Author Topic: [d20M ] The Artifact: Prologue - Pregame thread (Read 9027 times)

jacemachine · « **on:** March 19, 2009, 12:21:20 AM »

The Artifact

Prologue

How many players?
In addition to two that I already have, I will select 2- 3 more players to round out the expedition.

Campaign Background
It is July of 1941. The Americans have not entered the War yet, as the bombing at Pearl Harbor will not take place until December 7th. Adolf Hitler has just betrayed his ally Joseph Stalin by attacking Russia weeks earlier. Much of the world is in chaos.

The Ahnenerbe League of Nations has put together a counter-expedition. You are this expedition; Stop the Nazis from finding what they want. Find it before they do. It is his belief that this mission is more important than anyone can yet even realize.

Character Creation

BEFORE creating a character, please review the following, and submit a character concept to me via PM. If I approve your idea, you will be allowed to proceed with character creation. Books to use:Race:Classes:

Rules of PlayHouse Rule: Diplomacyjust the Prologue. New MODERN characters will be used for the main campaign,
and starting at level 3, they will level up.

j0lt · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:24:42 AM »

Dr. Henry Loder, archaeologist, linguist, and foremost authority on ancient Mayan culture at your service.

Probably go a mix of Smart/Dedicated.

jacemachine · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:48:25 AM »

Sounds great! What you expanded upon in the PM was great too! Go ahead with the build--

Flay Crimsonwind · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:32:49 AM »

Aw damn, really should play ONE d20M game, just to learn if I like it, and that IS a Bruce Campbell avatar...

Nanshork · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:56:15 AM »

What basic characters do you already have?

jacemachine · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:30:47 AM »

There is only one definite character as of this moment, and that will be of j0lt's PC, Dr. Loder. From my understanding his PC will be able to speak with the local natives, read ancient glyphs, and some other things that are an immediate aid to the expedition.

IN other versions of this campaign party members have consisted of: Linguist/Archaeologist, Soldier, Nazi defector, Doctor, Guide...

I will be supplying an NPC Guide as he would know the area, rather than a PC take up the role in this game though.

By one week I will decide on the final party.

Nanshork · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:35:31 AM »

I'll try to get something for you soon then, this seems interesting and too many campaigns I'm in are dying.

j0lt · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:46:48 AM »

Yeah, Dr. Loder will be the main "knowledge" guy, as well as a medic.

BowenSilverclaw · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:35:20 AM »

Probably going with a gruff ex-military/special ops type (Fast/Gunslinger mechanically, I think).

I'll get more details done tomorrow and I'll probably finish up by the weekend. Gotta finish studying for my exam tomorrow first

Nanshork · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:53:10 PM »

I'm in the middle of getting a copy of the modern player's companion. It's advanced classes sound nice, and what I've seen from excerpts is cool. So I won't give you a concept until I've looked it over.

Tarotdragoon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:04:13 PM »

awesome, is there still a slot available Jace?

jacemachine · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:05:25 PM »

Quote from: Tarotdragoon on March 19, 2009, 08:04:13 PM

awesome, is there still a slot available Jace?

Yeppers!

Quote from: Nanshork on March 19, 2009, 12:53:10 PM

I'm in the middle of getting a copy of the modern player's companion. It's advanced classes sound nice, and what I've seen from excerpts is cool. So I won't give you a concept until I've looked it over.

No problem, Like I said, I will be getting this rolling by Wednesday or Thursday of next week!

Tarotdragoon · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:47:27 AM »

Quote from: jacemachine on March 19, 2009, 09:05:25 PM

Quote from: Tarotdragoon on March 19, 2009, 08:04:13 PM
awesome, is there still a slot available Jace?

Yeppers!

Fantastic!
this would be my first PbP game and I must confess I'm not entirely sure how to go about this, should I PM you a concept for approval? or make a sheet first....
on another note I have a great site for genning characters; http://www.pathguy.com/d20modern.htm unless everybody already knows about this one, its very useful I use it all the time and get my players to practice making characters on it all the time.

jacemachine · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:33:44 AM »

http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=282.0 is this sites explanation of PbP games. I heavily advise reading it.

What I would like FIRST is your character concept.
If you've been following the old Badlands/Artifact threads back at Gleemax, then you will realize that this is a unique campaign, and not all character concepts would work...

So think about what you think you'd like to play, then PM me and tell me about it-- If it doesn't gell with this setting, I'll tell you and we can work on finding a happy medium.

jacemachine · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2009, 11:12:02 AM »

If I have approved of your character concept, please post your character sheet in this thread. Myth-Weavers has the abilty to host digital character sheets. if any of you require assistance with figuring it out, I implore you to ask our friend j0lt just what to do. (he's Waaay more experienced with that site than I.)

I look forward to hearing from you guys!

Once we have 5 character's approved and posted, we can get started!
(2 have been aproved thus far, and we *might* have all the players we need-- but until I start to see some PM's and sheets, I can't say this for certain!)

Nanshork · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:15:16 PM »

Quote from: jacemachine on March 20, 2009, 11:12:02 AM

If I have approved of your character concept, please post your character sheet in this thread. Myth-Weavers has the abilty to host digital character sheets. if any of you require assistance with figuring it out, I implore you to ask our friend j0lt just what to do. (he's Waaay more experienced with that site than I.)

I look forward to hearing from you guys!

Once we have 5 character's approved and posted, we can get started!
(2 have been aproved thus far, and we *might* have all the players we need-- but until I start to see some PM's and sheets, I can't say this for certain!)

That means I'm falling behind!

I'll PM you a concept when I get home from work around noon (in four hours).

BowenSilverclaw · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:51:19 PM »

I'll PM a concept tomorrow

Nanshork · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2009, 05:03:57 PM »

I'm backing out, there's enough players and I'm just not feeling particularly motivated.

No offense to the campaign model, it's all personal issues.

BowenSilverclaw · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2009, 05:38:44 PM »

Ah come on man, a little distraction and online fun will be good for you

*poke poke*

Nanshork · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2009, 06:57:50 PM »

Quote from: BowenSilverclaw on March 20, 2009, 05:38:44 PM

Ah come on man, a little distraction and online fun will be good for you *poke poke*

Trying to motivate me?

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