[PFS Core] GM Harker Presents: The Emerald Spire (Inactive)

Game Master Upaynao

Revised party composition:

Paladin
Rogue
Cleric
Ranger/Wizard (arcane archer)
Druid
Bard / Ranger (battle bard?)

Looks like Mudk, Xakon, Truffles, and Siv are in the trenches while Sugar, Freo, and Jirah attack from behind.

In that case I will save Power Attack for later. Probably drop to 12 con and spend more time in ranged combat. With 4 Frontliners I guess I'll take Precise Shot. My plan was to switch to melee when all available targets are engaged with my allies, but I might not have the room now. Probably better for me in the end.

I like how we are shaping up.

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Okay I think I -might- be done, again.

Second Paladin I've ever made, first one never finished getting his first xp. So not sure exactly how viable this is:

Mudk the Paladin who needs a new picture

Modded him because of the LoH not working with heavy shield thing.

I hate that I have to wait until level 3 for Precise Shot.

You have several options. Delay Wizard1 until level 3, opting to open with Ranger2. Alternatively, open with Fighter1/Wizard1.

Otherwise you're doing an opening volley with your bow, then charging (with a reach weapon!!!) once your allies close ranks. Once in "reach melee" you can try to flank, or just use your action to "aid another" over someone's shoulder. Or both.

Or cast Daze every round.

I'll miss the old Eeyore/Dolorous Edd version of Mudk.

I'll miss the old Eeyore/Dolorous Edd version of Mudk.

Me too. I was hoping that part would stick around.

Jirah: Or switch to Human. :-/

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Alright, next iteration here, hopefully the final one. Dropped Charisma to 12, Wis to 7, and bumped Dex to 17. Swapped Power Attack for Precise Shot.

Last lingering question for me (assuming no further commentary changes my mind again) is Birthmark for +2 vs. Charm and Compulsion (some say they are the most important subcategory of saves), or that other one for +1 on all Will Saves.

EDIT: Also, spell selection! Trying to pick two spells between Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Detect Secret Doors, and Unseen Servant.

Modded him because of the LoH not working with heavy shield thing.

I really like your pally build.

I'm considering opening with Ranger 2. That way I'm looking at Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, more BAB, and more skills. The only problem is that if I do that then we will be lacking arcane power. Even if it is only a little bit.

We can probably get through this level without any Arcane power. Mudk took ranks in Use Magic Device. I can rearrange a bit and do the same.

I'm kind of considering going fighter 2/ Wizard 1 to start off. Then I get precise shot at level 1, and rapid shot at level 2. I want to keep elf both for flavor and for the fact that I can milk both 16 dex and 16 int out of it.

I kind of wish that blunt arrows and the like were core legal. Oh well.

That would be justifiable, certainly. Do you want Rapid Shot this early? The -2 to attack rolls always seems so painful to me.

If I could, I would bypass Rapid Shot for Manyshot.

I wish Adamantine blanch was core legal (not to mention Silver blanch, but Silvered arrows are less expensive than Adamantine ones).

Coming up with my retrain now. Going to go fighter 1/wizard 1. I have a question though. Are way finders core legal?

Yes, they're in the Guide to Organized Play.

What about ioun stones? I don't have my guide handy at the moment

Just the ones in the Core Book, or any you find on a Chronicle Sheet. You don't have access to the resonant powers, however.

Gotcha.

Battle cleric with a reach weapon. Thoughts and comments appreciated.

I'm also buying a glaive, so it looks like we'll all have decent reach capabilities.

I like it Siv. I like seeing Bless in there. You'll probably be swapping that out for Divine Favor at higher levels (starting at level 3, I think) but it seems like a good use where we are now.

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Looking forward to seeing Jirah and Sugar's updates. I see our trapfinder quietly updated earlier. :-)

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Ok, another question. There is an option to purchase a spell from a source not normally available to you with prestige, once you have enough fame. Could a core character use this to learn a spell from the advanced player's guide? Specifically, Gravity Bow?

Fame 5, 1 PP: Become familiar with an uncommon or rare spell (at the GM’s discretion) from a Pathfinder lodge library, allowing a bard, sorcerer, or similar spellcaster to select it as a spell known at the next available opportunity (this benefit allows the character to gain access to a single arcane spell from third-party sources Rulebook without having to do spell research).

What's the source of that, Jirah?

All of these new reach weapons makes Xakon's toes curl. Sneak attacking is going to be so much easier.

Sweet cleric build, Siv. I think you're going to be very effective.

Updated my profile. I also purchased a CLW wand with 2Prestige, and a wayfinder & a masterwork longspear with gold. I also bought/sold a few minor items as part of the rebuild (holy symbol, crossbow, bolts, etc.)

I'm out of state until the day after tomorrow, but Jirah is going to look something like this:

Switch to fighter for first level (for the HP), and Wizard for second level.

Take Point Blank Shot and Precise Shot (Trading out Weapon Focus)

Keep Skills the same

Purchase: Mithril Chain Shirt, Masterwork Darkwood Composite Longbow, a Glaive, and some Silver and some Adamantine arrows. (There are a couple more other things, but I can't remember them, my notes are at home)

At level 3 (Fighter), she's taking Arcane Armor Training and Weapon Focus-Longbow. She'll purchase a wayfinder and a cracked dusty rose prism ioun stone.

Profile update will be tomorrow.

