[ACG] [GDVII] Assault on Absalom by Maelwys0 (Inactive)

Game Master Maelwys0

Welcome to the discussion thread. Players for this game are: eddiephlash, Deni, Tomehound, and Matsu Kurisu. So if one of those is you, feel free to chime in here and discuss which characters you'd like to play and other starting information. Any questions, let me know!

Also, please post here with what time zone you're in, and what your most common posting times will be (before work, after work, evening, late night, whatever). Then hopefully we can find a good turn order that will fit the flow best, so we're not waiting 23 hours between anybody's turns.

Welcome to the discussion thread. Players for this game are: eddiephlash, Deni, Tomehound, and Matsu Kurisu. So if one of those is you, feel free to chime in here and discuss which characters you'd like to play and other starting information. Any questions, let me know!

Also, please post here with what time zone you're in, and what your most common posting times will be (before work, after work, evening, late night, whatever). Then hopefully we can find a good turn order that will fit the flow best, so we're not waiting 23 hours between anybody's turns.

Hi All

Leaning towards Alase, however open to team gap suggestions.

Hello! I'm playing Raz on another table, currently Tier 1, we're hoping to get leveled up a bit, if not actually tiered up before the special.

Raz is fun, she specializes in mounts and can even use them to take combat for characters at other locations (They evade, then Raz encounters the monster). I try to put all relevant info in my update posts to accommodate other players using Raz's cards and abilities on their turn.

Raz focuses on Combat, Diplomacy, and a little Divine, and can do the paladin thing of discarding the top of her deck to add 1d6 to any check.

I live in central time, and often post in the morning, between 8 and 10, periodically throughout the work day, or at night, typically 8-10 pm.

Greetings!
Never played with Raz before, the evade and encounter Mechanic sounds cool.
I am leaning towards Alase as I enjoy her a lot and she is a well developed teir 2 with a lot of good card.
However I may end up playing Nok-Nok to cover disable / con / fort.
Nok-Nok is a brand new, unplayed character:-)
Will see what the other two are playing and what our mix is like

Hi all! I didn't get this email, it was forwarded to me by tomehound.... so not sure what is going on there. If there have been other emails, I didn't get those either.

I am on the east coast, and can normally check in fairly frequently each day.

I believe I am playing Uliah. He is a warpriest, with melee divine and diplomacy. He keeps a mount in his hand at all times as it adds a 1d4+1 (+1 is his power feat) to all combat and divine checks, and can recharge a card with the divine trait after his move step to allow a character at his location to recharge a card from their discard pile. he adds a d8 and magic to any check against a bane that has the undead trait, and with a power feat could make allow other characters at his location to do that, though I am not sure that will be the power feat i next choose.

While I do have other tier 2 characters, Uliah is generally the one I play online.

Hello!

Tomehound checking in. I'm on the East Coast, and I'll usually be posting after work and evenings. Sometimes I'm able to post multiple times a day within those times, but that can vary wildly.

For Tier 2 characters, I've got: well, uh... fewer than I'd thought. Still:

Yoon - Kineticist - Constitution / Combat / Fortitude
(One Scenario Played in-tier)
Damiel - Alchemist - Dexterity / Intelligence / Disable / Craft
(One Scenario Played in-tier)

Tier 1 characters:

Aric/Red Raven - Vigilante - Dexterity / Combat / Charisma / Diplomacy
(Three Scenarios Played in-tier)
Enora - Arcanist - Intelligence / Arcane / Charisma / Diplomacy
(Two Scenarios Played in-tier)

I'm also always willing to start new casters/mixed classes, and have a lot of those class decks, so if a different character would fit better, I'm willing to start a completely new one.

...

Damiel - Alchemist - Dexterity / Intelligence / Disable / Craft
(One Scenario Played in-tier)
...

Damiel would be great to cover Dex / Int

Woohoo!! Almost ready.
Do you guys want to use a hangout to give a bit more timely response to discussions?
I have used this on other games and found it useful
However I am a hangout newbie so not sure how to start the conversation thread

Okay, we have a few more days to finalize character selections and everything. I want to set up the table by Thursday morning to make sure we're ready to go.

