Very close! I can see the resemblance /\ . Actually it's a poor text-based representation of the worlds smallest violin playing My Heart Bleeds for You. :D
Tiny violins were obviously created by tiefling scum and must be purged.
That ought to be a magic item. Tiny Infernal Violin.
-deletes "flail fail" joke- life may be better if you get a flanking buddy. Can we turn Tavi into a zombie?
Was there a skill monkey decision?
Tavi becoming a Zombie is definitely an option.
Not that anyone has been informed about, no.
Well, we'll be watching the discussion thread for just that. :D
And if there's any need to contact Ava, PM me, as he doesnt frequent the forums like yours truly.
my desire to move things along vs my desire to let Amon use the information I provided so he can take his turn is nearing critical mass. :)
Boiled right over, I see.
So Tavi will be patched up and off to Kaer Maga, then?
Sadly yes, it boiled over. I have no will power.
Her body you mean?
Uni is nightmarishly busy! You're probably waiting on a post from me too. I'll try to squeeze out short ones for the sake of finishing this combat. It certainly beats this silence. Sorry sorry sorry!
@Amon - No worries. Things are moving along, more sluggishly than normal, but they're moving!
@Lucon - Well, the combat is over, so in that regard you're fine. :)
I asked Twigs to notify Ava, and I am notifying everyone else, that Ava will be taking our skill monkey position. So congrats to Ava!
We look forward to seeing a introductory post here. As far as intro IC, I'll handle that when the party returns to Arael and the hideout... assuming you've posted here in the discussion thread, and I've had a chance to put my stamp of approval on your character by that time.
So you have! I need to start checking my PM's. :P
I had almost thought you'd forgotten about me. Needless to say, I'm very pleased to be gaming with you folks. I haven't gotten to read through the entire game, so I'll have to do some catch-up.
What sort of intro do you want me to do?
Me, forget stuff? Never!
For an intro here, just tell us where you're from, your gaming interests and experience, and anything else you'd like to share.
I'll introduce Ava as a recent inductee to the Torchbearers. It'll be assumed she knows Janiven (Arael's right hand person) and Arael himself. If you could post a history (the longer the better, but length is up to you) and physical description under Ava's profile, that'd be very helpful.
So for now catch up on the reading like you said, and be on the lookout for new posts as the group moves on. Soon enough you'll see Arael's introduction of Ava to the others, and you'll recognize your cue.
Alright then. As you may have surmised, I am an Australian. I play a lot of tabletop, most just casually, but the range is pretty big. I've been playing D&D for about five or six years (Maybe more, I can't remember for sure), pretty much being the DM constantly from the get-go. Somehow I've become notorious for having a high mortality rate in my campaigns, as Twigs'll probably attest. I'm a writer, an artist, a sculptor - a bit of a Renaissance Man (or so I'd like people to believe). Aside from that, there's nothing terribly exciting about me.
I'll try and push my way through the posts and get a cliffnotes from Twigs at the end to bring it all together. I should have, at the very least, a physical description and what I've already written transferred to her profile sometime within the next eight hours. With the weekend coming up, I should be able to have everything 100% hammered out without too much trouble.
If you need any additional hooks, keep in mind that Ava is also an information broker - She could be holding onto a tender piece of info that the PCs need. Once again, thanks for including me - It's been a while since I've been the gamer and not the game master.
Wow; 20 new posts since I've had a chance to check. It's been a busy couple of days for me. I'll be able to catch back up tomorrow at work and will probably need to make a bit of use out of the good, old, reliable flex-time.
Responding to Amons take on Bluff, Diplo, and Intimidate:
I agree, but I think where I see someone being encouraged or guided (whatever) to recognize that motivation, then that also qualifies in my mind. Like in the most recent batman movie, Bane gently placing his hand on that weaselly business mans shoulder and asking him in a quiet voice, "Do you feel in control?". A subtle, but effective approach... in my opinion.
I realize that these skills leave some room for interpretation, and so should be clarified. I do enjoy hearing your thoughts and ideas on these things.
This made me think of another situation where a character of mine told nothing but truths to someone. He was trying to leave out some information, but didn't outright lie in any of his statements. The GM made me roll bluff, even though I didn't feel my character lied.
Anyways, long story short, these skills are a bit of a gray area, and that's how I perceived that situation.
