paizo.com Recent Posts by Varrel Thrunebanepaizo.com Recent Posts by Varrel Thrunebane2012-10-06T11:33:43Z2012-10-06T11:33:43ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Advanced Class Guide Playest (PFS City of Strangers, Part 1 lvl 5)Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ACGCityOfStrangersPart1Playtest/recruiting#32013-11-24T12:30:56Z2013-11-24T12:30:56Z<p>Oh man, I am soo bummed to be away from home with no computer. Sucks trying to make a char on a phone.</p>
<p>I've been wanting to get back into one of your games ever since life meant I Had to drop from the Mendevan Crusade game.</p>
<p>Crap.</p>Oh man, I am soo bummed to be away from home with no computer. Sucks trying to make a char on a phone.
I've been wanting to get back into one of your games ever since life meant I Had to drop from the Mendevan Crusade game.
Crap.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2013-11-24T12:30:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shadow of the Colossus DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowOfTheColossus/discussion#182013-01-17T18:17:44Z2013-01-17T18:17:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">SubGM-Architect wrote:</div><blockquote> If anyone needs a character sheet, I have one formatted for paizo forums, spoilers and all, and would be happy to email it to anyone! </blockquote><p>I would appreciate it.SubGM-Architect wrote:If anyone needs a character sheet, I have one formatted for paizo forums, spoilers and all, and would be happy to email it to anyone!
I would appreciate it.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2013-01-17T18:17:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Megan's Curse of the Crimson Throne OOC ThreadVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MegansCurseOfTheCrimsonThrone/discussion&page=15#7082013-01-15T12:32:00Z2013-01-15T12:32:00Z<p>Just caught up on the thread. Interesting.</p>Just caught up on the thread. Interesting.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2013-01-15T12:32:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Baldwin the Merciful's, CoT CampaignVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BaldwinTheMercifulsCoTCampaign/discussion&page=123#61232013-01-12T12:33:08Z2013-01-12T12:33:08Z<p>Also I miss my Magus.
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Varrel rocks so hard.</p>Also I miss my Magus.
Varrel rocks so hard.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2013-01-12T12:33:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Baldwin the Merciful's, CoT CampaignVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BaldwinTheMercifulsCoTCampaign/discussion&page=107#53092012-12-30T10:17:28Z2012-12-30T10:17:28Z<p>Ohhh, if you need anti plague and chemical stuff, please oh please Baldwin. Introduce Varrel as a DMPC! He's got max ranks in Alchemy. He's a Lawful Neutral Ex- slave of Thrune who has a IMP familiar (though they don't like each other).</p>
<p>He'd be a black market type since he hates Thrune.</p>Ohhh, if you need anti plague and chemical stuff, please oh please Baldwin. Introduce Varrel as a DMPC! He's got max ranks in Alchemy. He's a Lawful Neutral Ex- slave of Thrune who has a IMP familiar (though they don't like each other).
He'd be a black market type since he hates Thrune.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-30T10:17:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Baldwin the Merciful's, CoT CampaignVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BaldwinTheMercifulsCoTCampaign/discussion&page=106#52542012-12-29T22:12:40Z2012-12-29T22:12:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrea1 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Oh lordy, when Baldwin says 'update' be better be ready to fire up Hero Lab</p>
<p>•Rolls in a ball and cries• <b>Mommy help me!</b></p>
<p>We could always just send in 4-5 PCs! </blockquote><p>I have Varrel ready to go should the worst happen to Duncan.
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He's like an elvish Batman!</p>Andrea1 wrote:Oh lordy, when Baldwin says 'update' be better be ready to fire up Hero Lab
*Rolls in a ball and cries* Mommy help me!
We could always just send in 4-5 PCs!
I have Varrel ready to go should the worst happen to Duncan.
He's like an elvish Batman!Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-29T22:12:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Arena Outer Tower of Urdavan and VarrelVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9jk?The-Arena-Outer-Tower-of-Urdavan-and-Varrel#72012-12-15T02:48:25Z2012-12-15T02:48:25Z<p>Sorry guys. I know this is a stuff around but I have (again) let gaming encroach on real life and it's causing a lot of problems.</p>
<p>So that's it from me. You win buddy. Do well in the following rounds. Been a pleasure.</p>Sorry guys. I know this is a stuff around but I have (again) let gaming encroach on real life and it's causing a lot of problems.
