It's like an incentive award. Because of the time it takes to level in PbP (or some long campaigns), it gives a sense of accomplishment that may not be present for many months if we wait until the actual level. It provides that little bit of instant gratification that can be hard to reach in PbP's for some.
It can also add a more natural flow to advancement, so that the PC's pick up a little more at a time, and get just a little bit better as they go. Instead of the *pop* "Now I have increased many factors all at once" feel that normal leveling may have for some.
It also allows us to get some abilities sooner than we would by waiting to get them all at level.
That being said... I agree with you, but it's new and different, and DM O wanted to give it a go. I will never use the system in any of my games, but I'm not opposed to it if another DM uses it. I see the merits of why someone would want to do so, I'm just not really one of those people.
Okay that makes sense. I appreciate a reasonable explanation to the system. I am not opposed to it just confused but when you put it that way it makes. Thank again for explaining. Most people consider my questions insults but I just wanted to know.
Now that is decided, I presume our HD counts as 2 for the purpose of taking skills.
I think I'm going to go with D
Make My Initiative REALLY zippy, tracking,and detect Alignment at will :)
oh and more spells
Now that is decided, I presume our HD counts as 2 for the purpose of taking skills.
I hope you don't mind my interjection as a spectator; I just wanted to help. If my understanding is correct, then you're still considered a 1st-level character for everything else that matters -- such as caster level -- but if you choose to advance to 1C, then you get your 2nd-level skill points. If 1A, then you get your 2nd-level hitpoints and +1 BAB (and CMB and CMD). If 1B, then +1 each to your Reflex and Will saves. If 1D, then the Combat Casting bonus feat, one more 1st-level spell per day, one more cantrip known, and one more 1st-level spell known.
Well I went from my gf's birthday to being single the past two days. Sorry for my absence. I owe you guys a wonderful post!
Half-HP+1 is fine, so actually 7.
Frederik has it right, once again. Your HD does count as 2 for picking skills (IE: the maximum ranks you can have in a skill is 2), but your HD is still 1. With this being a PbP and a slower than usual campaign, I wanted to give you guys some idea of progression as we continue on our merry way. (I don't want you guys to go too long without actual advancement!)
Onward to the much awaited IC thread post!
Spoils of War
Keep:
alchemist’s fire (20 - Ravens wants one
composite longbow (+2 Str) with 20 arrows - Anyone want?
4 days of trail rations
Sell:
leather armor - 5 gp
dagger - 1 gp
silver Stag Lord amulet worth 20 gp
leather armor - 5gp
longbow with 20 arrows - 38 gp
short sword -5 gp
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74 gp
Loose Coins:
10 gp
35 gp
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45 gp
74+45=119/6 = 20 gp
Extra:
Oleg offers everyone 50gp for a job well done.
If we go with the above, we each get 70 gp.
However, please suggest and total otherwise if you wish differently.
** spoiler omitted **
Lol. Just bored I think.
If I get bored, I get *bored*. ;)
Going over the recent loot, we have:
4 Horses (Assuming Light, Untrained?) (300gp total; 75gp each)
4 Bits and Bridles (8gp total; 2gp each)
4 Saddles (Riding?) (40gp total; 10gp each)
4 Saddle Bags (16gp total; 4gp each)
2 Alchemist's Fire (40gp total; 20gp each)
7 Leather Armors (70gp total; 10gp each)
Dagger (2gp)
Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (300gp)
6 Longbows (450gp total; 75gp each)
140 Arrows (7gp total; 5cp each)
6 Shortswords (60gp total; 10gp each)
14 days Trail rations (7gp total; 5sp each)
Stag Lord Amulet (20gp)
405 GPThat's a total of 405gp cash, and 1,320 gp worth in equipment. Total share is about 57 gp, 8 sp, 5 cp, and 188.5 gp worth in equipment. The party share is 57 gp, 9 sp, and 189 gp of equiment.
I'm assuming loot is for Happs and 6 bandits (i.e. each bandit has armor, shortsword, longbow, and 10gp)?
I'd like a horse, bridle, saddle, and bag from the fight. Anyone else?
GM: First, sorry about losing your gf.
Second, we need to know the following for our logistics:
- What kind of horses and saddles did the bandits have?
- Did each bandit indeed have armor, shortsword, longbow, and 10gp?
- Were we given horses to get out to Oleg's, were they loans, did we walk, what?
For everyone: Here are the claims so far for equipment:
- Valeska: Horse, bridle, saddle, saddlebag
- Holbrecht: Alchemist's Fire
- Vishoon: Horse, bridle, saddle, saddlebag
- Ravens: Horse, bridle, saddle, saddlebag, Alchemist's Fire
- Areanna: nothing but cash
- Bregan: nothing but cash
Is that right?
Random thought: Could an Oil of Obscuring Mist be used like a splash weapon?
Making sure I got it right since I picked D, I count as 2nd Level for duration of spells and such correct?
Making sure I got it right since I picked D, I count as 2nd Level for duration of spells and such correct?
You actually still count as first, according to Sean's system. That's where the "4d6 fireballs" come from.
Doh Missed the 4D6 Fireball comment...Thanks for answering
This campaign is going to have to be put on hiatus. I simply don't have the time or drive right now to post as much as I want. Fatigue, life, whatever you will.. I simply can't make the commitment right now. It has been a great pleasure so far and you all have put so much into your characters. All I can say is I'm sorry and I wish everyone the best of luck.
Nooo!!!!
Oh, well. I've enjoyed it while it lasted. You've all been wonderful players, and you were an excellent DM, Olondir, so thanks!
Real life sucks, thats why I've turned to PBP. But if you don't have time, you don't have time. I will miss you all. Now I've only got two campaigns left. They are literally dropping like flies. :(
It's September and the new school year, I think. It really messes up everyone's schedule.
Thanks Olondir, I appreciated the novel twist on the start of the adventure path!
Best of luck to you all, maybe see you in another game soon!
If any of you have a hankerin for somethin sci-fi, I'll be startin a recruitment thread for a Star Wars campaign later tonight. If your interested that is.
Is this untimely end of Ravens the Birdmaster?
*sniff*
Such is life.
**Goes to steal Luck the HeroHorse and ride off into the sunset**
Damn was on vacation since Thursday...didn't read till now. Well Good Luck all it was definitely fun.
Olondir, best wishes, but if you ever want to start something back up, I'm sure we'd be all happy to continue at some point in the future.