Aubrey's Eberron campaign. (Inactive)

Game Master Aubrey the Malformed

What's that?

What's that?

The quote is from Red Dwarf. The "small detail" in this case is taking 10 on a DC10 check when you have a negative ability modifier.

Heathansson wrote:

What's that?

The quote is from Red Dwarf. The "small detail" in this case is taking 10 on a DC10 check when you have a negative ability modifier.

I'm Dwayne Dibley!

I'm Dwayne Dibley!

Heh. Last time we started this it went on for a while ... best head it off at the pass this time.

Allright, I'll quit.
I can't believe I'm Dwayne Dibley.

BTW--I can just walk to that police station, right?

BTW--I can just walk to that police station, right?

You're in lower Dura now, and the garrison is in Upper Dura (with Middle Dura in between). Yeah, I'd say it's walkable, probably a reasonable hike though. You'd probably try to find an elevator or two to take you the vertical distance, rather than hoof it up the stairs.

Right on...

Hey, is Ithurial back?

If so, how was Greece?

Hey, Fatespinner; where are you getting all those elven words from? Just curious; it's cool.

Hey, Fatespinner; where are you getting all those elven words from? Just curious; it's cool.

Here. It's far from complete, and sometimes I have to use REALLY contrived sentences to get my point across (especially since there's no syntax guide and no pronouns to speak of). Still, it's useful and it certainly looks cool, even if the translation is awkward.

Back last night and after some sleep I'm now catching up on the mile of posts I've missed. You guys were busy : )

Greece was f'in amazing of course. 6 of the 10 days spent lazing about on remote beaches of a rocky island. I haven't had any kind of tan in maybe 8 years. The most relaxing vacation ever-

Ok- Gonna read up and see what's what.

Greece was f'in amazing of course. 6 of the 10 days spent lazing about on remote beaches of a rocky island. I haven't had any kind of tan in maybe 8 years. The most relaxing vacation ever-

My jealousy could melt diamond right now.

ithuriel wrote:

Greece was f'in amazing of course. 6 of the 10 days spent lazing about on remote beaches of a rocky island. I haven't had any kind of tan in maybe 8 years. The most relaxing vacation ever-

My jealousy could melt diamond right now.

No enjoyment at work and no vacation make dragonmann play PBP all day

err...

yeah, I'm jealous too

Don't fall victim to jealousy. It's a mortal sin.

Listen to the holy dude.

Not much of a worry being an imortal (and immoral) dragon

(sigh) I can see I have my work cut out for me.

te hee, my child plays with cut out dolls too

Could someone give me the quick final number of how much gold I had leftover to play with? I wasn't clear on how you decided in the end, even 500 or pooled to some degree for some more more expensive items.

btw- I already have 2 scrolls of Repair Light from our first visit to the Cannith Emporium.

They haven't actually decided yet - I suspect in the region of 550gp, but it depends if they have any last-minute impulse buys. See a couple of posts above, where I price out their current shopping list.

They haven't actually decided yet - I suspect in the region of 550gp, but it depends if they have any last-minute impulse buys.

I suspect I've used up a fair share more than I ought to at this point, but I won't be needing to upgrade anything else until we start being able to afford magical enhancements.

I will be pissed if this sword gets sundered...

Aubrey the Malformed wrote:

They haven't actually decided yet - I suspect in the region of 550gp, but it depends if they have any last-minute impulse buys.

I suspect I've used up a fair share more than I ought to at this point, but I won't be needing to upgrade anything else until we start being able to afford magical enhancements.

I will be pissed if this sword gets sundered...

Way to give Aubrey ideas, although he probably thinks you will get drunk

Way to give Aubrey ideas, although he probably thinks you will get drunk

LMAO!

Yes, I meant American pissed, not British pissed. :D

It kinda makes me wonder how that turn of phrase came about, now. I guess there's some association between drunk people and angry people, but... I dunno.

Beer=>Pee Pee.

[I will be pissed if this sword gets sundered...

The thought had occured - I was just pondering how evil I was feeling.

Ok. How about I use my voucher, throw in 100gp and get a wand of Magic Missile for 500gp? That will leave about 155 in the pool and you won't have to worry about me running out of spells all the time for a while. Deal?

Alternatively, I considered a wand of one of the lesser orbs. Better damage potential (1d8 vs 1d4+1), but short range vs medium. Also ranged touch vs no attack roll. I have Point Blank Shot and Precise Shot which helps that out a little. Since I would have to be at PB to hit with an orb it would be ranged touch at +5 for 1d8+1. Any thoughts on one vs the other?

I could throw you 100 g.p. if that would help.

Though it may sound like the fairest option, continuous equitable distribution of treasure isn't particularly practical - the main thing it does is to make us all equally underequipped. I'm quite happy to go below my share of treasure for now if that makes us a more efficient party. I love the wand idea - I'd probably go with the Orb wand myself.

Ok. How about I use my voucher, throw in 100gp and get a wand of Magic Missile for 500gp? That will leave about 155 in the pool and you won't have to worry about me running out of spells all the time for a while. Deal?

Alternatively, I considered a wand of one of the lesser orbs. Better damage potential (1d8 vs 1d4+1), but short range vs medium. Also ranged touch vs no attack roll. I have Point Blank Shot and Precise Shot which helps that out a little. Since I would have to be at PB to hit with an orb it would be ranged touch at +5. Any thoughts on one vs the other?

Up to you - but if you have the feats, it might be a drag not to use them regularly. Also, if you go for orbs, think which one might be most useful.

Shouldn't be a problem. There is 555 unclaimed in the pool. And I have 116 personally. Long as everyone is fine with it I'll use 400 from the pool and 100 from mine just wanted to make sure no one else had plans that might be more urgent.