So that's it from me. You win buddy. Do well in the following rounds. Been a pleasure.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-15T02:48:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Arena Outer Tower of Urdavan and VarrelVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9jk?The-Arena-Outer-Tower-of-Urdavan-and-Varrel#62012-12-14T23:57:41Z2012-12-14T23:57:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>All up I figure you took 25 lethal and 22 non-lethal damage. Between fatigued and Entangled you suffer
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-2 Str (= -1 to hit and damage)
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-6 Dex (= -3 to AC next round)
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This puts you at 47+22 nonlethal. Pretty sure you are gonna drop me unless you roll poorly. Hopefully that -3 to your attack makes you miss ;)
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Remember to roll twice and take the worst for your first attack</span></p>All up I figure you took 25 lethal and 22 non-lethal damage. Between fatigued and Entangled you suffer
-2 Str (= -1 to hit and damage)
-6 Dex (= -3 to AC next round)
This puts you at 47+22 nonlethal. Pretty sure you are gonna drop me unless you roll poorly. Hopefully that -3 to your attack makes you miss ;)
Remember to roll twice and take the worst for your first attackVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T23:57:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Arena Outer Tower of Urdavan and VarrelVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9jk?The-Arena-Outer-Tower-of-Urdavan-and-Varrel#52012-12-14T23:52:56Z2012-12-14T23:52:56Z<p>Varrel the uses SPELL COMBAT to cast RIME FROSTBITE <span class=messageboard-ooc>(NO SAVE, auto ENTANGLED, + FATIGUE and 11 non-lethal bonus damage per hit)</span>
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taking his free attack from the spell first and using a swift Action for ARCANE ACCURACY.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Concentration DC17 to cast defensive</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 6 = 26</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellstrike Attack-Rime Frostbite +4 Keen Scimitar </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 15 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 6 + 2 = 24</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12</span>+11 nonlethal.</p>
<p>Then takes his regular full attack (frostbite lasts touches per level)
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ATTACK 1
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellstrike Attack-Rime Frostbite +4 Keen Scimitar </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 15 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 6 + 2 = 36</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14</span>+11 nonlethal.</p>
<p>ATTACK 2
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellstrike Attack-Rime Frostbite +4 Keen Scimitar </span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 6 + 2 = 31</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11</span>+11 nonlethal.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Talon uses the wand on Urdavan again
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>UMD DC20</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20</span></p>Varrel the uses SPELL COMBAT to cast RIME FROSTBITE (NO SAVE, auto ENTANGLED, + FATIGUE and 11 non-lethal bonus damage per hit)
taking his free attack from the spell first and using a swift Action for ARCANE ACCURACY.
Concentration DC17 to cast defensive[dice]1d20+11+6[/dice]
Spellstrike Attack-Rime Frostbite +4 Keen Scimitar [dice]1d20+15+6+2[/dice]
Damage[dice]1d6+9[/dice]+11 nonlethal.
Then takes his regular full attack (frostbite lasts touches per level)
ATTACK 1
Spellstrike...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T23:52:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Arena Outer Tower of Urdavan and VarrelVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9jk?The-Arena-Outer-Tower-of-Urdavan-and-Varrel#42012-12-14T22:25:04Z2012-12-14T22:25:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Should be able to post a bit today. Got the kids though. Have something up soon</span></p>Should be able to post a bit today. Got the kids though. Have something up soonVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T22:25:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Arena Outer Tower of Urdavan and VarrelVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9jk?The-Arena-Outer-Tower-of-Urdavan-and-Varrel#32012-12-14T21:47:47Z2012-12-14T21:47:47Z<p>.</p>.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T21:47:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=7#3122012-12-14T01:23:56Z2012-12-14T01:23:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Setting the Stage wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hi. finally back and setting up for the battles to come.</p>
<p>I noticed to issues. </p>
<p>@Varrell the Imp has to make UMD rolls to use the wand. His UMD seems to be off. 11 +cha of 2 should be 13. Imps dont get a +3 bonus to the skill. familiars have their own set of class skills.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>I have 11(+3class skill) ranks
<p>So talon is 11+ 2(his cha mod)=13</p>
<p>I'll update the sheet and start him making checks. DC is 20. Urdavan do you want me to retcon those actions? I just wasted charges since you saved any way.</p>Setting the Stage wrote:Hi. finally back and setting up for the battles to come.
