A new Role-playing game, using mechanics from DnD 3.5, and the Universe of My Little Pony and the My Little Pony based mod for Hearts of Iron 4, Equestria at War. The setting is an industrialized Equestria after the nation has been split between The Changeling Empire and former Equestrian colony.
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>>68257The Grey Stallion emerges from the forests of Duskaway. An unpaved road is beneath him, and he can see the city off in the distance, with a few taller buildings and industrial smoke stacks. The tree line thins out with a few pastures and some agricultural fields, mostly of corn. The houses increase with density as he approaches
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As Sister Ash completes her work in the garden, she keeps an ear open to judge the other sisters' attitudes, asking a few inoffensive questions here and there as she gets to know them all.
Rolling Gather Information to see what she can discern about these "waterfront" stallions, and what they meant to the orphanage.
>>68256"Well don't just stand there, make like a cashier and sell me these!" Is what he thinks he says. What happens is he points toward the kiwis and lets out shrill "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
>>68259"Ask around for what?"
>>68260The Cashier puts his hoof over his ears as the eeeeeeeing goes on. He takes 10 kiwis and places them in a bag
"That will be 20 bits. They barely grow these anymore you know"
>>68259When she asks, the mares get sort of hushed and sulk away. The foals too are afraid.
Sister Marery finally gives an answer
"A group of villainous scum they are. Offered to lend some money when the Ophanage was running low. We had no other choice. We took some. But then they came broke some things. And....."
Sister Marery gets very quiet
[Read more] >>68258The gray pony explores the town until he can find a tavern, seeking a crewmember role on a ship travelling towards the general direction of New Mareland.
>>68261the stallion stitches up the two wounds
"Alright, this should get better in some days. Be careful not to put too much weight on this."
Onyx can see the two police mares walking back in the hospital
>>68264Onyx makes like a banana and trys to split
>>68263Hmmm
Several taverns exist. He walks back in and passes a few. The Saltlick, the Watering Hole, the Eastside bar and so forth
>>68265As he sets his hoof down, he discovers he is in deep pain. The stallion tells him "watch yourself with those stitches"
>>68266He chooses the Watering Hole, as it sounded like something a tavern related to the docks. He enters the tavern, searching for a ship in need of dumb labor.
>>68262Eeeeee'ing in satisfaction, he spirits away with the kiwis, only regretting that the store had the presence of mind to place them in a spot that made them difficult to steal.
Yes, he paid for them, but he didn't like it.
>>68267Hmmm....
The grey Earth pony enters the tavern, and sees several ponies drinking and talking to each other, some rather loudly.
Well, I will say that the original intent of the game was to have everypony stay in the region of South-East Equestria, and meet up to go on quests. Right now there are 5 seperate characters, including yours, doing their own things going on adventures. I don't mean to say your pony can't go to a tavern and look for crews to join, then go to new Mareland and have his own adventure, just that I have a seperate tavern scene for another character, a nunnery for another character, and so forth so my creativity is just a bit stretched. In a standard D&D setting you generally tell one story that 4 or 5 people are all a part of.We love to have you, and I think you should flesh out your character a bit more. Perhaps you want to create stats for him? That helps with Fighting and dice rolls
https://hobbylark.com/tabletop-gaming/Making-a-character-in-35-DDhttp://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?135028-Article-D-amp-D-3-5-for-Total-Beginners>>68269It's a real shame to be sure, but somethings in life can be hard.
>>68268The mares see him
"Excuse me sir"
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[Read more] >>68270"ah well ill see you later,sir. ill report any findings on the waterfront gang i find to you next time im at hq"
*DarkStar heads to the tailor*
>>68270Onyx stomps a couple times in frustration, but says nothing
>>68270:3
Devouring one of the kiwis almost as soon as he left the shop, he feels the blissful satisfaction os the delectable fruit coursing through him. Stopping to deposit his remaining kiwis at his makeshift home, "Alright, now it's time to find some trouble," he Eeee's to himself, before setting off toward a tavern.
