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[[Category:Servers]]
 
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[[Category:Open Application Servers]]
 
{{Server
 
{{Server
| image = [[Image:Server_BG.jpg|256px|BG Area Map]]
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| Image = [[Image:Server_BG.png|256px|BG Area Map]]
 
| ID = 10
 
| ID = 10
 
| Name = Baldur's Gate
 
| Name = Baldur's Gate
| HDM = Heegz
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| HDM = {{BG HDM}}
| EADM = Ronan
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| EADM = {{BG EADM}}
| DirectConnect = bg.alandfaraway.org:5121
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| DirectConnect = bg.alandfaraway.info:5122
 
| ForumIC = 242
 
| ForumIC = 242
 
| ForumOOC = 293
 
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: ''Not to be confused with city of [[Baldur's Gate]]. This article is about the server.''
 
: ''Not to be confused with city of [[Baldur's Gate]]. This article is about the server.''
  
The server of Baldur's Gate is centered geographically with the [[Sword Coast]] and [[Sea of Swords]] to the west. It extends as far north as the [[Fields of the Dead]], and as far south as [[The Cloud Peaks]]. Eastern areas include [[Durlag's Tower]] and the [[Wood of Sharp Teeth]].
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The server of Baldur's Gate is centered geographically with the [[Sword Coast]] and [[Sea of Swords]] to the west. It extends as far north as the [[Fields of the Dead]], and as far south as the [[Cloud Peaks]]. Eastern areas include [[Durlag's Tower]] and the [[Wood of Sharp Teeth]].
  
= Areas =
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== Areas ==
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=== Cities and Structures ===
 
Baldur's Gate contains the following notable areas, which can be traveled on mainly by route of the [[Trade Way]]:
 
Baldur's Gate contains the following notable areas, which can be traveled on mainly by route of the [[Trade Way]]:
 
* [[Baldur's Gate]]
 
* [[Baldur's Gate]]
 
* [[Beregost]]
 
* [[Beregost]]
 
* [[Candlekeep]]
 
* [[Candlekeep]]
* The [[Friendly Arm Inn]]
 
 
* [[Gullykin]]
 
* [[Gullykin]]
 
* [[Nashkel]]
 
* [[Nashkel]]
 
* [[Ruqel]]
 
* [[Ruqel]]
 
* [[Tempus's Tears]]
 
* [[Tempus's Tears]]
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* The [[Friendly Arm Inn]]
 
* [[Ulgoth's Beard]]
 
* [[Ulgoth's Beard]]
  
= Team =
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=== Wilderness ===
The current Head Dungeon Master is HEEGZ, with executive assistant Ronan. Current BG DMs include:
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* [[Cloak Wood]]
* DarkHin
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* [[Cloud Peaks]]
* Lokan
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* [[Durlag's Tower]]
* Rumple C
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* [[Firewine Ruins]]
* Sidhe
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* [[Uldoon's Trail]]
* Xanthea
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* [[Wood of the Sharp Teeth]]
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== Team ==
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The current Head Dungeon Master is {{BG HDM}}, with executive assistant {{BG EADM}}. Current BG DMs include:
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{{BG DM List}}
  
 
If you wish to DM on BG please contact the HDM before applying. BG DMs are expected to abide by all ALFA and BG house rules. Additionally, DMs should have a working knowledge of the [[Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting]] and three [[Core Rulebooks]]: [[Player's Handbook]], [[Dungeon Master's Guide]], and [[Monster Manual]].
 
If you wish to DM on BG please contact the HDM before applying. BG DMs are expected to abide by all ALFA and BG house rules. Additionally, DMs should have a working knowledge of the [[Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting]] and three [[Core Rulebooks]]: [[Player's Handbook]], [[Dungeon Master's Guide]], and [[Monster Manual]].
  
= House Rules =
 
The following house rules apply to ALFA's BG server.
 
 
== XP and Static Quests ==
 
New PCs should not reach level two in less than five hours of play time. New PCs should not reach level three in less than fifteen hours of play time. Within these boundaries (less than 200xp per hour), players are encouraged to group up and run static quests as they level up their new PCs. Players should avoid soloing static quests whenever possible, though it is permitted. Please be careful to avoid metagaming with regards to static quests and XP gain.
 
 
== Level 1 PCs ==
 
=== Increased XP awards from DMs ===
 
BG DMs may grant bonus XP to level 1 PCs.
 
 
=== Regional Bonus Equipment ===
 
BG DMs may award a level 1 PC with regional bonus equipment. Level 2 and higher PCs do not qualify for this bonus. BG DMs should use the Regional Feat taken at character creation when looking up which items are available. When planning a new PC concept, players may wish to reference the full regional bonus equipment lists on p. 8-31 of the Player's Guide to Faerun. If you do not have access to this sourcebook, there is an old shorter list in the FRCS on p. 28-32.
 