I noticed to issues.
@Varrell the Imp has to make UMD rolls to use the wand. His UMD seems to be off. 11 +cha of 2 should be 13. Imps dont get a +3 bonus to the skill. familiars have their own set of class skills.
I have 11(+3class skill) ranks So talon is 11+ 2(his cha mod)=13
I'll update the sheet and start him making checks. DC is 20. Urdavan do you want me to retcon those actions? I just wasted charges...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T01:23:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2452012-12-14T01:10:38Z2012-12-14T01:10:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My AC is 27+4(shield)=31.
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So I take 2 hits only (your two threats) and neither confirms (I'll use the jingasa) . 59 damage to me as I read your two damage rolls and 5 to you. Correct?</span></p>My AC is 27+4(shield)=31.
So I take 2 hits only (your two threats) and neither confirms (I'll use the jingasa) . 59 damage to me as I read your two damage rolls and 5 to you. Correct?Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-14T01:10:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2422012-12-13T22:04:21Z2012-12-13T22:04:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yep. OK I'll edit for the scimitar thanks.......crap. an hour is up. Add +1 for weapon[die and +3 for enhancement to the damage you took</span></p>Yep. OK I'll edit for the scimitar thanks.......crap. an hour is up. Add +1 for weapon[die and +3 for enhancement to the damage you tookVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T22:04:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2402012-12-13T21:47:32Z2012-12-13T21:47:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No worries</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yep. You can spell combat with any weapon. You disarmed my scimitar, so the cestus is a backup you always wear.</span></p>No worries
Yep. You can spell combat with any weapon. You disarmed my scimitar, so the cestus is a backup you always wear.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T21:47:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=7#3082012-12-13T21:22:08Z2012-12-13T21:22:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Perfect Tommy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Varrel, Urdavans odds of passing are much greater than the straight statistics he posted. Not due to error, but due to the game mechanics posted.</p>
<p>Hero Points can be used before the fact to add +8 to a die roll. This is •huge• or +4 after the fact.</p>
<p>This knocks the chances of any save or suck caster way, way down especially in the early rounds of the Arena.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Yep. I hate hero points, but oh well.
</p>
Maybe i'll get lucky and he'll roll a 1....</p>Perfect Tommy wrote:Varrel, Urdavans odds of passing are much greater than the straight statistics he posted. Not due to error, but due to the game mechanics posted.
Hero Points can be used before the fact to add +8 to a die roll. This is *huge* or +4 after the fact.
This knocks the chances of any save or suck caster way, way down especially in the early rounds of the Arena.
Yep. I hate hero points, but oh well.
Maybe i'll get lucky and he'll roll a 1....Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T21:22:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2382012-12-13T20:54:19Z2012-12-13T20:54:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If you allow the crit you take 30 damage. If you use the Jingasa to negate it you took 20.
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Either way make your 2 fort saves.</span>,</p>If you allow the crit you take 30 damage. If you use the Jingasa to negate it you took 20.
Either way make your 2 fort saves.,Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T20:54:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2362012-12-13T20:23:56Z2012-12-13T20:23:56Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>27 is my RAW CMD. 10+BAB8+Str5+Dex4= 27. Add my Ring and Jingasa and my CMD is 29 so you miss and I am still armed.</span></p>
<p>Barely retaining his weapon, Jin delays to allow Talon to hit the monk with the wand again.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Roll twice and take worst result on your save</span></p>
<p>He then launches a spell combat full attack. Swift action to activate ARCANE ACCURACY (+6 to hit)
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Casting BESTOW CURSE and taking his free attack from the spell first
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Melee Spell Combat (+1 Silver Cestus</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 6 = 38</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>
<p>••<span class=messageboard-ooc>Confirm Critical Hit</span>••
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Melee Spell Combat (+1 Silver Cestus)</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 6 = 22</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Cast Defensively DC 21</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 6 = 31</span></p>
<p>Then his regular FULL ATTACK
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Melee Spell Combat (+1 Silver Cestus)</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 6 = 19</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Melee Spell Combat (+1 Silver Cestus)</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 6 = 23</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Damage</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]
27 is my RAW CMD. 10+BAB8+Str5+Dex4= 27. Add my Ring and Jingasa and my CMD is 29 so you miss and I am still armed.
