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Natalyah would be in favor of initial scouting missions to explore the island and only move the camp further if we find a suitable spot further into the island. And since Natalyah isn't that used to social interaction, she has assumed that everybody else has thinks the same and will be quite astonished if somebody makes a different suggestion.

Atzi wrote:
Sorry i'm silly with my half a$$ sayings and what not but i'm trying to roleplay a druid as best I can >.<; don't know if i'm doing it very well or not...

no worries, i think you're doing fine. only thing i would object to is that you shouldn't try and roleplay a druid, you should roleplay Atzi. and you're the only one who knows what she does, thinks and says :)

Scarab Sages

I think some issues her are organisational and are more difficult to achieve due the the nature of play - PbP instead of F2F.

There are issues we don't know yet that could render a lot of decisions moot.

Size of the island - do we talk half a day walk to the other end of the island, 3 days walk or 3 weeks walk?

It looks like the module tries to take care of the camp issue through the different roles. This is an indication not to move - albeit one based on metagaming

This was the reason I wanted to look for the eggs now as it 'keeps us busy' while we would need to do this where we are and buys us time to find out more information - or to establish information we already should have.

I was suprised when in my diplomacy check against Jask that my charming didn't work. Well - looking back - I don't even know his age. If he is 70-odd, he might not be that charmed any more by the 19 year old Amisi.

Amisi

PS: And adding to Atzi - I enjoy it when there is some roleplay. Amisi is naive - but forgiving. She didn't see it coming - but that's fair. She will let you know when she is unhappy.


Moving camp is something that can be done, but is at least a several-hours process. The fatigue issue came about primarily from the timing; Smuggler's Shiv - and indeed, most of the tropical portion of Golarion, including the Mwangi and all of Sargava - hits the "very hot" environmental condition basically every day from about noon to three, and your morning activities (exploring the Jenivere, holding the funeral, etc.) took you to just about noon by the time it had all wrapped up. So you were basically setting up during the hottest part of the day - the kind of mistake new castaways might easily make, but that experience will quickly correct.

And now I'm double checking again. The current plan is to rest in camp for the night, and then for the entire next day as well, to get settled in, try to work some more Diplomacy magic, and so on, yes? And this is the current plan for roles:

PCs
Amisi - entertainer
Atzi - hunter
Inkathru - medic (? no final decision)
Natalyah - defender (? there's not one yet, but she also didn't make a decision)
Storian - guard
Uchendu - guard

NPCs
Gelik - entertainer
Ishirou - guard
Jask - medic
Sasha - hunter

Is that all correct? I am going to proceed as if it were, and we can retcon if it turns out not to be the case.

Scarab Sages

Carpy DM wrote:
Is that all correct? I am going to proceed as if it were, and we can retcon if it turns out not to be the case.

Looks good - just go ahead and wait if anyone says othervice. That is probably more productive as waiting. I want to find out for a day how the camp business work - and then see how to progress.

Amisi


yes, you can put up Natalyah as defender. That's kinda what i was hoping to do in the PbP thread anyways :)

if we need another hunter i could fill in there as well.


Female Half-Orc Oracle 1

media is fine, Sorry for the long Pause, Been a Crazy weekend, Best friend is Getting married, and we have a Bachelor party all weekend.


Female Half-Orc Oracle 1

**Medic, lol

Scarab Sages

Oops - posted in the wrong thread. Has been rectified.

The exchange with Ishirou really was a surprise and not planned. To a degree I'm glad it happened during watch.


Everybody gets 25 more XP for making Ishirou friendly.

Just a head's up guys: life threw me a hell of a curveball today, and I'm not sure if I will be able to post much for the next day or three as a result. I will try to keep things moving as best I can, but it might be Friday before I manage much of substance in the game.


Male Half-Elf Oracle (Juju) 5

Amisi, what happened to taking 10 on Diplomacy checks? ;-)


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4
Carpy DM wrote:

Everybody gets 25 more XP for making Ishirou friendly.

Just a head's up guys: life threw me a hell of a curveball today, and I'm not sure if I will be able to post much for the next day or three as a result. I will try to keep things moving as best I can, but it might be Friday before I manage much of substance in the game.

Good luck and no rush! We will see you when you get a chance to come back =).

Scarab Sages

Uchendu Kybwa'ka wrote:
Amisi, what happened to taking 10 on Diplomacy checks? ;-)

I didn't expect 10 being enough to sway Aerys. I did expect rather something in the 11-12 area needed.

