Bah you guys and your families who love you... I have so much time to post now and no ones about :P
Don't worry, mate. The worst is over now. You can get back to trying to kill us all in no time.
Hey,
I'm a huge fan of the storyhour. Can I get viewing access to the group site? My email is shinwonmoon@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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You mean the group site? Sure but honestly it doesn't get that much use. And welcome, we could always use more peanut munchers!
Done- Link
Oh and if you want to dot the game thread please feel free, I cannot manage without a dot on threads I follow...
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Edit: Oh my. Failed his save... this isn't looking good for Malthir.
what's with every monster trying to get a bite of Malthir?
well...
I don't think it's because of his blood becoming tasty blue,
I rather think this is a side effect of sleeping in full armour:
sure you can remove the fatigue, but not the smell! Adding the stink of armor polish and grease to that of sweat-soaked padding isn't necessarily going to help alot either.
Paladins, remember cleanliness is next to holy awsome powarZ!
I humbly suggest two house rules:
1- anything tracking by scent should have a bonus to track those that routinely sleep in full armor.
2- everyone in the party should have a circumstance bonus to save vs nausea due to having spent so much time close to Malthir
oh, and happy new year. Great to have story hour back on track :-)
Not looking good for our heroes....
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Not looking good for Malthir for sure... the rest could make a tactful retreat leaving the plant to digest its meal in peace. ;)
As far as "Kalev's cunning plan" goes, how many medium sized creatures can this plant swallow at once? Kalev could go in, hopefully make his own save, and then cut himself and Malthir out to freedom. Freedom meaning to be ravaged to death by the creature's bites and tentacles... :P
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Not looking good for Malthir for sure... the rest could make a tactful retreat leaving the plant to digest its meal in peace. ;)
As far as "Kalev's cunning plan" goes, how many medium sized creatures can this plant swallow at once? Kalev could go in, hopefully make his own save, and then cut himself and Malthir out to freedom. Freedom meaning to be ravaged to death by the creature's bites and tentacles... :P
It may actually be the best plan- not that Kalev is likely to have much choice in the matter.
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It may actually be the best plan- not that Kalev is likely to have much choice in the matter.
I'd agree--if Kalev makes his saving throw. But if he fails it, the tendriculos will have two PCs to digest. Suddenly I'm more filled with respect for this particular monster, as swallow with paralysis is pretty bad.
On the bright side, maybe if Malthir survives, he'll have an epiphany about the fragility of life and propose to Vaysh. Although her legion of mage fanboys will curse his name forever, the people will welcome her +5 rulership-boosting goodness. ;-)
Not to worry. Casimir will save the day - once he stops puking.
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It may actually be the best plan- not that Kalev is likely to have much choice in the matter.
It may BE the best plan, but that has more to do with the fact that it is most likely the ONLY plan at the moment that has ANY chance of saving Malthir. However remote that chance may be. Otherwise I wouldn't say it is a highly desirable plan. :)
That doesn't mean, of course, that I'm not pulling for a miracle!
Go Guardians!
what's with every monster trying to get a bite of Malthir?
well...I don't think it's because of his blood becoming tasty blue,
I rather think this is a side effect of sleeping in full armour:
sure you can remove the fatigue, but not the smell! Adding the stink of armor polish and grease to that of sweat-soaked padding isn't necessarily going to help alot either.
Paladins, remember cleanliness is next to holy awsome powarZ!I humbly suggest two house rules:
1- anything tracking by scent should have a bonus to track those that routinely sleep in full armor.
2- everyone in the party should have a circumstance bonus to save vs nausea due to having spent so much time close to Malthiroh, and happy new year. Great to have story hour back on track :-)
prestidigitation gets rid of the smell, plus everyone likes my "Kingly" smell...
It may actually be the best plan- not that Kalev is likely to have much choice in the matter.It may BE the best plan, but that has more to do with the fact that it is most likely the ONLY plan at the moment that has ANY chance of saving Malthir. However remote that chance may be. Otherwise I wouldn't say it is a highly desirable plan. :)
That doesn't mean, of course, that I'm not pulling for a miracle!
Go Guardians!
