9th - Plateau
April 16th - Plateau
April 30th - Plateau
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Schedule:
February 19th - Asinjin's house - Playtest
February 26th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
March 12th - Asinjin's house - Plateau (return of Zunder) - no Whitesword
March 19th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
March 26th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 9th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 16th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 30th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
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Looks like we will luck out this week as snow will continue to cause us no problems this season.
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Schedule:
March 19th - Asinjin's house - Plateau - no Whitesword
March 26th - Malchia's house - Plateau - no Master Po
April 9th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 16th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 30th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
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Schedule:
March 26th - Malchia's house - Plateau - no Master Po, no Terrorshard
April 9th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 16th - Malchia's house - Plateau
April 30th - Asinjin's house - Plateau
Looks like we may steal a week from the summer sessions to finish the Plateau in May.
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That is probably better for me anyway.
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Schedule:
April 30th - Asinjin's house - no Terrorshard - Plateau
May 7th - Malchia's house - no Whitesword - Plateau
May 14th - Asinjin's house - No Hero - Plateau
Based how how things are proceeding and the desire to make sure everyone is at the first session of the rescue, I am pushing back its start and adding on the the Plateau.
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Schedule:
May 7th - Malchia's house - no Whitesword - Plateau
May 14th - Asinjin's house - No Hero - Plateau
May 21st - Malchia's house - no Whitesword or Valdis - Plateau