I think open recruitment, a high percentage of games dies on the PBP boards, this one is strong. We are nearing the upper tiers of successful threads and when you consider that we have done it in under 3 months that is fantastic.
Epic level in a year! Woooooo!
Andrea gets to be the goddess of jello wrestling!
Shinon already has Trapfinding so maybe just specify a min skills per level of say 5?
He does have that special way of finding traps with his body. Set off the axe trap...set off the burning hand trap. LOL
I said he HAD the ability. Never said he was good at it.
I said he HAD the ability. Never said he was good at it.
So true.
Would Orsin have difficulties getting through the line? It might be best to aim at the ground sine dirt doesn't get saving throws. :)
Would Orsin have difficulties getting through the line? It might be best to aim at the ground sine dirt doesn't get saving throws. :)
You can move through friendly squares. At times it seems odd but those are the rules.
Shame you can't drag buddies out of squares...oh wait I can, but don't currently have that teamwork feat
Time for bed. Chat later today.
I did post under the recruitment thread.
I do hope we don't lose John/Shinon, they have contributed a lot.
I do hope we don't lose John/Shinon, they have contributed a lot.
Guys, I just got done with my first week of college and I'm starting work alongside it next week. Between that stuff and homework I really don't think I'm going to have much time to myself, and what time I do have, I'd rather spend offline getting to know people.
So unfortunately, I'm going to have to withdraw from this game. (It's not you guys, I'm doing it for every game).
I apologize and I wish you all the best.
It has been awesome having you in the game Shinon(Why yes I am a night owl. I het hellacious insomnia in the summer :) I will most certainly miss the escapades you would have with Chelsi.
We'll hang The Bastards from the belltower in your honor!
Shinon it's ok if you take break get in the routine of college. I'm fine GMPC'ing your character in your absence and having you in the background. Drop me a email to let me know.
Tonight is gaming night so I'll be leaving from 5 to midnight EDT.
I'll be getting offline soon for tabletop game. You all can finish up the round.
Andrea will hold steady where she is
ok...looks like the my game is beginning a little later tonight, so I have bit more time.
I'm on now for a bit.
I'll post ther recap for RD, which is now concluded and the next action either later tonight or in the morning.
I see there are 29 new messages in the recruitment thread, I'm heading there now to read.
What's the groups thoughts on a group of 6, instead of 5? Throw that out there for you to ponder. I know is game is NPC heavy and I really like that and really don't want to change that too much either.
We can see how it goes with posting rates. I like the NPC stuff as well
Soemthing to consider so you don't get swamped with playing the NPCs, The Player who has their contact with the NPCs can do the Rp between them (They can hold conversations and such and actions that don't majorly change the situation)
For example..
Duncan pounded the metal on the anvil. "Grumm, could ya hold this down a bit for me?"
Grumm nodded 'Sure thing, just get your hand wiped so it doesn't fly off."
Is ok while
Duncan opened Grumm's vault and took out 5 magic swords. 'Can I have these?"
Grumm nodded "Help yourself" he responded as Duncan left with the +1 sword
Wouldn't :)
I have seen several Skull and Shackles threads hwere the players would roll the results of tasks such as fixing the ship and Rp other NPCs commenting on their skill and lack thereof. So having, say Orsin rping a party at the hideout would be both entertaining and work-light for Baldwin
I see your smiling face was over in the recuritment striring the pot a bit.
I have no objections to a 6 person party. As long as pace is maintained.
My preference is for 1 of the 2 ranger applicants to Replace Shinon, since he has gone.
I like Sunsets magus idea or Sunphoenix's EK.
Any of those can be a stealthy roguish type. But better.
But then I think rogues are a poor class.
A roguish/ranger type and a arcane type doesn't seem out of line.Let us see what John and Orsin think
Posting and keeping up is my biggest concern. This thread moves at healthy clip.
I am leaning towards 6 right now.
I had to recreate that last map, I apparently saved another on top of the one we were using. So if the numbering is a bit off you know why.
I wouldn't mind 6 so long as the pace stays the same, but I've gotta say that I'm VERY keen on the lack of a full arcane caster in the party.
It adds this really awesome level of potential lethality, grizzly combat, and a need for creative problem solving that so often can fall by the wayside when there's a sorcerer/wizard in the party. (And this is coming from someone who's never really played anything besides a full-casting arcanist. Well, until now that is.)
I like the Lucrezia and Andres submissions, but I know that as the new guy my input may not have as much weight as the veterans. ;)
I know the group is missing a full arcane caster. It does add uncertainty for the party. It also limits the group from steamrolling every situation.
By the way, your input is appreciated.
I know the group is missing a full arcane caster. It does add uncertainty for the party. It also limits the group from steamrolling every situation.
By the way, your input is appreciated.
This is why I love this game and the people I'm playing with. :)
Such a pity about Shinon though, he will be missed. :/
Whoever is invited to play with us should consider themselves lucky. I know I do.
See you alter...it's too late.
It also limits the group from steamrolling every situation.
Enemy flight stops Duncan from steamrolling every situation. Anything else dies.
;)
That is why Duncan needs a magic item that casts LOngstrider. Is that part of your spellist for the future?
Maybe. Haven't decided yet. More Interested In invisibility. I'll make him a stealthy hairball of Death!
What I am really saving for is a Lesser cloak of Displacement. I'mshooting for Moonlight Stalker feat.
Sleeep!
