Ire of the Storm ala Fabian (Inactive)

Game Master Fabian Benavente

Telling the interactive story of a group of colonists and their adventure south of Sargava


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Osbun Icehouse wrote:


Looking a bit confused Osbun asked. "I joined you a bit late could you update me on what you know about Count Narsus and what he might want from us?"

"Oh, he's a charming man," Min effused, "if a little timid. He seems quite taken with Hamsa Gadd, though, and I fear that her influence might be a malign thing, both for him and for Pridon's Hearth. At the moment, I believe the count has merely charged us with stopping the lizardfolk from attacking the colony. He hasn't any official interest in Ms. Gadd's late expedition or the Ghol-Gan ruins. It's Mr. Blackwell who was leaning on us to provide him with artifacts from the latter; I don't trust that man any more than I do Hamsa Gadd. If only we could arrange for the two to preoccupy themselves with each other and leave us and the count alone...."

"I know! What if we let slip to Ms. Gadd at dinner that Mr. Blackwell is interested in recovering ancient artifacts in the area? We needn't mention that it's the Ghol-Gan ruins in particular that he favors, and she may get worried that his men will get to whatever it was she was looking for when she ran into the lizardfolk and forget about us. Those two deserve each other."


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Osbun Icehouse wrote:

Action 1

Osbun listened to the discussions and added "It seems to me that we could use our own advocate to Gozreh to intercede on the town's behalf. Do they have such a cleric?"

Action 2

At dinner the halfling tried out his new proficiency with Polyglot, quite proud of himself. He had gotten pretty good and could usually make himself understood. He did not mind the cramped space and ate as much as any big person. His ears perk up when Min bring up the framing of the Song'o, for that is how Osbun sees it. He has to add "I have met the Song'o and do not believe they have done any violence except to defend themselves.

Action 3

Looking a bit confused Osbun asked. "I joined you a bit late could you update me on what you know about Count Narsus and what he might want from us?"

OOC: It seems you posted for a past turn as your actions don't quite match the call for 'actions?'. I'll try and make some sense out of it...


male
Nsizi wrote:

When asked for a story, she smiled and said, "Oh, the jungle is fierce! Let me tell you. Ibori, ibori, I'll tell you a story.

"We have travelled to the tar pits, north by the river. We were looking for mjusi - for your lizardfolk, and we found them. Five hulking Mireborn, outcasts of their tribe. What must a lizard do to be expelled from other lizards? We dared not think on it. They attacked like the beasts they are, hurling spears and arrows at us. Their enormous mount, a reptile larger than a yak of the northern savannah, came at us, determined to devour. Our new friend here," she pointed expansively at Evalina, nearly upsetting her wine glass in the process, "was very nearly devoured! But she was faster and smarter than the dumb animal, and with the help of brave Oz's command of ice, she managed to best it while still in its mouth!" She paused here for effect, enjoying their hosts reactions.

Count Narsus was very impressed and asked for additional details on the ordeal, "Well, I'm glad they have been put in their place. Do you think the attacks will stop now?"

He then added, "People around town are talking about the storm brewing offshore. They say it's not natural. What's your thought on that?"

Hamsa quickly interceded, "Nonsense Narsus." She grabbed the man's arm, "Those are just old wives' takes from superstitious folk."

She then asked, "What about the Song'o? Did you find the evil creatures? Did you explore east of the colony or is that still too dangerous?"


Fabian Benavente wrote:


Count Narsus was very impressed and asked for additional details on the ordeal, "Well, I'm glad they have been put in their place. Do you think the attacks will stop now?"

The question cut through Nsizi's "tipsy" exuberance, and reminded her that the mjusi weren't actually the enemy. Well, not all of them, but stories like this would only instill more fear in the colonists.

Taking another sip of wine, she shut her mouth for the moment to collect her thoughts.


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.

