Zedth's Keep on the Borderlands (Inactive)

Game Master Zedth

Erodin,
Thank you for tackling the loot sheet.

Pinto,
The wording from the CRB is Wielding a Weapon Two-Handed: When you deal damage with a weapon that you are wielding two-handed, you add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus (Strength penalties are not multiplied). You don't get this higher Strength bonus, however, when using a light weapon with two hands.

When I saw your post about 2-handing a handaxe, I thought something might be off but I passed it off for later since it wasn't game-breaking. Now we know that hunch was correct. You cannot get the 1.5x strength bonus with any light weapon. Simple/martial are not the factors that matter, I suppose.

Eina,
RE: fractional bonuses - I assume you're referring to the Saving Throw and BAB bonuses right? I'm totally okay with using this rule for multiclass characters.

I can't find any reference to an electrokinetic, so I don't know what that is, unless you're referring to the Kineticist class. As long as its not unvetted 3rd party material I'm probably okay with it.

In fact I'll throw it out there that we now have a full party of six and if anyone wants to redo/rebuild their characters, now would be a good time. Feat swaps, spell swaps, even a class change I'm probably okay with. I want everyone to have fun in their PC's skin.

Uh oh! Looks like our first dispute is at hand. Although I don't think Taecuss meant it as such. I had already claimed the potion of cure mod, but if you really want it I will choose something else. :)

Yep, Carith and Taecuss both claimed the potion of CMW but there is only one available. One of you will need to choose something else from the box.

Hey, GM, what about Eina's question? She was asking if she could have a bow and some arrows instead.

Pinto,
The wording from the CRB is Wielding a Weapon Two-Handed: When you deal damage with a weapon that you are wielding two-handed, you add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus (Strength penalties are not multiplied). You don't get this higher Strength bonus, however, when using a light weapon with two hands.

When I saw your post about 2-handing a handaxe, I thought something might be off but I passed it off for later since it wasn't game-breaking. Now we know that hunch was correct. You cannot get the 1.5x strength bonus with any light weapon. Simple/martial are not the factors that matter, I suppose.

Fair enough; I'll get a spear if available so I can use it 2H before I get brawler's fury or when it's not a good idea to 'touch' an opponent.

Guys: this is my first brawler so I'd like some advice. Once I get brawler's fury, what is the best choice of weapon(s) to use (other than unarmed strike)?

From an optimization perspective, I kind of like having a longspear in hand and then kicking enemies in the face, but that might not be what you had in mind. Otherwise, cestus for the crit range and combination of bludgeoning and piercing damage. There are crazier things that involve eastern weapons or fighting with bayonets.

At the risk of being boring, I'll point you to this Brawler Equipment Guide. It's part of a bigger Brawler Guide.

Accounting Post:

Okay folks, the loot table has been updated. You'll see there are now two sheets, one with the stuff I just sold from our first battle (always convenient to fight in a village), and another with the loot we still have in hand (which happens to be a bunch of monster heads).

This is where I ask everyone to please add the following to their sheets, if they haven't already:

Everyone: +33.83 gp. (Erodin keeps an extra .02 gp!) Erodin screwed up a little so he's going to take a tiny hit to pay everyone what he promised.
Taecuss: Spyglass
Pinto: Morningstar

I'm not tracking the potion or other item you got from Cortland, or those Veritas badges (that come with a +1 resistance bonus to saves) I forgot about until now, so please make sure you add those too. May there be many more loot distributions to come!

I've got it added. :)

Thanks, Erodin. Those 2 coppers were well earned.

From an optimization perspective, I kind of like having a longspear in hand and then kicking enemies in the face, but that might not be what you had in mind. Otherwise, cestus for the crit range and combination of bludgeoning and piercing damage. There are crazier things that involve eastern weapons or fighting with bayonets.

At the risk of being boring, I'll point you to this Brawler Equipment Guide. It's part of a bigger Brawler Guide.

Yeah... but not too crazy. I have an idea for this guy being a down-to-earth fighter so I think I will keep the morningstar to use when I can't touch my opponent and then eventually flurry with unarmed attacks or a punching dagger.

Thanks.

Anyone else stoked about tonight's Game of Thrones season finale? Can't wait!

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Awesome RP from everyone. I'm really enjoying the banter which confirms that I made good choices in the recruitment.

Carith, are you new to PbP? I remember we had chatted because your Paizo profile has a small post history but I can't remember if you told me that you're actually new to PbP in general. If you are, I want to commend you on your energy and writing. Well done! Any GM would be happy to have you in their game.

That same sentiment pretty much goes for everyone else here as well. I just felt compelled to pat Carith on the back because he is/might be new.

