paizo.com Recent Posts by A 2E Floppy-Eared Golempaizo.com Recent Posts by A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-25T17:16:44Z2009-11-25T17:16:44ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og&page=2?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#812010-06-01T04:27:01Z2010-03-01T05:14:39Z<p>•cough•</p>
<p>•sigh•</p>*cough*
*sigh*A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-03-01T05:14:39ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Look at this young rising star!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2khnn?Look-at-this-young-rising-star#142010-02-18T14:06:39Z2010-02-18T14:06:39Z<p>Impressive. A great new twist on a story out of classical mythology. <i>keen unholy vorpal sheers +5</i>, nice touch.</p>Impressive. A great new twist on a story out of classical mythology. keen unholy vorpal sheers +5, nice touch.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-02-18T14:06:39ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Okay, here's my problem...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kiv0?Okay-heres-my-problem#82010-02-18T13:58:35Z2010-02-18T13:58:35Z<p>Indeed, that map is an inspiration.</p>Indeed, that map is an inspiration.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-02-18T13:58:35ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og&page=2?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#802010-06-01T04:27:01Z2010-02-15T16:20:37Z<p>Well, yeah, Hugo seems like the obvious choice. If you're not familiar wtih his work, LPJ,<a href="http://butterfrog.deviantart.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> do take a look. </a> Marvelous stuff.</p>
<p>Glad to hear that the project hasn't been doomed, and looking forward to some news, eventually.</p>Well, yeah, Hugo seems like the obvious choice. If you're not familiar wtih his work, LPJ, do take a look. Marvelous stuff.
Glad to hear that the project hasn't been doomed, and looking forward to some news, eventually.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-02-15T16:20:37ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og&page=2?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#702010-06-01T04:27:01Z2010-01-24T03:09:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Urizen wrote:</div><blockquote> I got the winners announcement mixed with another contest that was already completed. Nothing hasn't been mentioned on this and I have no idea what's going to happen with this. •shrug• </blockquote><p>I checked with LPJDesign via twitter on the 14th and got <a href="http://twitter.com/lpjdesign/status/7757770719" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this response</a>.
<p>•shrug•</p>Urizen wrote:I got the winners announcement mixed with another contest that was already completed. Nothing hasn't been mentioned on this and I have no idea what's going to happen with this. *shrug*
I checked with LPJDesign via twitter on the 14th and got this response. *shrug*A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-01-24T03:09:30ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og&page=2?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#562010-06-01T04:27:01Z2010-01-14T18:47:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LMPjr007 wrote:</div><blockquote> I will be making a comment about this soon, BUT I don't think this is going to be what you want to hear. More to come. </blockquote><p>Bump.
<p>Would like to hear what's going on with this contest, even if the news is that it's been canceled.</p>LMPjr007 wrote:I will be making a comment about this soon, BUT I don't think this is going to be what you want to hear. More to come.
Bump. Would like to hear what's going on with this contest, even if the news is that it's been canceled.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2010-01-14T18:47:52ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#232009-12-07T15:55:31Z2009-12-07T15:54:01Z<p>Wow, due to a thread bump I now see that Exiled Prince asked almost the same exact question in regard to another system at the beginning of November:</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/community/gaming/otherRPGs/aQuestionAboutCopyrights&page=1#0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/community/gaming/otherRPGs/aQuestionAb outCopyrights&page=1#0</a></p>
<p>Guess I didn't dig deep enough.</p>Wow, due to a thread bump I now see that Exiled Prince asked almost the same exact question in regard to another system at the beginning of November:
http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/community/gaming/otherRPGs/aQuestionAb outCopyrights&page=1#0
Guess I didn't dig deep enough.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-12-07T15:54:01ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#182009-12-04T12:43:15Z2009-12-04T12:42:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sebastian wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Copyright law is a pretty complex beast, so if you really want a good answer from a lawyer, you need to pay one. It's not a good idea for lawyers to give people legal advice on the internet for free (nor is it a good idea to rely on legal advice you receive on the internet for free). </p>
<p>The big problem is that, although the basic principal you stated (you can't copyright mechanics) is correct, interpreting what exactly that means is very difficult. At the end of the day, you are unlikely to get a clear brightline test or answer. Without a license or other express right to use someone else's intellectual property, the best you can do is mitigate the risks of being sued by cleaving as closely as possible to existing case law. You will always have some risk that the copyright owner will claim that your product infringes. Even if their claim is entirely without merit, the lack of a brightline test means that it would be difficult for a judge to dismiss the claim out of hand. As a result, if you were sued, you would likely incur substantial legal fees in defending your right to use the material even if you are not infringing on any copyrighted materials.</p>
<p>Note that this is not legal advice in any way, shape, or form. It's just a quick overview of why relying upon general principals in copyright law does not provide much protection. </blockquote><p>Excellent answer. That's helpful and goes a good way towards clarifying the issue for me. Well, not clarify exactly, since you are saying that there is a huge spectrum of grey areas and untested or unprecedented legal territory just waiting to be explored through lawsuits. I certainly don't have the capital to be incurring legal fees and am not interested in inviting them, nor do I have extra money at hand at the moment to pay a lawyer for advice. Thanks for taking the time to sketch out that overview for me.Sebastian wrote:Copyright law is a pretty complex beast, so if you really want a good answer from a lawyer, you need to pay one. It's not a good idea for lawyers to give people legal advice on the internet for free (nor is it a good idea to rely on legal advice you receive on the internet for free).
The big problem is that, although the basic principal you stated (you can't copyright mechanics) is correct, interpreting what exactly that means is very difficult. At the end of the day, you are...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-12-04T12:42:33ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#122009-12-02T10:50:36Z2009-12-02T10:50:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brian E. Harris wrote:</div><blockquote>As A Man In Black stated, strictly speaking, a rule, method or formula is not able to be protected by copyright. We have patents for a reason. </blockquote><p>Right, there's a difference between patents and copyrights. My question was about copyright law in regard to games.Brian E. Harris wrote:As A Man In Black stated, strictly speaking, a rule, method or formula is not able to be protected by copyright. We have patents for a reason.
Right, there's a difference between patents and copyrights. My question was about copyright law in regard to games.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-12-02T10:50:35ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#72009-12-01T14:04:47Z2009-12-01T14:03:39Z<p>Thanks for the input, Pming and Wraith. That's helpful and encouraging, and rather in line with how I am perceiving the issue. Are either of you lawyers? While OSRIC makes reference to and reprints the OGL in order to cover potential legal issues, it is not based on a d20 mechanic or derivative of 3e in any way that I can see. It also is not exactly a free project, as hard copies of the books are for sale at what seem to be profitable prices.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to more input. In the meantime, I've decided, nevermind 2e and AD&D, I'll take it from scratch: check out my new project, <a href="http://creatheater.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Creatheater</a>, which takes an explicit stance on game rules being social property, not intellectual property, and therefore not subject to copyright.</p>Thanks for the input, Pming and Wraith. That's helpful and encouraging, and rather in line with how I am perceiving the issue. Are either of you lawyers? While OSRIC makes reference to and reprints the OGL in order to cover potential legal issues, it is not based on a d20 mechanic or derivative of 3e in any way that I can see. It also is not exactly a free project, as hard copies of the books are for sale at what seem to be profitable prices.
I'm looking forward to more input. In the...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-12-01T14:03:39ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#32009-11-30T18:39:17Z2009-11-30T18:37:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gorbacz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The copyright does not protect the name "role-playing game", the idea (a bunch of folks playing imaginary interactive theatre) and the method (use of dice to determine results based on pre-generated data).</p>
<p>It protects the name Dungeons and Dragons, the 2ed mechanics, the 2ed monsters and spells.</p>
<p>If you would start to publish and sell 2ed supplementary material, I would expect a cease and desist letter shortly. If not worse.</p>
<p>The OGL lifts legal protection of stuff included in the SRD.</p>
<p>Pretty simple :) </blockquote><p>Is it that simple? From the link:
<p>"Copyright does not protect the idea for a game, its name or title, or the method or methods for playing it. Nor does copyright protect any idea, system, method, device, or trademark material involved in developing, merchandising, or playing a game. Once a game has been made public, nothing in the copyright law prevents others from developing another game based on similar principles. Copyright protects only the particular manner of an author’s expression in literary, artistic, or musical form.</p>
<p>Material prepared in connection with a game may be subject to copyright if it contains a suf&#64257;cient amount of literary or pictorial expression. For example, the text matter describing the rules of the game or the pictorial matter appearing on the gameboard or container may be registrable."</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OSRIC</a> project also serves as an interesting example:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric/a1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">About OSRIC™</a></p>
<p>OSRIC™ represents a compilation of rules for old school-style fantasy gaming. The book is intended to reproduce underlying rules used in the late 1970s to early 1980s, which being rules are not subject to copyright, without using any of the copyrighted "artistic presentation" originally used to convey those rules. In creating this new "artistic presentation," we have made use of the System Reference Document produced by Wizards of the Coast.</p>
<p>———————————————————</p>
<p>The rules and mechanics are not subject to copyright. The "artistic presentation", including trademarked names, are protected. It seems like if someone were to develop supplemental materials for 2nd edition rules without using/violating trademarks, that would be legal. If someone were to produce an OSRIC-like document compiling the rules and mechanics of 2nd edition AD&D in a new artistic presentation, would that be acceptable?</p>
<p>It would be helpful to hear from lawyers. If you are a lawyer, please state that in your reply.</p>
<p>EDIT: I see from his profile that Gorbacz is a lawyer. Thanks for your response, Gorbacz. What is your take on the approach of the OSRIC™ folks?</p>Gorbacz wrote:The copyright does not protect the name "role-playing game", the idea (a bunch of folks playing imaginary interactive theatre) and the method (use of dice to determine results based on pre-generated data).
It protects the name Dungeons and Dragons, the 2ed mechanics, the 2ed monsters and spells.
If you would start to publish and sell 2ed supplementary material, I would expect a cease and desist letter shortly. If not worse.
The OGL lifts legal protection of stuff included in...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-30T18:37:08ZForums: Other RPGs: Legal Questions: Games Are Not Protected by Copyright (?)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k74b?Legal-Questions-Games-Are-Not-Protected-by#12012-11-15T22:16:48Z2009-11-30T17:28:10Z<p>I am interested in developing, publishing, marketing, and sellng supplemental material and adventures for 2e AD&D rules, but am confused about the legality of this. There has been a huge amount of work put into the development of 3e's Open Gaming License and the products spawned by the d20 system, but looking at this page about copyright law, it seems that all of that was just an exercise in smokescreen and stupidity:</p>
<p>"Copyright does not protect the idea for a game, its name or title, or the method or methods for playing it." <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl108.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Full text </a></p>
<p>Any lawyers viewing this thread, please comment. Anyone who has developed AD&D compatible products outside of the OGL, please comment as well.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance...</p>I am interested in developing, publishing, marketing, and sellng supplemental material and adventures for 2e AD&D rules, but am confused about the legality of this. There has been a huge amount of work put into the development of 3e's Open Gaming License and the products spawned by the d20 system, but looking at this page about copyright law, it seems that all of that was just an exercise in smokescreen and stupidity:
"Copyright does not protect the idea for a game, its name or title, or the...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-30T17:28:10ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#392010-06-01T04:27:01Z2009-11-25T16:06:29Z<p>Here is my submission for Monster #1:</p>
<p><b>SMOAT</b>
<br />
(Monster #1)</p>
<p>“The digestive organs of the smoat are most curious, primarily consisting of a series of stone-like bladders containing sulfurous acid. These stones are housed within a meshwork of mucous and greasy membranes, which in turn are surrounded by constantly-regenerating dry pulp, which is extremely combustible. We've been unable to work out exactly where in this system nutrients break down, mostly due to a startling variety of the arrangement of these structures from one smoat to another. The most acceptable theory at the present time is that the mucosa intermediate in the digestive structure are the site of nutrient breakdown and absorption. Most researchers generally accept the theory that the pulp acts as kindling for the intense heat generation that takes place within the gullet and which can be expelled through the creature's vents; although novel dissenting theories about the function of pulp have been advanced, they are generally discounted as they do not account for the combustion that happens within the creature.”</p>
<p>—Pilar Esuve, researcher, quoted from her <i>Treatise on Smoats and Their Variations</i></p>
<p><b>Overview</b></p>
<p>Ranging from twenty to thirty feet in length, these huge plated worms are ravenous omnivores that plague cold desert wastes, tundras, and glaciers. Even when domesticated as mounts by the most fearsome barbarians, in the chaos of pitched battle a smoat is as likely to eat its rider as it would his opponent.</p>
<p>A smoat is covered in thick segments of tissue, hardened by callouses, burns, and scars into wildly cracked plates and scales. At the base of its fanged orifice, two sets of steaming vents hiss and crackle with the sulfuric combustion of its digestive tract. Every so often, these circular and rectangular openings in the worm's crusty hide give forth belches of flame, steam, and sulfuric gas. When a terrible sight breaks forth ominously from frozen and quaking ground, bringing with it the stink of brimstone, wise adventurers steel themselves against the onslaught that is to come.</p>
<p>Smoats are not native to glacial regions, needing access to sulfurous depths of earth in order to reproduce; however, they are at times found in glacial areas. Whether these glacial-dwelling smoats are a variant of the species or have somehow wandered from tundras onto glaciers is a subject that has yet to be resolved. In civilized areas bordering glacial regions, research scholars are willing to pay handsome sums for intact smoat cadavers.</p>
<p>Smoat eggs are prized by wild sorcerers of tundras and deserts, being used to brew oily elixirs of fire-breathing. Shamans prefer to capture the larvae, which they roast and consume in proud rituals, claiming that this magical food builds their vitality and induces a clarity of mind which continues for up to two weeks. Of course, both the eggs and larvae are fiercely defended by the parent smoat. In the hands of a skilled enchanter, the sulfurous stones of a smoat's innards can be used to craft acidic blades as well as prized <i>flametongue</i> swords.</p>
<p>There are tales of smoats being subdued and used as mounts. Oral traditions of desert and tundra warrior cultures carry the knowledge of how to do this: vulnerable points exist at the intersection of a worm's plates. A certain technique of applying pressure can be learned that allows a skilled rider to goad the smoat over land. A subdued smoat, as has been noted above, is likely to turn on its rider and attempt to make a meal out of her at the first opportunity. Smoats must be mounted at the fourth segment or beyond; any closer than that to the creature's orifice and steam vents puts the rider at serious risk for being steamed alive.</p>
<p><b>Ecology</b></p>
<p>Smoats are solitary creatures. Hermaphrodites, they reproduce by laying a half dozen fertilized eggs annually. Eggs are nested deep underground in sulfurous springs, where the parent keeps a lair to guard them until, two weeks after they have been laid, the young reach the larval stage. During the larval stage, the creatures are highly vulnerable and function as a colony which resembles a cluster of tentacles grouped around a central sac. The sac collects and condenses minerals from the surrounding water into a steady stream of food for the grubs. During this time, the parent smoat continues to guard its offspring, but ventures to the surface more and more frequently to satisfy its returning appetite, which is dormant during the initial two-week nesting period. The larval stage lasts three weeks, after which the parent abandons the grubs. The grubs separate themselves from the nutrient-rich sac, which dissolves into the surrounding spring while the metamorphosing young burrow into the mineral-rich floor of the pool to complete their development. A smoat reaches full maturity some three months after burrowing. At that time, it emerges as a huge worm and first seeks the surface, where it begins to hunt.</p>
<p>Smoats thrive on a varied diet of minerals (they are especially fond of copper and basalt, although the latter is difficult to find in their usual terrains), mammals, and vegetation. Some have observed smoats vocalizing disturbing sounds as they crunch on a creature's bones, as if they are particularly enjoying this experience. When satiated, a smoat burrows deep underground, creating a temporary lair where it will sleep for one to two days before needing to feed again.</p>
<p><b>Combat</b></p>
<p>Upon sensing movement above, a smoat burrows upward, attempting to break through the ground directly under a creature. Rocketing upward with its huge maw stretched open, its talon-like teeth close upon its prey, grinding it to a pulp and attempting to <i>swallow</i> the unfortunate target <i>whole</i>. Aside from its intended target, any creature within twenty feet of the rupture caused by an ascending smoat is likely knocked aside or sent flying, affected by the worm's <i>improved bull rush</i>. Characters tossed into the air this way rise 5 to 20 feet (5d4) in the air and are subject to falling damage. A character who has been <i>swallowed whole</i> is subject to heat damage from the burning sulfur that flares inside the worm's gullet.</p>
<p>Large heat vents ring the two segments just behind the smoat's fanged orifice. Any character climbing onto these segments of the creature is subject to its heat attack. These vents serve to melt ice and soften frozen sands as the creature traverses underground areas. Unless a smoat has stuffed itself to capacity (50 HD) with its prey, it has complete voluntary control over the emissions from these vents. A fully distended smoat loses control of these heat vents, which discharge 5-8 (1d4+4) times at random (check every round; 50% chance each round until completely vented). When burrowing at less than 10' deep, there is a chance that an involuntary explosion could cause a surface rupture, sending solid ground and characters flying up to 10' in the air. Characters in the area directly over the burrowing smoat may be subject to falling damage or damage from flying debris. Also, it is not uncommon for a smoat to have learned of the effectiveness of this approach, and to work this explosive strategy against its prey before surfacing. Generally, a smoat's great hunger drives it to surface quickly and attempt to <i>swallow</i> a creature <i>whole</i>, rather than spend much time toying with its prey from underneath in this way.</p>
<p>A smoat will continue to attack and eat until it has consumed 50 HD of creatures. In the event that it is overwhelmed in combat and fails morale, it will make one last desperate <i>power attack</i> before burrowing back into the sands or ice.</p>Here is my submission for Monster #1:
SMOAT
(Monster #1)
“The digestive organs of the smoat are most curious, primarily consisting of a series of stone-like bladders containing sulfurous acid. These stones are housed within a meshwork of mucous and greasy membranes, which in turn are surrounded by constantly-regenerating dry pulp, which is extremely combustible. We've been unable to work out exactly where in this system nutrients break down, mostly due to a startling variety of the...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-25T16:06:29ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#382010-06-01T04:27:01Z2009-11-25T15:49:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">jocundthejolly wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Steven T. Helt wrote:</div><blockquote><p> This exercise was a lot of fun. I invite critiques or questions, assuming that's ok with our host.</p>
<p>On to more monster building! </blockquote><p>Since no one else has mentioned it to you, I will: All of your entries are below the 1000 word entry minimum. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are working on more entries, you will want to note:
<div class="messageboard-quotee">LMPjr007 wrote:</div><blockquote>The "fluff" submission text should be at least 1,000 words in length but no more than 2,500 words. Don't write less or more than the stated amount or you will be eliminated from the contest. You can submit as mant times as you like to any of the three monsters. Good Luck!</blockquote></blockquote>Thanks for the warning, but mine clocks in at 1056 in Word, so I should be fine. My understanding is that I can do one 1000+ word monster, and I picked #3. </blockquote><p>Jocund, my post was directed at Helt, who had placed multiple submissions under the word count. As I understand it, contestants are free to submit any number of entries, even multiple entries for the same monster, as long as they are between 1000 and 2500 words. No red flags for you. :)jocundthejolly wrote:A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote: Steven T. Helt wrote:This exercise was a lot of fun. I invite critiques or questions, assuming that's ok with our host.
On to more monster building!
Since no one else has mentioned it to you, I will: All of your entries are below the 1000 word entry minimum. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are working on more entries, you will want to note: LMPjr007 wrote:The "fluff" submission text should be at least 1,000 words in length...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-25T15:49:01ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#342010-06-01T04:27:01Z2009-11-23T22:28:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Steven T. Helt wrote:</div><blockquote><p> This exercise was a lot of fun. I invite critiques or questions, assuming that's ok with our host.</p>
<p>On to more monster building! </blockquote><p>Since no one else has mentioned it to you, I will: All of your entries are below the 1000 word entry minimum. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are working on more entries, you will want to note:
<div class="messageboard-quotee">LMPjr007 wrote:</div><blockquote>The "fluff" submission text should be at least 1,000 words in length but no more than 2,500 words. Don't write less or more than the stated amount or you will be eliminated from the contest. You can submit as mant times as you like to any of the three monsters. Good Luck!</blockquote><p>Steven T. Helt wrote:This exercise was a lot of fun. I invite critiques or questions, assuming that's ok with our host.
On to more monster building!
Since no one else has mentioned it to you, I will: All of your entries are below the 1000 word entry minimum. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are working on more entries, you will want to note: LMPjr007 wrote:The "fluff" submission text should be at least 1,000 words in length but no more than 2,500 words. Don't write less or more...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-23T22:28:30ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Monsters by Design: A Project/Contest for Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Fans of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k2og?Monsters-by-Design-A-ProjectContest-for-Fans#162010-06-01T04:27:01Z2009-11-13T13:41:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LMPjr007 wrote:</div><blockquote>In this contest, LPJ Design will supply contestants with three (3) different stat blocks of monsters to use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The contestants of the Monsters by Design Project/Contest will create the cool and interesting parts like appearance, back story, combat tactics better known as “The Fluff” for these stat blocks.</blockquote><p>So are we to assume that the fluff should be integrated into the official Pathfinder Chronicles setting? Or can it/should it be more generic?LMPjr007 wrote:In this contest, LPJ Design will supply contestants with three (3) different stat blocks of monsters to use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The contestants of the Monsters by Design Project/Contest will create the cool and interesting parts like appearance, back story, combat tactics better known as “The Fluff” for these stat blocks.
So are we to assume that the fluff should be integrated into the official Pathfinder Chronicles setting? Or can it/should it be more generic?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-11-13T13:41:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=7?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#3242009-04-14T00:45:25Z2009-04-14T00:45:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>You can buy the ink, hammer, chisel, beads and other items you're looking for easily enough - just pay player's handbook prices for them (or something reasonable in the case of souvenir beetles). Allovin you can also purchase a replacement holy symbol easily as well. As you are moving through the markets you can use knowledge (local) to ask around about the mask if you wish - if untrained the highest DC you can succeed at is 10.</span> </blockquote><p>Kimu will ask around about the mask.
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2022672/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge: local = 1d20+15 = 25</a></p>Monty Haul wrote:You can buy the ink, hammer, chisel, beads and other items you're looking for easily enough - just pay player's handbook prices for them (or something reasonable in the case of souvenir beetles). Allovin you can also purchase a replacement holy symbol easily as well. As you are moving through the markets you can use knowledge (local) to ask around about the mask if you wish - if untrained the highest DC you can succeed at is 10.
Kimu will ask around about the mask....Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-14T00:45:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=7?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#3172009-04-10T17:10:42Z2009-04-10T17:10:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Douena Trestleben wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"I'm fine,"</b> she assures Garai. <b>"I just wanted to make sure I caught up to you before you wandered off into the market. Kimu,"</b> she says, turning to the half-elf, <b>"do you know anything about planets?"</b> </blockquote><p>After listening to Douena's summary of the scrolls, Kimu's eyes animate and he pauses in the street, overtaken by a recollection of knowledge pulled from the files of an encyclopedic mind.
<p><b>"Aucturn, Aucturn... ah, it is the eleventh planet orbiting in our solar system and comes into conjunction with Golarion every fifty-six years. Sages have linked its conjunction with Golarion to periods of elevated elemental activity. What's more, Douena, is that some scholars have speculated that the rapid growth of the ancient Osirion nation was aided by alien visitors from Aucturn—the Dominions of the Black! As you might imagine, there is a small volume of paranoid literature available that recounts supposed encounters with these Aucturnians, which is widely dismissed as the ravings of delusional rabble—lunatics and hack writers looking to cash in on the paranoid fantasies of others. But who knows, anything's possible,"</b> concludes Kimu with a shrug. <b>"Perhaps Neferet is an Aucturnian agent of the Dominion of the Black herself,"</b> he says, grinning with mischief at the gnome, then gaping with incredulity, as if he has revealed some shocking truth about their new acquaintance. <b>"Oh gods!! Whatever will we do?"</b></p>Douena Trestleben wrote:"I'm fine," she assures Garai. "I just wanted to make sure I caught up to you before you wandered off into the market. Kimu," she says, turning to the half-elf, "do you know anything about planets?"
After listening to Douena's summary of the scrolls, Kimu's eyes animate and he pauses in the street, overtaken by a recollection of knowledge pulled from the files of an encyclopedic mind. "Aucturn, Aucturn... ah, it is the eleventh planet orbiting in our solar system and...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-10T17:10:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=9?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#4442009-04-10T03:44:45Z2009-04-10T03:44:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Branth will throw one of her axes at G1.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2016890/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Axe throw = 1d20+4 = 8</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Whoops.</span></p>Branth will throw one of her axes at G1.
