[OOC] Until We're Free [Dragon Age]

[OtomostheCrazy]

Dang Hipster and I had the same idea. Now I just have to do something different. Thanks for the explanation though!

[Hipster]

@OtomostheCrazy :P. u snooze u lose. your welcome anyways. sorry I took your idea

[Theorist]

Also, a note to everyone, i've decided to have dice-rolling be an honor system, so until I see a reason to stop, you can do your own dice rolls. I'll be rolling saving throws and such so I don't have to wait for everyone to roll before I can go on with the narrative. When announcing your result, be sure to list your Dragon Die result as well.

@Hipster, there are a few problems with your sheet, but don't worry. ^^ We'll get 'em worked out.

-First, the correct spelling is "Apostate", like the real world definition of someone who leaves their religion. I hate getting onto people for spelling, but I just figured i'd let you know, as the concept of Apostates is pretty important in the Dragon Age universe. xD

-Your starting health is actually 20 + Constitution + 6. Normally, it is 20 + Constitution + 1d6, but I decided to have everyone start out with max HP, so I just put "+6."

-I noticed you have light leather armor, so I just wanted to remind you that light leather armor gives you a Strain of 1, meaning your spells cost 1MP extra to activate.

-Your Spellpower is 10 + your Magic, so it would be 13.

-I'm also kind of having trouble counting up your ability scores to make sure no mistakes were made. I think I get what the problem is though. You have your Constitution listed as 6, but I think I confused you with the Starting Health thing. That's the only thing I can figure. If your Constitution is 0, you are one point over your limit of 10.

-You also have some focuses from the Apostate Elf background benefits. (Bows and Stealth) Also, what did you get the Initiative focus from? I can't see it in either of the benefits lists.

-Your Wand is used to cast Arcane Lance, which should be in your Weapons section as a ranged weapon with an attack bonus of + Magic and a damage of 1d6 + Magic. The range on that is 16 yards, but we'll be using ranges as guidelines mostly.

-Chirurgy is a Talent, not a focus. You begin as a Novice in it. ^^

-You still have three spells that you can select from Set 1.

And that's all. ^^ Fix those and you're good.

[Hipster]

Thanks for the notification, Sorry I'm new to tabletop stuff. @Theorist

[Hipster]

@Theorist Changelog

So I corrected the spelling, changed my health back to 27 (1+ from constitutions)
Removed the armor and replaced it with the traveller's garb. real mages don't need armor
Changed mana to 13/13
Completely redid ability points, too long to list.
Removed all Elf traits.
Moved Arcane lance to where it should be. ditto to Chirurgy.

[Theorist]

@Hipster

Don't worry about being new. ^^ I have an infinite amount of patience for people new to this sort of thing. I was there too, once, not long ago.

Just one more thing, though. Your Mana was right to begin with. 18 seems reasonable, as it is 10 + Magic + 1d6. Spellpower in Dragon Age is basically how powerful your spells are. Translated into rules terms, when someone tries to resist a spell of yours, they have to make a check (the specific ability used depends on the spell. It'll say in the spell description) and they have to roll equal to or greater than your Spellpower. You can find the actual field for this right under your Defense.

So yeah, just that one thing and you're good!

[Hipster]

@Theorist yeah, just 1 question. how to I find out how much spellpower my character has?.

[Theorist]

@Theorist yeah, just 1 question. how to I find out how much spellpower my character has?.

@Hipster

10 + Your Magic. ^^

[Hipster]

@Theorist Done!

[Theorist]

@HipsterCool, accepted. ^^

[OtomostheCrazy]

@Theorist
I finished my CS, but I'm unsure if I did it correctly. I hope it's good though.

I'll post it in a moment.

[OtomostheCrazy]

Name: Elden the Snake
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Class: Mage
Weight: 179 lbs.
Height: 5'7"
Background: Human Apostate
XP: 0
Level: 1

Distinguishing Features:
This Tattoo descends from his left cheek and down the left side of his torso.

Health: 28/28
Mana: 15/15 (10 + 4 (Magic) + 1 (1d6*) = 15)

Armor Type: Light Leather
Armor Rating: 3
Armor Penalty: 0
Initiative:
Speed: 12
Defense: 12
Spell Power: 14

Communication: 0
Constitution: 1 (1 ability point)
Cunning: 1 (1 ability point)
Dexterity: 2 (2 ability points)
Magic: 4 (1 Human benefit, 3 ability points)
Perception: 2 (2 ability points)
Strength: 0
Willpower: 2 (1 Apostate benefit, 1 ability point)

Weapons: Quarterstaff, and Wand (Arcane Lance: 1d6 + Magic Range of 16)

Talents and Class Powers

Talent: Lore Novice
Focus: Constitution (Stamina)

Spells

• Drain Life
• Vulnerability Hex
• Winter's Grasp

Weapon Groups: Brawling and Staves

Languages: Trade Tongue

Equipment

• A Backpack
• Traveler's Garb
• A Waterskin
• Tent (large)

Initial Total Silver Pieces: 67 (50 + 17 (3d6*) = 67)
-Current total: 17
•15 were spent on the Light Leather armor)
•35 were spent on the Tent, Large)

*The outcome for the Mana's 1d6 roll was this:
http://orokos.com/roll/338089
*The outcome for the silver pieces' 3d6 roll was this:
http://orokos.com/roll/338091

[Theorist]

@OtomostheCrazy

Okay, looks good save for just one problem; when selecting a Human benefit, you get 3 advancements to spend on benefits. I should just call them points, but the book calls them advancements. I think just to make things a little less confusing, I will just call them points.

So, when selecting the benefit for your background, you get 3 points to spend. If you want a language (if applicable. It's not in the case of a Human Apostate), those cost just one point apiece. But if you want an ability advancement, say +1 Constitution, for example, that costs 2 points. So, you can have an ability advancement and a focus, or 3 focuses. ^^ So, yeah, just fix that one problem and your sheet is good.

[OtomostheCrazy]

@Theorist

Alright! Added another Focus!

Also, do we include the goals and personality somewhere, or do we just leave that to when we start?

[Theorist]

@Theorist

Alright! Added another Focus!

Also, do we include the goals and personality somewhere, or do we just leave that to when we start?

@OtomostheCrazy

Oh, I meant that you actually have too many benefits. xD I see you have three ability score increases that you listed as being from your Human Benefit list.

As for the goals and personality, you can pen that in wherever you like. ^^

[OtomostheCrazy]

@Theorist
Oh. Alright then, I changed it! I used 2 advancements to +1 Elden's magic, and the last advancement for a focus.

[Theorist]

Alright! No problems that I can see, so you're accepted. ^^ Post your sheet in the "Characters" tab at your leisure.

[OtomostheCrazy]

@Theorist
Done! Thanks!

[Theorist]

Okay, it seems we're just waiting on 2 sheets, so i'll get a post in later today once I get over the hangover from my Halloween party last night. xD

[Theorist]

@Rogue Colm@DoctorGuevara@OtomostheCrazy@Hipster

First IC post is up at last!