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Changing Race to Dragon Pathfinder

wins5820 — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:06:08 +0000

Playing a Pathfinder campaign and my first time playing a table top RPG. I'm loving it, but my character was a sorcerer with a gold dragon blood line who has become a dragon disciple. I'm curious if there is any way for me to change my character to a wyrmling gold dragon as that is my characters ultimate aim. My GM has no problem with me doing this, but wants me to figure out a creative and appropriate way to make the transition, I.E. more creative than just wish/miracle. Any ideas if gold isn't a problem?

Looking for a very fun RP

Ryghamoc — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:17:54 +0000

Hello Ryghamoc here,

I have some experience in free form role-playing but it is nothing so serious as actually having the chance to play a game campaign as a player. I enjoy a variety of RP games but favor different, intricate and unique scenarios such as a post apocalyptic universe (The Reclamation rpg or the Spinespur miniatures game as examples), dystopian setting (Paranoia rpg for example [Though preferred with a more serious feel]), modern fantasy role-play (World of Darkness for example), dark fantasy worlds (Age of Conan an example), and other unique and usually used settings, such as mythpunk, splatterpunk, and an assortment of various genres.

I find it would be a refreshing chance for me to immerse myself in role-playing experience not just to take a breather from the usual games and television I see day to day but also in order to bring myself some fresh new inspiration in my writing as well as to learn game mechanics to help with ideas and creative uses.

I hope to hear from someone soon. Thanks again ^^

D&D or Bust

Crpowers — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:43:58 +0000

I have been a fan of dnd for a little while now. I have never had the chance to play a game. I would like to play either 3.5 or 4th online, skype, or whatever. I really want to play. If anyone needs an online player, I am so there.

Requests for new game systems

Micah — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:29:36 +0000

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Crimson Skies for COTM May 2012

killervp — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:37:15 +0000

This campaign has went from good to amazing, from that’s cool to omg! I really, really suggest people check out Crimson Skies
killervp
A God…Rebuilt
Duskreign’s First Ever COTM
OP’s COTM April 2012

Board Games?!

DreadGazebo — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:20:06 +0000

Would anyone be interested in a regular feature on the blog about board games? Monthly or bi-weekly? I’m thinking of doing a “Jerry’s Board Game Corner” on the OP blog to start building a repository of reviews for those of us who like to play board games on off nights or just as a break from RPG’s. This is just an idea at this point but would be looking for some feedback from you guys to gauge interest. Let me know what you guys think!

What is your favorite Adventure Log post (of your own)?

AnthonyDluzak — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:58:10 +0000

I know many of you are proud of your OP sites, and of the heart of it —- your Adventure Logs!

I truly feel my writing has improved because of OP. I can tell a huge difference between my first postings compared to my latest.

Here is my favorite Adventure Log I have written.

The Tournament of Ailemer

If you have chance, please check it out… But more importantly, please post your favorite of your own adventure log post!!! Or even of someone else’s campaign!

Help! Im an unexperienced DM and need inspiration

Scortcherman — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:29:14 +0000

I understand D&D (i own the 1st edition books and understand the definition of an rpg) but apparently ive been told that im not that good at being a DM, i really want to however, and i would say i have a good imagination! Im really looking for good plot twists, examples of good campaigns, ways to get my PC's to act seriously (because sometimes they do not take things seriously), and how to focus on the story when they craft it themselves. thanks :D

Game Structures

arsheesh — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:35:36 +0000

I’ve been following the blog of a game designer named Justin Alexander for some time now. The guy has an incredibly keen eye when it comes to thinking about the way in which game mechanics impact the way we play a game. There is a wide spread myth in circulation today that holds that role playing is essentially just a matter of collective story telling, which, though it relies upon certain rules, is largely unaffected by which system of rules is used in conducting this collective story. I think part of the reason this myth is so popular is that allot of us got turned off by the whole Addition Wars of D&D, and figured “hey, we’re all engaged in the same kind of activity here, we’re just using different rule sets. What’s the big deal? A good DM/Player ought to be able to role play well and tell a good story regardless of which set of rules are used.” There is certainly some truth in this, but I think that Justin had done a great job over the years of exposing the fallacious assumption that the rules we use are really immaterial to what we are doing when we roll play.

