Maximum HP at 1st level is always a good idea. I was fortunate to roll 5 on a d6, but obviously not everyone was that lucky. You're always one hit away from instant death at 1st level, to have a chance of surviving that is obviously very useful.

Other than that I'll agree with what Malus said.

I hear you but the identity of the game is still very much in the air. My initial idea has been to be true to the prepped material which I won't just hand to you unless you go out and find it. Since you didn't explore much of the sewer you didn't get away with much either. Stick to it and I won't be stingy.

Regarding character carousel - that's up to you. If you die you can immediately roll up a new character and we'll insert it into the narrative. If you build up a retinue you may choose from that roster as well.

I will do my best to reward any out of the box ideas you have while exploring.

I always give max hp per level no matter what version of the rules I am running, always have going all the way back to the late 70s just to make it a little easier to survive. I got lucky and rolled an 8 on my hit points.

I am enjoying it. Looking forward to a little bit of roleplaying as well, and I think we should hire a cleric, one that can cast.

All right, new thread is up.

If you look on the main game map you can see the game area. It's in hexes and I'll use a hex travelling procedure if you leave the roads, otherwise we're doing a point crawl. This will all be behind the scenes but just so you know.

There's plenty of procedures goin around. I think the one for wilderness exploring in the OSE books is a little too rough so I like to divide the day into 4 watches (hour 1-6, 7-12, 13-18 and 19-24). You have to rest 1 watch per day or be fatigued.

Reevor is in the Library Clay, he isn't going to Baldur's Gate, Beregost or Waterdeep! Not sure who we're meeting in the Friendly Arms, no name was mentioned.

Baldur's Gate is north, Waterdeep is WAY north, Beregost is just outside of Candlekeep.
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Since we don't know each other very well I can't judge if this talk of Waterdeep is IC blabber for flavour or if you're serious. I'll get a little meta here. If you go to Waterdeep... well, I won't force you to interact with what happens right now on the sword coast of course but you'll write that character right out of the game. If that's the case you're welcome to create a new character that has better motivations to dig where you stand, so to speak.

I also would appreciate help to keep the party gathered, in the larger sense (splitting up while exploring and such is of course fine). I'm not running a multi-party game, I honestly don't have that kind of time.


The letter mentions Khalid and Jaheira. It's in the journal.

Oh and I want to be clear here - I'm NOT saying you need to go to the Friendly Arm Inn if you don't want to. You can do what you want it's just the focus of the game is supposed to be the sword coast. That's a pretty large area though.

Shyte, I forgot and should have reread it again! Thanks for reminding me. Trying to keep us together!

Sorry folks brain fade. I do want to keep us all together though and much as Clay would like to avoid going where we're expected, he doesn't want to go anywhere on his own whether it's Baldur's Gate, Waterdeep or even Calimshan

Understood, GM. I thought Waterdeep would be ‘in play’ since it’s part of the Sword Coast. But with your post above, I’ll have Malus just follow the group, not looking to split us up or anything. Could you give us an idea for what is the ‘in bounds’ area so we know kinda where we can and can’t go?

Yes, have a look at the game map.

I guess I didn't consider waterdeep a part of the sword coast, my FR lore is maybe not top notch.

So, where do you go and by what path? I mucked up your travelling speeds before so they're updated now and you move by the slowest party member = 12 miles/day. If you leave the road there's a risk you get lost. Hexes on the map are 24 miles, for reference, even if you're not exactly certain IC.
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It will be much faster traveling on the road, hook up with a group or caravan maybe to where we're going. Not sure how far it is to the FA.

I've updated the traveling thread with procedures for traveling if you're interested. I'll handle it all behind the scenes but remember, the more specific instructions you give me regarding your actions the better i can interpret your intentions.

Regarding loot: What's on your sheets is what you have with you. I'm noting loot in the journal for experience purposes, nothing else. If you want to keep things, note them on your sheet and update your encumbrance. When you leave the scene, I assume you leave any stuff you haven't written on your sheets behind.

Max, you asked about a Treasury thread and I referred you to the Journal - Would you like me to set up a Treasury/Inventory thread as well to keep track of who is carrying what, encumbrance and so on? Rather than everyone doing it individually on their sheets?

Since this is the first time I'm saying this, go ahead and note what you keep from what you got in Candlekeep.

A Treasure/Inventory thread always helps (IMO), better to keep track of who is carrying what - I've put the wand with the goat's head emblem in my character sheet, but I haven't claimed it as mine by any means.

Uh oh! Enigma gave her real name!

It's almost like she's an...oh shoot, I'm sure there's a word for it... :)

Great RP guys but I need someone to describe to me what you actually do.

Done, if anybody follows.

I've been a little busy lately but IC thread is updated and there's a treasury for you to use as you see fit, keeping track of your stuff.

I will be away for several days due to a death in the family. I will return next Wednesday.

So sorry for your loss, condolences. :-(

Amen

I would suggest we don't forced march. We don't want to be tired when we get there.

I agree with Clay.