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I do my best to throw out some neat loot for the party and I hope that it ends up being enough for everyone to feel like they've got "good stuff". Instead of droning on incoherently, here are some bullet points with some opinions and some general philosophy about magic items and character wealth/level:

I can't wait to see what happens on GOT tonight! It has been a great season so far, and it is great to see new content that isn't beholden to following the books.

Pumped about GoT! It's amazing to think it's just tonight and six more episodes next season and that's it.

As for PbP, I have been lurking out here for a while, like a shy boy wanting to ask the girls to dance at prom but is steadily working up the nerve. I used to design home brew worlds back in the 2nd edition days, so the creativity has been there. I appreciate the praise, thanks!

Pumped about GoT! It's amazing to think it's just tonight and six more episodes next season and that's it.

Is it only six? That's a bummer. I assumed it would be seven like this season. Oh well, I'm sure they'll be epic. Also I read awhile back about some possible spin-offs, so we might have that to look forward to.

A 'wish list' can be helpful to me when I'm selecting loot. If everyone would please add a small blurb on their character sheet (or even on the group loot sheet somewhere, if there's room) with a short wish list of what magic shinies you would love to encounter.

I just looked at the group loot sheet and it isn't suited to adding a "wish list" for every PC. If anyone is inclined to add one, do so on your character sheet and I'll see it.

Erodin, I just added the link to the Loot sheet to the top of the Game info, next to the map links. That frees up your PC header line a bit if you want/need the space for anything else. Thanks again for making it.

If it's not too late, can Erodin keep one of the leather armors from the earlier battle? I just realized he's going to need some night armor in the wilderness that he can sleep in.

If it's not too late, can Erodin keep one of the leather armors from the earlier battle? I just realized he's going to need some night armor in the wilderness that he can sleep in.

Sure, go ahead. The little bit of gold you netted from its sale is negligible once split 6 ways, so don't worry about any corrections to money. We'll let this one slide.

Is it just me, or does the "Search Thread" function just not work lately? I've always found it extremely helpful for finding things that I need to reference as a GM, but no matter what word I type in the box it gives me no results. Even words that I literally see in the post just below the box.

I've been having issues with it lately too - I hadn't thought anything of it, but now I'm guessing it's a bug with the site.

I haven't tried using it lately, but I frequently run into little bugs like that at Paizo.

Taecuss remains right next to the giant's wall, while the rest of the party is at the trail leading to the clearing, on the opposite side.

Actions?

Do the people outside see or hear anything?

Gamemaster Zedth wrote:

Taecuss remains right next to the giant's wall, while the rest of the party is at the trail leading to the clearing, on the opposite side.

Actions?

Do the people outside see or hear anything?

Yes, forgive me again, I should have been more clear. The shout in 'giant' was loud and heard by all.

The trapper added, "We are blessed with healing power. Would you like for us to see what we can do about that wound of yours?"

A quick note about healing wounds: I like the idea that healing magic would mend the wound and stop the bleeding but would leave scars in place of most serious wounds. This is a flavor thing and has no effect on game play, but I wanted to throw it out there for you guys to know for future reference. Maybe you guys could work it into your RP as you gain a few scars of your own!

I know we're only 1st level but I kind of like the idea of going up against a devil and his minions with our stone giant friend. :)

If you play your cards right, maybe! We'll see how it plays out.

Pinto Donasetti wrote:

I know we're only 1st level but I kind of like the idea of going up against a devil and his minions with our stone giant friend. :)

If you play your cards right, maybe! We'll see how it plays out.

Well, I didn't mean to derail your plans but you did say that this was 'sandboxy' and that you wanted player input so there you go. :)

BTW, understood about scars and stuff but Pinto thought it was good to offer aid to a potential ally who might just kill you at any moment. :)

All, I will be attending DragonCon from August 31st thru September 4th. I fully intend on checking in and posting, but if I fail to act in a timely manner, please feel free to DMPC my actions.

Well, I didn't mean to derail your plans but you did say that this was 'sandboxy' and that you wanted player input so there you go. :)

Input is welcome!

BTW, understood about scars and stuff but Pinto thought it was good to offer aid to a potential ally who might just kill you at any moment. :)

Of course. It was a fine offer and noted by Mr. Big McLargeHuge the Stone Giant.

All, I will be attending DragonCon from August 31st thru September 4th. I fully intend on checking in and posting, but if I fail to act in a timely manner, please feel free to DMPC my actions.

Thank you for the heads-up. Have fun there!

Pinto Donasetti wrote:

I know we're only 1st level but I kind of like the idea of going up against a devil and his minions with our stone giant friend. :)

If you play your cards right, maybe! We'll see how it plays out.

I'm happy just not being turned into elfin jelly! This is only the second investigator that I've played, but that has to be the best inspiration point I've ever spent!

I'm happy just not being turned into elfin jelly! This is only the second investigator that I've played, but that has to be the best inspiration point I've ever spent!

