Are we waiting for something?
Sorry... had a big project due on the 10th, and had to catch up on other stuff after that. I'll be back on schedule tomorrow if not tonight.
A swarm takes half again as much damage (+50%) from spells or effects that affect an area, such as splash weapons and many evocation spells.
flaming sphere qualifies as "affect[ing] an area" right?
Technically per RAW, no it doesn't. Though a 4's sphere in a swarm seems like it could with some DM fiat ;p
Well, in the effect they talk about 5 ft diameter sphere, that seems a volume : )
It gives reflexes save, which are meant for area effect spells, though.
But a reflex to negate, not half damage like most. So doding the large sphere coming at you instead of diving for cover (at least, that's what I've always called the save). Either way, DM's call on it.
Sorry, my fault on taking so long. I apologize, making post now.
The two guys in full plate, is their full plate still usable?
After a bit of cleaning yes.
Okay, looking to organize some thoughts quick to make sure I'm on the same page as everyone else.
We have three major factions in play here, right?
Faction 1 - Us
We know what we're here and what we're doing.
Faction 2 - The Stag Lord
The Stag Lord is the de facto ruler out here at present and one of our major opponents.
Faction 3 - Saldor
He's the other threat. We think Dovan is working with him and the mites?
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NPCs we have heard of
Akiros - Stag Lord's second in command (or at least have been told, who knows now)
Dovan - Stag Lord's former second, may be working with Saldor. May have organized mites.
Rojeunet - Joined the Stag Lord after leaving Magpies. Kressle fears them I believe?
Auchs the Oaf - Loyal to Dovan first, then the Stag Lord. Don't know much else about him.
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Anyone else able to add stuff?
I went ahead and made a base spreadsheet to help me keep track of NPCs and their roles since to be quite truthful I'm having a tough time keeping track of them all (I love it as well!).
It should be editable by everyone so please feel free to add anything that may be pertinent. I'll go through the threat every now and then and try to add anything else we find out. I'll put a link on my profile as well.
Nice job on the spreadsheet, I've just started to do the same thing with the loot so to keep trak of things, it should be online in a couple of days.
I'll think about the NPCs
... and I have your "headquarters" NPCs listed on the campaign info page in case anyone had forgotten.
I've been using that as well, just hadn't added them in yet.
Norton, Here's a copy of the Loot Spreadsheet I made for the RotRL game I'm in. If you like it, I can make a copy of it. Not sure how it compares to yours.
I have used the one I'm using with my tabletop campaign. We developed it after a couple of sessions where the wizard and the bard had conversations like this:
"Do you have [...]"
"No I don't, Yo have it."
"No, I left it to you..."
"Wait, do we have such thing?"
"Let me check, I got a swidle... no, maibe is a juble... damn, I can't read what I wrote here..."
I put there all the stuff we found, minus what I knew we already took. I also added Noton's stuff. Feel free to add your stuff too.
I also added the gp value of what I could evaluate properly. As location I set everything to be at Oleg's, if you want something just put your name instead.
Filters on top can help you narrow down searches.
Items with a "*" at the beginning are still to be identified
The file is here
Very nice, Norton! And thank you for that! Definitely will help out in the longterm.
Just so you know, I'll be away from the keyboard until Friday
I guess everybody is busy with the holidays. I'll be away from the 26 to the 30.
Wow, Xmas is over! Gotta say this has been a draining one for me. Hope everyone had a good holiday season (for those who celebrate).
Looking over my PBPs this morning, I realize it's been a bigger interruption than I thought it would be. So going through and apologizing to all my games for the somewhat unexplained absence and getting updates in as applicable.
See you back on the 30th Norton! And hopefully Rogar will be able to post again soon.
I can't post in the gameplay tread, it goes on preview even when i hit submit post
everybuddy OK?
I'm here, but I can't post on the other tread, tried with different browsers without result. I'm filing a help request to the staff
Still here, no worries. Just don't have much to contribute to the conversation right now.
Just to let everyone know, tomorrow night I'll be attending a work holiday party, then Sunday I leave to Florida for a week. I'll try to make sure everything's as up to date as I can before the party tomorrow, but after that probably won't be able to post until at the hotel Sunday night. I should be able to post every night while in Florida, but if there's a delay it'd be work related. I come back next Friday if I completely disappear during this time for some reason.
Still not able to post in gameplay, Norton?
I should have resolved the issue, just a freaking hectic week at work, 'll be back in a few hours with a post
To clarify:
Bokken said the birds would come eventually, I didn't think I posted anything about you having seen any. I thought Norton was bluffing, which flushed the virtually impossible-to-perceive birds from their hiding spot. However they were ready to flee once Furiel began casting, getting a head start on the eagles.
Ah, I was a little confused myself. Norton must've managed to bluff me as well with his check.
I assumed Furiel cast the two eagles inside, so any birds outside would not see them forming. Then, after the second eagle appears after his full round casting time, Furiel bursts out ready to cast with his eagles in a big gotcha.
Anyway, given the lack of any other specific objective, Furiel is ready for operation Stag Lord.
Has anybody heard from Rogar?
We are going to face the Stag Lord, probably our toughest encounter yet and we are 1 monk and 1 fighter down. Things are likely to turn physical and we are in a weak spot right now.
No I haven't. Was really hoping he'd be back by now. Should I recruit one?
At this point we have what, a cavalier/bard, sorcerer, druid, rage prophet, correct?
It looks like Rogar hasn't been on since November 7th. I'm fine with going 4 or recruiting another. Always nice to have that fifth spot, but not a need. Has anyone tried PMing Rogar out of curiousity?
We go. We do have our bandit buddies.
I do like the dynamic that a five group party can provide, but I'm fine with four if that is preferable.
There are two wagons. One in which four can hide, one with the mounted crossbows and room for crates of bottles in which two may hide.
The gnomes did not offer to join you. They are petrified of the Stag Lord and will throw screaming crying tantrums before they join you.
Just noting that I'll be in a hotel for the next two weeks with the worst internet I've ever had (though as of this time, it seems to be working a bit better). If for some reason I disappear, feel free to bot me.
I definitely agree with Norton out front with Errol. It is putting quite a lot of faith in Errol though, and he could easily blow our cover. This would be a situation where Ta'de-win would value Rogar's opinion.
I'd rather be in the 4 wagon if given a choice in the matter. I'm going to review my spell list shortly for what would be effective to take.
Hello all! It's been awhile. I am updating Alice to level 3, and rejoining!
Forgot my Hp roll for level 3!
Welcome Back!!!
Welcome back... now get in the wagon!
Welcome back, Alice! Nice to see you back, and just in time to take down the Stag Lord (hopefully!).
Just in time for some mage armor.
So Errol and Norton driving "XBow wagon"
Furiel, Rook, and Green hidden inside.
Ta'de-win and Rogar driving "Wagon 2"
Kesten, Kressle, and Alice hidden inside.
Correct?
Any spell recommendations, guys? The two Domain spells are kinda set (don't have much choice on that matter), but looking for advice on the others.
0th
0 - Create Water
0 - Light
0 - Purify Food and Drink
0 - Mending
1st
1 - Entangle
1 - Frostbite
B - Cure Light Wounds
D - Obscuring Mist
2nd
2 - Bull's Strength
B - Flaming Sphere
D - Fog Cloud
When we get to the fort entangle might be of no use
I'll swap out for Burning Disarm then.
So, should we make camp?
sounds like a plan to me.
Is it assumed I am in the wagon, or do I need to be weaved back into the story? I don't wanna make assumptions or step on toes if any plans are being made or followed out etc.
Alice - You are with the group, either in the wagon or mounted.