Role play heavy game

[Lioslaith]

Is anyone else itching for a role play heavy game? I'd like to play in one that is reasonably high level, system is mostly inconsequential, as long as its a d20 based one. I can toss out some ideas but don't have anything specific in mind.

[WindStruck]

Possibly interested in playing. Any particular themes or plots you were thinking of?

[Lioslaith]

I just want to get into the actual role playing aspect of a particular game versus the number crunching that typically goes on.

[Dusk Raven]

Roleplay-heavy is the goal I've set for my own campaign. But I assume you're wanting something different than that.

As far as d20 systems go... well, 3.5 is pretty much always going to be crunchy with numbers, so probably not that. 5e, or a 5e variant?

[dantiesilva]

I am posting potential interest as a player depending on system.

[TheAlmightyKue]

I would love a heavy Roleplay game. Yeah we all need to deal with some form of Crunch but I get what you mean. 3.5 nd PF are going to have a lot of crunching to build.

[Lioslaith]

Roleplay-heavy is the goal I've set for my own campaign. But I assume you're wanting something different than that.

As far as d20 systems go... well, 3.5 is pretty much always going to be crunchy with numbers, so probably not that. 5e, or a 5e variant?

Personally I like 5e but people seem to dislike it here. I could see several scenarios playing out, heck could even be modern.

I guess mainly I’m looking for a system I know well enough to not have to think about while I role play if that makes sense.

Also @Duskraven I don’t guess I’m familiar enough with your game to say if it is or isn’t what I’m looking for.

[JayDomK]

I am posting potential interest as a player depending on system.

Seconded, me too.

[Dusk Raven]

Personally I like 5e but people seem to dislike it here. I could see several scenarios playing out, heck could even be modern.

I guess mainly I’m looking for a system I know well enough to not have to think about while I role play if that makes sense.

Also @Duskraven I don’t guess I’m familiar enough with your game to say if it is or isn’t what I’m looking for.

I wouldn't say it's uppopular. I see 5e games crop up on a regular basis. It's not as popular as 3.5 but even 3.5 games are a minority of the threads that get started here.

As for my own game, the thread's been up for a couple months, but it uses a variant of 5e, so you might not be familiar with it in that sense. A good deal of roleplay - or at the very least, player investment - is something I'm hoping for, though.

[agignac]

I'd be willing to run one of the higher level heists from 5e's Keys from the Golden Vault. I'm currently running the first level chapter, and it's been great for roleplay, both with NPCs and each other. They're all heists, so more sneaking and interacting with the world rather than fighting, though fights can/do happen, depending on the team's strategy.

We could try one chapter, and if it's going well, carry on with it. Would that scratch the itch?

[Lentrax]

I'd potentiallly be interested, pending story and 16.

[Lioslaith]

I'd be willing to run one of the higher level heists from 5e's Keys from the Golden Vault. I'm currently running the first level chapter, and it's been great for roleplay, both with NPCs and each other. They're all heists, so more sneaking and interacting with the world rather than fighting, though fights can/do happen, depending on the team's strategy.

We could try one chapter, and if it's going well, carry on with it. Would that scratch the itch?

I’d certainly be willing to give it a try and see how it goes.

[Dr.Samurai]

I'd be willing to run one of the higher level heists from 5e's Keys from the Golden Vault. I'm currently running the first level chapter, and it's been great for roleplay, both with NPCs and each other. They're all heists, so more sneaking and interacting with the world rather than fighting, though fights can/do happen, depending on the team's strategy.

We could try one chapter, and if it's going well, carry on with it. Would that scratch the itch?

I'd be down for something like that.

[Lioslaith]

That goes to what, 11th level? I could cook up an inquisitive rogue for that level.

[agignac]

Here's the big 16 for what I'm proposing. If we have more than 7 applicants, then characters will be vetted, it won't be first come, first serve.

1. What game system are you running --> D&D 5e

2. What 'type' or variant of game will it be --> Keys from the Golden Vault, a bit modified

3. How many Players are you looking for? Probably 6-7 to account for initial attrition. Hopefully end with 4-5

4. What's the gaming medium? OOTS forum with a discord server for out of character stuff.

5. What is the characters' starting status? Level 9

6. How much gold or other starting funds will the characters begin with? Normal starting equipment, 700gp, one common and one uncommon magic item.

