[3.5][Evil][Vampire] LFP for long-term, high-level, sandbox campaign!

Hopefully starting Soon(TM). Likely within two weeks. *Arizona Based - No set playtimes at the moment, though we're looking at some time on Saturday or Sunday. Weekdays would be difficult but possibly do-able.  If interested: - Add me on Skype @ hayes.grady.m (Image of a grey cat) First of all, the basics: - The only railroad in this campaign will be the premise that all four PCs must be playing a Vampire* character. This is a key factor to the game and non-negotiable unfortunately. However, this is not your traditional DnD vampire (*much more similar to those of the Warhammer/early Elder Scrolls franchises), and as such will not be done in the standard "vampire template" method. Will provide info when you get in touch, some things are still being finalized. - The world will be entirely homebrew, though I'll actually be drawing (very slightly) from the Warhammer universe, and any WOTC book is allowed (Tome of Battle, Book of Vile Darkness, even Dragon Magazine material as long as it goes through me first for the OK). If you have a character concept in mind, please pitch me that instead. If you ask me to allow ten different books to create some hideous powergamey creation (Venerable Dragonwrought Jungle Kobold), I'm going to tell you no regardless of when I see it, and I'm more than happy to delay the session a day or two if it means a more balanced party. - This is an Evil campaign, leaning Lawful/Neutral Evil. That does not mean this is a "Lawful Stupid" type campaign, nor a "Chaotic Stupid-mindlessly slaughter everyone and then die because of the attention you attract" campaign. Being Evil does not, in any way, correlate to being Stupid. Your characters are intelligent or cunning beings, and would never have been selected for this if they were not. Running into an inn to mindlessly slaughter everyone for no reason will result with your character ending up worse than dead. - This will be a very high-power campaign, and the players will very likely die if they make the wrong choices in the wrong situation. If you choose to go to an area which I've planned to be far above your level and rush in without any planning or scouting, do not expect any sympathy when those trolls TPKs the party. Though, I won't be too harsh, you'll have warnings beforehand and chances to escape (to a point) if you're in over your head. - Combat will require working together and executing sound strategy and tactics. If one member of the party charges in ahead of the group with no warning, they will very likely get both themselves and the party killed. - Another note about powergaming, following the last comment: Powergaming is encouraged to a certain point . If you're a Venerable Dragonwrought Jungle Kobold or have to draw material for 20 different books to be able to obtain one feat (unless approved by me), you're going to have a bad time. Keep things relatively clean, and build your character towards a powerful concept that's enjoyable to have in the party for all involved, not just maximized numbers. - I'm extremely open to player suggestion and love to hear feedback and ideas from my players as to what they're looking for in a campaign. A good character background and motivation makes my job a thousand times easier and provides a lot more immersion. - Current party consists only of two undecideds, one considering a (Factotum or Psion) and one considering a Master of Masks. - Character Generation is still being decided at this point. Looking at levels 5-7 for start, and still discussing PB vs. Rolling for stats and such. - Anything not listed here is still being debated/discussed at this point. Edit: I hate that I feel that I have to post something like this, but while this is a Sinister/Evil campaign, there are some boundaries that shouldn't necessarily be crossed. This is a dark/gritty fantasy setting, so some gore and disturbing-ness is acceptable, but if things get out of hand I'll quickly call for a break and address whatever was inappropriate in private. I've never had this problem before personally, but I've heard some horror stories, so I figured I should probably make a mention of it.

Dear Grady, I’m interested in playing your campaign, though I havn’t played 3.5 or D&D in general In a few since I’ve been playing world of darkness pretty heavily. But I’ve always been super interested in the evil/sinister style of game play. That being said I do tend to try and push the levels of whats comfortable and not comfortable but will not cross any lines once they’re drawn. I also tend to try to mix some comedy in my tragedy as a player and as a character mainly. As a player I tend to get attached to NPC who strike my fancy, I try to pursue romance in games either pure or twisted and dark. I try to create character with layers but I can’t say how successful I have been or am in it. All in all I just try to have fun with everyone. People usually tend to ask if you like to roleplay or roll-play and I like to do both. I like to throw big dice and I like to heave meaningful interactions. Things I don’t like as a player is playing in a GMs glass house where you can’t interact with anything in fear of breaking something or doing something that you weren’t suppose. I like to interact with the world and I like it when it interacts back with me for better or for worse. As far as character concepts go I’m pretty open with playing anything as far as class goes. Though I would fancy playing a necromancer of some sort. Unfortunately I’m only free Sunday evening perhaps as the only night I can really play so if the group does end up deciding to play Sunday I would love to join and talk to you more. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Your maybe future player, ~Mal.

Hey there. I am very interested in your campaign, I can do after 8:30pm PST on Saturday night or all day Sunday, I would prefer Sunday.  My character I would like to create is a super sneaky type samurai. I would love to take some LA to aid in my hiding ability, there is one template and one human variant race I would love to take each one is a LA +1. It is a multiclasser and I would love to go over the details with you. I'm pretty experienced and run a campaign of my own, but would love to play another persons high power campaign. Especially with this character. You can contact my on Skype at vVvLifelessvVv I have the sheet already made and would be happy to show it to you. It's probably the character I am most excited about out of all the characters I still have waiting to be placed into a campaign. I don't have much experience as a sneaky character but ever since I found this combination of race/template I have wanted to use him.

This sounds fun to play, and id love to come along if you have a spot. One Concept i had was a Child Vampire whom used there appearance to there advantage/Underestimated. With a View of most other things as Toys they have yet to play with, though still wishes they could be older at times. Turned after her mother had been killed by another vampire. I was going inspire them from Claudias character in Interview with a vampire. Class wise i would bounce between something like Summoning/Minion focused, or one thats more Charm/Entrall then focus on buffing the group. It all depends on what is permitted to be used and what would fit best with the game, as im fine coming up with another concept.  Lian.Rowan on skype if you have spots available

Now, I'm a newbie to 3.5. But I'm somewhat experienced in terms of tabletop. But something that interests me is the idea of a sandbox game. There simply isnt enough of them going around. So I'd certainly be interested in playing about. Even if this was an evil vampire campaign. Before I go crazy and hand you out character concepts. I'd like to know a bit more about the rules and the game world before I start working on something. Now I wouldnt call myself a powergamer. I'd argue that I'd know enough to properly optimize my character. Which is what I assume you are going for here. Less Pun Pun. More a clever build that gets shit done right. Most likely going to run as the Vampire Cleric Or how I learned to stop worrying and love Negative Energy. Have all sorts of fun with summoning and otherwise having fun with a caster class. Feel free to contact epicjester1 on Skype for any more questions.

Hey guys, make sure you're adding me on skype! Still haven't made final decisions about the party!

I already did so!

Was waiting for confirmation before adding you but adding you now.

Gets distracted by mals kitty... um yeha  i think it would be interestign to paly as a vampire ive only got to do it once before in 3.5 and ive allways like the team  of evil that isnt stupid  champaigns i hate ti when it degenrates into murder rape. so much funner to play masterminds  instead of thugs. iam open to play any  class as  in i can have fun with just about any. heck i might even play a vampir epaladin  lol. Pleaswe let me know if you have any spot sopen ive been gaming and dming for a decaed or mor enow and would be fun to try somthign new.

Is it to late to apply?