paizo.com Recent Posts by TheRedMagepaizo.com Recent Posts by TheRedMage2023-01-27T01:30:03Z2023-01-27T01:30:03ZRe: Forums: Advice: Quasit character help....TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtwd?Quasit-character-help#52014-03-26T16:18:01Z2014-03-26T16:18:01Z<p>@bbt - outsider HD, so I will have 3 HD. The other characters have a 25 point buy, so I will have that as well. As best as we could figure out, stat mods are -2 Str, + 2 Dex. Will have 2 feats (the ones in the monster entry are not set in stone), and 2 traits (or 3 if we chose a flaw).</p>
<p>@ Cap Darling - any oracle builds that you think would work well for this character?</p>
<p>@ Imbicatus - that sounds like a wicked build! But, we are trying to stay away from flying (for game balance reasons for at least a couple levels). Plus, we will have 3 melee/front-line combatants (druid is focusing on wild shaping), well technically 4 because the rogue/barbarian has an animal companion. So, things will be a little crowded.</p>@bbt - outsider HD, so I will have 3 HD. The other characters have a 25 point buy, so I will have that as well. As best as we could figure out, stat mods are -2 Str, + 2 Dex. Will have 2 feats (the ones in the monster entry are not set in stone), and 2 traits (or 3 if we chose a flaw).
@ Cap Darling - any oracle builds that you think would work well for this character?
@ Imbicatus - that sounds like a wicked build! But, we are trying to stay away from flying (for game balance reasons for at...TheRedMage2014-03-26T16:18:01ZForums: Advice: Quasit character help....TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtwd?Quasit-character-help#12014-03-26T12:32:39Z2014-03-26T12:32:39Z<p>So, thanks to a great DM open to new ideas I will be playing a quasit character in our Rise of the Runelords campaign. (The backstory is that he has been redeemed by the church of Sarenrae). Overall our party is 3rd level and by delaying some quasit abilities (like flight) this character should fit well.</p>
<p>This character actually will take the place of another character of mine who just died in Thistletop. Our party is currently a rogue 2/barbarian 1 (thug), magus 3 and druid 3.</p>
<p>Right now the character won't have any class levels (when he party gets to 4th he'll get his first class level), but I'm wondering what to take?
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I'm thinking of something divine because that goes with the Sarenrae saved background, but don't see any synergy. Rogue is an obvious choice because with invisibility sneak attack will be a tremendous help (and probably the only way to do damage because tiny weapons suck). Sorcerer would be very beneficial for he arcane access. From a RP perspective being an oracle or cleric of Sarenrae would make sense. If there is a way to combine sneak attack + divine spell casting that would be great.</p>
<p>Wondering if I should go arcane trickster? My goal with the character is support, stealth and scouting. Regardless of class I plan to max out UMD because wand/scroll use will be very helpful. Direct damage isn't he biggest goal but obviously doing some damage will be helpful.</p>
<p>Also, he will be taking the leadership feat (per our house rules you only get 1 cohort, no other followers) and will have a human cleric of Sarenrae so that should cover some divine magic in a few levels.
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I appreciate any advice on this unusual character!</p>So, thanks to a great DM open to new ideas I will be playing a quasit character in our Rise of the Runelords campaign. (The backstory is that he has been redeemed by the church of Sarenrae). Overall our party is 3rd level and by delaying some quasit abilities (like flight) this character should fit well.
This character actually will take the place of another character of mine who just died in Thistletop. Our party is currently a rogue 2/barbarian 1 (thug), magus 3 and druid 3.
Right now the...TheRedMage2014-03-26T12:32:39ZForums: Gamer Connection: Columbus, OH: looking for players to join a pathfinder groupTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnde?Columbus-OH-looking-for-players-to-join-a#12014-02-05T02:18:42Z2014-02-05T02:18:42Z<p>Hi all, </p>
<p>Our fledgling group is about to get off the ground. There are currently 3 of us (potentially 4). We have a GM (always the rate limiting factor, it seems). To give you an idea, we are all between 30-45, males. We all work, have jobs, are in relationships. We are looking to start what will hopefully become a long-term, regular, weekly campaign. Ideally we'd like a total of 4-6 players in case people can't make it some weeks. We hope to have other people who are laid back, cooperative and enjoy a combination of role-playing, combat and exploration.</p>
<p>We are going to be starting a new game/campaign in a few weeks. We will be playing on Wednesdays probably from about 6-10 pm, most likely at my house in Dublin. We will playing through an adventure path, but not sure which one at this time. Our group is pretty savvy with PF so I expect we will be allowed to use most sources/races/classes (GM has last word, of course). Not looking for min-maxers or power gamers (people who are trying to break the game), but no bias against people who know how to make effective characters. </p>
<p>If this seems interesting, let me know. We'll figure out a time to meet and say hello, both make sure the other person isn't an axe murderer, and see if we're on the same page as for what we're looking for in a game and what we consider a fun time.</p>Hi all,
Our fledgling group is about to get off the ground. There are currently 3 of us (potentially 4). We have a GM (always the rate limiting factor, it seems). To give you an idea, we are all between 30-45, males. We all work, have jobs, are in relationships. We are looking to start what will hopefully become a long-term, regular, weekly campaign. Ideally we'd like a total of 4-6 players in case people can't make it some weeks. We hope to have other people who are laid back, cooperative...TheRedMage2014-02-05T02:18:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Updated Pathfinder Bard GuideTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p0p1&page=4?Updated-Pathfinder-Bard-Guide#1752014-01-29T19:27:38Z2014-01-29T19:27:38Z<p>This is a great guide, thank you!</p>
<p>Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but in the discussion of damage/blaster bard it seems that thundercaller is hands-down way better than sound striker. You get SONIC damage first, then electricity damage later.
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And, you don't have to roll to hit EVER. Using lingering performance and an average charisma you will literally have dozens of rounds of use.
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Plus if you pick a race like aasimar (with a favored class bonus of +1/2 higher level for a given bard performance) you can be doing good damage earlier and earlier.</p>
<p>I think this would be great for a caster bard. My only question (to anyone who can help) is what do you do until 3rd level when your abilities kick in? It doesn't make sense to invest in weapon/combat feats because once you can thundercall you really don't have to attack with a weapon ever. Use a whip or net? I think aid another is not appreciated enough, so that's one choice to help in combat.</p>
<p>Appreciate the advice. (And if it's relevant, I'm thinking of specifically using an aasimar thundercaller. With the alternate racial trait that gives flight 20' this could be very fun!).</p>This is a great guide, thank you!
Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but in the discussion of damage/blaster bard it seems that thundercaller is hands-down way better than sound striker. You get SONIC damage first, then electricity damage later.
And, you don't have to roll to hit EVER. Using lingering performance and an average charisma you will literally have dozens of rounds of use.
Plus if you pick a race like aasimar (with a favored class bonus of +1/2 higher level for a given bard performance)...TheRedMage2014-01-29T19:27:38ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Groups for the big Adventure Paths?TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qg0g?Groups-for-the-big-Adventure-Paths#182014-01-19T18:32:34Z2014-01-19T18:32:34Z<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>Wanted to throw my hat in the "100% interested and committed" ring. With 2 little ones at home, a weekly online game is probably the best way for me to get my fix!</p>
<p>Looks like there is a possible DM or 2 (SpiritWolfFenris and/or Drinking J)?</p>
<p>I live in the Eastern Time Zone and was looking for either a weekday game ideally.</p>
<p>Also, I have almost all of the Adventure Paths (and have only read through Second Darkness, as I heard so many bad reviews I figured I would never play it). I'm happy to provide a copy to a willing DM.</p>
<p>I believe the idea is for VTT (like roll20). If everyone else is thinking PBP I will humbly bow out (it takes weeks just to get through one combat).</p>
<p>Anyway, here's to hoping! Thanks, Chris, for starting the thread.</p>Hey all,
Wanted to throw my hat in the "100% interested and committed" ring. With 2 little ones at home, a weekly online game is probably the best way for me to get my fix!
Looks like there is a possible DM or 2 (SpiritWolfFenris and/or Drinking J)?
I live in the Eastern Time Zone and was looking for either a weekday game ideally.
Also, I have almost all of the Adventure Paths (and have only read through Second Darkness, as I heard so many bad reviews I figured I would never play it). I'm...TheRedMage2014-01-19T18:32:34ZForums: Gamer Connection: OH, Columbus - looking for Pathfinder groupTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkrq?OH-Columbus-looking-for-Pathfinder-group#12014-01-15T18:38:19Z2014-01-15T18:38:19Z<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I just moved to the Columbus area (Dublin) from Cleveland and am looking for any local groups. I love Pathfinder and would love to be part of an adventure path (I have almost all of them so I could provide it to a GM).</p>
<p>I'm a 35 yo guy who has been playing D&D for the past 25 years or so. Have played from 1st edition through 4E. Overall, I think that 3.5/Pathfinder is my favorite - great combination of player options, role-playing elements, and fantasy feel.</p>
<p>I'm a dedicated player to whatever group I join and like to have a well thought history for my characters. I like games with a combination of intrigue, puzzle-solving and combat (I like to kill things as much as the next guy!). </p>
<p>Anyway, without making this sound like too much of a personal ad, hit me up if you're in the area.</p>Hi all,
I just moved to the Columbus area (Dublin) from Cleveland and am looking for any local groups. I love Pathfinder and would love to be part of an adventure path (I have almost all of them so I could provide it to a GM).
I'm a 35 yo guy who has been playing D&D for the past 25 years or so. Have played from 1st edition through 4E. Overall, I think that 3.5/Pathfinder is my favorite - great combination of player options, role-playing elements, and fantasy feel.
I'm a dedicated player...TheRedMage2014-01-15T18:38:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6462013-05-24T12:21:38Z2013-05-24T12:21:38Z<p>Riddle and I have some pretty bad timing, huh?</p>
<p>Alice, I appreciate the invitation to return and hope I can take you up on it in the future. Olo has been a lot of fun. Thank you all for the well wishes & understanding.</p>Riddle and I have some pretty bad timing, huh?
Alice, I appreciate the invitation to return and hope I can take you up on it in the future. Olo has been a lot of fun. Thank you all for the well wishes & understanding.TheRedMage2013-05-24T12:21:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=5#2362013-05-24T12:14:09Z2013-05-24T12:14:09Z<p>Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. Hopefully I can still jump on from time-to-time to read and catch up on your exploits!</p>Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. Hopefully I can still jump on from time-to-time to read and catch up on your exploits!TheRedMage2013-05-24T12:14:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6392013-05-23T15:36:31Z2013-05-23T15:36:31Z<p>All,</p>
<p>I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.</p>
<p>I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be focusing all my time on her and my wife and in the free time I have I don’t think I will even be in the state of mind to enjoy a game. Who knows, I may find that escape from my RL problems it what I end up needing, but in the mean time none of you should suffer from a player who is only half-there.</p>
<p>Sorry again for the disruption this causes and I appreciate your understanding. I hope our paths will cross again.</p>All,
I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.
I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be...TheRedMage2013-05-23T15:36:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion&page=2#702013-05-23T15:34:56Z2013-05-23T15:34:56Z<p>All,</p>
<p>I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.</p>
<p>I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be focusing all my time on her and my wife and in the free time I have I don’t think I will even be in the state of mind to enjoy a game. Who knows, I may find that escape from my RL problems it what I end up needing, but in the mean time none of you should suffer from a player who is only half-there.</p>
<p>Sorry again for the disruption this causes and I appreciate your understanding. I hope our paths will cross again.</p>All,
I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.
I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be...TheRedMage2013-05-23T15:34:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=5#2282013-05-23T15:33:54Z2013-05-23T15:33:54Z<p>All,</p>
<p>I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.</p>
<p>I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be focusing all my time on her and my wife and in the free time I have I don’t think I will even be in the state of mind to enjoy a game. Who knows, I may find that escape from my RL problems it what I end up needing, but in the mean time none of you should suffer from a player who is only half-there.</p>
<p>Sorry again for the disruption this causes and I appreciate your understanding. I hope our paths will cross again.</p>All,
I very sorry to say this, but I will have to withdraw from the game (and in fact, every game I am involved in). Of course, it is for “real life” issues but I think you all deserve more explanation than that as you’ve given me a chance to game with you.
I have a very young daughter who has a serious medical condition. She had some hospitalizations last year and we thought that things were better. Unfortunately, things are looking worse now. Without going into too much detail, I will be...TheRedMage2013-05-23T15:33:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=15#7192013-05-22T18:02:21Z2013-05-22T18:02:21Z<p>Olofire sits silent as he observes the interactions. Something seems off about the woman. Perhaps because he is despondent about the recent passing of Raseri, he does not care to hide his suspicious stare.</p>Olofire sits silent as he observes the interactions. Something seems off about the woman. Perhaps because he is despondent about the recent passing of Raseri, he does not care to hide his suspicious stare.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-22T18:02:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3952013-05-21T19:48:29Z2013-05-21T19:48:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Aerodus went to sleep for the night/rest of the morning. I'm waiting for the big surprise/all hell to break loose tomorrow morning. </span></p>Aerodus went to sleep for the night/rest of the morning. I'm waiting for the big surprise/all hell to break loose tomorrow morning."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-21T19:48:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=15#7102013-05-20T23:14:22Z2013-05-20T23:14:22Z<p>With poor social skills at best, Olo sits quietly most of the evening in the inn. He sits with his companions, but seem lost in thought which seems to be happening more often. When the woman approaches he sits straightens his back - not to impress her reflexively as he becomes more attentive. <i>Ssss...</i> He begins to see purple tendrils come forth and make their way towards the woman before he visibly shakes his head and looks around to see if anyone else had seen them <span class=messageboard-ooc>(they did not)</span>. <i> Control yourself, Olo. </i>.</p>With poor social skills at best, Olo sits quietly most of the evening in the inn. He sits with his companions, but seem lost in thought which seems to be happening more often. When the woman approaches he sits straightens his back - not to impress her reflexively as he becomes more attentive. Ssss... He begins to see purple tendrils come forth and make their way towards the woman before he visibly shakes his head and looks around to see if anyone else had seen them (they did not). Control...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-20T23:14:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6372013-05-20T23:04:49Z2013-05-20T23:04:49Z<p>I didn't even know that existed - very cool.</p>I didn't even know that existed - very cool.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-20T23:04:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=3#1152013-05-20T15:21:58Z2013-05-20T15:21:58Z<p>Beagan looks torn, his head going back and forth between where he heard the scream and the goblin just now waking up in front of them. <i> This is exactly why I am here, yet others are still harmed. </i> Ultimately he decides the creature is a spoil of war not a prize he can claim yet. He follows behind the group.</p>Beagan looks torn, his head going back and forth between where he heard the scream and the goblin just now waking up in front of them. This is exactly why I am here, yet others are still harmed. Ultimately he decides the creature is a spoil of war not a prize he can claim yet. He follows behind the group.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-20T15:21:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=15#7012013-05-17T14:33:14Z2013-05-17T14:33:14Z<p>Olo is at a loss for words as the boat slows drifts off down the river. <i>Will I survive this, I wonder?</i> In the back of his head he hears soft laughter.</p>Olo is at a loss for words as the boat slows drifts off down the river. Will I survive this, I wonder? In the back of his head he hears soft laughter.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-17T14:33:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=3#1092013-05-17T14:29:34Z2013-05-17T14:29:34Z<p><i> What fortune! I am in town not even a full ten-day and not only do I meet the two, but a goblin is here right in front of me. Things are moving along well. </i> As he sees the healer move forward he hold his morningstar steady and makes sure to take a position across from the large handed man so that they may both strike if necessary.</p>What fortune! I am in town not even a full ten-day and not only do I meet the two, but a goblin is here right in front of me. Things are moving along well. As he sees the healer move forward he hold his morningstar steady and makes sure to take a position across from the large handed man so that they may both strike if necessary.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-17T14:29:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=3#1062013-05-16T17:24:58Z2013-05-16T17:24:58Z<p>Beagan stands next to Voren looking down at the unconscious goblin. <b>"Strong hands, precise strikes. You'd do well against a giant,"</b> he says to the tiefling. He turns to both Voren and Nicat and states,<b>"I am Beagan Wyvernspur. I came here looking for information about goblins and was told you two knew the most in town." </b> The shimmering eagle lands on the cart next to them. It ruffles feathers as it looks around not only for danger but at the goblin at its feet. Beagan utters one word to the creature and it seems to relax, casually grooming itself.</p>Beagan stands next to Voren looking down at the unconscious goblin. "Strong hands, precise strikes. You'd do well against a giant," he says to the tiefling. He turns to both Voren and Nicat and states,"I am Beagan Wyvernspur. I came here looking for information about goblins and was told you two knew the most in town." The shimmering eagle lands on the cart next to them. It ruffles feathers as it looks around not only for danger but at the goblin at its feet. Beagan utters one word to the...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-16T17:24:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3882013-05-16T16:26:13Z2013-05-16T16:26:13Z<p><b>"This town sees objects trade hands many ways. Even if someone lays claim to what we have, how do we know it to be legitimate. The search for the proper owners could take weeks and still not lead us in the right direction. Certainly, if we are given information of the rightful owners I will make every effort to get their good to them, but I just don't think that is very likely, my friend. In this city, you will hear two lies for every truth."</b>. Aerodus does his best not to smirk at his last comment.</p>"This town sees objects trade hands many ways. Even if someone lays claim to what we have, how do we know it to be legitimate. The search for the proper owners could take weeks and still not lead us in the right direction. Certainly, if we are given information of the rightful owners I will make every effort to get their good to them, but I just don't think that is very likely, my friend. In this city, you will hear two lies for every truth.". Aerodus does his best not to smirk at his last..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-16T16:26:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne Discussion"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=5#2222013-05-16T16:18:29Z2013-05-16T16:18:29Z<p>Completely understand. RL always takes precedence. This game should be fun for everyone (players and DM). Definitely don't want it to get to the point where the game seems to be a chore/hassle because you have so much else going on - do your thing.</p>Completely understand. RL always takes precedence. This game should be fun for everyone (players and DM). Definitely don't want it to get to the point where the game seems to be a chore/hassle because you have so much else going on - do your thing."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-16T16:18:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#1002013-05-15T12:47:57Z2013-05-15T12:47:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Wow, that is some pretty insane damage, Voren - nice work. </span></p>
<p><i> Perhaps this man with the giant arms is the one that I must talk to. </i> Like an experienced soldier Beagan shows almost no emotion, focusing at the task at hand. He waits for a moment as his eagle companion flies into place and then strikes at the goblin next to him as the bird does the same.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Beagan will not move this turn, will take a standard action to attack the goblin next to him. Eagle will take AoO, then move to flank and attack the goblin between it and Beagan </span>
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Attack of opportunity (eagle) <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14</span>, Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 4</span>
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Attack (eagle) <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13</span>, Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 2</span>
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Attack (Beagan) <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11</span>, Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 5</span></p>Wow, that is some pretty insane damage, Voren - nice work.