Ok, once each of you done have finished updating, please let me know and I'll look over your sheet to verify that it's Core compliant.

Also, since many of you have reworked your character concept, please let me know of any changes you may like to make to the party's Dungeon S.O.P. in regards to Perception checks, which direction to move to, etc.

I'll have mine finished tomorrow morning. It's been a busy weekend for me and it doesn't look like that's going to change. I have it all written down at home, I just have to update the character sheet on here.

I believe I'm done

I'm done too.

Well, for one, change. Mudk shouldn't be really doing the main perception checks anymore :p.

Jirah's changes are pretty simple.

Fighter 1/ Wizard 1
Retrain levels so that the fighter level comes first (for the extra hp).
Retrain weapon focus to point blank shot
Take precise shot as fighter bonus feat
Keep all skills (add perception as favored class skill for fighter)

Purchases:
Glaive- 8gp
Masterwork Darkwood Composite Longbow (Str. +2)- 2pp
Wand of Cure Light Wound (from Chronicle Sheet)- 300gp
Mithril Chain Shirt-1100gp

And have 3gp left over.

A couple of notes:
The chain shirt has the same spell failure chance as the leather armor (which I have been forgetting to roll. Sometimes having as many active games as I do, you forget some details.)

At level 3, she's taking weapon focus and arcane armor training, which will allow her to cast her spells with no spell failure in her mithril chain shirt. Eventually I want her in elven chain. With the bonus feats she gets, the next arcane armor training feat (I don't remember the name) shouldn't be a problem to fit into the build.

I'm still going for the arcane archer build. Trying to work it so that she can lay down serious damage with her bow, and use transmutation magic to buff allies. Hopefully this dungeon's floor plan opens up a little more, but if it doesn't, that's what precise shot is for. About to apply the changes to the character sheet now. Just got home to my notes.

Sugar is ready to go

I'll post my final build tomorrow. I doubt it will change much from the last one I posted.

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In addition, I traded reactionary for the Grand Lodge trait that gives perception as a class skill with a +1 bonus. That gives Jirah a +8 total on perception. Not too shabby, I guess.

Other than that, she's ready for review.

Also, I assume we have enough downtime in between missions to make her new Darkwood Bow her bonded object?

Jirah, you can transfer your bond to the new bow, but it'll cost you 200 gp for the ritual to do so, since the rules state that the transfer costs the same as if you had lost the old one. .

Everyone, I did a quick audit of each of your sheets in their current states. If you change anything else, let me know and I'll look at your sheet again. You'll also want to let me know so I have the correct perception and initiative modifiers.

I'm about to restart the gameplay thread, but I still need to know changes to your dungeon standard operating procedure. With the updates in your perception scores, I'm certain you'll want to alter who investigates the doors, if anyone.

Jirah, since you took Wizard at level 2, can't you just pick an item you got "during your fighter level"?

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Freo, you are actually correct. Since my wizard level comes at level 2, it won't cost me anything... Thanks for catching that!

I think this is my final. Last chance to suggest I pick a different level 1 Bard Spell instead of Feather Fall!

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Changed Birthmark to Indomitable Faith (+1 Will). Or the human racial trait that gives +1 will and +2 vs. Divination. Can't remember if that's available in Core or not.

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I suggest changing Feather Fall to Grease.

Even though the DC will only be 12? Are you sure it's worth it?

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It is a good buff spell for escaping a grapple and many monsters have terrible reflex saves. It saved our butts vs the construct. If you are still planning the arcane archer build, then Grease and Glitterdust are good spells for imbue arrow. A chance of failure makes it worthwhile even when the odds are 20% lower (the difference between DC 12 and DC 16).

Fair enough, you've convinced me. Swapping Feather Fall for Grease.

Siv is ready to go.

She has her wayfinder as a light source. She will aid Xakon on any perception roll.

For marching order I'd say Mudk and Xakon in the front row, Siv and Freodwen in the second row, and Jirah and Sugar in the back row. Same order as listed if we have to go single file. This gests the tank and trapfinder up front, allows Siv to engage with reach, Froed to cast then engage, Jirah to range attack and Sugar to cast. Thoughts?

Sounds good to me, just remember Jirah has a +8 perception now, for the purposes of searching and aiding and what not.

Siv is ready to go.

She has her wayfinder as a light source. She will aid Xakon on any perception roll.

For marching order I'd say Mudk and Xakon in the front row, Siv and Freodwen in the second row, and Jirah and Sugar in the back row. Same order as listed if we have to go single file. This gests the tank and trapfinder up front, allows Siv to engage with reach, Froed to cast then engage, Jirah to range attack and Sugar to cast. Thoughts?

Agreed with marching order. Xakon can lead the perception checks as his trapfinding accelerates with assists from Jirah, Sugar and Siv.

Who wants to hold Xak's light gem in exchange for a light spell? Sugar do u mind?

New SOP

Marching order: Xakon, Mudk, Siv, Freod, Jirah, Sugarsnap, Truffles.

Move left from party's orientation unless that possibility is exhausted.

Perception checks: On new doors, Xakon is primary, while Jirah, Sugar, and Siv will aid.

Detect Magic cast on room after any encounters are over.

Light Sources: Siv, Xakon's gem.

This new SOP completely replaces the previous SOP. If you would like to add anything else, let me know.

Frēodwēn will aid on perception checks as well.

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