Not a problem, Kanthuun. I just wish I'd have pmed you earlier.
I also agree with you on praising Arasmes's phat editorial skills.
Catching up as quickly as I can, O Mighty GM. :)
I'll probably open up the game thread soon, then.
Crunch and fluff revised for inspection(s). I think I have everything sorted.
...except for a few more Favored Class Bonuses to add in. Grr!
...except for a few more Favored Class Bonuses to add in. Grr!
Don't worry.
All set now. I am ready to magic the heck out of things.
Good. I'm writing up the first post in the gameplay thread as we speak.
It would appear that Arasmes and I are at least occasional coworkers. Shame about that caravan incident. (Before my time in The 'Pesh.)
Quite a shame. In other news, the game thread is now open for basic rping while the last minute character details are worked out.
I am equipped, but I still have to apply modifiers from equipment to stats. I did have funds for a second CLW Wand, which I can hand to Petrova. Who gets the first one? Arasmes, I assume it would be you, as you are classed for it.
Actually, the 215 a piece was enough for two, with your additional expenditure we'll have three (one each for Rogar, Arasmes, and Petrova to carry). I'm betting that'll be enough for quite a while.
I'll list my spells as well, since I am stuck with one set as Sorcerer. It seemed like a good idea to have Rope Trick and Protection From Evil whilst on an evil plane. :)
Speaking of which, you can only use your Favored Class bonuses for 1st level spells on levels 4 and 5, which means you should max out at 7 of those, not 8.
And your stats are still...odd. If it were me I'd drop Str to 8 and get Dex to 16 (a legal point-buy).
I also nominate Arasmes for party leader; damn fine job of looking over everyone's sheets.
I also agree with you on praising Arasmes's phat editorial skills.
Aww, thanks. *blushes* Just trying to be helpful.
I'll do my first post in the game thread shortly.
Le sigh, I did have a post written up here, but stupid browser nuked it...
When I get to level 6 I can take a mercy to remove disease, and lvl. 7 I can take a feat to give me remove poison mercy as well. But until then I can't help out on that front.
As mentioned, I wouldn't stress about not having a cleric, you don't need a cleric for heals (that's just a stereotype ;)), I'll buy a couple of wands to help share around and that should do us, with my channels and lay on hands (With the Hospitlar archetype it doesn't cost me Lay on Hands to channel).
I've got the backstory up. I'm happy with my character, although I haven't shopped for mundane items yet.
As a side note, I can't use wands, as I don't have Use Magic Device (DC20)
As a side note, I can't use wands, as I don't have Use Magic Device (DC20)
I believe you can always use wands with spells on your spell list.
Yeppers.
I apologize for jumping tenses. Grammatically, I want to punch myself, but I might be the only one who cares.
It would appear that Arasmes and I are at least occasional coworkers. Shame about that caravan incident. (Before my time in The 'Pesh.)
Indeed. :)
So, do you want them to have actually worked together? I'm cool either way (and his behavior so far makes sense either way), but it'll obviously color their interactions.
As mentioned, I wouldn't stress about not having a cleric, you don't need a cleric for heals (that's just a stereotype ;)), I'll buy a couple of wands to help share around and that should do us, with my channels and lay on hands (With the Hospitlar archetype it doesn't cost me Lay on Hands to channel).
Oh, absolutely. By 6th or 7th level a Hospitaler is debatably hitting the point where he's better than a Cleric...we're just being paranoid about doing stuff to tide us over till then, condition-removal wise.
As a side note, I can't use wands, as I don't have Use Magic Device (DC20)
Asothers note, it's on your list, so you can indeed use Wands of it. :)
It would appear that Arasmes and I are at least occasional coworkers. Shame about that caravan incident. (Before my time in The 'Pesh.)Indeed. :)
So, do you want them to have actually worked together? I'm cool either way (and his behavior so far makes sense either way), but it'll obviously color their interactions.
Yes, let's have worked! Post-incident. I haven't been in Katapesh as long as you. When you arrive (or my eyes refocus) we can talk about the time when we did the thing with the caravan and the buffing and fighting.
Incidentally, I am a doofus and misread the suggestion to buy a CLW Wand for 215 as being for one wand. I went and bought another, which makes 3 total. If that is overkill, I have some money to reallocate. I can use it if need be, as I do have Use Magic Item, but it's more dicey, pun possibly intended.
--Kanthuun "Not Elan, I Swear" The Sorcerer
Yes, let's have worked! Post-incident. I haven't been in Katapesh as long as you. When you arrive (or my eyes refocus) we can talk about the time when we did the thing with the caravan and the buffing and fighting.
Sounds good!
Incidentally, I am a doofus and misread the suggestion to buy a CLW Wand for 215 as being for one wand. I went and bought another, which makes 3 total. If that is overkill, I have some money to reallocate. I can use it if need be, as I do have Use Magic Item, but it's more dicey, pun possibly intended.
--Kanthuun "Not Elan, I Swear" The Sorcerer
Well, with a Bard, Inquisitor, and Paladin, we actually have three people who are capable of using them risk-free. Assuming you want to keep the third one around, of course.
I forgot about the Bard ('s ability to cast healing spells. Didn't forget the Bard). I could swap it out with a Wand of True Strike and let weaponeers get lots of automatic critical hits in. There's always the philosophy of "make the other side bleed first".
I forgot about the Bard ('s ability to cast healing spells. Didn't forget the Bard). I could swap it out with a Wand of True Strike and let weaponeers get lots of automatic critical hits in. There's always the philosophy of "make the other side bleed first".
I, personally, am a big fan of that philosophy.
I aim to buff to help the buff aim, then. :) Swapping.