Perhaps this man with the giant arms is the one that I must talk to. Like an experienced soldier Beagan shows almost no emotion, focusing at the task at hand. He waits for a moment as his eagle companion flies into place and then strikes at the goblin next to him as the bird does the same.
Beagan will not move this turn, will take a standard action to attack the goblin next to him. Eagle will take AoO, then move to flank and...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-15T12:47:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3852013-05-15T11:58:06Z2013-05-15T11:58:06Z<p>The talk of giving away the valuables they just found makes Aerodus a little uncomfortable,<b>"You have much to tend to. We appreciate the help with these orphans and will be able to get the goods back into the right hands. Thank you for your help with this." </b></p>
<p>As he continues to try to change the subject he says,<b>"I've had just about enough for one night. Any beds you might have would be best for the children, so I will find a spot on the floor." </b> With that Aerodus makes to go into the area when the kids are starting to sleep to lay down himself.</p>The talk of giving away the valuables they just found makes Aerodus a little uncomfortable,"You have much to tend to. We appreciate the help with these orphans and will be able to get the goods back into the right hands. Thank you for your help with this."
As he continues to try to change the subject he says,"I've had just about enough for one night. Any beds you might have would be best for the children, so I will find a spot on the floor." With that Aerodus makes to go into the area when..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-15T11:58:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne Discussion"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=5#2192013-05-14T13:26:34Z2013-05-14T13:26:34Z<p>Salsa - let me know if you are okay with Aerodus selling the goods for about 75% (instead of 50%) of their value (except jewelry which is 100%). If anyone wants anything speak up now. We don't have to roleplay the selling experience unless you would prefer to.</p>Salsa - let me know if you are okay with Aerodus selling the goods for about 75% (instead of 50%) of their value (except jewelry which is 100%). If anyone wants anything speak up now. We don't have to roleplay the selling experience unless you would prefer to."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-14T13:26:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3802013-05-14T13:08:37Z2013-05-14T13:08:37Z<p>There is a glint in Aerodus' eyes as he open the sack to look inside. Quickly realize this is not the time or place to be counting coin he tucks it into a pouch on his belt. Looking at the dwarf he speaks,<b>"Let us share a drink to the fact there is one less evil in the world." </b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> 50 pp = 500 gp each!!! </span></p>There is a glint in Aerodus' eyes as he open the sack to look inside. Quickly realize this is not the time or place to be counting coin he tucks it into a pouch on his belt. Looking at the dwarf he speaks,"Let us share a drink to the fact there is one less evil in the world."
50 pp = 500 gp each!!!"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-14T13:08:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3772013-05-13T11:56:28Z2013-05-13T11:56:28Z<p><i> Truthful with minimal detail - good. </i> <b>"I was attacked by his lackeys and almost beaten to death. I also came across another who suffered at his hands - Raina. My life did not revolve around finding Lamm, but when the opportunity came to find him, I took it."</b> He pauses for a moment before asking his own question - <b>"Who was he to you?"</b></p>Truthful with minimal detail - good. "I was attacked by his lackeys and almost beaten to death. I also came across another who suffered at his hands - Raina. My life did not revolve around finding Lamm, but when the opportunity came to find him, I took it." He pauses for a moment before asking his own question - "Who was he to you?""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-13T11:56:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#912013-05-12T20:48:15Z2013-05-12T20:48:15Z<p>The gnome yells out a few surprisingly melodic-sounding words (Celestial) to the glimmering eagle which beats its wings flying forward stongly. Though it does not attack the goblins this turn it seems to be in place to help its allies score more precise hits.</p>
<p>The gnome moves forward as he sees the half-orc being viciously wounded. For a moment he flinches but then any emotion quickly fades from his face. <i> I do him no benefit by wincing at his wounds. </i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Eagle will double move into the position indicated to hopefully set up some flanking now/soon. Beagan will move into flanking position of the goblin and then attack with morningstar.</span></p>
<p>Attack <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span>, Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 2</span></p>The gnome yells out a few surprisingly melodic-sounding words (Celestial) to the glimmering eagle which beats its wings flying forward stongly. Though it does not attack the goblins this turn it seems to be in place to help its allies score more precise hits.
The gnome moves forward as he sees the half-orc being viciously wounded. For a moment he flinches but then any emotion quickly fades from his face. I do him no benefit by wincing at his wounds.
Eagle will double move into the...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-12T20:48:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3732013-05-12T20:35:11Z2013-05-12T20:35:11Z<p><i> Because it is part of the greatest charade I have ever played a part in. </i>Uncharacteristically, Aerodus is silent, hoping Tusilak will speak first. He knows that after the Shoanti is done it will be his turn to start answering questions, but he wants to know how much the shaman reveals first.</p>Because it is part of the greatest charade I have ever played a part in. Uncharacteristically, Aerodus is silent, hoping Tusilak will speak first. He knows that after the Shoanti is done it will be his turn to start answering questions, but he wants to know how much the shaman reveals first."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-12T20:35:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6912013-05-11T16:17:51Z2013-05-11T16:17:51Z<p><b>"Careful, Zeltor. I heard strange moans coming from the room."</b> Olo stands behind the monk seeing very little of what is in the room for a moment he considers bringing forth a light but decides against it - best not to agitate the inhabitants of the room.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I'm guessing that Molasbar casting detect magic can occur here or in town. It's not like we're going to leave non-magical stuff in here anyways, right? Also, I think Alice meant that 1940 was the total XP for the encounter (unless I'm adding wrong) because I have Olo's total XP as 1556 after that encounter. </span></p>"Careful, Zeltor. I heard strange moans coming from the room." Olo stands behind the monk seeing very little of what is in the room for a moment he considers bringing forth a light but decides against it - best not to agitate the inhabitants of the room.
I'm guessing that Molasbar casting detect magic can occur here or in town. It's not like we're going to leave non-magical stuff in here anyways, right? Also, I think Alice meant that 1940 was the total XP for the encounter (unless I'm...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-11T16:17:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6292013-05-11T16:12:10Z2013-05-11T16:12:10Z<p>Wow, the Whitescale family is not to be messed with. 28 hp at 2nd level?</p>
<p>Thanks for the updaet, Zeltor. I think we are finally getting to the point where we can buy magic items!</p>Wow, the Whitescale family is not to be messed with. 28 hp at 2nd level?
Thanks for the updaet, Zeltor. I think we are finally getting to the point where we can buy magic items!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-11T16:12:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#872013-05-11T16:09:18Z2013-05-11T16:09:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> To make things easier, I will just post my movement/action after the goblins. GM Dak - do you prefer we just do before enemies/after enemies posting? I just figure that since pretty much everyone goes before me it doesn't make sense to even try to do positioning, etc.</span></p>To make things easier, I will just post my movement/action after the goblins. GM Dak - do you prefer we just do before enemies/after enemies posting? I just figure that since pretty much everyone goes before me it doesn't make sense to even try to do positioning, etc.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-11T16:09:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6262013-05-09T19:10:33Z2013-05-09T19:10:33Z<p>Good ideas Molasbar & Zahar. We can cash in and give us a chance to meet Kiley somewhere.</p>
<p>@Adam - I like how by placing Kiley in Cheliax the fact that she is an aasimar makes her condemned. Nice role reversal. Also, she looks like she can take & give a beating!</p>Good ideas Molasbar & Zahar. We can cash in and give us a chance to meet Kiley somewhere.
@Adam - I like how by placing Kiley in Cheliax the fact that she is an aasimar makes her condemned. Nice role reversal. Also, she looks like she can take & give a beating!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-09T19:10:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3662013-05-09T19:03:56Z2013-05-09T19:03:56Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Of course, I had to wait until 2nd level to put ranks in all my knowledge skills. So... bardic knowledge (either one) it is.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3</span></p>Of course, I had to wait until 2nd level to put ranks in all my knowledge skills. So... bardic knowledge (either one) it is.
[dice]1d20+2[/dice]"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-09T19:03:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6822013-05-09T16:31:43Z2013-05-09T16:31:43Z<p>Olo comes out of his own daze and kneels next to Raseri, on the other side of Zahar. His hand reaches out and he feels her body already cooling. Without saying a word he stands up and takes a quick look around at his companions to see if they are in need of healing. He notices scrapes and dents in armor but no serious damage.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20</span></p>
<p>He cocks his head to the side as he moves towards the door the bandit went through,<b>"There is another door he went through beyond this one and then he jumped over something - a trap of some kind? There is an odd groaning coming from the room."</b> He speaks without emotion, almost as if none of the carnage in the room affects him.</p>Olo comes out of his own daze and kneels next to Raseri, on the other side of Zahar. His hand reaches out and he feels her body already cooling. Without saying a word he stands up and takes a quick look around at his companions to see if they are in need of healing. He notices scrapes and dents in armor but no serious damage.
Perception [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
He cocks his head to the side as he moves towards the door the bandit went through,"There is another door he went through beyond this...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-09T16:31:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3622013-05-09T16:24:57Z2013-05-09T16:24:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Would we have any idea what the bell ringing means? Any knowledge check we can make? </span></p>
<p>Aerodus nods towards the dwarf,<b>"Thank you. Thank you for helping the children. We didn't know where else to take them at this time.</b> He goes about helping to set up the bedrolls and get them settled in. As he does so he remarks (hoping that someone will hear and prompt further discussion),<b>"Something feels wrong about this night. How long has <i>this</i> been going on?"</b>.</p>Would we have any idea what the bell ringing means? Any knowledge check we can make?
Aerodus nods towards the dwarf,"Thank you. Thank you for helping the children. We didn't know where else to take them at this time. He goes about helping to set up the bedrolls and get them settled in. As he does so he remarks (hoping that someone will hear and prompt further discussion),"Something feels wrong about this night. How long has this been going on?"."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-09T16:24:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#802013-05-09T16:20:22Z2013-05-09T16:20:22Z<p>For a moment it seems the battle is over as the goblins fall before them. Beagan takes a breath and look up at the man,<b>"I am Beagan Wyvernspur. I came here looking for goblins and they told me you two knew more about them than most in town."</b> He nods towards Voren. He opens his mouth to speak again when he hears the sounds of battle still ragining in the distance. Looking to the hovering eagle he says a few words before literally running after the large half-orc. The eagle swiftly moves past him.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I will use all my actions this round to run (movex4). Beagan will tell the eagle to attack any goblins it can find. Don't know how far they are so this might just be a double-move (160') or a run for the eagle. </span></p>For a moment it seems the battle is over as the goblins fall before them. Beagan takes a breath and look up at the man,"I am Beagan Wyvernspur. I came here looking for goblins and they told me you two knew more about them than most in town." He nods towards Voren. He opens his mouth to speak again when he hears the sounds of battle still ragining in the distance. Looking to the hovering eagle he says a few words before literally running after the large half-orc. The eagle swiftly moves past...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-09T16:20:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6782013-05-08T21:55:45Z2013-05-08T21:55:45Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If he doesn't go down this round, Olo will actually have to (gasp)<i> cast a spell!</i></span></p>If he doesn't go down this round, Olo will actually have to (gasp) cast a spell!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-08T21:55:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#722013-05-08T12:16:00Z2013-05-08T12:16:00Z<p>It is hard to read the look on his face, but the small one looks up briefly as his eagle continues to attack. <b>"You are Nicat. They say you know about goblins." </b> His speech is oddly measured and calm (though certainly not threatening) given the circumstances.</p>It is hard to read the look on his face, but the small one looks up briefly as his eagle continues to attack. "You are Nicat. They say you know about goblins." His speech is oddly measured and calm (though certainly not threatening) given the circumstances.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-08T12:16:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3582013-05-08T12:13:23Z2013-05-08T12:13:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry, I was just waiting to see if anyone had any comments or suggestions. Otherwise I am fine making the decision! ;) </span></p>Sorry, I was just waiting to see if anyone had any comments or suggestions. Otherwise I am fine making the decision! ;)"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-08T12:13:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion&page=2#582013-05-06T16:20:20Z2013-05-06T16:20:20Z<p>No need to apologize. We have asynchronous posting in my other group, completely makes sense.</p>No need to apologize. We have asynchronous posting in my other group, completely makes sense.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T16:20:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#662013-05-06T15:19:56Z2013-05-06T15:19:56Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> He's apparently <i>very</i> good at killing things. I say we let him go! :) </span></p>He's apparently very good at killing things. I say we let him go! :)Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T15:19:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#622013-05-06T13:05:01Z2013-05-06T13:05:01Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry, didn't mean to usurp anyone's turn. I have just gotten into the habit of posting as soon as I know my character's actions and then letting the DM put my actions in order. In one campaign I was in we actually tried to post in order but that took forever.... Nicat, I have also been in games that worked the way you talked about and that worked pretty well. </span></p>Sorry, didn't mean to usurp anyone's turn. I have just gotten into the habit of posting as soon as I know my character's actions and then letting the DM put my actions in order. In one campaign I was in we actually tried to post in order but that took forever.... Nicat, I have also been in games that worked the way you talked about and that worked pretty well.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T13:05:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=8#3542013-05-06T12:43:05Z2013-05-06T12:43:05Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I think we should do the following: wait with the chidren now (we can't abandon them) and in the morning drop them off at the orphanage. We have enough money that we can sponsor them for a while (50 gp?). This goes against everything I know about DnD but we might want to split the group(!) so that 2 of us can go check on Zellara's house to see what we can find. Tomorrow morning Aerodus can alert the guard (we still have someone tied up upstairs) and can go about selling our loot. He has good bluff skills so I'm hoping to get 75% of the value as opposed to 50% and we can split it amongst us. Thoughts? </span></p>I think we should do the following: wait with the chidren now (we can't abandon them) and in the morning drop them off at the orphanage. We have enough money that we can sponsor them for a while (50 gp?). This goes against everything I know about DnD but we might want to split the group(!) so that 2 of us can go check on Zellara's house to see what we can find. Tomorrow morning Aerodus can alert the guard (we still have someone tied up upstairs) and can go about selling our loot. He has good..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T12:43:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=13#6152013-05-06T12:34:05Z2013-05-06T12:34:05Z<p>Both look like good characters. I think either one will be a great addition to the group.</p>Both look like good characters. I think either one will be a great addition to the group.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T12:34:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6692013-05-06T12:30:31Z2013-05-06T12:30:31Z<p>Olofire sees the enraged orc shrugging off magic and physical assault and realizes he would be wise to move further away. He tries to decide which route to take and then decides that incapacitating him, even briefly, would be of best benefit to his companions.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Move to H10. Cast <i>daze</i> on Tall Jack DC 14 will save.</span></p>Olofire sees the enraged orc shrugging off magic and physical assault and realizes he would be wise to move further away. He tries to decide which route to take and then decides that incapacitating him, even briefly, would be of best benefit to his companions.
Move to H10. Cast daze on Tall Jack DC 14 will save.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-06T12:30:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#572013-05-05T22:38:12Z2013-05-05T22:38:12Z<p>Beagan moves forward to aid his avian companion against the goblin. He smashes down at the creature while the eagle continues to claw and bite it.</p>
<p>Eagle:
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc> Bite </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20</span>, <span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 3</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Claws </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span>, <span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 3</span></p>
<p>Beagan:
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc> Morningstar</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span>,<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 6</span></p>Beagan moves forward to aid his avian companion against the goblin. He smashes down at the creature while the eagle continues to claw and bite it.
Eagle:
Bite [dice]1d20+5[/dice], Damage[dice]1d4[/dice]
Claws [dice]1d20+5[/dice], Damage[dice]1d4[/dice]
Beagan:
Morningstar[dice]1d20+2[/dice],Damage[dice]1d6[/dice]Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-05T22:38:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3472013-05-05T22:31:29Z2013-05-05T22:31:29Z<p>Aerodus' eyes sparkle as he sees what's in the box. <i>So many nice valuables!</i> As he hears the conversations regarding pick-pocketing he says,<b>"Well, most of your marks were probably not as innocent or deserving as you might think. Don't feel too bad."</b></p>
<p>He moves forward to look over Sev's shoulder as the tiefling lays out what is found, trying to gauge their value. He pipes up with random tidbits of knowledge regarding coin stamping techniques, how best to polish and maintain jade, etc.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Appraise aid another </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 14</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Knowledge nobility (through Bardic knowledge)</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4</span></p>Aerodus' eyes sparkle as he sees what's in the box. So many nice valuables! As he hears the conversations regarding pick-pocketing he says,"Well, most of your marks were probably not as innocent or deserving as you might think. Don't feel too bad."
He moves forward to look over Sev's shoulder as the tiefling lays out what is found, trying to gauge their value. He pipes up with random tidbits of knowledge regarding coin stamping techniques, how best to polish and maintain jade, etc.
..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-05T22:31:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay&page=2#552013-05-04T11:29:13Z2013-05-04T11:29:13Z<p>Beagan knows his summoned friend will continue the attack without direction from himself. He moves forward, morningstar in hand. Not quite in range to strike the foul creatures himself he flicks his wrist and within it forms a sphere of green-brown slude that he then hurls at the goblin.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If the goblin next to Ulrich is alive will throw it at him, otherwise will target the goblin fighting the eagle. </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Acid splash, ranged touch </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 15</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Damage </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d3 ⇒ 1</span></p>Beagan knows his summoned friend will continue the attack without direction from himself. He moves forward, morningstar in hand. Not quite in range to strike the foul creatures himself he flicks his wrist and within it forms a sphere of green-brown slude that he then hurls at the goblin.
If the goblin next to Ulrich is alive will throw it at him, otherwise will target the goblin fighting the eagle.