>>68271When he arrives at the Tailor, he sees Trim Fit
"You order is ready"
>>68272"Come with us"
>>68274"Thank you sir."
*DarkStar hands him 100 extra bits*
>>68273Which one? Our Earth pony is at the Watering Hole, our crystal pony would be at the Eastside tavern...
>>68275He takes the 100 bits with glee
"Might you have something
more for your gear in mind?"
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>>68270 Oh wait, I was where everybody else was? Damn. Sorry GM. By the way, I have a crude sheet for him, don't worry. Fighter, Str is highest, proficiency in unarmed. The gray stallion deflated at such magnitudes of ponies dazzling about, clearly lost among the mass of ponies. There must be an easier way to travel at New Mareland. He realized he's tired from the trip and decides to stay at Baltimere
Which I hope there's the other players somewhat for some time, trying to get used to the place.
Sorry for the troubles, DM >>68276"I could potenially use some rope, Maybe Some Bird Food" *gestures to owl on his shoulder* "Are there any where, where there are a large number of rats?"
>>68267Welcome aboard New Fren, Have you played many RPGS?
[1d20 = 5]>>68262Sister Ash turns around slowly at the sound of the new voice.
>>68274Onyx sighs and follows the police.
This... This can't end well for me>>68277You'll be fine, new players are always welcome >>68277I guess I can also post the sheet while I'm at it
Strength 17 (+3)
Dexterity 11 (+0)
Constitution 11 (+0)
Intelligence 9 (-1)
Wisdom 10 (+0)
Charisma 8 (-1)
Initiative modifier: +0 = +0 [dexterity]
Fortitude save: +2 = 2 [base]
Reflex save: +0 = 0 [base]
Will save: +0 = 0 [base]
Attack (handheld): +4 = 1 [base] +3 [strength]
Attack (unarmed): +4 = 1 [base] +3 [strength]
Attack (missile): +1 = 1 [base]
Grapple check: +4 = 1 [base] +3 [strength]
[Read more] >>68283That looks like a decent build for a Fighter.
Also, mind that previous Earth ponies get +2 to Stength and Constitution, and a bonus feat at first level.
>>68283FYI we're starting at level 5
>>68282>>68277>>68283That'll work.
I will be leaving soon, but there are 4 other ponies and Kirin in Baltimare, only one of whom is being detained by police. You may interact with them while I am away
>>68279Well, I think I will be leaving soon enough. I will try to make some posts and replies over the night but I will not be at my laptop.
>>68283Starting level 5, Here are the Earth pony racial modifiers:
Earth Pony and Crystal pony:
+2 strength
+2 constitution
One free feat
Tactile hooves
One free skill maxed out
Cannot perform arcane magic
It's stronger than a base D&D race, but hopefully balanced with the other races
>>68285"Sir, we have a few questions for you"
[Read more] >>68287A simple grunt is their only response
>>68287*DarkStar Returns to the bar after paying for his long coat and cowboy hat*
>>68283What fighting style do you intend to build?
>>68291Wouldnt monk be better for that?
>>68292I'd rather not be lawful, but if unarmed fighter can't keep up with standard D&D meta, I can change its proficiency to a sword or spear. Didn't want to be lawful
>>68276The Tavern sounds like it would have better-paid clientele
>>68293Thats fair. you Dont have to Change anything if you dont want to, i didn't want to give that impression.
>>68291An unarmed fighter, huh. Interesting.
>>68293A Monk only gets bonys feats in levels 1 through six. He could be an ex-monk.
>>68295I'm just a newbie here. I'd rather not burden the party for my own sake. But if it's viable, I'll keep it for now.
>>68298Newcommers are always welcome.
I'm paying a Kirin nun, btw.
>>68298We all only just started yesterday.
Tell us about your character.
>>68302A tribesman from the Forbidden Jungles. Strength is the norm. Has ventured to complete his path to adulthood.
Sorryy for lack of response, trying to fix a bit the char sheet unsuccessfully.
