GM BPC TK2's Excellent PFS Adventure

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

Yeah, I'd honestly call this current combat if it wasn't for the fact that he's first on initiative if he does survive the surprise round. We'll see how things go as it'd be cool if we can get the next floor started for PbP Gameday V!

Back from Gen Con. Met Thunderstealer! Ready to move forward here.

Sounds good :) Welcome back to you and Thunderstealer! I'll have something later today!

Question time!

Would you like me to make Emerald Spire lvl 8 part of the PbP Gameday 5? If so, I'm going to run the last battle (which honestly won't take more than 2 rounds unless you all start rolling 1's), then it'll be a week+ break until Aug 27th, which would at least give you guys time to level up at least. Otherwise, I'm going to handwave the last battle and get your chronicles to you by Monday and then start a couple days later for level 8.

What would you guys prefer?

I guess I slightly prefer the handwave, but it certainly is not a major issue for me either way.

I guess I do not understand the value of making this part of the PbP Gameday. What does that do for any of us?

I am ok with a handwave. This has not been my favorite level.

Yeah, it's mostly a setup level, for the next, and I plan on leaving some notes to explain what may be below :)

The benefits for the PbP Gameday would be getting you guys a chance for boons. I'm already running another game for the PbP Gameday, so I'm still getting a GM reward no matter what; it's really just for you guys.

Meh. I have a folder full of boons I seldom glance at. Not a driving factor for me. But if others care about a boon chance I am fine going that way.

I would be fine either way; I understand if people want to hurry up and move on, but wouldn't turn down a chance at a boon, either.

I'd rather start playing immediately.

I'll send Pedwiddle a boon! ;-)

Thoughts on 4th level spells? Art will get to learn 2 but only carry 1 which he can cast 3 times a day.

I'd suggest redacted, it'll come in hand the next floor!

I'd think black tentacles would be worse than normal, due to common tight quarters and a lot of melee friends.

Dimension door is weakened a bit by the fact that Faeros and I think Nilfyr also can dimensional hop now.

Confusion, Ball lightning, Fear, Greater Invis are all good.

IIRC you have spell focus: conjuration? Maybe acid pit, then?

Don't suggest things that make the GM cry! :P

As usual; slight delay on chronicles, but we'll get started and have those to you tomorrow!

I agree that black tentacles would be trying to all. Its often my go to for a wizard but this build plays more like a sorcerer. Confusion has similar issues.

Art can already dimensional step as part of a move so no strong need for that.

Considered both Ball Lightning and Greater Inv. Did not consider Fear. Will look at that.

Other thoughts?

Chronicles sent and game reported!

First post will be up soon, but I know some of you are still levelling up, so no immediate pressure, but take care of that soon :)

Got my character all updated but still need to finalize my 4th level spell selection. Remind me, have we found an enemy spellbook yet? I do not show learning any new spells except from a few scrolls I purchased early on.

Will update my alias next.

You found the one on Klarkosh a couple of levels ago; I thought I sent you the list of spells in that. If you can't find it, I'll send it to you again.

Found it:

4th: fear, ice storm, stoneskin
3rd: dispel magic, fireball, lightning bolt, stinking cloud
2nd: blindness/deafness, false life, invisibility, scorching ray, web
1st: burning hands, mage armor, obscuring mist, magic missile, protection from good, shocking grasp

I am thinking I will take Boneshatter for my 4th level walking around spell. Save for half but DC is gonna be a 20 fort so no evasion or anything.

Hey, I will be out of town this weekend starting tomorrow morning and will have limited access to my computer for posting until next Tuesday. Going to Dragon Con. :)

Then Dragon on! Thanks for the heads up!

Hey guys, I'll be out of town 9/16 - 9/18, so I probably won't be posting much during then.

I'll be camping starting tomorrow and will not be back until Monday. I am not sure I will even have cell service where I am headed. Have a good weekend.

You too! As noted, I'll be gone next week myself, so no worries!

We ready to get back to the game?

Yup! Was busy yesterday catching up on things, but ready to go now :)

All,

I will be traveling this weekend to help my daughter move into the house she just bought. I leave tonight and her new house is without internet until next Monday so my posting chance will be slim. I return Sunday night.

Art is leveled. When do we start the next level?

Update later tonight!

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Hey guys, so more personal stuff on my end: going through the process of a divorce and now needing to find a new home. I am hoping sooner than later, but I won't be able to GM effectively for a while. I will do what I can when I can, but things are not good for me currently. Wish me luck to finally get things together and get back into this like I should. Thanks again for your patience.

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Wow. Sorry to hear about all you are going through. Deal with real life and come back here when you need an escape. We will be here.

Ditto all that Arty said.

Best of luck!

Glad to hear things are going better. Hope they stay that way and good to have you back at least for the moment.

So tomorrow I leave for a week + of skiing. Its quite a bit of traveling and my days will be pretty filled. I hope to have internet but am not sure about quality or time availability. I'll post as time allows but please do not wait on me. I'll be back home on Sunday the 19th.

Have fun!

Maybe we should all slowtrack this one, so we can be playing up for the next few levels. Seems that we are currently too overpowered.

I am willing to do that. Strange how this level is so unchallenging so far. I am worried about some great challenge at the end. lol

Heh, yeah :-)

I would be up for slowtracking.

This level is stupid... just... so many low level morlocks. So many of them. Albeit, you guys are on the high end of the level, so maybe being in the middle of the tier may be a bit easier, but you guys are just powerfully built, too. Power archer, two reach fighters, an AC, and summons is just a powerful setup. You have arcane, some divine, range, melee, skills and trap detection with Faeros, and a variety of buffs between the classes... you guys are just configured well :P

Go team! :-D

Slow track sounds good!

I am headed to a small con in Memphis and will be off line from noon tomorrow until Monday. Please bot me as needed.

GM BPChocobo TK2 ?

Here, but now going through computer hardware issues. But updating!

I wanted to give a heads up that I will be on vacation and traveling through central Europe from May 9-May 25. I'll be able to post some while traveling but will have to do so from my phone or iPad. So please bot me if required and know that I'll post when I can.

Have fun then!

Chroncles have been emailed! I'll trust you guys with day jobs, but let me know if I need to correct something!

Day Job
Merchant: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13