I am glad to hear there was a hiatus  before and it  might be just a matter of waiting.  I can do that...

One of my favorite sayings is
"It's better than Iraq."

I joined in December 2019 and ended the game with level 5 (though I never threw a single fireball :( )

Not sure if I was the best statted character in the game or not, but ended with 16 Str, 20 Int, 19 Wis, 19 Con, 18 Dex and 17 Cha!

Really?  That constitution bonus alone would mean you should have a minimum of 30hp at 5th level, so your INT and WIS are probably not as high as you're stating either.

A 9th level mage isn't too shabby.  Sounds like someone was lucky enough to come across a Libram of Silver Magic.

Hauraki got to 7th level

Minimum 15hp at level 5 mage with that Con. Remember, we aren't all fighters with an upgraded con bonus!

That's a good point Lionel, obviously Hauraki's INT wasn't 20.  I think Nex's crowning achievement was to have a place named after him on the map, (Nexlanding) but then I had to change his name to Hauraki to help avoid the previously unknown worst monsters in Nemrac, land tax agents.

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 82):

Nadya's crowning achievement was a beautiful green and gold dress and matching slippers and full set of gold and emerald jewelry, but yours is OK too.  Oh, she also sent enough to her family to build a new house and stables.  And maybe buy more livestock.

I'm sorry to see the game will no longer be running. I am in consensus with the others that we could at least keep the game open to keep in touch with each other and also maybe a revival of sorts. I know I was here about 15 years ago and played consistently for about 10 years before taking a 2 year hiatus. I came back and now hopefully never to leave again!



I second this West Marches game. My personal longest running game here. It's slowed down recently, but I'm sure it'll come on back soon.

Never played 5th edition, know nothing about it. He teach newbies?

I knew a little bit of 5e when I started, so I can't personally say, but the DM's been good with me with rules questions or if I screw up something.

I will also endorse the West Marches game. Pretty fast moving and fun. Just don't expect too much story/plot since it's a West Marches game.

I'm playing there too ;)

Calista says hi to those playing there :)

I hate to quit in the middle of a fight. Heck, that was the beginning of a fight. Does this mean we were set upon by those hungry blighters and were never seen again?

Thanks Jeff. I enjoyed playing Lycurgus. It's been fun, especially having had a stable group for many years - with Sam, Graes, Gwire in particular - for many years. Harukai has been good as well, though not as long. Was looking forward to getting to know Stone better but alas, it was not meant to be.

Lycurgus started off level 1/1 and though he got a bit of a lift from the others who were a bit higher level, it wasn't that much. So mostly he earned each level on his own, climbing up level after level reaching 6/7 Fighter/Mage - the level 7 being a benefit from the Librium. He also was the one to find the secret door that earned us the most wondrous stash of magic items we found the entire duration of the game. You had me rolled a d12 and I rolled a 1. At the time, before I knew the outcome or even what the roll meant, I knew that was either really good or really bad. Turned out good.

There have been other twists and turns along the way. The shocking death of Samitha, after years of play. I had thought that raise dead scroll we got from the above magic hoard would never be used. Also worried Sam might not make her Raise Dead survival check (she passed). Was glad the dice weren't bad that day! Then there was the time when we were almost overwhelmed by a Ghast together with a group of Ghouls. We had thought we were ok because Sam's Protection from Evil keeps Ghouls at bay but not Ghasts! It was Sam and I and maybe 3 1st levelers. Sam and 2 of the 1st levels all got paralyzed. Lycurgus had to make 2 saving throws - which he fortunately did - because I don't think the first leveler would have had a chance. There were other anecdotes - won't mention them all.

My favorite, though, was when Lycurgus was young (low level) and was adventuring with Elornia (spelling?/something similar). There was a young Green Dragon flying towards us and there was a near-consensus, not including Lycurgus, that we should try to talk to it. I think it was wishful thinking but when it started diving and roaring Lycurgus had enough and fired an arrow at it, hitting it for max damage. There were a few recriminations for Lycurgus winging it and statements like now we're going to have to fight it. However, it was all in good fun and worked out for the best (no one died except the dragon).

Best wishes!
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I put an rtj in for the West Marches game a few days ago. Haven't heard back yet though.

It's been a slow burn for the last few months

If anyone's looking for...


Revised 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons: Over on Myth-Weavers, there is a gestalt game lounge called "The Realm Folded Tavern".  You can start from 1st to 3rd level.

5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons: Adventurers League is anticipating an uptick in activity, but I'm sure if a bunch of people came flooding in, the Dungeon Masters would be delighted and spurred to run a game or two...   😼😹 Especially with that Vecna adventure coming up!  In any case, "Aldara Figments" or "Dilemma" sent you!
AL games are organized play, so there's generally very stable rules, and you can expect to complete an adventure.  More information can be learned at the Adventurers League section of the Wizards of the Coast website for Dungeons & Dragons.  And, Adventurers League is VERY newbie-friendly -- the Dungeon Masters I play with, and the AL people there in general, have a very "there is no such thing as a stupid question" attitude about things, which won me over.


I'm not terribly sure if there's a rule against what I just said, since in around 2012, when I registered here, I do recall seeing something about not talking about games on other forums, or telling people to look there, or something.  Regardless, if you like gestalt v3.5 (gimme Epic6) or 5th Edition games, head on over.  They'd love to see you there.

Don't worry, Ara. Gang Green are no snitches!

In reply to Ara Fay (msg # 94):

I'd be interested in learning 5e and getting in a campaign, but I'm not into Living Campaigns and I like it here. I tried playing on Unseen Servant, great people and games, I just couldn't get used to it and came back here. I don't even like Discord.

* Unless there is an appropriate profit margin or it means our heads remain firmly attached to our shoulders.

I, too, am non-Evil with terms and conditions applying!

In reply to Ara Fay (msg # 98):

And, we have the Dungeon Master of Sons and Daughters of Fortune, an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition game, also willing to take on more!  I talked to them briefly about it.  That game's been running for a spell!

 link to another game

DM's pretty cool, and the group's got great footing.  The creation rules seem to have changed since the game's conception.  If you show up, "Ilean Istarma" sent you!


If you look at Offsite and like Old School Essentials, we've also got someone looking for OSE adventurers.

My longest running campaign is Blackmoor Living World (Advanced Fighting Fantasy 2e) and new players are always welcome: link to another game

In reply to Ara Fay (msg # 99):

I may have to see about that
Everyone needs a Ranger / Cleric and a big furry beast

Same here. Already working on it. The DM is a bit illiterate, I guess I can deal with that! :-)