DM Nex's Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master NeoEvaX

Yeah I have a password manager, which helps. Mostly its just annoying. I check my games on multiple computers (and my phone).

I know they are working on things, it just feels like it worked a ton better a week ago.

Just incase people missed it, I am going to add a "Current Map" link at the top of the game (in the game description, where the roll20 link is).

I prefer Roll20 for specifics for combat, and if people are able I would always prefer you can sign into Roll20 and move your tokens around, but if you are on the go, or on your phone, you can still load the image of what is currently going on and work from that.

I will try to keep it updated when new things happen. It might not be every round of combat, but when new areas are discovered I will update it.

I hope this helps people when Roll20 is not feasible. Let me know if its useful to you all.

edit: If you can only access the map and not roll20 for some reason, feel free to mark in a ooc that you want to move your token. I can move it for you.

I would so much rather keep the game going that require people to get to a computer to sign into roll20. If all you can manage is a phone sometimes, we can keep it flowing.

Sounds good!

^ this

Back to the investigator! Investigator get inspiration, a handy little tool that gives all their intelligence based checks an extra d6 on top of whatever the result is, not to mention their ability to take Alchemist extracts and take Alchemist discoveries.

Yeah, my friend really likes those guys too xD
They're the ones that get studied strike too, right?

Studied strike is Slayers, isnt it?

Investigator is a mix of Alchemist and Rogue. Slayer is Ranger/Rogue. Both are really fun classes.

lol, now I wanna look stuff up :P
/me goes to look stuff up and comes back

Apparently Investigator gets the rather more deadly and less long lasting Studied Combat, which enables the precision damage from Studied Strike. Also no sneak attack dice xD

Slayers get a similar skill called Studied Target, which gives (smaller) bonuses to attack and damage (as well as a short list of skills, unlike studied combat), and can last until the target goes down. They also get sneak attack dice ^^

Now we need a rainbow with "the more you know" written on it...

I joined the roll 20, and added an aura to show the area illuminated by my dancing lights spell (which unless in combat is being renewed every minute)

Blasted message board seems to be down ever time I try and post. Sorry for being the slow one.

No worries. It seems down whenever I come to update something..

I think we have a good flow going.

As far as where you guys are now, I don't want to rush the in character discussions (I am loving that by the way), but I am curious where you guys are heading.

a few options:

• Head back up to sleep and do research? Talk to towns folk
  
• Go to the door to the west.
  
• Something I can't imagine
  

We haven't really met anything that caused us harm except for the haunt, and I think Brynn is the only one who is low on uses per day resources, so I think we can just keep going.
I was thinking about talking to some townsfolk about the history of this place though, maybe get some ideas on perma-curing the haunt xD

Anyway, for the moment I think my vote will be: "Go to the door to the west"

edit:
Now that I think about it, could the haunt be around because of all the skeletons that haven't been buried?
Anyone wanna bury some old skeletons aka do "Something [DM Nex] can't imagine"? :P

Burying skeletons sounds good. I was going to suggest plates of food left in that one room. Might send the haunt away. It seemed it was asking for food and water and only got water.

Aside form that I would rather see a little bit more.

I'd rather finish exploring before we start burying old bodies and stuff. It makes more sense for our characters to use their energy on ensuring its safe before they waste it all burying bodies.

And Brynn's more than fine to press on. Being out of arcane pool points doesn't mean she can't go on. She hasn't touched her spells yet and has hordes of arrows. Plus she's average in melee combat and unwounded. She's not worried.

BTW, DM Nex, do I take a penalty on using the heal skill without a heal kit?

As far as I know a Heal hit would just give you a bonus. So not having one will just be a normal roll.

I could be wrong there, but that is how I want to do it.

Again sorry for the gap in posting. 6am to 10am is prime posting time for me and the site was down AGAIN.

No worries. I kept wanting to check in and it was down. From what I can tell they are working on some major upgrades of the site. At least on their side. Which should speed things up for us, eventually.

BTW guys, for 24 hours rest, you recover 2 points to each ability score and that gets doubled by long-term care.

I don't know if ya'll like that from a role-playing perspective, but if we're talking to people around town it wouldn't be so bad, right? xD
Also, it'll give Grilnik and Bethany a chance to get tired of eachother :P

Yeah, the cleric was offering to offer long term aid over the night. Then casting Lesser Restoration in the morning. (which has a cost from an NPC).

