I will review the build of the halfling fighter tonight and comment (No time now).
I would also like to see a bit of fluff on the halfling about where he's from, where he's going, and what brings him through Sandpoint. The news of the goblin attacks would've spread through Varisia by now so that might be a hook of some kind...
Finally got to review Bluedove's build for fighter. It all looks good with one small exception.
The "Looking for Work" trait is a Second Darkness campaign trait. I need you to choose a RotRL campaign trait instead if you can.
With starting gold at 5000 or so, you should be able to gear him/her all the way up, including some magical items as you choose.
Guys, my home computer died. I need to replace the hard drive. But I will be in a three day class starting tomorrow. So my presence on line will be limited til Monday.
Alright, here she is! bluedove's first pure fighter, all geared up and ready to go. I went with the "looking for work" trait for two reasons; 1) it fit her back story and 2) her wisdom is low, but her perception needs to be at least adequate. So this time her traits are Adopted(Helpful) and Eyes and Ears of the City. It is just two traits, right?
I looked for campaign traits in the players guide, but only found feats. Looking up online, I only found 3. If I still need to pick one, I guess I would go with Favored Daughter.
Fluff and crunch are on the profile. Probably my only item that will require GM approval is the O-yoroi +1 armor as it's not really on theme. I waffled about going for the Eastern heavy armor or Agile Breastplate +1 but finally decided I could live with my full dex bonus and the -4 Armor Check, even if it was quite pricey. Let me know if you'd prefer me to change it.
I equipped her with 5,250 gold and used almost all of it. She has 6 gold left in her pockets.
@Skorn, I can see the argument about the Pally, but then I would have to play one! And I just don't swing Lawful Good, it gives me hives! XD I also seriously considered the shield bashing, but I enjoy the idea of the Falchion too much. I picked up a buckler so I can basically use it like the equipment version of combat expertise.
@Tazo, you're very welcome! Happy to help, thanks for the invite. I'm looking forward to it. =)
Two traits plus a campaign trait. I won't give you too much grief about Looking for Work if it fits her backstory well. Might be just a bit before we get you in the game, since they are exploring more of the dungeon instead of heading home.
Two traits plus a campaign trait. I won't give you too much grief about Looking for Work if it fits her backstory well. Might be just a bit before we get you in the game, since they are exploring more of the dungeon instead of heading home.
No worries, would it be alright for me to dot in on gameplay so I can see the updates on my campaign tab?
The players guide for the anniversary edition has a bunch more traits. So does the APG actually! You'll find something that'll fit.
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How do I find the guide for the anniversary addition? Is it also a free download? If so, my search skills have failed me.
Please dot in. Read as much of the backstory as you like, assuming the compatriots fill you in on it in the down time.
Welcome to the team!
IF Cadas had all her channels she could channel these things down. IC I know of no reason not to retreat and rest and come back at full strength to deal with these undead. But OOC I know we have a player waiting so want to power through them. Thoughts?
I fear that if we retreat to Sandpoint the game will sweep us forward and we will never have the chance to come back. Doc?
Glad you are still with us Rogar!
As far as the story line, events will likely happen whether you return or not, just a matter of if you are there to be a part of it or not. The reaction to those events is also up to you -- if you want to come back to Thistletop to finish clearing it immediately, or later (or at all) is up to you.
There's no bonus points for completion of every encounter.
=D Thanks, glad to be transitioning in! Am I the only new character coming in now?
I added a physical description on her profile and I did change the trait back to "Looking for Work" since DM said it was alright as it works with her background and gives a good reason for her to join up with the party.
There should be one more character joining, I will check in with him and make sure he is still in for it. Glad you are up for our game!
Hello all! I'm the missing player; was a magus in a RotRL that DM DoctorEvil was running that folded, and he invited me to join. Seemed like a full caster would be more useful, so I've managed to throw this guy together. Does he seem acceptable?
DM, the thing I haven't done for him yet is equip him, because I wanted to check; should I use the standard wealth/level guidelines (6,000 gp)? And if so, are you alright with me spending gold to add spells to my spellbook as per the pricing guidelines here? This would be for all the magical research Marcellano has done in his past.
I'll type up a longer, better backstory for him in the future, but for the moment: Marcellano (aka Marcel) is a young wizard who left his hometown in southern Varisia in pursuit of scholarship. He's obsessed with/fascinated by the ruins of Ancient Thassilon and pre-Chelaxian settlement of the region, and his interests led him from Korvosa to Riddleport, where he had a...spot of trouble with the head of the Cyphermages. He left Riddleport in a hurry, taking a boat south across the Varisian Gulf, and has just arrived in Sandpoint...
Thanks for having me! :)
Current players have an average wealth of just under 4,000 gp, but they have another 7500 gp or so of gear to sell once they get back to civilization. That pro-rated should put them each around 5500gp of cash and items.
Let's start gold for your 4th level characters in the 5000-5500 gp range. If you want something besides what might be normally available (like a wonderous item) then lets discuss first.
Hit points have been full at first level, and then either take the PFS approach (1+half HD) or rolling. If you choose to roll you are stuck with that result, so it looks like you have some good luck with HP!
For traits, I allowed 2 normal traits and then one from either RotRL Anniversary edition or from Shadows Under Sandpoint.