And somehow I have to admit it doesn't feel right after I write all this up. I know meta-gaming it would be the save thing to do. But I write this up and then it doesn't feel

Happy to take 10 next time around for retries on Gelik and Aerys.

@Atzi - done really greatly. Food and aid was a great idea. You seem best in assisting but I had not a clue what could sensibly bring you to assist.

@Carpy Thanks for cancelling the first diplomacy check and no worries. Real life is happening and takes precedence. You are doing really great so far. No worry to do less for a few days.

Thod


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4
Amisi wrote:
Uchendu Kybwa'ka wrote:
Amisi, what happened to taking 10 on Diplomacy checks? ;-)

I didn't expect 10 being enough to sway Aerys. I did expect rather something in the 11-12 area needed.

And somehow I have to admit it doesn't feel right after I write all this up. I know meta-gaming it would be the save thing to do. But I write this up and then it doesn't feel

Happy to take 10 next time around for retries on Gelik and Aerys.

@Atzi - done really greatly. Food and aid was a great idea. You seem best in assisting but I had not a clue what could sensibly bring you to assist.

@Carpy Thanks for cancelling the first diplomacy check and no worries. Real life is happening and takes precedence. You are doing really great so far. No worry to do less for a few days.

Thod

Its just part of who Atzi is. She is a good person at heart and even though Aerys said something foul while she was drunk, Atzi will continue to be who she is. Though the kicker is that Aerys was being a foul person while she was drunk, mix that with jungle heat and it turns even good people into demons. She has also learned in her travels to ignore the ignorance of fear and misunderstanding from people.

She also is from the Mwangi expanse originally and knows that allowing someone to wallow in self-pity or a drunken state leads to eventual death in the jungle heat. So its her responsibility to make sure Aerys, and everyone else, stays hydrated and fed especially in this unknown jungle. Because if everyone starts dying off then Atzi and Quetza will soon be on their own, trying to survive against the unknown of an island known for shipwrecks and disappearances.

Besides if Diplomacy was a class skill for druids, I could do much more the assist xD

Scarab Sages

Atzi wrote:


Besides if Diplomacy was a class skill for druids, I could do much more the assist xD

No worry - this is why we are a team. When I got the chance to join, diplomacy was the area of most need. Amisi isn't having it as a class skill either - but this is the single skill I pushed as far as possible thanks to specialized school, trait bonus, feat and equipment.

And Amisi is growing more and more into that role.

Amisi can't fight - seems so far we got others who did well in that area. Early on I was afraid that Amisi could be a drag on the group the way I build her up. I don't think that is of any concern anymore.

If there is a need for something she can't do - well - someone else needs to get it done then.

Amisi


i'm still looking for a task that where Natalyah can excel. with my super skillchecks the sulky half-elf role looked promising, but it seems Aerys got me beat there. maybe if we can get her friendly i'll be able to sneak into that role :)

stealth check 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10


Male Half-Elf Oracle (Juju) 5

I don't suppose Inkathru and Storian could be convinced to roll Diplomacy assists on Aerys?

We need at least one more assist to comfortably crack the 'unfriendly' barrier on Diplomacy :-/

EDIT: Well Natalyah, if you really want the roll of sulky half-elf, the best way is to help get Aerys friendly by assisting with Diplomacy :-P


Female Half-Orc Oracle 1

I can try, The Character doesn't feel very, "Diplomacyish" to me, If the player Snaps at me, Inka's personality is very likely to Snap back.


Uchendu Kybwa'ka wrote:

I don't suppose Inkathru and Storian could be convinced to roll Diplomacy assists on Aerys?

We need at least one more assist to comfortably crack the 'unfriendly' barrier on Diplomacy :-/

EDIT: Well Natalyah, if you really want the roll of sulky half-elf, the best way is to help get Aerys friendly by assisting with Diplomacy :-P

you asked for it and... ha! i aced the aid check! Natalyah the diplomat... not what i expected :)

Scarab Sages

Okay - I think you need to replace me in regard to everything diplomatic.

I did notice a 17 followed by a 19 and another 19 and a third 19.

THANKS for all the help.

Amisi

Ps: it reminds Amisi of the nat 20 survival. Something odd going on with the dice here ...


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4
Amisi wrote:

Okay - I think you need to replace me in regard to everything diplomatic.

I did notice a 17 followed by a 19 and another 19 and a third 19.

THANKS for all the help.

Amisi

Ps: it reminds Amisi of the nat 20 survival. Something odd going on with the dice here ...