But Grilnik, you are totally right. with a good Heal check you could work with her for 24 hours and get 4 of the things gone. Then another night of natural rest would drop the last one. It would mean a day with the 2 of you just chilling in a room all day :)

I would rather go the quick rout but we may need to collect our gold for checking out the tower first. Bethany only has 18gp. Lets see about getting the gold and come back.

If you want the quick route, lets see if he'll take the plaque as a tithe.

I am having trouble coming up with how Bethany would react to that offer. It seems like it could be a potentially important thing that we would be giving up for some healing.

Brynn doesn't care about history. As far as she's concerned, we read it, we know what it says, now it's no better than a paperweight.

I mean, Bethany your health comes first! Lol

But treaaaassuuuuure! :P

Also, if we're in a hurry and don't want to split up the party for a day, Grilnik can just stay up all night to use Long Term Care and then Calming Touch(Sp) himself xD
Beth would only have -1 AC/init/dex skills....

Thats not a bad plan. -1 is not the worst thing, 5% easier to hit is really the only problem.

Well, In my opinion, I could easily turn the tides in a battle if we come across too many Kobold or something. After all, A well placed color spray is a nasty spell.

It's up to you guys. Brynn's only helping because it's the 'heroic' thing to do. It's good for her image and true to her persona. She's not invested enough to really care either way.

Starting tonight for 24 hours Grilnik will be working on Bethany. During that time she will heal 4 of the DEX damage. that 24 hours will end in the evening tomorrow. Then after the next night sleep she will naturally heal the 1 more. So tomorrow is a in town day for 3 of the 5. Then the next day everyone will be at 100%.

Unusual to be an observer on a PbP game like this. Certainly happens in RL games but kind of neat watching what is happening that Bethany doesn't know.

I am glad you find it interesting. Lots of dialog. Hopefully it is not too boring to be left out for awhile. :)

If you feel like RPing being stuck in a room with a dorf all day, we can also have a separate thread consisting of Beth and Grilnik back at the tavern :P

I think we can hand wave me saying the following over and over.

"This is so embarrassing. You hardly know me and have to spend time like this."

lol, why embarrassing? xD
also, Grilnik can relate the tale of Koganusân

OH yes.. Murderboat.. I need to boot up Dwarf Fortress again. For awhile that was my jam.

BTW, think that should be a ghost story? Or was there actually a war between some Elephants and some mad dorfs somewhere in/near Taldor ? Muwahhhaaha xD

That would be a great old legend from just after the Quest for Sky.

Think Talia gives change for platinum pieces ?

yay campaign info xD
Btw, who should hold our party loot? Grilnik would be happy to hold anything and everything valuable :D
(until it's too heavy to carry around...)

Think Talia gives change for platinum pieces ?

I think most people will accept platinum, and most will have change. Though going to the Abadar temple is your best bet for large changes. Abadar sure loves banking.

ah yes, the bankerpriests of Abadar...

I added a bunch more locations on the map. I am leaving off general houses or farms, until they are relavent. But you got a general layout of the town.

Most of the places have general things, but you get the impression there are a few pretty valuable items in a few locations.
House of Abadar
Shrine of the Seven Roses
Sensina Hides
Delbin's Devices
Chance Smithy

All of them have some magic items for sale. None of which are affordable now, but you should know.

Cool! Got it.

I know you guys just wanted a Healers kit, sorry. I know this kinda threw you into some more drama. This is a nice little town, but it has some drama.

Just wanted to check in with everyone. Since this is my frist time DMing a PbP game, I just wanted to ask for any feedback. Everyone still enjoying themselves?

Too many posts? Too many distractions? Anyone feel left out? etc

All constructive criticism ok!

Yup, I'm enjoying it. I like a town to have a lot of people, personalities, and gossip, so I'm not bothered at all by the drama. I enjoy it.

It is rare for me to say this, but it's been hard to keep up with the posts. I work 3rd shift, so when I wake up from a 2-3 hour nap and check the forums and see 12-13 gameplay posts, I scramble to keep up.
As for the drama, those are just great opportunities for rp.

It is rare for me to say this, but it's been hard to keep up with the posts. I work 3rd shift, so when I wake up from a 2-3 hour nap and check the forums and see 12-13 gameplay posts, I scramble to keep up.

That is a bit of my worry. I tend to be a bit obsessed and check the page a lot. I can try to slow down a bit. I know not everyone is getting equal shares of time. There is no rush.

I am glad the drama is being received well. I know in the past people at my table would think I am just being an pain DM, rather than giving good chances to RP.

I'm loving it xD

As a side note: I think this is the first time I've heard of a quest whose reward is to not get overcharged xD