Acid splash, ranged touch [dice]1d20[/dice]
Damage [dice]1d3[/dice]Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-04T11:29:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5962013-05-04T11:19:08Z2013-05-04T11:19:08Z<p>So now we have a short Reginald in the group? ;)</p>
<p>Bye bye Raseri - you will be missed!</p>So now we have a short Reginald in the group? ;)
Bye bye Raseri - you will be missed!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-04T11:19:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3372013-05-04T11:17:03Z2013-05-04T11:17:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> So I guess this means he barely was unable to open it? Maybe this is where Balthazar steps up and bashes it open for us? </span></p>So I guess this means he barely was unable to open it? Maybe this is where Balthazar steps up and bashes it open for us?"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-04T11:17:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5932013-05-03T17:10:16Z2013-05-03T17:10:16Z<p>@Zahar - lol.</p>@Zahar - lol.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-03T17:10:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6632013-05-03T14:34:03Z2013-05-03T14:34:03Z<p>Olo watches Raseri crumple to the ground as blood begins to pool around her. His cackling is broken by a gasp and though he continue to give a burbling giggle it is devoid of any glee or triumph.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Olo's actions will depend on what Raseri wants to do. If Raseri is dead (per the actual dice rolls) Olo will use his standard to Misfortune Hex Tall Jack and then Cackle to continue all Misfortunes that are going on. If she is just <i>very</i> close to death he will take a 5-foot step to G7 and cast <i>cure light wounds</i> on Raseri. </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> CLW</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8</span></p>Olo watches Raseri crumple to the ground as blood begins to pool around her. His cackling is broken by a gasp and though he continue to give a burbling giggle it is devoid of any glee or triumph.
Olo's actions will depend on what Raseri wants to do. If Raseri is dead (per the actual dice rolls) Olo will use his standard to Misfortune Hex Tall Jack and then Cackle to continue all Misfortunes that are going on. If she is just very close to death he will take a 5-foot step to G7 and cast cure...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-03T14:34:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3342013-05-03T02:07:05Z2013-05-03T02:07:05Z<p><b>"Yes, let's open it."</b> Without trying to make it obvious that he associates such shady work as lock-picking with the demon-man Aerodus turns towards Sev,<b>"Can you open it?"</b></p>"Yes, let's open it." Without trying to make it obvious that he associates such shady work as lock-picking with the demon-man Aerodus turns towards Sev,"Can you open it?""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-03T02:07:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay#492013-05-02T21:10:16Z2013-05-02T21:10:16Z<p>Beagan stops in his tracks as the celebration turns into something much more sinister. He sees the small creature scurry by and he is nearly stunned when he recognizes it for what it is. <i> The prophecy - the mad ones were right! So it begins....</i> He pulls himself out of thought as he sees there are others like him in the crowd - those prepared for battle.</p>
<p>Putting one hand in the air he say confidently, <b>"The time has come, my friend, you are needed once more."</b> In the midst of the goblins there is a blue shimmer in the air, almost as if a portal were forming. With a shriek, a luminescent eagle with shimmering gold feathers bursts through to begin attacking the goblins.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Use Summon Monster I spell-like ability to summon celestial eagle. I know I act last so I will place it next to 1 (or ideally 2) of the goblins depending on where they might be. It can attack immediately so...</span>
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Attack (2 talons): <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12</span>, Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 4</span>
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Attack (bite): <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5</span>, Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 4</span></p>Beagan stops in his tracks as the celebration turns into something much more sinister. He sees the small creature scurry by and he is nearly stunned when he recognizes it for what it is. The prophecy - the mad ones were right! So it begins.... He pulls himself out of thought as he sees there are others like him in the crowd - those prepared for battle.
Putting one hand in the air he say confidently, "The time has come, my friend, you are needed once more." In the midst of the goblins there...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-02T21:10:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion&page=2#562013-05-02T16:29:33Z2013-05-02T16:29:33Z<p>Thanks so much! Sounds like it will be a fun group.</p>Thanks so much! Sounds like it will be a fun group.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-02T16:29:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3322013-05-02T12:15:00Z2013-05-02T12:15:00Z<p><b>"You believe it was Zellara's spirit itself that was before us? Not some disguise or ruse?"</b> He pauses for a moment, thinking, <b>"Fascinating."</b></p>"You believe it was Zellara's spirit itself that was before us? Not some disguise or ruse?" He pauses for a moment, thinking, "Fascinating.""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-02T12:15:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion&page=2#532013-05-01T23:22:34Z2013-05-01T23:22:34Z<p>For some reason my home computer is acting up as far as roll20 (even though my work laptop does not). I will try to place myself using another computer tonight. If I am unable to, please don't let it hold everyone up, just place me somewhere and I will make do.</p>For some reason my home computer is acting up as far as roll20 (even though my work laptop does not). I will try to place myself using another computer tonight. If I am unable to, please don't let it hold everyone up, just place me somewhere and I will make do.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T23:22:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) GameplayBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/gameplay#412013-05-01T23:19:19Z2013-05-01T23:19:19Z<p>A small gnome has been enjoying the festivities the whole day through. He has spiky silver hair, a full moustache and blue-grey skin. He is somewhat odd appearing, but then again, aren't all gnomes? It is hard to know how long he has been at the festival or even in the town. What brings him to your attention is the fact that he seems to be staring directly at Voren and Nicat. From across the square he is slowly making his way forward, occasionally stopping to ask a local a question. He is too far away to hear, but whatever he is looking for the the answer seems to be with the friends as villagers continue to point in their direction. Despite being a small, odd creature he is quite courteous giving a small nod of his head or a vigorous hand-shake of appreciation.</p>A small gnome has been enjoying the festivities the whole day through. He has spiky silver hair, a full moustache and blue-grey skin. He is somewhat odd appearing, but then again, aren't all gnomes? It is hard to know how long he has been at the festival or even in the town. What brings him to your attention is the fact that he seems to be staring directly at Voren and Nicat. From across the square he is slowly making his way forward, occasionally stopping to ask a local a question. He is too...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T23:19:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=14#6562013-05-01T15:56:44Z2013-05-01T15:56:44Z<p>Maybe we can order the guards to tie them up? That way if we are still in battle when they come to they can't harm us.</p>Maybe we can order the guards to tie them up? That way if we are still in battle when they come to they can't harm us.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T15:56:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3302013-05-01T15:05:47Z2013-05-01T15:05:47Z<p>Aerodus picks up the deck, inspecting if almost as if it weren't real. He turns to Raina but sees her vomiting and then instead turns to Sev,<b>"You were there - how is this possible? We saw her just tonight yet this - she - looks like she's been here a week."</b></p>Aerodus picks up the deck, inspecting if almost as if it weren't real. He turns to Raina but sees her vomiting and then instead turns to Sev,"You were there - how is this possible? We saw her just tonight yet this - she - looks like she's been here a week.""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T15:05:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion&page=2#512013-05-01T12:17:17Z2013-05-01T12:17:17Z<p>@GM Dak - I haven't placed myself on the map because I'm not sure when you'd like me to be jump in. My roll20 name is Beagan Wyvernspur.</p>@GM Dak - I haven't placed myself on the map because I'm not sure when you'd like me to be jump in. My roll20 name is Beagan Wyvernspur.Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T12:17:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Dak - RotRL AE (Group 2) DiscussionBeagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMDakRotRLAEGroup2/discussion#502013-05-01T12:00:24Z2013-05-01T12:00:24Z<p>Hey all! I appreciate GM Dak giving me the opportunity to fill the role left by White Crow.</p>
<p>I've just read through the gameplay thread and I have to say - you guys are making this a lot of fun! Please feel free to read about my character background, history, etc. I've read about how you all know each other in this discussion thread. And there are a couple of ways my character could fit in - since he traveled from his home he could have met up with many of you on the way to Sandpoint or he could just be the new guy.</p>
<p>My alias has personality in it but to expound - Beagan is a solider. He is also not a young man. (I was actually going to make him middle-aged to reflect this but didn't want to min-max so I put him right at the threshold). Essentially he has seen and lived war and is very serious about his mission. Sometime she is gruff and talks about naivety but he is not a bad or evil person by any means. He has seen evil, he has fought it and he doesn't want to give it a chance to win.</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm excited to be a part of this.</p>Hey all! I appreciate GM Dak giving me the opportunity to fill the role left by White Crow.
I've just read through the gameplay thread and I have to say - you guys are making this a lot of fun! Please feel free to read about my character background, history, etc. I've read about how you all know each other in this discussion thread. And there are a couple of ways my character could fit in - since he traveled from his home he could have met up with many of you on the way to Sandpoint or he...Beagan Wyvernspur (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T12:00:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6492013-05-01T11:53:26Z2013-05-01T11:53:26Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> My goal is to move within distance of Tall Jack so that I can Misfortune Hex him next round. I think if I move to where Kasuri currently is (I7) I will be in reach. Therefore I would like to delay to go after the guards but before the bandits. Alice, I trust you to move me forward to a spot that makes sense. This round will be move forward and another move action to Cackle to continue Misfortune Hex. </span></p>
<p>Olofire's eyes nearly blaze with excitement in the chaos of the battle. He sees his companions effectively taking down the bandits they previously ran from. As they continue to move forward, he follows behind. Screaming out "hoots" he literally rolls on the ground to move forward and pops back up to his feet with uncharacteristic agility. Surely the madness gives him this otherwise inhuman strength.</p>My goal is to move within distance of Tall Jack so that I can Misfortune Hex him next round. I think if I move to where Kasuri currently is (I7) I will be in reach. Therefore I would like to delay to go after the guards but before the bandits. Alice, I trust you to move me forward to a spot that makes sense. This round will be move forward and another move action to Cackle to continue Misfortune Hex.
Olofire's eyes nearly blaze with excitement in the chaos of the battle. He sees his...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T11:53:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3272013-05-01T11:45:08Z2013-05-01T11:45:08Z<p>Aerodus' thoughts mimic Tusilak's. <i> So who was that woman? </i>. Like a flash he relives the images of their recent encounter, scanning her home and even her person for any clue. He feels ashamed - he is a consummate trickster yet he was completely deceived.</p>Aerodus' thoughts mimic Tusilak's. So who was that woman? . Like a flash he relives the images of their recent encounter, scanning her home and even her person for any clue. He feels ashamed - he is a consummate trickster yet he was completely deceived."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-05-01T11:45:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3232013-04-30T15:15:55Z2013-04-30T15:15:55Z<p><b>"What?! How can this be?!"</b> Aerodus had held his bow up, standing slightly behind the shaman. He nearly loses his arrow such is his surprise. He lowers the weapon as he turns to Sev and Raina, for once truly speechless.</p>
<p><b>"The package, Tusilak!"</b> There seems to be a sense of urgency in his voice, almost as if the man is trying to make sense of what is happening.</p>"What?! How can this be?!" Aerodus had held his bow up, standing slightly behind the shaman. He nearly loses his arrow such is his surprise. He lowers the weapon as he turns to Sev and Raina, for once truly speechless.
"The package, Tusilak!" There seems to be a sense of urgency in his voice, almost as if the man is trying to make sense of what is happening."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-30T15:15:55ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#802013-04-29T13:42:04Z2013-04-29T13:42:04Z<p>Thanks, white crow! I will send GM Dak an email!</p>Thanks, white crow! I will send GM Dak an email!TheRedMage2013-04-29T13:42:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6452013-04-29T13:39:24Z2013-04-29T13:39:24Z<p>Madness begins to creep into Olo's actions as he feels his curse take effect. He softly giggles to himself, unheard by any except for those closest to him. He looks <i>through</i> those in front of him at the human shooting arrows at his companions. For a moment their eyes lock and the human feels a pressure as if Olo's eyes were trying to force themselves into his own.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Cackle to continue misfortune hex. Standard action to cast Misfortune Hex (DC Will 14) on E6. Damn you, Tall Jack, come into range!</span></p>Madness begins to creep into Olo's actions as he feels his curse take effect. He softly giggles to himself, unheard by any except for those closest to him. He looks through those in front of him at the human shooting arrows at his companions. For a moment their eyes lock and the human feels a pressure as if Olo's eyes were trying to force themselves into his own.
Cackle to continue misfortune hex. Standard action to cast Misfortune Hex (DC Will 14) on E6. Damn you, Tall Jack, come into range!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-29T13:39:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3182013-04-29T13:31:11Z2013-04-29T13:31:11Z<p>Aerodus takes a look around the room, seeing if there any further valuables. <b>"If no one has the skill with locks perhaps Balthazar can use his significant strength"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>...and I notice we are in a room with a bed.</span></p>Aerodus takes a look around the room, seeing if there any further valuables. "If no one has the skill with locks perhaps Balthazar can use his significant strength"
Perception [dice]1d20+4[/dice]
...and I notice we are in a room with a bed."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-29T13:31:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3112013-04-28T12:40:41Z2013-04-28T12:40:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Duh, I'm an idiot. You made a map for a reason. 100% makes sense to check the rest of this place out first....</span></p>Duh, I'm an idiot. You made a map for a reason. 100% makes sense to check the rest of this place out first...."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-28T12:40:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3072013-04-27T13:16:03Z2013-04-27T13:16:03Z<p><b>"I... know some members of the Korvosan guard. I will let them know and we can find proper homes for everyone. For now I think that we've spent enough time in his place."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Aerodus is ready to leave. I suspect the next business will be for Nora/Balthazar to depart with Lamm's corpse (or whatever they need). Raina/Sev will need to rest up. Aerodus can inform the guard about the prisoner (still tied upstairs) as well as these children. In addition, given his diplomacy skills Aerodus can try to sell off the stuff they found (let me know what you don't want). I will try to get 75-85% of the value. </span></p>"I... know some members of the Korvosan guard. I will let them know and we can find proper homes for everyone. For now I think that we've spent enough time in his place."
Aerodus is ready to leave. I suspect the next business will be for Nora/Balthazar to depart with Lamm's corpse (or whatever they need). Raina/Sev will need to rest up. Aerodus can inform the guard about the prisoner (still tied upstairs) as well as these children. In addition, given his diplomacy skills Aerodus can try to..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-27T13:16:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6342013-04-26T12:12:24Z2013-04-26T12:12:24Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Olo would have cast <i>resistance</i> on himself as well as Raseri (their leader, in his mind) before the battle - so that is +1 on all saves. Also, if I remember they had a spellcaster with them previously? My goal is to Misfortune Hex either that spellcaster of Tall Jack as soon as possible. If I can move (but still stay behind some of the other party members) and Hex one of them this round that is what I will do. Otherwise, I will move and Hex someone within reach. Sorry for the poor description Alice, just not sure exactly who is who regarding our enemies. I think you get the gist of what Olo will be doing this round. </span></p>Olo would have cast resistance on himself as well as Raseri (their leader, in his mind) before the battle - so that is +1 on all saves. Also, if I remember they had a spellcaster with them previously? My goal is to Misfortune Hex either that spellcaster of Tall Jack as soon as possible. If I can move (but still stay behind some of the other party members) and Hex one of them this round that is what I will do. Otherwise, I will move and Hex someone within reach. Sorry for the poor description...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-26T12:12:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5792013-04-25T16:26:05Z2013-04-25T16:26:05Z<p>Ha. I think this comes down to the difference between us as players and our characters. As characters we probably assume they strong enough to keep up with us (we are first level) so it seems fair. Also, I don't think any of us plan to send them in first. As players we know they probably don't have PC class levels. And, we've given them bows so they don't necessarily even have to go ahead!</p>Ha. I think this comes down to the difference between us as players and our characters. As characters we probably assume they strong enough to keep up with us (we are first level) so it seems fair. Also, I don't think any of us plan to send them in first. As players we know they probably don't have PC class levels. And, we've given them bows so they don't necessarily even have to go ahead!Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-25T16:26:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5772013-04-25T16:06:58Z2013-04-25T16:06:58Z<p>I would say yes, but they will take some of the blows and hopefully that keeps _us_ alive. Think of them as temporary HP.</p>I would say yes, but they will take some of the blows and hopefully that keeps _us_ alive. Think of them as temporary HP.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-25T16:06:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5752013-04-25T13:46:56Z2013-04-25T13:46:56Z<p>Yup, you got it. Zahar - great plan and use of the equipment. Will deduct my 5 gp now (+1 gp for the overnight stay).</p>Yup, you got it. Zahar - great plan and use of the equipment. Will deduct my 5 gp now (+1 gp for the overnight stay).Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-25T13:46:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=7#3012013-04-25T13:31:14Z2013-04-25T13:31:14Z<p>Aerodus stands back as Tusilak leans over Nora to work his divine magic. He sees that the big man, also has the gift. He takes out a very nicely made dagger and walks over to cut down both Sev and Raina. Gently, he helps the devil-man rest on the ground but he carries Raina closer to the group - <b>"Any healing magic left?"</b> He steps back to let them do their work and nods in agreement when the use the potions to bring back the two (at least somewhat).</p>
<p>Somehow, as this is occurring, Aerodus is searching the bodies and then back to the group. He brings over the crossbow and the bloodied scale mail and puts it down next to Tusilak. <b>"Lamm is your's for the taking, just as we agreed. Job well done, thank you."</b></p>
<p>When Raina stirs he tries to console her but knows his words are not heard. As she begins to perform a coup de grace on the wall Aerodus finally manages to restrain her, his words coming through,<b>"Raina - enough! Enough! It was because of your initial bravery that we even made it this far. You are alive and Lamm is dead. He can't hurt anyone anymore. You did it."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Aerodus takes the masterwork dagger. </span></p>Aerodus stands back as Tusilak leans over Nora to work his divine magic. He sees that the big man, also has the gift. He takes out a very nicely made dagger and walks over to cut down both Sev and Raina. Gently, he helps the devil-man rest on the ground but he carries Raina closer to the group - "Any healing magic left?" He steps back to let them do their work and nods in agreement when the use the potions to bring back the two (at least somewhat).
