cynarion's Carrion Crown PbP

Game Master cynarion

Quick wealth and companion HD roll.

4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 4) = 13

1d8 ⇒ 2

Guess I'm taking averages.

And here is my Inquisitor of Pharasma, Valdrezi Karneth.

Regarding Firefox vs IE...

"It's the End Times! The End Times!"

(And you know that's bad when a Paladin says it.)

Matrixryu wrote:

I was having some major issues with editing yesterday as well, but I found that things seemed to clear up when I switched from firefox to IE. Don't know if it was the switching browsers or having a fresh session that fixed it.

Tried it, and it failed.

.. aaaaaaaaaaand the world makes sense again.

Hey folks. Not long to go; if you're having issues with your submission that's okay. I have no problem with you making minor adjustments after the deadline. For me, I keep getting booted out of my PMs so I can't read new ones.

If you are still having trouble at/after the deadline we may use email as a stopgap measure. Let me know how you go.

IE continues to be a viable (if absolute sh*t) alternative to the still non-functional Chrome for me. Despite it not working for Azure, I recommend anyone experiencing trouble accessing their account try IE.

I tried chrome and it worked for a while

I should also add that if you are unable to create an alias for a new character, that doesn't mean you get to avoid the submission deadline. You can post a character concept right here if you need to.

Good luck folks, 20 minutes to go. : )

UU and Raj furiously scribble their answers hunched in their chairs while waiting for the Test Proctor to say, "And.... pencils DOWN!"

All right that's it, time's up; pencils down!

As of now, the characters in contention for selection (listed in order of submission) are:

1. Flori the Fabulous (Dave Young 992/Benicio Del Espada)
2. Walthus Harrow (Dragonserpent)
3. Rose Springdawn (Xzaral)
4. Willhelm Thedas Garhand (Mavacas)
5. Braeden Alucard (Darksmokepuncher)
6. Udaya Udas (stormraven)
7. Ta'Mara (Windstar)
8. Vandrill Ag'roe (FuriaRi0t)
9. Alenthor Blackfrost (Talonhawke)
10. Dragomir Vuk (Helaman)
11. Rajuna Two-Fangs (stormraven)
12. Karrik (Eben TheQuiet)
13. Selene Fox-Ear (Dragonserpent)
14. Lem Longbarrow (mbauers)
15. Kyras (Aruetii)
16. Walter Vheist (Ice Titan)
17. Adwa Namandi (donato)
18. Garador (wakedown)
19. Tomnus (mathpro18)
20. Reikou (Matrixryu)
21. Vel Miro (Rasputin17)
22. Theron Adrezi (Matrixryu)
23. Haünrar Stridenvekter (Kratzee)
24. Nik Alset (YuenglingDragon)
25. Zandu Tiraith (Roidrage)
26. Libby Averno (McFetus)
27. Rolof Vegason (tomcatmeow)
28. Valdrezi Kamath (donato)

A review for Valdrezi will be forthcoming within the next hour or so.

I will be choosing 4-6 of that motley lot (more likely 6, there are so many good characters in there) over the next couple of days. If I have missed your character, or if you have been having difficulty with your profile/aliases, let me know ASAP so we can work out what to do.

Good luck everyone, be back here in 74 hours to find out who has been selected. : )

--Mike/cynarion

UU and Raj furiously scribble their answers hunched in their chairs while waiting for the Test Proctor to say, "And.... pencils DOWN!"

Heh! And I hadn't even seen your post when I submitted mine. Do you have a direct connection to my brain or something? ; )

<puts on tinfoil hat>

LOL! Perhaps it's a case of twisted minds thinking alike? :)

PS: The Campaign Info tab will be updated later today. Don't worry if your character doesn't appear on there right now--the list above is my 'master list' at present.

LOL! Perhaps it's a case of twisted minds thinking alike? :)

<takes off tinfoil hat>

In which case, this is no good to me.

<eats tinfoil hat>

Hmm. Needs salt.

