# More D&D on the SDMB? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [December 31, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527 "2013-12-31T00:41:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/61 "2014-01-01T22:48:51Z")
Still kicking around some ideas and finalizing things, hope there’s not a huge rush involved here. I should have something put together by Friday PM. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/62 "2014-01-01T22:49:52Z")
No rush. Friday PM will be just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/63 "2014-01-01T22:51:08Z")
These days my gaming table uses the HeroLab software for character generation (and in play too, but if you want to save your stuff you have to buy the licence, which might not be practical for y’all in this instance. The demo version is still fine for kicking basic builds about, although it doesn’t include the APG) but back when the campaign started the DM had stumbled upon a pretty nifty automated Excel file to handle the basic stat business. I’ll try to lay my hands back on it - unlike HeroLab it didn’t do stuff like applying spell, feat or combat manoeuvre modifiers on the fly, and it was tricky to add gear not planned by whoever made the .xls but all in all still pretty neat & useful. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/64 "2014-01-01T23:06:30Z")
Please do. That would be great! ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/65 "2014-01-01T23:25:28Z")
[There](http://paizo.com/people/erian7) it is ! Been updated since last time, too. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/66 "2014-01-01T23:48:44Z")
What’s our common language? ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/67 "2014-01-01T23:53:19Z")
Italian. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/68 "2014-01-01T23:59:25Z")
Actually, since you mention that, there will be more languages in more places in this game than in a usual D&D game where a common language is common to the majority of the world. Therefore, everyone gets one extra bonus language. ---
**Author:** ![Calatin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Calatin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calatin)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/69 "2014-01-02T00:14:45Z")
Calatin is definitely in. It seems like we are in need of a Cleric. Luckily, Calatin has been looking to prove his self, although fairly inexperienced. (OOC: Posting to make sure that it’s known that I’m “in.” If I need to flesh out Cal’s backstory, I will gladly do so. Just didn’t want to slam the group with a wall of text.) ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/70 "2014-01-02T00:21:44Z")
Please do flesh it out. I’m excited to see the backstory here! ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/71 "2014-01-02T00:28:01Z")
What level are we starting at? ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/72 "2014-01-02T00:28:44Z")
1. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/73 "2014-01-02T02:14:03Z")
Hit point determination? ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/74 "2014-01-02T02:15:30Z")
Oh, and **Calatin** , while a Cleric would certainly be a welcome addition to the party, don’t feel obligated to play one. Between the Alchemist, the Bard, and the Druid, there’s going to be enough healing ability to go around. As to hit points, roll 'em yourself. I trust you. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/75 "2014-01-02T03:11:39Z")
Alrighty. I believe I have everything settled out, nuts n’ bolts wise. I typed this up from that javascript program output, since it had way more information than necessary, but if needed I can provide the math for any of the numbers here. ```auto Name: Joseph Beneviste HP: 18 Fort: +1 Class: Bard AC: 17 Refl: +4 Level: 3 Will: +3 STR: 10 CMB: +2 DEX: 12 CMD: +13 CON: 10 INT: 14 Melee: +2 WIS: 10 Ranged: +3 CHA: 19 **Feats: **Deceitful (+2 Bluff, Disguise) Skill Focus (Oratory) Skill Focus (Intimidate) **Skills: **Acrobatics: 5 (1) Knowledge (Arcana): 3 Appraise: 6 Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 3 Bluff: 12 Knowledge (Engineering): 7 Climb: 4 (0) Knowledge (Geography): 8 Diplomacy: 4 (Sub. Orate at 13) Knowledge (History): 7 Disguise: 10 Knowledge (Local): 3 Escape Artist: 4 Knowledge (Nature): 3 Intimidate: 13 Knowledge (Nobility): 8 Linguistics: 8 Knowledge (Planes): 3 Perception: 4 Knowledge (Religion): 8 Perform (Orate): 13 Perform (Percussion): 8 Perform (all else): 4 Ride: 1 (-3) Sense Motive: 0 (Sub. Orate at 13) Stealth: 6 (2) Swim: 0 (-4) **Languages** : Spanish/Ladino Hebrew Arabic English French Latin Italian **Spells Known: **Level 0 Level 1 (4 per day) Mage Hand Charm Person Read Magic Summon Monster I Open/Close Cure Light Wounds Message Silent Image Ghost Sound Mending ``` ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/76 "2014-01-02T04:11:01Z")
One thing, **Johnny Bravo** – I can’t figure out how many points you invested in each skill. Could you break down for me how you spent those so I can get them all into my spreadsheet? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/77 "2014-01-02T04:21:20Z")
Sure. Acrobatics: 1 Appraise: 1 Bluff: 3 Climb: 1 Disguise: 1 Escape Artist: 1 Intimidate: 3 Knowledge: Engineering: 1 Geography: 2 History: 1 Nobilty: 2 Religion: 2 Linguistics: 3 Perception: 1 Perform Oratory: 3 Percussion: 1 Sleight of Hand: 1 Stealth: 2 If you want to send me an email address I can mail you the file with the full breakdown for everything. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/78 "2014-01-02T05:03:32Z")
That would be nice. My e-mail is in my profile. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/79 "2014-01-02T05:47:54Z")
Done. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527/80 "2014-01-02T06:25:18Z")
Which weapons do you intend to use, **Johnny Bravo**? I’ll start you off with non-magical versions of your preferred weapons, plus a magic item of my choosing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-d-d-on-the-sdmb/677527.md?page=5)