I agree with this; If we lack a Sorcerer I have a former player we could add instead, thus allowing Crow to play the character HE wants to play rather than being forced. I would much prefer this to be honest, as it is what you will end up enjoying in the long run.
Your enjoyment is key for me, as it is basically why I run this game - so consider this and create what you wish please!

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 54):

If we bump to 6, we could add a controller type or that vaunted warlord.  A warlords wet dream is to have a fighter, barb, and rogue to play with!

True, just need someone to Volunteer then :)

But as stated, I am open to shifting classes as we go along - in an effort to avoid getting stuck on this step alone.

I have added Saskan as the last player, so him and Crow are "classless" as of yet.

I will happily build a warlord! It may take me a bit longer to work out all the kinks but I will be a Dragonborn with some tie ins with Malphurious, if that works for everyone else?

Ooooh welcome! You're gonna go Tactical right?

Tactical gives bonuses to hit when you use an AP = intelligence mod.  Is the best from a pure damage perspective.  Bravura and Resourceful aren't too bad either.  You'll want to look downstream at some of the powers to see what rider effect they get base on warlord type.

With a warlock in the group, directing strike at will from MP2 would be choice since the ally can use MBA or RBA.

I don't have PHH2, but supposedly there's a power that buffs charges called Inevitable Wave.  Otherwise intuitive strike or wolf pack tactics would be useful.

If a warlord comes into the team, I'll switch to my controller choice. Just let me know what you decide on. In the interim, I'll start building him in case a warlord does pop up.

In reply to Kbenjar (msg # 60):

Idk, duel leader one spec for buffs and one spec for movement could be good paired with as much striking as we have.

What controller were you thinking?  As long as it's the same race, you can swap classes and keep the same PC

Drawing up an invoker. Good idea I will keep it to human.

Should I consider a different race than Dragonborn for my tactical warlord? I liked the idea of a Dragonborn brotherhood but if I am Str and Int based then perhaps i am better off with something else? Or am I worrying too much?

In reply to Saskan (msg # 63):

Earth Gensai is probably the best...he would have +2 to STR and INT.  The TacLords are nice because they end up with better AC and REF than a Cha based one.  Earth Gensai also get that nice encounter ability to knock stuff prone.  Plus, I don't think anyone is a Gensai, so it's open (I think limit 1 for the party).

Cool! I have never played a Genasi. I will go do some research!

You can totally play a Dragonborn Taclord if you want! 16 INT instead of 18 is still great. The important thing is that 18 STR.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:09, Tue 15 Nov 2016.

Right, the Player of Crow sends his best but had to drop out due to real life events.

That means:

Your team is now:
- Taclord
- Invoker or Shaman
- Barbarian
- Fighter
- Paladin-Warlock

I have two or three I could dip in, both strikers and controllers, so if we need a sixth, I can get one sorta fast.

In regards to the intimidate check:
This can be used as a attack if you would - but following the rules of AOE naturally if used on a crowd rather than just one. Actually this should be considered, as intimidating many is harder due to outnumbering. Naturally if used to inspire fear it should be one roll per afflicted target, but for this one I will go along with it. That said, it you could, please detail what you wish to do with the roll(make them fear you, make them reconsider etc.).
It is a thought, but a valid one, as normally intimidate is vs fear defense, modified by numbers of targets and enemy stance(hostile or unfriendly).

Anyways - do you want a sixth or should we go with the team above?

Let's stick with 5!

Five please. And invoker for me.

Updated and sorted. I will update the game shortly, so those needing, go ahead with your sheets.
Also, Saskan, pick a portrait when possible?
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:27, Tue 15 Nov 2016.

I am sticking Dragonborn. I will work on my sheet today!

I have had no time today to update. I will try tonight to get my sheet together!

Sounds good - I will give you a tad longer. Map is updated and when needed, you can go ahead.
Kinda hard to push the scene too much further until all are ready.

Kbenjar the dwarven invoker is now ready for action. He only made a single post in his former life so let's just assume it looked like a tribal shaman but was actually a grungy dwarf smelling of alcohol. DM, I will see to updating my item wishlist today.

Just one small thing DM, would it be possible to put basic co-ordinates on the combat map, so we can give grid references? Just 1-10 and a-k would be more than enough I'd say.

Since it arose as a question, here is my take on combat posting:

I run a players first, then GM approach.
Basically once all players have posted(usually I deem 48 hours per round to be plentiful), I will update with enemy actions.
So players go first in terms of posting only - initiative will be used, by me, to determine order of actions if needed - players do not need to worry upon this.

Hope this clears it up. So go ahead and post, and I will handle the summary and finer details!

I'm gonna post a bunch of conditional actions that may or may not happen- it may be worthwhile to post enemy defenses and hp, since Ignatz has powers that trigger when he hits and when he kills things, but if you feel like that gives away too much info at the start that's cool.

Done. I have added a table for this. Along with coordinates, it should make everything easier.
As always, all of you, let me know if I can optimize something to allow you to proceed easier.

Thanks! Also I just realized I still need to post my first turn haha

Okay so I think my turn is correct now- originally I though that my surprise round attack killed a minion, but I missed the defense buff they have, which meant my attack missed. I have a rules question! When I crit, I can make a basic attack as a free action. When I kill something, I can use my Swift Charge encounter power. If I do both of those things at the same time, can I resolve them in whichever order I like? If I can't use Swift Charge before Rampage takes effect, that's okay. If I can, I will add a Free action basic attack onto my current turn.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:20, Thu 17 Nov 2016.