[D&D-5e] Another Chance for Those Incompetent Fools

[BarrowB]

(Old advertisement but new game with same set-up)

Game Name Another Chance for Those Incompetent Fools

Game System DnD 5e

Theme Semi-sandbox in a small city

Flavour Light-hearted, ridiculous comedy with severe moments. Serious problems of a silly world.

Plot Summary Well... you died. Your end was not very heroic and you were barely adult. Though, surprisingly, your adventure does not end here. A deity (your pick) gave you an option to keep your body and continue your life in another world, to prove that you are worthy of being allowed a peaceful afterlife. Wouldn't want everyone to make fun of you in heaven, would you? To make it a bit easier for you to adapt, you received not only an ability to use the local language but also an aid in form of a powerful magic item that definitely won't throw imbalance into that world. Just a few seconds later you woke up in the middle of a street of a seemingly quiet and peaceful city. Soon you noticed a few other individuals, just as lost and confused as you are. Where will your adventures lead you? Is it your chance to become a hero you dreamt to be? Probably no, but you might as well give it a shot... Details About ~4 players Starting level: 4 Sources: All official 5e books (no, no 2024 stuff) Attribute Scores: Point-buy, but you only get 21 points Leveling: Milestones + Chances to gain additional stuff from quests or time-skips Gear: Background + Class's starting equipment (but without the pack), 1 rare magic item, 1 set of tools if you are proficient with any Allowed Races: Human, V.Human, Half-elf, Half-orc, Goblin but re-skinned to be more human-ish and civilHalf-goblin, Tiefling, Shifter, Tabaxi, Yuan-ti Pureblood Alignment: No evil Age: Young adult Setting: Your character may come from any setting, including Earth but don't go too crazy with it. After all you somehow have the abilities of the DnD classes. Additional rule: No ASI. Only feats and half-feats. Posting frequency: Aiming at at least 3/week You are playing as a bunch of weak, flawed characters, who try to achieve anything together. I would prefer to see positive, awkward, shy or silly personalities, while avoiding "I don't care about anyone, I dress all black and avoid all people" types. I want each character to be a bit of a comic relief. You are not a big hero or a chosen one. Applications Name: Race: Class: 5e background: (and it's 2 traits, ideal, bond, flaw) Additional personality flaw: (RP only, whatever you think of) Additional combat flaw: (Something that will make encounters a bit harder for your character. Examples: "I have very slow reactions" (-3 to AC and dex saves) / "I am scared of blood, so I close my eyes before every strike" (disadvantage on attack rolls)) / "I am so weak I need to hold even light weapons two-handed and can't get armour on." / "I stutter in stress..." (each spell has 20% chance to miscast and waste the slot) / etc One skill with anti-proficiency: (You get a - instead of +. Something that you are horrible at for some reasons.) Appearance: Personality: Backstory: -Life so far, also include explanation of where your flaws come from (feel free to put them in Secret if they are not obvious) -How did you die? (I recommend for it to be silly/ridiculous) -What deity sent you to the new world? (any pantheon) What gift did you ask them for to aid your journey? (what magic item were you given) -Why are you trying to be a hero? I don't need a ready character sheet from you. I care more about your funny/ creative idea. (I did run this game before. If we played already, you maaay still apply. Many things will be the same but with slight changes.)

Applications:

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[Onward]

Oh, a Konosuba inspired game, sounds interesting.

So question about the characters that are the fools, what kinda setting/timeline would they be on, are they from the modern real world or are they from the Forgotten Realms?

[BarrowB]

Characters are from Forgotten Realms, as they do start out with DnD classes.

Regarding setting, I want to set it in the world of Konosuba, ~10 years after the events of the last book, when new bad guys are slowly gathering power to take place of the new demon king.
If it turns out that too many players are familiar with the universe, I will make some changes, to make sure that they are at least a bit lost and confused.