Somehow, as this is occurring, Aerodus is..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-25T13:31:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5682013-04-24T17:14:24Z2013-04-24T17:14:24Z<p>Hey no worries. As you can see by his thoughts he wasn't really offended by it. Still good to know so that I don't refer back to it at some point in the future.</p>Hey no worries. As you can see by his thoughts he wasn't really offended by it. Still good to know so that I don't refer back to it at some point in the future.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-24T17:14:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5662013-04-24T12:42:41Z2013-04-24T12:42:41Z<p>Congrats, Alice. Money is a good thing. I think you were always honest about the second game being unsure. Hopefully this game continues as it will (it's been great so far!) but we all know that real life comes first (even though we don't want it to!).</p>Congrats, Alice. Money is a good thing. I think you were always honest about the second game being unsure. Hopefully this game continues as it will (it's been great so far!) but we all know that real life comes first (even though we don't want it to!).Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-24T12:42:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6262013-04-24T12:34:43Z2013-04-24T12:34:43Z<p>For a moment, Olo feels wounded by Molasbar's comment. They are friends, and are they not both practioners of magic - peers? <i> No. He is a true wizard, bringing forth his magic from study of the arcane arts. My magic come from.... Whatever I am, I am not his peer. </i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I think the plan is to sleep, recover spells and then head back to ambush Jack and the gang? Everyone - let me know your thoughts about whether you think it best for me to prepare all CLW for spells. In that case I might pay the cost of scribing scrolls of ear-piercing scream or ray of enfeeblement (on both of our spell lists) to Molasbar. Otherwise Olo is ready. </span></p>For a moment, Olo feels wounded by Molasbar's comment. They are friends, and are they not both practioners of magic - peers? No. He is a true wizard, bringing forth his magic from study of the arcane arts. My magic come from.... Whatever I am, I am not his peer.
I think the plan is to sleep, recover spells and then head back to ambush Jack and the gang? Everyone - let me know your thoughts about whether you think it best for me to prepare all CLW for spells. In that case I might pay the...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-24T12:34:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2902013-04-24T12:22:00Z2013-04-24T12:22:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Alright kids, going to try to move and take a shot at him with the bow. Low chances but I figure it's better than his AoO killing me. Note to self: pick up point blank shot.... or take a level in urban ranger....</span></p>
<p>Aerodus is startled out of his inaction. For several moments he had a blank look on his face as he pondered the possibilities regarding the half-orc. In his mind he courageously pulled out his sword and charged Wiggles only to be cut down where he stood. He sees his companions land punishing blows and decides it will try for shot. He takes a few steps and then remembers how Nora almost effortlessly took down Lamm. Trying to ignore the chaos around him, he raises his bow and lets instinct guide his arrow. <i>Thunk</i>. A tight smile crosses his face as he sees it hit home.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Maintain archaeologist's luck as a free action (last round), move to Z11, Attack </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Damage </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7</span></p>Alright kids, going to try to move and take a shot at him with the bow. Low chances but I figure it's better than his AoO killing me. Note to self: pick up point blank shot.... or take a level in urban ranger....
Aerodus is startled out of his inaction. For several moments he had a blank look on his face as he pondered the possibilities regarding the half-orc. In his mind he courageously pulled out his sword and charged Wiggles only to be cut down where he stood. He sees his companions land..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-24T12:22:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2812013-04-23T17:04:40Z2013-04-23T17:04:40Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Hmm, didn't realize that. Is there any way I can get to that spot without provoking? I just want to cut off his potential escape and do some damage as with my bow I am now at a -4 penalty to hit. Thoughts from anyone else on the best action for this round? </span></p>Hmm, didn't realize that. Is there any way I can get to that spot without provoking? I just want to cut off his potential escape and do some damage as with my bow I am now at a -4 penalty to hit. Thoughts from anyone else on the best action for this round?"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-23T17:04:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2792013-04-23T16:00:09Z2013-04-23T16:00:09Z<p>Coolly, like a trained killer, Nora fires one shot that rips out Lamm's throat. <i> Wow, she's good. Glad we brought her along.</i> He watches the old heap crumple to the floor. Before he can muse much on how one human could cause such misery he sees Wiggles move forward angrily. He sees the giant sword come down through her armor as she is nearly eviscerated. In a moment Tusilak steps forward to take her place. Aerodus hesitates for a moment but then moves forward to completely surround the beast. Now was their time to finish this.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Free action to drop my bow, unsheathe long sword as move action, move to Z10 as a move action. Wish I had actions left to attack him! </span></p>Coolly, like a trained killer, Nora fires one shot that rips out Lamm's throat. Wow, she's good. Glad we brought her along. He watches the old heap crumple to the floor. Before he can muse much on how one human could cause such misery he sees Wiggles move forward angrily. He sees the giant sword come down through her armor as she is nearly eviscerated. In a moment Tusilak steps forward to take her place. Aerodus hesitates for a moment but then moves forward to completely surround the beast...."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-23T16:00:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5592013-04-22T22:56:40Z2013-04-22T22:56:40Z<p>So is our first order of business to go back and confront Tall Jack's gang? We know where they are and now we know there is a reward so it seems doubly good for us.</p>So is our first order of business to go back and confront Tall Jack's gang? We know where they are and now we know there is a reward so it seems doubly good for us.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-22T22:56:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6212013-04-22T16:23:20Z2013-04-22T16:23:20Z<p><b>"Agreed. How best to prepare for them? Corporal - you are quite skilled with discovering traps, can you also set them?" </b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Do you guys think we should try to stock up on acid flasks, alchemist's fire, other fun stuff for the battle? Tanglefoot bag maybe? </span></p>"Agreed. How best to prepare for them? Corporal - you are quite skilled with discovering traps, can you also set them?"
Do you guys think we should try to stock up on acid flasks, alchemist's fire, other fun stuff for the battle? Tanglefoot bag maybe?Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-22T16:23:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=12#5552013-04-22T12:27:46Z2013-04-22T12:27:46Z<p>Given how long I've played Dnd I should know there is a wand of detect secret doors - I like it!</p>
<p>@Raseri - I love the fact that you changed the pic to more accurately represent the chopped hair - nice touch.</p>Given how long I've played Dnd I should know there is a wand of detect secret doors - I like it!
@Raseri - I love the fact that you changed the pic to more accurately represent the chopped hair - nice touch.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-22T12:27:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2642013-04-22T12:24:04Z2013-04-22T12:24:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Salsa, I assume that Balthazar and Aerodus have already acted in the suprise round so this is to see if Nora/Tusilak/Talli get to go? Either way I won't even both with an initiative roll as 23 is the best I can get. </span></p>Salsa, I assume that Balthazar and Aerodus have already acted in the suprise round so this is to see if Nora/Tusilak/Talli get to go? Either way I won't even both with an initiative roll as 23 is the best I can get."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-22T12:24:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2612013-04-22T01:17:23Z2013-04-22T01:17:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I'm happy with where Aerodus is now. So, it's pretty clear Lamm is evil, tortures children and has beaten our friend. Anyone else think it's time to attack? And before we do - Tusilak how much healing do you have left? I'm wondering if we could get to Raina/Sev and heal them up to see if they can join the fight? I just worry it may take too many rounds.... Also, everyone else let me know if you want to say/do something before my quickly approaching first round action below. </span></p>
<p><b>"Bravo! Bravo!"</b> Aerodus says mockingly. <b>"You've proven yourself a coward, a sadist and likely a pedophile. Here's your reward."</b> With that the forced smile disappears from Aerodus' face as he quickly brings up his bow and watches the arrow fly straight into Lamm's chest.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Swift action to begin Archeologist's luck,Attack </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Damage </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8</span></p>I'm happy with where Aerodus is now. So, it's pretty clear Lamm is evil, tortures children and has beaten our friend. Anyone else think it's time to attack? And before we do - Tusilak how much healing do you have left? I'm wondering if we could get to Raina/Sev and heal them up to see if they can join the fight? I just worry it may take too many rounds.... Also, everyone else let me know if you want to say/do something before my quickly approaching first round action below.
"Bravo! Bravo!"..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-22T01:17:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6162013-04-21T21:47:34Z2013-04-21T21:47:34Z<p><b>"Raseri - do you propose we try to find this wolf-lady?"</b> Olo pauses for a moment and looks a bit embarassed before he continues,<b>"From my, um, readings, druids are often aligned against malicious creatures and those that disturb nature's laws. If we respect her beliefs she could be an ally and a valuable source of information."</b></p>"Raseri - do you propose we try to find this wolf-lady?" Olo pauses for a moment and looks a bit embarassed before he continues,"From my, um, readings, druids are often aligned against malicious creatures and those that disturb nature's laws. If we respect her beliefs she could be an ally and a valuable source of information."Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T21:47:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5492013-04-21T21:42:11Z2013-04-21T21:42:11Z<p>Nothing of use for Olofire. The one thing (well not really the <i>one</i> thing) I was bad at in 3.5 and also now in PF is keeping track of the best magic items that could be useful. I would assume there is some relatively low cost magic item that can give like +10 to perception checks and such? It would make sense for us all to pitch in and just have the Corporal use it because he has the best perception.</p>
<p>Speaking of...any other group items we should try to plan for? With the use of strain/injury we are much less dependent on a healer and now that we have Zahar we have some better healing magic too. Still invest in a Wand of CLW (useable by both Olo & Zahar)? The reason I say that is because we are only on the first level so getting back to the town is not too bad. As we go deeper we probably want to extend our time underground. </p>
<p>The only other one I can think of off the top of my head is a bag of holding/portable hole.</p>Nothing of use for Olofire. The one thing (well not really the one thing) I was bad at in 3.5 and also now in PF is keeping track of the best magic items that could be useful. I would assume there is some relatively low cost magic item that can give like +10 to perception checks and such? It would make sense for us all to pitch in and just have the Corporal use it because he has the best perception.
Speaking of...any other group items we should try to plan for? With the use of strain/injury...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T21:42:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2592013-04-21T21:37:15Z2013-04-21T21:37:15Z<p>Aerodus enters the room and spreads out, taking the opposite side of Nora so that they may keep both Lamm and the half-orc in a crossfire. Normally words were his strength but the others seemed to have summed things up well. The hairs on the back of neck raised. <i> We surprised his lackeys before and nearly died. Now he knew we were coming. He looks frail but he's eluded capture for this long....</i></p>Aerodus enters the room and spreads out, taking the opposite side of Nora so that they may keep both Lamm and the half-orc in a crossfire. Normally words were his strength but the others seemed to have summed things up well. The hairs on the back of neck raised. We surprised his lackeys before and nearly died. Now he knew we were coming. He looks frail but he's eluded capture for this long...."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T21:37:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6122013-04-21T02:27:05Z2013-04-21T02:27:05Z<p><b>"Captain - as far as you know, how many bandits are there? Do you know of any other dangers we might be able to help with? We have heard rumor of a werewolf...."</b></p>"Captain - as far as you know, how many bandits are there? Do you know of any other dangers we might be able to help with? We have heard rumor of a werewolf...."Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T02:27:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5422013-04-21T02:24:37Z2013-04-21T02:24:37Z<p>And that is very good encouragment to do it! I think we've been pretty good at searching and finding traps, rooms, etc no? (This is, of course, thanks to Ninivic!).</p>And that is very good encouragment to do it! I think we've been pretty good at searching and finding traps, rooms, etc no? (This is, of course, thanks to Ninivic!).Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T02:24:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=6#2542013-04-21T02:19:01Z2013-04-21T02:19:01Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Do any of us know who this man is? Is it Lamm? Have we seen the half-orc before? Is there anyone else in the room? Obviously Nora and Balth are ahead of me so not like I'm going to charge in. Aerodus will defer his action until they have acted. If they charge in he will start shooting, if they take a more cautious tone he will follow that lead. </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span></p>Do any of us know who this man is? Is it Lamm? Have we seen the half-orc before? Is there anyone else in the room? Obviously Nora and Balth are ahead of me so not like I'm going to charge in. Aerodus will defer his action until they have acted. If they charge in he will start shooting, if they take a more cautious tone he will follow that lead.
Perception [dice] 1d20+4 [/dice]"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-21T02:19:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2502013-04-19T18:15:42Z2013-04-19T18:15:42Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Nice work, Nora! Also, DM Salsa, are we considering natural 20s a success for skill checks, attacks, etc and natural 1 as failure? </span></p>Nice work, Nora! Also, DM Salsa, are we considering natural 20s a success for skill checks, attacks, etc and natural 1 as failure?"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-19T18:15:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2452013-04-19T12:24:10Z2013-04-19T12:24:10Z<p>Aerodus falls into step. He is impressed with the portly man's senses - he barely saw a flicker of the water himself. Aerodus provides a brief description of both Raina and Sev to the newcomers and finishes with,<b>"With the exception of them and any children, I suggest we treat whoever we find down hear as hostile."</b></p>Aerodus falls into step. He is impressed with the portly man's senses - he barely saw a flicker of the water himself. Aerodus provides a brief description of both Raina and Sev to the newcomers and finishes with,"With the exception of them and any children, I suggest we treat whoever we find down hear as hostile.""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-19T12:24:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=13#6062013-04-19T12:15:48Z2013-04-19T12:15:48Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Since we are going back to town, should we try to haul as much loot as possible (armor, weapons) so that we can sell those as well? I am assuming the bandits hands are tied so sounds best to just make him walk along with us.</span></p>Since we are going back to town, should we try to haul as much loot as possible (armor, weapons) so that we can sell those as well? I am assuming the bandits hands are tied so sounds best to just make him walk along with us.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-19T12:15:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2382013-04-19T00:33:51Z2013-04-19T00:33:51Z<p><b>"There,"</b> Aerodus says pointing towards the junk pile and the draft he felt. He approaches slowly and his bow is drawn taut. <b>"Do any of you have skill in finding traps? Lamm will be prepared for us."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Marching order down? I think Balthazar, Nora, Aerodus, Talli, Tusilak?</span></p>"There," Aerodus says pointing towards the junk pile and the draft he felt. He approaches slowly and his bow is drawn taut. "Do any of you have skill in finding traps? Lamm will be prepared for us."
Marching order down? I think Balthazar, Nora, Aerodus, Talli, Tusilak?"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-19T00:33:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2332013-04-18T18:10:40Z2013-04-18T18:10:40Z<p>At this point, Aerodus takes out his bow and holds an arrow ready in his hand. He begins to look more intently around the room - this would be the perfect setting for someone as evil as Lamm to ambush them.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15</span></p>At this point, Aerodus takes out his bow and holds an arrow ready in his hand. He begins to look more intently around the room - this would be the perfect setting for someone as evil as Lamm to ambush them.
Perception [dice]1d20+4[/dice]"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T18:10:40ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#772013-04-18T16:29:10Z2013-04-18T16:29:10Z<p>Ok. Will get my gnome ready who will hopefully fit the bill, but otherwise we'll figure it out. Thanks.</p>Ok. Will get my gnome ready who will hopefully fit the bill, but otherwise we'll figure it out. Thanks.TheRedMage2013-04-18T16:29:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5312013-04-18T16:07:33Z2013-04-18T16:07:33Z<p>Zahar - I like how our characters are interacting. A little group friction makes for a truer and more fun role playing experience for me. I'm glad you called Olo out on his suggestion. Please let me know if I've "cross the line" and am making it difficult or no longer fun for you because that is the LAST thing I want to do. (Same goes for everyone else).</p>Zahar - I like how our characters are interacting. A little group friction makes for a truer and more fun role playing experience for me. I'm glad you called Olo out on his suggestion. Please let me know if I've "cross the line" and am making it difficult or no longer fun for you because that is the LAST thing I want to do. (Same goes for everyone else).Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T16:07:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#6002013-04-18T16:05:47Z2013-04-18T16:05:47Z<p>When hearing of lycanthropes, a look of worry crosses Olo's face. He looks around and seeing Zahar, he tries to stand tall and not seem so concerned.</p>When hearing of lycanthropes, a look of worry crosses Olo's face. He looks around and seeing Zahar, he tries to stand tall and not seem so concerned.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T16:05:47ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#752013-04-18T15:51:58Z2013-04-18T15:51:58Z<p>Another good point. GM Dak - are you open to brining whatever character concept I had in mind (in this case gnome synthesist summoner) or do you prefer to fill a certain role?</p>Another good point. GM Dak - are you open to brining whatever character concept I had in mind (in this case gnome synthesist summoner) or do you prefer to fill a certain role?TheRedMage2013-04-18T15:51:58ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#732013-04-18T15:40:54Z2013-04-18T15:40:54Z<p>Good point, I will submit a character this weekend for possible back up. There are 24 characters so my chances are pretty good, right? Is it bad to to hope someone drops out? ;)</p>
<p>Whether as participant or spectator I look forward to the ride!</p>Good point, I will submit a character this weekend for possible back up. There are 24 characters so my chances are pretty good, right? Is it bad to to hope someone drops out? ;)
Whether as participant or spectator I look forward to the ride!TheRedMage2013-04-18T15:40:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5982013-04-18T15:17:25Z2013-04-18T15:17:25Z<p><b>"Could it be the gnolls? They do appear wolf-like to some."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If everyone else is ready to leave, Olo is happy to have this conversation as they move along. </span></p>"Could it be the gnolls? They do appear wolf-like to some."
If everyone else is ready to leave, Olo is happy to have this conversation as they move along.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T15:17:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2292013-04-18T12:23:09Z2013-04-18T12:23:09Z<p>Aerodus puts away his weapons so as not to scare the girl. He kneels next to her and says calmly,<b>"We'll get you to a better place soon. With clean sheets and soap-baths and as much food as you can eat! But we need to know where Mr. Lamm is first. Can you tell us? Then you go right back to bed and pretend to sleep, ok? We'll find you when we're all done."</b></p>Aerodus puts away his weapons so as not to scare the girl. He kneels next to her and says calmly,"We'll get you to a better place soon. With clean sheets and soap-baths and as much food as you can eat! But we need to know where Mr. Lamm is first. Can you tell us? Then you go right back to bed and pretend to sleep, ok? We'll find you when we're all done.""Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T12:23:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5942013-04-18T01:40:40Z2013-04-18T01:40:40Z<p>Olofire says nothing but nods in response to both the Corporal and the Archer. Despite not using words, he is appreciative of their calm responses and keen judgment.</p>Olofire says nothing but nods in response to both the Corporal and the Archer. Despite not using words, he is appreciative of their calm responses and keen judgment.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T01:40:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2262013-04-18T01:35:25Z2013-04-18T01:35:25Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Before going into the big room... </span></p>
<p>With almost no effort they get the information they want. <b>"Thank you for making that so easy on us. Your reward is the Korvosan prison. Perhaps after a few years you'll wish we had killed you."</b> Aerodus tears off a strip of Hookshanks' tunic and stuff it in his mouth to prevent him from screaming out. Turning to the others he says,<b>"I have a... connection in the Korvosan guard. I'll let them know to pick him up."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Aerodus is ready to go down. </span></p>Before going into the big room...
