First of all, cheers Filon for sorting out those sheets.
Second, I'm pretty sure that Betto had to spend his entire surprise round moving into position. But he can use that attack roll for his action in the first full round.
@Radok and anyone else playing brawlers in other campaigns:
I tend to Go Mutagenic Mauler with my Brawlers
I considered that, and Steelbreaker, but I'm fine with Betto being a plain brawler. In another campaign, I've gone with an Exemplar, grabbing some levels in Cavalier, and ending up in the Battle Herald prc with full BAB.
Unfortunately, the Constructed Pugilist doesn't get martial flexibility. I do consider it a better ability than Constructed Limb, but I like the flavor of the archetype quite a bit, so I went with it.
I am juggling in my mind multiclassing into the Dirty Fighter Archetype, which would give a good boost to Dirty Trick maneuvers. Of course, I'd like to get at least 5 levels in Brawler first.
I edited my section of the loot sheet to reflect my starting loot. its not pretty, but I wanted it on record before we get too far along.
So who'll plant the device, it should be someone with the skills to get to the spot and get out.
What checks would be needed?
I'm about to head to bed for the evening so no more posts but I'd be willing to try and plant it, Filon has used exosives and knows a thing or two about disable device. Though he isn't very physically skilled nor does he know much about engineering.
Jasmine could do either bomb of fight
Betto, to the surprise of few, is going with fight. ;)
I think let Jasmine and Filon do the bomb.
And I can´t put a token on the bridge.
you have 3 options 1 go plant the bomb require several dexterity based checks, 2 use the crane to destroy the support requires several str based checks and 3 use alchemist fire to set fire to the wooden platform requires several ranged touch attacks
Jasmine and Filon both have 16 dex, so Option two could go very smoothly...
Wouldn't option one work better with higher dex?
correct, I meant option one...
Ah grand so.
as for option 1 I'd be willing to let you use either the acrobatics check or climb checks your choice really as both skills would work.
I'm going to sort the items that Morde mentioned in Gameplay to said people's sheets (unless you do it yourself ^_^). That way the main page isn't cluttered with items.
I simplified the general sheet some so it's not a bear to look at.
Does anyone want any of the other stuff to distribute later once we have time IC?
Well Zelik really can't carry anything without taking a hit to his movement, that old age takes a toll on the joints. I mean he can if he needs to but even still, not much.
Is Kergi still standing after Betto's blow?
Yes she is a little below half.
And attacks of opportunity coming her way from Betto and company if she tries to stand up. Excellent spell use!
you have 3 options 1 go plant the bomb require several dexterity based checks, 2 use the crane to destroy the support requires several str based checks and 3 use alchemist fire to set fire to the wooden platform requires several ranged touch attacks
Wait, Filon might not have the bomb on him when he fell in.
Since 2/3 checks have been made you could say the bomb is placed, but not secured yet. Meaning Jasmine could finish the job...
All you need to do is set it on fire and that works too it's just slower.
One of my games that has been running for many years is short a player. It's currently lv 10. I'd prefer someone willing to take over an existing character that has stopped playing (you can rebuilt the character just keep the same name/backstory) but if you want to introduce someone new I'm willing to consider it.
Players you could take over include:
Arkanost the gnome sorcerer 10 who likes to tinker with machines and artifices.
Bleyz oni-spawn Tiefling monk 10 (currently affected by a powerful artifact that cost him and arm but gave him the ability to manipulate earth and stone).
Archren the Kyton-Spawn tiefling synthesis summoner 10.
Here is the game Secret of the keepers Feel free to pop into the ooc discussion and talk to the players.
Survival: Helping the Phaendar refugees survive is central to this portion of Trail of the Hunted, and consists not only of foraging for food (see Foraging Encounters on page 27) and navigating dangerous events (see Events starting on page 24), but also assigning the survivors tasks to keep them occupied and productive.
Exploration: Much of the Fangwood remains barely mapped or entirely unknown, and a variety of treasures and dangers lie hidden beneath its thick canopy. Many strange creatures (see Creature Encounters on page 28) and eventually Ironfang forces and scouts (see Ironfang Encounters on page 30) threaten the PCs, but these foes also hold treasure and resources.
Locating Shelter: While the refugees can survive for a time in tents and makeshift shelters in the wild, longterm survival, preparing for the winter (it's currently autumn), and any industry require a secret and secure base of operations.
So to break it down. Your survivors are.
Aubrin The green (Ranger 3/cleric 3) Crippled former adventurer
Jet (taproot owner (expert) / skilled cook)
Vane Oreld (alchemist 1/doctor)
His wife (expert 1) and two children (commoner 1)
Rhyna (cleric 1)
2 acolytes (adept 1)
1 aristocrat
4 warriors
10 commoners (assorted)
I will flesh these out as we play eventually naming each of them.