Awesome. Can't wait, and good luck, all. :)

Might I recommend you top that tinfoil with a dash of emoticon?

:)
;)

And here is my Inquisitor of Pharasma, Valdrezi Karneth.

Love the vibe you have going on here. I have to admit though that I saw 'large bastard sword' and thought "I'm going to have to check this over a bit more carefully."

I am having trouble working out where you take your attack bonus for the bastard sword from. Let me go through my maths and you can tell me if I've made an error.

Attack Bonus = BAB + Str Bonus + Size Penalty (for an oversized weapon)

Attack Bonus = 0 + 4 + (-2) = +2

Just because Valdrezi has Exotic Weapon Proficiency that allows him to use a Medium-sized bastard sword in one hand without penalty doesn't mean he can use a Large-sized one in two hands also without penalty. It just means he doesn't cop the -4 for being non-proficient.

That's my interpretation, anyhow.

Beyond that, Exotic Weapon Proficiency has a pre-requisite of a +1 Base Attack Bonus, which an Inquisitor doesn't have until Level 2.

You also seem to have miscalculated your Knowledge skill bonuses; they should be +3 by my calculations, rather than +6.

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Now, all that out of the way, I like the flavour you have going on. I said I didn't want any third party stuff (and that would include the trait you've selected from Wayfinder) but the trait fits well and I don't think it's unbalanced enough for me to worry about it, so I am happy to leave it in.

I know it's fairly late in the piece so I can understand why Valdrezi's backstory only touches on the high points, but I'd like to see it expanded somewhat to show me more of the family history. And if you haven't picked it up yet through my other reviews, things like 'through some divine intervention, he was saved' make me gnash my teeth in frustration. What divine intervention? What happened? Even if Valdrezi himself doesn't know for sure, tell us the story from his perspective.

On top of that what does Valdrezi's family mean to him? I'm keen to understand where he comes from and the more you can tell me about his past, the more I'm likely to actually grasp that.

Good luck!

Might I recommend you top that tinfoil with a dash of emoticon?

:)
;)

Sorry, my doctor has recommended an emoticon-free diet for a week.

; )

Dammit!

<sigh>

By the way, if you haven't posted in this thread for a while (or even if you have) and you want to reassure me that you're still interested in being selected, please feel free to sound off and tell me you're still around. I wouldn't want to select someone and then find they were no longer keen.

Thanks!

/braces for an influx of ~20 posts

I probably don't need to mention this given my recent postings but...

DEFINITELY keen!

Me too!

I know... I'm displaying 'split personalities'. Just making it clear, I'll be delighted to play with either of my submissions - which ever fits best.

You don't hear the word keen used enough in contemporary language. Though I suppose a certain segment of the martial-minded enjoy a blade with a keen edge. Interesting.

*Has both of his characters get Keen Edge cast on their weapons*

Eeek! How long we got to get our applications in? :)

donato wrote:

And here is my Inquisitor of Pharasma, Valdrezi Karneth.

Love the vibe you have going on here. I have to admit though that I saw 'large bastard sword' and thought "I'm going to have to check this over a bit more carefully."

I am having trouble working out where you take your attack bonus for the bastard sword from. Let me go through my maths and you can tell me if I've made an error.

Attack Bonus = BAB + Str Bonus + Size Penalty (for an oversized weapon)

Attack Bonus = 0 + 4 + (-2) = +2

Just because Valdrezi has Exotic Weapon Proficiency that allows him to use a Medium-sized bastard sword in one hand without penalty doesn't mean he can use a Large-sized one in two hands also without penalty. It just means he doesn't cop the -4 for being non-proficient.

That's my interpretation, anyhow.

Beyond that, Exotic Weapon Proficiency has a pre-requisite of a +1 Base Attack Bonus, which an Inquisitor doesn't have until Level 2.

You are correct in that. I didn't realize that Exotic Profiency had a prerequisite. I'm currently changing to Martial Weapon Profiency (Greatsword).

