GM Valen |
I second that marching order.
Also, that device-check mechanic is SUPER-interesting - so if I'm getting this right, we can essentially use a Computers or Sense Motive check to go back, read the fan theories and basically use the glory of the Internet Hive-mind to gain data on what's being filmed as we go along?
Correct (with previously noted caveats)
GM Valen |
@ All - Just an FYI, but my post rate will be down this weekend due to a little one who is sick and some family activities. Expect only 1, maybe 2 posts between now and noon Monday, US East Coast time(although I will try to get more in if I can).
Wazasha Kevir |
Ya'll are doing great. One thing though because of how Starfinder works, if you could include the damage type and EAC vs KAC on your attacks it would be generally helpful to the GM.
i.e.
Pew Pew -> EAC: 1d20 + 100 ⇒ (7) + 100 = 107
Electricity Damage: 1d4 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23
Exact wording is not necessary inside of the [dice= , [ooc ]would work fine too for that info. Thanks again, Ya'll are awesome.
Krombopulos Micheals |
Got it! I will do this going forward
GM Valen |
@ All - Thank you for the encouragement and understanding. The little one is feeling much better and I was able to escape away for some posting time.
@ Delea - Sorry if my initial pre-Edit posts were confusing. I tend to take a good bit of time writing/revising my posts and I often time-out before I am done, so I figured if I submit and then edit, the information - particularly RNG rolls are preserved and I can revise the post accordingly. Unfortunately, that means that my unedited posts are "out there" for a while (28 minutes it took me to fully revise the last post!).
If anyone has suggestions on how to deal with this issue, I am all ears/eyes/whatever.
Delea |
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A GM who I look up to found an interesting solution to that issue, GM. He also submits as he writes, but he puts a comment at the top of his post along the lines of 'this post is in progress, please do not respond until this message disappears'.
Krombopulos Micheals |
That’s a really good way to do it. Even put everything under the disclaimer in a spoiler until it’s ready
Delea |
GM: Delea has the ability to use 'detect thoughts.' This spell does not have the language-dependent descriptor, so in your opinion does it work on a target that does not share a language with Delea? I know that her limited telepathy does require a shared language.
GM Valen |
@ Delea - I think the spell does work on a target that doesn't share a language.
I must admit, my gut says that it shouldn't work that way since it is only a 1st level spell and such a ruling would allow one spell to a fair extent duplicate another, existing spell, comprehend languages. However, since the spell indicates that one can use the spell to ascertain the "simple, instinctual thoughts" of animals, which would almost certainly not be thinking in a language the caster can comprehend, the intent of the spell must be to allow thoughts to be read without regard to the language the creature knows/speaks/may think in.
Krombopulos Micheals |
I think it means she will know if the creature is hostile, or scared, confused. Think Counselor Troi from TNG
GM Valen |
@ All - I’d like to request in the future, that readied actions with attack rolls (with damage), spells cast (with any applicable DC or effect), etc., be put in a spoiler, so that they can be revealed when the trigger action and resolved at the same time. It keeps the pace going and also makes it clear as to just what the readied action is. An example:
GM Valen |
The dice have made this fight a bit of roller coaster, lots of highs and lows.
GM Valen |
I have not yet heard back from Huckle Jim.
If I do not hear back from him by 12:30 pm US Eastern Time, I plan to delay him further until Delea has taken her action.
If Delea attacks, then Huckle Jim will immediately attack thereafter (if there remains an opponent to fight).
If Delea attempts to Aid Another on an Intimidate check or attempts to access the infosphere for a reroll on the Culture check, then Huckle Jim (with the higher Intimidate bonus) will attempt an Intimidate check in an effort to make the dwarf submit.
I don't want to put too much pressure on any one player, but, since the outcome of this battle has a potential impact on the remainder of the scenario, I would rather the actions of the players shape the outcome than GM botting decisions.
@ Huckle Jim - It is my hope that you are able to post (or message me) beforehand as to the action you'd have Huckle Jim take.
Huckle Jim |
Sorry guys, gameplay thread didn't notify me that there were new posts.
When I read the gameplay thread now it says there was a gameplay post 40 minutes ago, but the thread didn't even notify me of that.
Cause of them, I'm trying to catch back up on what is happening.
Did I expend any ammo or take any damage while being botted?
Krombopulos Micheals |
No, you made a great intimidate check to end combat though :)
Delea |
GM, I'm about to heal Rex, but first I have two questions for you.
1. Can I count at least the surviving dwarf as an ally for healing channel? She's surrendered, and it is just in Delea's character to want to help the captive, also.
2. Are the crew 'allies' for the purpose of healing channel? I can't see anything in the ability to suggest it won't heal undead, even though that seems weird.
3. Is the other dwarf dead, or just unconscious and dying? I believe this is usually considered GM prerogative to decide, but it may be this scenario tells you what to do.
edit: OK, I actually had 3 questions... :)
GM Valen |
@ Huckle Jim - Sorry the gameplay thread wasn't showing posts. Glad you are still with us.
To answer your questions, no ammo was used or damage was taken by your character. I had Huckle Jim delay for a few rounds then make an Intimidate check with one of the opponents went down.
GM Valen |
GM, I'm about to heal Rex, but first I have two questions for you. Answers in blue ooc text
1. Can I count at least the surviving dwarf as an ally for healing channel? She's surrendered, and it is just in Delea's character to want to help the captive, also.