7. Are there any particular character classes, professions, orders, etc. that you want... or do not want? No Echo Knights.

8. What races, subraces, species, etc. are allowed for your game? Anything from PHB, XGtE, TCoE, and FToD. Other requests considered on a case by case basis.

9. By what method should Players generate their attributes/ability scores and Hit Points? Standard Array

10. Does your game use alignment? What are your restrictions, if so? I rarely pay attention to it.

11. Do you allow multi-classing, or have any particular rules in regards to it? Multi classing is fine.

12. Will you be doing all of the die rolling during the course of the game? Roll using the forum dice roller.

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.

***House Rules***
Death saves do not reset until after a short or long restInspiration
You can have up to 2 inspiration points. They cannot be used on the same roll. You can use inspiration to:
* Roll attacks, skills, and saving throws with advantage, after you see the results of your first roll.
* Add 1d6 to the results of a d20 roll, after you see the results of your first roll.
*Add 1d4 to a damage roll.
* "I have a thing for that." You have a mundane item in your stuff that could help with the current situation. You must spend the gold on it right then, and you can "find" it in your pack. After all, I find random s@+$ in my purse all the time, never mind an adventuring pack.
*Give it to a friend! Any time, for any reason.
Crit 20: You can turn any attack into a critical hit by gaining 2 levels of exhaustion.
Critical damage: Instead of rolling twice, take the damage you rolled, and add it to max damage. For example, if your dagger does 1d4+2 and you roll a 1, you do 1+2+4=7 damage.
Smarty pants: You can learn one extra language or tool proficiency for every point of your INT bonus.

14. Is a character background required? Enough that your character has a motivation for working with the group. The more you give me, the more I'll use.

15. Does your game involve a lot of hack & slash, puzzle solving, roleplaying, or a combination of the above? This adventure is RP and puzzle based.

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? See question 8

Bonus 17: This will be an LGBTQ2+ friendly game, no sexual assault permitted in backgrounds or RP. This is a safe space.

[Lioslaith]

So, first request, Pallid Elf from Explorers guide to Wildemount?

[agignac]

So, first request, Pallid Elf from Explorers guide to Wildemount?

Hmmm ... Incisive Self is pretty powerful in this type of game. But I'll allow it.

[Lioslaith]

Hmmm ... Incisive Self is pretty powerful in this type of game. But I'll allow it.

Awesome, thank you.

[dantiesilva]

Have fun everyone. 5e isn't my thing but I hope you all have fun.

[Lentrax]

Not sure what I would want to go with. Possibly a Cleric, maybe a Bard. Definitely a Tiefling.

[ProgressPaladin]

I’d like to post interest.

[JNAProductions]

Posting potential interest.

[agignac]

I'll keep updating this table as we grow our interest list. Let me know if you'd like to be on it.

Player	Character name	Race/class
Lioslaith		Pallid Elf Inquisitor Rogue?
Progress Paladin		Changeling Whsipers Bard?
Lentrax		Tiefling
Auranghzeb	Tedras	Human battlemaster fighter?
Dr. Samerai
JNA Productions	Leaf	Half-elf Moon Druid
Dusk Raven
JayDomK?
TheAlmightyKue?

[Dusk Raven]

Hmm... I'll have to think about my list of character concepts and figure out which of them would do well in a heist-style adventure. Beyond that, I'm interested.

[ProgressPaladin]

Thinking maybe a whispers bard

[Lioslaith]

Anyone interested in tying stories together? I could see my elf having a budding love interest, a long established one, a sibling or adopted sibling he’s over protective of, ideally both? Open to all sorts of options.

Beyond that Fenris will be a fairly brooding, self centered rogue. Doesn’t seem all that interested in the group but is fiercely loyal to them nonetheless.

Also open to ideas.

[WindStruck]

No thanks, but have fun everyone who is still interested.

[ProgressPaladin]

Would Changeling be fine? I can see how that might be op.

[Auranghzeb]

Hum. That's one adventure I'd like to try. I'm thinking about a straight up battlemaster fighter, probably human, confident and dashing sword for hire and a love for archeology and dungeon delving.

[agignac]

Would Changeling be fine? I can see how that might be op.

I can work with that.