Buffy Verse Campaign Misc Info

For those of you needing medium armor.
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I've finished Ashe's token. (Chris, I wasn't sure what you decided for the breathe type so I left it as fire. If you want to change it to lightning or acid let me know).

Current token pictures are:
Angel:

Blade:

Ember:

Ashe:


Currently waiting on Stu and Jeff...

Dwarmaj wrote:I've finished Ashe's token...
Current token pictures are:...

Currently waiting on Stu and Jeff...

Sweet! I love the builds, backgrounds and token pictures... good thing we're flash forwarding quickly through the Heroic levels though, 'cuz the pics look too bad ass for anything less than Paragon! Thanks again for doing all that Ken!!

Post Script: Neat chain mail link.

Hmm, it's been a week and a half since characters were posted. How long are we going to wait on the others?

Can we start soon and have others join in later?

Yes, by all means, please don't wait for me. Go ahead and start. I'm busy this weekend with the Regional TKD Grand Championships and still have 120 move boxes to unpack at home. At least I have home internet now (finally).

Brad,

I am going to consolidate all the information in this thread and in other places into a thread in the online game forum for the start of the campaign.

Edit: Thread posted. I did not grab any PC posts except for on by Mick because it was quoted in one of Brads. I will place any questions I have in there.

If you want to consolidate or rewrite them go ahead and do so and I will delete mine and merge any questions from that one to yours.

Dwarmaj wrote:Can we start soon and have others join in later?

Yes. The first night is ostensibly a 'one night off' before your real training begins (though, of course, there's trouble you can get into if you look for it...). If Jeff & Stu are playing online, but need more time, we can say they decided to stay in the car with Giles while the rest of you go for a little R&R (or recon...)

Krystoff wrote:Brad,

I am going to consolidate all the information in this thread and in other places into a thread in the online game forum for the start of the campaign.

That would rock!

Let's give Ibuki another day to post his PC. If he does, let's plan on starting Monday (giving Ken time to build his token), otherwise I'll post an image of the main casino floor tomorrow.

Either way, we don't need initiatives yet to go into the casino so feel free to post how you wanted to enter. (i.e. main entrance, parking garage enterance, all at the same time, staggered, what items you are leaving in the car or carrying...) Is Angel & Ember going in as a young couple arm in arm?

I'll leave my weapons in the car, but I'll bring my stake, concealed on my body.
First thing I'll do is locate the gift shop and buy some badass sunglasses. Then I will go play some craps until I lose or win $100.00.

For the scouting tonight we don't have to.

For training the night it would be nice. thats if he doesn't mind a pretty escort.

Telgarth Boarblade, level 1
Longtooth Shifter, Avenger
Build: Pursuing Avenger
Avenger's Censure: Censure of Pursuit
Background: Calimshan (Calimshan Benefit)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 22, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 22, Cha 20.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 20, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 20, Cha 20.


AC: 20 Fort: 17 Reflex: 16 Will: 17
HP: 34 Surges: 12 Surge Value: 8

TRAINED SKILLS
Religion +10, Streetwise +10, Stealth +10, Heal +11

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +5, Arcana +5, Bluff +5, Diplomacy +5, Dungeoneering +6, Endurance +7, History +5, Insight +6, Intimidate +5, Nature +6, Perception +6, Thievery +5, Athletics +8

FEATS
Level 1: Unarmored Agility

POWERS
Avenger at-will 1: Avenging Shackles
Avenger at-will 1: Bond of Pursuit
Avenger encounter 1: Seeking Brand
Avenger daily 1: Oath of the Final Duel

ITEMS
Longsword, Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing), Holy Symbol

Wish List
Astral Symbol of Sun disk of Pelor – 8th
Mark of the Tembo - 7th
Shadowdance Armor + 1 – 5th
Iron Armbands of Power – 6th
Vengeful Longsword + 1 – 5th
Amulet of Life + 1 – 5th
Skull Mask – 5th
Mercurial Mind - 3rd

While Telgarth's family is one of sun worshipers, he was one of the more extreme practioners. He reveres the cleansing of the sun and light of hope and the compassion of life. Through his research/worship of many of the sun deities, his studies lead him to the discovery of an ancient tome of Pelor. He would often search the antique shops and even spent a summer at a dig site of Pelor. It was at this dig that Telgarth discovered the symbol of Pelor among the debris. After showing the site academia the token, Telgarth borrowed the piece to meditate. It was then he had the vision of Pelor and Boarblade protecting the less fortunate. At the end of the summer, the head of the dig gave Telgarth the minor token in appreciation; never knowing how important it was to Telgarth.

While Telgarth excelled in studies and athletics as a child, he found little solace in the ‘normal’ sports. Too often in the heat of competition, he would be savage almost animalistic; exhibiting enormous strength, speed and endurance. Many years ago, he was introduced to the calming influence of Tai Chi. He expended considerable effort to become well versed in many of the different forms, but was exquisite at the sword forms. Being a perfectionist, he then began studying other styles of sword play (medieval and other martial arts.)

