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Posted by Hawke at November 04. 2014 Adventure Background Information The Realm of Mankind is narrow and constricted. Always the forces of Chaos press upon its borders, seeking to enslave the populace, pillage its riches, and steal its treasures. If it were not for a stout few, many in the Realm would indeed fall prey to the evil which surrounds them. Yet there are always certain exceptional and brave members of humanity, as well as similar individuals among its allies - dwarves, elves, and halflings - who rise above the common level and join battle to stave off the darkness which would otherwise overwhelm the land. Bold adventurers from the Realm set off for the Borderlands to seek their fortune. It is these adventurers who, provided they survive the challenge, carry the battle to the enemy. Such adventurers meet the forces of Chaos in a testing ground where only the fittest will return to relate the tale. Here, these individuals will become skilled in their profession, be it fighter or magic-user, cleric, or thief. They will be tried in the fire of combat, those shoe return, hardened and more fit. True, some few who do survive the process will turn from Law and good and serve the masters of Chaos, but most will remain faithful and ready to fight chaos wherever it threatens to infect the Realm. You are indeed members of that exceptional class, adventurers who have journeyed to the Keep on the Borderlands, also known as Castellan ("the caretaker") Keep in search of fame and fortune. Of course you are inexperienced, but you have your skills and a heart that cries out for adventure. you have it in you to become great, but you must gain experience, knowledge, and greater skill. There is much to learn, and you are willing and eager to be about it! Each of you has come with everything which could possibly be given you to help. Now you must fend for yourselves; your fate is in your hands, for better or worse. Ahead, up the winding road, atop a sheer-walled mount of stone, looms the great keep. Here, at one of civilization's strongholds between good lands and bad, you will base yourselves and equip for forays against the wicked monsters who lurk in the wilds. Somewhere nearby, amidst the dark forests and tangled fens, are the Caves of Chaos where fell creatures lie in wait. All this you know, but before you dare adventure into such regions you must become acquainted with the other members of your group, for each life will depend upon the ability of the others to cooperate against the common foe. Now, before you enter the grim fortress, is the time for introductions and an exchange of information, for fate seems to have decreed that you are to become an adventurous band who must pass through many harrowing experiences together on the path which leads towards greatness.  

Posted by Hawke at October 05. 2014 Version 20141005c - Updated. Now includes Leg and Arm hit location and results severity tables. More on the way. Attached as PDF.

Posted by Hawke at September 24. 2014 Hawke's Thieves' World Campaign - Now Generally Wednesdays, but potentially other days/times. Meeting at Hawke's house on North Five Mile (Spokane / Mead area). Currently running campaign in Sanctuary, first generation not the reboot. Using combination of the old boxed set, plus the newer d20 resources, using their d20-based character/rules. Open to 1-2 more players. Please post to this forum if you want more information.

Posted by Hawke at September 24. 2014 Hawke's Thieves' World Campaign - Generally Wednesdays, but potentially other days/times. Meeting at Hawke's house on North Five Mile (Spokane / Mead area). Currently running campaign in Sanctuary, first generation not the reboot. Using combination of the old boxed set, plus the newer d20 resources, using their d20-based character/rules. Open to 1-2 more players. Please post to this forum if you want more information.

Posted by Hawke at September 24. 2014 Jacob's Weekly Tuesday D&D; 3.5 group. Running his own campaign, now running for more than a year. Has ranged from 5 to 8 participants, with 2-3 female, and rest male. Recently some players have had to step down due to job/life changes. Currently at about 3rd to 6th level characters. Potentially open to 1-2 new players. Meeting in the Whitworth / North Five Mile (Spokane) area, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Posted by Hawke at September 24. 2014 Katy's Discworld GURPS semi-weekly Saturday afternoon group. Running since Summer 2014, in the North Spokane area (near North Town Mall). Currently has 3 participants, potentially open to 1-2 additional players (must be significant fans of Terry Pratchett's Discworld!).

Posted by Thurmin at November 27. 2014 Follow Up:   I'm all over the board, at one point I liked the idea of Bard 2/Ranger 1/Cleric 17. Then I was all about Fighter 3/Cleric 17. Again Wizard 3/Cleric 17. Now? I haven't the foggiest. I just know that I like the idea of planning it out and until I get a final answer to all my pesky annoying questions and inquiries I'll probably continue to map out my advancement. Probably end up playing straight Cleric in the long run, due to how the game progression functions (class based advancement, not level based) but I don't know.   I've a thirst for the game and this time off for holidays is driving me stir-crazy.

Posted by Hawke at January 19. 2015 Sorry to drive you stir crazy. Things will start back up in February. Thank you so much for your patience. Remember to be careful about focusing too much on mechanics, and go with what makes the most sense from a story approach, especially related to your character's background, motivations, etc. Rather than focusing on trying to get the most out fo the mechanics. It will be more rewarding if you base your choices on what fits your character's story  in the long run than a few extra points advantage for maximizing game rules.

Posted by Hawke at September 24. 2014 Monday Science Fiction RPG group. Looking for players to form a twice-monthly science fiction gaming campaign. Possible choices include in order of preference (most to less): Babylon 5 RPG (any of the 3 versions, Bab5 Project, D20, or Traveller-based systems) Serenity / Firefly RPG Paranoia (classic) Star Trek (various eras available) Star Wars (old d6, or newer versions Open to others potentially Will meet near downtown Spokane, the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (+/- 1 hour as needed to best fit participants' schedules). 1312 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA. First session begins October 13th. Contact: (509) 481-5437 or join the Meetup listing.

Posted by Hawke at October 01. 2014 Information updated October 1st: Looking for players interested in joining science fiction RPG campaigns in any of the following: [*]Babylon 5 RPG (any of the 3 versions, Bab5 Project, D20, or Traveller-based systems) [*]Serenity / Firefly RPG [*]Paranoia (classic) [*]Star Trek (various eras available) [*]Star Wars (old d6, or newer versions [*]Open to others potentially The Second and Fourth Monday of each month. Around the 6-10 pm range (can be adjusted plus or minus one hour, for example 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, or 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, etc.). First session would be October 13th, then every other Monday on the second and fourth Monday of each month. This will take place near Downtown Spokane. Emphasis is ROLE-playing over ROLL-playing. Prefer rich character backgrounds and interactions, rich NPC interactions, complex plots, sub-plots, and meaningful character development. Looking for experienced and mature players (maturity is not determined by years of life or experience, but by personality and behavior) willing to join for long-term campaigns that can attend reliably. Adventure status updates and any last minute changes are posted here: http://www.meetup.com/SCdA-RPG/events/207983412/ and here: http://spokanerpg.com/forum/rpg-group-discussions/743489207