Axe throw = 1d20+4 = 8
Whoops.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-10T03:44:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=7?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#3122009-04-10T03:40:42Z2009-04-10T03:39:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kimu Zharket wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Hmmm... Monty, what knowledge category do you think astrology would come under? Arcane? Nature? Planes? Religion? :0</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm not really sure - I guess astrology would be arcane and astronomy would be nature. In general, my philosophy is to be permissive with knowledge checks - if it's at all justifiable as belonging to a particular knowledge category, then I'll allow it. Although if it's a real stretch the DC might be higher.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm sorry to be spotty on my posting lately. I will try to shape up... I'll make two rolls, then; one for astrology and one for astronomy, just in case either one might yield some info:</span>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2016882/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge Arcana for astrology: 1d20+12 = 20</a></p>
<p>and</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2016885/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge Nature for astronomy: 1d20+11 = 25</a></p>Monty Haul wrote:Kimu Zharket wrote: Hmmm... Monty, what knowledge category do you think astrology would come under? Arcane? Nature? Planes? Religion? :0
I'm not really sure - I guess astrology would be arcane and astronomy would be nature. In general, my philosophy is to be permissive with knowledge checks - if it's at all justifiable as belonging to a particular knowledge category, then I'll allow it. Although if it's a real stretch the DC might be higher. I'm sorry to be spotty on my...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-10T03:39:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=9?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#4462009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-04-10T03:33:35Z<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2016880/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Init= 1d20+2 = 21</a></p>Init= 1d20+2 = 21Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-10T03:33:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=7?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#3072009-04-08T06:05:12Z2009-04-08T06:05:12Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Hmmm... Monty, what knowledge category do you think astrology would come under? Arcane? Nature? Planes? Religion? :0</span></p>Hmmm... Monty, what knowledge category do you think astrology would come under? Arcane? Nature? Planes? Religion? :0Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-08T06:05:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=9?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#4382009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-04-08T05:58:05Z<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2013652/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Perception = 1d20+2 = 8</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Would Cal notice the other two heading towards the fight? Can I make a second perception roll for that?</span></p>Perception = 1d20+2 = 8
Would Cal notice the other two heading towards the fight? Can I make a second perception roll for that?Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-08T05:58:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=9?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#4332009-04-05T02:04:20Z2009-04-05T02:04:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Uh... what number initiative roll are we on? Looks like Caladan posted #1 and Raoh #3. I really don't remember where we're at.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Anyway, my ten initiative rolls are <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1927061/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here.</a></span></p>Uh... what number initiative roll are we on? Looks like Caladan posted #1 and Raoh #3. I really don't remember where we're at.
Anyway, my ten initiative rolls are here.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-05T02:04:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=6?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#2982009-04-05T01:54:33Z2009-04-05T01:54:32Z<p>Kimu will head out with the others, as well, glad to leave the tension and petty squabbles behind for the time being.</p>Kimu will head out with the others, as well, glad to leave the tension and petty squabbles behind for the time being.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-05T01:54:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=6?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#2812009-04-03T04:45:28Z2009-04-03T04:45:28Z<p>Kimu shrugs at the question as he eats his breakfast. <b>"Seems like this is a safe enough place. I don't know that Neferet needs guarding, but I'm sure she can tell us better than anyone else here if she does, right Neferet?"</b> Turning to Douena, he diplomatically says, <b>"If it will make you feel better, we can discuss our plans for the day once we are outside, although I feel that your mistrust of Neferet, who is doing us a favor, is unfounded. Anyway,"</b> he continues quickly, <b>"aren't you excited to go out and about in the bazaars today? I'm sure you'll find a replacement beetle!"</b> He beams at Douena.</p>Kimu shrugs at the question as he eats his breakfast. "Seems like this is a safe enough place. I don't know that Neferet needs guarding, but I'm sure she can tell us better than anyone else here if she does, right Neferet?" Turning to Douena, he diplomatically says, "If it will make you feel better, we can discuss our plans for the day once we are outside, although I feel that your mistrust of Neferet, who is doing us a favor, is unfounded. Anyway," he continues quickly, "aren't you excited...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-04-03T04:45:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=9?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#4062009-03-31T02:23:13Z2009-03-31T02:23:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uathach of Iomedae wrote:</div><blockquote> "Hold it, if Clegg wants to strike at Saul, he could also strike against his agents, perhaps the coins are poisoned." </blockquote><p>Branth raises her eyebrows and grins. "Smart thinkin', godling!" Following his line of thought, she adds, "Maybe their not coins at all, but coin-shaped monsters!"Uathach of Iomedae wrote:"Hold it, if Clegg wants to strike at Saul, he could also strike against his agents, perhaps the coins are poisoned."
Branth raises her eyebrows and grins. "Smart thinkin', godling!" Following his line of thought, she adds, "Maybe their not coins at all, but coin-shaped monsters!"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-31T02:23:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=4?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1692009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-30T22:09:06Z<p>RF, the longsword +2 is yours if you want it. On the other hand, if you are going to take the Oath Bow, I guess Cal can use the longsword as a backup weapon, in case anything happens to his greatsword.</p>RF, the longsword +2 is yours if you want it. On the other hand, if you are going to take the Oath Bow, I guess Cal can use the longsword as a backup weapon, in case anything happens to his greatsword.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-30T22:09:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=9?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#4042009-03-30T21:58:59Z2009-03-30T21:58:59Z<p>Branth doesn't seem to care much either way about the gold, as she remains silent through that exchange.</p>
<p>If Saul is around, she will ask him, "Ay, Saul, what time are we closin' up tonight?"</p>Branth doesn't seem to care much either way about the gold, as she remains silent through that exchange.
If Saul is around, she will ask him, "Ay, Saul, what time are we closin' up tonight?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-30T21:58:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=8?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3972009-03-27T06:12:25Z2009-03-27T06:12:11Z<p>During all of the hullaballo about the snake in the kitchen, Branth has remained posted at the door, doing her bouncerly duties. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm assuming she saw Caladan leave with the snake or perhaps only return if he took it out a back door, and has an idea of what has transpired, but she's keeping a watch on the main room for anything suspicious</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1997377/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Perception Roll = 1d20-1 = 6</a></p>During all of the hullaballo about the snake in the kitchen, Branth has remained posted at the door, doing her bouncerly duties.
I'm assuming she saw Caladan leave with the snake or perhaps only return if he took it out a back door, and has an idea of what has transpired, but she's keeping a watch on the main room for anything suspicious
Perception Roll = 1d20-1 = 6Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-27T06:12:11ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#252009-03-27T01:35:10Z2009-03-27T01:35:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Crimson Jester wrote:</div><blockquote> Well then I have a simple answer for you...don't read it. </blockquote>Thanks, I was beginning to come to that conclusion myself. ;) </blockquote><p>I am going to finish it though. I mean, it's a major work of fantasy, right? I want to finish it, and be able to either appreciate it or judge it, or both. ;)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:Crimson Jester wrote: Well then I have a simple answer for you...don't read it.
Thanks, I was beginning to come to that conclusion myself. ;) I am going to finish it though. I mean, it's a major work of fantasy, right? I want to finish it, and be able to either appreciate it or judge it, or both. ;)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-27T01:35:10ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#242009-03-27T01:34:08Z2009-03-27T01:34:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">JoelF847 wrote:</div><blockquote> The references to ancient history good vs. evil wars are simply a case of the winners writing the history. Of course they're going to say that their enemies were EVIL.</blockquote><p>That's not exactly how it reads in the book. To me, it's the narrator flat out telling the reader, <i>long ago, there were wars between the forces of good and the forces of evil</i>. It's not presented as the Elves' version of history, but the <i>reality</i> of the world.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">JoelF847 wrote:</div><blockquote>In addition, as for your desire to know more about demon culture, there is a later trillogy that deals with this quite a bit. </blockquote><p>What is the name of that series? That might be something I'd read.JoelF847 wrote:The references to ancient history good vs. evil wars are simply a case of the winners writing the history. Of course they're going to say that their enemies were EVIL.
That's not exactly how it reads in the book. To me, it's the narrator flat out telling the reader, long ago, there were wars between the forces of good and the forces of evil. It's not presented as the Elves' version of history, but the reality of the world. JoelF847 wrote:In addition, as for your desire to know...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-27T01:34:08ZRe: Forums: Books: C.J. Cherryh, anyone?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jggy?CJ-Cherryh-anyone#232009-03-27T01:30:34Z2009-03-27T01:30:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kirth Gersen wrote:</div><blockquote> I liked Ursula LeGuin OK (read the "Earthsea" books and "Lathe of Heaven"), but I wouldn't go out of my way to find more of her stuff.</blockquote><p><b>The Dispossessed</b> was excellent, if ever you are inclined to read her again.
<p>Sheri S. Tepper's <b>Six Moon Dance</b> is another great read; part fantasy, part sci-fi.</p>
<p>Octavia Butler also writes some interesting books. <b>Kindred</b> is worth a read.</p>Kirth Gersen wrote:I liked Ursula LeGuin OK (read the "Earthsea" books and "Lathe of Heaven"), but I wouldn't go out of my way to find more of her stuff.
The Dispossessed was excellent, if ever you are inclined to read her again. Sheri S. Tepper's Six Moon Dance is another great read; part fantasy, part sci-fi.
Octavia Butler also writes some interesting books. Kindred is worth a read.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-27T01:30:34ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#212009-03-26T20:28:34Z2009-03-26T20:28:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Crimson Jester wrote:</div><blockquote> Well then I have a simple answer for you...don't read it. </blockquote><p>Thanks, I was beginning to come to that conclusion myself. ;)Crimson Jester wrote:Well then I have a simple answer for you...don't read it.
Thanks, I was beginning to come to that conclusion myself. ;)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T20:28:34ZRe: Forums: Books: C.J. Cherryh, anyone?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jggy?CJ-Cherryh-anyone#202009-03-26T19:48:10Z2009-03-26T19:48:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tigger_mk4 wrote:</div><blockquote> YOu're not alone in some ways- I tend to shy away from female writers of fantasy. I know its a bad habit as there are many good ones out there, but still...</blockquote><p>It has nothing to do with her being a woman. My knee-jerk recoil has to do with the marketing ploy of adding the silent "h" to her name. Yeah, I realize that that's a dumb, unthinking way to decide not to read an author, but I also think that adding an "h" to the end of your name to try to sell more books is a dumb thing to do. I'm happy to displace this reaction, though, and read some of her stuff. I actually tend to like feminine authors more than masculine ones.Tigger_mk4 wrote:YOu're not alone in some ways- I tend to shy away from female writers of fantasy. I know its a bad habit as there are many good ones out there, but still...
It has nothing to do with her being a woman. My knee-jerk recoil has to do with the marketing ploy of adding the silent "h" to her name. Yeah, I realize that that's a dumb, unthinking way to decide not to read an author, but I also think that adding an "h" to the end of your name to try to sell more books is a dumb thing...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T19:48:05ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#192009-03-26T19:44:36Z2009-03-26T19:43:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mairkurion {tm} wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Callous Jack wrote:</div><blockquote>Well, typically many fantasy books have the good-vs-evil bit going for them, so I'm not sure what you were hoping for in this case but I guess we all have different expectations. </blockquote>Yeah...I thought people who wanted evil-vs-evil instead just read the newspaper... </blockquote><p>No, it's not that I want "evil-vs-evil" but, really, Terry Brooks' <b>Elfstones</b> seems to be simplistic to me. The first fifty pages or so are full of references to the "great wars" where "good" fought "evil". To me, that's ridiculous. I don't think that people in the world go around thinking, "I want to be evil." There may be a selection of psychopaths who do this, but I don't think that in general that's how people and groups of people behave. Now I understand that in Brooks' fantasy world there are evil demons who are basically psychopathic and want to totally destroy everything and everyone except themselves.
<p>The question may arise, "Why would someone read fantasy if they want a semblance of real-world social structures?" Well, because fantasy stuff is fun and interesting. Orcs are interesting. Extra-planar creatures are interesting. Elves are interesting, faeries are interesting! Magic and people living by their wits are exciting and interesting. What I don't think is very interesting is simplistic reductions of social forces. "Good" vs. "Evil" just doesn't strike me as very innovative or even authentic. </p>
<p>In the case of the <b>Elfstones</b>, it would be a better book in my opinion if Brooks moved away from the reductionism of "good" and "evil" and instead described the difference between elven societies and demon societies, if the demons have anything resembling societies. If they don't, and they are all a bunch of sociopathic killers, I want the author to explain to me why they haven't all ripped each others' throats out. If there is some bond between them or restriction or taboo that keeps them from doing that, that makes for interesting stories. But telling the reader that the elves are "good" and the demons "evil" makes me feel like I've stepped back to a pre-teen reading level, which perhaps is the audience a book like this is marketed to, but I'm not sure. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I read it when I was younger, but since I'm in my 30s now, I want more depth.</p>Mairkurion {tm} wrote:Callous Jack wrote:Well, typically many fantasy books have the good-vs-evil bit going for them, so I'm not sure what you were hoping for in this case but I guess we all have different expectations.
Yeah...I thought people who wanted evil-vs-evil instead just read the newspaper... No, it's not that I want "evil-vs-evil" but, really, Terry Brooks' Elfstones seems to be simplistic to me. The first fifty pages or so are full of references to the "great wars" where "good"...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T19:43:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx&page=3?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#1262009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-03-26T04:54:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">lynora wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm most likely in, but I don't have any of the LoF stuff. Still, how hard can it be? I'm in an Eberron game without ever having read an Eberron book, and a Planescape game with never having read any of that setting either :) At least I know some stuff about Golarion :) I won't have time to make a character for a few days yet at least, so if that's going to be a problem than I can bow out. </blockquote><p>Sometimes it can be fun to go into a game knowing nothing or next to nothing. The sense of discovery becomes much wider! ;)lynora wrote:I'm most likely in, but I don't have any of the LoF stuff. Still, how hard can it be? I'm in an Eberron game without ever having read an Eberron book, and a Planescape game with never having read any of that setting either :) At least I know some stuff about Golarion :) I won't have time to make a character for a few days yet at least, so if that's going to be a problem than I can bow out.
Sometimes it can be fun to go into a game knowing nothing or next to nothing. The sense of...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T04:54:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx&page=3?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#1252009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-03-26T04:53:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Steve Geddes wrote:</div><blockquote><p> For those of you who are interested, I received my copy of Howl of the Carrion King today (Legacy of Fire - chapter one). I'm just paging through it now... :)</p>
<p>As I mentioned a few days ago, I'm not going to get a chance to run this on paper for some years, so would like to try in PBP format - the five of you would all be welcome to take a spot if you wish. I'll give you a week or so to say yes or no, then advertise for any vacancies and start a discussion thread. Let me know if you want a place (I won't be offended if not and the J1 game will continue as is, I'm just looking to add another) </blockquote><p>Ah, I would love to jump in on a second game DM'ed by Monty Haul, but unfortunately my life this summer is going to be quite frazzled, as I am moving cross-country and will be basically an itinerant bum from about May until August. Needless to say, this will probably throw a giant monkey-wrench in my PbP activity, and I am sorry about that. I'll let you know how I think Kimu's participation in J1 will be affected as May gets closer. I should have internet access during the transition, but able to post every day, I will not be. :(Steve Geddes wrote:For those of you who are interested, I received my copy of Howl of the Carrion King today (Legacy of Fire - chapter one). I'm just paging through it now... :)
As I mentioned a few days ago, I'm not going to get a chance to run this on paper for some years, so would like to try in PBP format - the five of you would all be welcome to take a spot if you wish. I'll give you a week or so to say yes or no, then advertise for any vacancies and start a discussion thread. Let me...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T04:53:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx&page=3?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#1242009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-03-26T04:44:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nevynxxx wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In a slightly different vein; As our characters are supposed to be keeping diaries for the Pathfinders? Who plans to?</p>
<p>I for one am thinking hard about it, and will be posting up a thread in the Campaign Journals forum once the first day finally comes to a close....Anyone want to join me? </blockquote><p>I may like to do a campaign journal as well.Nevynxxx wrote:In a slightly different vein; As our characters are supposed to be keeping diaries for the Pathfinders? Who plans to?
I for one am thinking hard about it, and will be posting up a thread in the Campaign Journals forum once the first day finally comes to a close....Anyone want to join me?
I may like to do a campaign journal as well.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T04:44:36ZRe: Forums: Books: C.J. Cherryh, anyone?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jggy?CJ-Cherryh-anyone#162009-03-26T04:27:00Z2009-03-26T04:26:59Z<p>Well, I should probably get over my pretensions about her marketing name and check out her stuff. She's gotten a lot of praise in this thread, and I have to say that the cover art for one of her Faded Sun books really caught my eye and piqued my interest, but that's a nod to the artist, I guess, and not Cherry. But I realize I am simply uninformed and arrogant when I dismiss her off hand for a marketing ploy that was not even her idea. I'll try to read something by her soon.</p>Well, I should probably get over my pretensions about her marketing name and check out her stuff. She's gotten a lot of praise in this thread, and I have to say that the cover art for one of her Faded Sun books really caught my eye and piqued my interest, but that's a nod to the artist, I guess, and not Cherry. But I realize I am simply uninformed and arrogant when I dismiss her off hand for a marketing ploy that was not even her idea. I'll try to read something by her soon.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T04:26:59ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#172009-03-26T03:51:06Z2009-03-26T03:51:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Callous Jack wrote:</div><blockquote> Well, typically many fantasy books have the good-vs-evil bit going for them, so I'm not sure what you were hoping for in this case but I guess we all have different expectations. </blockquote><p>That is true to an extent. But read something by Charles de Lint, China Mieville, or Francesca Lia Block and you'll discover some different approaches to fantasy story-telling. In <b>Perdido Street Station</b>, it's not so much good vs. evil as it is a man obsessed with science living without a whole lot of scruples in a city with little regard for decency, democracy, or dignity, accidentally unleashing terrible, monstrous horrors out into the city. Charles de Lint places idealistic characters within stark urban landscapes, mixing in fantastic elements into an otherwise modern-day setting. Plus, they both have excellent prose styles, something which I find lacking in <b>Elfstones</b>.Callous Jack wrote:Well, typically many fantasy books have the good-vs-evil bit going for them, so I'm not sure what you were hoping for in this case but I guess we all have different expectations.
That is true to an extent. But read something by Charles de Lint, China Mieville, or Francesca Lia Block and you'll discover some different approaches to fantasy story-telling. In Perdido Street Station, it's not so much good vs. evil as it is a man obsessed with science living without a whole lot...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-26T03:51:06ZRe: Forums: Books: Fantastic, fascinating, creepy readA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jgga?Fantastic-fascinating-creepy-read#22012-11-15T21:56:25Z2009-03-25T16:08:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Billzabub wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Good-Happy-Child-Novel/dp/0307351289/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237913087&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> A Good and Happy Child, by Justin Evans.</a>
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</blockquote><p>That looks interesting. Can you share some details with us? I'm not looking for spoilers or major plot points, but more along the lines of, "what did you like about it?" and "what's the style of writing like?"Billzabub wrote: A Good and Happy Child, by Justin Evans.
That looks interesting. Can you share some details with us? I'm not looking for spoilers or major plot points, but more along the lines of, "what did you like about it?" and "what's the style of writing like?"A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-25T16:08:24ZRe: Forums: Books: C.J. Cherryh, anyone?Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jggy?CJ-Cherryh-anyone#72009-03-25T14:59:44Z2009-03-25T14:53:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">houstonderek wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kirth Gersen wrote:</div><blockquote> Never read her books, but I've always had fun trying to pronounce her last name. My current favorite is "Cherr-ih-huh-huh." </blockquote>It's pronounced "Cherry". Her real name is Cherry, her publisher had her add the silent "h" at the end, as to not look like a romance novelist's name.</blockquote><p>That is the most ridiculous thing I've read all day, but it's only 7:46 AM here. I never knew about Cherryh until about two years ago, and then the "exoticness" of her last name always irritated the hell out of me for no good reason, other than I never knew how to pronounce it, and it didn't seem quite real. What was it, I wondered, some distant western European family name? And now I find out that her real name is just plain ol' Cherry, and that the pretend "h" at the end of her name is supposed to be silent. I'm sorry, but somebody just pressed my <i>stupid</i> button.
<p>I think I'll go with a previous poster and start pronouncing her name Cherry-Huh-Huh (with probably a few more dumb-sounding "a huh huh huh"s on the end, for bonus dumbness) whenever I have to say it.</p>
<p>I've never read anything by her. This post is simply fueled by my irritation at what stupid things people will do to market products. I know it's totally irrational, but I have to say the fact of the extra h makes me not want to read her work, rather than make me want to read it. That is willful resistance, just to spite the marketing director's asinine strategy, combined with my gut reaction that the last name of Cherryh is a gimmick.</p>houstonderek wrote:Kirth Gersen wrote: Never read her books, but I've always had fun trying to pronounce her last name. My current favorite is "Cherr-ih-huh-huh."
It's pronounced "Cherry". Her real name is Cherry, her publisher had her add the silent "h" at the end, as to not look like a romance novelist's name.That is the most ridiculous thing I've read all day, but it's only 7:46 AM here. I never knew about Cherryh until about two years ago, and then the "exoticness" of her last name...Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-25T14:53:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=6?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#2512009-03-25T05:17:02Z2009-03-25T05:17:02Z<p>Kimu steps forward. <b>"Oh come on, now,"</b> he says, and tries to appeal to the rational side of everyone present. <b>"Do you all really think that this young scholar here is in league with that shady halfling and the half-orc brute?"</b> He shakes his head and rolls his eyes. <b>"Not everyone is a warrior, you know,"</b> he comments to Garai specifically, <b>"and some people just don't have the presence of mind in a frantic scuffle to intervene or go dash off for help."</b></p>
<p>Looking over towards the ostracized scribe, he asks, <b>"How's the translation coming, Neferet?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1994683/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Diplomacy towards Neferet = 1d20+15 = 30</a></span></p>Kimu steps forward. "Oh come on, now," he says, and tries to appeal to the rational side of everyone present. "Do you all really think that this young scholar here is in league with that shady halfling and the half-orc brute?" He shakes his head and rolls his eyes. "Not everyone is a warrior, you know," he comments to Garai specifically, "and some people just don't have the presence of mind in a frantic scuffle to intervene or go dash off for help."
Looking over towards the ostracized...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-25T05:17:02ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module: Realm of the Fellnight Queen (PFRPG)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8d52/discuss?Pathfinder-Module-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#72010-06-19T18:28:46Z2009-03-25T04:46:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tarren Dei wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Cool. I like the concept of a bleached-out gnome inadvertently stumbling onto doom. </p>
<p>I wonder where Bellis is. </blockquote><p>Bellis is in the Verduran Forest on the Sellen river in between Taldor and Andoran. It's a pretty cool location, actually, if your characters want to joust in Taldor and fight kobolds in Darkmoon Vale all in the same month. Has Bellis been fleshed out in any other products or will this be our first glance at it?
<p>EDIT: You are also a few days from Galt, Kyonin, and Druma. Bellis would be a great place to set up a home base for DMs wanting to play in any of these regions.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Thanks for the info. I am about to run Hollow's Last Hope/Crown of the Kobold King, set in Darkmoon Vale, and I'd also be interested in learning more about Bellis, if there is more to be learned. I'll have to check my PFC Campaign Setting.Tarren Dei wrote:A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:Cool. I like the concept of a bleached-out gnome inadvertently stumbling onto doom.
I wonder where Bellis is.
Bellis is in the Verduran Forest on the Sellen river in between Taldor and Andoran. It's a pretty cool location, actually, if your characters want to joust in Taldor and fight kobolds in Darkmoon Vale all in the same month. Has Bellis been fleshed out in any other products or will this be our first glance at it? EDIT: You are also a few...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-25T04:46:44ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module: Realm of the Fellnight Queen (PFRPG)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8d52/discuss?Pathfinder-Module-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#52010-06-19T18:28:46Z2009-03-25T01:38:54Z<p>Cool. I like the concept of a bleached-out gnome inadvertently stumbling onto doom. </p>
<p>I wonder where Bellis is.</p>Cool. I like the concept of a bleached-out gnome inadvertently stumbling onto doom.
I wonder where Bellis is.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-25T01:38:54ZRe: Forums: Books: Terry BrooksA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2g0ka?Terry-Brooks#152009-03-25T01:36:06Z2009-03-25T01:36:05Z<p>I guess I'm here to crash the party.</p>
<p>I am currently reading the legendary <b>Elfstones of Shannara</b>, and have been rather underwhelmed. Granted, it seems to have gotten better as I've gone along, but I can't tell if the story is growing on me or if I have just resigned myself to the good-vs-evil schlock and have dulled the inner critic enough to sedately go along with the ride. I'm at about page 200. Demons are killing elves.</p>I guess I'm here to crash the party.
I am currently reading the legendary Elfstones of Shannara, and have been rather underwhelmed. Granted, it seems to have gotten better as I've gone along, but I can't tell if the story is growing on me or if I have just resigned myself to the good-vs-evil schlock and have dulled the inner critic enough to sedately go along with the ride. I'm at about page 200. Demons are killing elves.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-25T01:36:05ZRe: Forums: Books: Need name/title of a Conan novel, NOT Robert E. Howard, HELP!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jez8?Need-nametitle-of-a-Conan-novel-NOT-Robert-E#122009-03-25T01:34:45Z2009-03-25T01:29:16Z<p>What about a guy named <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Edward_Wagner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Karl Wagner</a>? I've never read any Conan or the Wheel of Time, for that matter, but I've read some hype about Karl Wagner. Anyone got an opinion? Super-opinionated, Hunter S. Thompson-style opinions are greatly appreciated by the way. Don't sanitize anything on account of me.</p>What about a guy named Karl Wagner? I've never read any Conan or the Wheel of Time, for that matter, but I've read some hype about Karl Wagner. Anyone got an opinion? Super-opinionated, Hunter S. Thompson-style opinions are greatly appreciated by the way. Don't sanitize anything on account of me.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-25T01:29:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=4?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1532009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-24T19:46:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Floppy I'm not sure how best to 'divy up' the treasure, but the leader's armour is on par with mine I'll give you my armour and I'll take the stealth qualities for use with my ranger/scout unless another character can benefit from it more.</p>
<p>Also who here is really good with a long sword ? I was kind of eyeing the bow but Amie's diety has that as a favored weapon so we can decide as a group. </blockquote><p>You can have the mithral +2, being the ranger. I was interested in it for its light weight and its neat-o silenced quality, but would rather keep the +2 chain mail I've already got than go +1 mithral.