As Giles and Telgarth escaped into the darkness, Boarblade managed to grab both of his prized possessions, the ancient Pelor holy symbol and the Tai Chi sword.

jibuki wrote:Telgarth Boarblade, level 1

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 20, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 20, Cha 20.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 18, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 18, Cha 20.

I believe we are to start with all 20's before racial adjustments.

You're showing 18 in Str and Wis...

jibuki wrote:
POWERS
Avenger at-will 1: Bond of Censure
Avenger at-will 1: Avenging Shackles

It looks as though both of your at-will powers are ranged attacks.

Not sure if you wanted to have one melee and one ranged, otherwise you'll have to rely on melee basic attacks for adjacent enemies or provoke an AoO (unless you're going to have a way to avoid AoOs).

Dwarmaj wrote:
I believe we are to start with all 20's before racial adjustments.

You're showing 18 in Str and Wis...

You're correct. Please make his token with '22' in Str & Wis.

jibuki wrote:
ITEMS
Longsword, Adventurer's Kit, Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing) (2), Hand Crossbow, Holy Symbol, Crossbow Bolts (20)

Per the intro, you weren't able to escape the attack on your family with that much stuff. You have 1d4*50gp, 1 worn item (cloth armor), and 2 hand carried items. (We'll count ammo & x-bow as 1 carried item... say they're tied together or something)
1. longsword
2. adventurer's kit
3. hand crossbow (& bolts)
4. holy symbol

You only have 1/2 of these, your pick. Oh, except Giles, your Watcher, also gives you 100gp and a wooden stake.

Yes, I would advise one melee at-will
Your Oath ability to roll 2 dice works on melee only

Where are the holy symbols for each deity? It used to be in the descriptions?

jibuki wrote:Where are the holy symbols for each deity? It used to be in the descriptions?

A description of the Dieties & their symbols are on pp20-22 in the PHB. A holy symbol can be anything now that has the Dieties symbol on it, but most often an emblem worn on your clothes.

Holy Symbols are the best implement in the game. You don't have to actually wield it, it can be worn. Could be just a button or even a band as long as it has the symbol on it.

But there were some holy symbols that can double as weapons.

Yes, there are some specific weapons that also double as holy symbols. I would get an emblem as well just to make sure that you can always use it even if you get disarmed.

jibuki wrote:But there were some holy symbols that can double as weapons.

In 4E, I'm only aware of specific magic weapons that can be used as holy symbols (crusader's weapon, disrupting weapon, holy avenger...)

jibuki wrote:But there were some holy symbols that can double as weapons.

They did away with that. You don't get any advantage there by choosing one God over another. (Except for various feat choices...)

As Ken posted, some special weapons can be holy symbols, but they're not particular to any God.

Stu, are you going to make a character?


To everyone else...
To minimize the downtime between 1st and 6th level can you post the 6th level versions of your PCs?

That way I can get started on the tokens for Brad. I'm not sure how many encounters we'll have at 1st level, but I'd like to get a head start.

Thanks

Dwarmaj wrote:...I'm not sure how many encounters we'll have at 1st level, but I'd like to get a head start.

Thanks

We're not even done with the first round of combat yet. I had a little more planned than that... We still have to stop the ritual and find some treasure.

Speaking of, please include a 6th level magic item you'd like on your wishlist too.

bradly wrote:
We're not even done with the first round of combat yet. I had a little more planned than that... We still have to stop the ritual and find some treasure.

Yea it may be a ways off, but it could take 1-2 days per token depending on my work schedule.

If we wait until the first level encounters are over then it could be a week or so before we could start up the 6th level encounters.

bradly wrote:
Speaking of, please include a 6th level magic item you'd like on your wishlist too.

I've added a wish list for my PC:
Angel

Hey, could someone recreate a Buffy-verse PC thread? I'd like for everyone to repost their PCs there so we only have 5 (or maybe soon 6) posts. We can keep this thread for Q&A about PCs in the Buffy-verse campagin. I think that'd be much cleaner and easier for us to utilize.

Also, if you haven't already, please include a wish list of possible 7th or 8th level items you'd like to happen to find... perhaps really soon. Ashe, you too. Please don't feel you need not bother simply because you already discovered a pretty nice magic item. (...the first one any of you have ever seen, btw.)

Thanks everybody!

Chris,

Meliorating armor only comes in chain, scale, or plate.


Mickey,
I noticed that Ember has Bracers of Perfect shot on her wish list. It doesn't work with Magic Missile since there is no damage roll.

Ross, that is the most awesome figure for a Drow Buffy-verse I can imagine! How'd you find it? Do you actually have the figure, or just the screen shot? Very nice man!!

I have the figure. It's actually Blade from the HeroClix game.

I noticed that Ember has Bracers of Perfect shot on her wish list. It doesn't work with Magic Missile since there is no damage roll.

OK Thanks

Ross wrote:I have the figure. It's actually Blade from the HeroClix game.

That rocks! With a wooden stake & everything!

Updated Angel's token from 1st to 6th, took almost an hour...

If other could post their level 6 versions of their PCs I could get a head start.

Dwarmaj wrote:Updated Angel's token from 1st to 6th, took almost an hour...

If other could post their level 6 versions of their PCs I could get a head start.

