Deus Machina - The Last Grimoire (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

(A unique campaign inspired by H.P. Lovecraft)


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Male Human Commoner

I was worried we lost you, Walter hah.


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)
GM Rednal wrote:
The one doing the tugging was a young woman, looking none too happy with what was going on.

(Yeah, we're not exactly thrilled about it either...)

First: Nice art, GM.

Second: I am so glad to see a GM referencing this kind of art. Since he's just a regular Joe I didn't bother with Denny, but I make chibi avatars for most of my characters. This is one of my Varisian oracles for example; this, my gnomish alchemist. One of the local GMs complains he can't take my PCs seriously. I say, "Phear the cute ones!" Bwahaha.

Anyway, it's nice to know I'm not the only one comfortable with a little kawaii mixed in with the death and destruction. Thanks! :o)


You're welcome. ^^

Silver Crusade

Male Human Chirurgeon/5

Submitting Character for Review (this is The Little King btw)

Fluff

Spoiler:
Name: Rory Dunne
Alignment: CG
Class: Expert
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 195 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Red
Age: 19
Description: [spoiler] Rory grew up in the 'burbs thanks to his single mother CEO of a major textile company, and was all set to start his sophomore year at the same Ivy League college as his long-time girlfriend. That was until his mother caught wind of how he won over said girlfriend by getting her stalker expelled. It didn't matter that he did it for the right reasons, he had broken laws, and his mother sent him away to Arkham to go to school against his will.

Whilst unpacking, however, he found something he certainly didn't remember packing...or owning for that matter. It was a strange book with what appeared to be an astronomical constellation over which the image of a man picking his way through a door could be seen. A theif he thought...a gag gift from his mother no doubt. But on the inside cover he saw a note with very peculiar instructions...

[/spoiler]

Combat Stats

Spoiler:

HP: 8
Init: 5
AC: 15
BAB: 0
CMB: 0
FORT: 0
REF: 4
WILL: 4

Abilities (bonus)

Spoiler:

STR: 10 (0)
DEX: 18 (4)
CON: 10 (0)
INT: 12 (1)
WIS: 14 (2)
CHA: 13 (1)

Skills (class and/or ranked)

Spoiler:

Acro-C&R: 8
Bluff-C&R: 5
Climb-C&R: 4
Dip-C&R: 5
DD-C&R: 8
Per-C&R: 6
SM-C&R: 8
SoH-C&R: 8
Ste-C&R: 11
Dis-C: 1
EA-C: 4

Feats/Traits/Constellation

Spoiler:

Dodge, Skill Focus (Stealth), Influence, True Love, and Theif Const.

And whatever spells we're supposed to have from the grimoire (I missed that bit...)


Fairly good, but a Grimoire probably wouldn't have a cover that looked like a thief. ^^ The Constellations and the books themselves aren't connected in quite that sort of way - in fact, the entire cover should be utterly incomprehensible to anyone who doesn't have some sort of magical ability. Let's see, for the Thief constellation... I think the Cryptical Books of Hsan would be a good choice for your Grimoire's name. ^^

As for basic spells, go read the first post of the Recruitment thread again - this campaign has some VERY specific regulations that you should keep in mind, and does differ a bit from Pathfinder norm. ^^


Male Human Ranger/1

Sorry, this is the character...IDK why it didn't post as him before. I'll take a look at the spells tomorrow evening (I've got a long shift tomorrow). Sorry I didn't see them the first go 'round.


Just let me know when you've read all of the info there. ^^b


Male Human Ranger/1

Rory discovers that what he mistook for part of the book's cover was actually a card. The cover proper was actually somewhat unintelligible.

I've got the spells, and am ready to rumble!


Eeeeeexcellent! Unfortunately, right this moment is a bit of a bad time for a new character to drop in; I think I'd like to introduce Rory to the others once morning arrives. ^^ That may be a few days, depending on how fast we get through the rest of this bit, but you're welcome to chat with the other players and ask any questions you might have about the system being used. ^^


Male Human Ranger/1

Muy bien


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)
GM Rednal wrote:
... you're welcome to chat with the other players...

Welcome aboard, Rory. I trust you'll find this worth the wait! :o)


Male Human Ranger/1

Yeah, I've been reading, it looks great!


Male Human Ranger/1

Uh-oh, I think I see my meet-cute coming! lol


Male Japanese/Scottish Warrior 2/Guardian 1 |HP 20/29|AC 12(13)|FF 10|Touch 12|Fort +5|Ref +2|Will +1|+3 Melee|+4 Ranged|

Michael wanders around the grounds, looking lost. He turns to the nearest authority figure-looking person and says:"Hey, I think I may have gotten lost. I'm looking for an old building full of people studying cool, weird stuff. They sent me this letter..."He lets his sentence drop off intentionally and wonders how this somehow makes it a question, though he knows it's always taken that way.

Scarab Sages

This still going on? I really am interested in this one


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)

Yep, a bit slowly due to real-life interference for some of us right now, but definitely still alive.


Male Human Ranger/1

Am I already at the dorm?


Those of you who haven't entered yet will be introduced in the morning - which will be coming once the others settle on a place to sleep. ^^


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)

You're kidding, right? After what happened this evening, you really think Denny'd be able to sleep? :op


Well, exhaustion can have many effects on the body... but no, they don't HAVE to sleep or anything. ^^


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

Well this was unexpected. Someone I work with went full retard and I had to actually escort him from Argentina to Quantico. My eight year old laptop officially died the night I got there. Have one more flight to get back to Arg, but I'll be available until that takes off tonight. My life was never this exciting before I started doing PbP...


...Sounds like quite an interesting trip. ^^ Have a safe flight!


