DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Slumbering Tsar (Inactive)

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

AK, I don't really agree that it is that powerful for a 2nd level spell:

- The max damage is short of impressive, and it only affects evil creatures (of course adventurers usually face evil creatures ;);
- It allows a save;
- The dazzled effect is also really not that strong, in my opinion. So the fact that it affects the creatures even if the save is made is kinda... Meh... A -1 on attacks and Perception?;
- I don't even think the spell as a whole is that strong, let along crazy powerful.

But you are the GM, so I will of course hear your opinion on it. Even more so, if you don't want it used, I'll swap it.

Also, yes. Telurion always had the spell on his list since I created him ;)

Its an auto 5d4 damage (vs Evil) at the longest possible range with an decent radius, with the same save or suck that Blindness has spread out over several enemies.

Agreed dazzled sucks but thats on a successful save. The only thing Blindness has going for it over this spell is the Permanent duration; everything else about it blows it out of the water; including the fact it targets Reflex, has a better range, hits multiple targets as opposed to a single one, has a secondary rider effect rather than all-or-nothing and deals burning hands equivalent auto damage against Evil (in a better shape)...

You can keep it for now but i'll have to think about it. I simply don't have the time to review every spell (one of the many reasons I don't permit UC/UM) so sometimes one like this will really surprise me :).

Guys, sorry once more for the slowdown. I'm currently hiring another staff member and my most promising applicant is coming in for an interview tomorrow. Assuming it goes well we'll hire him which will take some pressure off me and hopefully let me catch up.

Such things happen AK. We'll be here when stuff is sorted out - I know I will.

I'm sorry I haven't made any kind of announcement sooner. I'm currently working 70-80 hours a week and covering more than one position at work on top of that. I have had 0 mental energy to even think about booting up Maptools and whats left of my conciousness at the end of each day usually goes into destressing myself. Running and playing in as many PbP's as I do (formerly did more like at the moment) is simply too much on top of it.

I'd like to confirm my hiatus and set a date to come back re-energised. Hiring a new IT Manager at work, hopefully by early November which will take the pressure off.

I'm going to work on coming back and making regular updates again from the 15th of November.

As for the games I am a player in rather than a GM, i'll do my best to post regularly.

Thanks for your patience thus far everyone. If I lose people as a consequence of all this I completely understand.

Been there myself Alex. No worries.

I'll be here when you get back. :)

Things get hectic like that sometimes AK - I will be here also when you get back ;)

Hi all. Completely on schedule to return on the 15th and I hope I haven't lost anybody. Looking to start posting earlier if possible!

Still here. Good to hear everything is still on target.

Ready to go ;)

Still here, frozen in time with my bow drawn!

Present. Even thinking about maybe getting a GM game back on track (after I make a few apologies).

Are you thinking about a possible return to the LoF game or something else entirely?

Hi all. So sorry I let this game slide for so long. Hope your all still with me and i'm returning to daily updates starting today. PM's/Facebook messages going out right now.

I'm here - not my turn though, I believe.

For a moment, Thulbine seemed sure to be forced back by a charging skeleton but then Telurion's face lashed out and struck the head from its shoulder, its bones impacting on the Dwarf's armour with the evil force animating them no longer granting unlife to the remains.

Giggling so hard right now.

Lol! Dat typo :(

I have a Rogue Trader game which may have lost the Rogue Trader himself. Not sure yet and i'm giving him some time after my hiatus, but anyone fancy declaring interest for replacing him?

Whoever is up for it will need to work within the confines of the story. Its early enough that some small details can be changed, but the character's name, details of his House and rise to his position etc. are fairly set at this point.

Don't know Rogue Trader sorry. :P

And I'm waiting to post Durin's actions after the others have acted.

DMAK wrote:

For a moment, Thulbine seemed sure to be forced back by a charging skeleton but then Telurion's face lashed out and struck the head from its shoulder, its bones impacting on the Dwarf's armour with the evil force animating them no longer granting unlife to the remains.

Giggling so hard right now.

I have to admit, looking back on this particular post, that I kind of want to make a monk just so that that can be a legitimate tactic.

Nothing beats a hard stare, and a face to the... Face?

Sorry all. Spilt tea in my laptop and I can no longer update from it. New one is ordered, with me in January (posting from work right now).