Oh I also forgot that along with increasing motivation, these skills also can be used to try and change someones attitude. Basically synonymous with increasing motivation, like motivating someone to see something or someone differently than they currently do.
As my other games have recently folded due to the dreaded Disappearing Game Master Syndrome, I would like to say once again--THANK YOU, Mug, for being such a consistent and consistently awesome GM. No other game has been run as well technically nor atmospherically/roleplaywise in my experience. Huzzah! And cheers to the Torchbearers! Inventive lot, aren't we?
By the way, apparently you can't throw a Tanglefoot Bag as an AoO--it's not a melee attack. Personally, I find the fact that you can't toss something sticky at point blank range a little implausible, but felt obligated to mention that it's not allowable RAW---especially since I used it and would use it again. ;)
Well I'm glad you're enjoying the game and the way it's run. I'm definitely having a blast running it for you guys. A great group makes for a great game.
Aha, thanks for finding that out about Tanglefoot bags. I suppose since we know the RAW ruling we should stick with it. I appreciate the honesty.
Just trying to do my part to keep Monks from sucking. :D I wish there was a Tanglefoot Stick!
Just trying to do my part to keep Monks from sucking.
High strength! High strength! I can't stress this enough! When we made the jump to pathfinder my 3.5 rogue (lanky cockney bandit with moderate strength, improved grapple, and a mean left hook... "Twigs") became a 9th level monk, just to try things out.
He was the ultimate glass cannon. He did damage like we'd never seen at the table before, and given that his fellow PCs were an oracle (blegh) and a 3.5 warlock (double blegh), I was basically doing all the work.
Yeah, if I made a monk like that, I'd make an oread Tetori, maybe with sacred mountain (do they stack?). They need AC help, though, at lower levels. Enko is designed to annoy (well, trip) and be untouchable, something that works flavor wise with the Upper Reach and something I figured would be okay in a large party. So far so good! Mayyyybe the fix will come in time so that I can apply damage bonus via dex or wis...that's what I pray to Iomedae, er, the devs for!
Nudge
Nudge Jaiyana! Enko abides. The ki mat really ties the room together.
Alright. Lets get a roll call for everyone please. Enko, I know you checked in on tuesday, but humor me. Who's still here?
I am rarely far from a computer..or phone...or tablet. I think we may be suffering from new fall semester syndrome. Wait, is it 'fall' in Australia?
By the way, I'm starting a new job on Monday at a different university. Looking forward to it.
I think you may be right. Congrats on the new job!
Still here. I've been kept busy with work and studying for GED tests, so I've been a bit scarce, but not gone.
Alright, I'm sure our remaining friends aren't far, but to keep the dialogue going; are you guys waiting for me to get you into the gully? Or are you done with the area and are ready to move back to town?
I figured you were wanting to see if there is, in fact, a stash (since you went through all the trouble to clear away some/all (?????) of the traps) and I've been waiting for someone to actually make a move towards said stash.
I am happy to be point to look at traps with the Unseen Sweeper, but I need Jaiyana to disable that log if need be.
I am paranoid! There could be log golems!
Could be!? ... wow you all are trusting. :D hehehehe
I am washed in the blood of Gygax, lawdy lawdy, and I keep 10' away from logs and statues!
You all know it's gonna collapse. Where's a dwarf we can toss in when we need one?
Bear with me a while longer! I've been pretty busy and dont want to lose my place in the thread.
Also oh goodness. Log golems. My sides...
Allow me to take a moment to express my hatred of malware and its creators. Thank you.
So we have some group business. Jaiyana, as you all have noticed, has been out and recently informed me she's got too much going on to continue with us. So my question is, shall we open up the recruiting or find a friend? If we do add another are we looking to fill the Urban ranger shoes left by Jaiyana or is there a class we want or don't want?
Thanks folks!
:( My goblin-fighting companions have departed!
I feel class-agnostic at this point, and don't have pals to suggest. From other recruitment threads, I see lots of cool people out there dreaming up characters.
Alright, unless someone objects I'll start the hunt. I'm uncertain if I'll open it to the public or go find someone I think will be good. I'll just say we lost a ranger class who was partial to melee combat, and see what they can come up with.
Just looking over the recruitment thread and the earlier submissions, and what do you all think of this fellow?
A tiefling to replace Jaiyana? She'd be furious. :D