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So, for my regular DnD group's current game, in which I am an elven fighter/wizard, I have been writing a character journal of the events that happen within the game, so that I might garner extra XP. This is nothing new for this group of players, I'm merely keeping up with the Joneses, in this case. (*le sigh*)
But, I admit, I am probably taking things a mite far. To make things as interesting for the GM as he has made them for us, I have so far done the following to make truly memorable journals for him to read:
a) Downloaded over 150 fonts, including some 'mystical' ones, in order to find a 'handwriting' font that adequately reflects my character's personality quirks and mindset.
b) Learned how to antique paper (use strong tea and a gentle oven!).
c) Created a seal for the wizardly academy from which my character graduated.
d) Had more fun with MS Word than I've had in a long time, getting the 'seal' to print out as a faux watermark.
e) Book-stapled my antiqued, 'hand-written' printouts, rather than just e-mailing them.
Now, admittedly I'm doing all of this for sheer personal amusement, as well as to figure out all of these neat tricks for when I return to the GM's hot seat, so that I can provide memorable hand-outs to the players.
I do know that I have made the GM shake his head a few times. I don't know if it's stunned amazement or in surprised humor, though.
But the XP awards sure have been nice...
But, I admit, I am probably taking things a mite far. To make things as interesting for the GM as he has made them for us, I have so far done the following to make truly memorable journals for him to read:
a) Downloaded over 150 fonts, including some 'mystical' ones, in order to find a 'handwriting' font that adequately reflects my character's personality quirks and mindset.
b) Learned how to antique paper (use strong tea and a gentle oven!).
c) Created a seal for the wizardly academy from which my character graduated.
d) Had more fun with MS Word than I've had in a long time, getting the 'seal' to print out as a faux watermark.
e) Book-stapled my antiqued, 'hand-written' printouts, rather than just e-mailing them.
Now, admittedly I'm doing all of this for sheer personal amusement, as well as to figure out all of these neat tricks for when I return to the GM's hot seat, so that I can provide memorable hand-outs to the players.
I do know that I have made the GM shake his head a few times. I don't know if it's stunned amazement or in surprised humor, though.
But the XP awards sure have been nice...