It was on-point!

So, someone want to create a default watch order? We're probably safe in the cave, but I figure it's a good time to discuss anyway.

With a 6 person party, you could try to do 2-person watches. Everyone watches 4 hours, rests 8 hours. That still gives us 8 hours march, 12 hours rest, 4 hours of whatever in a typical day. I suggest dual watches because Erodin is a very oblivious guard (Perception +0). On the plus side, though, he has Darkvision.

How about:

First Watch: Eina and Pinto.
Second Watch: Taecuss and Erodin.
Third Watch: Brandt and Carith.

Eina has perception +1 and Pinto +4.
Erodin has perception +0 and Taecuss has +6. They are also the ones with darkvision and low light vision respectively, for the darkest part of the night.
Brandt had perception +4 and Carith +3. This would have Carith up anyway when it is time for him to pray for spells.
And in the first two watches, it gives someone more durable (Pinto and Erodin) with someone more fragile (Eina and Taecuss).

That gives us at least one +4 on each shift. Thoughts?

I'm sold on it. :)

Works for me.

Sounds awesome and well thought out.

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Looks good.

Feel free to take a couple of chakrams, Pinto.

Feel free to take a couple of chakrams, Pinto.

Thanks but I will just take one to throw. It sounds like there's more than 50% that I will cut myself if I use it as melee weapon. Not good. :(

Pinto runs into battle dual wielding chakrams!
Pinto fails his save twice!
Chakram damage to self: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 2) = 10

Haha.

Surprise round action from Brant is to cast Dancing lights around the Grumpkins. Illuminating as much as possible for those of us with Lowlight or Dark vision.

With this spell it is no longer relevant, but I meant to impose a 20% miss chance due to concealment due to the heavy rain and dark clouds obscuring the sunlight. Brandt's magic now nicely illuminates the area. I know it's seems irrelevant to mention in hindsight, but I did mean to impose it!

Erodin, remember that one of your chakram has Magic Weapon cast upon it. Don't throw that one! :)

I don't like the thought of using it in melee to be honest, because of the self-damage. If they have DR 5/cold iron, I might just power attack through it with the Lucerne Hammer. Should've bought a cold iron cestus or something, but didn't think it through!

If it's not too late, I think it's better if Brandt gets the Magic Weapon, since he has a cold iron dagger. Or I'll take it on the hammer? Sorry about that.

Also that should have been 'Without Lowlight or Darkvision.' For the Dancing lights. Blasted typos will get me killed one day. :(

Hey gang,
I'm not feeling very hot today. I'll try to get up a post this evening if I'm feeling better.

Fine by me. Thanks for letting us know!

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Hey gang,

I'm not feeling very hot today. I'll try to get up a post this evening if I'm feeling better.

Yep, thanks for the heads up. Get well soon.

Same from me. We'd rather have you healthy.

Take it easy and get well.

Feel better soon! Hey, you're only human!

*raises eyebrow*
*knowledge (local) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18*
Hmmm.

Feel better soon! Hey, you're only human!

Feel better soon! Hey, you're (probably) only human!

Feel better soon! Hey, you're (probably) only human!

Sometimes I'm not so sure.

I know there's a lot of information in the last bunch of posts. Reaching the Keep and establishing it as your operations base is key and obviously not something we can gloss over quickly.

I'm planning on either making a spot on the "campaign info" tab or putting up a google-docs link to help keep track of NPCs and quests/leads. This will be beneficial for obvious reasons. If any of you happens to already have such a document, that would save me some time and effort.

I know there's a lot of information in the last bunch of posts. Reaching the Keep and establishing it as your operations base is key and obviously not something we can gloss over quickly.

I'm planning on either making a spot on the "campaign info" tab or putting up a google-docs link to help keep track of NPCs and quests/leads. This will be beneficial for obvious reasons. If any of you happens to already have such a document, that would save me some time and effort.

That would be helpful and appreciated.

I use this NPC table for one of my games.

I know there's a lot of information in the last bunch of posts. Reaching the Keep and establishing it as your operations base is key and obviously not something we can gloss over quickly.

I'm planning on either making a spot on the "campaign info" tab or putting up a google-docs link to help keep track of NPCs and quests/leads. This will be beneficial for obvious reasons. If any of you happens to already have such a document, that would save me some time and effort.

It makes total sense. And I appreciate that you are putting the time and energy into making it fun and flavorful, rather than a simple info dump. :)

That would be helpful and appreciated.

I use this NPC table for one of my games.

Awesome. I might borrow that one for this game.

”Naw, it wasn’t you. You didn’t see their longbows, did you? That’s because they had them stowed.” He sat up ramrod straight in his seat to imply where he thought they had them stashed.

Lmao...