Sorry all.
I'm working full time and have a 5 year old at home (with no help) and a big holiday here in the States this week/weekend.
No worries, Karmid, thanks for letting us know.
It's okay, Ro. Keeps you humble :)
Humble? Never!
Careful? Always!
:p
As a bard you have as many HP as I had last level...
Good. Just what you need as a fighter.
So +10 HP
+ buncha skills
+1 BAB
Weapon Training: Heavy Blades
Feat: Combat Expertise
But I'm a fightin' bard. No guts, no glory and so forth.
But I suppose I do now have that spell that lets me cuss at people so harshly they burst into flames. Maybe I'll just hang out in the back and be foul-mouthed more.
Its a great spell...and very fun to use. But it is skill, sound and language dependent: You have to successfully intimidate your enemies, they have to be able to hear it...AND they have to be able to understand it.
Otherwise its a great spell!
=)
+1 Favored Class Bonus!
Nice!
+1BaB +1CMB +1CMD
+1 Hero Point
New Favored Enemy: +4 vs Undead!
New Memorized Ranger Spell: Entangle
New Feat:
5th Level Feat: Weapon Trick (Combat)
*Weapon and Shield Tricks
Qualifying abilities
~Block and Counter: You can ready a standard action to block an attack with your shield, making an attack roll as though you were making a shield bash and using the result as your AC against that attack. If you successfully block the attack, you can attack that opponent with the weapon in your other hand as an immediate action.
~Shielded View: When you avert your eyes to avoid a gaze attack, you have an 80% chance to avoid having to attempt a saving throw against the gaze.
Skillz:
Ride +1
Intimidate +1
Knowledge(Nature) +1
Perception +1
Stealth +1
Survival +1
Knowledge (Dungineering)+1
Knowledge (Religion) +1
Background Skills:
Linguistics +1 (+Draconic)
Knowledge(Geography) +1
@GM: I would like to see if the priests at the Temple would be willing to cast the Masterwork Transformation spell a couple of times if I pay for the spell cost before we leave? Costs are: 300 gp for a weapon, 150 gp for armor...so Hide Shirt and Klar 150 each + the Earthbreaker and the Klar again for 300 each? That would be 4 hours (or 1 hour and 4 priests) for a total of 900gps? While it means I still would not have any magic weapons and armor, it removes all my armor and shield penalties and give my weapons a slight boost to hit.
Yeah, it probably wasn't the best spell choice for one of Ro's first two second level spells. Allegro was very hard to wait on. I expect it will be a spell I trade away later on.
But, I'll never have another character that's so CHA-centric so I want to play around with some of the offensive spells that I wouldn't ever take with a character who couldn't afford the high CHA she can. Eagle's Splendor for example is actually a combat buff spell since Ro is using the Desnan fighting style.
Oh, it did occur to me that it would likely be a good idea to pick up a scroll of Remove Disease if we can. Don't know that we could afford two of them, which would be better.
And of course the classic wand of CLW would be nice to have. Hard to believe we've made it all the way to 5th level without ever having a wand of CLW.
Don't forget we are assuming we will be fighting undead more too. Ghost Bane Dirge is very useful there.
Blistering Infective is awesome for Bar Brawls and Rap Battles, too.
Only ever got to really make great use of it on a NPC (who very much considered the low-level non-combatants close by his enemies...)
That said, there would have been more efficient choices than "Disney Princess Mode" for second Level spells, too, but I suppose many of the more popular choices can be found on scrolls or spellbooks I can copy from, so I picked the niche spell for flavor, too. :D
That said, mindless undead don't get a save against Command Undead, there is no HD Limit, and it lasts days. So there's that. Lia's first steps towards Necromancy(aka "really late healer").
Looking at my class path, so don't worry about me.
I need to go look at my books........
I found out at level 9 I can trade a feature in for getting warpriest weapon damage. Doesn't seem great as it would only get my 1d6 to 1d8, 1d10 at level 10. Pondering my options.
I found out at level 9 I can trade a feature in for getting warpriest weapon damage. Doesn't seem great as it would only get my 1d6 to 1d8, 1d10 at level 10. Pondering my options.
I can't see what feats you have currently, but may I suggest:
take the Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Falcata feat?
Base damage is 1d8, 19-20 crit range and with a x3 multiplier. Fits with the scimitar theme-look too.