With almost no effort they get the information they want. "Thank you for making that so easy on us. Your reward is the Korvosan prison. Perhaps after a few years you'll wish we had killed you." Aerodus tears off a strip of Hookshanks' tunic and stuff it in his mouth to prevent him from screaming out. Turning to the others he says,"I have a... connection in the Korvosan guard. I'll let them know to pick him up."
Aerodus is ready to go down."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-18T01:35:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#712013-04-18T01:28:58Z2013-04-18T01:28:58Z<p>Doh! Looks like I was a little bit too slow getting my character in! Maybe I'll tag along the discussion boards - very interesting to see how the same AP turns out with 4 different parties.</p>Doh! Looks like I was a little bit too slow getting my character in! Maybe I'll tag along the discussion boards - very interesting to see how the same AP turns out with 4 different parties.TheRedMage2013-04-18T01:28:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2202013-04-17T18:54:14Z2013-04-17T18:54:14Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Smart idea, works for me. Probably the most difficult thing of PbP is keeping up the pace of combat. </span></p>Smart idea, works for me. Probably the most difficult thing of PbP is keeping up the pace of combat."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T18:54:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2182013-04-17T17:09:12Z2013-04-17T17:09:12Z<p>Aerodus keeps an eye on Nora & Balthazar as he goes about collecting and making a pile of the all of what he can find in the center of the room. He makes no disguise of keeping the wand, but also keeps the amulet, tucking it into one of his pouches. <b>"These weapons and armor could fetch us some good gold when we're done here, Tusilak."</b> He shows the vials to Tusilak to see if has any idea what they are.</p>
<p>Satisfied with the pile he moves over the the shaman. He puts his bow away and has his sword and small shield in hand, standing next to and guarding Tusilak as he tends to the man. <b>"How long until he wakes?</b></p>Aerodus keeps an eye on Nora & Balthazar as he goes about collecting and making a pile of the all of what he can find in the center of the room. He makes no disguise of keeping the wand, but also keeps the amulet, tucking it into one of his pouches. "These weapons and armor could fetch us some good gold when we're done here, Tusilak." He shows the vials to Tusilak to see if has any idea what they are.
Satisfied with the pile he moves over the the shaman. He puts his bow away and has his..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T17:09:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5282013-04-17T17:02:02Z2013-04-17T17:02:02Z<p>@Molasbar - hahaha. You mean, there is a difference between a class and a race?</p>@Molasbar - hahaha. You mean, there is a difference between a class and a race?Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T17:02:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5892013-04-17T17:00:20Z2013-04-17T17:00:20Z<p>Olo's eyes narrow as he listens to Zahar's arrogant retort. He opens his mouth to speak, but then hearing what Raseri says closes it just as quickly. <i> Using enemies to detect traps is cowardly, yet hiding in the hallway while your animal fights is...prudent? Careful, Olo. He is both passionate and foolish - a dangerous combination.</i></p>Olo's eyes narrow as he listens to Zahar's arrogant retort. He opens his mouth to speak, but then hearing what Raseri says closes it just as quickly. Using enemies to detect traps is cowardly, yet hiding in the hallway while your animal fights is...prudent? Careful, Olo. He is both passionate and foolish - a dangerous combination.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T17:00:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5842013-04-17T11:38:31Z2013-04-17T11:38:31Z<p><b>"Molasbar - are they speaking of Tall Jack and his gang or are there others...? Any other dangers they've seen? Did they come from outside this dungeon or somewhere deeper in it? Might be useful to keep them to move ahead of us, save the Corporal from some nasty traps?</b> After mentioning the last part, Olo's face blushes red, almost as if he were ashamed to think that way.</p>"Molasbar - are they speaking of Tall Jack and his gang or are there others...? Any other dangers they've seen? Did they come from outside this dungeon or somewhere deeper in it? Might be useful to keep them to move ahead of us, save the Corporal from some nasty traps? After mentioning the last part, Olo's face blushes red, almost as if he were ashamed to think that way.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T11:38:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5232013-04-17T11:33:13Z2013-04-17T11:33:13Z<p>I thought I was the oldest at 34 but seems I'm pleasantly in the middle.</p>I thought I was the oldest at 34 but seems I'm pleasantly in the middle.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T11:33:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2132013-04-17T11:31:13Z2013-04-17T11:31:13Z<p>It takes a minute for the bard to catch his breath. He applies pressure to his leg as he takes a look around - it seems to have worked this time. He flexes his foot back and forth to see that he can support his own weight before tenderly putting his full weight on it. With the bleeding stopped he feels confident he'll be able to go on. Almost as if he notices he is in a room with other people, Aerodus lifts his head up and begins walking again with confidence. He murmurs a few words and then looks around slowly, as if he were looking into another time or place. As he is doing so he states,<b>"One of the them is still alive - I'm sure we can convice him to help us out."</b> He then begins to search the bodies for anything of value starting with Yargin.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Cast <i>detect magic</i> and scan the rooms/bodies. Also I will take Yargin's wand. </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception to search to bodies </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13</span></p>It takes a minute for the bard to catch his breath. He applies pressure to his leg as he takes a look around - it seems to have worked this time. He flexes his foot back and forth to see that he can support his own weight before tenderly putting his full weight on it. With the bleeding stopped he feels confident he'll be able to go on. Almost as if he notices he is in a room with other people, Aerodus lifts his head up and begins walking again with confidence. He murmurs a few words and then..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T11:31:13ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition PbP RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po4d&page=2?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Anniversary-Edition-PbP#532013-04-17T02:00:19Z2013-04-17T02:00:19Z<p>First, thanks for deciding to run this game so that all of leechers, um, I mean, players can enjoy it!</p>
<p>I have a concept for a gnome summoner synthesist that I would really enjoy playing. If you are taking applications on a first come basis I don't think I would have it ready in time, but certainly by this weekend.</p>
<p>About myself:
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1. Can post at least 2x/day on weekends (usually more) and at least once/day on weekends. If I know a combat is going on I try to be a little bit more vigilant.
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2. I think I'm dedicated to my games. I just recently got into PbP after being tired of not having a group in real life. You can check my aliases for the games I am currently in and my play style.
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3. I will admit that I have played RotRL up until 8th level (I think we were in the second book) in real life before I moved away from my group. If this is a problem, please let me know and I will recuse myself. I don't plan to be a party face or scout so I don't think it will intrude too much.</p>
<p>Thanks for your consideration!</p>First, thanks for deciding to run this game so that all of leechers, um, I mean, players can enjoy it!
I have a concept for a gnome summoner synthesist that I would really enjoy playing. If you are taking applications on a first come basis I don't think I would have it ready in time, but certainly by this weekend.
About myself:
1. Can post at least 2x/day on weekends (usually more) and at least once/day on weekends. If I know a combat is going on I try to be a little bit more vigilant.
2. I...TheRedMage2013-04-17T02:00:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5772013-04-17T01:44:38Z2013-04-17T01:44:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Of course, of the 7 languages Olo speaks Draconic isn't one of them. I hope Alice or anyone else isn't offended by the retcon, but I think that Molasbar speaks Draconic so we might want to keep them around... </span></p>
<p>Olofire notices that the previously incapacitated archer is beginning to come to his senses. He walks over timidly, as if the man (still recovering at this point) would somehow pounce on him like Kasuri could. Zeltor was quick to take the first well-constructed bow and Olofire takes the second as well as the arrows. He gives them to Raseri before stepping behind her. <b>"He is waking up. Best to see what information we can get from him and then finish him off. If only Bryce were here to do that difficult deed..."</b> Olo shakes his head at their friend who passed away so recently.</p>Of course, of the 7 languages Olo speaks Draconic isn't one of them. I hope Alice or anyone else isn't offended by the retcon, but I think that Molasbar speaks Draconic so we might want to keep them around...
Olofire notices that the previously incapacitated archer is beginning to come to his senses. He walks over timidly, as if the man (still recovering at this point) would somehow pounce on him like Kasuri could. Zeltor was quick to take the first well-constructed bow and Olofire takes...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-17T01:44:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=11#5082013-04-16T12:44:43Z2013-04-16T12:44:43Z<p>@Zeltor - thanks for the offer, please go ahead.</p>
<p>Wow, I feel like the RPG virgin compared to you guys! Ninivic - I think it's awesome you can be so involved. For the past 5 years, my full experience of DnD has been as follows:</p>
<p>1. RotRL group for 1 year, played on a weekly basis. Got up to level 8 then we ended up moving</p>
<p>2. The two PBP I have been in here which I am very happy to be a part of (Alice's Rappan and Raseri/Adam's CotCT).</p>
<p>I would love to get into a real-life game here, but not sure how disruptive that would be to my schedule (married, have an 18 month old and another on the way). Ninivic - I dream of the day I can get my kids involved! So, instead I get my indulgence via PBP which gives me a lot to look forward to during some otherwise long work days!</p>@Zeltor - thanks for the offer, please go ahead.
Wow, I feel like the RPG virgin compared to you guys! Ninivic - I think it's awesome you can be so involved. For the past 5 years, my full experience of DnD has been as follows:
1. RotRL group for 1 year, played on a weekly basis. Got up to level 8 then we ended up moving
2. The two PBP I have been in here which I am very happy to be a part of (Alice's Rappan and Raseri/Adam's CotCT).
I would love to get into a real-life game here, but not...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T12:44:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5652013-04-16T12:34:35Z2013-04-16T12:34:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Whoops, forgot my CLW roll </span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Cure light wounds </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4</span></p>Whoops, forgot my CLW roll
Cure light wounds [dice] 1d8+1 [/dice]Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T12:34:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5642013-04-16T12:30:46Z2013-04-16T12:30:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Great work everyone! Zeltor - I was thinking the same thing, selling that other composite longbow (although Raseri may be able to use it) would be good $$$. Alice, do we know what proof we need to show that we killed the bandits (do we literally need their heads?)? And I think now we have even better motivation to go face off against Tall Jack & the gang. Also, thank you for making the tactical decision for me, that is exactly what I would have wanted to do for Olo. </span></p>
<p>The zeal of battle gives away to a sudden quiet as their enemies are dropped. Panting and kobold whimpering seems to hold sway. As if startled out of a trance, Olo stops his "dance" and looks around. He uses a sleeve to wipe both his brow and mouth and tension in his muscles seems to give way to a slightly poor posture once again. He glances around the room and sees a battered and charred Raseri. He walks over to the warrior woman and his hand begins to glow with a cool, blue light. Without saying a word, he puts his hand on the woman's shoulder and the light seems to spread, growing back burned tissue.</p>Great work everyone! Zeltor - I was thinking the same thing, selling that other composite longbow (although Raseri may be able to use it) would be good $$$. Alice, do we know what proof we need to show that we killed the bandits (do we literally need their heads?)? And I think now we have even better motivation to go face off against Tall Jack & the gang. Also, thank you for making the tactical decision for me, that is exactly what I would have wanted to do for Olo.
The zeal of battle gives...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T12:30:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=10#4982013-04-16T01:26:02Z2013-04-16T01:26:02Z<p>Thanks for the explanation of Second Darkness without ruining it. That does not sound very fun to me at all....</p>
<p>I have only read the background intro info on the PF page about the adventure paths for games I am considering playing in. Reign of Winter and Shattered Star both sound fun so I've generally kept away from them. I think maybe I should just download all the player's guides - just enough info to whet my appetite without ruining anything. I have no interest in playing Kingmaker so I have actually been reading through that path. Skull & Shackles also doesn't interest me (I am totally on the Ninja side of the aisle!) to the point I haven't even read the general background.</p>
<p>Like Zeltor, I try to not read ahead of anything I might want to play which has thankfully paid off. I have a copy of Rappan and keep saying I should just read it because I'll never have a chance to play. And then there was Alice.... ;)</p>Thanks for the explanation of Second Darkness without ruining it. That does not sound very fun to me at all....
I have only read the background intro info on the PF page about the adventure paths for games I am considering playing in. Reign of Winter and Shattered Star both sound fun so I've generally kept away from them. I think maybe I should just download all the player's guides - just enough info to whet my appetite without ruining anything. I have no interest in playing Kingmaker so I...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T01:26:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=12#5602013-04-16T01:19:00Z2013-04-16T01:19:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry guys, that last archer is just out of range of my Hex, but I will get at him next round. </span></p>
<p>At this point the meek half-elf is completely transformed. Sweat pours down his face and he laughs loudly. It is sickeningly punctuated by gasps for air and a bubbling sound as you see Olofire begins to froth at the mouth. His body ululates in some kind of odd jig as he step over the dead kobold and moves closer to Molasbar. For the time being, it seems he is content merely to laugh.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Move action to G4, move action to continue Cackle. </span></p>Sorry guys, that last archer is just out of range of my Hex, but I will get at him next round.
At this point the meek half-elf is completely transformed. Sweat pours down his face and he laughs loudly. It is sickeningly punctuated by gasps for air and a bubbling sound as you see Olofire begins to froth at the mouth. His body ululates in some kind of odd jig as he step over the dead kobold and moves closer to Molasbar. For the time being, it seems he is content merely to laugh.
Move action...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T01:19:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=5#2062013-04-16T01:10:08Z2013-04-16T01:10:08Z<p>Aerodus lets out a loud,<b>"Ugh!"</b> as the dog nearly crushes his foot. It is all he can do to keep standing. Somehow, despite the wound his good natured optimism remains. <i> At least I'm getting to see that wonderful gnome's magic up-close. I certainly don't want to cross her. </i> Using his free leg, he kicks at the dog's head which allows him just enough leeway to take a step away. Bow/arrow already in hand, he raises the weapon. For a second he aims right between the dog's eyes but then sees the wand-wielding human stagger - clearly the greater threat. He raises his bow and lets an arrow fly.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> 5-foot step to D12. Activate archeologist's luck as a free action (total 4 rounds used today). Shoot arrow at Yargin. If for some reason someone else's action kills Yargin, I would then shoot at Bloo </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Attack</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Roll to confirm crit </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Damage </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> If crit hits </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7</span></p>Aerodus lets out a loud,"Ugh!" as the dog nearly crushes his foot. It is all he can do to keep standing. Somehow, despite the wound his good natured optimism remains. At least I'm getting to see that wonderful gnome's magic up-close. I certainly don't want to cross her. Using his free leg, he kicks at the dog's head which allows him just enough leeway to take a step away. Bow/arrow already in hand, he raises the weapon. For a second he aims right between the dog's eyes but then sees the..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-16T01:10:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#2002013-04-15T18:51:04Z2013-04-15T18:51:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Thanks for the clarification. As you all know from both games - I am easily confused. :) </span></p>Thanks for the clarification. As you all know from both games - I am easily confused. :)"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T18:51:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1972013-04-15T17:01:57Z2013-04-15T17:01:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry I'm a little confused regarding our rounds. Was casting grease the surprise round action or the round one action? Do I still need to post a round 2 action? Don't want to hold things up. </span></p>Sorry I'm a little confused regarding our rounds. Was casting grease the surprise round action or the round one action? Do I still need to post a round 2 action? Don't want to hold things up."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T17:01:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=11#5502013-04-15T16:59:43Z2013-04-15T16:59:43Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Note to self: don't piss off Kasuri. </span></p>Note to self: don't piss off Kasuri.Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T16:59:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=10#4902013-04-15T16:56:58Z2013-04-15T16:56:58Z<p>Yeah, I had heard complaints about it as well. But isn't it set in the darklands? (Maybe I just love the underdark too much from previous editions). I think I have heard the most excitement for RotRL (based on how everyone seems to go crazy whenever someone starts a PbP).</p>Yeah, I had heard complaints about it as well. But isn't it set in the darklands? (Maybe I just love the underdark too much from previous editions). I think I have heard the most excitement for RotRL (based on how everyone seems to go crazy whenever someone starts a PbP).Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T16:56:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Bristleback's Inn -- Rappan Athuk OOC DiscussionOlofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/discussion&page=10#4862013-04-15T12:59:55Z2013-04-15T12:59:55Z<p>I was never a kobold person until I read Races of the Dragon (3.5) and particularly the stuff about dragonwrought kobolds. Very cool stuff. I am completely dating myself here, but does anyone remember how in 1e kobolds were dog-faced?</p>
<p>Also, I read the background of Legacy of Fire - very cool! I'm impressed with my experience with Adventure Paths. Have other people found that the more recent ones are better than older ones? My experience is somewhat limited...</p>I was never a kobold person until I read Races of the Dragon (3.5) and particularly the stuff about dragonwrought kobolds. Very cool stuff. I am completely dating myself here, but does anyone remember how in 1e kobolds were dog-faced?
Also, I read the background of Legacy of Fire - very cool! I'm impressed with my experience with Adventure Paths. Have other people found that the more recent ones are better than older ones? My experience is somewhat limited...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T12:59:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1952013-04-15T12:33:35Z2013-04-15T12:33:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Yup 1 minute/level. Make a reflex will save every round. </span></p>Yup 1 minute/level. Make a reflex will save every round."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T12:33:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=11#5472013-04-15T12:30:36Z2013-04-15T12:30:36Z<p>Olo begins to rock back-and-forth in glee as he sees his magic wrack havoc on their enemies. Almost dancing in a circle he begins to call out towards the female bandit, but certainly not in any tongue of this world. From her feet, a spectral, roaring demon bursts forth. It then become gaseous before disappearing down her throat.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Cackle to continue misfortune hex, cast Misfortune Hex DC Will 14 on female bandit H2.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Also, Alice, are you okay with my descriptions? I just figure it is more colorful (and certainly more fun for me) and am imagining that the misfortune curse is like bringing the target's nightmares to life. </span></p>Olo begins to rock back-and-forth in glee as he sees his magic wrack havoc on their enemies. Almost dancing in a circle he begins to call out towards the female bandit, but certainly not in any tongue of this world. From her feet, a spectral, roaring demon bursts forth. It then become gaseous before disappearing down her throat.
Cackle to continue misfortune hex, cast Misfortune Hex DC Will 14 on female bandit H2.
