dmkevin's - D&D 5E - Thursday Nights UK – 7:30 pm GMT/BST) – Tomb of Annihilation

[dmkevin]

Thursday Nights UK – GMT/BST) – Tomb of Annihilation - Beginners and returning players welcome


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FG License: Ultimate (anyone can join the game, including free users)

Game System: D&D 5E, Adventure: Tomb of Annihilation

Day of week and time: Every second Thursday evening from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm British Summer Time (BST). The UK is currently on (BST (GMT +1). This remains applicable until 27 October 2019 when UK is back to GMT.

For Americans, please note that UK (GMT) is normally 5 hours ahead of US EST. During BST, one hour is added to GMT.

Campaign will start on: Thursday, April 28th 2019

We will seek to have sessions last no more than 3.5 hours.

Planned Frequency: As agreed with players, every 2 weeks, or on occasion 3 weeks (I'm married with kids).

Term: Until the end of the adventure.

Text or Voice: Voice

Voice software used: Discord (Teamspeak as back up) Text can be used, but only for emotes, whispers, etc. I may use text occasionally for some NPC interactions.

Roleplay & Combat mix: Depends on the party, but I expect it to be 50/50 overall with some sessions leaning heavily one way or the other.

Number of Players in game & needed: 5/7

Character starting level & equipment: Starting level is 1, all standard equipment as defined by class. Pregens available or you can make a character an hour prior to game time on the server. We may do this a few nights before we begin playing. My house rule for 5e in creating characters is this: Roll 4d6 (when I am on FG with you) drop the lowest number on each roll for all abilities. You choose in what abilities you place them. If you don’t like your rolls, for whatever reason, use can simply use the array 15,14,13,12,10,8.

Permitted Books: (races, classes, spells, etc..): PHB, DMG, SCAG, EE, PoTA, Book of Lost Spells, Fifth Edition Feats, Ultimate NPC's Skullduggery's equipment and spells, Volo's Guide to Monsters' races and spell (1), and the new or revised classes, races, feats, etc. in the Dungeon Masters Guild FG mod of the Unearthed Arcana articles from Wizards of the Coast. I have almost all FG books. Let me know if there is something you want to play from an FG Book which is not listed

Character restrictions:, no aarakocra permitted. No evil alignments.

Details of scenario: The talk of the streets and taverns has all been about the so-called death curse: a wasting disease afflicting everyone who's ever been raised from the dead. Victims grow thinner and weaker each day, slowly but steadily sliding toward the death they once denied. When they finally succumb, they can't be raised—and neither can anyone else, regardless of whether they've ever received that miracle in the past. Temples and scholars of divine magic are at a loss to explain a curse that has affected the entire region, and possibly the entire world.
The cause is a necromantic artifact called the Soulmonger, which is believed to be located somewhere in Chult, a mysterious peninsula far to the south, ringed with mountains and choked with rainforests.


I want the group to help tell a story, so I highly value group cohesion. Possibility of mature language, so young or easily offended ears need not apply. The first session will start with making/checking characters and verifying everyone's setup (voice, FG and such). Please note that while I have dm’ing experience, I don't claim to know every single D&D 5e rule or be familiar with all released errata.

If you are interested in playing then please post below with some details about yourself including your location and experience playing the game or other role-playing games. Let me know what character and race you want to play. I don't need a back story at this point (although you’re welcome to provide one to me), as I expect to be offering you some further background details before play begins.

DM's Request: If after signing up you decide that this campaign is not for you, or that you cannot make a game session after signing up; please just let me know. We all know that things happen and real life may interrupt. I want to avoid turning way players and then having someone not show up who had signed up without sending any message beforehand. It's unfair to the players that have signed up, to the players that we have turned away due to group being full, and not fair to the DM.