Also, I just got word that we're going to start with one of the Reinforcements cards, so that'll be fun. I'll get the card text for that added to the opening scenario post once we do it. And once you've used it, you should try to pass it on to another table as soon as possible (by Burying a Healing card, Ally, or Blessing) so that we can keep them moving. Don't worry, there's lots of rules to keep track of, but hopefully we can get it all going smoothly once we start. ;-)

Also, past tables I've generally had a Google Hangout running that we could use to communicate with each other for strategy, to ask questions, or to notify when a turn is posted so that we keep the game moving. Is anybody against doing that again here? If not, send me (PM) your email addresses and I'll get a hangout setup.

Messaged

I'm still missing Hangout information from a couple people, so if you haven't been invited to the hangout yet please PM me that information.

Officially it starts tomorrow, but I believe that we technically tomorrow is all setup and we don't actually start Scenario 1 until Tuesday... I'll probably confirm that in the morning.

First question for you guys to discuss in the meantime: Which scenario to start at! There are two options, one that focuses more on consolidating Absalom’s resources and recruiting help, and the other is a more combat-heavy scenario. Either way you start, you should play each of them at least once so it's just up to person preference.

So, please discuss these here, and finalize your character choices, and then we're good to go!

My vote is combat first!

Alase - combat first is good for me

Characters confirmed so far (just so I can get the starting box setup):
Matsu Kurisu / Alase (Summoner)
eddiephlash / Raz (Paladin)
Deni / Uliah (Warpriest)
Tomehound / Damiel?

Tomehound, please confirm your character selection so I can get the box setup. I'll also be posting the starting locations on the Gameplay board shortly. Once I do, please make a post there with:
1/ Starting location
2/ Starting hand
3/ Link to your Deck Handler

If you have any questions about any of that stuff, please let me know. Thanks!

Yes, I'll be playing Damiel.

And Combat first is fine by me.

I needed to get the opening board posted, so I went with the 2/3 majority of those that had replied. If we play fast enough, you can always come back and defend the fort next time. ;-)

Post your opening hands and starting locations, and tomorrow we should hear the starting horn.

Box Runners: We are making a few tweaks to how some parts of the special are being managed. Please make sure you've checked in to the Google Hangout so that you are aware of the changed. Thank you.

Okay, it has been awhile, so let's see if I did this correctly

Hand: Cure, Warhammer, Blessing of Sarenrae, Retriever, Blessing of Gorum,

Displayed:
Deck: 11 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Okay, I fixed it so that <Character Name> says Uliah for the next post. It has been a little while since I have done the online PACG, it may take me a second or two to remember all the nuances, but I am fairly certain I have the basics down!

Okay, I fixed it so that <Character Name> says Uliah for the next post. It has been a little while since I have done the online PACG, it may take me a second or two to remember all the nuances, but I am fairly certain I have the basics down!

All good. Any questions, sing out

Are you ok with how to do your turn?
We are trying to burn down the guardian vault as it causes damage to it when you move there.
Also start of your turn, you will encounter a Lightning Storm that is displayed at the location. Roll a 1d4. On a 4, the card is banished, otherwise it causes that number of elec damage to you and moves to a random location

Just FYI, I am in the middle of my turn but need people to make bya checks, and also would like to use bastet if possible (recharge)

Just FYI, I am in the middle of my turn but need people to make bya checks, and also would like to use bastet if possible (recharge)

You are fine to do that.

Just note in the text that you are using the blessing e.g.
Recharge Raz's Bastet to reroll.....