Barely retaining his weapon, Jin delays to allow Talon to hit the monk with the wand again.
Roll twice and take worst result on your save
He then launches a spell combat full attack. Swift action to activate ARCANE ACCURACY (+6 to hit)
Casting BESTOW CURSE and taking his free attack from the spell first
Melee Spell Combat (+1 Silver...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T20:23:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=7#3032012-12-13T17:37:49Z2012-12-13T17:37:49Z<p>I am happy with Urduvan's breakdown. If possible keeping the same actions would be preferred due to time difference.</p>
<p>Varrel is a glass cannon specialist in save of lose. Uradavan needs to kill me quick or he'll be dropped soon.....</p>I am happy with Urduvan's breakdown. If possible keeping the same actions would be preferred due to time difference.
Varrel is a glass cannon specialist in save of lose. Uradavan needs to kill me quick or he'll be dropped soon.....Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T17:37:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2302012-12-13T17:28:20Z2012-12-13T17:28:20Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I attacked.you directly. Both me (in M7) and Talon (30ft above you) are now visible. My current AC is 31</span></p>I attacked.you directly. Both me (in M7) and Talon (30ft above you) are now visible. My current AC is 31Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T17:28:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2262012-12-13T13:12:55Z2012-12-13T13:12:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nah that's cool. Take your turn. I gotta to to bed now. Post my response in the morning.</span></p>Nah that's cool. Take your turn. I gotta to to bed now. Post my response in the morning.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T13:12:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2242012-12-13T13:03:55Z2012-12-13T13:03:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Actually evil eye works for a full round even if you save. Subtract 4 from your slumber saves...</span></p>Actually evil eye works for a full round even if you save. Subtract 4 from your slumber saves...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T13:03:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=6#2982012-12-13T10:30:01Z2012-12-13T10:30:01Z<p>Kinda hoping Urdavan rolls low..... If he fails I win.
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Not sure the percentile odds of him beating a DC 21 save with his +13 mod (after evil eye). He needs to make two rolls and take the worst one.</p>
<p>If he passes.... I might be screwed.</p>Kinda hoping Urdavan rolls low..... If he fails I win.
Not sure the percentile odds of him beating a DC 21 save with his +13 mod (after evil eye). He needs to make two rolls and take the worst one.
If he passes.... I might be screwed.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T10:30:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2202012-12-13T10:22:53Z2012-12-13T10:22:53Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Saw you alreay rolled an 8 on initiative so I'll just go.</span></p>
<p>The wand gone off and talon becomes visible and the Hex goes off.Varrel delays so Talon (who acts on Jin's turn) goes first. He relays, <b>Hit him again!</b>
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Talon casts ILL OMEN again via the wand.
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Varrel now uses his SLUMBER hex to try and drop his opponent.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>DC21 Will save. Roll 2x at -4 penalty and take the worst result. Failure means you fall asleep for 11 rounds.</span></p>Saw you alreay rolled an 8 on initiative so I'll just go.
The wand gone off and talon becomes visible and the Hex goes off.Varrel delays so Talon (who acts on Jin's turn) goes first. He relays, Hit him again!
Talon casts ILL OMEN again via the wand.
Varrel now uses his SLUMBER hex to try and drop his opponent.
DC21 Will save. Roll 2x at -4 penalty and take the worst result. Failure means you fall asleep for 11 rounds.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T10:22:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=6#2972012-12-13T10:00:03Z2012-12-13T10:00:03Z<p>The original term was coined by Wotc. The literal term was an in game title the Githyanki race used to describe Fighter/Wizard multi class. Many Githyanki warriors were Gish in the game.</p>
<p>The term became popular amongst gamers to describe any fighter/wizard combo and later any hybrid that used magic to empower melee combat.</p>
<p>The classic 'Gish' for an Optimizer was to aim for 9th level arcane casting with BAB 17(to get the 4th attack). Typically it was Fighter 2/Wiz 5/EK10 and the rest made up of something like Abundant Champion or Arcane Archer.</p>The original term was coined by Wotc. The literal term was an in game title the Githyanki race used to describe Fighter/Wizard multi class. Many Githyanki warriors were Gish in the game.
The term became popular amongst gamers to describe any fighter/wizard combo and later any hybrid that used magic to empower melee combat.