<p>None of the other stuff really works for Cal.</p>baron arem heshvaun wrote:Floppy I'm not sure how best to 'divy up' the treasure, but the leader's armour is on par with mine I'll give you my armour and I'll take the stealth qualities for use with my ranger/scout unless another character can benefit from it more.Also who here is really good with a long sword ? I was kind of eyeing the bow but Amie's diety has that as a favored weapon so we can decide as a group.
You can have the mithral +2, being the ranger. I was interested in it for its...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-24T19:46:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=8?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#3632009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-24T19:39:06Z<p>As Claret goes through her routine with the mastiff and hobgoblin, Cal sticks close by, posing with his dagger and warhammer, smashing a nearby tree trunk with an occasional mighty blow from the blunt weapon.</p>
<p>"I'd suggest you tell us what you know, fool," he says curtly in common after Claret has finished her speech in the goblin language.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Cal will add his intimidate roll to Claret's attempt: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1993966/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Intimidate = 14</a></span></p>As Claret goes through her routine with the mastiff and hobgoblin, Cal sticks close by, posing with his dagger and warhammer, smashing a nearby tree trunk with an occasional mighty blow from the blunt weapon.
"I'd suggest you tell us what you know, fool," he says curtly in common after Claret has finished her speech in the goblin language.
Cal will add his intimidate roll to Claret's attempt: Intimidate = 14Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-24T19:39:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=5?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#2352009-03-23T23:19:01Z2009-03-23T23:18:23Z<p>Everyone but Garai:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Everyone but Garai:
[Spoiler omitted]Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-23T23:18:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=7?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#3412009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-22T17:34:09Z<p>Did Cal benefit from the healing? I am assuming yes. How much?</p>Did Cal benefit from the healing? I am assuming yes. How much?Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-22T17:34:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=7?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#3402009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-22T17:32:51Z<p>Cal is back and eying that mithral chainmail with a look of greed bordering on lechery. If anyone needs help banging on imprisoned hobgoblins, he'll assist in the good cop/bad cop routine. He's pretty adept at both roles.</p>Cal is back and eying that mithral chainmail with a look of greed bordering on lechery. If anyone needs help banging on imprisoned hobgoblins, he'll assist in the good cop/bad cop routine. He's pretty adept at both roles.Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-22T17:32:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Steppe (Trade Paperback)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy85jy/discuss?Steppe#72010-05-18T14:01:24Z2009-03-14T05:22:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Turner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The only Piers Anthony I ever read was <i>On a Pale Horse</i>, and I thought it was so very terrible that I stopped reading after the third chapter or so. I did indulge in the author's egocentric "Author's Note," where he blew his own horn about how he had run a marathon and what an incredible writer he is. I cringed, laughed, and almost cried.</p>
<p>Hopefully the man has written some <i>good</i> books, because he's certainly written enough of them. </blockquote>I love Anthony's work. I actually find his author's notes (usually very lengthy) to be what I look forward to the most. </blockquote><p>:D
<p>And this kind of thing is what makes the world go 'round. Different strokes for different folks. ;)</p>Andrew Turner wrote:A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:The only Piers Anthony I ever read was On a Pale Horse, and I thought it was so very terrible that I stopped reading after the third chapter or so. I did indulge in the author's egocentric "Author's Note," where he blew his own horn about how he had run a marathon and what an incredible writer he is. I cringed, laughed, and almost cried.
Hopefully the man has written some good books, because he's certainly written enough of them.
I love...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-14T05:22:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3502009-03-14T00:53:46Z2009-03-14T00:53:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll be on a trip from 3/14 until 3/21. Sorry for the absence. DM Dave, please DMNPC Branth while I'm gone. Her tactics are basically intimidate, attack, rage, repeat. Thanks.</span></p>I'll be on a trip from 3/14 until 3/21. Sorry for the absence. DM Dave, please DMNPC Branth while I'm gone. Her tactics are basically intimidate, attack, rage, repeat. Thanks.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-14T00:53:46ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Steppe (Trade Paperback)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy85jy/discuss?Steppe#42010-05-18T14:01:24Z2009-03-14T00:43:44Z<p>btw, that flag in the background of the cover looks very similar to the flag of Cheliax. Odd. Oh, and the character could be a Harrower. Hmmm... perhaps more placeholder art?</p>btw, that flag in the background of the cover looks very similar to the flag of Cheliax. Odd. Oh, and the character could be a Harrower. Hmmm... perhaps more placeholder art?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-14T00:43:44ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Steppe (Trade Paperback)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy85jy/discuss?Steppe#32010-05-18T14:01:24Z2009-03-14T00:41:37Z<p>The only Piers Anthony I ever read was <i>On a Pale Horse</i>, and I thought it was so very terrible that I stopped reading after the third chapter or so. I did indulge in the author's egocentric "Author's Note," where he blew his own horn about how he had run a marathon and what an incredible writer he is. I cringed, laughed, and almost cried.</p>
<p>Hopefully the man has written some <i>good</i> books, because he's certainly written enough of them.</p>The only Piers Anthony I ever read was On a Pale Horse, and I thought it was so very terrible that I stopped reading after the third chapter or so. I did indulge in the author's egocentric "Author's Note," where he blew his own horn about how he had run a marathon and what an incredible writer he is. I cringed, laughed, and almost cried.
Hopefully the man has written some good books, because he's certainly written enough of them.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-14T00:41:37ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Aaaaah heck, I just want to play some roleplaying gamesA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jdva?Aaaaah-heck-I-just-want-to-play-some#202009-03-13T23:30:07Z2009-03-13T23:30:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nevynxxx wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zuxius wrote:</div><blockquote>I want to end up in a strip bar with James Jacobs</blockquote>There are Great Old Ones who induce less fear than that sentence, then it occurred to me that James may <b>not</b> be the one stripping..... </blockquote><p>lol... yeah I read it the same way at first.Nevynxxx wrote:Zuxius wrote:I want to end up in a strip bar with James Jacobs
There are Great Old Ones who induce less fear than that sentence, then it occurred to me that James may not be the one stripping..... lol... yeah I read it the same way at first.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-13T23:30:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=4?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#1972009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-13T16:30:43Z<p>Cal charges at full-speed and with zeal into the woods, hacking at branches and brambles to make the most direct path to the action, completely heedless of any noise he may be making that would draw attention to himself.</p>Cal charges at full-speed and with zeal into the woods, hacking at branches and brambles to make the most direct path to the action, completely heedless of any noise he may be making that would draw attention to himself.Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-13T16:30:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=4?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1752009-03-12T18:51:34Z2009-03-12T18:50:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I will be taking a road trip from Saturday 3/14 to Saturday 3/21. I'll post up until tomorrow night, but then will not be able to post until I return from the trip. I apologize for the inconvenience of my absence, but trust that Monty Haul will be able to roll knowledge checks etc. for Kimu until I get back. If there is a combat while I am gone, please have Kimu use his bardic performance (making fun of the enemy, singing silly songs about how inept they are, or perhaps composing a tale about how badly they are about to be defeated by the group) to inspire courage first. He will also attempt to stay out of melee and use his short bow for ranged attacks, but will not be completely adverse to closing with his longsword to deliver punishing slashes and insults. Feel free to use any of his scrolls or the horn of fog as appropriate as well. Which reminds me of a question: anyone know if the horn of fog has charges? Or is it unlimited? I'll be back on the 22nd!</span></p>I will be taking a road trip from Saturday 3/14 to Saturday 3/21. I'll post up until tomorrow night, but then will not be able to post until I return from the trip. I apologize for the inconvenience of my absence, but trust that Monty Haul will be able to roll knowledge checks etc. for Kimu until I get back. If there is a combat while I am gone, please have Kimu use his bardic performance (making fun of the enemy, singing silly songs about how inept they are, or perhaps composing a tale about...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-12T18:50:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=4?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#1812009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-12T18:39:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Heads up to everyone: I am going on a road trip next week, and will not be able to post from Saturday 3/14 to Saturday 3/21. Sorry about that. Nightwish, please just have Cal slash and hack the baddies, cleaving whenever possible. I leave him in your very capable hands and will return on the 22nd!</span></p>Heads up to everyone: I am going on a road trip next week, and will not be able to post from Saturday 3/14 to Saturday 3/21. Sorry about that. Nightwish, please just have Cal slash and hack the baddies, cleaving whenever possible. I leave him in your very capable hands and will return on the 22nd!Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-12T18:39:18ZRe: Forums: General Discussion (Prerelease): Jason's time on the Pathfinder RPG ends TODAYUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jdcg&page=2?Jasons-time-on-the-Pathfinder-RPG-ends-TODAY#672009-04-03T11:37:58Z2009-03-12T04:10:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Snorter wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So, have you incorporated all those 1000 suggestions on the Paladin, then?</p>
<p>LOL </blockquote><p>More to the point...
<p>Do fighters still suck?</p>
<p>Kidding.</p>
<p>Thanks, Jason! I hadn't played "the world's most popular role-playing game" in years, not since 2E. I think I came back to this game at the exact perfect time—just in time to catch the end of the PFRPG Beta and now anticipate the final product.</p>
<p>Kudos to you and your cronies at paizo!</p>Snorter wrote:So, have you incorporated all those 1000 suggestions on the Paladin, then?
LOL
More to the point... Do fighters still suck?
Kidding.
Thanks, Jason! I hadn't played "the world's most popular role-playing game" in years, not since 2E. I think I came back to this game at the exact perfect time--just in time to catch the end of the PFRPG Beta and now anticipate the final product.
Kudos to you and your cronies at paizo!Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-12T04:10:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=4?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1612009-03-11T06:20:51Z2009-03-11T06:20:50Z<p>Kimu listens attentively to the gnome. <b>"Yes, all very true,"</b> he responds, whispering as well. <b>"I'm not sure, but I think that if we bid up to 100 gold for the charcoal prints, we won't be outbid. They look very common, after all, and since they are a facsimile and not an actual artifact, perhaps the demand will not be too high. Hopefully we can afford both the prints and the scrolls. Although I'm not sure how valuable those scrolls may be, I think we could put the rest of our money towards the bid for them—unless you think some of the other items may prove useful in our travels."</b></p>Kimu listens attentively to the gnome. "Yes, all very true," he responds, whispering as well. "I'm not sure, but I think that if we bid up to 100 gold for the charcoal prints, we won't be outbid. They look very common, after all, and since they are a facsimile and not an actual artifact, perhaps the demand will not be too high. Hopefully we can afford both the prints and the scrolls. Although I'm not sure how valuable those scrolls may be, I think we could put the rest of our money towards...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-11T06:20:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3462009-03-11T03:43:14Z2009-03-11T03:42:43Z<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1974419/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Perception: 1d20-1 = 0</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>lol—not the most astute individual, this Branth.</span></p>
<p>Branth tries to pay attention to the big man that Saul indicated, but keeps getting distracted by all the people coming in and out of the front door where she is posted.</p>Perception: 1d20-1 = 0
lol--not the most astute individual, this Branth.
Branth tries to pay attention to the big man that Saul indicated, but keeps getting distracted by all the people coming in and out of the front door where she is posted.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-11T03:42:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1242009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-11T03:35:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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I have some questions for 2E Floppy and any of you who may be versed in Ad&d and 2Ed, Nightwish and the gang do you mind if I use our OOC thread for this ?</p>
<p>(I'm attempting to convert some old adventures and creatures.) </blockquote><p>Oooooh! Fire away! If no one else minds. ;)baron arem heshvaun wrote:I have some questions for 2E Floppy and any of you who may be versed in Ad&d and 2Ed, Nightwish and the gang do you mind if I use our OOC thread for this ?(I'm attempting to convert some old adventures and creatures.)
Oooooh! Fire away! If no one else minds. ;)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-11T03:35:33ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Chronicles: City Map FolioA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8bcn/discuss?Pathfinder-Chronicles-City-Map-Folio#62010-07-16T14:54:18Z2009-03-10T20:21:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Quite cool, but I need a detailed map of Katapesh! I don't mind the crude rendition in the LoF Player's Guide, but it would be helpful to know exactly where in the Lower City Aromas and Aphrodisiacs is, for example.</p>
<p></blockquote>Dark Markets: A Guide to Katapesh has a more detailed, full-page map of that city. </blockquote><p>Ah, thank you for that!James Jacobs wrote:A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem wrote:Quite cool, but I need a detailed map of Katapesh! I don't mind the crude rendition in the LoF Player's Guide, but it would be helpful to know exactly where in the Lower City Aromas and Aphrodisiacs is, for example.
Dark Markets: A Guide to Katapesh has a more detailed, full-page map of that city. Ah, thank you for that!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-10T20:21:14ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Chronicles: City Map FolioA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8bcn/discuss?Pathfinder-Chronicles-City-Map-Folio#22012-11-15T21:56:01Z2009-03-10T18:34:00Z<p>Quite cool, but I need a detailed map of Katapesh! I don't mind the crude rendition in the LoF Player's Guide, but it would be helpful to know exactly where in the Lower City Aromas and Aphrodisiacs is, for example.</p>Quite cool, but I need a detailed map of Katapesh! I don't mind the crude rendition in the LoF Player's Guide, but it would be helpful to know exactly where in the Lower City Aromas and Aphrodisiacs is, for example.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-10T18:34:00ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Master Dungeons M2: Curse of the Kingspire (4E)A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy879c/discuss?Master-Dungeons-M2-Curse-of-the-Kingspire#32009-04-21T19:11:14Z2009-03-10T06:29:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mikaze wrote:</div><blockquote> I just did a <a href="http://paizo.com/store/downloads/wizardsOfTheCoast/aDAndD2/greyhawk/v5748btpy7mmo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">double-take</a>. Ownership of the old TSR art went back over to the original artists after all? I'm not sure how that was set up. </blockquote><p>Yeah, I thought that artwork looked a little old-school familiar. And the adventure summary reads real familiar, too. I can't quite place it, but I think that there's a very similar adventure out there for a previous incarnation of D&D. Of course, isn't that kind of Goodman Games schtick? Vintage D&D, updated for the modern gamer?Mikaze wrote:I just did a double-take. Ownership of the old TSR art went back over to the original artists after all? I'm not sure how that was set up.
Yeah, I thought that artwork looked a little old-school familiar. And the adventure summary reads real familiar, too. I can't quite place it, but I think that there's a very similar adventure out there for a previous incarnation of D&D. Of course, isn't that kind of Goodman Games schtick? Vintage D&D, updated for the modern gamer?A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-10T06:29:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1132009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-09T20:03:10Z<p>Could I also switch out the Improved Sunder feat for the Molthuni Discipline feat detailed on page 103 of the Campaign Setting? I just got the CS this weekend and wasn't aware of this option when I created Cal. It seems appropriate for him.</p>Could I also switch out the Improved Sunder feat for the Molthuni Discipline feat detailed on page 103 of the Campaign Setting? I just got the CS this weekend and wasn't aware of this option when I created Cal. It seems appropriate for him.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-09T20:03:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1122009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-09T19:52:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Given that we are all learning this new system together, I'll allow you to do that. However, I wouldn't call the enchantment totally useless, and there may be situations in the future where you will be sufficiently surround on all sides that you can take maximum advantage of the bonus. It does stack with your feats, giving one additional attack above the highest number allowed by your feats. So, if your feats combine to allow you to attack three adjacent opponents, for instance (I don't know if they do, I don't have them in front of me at the moment), then the Mighty Cleave would allow you to attack a fourth adjacent opponent. And with the theme of war, there is a possibility that you will eventually find yourselves on a real battlefield (with whole armies, I mean), surrounded by enemies in just such a way that Cleave/Great Cleave/Mighty Cleaving would give you a very distinct advantage. It just wouldn't be helpful in every combat.</blockquote><p>The way I am interpreting the Great Cleave feat (could be wrong) is that it allows the character to extend the cleave indefinitely as long as the attack rolls continue to hit and all the targets are within reach. Check out Great Cleave on page 86 of the Beta and let me know how you interpret that.
<p>Regardless, I think I'll switch out the mighty cleaving enchantment for frost, since frost seems to me to be more valuable in most combat situations. Thanks for being lenient during the first level of noobishness. :)</p>Nightwish wrote:Given that we are all learning this new system together, I'll allow you to do that. However, I wouldn't call the enchantment totally useless, and there may be situations in the future where you will be sufficiently surround on all sides that you can take maximum advantage of the bonus. It does stack with your feats, giving one additional attack above the highest number allowed by your feats. So, if your feats combine to allow you to attack three adjacent opponents, for...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-09T19:52:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=4?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#1602009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-09T18:19:30Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nightwish, I put up a request on the OOC thread. When you have a moment, could you take a look and consider it? Thanks.</span></p>Nightwish, I put up a request on the OOC thread. When you have a moment, could you take a look and consider it? Thanks.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-09T18:19:30ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: VA, Roanoke/Salem: PathfinderA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jd4n?VA-RoanokeSalem-Pathfinder#32009-03-07T22:39:01Z2009-03-07T22:39:00Z<p>Thanks for the info, Turin! It looks like ICE is in Charlottesville, which is about two hours away, but <a href="http://www.peginc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pinnacle Entertainment</a>, who've got some pretty bizarro products that caught my attention, including <a href="http://www.muthaoithcreations.com/lowlife.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a setting by Andy Hobb</a>, originated in Blacksburg.</p>Thanks for the info, Turin! It looks like ICE is in Charlottesville, which is about two hours away, but Pinnacle Entertainment, who've got some pretty bizarro products that caught my attention, including a setting by Andy Hobb, originated in Blacksburg.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-07T22:39:00ZForums: Gamer Connection: VA, Roanoke/Salem: PathfinderA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jd4n?VA-RoanokeSalem-Pathfinder#12012-11-15T21:55:58Z2009-03-07T19:56:28Z<p>I will be relocating to the Roanoke-Salem, Virginia area in early August, and I figured I'd go ahead and put a line out to see if there are any gamers or game designers interested in collaborating in that area. I've recently returned to D&D after many years. When I last played, I was using the 2e rules, but this year I've familiarized myself with 3.5 and the PFRPG Beta, and am looking forward to the official release of PFRPG later this year. My main interest is in game design, then GM'ing/DM'ing, and then playing. Since I'm a novice with the 3.whatever rules, I'm actually a little more interested in playing than usual, so that I can get some experience with the system.</p>
<p>Anyone out there?</p>I will be relocating to the Roanoke-Salem, Virginia area in early August, and I figured I'd go ahead and put a line out to see if there are any gamers or game designers interested in collaborating in that area. I've recently returned to D&D after many years. When I last played, I was using the 2e rules, but this year I've familiarized myself with 3.5 and the PFRPG Beta, and am looking forward to the official release of PFRPG later this year. My main interest is in game design, then...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-07T19:56:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1432009-03-07T18:07:57Z2009-03-07T18:07:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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"In fact, with regard to the charcoal rubbings," Neferet continues delicately. "perhaps by pooling our resources we may increase our chances of success. I'm not much interested in the rest, although the scrolls are a curiosity to me. Would you perhaps be interested in partly funding my bids on those? Or in me part funding yours? I'm sure we could come to some arrangement...How about I pay one third of the purchase price if we're successful, you get to keep the originals, I can make a copy at no charge. What do you think?"</blockquote><p>Kimu beams at Neferet, nearly exclaiming, <b> "Excellent idea! I was thinking something very similar! Perhaps we should find some seats and total our funds?"</b> Returning to the woman's previous question, Kimu says, <b>"Pardon us for not introducing ourselves earlier. This capable man here,"</b> he says, indicating Garai, <b>"is Garai Neferhotep. And the two bundles of energy are..."</b> Kimu pauses as he considers Douena and Elysia, pondering which is indeed which. <b>"Er, Douena and Elysia,"</b> he says, slightly flustered and indicating the two as a pair, but not distinguishing one from the other. <b>"Our designated bidder and chivalrous champion is Allovin,"</b> he says, unable to remember the paladin's last name either. <b>"And I am Kimu Zharket, independent researcher,"</b> he concludes, then looks over at his companions, wondering if they would like to introduce themselves in more detail.Monty Haul wrote:"In fact, with regard to the charcoal rubbings," Neferet continues delicately. "perhaps by pooling our resources we may increase our chances of success. I'm not much interested in the rest, although the scrolls are a curiosity to me. Would you perhaps be interested in partly funding my bids on those? Or in me part funding yours? I'm sure we could come to some arrangement...How about I pay one third of the purchase price if we're successful, you get to keep the originals, I...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-07T18:07:57ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society Scenario Submissions: Rejected #28: Lyrics of ExtinctionA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jd37?Rejected-28-Lyrics-of-Extinction#32009-03-07T17:54:33Z2009-03-07T17:54:33Z<p>Hey Navdi. I think that the competition for this round must have been stiff. Your scenario proposal is compact and interesting. I especially like the bungling Jak and the equally false tribe of "natives." Perhaps the encounters aren't presented as challenging enough. You've got five encounters but only two that are noted with encounter levels. It may have helped if you detailed the collapse in encounter five a bit more and assigned it an EL. Also, you might have considered making the consequences of success and failure a bit higher, as this is a relatively high-level scenario.</p>
<p>Keep designing and keep writing, though! All in all I think this is a great entry. It would seem that there was another entry submitted that topped this one, but that should not diminish your sense of accomplishment and satisfaction at having put together an excellent proposal.</p>Hey Navdi. I think that the competition for this round must have been stiff. Your scenario proposal is compact and interesting. I especially like the bungling Jak and the equally false tribe of "natives." Perhaps the encounters aren't presented as challenging enough. You've got five encounters but only two that are noted with encounter levels. It may have helped if you detailed the collapse in encounter five a bit more and assigned it an EL. Also, you might have considered making the...A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-07T17:54:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadA 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#1082009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-03-07T06:55:27Z<p>Okay, here's me pleading my ignorance and asking a favor of the DM:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Okay, here's me pleading my ignorance and asking a favor of the DM:
[Spoiler omitted]A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-07T06:55:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1332009-03-06T23:16:45Z2009-03-06T23:16:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote><p> “Greetings Sir,” she begins formally, addressing Kimu. “My name is Neferet Anu, a translator recently from the university and currently seeking retainer. I noticed you were interested in the ancient writings and wish to offer my services, should you end up the lucky winner in tonight’s auction.” Pausing slightly she gives a slightly self-deprecating shrug.</p>
<p>“I must confess I intend to bid on those items myself, however looking around at who is here this evening I’m not very confident that my resources are going to suffice. I would be prepared to work for a token fee if you would also permit me to make a copy for my own use.”
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</blockquote><p>Kimu smiles at the woman. <b>"That's very kind of you! As I was just telling my companions here, I am not a linguist, so although these copies interest us, I'm afraid we would be somewhat at a loss were they to end up in our possession. Thank you for introducing yourself, Neferet. Please, let's talk more after the auction, if indeed my associates and I do end up with the manuscript."</b> He pauses to consider the situation. <b>"Might I ask—should you be the high bidder on the copies, would it be possible for us to consult with you about them in the next few days? We can work out the details after the auction, depending on the outcome."</b>Monty Haul wrote:“Greetings Sir,” she begins formally, addressing Kimu. “My name is Neferet Anu, a translator recently from the university and currently seeking retainer. I noticed you were interested in the ancient writings and wish to offer my services, should you end up the lucky winner in tonight’s auction.” Pausing slightly she gives a slightly self-deprecating shrug.
“I must confess I intend to bid on those items myself, however looking around at who is here this evening I’m not very...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T23:16:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3322009-03-06T22:12:19Z2009-03-06T22:12:18Z<p>Branth boggles at the man's words. "You mean the Cyphermages could be responsible for the damn thing, but you don't even know? How irresponsible!" She rolls her eyes in irritation and mutters to herself some curses about magic. After this, she blurts out, "Can't anything be done?"</p>Branth boggles at the man's words. "You mean the Cyphermages could be responsible for the damn thing, but you don't even know? How irresponsible!" She rolls her eyes in irritation and mutters to herself some curses about magic. After this, she blurts out, "Can't anything be done?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T22:12:18ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Monster drawing!A 2E Floppy-Eared Golemhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2iykl&page=7?Monster-drawing#3212010-05-28T05:10:21Z2009-03-06T22:08:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azhagal wrote:</div><blockquote> no takers for the zhedal? </blockquote><p>Azhagal, I've got a small backlog, and considering that I haven't been drawing this week, it may be another couple of weeks before I can get to it, but I'd be interested in doing a version of the zhedal. Hopefully, though, someone else will trump me for it and do a version for you quicker, because I'm spending more time writing than illustrating currently.Azhagal wrote:no takers for the zhedal?