If interested in playing, please post here AND on the calendar. No shows seem to be from players signing up on the game calendar only. Therefore, I will only accept players who make the effort to also post in the forum thread. Thanks for your time reading this post.

dm-kevin :pirate:

Link to Gamecalendar page: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=3441

[WLV]

I got to ask, I live in Midwest America and I get off work at 4:00-4:30pm (9:00-9:30 GMT) and would be pretty much guarantee to make it at 5:00 pm (10:00 GMT). If you are willing to make the time changes to allow me to be included then. I would happy to join.


FG License: Free
Time Zone: CST
Day(s) of week, frequency, and time: 5:00 pm (10:00 GMT) for guarantee arrival on time. Prefer weekly but every other week works but please remind me if of which week is game week.
Term: Long-term
Voice: Discord.

Game System Preferred: D&D 5e
Game System Experience: D&D 2,3.5, and 5e as player for several years. D&D 3.5 as GM for a couple of years
Fantasy Grounds Experience: Half a year. So I am very fluent with it.


Character Type Preferred: I love to play as Kobold Rogue (be great if a fellow player to be one whom saved during his exile), but also like to play as a Lizardfolk Druid (Lizard Spock), Hobgoblin fighter (who hides his appearance under his armor, so no one knows he is a Hobgoblin), Bugbear Barbarian (raised in a temple and become religious zealot who hate evil). If monster races are not to your liking, I can play more standard races as I would ok with playing an half-elf Hexblade, Dragonborn Paladin or Cleric or Fighter, or an Dwarf Cleric.

About me: I am very good at RP and sometime funny. I try to play true to the character and often ask about what my character knows to avoid meta gaming. I am a good problem solver and find creative solution to problems. I have a tactical mind when it comes to combat. I am a team player and often helping my team mates with what they doing. I often prefer to vote and the party to agree on big decision than to just do whatever I please or try to dictate the party. I also respect the party decision even if I do not agree with it, and I respect my players. Example if I play an religious character I will not bully other of different religions as I play the character having religious passionate in destroy and not forcing other to convert, or playing a rogue who somewhat of a kleptomaniac but not stupid greedy as in never stealing from the party and not steal thing that cause the party to upset or trouble unless I failed a Will save.

[Myzzrym]

Hey there Kevin,

So glad to see another GMT-based GM around. I'd love to be part of the adventure!

FG License: Ultimate
Time Zone: CEST (France)
Frequency: Once every 2 weeks during weekdays is fine for me.
Timeslot: I'm available from 6pm BST to 11pm BST, so all good for me. Due to work I'd prefer avoid finishing after 11pm BST too frequently, but occasionally pushing it to 12pm BST should be okay if needed.
Term: Long-term
Voice: Sure thing, I'm bilingual so no worries there
Fantasy Grounds Experience: Fairly new, it's only been a month
RPG Experience: 10+ years DM'ing D&D 3.5 and World of Darkness

Character Type Preferred: Since I play very little and DM quite a lot, I have quite a few ideas in mind so I will likely be able to round up the party if necessary. I tend to prefer roleplaying characters with Good alignment, and stick to classic races (most likely human, dwarf or half-orc). Note that I also have a heavy preference towards RP, but combat is fine as long as it's not just an endless series of dice rolling with "I hit, I miss, he hits, he kills, next round". If you want to chat a bit you can catch me on Discord very easily :)

[moonlitchalice]

I'm definitely interested. I'm also GMT, and 7:30 is exactly right for me on weekdays since I finish work at 6:45. I'm pretty new to tabletop -- I've played 5e twice and ran 3 small one-offs (not on FG) and I'm currently playing in a regular Starfinder game on Saturdays and running one on Sundays (on FG) -- but I'm very enthusiastic about it. I own physical copies of PHB & XGtE. I have an Ultimate Licence, but none of the 5e content on FG. I've only been using FG for a month-ish, so I'm not the most adept with it yet.

