Beyond Fort Horizon (Inactive)

Game Master Terquem

Yeah, flat-footed is confusing and difficult to accomplish a lot. Blinded and Entangled can both be pulled off with a Dirty Trick maneuver, though, so there's a fair chance that'll crop up, especially if someone works with you to do it.

Derrick's in leather, although it's lamellar and does more to protect him than flaunt his appearance, so you'll have to catch him at the right time to see much ;)

As for getting along, Derrick's pretty passive, so he'll most likely do fine with everybody. Minerva's more... illicit activities may grate on him, and he'll take a while to get used to Ritmush, but he's a loyal ally above all else. I'm sure we'll do fine.

Lies, your sword saint just knows that his blade would get jealous if it had to reflect your visage in leather. It would be unable to resist a closer look and suddenly you would have a sword in your liver.
what with the Sword saints intimidate powers you could be a fairly nasty debuffer with a cruel enhancement on your weapon.
Intimidate+ sickened are some nasty modifiers.

and yes Flatfooted is dumb and it frustrates me that my fun little sorcerer ability is rendered next to useless in an actual combat by that rules quirk.
I mean I suppose I could use Feint on someone, but that seems suicidal for a sorcerer to get into melee.

I imagine Ritmush will eventually worm his way into everyones mind. Like a puppydog, or a really nasty tapeworm.

If Thikka and Minerva meet, I think they'd get along :)

(Probably bug you about getting some delicious poisons and lock-melting acids for her roguing/alchemical paints for her art)

We both look odd to society, and have skills that might be frowned upon.

Yes, although asking her to make poisons (that kill, those that weaken are ok) is probably contraindicated. She is NG. Acid is fine.

I think she'd look very sexy in leather.

Of course she is, but only another Ratfolk would realize it.

nd yes Flatfooted is dumb and it frustrates me that my fun little sorcerer ability is rendered next to useless in an actual combat by that rules quirk.

This is what vanish, invisibility and grater invisibility is for. All three let you get the enemy flat footed. Do note, that someone can be in combat and still be flat footed, but only to you. In other words, if you're invisible, they are flat footed against you.

what with the Sword saints intimidate powers you could be a fairly nasty debuffer with a cruel enhancement on your weapon.

Intimidate+ sickened are some nasty modifiers.

Yeah, I'm thinking about grabbing a couple feats to take that route when I get the chance. Intimidating Prowess is necessary if I want to use Intimidate effectively, and Cornugon Smash (assuming it's allowed) would be useful for getting the free demoralize whenever I hit somebody.

By the way, does anyone know if fear conditions stack to get worse? I recall that they do, but a brief search before sleep didn't give me a yes or no. (What I mean is, if you hit a shaken enemy with an effect that would make them shaken, do they become frightened instead?)

Have the new players been formally introduced to the storyline yet? I am trying to determine exactly where I and others may be based on the gameplay dialogue. Are we in a slight holding pattern as those details are ironed out?

Hrmm... I suppose invisibility and stealth are going to be the big options.

@Thikka would that mean that a blinded target is flatfooted, not being able to see me and not being able to See me seems a very annoying distinction to make.

@Derrik- Intimidate is specifically spelled out to never stack upwards with its shaken ability. Though there is a rogue archetype that gives you that as an ability.
Thug
you might consider it if you like the concept of frightening people. though actually getting that off is Really difficult.

@Unbolath- I think our GM is waiting on something, though I'm not sure what. Likely one of the players hasn't chimed in yet. considering a "2/3rds have responded or more" rule could likely help speed that.

My understanding is that without the blind fighting feat, a blind opponent is flat footed against everyone.

Hm, you're right, Ritmush. Ah well. Derrick will still be a sight to behold.

So far, Thikka has been introduced to an NPC of Fort Horizon

It is Day 4, of this campaign, and the existing Player Characters have just been informed of a request of the Major to act as escort and guard to a wagon load of supplies that will be delivered to an outlying settlement (in a place called Mystic Valley)

Thikka has spoken to Melana, and I will post a short reply. Then place everyone else (so you will know where you are in Fort Horizon). Everyone is in Fort Horizon, other than Ritmush

Can everyone see the map of Fort Horizon?

On the morning of the 5th day of this campaign, the wagon will leave for Mystic Valley. Those Player Characters that stay behind will probably be offered an opportunity to return to the caves with Jeannine and Karl (but they will probably not want to leave until Day 6 or7)

I am working on a list of NPCs, so bare with me for a little while

In the meantime, Rolandor volunteers for night sentry duties, due to his keen senses and ability to see better than normal.

I don't really expect anyone to read a boring game thread, but if you do, you might learn that the Fort isn't keen on anyone volunteering (in the way it is normally meant) and when someone volunteers for something here, it usually involves some kind of contract, and form of payment.

Minerva will probs be casing the joint/looking for injustice and gold that needs to be solved roguishly/stolen from owners who don't deserve it.

There's no such thing as boring.

Just tedium. :D

DOn't worry, If we aren't having fun, player characters will find/make something to do.

7) Another tower ruin, without a wooden building built onto it, there is a door and it appears that part of this “structure” is below ground level

oooh

I smell adventure.. :D

You open the door and find before you..

... a large white gazebo, what do you do?

I shoot magic missile at the darkness.

@Minerva Going to go find a halo to hold up?

I steal the gazebo piece by piece

Ah, gotcha. I will read some of the game thread then.