What are we doing about items?

jibuki wrote:
What are we doing about items?

For now, just what you currently have. I mostly need feat choices and power choices. Updating for one or two items only takes a minute or two.

Mickey, thanks for posting your PC.

I've started creating a new token and noticed that the damage for your level 1 PC token is incorrect. It's not taking into account your feat that lets you add your Str bonus to elemental damage. (for Scorching Burst it lists 1d6+6 instead of the 1d6+12 you should be doing).

I'll update your level 6 token, but you'll probably want to list your damage for your attacks so that Brad can make sure things are calculated correctly.

Sorry about that...

Mickey,

I don't know if you have the last Character Builder update, but Wizards Escape is a Daily power (was originaly an encounter power). Wasn't sure if you wanted to keep it if it's a daily power...

Ken,

Is there a summary feature in the new character builder?

Buffyverse flavor thing...

All the PCs just so happen to either have a permanent childhood scar of some sort, or a birthmark, somewhere on their person in the uncanny shape of one of the 12 Zodiac symbols.

Please also decide where, how big, scar or birthmark, and also which symbol you want (players can decide all the above, but must have the mark somewhere, and everyone must choose a different Zodiac symbol). If you can add on your character sheet info about your Zodiac mark, that'd be great since I plan on working that into the storyline. Thanks!

Did you have a specific collection of zodiac symbols in mind?

They change slightly over the years.

Here are the current symbols:

jibuki wrote:Ken,

Is there a summary feature in the new character builder?

No, there is no export or summary in the new Character Builder as far as I know.

If you still have the old one you can build your character with that and edit the summary when complete (if needed).

No summary feature yet. Hoping they will have one soon though. With the export feature I'm sure someone will come up with one if WOTC doesn't.

Ross wrote:No summary feature yet. Hoping they will have one soon though. With the export feature I'm sure someone will come up with one if WOTC doesn't.

Oh, I guess there is an Export...

You should be able to use the export in the old Character Builder. Any new powers/feats won't show up, but you should be able to edit the summary.

Angel took Gemini.

Dwarmaj wrote:Did you have a specific collection of zodiac symbols in mind?

None specific in mind, the one you posted is perfect. I was just thinking of 'borrowing' from what already is out there. You all may have already noticed a lot of that in the Buffyverse...

Or option 3

You can Export with the new char builder, then use the summary

Telgarth, level 6
Longtooth Shifter, Avenger
Build: Pursuing Avenger
Avenger's Censure: Censure of Pursuit
Background: Curious Archeologist (+2 to Perception)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 23, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 23, Cha 20.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 20, Con 20, Dex 20, Int 20, Wis 20, Cha 20.


AC: 23 Fort: 20 Reflex: 19 Will: 20
HP: 64 Surges: 12 Surge Value: 16

TRAINED SKILLS
Religion +13, Heal +14, Stealth +13, Streetwise +13

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +8, Arcana +8, Bluff +8, Diplomacy +8, Dungeoneering +9, Endurance +10, History +8, Insight +9, Intimidate +8, Nature +9, Perception +11, Thievery +8, Athletics +11

FEATS
Level 1: Unarmored Agility
Level 2: Superior Implement Training (Astral symbol)
Level 4: Heavy Blade Expertise
Level 6: Distant Vengeance

POWERS
Avenger at-will 1: Avenging Shackles
Avenger at-will 1: Bond of Pursuit
Avenger encounter 1: Seeking Brand
Avenger daily 1: Oath of the Final Duel
Avenger utility 2: Healer's Gift
Avenger encounter 3: Intervening Blades
Avenger daily 5: Bond of Foresight
Avenger utility 6: Fortifying Chant

ITEMS
Holy Symbol, Longsword, Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing), Short sword, Dejada, Sling Bullets (40), Holy Water (level 1) (5), Vengeful Longsword +1, Mark of the Tembo (heroic tier)

Trevor, if you're going to play with us starting at 6th, post your PC as soon as possible so Ken has time to make a token for you.

As far as background, you can be sleeping in the car this first day, still in shock that your entire family was just murdered, a late bloomer compared to the rest; or you could be raised by a Toknosfar parent living and fighting a covert war against the Undead ever since you could walk & run; or you could make up something else that fits the storyline.

Anyway, also remember to pick & describe your Zodiac mark. Blade & Ashe, I also need your Zodiac info... I'm going to be using a few of the others, so I need to know which ones you all want first.

jibuki wrote:Or option 3

You can Export with the new char builder, then use the summary

What summary are you talking about Jeff?

Ross, do you have a level 6 version of your PC?

Yes, but not the permanent version. Why?

I wanted to create a token for it.

Not sure how things are going to turn out now...

It takes a couple of hours to create a Maptools token and I wanted to get a head start so that the delay between the 1st level adventure and the 6th wouldn't be dependent on me creating the tokens.

I have everyone elses... 90% done.

Power selection is the most time consuming. I have to create the macros and copy in descriptions from the compendium.

If all/most of the PCs die in the first level one we may have to create totally different PCs for the 6th level sessions. Not sure how Brad is going to handle PC deaths yet...