>>68303mine is Dark Star
An Orphaned pony that is looking to the Black Hoofs, For assistance. The only Friend He has Left is his Owl Companion. He is Currently on a mission to take down Some suspected Communists for the Black Hoofs Party.
>>68303No rush; the DM isn't even here. Your character sounds pretty cool.
I'm playing a Kirin Druid.
She's a disciplined, faithful, ascetic mare who put gave up comfortable life to pledge dedicate herself in service to the poor. She works as a healer and herbalist, helping those who cannot help themselves.
>>68302>>68301>>68300Ok, so I know I have 19 STR and 13 Con for earth pony trait, also took some perks for unarmed exclusively. Put some points in jump, climb, move silently and hide. (+1, +1, +0,5, +0,5 respectively) Will add another feat for my race, taking Stunning Fist if possible. If not, I'll take Combat Reflexes. Am I doing this right or am I missing something?
>>68306Also should know I used this:
http://pathguy.com/cg35.htmlTo create the char sheet
>>68306we are starting at lvl 5, so you have 56 skill points you can use.
>>68306If you wanna be a Fighter, you're definitely going to want Power Attack.
https://dnd-wiki.org/wiki/SRD:Power_Attack >>68309I also highly suggest this.
>>68310As a fellow fighter I third it
>>68313This slightly less edgy looking horse is Onyx Steel. The newly made criminal...
>>68313>>68314Ok, here's the new char sheet.
Strength 20 (+5)
Dexterity 11 (+0)
Constitution 13 (+1)
Intelligence 9 (-1)
Wisdom 10 (+0)
Charisma 8 (-1)
Initiative modifier: +0 = +0 [dexterity]
Fortitude save: +5 = 4 [base] +1 [constitution]
Reflex save: +1 = 1 [base]
Will save: +1 = 1 [base]
Attack (handheld): +10 = 5 [base] +5 [strength]
Attack (unarmed): +10 = 5 [base] +5 [strength]
Attack (missile): +5 = 5 [base]
Grapple check: +10 = 5 [base] +5 [strength]
Is this ok or should I put more points on skills?
[Read more] >>68316Skills are pretty important.
It's fine if you want to wait a bit to sort things out. I still haven't picked all of my feats.
>>68317That's for sure. I added 8 points already by the creator, but it seems to add by 0.5. So should I add 48 more skill points?
>>68314>those eyesI’m not sure you want to use that color scheme. Or use it, see what happens.
>>68316That will work, just please note that fighters only have 2 skill points per level plus 8 at the beginning. With an intelligence modifier of -1 plus your cutie mark skill points, you only have 16 skill points, 8 of which must be in one skill that relates to the character’s cutie mark.
Also, a character who is s native pony of the forbidden jungles is a splendid choice
>>68319i would suggest doing that,yes.
>>68319You only get a 1/1 ratio of skills/points on class-specific skills. Cross-class skills advance at 2/1. For a fighter, that includes things like moving silently, which is predominantly a rogue skill
>>68320Thank you.
So after the first 8 from normal D&D I put 8 more limited to cutie mark relevance. Then I have the rest of the skill points to distribute as I please or I just have 16 points total?
>>68324You have only 16 total if we strictly adhere to the rules for the fighter class. That other player with 56 points is playing a Ranger, which has more skill points
>>68325Ok, so my char is fully done. Feels good.
>>68327Does he have a name? or would you like to reveal that in game?
>>68328I'd rather do it in-game. It's a rather simple name, fitting for a tribe name. But I can show how he looks like.
Warning: Kinda dull looking
>>68330Looked messy, so I took it. I like how he turned out. Gives the "I live in a jungle vibe".
>>68331Thanks man.
>>68333Oh cool.
>>68335>>68331>>68332Any hints on your backstory, you three, or will you expand in-story?
>>68336Well, other than become a criminal there's not too much to Onyx.
He's a crystal pony who servered in the war
who has one glassed over eye. >>68336I haven't thought very far into detail in terms of backstory, but I think i:'ve got my character's traits semi figured out.