[Hal Hammerhand]

Sorry, question already asked

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[Desteplo]

Character Name: Dupet of the daylight moon
Class: wizard (scribe from tashas)
Race: forest gnome
Description: Forest gnome, grey eyes, short green hair, woody brown skin, turquoise robes

 

Personality: she has an undying urge for knowledge and has little reason to hold back. Though at the cost to her social interest. Has a hard time listening past bullet points. But she’s nice and kind hearted unless she has little reason to be, that’s just a waste of effort
Alignment: N
Background: Sage
Personality Trait 1: okay, you said a bunch... I was thinking louder than you and didn’t hear a thing
Personality Trait 2: i mean... who hasn’t summoned a demon or two.. did you not go to college?
Ideal: The path to self-improvement is through knowledge and experimentation
Bond: I work to study and improve on the minor amount that’s written about other realms
Flaw: Most people scream and run when they see something so incredibly interesting, such as a screaming ghost in the bathroom mirror! I have so many questions!!
Backstory: Backstory:
-heavy in study at the university near burnout their brother brings them coffee laced with something extra. It Expanded their view of the world and revitalized them, though it worked too well… leading to a tragic accident. Their career and apprenticeship in research at an end.
-“how’d I die? I managed to find 4 others for the demon summoning ritual but… forgot to grab an extra to hold a protection circle.”
-What deity sent you to the new world? Deneir, god of writing
-“hero? Maybe in the realm of academia! Mordenkainen’s got nothing on me!”

Additional personality flaw (RP only, whatever you think of): she has an obsessive collection and study of monsters and creatures
Additional combat flaw (Something that will make fights a bit harder for your character.: "I.. ooo squirrel!" (-4 to initiative rolls and dex saves)
One skill with anti-proficiency: insight

[WildJessi]

Name: Liu Wen
Race: Human
Class: Monk
5e background: Far Traveler
2 traits: 1.) I have different assumptions from those around me concerning personal space, blithely invading other's space in innocence, or reacting to ignorant invasion of my own. 2.) I begin or end my day with small traditional rituals that are unfamiliar to those around me.
ideal: Open. I have much to learn from the kindly folk I meet along my way.
bond: I am fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this new land.
flaw: I have a weakness for the new intoxicants and other pleasures of this land.
Additional personality flaw (RP only, whatever you think of): She tends to be flighty. Doing one thing then something catches her attention and she forgets what she was doing. Changes her mind on the fly. Has trouble staying focus on one thing for too long.
[B]Additional combat flaw (Something that will make fights a bit harder for your character. Examples: A jumper. For example, a spider can drop down in front of her and she jumps before killing it. Some can jump at her and she'll scream in surprise before she fights back. (Saw this movie where a guy goes into kitchen with a knife, about to attack the unsuspecting housewife & mother. She sees him and screams in shock. The man's head goes back from scream and the woman blinks, picks up hot frying pan and sacks him. Cracked me up)

One skill with anti-proficiency (Don't worry, you will still get your normal proficiencies. I just want you to pick one skill that you are horrible at): Intimidation, being perhaps a bit over friendly, she rather show kindness than getting into someone's face. not liking to bully anyone. Unless something happens that leaves her no choice, will she get assertive. (Think of the black female cop on Police Academy, forgot her name)

Appearance: Petite at 5'3, slender build of an athletic body. Her skin color has that yellowish-bronze hue, and she has dark brown eyes with long dark hair. She wears a colorful robe made of cotton and silk, of mostly red with silver embroidery and elastic leg bindings that is common among the monks.

Personality: Bubbling at times, very friendly, has a smile that in infectious. Always willing to help others, although can be a bit naive at times. Grew up an orphan, never knowing her parents, she was raised in a monastery in Kara-Tur. While showing friendship to everyone one, she is easy to goad or to double dare. Something a few mean girls or lustful boys like to take advantage of.
Picture of the character:

Backstory: Growing up in a monastery as an orphan, she was taught about life, how to survive, and how to defend oneself. She was a good student if she focused, but her mind tends to wander. She got along with others fairly well. Most liked her, but like everywhere, you had the populars, the unpopulars, and the in betweens. She was part of the in betweens. Although attractive, she was flighty, and a few mean girls would give her problems. At the same time, a few of the boys would try to find a way to take advantage of her. The teachers would keep an eye on her for her safety.

One day some pupils found a hole in the ground 200 yards around the monastery. Natural subsistence would rise from it at certain times of the day. Those that inhaled it would talk funny. It soon became a secret game. To see who can inhale the most and talk the funniest. Some gotten sick or passed out. One day, they were out there again with same results. Then Liu's turn came, determined win she relaxed her body and inhaled the most she could. Her body would rock while others cheered her on, some for her to win, others for other purposes. Minutes passed and Liu was still sitting in front of the hole, they began to get tired of waiting declared her the winner, but she wasn't moving. Someone noticed she wasn't breathing and another went to her and found her unresponsive. They quickly ran to get the first teacher they saw but it was too late. All of the students were punished. Turns out it was helium, and its density is less than that of air and it can replace the oxygen in your lungs. Once that happens, the nervous system shuts down and you go to sleep. Forever. Which happened to Liu.