Since the battle ended by Intimidation, I will say she is not presently willing to allow a spell or supernatural effect to be placed on her. However, if the channel were to follow a successful Diplomacy check (DC 11) at a -4 penalty for the language barrier, she can be convinced to allow it. Just a reminder that tapping into the infosphere would allow for a "reroll" of sorts on the Culture check to reduce the -4 penalty.
2. Are the crew 'allies' for the purpose of healing channel? I can't see anything in the ability to suggest it won't heal undead, even though that seems weird.
They are allies, but I don’t know if they can benefit from the spell as they are not alive. As a matter of transparency, a ruling either way will almost certainly not affect the outcome of the scenario. In the highly unlikely event that it might, I will revisit this question.
3. Is the other dwarf dead, or just unconscious and dying? I believe this is usually considered GM prerogative to decide, but it may be this scenario tells you what to do.
As the damage from the single attack exceeded the dwarf’s hit points, I treated the result as if it had killed the dwarf outright. Also, the attack came from KM just after he shouted “Die”, so I think the result is appropriate dramatically. As he was the one who shot first, I don’t see his death as having an adverse effect on the PCs’ standing with either the audience or the female dwarf, especially if you are making it clear that you were doing all you could to try and save him and/or show respect at the event of his passing.
I hope that all makes sense and/or was helpful.
Delea |
Healing channel does not require me to touch her or any cooperation from her, if that makes any difference. It's more like channel positive energy was in Pathfinder if I do it as a full action. Here's the text:
You can heal yourself and your allies. You can spend 1
Resolve Point to channel this energy. Healing yourself with
channeled energy is a move action, healing an ally you touch
is a standard action, and healing all allies within 30 feet is a
full action. This energy restores 2d8 Hit Points and increases
by 2d8 at 3rd level and every 3 levels thereafter.
GM Valen |
Healing channel does not require me to touch her or any cooperation from her, if that makes any difference. It's more like channel positive energy was in Pathfinder if I do it as a full action. Here's the text:
You can heal yourself and your allies. You can spend 1
Resolve Point to channel this energy. Healing yourself with
channeled energy is a move action, healing an ally you touch
is a standard action, and healing all allies within 30 feet is a
full action. This energy restores 2d8 Hit Points and increases
by 2d8 at 3rd level and every 3 levels thereafter.
The CRB Glossary (pg. 512) defines an "ally" as "a creature that you see as helpful" (emphasis added). I suppose by that definition, you--the player--get to choose who is and is not an ally. So, if you want to include the dwarf as an ally, you may.
GM Valen |
At the current posting rate, I think two weeks is certainly a possibility for completion.
This game was advertised as a "fast" one; I have tried not to sacrifice roleplaying opportunities, but pacing is difficult to Gage in PbP games.
I am willing to slow down the pace if there is a consensus to do so, but I am just as happy to continue at the current pace.
Also, though I have GM'd face to face games for decades, I am new to GMing PbP, so if you have any suggestions for improvement, I would appreciate them and any constructive feedback, both positive and negative.
Delea |
I have no complaints at all about the pace, GM. In my experience, there are a few 'comfortable' paces for play by post, and you're falling right into the quick one of those slots.
I'm asking about two weeks because I may have another game for this character if we are done in that length of time.
GM Valen |
@ Jelloarm - Thank you for the heads-up and also for the encouragement. Both are very much appreciated. I agree that Wazasha is doing a fantastic job and I am thankful that Saashaa volunteered to help with the game and has been willing to shoulder co-GM responsibilities.
Good luck running your game Thursday. I hope it is evident that I am enjoying running this game and I hope that you have lots of fun with it too!
Delea |
I _really_ hate to be 'that player' but what are the chances we will be done (meaning have chronicle sheets, not necessarily done with the usual after mission chatting) on Monday? I need to know whether Delea will be free for another game, or if I should be researching a pregen to use.
GM Valen |
All I can say is likely, but not certain.
This is the last combat. One opponent is down. One remains, but with cover/concealment, and the weekend, it is hard to say for sure.
Krombopulos Micheals |
I’ll be posting my action tonight Work was much longer than expected
GM Valen |
You guys are fast!
@ All - I'll start working on chronicles as soon as I can. This will be my first chronicle sheet that I have ever filled out for an online PbP game, so bear with me if I make some mistakes.
Please make sure I have your correct info in this thread.
We still have a little more to go before I can report the game as decisions must be made by the PCs.
Delea |
No, I don't have anything written up.
If you're going to use Adobe Reader to fill them out, please sign last thing, since that 'locks' your edits.
If you have any questions about filling out chronicles for online, please let me know, I'd be happy to answer them.
GM Valen |
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Is there a tally of how we're doing on fan favor?
I have a tally. I can say that everyone has at least 3 with the "plucky comic relief" being the leading fan-favorite at the moment.
GM Valen |
If you have any questions about filling out chronicles for online, please let me know, I'd be happy to answer them.
@ Delea - Okay, the floodgates are open. Let's start at the beginning. It seems that I have to purchase an expanded version of Adobe Acrobat than what I already have in order to delete pages so that I am saving only the chronicle. Is Acrobat Standard DC sufficient for what I need or will I need to purchase Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?