In reply to Berthold (msg # 6):

Based on the character sheet, I'm assuming SWADE, as it's got the streamlined skill lists.

In reply to Falin (msg # 7):

Oh, I didn't see Incantrix edited the sheet! Thanks, Falin!

That is a good question, I always default to the most modern version of any game so I was using the Adventure Edition (SWADE).

In the context of the difference between small folk who are more akin to D&D halflings or even Kender and the root source of all of them the Hobbit they are clearly designed to be Baggins type hobbits and the rules are on backwards as well.

Small folk are no less strong than humans, but they are comparatively brittle.

Hobbits are always less strong than all but the weakest humans but similarly resilient.


Small folk (and baggins) are very lucky and count on that edge constantly

Hobbits are often just as unlucky or even more so than the humans in the setting.

It's been forever since I played Savage Worlds, so I didn't realize Adventure Edition existed until I googled out of curiosity.

At least the size table in the back of this edition indicates that Hobbit-sized creatures normally have a strength range of d4-d6, compared to human-sized creatures which are d6+. But, yeah, you have a point. Hobbits are sturdy folk, but strength is the realm of dwarves and humans.

Hi all. Sorry it took me so long. Wort is a Hobbit of the Shire.

He has arrived with seeds for the fields and a large cask of the winning Ale from the Autumn festival for the king's table.  He also bears letters and gifts for the king and queen from their friends. As well as tokens from various other Hobbits seeking the affection of the mysterious warrior who sought employment in the king's court.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:42, Wed 09 Mar 2022.

Hello from Murkwood everybody!

I am your Elven Ranger, ready to track!

No spider jokes, please.

:P

hehehe

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 12):

Aw yeah, ranger buddies! Falin, too! Let's get GRUBBY!

And totally smashed on Wort's ale.

In reply to Adunaphel (msg # 13):

All we need is a human ranger and we got all our bases covered!

:)

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 14):

I am a human! Well, dunedan. That's like human, but better. (Not a special race, just throwing shade on all you SHORT HUMANS.)
This message was last edited by the player at 21:46, Wed 09 Mar 2022.

In reply to Adunaphel (msg # 15):

The GM told me we had like 50 Hobbits wanting to play. Which was weird, because every time I played middle earth elves where also the go to race, so normally I take something else.

I wasn't sure renegade Easterling was going to fly, so I just went for stereotypical Hobbit(ish) I am surprised there were so many. I guess I could have gone for nameless man of Gondor too..
This message was last edited by the player at 21:54, Wed 09 Mar 2022.

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 16):

I think it depends on the system. There's a LotR RPG where playing a Sylvan or Dunedan makes you approximately twice as powerful any other race, and Noldor are on another level entirely.

I'm sure your character will be a great addition to the company either way, Wort. =)

I'm sure I didn't say "50 hobbits" but we did have a preponderance of hobbit applications, to the point I had to ask for another race. I am still waiting for a final applicant to provide me with a name, and then we can start.

Some of you have moved ahead confidently with your character stats. Savage Worlds is typically a point-buy system, but I do not think Aragorn would dispatch Novice characters to seek a missing ring of power. To determine what Rank you are, you will start with 3 + 1d4 levels of Advancement. Each Advance allows you to improve your character stats. Characters who have advanced 4 times are considered to be  Seasoned rank. 8 Advances translates to Veteran. The roll means you will be of decent but different levels. The roll is also subject to the Ace rule -- if you roll the maximum you can on any die, you continue rolling. So there's a (small) chance you might be of very high Rank indeed.

If anybody is completely at sea about the rules, I'm happy t jump in and I think we have some true veterans on board as well. I will be posting packages (for different races) to the Character Creation thread over the next few days, but feel free to ask questions whenever.

Many of the packages will come directly from the core rulebook (SWADE) others will be culled from some documents I've downloaded concerning the various races of Middle earth in particular.

It would be great if you can find a picture of your character online and send me a link to it. Some of you may already know how to include images in your posts, and I love to see them.

In general, I will try to post two or three times a week, but rarely on weekends. I'm looking forward to gaming with you all.

Hey everyone!

I'm playing Roclindhir, also known as "Ro" or "Roc" to his friends and family. He's a knight of Gondor, though his family has mantained close relations with the Rohirrim. Good to meet you all!

Welcome, Roclindhir!

Turns out it's really, really hard to find character art of a woman in Gondorian armor, let alone Arnorian, so my character image may take a while.

In reply to Adunaphel (msg # 21):

Thanks!

I'm brand new to Savage Worlds, so honestly any help with character creation would be appreciated, but looking forward to joining you all.

In reply to Roclindhir (msg # 22):

I can help. Just need to know what sort of character you want and how many advances you have.

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 23):

For sure! He's a knight of Gondor, very much skilled in a lot of knightly skills (hunting, riding, combat, etc) but also surprisingly skilled at music

In reply to Roclindhir (msg # 22):

One thing to remember, when choosing skills in particular (the game is skill driven - abilities function as soft caps on skills), is that PCs, as "wild cards", are innately pretty competant at most things.  Because wild cards roll a wild die on most tests (i.e., an extra d6), because the baseline for success at a normal task is 4, and because dice "explode" (if you roll max, roll again and add it), even having a d4 in a skill makes it likely that Wild Cards (i.e., us) will succeed more often that not at basic tasks.  Contested rolls (melee combat, social "combat"), especially against other wild cards (eg., boss battles) are tougher.

Another thing is that while even novice PCs can be built to be pretty effective in a specialty, including combat, because dice rolls are spikey, anyone can kill anyone.  If you're out of bennies (usually re-rolls, but can also be used to soak damage, etc,), and some mook orc gets a lucky roll, it's good night charlie.  It's unlikely, but definitely possible, and that means playing smart is usually a good idea.

I've given Falin a d6 in both fighting and shooting.  With those dice, as a wild card, he'll hit most of the time with his bow, and will hold his own in combat with grunts no problem.  He's not a dedicated sniper, though, and a melee boss will pose real problems for him one-on-one.  "d6" is a good skill level to demonstrate meaningful competence, but not notable expertise.

In reply to Roclindhir (msg # 24):

Ok, so you are human correct? Is there any style of combat you really want? I assume mounted?

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 26):

Yes, he's human, from Gondor (though married to a Rohirric noble). I'd say yes to mounted combat.

In reply to Roclindhir (msg # 27):

Ok, how many advances did you roll?

You roll a d4, and if you get a 4 you roll again and keep rolling for every 4.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:43, Thu 10 Mar 2022.

In reply to Telric Traventor (msg # 28):

I'll roll that now! Edit: Only 1 Advance :(
This message was last edited by the player at 01:46, Thu 10 Mar 2022.

I am taking a funny path with this character, it is extremely focused and very good at a small number of things, but those things aren't generally very effective so I am trying to push it really hard to get them to work well enough to matter.

In terms of play style she will be trying to sneak up on anything we need to fight, and stay hidden until the best time to start that ambush happens somewhat randomly based both on the situation and some system mechanics.

Hello all!

Herubrand of the Riddermark, here... often called Brand for short.

Among friends he may be called Lathspell, which roughly translates as ‘Badnews’ - a nickname he earned during his early days as a scout where he always seemed to deliver bad news to the main formation.

Looking forward to playing the game with you all.