Hello,

I have been looking for a game to adhear to a certain set of criteria, and have failed to find it.  Therefore, I am going to make a list of what I am looking for in hopes that someone out there can accomidate the demand.  I am willing to discuss some things (Such as setting and the like), but we shall see where this gets me :)



I am looking to play a 15-20th level character.    If anyone is up for it, I could push it as high as 30.  Gestault by preference but not mandatory.  However, I do not want this to be an adventure campaign.  While going to look for Artifacts, or dealing with powerful threats is understandable, I am looking more for the political.  Books I do intend to use with the character (Regardless of level), is the Stronghold Builders Guide, and more then likely the Heroes of Battle.

I find that political games dealing with large scale things, like wars, mariage alliances, and trade are very rare.  I also understand such things require a good deal of Book Keeping (Both for the PLayer and the GM).  Again, as above, if having to chose a world, I would probably pick Eberron, as I know that setting the best, and could fit myself in easily somewhere, especially after the Last War.  However, I am also open to someones custom world.  As for criteria for the setting, that is open.  Think it might be interesting playing in something (Like Westeroes), where magic is rare or unheard of.  Also, I would not like to play in Forgotten Realms, as I have never cared for that setting.  The MAP is nice, but I never felt like anything mattered, since the setting is so old, and has epic level characters galore, making everything that you do seem sub-par.

Thank you for taking the time to read all this, and hopefully, I get a response soon.  I look forward to hearing from you.

If you find a GM willing to play this I would be in the market for it too as I prefer political games by far over combat. The settings are fine with me as well. So please drop me a line if this gets off the ground.

Well, no bites yet, but I will keep it in mind.

Count with me too as a player, please!

Doesn't do any good if no one wants to run it :P

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Still looking for a possible DM

Still trying to find a DM.

Will it bump now?

Still looking for a DM for a game like this.


I can also play it at level 10, if that helps find me a DM.  9 is minimum as for the Landlord Feat, that is the lowest level I can be.
This message was last edited by the user at 07:04, Wed 12 Aug 2015.

Bump.  Still hoping their is a DM out their willing to take up the call :)

I might be able to run something for you, however, two things, one, I would need a link to anything you're using (I only have core and unearthed arcana), and two, I have several houserules, most are negotiable, but the magic has serious changes to fit the setting which has very common magic, often used even by farmers, but also a fair bit of technology built on magic but in a sci fi way (so radios, limited electronics, power tools, etc). The setting is made (so more limited negotiation) though open to adding kingdoms and such, but does have a few things going on that lead to political intrigue.

I'm not awesome at intrigue and such, but I can still do it okay.
If you are interested or want more details, send me an rmail.

Bunping this old thread, cause I am still interested!

Is there a reason you have to play a level 15-30 gestalt character in order to play a political campaign?

Well, no.  I could start at a lower level, but as level 9 gives landlord, and I would want a stronghold of sorts, and not be a wandering adventurer, those levels tend to allow one to settle easier, as most camps have less high level things.

Did you have something in mind for a lower level person?  Also, since I planned on it being Solo, Gestualt allowed a bit more.  As I said, I am not sold on that.
This message was last edited by the user at 16:21, Sun 10 Apr 2016.

Bumping

Bumping cause im still interested

And I am interested as well.

Count me in. In any level. :D

Just trying to bring some positions closer. So, Rinthor, would you start at a minimum of 9th level? I imagine if you want to play a landlord and not a simple adventurer you would only fight against the greatest threats, not just some simple goblins that loot a farm.

Also, would you accept Pathfinder?

I too would be interested in the political aspects of such a game.  I've thoughts of a Varys  type rogue seeker of secrets and all that.

My efforts to compatibilize Rinthor's specification with a DM's idea for a game have failed... so I hope someone will be interested soon.

Yes minimum level 9.  Ither Stronghold shopping or already possess one.  And yes, personally would only deal with larger threats. Smaller things is what we hire adventurers for/use our army for :)

As for Pathfinder, I have used that system for something similar before, however it did not go too far given the nature of RPOL.  So I would have some ideas on character design dependent on setting.
This message was last edited by the user at 12:15, Sun 08 May 2022.

Bump

I can't help but feel that Exalted or a similar system may be a better choice for a 15-30th level game focused on politics.

OP has already accepted +9th level games.

In reply to Laditis (msg # 27):

Thank you Laditis.  I said 9 is the lowest for the feat i am pooking to utilize.  As RPOL games tend to take a long time to advance/level and as this will be a bit more RP heavy, I suspect I wouldnt gain much more power then my base character.

are you tied to DnD 3.5 for this? would you play another system that might suit the intrigue more readily?

Also, just what is it you are leaning into here? Political intrigue, conquering other nations, dealing with claims on your throne, etc., etc.? The song of fire and ice series covers a lot of subplots. Is there anything there that stands out to you? Just using that series since you mentioned it. Or were you referring strictly to the HBO series?

I have played the d20 Song of Ice and fore game as well as the Green Ronin one.

As for what I am looking for, everything you mentioned could be on the table.  Want some strategy, base building.  But also want the RP... Trying to forment alliances or if im a noble of a nation gain favor in it or something of that sort

ok, so a little more to the point. describe the character in game terms. that may be a little more enlightening as to what you are looking to do. higher level game play takes more world building, so building stuff that will not come into play is a waste time, knowing what the character is meant to do would make that easier.

In reply to JAM2019 (msg # 31):

As i said in the forst post, I am looking for mass scale.  Wars, conquest.  I do not have a particular character in mind at the moment as it would change based on setting most likely.

Only things I can say is they are a Ruler of some form.  I do not want a day to day run of his life like a normal adventurer but instead more with the big things.  Kingdom managment, Army training.. i am not opposed if he learns from some wizard of a great artifact going on an adventure but that is not the focus.  The focus would be the realm.

you want a solo game? or are you wanting others to play? this is confusing because it sounds like you don't understand what you are asking for. will the others be rulers as well? are you looking to go after their kingdoms? make treaties with them? if there is no component of a typical role play fantasy campaign what do you envision the other player doing?

I was thinking a solo game.  Obviously yes, there would be other kingdoms.  As such conquest, treaties, alliances would all be things on the table.  Questing would be for things like Arthurs knights going off to find the grail

I looked into the materials you have mentioned. I hate to be a buzz kill, but your desired style of play even for a solo game, is both work intensive not very interesting to me. I wish you luck with this game.