just doting in for now ^_^ still trying to get my character together
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Hi, this is Thistlebane. My character will be Blackheath the bard. I will add his info to his profile sheet in a little bit and I'll also enter his character number and details into the spreadsheet.
I've got the character mostly finished, but I had some questions about AP play versus standard PFS:
1. Do we choose factions?
2. Do we get prestige for buying things like wands and rezzes?
3. Can we upgrade existing armor and weapons in the PFS way (add a +1 to a previously non magical sword for instance)?
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Since now the group is Cleric, Ranger, Druid, and Bard. Do you guys think a rogue or Wizard would be a better fit in the group?
Both would be helpful. I didn't focus too intensely on the Rogue areas, nor do I have much in the way of spellcasting firepower. I tried to emphasize skills -- with a focus on Diplomacy -- and secondary combat ability. My stealth is okay, but I can't pick locks, and my spells are situational aids like comprehend language and message (and of course, a back-up cure light).
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As the concrete aspects of my character are hidden a bit under the RP flavor, I figured I would do an out of character introduction here...
Blackheath is a generalist bard. He has arcane strike for his longsword, which should come in handy if we meet something that needs to be hit with a magic weapon. He is not a great fighter, but I hope he will be an adequate backup.
Bardic knowledge gets him a crack at all the knowledge checks, and at level 2 I will be able to use my performance for Bluff and Intimidate (atm, I am lacking on that front). My stealth isn't amazing but it is okay, even with the armor check penalty, but I cannot pick locks. My UMD isn't bad, and my diplomacy is +10, so I don't mind being a "face" character should we have social challenges.
For spells, I went with the "Man, wouldn't it have been handy if we had that" school of helpful situational casting. So I have comprehend languages, message, and cure light wounds -- which I might also use offensively against undead (I have the spiked gauntlets so I think I won't provoke an AoO if I do a touch attack with my hand).
So, I wouldn't rely solely on me for anything but social checks, but I hope I will be a solid secondary combat/casting/healing kind of guy.
I also noticed that we are non-human heavy which is cool and gives the group its own flavor.
But this is all to say that even if Blackheath seems kinda weird and silly, there is a serious party member underneath.
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I decided to go Rogue, a farmers son turned bandit until the day he was changed by a certain encounter with a Professor. Only got some basics in will have it hammered tomorrow, sorry for the delay. He'll be a good counter part to Black heath.
That sounds awesome. Are you going to be going for a "finesse" build on the rogue, or do you have a different direction for how you'd like to take it?
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That sounds awesome. Are you going to be going for a "finesse" build on the rogue, or do you have a different direction for how you'd like to take it?
I usually do finesse builds with my rogues, so I decided to avoid that and almost made him into more of a fighter build. So he can get into the fight but yet is versitile enough to fill in a variety of areas. As well as his skills are more geared towards disarms and watching out for people, even though none of them stick out they are around or above average. I avoided social skills for the moment since we have plenty of that in the group hehe. All but description, gear, and background is in his alias. This will be a fun group to play with!
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I usually do finesse builds with my rogues, so I decided to avoid that and almost made him into more of a fighter build. So he can get into the fight but yet is versitile enough to fill in a variety of areas. As well as his skills are more geared towards disarms and watching out for people, even though none of them stick out they are around or above average. I avoided social skills for the moment since we have plenty of that in the group hehe. All but description, gear, and background is in his alias. This will be a fun group to play with!
That sounds awesome. Are you going to be going for a "finesse" build on the rogue, or do you have a different direction for how you'd like to take it?
Cool! I look forward to getting into the action with you!
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Sounds like we have a really good mix ^_^
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The group has a real interesting "outcast" RP vibe with ex-bandits and non-humans who the locals might look on with suspicion. We will be outsiders to them in more ways than one. I'll need to remember to put some points in disguise next level, but for now Blackheath will have to cover his half-elven ears under a wide-brimmed hat.
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The group has a real interesting "outcast" RP vibe with ex-bandits and non-humans who the locals might look on with suspicion. We will be outsiders to them in more ways than one. I'll need to remember to put some points in disguise next level, but for now Blackheath will have to cover his half-elven ears under a wide-brimmed hat.Sounds like we have a really good mix ^_^
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And the glaring face paint? ;-P
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And the glaring face paint? ;-PThe group has a real interesting "outcast" RP vibe with ex-bandits and non-humans who the locals might look on with suspicion. We will be outsiders to them in more ways than one. I'll need to remember to put some points in disguise next level, but for now Blackheath will have to cover his half-elven ears under a wide-brimmed hat.Sounds like we have a really good mix ^_^
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Lol! I'm hoping it distracts them from the truth!