When Liu woke up, she found herself standing there with only a sheet. There was a very beautiful woman standing in front of her. She was Kwan Ying, the goddess of compassion, mercy, and joy. She looked at Liun with a sad smile and shook her head. Feeling sorry for the girl who should have a long life. She then gave her 2 choices. Stay dead, or come back and start over in a whole new land. She couldn't stay where she grew up because she wouldn't grow much. She needed to be somewhere new, for her to learn and hopefully mature better. Liu thought about about it for a few moments. Staying dead really wasn't that bad, but although she was outwardly friendly to all, deep down, she knows how some thought of her. She didn't want to be simply known as a happy go lucky but naive girl. She wanted to prove to others that she can be more. Especially to herself.

Being a hero wasn't something she thought about, but what better way to show that she can be much more than happy go lucky. She can have purpose in her life, which she never had in her previous life.

[Onward]

App Name: Ravioli PiccolaRapa Race: Half-Elf Class: Valor Bard Background: Folk Hero Defining Event: I stood up to a tyrant’s agents. Technically I sort of did. Traits:If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. I’m confident in my own abilities and that's about it. Ideal: Maybe With A Hint of Depression Inferiority Complex Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. Bond: I protect those who cannot protect themselves. Flaw: The people who knew me from my previous world knew my shameful self, so I never want to go back home again. Additional Flaw: l want to live out my dream and uphold my virtues but that's just too much effort. I'd rather stay at a comfortable home then adventure. Combat Flaw: Ugh, too much effort. ( Suffer a penalty of -10 for every weapon attack you use, including the use of improvised weapon. Fist's aren't included though.) Skill with anti-proficiency: Athletics Appearance: Ravioli isn't very tall, she stands at a height of 4'9" and doesn't look very athletic, weighing at least 102 pounds. She has a robust figure, her skin complexion is white as pasta dough, her braided hair hangs at the back of her ear, which is sharp as knives by the way, a wavy yellowish noodle color streams at the middle of her back and her eyes are grey like the color of small, cut mushrooms. She carries a lute and longsword most of the time. Her attire either has leather armor or a chain shirt covering her white long sleeves, she also wears a red skirt. Personality: Ravioli is a kind and helpful person, while she tries to be. She's high-spirited and enthusiastic when helping but sometimes or often she's prone to mistakes and laziness. It's a sickness she has called "I can't be bothered with this-itis disease" and is prone to mood swings. Her actual personality is that of a deadbeat but she tries to change that the moment she died. She has an inferiority complex and whenever someone shows off their magic skills, she tries one-uping them. This mostly stems from her younger sister who's a powerful mage and is living the life she dreams of one day. She dreams one day to become a wandering traveler and to be free from all worries. However, she suffers from an actual illness that makes her body weaker than she looks and causes great stress on the mind. However she doesn't want to tell anyone about it, blaming her laziness as an excuse. And now that she's in another world, no one will have to worry about her. Backstory: Once, in a faraway land ruled by a tyrannical king, their raised a great hero that made a revolution, the hero who's name will be sung by the God's as the world's greatest hero. This is not that Hero's story but the tyrannical ruler's city guardsman's stablehand's assistant of the assistant's story, and her name was only remembered by one God. Her name is Ravioli PiccolaRapa, a assistant that comes from a long line of pasta making chefs. However she didn't want to become a chef and instead wanted the life as an adventurer, but first she needed experience which is why she's currently working as an assistant's assistant, for the experience and money. However, one day her folks sent her a delicious pasta to give her good luck on her journey and she died. Turns out she was allergic to cheese, scholars were confused how she avoided eating cheese for so long, even the God's couldn't figure out this enigmatic puzzle. This did however, set-up an entire chain of events that lead up to the great hero to rise in power, which Ravioli thinks of that as her one and only greatest achievement in life, even though she didn't intend on it. Anyway, she died and one God decided to speak with her. He was a God of music and creativity, he didn't like the idea of letting young and inspiring minds expire so quickly. So he decided to sent her to another world for another chance in life, also he gave a few gifts to her, one was her very own it could be a magical one like the instruments of the Bard, but if it's too powerful magic item. then it's just a regular lutelute and the other was untapped inspiration she never knew she had. And so she now lives in this other world and aspires to bring her dream to fruition... Or maybe not.