...or a Wand of Protection From Evil, which I might need to cast A LOT. I also realized that True Strike can't be extended, and I can't cast it on others without Share Spell. Re-swapping, and this is it!
All done, I take it?
Side note: Arasmes has an insane perception check.
...or a Wand of Protection From Evil, which I might need to cast A LOT. I also realized that True Strike can't be extended, and I can't cast it on others without Share Spell. Re-swapping, and this is it!
I actually also have Protection From Evil, and even the Communal version. A Wand might be overkill. Maybe a Wand of Enlarge Person? We have 6/7 of us as melee characters, 4 of those Strength based, so it'll see some use.
All done, I take it?
Side note: Arasmes has an insane perception check.
His Sense Motive and intimidate are even worse! Inquisitors have very good skills, which is one reason I like them.
How comedic are we going with this?
Because it occurs to me that anyone who fails the DC 10check might easily believe that Arasmes is proposing something extremely kinky here (a not entirely unreasonable idea), and that strikes me as hilarious. :)
EDIT: Oh, and even if Drovya overhears nothing, Arasmes is wearing a prominent, and somewhat expensive, Holy Symbol of Sarenrae, so figuring out he's associated with the temple should be doable.
Yes and yes.
Also, comedic is great.
Not trying to be a jerk, but my character is very secretive about this, family shame and all. Great too, btw.
Arasmes, sadly, wouldn't invite an unknown to hear what the High Priestess has to say. Though she certainly could if she wished.
EDIT: No worries! Arasmes is actually slightly paranoid, and thus highly suspicious of Drovya. He's continuing the conversation as much to get info out of him as anything, and still suspects his motives. I'm sure we'll get over our mutual suspicion in relatively short order
Yeah, I had him put out a little more info than he normally would due to exhaustion and shock at Bahjat's death when he was so close to a piece of the puzzle. Hopefully TEE will help us out on this one. Arasmes and Drovya share the loss of family, and hopefully can find common ground there once they get over their suspicions.
Yup, I'm suspicious of most anyone besides Arasmes at the moment--you are all potential job competitors. Once the plan is revealed, I will relax. :)
Some days you just can't get rid of a wand! Enlarge Person is one of my spells, but casting it many times isn't so bad.
Maybe a wand of Bless? Is that on anyone's caster list?
I'd have to pass that on, or roll the dice...although my Use Magic Device is +9. I am respecting clerics more by the minute!
I'm definitely open to what the team thinks is best. One more idea: there's a spell that I hadn't heard of called Bungle. It basically causes one creature to save or miss. I don't know what kind of encounters we will have, but if it's against a big baddie, that could really slow it down. Granted, not a party buffer nor an area effect (Hypnotism is a choice for that).
Wand save DCs are based on the lowest score possible, so it'd be DC 11. Totally not worth it. Maybe Silent Image? Illusions are always handy, utility-wise, and they don't even get a save unless they interact with it. I do have Bless on my list, if the party wants to go that route.
And, FYI, I think it's about the right time for the Priestess to speak, hence my lack of posts in the IC thread right this moment.
Heads up that I'm going to be away until Sunday. Might be able to post once or twice, but not much more.
I have such a Wand already. (Silent Image) I couldn't redistribute funds for anything else for me, so Bless is cool if it benefits everyone the most.
I will be afk until the evening...maybe I'll post Drovya-style on my phone if I have a break.
Agreed that it's Tikhade's move. :) Unless Rogar shows up. This is a posty crowd, eh? That's pretty cool.
Arasmes, I missed your point about min/maxin' Str for Dex--scrolled up and noticed it. That's a good idea; yes, the stats are not optimized because--I don't always optimize. However, a little Dex goes a long way in terms of me not dying. :)
Well, if we're providing schedule information:
I have a game this evening, and will thus be incommunicado tonight, and may be busy tomorrow evening as well, but I'm pretty much free aside fom that.
Sorry, been super busy, I'll get a post or two off a lil' later today.
Sorry. Gotta catch up, as I've had a busy day.
My, but you've all been hard at work.
Sorry, been super busy, I'll get a post or two off a lil' later today.
We're about to form our ka-sept! I just made that word up.
In the meantime, I put on my robe and sorcerer hat.
I make up words all the time in this rp.
>.>
It's fun to do.
So...what color is a cacodaemon's toenails, Arasmes?
They have no toenails of their own. Those who keep collections of severed feet like to paint the toenails purple. Nobody knows why.
Because apparently Arasmes has made an extensive study of Daemons. Who knew?
On another subject: There's still one mechanical issue with people's sheet that I notice. Specifically Initiative.
Rogar: Yours should be +1
Drovya: Yours should be +3
Kanthhuun: Yours is unlisted, and should be +6
Also, we're still down 215 GP (well 210, actually, and if anyone should be getting the price break, it's the healer) from the price needed for the two wands and Rogar still hasn't contributed. You in, man? If so, deduct the goldand note it as having gone towards the fund.
Oops, didn't realize I'm unlisted. Yep, +6.
Oops, didn't realize I'm unlisted. Yep, +6.
Oh, yeah, there is another thing. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you know one more 1st level spell than you should. You've got 8, but even using the Human Favored Class bonus, I can't see how you'd have more than 7 (4 +1 from Bloodline +2 from Human).
My ioun stone gives me a +1 initiative bump.
Gonna type up the next post. By the by, Happy St. Patrick's Day!
My ioun stone gives me a +1 initiative bump.
Ah! Right, sorry, forgot to check what the ioun stone did (and nobody can remember all of those). My bad.
And, to joing our GM, Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody. :)
Should I post again with more dialogue before expecting responses?