This is what the GM had me use for my build, I imagine it will apply to Marcellano too. Glad to have you! Nice to know I won't be the only newbie. ^_^
Yes, Welcome aboard. I am happy to have a full party again. :) I looked over your build and like it quite a bit. I have no less than 3 Teleportations sub school wizards in play right now. :) I do not recognize all your spells prepared, but that is fine. I consider it a plus that you have played under our DM too.
Lets get this AP moving forward. :)
This is what the GM had me use for my build, I imagine it will apply to Marcellano too. Glad to have you! Nice to know I won't be the only newbie. ^_^Current players have an average wealth of just under 4,000 gp, but they have another 7500 gp or so of gear to sell once they get back to civilization. That pro-rated should put them each around 5500gp of cash and items.
Let's start gold for your 4th level characters in the 5000-5500 gp range. If you want something besides what might be normally available (like a wonderous item) then lets discuss first.
Hit points have been full at first level, and then either take the PFS approach (1+half HD) or rolling. If you choose to roll you are stuck with that result, so it looks like you have some good luck with HP!
For traits, I allowed 2 normal traits and then one from either RotRL Anniversary edition or from Shadows Under Sandpoint.
These are the very guidelines I was getting ready to send. If you want to have invested some of that coin into purchased spells etc, I am fine with that.
Use the appropriate sections of CRB and make me a list of the spells and their costs so I can compare and agree (just like if you were buying gear).
I need to review your build (which I will do tonight) otherwise, welcome to the story, and glad you are here.
Looked Marcellano over and ahve a few question, but nothing major.
1) looks like only a 19 pt buy, but it sometimes matters how you add your human and level 4 stat. Will you count again and make sure?
2) How are you using Favored Class bonus? I don't see it in HP or Skill points, are you taking extra spellbook slots? I don't think you have them yet.
3)Will need the spells memorized for the day at some point
4) Will need gear and the matrix of spells purchased and scribed at some point also.
Otherwise good to go!
I've added Marcel's gear and spells purchased under a spoiler at the bottom of his page (and sent you a PM about magic items); let me know what you think, DM! Will make up some prepared spells for the day shortly (I was guessing that the party wouldn't be heading back out immediately, so probably not a huge deal).
It should be 20-point buy as far as I can calculate; human bonus went to INT and Level 4 to DEX, so the original was 10/14/12/16(+2)/14/8.
FCB should be going into his skill points...I think...*does math* I gave him 7/level, and he should be getting...oh...actually he gets 7 just from INT and being human. My bad (I always forget the human skill points). Let me take a look at him again and decide whether to put that in skills or HP.
I will be traveling for the next week. I hope to have internet in the mornings and evenings, but no promises. Please bot me if needed.
Sorry to hear. My condolences.
My condolences as well, travel safely.
DM, did Marcellano successfully identify the demon they faced or can he at least make an educated guess based on their description of it? If not maybe the party should pick up a few weapon blanches or scroll of magic weapon to cover bases?
I never saw anyone explain what the thing looked like or how it acted, so I didn't respond much to that post yet.
Cadas showed the bite and called it "Some sort of advanced demon cat-wolf thing."
That's all the help I can provide since Kizzy hasn't seen it.
I don't think the bite and that vague description is enough to get much of a clue what the animal/monster in question is.
Seems like we've stalled a bit. I need you guys to finish whatever business you have in town and check in when you are ready to head back to Thistletop. Want to make sure you have opportunity to gear up, meet with NPC's etc, but not at the expense of bogging down the game.
Just give me a ready here when you are good to go.
Ready.
I am for going back. We killed one shadow. So I hop we only have to deal with one more to explore that temple. There is an area on the first lower level we have not looked into and maybe more than one. And then there is the demon thing. Might be we should just leave it where it is though. But now we have 6 PCs and can enter it at full strength knowing what to expect.
I vote that we sell loot, equip up as best we can, go back and handle everything but the demon and then reassess about the demon.
Cadas will sell her masterwork Lamellar Horn armor in favor of a +1 breastplate. That pretty much takes all her gold, unless she can get a 10% discount on the enchanted armor. Let me know if she can purchase that amor and if its discounted. If it is not available, what is the best medium armor that is available? Then I am ready to go.
I could +1 my boulder helmet or I could just get a +1 Cestus and be done with it.
Cadas - You already have a +1 breastplate equipped which you looted from Nualia. Anything else you want to buy? Didn't you owe a balance on the Cloak of Resistance? I will look back in the text and see...
Rogar - Just tell us which you want to spend coin on.
I did not have the breastplate recorded. Will do so now. And Cadas will add her laminar horn armor to the party loot. It should sell for 125.
I do not recall having a balance due, but its been a while.
She will go with a +1 shield, either selling her MW shield or having it enchanted if time allows. Should only take a day if someone is available to do it.
By my count, we have 5 PCs and no one has magical weapons. Kizzy will contribute what she has toward a scroll of magic weapon, but it's not quite enough. I really think we ought to have some before facing the demon-thing, anyway. =D
Other than that, Kizzy is ready!
Robin has a +1 short sword. And Cadas can memorize Magic Weapon if she needs to. And the scroll you mention is only 25 gold.
But that does bring up a good point. Seems like Korvek had a party property magic weapon. Did he leave with it?
We can rest in the keep if we need to. I agree to hit the demon with all our resources.