Na your doing just fine lol, trust me the dice are only being helpful because we are being helpful to your rolls! If you back out those numbers will probably end up like -17 followed by a -19. ;) The dice gods of the board are fickle at times heheh.


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

I hope everything is alright with DM Carpy =( I've had a s##@te couple of months since my dad passed away, so I REALLLY hope it isn't something like that going on...

My prayer's and support are with ya bud! Just in case ;) a little positive thought and prayer are always helpful~


Okay, I'm back and things are moving once again.

Sorry for the delay, guys, but I think we should be good to go now!


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

Glad to see your back and everything is alright =)

Scarab Sages

Carpy

I also hope everything is okay. No problem with the break - I did have my brother and family around. And my computer room is the guest room. While I'm able to work around it, I actually didn't mind a few slow days.

To rekindle it I think some action is most appropriate. Not sure how the background camp story works - but the extra day staying was mainly to ensure everything is settled. If you feel something needs to be done to ensure food/safety just forward a day in game - othetvice we should get on our way.

I noticed slower replies on weekends. So we might have to see if everyone is back and watching. I plan to write up the next chapter in Amisis diary later so everyone can have a quick update were we are.

Amisi


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

I'm always lurking lol or at least I try to, I'm just not posting so I don't clog up the thread :P. But it will be nice to be moving forward again ^^

Scarab Sages

I just wanted to give an ahead warning that there is a chance I drop off here for a few days at the end of next week.

I'm going to the Spielertage in Essen - Germanys biggest gaming event. I Should have WiFi at the hotel. But from past experience you only know if you have wifi once you connected. If it works - well - then you might not notice a lot apart of shorter posts. I aim to check and post in the morning and/or evening every day.

But if for some reason I don't have access then I might drop off Thursday to Friday.

Amisi


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

Glad to see you have returned as well =). Have fun at your gaming convention =D


Sounds like an awesome con, and I hope you have fun with it!

For everyone: I'd like a firm decision from the group about where you are headed next by the end of the day tomorrow, so we can get moving. As a quick recap, the following possible leads have been presented as exploration targets (some of which might be doable simultaneously):

* Finding the lighthouse believed to have been built somewhere on the island
* Tracking down the wreck of the Brine Demon in hopes of finding information that would clear Jask's name
* Finding a dimorphodon egg or recent hatchling for Sasha
* Looking for buried treasure via Ishirou's map
* Helping Aerys kick her alcoholism

(I don't think I'm giving much away at this point when I also note that Gelik has a personal quest to offer as well, if/when you make him friendly.)

Scarab Sages

First of all - I'm happy either way and will follow.

Here is my preference:
1) finding an egg
2) finding the brine demon

Not sure what's needed to kick Aerys habit.

Seems I need to work om Gelig again.

Amisi

Ps - thanks for all the good wishes for the CON. It's less of a RPG con. Four days - 150000 visitors - no typo - there are more as at GEnCon - but not much rpg gaming. I hope to rectify it by doing some evening PFS in the hotel. Still one person short - but we are fine Saturday night to convert an ex Living Greyhawk player to convert to pathfinder. Wish me good luck in my diplomacy checks real live.


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

This is how I would like to do it but... I'll roleplay this selection though~

1. Finding a dimorphodon egg or recent hatchling for Sasha (Easiest)
2. Tracking down the wreck of the Brine Demon in hopes of finding information that would clear Jask's name (semi-Difficult)
3. Helping Aerys kick her alcoholism (Can Be found along the way)
4. Looking for buried treasure via Ishirou's map (Hardest)
5. Finding the lighthouse believed to have been built somewhere on the island (Time Consuming)


Priority from the perspective of Natalyah (i.e. not me as a player):

1. Tracking down the wreck of the Brine Demon.
2. Finding the lighthouse. Natalyah guesses that they built the lighthouse on either of the tips of the island, and she reads the map correct, we're kinda close to the north tip.
3. Helping Aerys kick her alcohlism. Which she feels could be done on the way when explorning.

She's not that keen on either getting an egg for Sasha or the map, but she will go along with both.


Male Half-Elf Oracle (Juju) 5

Personally, I want to systematically explore the island (so that we leave nothing unexplored 'behind' us once we explore the western tip), but if it is really that much of a sandbox, my votes are:

1)Finding Dimorphodon Egg (since we know they are in the area).
2)Finding Aerys a cure (since her alcoholism could drag down global morale).
3)Finding the Brine Demon.
4)Searching for buried treasure.
5)Looking for the lighthouse.