Action 1

Minercuria wrote:
"I know! What if we let slip to Ms. Gadd at dinner that Mr. Blackwell is interested in recovering ancient artifacts in the area? We needn't mention that it's the Ghol-Gan ruins in particular that he favors, and she may get worried that his men will get to whatever it was she was looking for when she ran into the lizardfolk and forget about us. Those two deserve each other."

Evailina thought for a while before nodding, "I think this might actually work. Lets go with it then!"

Action 2

Evalina took the afternoon to ready herself for the dinner. When she run to the south she wasn't really able to bring many clothes with her so she was feeling a bit 'inadequate' for the dinner. She looked around Pridon's Hearth for something to wear but ultimately gave up. AH, screw this! I'm not spending a single coin in this futile thing... nothing I'll be able to buy will be nearly enough, so if I'm going to look like a complete stranger, I choose an Ilsurian stranger!

By the end of the day, she got back to her room and choose a simple dress with a clear militaristic cut. It was the same dress that she wore during her promotion to a full ranger back in her home. It was a long white dress, with no cleavage, that tied behind her neck, leaving her wide shoulders exposed. To her left, there were five colored strips... red, dark brown, tan, green, and silver, representing Ilsurian's favored Gods.

She was amused by Nsizi's transformation and the two could not be more different with their own dresses. She nodded to them, "Sure... we have to face it sooner or later, right?"

Action 3

Evalina really tried to enjoy the dinner but the constant reminder of the snake in the room. Nsizi was doing a pretty fine job by diverting the attention with her story so when Evalina was needed, she smiled her best 'fake smile', trying to add with credibility. "It was a really frightening moment I must confess... but in the end, the creature was just an animal... quite different from the wolves or bears that I remember hunting, though, but their eagerness to eat us is quite similar!"

Aid Another (Bluff): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

Evalina half shrugged at the count's question, "I don't see a reason for them to continue... but nevertheless, we intend to react accordingly to preserve Pridon's Hearth if such is the case."

Evalina ignores the woman's interference, answering directly to the count, "I'm an outsider so I'm not sure if my experience serves for you, my lord, but from where I come from, we listen to the common people. We have sages and scholars, but those who truly witness the land and its changes are the common folk, those who sow the fields to keep us fed. A couple of them are indeed superstition but to trust them costs you nothing, while doubting them could cost you everything."

She finally turned to Hamze to answer about the Song'o, "We did explore a bit of the east, but I'm sure to say that region is still quite dangerous... about the evil Song'o, we weren't able to find a single one of them."

@Fabian, I took care not to tell a single lie... let me know if I need a Bluff check!


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 2:

Zeljka accepted the potions that Theos Votto offered in apology and gratitude. "I understand the depths that one will sink when grieving the loss of one's family. I lost my family as well and admittedly I did much worse than you as a result of my anguish. Keep working for the colony and stay sober. That's the best way to honor their memory."

tag Theos?

Later the half-orc did nothing to prepare for dinner. She was not one for making herself presentable for others. If they didn't like her for it then so be it. However, she did nod appreciatively at Nsizi, Evalina, and Min when they emerged. "You all clean up nicely." Laughter rumbled in her chest as Nsizi linked her arm with her. "At least it will be a good meal."


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 3:

Zeljka was content to eat her fill while leaving the talking to the others.

Hamsa wrote:
Hamsa quickly interceded, "Nonsense Narsus." She grabbed the man's arm, "Those are just old wives' takes from superstitious folk."

The half-orc spoke up at this time, her voice a deep rumble. "Which of your folk are superstitious? People who make their living off the land have learned to read the weather to protect their livelihood. Back where I'm from if there was hoarfrost then a certain number of days later there would be snow, fog could predict future rain. Doesn't mean they're superstitious, just observant."


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The Count was about to speak when once more Hamsa spoke for him, "Well, we are in the tropics and this is hurricane season so it stands to reason that storms brew out at sea, right?"

She then continued, "I think Narsus is more interested in your exploration since he's always looking to expand his influence. Where will you be exploring next? Do you need any aid from the colony?"

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Let me know if you'll bring up any other subject at the dinner. I'd like to move along later tonight.

