The discussion thread. Do avoid getting your tears and broken dreams on the floor. ;P
Just wanna roll my alternate racial ability before I post in gameplay. I don't think it will affect how I react but you never know?
So that's a +2 to my dexterity score, badass. Since we haven't actually started yet (technically) would you allow me to fidget with my stats a little? 19 dex would be cool but I'd rather have a little more wisdom. Let me know either way.
Adjust as you see fit, does not bother me. Just make sure all your numbers are right.
Alright, will do, first post is up.
Typical I roll like total crap.
''I will disregard the fact that you even carry such a large weapon to begin with''
Im just a little confused by what the guard meant she she said this. When she says disregard, does she mean to say she's overlooking the fact that i have a weapon on me because I shouldn't. Or is she disappointed that I didn't have it strapped on and ready to wield?
Almas is a pretty laid back city but anyone carrying anything larger then a dagger or around that size is not normal. Outside adventurers, guards, and mercenaries etc. Carrying a border line exotic sword around the docks while claiming your a regular tavern girl does not look good. That's sort of like walking around with a rifle in your bag everyday, even the most laid back people are going to wonder. ;P
That's what she meant by it. Not unheard of mind you but not normal ether.
Let me know when you want to move on or if your going to try more back and forth with the officer. :)
Alright, if it comes up I'll point out that the practice of the sword is basically a religious responsibility for the faithful of Sarenrae. In either case I'm done arguing with the officer. I am ready to proceed when you are.
Sorry I didn't post till now, I didn't see your post until 10 30 and since the clocks rolled forward I decided an early bed time for once was a good idea, especially considering my morning shift.
No problem, that's the beauty of pbp.
Yeah, until your Dm abandons your Forgotten Realms game. thus breaking your heart.
Yeah that was a hard hit for me and that's no secret. But life goes on and so must I. Anyways I can always hope for another or that it may be brought back later. :)
That would be so awesome. Forgotten realms games are just so damn rare. Mind its not exactly a surprise that on the Paizo forums most people just run Golarion but still.
How do you feel about a mini time jump?
I don't have a problem with it. Im pretty flexible with how this story rolls out.
Plus its your story as much as mine, so if you're down I am as well.
I am giving a chance to post any reactions or stuff before the time jump. If your good as is then post here and I'll make the time jump.
I don't like being railroaded so not going to do the same. ;)
appreciate the sentiment, I don't particularly like being railroaded. In either case I'm good to go.
These are the results of your training.
1 bonus skill point per level, woot!
The trait below.
Acrobatics and Climb are class skills for you. You
gain a +2 bonus on Acrobatics and Climb checks to climb
or swing on a rope or ship’s rigging. You do not provoke
attacks of opportunity from climbing or swinging on a
rope or ship’s rigging.
Also 500 gp that you have gained over time to use as you will.
This full day is free, after that your first assignment comes in and who knows where you will go. Enjoy it or just head back to your room to read a book. Your choice. ;)
Meant for the post to include what she wants to do after shopping but life got in the way. Specifically she hopes to find, a potion of protection from evil and touch of the sea, a masterwork backpack and a gold ring with ruby worth 150 in gold, for the purposes of getting the benefit of my trait.
I rolled Gather info since i figured there was unlikely to be a giant sign that said ''potions here'' but the rest I figure will be readily available no problem.
Just wondering what did you put your extra skill point in?
I debated between climb and profession sailor but ultimately went with climb. Prof Sailor will wait till next level.
So she's looking for a bar or something to have a drink or two. If you don't feel like writing up a scene for the bar, we can move unto the next day. Im good to go either way.
It depends if you have anything in mind or your just going to drink a few before bed.
In hindsight i don't have anything in particular in mind. So feel free to advance to next day if you want to.
Can I get a quick update, whether in discussion or gameplay letting me know who the target is and where I'm supposed to go. I think it will help me to form my response.
Your staying in Augustana, West Copperdown is the district he will be in. It's pretty much the slums of the city. He is a human, male, and laborer that goes by the name Ahlir.
Their is not much on him sense if their was then you wouldn't be needed.
What's the knowledge roll for?
Damn. did they start out as hostile? I thought a diplomacy check of 25 would have bought me at least one less opponent for sure.
Still this is why this is my favorite campaign that im currently playing. Almost every time you post, I have a slap to the forehead ''D'oh'' moment where I realize how I might have avoided this situation. Very much enjoying this and I am hoping you're enjoying running.
Also as an aside the knowledge check is for whether or not she knows the likely hood of guards patrolling this area in numbers. I have some ideas for ghost sound.
Well I feel an explanation is due. ;)
These guys are thugs and while not overly bright they are the masters of their rather small domain. Your diplomacy was high but your actual words (manner really) and clearly expensive ring that you neglected to hide worked against you. Pretty much sealing your fate of being robbed.
Glad to hear your enjoying it. Sometimes I wonder if I am being to nit-picky about stuff.