To be honest Kalev has almost no chance of breaking the grapple with its bonus. He better go for the luck angle and "allow" hiself to be swallowed, it is much easier to cut himself out than waste a couple of rounds trying to beat the opposed grapple only to be grappled again on its turn and taking the damage as well.
If he can cut me out, then I might live until I get un-paralyzed then the creature will face my wrath!!!!! lol's
This is the worst kind of death that Malthir could imagine. Helpless in the belly of some beast being slowly digested while his friends are probably dying out there trying to save him.
He would rather have been gutted by Karas on the field of battle than become food for some Shambler wanabe... :)
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To be honest Kalev has almost no chance of breaking the grapple with its bonus. He better go for the luck angle and "allow" hiself to be swallowed, it is much easier to cut himself out than waste a couple of rounds trying to beat the opposed grapple only to be grappled again on its turn and taking the damage as well.
If he can cut me out, then I might live until I get un-paralyzed then the creature will face my wrath!!!!! lol's
I agree. He must let himself be swallowed... that is why I asked how much room there was inside this plant. :)
As for your wrath? I would politely suggest that if Kalev is actually successful in extracting Malthir from within the beast.... you run and live to fight another day! :)
Hope Kalev makes his save!
That might be quite the understatement... if you ran this fight 5 times... I'm not sure the PCs would win one. :P
Its a vicious fight, no doubt about it.
This creature being in its particularly special terrain makes it about 1-2 CR harder than normal. Any affect that completely takes out two party members from a fight changes the whole dynamic of the fight. That being said, all of the crappy roles by us have made it just that much harder...
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Without a doubt the terrain advantage is killer. The CR of this encounter is indeed steep (especially considering the modifications AK is likely using) and the crappy rolls aren't helping to be sure.
However, hacking your way out of the plant and defeating it are not the same thing. You will still have a mighty tough fight on your hands even when/if you two make it out... and there is no guarantees that you will remain outside for long! :)
I've said more than I should have I would suspect... my apologies to all participants, especially AK, if I am overstepping my lurker privileges... it is just that I am immensely enjoying this PBP and do not want to see the party TPKd. :)
This is entirely my ruling and not RAW- as far as I can tell, damage in excess of the damage needed to swallow whole is wasted. But then you have some strange versimilitude issues of 'how did that 59 damage crit not hurt its HP?'.
So- in light of that epic double 20, excess damage will go to the Tendriculous itself!
Best crit ever.
As Malthir slops to the ground like a fish off the boat, he surmises that Iomedae did indeed hear his prayers. Now if she can just get rid of this darn paralysis!!!! lol's
Level 5
Class leveled in: Bard
HP gained: 7 (5 + 1 con + 1 Favored class). New total Hp 39.
New saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +8 Will: +3
BAB/CMB/CMD: +1 BAB/ +1 CMB/+1 CMD - New total: BAB +4/ +5 CMB / 19 CMD
Feat:
Step Up
New special abilities:
Inspire Competence +2
Spells:
Cantrips
Ghost Sounds
1st level
Touch of Gracelessness
Bardic caster level is 5, thanks to Magical Knack
Skills:
8 skill points (6 + 1 int + 1 human).
+1 rank in:
Acrobatics
Bluff
Perception
Spellcraft (x2)
Survival
Use Magic Device (x2)
Best crit ever.
I would like to thank the Academy, my mothe...wrong speech...
Yeah, I'm fairly happy with that roll as well :)
LEVEL UP
Level 5
Class leveled in: Ranger (Guide)
HP gained: 9 (6 + 2 con + 1 favored class). New total Hp 46.
BAB/CMB/CMD: +1 BAB/ +1 CMB/+1 CMD - New total: BAB +5/ +9 CMB / 22 CMD
Feat:
Mobility
New special abilities:
Ranger's Focus +4 (2/day)
Spells:
+1 First Level per day, normally Entangle
Ranger caster level is 2nd.
Skills:
6 skill points.
+1 rank in:
Perception
Stealth
Survival
Knowledge (Geography)
Knowledge (Local)
Knowledge (Nature)
when he does level:
5th lvl Paladin
Divine bond with sword.
HP: +9 total 49
+1 BAB
Skills points 3+1(Human):
Diplomacy
Knowledge Religion
Ride
Sense Motive
Feat: *still working on it.
