GM BPChocobo's Thornkeep Level 4 - The Dark Menagerie (Inactive)

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

Hello my players!

As a heads up, I'm going to be out of the state until October 6th, so we're going to have a day or two late start. Gasp!

If you have a problem with this, I'll make sure and reserve my GM 20's just for you.

So a few things I'd like to note:

1. If you would, either a quicklink or brief overview of stats to always display on your character post's would be nice (either in the Race or Class section of the character sheet). Makes it easier for me to do quick references.
2. I use Google Docs for maps and will take your PC avatars and drop 'em in the appropriate map. I'll have a few map links under my name between the town of Thornkeep, the floor you're on, and finally a special combat map for better tactical planning.
3. For combat, I roll initiatives and play things roughly in turn order. You can feel free to post ahead of time and I'll allow another post to change your action if its invalidated (example, attacking a target that is just felled by another player).
4. I'll eventually need everyone's email address so I can email out Chronicle sheets at the end of the session. I do send out unique chronicle sheets that also note any expenditures as well as the Day Job check results (since those are now allowed for modules).
5. For prior character activities, I'm going by the honor system here: as long as everything is noted on your character page, I'm going to be alright with it. I may review PC's just to make sure everything looks good. If you'd like to note previous scenarios, please note that on your character page.
6. My best posting time is in the 10am-5pm MST range, although I'll try to check on things in the evening when I can.
7. Please PM me if you have any questions!

Found the discussion thread!

(This is James McTeague. I'll be getting the alias up-to-date with stats and whatnot momentarily. I have to do a bunch of shopping first though.)

Found the Discussion thread as well! This Jeremy Chapman. Jostrum needs to be updated from his last session, which was TK Accused Halls.

Ditto - might be worth it to open up a recruitment thread so this is easier to find.

Elindriel is half a battle away from finishing another mission, but should be done in time (especially if we're not starting until the 6th). I'll do what I can to update her quickly (to level 3) after I get her chronicle.

BTW - This is Christopher Dorman.

GM - you can also send emails via warhorn (at least, others have done so, so I can only assume you would be able to). I suggest sending a link to the registered players, if you haven't done so already.

I'll look at that tomorrow morning; on mobile right now. But thanks for the heads up there!

Harry Wise checking in. Glad to be gaming with you all. I'll have the appropriate alias up soon. I do not mind posting an email into the discussion thread if that is a good solution. I guess we could also PM you with email.

Dominique Cleric 3 checking in!

Shilyn here :)

dotting

Julian - can we copy from each other's spell book? If so, shall we do some scribing on the way down?

We can. If we take 10 I believe that cover what you need for level 1 spells, plus the cost.

Yeah. Feel free to copy whatever you want from mine. I'll look to update my stuff when I'm not on my phone. (David's not the only one out of town traveling this weekend...)

Traveling as well...

So Elindriel has 1000 gp she could spend on either a cloak of resistance +1, or a +1 buckler, or +1 chain shirt. Anyone have any opinions? Should she just save her gold for a +1 weapon later?

Not totally sure how you play your character Elindriel but a Cloak of Resistance is often a first magical purchase for my characters. Saves are pretty important. That's my 2 cents.

Oh, and Rutlius, bad new for you. Unless there is errata somewhere that I have missed (possible since best I can tell its not possible to keep up with it all) wizards cannot learn spells from alchemists. From the APG:

"An alchemist can study a wizard’s spellbook to learn any
formula that is equivalent to a spell the spellbook contains.
A wizard, however, cannot learn spells from a formula book."

That's why I was asking if we could. This is my first spell book character, so getting used to all the fun stuff that comes with that. Good to know. Feel free to copy whatever from mine though.

Right. I thought you were asking if he was willing to trade. Withces have it even more rough as they cannon copy spells and have to consume scrolls to learn new spells.

They can learn from familiar to familiar so it's not that bad.

I've never seen two witches at a table though. I am sure it happens, but not that often.

Some of the stranger archetypes would be out of luck. Some have masks or dolls as familiars.