Questions?

Game on!


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.
Fabian Benavente wrote:
The Count was about to speak when once more Hamsa spoke for him, "Well, we are in the tropics and this is hurricane season so it stands to reason that storms brew out at sea, right?"

"Storms, probably... unnatural storms, probably not. I think this is the whole point. I remember my mother telling me about a winter we had when I was a small child: we were obviously prepared for harsh winters but one of them was particularly terrible and we were only able to endure it because we were prepared, because we were warned and reacted accordingly."

She then turned to the count, "But we are not talking about cold, but about hurricanes, correct? A common hurricane can cause much devastation and deaths, but could you imagine what an unnatural hurricane should cause, my lord? In my humble opinion, investigating this matter would paint you as a worried man in the eyes of the common folk, a trait they'll respect, even if such action is wasted in, as miss Gadd constantly insists, simple superstition... on the other hand, doing nothing would give the impression that you don't really care about their safety, something specially terrible if these unnatural storms prove to be truth. What is your opinion, my lord?"

Tag the Count

Fabian Benavente wrote:
She then continued, "I think Narsus is more interested in your exploration since he's always looking to expand his influence. Where will you be exploring next? Do you need any aid from the colony?"

Evalina shrugs a bit before answering, "We were thinking about looking for some artifacts for Mr. Blackwell... unless there is some more pressing matter. Do you have some preference to the direction we should take, my lord?" she once more phrased her words in a way to try to avoid the woman to answer for the count. Lets see how much more the count will withstand this snake cutting him and keeping him from talking...

Tag the Count


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 3:

As the dinner progressed, Zeljka studied Hamsa intently. She definitely seemed to be trying to control the conversation.

I think that Zeljka can study a target without plans for attacking in order to get bonuses to skill checks which she'll use for sense motive and perception and bluff (if necessary). I don't think any knowledge check will be applicable to Hamsa except maybe local.

perception: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
sense motive: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9

Seriously? She gets nothing :(


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 3:

When Hamsa interrupted yet again, the half-orc said in a growly voice, "I thought our meal was with the Count. I would much rather hear what he has to say."

Zeljka then watched to see how her challenge affected Hamsa.

perception: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
sense motive: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Hoping that changing the situation will allow her another roll.

But again, nothing.


male
Evalina Braeton wrote:
She then turned to the count, "But we are not talking about cold, but about hurricanes, correct? A common hurricane can cause much devastation and deaths, but could you imagine what an unnatural hurricane should cause, my lord? In my humble opinion, investigating this matter would paint you as a worried man in the eyes of the common folk, a trait they'll respect, even if such action is wasted in, as miss Gadd constantly insists, simple superstition... on the other hand, doing nothing would give the impression that you don't really care about their safety, something specially terrible if these unnatural storms prove to be truth. What is your opinion, my lord?"

Narsus cleared his throat and looked at Hamsa before speaking, "I think that we are doing what's best for the colony by investigating the lizardmen. We have proof that they attacked the fort and were involved in calling down lightning when the last big storm hit."

He apologized to Hamsa, "I'm sorry but I just don't see the Song'o connections to the storm. I mean we know they are vicious killers for what they did to your expedition but I don't think they're to blame for the storm."

Hamsa bit her lip and looked about as if trying to say something.

Evalina Braeton wrote:
Fabian Benavente wrote:
She then continued, "I think Narsus is more interested in your exploration since he's always looking to expand his influence. Where will you be exploring next? Do you need any aid from the colony?"
Evalina shrugs a bit before answering, "We were thinking about looking for some artifacts for Mr. Blackwell... unless there is some more pressing matter. Do you have some preference to the direction we should take, my lord?" she once more phrased her words in a way to try to avoid the woman to answer for the count. Lets see how much more the count will withstand this snake cutting him and keeping him from talking...

Hamsa's face brightened, "An excellent course of action. It is said that those ruins were frequented by the lizardfolk so maybe we'll find our answers to the... hypothetical connection between the storm and the lizardfolk."