I decided she would have come to the city because it would be the logical place to find impoverished ponies. She's only concerned with helping the poor, in addition to natural creatures.
I'll expand on how her dispositions cane to be later on, as she interacts with other characters.
>>68336I Would Prefer to Expand on it in character.
>>68337Huh, it's flexible. Wonder how you'll expand him later. Lots of potential, can go anywhere.
>>68338It's nice. Good waifu material. Can't wait to see her backstory.
>>68339I bet she/he is addicted to mangos >>68340>Good waifu materialHuh, I guess I made a decent character after all. Thanks.
>>68340Thanks! I look forward to seeing where your character goes too.
>Waifu materialThis gonna be good
Well, it was a nice chat. I'll see you in the afternoon, maybe even midnight. Let's have fun times together with this game!
Remember, no commie
>>68278He looks astonished, as he was apparently expecting something different.
"Rope... There is a hardware store on Mareton Hoofer King Avenue that sells rope. As for Rats.... You may find those wondering about in trashcans on the same street at no cost."
>>68289Or you can do that
>>68279Sister Marery seems to have shut herself up now
>>68294Oh God....When he gets to the East side tavern he can see a few ponies there. In the corner a jolly stallion in a sailor's uniform speaks to an older wealthy looking fellow with a fine unicorn mare next to him, lost in a conversation. At the bar, the bartender yells something about his help being three hours late, as a Brown, overly edgy earth pony walks in and head to the bar. Besides ponies playing pool and so forth.
>>68288The Policemares grab onto him and walk him to the Police Station. Everytime he moves his forehoof, he feels a sharp pain, which the policemares do not fail to notice. They take him into a room with a table, and set him down. He is left alone for two minutes, and a Unicorn stallion, light grey coat comes in, along with a pink pegasus mare with a blue cap. The Stallion says to him
"You are not under arrest at this time, we just have a few questions for you"
He looks at you. "Do you perhaps need something to handle your pain?"
>>68293I know alignment is normally a big part of D&D mechanics, especially in older systems like 3.5, but I am fine doing things differently. In a normal D&D campaign, you make a character, and that character reacts to the world thrown at it based upon its personality. Here, I kind of want to throw the characters into the world, and you make choices as they are presented, and the character becomes who the character is based upon the choices made. That's the hope anyways [Read more] >>68288Note that as you arrive in the police station, a set of police officers search you for weapons and the content of your pockets
>>68349"Well, you seemed like the type who would want, shall we say, a
protective vest"
>>68350"Well... Your not wrong. How much would one cost?"
>>68351"A few hundred bits, depending on your preferences.
"What we have in stock are a few... Army surplus vests. Nylon fabric with steel plates woven in, used by Equestrian pilots in the war as protection against shrapnel. They've become somewhat popular among wealthy ponies who think themselves possible targets of crime. They will not stop a rifle bullet, but they might stop a knife or fragment of shrapnel.
I cannot tell you it will feel like you are wearing nothing at all. You will feel the weight on you, it will make you a little less maneuverable, and a little harder to jump or swim. But you may just be able to fit one underneath your jacket without any pony noticing."
>>68352"That Sounds like something i would need."
*gets out bits pouch*
"how much did you say?"
>>68353He takes you into the back into another room. It has several suits of armor. He picks up a green vest. It has a little thickness to it, but doesn't look heavy when he holds it.
"This one here is a... fairly standard airman's jacket, against the Changeling air-defense guns. It is mostly heavy Nylon, with some steel plating. Around 12 pounds, not too bulky or heavy. It costs 300 bits."
>>68354"And this thing can stop a knife?"
>>68355"It can stop many knife attacks, yes. But I don't know if I can guarantee you a knife that hits solid into it won't pierce it. What I can tell you now that it will improve your odds against all manner of danger - artillery, knife, claw, and maybe a glancing or distant bullet. Many an airmare is alive today because of it."