As you should be able to defeat the Villain without others assistance, you can complete your turn with your and Alase's resources and then the others can do their damage rolls later.

i will do a temp close for Alase's location and then you can use any resources left after that

Lets burn down the Library now, as once that is closed we remove the global +2DC for monsters

Acquired Cards for 9-00B:
Tomb Raider (Ally B)

Blessing of the Elements (Blessing B)
Blessing of the Elements (Blessing B)
Blessing of Bastet (Blessing B)
Blessing of the Ancients (Blessing B)

Acid Flask (Item B)

Locate Object (Spell 1)
Acute Senses (Spell B)
Augury (Spell B)
Immolate (Spell B)
Cure (Spell B)

Kopis (Weapon B)

Also, if you choose to count this adventure for advancement, and this is your first scenario in this tier, you can choose a skill feat.

Only thing interesting to me is a Weapon B: 1d1000 ⇒ 658

I will be taking this as Tier advancement. It is my 3rd successful scenario in Tier 1. I'll probably be tiering up asap, so after next scenario.

Alase will take Blessing B
This is Teir 2.6 for her so she goes up to 3.0 (no benefit)

We should make sure we take the Item and spell as they are curse removal
Alase is happy to take the item if now one else wants it
Spyglass out, Game of Afterlife in

I would like the spell 1 for an upgrade if possible. I also don't mind taking the remove curse because I have 5 spell slots, and 4 of them are still basic.

I also am not doing this for progression.

I would like the spell 1 for an upgrade if possible. I also don't mind taking the remove curse because I have 5 spell slots, and 4 of them are still basic.

I also am not doing this for progression.

works for me

ACQUIRED CARDS FOR 9-00A:

Cleric of Nethys (Ally 2)
Mad Dog Marrn (Ally 1)
Osirion Ancestor (Ally B)
Embalmer (Ally B)

Mystic Silk Coat (Armor 2)

Blessing of Maat (Blessing 2)
Blessing of Pharasma (Blessing B)

Seer's Tea (Item B)
Potion of Healing (Item B)

Returning Throwing Axe +1 (Weapon 1)
Sling Staff (Weapon B)
Explorer's Staff (Weapon B)

Plus, post your requests for Armor or Weapons and I'll draw those and add them here.

Everybody gets 2 upgrades.

Also, I was reminded that these count for the Gameday convention boon still. So everybody can roll a d20, and on a 1 or a 20 they get a special boon. And do it twice, since this is the second scenario we finished and I forgot to do it above.

Convention Boon for 9-00B: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Convention Boon for 9-00A: 1d20 ⇒ 15

9-00B: 1d20 ⇒ 19
9-00A: 1d20 ⇒ 10

I would like a Weapon added to the pool, please.

This was my 4th successful scenario at tier 1, so taking a deck upgrade: Ally. And also Tiering up to Tier 2.

Upgrade preferences (I added an AD2 weapon in case we get any added to the pool. If not, skip it):
Ally 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 357 Warhorse (Pal)
Ally 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 837 Retriever (Ult. Combat)
Weapon 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 220 Lance of Jousting (Pal)
Armor 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 96 Kabuto Helmet (Ult Combat)
Weapon 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 900 Lance +1 (Pal)
Armor 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 462 Champion's Do-Maru (Ult Combat)
Blessing B: 1d1000 ⇒ 247 Iomedae (Pal)

Alase Upgrade

9-00A Boon 1 or 20: 1d20 ⇒ 6
9-00B Boon 1 or 20: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Scenario Reward
- Add Weapon to pool
- Bonus card upgrade

Card Upgrade
Blessing 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 204 - Abadar (Summoner)
Ally 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 445 - Sorrowsoul (Ultimate Intrigue)
Ally 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 943 - Bound Imp(Summoner)
Ally B: 1d1000 ⇒ 124 - Marianix Karn (Ultimate Intrigue)

Tier 3.1
- Skill Feat = Charisma

Boon Roll

9-00A Boon 1 or 20:: 1d20 ⇒ 17
9-00B Boon 1 or 20:: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Please add a Weapon to the pool for me.

Boon : 1d20 ⇒ 17
Boon : 1d20 ⇒ 6

Please draw a weapon for me.

