Discussion for The Ruins of Azlant Table 2
Checking in. Again thanks for doing two tables, I run two games myself so I know how much work it is for you.
Checking in. Thanks for having me!
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So quick little note for the sake of keeping things going at a reasonable pace, any “filler” fights are going to be handled cinematically, if you could share your preferred combat choices I’ll try to flavor it appropriately. All the random encounters have been removed. Feel free to embellish your RP and add any details that you feel I leave out, such as a signature flourish of your blade or witty comment.
For the fights that will have a tangible effect, I'll roll initiatives and place figures on a map, post your actions for the round and applicable rolls, and I’ll resolve each round at the end of the day (or sooner if able)
Alright, here we go… have a great ride on this wild adventure!
Any news on Bomani? Does he know he's in the game?
Sent a PM no reply yet, If I don't hear anything by the 17th I'll replace them.
Alright, Bomani is MIA, no reply to my messages and haven't seen them post online at all. What would you like me to replace them with?
An arcane spellcaster might be nice. Trapfinding would be useful, though once Lara is level 6, she will be capable of trapfinding and disarming magical traps as a rogue thanks to her archetype.
Since Lara will eventually handle trap duties then a full arcane would be nice.
yeah, arcane if possible
Agreed on getting someone Arcane. I'm happy to dip into Rogue for a level if we need it as well
Noted, I'll let you know what I can dig up :D
Reporting in! Thanks for the invite, GM Striker. Looking forward to gaming with you all! :)
I'll try to get caught up in the Gameplay Tab shortly.
Glad to have you.
For flavor fights, Thame would likely use his crossbow at range, using Blinding Ray sparingly if it seems his allies are getting overwhelmed.
Are you going to write Thame in, Striker? Or pretend like he's been there all along?
Welcome aboard.
I think the simplest will be pretending you were there the whole time. Would kinda throw off the "abandoned colony" narrative if a wizard just shows up.
He's so good at illusions we didn't even know he was there!
Welcome ashore. Good news is no one has died yet!
Kragg, that is the best news! Thanks for the welcome, both of you.
welcome! Glad to have a wizard!
GM Striker. I never did tell you cinematic fight preferences. Typically Kragg will be using the javelin the first round before backing up the front liners. Eventually he will be trading out the javelins for a light crossbow and exchanging his shield and Morningstar for a longspear. Particularly difficult fights he will casting guidance to aid attacks and healing as necessary to keep people from dying.
Long therm planning here but what do you guys think is better...craft arms and armor, craft wand or craft wondrous? Curious as I will take at least 1 possibly 2 crafting feats.
Thane are you planning any crafting besides scribe scroll?
Yes, welcome.
As for thematics, Lara uses her shortbow unless forced into melee, in which case she resorts to her longsword until she can break away to range again.
And Kragg, I'm partial to Craft Magic Arms and Armor, though Craft Wondrous Items would also help out most of the party a lot.
Thanks to all! I was thinking of branching into wondrous, as well. I think wands of cure light would be very handy.
with my trait I can make items quicker so I a fine taking wondrous at 3rd. If Thame takes one of the others at 5th then I will take the other once we gat that far.
For cinematic Kaldan will use crossbow for anything over 30'. If the enemy is 30' or less he will go with spear.
Trieste will be sticking with the scimitar for several levels, sling when she has to, or perhaps produce flame if it seems really nasty.
I can also work on crafting things btw, but druids don't have quite the cool spell list of clerics and wizards. I also expect to be strapped for feats til 7th lvl or so at least
The nice part is all of us can help meet the spellcasting prerequisites. WIth 5 people capable of casting spells we should cover most of the criteria. I currently have no feats planned till I hit 11th level. the rest are all open which is why I have no problem taking 2 crafting feats.
Speaking of spellcasting options...
Are their any spells you would want Kragg to have prepared for adventuring? I usually try to have 2 lists to shoes from. 1 is if we are adventuring/exploring/combat options. The second is more utility/travel/nonthreatening days. Just curious as I see 3 of us have cure light wounds as spell options right now.
Cheap arms and armor for our martial types would be nice...it probably depends on how the campaign looks at that point. If there's plenty of down time, sure. If not, I might go meta magic more.
As for spells, buffs from clerics like Bless are always nice. Protection from Evil, maybe?
I would think that since they had a campaign trait option for crafting that there will be some time for it. Just depends on what level it happens at.
If some of those spells are completely useless for you guys let me know and we can swap a couple out of that book.
I won't speak for everyone, DM, but I believe the spells in this book to be useful, for the most part. I have no problem using as-is.
So looking at what we know of the clockwork spy it seems that if Lara can get the key she could be its master. I don't know if there is a limit to placing orders on the thing but could Lara program it to allow its key and crystal to be accessed only when there is a group of 5 humanoids which must have a dwarf, changing and half Orc?
It can take simple commands. So, yes that can work. Though if something were to happen to a member of your group such a command could be problematic.
I'm going to move on to the next building to try and keep things from stalling out with this construct. You've found everything of worth in there and we've spent several days playing with your new toy. Feel free to wrap up anything you want to in the government hall.
To let you guys know, I will be attending DragonCon starting tomorrow August 31st, not returning until September 4th. I fully intend to keep up with things and post as I can, but please feel free to DMPC me as needed.
enjoy the con!
enjoy the con!
Thanks!
Just a heads up. I will be out of town til Monday. I hope to still be able to post, but please bot me if needed. Thanks.
Have fun.
We need to really decide on loot in a quick fashion I think. There is a quickrunner's shirt available as well. Both items can be used by anyone in the party so speak up if you want either option.
Thame having the necklace sounds good to me.
Thame having the necklace sounds good to me. Quick runner's shirt is a great item to have. If no one will speak up for it I'll throw my name in the hat as well. Lol
May be a stupid question but can you Trieste wear the chain Shirt? I thought druids were rthe stricter on such items?
The dark wood buckler is nice but if you want it then go ahead. I just get dibs on the next buckler to go with my longspear. I also just realized that we don't have any real tank that wears heavy armor. Perhaps I may take heavy armor proficiency at some point.
No, can't wear a chain shirt, no metal. If you want the buckler, go right ahead. I'm all for having a heavily armored person up front
If no one else wants it Kaldan will use the chain shirt, it's not too heavy and better than what he has now.
All yours Trieste as I can use a regular buckler if need be. Also for nowKaldan should get the shirt to help him Up front. I can wait no problem still.
We'll be leveling up after this encounter.
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Leveling up after cowering in fear throughout an encounter probably sums Thame up to a T.
Leveling up sounds awesome but I must admit I am completely confused with this poltergeist. You put the name Silas on it which matches nothing we have come across yet. Anyone have any ooc ideas? Not the pastor, nor his wife either. Really intrigued right now.