My initial thoughts are a human devotion paladin of Ilmater, a wood elf grave cleric of Kelemvor, or a half-orc fighter. But also I'm happy to work around other people's choices (I have a loose idea for a wizard), and I can provide backstories once it's clear what works for the party composition :)

[dmkevin]

Myzzrym, it looks like there CEST is one hour ahead of BST. So our 7:30 to 11:00 pm BST would be 8:30 pm to 12:00 p.m CEST.

Is this going to be something you can do at this time. It is likely we may go past this occasionally. Let me know.

dmkevin

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[Myzzrym]

Aye there's no problem with it, I already took BST/CEST difference into account in my post. midnight is fine, 1 am is pushing it a little but if it remains occasional it's all good with me.

[dmkevin]

Hi WLV, this may not be possible.

The UK is on daylight savings now (BST) so we are now is GMT +1. Our starting time will be at 7:30 pm BST (6:30 GMT +1) and ending time would be 11 pm BST (10:00 pm GMT+1).

You have said you could make it at 10:00 pm GMT (which would be difficult itself with only an hour left to play but as we are now on UK BST time, you believe you would in fact be at entering the session at 11:00 BST when the game would be finishing.

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[Roedemon4]

Hey dmkevin, I'm interested in rolling with a Dragonbourne crossclass fighter/cleric, maybe even a Human. I am new to FG and have not played tabletop since AD&D so just over 20 years or so lol. I think this campaign would be good for me to get my feet wet and get back into the game. Thanks for your consideration.

[WLV]

Hi WLV, this may not be possible.

The UK is on daylight savings now (BST) so we are now is GMT +1. Our starting time will be at 7:30 pm BST (6:30 GMT +1) and ending time would be 11 pm BST (10:00 pm GMT+1).

You have said you could make it at 10:00 pm GMT (which would be difficult itself with only an hour left to play but as we are now on UK BST time, you believe you would in fact be at entering the session at 11:00 BST when the game would be finishing.

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Thanks. I had to ask. And did want to promise to there at a time that mostly be at work thus unable to there. I will continue my search. If you know DM doing 5e D&D games on Thursday or even Monday and Sunday during the 5+ pm CST, please pm me.

[dmkevin]

Hi Roedemon,

Just want to check that you are going to be able to attend. I understand you are on US Eastern Daylight Time. If we are starting here at 19:30 BST you would be at 14:30 EDT. If you can do this regularly, then please confirm and you're in.

[Roedemon4]

That works for me. I am a truck driver in the US and book my own loads so it is very good for setting up game time. Thanks, li ook forward to the campaign.

[reflectingstars]

Hello, I think I'd be interested too! Also GMT (and Bristolian, ha), relatively amateur: have played in multiple 5e one-offs but no ongoing campaigns, plus am in a Starfinder game ran by moonlitchalice up there. Got standard edition Fantasy Grounds at the moment.

I can be flexible in terms of group roles but I'd quite like to play either Paladin or Warlock and have several character ideas to work with for each. Do tend to stick to humans when it comes to 5e so that'd be the race. As for times, that's all fine. I can do those hours and if it runs over a bit too, it won't be a problem. :)

[Myzzrym]

Hey there Kevin, I just noticed April 28th isn't a Thursday :p Did you mean April 25th?

[Exril]

Hello, I'm interested in joining your campaign. I'm from Norway meaning time line up pretty well. Regarding experience, I am new to FG but would say that I am familiar with the 5e system but have yet to play in a long running campaign. For a character I am considering a wizard.

[dmkevin]

Thanks Myzzrym, Yes, it is the 25th that I meant to write. I cannot get the game posting to allow me to make the change, please note 1st session is on Thursday the 25th of April. Please all note this change!

[darrebdragon]

I'd be interested in joining. I'm on CDT here in America, but I work nights so play time shouldn't be an issue. Just might have to adjust my sleep schedule a bit (one day every 2 or 3 weeks shouldn't be a problem).

I have a lot of experience with DnD 3.0 & 3.5, but haven't played in years. New to FG though I've been playing around with it some.

