Njub DM on BG

[dergon darkhelm]

Hello BG team and players-

I will soon begin DMing on Baldur's Gate. I don't have a DM manifesto or philosophy so this should be a short intro.

It can be summarized as" "Don't expect too much."

It's been nearly 8 years since I stopped DMing at the tabletop, >5 years since I stopped DMing OAS1, and have barely touched the client in NWN2. Couple that to a limited canonical background on the BG region, limited ingame experience on the server and very low tech skills, I expect there to be a steep learning curve.

I would expect my games to often resemble PnP D&D 3.5 and, since I have limited twitch skills, will probably be very turn based with liberal use of the pause button. Feel free to ask for skill checks. I like a lot of opposed rolls.

As in my PnP world I often do not scale encounters to ensure victory by the PCs in every episode. If a force looks overwhelming, it probably is.

So as not to do horrible damage to other plotlines and canon, I plan to run my initial campaign out of the backwater of Nashkel. More info forthcoming on that in a separate thread. (I'll probably make an IC thread and an OOC thread for it )

Anyway, please be patient and have fun!


dergon


PS- If you know how to build simple stuff (interiors, a small area, a dungeon .......anything! ) I would HAPPILY accept your efforts!

[rorax]

Good luck buddy!

[Mick]

Thanks for stepping up, Derg!

[Blindhamsterman]

Good Luck Mate!

[Melody]

You'll do wonderfully. The most important thing is the willingness to try, and a good story idea. You have both of those in spades. I'm certain the rest will fall into place as you go. Thank you so much for stepping up.

[ElCadaver]

You'll do wonderfully. The most important thing is the willingness to try, and a good story idea. You have both of those in spades. I'm certain the rest will fall into place as you go. Thank you so much for stepping up.

The MOST important thing is a constant stream of little rewards to keep the players endorphin levels high!

[Mirabai]

Don't be afraid to PM me if you have any questions whatsoever or you want to setup some client training time (I can be on when you're awake, just need to let me know when).

[Swift]

Try not to stab yourself in the face when the DMC refuses to work how you expect it to

[Burt]

I expect to be reimbursed for past DM time spent with your characters. That is all.

[dergon darkhelm]

I expect to be reimbursed for past DM time spent with your characters. That is all.

All DM time was spent with NPCs threatening to kill my PC ...........I offer full reciprocity

[Galadorn]

Awesome DD...
I'm configuring toolset for ALFA compatibility so will be happy to build for you.
Areas, NPCs, custome gear, etc.
Only require 11,000 XP for Bu, and a greater cloak and greater boots of elvenkind by level 4.

~G

[Galadorn]

Only require 11,000 XP for Bu, and a greater cloak and greater boots of elvenkind by level 4.

did i type that, or think it?

[Burt]

I expect to be reimbursed for past DM time spent with your characters. That is all.

All DM time was spent with NPCs threatening to kill my PC ...........I offer full reciprocity

Consider my demands withdrawn.