Total survivors not including players: 24 (31 including players)
Total Provisions Gathered 45
Food The basic rules for starvation and thirst can be found on pages 444–445 of the Core Rulebook. The resources the PCs and their followers need to survive are abstracted throughout this adventure as Provision Points. One Provision Point sustains a person for 1 day and consists of a half-gallon of fluid (clean water, or ale, broth, cider, goat’s milk, or sheep’s milk) and 3 to 5 pounds of stable food (apples, berries, bread, dried boar, dried venison, hard cheese, mushrooms, nuts, pickled vegetables, and smoked trout). The PCs’ followers carry their resources in a hodgepodge of bottles, jars, and satchels stuffed into improvised backpacks. Each Provision Point of resources weighs about 10 pounds. Together one trail ration and a waterskin also translate to 1 Provision Point, but weigh only 5 pounds. Consuming only half a Provision Point per day sustains a character, but leaves that person distracted and irritable. A character who eats only a half portion takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, damage rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and saving throws until she consumes a full portion. If a person eats half provisions more than 3 days a week, she doesn’t have enough body fat to endure starvation for long, and must begin making Constitution checks each day to avoid taking nonlethal damage. If a person eats no provisions in a day, she takes the –2 penalty on all attack rolls, damage rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and saving throws listed above. Typically, a character can go without water for 1 day, or food for 3 days before making Constitution checks to avoid taking nonlethal damage. Remember that a character who takes any nonlethal damage from starvation or thirst also becomes fatigued, imposing additional penalties.
Each day, an NPC can be assigned to perform one task around camp or generally employ skills on the PCs’ behalf. The most useful such projects include the following.
Assist: NPCs can assist a PC or NPC with any skill they’re trained in, automatically granting a +2 aid another bonus.
Build Shelter: Creating a shelter for one Medium-sized creature requires a successful DC 12 Craft or Survival check. For every 2 points by which the result exceeds 12, the shelter can accommodate one additional Medium-sized creature. These shelters are simple and cold, but enough to prevent a character from being fatigued from lack of shelter.
Craft: With access to the necessary tools, NPCs can craft finished goods for the PCs upon request, using the normal Craft skill rules (Core Rulebook 91).
Forage or Hunt: Characters who spend a full day hunting or gathering and succeed at a DC 10 Survival check gain 1 Provision Point. Characters gain 1 additional Provision Point for every 2 by which the result exceeds 10.
Herd: Phaendar’s sheep and goat herds were scattered in the attack, and many were lost in the Fangwood. NPCs can recover a single goat or sheep with a successful DC 16 Handle Animal check. Captive animals can be maintained with a single successful Handle Animal check (DC = 10 + the number of animals) per day. Neglecting to maintain the herd or failing this check indicates one or more animals have wandered off. A captive animal generates 1 Provision Point every 3 days in the form of milk (and eventually cheese or butter), or can be butchered to immediately provide 2 Provision Points.
Scout: NPCs trained in Survival or Stealth can scout the area or keep an eye on Phaendar for the PCs. With a successful DC 10 Survival check, an NPC can either discover one point of interest in the area (such as an encounter location) or reduce the chances for a random encounter by 5%. An NPC who succeeds at this skill check by 5 or more can identify one danger in the area of the encounter (if any exist).
Stand Watch: An NPC can stand watch, attempting Perception checks and even confronting danger while the PCs rest uninterrupted.
Support: One or more NPCs can follow the PCs to assist them, carrying equipment, standing watch at temporary camps (see below), and providing skills the PCs may lack. NPCs hold back from combat, but should the PCs lose a fight, the NPCs attempt to drag their unconscious leaders to safety.
Use Skill: NPCs can use any of their listed skills on the PCs’ behalf, such as using Handle Animal to train captured animals, Heal to provide long-term care, or Knowledge to answer questions for the PCs. Regardless of the refugees’ general mood, specific named NPCs (if they survive) take on a helpful role within the group and provide unique benefits so long as they remain alive and friendly to the PCs, as follows.
Jet: Jet keeps the resources maintained, making sure the refugees use the most perishable items first and helping people pack balanced loads. She knows many stories and songs that she shares with the others. So long as Jet oversees the cooking, the camp generates 1 additional Provision Point each day.
Oreld: Oreld gathers materials from the woods to make rudimentary potions. Every day, he can make 1 dose of bloodroot poison, one tanglefoot bag, or one vial of antitoxin, but doing so prevents him from working on any other tasks that day.
Rhyna: She uses her herbalism training to find healing plants and savory herbs while foraging, and treats the small wounds the refugees suffer daily. Characters in the camp heal 1 additional hit point each night while they rest so long as Rhyna remains with the group.
Looks like Jasmine can really only do two jobs; Scout and stand watch.
And for RP we could have the party gather around a fire and tell of their story.
