Experience/Treasure/Sundries

I did a bit of a delve into the Dungeon Master's Guide this week, and studied some of the more esoteric rules put together by the original creators of the game. One of things I studied most was awarding XP and I think I've put together a formula that will help facilitate level progression without harming mechanisms that prevent abuse.

The key components are this (not necessarily in the following order)

1 - post quality.
2 - post rate.
3 - Monster encounters
4 - Negotiation
5 - Tactics
6 - Teamwork
7 - Luck

Feel free to suggest other criteria here.

My job is then use those criteria to determine a baseline for Individual XP, then reward individual players for extraordinary actions in game.

This is all similar to what I've already done, but I think it will help most the game along a bit - and XP awards should come at a quicker pace - in many instances I can award party members after each encounter.

Keep in mind, as well, that XP were origally granted for gathering treasure, based upon a Gold Piece standard. In other words, you could steal a thousand GP of the dragon's treasure and earn 1000XP to be divided among the party, even if you don't kill the dragon. I think that standard was a bit much, though I like the idea.

With all that said, it is going to be up to you to keep accurate records. I suggest you keep track of XP totals (and date them) on a running basis. Let me know any thoughts and questions you might have - and suggestions, as mentioned are welcome.

AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR CLASS(S) TABLES!!!
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:12, Tue 08 Oct 2019.

180 xp for everyone for reaching 180 posts.  Cheers!

Bonus XP:
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:01, Sun 06 Oct 2019.

20 xp for roleplaying - huzzah!

Bonus XP:
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:01, Sun 06 Oct 2019.

50 xp to all for 500 posts.  An extra 50 to me for being DM.  Huzzah!

55 xp to everyone for 550 posts.  might be your last!!!  LOL!

65 XP x2 for every one for ghoul and post totals.

keep in mind, I don't require training for leveling up, so keep as accurate a record as you can.

75 XP for 750 posts - keep up the good work!

79XP for 790 posts.  keep 'em coming!

93 xp for 930 posts. Nice!

Happy Father's Day!

50 xp for all characters, just because.

1000+ posts - well done.

100xp for each of you.

Keep track!!!

126 xp for 1260 posts. Thanks for playing!

Encounter XP for each of you in the dungeon thus far:

1050/6 = 175 XP per Character

Included goblins, hobgoblins, a ghoul, two ghasts and a buffed skeleton.

Nice job folks.

125 XP awarded for our one year anniversary which came and went in August.

Thanks for playing, y'all.

400 Experience per Character for great roleplaying through the first quarter or so of the dungeon.

Please make sure you are keeping accurate records.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:06, Sun 12 Nov 2017.

Magic Items and Miscellaneous Treasure:


Wand of Magic Missile: Zan
Ring of Feather Fall: Kullonar
Potion of Invisibility: Weasel
Potion of Healing: Kullonar
Halberd: Myrrick
Spellbook: Zan
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:33, Sat 25 Nov 2017.

In lieu of calculating XP, I'm bumping each of you to 2nd level. If you have already accrued enough XP for 2nd level, I'm bumping you halfway up to third level. Use the XP tables for your review.

If you are multi class, bump both up to minimum XP for 2nd level in both classes.

I think you guys have earned the extra XP, given some of the advanced critters you've gone against.

1670 posts = 167 XP.

Huzzah!!!

180 XP.

Just cause 1800 posts!

Huzzah!

1870 posts = 187XP all around.

Multi class don't forget to divide XP equally. Thanks!

1900 posts.

19xp for everyone!!! yippee!

50 XP for everyone. Merry Christmas, folks, or whatever your holiday flavor. Looking forward to seeing what the New Year brings to our intrepid heroes.

2300posts

congrats!

100xp for all.

Just passed the 2700 mark: 270XP for each player. Congrats...and thanks for playing!
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:37, Sat 27 July 2019.

Experience Point Awards:

EXP awards for the battle of the throne room - please make sure to evenly distribute your awards between both classes if you are multi-classed.

2900 posts deserves a bit of credit:

290 xp for all - don't forget to divide by 2 if you're multi-class.

450 XP for each of you.

for fighting off J-o-L and his buddy, plus a host of undead, including skeletons and zombies. Remember if you're multi-classed, divide by two. Let me know if anyone levels up.

3800 posts. A good number.

380xp all around. Don't forget to divide if you're multi-class.

3900 posts means 390XP

Congrats and thank you for playing.

:)

XP: 250XP/character

Treasure: Large Barrow Fist of the Clan:

Treasure:
6 ceremomial long swords of masterwork quality still in good repair. Value: 300g each
Each sword has a matching scabbard bedecked with silver filigree and small bloodstones: value: 55g per scabbard.

6 masterwork ceremonial shields, again with the bear motif: value 150g each
3 drinking horns: mother of pearl & gold filigree: 125g each
8 stoppered crock pots: value?

A wooden harp that's fallen to decay but with 7 chalcedony embedded in the wood: value: 50g per gem.

A large cloak made of bear fur that's managed to remain untouched by time: value?

A gold torq inscribed with runes ostensibly in the Land of Song's local dialect. Value: 250 gold

One pristine large metal shield. Value:?
One pristine Short Spear with a flame inscribed at the base of the haft along with two runes: again, ostensibly in the Land of Song's local dialect: Value?
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:18, Thu 30 July 2020.

Total party XP = 7300 XP for surviving members: 1460  XP/CHARACTER.

In addition, each remaining character is awarded an additional 2500 XP for surviving the fog of war.

Total XP awarded 3960 XP total per survivor.

Nice haul. I know at least a couple of you have leveled up. Make sure you update your character sheets. I don't want to hear any shit about "I forgot," or any other such nonsense.

Congrats. It was a fun fight - there's still more in there, of course. Nimea is probably right - going back to the Keep is almost a prerequisite. Also, there's a new party member waiting for you who can make a difference.

4800 posts = 480 XP. Keep on truckin' folks. Well done. We'll distribute after this battle (wouldn't want to make it to easy on you!).

550 xp for each character - let me know if anyone levels up.

Treasure from Ingolf's crypt:

Jeweled Tiara worth 1200 gold

Matching Topaz Rings: each worth 150 gold

Silver Dagger worth 100 gold

Steel stoppered Flask: Potion Extra Healing (3d8 of healing)

2 +2 arrows

Cleric scroll: Create Food/water, Dispel Magic, Cure Serious Wounds.

305 XP for each character. I don't think anyone will level up, but holler at me if you do.

LOOT: PART 1
+2 Studded leather Armor
Gold Torc Inscribed with Ingemar's name: Value 110gp
4 gold rings: 2 worth 120 gold each, another worth 170 gold, and another that seem a cut above, depicting vines encircling a large amber globe. Within the globe is an insect of the biting kind, perhaps a wasp. In and of itself its value is about 350g.

LOOT: PART 2
A bluish liquid in a clear stoppered container
A Scroll with a stylized flame on its face.
Also scattered about the bone chamber are 1200 copper, 800 silver, 360 gold & a wrought silver neckless set with onyx that seems more than the average costume jewel. Perhaps Dugger might have some skills in that area.