The Count nodded and pursued his lips at Hamsa's assessment of the situation.

Mis Gadd then added, "Anything else interesting happen to you all with the locals. They can be superstitious and fanciful in their tales. I heard you got a pie and cookies..."

tag?

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I'd like to wrap up conversation tonight...

Questions?

Game on!


Male Halfling | HP: 30/30 | AC: 19/22 (15 Tch, 15/18 Fl) | CMB: +0, CMD: 14 | F: +6, R: +7, W: +2 | Init: +4 | Perc: +9, SM +1 HydroKineticist / 3

Action 1

After breakfast Ozbun excuses himself to make preparations for both the dinner and the planned expedition after. "First order of business is clothing. I must have something nice as I am sure this will be a formal affair." he thought. He asked the staff at the inn where he might best shop for nice clothing and was directed to a tailor that was known to be will to make alterations on demand. Osbun was worried about being sold children's clothing again, and vowed to not let that happen. It took the rest of the morning and all afternoon to find and have altered a set of courtier's clothing but in the end he had what he needed.

With an agreement to pick up the altered clothing later in the afternoon Osbun set off to find an apothecary. He wanted some alchemicals. "I am going into the jungle and am unsure what I might run into. I think I'd like your advise on what to bring to be well equipped. I know I want a couple alchemist's fires. he tells the clerk.

Action 1

Osbun was glad he was dressed as he was as it lessened the awkwardness of the social event for him and perhaps emboldened him a little. He was polite and used his best table manners, trying to remember what he was taught as a young child. He blushed slightly when his role in the combat at the tar pits was mentioned and only managed a nod of agreement. And he had to bite his tongue when Miss Hamsa Gadd referred to the Song'o as evil. Finally he had to speak when she tried to dismiss the storms as natural weather. Standing he addressed both the count and Miss Gadd "I am not well known to either of you. Let me tell you something of what I am. he concentrates and water from a glass at the table flows up and out onto the table but forms and orderly cube then grows narrower and taller before running back into the glass. The tablecloth remains completely dry. He continues "I know water and have some power over it. It does my bidding." He gestures again and water pours forth from his pours forming armor around the halfing. "And I tell you that I believe those storms are a threat directed towards this town."


Fabian Benavente wrote:
Narsus cleared his throat and looked at Hamsa before speaking, "I think that we are doing what's best for the colony by investigating the lizardmen. We have proof that they attacked the fort and were involved in calling down lightning when the last big storm hit."

"I think that's very wise, your grace," Min assured him. "There are doubtless countless possible dangers to worry about in the region, but it's always wisest to focus on the most immediate problem first. In this case, that's the lizardfolk ... and the storm."

She turned quickly to Hamsa Gadd to preclude any objections. "Bear in mind that I can't say there's any connection between the two, but we did find the lizardfolk shaman calling down lightning to destroy the barricades and flood the town. It's possible that the lizardfolk were just taking advantage of a coincidence, but it's also possible that the locals may have a point." She smiled disarmingly. "Still, it's not like we can take a fight to a stormcloud. Our only lead is the lizardfolk. If there's a connection between them and the weather, stopping them will stop the storm. If there's not, then at least we'll have taken care of one problem and be free to direct all our energy to shoring up the colony's protections from the elements."

As the conversation went on, Min paid close attention to the count, trying to discern if his affection for Hamsa Gadd was entirely natural or if it might be encouraged by enchantment magic.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

We're very bad at reading people tonight, it would seem.


Fabian Benavente wrote:
Miss Gadd then added, "Anything else interesting happen to you all with the locals. They can be superstitious and fanciful in their tales. I heard you got a pie and cookies..."

"Is there some local superstition about baked goods?" Min asked innocently.

"But that reminds me, Ms. Gadd," she went on. "We met someone who knows you, or at least knows of you. The former apprentice to a one-time colleague of yours, a Magdi Kukoyi? I hope it doesn't bring up painful memories, but apparently he was a member of your ill-fated expedition?"