You open the door and find before you..

... a large white gazebo, what do you do?

Pick up a drink and mingle with the guests.

Boy, am I living dangerously!

Halfway hoping one of the lawful among you catch Minerva stealing something.

SHould be an interesting interaction. And a dramatic way for her quarter-fiend blood (horns tail & teeth) to be revealed.

(Possibly going to be robbing this 'fine clothed gent' in the tailors, if I can get this farmer man out of the way.)

I don't think I'd have a problem, so long as you were stealing lawfully, lol.

Loot is always l-awfully good!
Why not just be all impressive and roll a check to steal the mans pants while he is still wearing them? a nimble thief you'd be then.

Got surprised by one of my children coming into town for father's day! Having too much fun, sorry for the lack of posts, I'll try to update tonight. Happy Father's Day, everyone

happy father's day

Yeah, Happy father's day.

Se..that's why I don't have kids.....they are always interrupting. Just kidding man....have a great St. Pappy's day (as I call it since I'm Irish!!

Its always nice to have family in town. Hope you had a good time.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads playing in these games!

For my Father's Day, I received the Campaign Cartographer 3 bundle pack (with City and Dungeon builder)

I'm a long time AutoCad user, so I hope the learning curve isn't steep

Soon, I hope, you will all see better maps

I hope all the player's willing to put up with me are having fun in these games.

Se..that's why I don't have kids.....they are always interrupting. Just kidding man....have a great St. Pappy's day (as I call it since I'm Irish!!

Lol, they don't interrupt when they're at school, and they don't interrupt much when they've gone to bed. And when they grow up, they can join you in your games! (or even before that for some games).

I hope all the player's willing to put up with me are having fun in these games.

Hey, I know I am. Maps will be cool to see, but I've been fine so far. It's a fun and ambitious game, and I hope to see it through to the end (whatever that may be).

Yeah - if you aren't having fun, why run it? :)

@Terquem: just checking I haven't screwed this up. 1 gold piece of starting money = 10 dollars, right?
A silver dollar system?
So the pemican bars are 5sp, and we got 7.5gp for the journey to the mines?
I'm all good with it but the salt comment made me reconsult my finnces.

That is correct.

Anyone know where I can find ancient ruins? mystical artifacts? even a plain old mystery?

Edrin, I've taken the liberty pof placing you in the middle of the fort, stepping out of a Tailor's Shop. With a mysterious woman who might be following you, close by. You can join the game when you are ready.

Trying very hard not to metagame here.

Didn't read past my character's text, but it appears I will be robbing you Edgin.

Or trying, at least.

Edrin, I've taken the liberty pof placing you in the middle of the fort, stepping out of a Tailor's Shop. With a mysterious woman who might be following you, close by. You can join the game when you are ready.

Sorry, didn't see that :D

Edren and Sithundan, If I missed a post by you, ,et me know, okay?

I will try to update the game before Sunday, but if I do not get to it, I am sorry. On Sunday I am making a special trip to Las Vegas (not for fun, shesh) and will be back on Wednesday

Huh, so with a silver economy that means Ritmush has 2000 dollars worth of stuff. Is that a great deal of money in this setting? Hrmm... I'm gonna say he found most of it on a dead guy in the forest. Ritmush would likely be in the same situation if not for his sorcerer power to make bundles of flaming explosion traps. I figure the local wildlife learns jumping the little human is fraught with peril even if he is terrible at catching food.

Oh and peanut gallery for the current conversations.
Not to worry, Dream ensures that dreamers having particularly interesting shows forget them when they wake.

Sorry, I'm gonna have to pull out of this game, I'm afraid...to many commitments.

Thankyou for the opportunity to play.

GM Terquem you out there? :)

Yes I am here, sorry for the absence. The message I posted up there that talked about my out of town trip ended up being emotionally draining. I am not well from the whole thing. But I am going to try and update the game today.

Sorry you had to go Gavmania, good luck wherever you roam

Minerva, is now following an NPC, dressed in expensive clothing, who is headed toward a small cabin in the center of the fort

Interesting stuff, Ritmush. I promise to try to get you into the active game as fast as I can

*chuckle* I'm in no hurry, but I am well aware that the biggest thing you can do for a PbP is post something, so people can respond. if there is something new posted folks will look at the page and perhaps consider posting themselves.
Well that and I wanted Ritmush to comment on stuff because that bit between the halfling and the ratfolk was great. Just want to let you two know I enjoyed reading that.

As to updating, sorry to hear about the difficulties. I wish you well and hope that life gets better soon.

Ya man..take a day and regroup...no big deal...

No worries! Somehow I missed the message above, but managed to see a message by you in another thread, but a good thing came of it, because I saw another pbp oppurtunity with your goblin campaign.

Also, I myself will be camping from saturday jun 28 through thursday jul 3, with questionable reception, and its on an island, so if I dont get a signal, I wont be online those few days.

hmm, anyone with Knowledge (arcana) or decent appraise to help me figure out this weird rod?

Hopefully someone who wouldn't have too much trouble with how she acquired it (though that'd be interesting)

Thikka does, although I'd keep it quiet how you came across it. :)

heh

Want Minerva and Thikka to meet in the street?

Minerva will be heading right past Thikka as she exits the blacksmiths, so feel free to hop in there.

Posted. If you want to jump in Thikka (or anyone else), feel free :)