GM Master of the Abyss |
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We are officially starting the campaign now!
Sorry for yet another delay, everyone. I've been dealing with something that I really did not want to tell everyone, but that I feel everyone must know if they are to understand my recent lack of posting. In my past, I knew a rather lovely girl (We were all boys and girls back then, as is typical in high school. Very few people could honestly call themselves adults!), whom I loved more than almost anything. She was quite special to me, more than any family and friends I had, and shamed all the wonders of the world with her smile. Well, she died before high school was over, taken by complications from a car wreck. In all the years since then, I have tried to bury the memory of her by ignoring the pain that I was feeling. But, recently, I came across something of hers and all the pain I was holding hit me at once. I cried for nearly two hours before I finally stopped, the ceasing of those tears something that I thank my simian friend Monkeygod for, because he helped talk me through it. I have been in an emotional slump since then and haven't really done much of anything. I have overcome the pain now, by making it my own and using it in remembrance of her rather than ignoring it and trying to forget all the things that I loved about her. I have decided to honor her memory and stop living in a past which no longer is and hoping for a future that never will be and simply accept that things are what they are.
The above is a very simplified version of the events, but if you need to know more, just ask.
We should be able to get this campaign started in earnest now!
Chi_ |
Sorry to hear that. :/ I know how it feels since my father passed. Not exactly the same but similar in the loss suffered. One thing that always gets me through it is thinking about what they would think/want me to do when I was lost, indecisive or sad and in a way it helps. Because then you remember the good times and those are the things one should hold on to.
Good luck and focus on the good times my friend. Chi is here if you need anything. :)
And Lune. Who appears to not be letting go anytime soon. ;)
-Arae |
I'm really saddened to hear that. I don't have any sage advice, but you do have my empathy.
Glad to hear Monkeygod helped you. Friends who can do that, well, they're worth a lot.
On another note, sorry I delayed the action in the IC, I've been working on a project lately, and forgot to take a look at the forum.
Will post now.
GM Master of the Abyss |
Yes, but no higher than 10.
EDIT: The demons are 60 ft. away from the party. This encounter will be handled without a map, but I think we can all manage, right? :)
Thoughts on my beefed-up intro? I know you must be surprised by this turn of events, Korina, since you run your own Wrath of the Righteous campaign now. Keep any spoilers in PM form, of course. :)
-Arae |
Waaaargh. I botched that up. It means I need a charge action.
Let me make the edits in a hurry.
Edit: I've played through the introduction before, and so far I really like what you're doing differently. Of course, I'm not sure if the other GM played it by the book.
Cutscenes are nice and all, they're fine in video-game RPGs, but this is a tabletop; I enjoy your take on it.
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
*Snickers*
I like surprises. Besides, I've already changed a number of things for my own campaign - I've always preferred games that challenge the players regardless of their power level, and this AP is infamous for being underpowered compared to the players. Any changes you make will almost certainly make it more fun - now I just have to decide what the right balance of actions is (since Korina doesn't want to entirely reveal her own capabilities just yet... unless the situation calls for it, anyway).
Tryggve |
Thank you for trusting us enough to explain what's been going on with you. You have my condolences and empathy. I have someone special and i couldn't bear to think of what would happen if something like that happened to her. So no worries, and I hope you can still find someone special again.
Anyway, I'll be posting later tonight. I'm planning to charge ahead and keep the aggression on me, so I think I can make a 60 ft charge attack. Supertank, do your thing!
GM Master of the Abyss |
NOTE FOR ANYONE THREATENING A CRIT, GO AHEAD AND MAKE YOUR ROLLS IN GAMEPLAY!
That is good, Korina, for surprises there will be!
You're welcome Tryggve. I didn't want to just try to be vague with you all, as the wait was my fault and I felt that everyone deserved to know the truth. You go, supertank!
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
Oh, and now that the Advanced Bestiary is out and we're getting started again, I should probably send in a list of the templates I'm interested in using for Korina's Enhanced Summoning ability. XD Muuuuuch easier to keep things going if they're approved ahead of time, no? If you have a copy, I can just send you the list - or write up short descriptions and what they do, etc. Your choice.
The Dragon |
Is there anyone who is primarily healing focused at all?
I don't think so. I have some scrolls and a healing maneuver, eventually I'll get LoH and channel energy.