She watched Hamsa's reaction carefully.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Woo! And we continue to suck at Sense Motive.


Minercuria Cicensis wrote:

"But that reminds me, Ms. Gadd," she went on. "We met someone who knows you, or at least knows of you. The former apprentice to a one-time colleague of yours, a Magdi Kukoyi? I hope it doesn't bring up painful memories, but apparently he was a member of your ill-fated expedition?"

Nsizi had finally put down her wine glass, and was paying closer attention to the conversation. She was a bit lost as to what they were telling the nobles, and what they were hiding, and what was misdirection. So she did her best to simply watch, and see if she could figure out their motivations. Muttering very quietly, she said, "Spirits, guide my eyes."

sense motive: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22

cast guidance. Using my level 3 skill stat, though it's not updated on my profile yet.


How much magic can we buy in town? Can we pick up 1st level wands?


Female half-orc Slayer/7

sense motive, studied target: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 1 = 22

Zeljka studied Hamsa's face as Min mentions Magdi looking for anything that gave away what truly happened in the jungle during the so-called Song'o attack and the lizardfolk aftermath.

Natural 20...that's fantastic for Zeljka :) She's not usually astute.


male

Turn 089 – Hamsa’s Interest

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!

Long turn with some excellent RPing!


male

Busy day today so don't expect much until this evening/night.


Male Halfling | HP: 30/30 | AC: 19/22 (15 Tch, 15/18 Fl) | CMB: +0, CMD: 14 | F: +6, R: +7, W: +2 | Init: +4 | Perc: +9, SM +1 HydroKineticist / 3

Earlier

Thanking the alchemist, Osbun takes his advise and adds an Antitoxin to his purchase. It was quite pricey but he knew it could save a life.

Action 1

"Thank you for dinner good Count. I do hope you get to feeling better Miss Gadd." Osbun said as he got up from the table to leave with the group.

Once outside he confided in the others "She is quite rude and assuming isn't she? Seems like she wants that unnatural storm to grow and destroy the settlement. What might be her purpose in that?"

I'll be camping this weeking starting tomorrow morning and will not be back until Sunday night late. Not sure if I will have cell coverage or not. If so, I'll try to post a time or two. Have a good weekend all.


Female half-orc Slayer/7
Oz wrote:
"She is quite rude and assuming isn't she? Seems like she wants that unnatural storm to grow and destroy the settlement. What might be her purpose in that?"

Zeljka nodded, "I agree that she's not pleasant but her attitude wasn't surprising. What was surprising was how often the Count looked to her before speaking. I wonder who really is in charge." Even though thinking wasn't her strong suit, the half-orc had a thought about Oz's second question. "Maybe she's a follower of the same god as Daruthek and they're working together. However, how she would have gotten corrupted is still a mystery."


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 2:

Once they were settled around the fireplace and had drinks, Zeljka said, "So is there anywhere in the colony that we could get more information about lost Temples or settlements? Otherwise I have a feeling that we'll be wandering around in the jungle." Not that that was necessarily a bad thing but it may not be the best use of their time.

"It's probably best that we don't go to the Ruins if that's what she believes we'll do." The half-orc looked around the room on the off chance she'd catch sight of the cleric of Gozreh. "If Akosua is still in Pridon's Hearth, it would be helpful to ask her some questions about Gozreh."


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.

Action 1

While saying their farewells, Evalina approached the count and whispered "Have you ever seen an aconite flower? They are beautiful flowers, but extremely poisonous... they are not native to the south, but it appears your lordship has actually been cultivating a similar flower." She then bowed and added aloud. "Thank you for your hospitality, my lord."

Action 2

Evalina nodded to Zeljka, partially agreeing with her, "I also didn't like the way she was enthusiastic about us looking into those ruins... on the other hand, we don't really have much choice, do we?"

