avi
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Post by avi on Nov 3, 2005 0:09:09 GMT -5
Hello, I and a handful of other players are looking for a new server to start on, what we are looking for is something that blends PnP style dmed times with the persistant world of a videogame. I saw this server under the gamespy roleplaying category and thought maybe its what we are looking for, prefference being for heavy RP servers that keep a grip on CvC non combat things like pickpoketing and high theft etc, where rules if they are violated are enforced equally. If no one minds I have a few questions, sure you've answered them before but I was unable to locate them on the first pages of this section...
What is the xp rate? (We are use to 250-400xp or so a day playing for 3-5 hours) What is the "average" level? Is the server more RPish or Action? (may be a stupid quesiton) Is xp awarded for RP or is RP expected while spawns are killed? aka are their RP sessiosn where everyone is in the tavern drinking and storytelling IC for an hour and get a handout of 25/50xp or what would be reasonable here? What is the magic level? What is teh wealth level? I've gathered you use teh bleed script, is this one where you have X% chance to stabilize and X% chance to regain conciousness? Death, is there any permadeath? Are items lost on death? Do PC deaths leave corpses that can be gathered up behind? Do you use PRC? Would it be possible for us to import our current characters? (1 level 9, 2 8's, 2'6's, 1 4?)
Thanks in advance, for any answers given.
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henny
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Post by henny on Nov 3, 2005 1:01:22 GMT -5
best if you send some of those questions (especially the import one) to DM Justicar. Moderator and owner on the FRC server.
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Post by olwentheold on Nov 3, 2005 4:32:08 GMT -5
Hi and welcome I'm no authority here, but I can give you a player's view of some of your questions: Largely depends, but I should say there about. I have no idea. I think, depending on the time you're on, you'll find a fair range of levels. RP RP is sometimes rewarded when a DM catches word of some good RP going on. The reward depends on the individual DM really, but I wouldn't RP just to expect RP rewards - just do it coz you enjoy it Fairly moderate. You can buy tons of magical items but they cost a bomb and you won't find anything greater than +3. I like it the way it is, which from what I understand relative to other servers, is quite low. Yes You can read about death in your rulebook in your inventory when you create a character. Permanent death is optional to the player. Umm, those that mean Prestige classes? Then yes. Once again, read your ruleboook. NO!
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C'tair
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Post by C'tair on Nov 3, 2005 5:27:45 GMT -5
it might be, that PRC refers to the Player Resource Consortium, a huge package that implements alot of new races, spells and prestige classes. this one isn't used here due to it's alpha stadium and problems some people had with the developers and maintainers of this package, from what i understood. it would probably collide with the general alignment of the module anyway.
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Post by kenny26 on Nov 3, 2005 9:59:20 GMT -5
under no circumstances would the DMs agree to transfering characters from other databases. there is no asking for remakes, item or XP transfers, or asking for a LETO edit.
you make your character at level 1 as a standard race, with no DM interference, and you get it right the first time (including little details like your bio).
XP varies depending on your level. the first few levels are easier, with gains of 10+ XP per kill (and you can do this alone, you don't need a party) until you reach about level 5+. from there on, XP will be less and you will most likely not be able to defeat challenging enemies without a party. in a party of equal level distribution, you can defeat enemies that give around 5-8 XP until you start to reach higher levels (above 10).
it has been my experience that the DMs sometimes do XP handouts for RPing but this will not happen due to a single RP session. rather, the DMs will be watching you and if they see consistant quality RP from you, you'll get a larger amount of XP (1-200 sometimes even more) as a reward for a longer period of roleplaying. but don't expect this. DMs aren't always around and you should never RP, expecting to be rewarded. the RP should carry the reward in itself.
there are no corpse placables left behind when you die. however, you can still roleplay carrying fallen friends back to town, and it happens often.
this server is heavily RP based. in fact, i've seen several new players who have come here from other roleplaying servers that have been surprised by the high level of roleplaying that this server demands of the players.
as for the average level of chars... we have characters of all levels on the server, excluding the truly epic levels. one of the highest level characters who i haven seen online in recent times is level 24. but other than that, you can expect to find many different level characters.
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Post by DM Justicar - Creator of FRC on Nov 3, 2005 15:12:19 GMT -5
Everything olwen stated above is true... except the PrC... we don't use it.
Come give us a try. You will probably be hooked.
Cheers!
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Post by DM Richard (Retired) on Nov 3, 2005 19:15:33 GMT -5
You will find there is no need to import your characters. The first few levels move quickly and things start slowing down about level 4 or 5. Other than that it is really impossible to say much about exp gain, except that there is no exp penalty for being a party of characters vs what the highest level character of the the party would earn soloing.
The level of characters in game at any time range from 4-18 on average. We have a few characters that are 19 - 27. But their players are as likely to be playing a lower level character of theirs as they are their epic or near epic character.
The bleeding script does have a % chance to stabilize and regain consciousness.