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I jts woke up and saw what you bouth poste,Loved the Banter awesome, ^__^
Thanks. I'm happy to fill the "between scenes" with RP but I'll try not to get in the way of the adventure.
Poor Monty! He'll never get those spores, though I imagine we will be seeing enough bodies that he can make quite a study later.
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Hi all I can see that some of us are in far different time zones ^_^ so I will post when I am going to sleep that way you know you won't hear from me for at lest 8 hours is that OK with everyone? ;_;
Btw I'm going to sleep right now
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I figured I'd explain my thinking behind the "story telling contest" just so no one gets the wrong idea.
It isn't about going down an RP rabbit hole, and I don't think it would need more than one post. Really, it is just a "gather info from locals" at the Laughing Demon tavern.
Blackheath will say something like "I bet you guys can't have any really good spooky stories about local stuff!" and then he will sit back and see if they want to prove him wrong.
So, no actual in-character stories need to be written or exchanged. While it would be a laugh to RP it all out, it would be unfair to our GM who would need to make up a bunch of storyteller characters, and I know he is a busy guy.
My thinking is that the locals -- who are already superstitious and wary of outsiders-- won't want to answer direct questions about the town's dirty laundry, but if put in a different context -- and town pride to present a unique scary story is on the line -- they may forget themselves and spill the beans.
The gold prize and the posted signs are to bring as many locals in as possible, so we don't have to knock on the doors of every hut in the town as we gather info.
Mechanics-wise, I figured I would just lay out Blackheath's introduction, and whatever skill checks the GM thinks appropriate. Even with our "race for time" we are stuck waiting until we can safely raid the Restlands and Prison on the cover of full darkness.
My general OOC or out-of-character thought on the AP -- and this is the way I'm playing, your mileage may vary-- is that it is not just a module and there is a bigger mystery here. So it isn't one of the "rush in and find the monster" but more of a "gather information, gather resources, learn about your enemy, get tools to help you -- then set off after you've done your homework."
We are expected, based on the will, to be in this town for a month, and the GM has kindly offered us lots of local highlights to investigate. While some may be deadends, others likely hold the key to our success in the mission.
Even though I am usually a big fan of the "run in and see what happens" school, in this case, I think it may be safer to treat it like a mystery, instead of an action movie.
My final thought is that if the AP rewards players for following up clues (like finding the "tools" Lorrimor was talking about) then there is a chance that is punishes you if you don't do your work. That's just a guess though, but I don't want to find out it was true when we have a party wipe, lol.
Anyway, figured I would let you know where I was coming from with some of the ideas.
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Well at least with a 11 I couldn't have made it worse lol
Yeah, it can't hurt to try it and 11 isn't terrible. I think that if everyone tries to assist in the diplomacy checks we can do pretty well for those. I don't want to hog the spotlight, but if we have Blackheath lead on them, even if I roll a 2 we are starting at 12 and can likely get it up to at least 15. I know, I know -- it's vulgar to bring up the mechanics side of things! :)
One of the cool things about this group is the mix of characters and I think it is great when everyone puts their own spin on a scene. So, keep on talking lol!
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Next steps?
I think we might be close to being done with the town. Grimburrow's info about the 5 notorious criminals might be worth following up on.
My suggestion is that we split the party (ahhhhhhhhh!) and Monty and I go to townhall and everyone else investigates the statue. I think we will not run into combat at townhall and we have a lion. None of the places we've been to actually required the full group.
The statue should not require a diplomacy check, so we can save some time and get both things done at once.
After that, we meet for the graveyard (which might require the whole team) and check out the secret tools. If we feel confident after that, we hit the prison.
Thoughts?
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As Blackheath starts to go for the door Vandal quickly moves in front of him and puts his hand up in to stop the half-elf. Then whispers, "Let me check it before you open it." Perception for traps:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 "Seems clear." The thief moves to the back and tries to stay hidden. Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Oh I'm an awesome roller! lol
You as a Rouge had job...one lol
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