"Hum... out of curiosity, has any of you investigated the site where Hamza's expedition was attacked?" She shrugged, "It might be a long shot taking in consideration how much time had elapsed since the attack but... who knows."


male
Evalina Braeton wrote:

Action 1

While saying their farewells, Evalina approached the count and whispered "Have you ever seen an aconite flower? They are beautiful flowers, but extremely poisonous... they are not native to the south, but it appears your lordship has actually been cultivating a similar flower." She then bowed and added aloud. "Thank you for your hospitality, my lord."

Count Narsus was slightly confused by the comment. He smiled weakly and thanked them for coming.

Hamsa gave them a venomous look towards them that was not easy to hide.

tag?

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Google sites are down so I can't recap tonight.

However, I still need to know where you will go.

Is sounds like you will speak to Akosua tomorrow so I'll set up that scene (or someone can do that if they want).

Questions?

Game on!


Evalina Braeton wrote:


"Hum... out of curiosity, has any of you investigated the site where Hamza's expedition was attacked?" She shrugged, "It might be a long shot taking in consideration how much time had elapsed since the attack but... who knows."

Nsizi sat with her hands wrapped around a mug of warm tea. "No, we have not been there specifically. Perhaps the Song'o could show us the place. But I think we will not find answers there."

Musing, she said, "Tomorrow morning I will speak with Heri. She has explored around, looking for plants and medicines. Perhaps she knows where this cursed temple might be found."

Tomorrow chat with Heri and Akosua. I feel like we're being dense and missing something obvious. What do we need to roll to figure that out? ;)


male
Nsizi wrote:
Tomorrow chat with Heri and Akosua. I feel like we're being dense and missing something obvious. What do we need to roll to figure that out? ;)

I'm sorry but I can't help you if you are being dense. :)

Seriously, I'll set this up in tonight's recap and move the game along.

Questions?

Game on!


Osbun Icehouse wrote:
Once outside he confided in the others "She is quite rude and assuming isn't she? Seems like she wants that unnatural storm to grow and destroy the settlement. What might be her purpose in that?"

"Perhaps if we knew the purpose of that ill-fated expedition, it might make things more clear," Min suggested. "What were they looking for? Why send for a cleric of Gozreh all the way from Qadira, when there must have been some nearer by? What was this 'ancient sect' Magdi was a scholar of?" She frowned. "Let me see that old journal we found again."


Zeljka Greenfoot wrote:
"I agree that she's not pleasant but her attitude wasn't surprising. What was surprising was how often the Count looked to her before speaking. I wonder who really is in charge."

"I wondered that myself," Min replied. "There are spells that can make someone view you as a dear friend implicitly to be trusted, but I couldn't tell if she might have been using one on the count. He might just actually like her that much. It takes all kinds, as they say."


male

Turn 090 - Akosua’s Insight

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Zeljka will take Ironhide as her 3rd level feat.


Action 1

"Here it is!" Min turned around the old journal they found so Akosua could read it. "It certainly looks to me like these Storm Kindlers built their Sky Tempest Temple somewhere in the area of Pridon's Hearth. Don't you agree?"

tag Akosua

"But that leaves us with the question of where they've been all this time and what the lizardfolk have to do with the situation," she went on. "And it doesn't explain what Hamsa Gadd's connection is, although knowing that Magdi Kukoyi was an expert on the Storm Kindlers, it seems fairly certain that their expedition was looking for the Sky Tempest Temple."


Action 2

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Ugh. Hate leveling up; hate choosing spells, but I'll try to get it done.


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 1:

"Maybe we should take a closer look at that abandoned settlement with the statue of Gozreh that we came across. There may be more clues to where this Sky Tempest Temple is and we just didn't know it at the time. Why erect a statue of a god in the middle of nowhere?"

Min wrote:
"But that leaves us with the question of where they've been all this time and what the lizardfolk have to do with the situation,"

"Maybe they're using the lizardfolk to distract us so that they can find the temple. There are a lot of places to hide in the wilderness when there's no one around. Maybe this is getting worse now because the area is being settled and they risk detection."