The classic 'Gish' for an Optimizer was to aim for 9th level arcane casting with BAB 17(to get the 4th attack). Typically it was Fighter 2/Wiz 5/EK10 and the rest made up...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T10:00:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2192012-12-13T09:49:42Z2012-12-13T09:49:42Z<p>Varrel stealthily makes his way into the room (taking 10 with hide in plain sight= Stealth 29)
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Coming upon seeing a being carrying the trappings of a warrior.
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<i>Talon, remain invisible and report to me what he does via telepathy. We'll try and drop him at a distance.</i></p>
<p>Varrel withdraws just out of the room and Taps himself with a Wand of SHIELD (AC now 31) and a wand of Infernal healing. He empowers his Scimitar via his Arcane Pool. (Acts as +4 Keen Scimitar) And closes to 30feet, the maximum range of his hexes. </p>
<p><i>Talon on my mark fly 30ft above him and hit him with ILL OMEN, I will ready and hit him withmy EVIL EYE HEX immediately after......3...2....1..NOW!</i></p>
<p>From directly above Talon casts ILL OMEN <span class=messageboard-ooc>Mind Affecting NO SAVE. Urdaven Makes 2 rolls for his save vs Evil Eye and takes the worse result</span> and Varrel's readied action to cast Evil Eye goes off.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Urdavan make 2 saves vs DC 21 and take the worst result. Failure means you take -4 to all saves for 9 rounds. Success.reduces the duration to 1 round.</span></p>
<p>then roll Initiative
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<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23</span></p>Varrel stealthily makes his way into the room (taking 10 with hide in plain sight= Stealth 29)
Coming upon seeing a being carrying the trappings of a warrior.
Talon, remain invisible and report to me what he does via telepathy. We'll try and drop him at a distance.
Varrel withdraws just out of the room and Taps himself with a Wand of SHIELD (AC now 31) and a wand of Infernal healing. He empowers his Scimitar via his Arcane Pool. (Acts as +4 Keen Scimitar) And closes to 30feet, the maximum...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T09:49:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2172012-12-13T06:38:01Z2012-12-13T06:38:01Z<p>Thx</p>ThxVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T06:38:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2152012-12-13T06:19:59Z2012-12-13T06:19:59Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Still can't find a map</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Still can't find a map
[Spoiler omitted]Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T06:19:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=6#2662012-12-13T04:40:29Z2012-12-13T04:40:29Z<p>Correct on the pbp thing.</p>
<p>I normally play 3 games and post 2-5 times a day from my phone. Keeps up with normal pbp. I have 5 hours to post now.</p>Correct on the pbp thing.
I normally play 3 games and post 2-5 times a day from my phone. Keeps up with normal pbp. I have 5 hours to post now.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T04:40:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=5#2082012-12-13T04:35:57Z2012-12-13T04:35:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I can post for about 5 hours. Need my perception check result and a map link. I believe my opponent has chewed 3 rounds buffing.</span></p>I can post for about 5 hours. Need my perception check result and a map link. I believe my opponent has chewed 3 rounds buffing.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T04:35:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion&page=6#2522012-12-13T02:34:53Z2012-12-13T02:34:53Z<p>Anybody got a map link?</p>Anybody got a map link?Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-13T02:34:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=4#1522012-12-12T09:41:21Z2012-12-12T09:41:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My perception results DM? Where is the map link? Sorry at the Xmas party.</span></p>My perception results DM? Where is the map link? Sorry at the Xmas party.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-12T09:41:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=3#1262012-12-12T08:15:36Z2012-12-12T08:15:36Z<p>Rd1: <i>Keep and eye out Talon and warn me if you see anything</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>PerceptionVarrel</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31</span></p>
<p><i>I know the drill slave</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception Talon</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17</span>
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Talon flies up to the ceiling (he has at will invisibility up)</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception results will determine further actions...awaiting DM response </span></p>Rd1: Keep and eye out Talon and warn me if you see anything
PerceptionVarrel[dice]1d20+22[/dice]
I know the drill slave
Perception Talon[dice]1d20+14[/dice]
Talon flies up to the ceiling (he has at will invisibility up)
Perception results will determine further actions...awaiting DM responseVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-12T08:15:36ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=12#5842012-12-12T06:03:02Z2012-12-12T06:03:02Z<p>I am in Australia GMT+10.</p>
<p>I post from my smartphone. Will be light today though. Christmas party.</p>I am in Australia GMT+10.