I copied over the loot how many alchemist fires did we use on the bridge, because he should deduct those.
Also Zelik is pretty decent at survival and has some basic fishing gear... He's an old man, he loves to fish.
Assume 3 alchemist fire used.
And for RP we could have the party gather around a fire and tell of their story.
I like this idea a lot.
@DireMerc:
Would Betto's kin and family be included in that total? Or would they still need to be contacted?
@All:
Betto's skills at the moment suggest either Stand Watch or Use Skill, if Profession (Farmer) is a viable option.
The special NPCs should be left to focus on their unique specialities.
Radok doesn't have any skills that correlate, but from the wording of some of the abilites you do not have to be trained in survival to do them, so Radok can always help with those.
@DMerc
Corrected the Alchemist Fires! I also added Provision Points to the loot sheet (45?).
So all of that information you posted about roles, is that strictly NPC specific? Do the PC's take those roles as well or will we end up doing slightly different things that are context specific?
@Everyone
I agree we should just let the named NPC's do their thing.
All hail the fireside chat.
The roles are for the NPC more than the players while the NPC do the above you will likely be out dealing with something more important.
But I suposes if you have some downtimes and your resting for a day those that don't require the rest could fill one of those roles.
How do we do HP?
Level 2 hunter.
Skills: Perc(2), Survival(2), Know Nat (2), Prof Tracker (2), Stealth (2), Handle Animalx2 (2), Know Geo (2),Swim (1)
Feat (Precise Shot) Track
Spells: Mending, Aspect of the Falcon
Spot, the Bear cup
Feat: Power Attack
Skill: Perception
Roll it and re-roll a 1
Wow... That was something else...
Level 2:
Discovery: Infusion
Extracts Learned:
Summon Nature's Ally 1 (From Archetype)
Endure Elements
FCB: +1 Skill Rank
Skills:
Background(2): +1 Knowledge Geography, Craft Alchemy
Adventuring(9): +1 Knowledge Arcana, Nature, Disable Device, Heal, Stealth, Survival, Spellcraft, Perception, Swim
Working on Zelik now. I was wondering how focused we will be on things like carrying capacity and tracking ammunition and the like, I'm debating what spells to learn and that will make a difference, well maybe. Also when do the changes take place in our character, when do I get my new spell slot?
Taking another Ninja Level.
HP: 5+1
FCB: +1 skill point
+1 Fort, +1 Will
+1 BAB
Skill ranks (+6): Perception, Spellcraft, Survival, Swim, Climb, Knowledge (Arcana)
Background skill ranks (+2): Knowledge (engineering), Knowledge (history)
+1 0th level spell per day
+1 1st level spell per day
Woodland stride
Another constructed pugilist level.
Abilities:
Brawler's Flurry
Bonus Combat Feat(Combat Expertise)
We should also handle the loot sometime.
Level 2 - Brawler
+14 HP => 28
+1 BAB
+1 Fort
+1 Ref
Bonus combat feat (Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike)
Brawler’s flurry (Two-Weapon Fighting)
New Skills:
Acrobatics, Climb, Craft (Carpentry), Knowledge Geography, Swim
Improved Skills:
Perception
HP 6 +1 FCB
1-1st level spell slot
1-0level spell slot
+1 Will saves
Background skills Linguistics (Ignan), Knowledge geography
Skills: Survival, Spellcraft, know arcana, know religion, know local, know dungeneering, sense motive
I agree with loot. We should at least distribute the more useful items.
@DMerc
Is there any practical value in donating gear towards NPC usage? Just curious for future reference. Shelter items like the tents or medical (the Antiplague) examples. If it would be good to keep things in a "for the NPC refugees" listing.
Also is the unused "bomb" for the bridge, does it have any practical value post-swim? (I can roll Alchemy if need be).
@Everyone Else:
I'd like a couple of the alchemist fires, Filon's training allows him to make good use of such devices. It might be good for a couple of people (at least) to at least have 1 on them... just in case. We could all take 1 if we wanted since there are seven. But if there are any left, I'd like them :). There are also some Tanglefoot bags that might be of use.
But we got potions and a wand (that needs ID'd) at a minimum. Plus a number of masterwork weapons/armor. Surely someone could use those?
Brawlers by default only get light armour and shield training, so I'll have to pass on the mwk breastplate. But I'd like to take the mwk heavy steel shield, an alchemist's fire, and the potion of enlarge person.
Damn, I just remembered Brawlers have a really bad proficiency list, so Radok actually couldn't really use the battleaxe.
I'd like the mwk handaxe if possible, an alchemist's fire, and one of the CLW potions.
Filson, you can take my alchemist fire. And when we have some downtime you can also take a look at my spell book. I have a couple that you could copy onto your formulae list.
Is Morde the only one who can use the Breastplate?
Is Morde the only one who can use the Breastplate?
As far as I can tell, yes.