Saves:
no changes
+1 1st level spell, normally bless.
OK, going to open up a quick discussion about any items that the group would like to craft after we level. I am assuming that Fenna and Ilya are still taking craft wondrous item (Ilya) and craft magic arms and armor (Fenna) from our original discussions?
If so I wouldn't mind taking the extra time to get some of us who haven't bought any equipment in a while to get some equipment made.
Who else has the money and has equipment needs? We each just got an additional 250gp from Beldame for getting the mushrooms as well.
As I mentioned in the in character thread I am hoping to get:
+2 belt of str 4 days 2000gp
+2 headband of charisma, lets call it a circlet :) +2 4 days 2000gp
+1 cloak of resistance 1 day 500gp
add +1 to my MW shield 1 day 500gp
9 Days if they are both working on stuff at the same time.
I uploaded the latest guardians treasure list including old beldames stuff. You need to confirm when you last took your share to make sure you are up to date with you loot which should have been the 1800 or so GP from 12-3. ,back to work
Malthir is updated except for equipment. Took Shield Focus as my 5th level feat, yeah not very exciting but since everything wants to eat me I figured getting more tank on would be good.
I'm thinking that Belt of Str +2. Kalev will hunt for prime leather to use and pay parts of the enchantment if the others agree to the plan.
Wouldn't Vaysh appreciate a belt of Bears Endurance more?
** spoiler omitted **
Don't forget to put down any requests here for stat buff or wondrous items for Ilya to create so we can get an accurate # of crafting days.
Fenna, you still taking craft arms and armor?
Don't forget to put down any requests here for stat buff or wondrous items for Ilya to create so we can get an accurate # of crafting days.
Fenna, you still taking craft arms and armor?
Yep, that's the plan.
Sorry for the absence, I didn't have an internet connection last night.
Fenna level 5:
HP: +6, total: 37
Skills:
Diplomacy +1 rank
Perception +1 rank
Sense Motive +1 rank
Spellcraft +1 rank
Survival +1 rank
Knowledge(Local) +1 rank
Knowledge(Planes) +1 rank
Spells:
+1 2nd level spell/day
Spells Known:
1st:
2nd:
Feat:
Craft Arms and Armour.
I'm also contemplating a stat boosting item, just don't know if it should be Str, Dex or Con at this time...Str is probably the "best" choice, but also the one that everybody else will most likely be making...perhaps also a pair of Boots of Striding and Springing.
Buying a few items in town:
4 Potions of Enlarge 200 gp
5 Flasks of Alchemist's Fire 100 gp
I'm also contemplating a stat boosting item, just don't know if it should be Str, Dex or Con at this time...Str is probably the "best" choice, but also the one that everybody else will most likely be making...perhaps also a pair of Boots of Striding and Springing.
Buying a few items in town:
3 Potions of Enlarge 1d100 900 gp
5 Flasks of Alchemist's Fire 1d100 100 gp
I think 3 potions of enlarge is 150GP not 900GP.
The boots would cost you 2750 vs. 2000 for the stat item in case that makes a difference for you.
Yeah we just had that discussion on MSN, Kalev was thinking of bulls strength ;).
I've been working 10-12 hours every day since Jan 3, so I am a bit confused...
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Hi all. Tanner was indeed hit by another bout of Pneumonia, but is in recovery and expects to be posting on monday. Hes been asking me to update him with what hes missed and is keen to get going again :).
Also he will take craft wondrous item, but hewouldn't mind another kingdom building turn so Ilya can make some things for himself too.
Hi all. Tanner was indeed hit by another bout of Pneumonia, but is in recovery and expects to be posting on monday. Hes been asking me to update him with what hes missed and is keen to get going again :).
Also he will take craft wondrous item, but hewouldn't mind another kingdom building turn so Ilya can make some things for himself too.
Good to hear, glad he is on the mend! We knew it hd to be something serious.
Tanner hang in there buddy!
If the rest of you guys can post the items you want made (wondrous or weapon/armor upgrades then when Tanner posts on Monday we will be ready to start moving the clock ahead and see how far we get in crafting before Alex lets loose the trolls, wolves, demons, and whatever else he has up his sleeve :)