Concerning the knowledge roll.
The chances of guards is small, the slums are rather extensive and gangs tend to be the local force of order. Very rarely do patrols come this deep and always in large numbers making them slow. Yet you also realize that the gangs that rule the slums are numerous and antagonistic. Meaning they watch and defend their territories from rivals viciously and without exception less they lose what they have won. They don't stray far as a result.
Alright good to know.
Figured the ring was gonna sink me. I wasn't kidding about the forehead slapping either. I was in the breakroom at work and literally hit myself while cursing. I don't find you nit-picky (yet?). Nice to see a Dm that isnt fast and loose with everything.
I think my brother said you use theater of the mind when doing your campaigns (most seem to) but could I get the dimensions of the street as you envision them? At least the width anyway.
Yeah maps are not my thing and in this type of game even more so sense they move faster. Maps end up taking more time then combat itself.
The streets in the slums are not uniform or even straight. They tend to be 5 feet to 10 feet wide most of the time, not counting side streets and allies. The two robbers got you in a sort of egg like section. Which is what allowed them to block you in effectively, at least not without passing them.
Not that I think it matters much at this point. x)
Well s&$~, sucks to be Zatsa I guess. Well I don't know about others but i appreciate your story's ogre-like-layers.
As a quick aside, does Zatsa get any kind of glimpse of her savior? As per Raw she's unconscious and the answer is no I believe.
edit: Never mind just re-read it more carefully and saw that they are already gone.
Sorry she only saw him from a distance before she went down, but only as a cloaky blur that may have been her imagination of death come calling. He was gone before she woke up.
^.^
Yeah its fine, I was just trying to get a feel for how she would react to the dead body that shouldn't be there.
Here is the loot list before I call it a night. I'll post what happens next tomorrow.
Potion of Cure Light Wounds
Holy Water
Oil (2)
Healer's Kit (2 uses left)
Breastplate
Cold Iron Dagger
Longsword
Tindertwigs
Whetstone
Wineskin
3 gp
Alright, I'll think about what is practical and worth taking and add it here or ooc in my reply.
Good night.
In case there is any confusion:
Knowledge is to identify his race, stealth is to hopefully avoid people seeing I had a quality scimitar on me and the disguise is to appear as a beggar. Not sure if I get a circumstance bonus of some kind for the props.
P.s Would the cold iron dagger or breastplate or longsword have any magical auras from detect magic. Answer has to be 'no' given its the first encounter but I'd kick myself if i didn't ask.
Sorry none of the gear is magical. It's all common mass produced fare. Only the potion reads as special.
Didn't really expect any of it to be magical considering level one and i lost that fight :p
Still I just had to be sure.
I grabbed the potion, the dagger and longsword, the gold and the tindertwigs. I would have liked to have taken the breastplate and sold it, but my poor bag probably would not be able to fit it at this point.
My character sheet now reflects that.
You plan to follow him outside the city or call it a night at the gatehouse?
Thought I would ask her in case you want anymore information.
As a player I'm sure he's aware of my presence, but in character she failed her hunch check (Dc is like 20 so I was 12 points shy) so she has no reason to think she shouldn't keep following him. She hasn't really learned much about him.
Perhaps she has learned plenty and just doesn't know it. ;)
Hope she writes a detailed report.
She does if the giant, hulking man beast doesn't bash her brains in.
So mean, the guy can't help it that he was born big and physically proportionate. :P
Zatsa never said it was a bad thing. I was merely pointing out that she would write a long and detailed report, assuming she didn;t follow him and he didn't bash her brains in in retaliation for the transgression.
To be fair it wasn't outside the realm of possibility. She has lost 100 percent of her fights thus far.
I think that Pride drawback is going to bring you alot of suffering. Just saying some flaws are more fatal then others in the adventuring business. xP
What's that song, if your not smart you better be tough.
Joking aside, how detailed is your report. Do you tell all that you saw leaving nothing out or do you just summarize? Do you include you fight before finding the target?
Yeah its detailed, it covers everything as she remembers it. Lying to your superiors on your first assignment seems foolish.
As for Pride as a drawback, a lot of draw backs are really weak, while traits are amazing. I always try and take one that will actually have consequences on my character. Given that I thought bluff and diplomacy would come up a lot it seemed appropriate.
If I don't get to a gameplay post up tonight, I will tomorrow.
Bluff and diplomacy will play a part. Just saying your going to get your pride hurt alot. Humility is a corner stone of virtue for a reason. That apology clause is a real pain. Piratey types are not known for their manners. ;)
To be fair at level 1 I have like +10 to diplomacy if I can use my fashion trait. So a -2 sucks, but +8 on any skill check at level 1 is still pretty great if you ask me.
Its all good. Post when you can.
Damn sorry I took so long, had work then class, then a drink or three in the bar built into my school. Which I guess tells you how serious my school is ;p
Depends what your going to school for? I mean you could be going to learn bar tending or brewing skills. ;P