Then if you did the warpriest thing, and add Improved Critical: Falcata at 9th level... then that's a melee force to be reckoned with whenever you crit anything.
Aye, Advanced Weapon Training for Warpriest Damage is most useful on Dual-Wielded small weapons with good crit ranges.
e.g. Dual-Wielding Kukris - their base damage is 1d4 with 18-20 crit range - assuming Improved Critical, that is 15-20.
Getting 4-7 attacks with 15-20 crit range on 1d4+static or 2d6+static does make some difference.
Otherwise, the die increase is often not worth it.
1d6 is 3.5 average, 1d8 is 4.5 average. 1d10 5.5 average, 2d6 is 7.
Unless you intend to use Vital Strike, Weapon Specialization is better even on a d6 weapon.
Levels 4-8 it is the only available option for +2 damage.
Level 9 it's still +1 damage over Focused Weapon.
Level 10-14 it breaks even with Focused Weapon.
Only at 15 and 16(which is when AP's usually end) Focused Weapon is 1.5 damage higher.
So most of the time, you are not getting mileage out of that.
Not only that, but Static Boni are more "reliable".
(Of course, they are not mutually exclusive, just showing it's not such a grand option as it may seem at first - considering weapon specialization, while a solid basic option, is not often high on the "to pick" lists of fighters who want more interesting options.)
(That said, the Falcata is a awesome weapon, but considering Sarenrae is his Patron I think the Scimitar is for flavor as well...)
There are other Advanced Weapon Trainings that may be more useful - e.g. picking up Defensive Weapon Training, then dropping the Shield and two-hand-wielding the Scimitar - also freeing up a hand if needed.
Isn't there a feat series for worshipers of Sarenrae who wield scimitars? Whirling Dervish something? Pretty good feats if I remember correctly. Or was that a Prestige class? Had IRL buddy who did them in the Legacy of Fire AP.
That's good stuff if you are dex based. I'm Str based.
I plan on going ultra-trip. Got combat expertise, will get improved trip and the one that gives AoO's when I trip.
I'm sorry for going MIA. All I can say is I'm sorry, and depression sucks. I'll get caught up as quickly as I can.
I'm sorry for going MIA. All I can say is I'm sorry, and depression sucks. I'll get caught up as quickly as I can.
As someone who has suffered/suffers from it, I understand. Know that we appreciate hearing from you no matter what, even if you don't want to write a long paragraph's worth.
As long as you keep coming back, we will understand!
Besides...I think Karmid and Jilliana have potential for a 'thing'...and I'm curious to see what happens!
=)
Aye! We're a large group, if you need a break, thats fine. It is better with you around, but we should still be able to manage if one or two of us are not currently active. Welcome back.
@Ro: You are welcome to slap me, later.
(Then again, she is simply trying to take on responsibility in a very misguided way...)
Thank you all.
And yes Karmid I think Jili and he could have a "thing".
New Revelation language: Infernal
1st Level Spell: Hide from Undead
2nd Level Spell: Ghostbane Dirge (You never know when we're going to run into ghosts.)
Skill Increase:
Spellcraft
Diplomacy
Perception
Sense Motive
Linguistics: Thassalonian
Know History
Extra Revelation: Fire breath.
Edgar is marginally jealous of Karmid and Jili's "thing", but has come to realize perhaps his feelings for her are more brotherly than lover-ly. :P
You never know! You guys could be the next 'Ross and Rachel'! The great thing about games like this is you never know how things will end up!
=)
Aye, maybe Jili finds comfort in Edgars arms when she is mourning for Karmid!
Oh wait, wrong timeline.
What about Ro, Lia, and Drasven? Surely everyone needs love. We could be all Big Love up in here.
Ro's already got someone, and I don't see Lia as a monogamous sorta gal without a really good reason... Drasven? I got no idea.
@Jiliana: Depression sucks, I've been there myself. I hope you're doing better and better. If you need to tae some time away here and there, do what you need to do. As Lia said, we can accommodate. Just don't feel like you'll not be welcome anymore if you haven't posted often enough and not come back because of it.
@Lia: Ro wants to throttle you considerably less than half the time, so you're probably going to get a pass on getting the crap murdered out of you once again. :p
@Karmid: Are you accusing Ro of monogamy?
@Edgar: None of you Chosen are among Ro's types. Nope, not even a little bit.