He recently finished a rather helpful series of blogs on the topic of Game Structures that not only shows how the rules we use to structure our game shapes the way we play the game, but also offers invaluable advice to DMs on how to add new game structures to your campaign that will add depth and versatility to your game while at the same time lightening your load as a DM. Just thought I’d share this since I bet others here might find these useful.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

How to request a feature

Micah — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:32:47 +0000

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ADDED - Game system links

darkliquid — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:10:56 +0000

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Running a campaign using Skype

Ebonblade — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:39:17 +0000

I'm planning on running my first campaign via Skype where all the players are in different states. I wanted to post this for general discussion in hopes of someone adding some input on ways to run a successful campaign via Skype. I could use some pointers, and some things I should do, or things I should keep away from while trying to GM in this atmosphere. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

The "Review my Campaign" thread

Morrinn — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:22:47 +0000

So, there’s been some talk going around about how a DM should go about getting some recognition for the hard work they put into making their wiki (lord knows how the players never seem to care). People want feedback, but are too shy, or feel that soliciting page views and fans by plugging their own stuff on the forum is a bit crass.
So for the purpose of giving people a platform to put up their stuff for general recognition, sans guilty feelings of spamming the forums with shamelessly plugs, how about enterprising DM’s request a review of their stuff, either in this thread, or a new topic?

This should help you get valuable feedback on how to improve your site, some fresh page views with new viewers and perhaps even some fans and comments. This might elevate some previously unknown campaign to be suggested for a COTM.

So, if you want some honest opinion on your material, go ahead and post a link to your wiki here and the community can have a look over and post a review.

iPads and embedded videos

cgregory — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:30:13 +0000

People probably already know this but I figured I post anyway since I couldn’t find a post on this. Granted saying that I’m sure somebody else will refer me to one, and likely a even better solution. :)

When adding embbeded videos using the code suggested commonly suggested (at least the code I was able to find),

More Troops Noble Leader

(for example)

the videos come out as extremely ugly on an iPad. Basically the come out as one hugely vertical embedded pic (almost like height was 1 million px or something)

Since many of the players in my campaign use iPads having correct formating of the video is useful to my group.

To get around that place the embeded video in a table.

More Troops Noble Leader

Hopefully this will be of use to someone.

Carl
Throne of Thorns

Verbal Flavor for Spell Casting

Leonidas300 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:10:29 +0000

I and a few of my players did a Latin translation for every spell in the Pathfinder Game, these would be be good for D&D 3.5 and some prior editions.

We decided to offer this up to the portal community.

enjoy

Verbal Spell Component

A Manifestation of Chaos

Leonidas300

Help with code (Google Map)

Keryth987 — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:39 +0000

I 'borrowed' this code form the NYPD. It's a Google Map of all the NYPD precincts, and I'd like to use it on my site. However, the map is not displaying.

Code Follows:

1. Load area precincts by selecting your borough. Click one of the borough links Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island.

2. Enter your home address, city, state, and zip then click the "Go" button.

3. Please be patient while the maps are loading.

4. Your address is marked by a red marker within a blue precinct boundary. If your precinct boundary is not displaying, zoom in and out or click and drag the map to find your local precinct. Precincts are marked by a blue line.

Bronx | Brooklyn | Manhattan | Queens | Staten Island

Created a Game World Calendar Tool Using the API

shammond42 — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:26:24 +0000

Not so much a feature request as an app announcement, but I didn't want it to get lost in the API category... http://tools.lostpapyr.us

I created a new tool that will create a wiki page, in your campaign, with a game world calendar on it. We support the real world calendar (Gregorian), as well as Golarion, Forgotten Realms and Greyhawk. There isn't a ton of formatting on the calendar, so you are free to modify and change it to suit your campaign.

You need to be a Twitter or Facebook user to use the tool, but you don't have to give me passwords for anything. I won't post anything to your feed or wall. Though, if you wanted to tweet or promote that would be awesome. Also,donations to help me cover hosting costs are appreciated.

Consider this beta, and you can find it at http://tools.lostpapyr.us.

Thanks,
Steve

Work Exchange

Rase Cidraen — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:20:07 +0000

Hello Portal! (Fellow Portaliers? I Can’t remember what we decided on a year ago…)

There have been a lot of things recently that have got me a-thinking. (Gee, really? – Oh god, not with the parentheticals again). Arsheesh had mentioned earlier today that around a year ago, there was a Renaissance of sorts on the Portal – lots of folks were talking about their art projects, cartography skills and the like. There were some great threads and some even greater artists. I keep wondering why those dissapeared, but that’s not important, because I’m determined to bring them back.

I was discussing this with gaaran tonight, while working on a project for AugustusGloop – he had asked for a banner for his campaign and I gladly agreed – if you catch me right I can be silly agreeable sometimes. I’m always willing to help out, but in certain moods I will take on absolutely rediculous projects. Gaaran resents me (in an amused sort of way, I hope) for it because I procrastinate on my campaign while I work on the other, new projects.

What I’m proposing here, I suppose I should get to the point sometime before people start mentally going tl:dr on me, is that I’d like to create a Work Exchange post, where the community can build on each other’s strengths, people can have fun, check out each other’s artwork, prose, and coding design. We always help each other out, and I dont think that will ever stop, but what I’m thinking is something more. Someone needs a banner design, but they cant work with photos for some reason. No problem! Post it here. Offer something in trade that you are good at as a gesture of goodwill.