I post from my smartphone. Will be light today though. Christmas party.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-12T06:03:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay&page=2#552012-12-12T04:49:09Z2012-12-12T04:49:09Z<p>Suddenly for the first time, Talon speaks with some fear in his telepathic voice, <i>This god and his herald are unknown to me, certainly not hailing from the hells. This is unknown, be wary, slave.</i></p>
<p>Varrel smiles.
<br />
[b]I'd take this over trafficking with you again any day devil. If the prize is sufficient to assault Thrune, it's worth it[b]</p>
<p>He touches the symbol....</p>Suddenly for the first time, Talon speaks with some fear in his telepathic voice, This god and his herald are unknown to me, certainly not hailing from the hells. This is unknown, be wary, slave.
Varrel smiles.
[b]I'd take this over trafficking with you again any day devil. If the prize is sufficient to assault Thrune, it's worth it[b]
He touches the symbol....Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-12T04:49:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay#102012-12-11T20:19:17Z2012-12-11T20:19:17Z<p>Varrel walks steadily forward and casts a glare back to the tiefling and his pet imp. Talon empathically noted his masters wary eyes.
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<b>Imps make fine familiars. Hellspawn are particularly like to summon my kind. Do you know the Half-Breed?</b></p>
<p>Varrel answers back in heavily accented infernal
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<b>No. Nor would I associate with any who'd keep with devils.</b></p>
<p>Talon smiled at that, <b>You are a hypocrite then, slave.</b>
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Varrel did not respond to the comment. He was a hypocrite.
<br />
A slave who killed his master, and in his quest for Vengeance against Cheliax, summoneda devil to help him gain power.</p>
<p>Varrel puts memories from his mind. <b>Go invisible and remain close, but hidden. It may not be long.</b></p>
<p>Bloodshed. Shed in pursuit of a goal. Talon's favorite pastime.</p>Varrel walks steadily forward and casts a glare back to the tiefling and his pet imp. Talon empathically noted his masters wary eyes.
Imps make fine familiars. Hellspawn are particularly like to summon my kind. Do you know the Half-Breed?
Varrel answers back in heavily accented infernal
No. Nor would I associate with any who'd keep with devils.
Talon smiled at that, You are a hypocrite then, slave.
Varrel did not respond to the comment. He was a hypocrite.
A slave who killed his master, and...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-11T20:19:17ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=11#5372012-12-11T09:26:19Z2012-12-11T09:26:19Z<p>Still here</p>Still hereVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-11T09:26:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Arena DiscussionVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/discussion#192012-12-10T08:27:54Z2012-12-10T08:27:54Z<p>Where are the map links?</p>Where are the map links?Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-10T08:27:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/gameplay#22012-12-10T08:24:06Z2012-12-10T08:24:06Z<p>Varrel rises from his place amongst those gathered. His irritating and throughly irritating familiar, TALON sitting on his shoulder, with his tail around the back of his neck and stinger swaying across the other shoulder in a perpetual threat.</p>
<p>The consular limp whispers into his 'Masters' ear.
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<b>Don't die in this. Sadly you are not yet corrupted enough for me to drag you back to hell.</b></p>
<p>The elf purposely steps forward, <b>The hells will not take you back. There would be no reward for you. You will continue to serve as I have bound you and the lower realms will continue to laugh at the imp who couldn't corrupt a slave. Now, shut up and ready yourself. There will be blood this day.</b></p>Varrel rises from his place amongst those gathered. His irritating and throughly irritating familiar, TALON sitting on his shoulder, with his tail around the back of his neck and stinger swaying across the other shoulder in a perpetual threat.
The consular limp whispers into his 'Masters' ear.
Don't die in this. Sadly you are not yet corrupted enough for me to drag you back to hell.
