I haven't forgotten you guys. This weekend kicked my tail, and I am struggling to dig out. I should be back to GM-normal by tomorrow, Wednesday latest.
*whew!* Okay, you rest up, chief. ^_^
Sounds good. Starting Thursday, my posting may be a bit limited. The ol' ball and chain's home through Jan. 3. I still expect I'll post during some of that time (I have to work some days, which often gives me a chance to post, and we don't tend to spend every single minute together) but if I'm slow on the uptake, anyone should feel free to bot me...
Hey man, you take care of yourself and your family. Gaming can wait. I understand what life can be like getting a dissertation while working, and having young kids.
Check your PMs for more details. The TL;DR is Don't worry about the game. Take care of yourself and your family
Real life's definitely more important. As Bigrin said, take care of yourself and your family first.
Agreed! Take care and best of luck. We'll be here when you get back.
We aren't going anywhere. Take care of your family and I hope things settle out.
Merry Christmas, everyone! ^_^
Merry merry!
I cut off 1/3 of my nail and a lima-bean sized chunk of the tip of my finger while making Christmas dinner. 2 hours in the ER getting patched up. But otherwise, yep had a great time :)
As of today, we will be resuming our regular posting schedule (finger notwithstanding). Game update coming soon!
>_< *shudders* I hope you'll heal up swiftly and easily...
Not my preferred injury, for sure. I'd rather have a broken bone or a simple slice than see the entire end of my finger missing. I'm not cut out for the Yakuza, that's for sure. (da-duh, tchsssshhh!)
The Yakuza can go suck an egg. You're too much fun to lose you to them. ^_^
AAUUUGH. I've cooked professionally and been hit with a similar, but slightly lesser injury. That's awful. Spoiler - it's gonna take FOREVER to heal. :(
I know it will. So much for playing in the volleyball league that starts next week.
Also, on a related note, I am throwing out all my cutting boards that don't have non-skid feet
Stick a damp cloth under those bad boys and they'll stay put.
Sorry guys...been dealing with pneumonia. Been a bit out of it.
Ugh! No worries, Mike. Get to feeling better.
Loot sheet updated with loot to date, added Sander and removed Yelena.
Congratulations! You have completed Book 1 of the Giantslayer AP.
Everyone gets to level up!
We can handle loot, post-battle, and RP over the next week.
I must say I am proud of you guys. We did this fairly quickly, and with pretty regular postings. It has been a pleasure leading this group.
Hurrah!
I was going to ask if we got a level... :)
Fun group we've got. I'm really enjoying Sander, who I think fits in much better than Vashta did. Can't believe it's been 11 months.
Level-up!
One more level of Witch.
I notice I neglected to select a patron. I hereby select Shadows.
HP: 3 + Con. (2) for a total of 20
Saves: +1 to Fort. (+2) & Ref. (+2)
Feat choice: Craft wondrous item - unless DM Bigrin tells us feat crafting is not feasible in this campaign. ^^;
Skills: 2 + Int. (3) + 1 favoured class = 6
+1 Acrobatics (+8)
+1 Bluff (+8)
+1 Knowledge (nature) (+7)
+1 Sense motive (+8)
+1 Spellcraft (+9)
+1 Stealth (+8)
Magic: +1 spell slot, 2nd level.
Spells selected: Burning gaze, Vomit swarm
Molly - there is the potential for some downtime in the campaign, but not a whole lot. You may find that a 4 week hiatus is too much, but a 5-10 day break every now and then (usually between modules) will be available.
That should suffice for a lot of stuff. ;)
+1 level of alchemist
HP: +8 (5 + Con + FCB)
Saves: +1 to Will
+1d6 bomb damage, extract/day, swift alchemy
Feat: Extra Discovery (precise bomb), so I can stop blowing all of you up.
Skills: +7
+1 Craft (alchemy)
+1 Know (arcana)
+1 Know (local)
+1 Perception
+1 Spellcraft
+1 Survival
+1 UMD
+1 Formula: true strike
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Awesome!
Again, I wanna stress that I love this group. Everyone has personality, everyone contributes, and everyone is doing great. I love playing ridiculous characters like Storn, but he only works best with strong, consistent personalities. Insanity needs context to have meaning.
So I shouldn't have had quickened blessing, which requires level 10. I'm swapping it for toughness.
Level three
Hp: Total HP is now 29 factoring in toughness, and +7 from the level
BAB +1
Saves: +1 Reflex
Special: Bonus Feat
Spells: +1 first level spell
Feats chosen: Toughness (replaces quicken blessing), Improved bull rush, EWP Armor Spikes
Skills: +1 intimidate, +1 KN religion, +1 spellcraft
As with last level, I'm having a really hard time here, especially after I felt like I wasn't contributing. Not sure how to play this...Especially with Mariana's traumatic feelings from all of this..
If your Cha. was 15, I'd recommend the Flagbearer feat. That one is really good.
Any further claims on the gear, or should I go ahead and sell for you?
@mariana - I don't know about not contributing. You've made some good hits with bow, healed a few people, identified an artifact, and generally made crazy stuff happen. bards aren't exactly known for their combat prowess at level 1, so if you are happy with the character, keep on keeping on. If you aren't liking how it is playing, then let me know in PM and we can discuss.
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@mariana - I don't know about not contributing. You've made some good hits with bow, healed a few people, identified an artifact, and generally made crazy stuff happen. bards aren't exactly known for their combat prowess at level 1, so if you are happy with the character, keep on keeping on. If you aren't liking how it is playing, then let me know in PM and we can discuss.
+1 to all this. RP & character are good and that's what I want.