You also seem to have miscalculated your Knowledge skill bonuses; they should be +3 by my calculations, rather than +6.

The reason for +6 total is thanks to Monster Lore:

Monster Lore (Ex): The inquisitor adds her Wisdom modifier on Knowledge skill checks in addition to her Intelligence modifier, when making skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of creatures.

Now, all that out of the way, I like the flavour you have going on. I said I didn't want any third party stuff (and that would include the trait you've selected from Wayfinder) but the trait fits well and I don't think it's unbalanced enough for me to worry about it, so I am happy to leave it in.

Ha! I just realized that it wasn't core.

I know it's fairly late in the piece so I can understand why Valdrezi's backstory only touches on the high points, but I'd like to see it expanded somewhat to show me more of the family history. And if you haven't picked it up yet through my other reviews, things like 'through some divine intervention, he was saved' make me gnash my teeth in frustration. What divine intervention? What happened? Even if Valdrezi himself doesn't know for sure, tell us the story from his perspective.

On top of that what does Valdrezi's family mean to him? I'm keen to understand where he comes from and the more you can tell me about his past, the more I'm likely to actually grasp that.

Well, Val actually doesn't know what exactly happened to his great, great, great-grandfather. That's just the story as he knows it. In actuality, the undead were stopped thanks to Hide from Undead spell cast by a cleric of Asmodeus in disguise who was also part of the raid on the necromancer's keep. Lowan assumed it to be the work of Pharasma and got to work for her.

As the generations passed, She took notice of the Karneth's and eventually granted them her blessings, thus why Val can actually cast spells.

To him, he is just another in a line of people out to destroy undead. He never had a childhood as it was taken up training his entire life. He will actually be finding himself in Ustalav and learning what others are capable of when they aren't just dedicated to training him. He may even find friendships outside of Ramses for the first time.

well i'm certainly still interested. Still having trouble creating a profile for my alias so I'll get the crunch up here for Rolof Vegason

Crunch

I don't think my character idea would have been competitive, maybe my "Tsunderness" for gaming probably saved me some troubles...

If you want to use Anna LaVerte's basic concept for an NPC, feel free to do it.

Eeek! How long we got to get our applications in? :)

Minus two hours and twenty minutes.

I am giving everyone (especially those who submitted late in the piece) some leeway to do a bit of editing of their character background as they respond to my reviews or come up with a new brilliant idea. How much is 'some leeway'?

You can decide that for yourself. Let me put it this way: I am much more likely to look favourably on someone who gets their edits done quickly and lets me know they're finished, or someone who tells me that they will get their edits done by a particular time and follows through with that commitment. I will likely mark down--or in some circumstances perhaps even disqualify from contention--folks who chop and change all weekend.

It all comes down to managing my expectations. Tell me what to expect, then fulfil those expectations you set up, and we'll all be fine.

I don't think my character idea would have been competitive, maybe my "Tsunderness" for gaming probably saved me some troubles...

If you want to use Anna LaVerte's basic concept for an NPC, feel free to do it.

Thank you, I might do just that. I find Anna fascinating. In a way, it's good she's not on the list; it makes my job that little bit easier!

cynarion wrote:

donato wrote:

And here is my Inquisitor of Pharasma, Valdrezi Karneth.

Love the vibe you have going on here. I have to admit though that I saw 'large bastard sword' and thought "I'm going to have to check this over a bit more carefully."

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You also seem to have miscalculated your Knowledge skill bonuses; they should be +3 by my calculations, rather than +6.

The reason for +6 total is thanks to Monster Lore:

Monster Lore (Ex): The inquisitor adds her Wisdom modifier on Knowledge skill checks in addition to her Intelligence modifier, when making skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of creatures.

Right, thanks. If you're selected, I'd like to see those different numbers split out so it's clear. Otherwise, thank you for the clarifications!

Let me put it this way: I am much more likely to look favourably on someone who gets their edits done quickly and lets me know they're finished, or someone who tells me that they will get their edits done by a particular time and follows through with that commitment.