Azhagal, I've got a small backlog, and considering that I haven't been drawing this week, it may be another couple of weeks before I can get to it, but I'd be interested in doing a version of the zhedal. Hopefully, though, someone else will trump me for it and do a version for you quicker, because I'm spending more time writing than illustrating currently.A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem2009-03-06T22:08:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#1382009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-06T20:07:09Z<p>Irritated with the wounds he is taking from these hobgoblins, Cal grits his teeth and delivers a full attack on the one in front of him.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If the hobgoblin falls with the first blow, Cal will use the rest of the round to move ten feet towards the hobgoblin in I-30, ending the round in J-29.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968526/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Attack 1: 1d20+14 (+12 greatsword attack +2 for song) = 26</a></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968530/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damage: 2d6+10 (includes +2 for inspire courage) = 17</a></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968533/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Attack 2: 1d20+9 (+7 greatsword, +2 for song) = 11</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am going to assume that attack 2 is a miss.</span></p>Irritated with the wounds he is taking from these hobgoblins, Cal grits his teeth and delivers a full attack on the one in front of him.
If the hobgoblin falls with the first blow, Cal will use the rest of the round to move ten feet towards the hobgoblin in I-30, ending the round in J-29.
Attack 1: 1d20+14 (+12 greatsword attack +2 for song) = 26
Damage: 2d6+10 (includes +2 for inspire courage) = 17
Attack 2: 1d20+9 (+7 greatsword, +2 for song) = 11
I am going to assume that attack 2 is...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T20:07:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1272009-03-06T17:45:30Z2009-03-06T17:44:55Z<p>Kimu looks confused at Garai's assertion. <b>What's that? No, no, that's not what Jalden said at all."</b> Again, he lowers his voice to discuss the details. <b>"She said that we are to make ourselves known to our contact through the manner of our bidding, remember? But she did leave the choices of what we bid on to our judgment as to what will be beneficial to us in our expedition. Now she did say that we will not be keeping any artifacts that we acquire in this way. They are simply to be used as tools for the duration of our exploration, and then handed over to the Pathfinder Society once we have successfully completed our charge."</b> Kimu looks around at the others for support or acknowledgment. <b>"I am not misremembering this, am I?"</b> he asks the halflings and gnome, raising his eyebrows in what seems to be a characteristic expression of his.</p>Kimu looks confused at Garai's assertion. What's that? No, no, that's not what Jalden said at all." Again, he lowers his voice to discuss the details. "She said that we are to make ourselves known to our contact through the manner of our bidding, remember? But she did leave the choices of what we bid on to our judgment as to what will be beneficial to us in our expedition. Now she did say that we will not be keeping any artifacts that we acquire in this way. They are simply to be used as...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T17:44:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=3?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#1262009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-06T17:32:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Cal and Red Feather</b>
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Okay, Cal, going back to the end of the previous round (since I was waiting for what you decided before I positioned the hobgoblins for their attacks) - showing signs of uncharacteristic training and organization, the three hobgoblins who did not get bowled over each take a 5' step back and maneuver into flanking positions. The one you did knock over takes a Move Action to get back to his feet, which provokes an attack of opportunity from you. Now that you can see them closer, you can see that they are each weilding glaives, which do have reach. All three thrust at you with their glaives, and the archer that you wounded before is now in short range (but not point blank), and he now has a vendetta against you, so he's taking aim.</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968069/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Flanking Spearmen: 1d20+10=21, 1d20+10=27, 1d20+10=18</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968081/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Total Damage = 16</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968074/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Archer: 1d20+6=13</a> </p>
<p>Two of the spearmen hit, one misses. The archer's arrow flies wide. The other archer attacked and missed Red Feather in an earlier post. </blockquote><p>Cal grimaces as he is flanked and wounded, but doesn't seem fazed by the circumstances. He notes the presence of the new arrivals but remains focused on his immediate foes.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Five-foot step to J-27.</span>
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<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968292/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great Cleave attack, starting with J-26 and following through to I-26: 1d20+12=15; 1d20+12=15</a></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968294/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damage if cleave is successful: 2d6+8=14, 2d6+8=12</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Since Cal is using his greatsword of mighty cleaving, can he make second cleave attack against the same foes? I'm not quite clear on this; reading the feat description on page 86 of the beta would seem to indicate that he can't, but I'm not sure if the magic of the sword overrides the restriction? In case it does, I'll post a second set of rolls. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968304/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d20+7=22; 1d20+7=19</a></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1968313/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damage: 2d6+8=18 , 2d6+8=15</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If the 2nd cleave attack isn't possible, please take the first attack roll and damage and apply it to the spearbearer in I-26.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>EDIT: Sorry, I forgot to add the +2 again from RF's song! Please adjust. :) Oh, and happy DM day!</span></p>Nightwish wrote:Cal and Red Feather
Okay, Cal, going back to the end of the previous round (since I was waiting for what you decided before I positioned the hobgoblins for their attacks) - showing signs of uncharacteristic training and organization, the three hobgoblins who did not get bowled over each take a 5' step back and maneuver into flanking positions. The one you did knock over takes a Move Action to get back to his feet, which provokes an attack of opportunity from you. Now that you...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T17:32:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1252009-03-06T16:18:10Z2009-03-06T16:08:58Z<p>Kimu laughs at Douena's comments about the snake idol. <b>"Ah, I haven't had a close look at that one, but it does look sort of foreboding, doesn't it?"</b> The half-elf squats so as to be more on the level of face-to-face conversation with the gnome and halflings. Resorting once more to a whisper, he tells them, <b>"I say we bid on the collection of scrolls firstly. If we have enough platinum, which I suspect we might, I'd also suggest a bid of up to 10 platinum pieces on those charcoal rubbings. I can't make sense of the hieroglyphics at all, being nothing of a linguist, but from what I know of history, it seems like the writing could very well could be from the Third Age of the Black Sphinx, which I believe is the same era as the rule of these four pharaohs that Jalden spoke of. Now, if the rumor reported by the attendant who took our entry fee is correct, and the collection of scrolls is somehow connected to the Pharaoh of Numbers—well, again that reinforces my opinion that this should be the focus of most of our bidding."</b></p>Kimu laughs at Douena's comments about the snake idol. "Ah, I haven't had a close look at that one, but it does look sort of foreboding, doesn't it?" The half-elf squats so as to be more on the level of face-to-face conversation with the gnome and halflings. Resorting once more to a whisper, he tells them, "I say we bid on the collection of scrolls firstly. If we have enough platinum, which I suspect we might, I'd also suggest a bid of up to 10 platinum pieces on those charcoal rubbings. I...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T16:08:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=2?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#952009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-06T02:26:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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You wouldn't end up in H-26, because you're moving diagonally, which follows the one square - two square - one square - two square formula (every other square counts as two). You would technically end up in his square, or rather halfway into the next one, so you could do one of two things at the end of your run - you could choose to remain in his square and enter into an opposed grapple (and if you lose, it'll randomly dump you into one of the adjacent squares), or you can roll out to I-28 (yeah, it's bending the rules slightly, but it's fine).</p>
<p>The attack doesn't kill him, but it wounds him pretty badly. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Oh yeah. I forgot about the 5 ft/10 ft diagonal rule. I don't think I'll choose to grapple him, but just get barely beyond him and prepare for a cleave attack next round.</span>Nightwish wrote:You wouldn't end up in H-26, because you're moving diagonally, which follows the one square - two square - one square - two square formula (every other square counts as two). You would technically end up in his square, or rather halfway into the next one, so you could do one of two things at the end of your run - you could choose to remain in his square and enter into an opposed grapple (and if you lose, it'll randomly dump you into one of the adjacent squares), or you can...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-06T02:26:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=2?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#842009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-05T18:29:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Assuming Cal was able to both stow the crossbow and draw his greatsword of mighty cleaving during the full run, he will charge and overrun the spear-hobgoblin in K-29. With the Improved Overrun feat, his opponent will not be able to step out of the way, and he does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If I am calculating correctly, this would place him in H-26 at the end of the round.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1966440/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charge (1d20+12+2)=31</a></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1966448/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Damage = [2d6+(1.5x4 STR bonus) + 1 magic bonus + 1 weapon training] = 15</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>byebye hobgoblin?</span></p>Assuming Cal was able to both stow the crossbow and draw his greatsword of mighty cleaving during the full run, he will charge and overrun the spear-hobgoblin in K-29. With the Improved Overrun feat, his opponent will not be able to step out of the way, and he does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If I am calculating correctly, this would place him in H-26 at the end of the round.
Charge (1d20+12+2)=31
Damage = [2d6+(1.5x4 STR bonus) + 1 magic bonus + 1 weapon training] = 15
byebye...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-05T18:29:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1032009-03-05T07:10:19Z2009-03-05T07:10:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kimu Zharket wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Believe it or not, Kimu has not trained linguistics. I don't suppose there's some knowledge check that could be substituted?</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>It isnt ideal, however Knowledge(History) may reveal something of use so you could try that instead.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Understood; it'll probably be a more difficult check.</span>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1965715/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge: history = 24</a></p>Monty Haul wrote:Kimu Zharket wrote:Believe it or not, Kimu has not trained linguistics. I don't suppose there's some knowledge check that could be substituted?
It isnt ideal, however Knowledge(History) may reveal something of use so you could try that instead. Understood; it'll probably be a more difficult check. Knowledge: history = 24Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-05T07:10:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=3?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1022009-03-05T07:08:22Z2009-03-05T07:07:57Z<p>Kimu squints at the parchment, but is distracted by the hubbub of gathered personages. He scans the room, to see if he knows anyone gathered or can recognize some of the more famous, elite citizens of Sothis. </p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1965693/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge: local = 22</a></p>Kimu squints at the parchment, but is distracted by the hubbub of gathered personages. He scans the room, to see if he knows anyone gathered or can recognize some of the more famous, elite citizens of Sothis.
Knowledge: local = 22Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-05T07:07:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#1002009-03-05T07:00:58Z2009-03-05T07:00:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Monty Haul wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kimu Zharket wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Kimu will seek out the rubbings and see if he can make anything of them with a quick inspection</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Make a linguistics roll - to see what you can discern from a cursory glance.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Believe it or not, Kimu has not trained linguistics. I don't suppose there's some knowledge check that could be substituted?</span>Monty Haul wrote:Kimu Zharket wrote:Kimu will seek out the rubbings and see if he can make anything of them with a quick inspection
Make a linguistics roll - to see what you can discern from a cursory glance. Believe it or not, Kimu has not trained linguistics. I don't suppose there's some knowledge check that could be substituted?Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-05T07:00:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#972009-03-05T06:55:51Z2009-03-05T06:52:46Z<p>Kimu pauses at the entrance, pondering the opportunity to bid personally on the items. When Douena excitedly purchases an ankh for herself, he comes to the decision not to buy his own token, although with some obvious resignation. He catches up with Douena inside the auction. "Remember," he whispers to her, walking half-bent so as to speak closer to her ears, "Allovin will be bidding for the group in a certain manner. I know it's tempting to participate in the auction, but if there is an item that you think would be useful for our expedition, tell Allovin and he can bid on it for us with the funds that Jalden gave us." Before the gnome can respond, Kimu paces forward to catch up with Allovin.</p>
<p>The half-elf whispers conspiratorially to the halfling, "Definitely bid on the scrolls reputed to be written by the pharaoh! I would also like to take a look at those charcoal rubbings. I have a hunch that they might prove useful to us! I am going to check them out and then get back to you—they might be something worth bidding a portion of our platinum on, good paladin!"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Kimu will seek out the rubbings and see if he can make anything of them with a quick inspection</span></p>Kimu pauses at the entrance, pondering the opportunity to bid personally on the items. When Douena excitedly purchases an ankh for herself, he comes to the decision not to buy his own token, although with some obvious resignation. He catches up with Douena inside the auction. "Remember," he whispers to her, walking half-bent so as to speak closer to her ears, "Allovin will be bidding for the group in a certain manner. I know it's tempting to participate in the auction, but if there is an item...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-05T06:52:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3222009-03-04T17:33:01Z2009-03-04T17:31:17Z<p>As the man enters and introduces himself, Branth blurts out, "Damn right we've got questions about the Blot! Any idea what it is? Where it comes from?" She speaks rapidly, getting worked up, and moves towards the man as she does. "Who's behind it? What's going on? Lots of strange things've been happening, and I'm getting fed up!" She seems to be losing it, and has really gotten in the man's personal space by the end of this rant.</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1964442/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Intimidate = 1d20+5 = 22</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>She's not consciously trying to intimidate the man, but she's irritable this morning and doesn't like the stuffiness of the lodge, so she's edgy and unpleasant. ;)</span></p>As the man enters and introduces himself, Branth blurts out, "Damn right we've got questions about the Blot! Any idea what it is? Where it comes from?" She speaks rapidly, getting worked up, and moves towards the man as she does. "Who's behind it? What's going on? Lots of strange things've been happening, and I'm getting fed up!" She seems to be losing it, and has really gotten in the man's personal space by the end of this rant.
Intimidate = 1d20+5 = 22
She's not consciously trying to...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-04T17:31:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#892009-03-04T16:34:20Z2009-03-04T16:32:04Z<p><b>"Oh, I'd be happy to bid on something in the manner prescribed by Jalden for this charade! I am quite intrigued by this Mithril Scarab and am keen to see how she reveals herself to us. From what references I was able to find this afternoon, she seems like quite an agent of schemes and plots! This should be a vastly entertaining evening, folks, and the beginning of a wonderful journey!"</b> Without pausing, he adds, <b>"Oh, and I don't think that Jalden intended for us to pay out-of-pocket for registration; or am I recalling incorrectly that she had budgeted the entrance fee into the 50 platinum which Allovin holds?" </b> At this last phrase, the bard's voice descends into a whisper, lest a cutpurse or similar vagabond be lurking, listening for such an opportunity to acquire the goods of others.</p>"Oh, I'd be happy to bid on something in the manner prescribed by Jalden for this charade! I am quite intrigued by this Mithril Scarab and am keen to see how she reveals herself to us. From what references I was able to find this afternoon, she seems like quite an agent of schemes and plots! This should be a vastly entertaining evening, folks, and the beginning of a wonderful journey!" Without pausing, he adds, "Oh, and I don't think that Jalden intended for us to pay out-of-pocket for...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-04T16:32:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#822009-03-04T07:28:06Z2009-03-04T07:28:06Z<p>Kimu will return home for the afternoon and spend some time reading. He's particularly interested in finding out some information on this Mithral Scarab.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963871/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge: local = 1d20+15 = 18 </a></span></p>
<p>After perusing his books and resting a bit, he'll return to the meeting room. He's also interested in getting to the auction early.</p>Kimu will return home for the afternoon and spend some time reading. He's particularly interested in finding out some information on this Mithral Scarab.
Knowledge: local = 1d20+15 = 18
After perusing his books and resting a bit, he'll return to the meeting room. He's also interested in getting to the auction early.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-04T07:28:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=2?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#612009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-04T07:19:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote>Cal, reloading a Heavy Crossbow is a full round action, so are you reloading this round, or doing something else? You can see that Red Feather is bolting toward the trees. He's at least a full double move away ahead of you. Two of the spearmen are veering off to pursue him, the other two and the archer are still moving toward you. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll just keep the heavy crossbow rather than take the repeating and suffer the -4 penalty. Cal will run to catch up with Red Feather, using a full-round action to go 80' (20' armored movement x4) and positioning himself between RF and the spearmen. Will I be close enough to charge at one of them in the following round? That'd be fun. ;)</span>Nightwish wrote:Cal, reloading a Heavy Crossbow is a full round action, so are you reloading this round, or doing something else? You can see that Red Feather is bolting toward the trees. He's at least a full double move away ahead of you. Two of the spearmen are veering off to pursue him, the other two and the archer are still moving toward you.
I'll just keep the heavy crossbow rather than take the repeating and suffer the -4 penalty. Cal will run to catch up with Red Feather, using a...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-04T07:19:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=2?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#532009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-04T05:42:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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You'll need to edit your equipment list. If your crossbow is able to hold five bolts at a time, then it's a Repeating Heavy Crossbow, not just a Heavy Crossbow, and costs 400 gp rather than 50 gp.</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>D'oh! I misremembered. Scratch the five bolts, as Cal doesn't even have the exotic weapon proficiency he'd need to work the repeating heavy crossbow. Sorry about the confusion.</span>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote>I'll say you had time to load before rolling initiative, so you can attack this round, if you like. They're all in your third range increment, though, so you'll take a -4 attack penalty this round. The archers are moving and firing, moving and firing, so they're only able to advance 30' each round. But the spearmen are double-moving, so they're able to get 60' each round, so next round you'll still be -4 against the archers, but only -2 against the spearmen, and so on. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If this still holds, I'll take a shot at one of the archers.</span>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963748/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Attack Roll = 1d20+4 (+8, -4 range) = 24</a></p>
<p>Critical threat! <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963753/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2nd roll = 14</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>EDIT: forgot to roll for damage. Here it is: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963789/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> 1d10 = 4, 1d10 = 3 </a></span></p>Nightwish wrote:You'll need to edit your equipment list. If your crossbow is able to hold five bolts at a time, then it's a Repeating Heavy Crossbow, not just a Heavy Crossbow, and costs 400 gp rather than 50 gp.
D'oh! I misremembered. Scratch the five bolts, as Cal doesn't even have the exotic weapon proficiency he'd need to work the repeating heavy crossbow. Sorry about the confusion. Nightwish wrote:I'll say you had time to load before rolling initiative, so you can attack this round, if...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-04T05:42:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#482009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-03T21:15:06Z<p>"Damn! Here they come!" barks Cal, jamming 5 bolts into his crossbow (full-round action). He looks as if he intends to stand his ground and attempt to pick them off as they charge towards the two men.</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963129/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Init = 8</a></p>"Damn! Here they come!" barks Cal, jamming 5 bolts into his crossbow (full-round action). He looks as if he intends to stand his ground and attempt to pick them off as they charge towards the two men.
Init = 8Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-03T21:15:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#432009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-03T18:54:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Cal is not mounted. Is there any way to get a rough count of the humanoids in the band from where we're standing, or a general sense of their numbers?</span></p>Cal is not mounted. Is there any way to get a rough count of the humanoids in the band from where we're standing, or a general sense of their numbers?Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-03T18:54:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and MoreCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#372009-06-10T03:04:45Z2009-03-03T16:58:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Calumbrust and Red Feather</b></p>
<p>On your third day of travel, after you cross the river with the gaping darkness of the forest to your right hand, and low rolling grasslands to your left, you catch sight of a band of armed figures attempting to move stealthily into the forest. From this distance, you cannot quite tell what race they are, and they are armed with polearms at the very least. Their size and hulking posture suggests to you that they are not of human or demihuman stock. </p>
<p>If you choose not to pursue them, you have about another two day's travel to reach the nearest settlement, which is Drellin's Ferry.</p>
<p>Do you wish to pursue the creatures, or continue toward Drellin's Ferry, which is the only traversible crossing over the river to the Nidal border.
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</blockquote><p>Calumbrust squints into the distance. "What the devils are those? I can't see them very well from here, Red Feather, but they look to be of monstrous stock, carrying crude polearms favored by the more bestial of humanoids." The warrior spits on the ground in distaste. Turning to Red Feather, he declares, "I don't feel like letting those things reach the forest. Let's go cut them down," he says casually, as if speaking of the weather.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>EDIT: Nightwish, Cal took the opportunity to outfit himself with 4 potions of cure moderate wounds at Fort Ramgate. Let me know if this is not okay. Also, did you mean to type that we are nearing Fangwood or Witchwood?</span></p>Nightwish wrote:Calumbrust and Red Feather
On your third day of travel, after you cross the river with the gaping darkness of the forest to your right hand, and low rolling grasslands to your left, you catch sight of a band of armed figures attempting to move stealthily into the forest. From this distance, you cannot quite tell what race they are, and they are armed with polearms at the very least. Their size and hulking posture suggests to you that they are not of human or demihuman stock.
...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-03T16:58:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#752009-03-03T01:04:53Z2009-03-03T01:01:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Douena Trestleben wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"So the paladin gets the platinum, and the rest of us get the afternoon off,"</b> Douena exclaims, jumping down from the chair. <b>"But who are we asking around about, the Scarab person or the man who's been to the pyramid? Because we probably shouldn't ask around about him, in case we tip someone else off that he even exists. They might get to him before us."</b> She considers. <b>"Maybe we should rest up this afternoon, and then we could leave immediately after we talk to him and make sure we get a head start? Desna herself travels by starlight, after all."</b> </blockquote><p>Kimu smiles at the energetic gnome. <b>"Now, that's a good idea. It may be best if we travel at night. The desert will be cooler."</b> The half-elf pauses for a split second, then adds, <b>"Hopefully not too cool."</b>
<p><b>"First things first, though. Let's all meet back in this room this evening. Perhaps we could all get dinner together and then head to the auction to meet our contact, the Mithral Scarab."</b></p>Douena Trestleben wrote:"So the paladin gets the platinum, and the rest of us get the afternoon off," Douena exclaims, jumping down from the chair. "But who are we asking around about, the Scarab person or the man who's been to the pyramid? Because we probably shouldn't ask around about him, in case we tip someone else off that he even exists. They might get to him before us." She considers. "Maybe we should rest up this afternoon, and then we could leave immediately after we talk to him and...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-03T01:01:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3192009-03-02T20:07:56Z2009-03-02T20:07:22Z<p>"Gah! I hate waiting in this place!" exclaims Branth in an outburst of sudden anger. She clenches a fist and looks like she is ready to hit something, smash some teacups, or otherwise do something that she might regret after her flaring temper subsides.</p>"Gah! I hate waiting in this place!" exclaims Branth in an outburst of sudden anger. She clenches a fist and looks like she is ready to hit something, smash some teacups, or otherwise do something that she might regret after her flaring temper subsides.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-02T20:07:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#722009-03-02T16:32:32Z2009-03-02T16:32:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Garai Neferotep wrote:</div><blockquote> Garai looks through one of the windows to get some idea of the time, <b>"As it is still so early in the afternoon, may I suggest that we make arrangements for the next days food and lodgings, and then do a little investigation of this person we should meet? I my self am not a very investigative type, but I am sure one of us will have such skills? I shall be staying here in the lodge, as the offer has been extended. Who should keep hold of the platinum?</b> </blockquote><p>"Perhaps the paladin, being the paragon of virtue that he is, should hold the platinum for the group."Garai Neferotep wrote:Garai looks through one of the windows to get some idea of the time, "As it is still so early in the afternoon, may I suggest that we make arrangements for the next days food and lodgings, and then do a little investigation of this person we should meet? I my self am not a very investigative type, but I am sure one of us will have such skills? I shall be staying here in the lodge, as the offer has been extended. Who should keep hold of the platinum?
"Perhaps the...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-02T16:32:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10272010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-03-02T04:34:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mitchifer wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The stocky barkeep waves the addled dwarf over to the bar. <i>"LSD eh??? Well it's probably not what yer expectin' but I could milk some venom from me beard and mix it with some Curacao to smooth it out and served in chilled. Might give ya the same woozy-doozy feeling yer lookin fer."</i></p>
<p>The barkeep looks at the smashed glasses and his upturned bar and adds, <i>"But next time ye come in use a door. I ain't keen on unregistered portals and gates opening in me taproom. Now I gotta get some more crockery!"</i> </blockquote><p>"Venom, you say?" Mull looks at the barkeep with suspicious interest. "What kind of venom are we talking about here? And when was the last time you washed your beard?"
<p>As for the criticism of his entrance, the mad dwarf waves away the immortal barkeep's concerns. "Nonsense, my good man! I would never dream of entering in such a manner on purpose." He obviously bluffs, his voice a mockery of prideful disdain. "It wasn't my fault. It was that damn Grandfather Thompson of Woody Creek! He assaulted me with some kind of hideously advanced blunderbuss, and then sent me packing through a rip in the space-time continuum. He's got warped senses of both humor and justice, that one!"</p>Mitchifer wrote:The stocky barkeep waves the addled dwarf over to the bar. "LSD eh??? Well it's probably not what yer expectin' but I could milk some venom from me beard and mix it with some Curacao to smooth it out and served in chilled. Might give ya the same woozy-doozy feeling yer lookin fer."
The barkeep looks at the smashed glasses and his upturned bar and adds, "But next time ye come in use a door. I ain't keen on unregistered portals and gates opening in me taproom. Now I gotta get...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-02T04:34:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10222010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-03-01T02:15:46Z<p>Mull stuffs a handful of assorted donuts into his mouth, which opens surprisingly wide—real wide, wider than seems dwarvenly possible or appropriate. He munches and slathers, and as he devours the doughy treats, stray blobs of soggy, sugary dough fall from his maw and splatter on the table, on the floor, and on the 5murf. </p>
<p>"Mmm, that's so good," mumbles Mull. He smiles blissfully as he drops the shot glass of black label whiskey into the pint glass of triple boch. "Ah. And this ought to follow quite nicely," he says, tipping the foaming beverage back and emptying half of it in quick, greedy gulps.</p>Mull stuffs a handful of assorted donuts into his mouth, which opens surprisingly wide--real wide, wider than seems dwarvenly possible or appropriate. He munches and slathers, and as he devours the doughy treats, stray blobs of soggy, sugary dough fall from his maw and splatter on the table, on the floor, and on the 5murf.
