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1. What game system are you running (D&D, Call of Cthulu, Palladium, GURPS, etc.), and if applicable what edition (Original, Classic, Revised, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, etc.)?
Dungeons and Dragons, 3.5 edition
2. What 'type' or variant of game will it be (i.e. "Shadow Chasers" or "Agents of Psi" for d20 Modern)? What is the setting for the game (eg. historic period, published or homebrewed campaign setting, alternate reality, modern world, etc.)?
There are a few variants in play, mostly how races and magic will work. The game will take place during the time known as the Golden Era, which is the result of the banishing of the Demon King, and Hyrule entering a long period of prosperity and peace.
3. How many Players are you looking for? Will you be taking alternates, and if so, how many?
4-5. Might take an alternate, or a 6th if I really like all the entries included.
4. What's the gaming medium (OOTS, chat, e-mail etc.)?
I have a dedicated Discord server for this. That said, it will be a play-by-post format, with the hopes that you will be able to check in at least daily and post/message when appropriate.
5. What is the characters' starting status (i.e. experience level)?
3rd level, appropriate WBL (do keep in mind Goron have a level adjustment of +1). Not a fan of flaws. At most 2 traits, but make them thematic and flavorful.
6. How much gold or other starting funds will the characters begin with?
As above. I think it is 2700 gp.
7. Are there any particular character classes, professions, orders, etc. that you want... or do not want? What are your rules on 'prestige' and/or homebrewed classes?
I have rules in place for all PHB1 classes. If you want a class that is outside of that, please let me know and we can try to make it work. Please ask about any prestige classes: thematically, many might not fit into the world as is.
8. What races, subraces, species, etc. are allowed for your game? Will you allow homebrewed races or species? 'Prestige' races or species?
My document has the available list of races.
9. By what method should Players generate their attributes/ability scores and Hit Points?
Let's do a 28 point buy. Make sure you are using the 3.5 and not PF buyer.
For hit points, roll the appropriate hit die, round up to the average if lower than.
10. Does your game use alignment? What are your restrictions, if so?
Don't be that guy. Alignments are used and enforced, but regardless of who you play, make sure they can work in and with a party.
11. Do you allow multi-classing, or have any particular rules in regards to it?
Multiclassing is just fine. I'm not imposing any penalty for such.
12. Will you be doing all of the die rolling during the course of the game? Will die rolls be altered, or left to the honor system? If players can make die rolls, which ones do they make, how should they make the rolls, and how should they report them?
The discord server has a dice bot. Feel free to get familiar with it when you get in. It mostly works off of /r (insert dice here). You can even add descriptors to the dice, for bookkeeping and flavor!
13. Are there any homebrewed or optional/variant rules that your Players should know about? If so, list and explain them, or provide relevant links to learn about these new rules.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is the magic point system, and the simplified/combined skill list (both in the document above).
14. Is a character background required? If so, how big? Are you looking for anything in particular (i.e. the backgrounds all ending up with the characters in the same city)?
You feel free to give as much of a background as you feel like to make a level 3 character. I would like at least a decent paragraph.
15. Does your game involve a lot of hack & slash, puzzle solving, roleplaying, or a combination of the above?
I foresee the game having plenty of action, combat, social interactions, potentially some peace keeping (depending on the party), but overall I plan to leave it up to the party. The world is vast, with many races, factions, monsters, and much more; it is also your oyster. Have at it. But I will provide hooks and ideas where appropriate.
16. Are your Players restricted to particular rulebooks and supplements, or will you be allowing access to non-standard material? What sources can Players use for their characters?
Let's keep it to PHB1, PHB2, and the complete series. If there is something special and specific you want to ask for, let it be known and we can talk about it.