The elf purposely steps forward, The hells will not take you back. There would be no reward for you. You will...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-10T08:24:06ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=10#4772012-12-08T21:50:55Z2012-12-08T21:50:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ravingdork wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>If it weren't for you and the synthesist, I don't believe the combats would be much of a challenge.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>You're will save is not exactly uber (I know you aren't trying though)
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As long as I close to 30ft you have less chance to save vs my slumber than me vs your dominate.</p>
<p>Honestly though considering this line up, if I were to build something specific to kill you all I would probably go with a Dwarf (glory of old trait and steel soul) Witchunter Inquisitor forsaves in the stratosphere. With stalwart class ability he'd shrug off all casters fort and will spells unless he rolled real crappy.</p>
<p>Probably make him an archer with the animal (feather) domain and just shoot the melee's while his pet Tiger mauls them....</p>
<p>Or RAGE Subdomain and buff with greater invis.
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Rage+Bane+Divine Power+you can see me = melee win.</p>Ravingdork wrote:If it weren't for you and the synthesist, I don't believe the combats would be much of a challenge.
You're will save is not exactly uber (I know you aren't trying though)
As long as I close to 30ft you have less chance to save vs my slumber than me vs your dominate.Honestly though considering this line up, if I were to build something specific to kill you all I would probably go with a Dwarf (glory of old trait and steel soul) Witchunter Inquisitor forsaves in the...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T21:50:55ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=9#4222012-12-08T07:30:52Z2012-12-08T07:30:52Z<p>Ravingdork, I like your PDF statblocks.</p>
<p>Is that Hero lab?</p>Ravingdork, I like your PDF statblocks.
Is that Hero lab?Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T07:30:52ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=9#4012012-12-08T06:23:02Z2012-12-08T06:23:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ravingdork wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Varrel Thrunebane wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Looks like with the list restrictions I'm gonna go with Imp.
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Take it at 9th level and it gets telephathy ;) </blockquote>Scroll down for an <a href="http://www.thefoolscourt.zxq.net/other/hama.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">11th-level consular imp familiar stat block</a> that might be of use to you. </blockquote><p>Thanks man.
<p>I'll clean up the cut/paste later, but that helps.</p>Ravingdork wrote:Varrel Thrunebane wrote:Looks like with the list restrictions I'm gonna go with Imp.
Take it at 9th level and it gets telephathy ;)
Scroll down for an 11th-level consular imp familiar stat block that might be of use to you. Thanks man. I'll clean up the cut/paste later, but that helps.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T06:23:02ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=8#3922012-12-08T05:53:17Z2012-12-08T05:53:17Z<p>Looks like with the list restrictions I'm gonna go with Imp.
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Take it at 9th level and it gets telephathy ;)</p>Looks like with the list restrictions I'm gonna go with Imp.
Take it at 9th level and it gets telephathy ;)Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T05:53:17ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=8#3682012-12-08T02:59:31Z2012-12-08T02:59:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azaelas Fayth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Nosoi aren't in the approved books. </blockquote><p>No but IMPROVED FAMILIAR is a core feat which IS in the allowed books.
</p>
But every creature on the list is in one of the Beastiaries.</p>Azaelas Fayth wrote:Nosoi aren't in the approved books.
No but IMPROVED FAMILIAR is a core feat which IS in the allowed books.
But every creature on the list is in one of the Beastiaries.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T02:59:31ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=8#3652012-12-08T01:52:20Z2012-12-08T01:52:20Z<p>CHAIBOY- if I swap Power Attack for Improved Familiar would you allow a Nosoi familiar to use wands?</p>
<p><a href=" http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/outsiders/psychopomp/psychopomp-nosoi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nosoi</a></p>
<p>You familiar can use any skill you can/using your ranks as long as it is capable of the required action.
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Nosoi are Psychopomps in the shape of a raven. Thier text says:</p>
<p>Nosois often use their skill as scribes to aid their mortal masters. Despite their size and apparent lack of hands, they may use medium-sized drawing and writing tools without penalty. They grant their masters a +2 bonus on skill checks made to scribe scrolls. Like all psychopomps, nosois loathe the undead. They immediately leave the service of any master who creates or permanently becomes such an abomination.</p>
<p>My argument would be if they can handle medium sized writing implements well enough to write, they should be capable of holding/pointing a wand at a target and making a UMD check?</p>
<p>This is a common tactic for an imp familiar, but Nosoi don't have hands. They must use their feet.</p>
<p>Would you allow it?</p>CHAIBOY- if I swap Power Attack for Improved Familiar would you allow a Nosoi familiar to use wands?
Nosoi
You familiar can use any skill you can/using your ranks as long as it is capable of the required action.