If we turn out to need in-combat healing, I'll pick up more. Our biggest problem will orobably wind up being unable to cure conditions, curses, blindness etc. as quickly as if we had a wizard or cleric. I can't do much about that, sadly.
GM, I was wondering if the called dhots variant rules are allowed? I'd like to use them, as they're flavorful, my to hit might at times be excessive, and the corresponding warlord gambit is quite good.
Regarding rolls in the OOC, sorry about that. I'm used to other sites where you can't edit rolls in after you've posted.
Lune Shikari |
The Purifier archetype for Paladins is really good at healing if you rather her be more martial.
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
*Maniacal laughter*
I'm limited to +1 (at most) for now, of course, but... kukukuku. Let the forces of evil learn to fear madness. >D
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
I'm fine either way, though we can all probably guess what Korina's dreams might be like. XD Definitely ready to advance, though.
The Dragon |
Hmm. I think I might go for dual-path with marshal. While the Stolen Fury trait writes the background, I find that the Champion path powers are hard pressed to entertain me for 10 levels.
Also, most mythic feats are boring. +something to damage, most of them. Who cares if I deal +n or +n+3 damage? Not exactly the stuff of legends. I believe I'll be cherry-picking the abilities that are too good to pass up (I.E. Fleet warrior and the increased ability universal power), leave the boring middle-ground optimization +something to hit or damage bits (I.E. Mythic Power Attack) behind, and stock up on interesting abilities with the rest of my choices, such as Incredible Speed, that really let's her do something unique. If I can combine the resulting 60ft base speed with the wings and halo stance from Silver Crane I have 120ft fly speed by level 9, which rocks. 'Cept of course, I won't be able to take ranks in fly untill then.
Anyway, I looked over mythic today, and those are the thoughts that struck me. Looking forward to getting on the road again, although I understand that it might take a bit of time. Hopefully(my religion teacher has instilled the bad habit of wanting to put insh'Allah in this bit of the sentence XD), we're delaying because all of you are having fun in Pm dream-sequence RP, but if not, well, then that's ok too.
I hope everyone is having a good time getting ready for the holidays, or whatever you're up to.
Shinari Dawnbringer. |
Oh yes, I can practically guarantee the material from the Mythic Mania books will be suitably legendary(pun totally intended!), but just in case, let me check with Mr Legendary himself.
Shinari is definitely going Champion, and I do not see him currently dualing out. He'll be taking the Mythic Weapon Focus tree feats for sure, but beyond that I haven't decided yet.
Also, I know TSP has been busy these last few days, which is why he hasn't posted.
Shinari Dawnbringer. |
I asked Jason Nelson, whom I am friends with on Facebook, regarding Dragon's concerns over Mythic feats being mostly numerical increases and if the feats in the Mythic Mania books would follow suit. This was his response:
"Design directive to all authors is always that bigger numbers are fine, but you should always try to bring something more to the table"
Also, bear in mind that many of the feats they will be converting are from not only beyond the core rulebook, but also covers stuff from the Campaign Setting and Player's Companion lines of books. Thus, even non mythic feats from these books tend to be more than just + to this stat or increase that ability.
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
Mm-hmm. Well, I think the overall design goal was making things... how to say... more cinematic. I'm not above adding my own fluff or flavor when necessary, either. XD Reaaaaaally looking forward to those.
Tryggve |
I'm going Guardian; shooting for the Invincible Guardian route (WILL.NOT.DIE.) with a side of Defender.
"I will bear your burdens" indeed!
And I would like a change to the Mythic Abilities, since Mythic Power Attack and Mythic Extra Rage is lackluster as hell.
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
@Chi: If nothing else, I can review them once they're out and mention anything that looks fitting for your character. ^^
@Tryggve: Yeah, the basic stuff does tend to be just extra numbers. XD Adding one's own flavor can really help at times like this.
Korina, Daughter of Yog-Sothoth |
Well, a stronger party helps me out, too. XD If nothing else, I can copy/paste whatever they have for feats and anything specifically meant for your classes. Still gonna be a bit until that's out, though... >.<
The Dragon |
Well, a stronger party helps me out, too. XD If nothing else, I can copy/paste whatever they have for feats and anything specifically meant for your classes. Still gonna be a bit until that's out, though... >.<
That's probably not a problem... First mythic tier isn't supposed to be untill the end of book 1 right? They probably just have to get done in a year for us to get it in time >.<