Luckily I think I'm done editing both of my characters' backgrounds, but just tell me if you notice anything else that need to be addressed.

I might do some last minute build tweaking, but I don't expect anything major to change ;)

I am still very much here.

*Anime flails through the room, Cestus's sparking as they scrape the walls!* "*Ahem* I am here."

Yes but are you keen? :)

*points at walls* Don't you see the extra deep carvings in the walls?!... *pfftt* am I keen. Hermph.

; )

Thanks for checking in so far everyone. If you start seeing PMs from me about your character (not that I've sent any yet, and probably won't for quite some time) you can assume that I have reached the point where I'm doing my final assessment and that I won't take any further changes into consideration.

Edit: also, if you don't see any PMs at all, don't stress; it just means that I don't have any outstanding questions for you. : )

Also, don't worry if there are some little niggling changes that you're wondering if you should make; the first day or two after the announcement of the successful party will be dedicated to sorting out party dynamics--which will include mechanics if required.

I *think* I've sorted the contradictions in Libby's backstory... :S

Will do equipment and spells tomorrow.

Not sure if they've fixed Private Messaging yet, should people post emails in their alias or here just in case?

Still here. Going to spend a few minutes chopping away at Walter's gear now that I feel like listing and categorizing minutiae. Time to spend some silver pieces.

3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1) = 11 x 10 = 110gp. Woo hoo.

I'm still interested and my background got fixed yesterday hopefully its more to your liking. The last paragraph of the background is more for a hook for you than anything known to the character and as such you can completely ignore it if you wish.

I *think* I've sorted the contradictions in Libby's backstory... :S

Will do equipment and spells tomorrow.

Thanks! I'll keep that timeframe in mind.

Not sure if they've fixed Private Messaging yet, should people post emails in their alias or here just in case?

If you want; PMs are working fine for me at the moment, though. I use Chrome, in case that makes a difference. I was having trouble earlier on Safari on my iPhone.

No need to panic--if I know you're keen and you're on my shortlist, I will find a way of getting in touch with you if I feel I need to. : )

: Clandestinely slides a bar of gold across the table :

Feel free to PM me that 'shortlist'. ;)

Need a longsword. Besides that, I forgot the Ustalavic Nobility trait gives me +100gp... so I have a massive amount of pocket money, because I just can't rationalize Walter running around in a chain shirt with like a heavy crossbow and a greataxe.

: Clandestinely slides a bar of gold across the table :

Feel free to PM me that 'shortlist'. ;)

If I'm a halfling, am I automatically on the shortlist?

Perform (Comedy) 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (5) + 30 = 35

Seriously, though, I'm both here and keen. :-)

stormraven wrote:

: Clandestinely slides a bar of gold across the table :

Feel free to PM me that 'shortlist'. ;)

If I'm a halfling, am I automatically on the shortlist?

Perform (Comedy) 1d20 + 30

Seriously, though, I'm both here and keen. :-)

<Imagines rune giant swinging +1 keen halfling.>

Also I switched out the trait with the one Lem Longbarrow suggested, thanks for telling me about it buddy!

Let me know if I needed anything else Cynarion!

By the way, if you haven't posted in this thread for a while (or even if you have) and you want to reassure me that you're still interested in being selected, please feel free to sound off and tell me you're still around.

Oh, baby, you know I'm interested. Too bad you're married...

Flori sashays up to one of the human fighter types, and does her best Scarlett O'Hara, though I doubt she has the accent.

I dare say, I'm all a-twitter with anticipation. It's enough to give a girl the vapors! I hope there's a big, strong man here to catch me if I faint...

She stands close to him, ready to faint.

Bluff 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

She's this sexy!

Dragomir turns back to the bar and mutters, "I aint that drunk", he then swigs his beer, muses for a moment then adds... ",yet".

Bluff 1d20+4

She's this sexy!

Oh, my god...