Scarab Sages

Uchendu

Your list sounds good. Amisi will follow you unless you get outvoted.

Amisi


Female Half-Orc Oracle 1
Uchendu Kybwa'ka wrote:

Personally, I want to systematically explore the island (so that we leave nothing unexplored 'behind' us once we explore the western tip), but if it is really that much of a sandbox, my votes are:

1)Finding Dimorphodon Egg (since we know they are in the area).
2)Finding Aerys a cure (since her alcoholism could drag down global morale).
3)Finding the Brine Demon.
4)Searching for buried treasure.
5)Looking for the lighthouse.

I'm good with this list aswell


It looks like consensus is being reached here. So, given all that, which way do you want to head out - west, toward the tip of the peninsula; south, toward the other side of the peninsula; or east, toward the rest of the island?


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

I believe West so we could explore the northern tip of the island before moving on.

Scarab Sages

Yes west first. I would suggest if it makes a difference to go one way a route on the northern cliffs and back through the jungle. With luck we might get both missions - Sasha as well as Aerys done.


Another vote for west.


Male Human Fighter 1

I also reckon west, so that we know what we've got all of the terrain on at least one side pretty much explored.


Female Half-Orc Oracle 1

I'll toss my vote in for West aswell.

Scarab Sages

Together with Uchendus remark above that I interpret also to go west first, we seem to be in full agreement here.

Let's watch out for the berries Aerys needs. I will have Mage hand prepared if it is of any help. At least if we get a little bit closer I could pick berries without the need to get into the center.
For the dimorphodon - to avoid killing any parents I will ensure I have sleep as well.

Happy to follow other ideas - but these are the two that Amisi seems most appropriate to help with right now. Off course there are many ways to skin a cat.

Amisi


Male Half-Elf Oracle (Juju) 5

*nods* I still suggest going west-wards first...


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

lol now we are just waiting for the DM :)


Okay, caught up on the NPC interactions - will get the exploration moving tomorrow.


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

NP boss man, take your time :) we'll be here xD


Time for a newbie question:

Natalyah's turn is coming up and she is either most likely going to attack the snake (assuming that she's seen it). The "problem" is however that Azti is planning to charm the snake, and if i engage it the snakes get's a +5 bonus to it's will save (if i remember the rules correctly).

My question is should i go the "meta-gaming" route (meta gaming in the sense that Natalyah doesn't know what's going to happen) and hold off my attack against the snake until i know if the spell was successful or should i go with what Natalyah knows and just attack the snake? How should i act when these things occur?


Female / Female Human: Jambala Jaeg Descendent) and Deinonychus Saurian Shaman LVL 4

Well Amisi already struck it with a magic missile so the +5 thing is already in place. Unless it stacks, i'm not sure. All I can say is do whatever you think would be right for your character, attacking either the snake or Spider. Don't hold back on my account, because if you strike the snake and defeat it then my casting of the spell is moot ;).

Besides thats the chaos of battle sometimes, now if I had thought about yelling "Don't attack the snake i'm going to charm it! (or something like that)" you would have had an idea of what I was going to do :).

Now, just do what you want and what happens will happen =).

=D

Scarab Sages

Yes please - shout next time that we should leave a monster alive.

Shouting should be fine any time - don't wait for initiative.

Uchendu shouted to deal with the snake - so I tried to my best possibilities.maybe I could done a touch daze attack instead. Off course not sure that works - the monster can't have more levels as I have. But keep this in mind - amisi can daze touch attack weaker monsters.
Well - she still would need to hit ...

Amisi

I'm back. For information about my trip - there is a write up on the PFS pages


Quick clarification: Amisi's magic missile is on round 2 (she's already zapped the spider this round), and Natalyah will go before her.

At the same time, though, the point is moot, because the snake's considered to be in combat with Uchendu at the moment, what with it biting him and all.


Thanks for the awsners. I'll go with character knowledge from now.

Carpy DM wrote:

Quick clarification: Amisi's magic missile is on round 2 (she's already zapped the spider this round), and Natalyah still hasn't taken her action from round 1, so that's not really an issue.

At the same time, though, the point is moot, because the snake's considered to be in combat with Uchendu at the moment, what with it biting him and all.

I shot my bow at the spider and missed for my action on round 1. Right now i'm holding off until round 1 is complete (missing actions from the spider and Storian i think). Or am i completely out of sync?

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