[BarrowB]

Thanks for the application.
I think everything with this character is fine so far.
Weapon attack penalty for a character, who knows cantrips, does not seam like too much of an issue, but I can imagine a few scenarios, where it could make her useless/ cause problems, so it's okay to keep it.
Regarding the magical lute, it will probably be fine.

[Solid Snek]

I do love to indulge in Isekai from time to time... while my number of games is full, my reading list and interest is not. If it isn't any trouble, BarrowB, I'd very much appreciate a link to the game thread when you start so I can follow along.

In any case, good luck to any and all applicants, and good luck to the DM!

[BarrowB]

Thanks,
I see no issue with others following along, as long as my players won't have anything against it.

[Hal Hammerhand]

 

Application Name: Twirlique (Twirly) Race: Wood Elf Class: Druid 5e background: Hermit Personality Traits: -She often gets lost in contemplation, becoming oblivious to her surroundings. -She feels tremendous empathy for all who suffer. Ideal: -Greater good: Her gifts are meant to be used for the good of others, not for her own benefits. Bonds: -She entered seclusion because she loved someone she could not have. Flaw: -She lacks confidence in her relationships with others and this drives her to not trust easily. Additional personality flaw: Twirly has a very strange and obvious skin condition that she can't help but feel a little self-conscious about. Additional combat flaw: She doesn't like to hurt people but It is often something that needs to be done as an adventurer. She always pull her punches. (Disadvantage on attacks) One skill with anti-proficiency: Perception, ever since a strange bark-like skin grew over one of her eyes, her vision has become unfocused and somewhat near-sighted. Appearance: Twirly stands just an inch under five feet tall and doesn't weigh much more than the accumulation of all her clothing when they are soaked with water. She has a dark complexion with different mushrooms and growths sprouting from her head and shoulders. Her hair is black and hangs stiffly down to her shoulders. Her eyes, before one of them was covered over are unremarkable tree-bark brown. She wears a light green dress that hangs loosely and straight down from her shoulders to her ankles, she has to keep her dress off her shoulders ever since she starting growing fauna. Personality: Twirly is light-hearted, taking every moment in stride by always trying to find the bright side of the situation. She tries to always bolster her allies up to the point where she begins to really get close to them. She tries to keep everyone at arm's reach, since she finds it very hard to fully trust people, fully expecting them to turn on her or make fun of her for her strange appearance. Backstory: Twirly was born in the Silvan Wood, deep where humans dared not tread. She lived among one of the last tribes of her people that inhabited the wood. She was born under a good moon and blessed by the elders. It wasn't until she entered the first stages of womanhood that things began to change. Along with the normal changes a girl's body went through in order to become a woman, this was also the start of the strange growths of mushrooms and toadstools that began sprouting around her head. Her parents, elder druids of the village, saw any form of nature that manifested upon an elf's person as a blessing from the deities. While other elves might have sprouted antlers, feathers or fur, Twirly was blessed or cursed, rather, with mushrooms. SHe was often mocked and ridiculed but what truly drove her from the village was when her one true love chose another. Twirly was alone in her hermitage, searching for the serenity to bear her 'blessings' when a group of humans stumbled upon her and mistook her for some hideous hag or monster and slew her, mercilessly. In the dull green of her afterlife, she drifted until the spirit Osanyin the One-eyed, one-armed, one-legged orisha of healing herbs, that had blessed her visited her, giving her a vision of what was to be, giving her yet another chance to find her true destiny and use her gifts for those who needed it. This is Twirly's second chance to be what she should have been in her first life and she intends to do just what she was meant to do.

[Hal Hammerhand]

Alright, I think I am finished with my app. Critique please.

[BarrowB]

Thank you for your application.

-Well, Twirlique's death seems a bit drastic... but I think it is acceptable, as being ugly and ashamed of it is one of her main things. (If I understood correctly)
-I like the overall idea, but I feel like she needs at least one light-hearted thing in her backstory. So far her life feels like a complete tragedy from beginning to end. (Unless you really want to keep it that way)

I see no other issue with the character.

[WildJessi]

my app is done. Liu is finished. Hope you like.

[BarrowB]

Liu Wen

-Combat flaw: How do you see it work? Does it mean that her first action (or whole turn?) of every encounter is spent panicking?
Correct me, if I understood it wrong.
-I really like the way she died.
-No big deal, but you might want to read it again, to fix some small errors, like: "She gave her 3 choices" and listing only 2 of them.

Overall, I love this application.
You have a big chance of getting picked, as you are the only front-line so far.