Also, Alice, are you okay with my descriptions? I just figure it is more...Olofire Stargazer (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T12:30:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1912013-04-15T02:30:25Z2013-04-15T02:30:25Z<p>Aerodus briefly grits his teeth and the familiar enemies enter the room. He curses himself for not being better prepared, holding his short-bow in one hand. When Giggles first enters the room he takes a moment too long scanning the room leaving open vulnerable spot in his flank, however Aerodus has nothing to take advantage of it. Suddenly finding himself surrounded by enemies he takes a step back. Speaking to the ugly orc he asks,<b>"How well, I wonder, do you fight without a weapon?"</b>. He raises his hand and makes a gesture in the air as if to bat away the flail.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> 5-foot step to E12. Cast Grease on Giggles flail (DC 14 reflex save or drop it!). If I still have enough actions to do it, draw longsword. Otherwise, my turn is over. </span></p>Aerodus briefly grits his teeth and the familiar enemies enter the room. He curses himself for not being better prepared, holding his short-bow in one hand. When Giggles first enters the room he takes a moment too long scanning the room leaving open vulnerable spot in his flank, however Aerodus has nothing to take advantage of it. Suddenly finding himself surrounded by enemies he takes a step back. Speaking to the ugly orc he asks,"How well, I wonder, do you fight without a weapon?". He..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-15T02:30:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1842013-04-14T01:14:12Z2013-04-14T01:14:12Z<p>Flail</p>Flail"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-14T01:14:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1822013-04-13T19:40:38Z2013-04-13T19:40:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> maybe I am getting them confused.... I want to cast great case against whoever had the flail because he is the person who seemed to be most lethal. </span></p>maybe I am getting them confused.... I want to cast great case against whoever had the flail because he is the person who seemed to be most lethal."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-13T19:40:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1802013-04-13T13:12:02Z2013-04-13T13:12:02Z<p><i>This time, things will be different.</i> He moves forward slowly, bracing himself for what will come through the door.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Initiative </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Will prepare to cast grease on Hookshanks when he enters the room </span></p>This time, things will be different. He moves forward slowly, bracing himself for what will come through the door.
Initiative [dice] 1d20+3[/dice]
Will prepare to cast grease on Hookshanks when he enters the room"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-13T13:12:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1752013-04-12T23:42:18Z2013-04-12T23:42:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> stealth </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span></p>stealth [dice] 1d20+5 [/dice]"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-12T23:42:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1732013-04-12T14:11:48Z2013-04-12T14:11:48Z<p>Aerodus watches the little gnome move about like a shadow. Despite the fact that their two companions were almost killed, he feels himself getting excited to watch the gnomes display of magic. He winces as Tusilak knocks over a barrel as they attempt their approach. Aerodus hold his bow and arrow both in one hand, leaving his other hand free. Anyone watching closely will see that it is rehearsing movements of some sort.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I am going to likely case grease as my first action. I can either target an area (which could be bad for us) but was planning on targeting the large orc's flail given the damage he did last time. Guess there's no point in rolling a stealth check....</span></p>Aerodus watches the little gnome move about like a shadow. Despite the fact that their two companions were almost killed, he feels himself getting excited to watch the gnomes display of magic. He winces as Tusilak knocks over a barrel as they attempt their approach. Aerodus hold his bow and arrow both in one hand, leaving his other hand free. Anyone watching closely will see that it is rehearsing movements of some sort.
I am going to likely case grease as my first action. I can either..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-12T14:11:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson Throne"Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay&page=4#1652013-04-11T20:43:59Z2013-04-11T20:43:59Z<p>A sly smirk crosses the handsome man's face as Nora accepts the offer. Just as she turns her head, in that split second where one doubts what they see he winks at her.</p>
<p>He turns to the gnome as says,<b>"Talliree - I am Aerodus. Well met. You will have vengeance on this demon soon." </b> As the new crew of bounty hunters sets out, Aerodus brings them up to speed regarding where Lamm was believed to be hiding and their failed attack. He specifically leaves out any mention of Zelara or how they all came to be together.</p>
<p><b>"Our approach was ill-planned and our tactics flawed. Now we have lost the element of surprise - what would you suggest?"</b> Though obviously brash, he felt she must have some wits about her... he hoped.</p>A sly smirk crosses the handsome man's face as Nora accepts the offer. Just as she turns her head, in that split second where one doubts what they see he winks at her.
He turns to the gnome as says,"Talliree - I am Aerodus. Well met. You will have vengeance on this demon soon." As the new crew of bounty hunters sets out, Aerodus brings them up to speed regarding where Lamm was believed to be hiding and their failed attack. He specifically leaves out any mention of Zelara or how they all..."Aerodus" (alias of TheRedMage)2013-04-11T20:43:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionHakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=3#1442013-03-08T19:17:17Z2013-03-08T19:17:17Z<p>Ouch... I hope this doesn't mean I got the 20s out of my system early!</p>
<p>Awesome posts all around - this is going to be fun.</p>
<p>My character (being somewhat rogueish) would be looking around so I would probably be making an active perception check when arriving to the address:</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14</span></p>Ouch... I hope this doesn't mean I got the 20s out of my system early!
Awesome posts all around - this is going to be fun.
My character (being somewhat rogueish) would be looking around so I would probably be making an active perception check when arriving to the address:
Perception [dice] 1d20+4 [/dice]Hakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)2013-03-08T19:17:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM-Salsa presents Curse of the Crimson ThroneHakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/gameplay#52013-03-08T16:37:22Z2013-03-08T16:37:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Raina - you would probably know my character as Aerodus rather than Hakaru. He would keep his true nature secret from everyone (for now). </span></p>
<p>Hakaru opens his eyes just as the first rays of light emerge in the sky. Even though it was his day off, the months of work had left his schedule as such. He turns towards his most valuable possession to double-check himself. <i> Ah, yes. ""Aerodus." </i>. He smiles to himself, a handsome face full of white teeth looks back at him. <i> Too white for a commoner and a guard. Why didn't I notice this before? </i> He continues to look in the mirror and his teeth yellow slightly. <i> Much better. </i> With a day off, that usually meant one thing to the kistune - "shopping" and exploration. Though he had been in the city for some time, there was still much to learn and many people to see....</p>
<p>So lost was he in his thoughts that it took him a few minutes to see it - the card. As he read the message his pulse quickened <i> Finally! Today will be fun. I must prepare myself. And it has been too long since I have seen Raina... </i> Hakaru changes into his normal "street clothes" and then glances in the mirror again - <i> we can't have the city guard stealing on the streets of Korvosa </i>. His appearance changes to a slightly older, out-of-shape, balding man, non-descript in almost even way except for a slightly large nose. He smiles at himself once more and his teeth become more crooked and chipped. <i> Perfect. </i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> A couple things planned for the day. First, Hakaru is a thief. He enjoys stealing from the corrupt mechants of the city and does feel he deserves to have these things. His goal today will be to cast Lullaby (DC 13) to give the person a -5 to perception, then to Sleight of Hand to steal a potion of CLW. Also he will try to steal a masterwork small weapon (dagger or equivalent). </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sleight of Hand </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If he is sucessful in his first attempt, he will be bold and attempt to steal an alchemist's fire or acid flask (from a different) merchant, again using Lullaby first followed by Sleight of Hand </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sleight of Hand </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If he is not successful or it looks like he is caught he will use Bluff to get himself out of the situation </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Bluff </span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> If bluff doesn't work, he will literally run as fast as possible, Change Shape into someone else and get lost into a different section of the city. Regardless of where his stealing gets him he will show up at Raina's apartment a couple hours before sunset </span></p>Raina - you would probably know my character as Aerodus rather than Hakaru. He would keep his true nature secret from everyone (for now).
Hakaru opens his eyes just as the first rays of light emerge in the sky. Even though it was his day off, the months of work had left his schedule as such. He turns towards his most valuable possession to double-check himself. Ah, yes. ""Aerodus." . He smiles to himself, a handsome face full of white teeth looks back at him. Too white for a commoner and...Hakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)2013-03-08T16:37:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=3#1372013-03-07T12:55:39Z2013-03-07T12:55:39Z<p>SXSW is something I have always wante to go to. I hear it gets bigger and better every year - have fun!</p>SXSW is something I have always wante to go to. I hear it gets bigger and better every year - have fun!TheRedMage2013-03-07T12:55:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionHakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=3#1142013-02-28T16:37:19Z2013-02-28T16:37:19Z<p>Sounds like a plan! And I think Vrash is going to play a ranger, correct?</p>
<p>I'm just super excited to have a +27 bonus to my disguise check when using change shape.... :)</p>Sounds like a plan! And I think Vrash is going to play a ranger, correct?
I'm just super excited to have a +27 bonus to my disguise check when using change shape.... :)Hakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-28T16:37:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionHakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#982013-02-25T19:29:32Z2013-02-25T19:29:32Z<p>Yes, actually that helps a lot. "Aerodus" it is! Although I don't think avatar's allow you to use quotes....</p>Yes, actually that helps a lot. "Aerodus" it is! Although I don't think avatar's allow you to use quotes....Hakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-25T19:29:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionHakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#952013-02-25T14:54:01Z2013-02-25T14:54:01Z<p>Hey all - this is my character (TheRedMage). I'm excited to play him. Sorry for the crappy avatar name. I wanted to leave it as just "Hakaru" bu that was already taken.</p>
<p>Hakaru is his real name but he lives in Korvosa under an assumed name. Does anybody know if there is any list of generic Korvosan male names? I'm thinking the Korvosan equivalent of Robert or John (no offense to the Roberts and Johns of the world!).</p>
<p>Also, if any of you have a chance to look through his sheet/history stealing does play a role in what he will do. I plan to have the character steal on a semi-frequent basis... should be fun! ;)</p>Hey all - this is my character (TheRedMage). I'm excited to play him. Sorry for the crappy avatar name. I wanted to leave it as just "Hakaru" bu that was already taken.
Hakaru is his real name but he lives in Korvosa under an assumed name. Does anybody know if there is any list of generic Korvosan male names? I'm thinking the Korvosan equivalent of Robert or John (no offense to the Roberts and Johns of the world!).
Also, if any of you have a chance to look through his sheet/history stealing...Hakaru of Tian Xia (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-25T14:54:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#882013-02-24T15:13:07Z2013-02-24T15:13:07Z<p>@Tusilak - evangelist bard cleric will work very well since I'm going for archeologist bard (as Alice pointed out) - no overlap.</p>
<p>@Whurly - if Vrash is playing a hippogriff ranger, then you could certainly play Whurly as an urban ranger (I think you mentioned). Would be a very helpful character in an urban campaign.</p>
<p>Our party of characters looks fun! I have a somewhat busy day today with my family and plan to have the character/background posted at the latest Monday night. Please let me know if I'm holding anything up.....</p>@Tusilak - evangelist bard cleric will work very well since I'm going for archeologist bard (as Alice pointed out) - no overlap.
@Whurly - if Vrash is playing a hippogriff ranger, then you could certainly play Whurly as an urban ranger (I think you mentioned). Would be a very helpful character in an urban campaign.
Our party of characters looks fun! I have a somewhat busy day today with my family and plan to have the character/background posted at the latest Monday night. Please let me know...TheRedMage2013-02-24T15:13:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#762013-02-23T20:22:19Z2013-02-23T20:22:19Z<p>Welcome Vrash - look forward to gaming with you!</p>
<p>DM-Salsa, thanks for the feedback. After reading what everyone wrote and thinking about it, I think a Kitsune bard would be the best way to go with the archeologist archetype. That takes the singing/performing part out (which was a concern) and also seems to be a good rogue/bard combo class. As far as how he got to Korvosa - I literally imagine it as part of the kitsune rite. The pull out the map they have of the known world and someone picks where he has to go to prove/make himself. The idea of the rite is that after living there for 5-10 years successfully you have proved yourself and then come home as a hero. </p>
<p>Plus, I was just imagining all the incredible fun I could have with the bard spells.</p>
<p>I already have his feat selected (Realistic Likeness), so I will go searching for some good traits that buff my disguise/bluff checks.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for indulging my questions - I'm REALLY excited to play this character! Will have the cruch/background fully ready in the next day or so, sorry if I'm holding things up.</p>
<p>@Alice - I can still be the person who finds you so our characters can still have a connection. Given my character's personality, popping up here and there would be even more in character.</p>Welcome Vrash - look forward to gaming with you!
DM-Salsa, thanks for the feedback. After reading what everyone wrote and thinking about it, I think a Kitsune bard would be the best way to go with the archeologist archetype. That takes the singing/performing part out (which was a concern) and also seems to be a good rogue/bard combo class. As far as how he got to Korvosa - I literally imagine it as part of the kitsune rite. The pull out the map they have of the known world and someone picks...TheRedMage2013-02-23T20:22:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#582013-02-23T02:09:17Z2013-02-23T02:09:17Z<p>Your feedback, as always, is wonderful. Perhaps I got lured in because Kitsune has a rogue archetype assigned with it. I guess that and the extra 2 skill points/level plus sneak attack. </p>
<p>I have never actually played a bard before (even though I've played since 1st edition)! I will start taking a look at some builds (DM-Salsa is it okay to use the Kitsune) and archetypes.</p>
<p>Your arguments make a lot of sense... I think from a RP perspective I was thinking rogue because singing/performing and bringing attention to oneself is the opposite of this character is about - he is about blending in and disguise. But, it seems that the archeologist archetype takes care of that.</p>
<p>I literally envision the character as a "trickster," relying on his skills and wit more than spells (but then again he can change shape!). I guess it is easier for me to see sneak attack as helpful....</p>
<p>I just reviewed the bard spell list - wow. Even the cantrips are awesome and perfectly aligned with what I envision. I would miss the "Kitsune Guile" ability from the archetype (add Int bonus to bluff, diplomacy, etc).</p>
<p>DM-Salsa - what's your input? What do you think works better? What might some of the other player's play?</p>
<p>I am wholly confused in a very good way.</p>Your feedback, as always, is wonderful. Perhaps I got lured in because Kitsune has a rogue archetype assigned with it. I guess that and the extra 2 skill points/level plus sneak attack.
I have never actually played a bard before (even though I've played since 1st edition)! I will start taking a look at some builds (DM-Salsa is it okay to use the Kitsune) and archetypes.
Your arguments make a lot of sense... I think from a RP perspective I was thinking rogue because singing/performing and...TheRedMage2013-02-23T02:09:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#552013-02-22T21:09:48Z2013-02-22T21:09:48Z<p>So after looking at both the bard and rogue, I think my charisma/face character would be much more playable (and actually useful in combat) is I played a rogue. You're definitely right that overlapping skills don't hurt.</p>
<p>I still plan on having a high charisma, probably charisma = dex, then int. I plan on maximizing bluff, diplomacy, sense motive, stealth, perception and some knowledges. My feats will likely be non-combat in nature. However, it would be a lot of fun to have two rogues because we can flank each other and set up some pretty nice combos (teamwork feats). </p>
<p>I was going to send a send DM-Salsa a PM about my concept but given we're all on the same team and it makes sense for the other players to know (even if the characters don't) I'll just give the background here:</p>
<p>I want to play a kitsune rogue (with the Kitsune Trickster archetype). The idea is that he was born in Tian Xia, but even at birth they recognized he would be "one of a thousand faces" due to his naturally black fur. Growing up he was exceptionally crafty and showed tremendous skill in deception (Realistic Likeness feat which is essentially Alter Self at will without ability bonuses). When he grew to adulthood, he was chosen for the honor of "The Great Lie" in which a kitsune travels far and proves that he can fully integrate himself into another culture, living as one of the native people. My character was sent to Korvosa. There he uses his shape-changing abilities to see how he can integrate into the human society. He begins following a young man (employed by Lamm) who seems to travel quite a bit through down, encountering many people. His goal is to learn customs, ways of interacting, etc. However, this young man one night is beaten and killed. It was too late for my character to intervene (overwhelming attackers) so he takes it as a challenge and assumes his likeness. He begins to live as this young man until he himself is jumped, beaten and left for dead. This leads to the happiest day of his life - his skills were obviously so good he was mistaken for him! Yet he also needs to find who did this and why? He assumes a new likeness and gets a low-level job with the Korvosan Guard. Something that can give himi access to different places and people and allow him to conduct his own search for information all while living a new life and practising a new identity.</p>
<p>I could still have run into Raina and found the connection with Lamm which is why he still keeps contact with her. (Let me know your thoughts Alice). Anyway, this would be a lot of fun to play from the deception/trickery angle</p>So after looking at both the bard and rogue, I think my charisma/face character would be much more playable (and actually useful in combat) is I played a rogue. You're definitely right that overlapping skills don't hurt.
I still plan on having a high charisma, probably charisma = dex, then int. I plan on maximizing bluff, diplomacy, sense motive, stealth, perception and some knowledges. My feats will likely be non-combat in nature. However, it would be a lot of fun to have two rogues because...TheRedMage2013-02-22T21:09:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#532013-02-22T17:11:23Z2013-02-22T17:11:23Z<p>All - would anyone mind if I switched my character concept? I know initially a few people had mentioned rogue-types. When Riddelwrong started making someone I had assumed it would be a charismatic/party-face type character (why did I assume that? Who knows?).</p>
<p>Anyway, the other concept I had in the back of my mind which I now want to throw out there is for a charismatic bard/party-face. Since this is an urban campaign I'm excited about the chance. He would be very skill focused and low magic (looking into the archetypes right now).</p>
<p>The background would obviously be different than what I envisioned for a cleric, but the interaction with Raina actually wouldn't need to change at all (right down to the fake ambush).</p>
<p>The Player's Guide assumes we all have a dark past (and I would work that into the character) but I actually want him to be good, optimistic and have a sense of humor. He is the "eyes and ears" of the group. He would not be the most effective in combat to be sure.</p>
<p>Stats would be:
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Str: 10, Dex: 14, Con: 10, Int: 14, Wis: 12, Chr: 16
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Human</p>
<p>Anyway, let me know what you all think. I know that Riddlewrong is still putting the cruch together so if this steps on your character concept please let me know!</p>All - would anyone mind if I switched my character concept? I know initially a few people had mentioned rogue-types. When Riddelwrong started making someone I had assumed it would be a charismatic/party-face type character (why did I assume that? Who knows?).
