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==Details==
==Details==
Meeting at Craig's in Darwen, 28th-31st of March
Meeting at Craig's in Darwen, May some time


Dates??
* It was all a lot of fun.
30th of April to 3rd of May; 14th to 17th and 21st to 24th of May are good for me -- ~~


==Travel==
==Travel==
Flight times:
Flights booked - Arrive at Liverpool on Friday 09.05, depart Monday at 17.45 - [[User:Bert|Bert]]
Bert -
Hannele-


(please try to co-ordinate for a combined Manchester pickup)
My flight arrives at Liverpool on Friday 12.15, and I leave Monday at 19.15 - [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]

: Can you two arrange what you want to do about transport. It's a hundred mile round trip to Liverpool Airport and back, so I'm not making two trips. Bert if you're happy to hang around I'll pick you up together, but a better suggestion might be for you both to catch the coach to Manchester where Bert will have something to do, and I can pick you both up at the same time. There's a car park right by the coach station where you arrive, so I can maybe meet Bert, grab some lunch in Chinatown and wait for Hannele at about 1pm.
::I hadn't actually realised how far it was! Maybe you just drive too quickly :P Would you be ok with Craigs idea H? Craig - The coach drops at Sackville St. or Shudehill Interchange so which would be best? [[User:Bert|Bert]]
::: I'm fine with the suggestion. Bert: could you point me to the URL to buy my e-ticket for the coach? And who knows: easyJet might yet decide to put me on the early flight. I'll text one or both of you when we reach our destination. [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]
::::If you click the link on the [[http://www.liverpoolairport.com/page.php?p=123 Liverpool Airport]] site and it'll set the destination for you. You just need to pick One way and the dates. [[User:Bert|Bert]]
::: It's probably more like 90 miles, and I mentioned it last time :P Sackville Street is where I meant. It's right by Chinatown and there's a car park above the coach station.
:::: You know what? I probably said the same thing last time :) [[User:Bert|Bert]]

David and I are coming by car; we'll be arriving around 1600h on Friday and leaving Monday a.m. - [[User:Henry|Henry]]


==Shopping==
==Shopping==
I'll probably get the shopping on the way back from picking up Bert and Hannele. <br />
Supermarket on the way back from pickup.
Usually the shopping bill is split between the 5 of us. Let me know if you're unhappy with this.<br />
Usually the shopping bill is split between the 5 of us. Let me know if you're unhappy with this.<br />
Can you let me know of anything that you would like by adding it to the [[shopping_list]] please.
Can you let me know of anything that you would like by adding it to the [[shopping_list]] please.
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=== Friday ===
=== Friday ===


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Tip for a potential DM: You could try here [http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20030530b http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20030530b] for some premade ones (I have read "A dark and Stormy Knight", which seemed reasonable - but is obviously spoiled for me). Not sure of the quality of the rest. Or you can try to build something around the things here [http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/arch/vv http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/arch/vv] -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
I could run a game but would prefer to play instead. Perhaps someone who hasn't DMed before could try a short game? Bert? -- [[User:David|David]]
:Hmm I'll think about it. Does anyone know of a good source of pre-made adventures?-- [[User:Bert|Bert]]
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::You could try here [http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20030530b http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20030530b] for some premade ones (I have read "A dark and Stormy Knight", which seemed reasonable - but is obviously spoiled for me). Not sure of the quality of the rest. Or you can try to build something around the things here [http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/arch/vv http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/arch/vv] -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]


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==== Level ? D&D - ?? as DM ====
::I, too, have read "Dark and Stormy Knight". It seemed entertaining enough; there's always going to be good ones and bad ones. As a first-time DM, particularly for a short session, you may find it easier to run a "kick in the door" style game than a roleplay-heavy "talk the politics" game. As for level, IMO low-level games are easier rules-wise, and faster, but there's something satisfying about being of a high-enough level to take things down hard. -- [[User:Henry|Henry]]
:::Ok, I'll do it. I've narrowed it down to 3 from the first link that Craig specified. If you read any of them please let me know, and if you haven't then DONT! :) [[User:Bert|Bert]]


Sample:
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==== Level 1 D&D - Bert as DM (Be nice!) ====
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* 3.5 rules - Alternative Base classes are OK. Don't go too OTT though, I'm not an experienced DM.

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* Swift and Immediate actions allowed.
Same rules as detailed for Craigs game
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* No psionics
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* Stats - 4d6 take highest 3 - I'm sure that I can trust you all to do this on your own.
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* No evil characters
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* House rules - Quick potions; No XP cost for spells, but if you create a lot of stuff lose the XP and maybe be a lower starting level.


====Characters====
====Characters====
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! Player || Character || Class || Race
! Player || Character || Class || Race
|-
|-
| Craig|| Mardek || [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20060501a&page=2 Knight] || Dwarf
| Craig|| ?? || [?? || ??
|-
|-
| David || ?? || Wizard || Human
| David || ?? || ?? || ??
|-
|-
| Hannele || ?? || Cleric || Dwarf
| Hannele || ?? || ?? || ??
|-
|-
| Henry || Torquil || Rogue || Dwarf
| Henry || ?? || ?? || ??
|}
|}


:Henry, I'm not giving anything away, but how would Parax feel about killing his own species... [[User:Bert|Bert]]
::Well, maybe he'll move to the other game... [[User:Henry|Henry]]
:::... and become a rogue... just seemed like a more interesting character that way. If someone else has a burning need to play a rogue, let me know and I'll rework Torquil.
::::Just as long as he's not evil, I'm happy. -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
:What rolls?
::Same as normal - see Craigs rules as I'm too lazy... -- [[User:Bert|Bert]]
:Whats with all the Dwarfs??
:: Dwarfs are way cool! -- [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]
: The Samurai and the Knight are very similar. I think that one of us will need to change. -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
:: Two tanks are better than none! I really want to play a dwarven samurai and this is the dwarven game (plus: the other game could really use an arcane spellcaster) I wouldn't bother changing either of our characters, it's the way we play them that counts. -- [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]
::: I'll change - two full on fighters does not make for a balanced party. We're supposed to be taking it easy on Bert. -- [[User:Craig|Craig]] 21:36, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
:::: No need to change, Craig, I'll play a cleric.

