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Author Topic: Dark Heresy, eh?  (Read 14546 times)

Malek Deneith

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Dark Heresy, eh?
« on: August 24, 2009, 16:22 »
+++ Thought of the day: Through the destruction of our enemies do we gain our salvation +++

As those that paid attention, might have noted reading yesterdays chat log Generic has kindly posted, Gargulec had been inspired by the Emperor to mention Dark Heresy PBF, which led into him being goaded into DMing one. And since he asked me to post a relevant topic for him, even though I do not understand why didn't he do so himself, in my unending kindness I posted one (yes, the very one you are reading) in attempt to get more meat for the grinder, or as some call it - players.

For those of you maggots that don't know: Dark Heresy is a RPG... no, not that kind of RPG, put those Baldur's Gate discs down, we're talking real RPGs... that has been sanctioned to be used for representation of Warhammer 40.000 world (those that don't know what WH 40k is shall report to nearest Ecclesiarchy station for purification... with promethium), and PBF means Play-By-Forum, or a game in which players write posts describing their actions, while DM post's the results. It's really almost like normal RPG session, only doesn't require to all participants to be in same place in same time, but is slower in exchange.

Either way, our would-be DM has stated that he will be allowing material from core rulebook, and Inquisitor's Handbook, as well from things he called "Astrates supplement" and "Sisters of silence supplement". Since he made me post this topic, I'll take the liberty of stating my opinion and saying that I would advise against those last two supplements: while playing Space Marines might seem fun, it also runs into hight risk of unbalancing the game - as does using other unsanctified third-party material. I know I won't be touching anything except core and inquisitor handbook. As for those, they are readily available at amazon and RPG related places... for those more desperate of you there are other ways, but I won't discuss such heretical methods here - just don't let me chatch you. Also there is a handy Errata here, read it.

I leave the rest of the talking to our GM, and in the meantime...

* Malek Deneith pulls out a bolt pistol and grins sadisticly

...do I see volunteers?

+++ Addendum +++

Oh, I almost forgot - I highly reccomend Invisible Castle for die rolls.
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 17:12 »
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 17:38 »
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 20:17 »
So we're /not/ parodying Perry Bible Fellowship? D:
Oh well. I'm in, albeit in the most boring way possible :P
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2009, 00:55 »
Quick non-climatic questions:
1) How much time do we need to participate in this PBF?
2) Is it something like, we log on at 20:00 CET and play or are we free to reply in 12-24 hours?
3) This errata is useful in anyway to new players?

EDIT: Almost forgot.
* Prepares his plasma rifle: "The heat of thousands suns shall destroy you!"
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2009, 02:57 »
Since the whole idea behind using PBF is to allow playing of people who would have problems getting together to play via other means (like IRC for example) so there usually isn't a limit of how fast you need to post, though if you stop posting for a weak without proper notice or something like that don't be surprised if your character gets hit by a stray lightning bolt and DM introduces someone new into the party in your play :P

As for errata- yes, it is useful, vital I'd even say, especially if you got your hands on pre-fantasy flight games edition of Dark Heresy book, as there have been some changes to career paths (FFG version has two first releases of errata incorporated I think, but there still is more stuff that got fixed/changed)
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 04:24 »
Thanks Malak, for posting the topic.

First thing: Way I was forced into DMing reminds me how my group do that. I am deeply moved that heartless bastards are not limited to place of my habitation.

Second thing: My English, as you have probably noticed, is not perfect. Indeed, it is quite far from being perfect, so I feel obliged to warm you- I am not entirely sure how it will fare during play.

Third thing: I've never DMd PBFs before, but yet, I am very willing to try.

Fourth thing: Things I do allow. Please note, I do not want more than one marine and xeno per group. Anyway, those supplements are good read- discuss!
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Fifth thing: Pretty minor- in normal DH, bolter weapons did not kick ass, and so plasma ones. So, in MY PBF, bolters are upped to do 2d10X DMG, and plasmas 3d10E
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2009, 04:38 »
Somewhere in a dark corner, sanctioned psyker Passionario keeps muttering and giggling to himself.
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2009, 04:55 »
OKay. So Malak, Almighty Cornelius, Generic, Xandar, Passionaro.
(One a lone emo, five Inqusitor Retinue?) 
M'kay, six seem as upper limit of what I can handle, so if anybody else want to participate, make it quick!
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And greater honour is well due to them
when they foresee (and many of them foresee)
that in the end Ephialtes will appear,
that after all the Persian shall break through.

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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2009, 05:09 »
Quote from: Gargulec on August 25, 2009, 04:55
OKay. So Malak, Almighty Cornelius, Generic, Xandar, Passionaro.
(One a lone emo, five Inqusitor Retinue?) 
M'kay, six seem as upper limit of what I can handle, so if anybody else want to participate, make it quick!
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2009, 05:13 »
Right, I'll start making the character once I'm home from work - I think I'll go for cleric for lulz and assorted preachery, but I'll wait with final decision until I have time to roll stats and look through the careers a bit more.
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2009, 05:17 »
So we have a magnificent six. Better than seven, IMHO. I'll make character creation topic.
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2009, 07:09 »
* An Eldar Outcast gives away a sigh of resignation, then walks away swearing intensively in his blasphemous (yet melodic) language.
Too late, as always, dammit.
I hope there'll be an another occasion to participate. The sooner, the better.
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2009, 09:32 »
Eldar? Always!
For wishing to be a foul xeno, you are granted a place among us. Not very good place, not a place that eldar would want, but still... <evil laughter>
Anyway, I am pretty sure that somebody from magnificent six won't participate, so feel free to post a character:P
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Re: Dark Heresy, eh?
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2009, 10:04 »
Hey, I'm a born Dark Eldar, that's damn unfair -_-
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