"Mmm, that's so good," mumbles Mull. He smiles blissfully as he drops the shot glass of black label whiskey into the pint glass of triple boch. "Ah. And this ought to...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-01T02:15:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10182010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-03-01T01:46:46Z<p>Mull suddenly focuses his attention on the conversation at the table. He bolts over to the group sitting there talking about donuts. "Did I hear that there are donuts?" he shouts, excited. "What kind? Bear claws? Kruellers? Any apple fritters? I also like the chocolate-iced chocolate cake kind. And the ones that are filled with filling. Full of filling, that's always filling and delicious. I can eat <i>a lot</i> of donuts, mind you! And pastries! Oh, wow! The pastries at Trollmarsh—those were most excellent. Too bad that play-by-post got canceled," he rants, frothing a little bit at the mouth.</p>Mull suddenly focuses his attention on the conversation at the table. He bolts over to the group sitting there talking about donuts. "Did I hear that there are donuts?" he shouts, excited. "What kind? Bear claws? Kruellers? Any apple fritters? I also like the chocolate-iced chocolate cake kind. And the ones that are filled with filling. Full of filling, that's always filling and delicious. I can eat a lot of donuts, mind you! And pastries! Oh, wow! The pastries at Trollmarsh--those were most...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-01T01:46:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10172010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-03-01T01:42:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sharinda wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Sharinda looks at the scrunched faced stranger</i></p>
<p>"What ... do ... you ... want ... to ... drink."</p>
<p><i>The small gnome waitress says it slow and enunciates every word.</i> </blockquote><p>Mull boggles at the apparent density of the gnome. "What do I want?" He hops down from the stool so as to be able to look her square in the face. "I want what I wanted when I got thrown in this place in the first place," he cries out, flabbergasted. He then pauses and mutters to one side, "I say, that was a damn confusing sentence there, Mull. Good job!" He looks back to the gnome. "So I take it that liquid LSD is not on the beverage list? You offered me a triple boch of some kind? That will do in a pinch. You'll have to pardon me, though, I am recovering from an extended stay with the Merry Pranksters on the northern California coast on the Earth of AD 1965. They have strange brews there, full of madness!" Mull gibbers, then shouts out, "Such madness! Such intense—<b>MADNESS</b>!!" He closes his eyes tightly, again scrunching up his face. His visage takes on an aura of tortuous ecstasy, full of creases and odd angles. It's really weird, but then goes away as he opens his eyes once more. "Yes, yes, a triple boch will do in a pinch," he says. "Better make it a boilermaker, though, with a shot of whiskey in there."Sharinda wrote:Sharinda looks at the scrunched faced stranger
"What ... do ... you ... want ... to ... drink."
The small gnome waitress says it slow and enunciates every word.
Mull boggles at the apparent density of the gnome. "What do I want?" He hops down from the stool so as to be able to look her square in the face. "I want what I wanted when I got thrown in this place in the first place," he cries out, flabbergasted. He then pauses and mutters to one side, "I say, that was a damn...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-03-01T01:42:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#652009-02-28T23:52:53Z2009-02-28T23:52:53Z<p>Kimu seems to have been thinking deeply during the past minute or so. Suddenly he turns to Douena. "I've studied a bit of ancient history, and although it's not one of my specialties, I do recall a bit of information on the four pharaohs. In ancient days, these four pharaohs vied against each other for dominance of the Osirian Empire. After a long rivalry, they began to see the damage that their fierce competition was causing to the country and people of Osirion. According to some accounts, the empire was on the verge of fracturing into different political factions, and the internecine violence that began to rend the social fabric was what finally caused the four pharaohs to realize the dire situation that their rivalry had created. To reverse this political disintegration, the four made a magical pact, binding their fates together, ensuring that they would rule together and die together."</p>
<p>Kimu pauses here to look around the table, as if surveying the attention of his audience. After a moment, he continues speaking. "The four pharaohs were known as The Cerulean Pharaoh, the Fiend Pharaoh, the Radiant Pharaoh, and the Pharaoh of Numbers. Although the true name of the Pharaoh of Numbers has been lost to history, scholars have determined the proper names of the other three. The Cerulean Pharaoh was named Anok Fero; the Fiend Pharaoh, Hetshepsu; and the Radiant Pharaoh was called Ankana."</p>
<p>Kimu smiles at his audience, then turns his attention to the Venture Captain. "I've got a good amount of parchment, and was planning to keep a detailed record of our exploration at any rate. I would be happy to provide you with a copy of it when we return. As for the treasures, surely the more valuable and historic artifacts should be put in museums, don't you think? I know I would not feel very proud of myself if I hoarded away some ancient inscriptions or documents in my own personal library, and certainly, if we were to discover a staff of the pharaohs or some other such artifact, that belongs to the citizens and historic preservation of Osirion, not say, in the hands of a mercenary." Kimu looks across the table at Garai as he concludes, raising his eyebrows provocatively.</p>Kimu seems to have been thinking deeply during the past minute or so. Suddenly he turns to Douena. "I've studied a bit of ancient history, and although it's not one of my specialties, I do recall a bit of information on the four pharaohs. In ancient days, these four pharaohs vied against each other for dominance of the Osirian Empire. After a long rivalry, they began to see the damage that their fierce competition was causing to the country and people of Osirion. According to some accounts,...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-28T23:52:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10142010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-02-28T23:33:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sharinda wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Sharinda hurries up to the newcomer</i></p>
<p>"Sorry I didn't see yeh come in cutter, yeh were at the bar an' all I though Mitchifer would get yeh. Where'd ol' Snake Eyes go anyway ..?"</p>
<p><i>Pauses</i></p>
<p>"Well, that's neither Spire nor Sigil. What are yeh looking to get fer bub ducks?" </blockquote><p>Mull squints down at the waitress from the height of his barstool. "What? What's that?" he asks, scrunching up his face obnoxiously. "What dialect are you speaking? I can barely make out any words. What's this about 'bub ducks'?"Sharinda wrote:Sharinda hurries up to the newcomer
"Sorry I didn't see yeh come in cutter, yeh were at the bar an' all I though Mitchifer would get yeh. Where'd ol' Snake Eyes go anyway ..?"
Pauses
"Well, that's neither Spire nor Sigil. What are yeh looking to get fer bub ducks?"
Mull squints down at the waitress from the height of his barstool. "What? What's that?" he asks, scrunching up his face obnoxiously. "What dialect are you speaking? I can barely make out any words. What's this...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-28T23:33:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10122010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-02-28T22:23:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sharinda wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p><i>Looks up at the newcomer.</i></p>
<p>"I'll bring yeh some Tharkadian Ebony Triple Boch sirrrah."</p>
<p><i>Hurries off</i> </blockquote><p>"What? No Orange Sunshine in this establishment? No Wavy Gravy? Where are all the hippies? Where are all the heads?" The dwarf is wide-eyed and suddenly raving. He looks around wildly and tries to spot his server.Sharinda wrote:Looks up at the newcomer.
"I'll bring yeh some Tharkadian Ebony Triple Boch sirrrah."
Hurries off
"What? No Orange Sunshine in this establishment? No Wavy Gravy? Where are all the hippies? Where are all the heads?" The dwarf is wide-eyed and suddenly raving. He looks around wildly and tries to spot his server.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-28T22:23:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi&page=2?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#592009-02-28T21:47:46Z2009-02-28T21:47:46Z<p>DM:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>DM:
[Spoiler omitted]Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-28T21:47:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The World Serpent InnMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hul1&page=21?The-World-Serpent-Inn#10082010-05-30T01:51:29Z2009-02-28T01:25:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mitchifer wrote:</div><blockquote> <i>"Greeting Planewalkers and welcome to the World Serpent! Come in and take a load off yer feet. I be Mitchifer your humble hoslter. What can I get for ya? I have a selection of viands and victuals for every taste from Arborean apple pies, Heartwine from Curst, Bytopian barley toast, or even roast Fhorge... that's a crazy wild boar what lives on the 'Land. And drinks from around the multiverse to quench the mightiest thirsts! If ya need a room there's plenty to be had round the back corridors. Careful though even I don't know everything that goes on back there."</i> </blockquote><p>A frazzled-looking dwarf wearing soiled tye-dye clerical vestments is hurled through an improvised portal that looks like a zippered pocket opening up from nowhere. As the screaming dwarf crashes over the bar to the chaotic melody of breaking mugs and the roars and protests of irritated, intoxicated patrons, a crotchety, ethereal voice follows from the beyond of the zippered portal: "And stay off my lawn, you ingrate!" The portal then seals quickly with an amplified zipping sound, and zips itself out of existence or into another plane, or something.
<p>After a moment, the dwarf climbs up over the bar and sets himself on a vacant barstool. "One shot of liquid LSD, please," he calls out to the bartender, his voice sonorous and innocent.</p>Mitchifer wrote:"Greeting Planewalkers and welcome to the World Serpent! Come in and take a load off yer feet. I be Mitchifer your humble hoslter. What can I get for ya? I have a selection of viands and victuals for every taste from Arborean apple pies, Heartwine from Curst, Bytopian barley toast, or even roast Fhorge... that's a crazy wild boar what lives on the 'Land. And drinks from around the multiverse to quench the mightiest thirsts! If ya need a room there's plenty to be had round the...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-28T01:25:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3132009-02-27T18:06:46Z2009-02-27T18:06:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Raoh wrote:</div><blockquote> Raoh acknowledes the lovely woman with a nod, "Good day, I'm showing my friends here around Riddleport and thought no place better than your grand lodge. Plus I think a few of them have an interest in the Blot and would like to ask a few questions while here" </blockquote>"We are quite busy," the women says. "However, I guess we could find someone who can answer your questions. Follow me." She leads the way, to a finely appointed parlor. "Please wait here," the woman says. </blockquote><p>Branth is clearly uncomfortable in the refined room. She wanders over to a small, ornate table where tea cups and thin, fragile plates are arranged. Turning to Raoh with an expression somewhere between a grin and a grimace, she asks, "Care for a spot of tea, Raoh?" in a poorly-rendered mockery of the woman's snooty accent.DM Dave wrote:Raoh wrote: Raoh acknowledes the lovely woman with a nod, "Good day, I'm showing my friends here around Riddleport and thought no place better than your grand lodge. Plus I think a few of them have an interest in the Blot and would like to ask a few questions while here"
"We are quite busy," the women says. "However, I guess we could find someone who can answer your questions. Follow me." She leads the way, to a finely appointed parlor. "Please wait here," the woman says....Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-27T18:06:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#492009-02-26T20:28:28Z2009-02-26T20:28:28Z<p>Kimu takes advantage of the pause in the conversation to apologize to Elysia. "I didn't mean to offend you," he explains. "I was impressed and taken by the way your hands moved with the beadwork, and then jumped to a conclusion. Please pardon my faux pas."</p>Kimu takes advantage of the pause in the conversation to apologize to Elysia. "I didn't mean to offend you," he explains. "I was impressed and taken by the way your hands moved with the beadwork, and then jumped to a conclusion. Please pardon my faux pas."Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-26T20:28:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3062009-02-26T18:48:18Z2009-02-26T18:47:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>The rest of the gang</b>
</p>
The trip to the Cypher Lodge is convoluted and long, since it sits on the other side of the river from the Gold Goblin and Riddleport has no bridges. However, after about an hour and a half, you stand in the shadow of the Cyphergate. Knocking on the great doors elicites a prompt response, and the door is opened by a middleaged woman with glasses, wearing a green and gold gown. "May I help you," she says. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Imagine her with a snooty British accent</span> </blockquote><p>Branth waits for Raoh or someone with a bit more social grace to take the lead.DM Dave wrote:The rest of the gang
The trip to the Cypher Lodge is convoluted and long, since it sits on the other side of the river from the Gold Goblin and Riddleport has no bridges. However, after about an hour and a half, you stand in the shadow of the Cyphergate. Knocking on the great doors elicites a prompt response, and the door is opened by a middleaged woman with glasses, wearing a green and gold gown. "May I help you," she says. Imagine her with a snooty British accent
Branth...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-26T18:47:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC threadCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#72009-05-21T20:22:22Z2009-02-26T07:33:42Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Here's what I've got on Cal, as of now:</span></p>
<p>Cal is native to Molthune, where he earned his citizenship by serving in the army for the requisite five years. He has been working in law enforcement for the past seven years in Molthune. Recently, he has become interested in the history and culture of Cheliax. Although he does not particularly care for the empire's association with devils, he has been severely impressed by the Order of Hellknights, and is now driven by the goal of eventually joining their ranks. To this end, he is seeking outstanding opportunities to train and develop his already considerable martial skills.</p>
<p>Cal believes in discipline, civilization, and human culture. As far as the gods go, he respects them all, and particularly reveres Abadar, Irori, and Aroden; the latter despite the fact that he is a dead god.</p>Here's what I've got on Cal, as of now:
Cal is native to Molthune, where he earned his citizenship by serving in the army for the requisite five years. He has been working in law enforcement for the past seven years in Molthune. Recently, he has become interested in the history and culture of Cheliax. Although he does not particularly care for the empire's association with devils, he has been severely impressed by the Order of Hellknights, and is now driven by the goal of eventually joining...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-26T07:33:42ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Seeking 4-6 players for 3.5 adventure - Red Hand of DoomCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbrl&page=2?Seeking-46-players-for-35-adventure-Red-Hand#612009-02-25T18:54:10Z2009-02-25T18:53:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Diego Dellarillos wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Libertines hooray!</p>
<p>With this group, we should quit the war and go to sea. Piracy for all! </blockquote><p>"Nonsense, you knave. Put your dreaming on hold and buck up. There's work to be done."
<p>Cal mutters to himself, "How did I get mixed up with this lot of depraved debauches?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>:p</span></p>Diego Dellarillos wrote:Libertines hooray!
With this group, we should quit the war and go to sea. Piracy for all!
"Nonsense, you knave. Put your dreaming on hold and buck up. There's work to be done." Cal mutters to himself, "How did I get mixed up with this lot of depraved debauches?"
:pCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-25T18:53:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#372009-02-25T06:31:15Z2009-02-25T06:30:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Allovin Dar wrote:</div><blockquote> Allovin takes a beautiful guilded pipe and a tobacco pouch out from a small purse at his belt, prepares the pipe with tobacco, and turns to the others, <b>"Does anyone mind if I smoke?"</b> </blockquote><p>"Oh, I don't mind. Not at all. I love the smell of a good pipe. What kind of tobacco do you favor, good sir paladin?"
<p>Kimu takes a delicate bite out of his pastry, and makes satisfied sounds as he chews. "Mm-mmm, these pastries really are delicious! Thank you again for sharing, Elysia. That's a nice bauble you've made for Douena. Very nice. I admire a craftsperson. Yes, I do."</p>Allovin Dar wrote:Allovin takes a beautiful guilded pipe and a tobacco pouch out from a small purse at his belt, prepares the pipe with tobacco, and turns to the others, "Does anyone mind if I smoke?"
"Oh, I don't mind. Not at all. I love the smell of a good pipe. What kind of tobacco do you favor, good sir paladin?" Kimu takes a delicate bite out of his pastry, and makes satisfied sounds as he chews. "Mm-mmm, these pastries really are delicious! Thank you again for sharing, Elysia. That's a...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-25T06:30:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=7?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#3022009-02-25T06:26:29Z2009-02-25T06:24:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, so all but Uathach are headed out to investigate the blot, right? We should probably go have a talk with the cyphermages to see what they know about it. Perhaps a DM'ed Caladan can take the lead on this, as he was the one asking Saul last night about the blot?</span></p>Okay, so all but Uathach are headed out to investigate the blot, right? We should probably go have a talk with the cyphermages to see what they know about it. Perhaps a DM'ed Caladan can take the lead on this, as he was the one asking Saul last night about the blot?Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-25T06:24:54ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Seeking 4-6 players for 3.5 adventure - Red Hand of DoomCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbrl?Seeking-46-players-for-35-adventure-Red-Hand#332009-02-24T19:35:32Z2009-02-24T19:34:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, I've changed Cal's stats using the extra 5 points for the Epic build. I actually lowered his WIS to 8, gaining another 2. I used the 5 points to take his CON from 14 to 16, and then plugged the 2 points into DEX. The DEX remains at 14, however, because I decided to use the 4th-level bump (which had previously been used to get DEX from 13 to 14) to raise his STR to 19 instead.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I adjusted his Survival skill, too, to reflect the WIS drain, and modified his Saving Throws accordingly. Next, I'll get him some gear. Soon, he should be good to go.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I've also typed up a dramatic monologue to give him some flavor and serve as his introduction/description, although I'll probably add a physical description and perhaps a bit more of a backstory, too. I'm going to post the monologue here as well as on his character sheet.</span></p>
<p><b>Dramatic Monologue: An Introduction to Calambrust Ozar</b></p>
<p><i>A heavily-muscled man in chain mail stands on a plain broken and burnt by battle. The crimson bruise of the setting sun forms the background, backlighting this warrior.</i></p>
<p>"Call me Cal. I've been a soldier, a constable, and a city guard. I've defended street orphans from the predatory gargoyles of the night because it needed to be done. I've purged cemeteries of hordes of ghouls, because ghouls defile cemeteries. They don't belong there. I've evicted the unemployed and destitute from their scrappy little homes, because that's what the law serves up to people who can't pay rent. I've rounded up drunks, thugs, thieves, and street performers performing without a license, and I've put them in jail. I'd do it again, too, gladly. I've cut off heads of anarchic orcs and other nasty excuses for life that run over the land without regard for any order, natural or civilized.</p>
<p>"Let me be straight. I don't like to think too hard about hoity-toity things, and I prefer action to sitting around the fire, making merry. I enjoy a good cup of grog, mind you, but I also like to fight when I'm drunk, so look out. Now, if I were to get downright disorderly in such a state, I'd expect you to put me back in line, and I'd agree with you when I woke up in the drunk tank. I'd pay my dues and get back to helping the structure of society run smoothly. What people need is structure, and discipline, and sometimes a hearty shove in the right direction.</p>
<p>"You want freedom, of course you do. I do, too. We all do. But our freedom comes when we all work together under the law. Codes and edicts, those are the underlying beams and nails of freedom, not this wild running about the wilderness, looking for adventure. Want adventure? Stand your ground for the common order. Adventure will come to you, and then you got to put it in its place."</p>Okay, I've changed Cal's stats using the extra 5 points for the Epic build. I actually lowered his WIS to 8, gaining another 2. I used the 5 points to take his CON from 14 to 16, and then plugged the 2 points into DEX. The DEX remains at 14, however, because I decided to use the 4th-level bump (which had previously been used to get DEX from 13 to 14) to raise his STR to 19 instead.
I adjusted his Survival skill, too, to reflect the WIS drain, and modified his Saving Throws accordingly. Next,...Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-24T19:34:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#322009-02-24T17:54:10Z2009-02-24T17:53:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Garai Neferotep wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p><b>"Hopefully it will give us the chance to remove some foul undeath from this world. This begins to sounds interesting. Having so many who can squeeze through small places should also be an advantage in such a place."</b> </blockquote><p>"Yes, we have quite the gathering here." Kimu watches with fascination as Elysia works. "Deft hands, too," he says conversationally, looking over at Garai. "Such dexterity and craftsmanship might be useful for gaining access to locked-away places, as well."
<p>Directing his attention to Elysia, he asks, "How are you with traps and locks?"</p>Garai Neferotep wrote:"Hopefully it will give us the chance to remove some foul undeath from this world. This begins to sounds interesting. Having so many who can squeeze through small places should also be an advantage in such a place."
"Yes, we have quite the gathering here." Kimu watches with fascination as Elysia works. "Deft hands, too," he says conversationally, looking over at Garai. "Such dexterity and craftsmanship might be useful for gaining access to locked-away places, as well."...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-24T17:53:47ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Seeking 4-6 players for 3.5 adventure - Red Hand of DoomCalambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbrl?Seeking-46-players-for-35-adventure-Red-Hand#112009-02-24T03:43:37Z2009-02-24T03:43:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Following Diego's 20-point jump-the-gun lead, I went ahead and indulged in a character sheet myself. If I counted correctly, I'm the the sixth player to express interest in this game, so I realize the low man on the totem pole, but I enjoy building characters regardless, so what the hey. Meet Calambrust, a militant warrior for an orderly civilization. He likes him a good fight for a grand cause. ;)</span></p>Following Diego's 20-point jump-the-gun lead, I went ahead and indulged in a character sheet myself. If I counted correctly, I'm the the sixth player to express interest in this game, so I realize the low man on the totem pole, but I enjoy building characters regardless, so what the hey. Meet Calambrust, a militant warrior for an orderly civilization. He likes him a good fight for a grand cause. ;)Calambrust Ozar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-24T03:43:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2972009-02-23T19:19:18Z2009-02-23T19:19:18Z<p>Branth clasps her fist in her other large hand in a gesture of finality. "Then it's almost settled. Uathach, do you need help with the interview, or are you good?" She hesitates briefly. "I mean—I know you're good, being a half-celestial being and all—but do you want me to stick around back here in case you need someone to play devil to your angel? 'Cause I can do that. But I'd rather hit the streets, to be straight with you."</p>Branth clasps her fist in her other large hand in a gesture of finality. "Then it's almost settled. Uathach, do you need help with the interview, or are you good?" She hesitates briefly. "I mean--I know you're good, being a half-celestial being and all--but do you want me to stick around back here in case you need someone to play devil to your angel? 'Cause I can do that. But I'd rather hit the streets, to be straight with you."Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-23T19:19:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#272009-02-23T18:35:51Z2009-02-23T18:35:51Z<p>Kimu smiles at the gnome's child-like enthusiasm. Leaning forward into the gathering of people around the table, he offers, "Yes, I was informed that we will be venturing into the desert, with our destination being an ancient tomb. There may very well be beetles, although probably not quite like the one that you've got there." The half-elf indicates Douena's souvenir. "As we all probably well know, a desert trek into the unknown ruins of bygone days may prove quite dangerous."</p>Kimu smiles at the gnome's child-like enthusiasm. Leaning forward into the gathering of people around the table, he offers, "Yes, I was informed that we will be venturing into the desert, with our destination being an ancient tomb. There may very well be beetles, although probably not quite like the one that you've got there." The half-elf indicates Douena's souvenir. "As we all probably well know, a desert trek into the unknown ruins of bygone days may prove quite dangerous."Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-23T18:35:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#212009-02-23T02:53:21Z2009-02-23T02:53:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Allovin Dar wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Hello Sir. That is a rather fine hat you have there and I'm pleased to meet you."</b> </blockquote><p>"Ah! Hello, noble knight. Allovin, did you say? And just in time! Things were beginning to seem rather tense." Kimu delivers a pointed, unfriendly look at Garai, then pointedly ignores the man. Addressing Allovin again, he amiably observes, "And you, a servant of Iomedae, nonetheless. Quite a demanding calling, I should imagine."Allovin Dar wrote:"Hello Sir. That is a rather fine hat you have there and I'm pleased to meet you."
"Ah! Hello, noble knight. Allovin, did you say? And just in time! Things were beginning to seem rather tense." Kimu delivers a pointed, unfriendly look at Garai, then pointedly ignores the man. Addressing Allovin again, he amiably observes, "And you, a servant of Iomedae, nonetheless. Quite a demanding calling, I should imagine."Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-23T02:53:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#202009-02-23T02:44:44Z2009-02-23T02:44:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Garai Neferotep wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"I have found many in my life who have taken offences to the slightest slip in the decorum, friend Kimu. <i>Sekhmet</i>"</b>, here he looks pointedly at his staff, still taking up most of the table, <b>"has cracked more than a few of their heads. Most of them have been dressed as your fine self.
</p>
Please though, do bring up a seat, and allay these apprehensions of mine."</b> </blockquote><p>Kimu looks puzzled at the man's words and lapses into silence for the moment, although he seats himself at the table. He looks rather suspiciously at Garai from under the brim of his hat as he helps himself to a pastry from the bag.
<p>"Thank you for the fine treat," he says to Elysia, in a voice more subdued than a moment before. Looking away from the table, he bites into the pastry, his brows knit together in seeming consternation.</p>Garai Neferotep wrote:"I have found many in my life who have taken offences to the slightest slip in the decorum, friend Kimu. Sekhmet", here he looks pointedly at his staff, still taking up most of the table, "has cracked more than a few of their heads. Most of them have been dressed as your fine self.
Please though, do bring up a seat, and allay these apprehensions of mine."
Kimu looks puzzled at the man's words and lapses into silence for the moment, although he seats himself at the...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-23T02:44:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#152009-02-22T22:00:28Z2009-02-22T21:53:17Z<p>Kimu nods curtly at Garai and says, "Oh, call me Kimu, sir! Unless you would rather me call you Mister Neferotep? I'll tell you that I'd rather be on first name basis with my traveling companions!" He smiles disarmingly at Garai briefly, then turns to wink at Elysia.</p>
<p>"Hello, pretty lady! It's nice to make your friendship!" he exclaims. "Yes, this hat <i>is</i> rather nice, isn't it? It was a gift from a friend in the theater—authentic indigo-dyed calopi leather from Katapesh! I've been wearing it all the time lately. I love it." He gestures at the bag of pastries on the table. "Thanks for bringing food! Oh, I am assuming that you mean to share, but you may not, who knows? Those pastries do look delicious and I would absolutely not fault you a whit if you would rather keep their deliciousness for yourself!"</p>Kimu nods curtly at Garai and says, "Oh, call me Kimu, sir! Unless you would rather me call you Mister Neferotep? I'll tell you that I'd rather be on first name basis with my traveling companions!" He smiles disarmingly at Garai briefly, then turns to wink at Elysia.