Electricity. Let's do that. I'm going to get Energy Sub Electricity eventually and then AdMixture in the long run, so I might as well start my themed casting now. Also I've always kind of hated magic missile, it's just so dam-ned utilitarian.

Right on.

They are both handy, but orb is better for damage, so I would go with that for now.

I think we should get more manacles as well, 1 set seems insufficient, maybe 3 medium sets a small and a large?

They are both handy, but orb is better for damage, so I would go with that for now.

I think we should get more manacles as well, 1 set seems insufficient, maybe 3 medium sets a small and a large?

Sounds reasonable. And it looks like we've got a bit of cash to spare.

Sounds good to me.

Aubrey, will there be some RP or action back at the Cannith emporium? Or do you just want us to work out our purchases and move on?

Work out what you want, and I'll write up some description. But don't expect any heavy bargaining sessions or anything.

Work out what you want, and I'll write up some description. But don't expect any heavy bargaining sessions or anything.

Heroes Feast: 330gp (inc. Nox discount)

That leaves 85gp in the stash. Those who’ve been left without much in the way of extras (particularly Janosz – although he is still borrowing Lightbringers bow at the moment) should either take the change or buy anything extra they want. We also need to work out who is carrying the miscellaneous stuff (the acid, manacles etc). People can lay claim to them in this thread.

Oh, and can we sell back unwanted equipment at the enclave as well? (eg, non masterwork greatswords for 25gp...)

Also, does anyone think we should try to talk to Karile whilst we're back at House Cannith?

You can sell back stuff at 1/2 price.

Trose will have to source the Thieves' Tools himself - they aren't for sale at the Cannith enclave. Assume he knows someone dodgy enough.

Trose will have to source the Thieves' Tools himself - they aren't for sale at the Cnnith enclave. Assume he knows someone dodgy enough.

Heh, good point. I can't imagine Lightbringer picking them up for him either...

I have to say I'm enjoying it a little that we've been massively financed by rival crime bosses, ostensibly to take out some of their competition. I'm quite sure that's going to come back to haunt us in some form or another.

And for some reason the Tannery setting for a showdown just makes me imagine a John Woo type conclusion. So- nice one Aubrey. I'm really anticipating it and glad to see you weren't already finished with Gelb before I got back.

I have to say I'm enjoying it a little that we've been massively financed by rival crime bosses, ostensibly to take out some of their competition. I'm quite sure that's going to come back to haunt us in some form or another.

Shhh! Lightbringers trying to ignore that fact...

And for some reason the Tannery setting for a showdown just makes me imagine a John Woo type conclusion. So- nice one Aubrey. I'm really anticipating it and glad to see you weren't already finished with Gelb before I got back.

Yes, this is shaping up to be very cool.

For the record, I pick up the picks, and the mercenaries out of pocket... I will submit an expense report later

Aubrey the Malformed wrote:

Work out what you want, and I'll write up some description. But don't expect any heavy bargaining sessions or anything.

Heroes Feast: 330gp (inc. Nox discount)

Wand of CLW: 500gp (inc. Cannith discount) : Xativa
Mwork double scimitar: 725gp : Runzyl
2 thunderstones: 60gp
2 tanglefoot bags: 100gp
4 flasks of acid: 40gp
Scroll of Hold Person (divine): 150gp Xativa
Mwork greatsword: 350gp Lightbringer
Scroll of Repair Light Damage: 25gp Ezreal
Potion of RLD: 50gp Lightbringer
Masterwork Theives Tools: 100gp Trose
5 sets of Manacles: 75gp
Mercenaries: 10gp
Wand of ? Orb: 400gp (from stash – Ezreal making up the difference) Ezreal
Total = 2915gp

That leaves 85gp in the stash. Those who’ve been left without much in the way of extras (particularly Janosz – although he is still borrowing Lightbringers bow at the moment) should either take the change or buy anything extra they want. We also need to work out who is carrying the miscellaneous stuff (the acid, manacles etc). People can lay claim to them in this thread.

Since Trose has paid for his own tools and the mercenaries, you have 190gp left (assuming Runzyl took 73pp instead of 725gp. Maybe something for Janosz - he has got the least out of this - perhaps some potions?

Mothman - about that comp longbow on loan to Janosz: is it masterwork? I can't tell from your character sheet, but the attack bonus with it implies that it is. Could you clarify, since Vatters will need to know?

Rodergo Xativa wrote:

If we all end up in the hoozegow, can Sebastian come in on a bit-part deal and be our lawyer? ;)

An intriguing notion - cameo appearances. It must be done!

It will be real interesting when my game crosses over into your game, or vice versa... A certain Sebastion based Gnome Barrister... <maniacal>laugh</maniacal>

**stuff and more stuff**

Since Trose has paid for his own tools and the mercenaries, you have 190gp left (assuming Runzyl took 73pp instead of 725gp. Maybe something for Janosz - he has got the least out of this - perhaps some potions?

Well, if y'all insist...;P I wouldn't mind, say, a potion of Jump and a potion of Cure light wounds.

As for the bow - could we even afford masterwork kit for our starter characters? I thought it was a normal bow.

I recommend the "Potion Bracer" from Sharn: CoT. Lets you hold 3 potions in a quick draw holster, and drink them without provoking AoO.

Handy item if you can afford it. Down side is it puts your potions out there for people to sunder

A recommendation before battle: protection from evil. We can be fairly certain that most of our enemies will be evil, so having +2 AC and +2 on all saves against their spells will be very handy. Rodrigo can prepare a couple of these for tomorrow morning and cast 'em just before we run in. I would cast them on myself, Trose, and possibly Janosz. We're the ones with the weak Will saves and the ones most likely to be targetted by physical attacks.