Gorbash Kazdar
2005-12-01, 09:47 PM
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Fall/Winter NPC Portrait Contest
For this contest the participants are going to not only design an NPC, they’re going to create a portrait of that NPC as well. What style of art used is up to each contestant, as is the kind of character. There are separate awards for both art and design, as well as a few general awards. Check out the rules below, and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Specific Rules:
1) Each NPC must include some element that gives them an Autumn or Winter theme. Exactly what that element is, you get to decide, but it should be obvious to anyone reading the entry.
2) Please restrict yourself to OGL elements, particularly the SRD, as much as possible.
3) NPCs should be between Effective Character Level (ECL) 1 and Effective Character Level (ECL) 20.
4) Each entry should include an introduction (flavor text), character biography and description, statistics block, and, of course, the portrait. Please italicize flavor text.
5) Statistics blocks should follow Wizards of the Coasts standard format; a template is supplied below. You can find examples of NPCs presented in this template here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20051130a) and elsewhere on WotC’s D&D site.
<NAME> (CR X)
<Race Class Level>
<Alignment Size Type>
Init +X
Senses <list any & all senses - ie, low-light vision, blindsense, darkvision, etc; include ranges when applicable>, Listen +X, Spot +X
Aura <list aura types>
Languages <list all languages known, plus any other communication modes>
[hr]
AC X, Touch X, Flat-footed X
hp X (X HD)
Immune <list any immunities>
Resist <list any resistances - ie, acid 20, or special bonuses to saves>
SR X
DR X/<type to overcome>
Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +X
Weakness <list any special weaknesses - like light sensitivity>
[hr]
Speed X ft. (X squares) <list all movement types creature has>
Melee <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>) or
Ranged <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>)
<list by full attack - if creature has very divergent attack modifier - ie, TWF - or multiple attack forms, list attack modes seperately>
Space Xft. <omit for creatures that take up only a 5ft. square>
Reach Xft. <omit for creatures that take have only a 5ft. reach>
Base Atk +X; Grp +X <grapple>
Attack Options <special abilities to modify normal attack numbers, like Favored Enemy, Power Attack, smite abilities, trip, etc. if the attack option requires unusual modifiers - like Bull Rush - list them in parantheses afterwards>
Special Actions <special attacks the creature can make in place of its normal attack routine>
Combat Gear <items the creature can use during combat - potions, wands, scrolls>
Spells/Powers Known CL X, PP X, <list spells/powers from highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell, or PP cost/cost to improve> <list only for sorcerers or psionic casters>
Spells Prepared CL X, <list spells highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell; mark Domain spells with a D> <list only for casters that prepare spells>
Deity <deity's name>; Domains <list domains>
Spell-Like/Power-Like Abilities <list abilities, CL for ability, attack mods, saves>
[hr]
Abilities Srt X, Dex X, Con X, Int X, Wis X, Cha X
Special Qualities <any abilities not yet listed; usually class abilities or abilities not directly relevant to combat>
Feats <list all feats, including those already mentioned; mark bonus feats with a B>
Skills <list all skills creature has ranks in, and those racial, synergy, or other modifiers apply to as well; do not list Listen and Spot again>
Possessions combat gear plus <anything not already listed>
Spellbook spells prepared plus <the list of spells in the creature's spellbook>
<explain any unusual special abilities or unusual modifiers at this point; ideally, star the affected stat and then explain here. Common example would be if a creature gets a major bonus to a skill under certain conditions>
A few notes: Omit any section that doesn't apply to the NPC/creature (eg. Spells Prepared, SR, and Special Qualities for your average human fighter). Don't list anything twice unless it says otherwise - you don't need to list "masterwork longsword" in Possessions if it's already mentioned in the attack section. Feats are an exception. If an ability simply modifies some other stat - eg. increases speed, makes a skill a class skill, or gives a bonus to something at all times, don't include it under SQ - its affects are already factored in.
6) Each new entry should have a thread started on the contests board with [PORTRAIT] at the start of the title.
7)The contest starts as soon as this thread is posted, December 1st, And entries will be locked and final on January 4th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (5:00 PM UTC/GMT.) (EDIT: This time has been modified.)
8) Follow all the guidelines in the contest guide (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11247707 71).
9) Have fun! And be creative!
Categories
Art
Best Realistic/Comic Art
Best Anime/Manga Art
Best Stick Figure Art
Best Computer Rendered Art
Best Other Art
Best Interpretation of the Character[/list]
NPC Design
Best Ally
Best Adversary
Best Character Bio
Best Low Level Character (ECL 1-5)
Best Low-Mid Level Character (ECL 6-10
Best High-Mid Level Character (ECL 11-15
Best High Level Character (ECL 16-20)
General
Funniest Character
Best Overall
Gorby’s Seal of Approval[/list]
Fall/Winter NPC Portrait Contest
For this contest the participants are going to not only design an NPC, they’re going to create a portrait of that NPC as well. What style of art used is up to each contestant, as is the kind of character. There are separate awards for both art and design, as well as a few general awards. Check out the rules below, and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Specific Rules:
1) Each NPC must include some element that gives them an Autumn or Winter theme. Exactly what that element is, you get to decide, but it should be obvious to anyone reading the entry.
