GM Lithrac |
Discussion thread is open. I'll let people report here and pick which characters they want to play. A quick disclaimer first: this is definitely not a walk in the park scenario, and some fights are known to be among the toughest in season 5 (in my opinion), so I personally suggest you aim at bringing a balanced group.
Another factor is the storylines. This scenario continues the storylines (and available boons) for the Grand Lodge and Silver Crusade factions, if it helps you choose which character you want to play.
Oswin Durnhelm |
Well, I would like to bring my battle cleric Oswin. Newly level 8, Silver Crusader who's a Worldwound veteran.
I'd like feedback from the group on spell selection. Mainly done buffs before. I also like to keep at least 1 Daylight and Invis purge on the list, since they can turn the tables quickly.
Plenty of Prestige for a Res if needed!
EDIT: After reading of reviews, I would definitely not vote for hard mode, and would be pretty hesitant to play high tier with a level 8, unless all the rest of the group were 10+.
EndlessForms |
Excellent! I've got a few high tier characters available:
I'm leaning towards Atum at the moment. That's likely who I will bring; he's the toughest among the crowd and can provide the damage (and sundering if it's required). Plus I haven't played him in a long time and he's one of my favorites (my -2 character in fact!).
But if people are trying to stay low tier I have no problems bringing my level 9 paladin along.
GM Tektite |
Are you holding off on Elven Entanglement, GM? If that's the case, I'll probably bring my Mad Dog Barbarian who is about to have my Dragon's Demand credit applied to him putting him at lvl 7. I need to check, but I think most of my others are tied up atm, probably have another seven avaiable. Unless EF thinks Shin is going to be free soon.
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
Bum buddah bum buddah bum buddah BUDDAH! BWAAAAAAA Ace rolls in the door singing his favor riff from "Bullette" by Bloodpump.
Let's do this guys! Drink cart over there! Amps in the corner! All of my axes on stage! All of my guitars by the kitchen! Ace directs his roadies to spruce up the performance area.
Atum Nakhti |
@Tek: we've got one more combat in Chasm, so it could be a little while. Unless Ceric dazes everyone, that is.
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Atum should be all updated now. Ace is familiar with what Atum is capable of. Don't worry, you guys are in good hands with the two of us around, haha!
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Atum stands solid in the corner, his polearm at his side pointing straight up and his armor, which bears the red scarab of Osirion, is polished to a sheen. He does not flinch at Ace's entrance, familiar with the bard's antics. He simply nods at the Flesh Puppet and resumes his position scanning the room with his back against the wall.
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
Ace sees Atum in the corner. Atum! I thought you were a statue over here... You came to a show finally! I guess you are finally into rock now huh? Get it? Cause you got that rock in your head. Ace grabs two mugs off the nearby table and slams one into Atum's hands.
Drink up, buddy! We can't perform unless we got a good buzz going!
Atum Nakhti |
Atum shows no expression as Ace makes a joke about his sacred order of the Living Monoliths but does take the offered ale, downing it in two gulps and letting out a foul-smelling belch. "Just making sure the crowd doesn't get out of control. You're paying me for this, right?"
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
Wheeeew... Ace turns to the crowd of roadies who are busy setting up stuff. This guy... right?
He turns back to Atum. Hell yeah. We are all getting paid. That's the bonus for working with someone as famous as me. How about 5% of the door and all the ladies you could want?
Atum Nakhti |
Atum's face looks as though it would have reddened had his blood not been thickened by the rituals the sphinxes had put him through. After thinking for a few seconds he finally responds, "Deal."
Oswin Durnhelm |
Oswin turns to his new allies. His friend Osric told him all about Ace. He grins as the singer's porters What is a "roadie?" arrange his equipment.
"Well friends, your reputation precedes you! It seems Ace here served recently with my good friend Osric. He is difficult to impress, so you must be formidable indeed."
"Now, I must say that I have heard our next assignment will be rather treacherous. Back into the Worldwound. Osric was among those who claimed the base we must now recapture, and his party had a rough time there. I've fought inside the Wound twice myself, though not nearly as far in. Encountered some nasty things. Wasp swarms that didn't burn. Demons that belched fire. Another demon nearly wrecked my armor with its scythe! We'll need to be prepared, and no mistake."
I'll hold off on spilling more (unless you've all played or GM'ed these), but Oswin has played both The Wardstone Patrol and Weapon in the Rift. I've GM'ed the former and read the latter prepping to run it. And Osric (my ranger) has played two other Season 5 7-11's. So I have some idea about things the authors are throwing at people this season to trip them up. But I want limit my own metagaming too, so I'll try to only go off Oswin's own adventures.