My preferred characters are front line types, but would like to try a Rogue or Wizard. I don't really have a racial preference, but i lean Elf. I'm flexible enough to go with whatever the group needs are as I can pick up on class mechanics fairly quickly. My experience with Forgotten Realms is limited to a couple of one-shots and some novels (most campaigns I've been in are either Homebrew or Eberron).

[combatmaster1o3]

Hi, I would be interested in joining your campaign as well!
I'm not a brand new player, but I'm definitely on the newer side coming after a short hiatus. My time zone is EST, so that would be -4 GMT which works perfectly for me. I'm flexible in terms of roles, but I prefer up close melee combat with some nuance. Let me know if variant rules are off the table from the beginning. I'm also very new to the Forgotten Realms in general, with most of my time spent in Eberron or custom worlds.

[dmkevin]

Myzzrym,

I totally agree with your comments about combat needing to be more descriptive and I prefer we seek to add flavour to the campaign's combat with proper and improper taunts, snooty insults, flourishes and acrobatics.

[dmkevin]

It may be useful for some of you to create your character using the races, backgrounds and options available or which can be made available to you this campaign

[dmkevin]

Please note the campaign has no available spots at this time.

[daevar]

Hi dmkevin,

FG License: Ultimate
Time Zone: GMT (UK)
Frequency: Once every 2 weeks Thursdays / Fridays is preferred, but I'm happy to agree on a different schedule.
Timeslot: Pretty much no limit on Fridays, Thursday cut-off at midnight
Term: Definitely long-term
Voice: Any communicator is fine with me
Fantasy Grounds Experience: I've played a couple of sessions, I'm comfortable with it
RPG Experience: 10+ years of WFRP, WoD, CoC, etc., recently got back to semi-regular sessions with 2+ years D&D with other occasional systems

Character Type Preferred: No specific preferences, I usually pick a supporting role to compliment the party, having more fun with helping other players shine than being in the centre of attention. Most of the characters I've played were spellcasters, so maybe this time I'd pick someone more combat focused. If I had to choose, a dwarf life domain cleric, aasimar oath of redemption / vengeance paladin or human ancestral guardian barbarian should be promising. I like a good dose of role-playing as well as writing long character background stories. I'm happy to work out the details with you, should you decide to let me join.

Edit: Looks like I was about 20 mins too late :) No worries, I'll be here if anyone won't show up or will decide to leave.

[dmkevin]

We're now in the Port Nyanzaru's Harbor ward with players deciding whether a guide is actually necessary, and if so, who is to be retained.

[FuzzyBunny]

well i am still interested, if you need a spare.
I have a Half elf Revised Ranger Beast master that is currently a lvl 3 but can rewind back to a lvl 1. The character was actually created for the TOA P&P, and I had bought a trained flying monkey that was turned into my beast at lvl3. But several of the player graduated and moved off so we actually never really started the campaign. I would love to get out of the port and see how the character actually works. Because of finals and such, player were missing so we just stayed at the port gambling on the Dino races and fights.

LeJohn
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[dmkevin]

One spot still open on this Tomb of Annihilation campaign.

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/?id=3441

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?48697-dmkevin-s-D-amp-D-5E-Thursday-Nights-UK-%96-7-30-pm-GMT-BST)-%96-Tomb-of-Annihilation&highlight=dmkevin%27s+Thursday+Nights (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?48697-dmkevin-s-D-amp-D-5E-Thursday-Nights-UK-%96-7-30-pm-GMT-BST)-%96-Tomb-of-Annihilation&highlight=dmkevin%27s+Thursday+Nights)

[Vulcarnon]

I would love to step in, i live in Norway (gmt+1) and got the time to play.
i'm currently not in any other groups, got about 2.5 year experience.
i got quite a few consepts that i would like to try, so i can fill in what is "needed"

[fritzknauff]

Hi DM-Kevin,

LeJohn has informed me that there might be a spot open for your Thursday game of TOA.