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 2:

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Zeljka held up her hand to stop the others and then pointed at the other end of the alleyway. Motioning for them to stay put, she quietly moves forward to see why someone was sneaking around. She thought it resembled one of the deputies but wanted to be sure.


Min's profile is, I believe, updated, save for the money she spent on spell-writing materials, which I have to track down in this thread. I'll update her inventory with her special inks once I find them.


male

OOC rant mode on

How would you guys feel if I remove dice rolling from your duties?

I'm still stuck on my defunct Numenera game where you could 'add something' to a roll but you would lose it if that rolled didn't 'pass'.

Very similar to using an action point where it's a good investment if your roll ends up 'passing' but a waste of a resource if not.

Would you be willing to post your action and 'spoiler' your intended result and, if you're up for it, 'spoiler' your miss or fail.

I would then roll the dice and let you all know what happened in the turn recap. It would certainly add more importance to the turn recap where you would find out not only what your opponents did (as it is now) but also what the results of your actions are.

And I'm not accusing anyone of cheating but it would also remove the temptation to revise your actions based on your die results.

I would need you to very clearly state what your are doing and your modifiers.

For example:

The shifter's skin hardened even as it coarse hairs bristled on his back. Long, black claws extended from his fingertips as it leaped at the halfling.

shifting, two claws to hit (+6/+6), damage 1d6+2 each

hit:
The halfling squealed as the shifter ripped into his shoulder. Hot blood became sticky in the shifter's hands.

miss:
Over eager, the shifter missed the halfling completely as the small humanoid ducked under him.

Would this add or detract to your enjoyment of the game?

Thoughts?


Female half-orc Slayer/7

I'm good with changing the format. It's more like it was when I first started playing with you in that we had to give you results if we succeeded and results for if we didn't. I've just gotten lazy over the years. If you're good with it, I'm game.


I'm okay with it. I kind of like seeing my roll and writing up based on it, but it's not a huge change to do it the other way - more like when it was PbEM, as Shari says.

Nsizi is done leveling up, profile updated.


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.

Action 1

Evalina listened mindfully at Akosua's tale, "Hum... what if Hamza is a descendant from the Storm Kindlers, or have found some note about them and she wishes to use the power of the Eye of Gozreth? Eager to find the Sky Tempest Temple, she sent words to Kukoyi, perhaps an expert on the Storm Kindlers... but she would still need to find a way to survive the jungle, so she made a pact with the lizardfolk, perhaps promising to use the power of the Eye on Pridon's Hearth?"

"Oh, and I believe this Sky Tempest Temple is also the temple we are looking for, right? "

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Action 2

Perception DC 20/25: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Evalina also noticed the deputy entering the alleyway so she followed Zeljka as silent as she could, gesturing the half-orc to do the same.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.

Combat Gear acid [4], potion of cure light wounds [2]; Other Gear arrows [blunt (9), cold iron (20), common (34), whistling (5)], bandolier, cold iron longsword, compass, dagger, holy symbol of Cayden Cailean, holy symbol of Erastil, holy symbol of Iomedae, mw buckler, +1 composite longbow (Str +2), ranger’s kit (backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, iron pot, mess kit, rope, torches [10], trail rations [5 days], waterskin), studded leather armor, vermin repellent [3], 5gp

I'm ok with either rote. I believe the only thing made more difficult for us is to think about the two possibilities in cases we are mostly certain of our results either fail/succeed. For an example, when I crit, I know for sure that I hit, so I'd write only a single 'post' but without knowing it I'd need to post twice... not a big deal at all of course!


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Not sure when or if the rolling change will start so will roll stealth because Evalina gently reminded me that I forgot the first time.

stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The slayer and ranger moved as one down the alley. Almost as if they had always been hunting together.

What are the odds of both getting the exact same stealth roll? If there are any mathematicians in the house, knock yourselves out :)


male

I'm having this conversation in another one of my games so...

To be honest, I'm not totally convinced of this because it does mean more work for you and more work for me (and I already have plenty).