As the only one of the chosen who is having any "thing", and the one who has the most experience and expertise in getting, keeping, and throwing away "things" (maybe the only one with any experience at all? Sheesh! How are y'all not dead already? It ain't healthy.) Ro again recommends actually talking (not just functional communication) with those who might be a partner for "things". Works wonders!
@Everyone aside from Jili is seems: It's unlikely there's enough Jili to go around. To those of you who want to expand your search for some "thing" beyond our incestuous little band, Ro offers her unparalleled genius and skill in matchmaking. There is much untapped potential in the town of Sandpoint. Rates are reasonable.
Anyone who is interested in the service, please submit 3 sonnets (unplagiarized) and Ro will match you with at least two potential partners for "things" based on a careful analysis of the poems' contents. Satisfaction is guaranteed if you actually talk to your matches. :p
Ro, I accuse you of nothing other than attempting a semi-stable relationship!
So THERE! Take...that. Hmmm. Yes.
from Karmid: "What's a son-net? Is that some kind of bard-like magical sonic weapon? I hear somic damage is great against tough things like demons and devils..."
Karmid: Well... alright then.
Sorry folks, RL has attacked with a big hammer.
Swamped with year end last minute covers.
And Relationships?
ermmm Drasven is a grandfather? I actually didn't think about developing romantic relationships with most of my chars.....
They tend to Fubar badly.
Grandfather? Ooh, does Drasven give piggyback rides?
Ro can work with that, very desirable in certain circles. Must admit though that Drasven would have to be up for some flexibility on his matches’ races. Dwarves are almost absent from Sandpoint.
You’re thinking about it wrong though Drasven. The flameout is part of the romance of it all. Besides if the present one doesn’t crash and burn, how do you ever get to move on to the next? :p
Edgar will just wait for his nice dragon lady to come along...
Sorry, dealing with the purchase of a new home here plus the usual holiday craziness. Will be posting soon!
Tis the season...to buy a new house?
=)
Do what you need to do. What happens next will keep us busy for while I suspect.
I freed myself from paperwork.
HP =
Skill
Acrobatics +1
Knowledge (Religion) +1
Perception +1
Survival +1
Deific Obedience
Ro's already got someone, and I don't see Lia as a monogamous sorta gal without a really good reason... Drasven? I got no idea.
I wanted to respond to that: Funny enough, Lia is supposedly really clueless* about romance and sexuality, not understanding flirting or innuendo really. A naive innocence, if you so will.
*(not cluelessness from not knowing, she came from a farm and knows very well how sexual reproduction works - clueless as in not thinking "dirty"/being unaware)So she won't be any sort of "-gamous" without a good reason - :)
(In an alternative timeline, she'll eventually have a daughter)
@Ro: Not being strangled is much appreciated, I did kinda already expect that "snap-out-of-it and stop making us worry" - slap, though. But I guess Kira can take care of that ;)
Sorry Lia, as now explained in the game thread it won't be coming from Ro. :p
Whereas Ro has an absolutely filthy mind. I still think it's amusing how opposite Lia and Ro are while both still fitting so comfortably within Desna's tent.
Desna!
Alignment:Chaotic good
Areas of Concern
Dreams
Luck
Stars
Travelers
That covers a LOT of people really.
I think that covers the mildly insane too. Right?
Oh, its all good, Ro :)
In some ways, your analysis is very much spot-on.
Usually, she manages to deal with it. But then, usually, there are no deaths, and she is not personally involved as a key element.
But I agree, it is somewhat amusing how such different aspects are represented - but it also makes sense, if Desna provided 2 marked ones, that they would have little overlap.
@Karmid: Most definitely, it does. The mildly insane are but dreamers unaware they are awake. *smile*
Just a note that I'll be visiting family out-of-town beginning 12/24 until 1/3/20, and my posting speed will therefore slow down. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays and safe travels everyone!
Happy Xmas...or whatever you call it personally.
=)
Happy Holidays!!!
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone.
Sorry I'm a little high on drinks.
Apologies for slow posting.
RL summoned me.
You gotta hate it when someone pops you out of your warm poke'ball in the middle of winter right? Damn snot-nosed kids and their 'battles'. Gotta 'catch'em all' my bu...
Anyway.
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Sorry about the delay. Am dealing with a lot of home/work issues right now. Will post something new tonight PST.
No problems.
As always, be well. The rest can sort itself out whenever.