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avi
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Post by avi on Nov 3, 2005 21:01:50 GMT -5
Thank you for all the quick responses. For XP, we arent too worried about it being too low, server we are currently sitting at has spawns that give xp at half or less the rate stated here. For example with my character logging a total of roughly 700 hours on the same PC I had managed to reach level 9. And if say a black bear gives you 4 xp solo and you are in a party of 4, everyone gets 1 xp instead of 4. For equipment, my own PC had landed in a goldmine, essentially a dragons horde of gold and has blanket +3 equipment excepting weapons. Anything better than +1 had to be gotten through DM controlled store RPs and anything better than +3 could only be gotten through a quest. The player group that is looking for the server consists of the three riches PCs as well as 2 of the poorest. The main reason I ask about importing characters is to carry on their stories away from the issues we have had on our current server. I would understand all of us starting fresh out the gate as level 1 here, unfortunately my own PC is Aasimar by race so without an imporation of some kind or leto edit that story could not move forward for us as a whole. I notice the idea of not having special characters. I greatly approve of this, but one of the bonuses of the Player Resource Consortium is the diversity it gives when things are kept in check. For example races like Yuan-Ti and Rakshasa are included but shouldnt be playable for how powerful they are. Most of what would be gained are things like Aasimar, Tiefling, subraces of Elf Dwarf Halfing and Gnome. But I am under the understanding it takes alot to implement, but it is something you might want to think on if variety is becoming hard to get. I really like the sound of this server though. The only thing keeping me from running back and saying "lets go" is the improbability of being able to pick up my own PC, though I will talk it over with them and should the others like the way it sounds you can see us soon.
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Post by DM Justicar - Creator of FRC on Nov 3, 2005 21:30:01 GMT -5
Thank you for all the quick responses. For XP, we arent too worried about it being too low, server we are currently sitting at has spawns that give xp at half or less the rate stated here. For example with my character logging a total of roughly 700 hours on the same PC I had managed to reach level 9. And if say a black bear gives you 4 xp solo and you are in a party of 4, everyone gets 1 xp instead of 4. For equipment, my own PC had landed in a goldmine, essentially a dragons horde of gold and has blanket +3 equipment excepting weapons. Anything better than +1 had to be gotten through DM controlled store RPs and anything better than +3 could only be gotten through a quest. The player group that is looking for the server consists of the three riches PCs as well as 2 of the poorest. The main reason I ask about importing characters is to carry on their stories away from the issues we have had on our current server. I would understand all of us starting fresh out the gate as level 1 here, unfortunately my own PC is Aasimar by race so without an imporation of some kind or leto edit that story could not move forward for us as a whole. I notice the idea of not having special characters. I greatly approve of this, but one of the bonuses of the Player Resource Consortium is the diversity it gives when things are kept in check. For example races like Yuan-Ti and Rakshasa are included but shouldnt be playable for how powerful they are. Most of what would be gained are things like Aasimar, Tiefling, subraces of Elf Dwarf Halfing and Gnome. But I am under the understanding it takes alot to implement, but it is something you might want to think on if variety is becoming hard to get. I really like the sound of this server though. The only thing keeping me from running back and saying "lets go" is the improbability of being able to pick up my own PC, though I will talk it over with them and should the others like the way it sounds you can see us soon. I really do hope you give us a try, but I have to be totally honest and say that you will probably never be given the chance to play your main here. Maybe you can think of us as a home away from home - I really don't think you know what you are missing. I like to think of our server as a great place to grow... especially as a player. Our "confines" exist because they have proven effective for keeping the "ROXXERS" of the world at bay. Cheers!
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avi
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Post by avi on Nov 3, 2005 21:38:35 GMT -5
I have an idea of what I may be missing and do plan to drop in, right now though it is my first priority to try to find a server where all the players would be able to continue their PCs prefferably with a complete or partial import. For my own all I would need to RP as per before is a skin tone and hair color change (just to represent teh heritage, it being a major part of the PCs day to day thing), not absolutely vital nor advantageous so I may be able to swing it. After all I wouldnt expect to be handed a pc with a total of +4 adjustment to abilities and 15pts of elemental resistance (5 cold, 5 acid, 5 electric). Thats not fair to established player bases. I just do not feel a desire to write a new PC concept without first trying to land a new home for everyone's existing ones. And a score of 10 more pts for both the use of "Roxxers" and policies ment to prevent such from settlign freely into the playerbase.
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Post by DM Justicar - Creator of FRC on Nov 3, 2005 21:59:56 GMT -5
I have an idea of what I may be missing and do plan to drop in, right now though it is my first priority to try to find a server where all the players would be able to continue their PCs prefferably with a complete or partial import. For my own all I would need to RP as per before is a skin tone and hair color change (just to represent teh heritage, it being a major part of the PCs day to day thing), not absolutely vital nor advantageous so I may be able to swing it. After all I wouldnt expect to be handed a pc with a total of +4 adjustment to abilities and 15pts of elemental resistance (5 cold, 5 acid, 5 electric). Thats not fair to established player bases. I just do not feel a desire to write a new PC concept without first trying to land a new home for everyone's existing ones. And a score of 10 more pts for both the use of "Roxxers" and policies ment to prevent such from settlign freely into the playerbase. Good luck! Warmest wishes and all that.
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Post by DM Grizwald on Nov 4, 2005 6:08:08 GMT -5
Home away from home?...they should have some type of recovery program for this server...or maybe i should find another hobby...wait come to think of it..nah!
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