 
== Level 2 PCs ==
 
=== Increased XP awards from DMs ===
 
BG DMs may grant bonus XP to level 2 PCs.
 
 
=== XP for Biography ===
 
Upon reaching level 2 a player may submit a biography of their PC to a BG DM. Upon receipt, the BG DM may award up to 250xp to your PC at their discretion.
 
 
Upon reaching level 2 please send a PM to a BG DM that includes the following:
 
* Your forum/IRC player name, GSID, PC name
 
* Servers: Which server(s) is your PC willing/able to play on?
 
* Biography: A short background story.
 
* Roleplay: How will you generally roleplay your PC?
 
* Adventuring: What role your PC has in a group. Include marching order.
 
* Goals: What are your PC's short/long term plans?
 
* Factions: Is there a faction your PC loves/avoids/hates or member of?
 
 
== Permadeath ==
 
If your PC dies you should expect for it to remain dead. Players are not entitled to a resurrection of their PCs on BG, though it might happen. For your convenience, here are the IC Rez and Tech Rez policies that members must abide by on BG.
 
 
=== IC Rez ===
 
: ''For reference, see: [[Raise Dead]], [[Resurrection]], [[Reincarnate]]
 
Any IC rez of a PC on BG must involve obtaining diamonds and finding a NPC or PC willing to cast the spell. Dying is significant and returning back to life is even more so. It is important that the correct procedures for bringing PCs back from the dead be followed.
 
 
=== Tech Rez ===
 
: ''See also: [[Technical Resurrection]]''
 
Any BG DM may perform an immediate tech rez of a PC that they are actively DMing at their discretion.
 
 
BG DMs may may not perform a tech rez of a PC that died outside of a DM session without pre-approval. Requests for a tech rez must be made to HDM HEEGZ. If the PM containing the request is not read within three days EADM Ronan is authorized to approve requests. Tech rez requests without screenshots of combat logs are highly likely to be denied. Take screenshots!
 
  
If you are going to seek a tech rez and are worried about someone looting the corpse, you should seek out a BG DM via forum PM and on IRC. Do not metagame your PC's corpse location without attempting to get permission to do so from a BG DM first. Ideally a BG DM will pick up the corpse and move it to an OOC area until a decision is made on the tech rez request.
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== House Rules ==
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: ''Main article: [[Baldur's Gate (Server)/House Rules|Baldur's Gate House Rules]]''
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A house rule is a difference in practice between an individual server and ALFA in general. See the main article for full details. Some rules provide guidelines for increasing wealth and experience rewards for new (1st/2nd level) characters,and allow new characters to submit bios for a small boost in experience.
  
Alternatively, a BG DM may ask you to have the corpse picked up and moved until a decision is made. If you cannot reach a BG DM for permission it is okay to have someone pick it up for you. Instruct them not to loot the corpse as this may lead to permanent loss of items if a tech rez is granted. You must send a forum PM to HDM HEEGZ and EADM Ronan any time a dead PC corpse is OOC picked up due to a pending tech rez request.
 
  
== Exceptional PCs ==
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{{Servers}}
Requests for [[Exceptional Characters]] must be made to HDM HEEGZ for approval. Players may only have one EPC at a time, though PrCs are exempt from this rule. If you already have an EPC, do not apply for a second EPC until your first one dies or you decide to permanently retire it.
 

Latest revision as of 04:11, 16 October 2017

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Not to be confused with city of Baldur's Gate. This article is about the server.

The server of Baldur's Gate is centered geographically with the Sword Coast and Sea of Swords to the west. It extends as far north as the Fields of the Dead, and as far south as the Cloud Peaks. Eastern areas include Durlag's Tower and the Wood of Sharp Teeth.


Areas

Cities and Structures

Baldur's Gate contains the following notable areas, which can be traveled on mainly by route of the Trade Way:

Wilderness

Team

The current Head Dungeon Master is Arianna, with executive assistant Arianna. Current BG DMs include:

  • Arianna - (US based)

If you wish to DM on BG please contact the HDM before applying. BG DMs are expected to abide by all ALFA and BG house rules. Additionally, DMs should have a working knowledge of the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting and three Core Rulebooks: Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual.


House Rules

Main article: Baldur's Gate House Rules

A house rule is a difference in practice between an individual server and ALFA in general. See the main article for full details. Some rules provide guidelines for increasing wealth and experience rewards for new (1st/2nd level) characters,and allow new characters to submit bios for a small boost in experience.