"Hello, pretty lady! It's nice to make your friendship!" he exclaims. "Yes, this hat is rather nice, isn't it? It was a gift from a friend in the theater--authentic indigo-dyed calopi leather from Katapesh! I've been wearing it...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-22T21:53:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2922009-02-22T21:45:06Z2009-02-22T21:45:05Z<p>Branth nods at Uathach. "You may be the man for the job, then." She addresses Saul, "I'll help if you want, if you need someone to browbeat her or somethin'. I'm good at making people feel unwanted. But I'm gonna assume the demi-god here"—and here she pauses to grasp Uathach firmly by the shoulder and flash a beaming smile, with a hit of carnal savagery, at him—"is gonna be the man for this particular job."</p>
<p>Turning to the others, she says, "Now if Saul would give us a little time off this afternoon, maybe some of us could go snoop around town and see what kind of bits of knowledge we can soak up about this stupid blot. I'm gettin' tired of these weird mornings. Don't know about the rest of y'all." She raises her eyebrows and ranges her gaze around the gathered men.</p>Branth nods at Uathach. "You may be the man for the job, then." She addresses Saul, "I'll help if you want, if you need someone to browbeat her or somethin'. I'm good at making people feel unwanted. But I'm gonna assume the demi-god here"--and here she pauses to grasp Uathach firmly by the shoulder and flash a beaming smile, with a hit of carnal savagery, at him--"is gonna be the man for this particular job."
Turning to the others, she says, "Now if Saul would give us a little time off this...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-22T21:45:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#112009-02-21T22:25:44Z2009-02-21T22:24:17Z<p>As Elysia makes her breathless introduction, a slender half-elf dandy stands in the open doorway, prattling on to the aide about some leitmotif in classical Osirian drama. After a brief moment's silence, the aide nods awkwardly and quickly removes himself from the doorway. The half-elf smiles on the gathered company in the room as he moves towards the table.</p>
<p>"Well, hello, hello everyone! I am Kimu Zharket, thespian, jester, and historian, on sabbatical from my underfunded research and here to accompany a group—I imagine you good folk—on a journey into the desert to explore the domains of the ancient emperors. I am happy to make your acquaintances," he says, tipping the indigo hat on his head towards the group, revealing briefly a sea of black hair swept up by an intricate headband.</p>As Elysia makes her breathless introduction, a slender half-elf dandy stands in the open doorway, prattling on to the aide about some leitmotif in classical Osirian drama. After a brief moment's silence, the aide nods awkwardly and quickly removes himself from the doorway. The half-elf smiles on the gathered company in the room as he moves towards the table.
"Well, hello, hello everyone! I am Kimu Zharket, thespian, jester, and historian, on sabbatical from my underfunded research and here...Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-21T22:24:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: J1 Entombed with the Pharaohs PBPKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbhi?J1-Entombed-with-the-Pharaohs-PBP#92009-02-21T21:53:31Z2009-02-21T21:53:31Z<p>Voices approach the meeting chamber. One of them is recognizable as the aide, while the other one is as yet unfamiliar. It is this one that seems to be leading and dominating the conversation. Although the words themselves are hard to make out, they dance within an ebullient melody; this speaker seems to be producing lyrics rather than sentences of conversation.</p>Voices approach the meeting chamber. One of them is recognizable as the aide, while the other one is as yet unfamiliar. It is this one that seems to be leading and dominating the conversation. Although the words themselves are hard to make out, they dance within an ebullient melody; this speaker seems to be producing lyrics rather than sentences of conversation.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-21T21:53:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2872009-02-20T21:42:32Z2009-02-20T21:42:31Z<p>"Well, who is she? And what are we interviewin' her for?"</p>"Well, who is she? And what are we interviewin' her for?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-20T21:42:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2792009-02-19T17:56:46Z2009-02-19T17:56:46Z<p>"Sure, Saul. What you got for breakfast? And who we interviewin'?"</p>"Sure, Saul. What you got for breakfast? And who we interviewin'?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-19T17:56:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2772009-02-19T07:12:57Z2009-02-19T07:12:03Z<p>Branth is up at dawn, strolling around the streets of Riddleport in an attempt to escape the stuffy confines of the <i>Goblin</i> and enjoy some fresher air. As the first rays of the sun attempt to dispel the odd pall cast over the town by the blot, the metallic clamor of every weather-vane in town being wrenched blotward makes the half-orc jump and cringe. </p>
<p>"Aw, hells," she mutters under her breath as she picks up her pace, heading back towards the inn. Soon, confused masses of sleepy people mill about the streets and hang out of windows, trying to puzzle out exactly what is going on.</p>Branth is up at dawn, strolling around the streets of Riddleport in an attempt to escape the stuffy confines of the Goblin and enjoy some fresher air. As the first rays of the sun attempt to dispel the odd pall cast over the town by the blot, the metallic clamor of every weather-vane in town being wrenched blotward makes the half-orc jump and cringe.
"Aw, hells," she mutters under her breath as she picks up her pace, heading back towards the inn. Soon, confused masses of sleepy people mill...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-19T07:12:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2652009-02-13T02:29:19Z2009-02-13T02:29:19Z<p>Branth nods as Raoh exits for the evening. Shortly after he leaves, she excuses herself to head upstairs to the suite of rooms. Once there, she lounges for a while in the common room, wondering to herself about the odd shower of seemingly illusionary stones that morning. Eventually she gets sleepy and holes up in her room to sleep for the night.</p>Branth nods as Raoh exits for the evening. Shortly after he leaves, she excuses herself to head upstairs to the suite of rooms. Once there, she lounges for a while in the common room, wondering to herself about the odd shower of seemingly illusionary stones that morning. Eventually she gets sleepy and holes up in her room to sleep for the night.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-13T02:29:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx&page=2?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#522009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-02-11T20:02:26Z<p>Bosis wonders how the algorithm is going to effect his hit points. He thinks he feels himself getting stouter, and noisily exhales a confident blast of warm air from his snout, looking quite proud.</p>Bosis wonders how the algorithm is going to effect his hit points. He thinks he feels himself getting stouter, and noisily exhales a confident blast of warm air from his snout, looking quite proud.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-11T20:02:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2602009-02-11T19:59:24Z2009-02-11T19:59:24Z<p>"Well, let's eat! I'm in the mood for some roasted boar and a giant tankard of mead." She gives a sidelong glance at Uatach. "Hey, you—being a favored celestial being and all—ain't gonna condemn our souls if we indulge in the drinkies, are you? I mean, not that it really matters to me. I'm just curious." She grins, showing block-like teeth and two canine tusks jutting upward from her lower gums.</p>"Well, let's eat! I'm in the mood for some roasted boar and a giant tankard of mead." She gives a sidelong glance at Uatach. "Hey, you--being a favored celestial being and all--ain't gonna condemn our souls if we indulge in the drinkies, are you? I mean, not that it really matters to me. I'm just curious." She grins, showing block-like teeth and two canine tusks jutting upward from her lower gums.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-11T19:59:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#432009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-02-11T06:46:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Archon Adept wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Poor Bosis, I'm not sure he knows what he's getting himself in for...</p>
<p>;) </blockquote><p>Bosis looks over at Archon Adept, an indignant look on his face.Archon Adept wrote:Poor Bosis, I'm not sure he knows what he's getting himself in for...
;)
Bosis looks over at Archon Adept, an indignant look on his face.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-11T06:46:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#352009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-02-10T20:04:16Z<p>The knowledgeable fool tumbles back in, having divested himself of his excess spells and bloated himself instead with excess Knowledge. A proud-looking mule with a polished coat and braided tail follows stolidly behind Kimu. The bard makes kissy noises towards the beast, then introduces his companion to all gathered.</p>
<p>"This is Bosis, the well-mannered mule." Turning to Bosis, Kimu requests, "Bosis, say 'hi' to the people." Bosis seems to grin.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>See if everything is balanced out now, Archon A. :)</span></p>The knowledgeable fool tumbles back in, having divested himself of his excess spells and bloated himself instead with excess Knowledge. A proud-looking mule with a polished coat and braided tail follows stolidly behind Kimu. The bard makes kissy noises towards the beast, then introduces his companion to all gathered.
"This is Bosis, the well-mannered mule." Turning to Bosis, Kimu requests, "Bosis, say 'hi' to the people." Bosis seems to grin.
See if everything is balanced out now, Archon A. :)Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-10T20:04:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=6?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2522009-02-10T14:34:19Z2009-02-10T14:34:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raoh wrote:</div><blockquote><p> "Tsk...I guess it's the same where ever you go. Give a man a position of power, especially within a religious order, and it goes to their head. To think the church of Iomedae is the same as the church of Asomedeus or even the God Claw." With a sigh he finishes recoiling the blade. It once again looks like a normal longsword.</p>
<p>"So Branth, Bron" he gives a look to the two half-elves "and you two. Why don't we go for a quick bite to eat and drink. I'll show you around the town before the tournament gets into full swing." </blockquote><p>"Uh... Raoh, we might wanna check with Saul first, eh? I don't think I wanna just walk off the job on my first day."Raoh wrote:"Tsk...I guess it's the same where ever you go. Give a man a position of power, especially within a religious order, and it goes to their head. To think the church of Iomedae is the same as the church of Asomedeus or even the God Claw." With a sigh he finishes recoiling the blade. It once again looks like a normal longsword.
"So Branth, Bron" he gives a look to the two half-elves "and you two. Why don't we go for a quick bite to eat and drink. I'll show you around the town before...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-10T14:34:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archon Adept's Osirion Adventure - Discussion ThreadKimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9tx?Archon-Adepts-Osirion-Adventure-Discussion#172009-11-13T02:39:04Z2009-02-10T03:56:21Z<p>Kimu Zharket tumbles in, a charismatic jack-of-all-trades with a skill for dramatic performances and a passion for history.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Not quite finished equipping him and filling in some details, but I've got most of the essentials up.</span></p>Kimu Zharket tumbles in, a charismatic jack-of-all-trades with a skill for dramatic performances and a passion for history.
Not quite finished equipping him and filling in some details, but I've got most of the essentials up.Kimu Zharket (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-10T03:56:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2462009-02-09T16:19:38Z2009-02-09T16:19:37Z<p>Branth nods. "Course it doesn't. That would be silly. It would make enforcing the no-weapons policy a little more difficult, wouldn't it?" After a second, she adds with an air of pride, "I could still do it, mind you... but Raoh over there might have a hard time without his special friend the coily blade." She grins at Raoh, clearly satisfied with herself for having gotten in two digs at her friend in such a short period of time.</p>Branth nods. "Course it doesn't. That would be silly. It would make enforcing the no-weapons policy a little more difficult, wouldn't it?" After a second, she adds with an air of pride, "I could still do it, mind you... but Raoh over there might have a hard time without his special friend the coily blade." She grins at Raoh, clearly satisfied with herself for having gotten in two digs at her friend in such a short period of time.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-09T16:19:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2432009-02-07T00:59:19Z2009-02-07T00:57:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uathach of Iomedae wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Perception:<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1928677/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d20=17</a> +3 sound=20</p>
<p>"I heard that Branth...care to join us? Or shall we discuss it in the common area of our rooms this eve?" </blockquote><p>"What? No, I've got to stay here and watch over this punk," replies Branth, indicating the lead sailor by patting him patronizingly on the shoulder.
<p>She beams a grotesque smile over to Uatach, the smile plainly forced. "You wanna talk about religion tonight, I'd suggest goin' over to Raoh's place. I seen his soul, and it is <i>dirty.</i> Mine however, gets washed every now and again."</p>Uathach of Iomedae wrote:Perception:1d20=17 +3 sound=20
"I heard that Branth...care to join us? Or shall we discuss it in the common area of our rooms this eve?"
"What? No, I've got to stay here and watch over this punk," replies Branth, indicating the lead sailor by patting him patronizingly on the shoulder. She beams a grotesque smile over to Uatach, the smile plainly forced. "You wanna talk about religion tonight, I'd suggest goin' over to Raoh's place. I seen his soul, and it is dirty....Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-07T00:57:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2392009-02-06T04:34:18Z2009-02-06T04:34:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uathach of Iomedae wrote:</div><blockquote> "I'd say the swords can stay here...we wouldn't want them rushing back in to cause more trouble...in fact I'll stay outside with you and read some of the <i>Acts of Iomedae</i> to you." </blockquote><p>"That's quite a punishment," Branth mumbles under her breath, as she confiscates the weapons from the sailors being escorted outside by Uathach.
<p>"I'll keep watch over this one here," she says to Raoh, indicating the leader.</p>Uathach of Iomedae wrote:"I'd say the swords can stay here...we wouldn't want them rushing back in to cause more trouble...in fact I'll stay outside with you and read some of the Acts of Iomedae to you."
"That's quite a punishment," Branth mumbles under her breath, as she confiscates the weapons from the sailors being escorted outside by Uathach. "I'll keep watch over this one here," she says to Raoh, indicating the leader.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-06T04:34:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Dave's Second Darkness Beta DiscussionBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j5x7&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness-Beta-Discussion#972009-02-05T18:36:23Z2009-02-05T18:36:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">David Fryer wrote:</div><blockquote> To cut down on time rolling dice I would like to propose that each of you post 10 initiative rolls in your profile. Then we will just repeat them over and over. </blockquote><p>Okay, done.
<p>Can we update these periodically, like when we level and take a feat or something that will improve our initiative bonus?</p>David Fryer wrote:To cut down on time rolling dice I would like to propose that each of you post 10 initiative rolls in your profile. Then we will just repeat them over and over.
Okay, done. Can we update these periodically, like when we level and take a feat or something that will improve our initiative bonus?Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-05T18:36:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2342009-02-05T05:31:28Z2009-02-05T05:31:28Z<p>Branth quickly pulls the greataxe from her back and feints forward towards the lead sailor, crowding him with her massive bulk and yelling at him. <b>"Now that was extremely rude and extremely stupid!! I'd suggest that you apologize for your mistake, take your chips, and go home!!"</b> She pushes forward, adding through clenched teeth, "The last person who received the business end of my axe lay lifeless in a pool of blood just last night, not far from where you are standing right now."</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1926395/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Intimidate (demoralize): 1d20 + 5 = 23</a></p>Branth quickly pulls the greataxe from her back and feints forward towards the lead sailor, crowding him with her massive bulk and yelling at him. "Now that was extremely rude and extremely stupid!! I'd suggest that you apologize for your mistake, take your chips, and go home!!" She pushes forward, adding through clenched teeth, "The last person who received the business end of my axe lay lifeless in a pool of blood just last night, not far from where you are standing right now."
Intimidate...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-05T05:31:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2262009-02-04T07:01:02Z2009-02-04T07:01:01Z<p>Branth has been watching the interaction from her post at the door. As she notices the discussion heating up, she casually walks towards the group and situates herself between Raoh and Uathach. "What's happenin' here?" she asks, standing solidly with her arms folded across her chest.</p>Branth has been watching the interaction from her post at the door. As she notices the discussion heating up, she casually walks towards the group and situates herself between Raoh and Uathach. "What's happenin' here?" she asks, standing solidly with her arms folded across her chest.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-04T07:01:01ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=7?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#3182010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-02T23:51:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Big Tex wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Big Tex lets go of the rubber Acme arm that the popcorn was held in. He then wades out into the water towards the new froggie that just appeared.</i></p>
<p>Another froggie! He looks like th' uther wun, but it kun talk! I wunder if it kun sing and dance too! </blockquote><p><i>Consumes popcorn and rubber arm.
<p>After a moment, he collects himself and looks about sheepishly.</p>
<p>He looks up at the talking bird and waves.</i></p>
<p>"Hey birdy!"</p>Big Tex wrote:Big Tex lets go of the rubber Acme arm that the popcorn was held in. He then wades out into the water towards the new froggie that just appeared.
Another froggie! He looks like th' uther wun, but it kun talk! I wunder if it kun sing and dance too!
Consumes popcorn and rubber arm. After a moment, he collects himself and looks about sheepishly.
He looks up at the talking bird and waves.
"Hey birdy!"Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T23:51:11ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=7?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#3102010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-02T22:32:20Z<p>"Stomping arounds all drunk and in underwear? That sounds like fun. Anyone got some liquor?"</p>"Stomping arounds all drunk and in underwear? That sounds like fun. Anyone got some liquor?"Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T22:32:20ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=7?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#3082010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-02T22:30:17Z<p><i>Stops whispering sweet nothings into the ear of his Cthulu floaty and looks up, sniffs...</i></p>
<p>"Is that popcorn I smell? Buttery, salty popcorn??!"</p>
<p><i>Dashes the floaty across the water and looks wildly about, his eyes finally zoning-in on Big Tex with his handful of popcorn. Mull lunges madly through the water, slowly slogging his way over to the offered popcorn and splashing everything in his way as he trudges through muck. Finally arriving at Big Tex, the dwarf lunges at the meaty hand full of popcorn, salivating and gibbering, as if possessed by some inhuman hunger.</i></p>
<p>"Raarr-arrr-arrr-arrr!! Mnumm numm numm yum yum yum!"</p>
<p><i>Mull chews at the popcorn and the fist it is in.</i></p>Stops whispering sweet nothings into the ear of his Cthulu floaty and looks up, sniffs...
"Is that popcorn I smell? Buttery, salty popcorn??!"
Dashes the floaty across the water and looks wildly about, his eyes finally zoning-in on Big Tex with his handful of popcorn. Mull lunges madly through the water, slowly slogging his way over to the offered popcorn and splashing everything in his way as he trudges through muck. Finally arriving at Big Tex, the dwarf lunges at the meaty hand full of...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T22:30:17ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2892010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-02T15:43:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Eyes glaze over as Vision of Madness takes hold. Begins to babble even faster:</i></p>
<p>"The prelude of the revolution that laid the foundation of the capitalist mode of production..."</blockquote><p>"Ooooh, that backfired. Yikes."
<p><i>Shrugs, disrobes, and wades into the frog pond, grabbing a cthulu floater—once a rare commodity, but now so abundant!</i></p>
<p>"Ah, Cthulu. Patron pantheon of the mad and chaotic. Teach me."</p>
<p><i>Mull appears to listen intently to the cthulu floater.</i></p>Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:Eyes glaze over as Vision of Madness takes hold. Begins to babble even faster:
"The prelude of the revolution that laid the foundation of the capitalist mode of production..."
"Ooooh, that backfired. Yikes." Shrugs, disrobes, and wades into the frog pond, grabbing a cthulu floater--once a rare commodity, but now so abundant!
"Ah, Cthulu. Patron pantheon of the mad and chaotic. Teach me."
Mull appears to listen intently to the cthulu floater.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T15:43:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2092009-02-02T06:31:04Z2009-02-02T06:31:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1921782/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Perception = 1d20-1 = 19 (natural 20, baby!)</a></span></p>Perception = 1d20-1 = 19 (natural 20, baby!)Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T06:31:04ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2792010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-02T00:45:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Eyes glaze over as Vision of Madness takes hold. Begins to babble even faster:</i></p>
<p>"The prelude of the revolution that laid the foundation of the capitalist mode of production, was played in the last third of the 5th, and the first decade of the 6th century. A mass of free proletarians was hurled on the labour-market... </blockquote><p><i>Leaps violently towards the peasant, hangs anime- and matrix-style in the air, then roundly kicks him in the stomach.</i>
<p>"Shaddddup!!"</p>Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:Eyes glaze over as Vision of Madness takes hold. Begins to babble even faster:
"The prelude of the revolution that laid the foundation of the capitalist mode of production, was played in the last third of the 5th, and the first decade of the 6th century. A mass of free proletarians was hurled on the labour-market...
Leaps violently towards the peasant, hangs anime- and matrix-style in the air, then roundly kicks him in the stomach. "Shaddddup!!"Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-02T00:45:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=5?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#2022009-02-01T02:47:40Z2009-02-01T02:47:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote> As suddenly as it begins, the rain of rocks ends. A few seconds later the mystery rocks evaporate into thin air. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Oh, Uathach is going to be soooo upset.</span>DM Dave wrote:As suddenly as it begins, the rain of rocks ends. A few seconds later the mystery rocks evaporate into thin air.
Oh, Uathach is going to be soooo upset.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-01T02:47:06ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2752010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-02-01T00:55:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">lynora wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mull Chorrick wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p><i>Mull wonders in from the canceled <b>Terror at Trollmarsh</b> play by post, fingers and beard sticky with pastry goodness, but looking rather forlorn and lost.</i></p>
<p>"My play-by-post got canceled."</p>
<p><i>He looks over at the little ninja and the anarcho-syndicalist peasant, listening with interest to the shout for priestly help.</i></p>
<p>"Oooooh! I'm a priest!" he exclaims, shuffling over to the anarcho-syndicalist peasant and smiting him with a <i>Vision of Madness</i>.</p>
<p></blockquote>Oh, that's just overkill. You're going to have to cast it again to knock him all the way to sane. </blockquote><p>"Nah. It's nothing but one of my 1st-level Domain powers. He'll be fine in a few rounds."lynora wrote:Mull Chorrick wrote:Mull wonders in from the canceled Terror at Trollmarsh play by post, fingers and beard sticky with pastry goodness, but looking rather forlorn and lost.
"My play-by-post got canceled."
He looks over at the little ninja and the anarcho-syndicalist peasant, listening with interest to the shout for priestly help.
"Oooooh! I'm a priest!" he exclaims, shuffling over to the anarcho-syndicalist peasant and smiting him with a Vision of Madness.
Oh, that's just...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-02-01T00:55:53ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2722010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T21:38:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Looks up from his sunning rock</i></p>
<p>There's so much anarchy here it might be time to harnass it productively. I vote we form a syndicate! We can all take turns acting as a sort of executive officer of the week, but all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting,by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major ...</p>
<p><i>The beaten-up peasant rattles on for a good half hour.</i> </blockquote><p><i>Wanders over to where the syndicalist is blabbering about his model ideas for a bureaucracy. After only a short moment her countenance glazes over and a small puddle of drool has collected at her feet.</i>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1920177/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Will save vs. Anarcho-Syndicalist nonsense, DC 5 = 16</a></span></p>
<p><i>The ninjaneer shakes off the stupor induced by the peasant's ridiculous quasi-marxist rhetoric, and calls for help.</i></p>
<p>"Ay, priestess lady, or druid woman, or whatever! Hey! You forgots something. You need to cast <i>shut up</i> on this fool over here!" </blockquote><p><i>Mull wonders in from the canceled <b>Terror at Trollmarsh</b> play by post, fingers and beard sticky with pastry goodness, but looking rather forlorn and lost.</i>
<p>"My play-by-post got canceled."</p>
<p><i>He looks over at the little ninja and the anarcho-syndicalist peasant, listening with interest to the shout for priestly help.</i></p>
<p>"Oooooh! I'm a priest!" he exclaims, shuffling over to the anarcho-syndicalist peasant and smiting him with a <i>Vision of Madness</i>.</p>Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch wrote:Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:Looks up from his sunning rock
There's so much anarchy here it might be time to harnass it productively. I vote we form a syndicate! We can all take turns acting as a sort of executive officer of the week, but all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting,by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major ...
The...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T21:38:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#852009-01-31T21:10:21Z2009-01-31T21:10:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm sorry but I've been a little overwhelmed at work lately and tomorrow I'm going on vacation for a week. I fear that this game will lose what little momentum it has, so I'm ending it now.</p>
<p>I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I think it's better this way. You've been great so far, and I hope to see you in another game some time.</p>
<p>And in case you're wondering, the butler did it. ;o) </blockquote><p>"What??! Nonsense." Mull dismisses Black Tom's nay-saying with a wave of his hand and continues to enjoy himself at the well-spread table, gorging himself on pastries.Black Tom wrote:I'm sorry but I've been a little overwhelmed at work lately and tomorrow I'm going on vacation for a week. I fear that this game will lose what little momentum it has, so I'm ending it now.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I think it's better this way. You've been great so far, and I hope to see you in another game some time.
And in case you're wondering, the butler did it. ;o)
"What??! Nonsense." Mull dismisses Black Tom's nay-saying with a wave of his hand and continues...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T21:10:21ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2692010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T19:01:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Looks up from his sunning rock</i></p>
<p>There's so much anarchy here it might be time to harnass it productively. I vote we form a syndicate! We can all take turns acting as a sort of executive officer of the week, but all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting,by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major ...</p>
<p><i>The beaten-up peasant rattles on for a good half hour.</i> </blockquote><p><i>Wanders over to where the syndicalist is blabbering about his model ideas for a bureaucracy. After only a short moment her countenance glazes over and a small puddle of drool has collected at her feet.</i>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1920177/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Will save vs. Anarcho-Syndicalist nonsense, DC 5 = 16</a></span></p>
<p><i>The ninjaneer shakes off the stupor induced by the peasant's ridiculous quasi-marxist rhetoric, and calls for help.</i></p>
<p>"Ay, priestess lady, or druid woman, or whatever! Hey! You forgots something. You need to cast <i>shut up</i> on this fool over here!"</p>Anarcho-Syndicalist Peasant wrote:Looks up from his sunning rock
There's so much anarchy here it might be time to harnass it productively. I vote we form a syndicate! We can all take turns acting as a sort of executive officer of the week, but all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting,by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major ...