Preferences are:
Ally 2,
Blessing 2,
Armor 2,
Weapon 2 (if one is drawn),
Weapon 1.

[dice = Boon ] 1d20

[dice = Boon ] 1d20

Please draw a weapon for me.

Preferences are:
Ally 2,
Blessing 2,
Armor 2,
Weapon 2 (if one is drawn),
Weapon 1.

If you add d1000 rolls against each of your desires, we can do the card allocations

Boon Roll

[dice= 9-00A Boon 1 or 20:]1d20
[dice= 9-00B Boon 1 or 20:]1d20

Please add a Weapon to the pool for me.

What card upgrades do you want?

Added weapons:
Flaming Spear +1 (Weapon 2)
Galvanic Chakram +1 (Weapon 1)
Chakram (Weapon B)
Hunga Munga (Weapon B)

And as mentioned in the chat, the extra draws for the global objective will be added (and can be decided upon) after you draw your opening hands for the next scenario.

1d1000 ⇒ 397 Ally 2
1d1000 ⇒ 15 Blessing 2
1d1000 ⇒ 961 Armor 2
1d1000 ⇒ 297 Weapon 2
1d1000 ⇒ 780 Weapon 1

The only card upgrade I'm really interested in is the Blessing 2, so...

Blessing 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 987

I've played this Damiel through several replay scenarios so he's pretty stocked with most of the AD B-1 cards (and his single weapon 2 is pretty lame - bury or banish to use, with no possibility to recharge it).

There was a lot of overlap. 3 of us want Blessing 2 as first or second choice, 3 of us want Ally 2 as first or second choice. How's this:

Damiel - Blessing 2

Alase - Ally 2, Ally 1

Uliah - Armor 2, Weapon 1

Raz - Weapon 2, Weapon 1

Everybody gets at least their 3rd preferred choice, and all the non AD B stuff is used up, and we each get an AD-2 card.

I'm open to suggestions.

There was a lot of overlap. 3 of us want Blessing 2 as first or second choice, 3 of us want Ally 2 as first or second choice. How's this:

Damiel - Blessing 2

Alase - Ally 2, Ally 1

Uliah - Armor 2, Weapon 1

Raz - Weapon 2, Weapon 1

Everybody gets at least their 3rd preferred choice, and all the non AD B stuff is used up, and we each get an AD-2 card.

I'm open to suggestions.

Works for me.

Works great for me

I want an ally 2 before my next card feat, but I am not doing this for progression, so I have tons of time!!! Armor 2 works great for me because it is spiked plate which is just better than my spiked breastplate.

I want an ally 2 before my next card feat, but I am not doing this for progression, so I have tons of time!!! Armor 2 works great for me because it is spiked plate which is just better than my spiked breastplate.

Great! Much appreciated

We all want allies... :)

Raz will take the Lance of Jousting and Lance +1, removing the Lance and Longspear from the deck. Also pick up a Recruit (Basic, Pal) to fill my open Ally slot from my card feat.

We all want allies... :)

Especially allies with the mount trait.... lol those are the best allies!

This fills Alase's Ally needs, so happy to bow out on any future Ally's

Acquired Cards for 9-00B

Apprentice (Ally 2)
Basif Iosep (Ally 2)
Mad Dog Marrn (Ally 1)
Mumia Smugglers (Ally B)
Osirion Ancestor (Ally B)
Fire Gecko (Ally B)

Alchemist's Suit (Armor 2)
Mistmail (Armor 2)
Bone Lamellar (Armor 1)
Crocodile Skin Madu (Armor B)
Crocodile Skin Lamellar (Armor B)
Filter Hood (Armor B)
Crocodile Skin Helmet (Armor B)

Blessing of Nethys (Blessing B)
Blessing of Bastet (Blessing B)
Blessing of Ra (Blessing B)
Blessing of Pharasma (Blessing B)
Blessing of Horus (Blessing B)
Blessing of Pharasma (Blessing B)

Smoked Glass Goggles (Item B)

Alase will pass on the card upgrades