I have put together a map of the current situation that will hopefully give everyone a clearer idea of the tactical situation as it stands. It's been added to the game as the Game Map for Group 0. As always, please forgive my crude map making skills. Specifically, in this instance, the writing that my scanner managed to smear. :) An artist I am not.

Game Map for Group 0

I have another song :P It's like Disney's Pocahontas got dark (so I'm told)

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Couple quick clarifications, as I'm debating between doing my best to kill one or just going for it:

1.  What range are they going to be in for purposes of my shooting at them?  For example if I wait until they get into the gravestones that's Short range with the Schofield, but as drawn they're in medium range (I am counting 1 square as 1 distance unit for conversion purposes).  Debating this because it's a question of do I try to blast one with the shotgun and hopefully actually kill it, or spray and pray.
2.  When they get here next round, will they be in melee and we'd be rolling against their Parry to shoot one?  I believe that's what you intended to say but I have this wonderful habit of not understanding plain words.

Also, is Bryan now in a spot where he can get hit as an innocent bystander?

I've updated the map in an effort to further clarify the situation.

Map for Group 0


At this point, they've entered the graveyard, so I would be fine with shooters treating the wolves as being at Short Range.


Yes. Any surviving wolves that aren't fighting Lee will continue their movement forward, which will put them in melee with the rest of the posse (provided the group stays in the same position). Any shooter targeting a wolf at that range will have to fire against the wolf's parry.


Given that there are ample targets to the left and right of him, I wouldn't treat Lee as an innocent bystander unless one of the shooters rolled a critical failure (snake eyes).

Call me Mama Bird because I just softened up the food for you and vomited it into your mouth.

Would anyone here have an interest in taking part in a 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons game?

If you'll have a player relatively new to the system, then yes. I've watched hundreds of hours of livestreams and do own the books, so I have a good sense of things, but haven't gotten the chance to play.

I mean....'ditto' is often overused, but I've played a very little bit of one game and would enjoy another go at it.

I'd be happy to join whatever you've got if you'll have me.

If you need someone to round out the party I’d be happy to tag along, but if there are other people you have interested I would say give them precedence. My only experience with D&D is freeform RPs where powers/settings/etc. were restricted to whatever I could find in that manual.

I've never played, either, but it could be fun to learn.

I have a 5e player's handbook, I've been in one game for it ever lol

Thanks very much for everyone's response. For the record, this will be my first time running the system, so most of us will be learning it together. I'd be proud to have each one of you who has expressed interest join in.

By way of explanation, I'm planning to run Dragon Heist, which is an urban centered adventure set in the colorful city of Waterdeep. Waterdeep is a rich setting, and as you might infer, while there will be some dangerous lairs and underground tunnels to explore, that's only one facet of the unfolding tale. The scenario has a real swashbuckling feel to it, and it provides a lot of opportunities for puzzle solving, social interaction, and role playing.

I'm working on putting the game together and expect to have it done in roughly a week to two weeks' time. As soon as it's ready for players, I'll drop a PM to those who were open to coming on board.

Thanks again to everyone for their feedback.

P.S. On an entirely separate note, I would feel like I was remiss in my duties if I didn't point out the Deadlands: The Weird West kickstarter, in case anyone wants to make a pledge before it closes down.

Pretty much yeah.

Nuking?

Well, I have studied some of the theories Hellstrome has been putting forward regarding nuclear forces....

I'm sure I could come up with something...

Oh and hello again all!

*Waves*

Eh, what's up, doc?

Oh, you.

I see what you did there.

Welcome back, Dr. Wayland.

Welcome back, Zeke.  :)

Welcome back!

Darn he got back in, the traps were ineffective!

To be fair...  Traps don't keep things out.  They keep them in.

True story.

I'm updating my character sheet after that last battle and want to be sure I know who still has bullets that Albert scribbled on. Last I had written, there were 2 loaded-for-bear with Jacinta, 1 with KK, and 2 that were labeled as TBD (Albert definitely kept and used 1).

Can y'all let me know if you used any of those magic bullets? And verify what you still think you have? Also, I think I may have passed one to an NPC (Bauer?). Please remind me if so and if it was used.

I have one, did not use.