And it does take away your dice rolling pleasure; it's nice to roll high. :)

So let me ask you up front.

Does the fact that you can preview your dice rolls make you change an action?

If for example, you were going to hit with power attack and your dice roll has you missing but you would have hit with a regular attack, do you change your action?

If you were to cast a spell that requires a to hit roll, do you do something else (not waste that spell) if the dice roll would have missed?

There are other examples where this is applicable to every PC.

So do you change your actions based on the results of the dice when you preview your post?


male
Nsizi wrote:
Nsizi is done leveling up, profile updated.

Are you sure? It still says level 2 and 18 hit points doesn't sound right...


male

Evalina, please check your hit points...

I'll be checking everyone's loot because I found some discrepancies. I'll post it this weekend


male

Turn 091 - Alley

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!


Female half-orc Slayer/7

Action 2:

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Zeljka growled deep in her throat, completely focused on the lookout. "Since when does this sort of thing happen in Pridon's Hearth?" The half-orc saw the flash of a dagger. Drawing her blade she asks, "Can we play you show me yours and I'll show you mine?"

intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14


Image Female CN half-elf inventor 10 | HP: 138/138 | AC: 28, F: +19, R: +18, W: +15 | Perc: +12, low-light vision | Speed 25ft | Active conditions: none.
Fabian Benavente wrote:

Evalina, please check your hit points...

I'll be checking everyone's loot because I found some discrepancies. I'll post it this weekend

Isn't it correct? 10 1st level + 2x6 for 2nd and 3rd level + 3FCB = 25.

Regarding changing my action with the rolls, the only thing I generally change is the description of it when I'm sure I failed miserably. I kind of understand the temptation of changing the results when you use a valuable resource (like a spell) but since I almost never play casters, I don't suffer from this.

One thing that is always in my mind though is thinking if the GM thinks that I'm cheating in some way, so I try to keep the same standard in all my posts, like rolling in the order of the events (like stealth and then perception) or use the alphabetic order for simultaneous checks (like multiple knowledge checks).

I once played with a GM who had a rule that when he asked for some roll (like perception or a save), it should be posted on your next post in the first line, if not he'd assume that you failed. It was not a bad rule actually.


male
Evalina Braeton wrote:

Regarding changing my action with the rolls, the only thing I generally change is the description of it when I'm sure I failed miserably. I kind of understand the temptation of changing the results when you use a valuable resource (like a spell) but since I almost never play casters, I don't suffer from this.

One thing that is always in my mind though is thinking if the GM thinks that I'm cheating in some way, so I try to keep the same standard in all my posts, like rolling in the order of the events (like stealth and then perception) or use the alphabetic order for simultaneous checks (like multiple knowledge checks).

I once played with a GM who had a rule that when he asked for some roll (like perception or a save), it should be posted on your next post in the first line, if not he'd assume that you failed. It was not a bad rule actually.

Yes, I try to do the same thing. I keep an order of my rolls. For example, my magus always delivers regular attack first and then spellstrike attack second. Things like that.

I have been rereading my posts and what started as a question on how to improve the game by allowing for more 'mystery' in the turn recap has slowly morphed into an inquisition to see if you guys are cheating.

I am sorry for that since that really was not my intent. Perhaps a little of the cheater in me as a player was projected onto you guys. :)

In summary, let's continue with the way we are going since I think the added 'mystery' is not worth the extra work required by you and me is not worth. I also suspect that game speed may suffer. And I also like rolling criticals.

So I trust hat you all know that this is a game and any perceived negative outcomes in the short term is only RP fodder for later. And we're all here for the story anyways.

Questions?

Game on!


male
Evalina Braeton wrote:
Fabian Benavente wrote:

Evalina, please check your hit points...

I'll be checking everyone's loot because I found some discrepancies. I'll post it this weekend

Isn't it correct? 10 1st level + 2x6 for 2nd and 3rd level + 3FCB = 25.

OK, 25 makes sense. You're tag line says 25 but your PC sheet still says 18 though. :)

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