Note for players. When a character posts an action I will try to respond as quickly as possible, this does no mean the other characters are being ignored please post to let me know what they are doing. If other characters want to explore something different then post and I will update them.

Anyone gonna roll that d6 to check surprise?

Okay. Looks like you're surprised. I'll try to update later.

In preparation for any combats or dungeon movement I have checked the movement rate for the characters. The dungeons maps will usually be 5' squares so currently movement in the dungeon will be as follows:

Barnabus, Fiene, Valerian, Hopkins and Ermengard = 40' or 8 squares

Anfinn, Siward and Nerida = 30' or 6 squares

Teodore and Urkov = 20' or 4 squares

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Also whilst checking character sheets I spotted that Barnabas had not yet picked his additional language. Also on character sheets if I saw any error or blank spot I corrected/filled it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:50, Wed 02 Dec 2020.

There is no way Hopkins is speeding along at 40".

So with outdoor movement rules in effect, Barnabas can move 24 instead of 8 squares? Does this adjustment also apply to range so that a dagger at close range would be 6 rather than 2 squares?

Do we move like rooks?

Yes this means movement for the fast characters will be 24 squares, agreed not sure whether Hopkins really is capable of this it.

This also includes missile weapon ranges.

I'm happy for diagonal movement as don't feel it will make much difference and it's  a bit more fluid and will advantage all creatures in combat equally. The current combat will feel a bit wild with the wilderness encounter rules in effect, usually with dungeons there will be a lot less movement and smaller maps.

Not sure which version introduced adjustments for arthritis and rheumatism. 3.5?

Hey, Mr. Anfinn, do you want to establish some kind of door checking protocol for the sake of expediency? After you've done that, Teodore can open it.

Hey all,
Game is about a month old now. Might be early for feedback but let me know how things are going and any suggestions to improve things or things you want more of.

Dear Santa DM,

For Christmas I want a Bag of Holding filled with gems and jewelry, I want a longsword +5 and a shield +4 and a suit of magical plate mail and I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!

;^D

Seriously, it's all good.

Good to hear.

I'm sure all the other stuff is only just around the corner.

A question was asked of me so I thought I'd share some of my ideas about D&D and how to play.

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You will die.

Describe not roll.

Outwit or avoid not fight.

Goals are character led.

Gold is XP.

Not every encounter is achievable.

Combat is deadly.

The answer is not on your character sheet.

Things are swingy.

Interact with the world as if it were a place.

Killing thing is not a good way.

There is nothing that is supposed to happen.

Unknowability and consequence make everything interesting.

Play as your character not as a screenwriter.

It’s your job to make your character interesting and the game interesting for you.

If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck.

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More specifically to the question I was asked everyone can describe what their character is doing and I will provide a response. If you choose to roll, for example to check for secret doors, then a turn will pass and I will roll a dice with the probability that nothing will be found. By describing your character's actions you get a quicker resolution and if your actions are the correct ones you get guaranteed success.

Haha, that's quite a manifesto. I like it.

For me this flavor of D&D recalls my youth and eschews the tactical fantasy combat simulator exhaustion of current versions.

I like it as well. It verbalizes a lot of unspoken ideas in here that in “old school” games. Stacking the odds in your favor as much as possible is very much a necessity. As is having a few blank character sheets handy for when it all goes south.

“Things are swingy.” :)

I will continue to provide updates for any exploration conducted. If any character declares an intention to attack the fire beetle I will begin combat from that point onwards.

Just how far is Teodore from the beetle right now? (And are those 5' squares?)

Yes 5' squares this is a very small chamber and corridors. So anyone in the doorway is only 5' away from the beetle.

Rolled init.

Please do roll on The Effect of Partially Digested Mountain Goat on the Fighting Aptitude of Fire Beetles table before making your roll.

Doh. Thanks Ben. That's what happens when I try posting before I wake up and put my contact lenses in..

As this is relevant to current combat and I failed to previously mention it I had added the below rule to the House Rules. For Ben this will not effect his current rolls as he will have a positive modifier of +1 for close range and -1 Teodore is blocking his attack so no modifier, which is what he has been rolling.

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For the purposes of ranged combat any creature in between the attacker and the target offer a soft cover modifier of -1 to attack. This modifier can be applied multiple times if more than one creature is blocking the target.

Folks, I think we're using group init.

Hail and well met, Beryl the Acolyte here. I will be joining you, if I may.

I don't think we're too hard to find, Mr. Plotz.

Greetings to all.  For better or worse, I'm here.  Spent more time reading the Fighter section of the rulebook.  It made me feel like I had more hitpoints than I have.  Today hasn't been my day with the dice.

Anywho.  It reminds me of the good old days and I'm thankful you all allowed me to join.