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

On the upside, I've now got a chromebook, good cereal, and a few other knick knacks that I can't find in Argentina.


Male Human Ranger/1

Wow...my life was never that exciting, nor is it now...

As far as excuses for not posting go, not that you needed one :-P that one takes the cake.


New players, you can now make your introductory posts. ^^

As a side-note, there will be minimal posting from me over this weekend - I'm going to a convention, so I'll be a bit busy. XD I'll get on when I can, though.


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)
Walter G. Carter wrote:
Never rely on him for anything requiring exact pronunciation.

Love it. :o)

As to posting schedules, for about six weeks starting Monday, I'll only be posting mornings/evenings/weekends. I'll still be able to read and keep up during the workday, but won't be able to post as a rule.

Enjoy the con!


Male Japanese/Scottish Warrior 2/Guardian 1 |HP 20/29|AC 12(13)|FF 10|Touch 12|Fort +5|Ref +2|Will +1|+3 Melee|+4 Ranged|

Wot!? Aye ken prone ounce a knee thang purr fuct Lee! XD


Male Japanese/Scottish Warrior 2/Guardian 1 |HP 20/29|AC 12(13)|FF 10|Touch 12|Fort +5|Ref +2|Will +1|+3 Melee|+4 Ranged|

I miss Buffy. I wish Angel and Firefly would have gotten to continue as well. Such good shows.


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

I never did get into Buffy and Angel; the only reason I watched was for Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan.


Male Human Ranger/1

Buffy and Angel were my weekday mornings growing up. And that whole business with Firefly was ridiculous...awesome show. Joss Wheaton is a genius.


Male Japanese/Scottish Warrior 2/Guardian 1 |HP 20/29|AC 12(13)|FF 10|Touch 12|Fort +5|Ref +2|Will +1|+3 Melee|+4 Ranged|
Rory Dunne wrote:
"In every generation, there is a chosen one..." Rory chimed, leaning his head suggestively toward the door where Allison had just left...

This made me realize for the first time how much I liked Highlander in the later years and how similar the two shows are in some ways. Which reminds me...


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)

I actually got to use "There can be only one" in the Mummy Mask AP game I'm in. :o)


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

Alyssa Milano vs Holly Marie Combs is kind of a never-ending argument amongst my family.


Male Human Ranger/1

For best actress on the show? Or best looking? Or best witch? I think all three have clear winners...lol


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)

Sorry about going quiet for a while. I relocated over the weekend and ran into some problems getting my computer set up, connected, and working again.


Male Human Ranger/1

I'm trying to start my first Campaign, but I don't know how. I can see how to post in the PbP sub-threads, but it doesn't come up like this with the six tabs. Help?


Usually, you'll make a Recruitment thread. From there, you should be able to click to the other tabs (i.e. once the Recruitment thread is open), and add new threads that are linked to it. ^^


Male Human Ranger/1

Thanks!


Male Human Strange Paradox who Works the System 1 M 12/12 | S 9/9 | I 16/16 (E1)

Mike, Rory, you lucky dogs... join the game and almost immediately jump a level. Good stuff!

GM, how do we handle the HP level-up? Average/half hit die, full hit die, roll 'em with a 50% safety net, raw roll...?


That is... a very good question!

I'd like all of you to take max HP on when you level up. ^^ You're confined to classes that don't offer much in the way of skills and power, so you should at -least- get as much HP as possible to help you survive.


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

I've been awake for way too long. I'll post tonight when I go in for graveyard shift.


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]
GM Rednal wrote:

Cloak of the Hedge Wizard, with a focus on Enchantment, is an acceptable option for your item. ^^

As for the item ability... I believe Darkvision is only involved as one of the powers that Intelligent items can possess? Or are you looking at a 3rd Party source?

It's possible, but I couldn't tell what abilities were linked to an intelligent item. This is the list I was using. If you have third party lists I can select from, let me know and I'll take a look. :)


Yeah, they should probably fix that. XD; Maybe I'll send a note or something...

Anyway, Animate to Teleport are the powers for Intelligent Items. ^^ Stuff above and below that range are the regular abilities you can choose from.


Male Human Ranger/1

woops, I'll take Adroit instead then.


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

Including the ones that require the item to be a minor or greater artifact?


Abilities that have requirements keep those requirements. ^^ At the moment, you can't select any powers limited to Minor or Major artifacts - but you're certainly welcome to do select the options when they become available if you'd like to have them.


Male Human Expert 2 Marshal 1 [HP: 20, Init: +1, Perc: +7, AC: 11, Tch: 11, Flt: 10, Fort: 2 (+4 vs environment and suffocation), Ref: 1, Will: 3]

Okay so that list just got a whole lot smaller. Well then, let's make it an Intelligent Cloak of the Hedge Wizard (Enchanting). Special ability is spellcasting from the Wizard's spell list.Sleep, Daze Monster, and Create Pit is five points worth of spells I can cast as spell-like abilities. Or I'm misunderstanding that and you only get to pick from special abilities every time after the first? Either way, intelligence is my choice.


No, you get to pick special abilities at each level. ^^ However, for Spellcasting with Intelligent items...

"No spell can have a level higher than the bonded creature's tier."

At the moment, only first-level spells are available, since you're still at the first Mythic tier. On the other hand, that does mean you could have five first-level spells instead - or use the extra points to increase the number of uses you have for a smaller number of choices. It's up to you. ^^


Male Human Commoner

How about Spectacles of Understanding with Metamagician?


Spectacles of Understanding with Metamagician is acceptable. ^^

(Note that you will lose the powers of Metamagician if your future choices don't meet its requirements, though, and you'll have to wait until you change back to an appropriate item in order to regain its effects.)

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