The beaten-up peasant rattles on for a good...Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T19:01:14ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2632010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T05:57:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jack's Right Hand Man wrote:</div><blockquote> •comes to the pond with a flamethrower• Time to have a little fun! •takes flamethrower and points it at Plank• •Plank soon catches on fire!• •turns flamethrower on the large Treant, Emperor.• •Emperor starts to catch on fire• Muhahahaha! •Runs back to the Jack thread • </blockquote><p>Frazz blinks, slightly singed by the burning death dealt to Plank, whom she was trying to repair, or make better, but it was a hopeless situation, so she shrugs off the bits of flaming ash that remain and calls after the Jack:
<p>"Jack! Ay, Hey Jack! Yo mama so fat she went to the movies and sat next to everyone."</p>Jack's Right Hand Man wrote:*comes to the pond with a flamethrower* Time to have a little fun! *takes flamethrower and points it at Plank* *Plank soon catches on fire!* *turns flamethrower on the large Treant, Emperor.* *Emperor starts to catch on fire* Muhahahaha! *Runs back to the Jack thread *
Frazz blinks, slightly singed by the burning death dealt to Plank, whom she was trying to repair, or make better, but it was a hopeless situation, so she shrugs off the bits of flaming ash that...Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T05:57:12ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2572010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:46:20Z<p>"It's useless. Look at it. Just layin' there. I gotta do everything for this baby? Hmpph."</p>
<p>Frazz walks over to where the construct has fallen and bends down to work on it some more, muttering, "Plank, Yo mama so ugly they push her face into dough to make gorilla cookies," seemingly unaware that she is, arguably, insulting herself.</p>"It's useless. Look at it. Just layin' there. I gotta do everything for this baby? Hmpph."
Frazz walks over to where the construct has fallen and bends down to work on it some more, muttering, "Plank, Yo mama so ugly they push her face into dough to make gorilla cookies," seemingly unaware that she is, arguably, insulting herself.Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:46:20ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterPlank (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2562010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:43:47Z<p>As if encouraged by this abuse, Plank struggles to its feet. Once ambulatory, the thing hobbles around in circles, finally stopping in front of another piece of scrap from the dock. It tries to pick the scrap wood up, but having no knees, is unable to bend to get it. Instead, the golem leans forward, loses its balance, and falls face-down again.</p>As if encouraged by this abuse, Plank struggles to its feet. Once ambulatory, the thing hobbles around in circles, finally stopping in front of another piece of scrap from the dock. It tries to pick the scrap wood up, but having no knees, is unable to bend to get it. Instead, the golem leans forward, loses its balance, and falls face-down again.Plank (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:43:47ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2542010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:41:29Z<p>Shaking her head in disappointment, Frazz lectures the golem.</p>
<p>"Y'all need to get up, plank. I'm gonna call you plank. That's what you is. Nothin' but a bunch of planks, planked all together. Get up now, plank!"</p>Shaking her head in disappointment, Frazz lectures the golem.
"Y'all need to get up, plank. I'm gonna call you plank. That's what you is. Nothin' but a bunch of planks, planked all together. Get up now, plank!"Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:41:29ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterPlank (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2532010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:38:59Z<p>The decrepit construct rips one stilted leg free of the mud, then falls over. It flails in the mud stiffly.</p>The decrepit construct rips one stilted leg free of the mud, then falls over. It flails in the mud stiffly.Plank (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:38:59ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=6?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2522010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:34:56Z<p>"Fresh!" Frazz dances excitedly as the pathetic construct begins to struggle free of the mud.</p>"Fresh!" Frazz dances excitedly as the pathetic construct begins to struggle free of the mud.Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:34:56ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2502010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:30:52Z<p>The lil' ninjaneer has built what looks like a wooden scarecrow out the splintered pieces of dock. "Hair" of rusty nails and algae top off an awkward, grotesque block of a head. The thing only has one arm, and it's "legs" are entirely too small for proper carriage. They also seem to have no knees, and are driven deep into a muddy patch.</p>
<p>"It's perfect!! Look everybody, I made a golem! Can any of y'all animate my construct for me?"</p>The lil' ninjaneer has built what looks like a wooden scarecrow out the splintered pieces of dock. "Hair" of rusty nails and algae top off an awkward, grotesque block of a head. The thing only has one arm, and it's "legs" are entirely too small for proper carriage. They also seem to have no knees, and are driven deep into a muddy patch.
"It's perfect!! Look everybody, I made a golem! Can any of y'all animate my construct for me?"Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:30:52ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2442010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T04:07:51Z<p>"Ooooooh! That's good wood! I can use these..."</p>
<p>Frazz salvages pieces of the destroyed dock. When she has loaded herself down with splintering wood, loose screws, and planks with rusty nails jutting out, she skips over to a spot of grass, dumps it all on the ground, sits down, and appears to be playing with it all, or maybe trying to build something.</p>"Ooooooh! That's good wood! I can use these..."
Frazz salvages pieces of the destroyed dock. When she has loaded herself down with splintering wood, loose screws, and planks with rusty nails jutting out, she skips over to a spot of grass, dumps it all on the ground, sits down, and appears to be playing with it all, or maybe trying to build something.Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T04:07:51ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2412010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T03:48:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kobold Cleaver wrote:</div><blockquote><p>YAAA!!!!
</p>
•Smacks Unbeliever with Uzi (I didn't say I shot it)•
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SMACKYSMACKYSMACKYSMACKY<b>SMACK</b>!!!!!! </blockquote><p>"I wasn't speaking to you, you troglodyte. And that was completely crass and uncalled for. You need discipline! My nose is bleeding."Kobold Cleaver wrote:YAAA!!!!
*Smacks Unbeliever with Uzi (I didn't say I shot it)*
SMACKYSMACKYSMACKYSMACKYSMACK!!!!!!
"I wasn't speaking to you, you troglodyte. And that was completely crass and uncalled for. You need discipline! My nose is bleeding."Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T03:48:30ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2392010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T03:46:20Z<p>"There is no Cthulu."</p>"There is no Cthulu."Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T03:46:20ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2372010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T03:44:52Z<p>"Pfft. You're not fooling anyone, little girl. The frog just said there are no bullets, just blanks. Stop showboating and get to class."</p>"Pfft. You're not fooling anyone, little girl. The frog just said there are no bullets, just blanks. Stop showboating and get to class."Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T03:44:52ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=5?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#2342010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-31T03:43:02Z<p>Frazz suddenly leaps from the dock and takes this opportunity to practice her dodge skills, artfully weaving and zipping among the stream of bullets.</p>
<p>"Ay, Kobold Cleaver! Yo Mama so nasty, she has to creep up on bathwater!"</p>
<p>The green-haired ninja girl smirks malevolently.</p>Frazz suddenly leaps from the dock and takes this opportunity to practice her dodge skills, artfully weaving and zipping among the stream of bullets.
"Ay, Kobold Cleaver! Yo Mama so nasty, she has to creep up on bathwater!"
The green-haired ninja girl smirks malevolently.Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T03:43:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Terror at Trollmarsh discussion threadMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j5t2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh-discussion-thread#282009-01-31T01:12:38Z2009-01-31T01:12:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mull's backstory is up. ;)</span></p>Mull's backstory is up. ;)Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T01:12:37ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: We'll draw your Pathfinder requests!Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2iywk&page=20?Well-draw-your-Pathfinder-requests#9622010-07-02T10:01:31Z2009-01-31T00:27:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dragonborn3 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If someone has the time could you draw my dwarf character for a pbp I'm in?
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Much thanks!
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<a href="http://paizo.com/people/FlintEarthbrother" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Flint Earthbrother</a>. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Interesting character, and handsome too. ;) May I take a sketch at it? Anything else I should know besides what's in his profile?</span>Dragonborn3 wrote:If someone has the time could you draw my dwarf character for a pbp I'm in?
Much thanks!
Flint Earthbrother.
Interesting character, and handsome too. ;) May I take a sketch at it? Anything else I should know besides what's in his profile?Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T00:27:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1982009-01-31T00:23:59Z2009-01-31T00:23:59Z<p>When Bron walks out of his room, Branth is still standing around in the common room, watching the stones fall. "Can you believe this?" she asks the rogue, pointing out the window, as if he may not be aware of the fragments of black stone falling from the sky. Seeing that he is on his way out the door, she follows.</p>When Bron walks out of his room, Branth is still standing around in the common room, watching the stones fall. "Can you believe this?" she asks the rogue, pointing out the window, as if he may not be aware of the fragments of black stone falling from the sky. Seeing that he is on his way out the door, she follows.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T00:23:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1972009-01-31T00:20:49Z2009-01-31T00:20:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uathach of Iomedae wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>HAHA, I just had a flash of your character as Calamity Jane from Deadwood!!!</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•Snicker• Had to look that one up. Thanks for that. I can see that angle. <a href="http://www.hbo.com/deadwood/cast/character/calamityjane.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.hbo.com/deadwood/cast/character/calamityjane.shtml</a></span>Uathach of Iomedae wrote:HAHA, I just had a flash of your character as Calamity Jane from Deadwood!!!
*Snicker* Had to look that one up. Thanks for that. I can see that angle. http://www.hbo.com/deadwood/cast/character/calamityjane.shtmlBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-31T00:20:27ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The Roleplaying GameUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j7t8&page=2?The-Roleplaying-Game#882010-06-03T01:13:08Z2009-01-30T22:54:17Z<p>"And if you do take it home with you, you will have to feed it as well, lest you forget. Especially if it is mangled but still alive. Then you will probably need to insert tubes into it to feed it. Best to just kill the beast in that case."</p>"And if you do take it home with you, you will have to feed it as well, lest you forget. Especially if it is mangled but still alive. Then you will probably need to insert tubes into it to feed it. Best to just kill the beast in that case."Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T22:54:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1942009-01-30T22:48:41Z2009-01-30T22:45:20Z<p>Branth yells over the resounding clamor of the stones hitting the dome of the Gold Goblin, "What the hells is all that noise?" She climbs out of bed, fully dressed, and thuds her way to the shared room, looking around vengefully, clearly irritated by the racket. Glaring out the window, she sees the black stones raining down outside and stares at them silently for a moment.</p>
<p>"Alright. There are black rocks falling from the sky!" she announces with a loud yell that fills the suite, although half-muted and garbled in the cacophony created by the stones slamming into the roof.</p>Branth yells over the resounding clamor of the stones hitting the dome of the Gold Goblin, "What the hells is all that noise?" She climbs out of bed, fully dressed, and thuds her way to the shared room, looking around vengefully, clearly irritated by the racket. Glaring out the window, she sees the black stones raining down outside and stares at them silently for a moment.
"Alright. There are black rocks falling from the sky!" she announces with a loud yell that fills the suite, although...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T22:45:20ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The Roleplaying GameUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j7t8&page=2?The-Roleplaying-Game#872010-06-03T01:13:08Z2009-01-30T22:40:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pony Stalker wrote:</div><blockquote>Oh goody, a stuffed doggy. I want to hug and squeeze and mangle it. </blockquote><p>"Rubbish. It's not even alive. It's a simulacrum of an unintelligent beast. You may hug and squeeze and mangle it, but do not expect it to return the favor. It's nothing but a bag full of artifice and pomp, and not even all that cute."Pony Stalker wrote:Oh goody, a stuffed doggy. I want to hug and squeeze and mangle it.
"Rubbish. It's not even alive. It's a simulacrum of an unintelligent beast. You may hug and squeeze and mangle it, but do not expect it to return the favor. It's nothing but a bag full of artifice and pomp, and not even all that cute."Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T22:40:54ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: What does SMURF do to my avatar?Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j8uh&page=2?What-does-SMURF-do-to-my-avatar#722009-08-11T13:01:11Z2009-01-30T22:34:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Unbeliever wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">lastknightleft wrote:</div><blockquote><p>and you can change your avatar anytime you want
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</blockquote><p>Really? You mean besides [CENSORED] it, right? No, I don't believe it!
<p>I can't figure out how to. Apparently I need a tutorial. </blockquote><p>Nevermind. I figured it out without assistance. Huzzah me.Unbeliever wrote:lastknightleft wrote:and you can change your avatar anytime you want
Really? You mean besides [CENSORED] it, right? No, I don't believe it! I can't figure out how to. Apparently I need a tutorial. Nevermind. I figured it out without assistance. Huzzah me.Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T22:34:47ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: What does SMURF do to my avatar?Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j8uh&page=2?What-does-SMURF-do-to-my-avatar#692009-08-11T13:01:11Z2009-01-30T21:58:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">lastknightleft wrote:</div><blockquote><p>and you can change your avatar anytime you want
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</blockquote><p>Really? You mean besides smurfing it, right? No, I don't believe it!
<p>I can't figure out how to. Apparently I need a tutorial.</p>lastknightleft wrote:and you can change your avatar anytime you want
Really? You mean besides smurfing it, right? No, I don't believe it! I can't figure out how to. Apparently I need a tutorial.Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T21:58:22ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The Roleplaying GameFrazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j7t8&page=2?The-Roleplaying-Game#842010-06-03T01:13:08Z2009-01-30T08:46:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Crimson Jester wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Watches Yellow Dingo walk off in the distance carring an old set of Betty white Betamax tapes.</p>
<p>Stuffs Tack Nuke in Bag of Holding.</p>
<p>"That will come in handy some day." </blockquote><p><i>A green-haired ninja girl climbs out of the bag of holding.</i>
<p>"Whoa! Whoa! Hold up there, fool! Whattayadoin' throwin' tactical nukes in this bag? And what happened to my Betty White tapes?" </p>
<p><i>She looks forlornly at the empty beta player in her hand.</i></p>
<p>"Well, this just completely useless now."</p>
<p>"Or... not..."</p>
<p><i>Little Ninja Greenhair grins perversely as she begins tweaking with the wiring of the beta player.</i></p>
<p>"Hey Jester... I ever tell you... your mama so poor when I saw her kicking a can down the street, I asked her what she was doing, she said 'Moving.'"</p>
<p>...<span class=messageboard-ooc>next?</span></p>Crimson Jester wrote:Watches Yellow Dingo walk off in the distance carring an old set of Betty white Betamax tapes.
Stuffs Tack Nuke in Bag of Holding.
"That will come in handy some day."
A green-haired ninja girl climbs out of the bag of holding. "Whoa! Whoa! Hold up there, fool! Whattayadoin' throwin' tactical nukes in this bag? And what happened to my Betty White tapes?"
She looks forlornly at the empty beta player in her hand.
"Well, this just completely useless now."
"Or...
...Frazz the Lil' Ninjaneer Witch (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T08:46:27ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Safe HouseUnbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j8vn?Safe-House#32009-01-30T03:10:04Z2009-01-30T03:10:03Z<p>Er, what?</p>
<p>Say, someone left a gold effigy! Hot dang!!</p>Er, what?
Say, someone left a gold effigy! Hot dang!!Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T03:10:03ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: What does SMURF do to my avatar?Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j8uh?What-does-SMURF-do-to-my-avatar#332009-08-11T13:01:11Z2009-01-30T03:08:17Z<p>There are no such thing as smurfs. Smurfs do not exist.</p>There are no such thing as smurfs. Smurfs do not exist.Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T03:08:17ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: What does SMURF do to my avatar?Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j8uh?What-does-SMURF-do-to-my-avatar#322009-08-11T13:01:11Z2009-01-30T03:07:48Z<p>Poppycock.</p>Poppycock.Unbeliever (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-30T03:07:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1842009-01-29T05:10:25Z2009-01-29T05:10:05Z<p>Branth grunts and mumbles to herself, then says to Saul, "I guess I'll stay here too, for the time being. I'm already used to the smell. I can't say if I'll be here every night, though. You know, I like to sleep under the stars, and have some people I need to stay in contact with outside of town." She stands from the straight-backed chair, lugging all her gear back on as she does so, and waits to be shown where her room is.</p>Branth grunts and mumbles to herself, then says to Saul, "I guess I'll stay here too, for the time being. I'm already used to the smell. I can't say if I'll be here every night, though. You know, I like to sleep under the stars, and have some people I need to stay in contact with outside of town." She stands from the straight-backed chair, lugging all her gear back on as she does so, and waits to be shown where her room is.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-29T05:10:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1752009-01-28T07:05:03Z2009-01-28T07:05:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caladan Delathia wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Branth Bummugboar wrote:</div><blockquote> Branth listens to the conversation going on around her, particularly interested in Caladan's question. "Yeah, whattayamean by 'spotter'?" she asks from her chair. Formerly tense, she seems a little more at ease now, and takes a sip of her drink. </blockquote>"From the way you handled those axes I think we should put you right by the front door," Caladan says raising his glass in salute to the powerful half-orc. "That would make anyone think twice before starting any trouble." </blockquote><p>Branth nods in acknowledgment. "Yeah, I can be the bouncer. People start trouble, I make them bounce. Can do."Caladan Delathia wrote:Branth Bummugboar wrote: Branth listens to the conversation going on around her, particularly interested in Caladan's question. "Yeah, whattayamean by 'spotter'?" she asks from her chair. Formerly tense, she seems a little more at ease now, and takes a sip of her drink.
"From the way you handled those axes I think we should put you right by the front door," Caladan says raising his glass in salute to the powerful half-orc. "That would make anyone think twice before...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-28T07:05:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#812009-01-26T23:37:04Z2009-01-26T23:37:03Z<p>Mull follows Thorn's speech with much chewing and nodding. He looks over at the pudgy doctor when Thorn gestures towards him. "What's his deal?" the dwarf interjects before Thorn has finished talking. Then, as Thorn continues and mentions the murder of Stephen, Mull blurts out, "Yeah? How old was that kiddo? Got knifed in the back, did he? Bad business, bad business indeed!" The wild priest sits back in his chair, stretching and wiping his mouth with the sleeve of his clerical vestments, repeating as he does so low rumblings about "bad business" and "good pastries," but also looking towards Thorn and the others as they continue the conversation.</p>Mull follows Thorn's speech with much chewing and nodding. He looks over at the pudgy doctor when Thorn gestures towards him. "What's his deal?" the dwarf interjects before Thorn has finished talking. Then, as Thorn continues and mentions the murder of Stephen, Mull blurts out, "Yeah? How old was that kiddo? Got knifed in the back, did he? Bad business, bad business indeed!" The wild priest sits back in his chair, stretching and wiping his mouth with the sleeve of his clerical vestments,...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-26T23:37:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=4?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1592009-01-26T23:12:32Z2009-01-26T23:12:32Z<p>Branth listens to the conversation going on around her, particularly interested in Caladan's question. "Yeah, whattayamean by 'spotter'?" she asks from her chair. Formerly tense, she seems a little more at ease now, and takes a sip of her drink.</p>Branth listens to the conversation going on around her, particularly interested in Caladan's question. "Yeah, whattayamean by 'spotter'?" she asks from her chair. Formerly tense, she seems a little more at ease now, and takes a sip of her drink.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-26T23:12:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1462009-01-25T09:03:22Z2009-01-25T09:03:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caladan Delathia wrote:</div><blockquote> "Any idea who they were? Just bandits out looking for an easy mark? One of your competitors, perhaps?" </blockquote><p>Branth looks around at everyone gathered. She is sitting in one of the high-backed chairs and holds a drink in her hand. She furrows her brow and looks at the little man behind the desk, interested in hearing his answer to Caladan's question.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Dave, can I try to sense motive and see if anything seems odd about Saul proposition? If so, <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1911633/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sense motive = 3</a>—er, well, nevermind.</span></p>Caladan Delathia wrote:"Any idea who they were? Just bandits out looking for an easy mark? One of your competitors, perhaps?"
Branth looks around at everyone gathered. She is sitting in one of the high-backed chairs and holds a drink in her hand. She furrows her brow and looks at the little man behind the desk, interested in hearing his answer to Caladan's question. Dave, can I try to sense motive and see if anything seems odd about Saul proposition? If so, sense motive = 3--er, well,...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-25T09:03:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1382009-01-24T07:29:50Z2009-01-24T07:29:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raoh wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Recoiling the blade, Raoh sheathes it and heads off with Branth.</p>
<p>"What a day. Atleast we kept this place and the people safe from what ever they had planned." </blockquote><p>"I guess," says Branth, looking a bit stunned by the sudden events. She looks over to Raoh. "I wonder what it was they were up to. Stealing the gold, or something more? Maybe this 'bossman Saul' will have some idea, ya think?"Raoh wrote:Recoiling the blade, Raoh sheathes it and heads off with Branth.
"What a day. Atleast we kept this place and the people safe from what ever they had planned."
"I guess," says Branth, looking a bit stunned by the sudden events. She looks over to Raoh. "I wonder what it was they were up to. Stealing the gold, or something more? Maybe this 'bossman Saul' will have some idea, ya think?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-24T07:29:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1322009-01-24T00:11:32Z2009-01-24T00:11:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Searching the woman's body Branth finds a rapier, a light crossbow with 10 bolts, and a belt pouch containing 17 gold eyes. she is dressed in leather armor.</span>"De boss is Saul Vancaskerkin, the owner of dis fine establishment," the dwarf says. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Taking the crossbow, bolts, and belt pouch with its contents.</span>
<p>Branth nods. "Upstairs, you say?" She begins to trudge towards the stairs, heading up to meet Saul.</p>DM Dave wrote:Searching the woman's body Branth finds a rapier, a light crossbow with 10 bolts, and a belt pouch containing 17 gold eyes. she is dressed in leather armor."De boss is Saul Vancaskerkin, the owner of dis fine establishment," the dwarf says.
Taking the crossbow, bolts, and belt pouch with its contents. Branth nods. "Upstairs, you say?" She begins to trudge towards the stairs, heading up to meet Saul.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-24T00:11:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1302009-01-23T23:55:20Z2009-01-23T23:55:19Z<p>Branth searches the body of the woman she has just killed, taking what may be of interest. She then closes the woman's eyes. "Can't stand her staring accusingly and horrified at nothing like that," she mutters. </p>
<p>Standing, she walks over to the dwarf and asks, "Who is this boss man?"</p>Branth searches the body of the woman she has just killed, taking what may be of interest. She then closes the woman's eyes. "Can't stand her staring accusingly and horrified at nothing like that," she mutters.
Standing, she walks over to the dwarf and asks, "Who is this boss man?"Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-23T23:55:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#772009-01-23T04:52:04Z2009-01-23T04:50:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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A young leather-clad and rather handsome man (in a roguish way) sidles up to you (unless you wish to follow Katherine). "I don't like this either. The ice room is where we keep our food. There is some kind of magical mold growing there that keeps it almost freezing all year round. Bardolph is our chaplain, and there is no reason for him to take Granny there. I'm Thorn, by the way. Uther's bastard son."
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</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1909097/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sense Motive = 7 (failure)</a></span>
<p>Squinting discriminatingly at Thorn, Mull hesitates for a moment, then bursts into uproarious laughter. "Bastard, did you say?" He smacks a hand on the table. "Fantastic!" The dwarf then greedily guzzles a sweet breakfast beverage from and elaborate mug, motioning Thorn to sit down. "Come on, lad, sit down! Do tell us about the magical mold and the ice and your Granny and your illustrious heritage! Hey. Do ya have a <b>lot</b> of food kept down in this ice room of yours? These pastries are just excellent, by the way." Mull shoves another one into his mouth.</p>Black Tom wrote:A young leather-clad and rather handsome man (in a roguish way) sidles up to you (unless you wish to follow Katherine). "I don't like this either. The ice room is where we keep our food. There is some kind of magical mold growing there that keeps it almost freezing all year round. Bardolph is our chaplain, and there is no reason for him to take Granny there. I'm Thorn, by the way. Uther's bastard son."
Sense Motive = 7 (failure) Squinting discriminatingly at Thorn, Mull...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-23T04:50:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1272009-01-23T04:29:44Z2009-01-23T04:29:44Z<p>Branth stares vacantly for a long moment at the woman slumped lifeless before her, her jaw set.</p>Branth stares vacantly for a long moment at the woman slumped lifeless before her, her jaw set.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-23T04:29:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1192009-01-22T05:11:09Z2009-01-22T05:10:49Z<p>With one practiced and swift motion, Branth pulls the greataxe from her back, arcing it over her head with both hands and violently down towards the one-eyed woman.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1907666/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Attack roll = 1d20+4 = 23</a></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1907669/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damage roll = 1d12+3 = 14</a></span></p>With one practiced and swift motion, Branth pulls the greataxe from her back, arcing it over her head with both hands and violently down towards the one-eyed woman.
Attack roll = 1d20+4 = 23
Damage roll = 1d12+3 = 14Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-22T05:10:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#732009-01-22T04:58:45Z2009-01-22T04:57:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote>Katherine looks at you inquiringly. "Well, what do you think?" </blockquote><p>"I think these pastries are quite outstanding!" enthuses Mull, grabbing another one from the tray and pulling it apart with glee. He shoves warm pieces of pastry into his mouth and chews barbarously. "Now," he says, with his mouth full of sugary bread and fruit compote, "what kind of monster is it again? And what is this ice room that Lord Uther speaks of? Who is Bartledolph, and why has he taken Uther's mother into such a cold place? She'll catch cold for sure! I know I would."