:I would suggest only using stuff from the core rule books. As a DM there's enough going on that you don't really need players throwing about special abilities that you've never heard of. However, since a 1st level samurai is just a fighter who took Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Bastard Sword) it doesn't really matter in this case. -- [[User:David|David]]


=== Saturday ===
=== Saturday ===
====Level 3 D&D game - Craig as DM ====
====Late morning suggestion====
* Morning dog walk for those wanting to join me -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]


====Level ? D&D game - ? as DM ====
A new adventure that I want to continue at a later date.<br/>

If you've read the Dungeon master for Dummies book - let me know!! My planned adventures are in there.
Same rules as above?
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* 3.5 rules - Alternative Base classes are OK. Don't go too OTT though, I'm not an experienced DM.
⚫
* Swift and Immediate actions allowed.
⚫
* No psionics
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* Stats - 4d6 take highest 3 - I'm sure that I can trust you all to do this on your own.
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* No evil characters
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* House rules - Quick potions; No XP cost for spells or item creation


====Characters====
====Characters====
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! Player || Character || Class || Race
! Player || Character || Class || Race
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| Bert || ?? || Favoured Soul || Half elf
| Bert || ?? || Flavourless Soulsucker (mandatory) || ??
|-
|-
| David || [[Wolder]]? || Ranger || Wood elf
| David || [?? || ?? || ??
|-
|-
| Hannele || ?? || Sorcerer || Human
| Hannele || ?? || ?? || ??
|-
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| Henry || Parax || Rogue || Kobold
| Henry || ?? || ?? || ??
|}
|}

: Two rogues Henry? -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
:: So the guy likes rogues, who doesn't? -- [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]
:: It's more that I'm currently playing a fighter, a wizard, a warblade and a swordsage, and I've never been able to fancy playing a cleric. These guys were the ideas near the top of the pile! Also: whee, I've finished my character sheet for Parax! (Assuming 900 gold total, which is IIRC the DMG guide for 3rd level).


=== Sunday ===
=== Sunday ===
====Late morning suggestion====
====Late morning suggestion====
* A nice walk up the hill to the tower (takes less than an hour, but is relatively steep) -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
* The usual tower walk -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]
====Afternoon suggestions====
====Afternoon suggestions====
* Ten-pin Bowling?
* Ten-pin Bowling?
*


* Bring a laptop for Half-Life/Counter Strike deathmatches? Or a multi-player NWN/BG2 game?
It's only a suggestion - we can do plenty of other things
I have a laptop and a desktop that we can do this on so we'd only need 3 more.
I have a wired hub, or wireless.
The original Half-Life can be installed on multiple machines :-O (and I have it) -- [[User:Craig|Craig]]

:I don't have a laptop. -- [[User:David|David]]
:I do have a laptop; it's a Vista beast and the wireless can be finicky at times. I don't have either HL or CS, so would need to do some quick cheeky installing... -- [[User:Henry|Henry]]
:I´ll bring my laptop plus NWN and BG2. -- [[User:Hannele|Hannele]]


====Evening Suggestions====
====Evening Suggestions====
* Are we mad enough to attempt another game of OOTS?
* More D&D??
* More D&D??
* TV chillout


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Revision as of 22:20, 17 March 2010

Details

Meeting at Craig's in Darwen, May some time

Dates?? 30th of April to 3rd of May; 14th to 17th and 21st to 24th of May are good for me -- ~~

Travel

Flight times: Bert - Hannele-

(please try to co-ordinate for a combined Manchester pickup)

Shopping

Supermarket on the way back from pickup. Usually the shopping bill is split between the 5 of us. Let me know if you're unhappy with this.
Can you let me know of anything that you would like by adding it to the shopping_list please.

Planned Activities

Friday

Tip for a potential DM: You could try here http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20030530b for some premade ones (I have read "A dark and Stormy Knight", which seemed reasonable - but is obviously spoiled for me). Not sure of the quality of the rest. Or you can try to build something around the things here http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/arch/vv -- Craig

Level ? D&D - ?? as DM

Sample:

  • 3.5 rules - Alternative Base classes are OK. Don't go too OTT though, I'm not an experienced DM.
  • Swift and Immediate actions allowed.
  • No psionics
  • Stats - 4d6 take highest 3 - I'm sure that I can trust you all to do this on your own.
  • No evil characters
  • House rules - Quick potions; No XP cost for spells, but if you create a lot of stuff lose the XP and maybe be a lower starting level.

Characters

Player Character Class Race
Craig ?? [?? ??
David ?? ?? ??
Hannele ?? ?? ??
Henry ?? ?? ??


Saturday

Late morning suggestion

  • Morning dog walk for those wanting to join me -- Craig

Level ? D&D game - ? as DM

Same rules as above?

Characters

Player Character Class Race
Bert ?? Flavourless Soulsucker (mandatory) ??
David [?? ?? ??
Hannele ?? ?? ??
Henry ?? ?? ??

Sunday

Late morning suggestion

  • The usual tower walk -- Craig

Afternoon suggestions

  • Ten-pin Bowling?


Evening Suggestions

  • More D&D??
  • TV chillout
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