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Introducing a Wheel of Time RPG ---> "The Dark Tower"

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This will be based off of the Wheel of Time series, you are an Asha'man fulfilling missions and quests in return for knowledge and dark power. Your base of operations is The Dark Tower or 'Black Tower'. There are two different factions you may join at the start of the game which will give certain advantages over the other players. Faction 1: M'Hael's (Mazrim Taim's) Disciples. and Faction 2: Rand's Loyalists. There is a political struggle within the tower between The Dragon Reborn (Rand) and Mazrim Taim. Although not outright hostile toward Rand when he resides in The Black Tower, when Rand is gone Mazrim assumes full control and does as he wishes. Players choosing one faction over the other will gain certain advantages and disadvantages when it comes to conversing with NPC's and quests. This will be as close as possible to the Wheel of Time lore. We Will Be Talking Via "Google Hangouts." I want it to be simple and easy for new players to understand. I'll be using standard Hit Point systems, Action Points and a Willpower attribute which encompasses most things such as: You walk into a room and you want to see if there are hidden traps forged from the One Power. (Let's say it's a level 2 Fire ward which deals 1d6 damage.) You'll make a Willpower check, you roll a 1d6 + Half of your Willpower and get a 19. You needed a 9 or higher to beat the trap so you discover it. Or in another instance where you're let's say, battling a forsaken. You might have to perform a Willpower check to see if you can out channel him. You roll a 1d6 + Half your willpower and get a measly 11, the Forsaken weaves Baelfire at you and obliterates your very existence from the pattern. Tell me if you're interested or have any ideas. I would greatly appreciate any help!
U got my attencion sir.
New Players are Ideal! But anyone is welcome :)
love the books love jim rigney aka RJ you have my attention hooah to the rands loyalists lol
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I'm currently adapting psionics rules from 3.5 to fit Wheel of Time d20 (because Vancian magic IS NOT what Wheel of Time magic is like). I like your concept and wish I had the time to play. I'd side with the Rand loyalists of course. But it would be interesting to see how your story line plays out. Wish you the best of luck with it and really wish I could be a part of it. (BTW - I started reading WoT with first run hardcover of book 1 the month it was published. That series was a part of my life for many many fond years).
Thanks! haha I've read all the way up to the very last book. Heard it was good, can't wait to read it. RIP RJ!
Paul S. said: I'm currently adapting psionics rules from 3.5 to fit Wheel of Time d20 (because Vancian magic IS NOT what Wheel of Time magic is like). I like your concept and wish I had the time to play. I'd side with the Rand loyalists of course. But it would be interesting to see how your story line plays out. Wish you the best of luck with it and really wish I could be a part of it. (BTW - I started reading WoT with first run hardcover of book 1 the month it was published. That series was a part of my life for many many fond years). I'd actually be interested in how you're adapting it. If you want to private message me we could go over some stuff, help each other out.
Ok this sounds interesting, the thing that got me tho was the backstory that you got going. Implying that we have some awesome connection to conflicting organiztions right of the bat is really cool. So I guess this is kinda like a DnD thing? I've never heard of Wheels of Fate or Psionics. So yea if you could tell me more about that the game that would be awesome.
You realize you should delete that post? The amount of spoilers.... In any case, being an initiate means that i become a magic user?
Btw I couldn't get in the link you posted.
Noted haha yeah, basically. I wouldn't call it magic though. What's your email, i'll invite you
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New players are welcome! Very easy to learn systems and concepts.
I am very interested in this: I have only played one star wars game that lasted just over two years, but loved it. And I am a huge Wheel of Time, so I am really excited. Hope there's space for me!
Most def haha, go check out the campaign itself and post there. Then I'll send you an invite
I have read all the the wheel of time books except for the last memory of light but i have a decent grasp of the lore ect and this sounds very interesting if you have any more info on it i believe i would enjoy this greatly
Np, it's basically like an ORPG. It's frozen at the time in the books where they are constructing the tower. Basically you will do quests for your faction and continue building the Black Tower. You will adventure either with your party or I can set aside time if you'd like to quest or adventure by yourself. There is a lot of information at the campaign page if you're still interested haha it will be pretty simple, I don't want massively complex system which take forever to understand and even more time to put into effect. Quests will start simple and grow in difficulty and complication as you rise within your faction. I'm also open to any ideas if you guys think of something to add.
omg i am currently reading the series and would LOVE to play. Just started Knife of Dreams.
Eye of the world is my favorite haha I can't really remember if knife of dreams is after lord of chaos, but if not we're playing at a later time in the books but basically most things will be the same. Go check out the main campaign page and post there then I'll shoot you an invite
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A T T E N T I O N If you Are indeed interested and want to enlist in The Black Tower, go to the actual campaign page and post there so I can send you an invite. I'll also be looking for a Co-Gm to help with dialogue! It can be a little hindering when I'm rolling to see if you've found something, looking up the item you've found and calculating your stats in relation to it whilst 5 other players are waiting for me to do the same. If anyone would be up to helping me manage TDT, I'd greatly appreciate it! <a href="https://app.roll20.net/join/241594/ykon8g" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/join/241594/ykon8g</a>
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I have a pdf of the Wheel of Time book, when do you intend to hold gaming sessions? I'd be interested in playing, and while I'd prefer the Rand's Loyalists side, if you need someone to go with the M'hael, I'll play any roll.
Next session is next monday! And it's up to you :)
Lol Dante.
A T T E N T I O N If you Are indeed interested and want to enlist in The Black Tower, go to the actual campaign page and post there so I can send you an invite. We have up to 14 players and rising! There is no limit to how many can join! There are tens of thousands of Trollocs and Myrddraal waiting to be burned to ash or stabbed to death. Stop working your day job/studying for school and join the epic Wheel of Time Saga! <a href="https://app.roll20.net/join/241594/ykon8g" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/join/241594/ykon8g</a>
Just out of curiosity, when is our next game session?