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
Woah, woah, woah. Ace loves playing with other Bards.
Oswin Durnhelm |
EDIT: NINJA'D!
Hard to say who to bring, Red. Cairo brings things to the table that Oswin doesn't, that's for sure.
A Monk could be good, because you can neutralize enemies without targeting their AC or HP.
Also, Oswin's a tank, but not great at damage. We could probably use at least two who can bring the pain, as it were. Although Tektite may play his barb.
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
Does this mean hard mode? >.>
Let's get a chant of hard mode going...
"Hard Mode! Hard Mode!..."
Darius Swiftblade |
The only option i have is Darius, Kensai Magus 10 so it's an easy option for me.. Im fine with whichever mode..
Darius falls into the "Bring the Pain" category.. Although with more sword damage, not 20d6 shocking grasps..
Oswin Durnhelm |
According to my math, our tier could depend on the rounding of 8.5. With a level 8 from Red, We get an APL of 8.5 exactly. Rounded up its a 9. Six players do high tier with 4 player adjustment. I've seen a post from Mike Brock indicating that you can let the party decide in these cases.
But if Red brings a 10, we're straight high tier. Makes me wish I hadn't just started a game with my level 10.
Arnthoth Koortuskson |
I'll bring Arnthoth. Leveling him up today. I think I can get him up to level 8 by adding a couple more GM credits.
I'm not voting for hard mode, but have seen all the other characters in action, so I'm fine with it.
And have enough PP for a Raise and a couple Restorations....
Atum Nakhti |
I'm usually not one to go for hard mode but I'm fine with it as well. I'm more comfortable with this character at hard mode than any other. And if he dies? Well, I've been waiting to make him a member of the Risen Guard anyways...
Oswin Durnhelm |
Hey EF, any chance of letting me swap PC's from this game and your Forbidden Furnace game? I'd feel better about high-tier hard mode with Osric than with Oswin - plus that would give us some ranged capabilities.
If it's too wonky with the other game having started, that's OK. As a caster, Oswin can just hang at the back with his good Will save and let the rest of you take the abuse!
Arnthoth Koortuskson |
Other than maybe another purchase or two, Arnthoth is ready. I ended up retraining his oracle level (makes me a little sad to do it, but I didn't see much use for it.)
Settled on Lesser Elemental and Elemental Rage
EndlessForms |
Sure, we haven't gotten too far in Furnace. You can switch out if you like.
Osric Longstride |
Yeah, it might be good to switch. Osric is like 2 PC's with his wolf. Plus then both my characters would be in-tier.
In either case we'd be playing high tier, and having 3 at the right level is way more appealing than only 2.
I have a question on the adaptive bow enhancement: I assume it must be on a composite bow. But what minimum STR rating is required? Just a +1?
Atum Nakhti |
There is no minimum Str rating for adaptive. You can put it on a composite bow without a Str rating if you want.
GM Lithrac |
Alright, let's sum up. We currently have:
Osric - Ranger 10
Ace - Bard/Sorcerer 8
Atum - Fighter/Living Monolith 10
Tektite - Mad Dog Barbarian 8
WerePox - Magus 10
Amazing Red - Cleric 8
APL should be 9.0, so that's higher tier with 4-player adjustment. I don't think you can combine hard mode with the 4-player adjustment. In fact, hard mode adjustments are usually the opposite of the 4-player adjustment.
Are we fine on high tier with adjustment? I'll start the Gameplay thread right away, you'll have one day (real time) to make your mind.
Atum Nakhti |
I'm fine with that setup.
Atum Nakhti |
#55162-2
Init: +3
Perc: +6
Atum Nakhti |
Missed Sense Motive earlier. +4
Ace of the Flesh Puppets |
PFS #: 73433-4
Init: +11
Perception: +12
Sense Motive: +23
Osric Longstride |
Any advice on how to extract maps from a pdf on a PC? I was using a Mac before and it's no working the same way). Once I have an image, I can make a Google drawing. Then I can get back to GMing!
EndlessForms |
There are two ways:
Alternatively, you can use Adobe to "take a snapshot" but this will copy all the map labels (including traps) as well. Some of the older scenarios (and I even found a newer one as well in Cairn of Shadows) aren't layered correctly and using the two methods above copies the trap labels and room labels with it. For that you either have to work around it or get fancy to photoshop it out of there, but I've never tried that before so can't help you there.
Osric Longstride |
I don't suppose you'd let me retcon buying that clasp Lithrac? Probably WAY too metagamey. Maybe Cairo has some Holy Smites ready? Otherwise 21 prestige isnt so bad. But how do you fix magic gear? Just a make whole, or does make whole restore it as non- magical?