I propose the following: Feel free to make requests, but try to keep in mind the complexity of the request, and offer up something in return of equal (approximate) value. Obviously this is just a first cut of how this might work (and I’ve seen it work very well in other places on the web), and I’m very open to suggestions here.

For example…

My primary strengths lie in:
Photo manipulation/image editing
Page Layout
Poetry (Just ask JonVolks – I can almost make Bon Jovi readable! :) )
Character motivation
Devious planning
Snark

My weaknesses:
Fluff creation

A perfect example is my campaign, Dark Queen of the West

It is quintissential form, function, without meaningful content. I have space for content, but not the gumption to actually write something worth reading. I’d be willing to trade image editing work for some fluff pieces I could use in my campaign – fake news articles on covertly strange happenings, old legends found on scraps of paper, anything I can get. I can guarantee, if this kicks off, and anyone needs images put together, I will be VERY willing to volunteer my services. I mean, just look at the site gaaran and I have been working on. I think it’s pretty spiffy :)

Thoughts? Requests?

Looking for Pathfinder Players in Edmonds WA area for Carrion Crown AP

LexStarwalker — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:05:09 +0000

I'm wanting to put together a group to run the Carrion Crown Adventure Path for the Pathfinder RPG. This will be a gothic-horror themed campaign, reminiscent of Ravenloft. I'm in Edmonds, WA, but it looks like we'll most likely be playing in Bothell.

A Totally Unofficial Help & Tips FAQ

ChainsawXIV — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:17:27 +0000

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Looking for Skype D&D or VtR Campaign to Join

Crpowers — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:03:23 +0000

As you now may know I am looking to join a skype campaign, I am a little inexperienced but I have great enthusiasm for the game. I have the D&D 3.5 and 4 rulebooks, I also have the Vampire the Requiem books. Does anyone want me for a Skype campaign?

Uploading published maps?

RayFinkle — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:20:28 +0000

I am beginning to run my first campaign and I want to post the general maps on the site so my players will have an idea of where they are in relation to the rest of the world. I am running a Pathfinder RPG campaign and I am using Paizo's content for the most part. Is there any problem with me uploading THEIR maps (such as the map of Golarion) for us on my Wiki? I'm sure this has come up, but I just thought someone might have a quick answer. Thanks!

Beta Testers Needed for wiki page versioning feature

Micah — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:51:24 +0000

Hey all,

I’m getting close to shipping a new feature, versioning and comparison of wiki pages. In other words, when you save a page, the old version is stored away and you can compare the two, see the changes, and get back to the old version if necessary. MediaWiki (ie. wikipedia) has this and it’s pretty handy.

I want to do some beta testing and get some feedback on it prior to making it generally available. There may be aspects to it that I’m missing, and I’d rather iron out any issues in a small setting.

Criteria for beta tester

Ascendant member
Fairly active with your campaign (adding/editing/updating wiki pages frequently)
Desire to actually give helpful feedback
Patience with the process

Warnings

This is a beta feature and it will surely have issues. There is almost no chance that it will harm your campaign, but the old page versions may get corrupted or deleted. I may choose to wipe all the old versions out (and do it many times) until I get things the way I like it. Ultimately I may decide to scrap the whole thing, although that’s unlikely. Basically, what I’m saying is: don’t expect to rely on this feature during the beta phase. We’ve gotten along without it so far, so I’m sure we can limp through a little longer.

Timeline

I’m hoping to launch the beta in a couple days, but we’ve also got a big server move looming, so it may be delayed a little. However, I want to line up beta testers now so I can get feedback as soon as it’s launched.

Instructions

If you’re interested, leave a post here with your username (which is also on the post, but we’ll just see who follows directions) and a link to your main campaign. I’ll probably take 5-10 people and then go from there. For anyone left out, don’t worry. I don’t expect the beta to last long, as the versioning works pretty well in the testing I’ve done so far.

A God...Rebuilt

abu_is_evil — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:20:40 +0000

I would like to nominate a campaign that I am not in.
A God…Rebuilt
This campaign is well organized, detailed, and the logs are very fun to read. It does not have the flash and video of Shattered Gateway, or the depth of Lodestar or Spelljoined (this group only plays every 2 weeks).
All I know is that every 2 weeks, I check in to read the new logs and other stuff that has been added- it is must read material!!
Thanks!!

Looking for mature players for a pathfinder - savage tides campaigne

Lrdpanther2006 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:15:31 +0000

Game: Pathfinder
Campaigne: Savage tides
World: Greyhawk
Information:
I will be using maptools and ventrillo server in order to run the game. It will be one night during the week 7:30-10:30-11:00 EST. I am looking for mature players (21+) to play. I run a very realistic type game and I don't do well with meta gamers who think all you need is an 18 in every stat and that makes a character. This arc will take players from 1-30 ( I hope). Intrested people may e-mail me @ lrdpanther@yahoo.com with questions or intrest.

I will accept 8 players max.

Thanks