Nosoi are Psychopomps in the shape of a raven. Thier text says:
Nosois often use their skill as scribes to aid their mortal masters. Despite their size and apparent lack of hands, they may use medium-sized drawing and writing tools without penalty. They grant their masters a +2...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-08T01:52:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=8#3592012-12-07T23:07:56Z2012-12-07T23:07:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Varrel Thrunebane wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Perfect Tommy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Varrel, </p>
<p>Wayang Spell Hunter is not in approved sources, right?</p>
<p>As I posted before, the DC to craft a jingasa is minimum in the 30's so you can't self craft that.</p>
<p>The decision on whether you can cross craft (amulet of natural armor) I don't believe is craftable, but I've explained how I see it and will defer to chai.</p>
<p>The same issue applies to Bracers of the falcon</p>
<p>As far as I know, cracked, burned out etc ioun stones are from seeker of secrets and hence are not legal</p>
<p>Mudball is a goblin only spell.</p>
<p></blockquote>Thanks, I'll sort it out soon. Off to work now. </blockquote><p>Fixed.
<p>Dumped Wayang.
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Paid full price for Jingasa
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Dumped the cracked prisim.</p>
<p>The rest can be crafted via UMD to use a scroll for the spell.</p>Varrel Thrunebane wrote:Perfect Tommy wrote:Varrel,
Wayang Spell Hunter is not in approved sources, right?
As I posted before, the DC to craft a jingasa is minimum in the 30's so you can't self craft that.
The decision on whether you can cross craft (amulet of natural armor) I don't believe is craftable, but I've explained how I see it and will defer to chai.
The same issue applies to Bracers of the falcon
As far as I know, cracked, burned out etc ioun stones are from seeker of secrets...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-07T23:07:56ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=7#3282012-12-07T19:06:24Z2012-12-07T19:06:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Perfect Tommy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Varrel, </p>
<p>Wayang Spell Hunter is not in approved sources, right?</p>
<p>As I posted before, the DC to craft a jingasa is minimum in the 30's so you can't self craft that.</p>
<p>The decision on whether you can cross craft (amulet of natural armor) I don't believe is craftable, but I've explained how I see it and will defer to chai.</p>
<p>The same issue applies to Bracers of the falcon</p>
<p>As far as I know, cracked, burned out etc ioun stones are from seeker of secrets and hence are not legal</p>
<p>Mudball is a goblin only spell.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Thanks, I'll sort it out soon. Off to work now.Perfect Tommy wrote:Varrel,
Wayang Spell Hunter is not in approved sources, right?
As I posted before, the DC to craft a jingasa is minimum in the 30's so you can't self craft that.
The decision on whether you can cross craft (amulet of natural armor) I don't believe is craftable, but I've explained how I see it and will defer to chai.
The same issue applies to Bracers of the falcon
As far as I know, cracked, burned out etc ioun stones are from seeker of secrets and hence are not legal
...Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-07T19:06:24ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=7#3142012-12-07T14:25:03Z2012-12-07T14:25:03Z<p>Varrel is ready for play. I'll be interested to see if he survives a few rounds.
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Besides swapping Power attack for craft wonderous item (which only netted me +2 Int, +1 AC, Boots of Speed and +1 to saves), a Little less damage but a fair trade.</p>
<p>So getting the Boots (free action haste) for PA was worth it.</p>
<p>Marcus and Meredith scare me.</p>Varrel is ready for play. I'll be interested to see if he survives a few rounds.
Besides swapping Power attack for craft wonderous item (which only netted me +2 Int, +1 AC, Boots of Speed and +1 to saves), a Little less damage but a fair trade.
So getting the Boots (free action haste) for PA was worth it.
Marcus and Meredith scare me.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-07T14:25:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=5#2222012-12-07T01:57:03Z2012-12-07T01:57:03Z<p>Nah, you can UMD scrolls.</p>Nah, you can UMD scrolls.Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-07T01:57:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The ArenaVarrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheArena4cwx6/recruiting&page=4#1942012-12-07T00:15:30Z2012-12-07T00:15:30Z<p>Actually this is leading me to believe Craft Wondrous Item could be better in my build than Power Attack..</p>Actually this is leading me to believe Craft Wondrous Item could be better in my build than Power Attack..Varrel Thrunebane (alias of STR Ranger)2012-12-07T00:15:30Z