Anyway, the other concept I had in the back of my mind which I now want to throw out there is for a charismatic bard/party-face. Since this is an urban campaign I'm excited about the chance. He would be very skill focused and low magic...TheRedMage2013-02-22T17:11:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=2#512013-02-22T13:19:08Z2013-02-22T13:19:08Z<p>I actually plan on keeping charisma at 10 (my channeling won't advance once I take mystic theurge) and focus on wisdom/dex. Looks like we will have another fighter being the party face.... :)</p>I actually plan on keeping charisma at 10 (my channeling won't advance once I take mystic theurge) and focus on wisdom/dex. Looks like we will have another fighter being the party face.... :)TheRedMage2013-02-22T13:19:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#452013-02-22T01:08:59Z2013-02-22T01:08:59Z<p>No need to apologize. I certainly don't know all the rules and appreciate the feedback.</p>
<p>@Alice - cool! So I will write up some background and character cruch (probably be able to post tomorrow). Look through my background and let me know how you think things could be changed, better integrated, etc. I agree with their relationship - sounds good to me. Also, I will assume that our re-meeting occurred several months ago and will try to write about what their contact/relationship is now. Let me knwo if you have other ideas or how you want to modify it. I'm thinking of having my character work on seedier section of the docks (and thereby give us a contact with Whurly).</p>No need to apologize. I certainly don't know all the rules and appreciate the feedback.
@Alice - cool! So I will write up some background and character cruch (probably be able to post tomorrow). Look through my background and let me know how you think things could be changed, better integrated, etc. I agree with their relationship - sounds good to me. Also, I will assume that our re-meeting occurred several months ago and will try to write about what their contact/relationship is now. Let me...TheRedMage2013-02-22T01:08:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#412013-02-21T20:38:26Z2013-02-21T20:38:26Z<p>@DM Salsa - I would like to take the Magical Knack trait and I apply it to the Sorceror class. I know that trait bonuses don't stack (which is why taking the same trait twice is usually not a good idea), but can this trait be selected twice (applying it once to Sorceror and once to Cleric)? RAW seem to indicate so but I wanted to make sure it is okay.</p>
<p>The trait wouldn't be of any use until I start to multiclass but just wanted to check. I see myself as "the spellcaster" for the group and am trying to position myself to be most effective in that role. If not, no big deal I will pick it once and then find another fun trait.</p>
<p>(Sorry for all my annoying questions!).</p>@DM Salsa - I would like to take the Magical Knack trait and I apply it to the Sorceror class. I know that trait bonuses don't stack (which is why taking the same trait twice is usually not a good idea), but can this trait be selected twice (applying it once to Sorceror and once to Cleric)? RAW seem to indicate so but I wanted to make sure it is okay.
The trait wouldn't be of any use until I start to multiclass but just wanted to check. I see myself as "the spellcaster" for the group and am...TheRedMage2013-02-21T20:38:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#402013-02-21T19:35:49Z2013-02-21T19:35:49Z<p>I appreciate all the input regarding mystic theurge. My plan for now is to start with cleric 1, then decide how to split into sorceror and ultimately end up with mystic theurge.</p>
<p>@Alice - great character. I read the background and like how you worked it in. I was thinking we would know each other this way (open to your opinions or course): My character (as yet unnamed) finds you in an alley broken and bruised because he has been keeping track of Lamm and his whereabouts. He takes you back to the orphanage and drops you off at that doorstep. As you heal, you see him from time to time in public places throughout the city, but you two never get a chance to speak. You find knowledge of the local boxing/wrestling scene from a crumpled up flier that is left for you at the orphanage (later to discover from my character). Some time after you have immersed yourself in your training as you are coming back to your small apartment you are <i> almost </i> ambushed by a man in a hooded cloak. Your skill and senses prevent it and you easily pin the man who you discover is the same one who saved you years ago - my character. He laughs as you are ready to snap his neck, "Good! Good! Now we are ready to kill Lamm!" ..... As far as what the relationship is between our characters from that point, how we interact, what we do I'm open. I certainly don't want to make it seem like my character "made" your character but an interesting way for us to interact. I also want us to be similar age because I don't want this to be a master/student thing and certainly not a romantic thing. Two people who trust few others (but have learned to trust each other) with a mutual goal in mind. Let me know your thoughts!</p>I appreciate all the input regarding mystic theurge. My plan for now is to start with cleric 1, then decide how to split into sorceror and ultimately end up with mystic theurge.
@Alice - great character. I read the background and like how you worked it in. I was thinking we would know each other this way (open to your opinions or course): My character (as yet unnamed) finds you in an alley broken and bruised because he has been keeping track of Lamm and his whereabouts. He takes you back to...TheRedMage2013-02-21T19:35:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#282013-02-20T18:47:39Z2013-02-20T18:47:39Z<p>Nice list - thanks! Do you know any way to be able to get decent defenses, though? Sorceror (or wizard for that matter) would prevent me from wearing any armor from Oracle which would leave me being a little weak AC wise. Certainly the benefit of casting any spell I know spontaneously is awesome. </p>
<p>With my current build, it would be Dex/Wis for attibutes, plus I get Wisdom bonus to AC (ascetic) so I would have a decent AC right from level 1 all without armor!</p>Nice list - thanks! Do you know any way to be able to get decent defenses, though? Sorceror (or wizard for that matter) would prevent me from wearing any armor from Oracle which would leave me being a little weak AC wise. Certainly the benefit of casting any spell I know spontaneously is awesome.
With my current build, it would be Dex/Wis for attibutes, plus I get Wisdom bonus to AC (ascetic) so I would have a decent AC right from level 1 all without armor!TheRedMage2013-02-20T18:47:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#262013-02-20T16:37:40Z2013-02-20T16:37:40Z<p>@Alice - I thought about that doing the Oracle/Sorceror thing as well. If I take a sorceror with empyreal bloodline I can use Wisdom for sorceror casting which would work perfectly. Plus, sorceror's cant cast in armor. With my current build/archetype I don't wear armor anyways. I always appreciate the feedback. If I could find a way to make Oracle/Sorceror/Mystic theurge work well I would do it...</p>@Alice - I thought about that doing the Oracle/Sorceror thing as well. If I take a sorceror with empyreal bloodline I can use Wisdom for sorceror casting which would work perfectly. Plus, sorceror's cant cast in armor. With my current build/archetype I don't wear armor anyways. I always appreciate the feedback. If I could find a way to make Oracle/Sorceror/Mystic theurge work well I would do it...TheRedMage2013-02-20T16:37:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#222013-02-20T12:41:21Z2013-02-20T12:41:21Z<p>I was going to say the same thing - improved trip.</p>
<p>DM Salsa - no problem. That makes sense so I understand the limitation. Quick question (if you feel comfortable answering it) - does this campaign have a lot of undead? I don't plan on being a necromancer cleric, but just trying to decide if I should take positive or negative energy channeling and that might influence my decision.</p>
<p>And to recap our characters to date:</p>
<p>Ninivic - human cleric (evangelist)
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Riddlewrong (Reginald) - rogue (?)
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Alice - human fighter/monk
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Bryce - dwarf ranger (I think he was going to change from spirit ranger to urban ranger archetype)
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Molasbar - (on vacation)
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RedMage - human cleric, possibly cleric/sorceror/mystic theurge</p>
<p>Riddlewrong - you mentioned interest in a non-combat character. Seems like we could use a skill-monkey (although rangers have good skills) or party face so that might work great. Especially given this is an urban campgaign I anticipate a lot of diplomacy, negotiation, etc.</p>I was going to say the same thing - improved trip.
DM Salsa - no problem. That makes sense so I understand the limitation. Quick question (if you feel comfortable answering it) - does this campaign have a lot of undead? I don't plan on being a necromancer cleric, but just trying to decide if I should take positive or negative energy channeling and that might influence my decision.
And to recap our characters to date:
Ninivic - human cleric (evangelist)
Riddlewrong (Reginald) - rogue (?)...TheRedMage2013-02-20T12:41:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#182013-02-20T02:30:56Z2013-02-20T02:30:56Z<p>Reginald & Alice - I appreciate the input regarding the reserve feats. I haven't <i> actually </i> played with one so I don't know how it would turn out. What if fiery burst were changed to a ranged touch attack or even a ranged attack? How about Storm Bolt the same way (ranged touch or ranged attack)? I think that would take care of most fo the issues, right?</p>
<p>Regardless it won't come into play until either 3rd level (fiery burst) or 5h level (storm bolt). DM Salsa - if you're worried about balance we can just forget about it altogether. I'm excited enough by the ascetic archetype which seems well balanced.</p>
<p>The other idea I was thinking strongly of was perhaps taking the eldritch heritage line of feats or even multi-classing cleric/sorceror (empyreal bloodline) then going to mystic theurge PrC. My character could then cover the "spellcaster" in our group. Plus, this completely goes with the character's history of self-reliance.</p>
<p>Also - congrats Alice on the scholarship!</p>
<p>Edit: I re-read through the eldritch heritage feats and they require a Cha 13 and are a little to feat intensive to be worth it. So the question is whether or not to take a hit to Cha for channeling, or maybe keep Cha high and potentially multi-class sorceror....</p>Reginald & Alice - I appreciate the input regarding the reserve feats. I haven't actually played with one so I don't know how it would turn out. What if fiery burst were changed to a ranged touch attack or even a ranged attack? How about Storm Bolt the same way (ranged touch or ranged attack)? I think that would take care of most fo the issues, right?
Regardless it won't come into play until either 3rd level (fiery burst) or 5h level (storm bolt). DM Salsa - if you're worried about balance...TheRedMage2013-02-20T02:30:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Salsa's House of Madness - Curse of the Crimson Throne DiscussionTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMSalsaPresentsCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion#122013-02-19T18:13:28Z2013-02-19T18:13:28Z<p>(This is Olofire, btw. Or rather, Olofire is me).</p>
<p>+1 for injury/strain! Our Rappun Athuk campaign is the first time I've ever played in a game with it, but it seems to work without making healing trivial or unnecessary. (I was just thinking about how our "adventuring day" likely would have ended right after the gnolls).</p>
<p>@DM Salsa - regarding an NPC we know, do you prefer this to be someone from the Player's Guide (I call dibs on Gaedren Lamm! :) or just providing you with a name from our character background. Same question regarding location.</p>
<p>Also here is the text for the reserve feats I mentioned (none of them apply or can be chosen at first level). I wouldn't take all of these, but just something I am thinking about. To be honest, only Fiery Burst may even be worthwhile because of the cleric spell-list. May allow me to be more "blastery" and also would be fun with the self-reliant concept. The idea is that as long as you have a spell in "reserve" that you don't cast you can use that stored magic to create other effects:</p>
<p>FIERY BURST [RESERVE]
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You channel your magical talent into a blast of fire.
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Prerequisite: Ability to cast 2nd-level spells.
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Benefit: As long as you have a fire spell of 2nd level or higher available to cast, you can spend a standard action to create a 5-foot-radius burst of fire at a range of 30 feet. This burst deals 1d6 points of fire damage per level of the highest level fire spell you have available to cast. A successful Reflex save halves the damage.
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As a secondary benefit, you gain a +1 competence bonus
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to your caster level when casting fire spells.</p>
<p>SHADOW VEIL [RESERVE]
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You draw wisps of darkness across your enemy's eyes, obscuring the
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world around him.
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Prerequisite: Ability to cast 2nd-level spells.
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Benefit: As long as you have a darkness spell of 2nd level or higher available to cast, you can obscure the vision of a subject within 30 feet as a standard action. If the subject fails a Will save, it treats all other creatures and objects as though they had concealment and takes
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a –5 penalty on Spot checks for 1 round.
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As a secondary benefit, you gain a +1 competence bonus
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to your caster level when casting darkness spells.</p>
<p>STORM BOLT [RESERVE]
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The electrical energy contained within your magic rages inside you,
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begging to be released.
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Prerequisite: Ability to cast 3rd level spells.
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Benefit: As long as you have an electricity spell of 3rd level or higher available to cast, you can fire a 20-foot line of electricity as a standard action. This bolt deals 1d6 points of electricity damage
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per level of the highest-level electricity spell you have available to cast.
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As a secondary benefit, you gain a +1 competence bonus
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to your caster level when casting electricity spells.</p>
<p>WINTER'S BLAST [RESERVE]
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The frozen magic within you can burst forth in a hail of
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frost.
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Prerequisite: Ability to cast 2nd-level spells.
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Benefit: As long as you have a cold spell of 2nd level or higher available to cast, you can create a 15-foot cone-shaped burst of cold. This cone deals 1d4 points of cold damage per level of the highest-level cold spell you have available to cast. A successful Reflex save halves the damage.
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As a secondary benefit, you gain a +1 competence bonus
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to your caster level when casting cold spells.</p>
<p>@Alice - maybe our characters can know each other? I like the idea of my character running into yours right at the point she is beaten and left for death. It would work well for him "returning" from the Vaults and ready to go find Lamm. He runs into someone with some tell-tale sign of Lamm's assault and thinks "never again - not one more." The self-reliance of your character would work well because of the same self-reliance of my own character. I imagine he (unnamed as of yet) would find her and instead of coddling her and nursing her wounds would be more of the, "Get up. If you die, Lamm wins." Let me know your thoughts. Not sure what our day-to-day activities would be but I'm open to it. Plus, I'd still have a connection with Tusilak (darkness) for when we run into him (or maybe I already know him at this point). Not trying to make my character the center of the whole party but those two connections jumped out for me.</p>(This is Olofire, btw. Or rather, Olofire is me).
+1 for injury/strain! Our Rappun Athuk campaign is the first time I've ever played in a game with it, but it seems to work without making healing trivial or unnecessary. (I was just thinking about how our "adventuring day" likely would have ended right after the gnolls).
@DM Salsa - regarding an NPC we know, do you prefer this to be someone from the Player's Guide (I call dibs on Gaedren Lamm! :) or just providing you with a name from our...TheRedMage2013-02-19T18:13:28ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Carrion Crown PBP Recruitment ThreadTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheTwiceDeadProfessorsCarrionCrown/recruiting&page=4#1542013-02-18T03:32:38Z2013-02-18T03:32:38Z<p>Hope mother and baby are doing well. Thanks for the consideration - sounds like it will be a great game!</p>Hope mother and baby are doing well. Thanks for the consideration - sounds like it will be a great game!TheRedMage2013-02-18T03:32:38ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Carrion Crown PBP Recruitment ThreadTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheTwiceDeadProfessorsCarrionCrown/recruiting&page=3#1482013-02-14T19:00:00Z2013-02-14T19:00:00Z<p>Thanks for update. Good luck to him & his wife!</p>
<p>(@Misroi - now I have bated breath as well :)</p>Thanks for update. Good luck to him & his wife!
(@Misroi - now I have bated breath as well :)TheRedMage2013-02-14T19:00:00ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Ninja DM's Shattered Star - we're back- RecruitmentUdo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheNinjaDMsShatteredStarWereBack/recruiting#342013-02-14T02:02:20Z2013-02-14T02:02:20Z<p>Congrats to those who made it - sounds like it will be an awesome game!</p>Congrats to those who made it - sounds like it will be an awesome game!Udo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-14T02:02:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Carrion Crown PBP Recruitment ThreadTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheTwiceDeadProfessorsCarrionCrown/recruiting&page=3#1452013-02-13T12:31:53Z2013-02-13T12:31:53Z<p>Hey guys - thanks for your patience. Apparently the boards were down last night between 9:30-10:30 when I was trying to post up my character (did anyone else have that problem).</p>
<p>Anyway, the character is listed under my profile - Vistis Horn. Everything is complete <i>except</i> the eidolon which I purposefully left unstatted for now depending on GM/group input. The way my character history is written, the eidolon is based on a serpentine form and more of a "monster." However, given the horror element of the setting/campaign I could easily make his eidolon form either more demonic (actually thinking about the creature on the cover of the Carrion Crown player's guide) or even werewolf-like. I don't know if that is considered too stereotypical but it might be more fun for role-playing purposes.</p>
<p>The serpentine form would allow me to focus more on stealth, scouting but also decent combat whereas the biped (demonic or werewolf) would be more of a brawler. I see the group has a lot of great damage potential and tanks(cavalier, paladin, barbarian).</p>
<p>Also, if you take a look at my spells, I am open to changing those as well. I have to take <i> rejuvenate eidolon </i> otherwise I have no way to heal myself. Infernal healing is a good, guaranteed 10 point heal out of combat which could free up the cleric, or I could substitute with grease or other battlefield control. </p>
<p>So, I am definitely open to input from the GM and players.</p>
<p>As for me as a player: I'm in my early 30s, playing D&D since way back when it was 1st edition but happily moved on to 3.5 and PF (don't like 4 at all). I am committed to the games I play in. I was in a weekly real-life RotRL campaign every week for 1 year (then we moved). Prior to this I played an email RPG for 2 years until one day the DM disappeared (I kid you not). Currently I am playing in a PBP campaign of Rappan Athuk and hope to get into another fun, committed game (I post under the alias of Olofire Stargazer if you want to check out my play-style and commitment/posting frequency). Unless I am on vacation or out-of-town for work (and I will give ample notice) there is a 100% chance I can post everyday and about a 95% chance I can post 2-3x/day. As far as my play style, I personally like to get along with others and design my characters the same way. That's not to say that they are all LG push-overs, but we are engaging in collaborative story-telling. It makes sense for our players to have common goals and trust one another since we are literally putting our lives in other people's hands.</p>
<p>Sorry for the very long post. I appreciate the consideration and hope I get a chance to game with you all!</p>Hey guys - thanks for your patience. Apparently the boards were down last night between 9:30-10:30 when I was trying to post up my character (did anyone else have that problem).
Anyway, the character is listed under my profile - Vistis Horn. Everything is complete except the eidolon which I purposefully left unstatted for now depending on GM/group input. The way my character history is written, the eidolon is based on a serpentine form and more of a "monster." However, given the horror...TheRedMage2013-02-13T12:31:53ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Carrion Crown PBP Recruitment ThreadTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheTwiceDeadProfessorsCarrionCrown/recruiting&page=3#1412013-02-12T13:57:50Z2013-02-12T13:57:50Z<p>@GM - thanks for the feedback and response. I will definitely have something ready and get it to you tonight (I'm on EST so it's morning for me!).</p>
<p>I way I envision the character he will be able to enter battle, but the summons will provide the flexilibity (since they can get a lot done, be used for different purposes, etc). Anyway, thanks for the consideration and I will have something ready by tonight!</p>@GM - thanks for the feedback and response. I will definitely have something ready and get it to you tonight (I'm on EST so it's morning for me!).