2) Please restrict yourself to OGL elements, particularly the SRD, as much as possible.
3) NPCs should be between Effective Character Level (ECL) 1 and Effective Character Level (ECL) 20.
4) Each entry should include an introduction (flavor text), character biography and description, statistics block, and, of course, the portrait. Please italicize flavor text.
5) Statistics blocks should follow Wizards of the Coasts standard format; a template is supplied below. You can find examples of NPCs presented in this template here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20051130a) and elsewhere on WotC’s D&D site.
<NAME> (CR X)
<Race Class Level>
<Alignment Size Type>
Init +X
Senses <list any & all senses - ie, low-light vision, blindsense, darkvision, etc; include ranges when applicable>, Listen +X, Spot +X
Aura <list aura types>
Languages <list all languages known, plus any other communication modes>
[hr]
AC X, Touch X, Flat-footed X
hp X (X HD)
Immune <list any immunities>
Resist <list any resistances - ie, acid 20, or special bonuses to saves>
SR X
DR X/<type to overcome>
Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +X
Weakness <list any special weaknesses - like light sensitivity>
[hr]
Speed X ft. (X squares) <list all movement types creature has>
Melee <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>) or
Ranged <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>)
<list by full attack - if creature has very divergent attack modifier - ie, TWF - or multiple attack forms, list attack modes seperately>
Space Xft. <omit for creatures that take up only a 5ft. square>
Reach Xft. <omit for creatures that take have only a 5ft. reach>
Base Atk +X; Grp +X <grapple>
Attack Options <special abilities to modify normal attack numbers, like Favored Enemy, Power Attack, smite abilities, trip, etc. if the attack option requires unusual modifiers - like Bull Rush - list them in parantheses afterwards>
Special Actions <special attacks the creature can make in place of its normal attack routine>
Combat Gear <items the creature can use during combat - potions, wands, scrolls>
Spells/Powers Known CL X, PP X, <list spells/powers from highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell, or PP cost/cost to improve> <list only for sorcerers or psionic casters>
Spells Prepared CL X, <list spells highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell; mark Domain spells with a D> <list only for casters that prepare spells>
Deity <deity's name>; Domains <list domains>
Spell-Like/Power-Like Abilities <list abilities, CL for ability, attack mods, saves>
[hr]
Abilities Srt X, Dex X, Con X, Int X, Wis X, Cha X
Special Qualities <any abilities not yet listed; usually class abilities or abilities not directly relevant to combat>
Feats <list all feats, including those already mentioned; mark bonus feats with a B>
Skills <list all skills creature has ranks in, and those racial, synergy, or other modifiers apply to as well; do not list Listen and Spot again>
Possessions combat gear plus <anything not already listed>
Spellbook spells prepared plus <the list of spells in the creature's spellbook>
<explain any unusual special abilities or unusual modifiers at this point; ideally, star the affected stat and then explain here. Common example would be if a creature gets a major bonus to a skill under certain conditions>
A few notes: Omit any section that doesn't apply to the NPC/creature (eg. Spells Prepared, SR, and Special Qualities for your average human fighter). Don't list anything twice unless it says otherwise - you don't need to list "masterwork longsword" in Possessions if it's already mentioned in the attack section. Feats are an exception. If an ability simply modifies some other stat - eg. increases speed, makes a skill a class skill, or gives a bonus to something at all times, don't include it under SQ - its affects are already factored in.
6) Each new entry should have a thread started on the contests board with [PORTRAIT] at the start of the title.
7)The contest starts as soon as this thread is posted, December 1st, And entries will be locked and final on January 4th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (5:00 PM UTC/GMT.) (EDIT: This time has been modified.)
8) Follow all the guidelines in the contest guide (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11247707 71).
9) Have fun! And be creative!
Categories
Art
Best Realistic/Comic Art
Best Anime/Manga Art
Best Stick Figure Art
Best Computer Rendered Art
Best Other Art
Best Interpretation of the Character[/list]
NPC Design
Best Ally
Best Adversary
Best Character Bio
Best Low Level Character (ECL 1-5)
Best Low-Mid Level Character (ECL 6-10
Best High-Mid Level Character (ECL 11-15
Best High Level Character (ECL 16-20)
General
Funniest Character
Best Overall
Gorby’s Seal of Approval[/list]