DM Carbide's Through a Cracked Mirror: The Dark Road (Inactive)

Game Master John Woodford

Yeah, I NEED maps. Don't think I'll follow through on that one.

Now that I think about it he did use a map for the most complex fight we've had; we were at a meeting in the town hall when it started on fire, and we had to evacuate the townsfolk and put out the fire square by square. He didn't use maps when we were just fighting a couple of burning skeletons, though.

Ready when we get into round 1.

Sorry, computer issues.

Lots and lots of computer issues, though I was able to coax a backup off the hard drive before it died, and that made the system rebuild pretty trivial. Sorry about the delay!

Sorry guys. Life's getting a bit complicated with work/family right now.

I gotta drop my games. Can't give them sufficient time that they deserve. Sorry.

Well, crud. We'll miss you, Xavier, but I know RL has to come first. Good luck!

Dotting, so other people can see this thread.

In the short term, I'm going to DMPC Xavier. Do any of you know someone who'd be interested in playing a primary melee combatant to replace him?

Please bot Darc if you need to.
My computer motherboard has gone to that great motherboard in the sky.
Thus I may or may not have access to a computer that will allow me to post.

Cheers,
Deevor

Thanks for the heads-up.

Anyone out there affected by Sandy?

Not me. I don't know about the others.

I'll be at a con this weekend and the hotel charges for internet access. Posting may be sporadic. (As though it hasn't been already...losing 40% of the players at once does tend to take the wind out.)

Have a good one at the Con DM ... I'll be at one the following weekend and will be without internet.

How long has it been since our last scuffle?

Less than a day. You fought the vines early in the morning, shortly after you got off the boat, and then headed inland.

Sorry, been hit by man 'flu this week, since returning from last weekend away at CrispyCon. I did leave a note on my main profile 'Deevor', if I haven't left you a note to say what's happening. Will be back with you tomorrow, 23rd.

Not a problem. Yesterday was US Thanksgiving, so I was either on the road, eating, or in a tryptophan coma most of the past couple of days. (Well, that or baking...I made up a couple of batches of pecan bars Wednesday night that mostly have vanished by now. Yum.)

Just checking in until my turn comes up...

Oops, ninja'd post; sorry

I sent Eretria a PM a couple of days ago, but haven't heard anything. I'll give her until later today, then assume she's holding action.

I have not logged into the site for over a week, and I don't think its fair to the group. I may or may not ask to come back, but I do know that right now I should not be here, and it is better if I replaced.
It is not an issue with the campaign. I will probably check in from time to time to just to read the post.

The same messages is going to my other pbp groups also.

OK. We're at a reasonable breakpoint, which makes this as good a time as any to talk. Two of the five of you have had to pull out. I understand; RL has to come first, and both concerro and STR Ranger were considerate enough to let us know instead of just walking away, which puts them head and shoulders above some GMs I've had on the boards here. However, that leaves the party with a serious lack of depth. Darc and Sami are pretty decent combat monsters, esp. when Darc's given time to buff, and Eretria can put out respectable damage herself. But you're fragile...it's a lot more likely that three people will all miss their saves than that five will, and with things like the seugathi madness aura and the moonflower's flare that can make all the difference in the world.

Now, the course of the campaign from here isn't set in stone by any means. I have a good handle on the endgame and some more ideas about what happens between here and there, but it's fluid enough that I could rejigger things so that you wouldn't need anyone else. Or we can try to recruit some replacements...you could put the word out in other games, I can do likewise, and/or do a recruitment post. For completeness' sake, I'll also mention that we could shut it down here. I'm still wanting to keep going, though.

Thoughts?

I'd much rather keep it going; having a great time of it! I've already mentioned this spot in another game with high-caliber players...I'd say that if we get in someone we can trust, then we continue as is, but if we have to go back out to the recruitment process instead, then perhaps we should just rejigger. I just would hate to see you go through the process then pick up someone who subsequently ditches on us.

Thanks for passing the word along. Anyone else have any comment?

Ready to carry on, with the Xmas break, it would be sensible to try and recruit during this period and get ready to ramp up again in the new year.

Whilst we're about it...

Happy Christmas everyone.

Thanks, and same to you. I'm going to wait to hear from Eretria, as the player had a power outage to deal with. In the meantime, though, I'd appreciate it if you could mention the need for replacement players in the campaigns you're playing in currently. Have anyone interested PM me.

im here, between power issues in my house not my area and my computer acting up, but I am still here and I dont mind sticking around

Happy Holidays all!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hope you all enjoy it.

DM Carbide, do you have enough players now or do you want to recruit more?

I didn't introduce myself, John recruited me from a game he is playing in.

I'm a switch-hitter ranger with a leopard companion. Have been a defender of a small community on a trade route, called away by some strange fellow.

It's a pleasure to be joining the game.

Darc, I only got the one bite, but that should be enough. OTOH, if you know anyone else who's looking for a game, feel free to point them in this direction.

All--as soon as I get Elesandira up to speed we'll be restarting.

Welcome, Elisandira!

Welcome, Elisandira!

Cheers, might have to multiclass next level just to fit in :D

welcome Elesandria....don't worry about having to multiclass, play the character you want to.

Thanks Darc,

El was originally a half-celestial but that would put her way over the curve with the rest of you. She lost her wings because of the rifts.

So, she's got some pretty unusual backstory anyway.

She's a range through and through though: might be tempted to go Brightness Seeker eventually but that's about it.

May have another friend interested ... currently thinking a Bard or summoner, I'm hoping he'll be in touch with you DM Carbide soon.

Cool. No synesthists, though.

Darc, I haven't heard anything from your friend. Have you?

Not yet, I'll chase him up.

Hi sorry I've not replied in a while, been a little railed recently and thinking over a character concept.

Battling over "what fits the group" or just to go with what I'd enjoy. Have to admit, I don't feel anything for my bard but here's my summoner. I'm currently editing him in Herolab and should have him up tomorrow when my better half is back home.

The backstory can remain unchanged if you wish, I'll have to add the new amount of GP and equipment so it shouldn't take too long.

edit: oh, how do you calculate HP after 1st? averagge or roll?

Good to have you with us!

HP after first:
d6: 1d2+4
d8: 1d3+5
d10: 1d4+6
d12: 1d5+7

Not sure I understand what you mean by the rolls there? Roll that and then add Con?

Bit unusual, but at the same time I can see the many benefits from avoiding someone rolling a 1 and messing up their character hp values, especially if they're a barbarian or Fighter.

Krols levels:

2nd: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
3rd: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
4th: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Ava's HD:

2nd: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
3rd: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

lol I somehow have more HP than my Eidolon. Think I might give her toughness or something. So many feats that could be good. Light armour prof so get her light armour, toughness to add a few more hps, Dodge to increase her AC or power attack to get some extra damage in. Since she has 4 attacks to make, the extra damage would be very nice.

Any suggestions?

Sorry, I should have unpacked that. As you seem to have figured out, if you'd normally roll a d6, roll a d2+4, etc. and add CON bonus.

Feats: With four attacks, I'd go with Power Attack--just throw out more damage than the other guy.

I'm going to be at a con this weekend, and am not sure how much access I'll have. (Haven't checked if hotel internet is free.) I'll try to get Krolmnite in after I get back.

kk, will be checking the gamethread. For the moment I just finished the character, which was difficulty considering and just threw most of the cash at random non-magic gear.

Krolmnite, the party is 5th level now.

okey. Shall I need to redo the gear again?

Krol:

5th: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Ava:

4th: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10