It also limits the group from steamrolling every situation.
Enemy flight stops Duncan from steamrolling every situation. Anything else dies.
;)
Duncan: Ye 'ear that?
Andrea: It's the sound of my heart pounding away. Hmmm, it could be my head though...Shinon did screw with me when he abandoned me in the sewer...Gee, I need therapy.
Orsin: I was humming my favorite Opera, L'Orfeo, good fellow. Ever hear that catchy one? Stands there buffing his manicured finger nails.
John: Siliently points to his thick helmet and shakes his head.
Duncan: "'sound of lit'le feet runnin' 'wards us like a..."
Evil GM: RAT SWARM
To the new players welcome aboard and good gaming. I will ask that you take a look at the other members profile. I like to be able to have easy reference in vital information next to your Avatar's name; Init, Perception, HP/HP, AC (T, FF) saves.
Take a look at Andrea's profile and how she has broken down the multiple spoiler tabs, that makes easy reference.
Vital info put up by my name and have plenty of spoiler tabs on my sheet.
Also, thanks for having me. :)
Time for character tweaking and NPC hook-ups?
If Andrea starts gibbering and rolling on the floor don't get concerned, it will pass.
Lucrezia how do you see your character progressing classwise is there anything you would like to switch or see occur with her? I've brought on a full rogue trapsmith, so if you want to change some of your build that's ok, you don't have too, but it is ok. I'm pretty easy with letting character's change. Andrea had a change of diety which was a fun roleplay scenario.
I liked your background...tons of creative stuff for me to work with there.
Curently the PC's are battling the Bastards of Erebus a bandit group in their liar. I've already created the entry hook for your character. Give me a few minutes and I will post it on the Game Thread under a spoiler for you.
This is for the new players:
General Knowledge:
Westcrown was once the prize in Aroden, the god of humanity, innovation and history’s, cap but all that changed after his death in 4606 A.R. What followed chaos. The rise of the Thrice Damned House of Thrune saw Westcrown spiral out of control. There was 30-yer civil war and the devil worshipping House of Thrune solidified control. Eventually the capital of Cheliax was moved away from Westcrown to Egorian and over time much of the wealth and nobility followed.
There are 12 remaining powerful noble families and each noble family has a few smaller beholden families tied to the them.
In order to settle down the crime and chaos in the city, an agreement between an unknown force and the new government in Cheliax was made many years ago. As long as people stay inside well lit houses or on one of the few well lit streets, nighttime crime would come to an end as shadowbeast rule the night.
Although recently there have been a string of missing or dead merchants and nobles within the city and other crimes have been on the rise.
Hmmm. I thought the Nightbeasts were a curse on everyone and mysterious. Did you just slip a spoiler? :)
There are rumors folks hear over time. Rumor and truth are often separated by point of view.
I am here and would have been sooner if had known it was going to be earlier decision. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Let me know what I need to do to my character.
Edit: Oops did d6 over d8 rolls do you want me to redo or just go with those? They are average or above.
I am here and would have been sooner if had known it was going to be earlier decision. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
[dice=HP]1d6 + 1d6
Let me know what I need to do to my character.
Read the discussion posts from today, I explained a few things there about how to visually set up your profile for my convenice.
Max HP level one then you roll out subsequent level, reroll 1's.
I only hve two houserules that I've incorparated inot the game. Natural one's on attack rules could be fumble or snapped string on a ranged weapon. When you roll a on, then make a dex check add in your modifier below 10 means you've dropped the melee weapon or snapped a bow string/dropped the throwing weaon. Pretty basic stuff.
Also, I use Fortitude Saves to wake people up if attacked at night. Orsin slept through most of a battle already.
I am here and would have been sooner if had known it was going to be earlier decision. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
[dice=HP]1d6 + 1d6
Let me know what I need to do to my character.
Edit: Oops did d6 over d8 rolls do you want me to redo or just go with those? They are average or above.
Reroll
I've come up with story to incorporate your character. Currently the group is mid adventure, I'm going to put in spoiler how you become involved. Just follow along today until it's time.
[dice=HP]1d8 + 1d8
Orsin's dice have rubbed off on you - take your orginal roll of an 11.
I thought about having her keep progressing up her ranger class. But that thought may change after I play her a bit and see how she develops in game. Everyone can feel free to offer up suggestions. :)
I'll look over my sheet again and see if there is anything I may wish to change.
Glad you liked the background, it was fun to work on. Have some more ideas for it too.
I'll keep an eye on the game thread for the spoiler.
Ok. I was working on the character sheet. Will take care of that.
Between the others and myself, we can fill you in on important NPCs and events that have happened. Andrea actually has a tab in her profile regarding NPC's.
For the most part everyone tends to describe the action that is associated with most dice rolls. That way it's not just a bunch of numbers on a page.
I use a lot of maps that are created on Maptools. You don't need the program. Just click on the blue text that has the map description and it pops up. It helps me out to tell me which grid cooridinate you are moving from and into or attacking.
I will roll out initiative and put the details under a spoiler then I list the order. I usually put a map up at this point. Often I will use Mid-Round Recaps, so everyone knows who has acted and who needs to act. At the end of the round I provide descriptive Recap of the action. Feel free to look at Game thread to see what I'm rambling about.
I really don't mind if people post out of order, especially if they aren't going to be around. I will fit the action in the best way possible. I will skip people to keep the action going, you can fill in your action when you can. I do DMPC characters when necessary.