Noted! And thanks for the format, that's exactly what I'm looking for :)

I'm not buying anything. I came prepped!

Also, you don't want me throwing splash weapons. Dex 7 kinda precludes that. I have some if people want to throw mine though...

We are playing 3-4, right? So it would not be a bad thing I I realized that I should be level 4, right?

I believe Level Two is 2-4

Correct and correct Ki and Jostrum! Sure, be the pint-sized ringer here Ki :P

Alas, it was a false alarm. I had found a chronicle I had not recorded but it brought me up to 8 exp and not 9. I had purchased a +1 cloak on that chronicle and am updating my stats to reflect that.

Too late, I'm uppin' the difficulty suckers!

/prepare to die in Mythic Thornkeep
//There is no Mythic Thornkeep

At least I am rocking a +1 cloak to handle all the extra badness. :)

Heads up, you have my actual avatar on the map along with the avatar for my character. (My actual profile is listed under characters since I keep screwing up and posting under my actual alias as opposed to my character's alias.)

Ahh I'll get that fixed.

And I'm surprised no comment on the fact that Rutlius' avatar is larger than the others :P

I just assumed that it was to scale.

ish :P Although when it comes to the combat map, it'll be the same size as the others (fit within the 5' square).

And Ki is a giant! :)

@Rutlius: How'd the game go last night? I didn't think I had much chance as 5th Alt.

@Rutlius: How'd the game go last night? I didn't think I had much chance as 5th Alt.

Went well, although there was one turn I did with the end boss that was questionable (and is in fact still being questioned. Yay gray areas!) It was one of the few times I've seen a boss follow her tactics pretty much until the end of the fight and they were strong tactics.

On a side note, just to let you all know - I'm still getting the hang on when I should pull the trigger for my summons and when to hang back. So if you guys feel like I'm not doing anything/not pulling my weight, let me know. Playing a lazy character (thassilonian specialist of sloth) is harder than I thought it would be.

Well, it did speed up going through encounters in rooms... and can't dawdle too much; just 2 months to finish this up! :P

I am camping this weekend, leaving early afternoon, and will be away from all computers and internet. I'll be back and able to post Sunday evening.

Np, thanks for the heads up! Have fun and I'll bot you as needed and charge anything and everything that wants it :P

LOL - dont forget Ride by attack. :)

I'm going to be leaving to go on vacation this Friday, and will not be back home until Sunday, 11/24.

I will attempt to log in and post each day, but feel free to bot my character as needed to keep things moving.

Np, thanks for the heads up! Enjoy your vacation next week!

I am trying to keep us moving. If I need to slow down my posts, please say so.

No worries, that's what I was figuring... and Jostrum is at least keeping up with you, so you're not alone :) Still have 1/2 the place to explore anyway!

Another person pointed out to me in another thread that armor check penalties also apply to initiative checks, so my initiative is actually -6 now. You have no idea how happy I am.

I do not believe so Rutlius.

That would only apply if you were wearing armor you are not proficient in.

From the PRD:
Armor Check Penalty: Any armor heavier than leather, as well as any shield, applies an armor check penalty to all Dexterity- and Strength-based skill checks. A character's encumbrance may also incur an armor check penalty.

Shields: If a character is wearing armor and using a shield, both armor check penalties apply.

Nonproficient with Armor Worn: A character who wears armor and/or uses a shield with which he is not proficient takes the armor's (and/or shield's) armor check penalty on attack rolls as well as on all dexterity- and strength-based ability and skill checks. the penalty for nonproficiency with armor stacks with the penalty for shields.

Note the language difference between Armor Check Penalty and Nonproficient penalty.

So, alas, your Init mod isn't quite that low :P

Ah. Dammit. I'll fix my profile when I get back home then.

Headed out in a few to camp tonight. Will be back and posting tomorrow.

Craft Weapons: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Thanks for running. Hoped you liked running your first cavalier. :)

Good learning experience at the very least :) A bit situational for the super high burst damage, but at least you're built to go toe-to-toe and survive it :)