I also agree, Mariana is great and brings a lot. Early on finding your niche in combat can be a trick with support characters, but she's been useful and adds good depth.
For loot, Storn is interested in that half-plate if it can be identified. Someone should grab the heavyload belt, too.
I agree with everyone else. As long as you're enjoying playing Mariana, that's what matters. I think especially with six players (assuming Yelena comes back), there's so much going on in combat that it can be easy to feel like you're not contributing, but keep in mind you were the one who recognized that map in the geode. If you want some of the consumables, that can help in combat.
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As for treasure, here's what we've got -- I'll note things Sander will take if no one else wants them (he gets a lot more splash damage than everyone else, but I don't know if I'd even be able to use all these consumables and don't want to be greedy, so please feel free to speak up).
potion of cure moderate wounds: Someone should take this.
acid (2): SANDER
alchemist’s fire (2): SANDER
black adder venom (2 doses): SANDER
bloodroot (2 doses): SANDER
blue whinnis: SANDER
liquid ice (2): SANDER
oil of taggit: SANDER
tanglefoot bag: Mariana?
thunderstones (2): Mariana?
mwk studded leather: ??? Quill, any interest?
mwk cold iron falchion: ???
formula alembic: SANDER
alchemy crafting kit: Sell
antitoxin (2): Storn and Yelena (since they're likely in our front line)
formula book (contains elemental touch, protection from arrows, bomber's eye, cure light wounds, expeditious retreat, enlarge person, invisibility, shield,and stone fist): SANDER
mwk thieves’ tools: Mariana?
portable alchemist’s lab: Sell
masterwork breastplate: ???
masterwork splint mail: ???
+1 human-bane arrows (4): Quill
adamantine crossbow bolts (13): Molly? (She's used a crossbow)
masterwork orc double axe: ???
heavyload belt: SANDER (again, not trying to be greedy, but could be really useful considering my strength and all the crap I'm hauling around; if anyone else wants it, that's fine!)
scroll of phantasmal killer: Molly? Mariana?
scroll of tongues: Molly? Mariana?
coins and gems adding up to 1335 gp
Magic items not readily identifiable
large half-plate: Storn
large hammer: Storn, I believe, claimed this.
locket containing a lock of hair:
Oh, I have no plans to abandon Mariana, I love her temperament and characterization. I'm just debating now that she has had the stress of combat overwhelm her a few times...which route does she go. That is all.
Mariana definitely wants the Tongues Scroll, she already has mw tools, and Tanglefoot bags are way too heavy. I might take the thunderstones for her, but with all our players being casters, they are dangerous for us...(Ok, ok, technically Sander isn't a caster).
Just being indecisive...that's all...
Thanks Sander!
Also, Storn taking the hammer and half-plate will change when Yelena comes back. We'll let that fall out as it may.
Oh, Sander would like to try to copy the scroll into his formula book before handing it over to Mariana.
Success! He's out 90 gold when we divvy that up. Speaking of which, did we decide if we wanted to do a party share or just a six-way split? Also, I know some groups figure out a total value of everything, divide that, and then subtract the cost from each person's share of what they get. Personally, I'm not a fan of that way, since I think people should take what they can use most and it goes to a common purpose.
Speaking of which, depending on how much time we have, Sander can whip up some curative potions for cheap. I know a few people put in a few days of post-battle action, though I think DM Bigrin indicated we all met again the day after the battle. Not sure it matters that much either way.
It also feels like we'll can leave a little bit at our leisure -- there's no immediate pressure that we seem to be aware of -- so could take a few days/a week to craft items before we set out.
If we have some time and money, I'd like to craft a pearl of power...
Oh, Sander would like to try to copy the scroll into his formula book before handing it over to Mariana.
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Success! He's out 90 gold when we divvy that up. Speaking of which, did we decide if we wanted to do a party share or just a six-way split? Also, I know some groups figure out a total value of everything, divide that, and then subtract the cost from each person's share of what they get. Personally, I'm not a fan of that way, since I think people should take what they can use most and it goes to a common purpose.
Speaking of which, depending on how much time we have, Sander can whip up some curative potions for cheap. I know a few people put in a few days of post-battle action, though I think DM Bigrin indicated we all met again the day after the battle. Not sure it matters that much either way.
It also feels like we'll can leave a little bit at our leisure -- there's no immediate pressure that we seem to be aware of -- so could take a few days/a week to craft items before we set out.
@Sander - see the loot list. On the summary page, it shows how much each person will get when everything is sold. It's an estimate until all loot is claimed, then I will disperse. Sounds like we are basically at that point now.
@Molly - yes to both, see below for cash
@everyone - There is no reason that what you have posted wouldn't transpire over a few days. There is some downtime available, though most of you will likely be spending your time helping to bolster Trunau's defenses.
I will be moving to the next scene as soon as loot is distributed and questions have been answered.
Okay, taking into account everything that everyone has claimed to date, here is the cash distribution. Please take out any costs of goods that you have stated in this thread AFTER you receive your payout.
Totals distributed:
Party 272 gp
Mariana 2300 gp
Molly 1699 gp
Quill 1815 gp
Storn 1756 gp
Sander 1215 gp
...and that's probably every coin in Trunau. The game economy is likely broken at this point :)
@Storn - The armor functions as a +1 half-plate that resizes to fit its owner. Enjoy!
Anyone need anything simple crafted? My offer still stands. :)
You could benefit from a Pearl of Power yourself, seeing as you prepare spells ahead of time.
A pearl of power would make Storn the happiest of all possible Storns. >.>
Stupid Runestones...