Didn't all the crumpet crumbs soak it up before the tea did any damage? lol

But seriously, bummer. :(

Happy New Year to all! Alex's new laptop is to be delivered on the 8th. We'll be waiting! :)

Happy new year to all.

Happy New Year everyone! Still here and waiting!

AK, new laptop on the mend? ;)

Delivery has been delayed until the 13th.

Of January? :D

Guys, just want to be bluntly honest with everyone here - I don't really think this game will be picked up again. I apologize for putting it forth so drastically, but it is what I feel.

I could just sit around and wait, but it seems for one reason or another, that is all we have been doing for the last couple of months, and the lack of updates from AK (even though I am aware his laptop got messed up), even if just to say 'Hi guys, I am still here', is really something that puts me off.

Grabbing the hiatus we are in, I will take my leave from this one - thank you AK for taking me on board for something which I wanted to be a part of for so long, and to the players I will say I liked much of what I have seen in your characters, and hope to meet you again on the boards.

Take care everyone.

P.S. If any further explanation as to why I am leaving is necessary, feel free to PM me.

I understand and respect your decision and wish you all the best. :)

I, however, having played actively with Alex for 4+ years now (and others here longer than that), in multiple games in which he was DMing, to a very high standard and regularity, will continue to give him the benefit of the doubt. I am confident that this game will resume, and if his life situation has changed enough that that is not the case, I am equally confident he will officially pull the plug rather than leave us guessing. I will also understand and respect whatever decision he makes in that regard.

Cheers

Thank you for the words and feedback Durin.

I'm with Durin, though I can also understand your frustration at the various delays, Telurion. Unfortunately, life happens- and can often get in the way of a good game. ;P

Have every intention of picking this up again this week but if you've lost faith at this point I understand.

Posting from phone so forgive the double post. It's not just been a matter of laptop problems. There's been a lot of personal stuff going on as well as a very, very intense period at work. I should have checked in more, definitely. I would actually have already updated this weekend, were it not for a pre-booked weekend trip. New laptop is up and running with files on it: just need to get the maptools working.

It's been difficult to find the mental energy to start updating again, partly because I have so many games on I need to be sure I can maintain pace with all of them.

I'll be updating within 48 hours and should be moving to regularity again. That enough to keep you here Tel?

I can perfectly understand RL AK, believe me - I apologize for the frustrated vent before, but I just had to get it off my chest.

Thank you for taking the time to update us - that is more than enough to make me want to stay, so I'm sticking with you guys, if that is ok after my outburst.

No problem. Give me a chance to put my money where my mouth is.

You have my sword!

Patiently waiting for the restart. Thanks for the update, AK.

Hey guys hope it's ok I post here, just wanted to say I am glad to see this game is staying alive! I have lurked this game off and on since wayy back, long before I ever tried my hand at PbP myself.

Great cast of characters, great DM, great adventure. All adds up to WIN!

I'm glad you have reconsidered Tel! :)

Nice to hear from you Alex! Hope things are getting better every day!

Lurkers are always welcome in Alex's games DMG (it's how I got myself into my first game with Alex in fact!) and my own. Thanks for the kind words. Don't be shy about asking any questions you may have or making any further comments. We'll be happy to answer/chat. :)

And you are right, Alex is a top tier DM and this is a cracking group of players. I consider myself lucky each and every day I get to play in this game. :D

Cheers!

Ahem... sorry its taking so long. Getting Maptools sorted on new laptop taking far longer than anticipated! I've finally got it sorted... on it now.

If it ain't obvious to all- final battle for this hilltop is upon you (barring random encounters :) ).

DMG- I have read your PM and will reply in due time, i'm incredibly behind on many, many things right now but wanted to acknowledge it!

Going to be pretty much watching this fight guys. Sorry.

Knowledge is power? :)

I believe that is the case. All Arachiel has left are two smites (one definitely heading a lich's way) and a lesser restoration.

OK I'm going to try a reverse jinx.

"Don't whatever you do roll above a 3."

Sorry to be a pain, but I did not realize that 2 spawn remained. I would prefer if Durin's second attack was directed at the other spawn rather than moving. With a 5' step to -B,2. Thanks.

Having updated past that point in time now i'm not going to retcon it, sorry. Have precious little time to update games at the moment as it is.

Seriously Barak.

I want to shamelessly promote my new campaign here:

There And Back To See How Far It Is.