I way I envision the character he will be able to enter battle, but the summons will provide the flexilibity (since they can get a lot done, be used for different purposes, etc). Anyway, thanks for the consideration and I will have something ready by tonight!TheRedMage2013-02-12T13:57:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Ninja DM's Shattered Star - we're back- RecruitmentUdo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheNinjaDMsShatteredStarWereBack/recruiting#292013-02-11T20:29:59Z2013-02-11T20:29:59Z<p>I know that my sheet lacks a campaign related trait - I was going to leave that open for DM preference or see is maybe some shared history would suggest something. Thanks for looking out for us! :)</p>
<p>(And my character will either be an archer or summoner so <i> please </i> stand in front of me with two weapo</p>I know that my sheet lacks a campaign related trait - I was going to leave that open for DM preference or see is maybe some shared history would suggest something. Thanks for looking out for us! :)
(And my character will either be an archer or summoner so please stand in front of me with two weapoUdo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-11T20:29:59ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Carrion Crown PBP Recruitment ThreadTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheTwiceDeadProfessorsCarrionCrown/recruiting&page=3#1362013-02-11T12:25:13Z2013-02-11T12:25:13Z<p>Would you consider a synthesist summoner for the arcane slot? It sounds like the group is pretty well rounded so I imagine playing a support role (eidolon focus on stealth, infiltration, defenses).</p>Would you consider a synthesist summoner for the arcane slot? It sounds like the group is pretty well rounded so I imagine playing a support role (eidolon focus on stealth, infiltration, defenses).TheRedMage2013-02-11T12:25:13ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Ninja DM's Shattered Star - we're back- RecruitmentUdo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheNinjaDMsShatteredStarWereBack/recruiting#262013-02-11T12:21:22Z2013-02-11T12:21:22Z<p>Would love to take part in this game! The_Ninja_DM - I sent you a PM about some character ideas, but for the group - considering playing a LE (he's really not evil!) aasimar monk or perhaps a synthesist summoner.</p>
<p>Aasimar monk is this alias, if there is interest I can stat up the other character as well.</p>Would love to take part in this game! The_Ninja_DM - I sent you a PM about some character ideas, but for the group - considering playing a LE (he's really not evil!) aasimar monk or perhaps a synthesist summoner.
Aasimar monk is this alias, if there is interest I can stat up the other character as well.Udo of the Bow (alias of TheRedMage)2013-02-11T12:21:22ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Age of Worms in Golarion RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/AgeOfWormsDawnOfANewAgeInGolarion/recruiting&page=3#1162013-02-07T03:10:44Z2013-02-07T03:10:44Z<p>Good luck to everyone! I think there is really only one solution that takes the burden off donato and still utilizes all these great characters: run 4 groups! ;)</p>Good luck to everyone! I think there is really only one solution that takes the burden off donato and still utilizes all these great characters: run 4 groups! ;)TheRedMage2013-02-07T03:10:44ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Age of Worms in Golarion RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/AgeOfWormsDawnOfANewAgeInGolarion/recruiting&page=2#722013-02-05T19:31:40Z2013-02-05T19:31:40Z<p>I just completed 2 characters for consideration. My idea was to create a character and then take a "what if" scenario to see how different he could be if born/raised under different circumstances. Either way, I think he would be fun to play. Both have full stats & history in my profile.</p>
<p>1. Lore the Dwarf - LE aasimar monk zen archer(will eventually taken some Ninja levels)
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2. Lore Skyseeker - NG aasimar druid</p>
<p>Seems to be a lot of interest in the game - thanks for the consideration!</p>
<p>(Hey Alice! Funny seeing you here.... ;) Would be fun to play together on this side of the screen.)</p>I just completed 2 characters for consideration. My idea was to create a character and then take a "what if" scenario to see how different he could be if born/raised under different circumstances. Either way, I think he would be fun to play. Both have full stats & history in my profile.
1. Lore the Dwarf - LE aasimar monk zen archer(will eventually taken some Ninja levels)
2. Lore Skyseeker - NG aasimar druid
Seems to be a lot of interest in the game - thanks for the consideration!
(Hey...TheRedMage2013-02-05T19:31:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/gameplay&page=2#632013-02-04T15:45:10Z2013-02-04T15:45:10Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Damn trained only skills! Sorry but all of my languages don't help me here. Maybe we can try diplomacy or intimidate to see if it can give us more info about the surrounding area, the Mouth, other monsters, etc. Either way Olo won't be that helpful.... </span></p>Damn trained only skills! Sorry but all of my languages don't help me here. Maybe we can try diplomacy or intimidate to see if it can give us more info about the surrounding area, the Mouth, other monsters, etc. Either way Olo won't be that helpful....TheRedMage2013-02-04T15:45:10ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Age of Worms in Golarion RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/AgeOfWormsDawnOfANewAgeInGolarion/recruiting#172013-02-04T00:58:01Z2013-02-04T00:58:01Z<p>Thanks for the quick response. I will likely submit two characters - that way you can see what works best for party balance.</p>Thanks for the quick response. I will likely submit two characters - that way you can see what works best for party balance.TheRedMage2013-02-04T00:58:01ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Age of Worms in Golarion RecruitmentTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/AgeOfWormsDawnOfANewAgeInGolarion/recruiting#122013-02-03T23:28:21Z2013-02-03T23:28:21Z<p>Very cool! I've wanted to play this for a long time. I remember it coming out in Dungeon magazine. All I know about the campaign is what you said here + that it involved undead/Kyuss (I think).</p>
<p>Me as a player: I'm in my early 30s, playing D&D since way back when it was 1st edition but happily moved on to 3.5 and PF (don't like 4 at all). I am committed to the games I play in. I was in a weekly real-life RotRL campaign every week for 1 year (then we moved). Prior to this I played an email RPG for 2 years until one day the DM disappeared (I kid you not). Currently I am playing in a PBP campaign of Rappan Athuk <a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> here </a>. Unless I am on vacation or out-of-town for work (and I will give ample notice) there is a 100% chance I can post everyday and about a 95% chance I can post 2-3x/day. As far as my play style, I personally like to get along with others and design my characters the same way. That's not to say that they are all LG push-overs, but we are engaging in collaborative story-telling. It makes sense for our players to have common goals and trust one another since we are literally putting our lives in other people's hands.</p>
<p>Couple questions I had about the game - are you allowing 3.5 classes (thinking of Warlock, Dragonfire Adept, Swordsage or Binder) or is it just PF? Any psionics? For character creation purposes, what would be the purpose we are in Varisia (and where would we be)? Finally is there any stuff from Advanced Race Guide that is allowable? I just really want to play a dwarf with different (or no) stat adjustments that moves 30'/round! (Have a great concept for a dwarf monk/ninja).</p>
<p>Anyways, sorry for all the questions and thanks for putting together this game!</p>Very cool! I've wanted to play this for a long time. I remember it coming out in Dungeon magazine. All I know about the campaign is what you said here + that it involved undead/Kyuss (I think).
Me as a player: I'm in my early 30s, playing D&D since way back when it was 1st edition but happily moved on to 3.5 and PF (don't like 4 at all). I am committed to the games I play in. I was in a weekly real-life RotRL campaign every week for 1 year (then we moved). Prior to this I played an email RPG...TheRedMage2013-02-03T23:28:21ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=3#1292013-01-21T12:28:03Z2013-01-21T12:28:03Z<p>@Alice - I will have a completed sheet to you by the end of business day today (I'm glad I saw your deadline as 8 pm EST, which gave me some extra hours of sleep last night!). </p>
<p>Also, what time zone are you on (I don't know if you mentioned it somewhere).</p>
<p>Finally, do you prefer to have a character sheet emailed to you, or just put on as an alias here on the forums?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>@Alice - I will have a completed sheet to you by the end of business day today (I'm glad I saw your deadline as 8 pm EST, which gave me some extra hours of sleep last night!).
Also, what time zone are you on (I don't know if you mentioned it somewhere).
Finally, do you prefer to have a character sheet emailed to you, or just put on as an alias here on the forums?
Thanks!TheRedMage2013-01-21T12:28:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=3#1132013-01-19T00:22:28Z2013-01-19T00:22:28Z<p>@Alice - glad you like the concept! Thanks for the feedback.</p>
<p>Like I said, the patron really could be anybody/anything. As a player I know about the Far Realm but really what does a 1st level character know? It could be a Far Realm creature aligned against Orcus, another demon or even Orcus himself who is the patron (which would make things VERY interesting later on).</p>
<p>I will get the name and backstory written up this weekend along with some kind of picture.</p>
<p>Also, I realized that I could use a similar story and creature an Oracle of the Dark Tapestry (which was my other idea anyways). I don't see much interest in divine magic whereas it seems the arcane route is well covered so let me know. I do have an interest in party balance (and all of us staying alive!).</p>@Alice - glad you like the concept! Thanks for the feedback.
Like I said, the patron really could be anybody/anything. As a player I know about the Far Realm but really what does a 1st level character know? It could be a Far Realm creature aligned against Orcus, another demon or even Orcus himself who is the patron (which would make things VERY interesting later on).
I will get the name and backstory written up this weekend along with some kind of picture.
Also, I realized that I could use...TheRedMage2013-01-19T00:22:28ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=3#1092013-01-18T17:49:04Z2013-01-18T17:49:04Z<p>I think the problem arises when the player has unacknowledged stereotypes or prejudices - which often happens when men play women. </p>
<p>For fantasy games, we actually embrace the racial stereotypes and prejudices (orcs hate elves, dwarves drink excessively, etc).</p>
<p>@Magnauak - "In fact human people play elves, half-orcs, dwarves, and halflings." Very good point</p>I think the problem arises when the player has unacknowledged stereotypes or prejudices - which often happens when men play women.
For fantasy games, we actually embrace the racial stereotypes and prejudices (orcs hate elves, dwarves drink excessively, etc).
@Magnauak - "In fact human people play elves, half-orcs, dwarves, and halflings." Very good pointTheRedMage2013-01-18T17:49:04ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=3#1042013-01-18T14:33:49Z2013-01-18T14:33:49Z<p>No, it was very helpful! Not that I made the best impression with that kind of first post.... :)</p>No, it was very helpful! Not that I made the best impression with that kind of first post.... :)TheRedMage2013-01-18T14:33:49ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=3#1022013-01-18T14:02:08Z2013-01-18T14:02:08Z<p>@AdamWarnock</p>
<p>Thank you for the clarity. I did read the kingmaker game thread before reading this one and that's where my initial confusion came in. However, this is the thread and the game I am interested in! So, the rest of the post applies. This teaches me a lesson not to post after spending an hour putting a baby with a fever to sleep....</p>
<p>@Alice</p>
<p>Thank you for the prompt feedback. I know that some ideas don't work well with every group or DM and to be honest I have not played either #1 or #2 before (though I have played a swordsage and that was fun) so how this translates into game balance is questionable.</p>
<p>In this case my idea is the following:</p>
<p>A neutral half-elf Witch with the bonded-witch archetype (because I hate keeping track of familiars).</p>
<p>His background is this:
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After staring at the stars for 10 years, the stars have begun to look back...</p>
<p>Essentially he was somewhat of an odd child. An outcast due to his dual-heritage who spent nights staring into the sky, looking for something - meaning, escape from his current life. Somehow this attracted the attention of a creature from the Far Realm who became his patron.</p>
<p>The character is not crazy, he is not insane or illogical. Instead, he has a patron who provided him a conduit (via his bonded item) to power and whispers to him - advice, suggestions, patterns among the night sky, knowledge. Always subtle and not quite with direction he doesn't know what to make of it, but he knows it has changed his life forever.</p>
<p>He will maximize curse effectiveness and also choose healing spells. His reason for traveling and choosing to explore an area that has essentially killed everyone else is based on these whispers from his patron who suggests a more direct way to communicate and expand his knowledge will be found.</p>
<p>So, nothing particularly exciting regarding class/race but I like his background and I think it gives him a realistic motivation to go dungeon-delving. Also, the true nature of what he will find (is his patron evil? What is it exactly? Is he supposed to be opening a portal to the Far Realm?) is in question. I leave that up to the DM to decide.</p>
<p>(Thanks again for pointing out my error and giving me a chance to correct it!)</p>@AdamWarnock
Thank you for the clarity. I did read the kingmaker game thread before reading this one and that's where my initial confusion came in. However, this is the thread and the game I am interested in! So, the rest of the post applies. This teaches me a lesson not to post after spending an hour putting a baby with a fever to sleep....
@Alice
Thank you for the prompt feedback. I know that some ideas don't work well with every group or DM and to be honest I have not played either #1...TheRedMage2013-01-18T14:02:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Rappan Athuk: The Dungeon of Graves (PFRPG)TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/RappanAthukTheDungeonOfGraves/recruiting&page=2#902013-01-18T04:01:15Z2013-01-18T04:01:15Z<p>HOLYCRAPOMGTHISLOOKSAWESOME!!</p>
<p>Okay, got it out of my system. Moving on....</p>
<p>This looks like it is going to be a great game and it seems a lot of people are interested with a lot of exciting character concepts. I know that all the players will be voting on characters, but to me it makes sense to talk about play style and give a little background.</p>
<p>So, about me:
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1. Early 30s, playing D&D since way back when it was 1st edition but happily moved on to 3.5 and PF (don't like 4 at all).
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2. I am committed to the games I play in. I was in a weekly real-life RotRL campaign every week for 1 year (then we moved). Prior to this I played an email RPG for 2 years until one day the DM disappeared (I kid you not).
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3. Unless I am on vacation or out-of-town for work (and I will give ample notice) there is a 100% chance I can post everyday and about a 95% chance I can post 2-3x/day.
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4. As far as my play style, I personally like to get along with others and design my characters the same way. That's not to say that they are all LG push-overs, but we are engaging in collaborative story-telling. It makes sense for our players to have common goals and trust one another since we are literally putting our lives in other people's hands.</p>
<p>As far as my character I have 3 concepts in mind which I will describe in order of preference (because I'm not really sure what will be preferred or allowed).
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1. Shadow Sun Ninja (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226356) this is a homebrew variant of the Swordsage from Tome of Battle. ToB is 3.5 but with a few very mild changes this class is ready for PF (for example, change HD from d6 to d8 and update skill list). In this case I would play a human but with a mild tweak (darkvision, will adjust other traits accordingly based on Advanced Race Guide). I have a wonderful back story that meshes the class features of light/dark. There are also a LOT of great homebrew disciplines (which seem well balanced) that make this class a lot of fun without breaking it. This would fill the sneaky/skill/attack role. If you are not familiar with the whole maneuver system then I would want to play...
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2. Human Synthesist summoner + the Eidolon master archetype (http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/BestinClass/2012/20120402.html ). Essentially this gives up spellcasting to focus on the eidolon. My goal here is to play him as shapechanger.
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3. Finally if you (and I mean the DM and my fellow players) say hey, that seems too strange or game-breaking or bizarre I would want to play either an Elven Oracle of the Dark Tapestry or a Witch.</p>
<p>I guess my submission is a bit different than the others as I'm submitting myself as a player with the promise that I will bring dedication, experience and comraderie to the table.</p>
<p>Alright, enough writing. This is starting to sound like a personal ad!</p>
<p>Good luck everyone, sounds like whatever the party ends up as will be a lot of fun.</p>
<p>EDIT: I also wanted to say that I am open to making a shared background or otherwise explaining how two of our characters met or know each other. Sometimes it is fun to risk your life with a friend rather than strangers you meet in a tavern! :)</p>HOLYCRAPOMGTHISLOOKSAWESOME!!
Okay, got it out of my system. Moving on....
This looks like it is going to be a great game and it seems a lot of people are interested with a lot of exciting character concepts. I know that all the players will be voting on characters, but to me it makes sense to talk about play style and give a little background.
So, about me:
1. Early 30s, playing D&D since way back when it was 1st edition but happily moved on to 3.5 and PF (don't like 4 at all).
2. I am...TheRedMage2013-01-18T04:01:15ZForums: Advice: The best witch build I've never seen?TheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okw0?The-best-witch-build-Ive-never-seen#12012-08-02T00:59:16Z2012-08-02T00:59:16Z<p>I like witches. True, I'm new to PF and haven't played one yet, but I like them.</p>
<p>I've been looking through the threads and the great class guides but I didn't see discussion of this idea: Dual-cursed oracle 1/witch X</p>
<p>I wonder if the dual-cursed oracle is worth it for the following reason:</p>
<p>Misfortune (Ex): At 1st level, as an immediate action, you can force a creature within 30 feet to reroll any one d20 roll that it has just made before the results of the roll are revealed. The creature must take the result of the reroll, even if it’s worse than the original roll. Once a creature has suffered from your misfortune, it cannot be the target of this revelation again for 1 day.</p>
<p>From my understanding there is no save, so there is no concern of DC because of that. And this power could then be used as the basis of the misfortune hex/cackle etc. The character would be built exactly as a witch (as far as attributes, race considerations, etc) but with the level dip at 1st level. </p>
<p>Is this worth it (for someone who wants to play a very hex-based witch)?</p>I like witches. True, I'm new to PF and haven't played one yet, but I like them.
I've been looking through the threads and the great class guides but I didn't see discussion of this idea: Dual-cursed oracle 1/witch X
I wonder if the dual-cursed oracle is worth it for the following reason:
Misfortune (Ex): At 1st level, as an immediate action, you can force a creature within 30 feet to reroll any one d20 roll that it has just made before the results of the roll are revealed. The creature...TheRedMage2012-08-02T00:59:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: New to PFS, character adviceTheRedMagehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okqt?New-to-PFS-character-advice#122012-08-02T00:51:08Z2012-08-02T00:51:08Z<p>Awesome advice.</p>
<p>In a nutshell:
<br />
Have fun
<br />
Swim
<br />
Get a Wand of Cure Light Wounds
<br />
Be versatile</p>
<p>Sounds like classes with more skill points would be able to meet the above. At least this lets me narrow it down to witch (with the Int bonus they should have a decent set of skills), rogue or archery ranger.</p>
<p>Is perception still the most important skill? (Besides swim, of course :)</p>Awesome advice.
In a nutshell:
Have fun
Swim
Get a Wand of Cure Light Wounds
Be versatile
Sounds like classes with more skill points would be able to meet the above. At least this lets me narrow it down to witch (with the Int bonus they should have a decent set of skills), rogue or archery ranger.
Is perception still the most important skill? (Besides swim, of course :)TheRedMage2012-08-02T00:51:08Z