<p>Mull turns towards Vautrin, pointing at him with one sticky finger. "What say you, knave? Surely you have an opinion about all of this outlandish business, and monsters, and ice, and murders and such? Speak, man!" Suddenly impassioned for no apparent reason, Mull nearly yells this last, leaning intensely towards Vautrin, and spitting tiny, half-chewed pieces of pastry all over those sitting near him.</p>Black Tom wrote:Katherine looks at you inquiringly. "Well, what do you think?"
"I think these pastries are quite outstanding!" enthuses Mull, grabbing another one from the tray and pulling it apart with glee. He shoves warm pieces of pastry into his mouth and chews barbarously. "Now," he says, with his mouth full of sugary bread and fruit compote, "what kind of monster is it again? And what is this ice room that Lord Uther speaks of? Who is Bartledolph, and why has he taken Uther's mother...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-22T04:57:24ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterInterstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=4?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#1782010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-20T02:25:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Margarinefrog wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>Pops head above pond's surface.</i></p>
<p>Groovetastic eyeball dude! Do you know ...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgww1XEH-P8&feature=related" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">One of these days?</a> </blockquote><p>Oh yeah totally dude. <i>One of these days I'm going to cut you into little pieces</i>, that one? Yah man. Jah. Love it.
<p>Now let's do a lil' dance to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21OH0wlkfbc&feature=channel_page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this.</a></p>Margarinefrog wrote:Pops head above pond's surface.
Groovetastic eyeball dude! Do you know ...One of these days?
Oh yeah totally dude. One of these days I'm going to cut you into little pieces, that one? Yah man. Jah. Love it. Now let's do a lil' dance to this.Interstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-20T02:25:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=3?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#1052009-01-20T01:56:01Z2009-01-20T01:54:50Z<p>As the one-eyed woman begins her performance, Branth leaps up onto the nearest table (lets say square M12). Hefting a throwing axe in her right hand, she pauses briefly to take aim, then hurls the weapon at the one-eyed woman (assuming the other thug between us has moved out of the way; otherwise, I'll just peg him).</p>
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Ranged attack: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1904450/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d20-1 (+3 for DEX -4 for range increments) = 8</a>; <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1904455/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">damage: 1d6+3 (+3 STR) = 7</a>, although I'd say that's a miss.
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</span></p>As the one-eyed woman begins her performance, Branth leaps up onto the nearest table (lets say square M12). Hefting a throwing axe in her right hand, she pauses briefly to take aim, then hurls the weapon at the one-eyed woman (assuming the other thug between us has moved out of the way; otherwise, I'll just peg him).
Ranged attack: 1d20-1 (+3 for DEX -4 for range increments) = 8; damage: 1d6+3 (+3 STR) = 7, although I'd say that's a miss.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-20T01:54:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#652009-01-19T21:52:29Z2009-01-19T21:52:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Bump. This scenario seems to be stagnating.</span></p>Bump. This scenario seems to be stagnating.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-19T21:52:27ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: The Frog Pond that Paizomatix's can't enterInterstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j05p&page=4?The-Frog-Pond-that-Paizomatixs-cant-enter#1752010-02-04T22:38:52Z2009-01-18T07:40:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jack's Right Hand Man wrote:</div><blockquote> •laying around the pond in a daze• I now understand the Grateful Dead's music... </blockquote><p>•Wafts in on the last bars of <i>Sugar Magnolia</i> and changes the music to some <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iA7wdO00VI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">early Pink Floyd</a>•Jack's Right Hand Man wrote:*laying around the pond in a daze* I now understand the Grateful Dead's music...
*Wafts in on the last bars of Sugar Magnolia and changes the music to some early Pink Floyd*Interstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-18T07:40:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#892009-01-17T19:41:50Z2009-01-17T19:41:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As bron moves across the room to behind the Pillar, the man with the scroll completes his spell. Suddenly the braziers explode with bright flashes of light. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Everyone, except Bron who is sheltered and Caladan who has his eyes closed, needs to make a Will save.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1901256/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Will save (+0) = 18</a></p>
<p></span></p>DM Dave wrote:As bron moves across the room to behind the Pillar, the man with the scroll completes his spell. Suddenly the braziers explode with bright flashes of light.
Everyone, except Bron who is sheltered and Caladan who has his eyes closed, needs to make a Will save.
Will save (+0) = 18Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-17T19:41:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#602009-01-16T09:21:54Z2009-01-16T09:21:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>Looking around, she whispers: "Could you get that man to put something on. It is most unbecoming." </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•chuckle•</span>Black Tom wrote:Looking around, she whispers: "Could you get that man to put something on. It is most unbecoming."
*chuckle*Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-16T09:21:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#702009-01-15T18:39:44Z2009-01-15T18:39:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uathach of Iomedae wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>I always CTRL+A CTRL+C a large post before I send it now, I've had too many posts eaten on this boarddue to timeouts </span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, that's become a reflex for me when posting on any messageboard, blog, or even when writing an email. Never know when the chaos beast of internet forgetfulness will rear its ugly head.</span>Uathach of Iomedae wrote:I always CTRL+A CTRL+C a large post before I send it now, I've had too many posts eaten on this boarddue to timeouts
Yeah, that's become a reflex for me when posting on any messageboard, blog, or even when writing an email. Never know when the chaos beast of internet forgetfulness will rear its ugly head.Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-15T18:39:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#652009-01-15T15:39:47Z2009-01-15T15:39:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Tried to post this last night but the thread slaad ate it. Uathach won six eyes on his last hand. However there is still too much commotion for him to tell exactly what is going on.</span> As Bron and Caladan notice the man in the lavatory, he steps out and begins to read from the scroll he was preparing.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>I need Initiative rolls from everyone. However, only Bron and Caladan get to act on this first round.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1898470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Initiative = 9 (2 + 7 modifier, all-in-all a rather crappy roll. Crap!)</a></p>
<p></span></p>DM Dave wrote:Tried to post this last night but the thread slaad ate it. Uathach won six eyes on his last hand. However there is still too much commotion for him to tell exactly what is going on. As Bron and Caladan notice the man in the lavatory, he steps out and begins to read from the scroll he was preparing.
I need Initiative rolls from everyone. However, only Bron and Caladan get to act on this first round.
Initiative = 9 (2 + 7 modifier, all-in-all a rather crappy roll. Crap!)Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-15T15:39:07ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The "I Wish I Used This Alias More" ThreadInterstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2izjd&page=2?The-I-Wish-I-Used-This-Alias-More-Thread#972009-01-15T07:38:24Z2009-01-15T07:38:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anonymous User 69 wrote:</div><blockquote> Hi ladies! </blockquote><p>lol
<p>for some reason</p>
<p>i thought that was just really funny</p>Anonymous User 69 wrote:Hi ladies!
lol for some reason
i thought that was just really funnyInterstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-15T07:38:24ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The "I Wish I Used This Alias More" ThreadInterstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2izjd&page=2?The-I-Wish-I-Used-This-Alias-More-Thread#962009-01-15T07:36:44Z2009-01-15T07:36:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kat's Eye wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Chaos = Change.
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Change = Growth.
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Growth = Life.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Hooray!!
<p>Oooooh, I created this alias just for this thread. Speaking of word games, anyone know what I'm playing off of with this alias?</p>
<p>Two cool points if you get the answer right.</p>
<p>•Trips out and gets freaky with a saucer full of secrets•</p>
<p>Meoooowwww...</p>Kat's Eye wrote:Chaos = Change.
Change = Growth.
Growth = Life.
Hooray!! Oooooh, I created this alias just for this thread. Speaking of word games, anyone know what I'm playing off of with this alias?
Two cool points if you get the answer right.
*Trips out and gets freaky with a saucer full of secrets*
Meoooowwww...Interstellar Overdose (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-15T07:36:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#562009-01-14T17:21:45Z2009-01-14T17:21:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Dave wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Silime and Branth, see Raoh's spoiler.</span> </blockquote><p>Branth drains the dregs of the mug, sets it heavily on the bar, and begins moving deliberately, like a walking boulder, towards the back of the room.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>DM Dave:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</span></p>DM Dave wrote:Silime and Branth, see Raoh's spoiler.
Branth drains the dregs of the mug, sets it heavily on the bar, and begins moving deliberately, like a walking boulder, towards the back of the room. DM Dave:
[Spoiler omitted]Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-14T17:21:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#552009-01-14T17:16:08Z2009-01-14T17:16:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vautrin wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Love it.</span></p>
<p>He returns to the drawing room wearing only his underpants and his fur-lined hat. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Likewise: love it! Very ludicrous.</span>Vautrin wrote:Love it.
He returns to the drawing room wearing only his underpants and his fur-lined hat.
Likewise: love it! Very ludicrous.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-14T17:16:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d&page=2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#532009-01-14T06:39:04Z2009-01-14T06:37:02Z<p>After making it clear to everyone within yelling vicinity that, if this is how it is going to be, if they <b>must</b> stay here, he <b>must</b> have his own room in order for him to be properly rested and attuned. "I need at least an hour of <b>absolute solitude</b> and <b>silence</b> in the mornings to meditate and prepare myself for the coming day!" he shouts. His eyes are strained, his hair and beard soaked and wind-blown; indeed his entire countenance seems frazzled and unhinged.</p>
<p>He scrunches up his forehead and places one hand upon it. In considerably softer tones, he says, "If no one minds, I think I will retire for the evening. I have a splintering headache, and I do believe that I am much worse for wear after having been touched by that... ghastly... spectral... <b>thing</b> earlier. Pardon."</p>
<p>Before retreating completely, he turns back and adds, "Do catch me up in the morning on the proceedings of your meeting with Ulcer, or Uster, Booster, Bulster, Bumbastard, or whatever his name is..." </p>
<p>Several minutes later, anyone lingering in the hallway may hear from behind Mull's closed door, a muffled, angry-sounding soliloquy accompanied by what could be furniture and other large items being moved around or turned over.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Hope that wasn't a bit much... ;) Mull's a bit batty</span></p>After making it clear to everyone within yelling vicinity that, if this is how it is going to be, if they must stay here, he must have his own room in order for him to be properly rested and attuned. "I need at least an hour of absolute solitude and silence in the mornings to meditate and prepare myself for the coming day!" he shouts. His eyes are strained, his hair and beard soaked and wind-blown; indeed his entire countenance seems frazzled and unhinged.
He scrunches up his forehead and...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-14T06:37:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt&page=2?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#542009-01-14T06:12:57Z2009-01-14T06:11:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bron Islar wrote:</div><blockquote> Bron asks " Here as a gambler or just checking out the festivities?" saying festivities with a mix of joking and slight sarcasm.</blockquote><p>Branth shrugs. "I've got an acquaintance who's doing the gambling." She points out Raoh, who is currently making out like a bandit at his gaming table. "That one there, surrounded by all of those unhappy people and taking their gold." She chuckles.
<p>"And you?" she asks, tasting the ale in a large gulp.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bron Islar wrote:</div><blockquote>"As for me, not much of a gambler but couldnt resist the possibil..." Bron catches himself, having more to drink then he should have. Bron didnt want to reveal the real reason why he decided to enter, quickly says "possibility of meeting new ladies."</blockquote><p>Branth rolls her eyes at this. "Well, I hope you meet some then," she says with nonchalant sarcasm.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bron Islar wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Finishing his drink,
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>waits for Branth to finish hers...not if already done so </span>
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Bron adds " Well it was a pleasure meeting you, and thanks for sharing this round." And with a sincere smile and a slight nod adds "Good luck in your travels." </p>
<p>With that Bron moves out into the crowd heading towards the tables. </blockquote><p>Branth watches Bron navigate the thick crowd, but then either seems to lose track of him or lose interest in watching him. She slowly drinks the free mug of ale.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception = <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1894971/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">11</a></span></p>Bron Islar wrote:Bron asks " Here as a gambler or just checking out the festivities?" saying festivities with a mix of joking and slight sarcasm.
Branth shrugs. "I've got an acquaintance who's doing the gambling." She points out Raoh, who is currently making out like a bandit at his gaming table. "That one there, surrounded by all of those unhappy people and taking their gold." She chuckles. "And you?" she asks, tasting the ale in a large gulp.
Bron Islar wrote:"As for me, not much of a...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-14T06:11:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#452009-01-13T06:26:19Z2009-01-13T06:26:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bron Islar wrote:</div><blockquote><p> "Another ale, Barkeep" Bron asks as he looks around at the crowd.
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Bron not wanting to drink too heavy for lack of proper judgement. In his profession it always paid to be in control of ones actions and thoughts.</p>
<p>After paying, he turns and sees what he deems is a half-orc female with what appears to be the shaft of an axe strapped to her back, muttering to herself as she approaches the bar. Bron gives a slight nod as the woman strolls up, and says with a genuine smile " Good day mi lady, the names Bron Islar, may I have the pleasure of your name and the company with this round on me?" he asks? </blockquote><p>Branth glares at Bron suspiciously as he makes his introduction and offer, then begins to grin crookedly as he pours on the charm. She snorts. "<b>You</b> wanna buy <b>me</b> a drink?" She shrugs, then looks away. When she looks back at him, the grin has disappeared and her face is stony and impassive. "You can call me Big B for now, brawny Bron," she says. "What are we drinking?" Branth steps over to a stool, settling her massive frame heavily on the wood and padded seat.Bron Islar wrote:"Another ale, Barkeep" Bron asks as he looks around at the crowd.
Bron not wanting to drink too heavy for lack of proper judgement. In his profession it always paid to be in control of ones actions and thoughts.After paying, he turns and sees what he deems is a half-orc female with what appears to be the shaft of an axe strapped to her back, muttering to herself as she approaches the bar. Bron gives a slight nod as the woman strolls up, and says with a genuine smile " Good...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-13T06:26:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#362009-01-12T23:07:36Z2009-01-12T23:06:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raoh wrote:</div><blockquote><p> "Good to see you to Branth." Raoh tries to rub the now sore spot on his back.</p>
<p>After the introduction by Saul is made, Raoh smiles and looks to Bret, "Looks like it's time. Try not to beat them bad alright. We wouldn't want any problems later." </blockquote><p>"Don't lose your souls," Branth offers with thick sarcasm, rolling her eyes. "I think I'm going to need a drink." She stands back up and lumbers over towards the bar, muttering to herself as she goes.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is there a drink list? ;) Branth might as well enjoy herself while she watches this farce and folly unfold.</span></p>Raoh wrote:"Good to see you to Branth." Raoh tries to rub the now sore spot on his back.
After the introduction by Saul is made, Raoh smiles and looks to Bret, "Looks like it's time. Try not to beat them bad alright. We wouldn't want any problems later."
"Don't lose your souls," Branth offers with thick sarcasm, rolling her eyes. "I think I'm going to need a drink." She stands back up and lumbers over towards the bar, muttering to herself as she goes. Is there a drink list? ;) Branth might...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-12T23:06:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#472009-01-12T23:03:17Z2009-01-12T23:02:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vautrin wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Looking back at the collapsed bridge, <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1891346/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vautrin idly examines it.</a> "Too many rolls at dinner, I s'pose." he quietly comments.</p>
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Vautrin does his best to acknowledge everything Cranmar has to say. "Yes, yes. The <i>monster</i>. Hopefully there is only one left. We had a run-in with it on the way here. You should've heard it's wail. Terrible I say. I'd like a room with a fireplace. A lit one, preferably. I don't think it's possible to be more thoroughly soaked through." </blockquote><p>Mull boggles at Vautrin's racing monologue. He steps forward.
<p>"Hold on a moment," he says, looking at the first servant. "Now what's this about us being sent for? I don't recall having received any kind of summons, but we sure as hells ran into a couple of really nutty horrors out there near the marshes! What is going on here? I'll not take a room until I find out more about what's happening."</p>
<p>With this, he looks around the front chamber. "But that bit about a fireplace," he adds, looking back at Vautrin, "now that's a sensible notion."</p>Vautrin wrote:Looking back at the collapsed bridge, Vautrin idly examines it. "Too many rolls at dinner, I s'pose." he quietly comments.
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Vautrin does his best to acknowledge everything Cranmar has to say. "Yes, yes. The monster. Hopefully there is only one left. We had a run-in with it on the way here. You should've heard it's wail. Terrible I say. I'd like a room with a fireplace. A lit one, preferably. I don't think it's possible to be more thoroughly soaked through."
Mull boggles at...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-12T23:02:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#462009-01-12T22:54:59Z2009-01-12T22:54:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>You make make a Perception check, looking back.</span></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>
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Perception check: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1891368/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">6</a>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Actually, since Mull just got a lot less wise for the time being, that roll is probably actually only a 3 without his WIS modifier. Shucks.
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</span></p>Black Tom wrote:You make make a Perception check, looking back.
Perception check: 6
Actually, since Mull just got a lot less wise for the time being, that roll is probably actually only a 3 without his WIS modifier. Shucks.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-12T22:54:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#422009-01-12T19:11:58Z2009-01-12T19:11:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The insubstantial menace draws close and Mull stands ready to bash it with his mace. To his dismay it passes right through the spectral figure, which retaliates by extending a ghostly hand and touching Mull's forehead.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ouch, a natural 20, and a crit confirmation. This is going to hurt...</span></p>
<p>As Mull feels the chill touch, his mind is strangely clouded with nightmarish visions, marring his concentration and troubling his sanity. <span class=messageboard-ooc>He takes 7 points of Wisdom damage.</span></p>
<p></blockquote><p>After a brief fit of gibbering and howling, making sounds of awful anguish, Mull shakes it off. He wheezes horrible laughter. "Oh!!" he yells. "Oh!! The horror! The horror!!" He grins malevolently as he advances on the incorporeal fiend. Having thrown down his warhammer, he pushes forward, thrusting forth a wooden symbol of wheels and spirals hanging from around his neck. He grimaces and spits out strange syllables and guttural words as he moves forward with force and will, attempting to drive the ghostly thing back into the night.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Tom, do I need to make a roll to channel energy?</span></p>Black Tom wrote:The insubstantial menace draws close and Mull stands ready to bash it with his mace. To his dismay it passes right through the spectral figure, which retaliates by extending a ghostly hand and touching Mull's forehead.
Ouch, a natural 20, and a crit confirmation. This is going to hurt...
As Mull feels the chill touch, his mind is strangely clouded with nightmarish visions, marring his concentration and troubling his sanity. He takes 7 points of Wisdom damage.
After a brief...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-12T19:11:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Dave's Second DarknessBranth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j6dt?DM-Daves-Second-Darkness#282009-01-12T05:10:29Z2009-01-12T05:09:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raoh wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Raoh pays the entrance fee for both himself and Bret. After spending a minute pulling Bret from in front of "sucubi". He makes his way over to one of the many patrons.</p>
<p>He places a hand on her her shoulder, "You really should try to enjoy yourself some. You stick out too much when you sit and sneer like that, Branth"</p>
<p>"Would you mind care to have a seat with me and Bret" </blockquote><p>Branth allows a demure smile to play across her lips, and begins to visibly relax for the first time since entering.
<p>"Raoh!" she nearly bellows, slapping him on the back forcefully with one large, solid hand. "Glad to see you," she mutters as she walks with him and Bret to a table. "This place stinks of urine-soaked leather and bad hangovers. I've been watching some of these people and I think maybe half of them haven't left here in days." </p>
<p>She looks over at Bret for the first time. "This the gamblin' ramblin' man you was telling me about?" she asks Raoh. "Y'all gonna steal the devil's gold," she whispers dramatically, a wild look on her face. She chuckles at this, shaking her head, and looks around the Gold Goblin in disbelief. </p>
<p>"Look at all these idiots."</p>Raoh wrote:Raoh pays the entrance fee for both himself and Bret. After spending a minute pulling Bret from in front of "sucubi". He makes his way over to one of the many patrons.
He places a hand on her her shoulder, "You really should try to enjoy yourself some. You stick out too much when you sit and sneer like that, Branth"
"Would you mind care to have a seat with me and Bret"
Branth allows a demure smile to play across her lips, and begins to visibly relax for the first time since...Branth Bummugboar (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-12T05:09:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#222009-01-09T17:26:33Z2009-01-09T17:26:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Shawnee Allegressa wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mull Chorrick wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first. </span></p>
<p>Felicia is up. </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2.</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Where did you get that penalty? I'm afraid I don't use traits or action points.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Tom:</b>He's applied his Armour Check Penalty to his Initiative.
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<b>Mull:</b> ACP only applies to STR and DEX Based Skill Checks according to Beta Rulebook p. 108. Even though it is DEX Based, Initiative is not a Skill Check. That means you actually got 7 and so go before the Flying Skull.
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On another note, you applied the wrong ACP anyway. Hide only has a -3 ACP and you've written -5.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ah...! Okay. Steep learning curve. Sorry about the confusion.</span>Shawnee Allegressa wrote:Black Tom wrote: Mull Chorrick wrote: Black Tom wrote:Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first.
Felicia is up.
I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2. Where did you get that penalty? I'm afraid I don't use traits or action points. Tom:He's applied his Armour Check Penalty to his Initiative.
Mull: ACP only...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-09T17:26:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#212009-01-09T17:25:15Z2009-01-09T17:25:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mull Chorrick wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first. </span></p>
<p>Felicia is up. </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2.</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Where did you get that penalty? I'm afraid I don't use traits or action points.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Armor Check? The way I figured it was -3 for the hide armor and -2 for the shield. I could be doing it wrong, though. The PF and 3.x rules are new brew for me.</span>Black Tom wrote:Mull Chorrick wrote: Black Tom wrote:Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first.
Felicia is up.
I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2. Where did you get that penalty? I'm afraid I don't use traits or action points. Armor Check? The way I figured it was -3 for the hide armor and -2 for the shield. I could be doing it...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-09T17:25:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#132009-01-09T08:20:24Z2009-01-09T08:20:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Black Tom wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first. </span></p>
<p>Felicia is up. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2.</span>Black Tom wrote:Initiative order: Felicia 23 Unseen foe 16 Flying skull 6 Shawnee 5 Mull 5 Vautrin 3. Still waiting for Gauri, but I think it's safe to say that Felicia goes first.
Felicia is up.
I'm behind Vautrin; 5 was my penalty. My modified roll was a pathetic 2.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-09T08:20:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#112009-01-09T04:39:03Z2009-01-09T04:33:52Z<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1884940/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Initiative</a> = 2 (7-5)
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<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1884944/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Perception</a> = 23! (20+3)</p>
<p>Hearing Felicia's warning, Mull turns around rather clumsily to see what all the fuss is about. Squinting into the distance, he grunts. "Oh my," he says distractedly. "Here we go!" He hefts his warhammer to the ready and positions himself behind his shield as the thing approaches.</p>Initiative = 2 (7-5)
Perception = 23! (20+3)
Hearing Felicia's warning, Mull turns around rather clumsily to see what all the fuss is about. Squinting into the distance, he grunts. "Oh my," he says distractedly. "Here we go!" He hefts his warhammer to the ready and positions himself behind his shield as the thing approaches.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-09T04:33:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Terror at TrollmarshMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j62d?Terror-at-Trollmarsh#42009-01-08T06:22:40Z2009-01-08T06:20:59Z<p>Mull laughs at the rain. He sloshes about some as Felicia talks, then interjects, "Look kiddoes, I don't remember whose idea it was." He points at Gauri. "Perhaps it was her's." Then he points at himself. "Maybe it was mine!" He snorts derisively, then turns back to Felicia. "Maybe it was your idea!!" He cackles. "Cursing the inkeeper won't do us a fat lot of good out here—and I could call down a curse or two on the bastard, if he were here and I thought it would do any good! But anyway," he continues, "I agree that not a whole lot is going to get done by us all mucking about out here in the wet darkness. What say we find a suitable spot and camp? I've got a tent and I've got some dry clothes. Don't know what the rest of you lot have got planned, but that's what I'm gonna do." He looks around at the group, expectantly.</p>Mull laughs at the rain. He sloshes about some as Felicia talks, then interjects, "Look kiddoes, I don't remember whose idea it was." He points at Gauri. "Perhaps it was her's." Then he points at himself. "Maybe it was mine!" He snorts derisively, then turns back to Felicia. "Maybe it was your idea!!" He cackles. "Cursing the inkeeper won't do us a fat lot of good out here--and I could call down a curse or two on the bastard, if he were here and I thought it would do any good! But anyway," he...Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-08T06:20:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Terror at Trollmarsh discussion threadMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j5t2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh-discussion-thread#162009-01-07T17:34:42Z2009-01-07T17:34:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Felicia Leadium wrote:</div><blockquote> Okay char all done near as I can tell. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ditto me!</span>Felicia Leadium wrote:Okay char all done near as I can tell.
Ditto me!Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-07T17:34:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Terror at Trollmarsh discussion threadMull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j5t2?Terror-at-Trollmarsh-discussion-thread#82009-01-05T21:44:06Z2009-01-05T21:44:05Z<p>Heyo! Here I am, basically. Don't worry, I've chosen to turn undead and heal rather than to bind those freaks to my will and exult in the infliction of festering wounds. I'm a nice dwarf. Really, I am.</p>Heyo! Here I am, basically. Don't worry, I've chosen to turn undead and heal rather than to bind those freaks to my will and exult in the infliction of festering wounds. I'm a nice dwarf. Really, I am.Mull Chorrick (alias of A 2E Floppy-Eared Golem)2009-01-05T21:44:05Z