If so, I'd love to join; the times suit me well as I'm on the GMT+2 timezone.

Not sure yet which character I'd like to play; but I'm leaning towards an abjuration Wizard (if there are no wizards currently in the party); Human V, Gnome, Hobgoblin, or even Githyanki.

Before I forget, I've been playing dnd for three years now and DMing for one. I'm DMing most of the time, so I would love to get back to playing PCs instead of npcs.

I'm looking forward to your response.

[dmkevin]

Hi Fritzknauff,

Currently we have 8 players so I cannot add anyone at this time.

Sorry,

dmkevin

[fritzknauff]

Thanks for coming back to me so quickly.

Kudos for running an 8 PC campaign.

Hope it goes well.

Please let me know if you need any players for any other/future games.

[dmkevin]

No problem, will do so.

[Valkerin]

Evening Kevin...….My name is Grant. I am currently playing in 2 D&D 5e campaigns and use fantasy grounds. I am still a bit new as I have only been playing D&D for about 2 months. I live in South Africa. I would like to play an Assimar Warlock as I have never tried it before. My discord username is Valkerin#1575. Thank you for your consideration.

Regards
Grant

[Themiskav]

FG License: Free
Time Zone: GMT +2(DST) (Greece)
Day(s) of week, frequency, and time:All day available right now. Prefer equally weekly and every other week. Actually I am ok with everything as long as i get to play D&D!
Term: Long-term
Voice: Discord, Teamspeak available as well
Mature Landuage/Content: Bring it on!

Game Experience: Well, I am kinda newbie at playing D&D but I am really passionate with D&D and I've been looking for a group to play for a long time now. Wish I had the knowledge and expirience to host one but... I have played a couple of sessions on Pathfinder and 4e with handmade maps and boards but I have done my reading with manuals, handbooks, lore etc. Unfortunatelly both of of them stopped cause DMs lacked commitement (I guess) and decided to stop.
Fantasy Grounds Experience: None unfortunatelly. I hope you welcome a first-timer.

Character Type Preferred: I am a paladin type. Every time and in every game I play I pick a paladin. Especially a Dragonborn one (I had even created a 3D model of him on PC using Sculptris!!!). But dont get the wrong idea. I am more than happy to try something completely new so I can learn myself new things and most importand so I can fit, help and support my party with whichever way I can.

About me: I have played a lot of RPGs (on PC) and MMORPGs (especially World of Warcraft, so I know I can hard commit cause I was a raid leader for 4 and a half years, reading 3-4 times a weak for many hours) so I have the experience on this part. I am also very familliar with D&D system due to the endless time I spent on Baldur's Gate. I would consider myself funny, commited, passionate, friendly, team-player and a flying red dragon. I try to be true to the character and I am able to differ myself from my character as to what "I" know and what not, what would "I" think and what not. I am a practical and a tactical person, always trying to read between the lines, heavy-focusing on the story and trying to find any hidden tips. I like combat in our game but I love lore. I dont mind even if one session is full of combat but I get very intrigued if there is lore even IN the fight (some old pal suddenly is fighting against us, a goblin is wearing a neckless which means something to one player do to the background story of his etc.)

I really hope you accept a newbie so I can at last play some, have some funny, learn more and more from an experienced DM and have a long and epic journey through this adventure!!!

[dmkevin]

Looking for two new UK or other EU players for this Tomb of Annihilation campaign. You'll be starting at 4th level. Games are every two weeks with the next one being Thursday the 14th of November from 19:30 to 23:00 UTC. The party is intending to now leave Port Nyanzaru to go deeper into the jungle this time

[Valkerin]

Looking for two new UK or other EU players for this Tomb of Annihilation campaign. You'll be starting at 4th level. Games are every two weeks with the next one being Thursday the 14th of November from 19:30 to 23:00 UTC. The party is intending to now leave Port Nyanzaru to go deeper into the jungle this time

Good Afternoon.....my name is Grant and i am interested in joining your group. I am from South Africa